Month: August 2011

Today’s Tarot Card for August 16th is The Chariot

The Chariot

This Tarot Deck: Art Nouveau

General Meaning: Traditionally, the card usually entitled the Chariot points to a triumphal feeling of freedom, as if the charioteer is being paraded through the streets as a hero (or heroine). The card reflects congratulations for high achievement, and serves as a sign of empowerment.

Huge wheels and frisky steeds speed the rate at which the driver’s willpower can be realized. This kind of charge makes more of the world accessible to anyone ambitious enough to seize the Chariot’s reins. But there is danger in this feeling of freedom, because of the increased rate of change and its power to magnify mistakes in judgment. As a seasoned warrior, the Charioteer is called upon to be extra attentive to the way ahead.

Your Daily Horoscopes for Tuesday, August 16th

The extroverted Leo energy is intense today as a triple conjunction of talkative Mercury, charming Venus and the Sun focuses our attention on having a good time. But it’s not all fun and games because retrograde Mercury forms an anxious semisquare with active Mars, tempting us to suppress our anger and deny any negative feelings. The sensitive Pisces Moon drives our unexpressed emotions deeper until she bolts into courageous Aries at 8:01 pm EDT.

 

Aries Horoscope
Aries Horoscope (Mar 21 – Apr 19)

Although you may have the chance to be around people you really like today, you still can feel the pressure to finish your chores before you go looking for fun. Unfortunately, friends can distract you from your work because you want to join them in their activities. However, it’s not wise to upset your regular routine, even if you wish to shake things up. Keep your current dissatisfaction to yourself and mind your responsibilities for now.

Taurus Horoscope
Taurus Horoscope (Apr 20 – May 20)

You may have a clear idea of what you want to do today to take care of your personal needs. You could even believe that any deviation from your plan means that you won’t be happy, but this faulty thinking is far from the truth. You might be a bit emotionally disoriented now, so don’t worry if the day unfolds differently than you imagined. Instead of being stuck in your comfort zone, be flexible enough to try new things.

Gemini Horoscope
Gemini Horoscope (May 21 – Jun 20)

Even if everything appears fine, you might feel unsettled today because your schedule doesn’t leave much room for any relaxation. You are not required to let other people’s troubles hijack your day. Keep in mind that it’s entirely possible to enjoy yourself while still being emotionally responsive to those you love. Your versatility and quick wit enable you to gracefully step away from the situation.

Cancer Horoscope
Cancer Horoscope (June 21 – Jul 22)

You are ready for an easy day at the office or at home, but you probably won’t be able to avoid the spotlight anyhow with the current planetary pile-up in dramatic Leo. Ironically, trying to recede into the shadows only brings more attention to you today. Thankfully, you will appreciate the love and support you receive once you stop resisting. There’s nothing wrong with needing time alone to recharge your emotional batteries, but coming out from behind your shell now will do your heart good.

Leo Horoscope
Leo Horoscope (Jul 23 – Aug 22)

You may have to reconsider your relationship with a close friend or business partner, especially when it comes to money. Your urgent need to iron out the details of a financial arrangement can be complicated by a lack of information or a misunderstanding of each other’s assumptions. Even if you want closure today, it may be smarter to leave things open-ended for now.

Virgo Horoscope
Virgo Horoscope (Aug 23 – Sep 22)

The overwhelming uncertainty of your life could overtake your confidence today. But you are quite capable of covering the anxiety you are feeling now because your key planet Mercury conjuncts gracious Venus in your 12th House of Secrets. Fortunately, what you lose to unclear thinking, you gain in charm, creativity and charisma.

Libra Horoscope
Libra Horoscope (Sep 23 – Oct 22)

Ask for what you want today and you just might receive it as clever Mercury conjuncts your key planet Venus, enabling you to be quite convincing. But you may have to risk a little emotional security to be heard, since your attitude is softened by sweet Venus. Be as specific as possible in your request; the more details you supply, the better your chances are of success.

Scorpio Horoscope
Scorpio Horoscope (Oct 23 – Nov 21)

You might misread someone’s intentions today and turn an insignificant comment into an important event. You could even set your eyes on new objectives at work. Part of your problem is that your perspective is so distorted now that it’s challenging to stay unconfused. It may be smarter to wait a day or two before you respond in order to see what happens.

Sagittarius Horoscope
Sagittarius Horoscope (Nov 22 – Dec 21)

Your anxiety stems from too many people requesting more information from you than you currently have. But you won’t be able to get away with just making something up on the spot today, for your colleagues will know immediately that you are hiding something. It helps to be honest; share the plain and simple facts to the best of your knowledge and freely admit the limits of your knowledge.

Capricorn Horoscope
Capricorn Horoscope (Dec 22 – Jan 19)

Your plans may fall apart today as the details begin to unravel. Hopefully you can see this problem as a positive experience because you are receiving an advanced warning that your ideas need more work. Don’t try to force the issue and glue everything back together. Instead, rethink your strategy a day or two before taking corrective action.

Aquarius Horoscope
Aquarius Horoscope (Jan 20 – Feb 18)

It’s nearly impossible to know how to respond to someone’s overdramatic presentation today. You want to help, but you’re afraid that if you dig too deeply, you might uncover something that you wish you didn’t know. However, if you don’t investigate at all, then you won’t have all the facts you need to make a big decision. Ultimately, when the answer finally comes, be ready for a surprise, for it may not be what you expect.

Pisces Horoscope
Pisces Horoscope (Feb 19 – Mar 20)

Although you may be very sure of a recent decision, it becomes apparent today that you would be wise to reconsider your not-as-final-as-you-thought answer. Be careful about placing your trust in your instincts now because a flash of apparent inspiration could steer you in the entirely wrong direction. But even if you see your path clearly, check your logic with a close friend or partner.

the daily humorscopes for tuesday, august 16th

the daily humorscope 

 

Tuesday, August 16, 2011

 
 
Aries (March 21 – April 19)
An odd smell, probably like that of chocolate milk drying on a linoleum floor, will bring back a flood of childhood memories. You will remember your locker combination from seventh grade, for example. Ironically, this will happen during a boring yet important meeting, and you will disgrace yourself by calling someone “booger-face.”
Taurus (April 20 – May 20)
A huge red balloon will float by you, today, being pursued by a small person of the French persuasion, and a film crew. If you wish to cause cross-cultural mirth, cross your eyes, talk in a high pitched voice, and whack yourself in the head with a baguette. Otherwise, don’t.
Gemini (May 21 – June 20)
You will invent a new sort of optical illusion today, involving 6 straight lines, an assortment of blobs, and a picture of an iguana. Everyone will gasp in amazement.
Cancer (June 21 – July 22)
You will wrestle with your conscience today, but will be disqualified for using an illegal hold.
Leo (July 23 – August 22)
Today will be mostly OK, except that you’ll learn to pay more attention in the future to the phrase “Careful, filling is hot!.”
Virgo (August 23 – September 22)
Time heals all wounds, yes. But that’s not really intended to mean that you should tie Time magazine around your sprained ankle. It’s a figure of speech, you see, not meant to be taken literally. I have heard, however, that Newsweek is good for gout.
Libra (September 23 – October 22)
This might be a good time to decide what you want to be when you actually do grow up. I’m guessing that you’d be best off as either a yodeling oceanographer, or possibly a bovine pathologist.
Scorpio (October 23 – November 21)
Lately you feel blessed with great abundance, as though your cup runneth over. Basically, you just need a bigger cup. You will have left-over lasagna for lunch. This is odd, because you don’t remember the lasagna being made in the first place. Just one of those little mysteries that haunts you in life.
Sagittarius (November 22 – December 21)
Today is a good day to crash through the underbrush, making loud snorting sounds. Beware of poachers, however.
Capricorn (December 22 – January 20)
You will be followed by an evil-looking man in an old green Ford pickup truck. Surprisingly, it will turn out that following people is just his hobby, and you have nothing to worry about.
Aquarius (January 21 – February 18)
You will rest peacefully, and sink into a strange dream. In the dream, you will be playing an odd version of soccer with huge clear balloons, and people will be cheering you on from the sidelines, who are dressed in white formal attire. Don’t go into the light. The extra point isn’t worth it.
Pisces (February 19 – March 20)
Something is about to become overly intimate with you. Intimacy can be good. Just not with fungus.

CANDLE MAGICK FOR SCRYING

CANDLE MAGICK FOR SCRYING

　

　

Scrying is a popular form of divination which involves seeing truth, knowing

what is happening around you in other places. It normally involves mirrors,

crystals, water or fire. This magick spell is devised to assist in scrying, not

to be performed alone.

Arrange altar in the following manner:

Goddess Candle and God candle in respective places.

Incense in the Center

White candle directly south of incense.

To the left and south of the white candle place Orange candle. Underneath white

candle place petitioner candle. Directly right of petitioner candle place

orange candle. Directly south of the Petitioner candle place purple candle.

Light Goddess and God candles.

Light PETITIONER candle and say,

“Here burns my spirit and power, wise in the Occult and steadfast in purity.”

Light the WHITE candle and say,

“Here burns Purity, Truth, and Sincerity. They are with me throughout this rite

and beyond it.”

Light Orange candles and say,

“That which I scry is attracted to me as the moth is drawn to the candle flame.”

Sit a moment and organize your thoughts. Decide EXACTLY what it is you wish to

see and say,

“Around me is built a wall of light;

Though it may pass only that which will harm me not.

That I may see all there is no question,

yet aught I see may not reach out to me.

The Gods are my guides as they are to my strength.

All this revealed is brought through Them;

For this do I give thanks.”

Turn your back to the altar and perform you act of scrying

When you have finished this, turn back to the altar and say,

“That which was desired has been accomplished.

May the Gods ever be with me and protect me in aught I do.”

Extinguish the candles in reverse order of lighting them.

 

Meditation for August 16th – Find Your Reservoir of Calm

At our core lies the peace of our essential nature. To access this  inner peace, visualize yourself diving into the water of a warm, calm lake.  You slip through the water, surrounded by a profound silence. As you reach the sea-bed, you are awed to see that it is carpeted with beautiful white pearls. Imagine returning to the surface of the lake. You realize that the silence, purity and beauty you have just discovered lies within yourself.

Rowing Into Meditation

Prepare for meditation by counting backward. Imagine rowing a boat toward a peaceful island. With each pull of the oars, feel your movements become more languid, your breathing slower, and your strokes longer and more relaxed. At the count of zero, you arrive on your island to begin your meditation.

Lady A’s Spell of the Day for 8/15: A Healing Poppet Spell

A Healing Poppet Spell

this suppose to make the person which is having trouble with his or her health feel better warning: this shouldn’t replace traditional medical treatment

The following ingredients are needed:

*A poppet or doll, preferably self-made.

*Chamomile flowers and vervain sufficient to stuff the poppet.

*Hair or nail clippings from the object of the spell (if you can get them).

*A photo or image of the object (if you can get one).

*A black marker pen.

*A lancing pin.

*A box large enough to contain the poppet or doll.

As a general rule for a healing spell to work properly and before commencing, the object of the spell needs to know and consent to your working it. He or she doesn’t necessarily need to be present while the work is done. This spell should be performed on a full moon into its waning cycle.

Preparation: To construct a poppet take a suitable sized piece of cloth (use natural materials and fibers such as cotton, wool or silk and remember also to consider its colour correspondences for healing, see Colours). Fold it in two and with a pen mark out a rough image of a body. Now cut out the shape so you have two identical pieces then sew the two pieces together around the edges. Leave a hole wide enough to stuff the poppet with the chamomile flowers and vervain, also insert the photo, hair and/or nail clippings if you have them before sewing it closed. Finally with the black maker pen draw a black circle on the poppet where the ailment is concentrated.

The Working Ritual: Form a magick circle and call the Goddess and God to aid you spell. Consecrate the poppet and place it on your altar visualizing the object of the spell and the ailment he/she is suffering. Consecrate the lancing pin and charge it with healing energies. Take up the poppet in your left hand and the pin in your right and pierce the black circle with the pin. Concentrate all your willpower on healing the ailing individual saying or chanting something like:

”

In the name of the Goddess and God, I lance this disease with the spear of healing. As the Full Moon wanes, let this ailment drain. No more to be, replaced with heath and vitality. So mote it be!

”

Leave the pin in the poppet and place the poppet in the box on the altar. Visualize the object of the spell regaining good health while building your power and energy and releasing it towards its goal. When the rite has finished, store the box somewhere safe until the person is restored to good health. The poppet can be retrieved and the rite re-worked to accentuate and re-empower the magick over a period if necessary. Use additional lancing pins leaving each in place after each working. Once the healing is complete and success has been achieved, remove the pins and dissemble the poppet. Bury the contents outside in the earth.

Saint of the Day for August 15th is St. Alipius

St. Alipius

Bishop and companion of St. Augustine. He was born in Tagaste, North Africa, and was raised as a friend of St. Augustine. He went to Rome to study law and became a magistrate there. When Augustine arrived in Rome, Alipius resigned his post and accompanied him to Milan. There he was baptized with Augustine in 387 or 394 by St. Ambrose. The two were ordained in Hippo, North Africa, and Alipius became the bishop of Tagaste, serving in that capacity for thirty years. Alipius’ name was placed in the Roman Martyrology by Pope Gregory XIII in 1584. The evidence of Alipius’ sanctity was clearly stated by Augustine’s account of his life.

Deities of the Day for August 15th is The Hooded Spirits

Hooded Spirits

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
 

The Hooded Spirits or Genii Cucullati are figures found in religious sculpture across the Romano-Celtic region from Britain to Pannonia, depicted as “cloaked scurrying figures carved in an almost abstract manner” (Henig, 62). They are found with a particular concentration in the Rhineland (Hutton). In Britain they tend to be found in a triple deity form, which seems to be specific to the British representations (De la Bedoyère).

The hooded cape was especially associated with Gauls or Celts during the Roman period. The hooded health god was known as Telesphorus specifically and may have originated as a Greco-Gallic syncretism with the Galatians in Anatolia in the 3rd century BC.

The religious significance of these figures is still somewhat unclear, since no inscriptions have been found with them in this British context (De la Bedoyère). There are, however, indications that they may be fertility spirits of some kind. Ronald Hutton argues that in some cases they are carrying shapes that can be seen as eggs, symbolizing life and rebirth, while Graham Webster has argued that the curved hoods are similar in many ways to contemporary Roman curved phallus stones. However, several of these figures also seem to carry swords or daggers, and Henig discusses them in the context of warrior cults.

Guy de la Bédoyère also warns against reading too much in to size differences or natures in the figures, which have been used to promote theories of different roles for the three figures, arguing that at the skill level of most of the carvings, small differences in size are more likely to be hit-and-miss consequences, and pointing out that experimental archaeology has shown hooded figures one of the easiest sets of figures to carve.

Herb of the Day for August 15th is Rice

Rice

Folk Names:  Bras, Dhan, Nirvana, Paddy

Gender:  Masculine

Planet:  Sun

Element:  Air

Powers:  Protection, Rain, Money Fertility

Magickal Uses:  When placed on the roof, rice guards against all misfortunes. Brahmins carried rice as an amulet against evil and a small jar of rice placed near the entrance of the house also guards it. Throwing rice into the air can cause rain. Rice is also added to money spells, and is thrown after wedded couples to increase their fertility.

Cunningham’s Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs by Scott Cunningham

Your Daily Influences for August 15th

Your Daily Influences
August 15, 2011

Tarot Influence

Rune Influence
Charm Influence
Four of Swords
A period of rest and restoration of energies. Tensions subside. Good changes are soon to come.
Elhaz
Elhaz represents your power to protect yourself and those around you. It also connotes the thrill and joy of a successful hunt. You are in a very enviable position right now, because you are able to maintain what you have built and reach your current goals. Enjoy.
The Axe Head
As an axe comes to a complete stop when it hits the tree so you have grown motionless. You now must draw back, step away from this quadrant of your life and begin again. Set a new path into motion.
Your Daily Influences represent events and challenges the current day will present for you. They may represent opportunities you should be ready to seize. Or they may forewarn you of problems you may be able to avoid or lessen. Generally it is best to use them as tips to help you manage your day and nothing more.

Today’s Runes for August 15th is Dagez

Today’s Runes

Stone Runes are most commonly used for questions about the natural world and things beyond human control. Dagez means daylight, and represents divine light. This rune generally refers to dawn (the initial sparking of energy) or to midday (the climax of energy). Both dawn and midday are symbolic of change, but unlike the changes in the perpetual circle of the year which are slow and subtle, the changes over a day are much faster and more dramatic. The breaking of a new day is symbolic of the rapid illumination of dismal circumstances, and is suggestive of Satori. Be careful – although this rune generally suggests a positive change, the symbology of a peaking point suggests that there must be a change downward as well. Fortunately for some, this rune is cyclic and irreversible, and so permanence is not promised – the only thing you can be sure of is an exciting ride.

Today’s I Ching Hexagram for August 15th is 4: Youthful Folly

4: Youthful Folly

Hexagram 4

General Meaning: Be on guard for careless or rebellious attitudes characteristic of youthful inexperience. Just as a youth requires instruction, this is a good time to focus on learning your lessons from a patient teacher or life experience. Is there some circumstance in your life that you failed to comprehend, perhaps because you could not appreciate its inherent complexities? Be respectful of anything or anyone who has something to teach you right now.

In order to be prepared for challenges, let education be a part of your life. Continually develop the strong mind and will necessary to carry you through confusing times. The wise realize that experience is a powerful teacher, even though we cannot be forced to learn, even from experience. Be a good student, one who delights in learning, one who nourishes his or her expanding awareness, one who is paying attention!

Examine your attitude for factors that limit your openness. Observe how you deal with the mistakes of others. You must let people live their own lives and learn their own lessons. Offer others your wisdom or advice, but only if the other person is receptive (when in doubt, ask). Otherwise, give up trying to convince him or her that you are right, which is only exhausting and counter-productive. If people are not receptive, let them go their own way — even into difficulty or dangerous circumstances. It is the only way they can learn right now — and without learning, no one can achieve success. This does not mean that you should not care — just that taking care of someone too much can be harmful. Live and let learn

Your Daily Number for August 15th: 5

You may find your interests expanding today, and you’re probably going to be feeling more liberated than you have in a long time. New people, social gatherings, and possibly romance may broaden your horizon. Be careful not to over-indulge or become careless in the midst of so much activity.

Fast Facts

About the Number 5

Theme: Resourceful, Adventure, Speculation, Travel
Astro Association: Taurus
Tarot Association: Hierophant