WOTC’s Daily Cartoon for June 24 ~ Bad Kitty, Bad

Lighten Up ~ McWicca

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Daily Feng Shui Tip for June 24 ~ ‘Descendant’s Day’

Today’s energies celebrate ‘Descendant’s Day.’ You can locate the Feng Shui Family/Friends/Ancestors area in the middle left-hand side of your home or office. This arena relates to your past and present family, including all siblings and blood relatives. An effective cure for strengthening the roots of the family tree while keeping everyone united is to display in this space photos of current family members and past descendants. Since this is a wood element area those photos should always be displayed in wooden frames. Positioning them in groups of three (the number associated with this area) will lend in sending healing energy to relatives and friends, past and present. These photos will also keep the family close, if not in location at least in the heart!

By Ellen Whitehurst for Astrology.com

Today’s I Ching Hexagram for June 24 is 53: Steady Pace

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53: A Steady Pace

Hexagram 53

General Meaning: Like an ancient old-growth forest — where the subtle play of light, texture and shadows is the product of a process measured in centuries and inches — most things of lasting value develop gradually, at their own pace. The ability to learn from experience — one of humanity’s greatest capacities — implies constant yet gradual progress. The combination of stillness within and determination without are the essence of this dynamic. Good things sometimes sprout quickly; the truly delightful take much longer.
The principle of gradual development applies also to human relationships. For love and marriage or any important partnership to endure, progress must be slow but steady: slow enough to allow for the bonds to knit properly; steady enough to keep moving in the right direction.
You can’t expect to have everything all at once. Development must be allowed to take its proper course and allotted time; events must neither be rushed nor manipulated, but allowed to unfold naturally. In this way, you will come to enjoy long-lasting relationships and achieve success.

Today’s Runes for June 24 is Berkana

Spirit Runes are most commonly used for questions about mysticism, spirituality, and religion. Berkana represents the birch tree. The birch is frequently symbolic of renewal, rebirth, birth, growth and fertility. This rune is a joyous one, representing good outcomes from ventures undertaken. It is the rune of the family and of a good household.

Today’s Tarot Card for June 24 is The Star

The Star

This Tarot Deck: Sacred Rose

General Meaning: What has traditionally been known as the Star card is about reconnecting one’s Soul with the Divine — the transcending of personality, family, community and reputation. It has to do ultimately with the freedom to be one’s Self. The Soul is responding to celestial influences — forces that can provide the personality with a stronger sense of purpose. The Star card helps us to remember our exalted origins and our attraction to a Higher Union.
This card could also be called the “Celestial Mandate” — that which refers us back to our reason for being, our mission in this lifetime. The Star reminds us that, in a sense, we are agents of Divine Will in our day-to-day lives. If we let go of the idea that we are supposed to be in control, we can more easily notice and appreciate the synchronicities that are nudging us along. In this way, we become more conscious of the invisible Helping Hand, and we better understand our place within — and value to — the larger Cosmos.

Daily Horoscopes for Sunday, June 24

Making small modifications to our lives is easier than turning everything upside down, but today’s transformative Uranus-Pluto square demands more than just a minor adjustment. We want everything to happen all at once, but the changes we are dreaming about now could be so big that they will take years to unfold. Thankfully, the Moon’s shift into analytical Virgo at 7:42 am EDT enables us to remain levelheaded, even in times of great turmoil.

Aries Horoscope (Mar 21 – Apr 19)

Your normal routine at home has been altered by circumstances beyond your control. Something occurs today that requires you to focus your attention on eliminating a specific habit of yours. However, even your best intentions may not produce the desired results right away. It takes time to make changes that endure; allow the current events to ripple through your life and wait to see what happens before judging yourself too harshly.

Taurus Horoscope (Apr 20 – May 20)

Although you normally try to keep things simple, you’re met with a few serious challenges along the way these days. For example, if you are involved in a group project now, your individual efforts could get lost in the crowd. Don’t worry; this isn’t time for personal recognition. Rest assured that your consistent efforts will pay off in the long run and you’ll derive satisfaction from being part of a winning team.

Gemini Horoscope (May 21 – Jun 20)

A powerful shift of energy at home may be underway, but you might not feel the full effects of the current changes for a while. Even if everything is moving along smoothly, weird undercurrents are set into motion now by suppressed feelings. If you have something on your mind, it’s better to say it today in order to prevent your frustration from building into a bigger problem. Clearing the air opens the door for better communications ahead.

Cancer Horoscope (June 21 – Jul 22)

Too much data can be overwhelming today as you do your best to filter out unnecessary noise. You’re able to minimize the flow of information if you stop asking more questions once you discover what you need to know. You can ease your mental stress while reducing your sense of overload by initiating action. Doing something positive now is much more constructive than just talking about it.

Leo Horoscope (Jul 23 – Aug 22)

Focus your attention on your finances today, for the simple act of balancing your checkbook goes a long way toward preventing future headaches. Thankfully, you have a heightened ability now to shut out extraneous distractions, enabling you to do the basic accounting that otherwise can make you crazy. Sort through the details, set your priorities and settle down to work.

Virgo Horoscope (Aug 23 – Sep 22)

Nothing sharpens your mind like necessity. Today’s analytical Virgo Moon requires you to focus, especially if a minor crisis brings your attention right back the present moment. Conflict stems from a separation between your head and your heart, so don’t bother trying to justify your feelings. Instead, state them as accurately as you can and then move on.

Libra Horoscope (Sep 23 – Oct 22)

Your dreams demand a lot of your attention today, and you might have to pinch yourself to wake up. Unfortunately, your external world isn’t as compelling as usual, so you may let yourself slip back into the realms of imagination. Thankfully, this excursion is not a waste of time if you believe that you can be whatever you really desire. Choose your ideal future carefully, since you’ll soon have the chance to turn your fantasies into reality.

Scorpio Horoscope (Oct 23 – Nov 21)

Your sixth sense is working overtime now, but you are challenged to trust whatever you’re feeling. Others may question your values today, complicating what should be a simple decision. Modifying your position to agree with your friends can make your life easier in the present moment, but isn’t wise in the long run. Follow your instincts based on what’s in your heart, rather than acting on someone else’s analysis.

Sagittarius Horoscope (Nov 22 – Dec 21)

You have a lot going on in your life today, including other people trying to convince you that their points of view are better than yours. Although each interaction might seem unrelated at first, the various situations reveal a common theme. Remain open to changing your approach as long as the end result still supports your objectives.

Capricorn Horoscope (Dec 22 – Jan 19)

You are feeling even more pragmatic than usual as you set the specific goals for a project you’ve been working on. Avoid getting trapped under too many details today, for you can become so obsessed with getting one particular task just right that you accomplish little else. Perfection is an ambitious ideal, but don’t let it stand between you and success.

Aquarius Horoscope (Jan 20 – Feb 18)

It’s tough to settle on any single path today because you’re pulled in several different directions by people with extremely convincing arguments. If only the events in your life would remain stable while you figure out your best strategy. But everything continues to change, so you don’t have time to idly sit around on the sidelines. Make a choice and jump back into the game.

Pisces Horoscope (Feb 19 – Mar 20)

Someone may be overly critical of you today, tempting you to walk away, but retreat really isn’t in your best interest. Check your own emotional baggage to make sure you aren’t being hypersensitive. Instead of displaying resistance, listen carefully to the feedback you are receiving. What you learn now can help you become more efficient at whatever you do.

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New Moon Report for June 24: Uranus square Pluto

Uranus square Pluto

Sunday, June 24

Astrology’s two most transformational planets make the first of seven world-shaking squares in a series that doesn’t end until March 16, 2015. This is the second stage of a cycle that began when these planets were conjunct in 1965 and 1966, symbolizing the liberation movements of the 60s. We can expect social changes of equal amplitude these next few years. Brilliant breakthroughs and cultural chaos are both likely. However, this can also become the starting signal of a new stage of awakening. We have the capacity to evolve as individuals who light the way for a shift of collective consciousness when we take the risk of surpassing current limits and overcome our fear of the unknown. The ingredients needed to transform the Earth into a living and loving laboratory for human growth are already here.

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the daily humorscopes for sunday, june 24

the daily humorscope

Sunday, June 24, 2012

Aries

(March 21 – April 19)

You’ll have a freakish number of plumbing difficulties, today. This is due in part to the age of your plumbing fixtures, but mostly it’s because Neckna, Queen of the Undines, has taken a strong dislike towards you, due to some rather harsh words you’ve had to say about the weather lately.

Taurus

(April 20 – May 20)

You will receive an honor from a foreign dignitary today. Everyone else will be horribly jealous of you.

Gemini

(May 21 – June 20)

A small packet containing 7 oddly-colored bean seeds will arrive in the mail today. There will be no return address, nor any indication of what they are. Only one way to find out…

Cancer

(June 21 – July 22)

Today you’ll start a new rock group, named “SPAM Catapult”, and kick things off with a really smokin’ number combining the best aspects of reggae, rap, and polka.

Leo

(July 23 – August 22)

You may lose sight of what is truly important to you, if you’re not careful. In other words, it not whether you win or lose, it’s whether you end up with your leg in a cast for 3 months.

Virgo

(August 23 – September 22)

Through a casual remark in an elevator, you will realise that both you and your fellow passenger have seen John Cleese’s informational film called How To Irritate People. By the time you reach the 10th floor, you will both be severely vexed with one another.

Libra

(September 23 – October 22)

Today you will finally get around to exercising! Your cat will look at you like you’ve gone completely whacky. Don’t be intimidated, though — at least you never get distracted and forget that you’re holding your leg up behind your head.

Scorpio

(October 23 – November 21)

Another day of social convention defiance, today. You’ll refuse to wear clothes in the “normal” fashion (if at all), and you’ll begin all your business correspondence: “My Darling Snookums:”.

Sagittarius

(November 22 – December 21)

You will discover that by simply wearing a large amulet made of bones and feathers, and by carrying a blowgun, you can usually get a seat on public transportation, no matter how crowded it gets.

Capricorn

(December 22 – January 20)

You will find happiness. It will look a lot like tranquility, only a bit fluffier.

Aquarius

(January 21 – February 18)

Excellent time for you to reconsider your choice of employment. Are you working towards a specific goal, or are you merely drifting? Are you temperamentally suited to your current career? Remember: money isn’t everything. It could well be that you’d be much happier in a job where you could dress up as a giant chicken. In fact, in your case, that’s virtually certain.

Pisces

(February 19 – March 20)

You’ve always felt, like Emerson, that the unexaminged life is not worth living. There’s no need to use a microscope, however.

Daily Cosmic Calendar for June 24

Before you can catch your breath, after yesterday’s celestial upheavals, Uranus in Aries squares Pluto in Capricorn (2:13AM PDT). This aspect – the first of seven 90-degree links between these two outer planets continuing into March 2015 – has been building up for many weeks and months. Now that it is here, you want to protect your assets and valuables, and keep a safe distance from signings, legal matters and making long-range commitments. Evoke the mantra of Be Here Now (from Ram Dass aka Richard Alpert) in the 1970s. The practice of the presence of divinity in the moment is what you need to keep on going and avoid a psychic meltdown. The Moon in Leo is still void when this Uranus-Pluto encounter occurs. By 4:44AM PDT, the lunar orb enters meticulous and industrious Virgo. Being the supreme organizer and efficiency master can keep you out of trouble for the rest of the day. Weed your garden and learn more about the healing properties of medicinal herbs. Stock up on cereals, grains, tea, vitamins, minerals, soaps, lotions, seeds, nuts and seasonings. Seek spiritual guidance this evening and pull away from social activities as Jupiter squares Neptune (12:57AM PDT tomorrow) while Saturn in Libra shifts out of retrograde motion (1:01AM PDT tomorrow). Stop worrying about things you can’t control. Listen to the still, small voice within that can lead you away from old troubles and into a new sense of cosmic enlightenment.

Calendar of the Moon for June 24

Oak Tree Month

Color: Black
Element: Earth
Altar: Upon a black cloth place the vase of oak branches, a hammer, a metal lightning bolt, a sun symbol with the rune Sigil upon it, and a Green Man with an oak-leaf face.
Offerings: Give thanks for personal victories.
Daily Meal: Serve salad with each meal, arranged in the circular pattern of the Green Man.

Duir Invocation

Call: Now is the time of the Sun’s height.
Response: Now is the time when the leaves reach to the heavens.
Call: Now is the time when the Oak King spread his arms.
Response: Now is the time when we reach with him for the Sun.
Call: Now is the time when we return to the ancient grove of the Druids.
Response: Now is the time when we witness the Sun’s sacrifice.
Call: Now is the time when we go forth in glory.
Response: Now is the time of the turning of the year.
Call: Hail to the wren, soul of the Oak King!
Response: Hail to the sky, crown of the Oak King!
Call: Hail to the Earth, bed of the Oak King!
Response: Hail to the Sun, lover of the Oak King!
Call: Hail to the guardians of the door!
Response: May they guard us well, O oaken beams!
Call: We have no need to guard ourselves….
Response: For the Gods will guard us.
Call: We have no need to hide behind bolted doors….
Response: For now is the time to be open to the Sun!
Call: Like the Green Man, we speak through the oak!
Response: Like the Green Man, our voice is the strength of the earth!
Call: Like the Oak King, we do not fear the lightning!
Response: Like the Oak King, we will accept all repercussions!
Call: We have no shame for our actions….
Response: For all that we do, we do from a place of worthiness.
Call: For all that we do, we do from a place of honor.
Response: For all that we do, we do from a place of love.

Chant:
By my body I be earth
By my spirit I be fire
Call the lightning to my heart
Bring my soul what I desire

[Pagan Book of Hours]

Calendar of the Sun for June 24

24 Lithemonath

Fortuna’s Day

Color: Purple
Element: Air
Altar: Upon a purple cloth lay nine purple candles, a great cup of wine, the figure of a ship, deck of Tarot or other divinatory cards, and the figure of a Wheel of Fortune.
Offerings: Take a chance.
Daily Meal: Potluck, with everyone contributing one dish, which is not discussed beforehand.

Fortuna Invocation

Lady of the whirling wheel
That throws some up and flings some down;
Lady who both wounds and heals,
Lady who spins us round and round,
We beg you, Fortuna, for your bounty,
And pray you will not cast us aside,
For we cannot let go of your magnificent wheel,
But we all must hang on for the ride.
Maker of chances and opportunity,
Tradition says you are bald behind,
That seizing you by the oncoming forelock
And hoping that you will be kind
Is the only way to win your favor,
But we know what they do not.
You are never kind, yet many times
You will give the slow ones a second shot.
Stormy lady, sailor’s mistress,
Tormentor of the ship at sea,
You come to us like a gypsy’s laughter
And leave us almost silently.
We spin the wheel, we roll the dice,
We patch our wounds across the rift,
We call for you once, we weep for you twice,
We honor you and your ambivalent gift.

(Each comes forth and draws a card; it is a message from Fortuna. Unlike other divination sessions, on this day each must reveal to the others what card was received, and it can be discussed among the House members. Such is luck.)

[Pagan Book of Hours]

Current Moon Phase for June 24: Waxing

Crescent Moon

(waxing/45-90 degrees)

During this Moon phase, there is a slight slowing down of enthusiasm due to an emerging desire to produce tangible results from the energy being expended. The issue of values enters into the equation and an urge to tie together the data available so that you can utilize current opportunities. There is still plenty of forward motion, and this is a great time to continue initiating and progressing forward. This Moon phase favors gaining more information and the input of others to further your plans.

Correspondences for Sunday, June 24

Magickal Intentions: Growth, Advancements, Enlightment, Rational Thought, Exorcism, Healing, Prosperity, Hope, Exorcism, Money
Incense: Lemon, Frankincense
Planet: Sun
Sign: Leo
Angel: Michael
Colors: Gold, Yellow, Orange and White
Herbs/Plants: Marigold, Heliotrope, Sunflower, Buttercup, Cedar, Beech, Oak
Stones: Carnelian, Citrine, Tiger’s Eye, Amber, Clear Quartz and Red Agate
Oil: (Sun) Cedar, Frankincense, Neroli, Rosemary

The first day of the week is ruled by the Sun. It is an excellent time to work efforts involving business partnerships, work promotions, business ventures, and professional success. Spells where friendships, mental or physical health, or bringing joy back into life are an issue work well on this day, too.

The Wicca Book of Days for June 24 – Burning of the Lamps

The Wicca Book of Days for June 24

Burning of the Lamps

A ceremony called the Burning of the Lamps was held on June 24 in ancient Egypt. Dedicated to the Goddess Neith, it took place in a crypt beneath the temple of the great Goddess Isis in the city of Sais, and involved the circling of a coffin (representing the corpse of Osiris) by devotees bearing burning lamps (symbolizing lunar light and the moon’s powers of healing and resurrection ). This festival emphasized the roles that both Neith and Isis played in their aspect as moon and underworld deities, Neith was also regarded as the creator of Sais and the inventor of weaving.

Outdoor lanterns

To make an outdoor lantern, first clean a tin can, then, using it nail and hammer, punch a decorative pattern into it, plus two holes at the top for the handle (hook each end of a length of wire into these). Now drop in a burning tea light and hang your lantern from a sturdy branch

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