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I just got this crazy, crazy idea especially for a Witchcraft Blog, lol! What do you say we throw all the News, Recalls and other stuff out the window today? Instead lets’ go totally ‘Witchy,’ what do you say? You know add some info on the Craft on here, then add some potions, tinctures, spells, rituals and who knows what else!

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Today’s Quiz for Aug. 3 – What Does My Dog’s Breed Say About Me?

What Does My Dog’s Breed Say About Me?

by Nicolas, selected from petMD

In my book It’s a Dog’s Life … but It’s Your Carpet, I admit, I make some pretty huge generalizations about breeds and pet owners. Granted, they’re my own opinions, but if you really wanted to know what your veterinarian thinks of you when you walk in the door with your breed of dog, read on!

Labrador Retriever

Dedicated, outdoorsy, loyal, and generally a good person to be around. Shops at REI. Drives a Subaru.

Chihuahua

May bite. The dog too.

Greyhound

Kind, mild mannered. Has neurotic tendencies. Gentle. Laid back. Drinks bottled water. Often looks like the dog.

Miniature Poodle

Usually owned by a sweet, old, white-haired person.

Terrier

Potential to be a loyal, family-oriented person. Can be snarky and have an east-coast attitude.

Golden Retriever

Family oriented and generally a good person to be around. Has two or three human babies.

Miniature Schnauzer

Family oriented. Owned by older adults. Shops at LL Bean and Lands’ End. Drives a Volvo.

Yorkshire Terrier

Likes to carry a YSL or Gucci purse, often with their pet in it. Enjoys the high life. Drinks wine, not beer.

Rottweiler

Bad ass. Loyal. Protective. Doesn’t want to be screwed with.

Maltese

Either wants to have a child or have grandchildren. Loves to nurture and carry loved ones in arms. Very well dressed. Likes pink bows.

Beagle

Family oriented. High tolerance level for baying.

Bernese Mountain

Financially secure. Educated. Shops at REI, Best Buy, and Nordstroms.

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What? Don’t believe me? What do you think? Does your breed represent you?

And yes, I purposely skipped stereotyping us American pit bull terrier dog owners. But as a veterinary student once said to me: “Dr. Lee … you look just like your dog.”

WOTC Cartoon of the Day – Critters On The Loose

Lighten Up – Top 10 indicators that a Redneck has been working on your computer

Top ten indicators that a redneck has been working on your computer

10. The monitor is up on blocks.
9. Outgoing faxes have tobacco stains on them.
8. The six front keys have rotted out.
7. The extra RAM slots have truck parts installed in them.
6. The numeric keypad only goes up to six.
5. The password is “Huntin”.
4. The CPU has a gun rack mount.
3. There is a Skoal can in the CD-ROM drive.
2. The keyboard is camouflaged.
1. The mouse is referred to as a “critter”.

Daily Feng Shui Tip for Aug. 3 – ‘National Watermelon Day’

Today’s ‘National Watermelon Day’ honors a summer staple that’s cool and refreshing. But did you know that eating watermelon could do a whole lot more than that? Thought of as one of the most Americana of foodstuffs, watermelons were actually introduced to the Egyptians around 2000 B.C., who would give a mixture of watermelon juice and white wine to anyone believed to be possessed by the devil. In Hawaii a whole watermelon is often rolled out the front door to help ease the spirit of someone recently deceased, and in Africa this fruit is considered a sacred gift to the divine Yoruban goddess Yemaya. Simply said, many global traditions have long recognized the healing and protective properties associated with eating this refreshing snack. Even the scent is said to allow you to lose weight. Now that really is a Happy Watermelon Day!

By Ellen Whitehurst for Astrology.com

Your Daily Influences for August 3

Your Daily Influences August 3, 2012
Tarot Influence	Rune Influence	Charm Influence
The Star This is the card of hope, perception and revelation. Great love is possible and good health will be enjoyed.
Othala Othala represents a solid, immovable home, prosperity and safety. Good fortune based on your heritage and character is yours to enjoy.
The Swastika Over the next weeks and months this aspect should be one that requires little effort on your part to keep things moving forward. This is one of the few charms that has the same meaning upright or inverted.
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 Chakra Levels for August 3

The Chakras represent the seven primary energy hubs in the body. Life force energy is constantly flowing in and out of these centers. Just as the cosmos is constantly changing, so too are the levels of energy absorbed and radiated by our Chakra centers. The graph below is a representation of the quantities of Chakra energies available today.

Sahasrara:

46%

Ajna

54%

Vishuddha:

15%

Anahata:

71%

Manipura:

30%

Svadhisthana:

50%

Muladhara:

96%

Legend:

Sahasrara – The Crown Chakra represents energies associated with cosmic consciousness, spirituality, knowledge, wisdom and inner peace.

Ajna – The Third Eye Chakra represents energies focused on both physical and spiritual vision. Psychic powers resonate from the Ajna Chakra, as well as your image of the Cosmos as a whole (the big picture) and the many nuances that make your journey unique.

Vishuddha – Throat Chakra is the energy center associated with communication and creativity. Your energy to express yourself verbally and creatively are derived from the Vishuddha Chakra.

Anahata – The Heart Chakra’s energy is concentrated on issues concerning your emotions. This energy fuels your power to love, feel compassion and maintain balance between disparate aspects of your being.

Manipura – The Power Chakra provides the energy that fuels our strength of will, individuality and sense of self-worth.

Svadhisthana – The Spleen or Sacral Chakra supplies the energy we use emotionally and sexually. This is the energy used to connect to others.

Muladhara – The Root or Base Chakra furnishes the energy used to create and maintain our foundation. This is the energy that keeps us on firm ground and provides us with the basic skills to uphold a place in the world.

Today’s I Ching Hexagram for Aug. 3 is 61: Centering in Truth

61: Centering in Truth

Hexagram 61

General Meaning: Truth involves establishing an aware relationship between your inner core and the circumstances in your life. Centering in truth involves the ability to perceive a fundamental wisdom, reflected within yourself and the people you know.

Truth is transformed into power when you dissolve prejudice and make yourself receptive to the world as it really is. Truth’s power can be a remarkable force indeed — yet is rarer than generally imagined. It can be maintained only by cultivating a genuine openness to things as they are — a willingness to see, rather than merely look.

Whenever your inner life is clouded, your influence in the world is under a shadow. If you are fearful, you will be attacked; if you cloak genuine mysteries in dogma, opportunities for new insight will be lost. If you vacillate in upholding your principles, you will be tested. Yet, when you are firm and strong, the power of truth can break through even the most stubborn minds.

In any debate, the power to perceive the truth in the other side’s argument is essential to achieving success. It is possible to influence even the most difficult people, or improve the most difficult circumstance, through the power of universal truth — for unvarnished truth is something to which all things naturally respond. Get in touch with the part of yourself that is aware of this universal force. Cultivate this inner resource, and you will become adept at using it to bond with others to support a common purpose.

Today’s Runes for August 3 is Man

Stone Runes are most commonly used for questions about the natural world and things beyond human control. Man represents Mankind. This rune evokes the image that although we must make much of our way in the world on our own, there is nevertheless an entire populous that shares similar experiences. Thus, this rune represents the relationship of the self with the whole – working together we can produce great results. Additionally, Man speaks to intellect and culture that separate us from the animals.

Today’s Tarot Card for Aug. 3 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.

Your Daily Horoscopes for August 3

We see the world through the subjective filters of our own imagination today. We begin to lose objectivity when the Moon swims into watery Pisces at 9:57 am EDT. The fluidity of compassion and spirit are common to us all as the Moon moves through the sign of the Fish, and her midday conjunction with otherworldly Neptune again reminds us that the seas dissolve boundaries. We are more empathic now since there is only one ocean of consciousness.

Aries Horoscope (Mar 21 – Apr 19)

Confusion may arise today as fast as you can gain clarity. Every question you answer just peels off another layer of the growing onion. Seeking positive solutions may feel like a hopeless battle. However, it’s good to remember that with strength and determination, Hercules was able to defeat the Hydra who grew two new heads each time one was cut off. You can be the hero of your own world if you summon your courage from the wellsprings within.

Taurus Horoscope (Apr 20 – May 20)

It’s difficult to get a handle on the day today as circumstances keep changing. However, the greatest challenges may come from your friends or associates now because of the Moon’s presence in your 11th House of Social Networking. You’re ready to withdraw and separate yourself from the group if others aren’t sensible and reliable. But you don’t have to move so fast; there are goodies to be discovered if you allow enough time to untangle the complexities before giving up.

Gemini Horoscope (May 21 – Jun 20)

It can be disarming if your data aims you one way while an intuitive hunch suggests that you should be doing something else. It’s hard to know what to do, since you tend to ultimately rely on the facts. Instead of jumping to any conclusions, consider all your possibilities until your feelings are more aligned with the circumstances. You’ll feel better about what your choice if you wait before swinging into action.

Cancer Horoscope (June 21 – Jul 22)

You have gathered all the necessary information and have successfully withheld your feelings as you developed your plan. Although you can be very patient when needed, you grow so restless today that you don’t want to wait any longer. However, you may be more focused on your ideal fantasy now than you are on reality. You’ve made it this far, so don’t blow it by acting too soon. The turning point is next week.

Leo Horoscope (Jul 23 – Aug 22)

What someone else says today can wound you, but it’s crucial to look past the current circumstance and carefully consider the true source of the pain. Think about any past situations that are brought to mind by the current situation. Explore your resistance to letting go of the past. But the real work in not about remembering; it’s about bringing your memories out into the open so healing can occur. Acknowledging the truth brings resolution.

Virgo Horoscope (Aug 23 – Sep 22)

Irrational fears about a relationship may come to the surface today, but you might not be able to talk about your deeply rooted emotions easily. Try not to let your limitations stop you, for negative feelings can be destructive if you keep them to yourself. Make time to have the conversation that you keep postponing. Think about what you’re going to say, and then go for it. It will become easier once you start.

Libra Horoscope (Sep 23 – Oct 22)

You may not be all that clear about what you can do to make yourself happier now, but it’s likely that change is needed in your daily routine. It seems like this should be an easy task, but the closer you get to taking action, the more difficult it becomes. Don’t give up just because you are feeling confused today. Trust in yourself and your clarity will return.

Scorpio Horoscope (Oct 23 – Nov 21)

You can’t stop thinking about something that’s been bothering you recently. You intuitively understand that the only way anything will get better is to talk about it until the energy settles. However, it’s difficult to bring your intense feelings out into the open because the resultant vulnerability makes you uncomfortable. Be courageous and move directly toward the source of your discomfort, not away from it.

Sagittarius Horoscope (Nov 22 – Dec 21)

This is one of those days when your head and your heart aren’t reading from the same adventure novel. You may be feeling softer and more compassionate than you are acting as your cavalier behavior masks your vulnerability. Thankfully, you can regain your focus by looking within and exploring your motives for not sharing what’s in your heart. There’s no need to hide behind a false sense of bravado; just be yourself.

Capricorn Horoscope (Dec 22 – Jan 19)

You can be a fount of strength if you let go of your own self-criticism for a while. You’re ready to discover how much you have to offer others. Your carefully chosen words have the power to heal, and you have co-workers who can really use your help today. Push beyond any personal resistance to the idea of being a healer and start listening to those around you with an open heart.

Aquarius Horoscope (Jan 20 – Feb 18)

Self-doubt can be debilitating today, especially if it prevents you from being part of a crucial discussion. Fortunately, your thoughts are quite powerful and more connected to your core essence these days. Your perspective is desperately needed now, no matter what it is. Share your opinions, but be careful about overstating your cause in order to cover your own uncertainty.

Pisces Horoscope (Feb 19 – Mar 20)

Your imagination is far more active now that the Moon is paddling through your watery sign. Go ahead and sink into your dreams today, but be wary about using them to escape from the difficult emotions attached to real world circumstances. Fortunately, the symbolism that bubbles up from your unconscious might be the key that clarifies your current uncertainty. Once you are in touch with the meaning, you can change your attitude about what’s happening.

Your Love Horoscope for the Weekend of Aug. 3 – 5

Weekend Love: Lunar Love by Jeff Jawer

Love Without Limits

August 3 – 5

Sweet romantic dreams and escapes from reality help love flow more freely this weekend. The Moon is in sensitive Pisces from Friday morning to Sunday afternoon, inviting escapes and getaways where problems are left behind. Let go of practical matters as much as possible to enjoy the fantasyland of delight offered by this compassionate and boundless Water sign. Feelings flow easily when we don’t bog them down with criticism or overthinking.

A lunar conjunction with Pisces’ mystical ruling planet Neptune imbues Friday with an extra dose of compassion and creativity that can melt barriers between hearts and turn an ordinary day into a memorable one. Imagination may be the greatest aphrodisiac, and it’s plentiful with the Moon in Pisces. Music, movies, and all the arts touch our souls, and nature’s generosity allows us all to feel loved without judgment. Vulnerability is high, though, so we should be especially kind to others. Finding common ground is easy when we stop worrying about minor matters that can keep us apart. A spiritual perspective allows us to feel safe enough to let go of our doubts. Surrender to the pleasures of having no ambition other than the desire to share your life without limits.

Daily Cosmic Calendar for August 3

Strange forces are definitely on the prowl. A Moon-Venus trine — from Aquarius to Gemini — would seem to give you the green light to pursue romantic overtures (12:25AM PDT). However, this alignment also starts a void lunar cycle that lasts until 6:59AM PDT. It is wise to finish old business during any void-of-course, lunar uncertainty zone rather than plunging ahead with new, bold plans. Meanwhile, some of your problem-solving abilities are reinforced during the void time-span since the Sun trines multi-faceted, mentally-brilliant Pallas (2:36AM PDT). Nevertheless, a possible omen of future frustrations arrives on the scene when the Moon is parallel to Saturn (5:21AM PDT) and Mars (5:38AM PDT). Don’t push your personal agenda or conduct arm-twisting maneuvers relative to friends and dear ones. Once the Moon enters Pisces (6:59AM PDT), let empathy and understanding replace any proclivity toward self-centeredness. Spiritual studies receive the cosmic thumbs-up sign as the Moon joins forces with visionary Neptune (11:05AM PDT). Projecting anger on significant others or allowing fear to rule your life are taboo when Mars parallels Saturn (11:29AM PDT). This kind of aspect is equivalent to a union in the zodiac. Be the picture of human kindness in all of your relationships. A few hours later, hard work and determination are your dynamic duo leading to practical results as the Sun makes an inspirational, 72-degree link with Saturn (5:04PM PDT). You can still be on the hot seat of uncertainty and confusion tonight due to an off-kilter, 150-degree liaison from Mercury to Neptune (9:07PM PDT). Fortunately, healing forces are back on the march as the Moon unites with Chiron in Pisces (10:17PM PDT).

Calendar of the Moon for August 3

Calendar of the Moon

3 Tinne

Parvati’s Day

Color: Red
Element: Water
Altar: Upon a red cloth lay a great bowl of water, incense of lemongrass and vetiver, wreaths of dried flowers, and bowls of colored rice.
Offerings: Food. Coconut milk. Meditate on the nature of asceticism and love.
Daily Meal: Indian food.

Invocation to Parvati

Hail Parvati, dancer in the dawn,
Mother of Ganesha, wife of Shiva,
Living body of Shakti.
Parvati the sensuous one
Who knows the paths of self-denial,
Parvati the embodied one
Who knows how to leave the body behind.
When Parvati fell in love with Shiva
And yet he would not love her in return,
Being bound to his rites of meditation,
She danced before him in a dance
Beautiful enough to shake the world,
And yet he did not relent.
So she went to the top of another mountain,
Cast off all her fine raiment,
And meditated until her mind
Became one with the cosmos
And shone so brightly in the paths
Of the universe that great Shiva
Could not help but be awed by it,
And Shiva fell in love.
Lady who is the bridge between
The sensuality of the flesh
And the asceticism of the mind,
Help us to achieve that balance,
And never to fall fully to one side or the other.
Give us your blessing, Parvati,
Mother of Ganesha, dancer in the dawn.
Chant: Mother of Fortune, Parvati, Parvati,
Holy dancer, Shakti, Shakti
(Let there be drumming and dancing in a circle during the chant.)

[Pagan Book of Hours]

Calendar of the Sun for August 3

Calendar of the Sun

3 Weodmonath

Day of the Dryads

Color: Green
Element: Earth
Altar: Upon a green cloth patterned with leaves lay many live green branches in the shape of a woman, with a green cloth over her for a dress, and a woman’s mask.
Offering: Plant a tree.
Daily Meal: Vegan

Invocation to the Dryads

Hail, Keeper of the Trees!
Hail, Spirits of the Old Ones!
You who are the living breath of the forest,
You who are the living soul of the wood,
You who raise your arms to the wind,
You who are stripped by the autumn
And grow full again in spring,
We honor you today, not merely with words,
But with deeds; we will work the earth
And plant more of you than we cut down.
You give us warmth in winter, and heat for cooking food,
And fruit, and nuts, and most important,
The very air we breathe.
Hail, dryads of the forest!
We give you honor on this day.

Song: The Dryad’s Song

(All should go out and spend the work-hours planting trees.)

[Pagan Book of Hours]

Current Moon Phase for August 3 – Full Moon (Waning)

Full Moon

(waning/88% illumination)

The Moon is in the zodiac sign Aquarius

A veil of self-absorption is lifted and suddenly you gain access to an unbiased view of others. This is a rare moment when you can see yourself objectively and become aware of whether or not what you want in your heart is actually beginning to manifest in your life. Traditionally, the Full Moon phase stirs emotion, and this is because when you “see” what is happening, you may become upset if you’re experiencing the “same ole, same ole” — rather than the things you would like. If the Full Moon phase is a disappointment, on the next New Moon it’s time to take creative action in the direction of your dreams.

The Wicca Book of Days for Aug. 3 – Enlightening Eyebright

The Wicca Book of Days for Aug. 3

Enlightening Eyebright

The Sun, this Leonian day’s “planetary” ruler, has always been associated with vision, for without artificial light, we can only see when it is shining, while many cultures have regarded the solar disk as the eye of a solar divinity, or of an all-seeing deity (Christianity’s God may be symbolized by the sun, for instance). Another aid to eyesight is the plant known as eyebright, or euphrasy, whose astringency is such that it is still used to treat weeping or infected eyes. Eyebright is furthermore said to sharpen one’s insight, leading to intellectual or spiritual illumination.

Weeding Out

Writing in the eighth century, the English monk and historian the Venerable Bede tells us that the Anglo-Saxon name for the eighth month of the year was Weodmonath, or “weed month.” Perhaps you should get rid of any unwanted plants today!

It’s Friday, My Friends! The Weekend Is Almost Here, Yahoo!

The Weekend

Another week of work is done,
And I am, oh, so tired,
I really need to rest my weary bones.
I leave the job at half past five,
I can’t wait for the weekend,
But there’s more work to do when I get home.

There’s lawns to cut and trash to dump,
There’s painting and there’s fixing,
There’s bills to pay and shopping at some store.
And when I think that all is done,
And I can finally rest,
I’m sure that I will find there’s plenty more.

Now I can’t wait ’til Monday morn,
When I go back to work,
To start the day with coffee with my friends,
Then work until it seems as if
The week goes on forever,

And once again I’m waiting for it to end.

by David Ronald Bruce Pekrul

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