WOTC Cartoon of the Day – Putting Your Heart Into Your Work, LOL!

Lighten Up – HEALTH QUESTION & ANSWER SESSION

HEALTH QUESTION & ANSWER SESSION

1. Q: I’ve heard that cardiovascular exercise can prolong life. Is this true?

A: Your heart is only good for so many beats, and that’s it… don’t waste them on exercise. Everything wears out eventually. Speeding up your heart will not make you live longer; that’s like saying you can extend the life of your car by driving it faster. Want to live longer? Take a nap.

2. Q: Should I cut down on meat and eat more fruits and vegetables?

A: You must grasp logistical efficiencies. What does a cow eat?

Hay and corn. And what are these? Vegetables. So a steak is nothing more than an efficient mechanism of delivering vegetables to your system. Need grain? Eat chicken. Beef is also a good source of field grass (green leafy vegetable). And a pork chop can give you 100% of your recommended daily allowance of vegetable products.

3. Q: Should I reduce my alcohol intake?

A: No, not at all. Wine is made from fruit. Brandy is distilled wine, that means they take the water out of the fruity bits so you get even more of the goodness that way. Beer is also made out of grain. Bottoms up!

4. Q: How can I calculate my body/fat ratio?

A: Well, if you have a body and you have body fat, your ratio is one to one. If you have two bodies, your ratio is two to one, etc.

5. Q: What are some of the advantages of participating in a regular exercise program?

A: Can’t think of a single one, sorry. My philosophy is: No Pain…Good

6. Q: Aren’t fried foods bad for you?

A: YOU’RE NOT LISTENING!!!. Foods are fried these days in vegetable oil. In fact, they’re permeated in it. How could getting more vegetables be bad for you?

7. Q: Will sit-ups help prevent me from getting a little soft around the middle?

A: Definitely not! When you exercise a muscle, it gets bigger. You should only be doing sit-ups if you want a bigger stomach.

8. Q: Is chocolate bad for me?

A: Are you crazy? HELLO .. Cocoa beans … another vegetable!!! It’s the best feel-good food around!

9. Q: Is swimming good for your figure?

A: If swimming is so good for your figure, explain whales to me.

Confucius says for August 22

The Words of Confucius

When you are laboring for others let it be with the same zeal as if it were for yourself.

Your Charm for Wednesday, August 22 – Axe-Head

Your Charm for Today

Today’s Meaning:

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.

General Description:

This Chinese incised jade Axe head was suspended round the neck, and worn as an amulet to protect the wearer from illness, accidents, and injuries, also as a charm against witchcraft. The Chinese had great faith in the supposed medicinal powers of jade, which was recommended and prescribed by their physicians. The Axe head was always considered to be an emblem of strength and pwer among primitive races; even today small axe heads are still regarded as effective talismans against disease in many countries, and great faith is placed in their supposed supernatural powers of healing.

Your Animal Spirit for Wednesday, August 22 – The Butterfly

Your Animal Spirit for Today
August 22, 2012

Butterfly

Beautiful butterfly has fluttered into your reading to remind you of the powerful transformational energies at work in your life. If something important seems to be stagnating, know that transformation is at work just below the surface—and just like the caterpillar, the “cocooned” situation you’re fretting about is about to be freed.

Your Deck of Ancient Symbols Card for Aug. 22 – The Moon

Your Deck of Ancient Symbols Card for Today

The Moon

Although men have stepped upon the moon and scientists have analyzed it almost endlessly, there remains in our collective unconscious a vision of the moon that shrouds it in mystery. And why wouldn’t there be? Being earth’s closest neighbor, having a clear influence on many of earth’s cycles and constantly changing in appearance, it is only fitting that our ancestors endlessly pondered and speculated on our magnificent moon’s powers. The Moon represents the pure feminine nature and the gateway to understanding the mystical world that cannot be explained by science. Its soft glow provides a gentle light in the darkness of night. Metaphorically, the powers associated with the moon supply the seeker with a light to explore the mystical aspects of our world. It empowers the sense of wonder in those open to psychic adventures.

As a daily card, The Moon is indicative of a time when your feminine side and connection to the spiritual world is very strong. Essentially you are “tuned in” spiritually which makes this an ideal time for you to investigate your place in our mystical world.

Daily Feng Shui Tip for August 22 – ‘Be An Angel Day’

I feel particularly heavenly today, a blessed feeling that could be caused by today’s ‘Be An Angel Day’ energies! So today, take a look at someone or something around you who could stand a little extra angelic care. You could wrap your wings around them or just forward them this prayer for miracles. This powerful and effective appeal is considered an invocation to a band of angels called the Virtues who have the job of fulfilling all requests for miracles. They are most potent if they are invoked in times of trouble. Then they kick into high gear and provide peace of mind and a protective blanket of comfort, all the while remaining committed to making your miracle come true. After invoking the intercession of the Virtues three times, say this: ‘I am God’s Faith. I believe in the Divine Plan for my life. I am still and strong. My strength is infinite. I am mercy and I live my love.’ Soon you will be living your miracle too. I told you I was feeling particularly heavenly today. Hopefully now you are too!

By Ellen Whitehurst for Astrology.com

Today’s I Ching Hexagram for August 22 is 45: Coming Together

45: Coming Together

Hexagram 45

General Meaning: The power of gathering together is represented by a rally, where each individual’s strength is magnified by the power of their community. History has shown that mass movements can bring about stable, ordered and durable conditions for the better. This hexagram may be pointing to an auspicious time for large undertakings. But the guiding force of your shared vision is essential to hold the forces of unity together, and keep them advancing toward a common goals and values.

Another image for this situation is that of a lake filling with water. Just as the fullness of the lake can bring good fortune to all in its sphere, it can also overflow, leading to calamity. Thus in a time of gathering together it is essential that precautions against excesses be considered along with efforts to advance along a clearly-charted course. Much of human misfortune comes from unexpected events for which we are ill prepared; when gathered together with others, we are both more powerful and, in some ways, also more vulnerable.

Any time of unified coming together is a time of great potential. But the potential can be both positive and negative. Everything is magnified when people unite around a central shared purpose. When many people unite behind a single goal or strong vision, it is wise to take personal precautions to protect your own reasonable self-interests, because these can easily be lost in the crowd.

Your Rune For August 22 is Naudhiz

Your Rune For Today

Naudhiz

Naudhiz may foretell needs unmet and friction in relationships. You may be in a time where you should be very careful in whatever endeavor you take on. Also it may be that you are about to learn some of life’s hard lessons and come out the other side of this period a stronger being.

Today’s Tarot Card for August 22 is The Devil

The Devil

This Tarot Deck: Folklore

General Meaning: What has traditionally been known as the Devil card expresses the realm of the Taboo, the culturally rejected wildness and undigested shadow side that each of us carries in our subconscious. This shadow is actually at the core of our being, which we cannot get rid of and will never succeed in taming. From its earliest versions, which portrayed a vampire-demon, this card evoked the Church-fueled fear that a person could “lose their soul” to wild and passionate forces.

The image which emerged in the mid-1700’s gives us a more sophisticated rendition — that of the “scapegoated Goddess,” whose esoteric name is Baphomet. Volcanic reserves of passion and primal desire empower her efforts to overcome the pressure of stereotyped roles and experience true freedom of soul. Tavaglione’s highly evolved image (Stella deck) portrays the magical formula for harnessing and transmuting primal and obsessive emotions into transformative energies. As a part of the Gnostic message of Tarot, this fearsome passion and power must be reintegrated into the personality, to fuel the soul’s passage from mortal to immortal.

Your Horoscope Bird of Power

By Annie B. Bond

Ever wish you could fly? Your sun sign is traditionally associated with different birds that can carry messages to the Great Spirit for you, offer spirit-support and healing, or sing a song for your soul.

Find out which birds are your horoscope birds of power here.

Aries, March 21-April 19: Vulture, magpie, robin.

Taurus, April 20-May 21: Dove, sparrow, swan.

Gemini, May 22-June 20: Parrot, linnet, eagle, finch.

Cancer, June 21-July 22: Seagull, owl, white peacock.

Leo, July 23- Aug. 22: Peacock, rooster, eagle.

Virgo, Aug. 23-Sept. 22: Rooster, magpie, parrot.

Libra, Sept. 23-Oct. 22: Dove, swan, sparrow.

Scorpio, Oct. 23-Nov. 21: Eagle, vulture.

Sagittarius, Nov. 22-Dec. 21: Eagle, peacock, bird of paradise.

Capricorn, Dec. 22-Jan. 19: Owl, falcon.

Aquarius, Jan. 20-Feb. 18: Cuckoo, albatross.

Pisces, Feb. 19-March 20: Swan, stork, sandpiper.

Daily Horoscopes for Wednesday, August 22

The energy shifts today as we step into new territory. The Moon slips into emotional Scorpio at 3:53 am EDT, amplifying our intuition and intensifying our feelings. It’s also the first day of a new astrological month as the Sun enters the harvest sign Virgo. Although summer isn’t over yet, we grow more practical now as we look ahead toward autumn activities. However, a mentally expansive Mercury-Jupiter sextile offsets our focused approach.

Aries Horoscope (Mar 21 – Apr 19)

The Sun’s entrance into meticulous Virgo makes you slightly uncomfortable because you find it challenging to focus on the details. You want to get up and do something right away. However, the Virgo Sun reminds you some things are worth waiting for now. Thankfully, your patience is rewarded later in the day when optimism replaces negativity. Don’t let your impatience get the best of you; concentrate on your long-term goals rather than immediate gratification.

Taurus Horoscope (Apr 20 – May 20)

The earthy Virgo Sun feels easy because it naturally reinforces your pragmatic approach to life. The month ahead can bring you several significant realizations about your relationships. Fortunately, you don’t need to be concerned about success versus failure. All you have to think about is doing what’s right. Keep your feet on the ground and listen to your heart.

Gemini Horoscope (May 21 – Jun 20)

You are probably more stressed by the information in your life now than by the company you keep. Nevertheless, it’s crucial to set priorities and decide which data is the most useful. The situation grows more complex as the Sun moves into thoughtful Mercury’s other sign, Virgo. A family member may demand a solution, but answers are elusive. Don’t respond if it means compromising your intellectual integrity.

Cancer Horoscope (June 21 – Jul 22)

It’s a communication-oriented day, and the Sun’s presence in rational Virgo motivates you to sift through your ideas and eliminate the ones that don’t stand up to your high standards. The problem is that the speed of events in your immediate surroundings might accelerate to an unsustainable pace. Fortunately, your analytical skills help you juggle the various parts of your life. But trying to manage everything now only makes you more anxious. It’s admirable to set your goals high, but give yourself plenty of time to reach them.

Leo Horoscope (Jul 23 – Aug 22)

You may have mixed emotions today as the Sun leaves your sign to begin its month-long stay in cautious Virgo. The lights were shining brightly on you the past few weeks and it felt good. However, now it’s someone else’s turn to take center stage. Although you might feel relieved, it’s likely that you also feel a bit let down. Step out of the spotlight; once you are behind the scenes you can take the momentum you’ve gained and turn it into something that is real and lasting.

Virgo Horoscope (Aug 23 – Sep 22)

This is your special time of year to be reinvigorated by the radiant Sun’s life force. Although you may start off in a bad mood, your attitude improves throughout the day. Look back over your previous year to take stock in what you’ve accomplished, re-evaluate your present path, and visualize the year ahead. Blow out the candles in your imagination and make your wishes come true.

Libra Horoscope (Sep 23 – Oct 22)

It’s time to get down to business so you can finish what you already started. But if you catch yourself daydreaming today, gently pull your thoughts back to the present moment. Maintain a high level of objectivity so you can respond to specific situations in your immediate surroundings without being emotional. This isn’t the best time to fantasize about the future; instead, be pragmatic now and concentrate on the work at hand.

Scorpio Horoscope (Oct 23 – Nov 21)

The precision of the exacting Virgo Sun stirs the deep passions that motivate you Scorpios, both for better and for worse. You can erupt from the heat of the center of the volcano into the blue sky of hopes and dreams. But this is not about the appearance of random fantasies of better times and different places. Your current vision is about the very real goals you are creating now to drive yourself right into your co-created future.

Sagittarius Horoscope (Nov 22 – Dec 21)

Your big Sagittarius energy may be at odds with the attention to minute details that is required by the narrowing Virgo Sun this month. But there are rewards for you Archers who shoot your arrows of intention high into the night sky while also concentrating on your work and career. Set aside some of your grandiose plans today so you can put one foot carefully in front of the other. Great journeys begin with a single small step. There will be time for giant leaps later on once you’re already on the move.

Capricorn Horoscope (Dec 22 – Jan 19)

You Mountain Goats like to dig your hooves into solid ground, and you get your chance now that the Sun is entering earthy Virgo. It seems like there are specific things you must do today and you’re eager to perform to the best of your abilities. Applying careful analysis to the situation and letting others know what you think is the best course of action.

Aquarius Horoscope (Jan 20 – Feb 18)

It’s challenging to settle down today, even if you skipped your morning coffee. You feel like a mosquito nervously buzzing around waiting for a summer storm that never arrives. You may find it difficult to solve a problem; just as you figure out what needs to be done, the circumstances change and a totally different solution is required. Stay light on your feet and be ready to respond to the situation as it evolves.

Pisces Horoscope (Feb 19 – Mar 20)

Relationship issues are on your mind now that the Sun’s visit to your 7th House of Partners emphasizes your interactions with others. But you might not understand a co-worker as much as you would like, possibly creating an insurmountable gulf between you and someone else. Nevertheless, it may be wise to temporarily bury your feelings and downplay your intuition. Keep in mind that this isn’t a life-altering change; it’s simply what the day’s energy requires.

New Moon Report for August 22 – Sun in Virgo

New Moon Report

By Jeff Jawer

Sun in Virgo

Wednesday, August 22, 10:07 am PDT, 1:07 pm EDT

The solar ingress into pragmatic Virgo takes the expressive drive and amorous qualities of the previous sign Leo and brings them down to earth. It’s a time to sharpen skills and refine our systems to become more competent and efficient. Self-analysis is constructive when we learn from these observations and take corrective action rather than simply dwelling on our imperfections. We don’t have to fix every fault to make progress with this transit; small changes in key areas can have profoundly positive effects.

Cosmic Calendar for Wednesday, August 22

This year’s solar shift from Leo to Virgo (10:08AM PDT) could be a real humdinger. First of all, a short void lunar cycle clocks in at 12:14AM PDT and lasts until 12:55AM PDT when the Moon enters the passionate energy-field of Scorpio. Then, before you know it, the Sun makes a contra-parallel to Mars (2:53AM PDT) while after the Sun enters Virgo (10:08AM PDT), the other shoe falls and the Sun makes a contra-parallel to Neptune (1:59PM PDT). Just yesterday, Mars and Neptune were parallel and co-creating all kinds of earthly mayhem. The Moon added its two cents on Tuesday as well as it formed parallels to Mars and Neptune. With the Sun making its presence known today by lambasting Mars and Neptune by the equivalent of a polarity, we now have a whole lot more murkiness, anxiety, confusion and unsettled conditions to handle with hoped-for expertise. Fortunately, just one minute before the Sun-Neptune contra-parallel at 1:58PM PDT, logic and rational thinking may enter the picture — thanks to an inspirational, 72-degree encounter between Mercury and pragmatist Saturn (1:58PM PDT). An added benefit is Mercury making a supportive, 60-degree tie to mind-expanding Jupiter (3:57PM PDT). Any time that Mercury and Jupiter work together in harmony, the realms of communication and transportation look promising. Express heartfelt sentiments to the object of your affection this evening as the Moon approaches a flowing trine in water signs to Venus (forming exactly at 2:35AM PDT tomorrow).

Calendar of the Moon for August 22

Calendar of the Moon

Coll Invocation

Colors: Blue and Brown
Element: Water and Earth
Altar: Upon cloth of blue place a goblet of spring water, the figure of a leaping salmon, and three blue candles; next to them on cloth of brown place a musical instrument, a pen, and fresh flowers.
Offerings: Poetry, songs, art, writing.
Daily Meal: Either fish (for the Salmon), poultry (for the Duck) or salads.

Coll Invocation:

Call: Hail the month of the Hazel Tree!
Response: Hail the month of the nuts that nourish us.
Call: First tree of the harvest, you give forth wisdom.
Response: Last tree of the summer, you chant our memories.
Call: The fading warmth follows you,
Response: And we feast on the fruits of your knowledge.
Call: This is the month of words and song.
Response: This is the month of the search for the mysteries.
Call: This is the month of the sacred pool,
Response: Wherein swims the Salmon of Knowledge.
Call: We fish for the gleams of divine light on the surface,
Response: We dive for the truths that lie deep in the Well.
Call: Our intuition is the hazel-twig held before us.
Response: We shall search out the underground streams.
Call: We shall find the hidden treasures.
Response: We shall spread them forth in words of power.
Call: We shall bring them forth with our hands in works of art,
Response: We shall gift the Gods and the people with our songs.
Call: Our voices will find their way across the land.
Response: Hear us, O Gods, as we sing your praises!
Call: This is the month of the bard’s silver tongue,
Response: This is the month of the golden door of autumn.
Call: As the Hazel Tree stands with words of peace,
Response: So shall we stand between the warring parties.
Call: So shall our Rule spread Justice and Peace,
Response: So shall our words spread beauty and harmony.

(As this is the month of the Bard, one or more shall stand forth and sing before the others, or read what words they would, to bring gladness and knowledge to the hearts of those who listen.)

[Pagan Book of Hours]

Calendar of the Sun for August 22

Calendar of the Sun

22 Weodmonath

Day of the Virgin: Beginning of Virgo

Colors: Brown and tan and cream
Element: Earth
Altar: Set with cloth of brown and tan, a sheaf of grain, a winnowing basket, a sickle, and an earthenware cup of clear well water.
Offerings: From the night before to the morning of the following day, all must refrain from sexual congress, and may only touch each other with the fingertips during this time. The day’s work should revolve around the repair of that which is broken or in need of maintenance. Great care should be taken with cleanliness of the body in the morning.
Daily Meal: Vegan.

Invocation to Virgo

Lady who harvests the grain of thought
With the sickle of discrimination,
Lady who works alone
And understands solitude,
Lady whose center is untouched,
Whose gift is Mending,
Bless us with the ability to work hard
At the greatest of tasks,
The Repair of the World,
And to see divine will
In all the tiniest details.
By the power of all that labors,
You challenge us
To perfection.
May we go forth in purity.

(The Virgo chant has no words, but is merely precise notes sung in multi-part harmony. Afterwards, instead of a ritual, all will adjourn to clean the entire building as best they can, save for those who are doing repairs. Virgo would rather see work than anything else. Each should work alone, if possible.)

[Pagan Book of Hours]

Current Moon Phase for August 22: Waxing Crescent Moon

Crescent Moon

(waxing/38% illumination)

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.

Witches Almanac for *Wednesday, August 22

*Wednesday (Mercury): The conscious mind, study, travel, divination and wisdom

Feast of the Queenship of Mary (English)

Moon Sign: *Libra

*Libra: Favors cooperation, social activities, beautification of surroundings, balance, and partnership

*Waxing Moon

*The Waxing Moon is the ideal time for magick to draw things toward you

Moon enter *Scorpio 3:54 am

*Scorpio: Increases awareness of psychic power. Precipitates psychic crises and ends connections thoroughly. People tend to brood and become secretive.

Moon phase: First Quarter

Incense: Lilac

Color: Brown

Sun enters *Virgo 1:07 pm

*Virgo: Favors accomplishment of details and commands from higher up. Focuses health, hygiene, and daily schedules.

Living As The Witch – Sanctifying the Temple of the Body

Sanctifying the Temple of the Body

Of all the spaces that surround us, of all the blessings we send out into the world, of all the things we honor and consider sacred, it is often our own bodies that are most in need of honor and celebration. Considered by many to be the behicle through which our soul experiences the physical world, our bodies are indeed worthy of recognition as the spiritual temples they are. Too frequently we focus on our perceived physical imperfections, forget the miracle of the body’s ability to heal itself when we are ailing, or take for granted the fragile balance our bodies need to sustain us, instead choosing to abuse ourselves with excess, deprive ourselves of adequate sleep or nourishing food, and engage in other physically and psychologically damaging behaviors.

For women especially how we carry ourselves and think about our body is incredibly emotionally charged. We are constantly being bombarded with messages telling us how we are supposed to look and what we are supposed to wear. Women’s bodies have been objectified by a culture that has also programmed us to believe they are objects of sin and shame. Reclaiming the sacred nature of our physical form is a service both to our selves and to our sisters – it is a rejection of the old paradigm and a reframing of how women think about themselves on their own terms.

There is a Hermetic Axiom that states: “As above, so below. As within, so without.” Our treatment and reverence for our body both reflects upon, and is a reflection of, the spirit that dwells within. How can you bring a sense of the sacred to your physical self? Perhaps you can incorporate a daily routine of self-anointing with oils you have blessed for this purpose and choose to consciously eat wholesome foods to power your body-temple. Indulge in sacred spa days and pamper yourself with a luxurious bath scented with herbs and flowers that stimulate the essence of the Divine within. Wear colors and styles that reflect your personality and make you feel beautiful, rather than feeling like a slave to the trends of fashion. Adorn yourself with stones and symbolic jewelry that serve as reminders of your holy nature. And perhaps most importantly, support other women in cultivating a sense of the self as sacred: discourage self-deprecating remarks, do not engage in disempowering body behaviors, and praise your sisters and brothers as the beautiful and perfect beings they are.

While it is useful and beneficial to create a physical sacred space, such as a hearth or garden, creating sacred space within yourself may be the best thing you can do for your spirit.

Excerpt from:

Making Space Sacred

Jhenah Telyndru

Llewellyn’s 2012 Witches’ Companion

The Wicca Book of Days for Aug. 22 – A Divine Sacrifice

The Wicca Book of Days for Aug. 22

A Divine Sacrifice

As the Romans’ “imperial” month, August can be symbolically linked with the chief deities of many pantheons, including the Norse Odin. And just as the Horned God is willingly sacrificed at the start of August, so Odin endured the pain of a self-inflicted wound as he hung, impaled on his spear, from the world tree, Yggdrasil, for nine days and nights (traditionally from August 17 to August 25) until the runes appeared to him, whereupon he seized them and released himself. Odin therefore suffered untold agonies to gain, and then pass on to humans, the mystical insights that the runes represent.

The Rosy Cross

It was on this day in 1623 that placards appeared over Paris, France, publicizing the Brethren of the Rosy Cross, a secret society whose aim was the “General Reformation of the Whole Wide World.” The rose symbolizes love think of a loved one or cast a love spell today.

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