Anti-Sorcery Sachets #2
1 part Trefoil (Clover)
1 part Vervain
1 part St. John’s Wort
1 part Dill
Tie up in white cloth and wear. To guard your home, hang in a window.
Anti-Sorcery Sachets #2
1 part Trefoil (Clover)
1 part Vervain
1 part St. John’s Wort
1 part Dill
Tie up in white cloth and wear. To guard your home, hang in a window.
Anti-Sorcery Sachets
1 part Dillseed
1 part Flax seed
1 part Peony root
Tie up in white cloth, wear or carry, suspend over doors and windows.

Although you have a variety of chores to finish today, don’t forget to make time for guilt-free fun. You are amongst the ones who are most often ready to join in the festivities, given an invitation. The problem now is that you aren’t sure how much individuality you must sacrifice to participate in the social activities. The only way to find out is to take a leap of faith and jump in without knowing the outcome.

Even if you have to go to work today, it still feels like a stay-at-home day. Consider yourself lucky if you are among those who work where you live, since you might not want to go anywhere at all. However, if you must head out into the wide world, take a piece of your home along with you in the form of a daydream. Holding on to this visualization all day brings you a sense of comfort that you cannot get from anyone else.

You are buzzing now as you ride the energy of today’s lively Leo Moon. However, your early warning system is already picking up on a mosquito-like annoyance of the changes that are just around the corner. You know a major storm is on its way, and there is an undercurrent of excitement to the anticipation. Nevertheless, you’re ready for action. Don’t make your move too soon; your efficiency will improve if you can wait until tomorrow.

A creative approach to finances can improve your situation now. You may suddenly figure out a way around an obstacle that has been preventing you from buying something you had your heart set on. Don’t worry if you haven’t thought your plan through carefully because you don’t need to iron out every detail today. Investing in something of value is a good idea as long as you’re not trying to fool yourself into thinking that it’s something you really need.

Others may be reading your feelings now as if you are wearing them on your sleeve. You aren’t necessarily one to tuck away your heart in a deep dark corner, but now that the moody Moon is in your sign, it’s as if your emotions are being broadcast on the midday news. Don’t withdraw from interacting with others since the give-and-take can help you clarify what you really want.

You aren’t saying everything that you’re thinking today, but you have your reasons. Someone may assume that you’re telling all, but there is a danger in jumping to conclusions. Still, it’s smarter now to hold the conflict within yourself than to lay it out into the open where others need to deal with your unresolved feelings. You can always share more once the intensity begins to subside.

You may feel as if everything is going to change today, but you cannot yet fill in the details of what’s ahead. You’re approaching the end of something, but you don’t yet know what it is. Tie up as many loose ends as possible because there’s just one week left of summer. Lightening your load now enables you to be ready for whatever begins to unfold around the next corner.

You are facing a dilemma as you try to resolve the conflict between your head and your heart. Logically, you already know what to do and are ready to play your hand accordingly, but emotionally you’re feeling uncertain. You know that this isn’t the right time to turn everything upside down just because you are unsure of which path to follow. Patience is your friend now; fortunately, you have more time than you think.

You must be your own boss today since you may not be able to convince others to follow your lead. On one hand, this is fine because you are at the top of your production game. Unfortunately, you could go off on some half-cocked crazy idea and ultimately get the go-ahead, even if your idea is without merit. Do the responsible thing; stop yourself before you do something that you will soon regret.

You aren’t content to hang out in shallow waters today; you long for the deeper places, where the search for meaning can overshadow reality, itself. These are not simple times; past hurts and pains — emotional and physical — might come back to haunt you. But, there is a blessing in the current process of discovery. If you’re willing to do the work and face the issues, healing can occur on many levels to change your life for the better.

Everything you say and do today creates an immediate reaction. And the fallout from following your intuition isn’t always what you expect. You must deal with things as they happen, even if it takes time and energy from other activities. Resistance is futile; as annoyed as you might be by the unfolding situation, there may not be much you can do to change its course. Fortunately, everything seems to get easier once you loosen the reins of control.

You may go overboard today trying to make up for someone else’s shortcomings. Even if you’re committed to the group effort, there’s still a part of you that wants to be recognized for your special contribution to the project. Don’t be overly concerned if others are receiving all the credit now. The tide will turn and you’ll emerge a hero if you continue to do your job well.
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.)
Calendar of the Sun
13 Halegmonath
Egyptian All Souls’ Day – Day of Anubis
Colors: Black and tan
Element: Earth
Altar: Set with a cloth of tan like the desert sands, upon which is poured a mound of sand with one black candle set within it, a cup of beer, and a figure of the jackal god Anubis.
Offerings: Candles. Incense. An offer to guide someone in need out of darkness.
Daily Meal: Beer. Figs. Dates. Millet. Barley. Lentils. Duck or goose.
Invocation to Anubis
Lord of the desert sands
Who guides lost souls through endless waste
Into a better land
Who brings the Dead
To their final judgment
Into the hand of Ma’at
Great-eared one who sniffs out
All things hidden
And from whom nothing
Can be concealed forever,
Guide us surely and skillfully
Out of the darkness
Of our own blind searching.
Chant:
Dark God of the West
Take me home
I am a wandering soul
Call and response while pouring the beer libation:
Bring us forth out of darkness
Guide us through the waste lands
Find for us the track of Fate
Like all our ancestors
Like all the souls of the beloved dead
We will find a way
We will find a way
We will find a way
Forth out of the darkness
And into the blazing Sun.
This is a time to rest, reevaluate and reflect, pulling back into yourself to reconnect with inner sources of strength. Now is not a time to initiate anything new. It’s a phase suited to spending time with friends and getting in touch with the “big picture.” A window of opportunity exists for seeing your life objectively and becoming aware of what is important to you. At this point, what are your dreams and aspirations? What larger goals can you aspire to that will bring vitality and excitement into your life? This is a time for resting and gaining inner strength to prepare for a new cycle.

Thursday(Jupiter): Expansion, money, prosperity and generosity.
The God’s Banquet (Roman)
Moon Sign: Leo
Leo: Draws emphasis to the self, central ideas or institutions, away from connections with others and other emotional needs. People tend to be melodramatic.
Waning Moon
The Waning Moon is a time for study, mediation and little magickal work (Except magick designed to banish harmful energies).
Incense: Mulberry
Moon Phase: Fourth Quarter
Color: Crimson
“THINK on THESE THINGS”
By Joyce Sequichie Hifler
Human dignity is that silent something in us that keeps us from falling below the level where others look down on us to make light of our very existence. None of us exists who cannot sense to some degree the feeling that others hold for us. It may create in us a “show them” attitude that takes us through life more successfully, but it will more likely destroy our desire to be anything more than what is expected of us.
It is an appalling thing to see others impose their superiority upon the human dignity of those whose literacy may not be equal to their own. Only profound ignorance could convince anyone they have the right to see and idly judge another’s intelligence, or to insult the dignity of any human being. The little silent people who have not yet discovered within themselves the abilities they need to lift themselves, still have the right and dignity of being human. A small amount of respect and direction might start them on the road to better things, though it might be all uphill. At least if they know it is all uphill they may work harder and reach a place where they can look back at those with lofty ideas about themselves, standing forever stagnant, and feel more compassion than they could ever have felt.
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Elder’s Meditation of the Day
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Elder’s Meditation of the Day – September 12
“If you get troubled, go and sit by the river. The flowing water will take your troubles away.”
–Joe Coyhis, STOCKBRIDGE-MUNSEE
Sometimes we get mixed up and we don’t know what to do. Go to the river or creek. Take your sage and tobacco; sit and be still. Talk to the water, offer tobacco and the healing water will take your problems downstream. Give thanks.
Great Spirit, heal my mind today, let me see love.
September 12 – Daily Feast
If you are standing deep in trouble don’t talk disparagingly of things spiritual. Spirit is your hope. It is your wisdom and your healing, key to your money and your relationships. If you believe these things are not true – then you have the reason for your emptiness. “Prove me now”, the wisdom goes. Spiritual things are provable. There is wisdom that can be tapped and put to good use when it has made the right connections. Right connections are not just people but Spirit. Breakdowns occur without Him, breakthroughs happen with Him.
~ We want to keep peace; will you help us? ~
RED CLOUD – SIOUX CHIEFTAIN
‘A Cherokee Feast of Days, Volume II’ by Joyce Sequichie Hifler
You can feel whatever way you choose to feel, so choose to feel good. Feel good about yourself, your world, your possibilities and your life.
You don’t have to ignore or deny the difficult realities in order to feel good. You can be fully aware and involved with life’s realities and still choose to feel good.
You can endure pain and disappointment and still choose to feel good. For there is a beautiful part of you that can always rise above the most painful and burdensome difficulties.
Choose to feel good, and you put yourself in a position of power and effectiveness. Feel good, and feel the genuine strength of your true purpose.
Feel good, and open yourself to the best possibilities. Feel good, and generate new positive energy for moving forward.
Whatever the situation, feel good about yourself and about what you can do. Feel good about life, and let those feelings create a positive reality.
— Ralph Marston
Finding Your Tribe
Part of being human is the search for an individual identity. Bound to this strong need to establish a unique persona, however, is an equally intense desire for acceptance. It is when we find our individual tribes that both are satisfied. Our tribe members are those people who accept us as we are without reservation and gladly accompany us on our journeys of evolution. Among them, we feel free to be our imperfect selves, to engage unabashedly in the activities we enjoy, and to express our vulnerabilities by relying on our tribe for support. We feel comfortable investing our time and energy in the members of our tribe, and are equally comfortable allowing them to invest their resources in our development.
The individuals who eventually become members of your unique tribe are out there in the wide world waiting for you. You are destined to find them, one by one, as you move through life. Sometimes your own efforts will put you in contact with your future tribe members. At other times, circumstances beyond your control will play a role in helping you connect with your tribe. If you look about you and discover that you are already allied with a wonderful and supportive tribe, remember that there are likely many members of your tribe you have not yet met. On the other hand, if you feel you are still living outside of your tribe, broadening your horizons can help you find your tribe members.
However your life develops after you come together with your tribe, you can be assured that its members will stand at your side. On the surface, your tribe may seem to be nothing more than a loose-knit group of friends and acquaintances to whom you ally yourself. Yet when you look deeper, you will discover that your tribe grounds you and provides you with a sense of community that ultimately fulfills many of your most basic human needs.
Native American traditions speak of four powers, or Spirit Keepers, associated with the four directions, animals, colors, and qualities, that may be honored and invoked, celebrated and worked with in order to bring ourselves into better balance with What Is.
Take this simple quiz to see which Native American Spirit Keeper would be most helpful to you now:
Look at the following sets of three statements. Which set of three is most true for you?
A1. I long for a sense of renewal and quickening in my life.
2. I desire more clarity.
3. I feel that increased intelligence, intensity, and purity would be helpful to me now.
B1. I long for transformation in my life.
2. I desire to be more grounded.
3. I feel that increased endurance, stability, and introspection would be helpful to me now.
C1. I long for illumination.
2. I desire a sense of awakening and newness.
3. I feel that increased Light, spirituality, and far-sightedness would be helpful to me now.
D1. I long for discovery in my life.
2. I desire a sense of unfolding and organic growth.
3. I feel that increased vitality, intuition and awareness of feelings would be helpful to me now.
If you chose A, you need the Power of the North. Animal: Buffalo Color: White The Power of the North clarifies the mind and purifies our mental being.
If you chose B, you need the Power of the West. Animal: Grizzly Bear Color: Black The Power of the West activates the intelligence of the physical body and enables it to work with the material substances that constitute our flesh, blood and bones.
If you chose C, you need the Power of the East. Animal: Eagle Color: Yellow The Power of the East enables us to be enlightened with sudden flashes of inspiration and understanding through our innermost “self,” which is the noblest aspect of our total being.
If you chose D, you need the Power of the South. Animal: Mouse Color: Red The Power of the South empowers and strengthens the intuitive “self.”
Spend some time facing or contemplating the direction you chose. Connect with those qualities within you. You may want to petition the power animal of that direction to help and guide you.
According to the Feng Shui floral calendar, the plant most associated with the month of September is the perennial aromatic plant mallow, also called the marsh mallow. This herb blossoms between May and August but reaches maturity in September. Mallow is often called a ‘cure-all’ herb due to the fact that its roots and mucilage were believed to heal digestive disorders, urinary tract inflammations and infections, as well as relieving upper respiratory problems caused by the common cold. Native Americans highly recommended this herb as a poultice to alleviate pain and soreness from insect stings. The soothing effects of the marshmallow plant are generally understood in holistic circles to relieve irritated or inflamed skin. It is also used in infusions and tinctures aimed at helping to heal gastritis, ulcers and throat ailments such as laryngitis. It’s clear that there’s more to the marsh mallow than being just a confectionary delight!
By Ellen Whitehurst for Astrology.com
You’re extremely sensitive to the world around you today, and it may seem as if nothing escapes you. Use your intuition for a good cause by helping a friend or family member in need of advice.
About the Number 2

General Meaning: The general situation here points to subtle penetration. Reeds bend softly in the wind, symbolizing flexibility and endurance, symbolizing quiet, relaxed effectiveness in action. A gentle influence is at work, but just as the wind is ceaseless in its efforts, so too small forces can persist to produce lasting results.
Gentle penetration bodes well for new relationships of all kinds. Just as a summer breeze slowly penetrates the woods to cool the forest, the brilliant ideas of gifted leaders or the sincere feelings of warm-hearted lovers slowly penetrate the minds and hearts of others. In personal relationships, a gentle beginning is often linked to a long-lasting union.
When employing a force that is weak but persistent, careful aim is necessary, for only when a small force continually moves in the same direction can it have much effect. In human affairs, this kind of influence comes more through strength of character than by direct confrontation or seduction. It’s important to have, and stick to, clearly defined goals. Maintaining a strong vision and following a steady course of least resistance often brings good fortune.
The starting point is the self. Its essence is water. Only clarity, willingness to change, is effective now. A correct relationship to yourself is primary, for from it flow all possible right relationships with others and with the Divine.
Remain modest – that is the Oracle’s counsel. Regardless of how great may be your merit, be yielding, devoted and moderate, for then you have a true direction for your life.
Be in the world but not of it. And yet do not be closed, narrow, or judging; rather, remain receptive to impulses flowing from the Divine within and without. Strive to live the ordinary life in a nonordinary way. Remember at all times what is coming to be and passing away, and focus on that which abides. Nothing less is called for from you now. This is a time of major growth and rectification and, as a rule, rectification must come before progress. The field is tilled before the seed is planted, the garden is weeded before the flower blooms, and the self must know stillness before it can discover its true song.
Now is not a time to seek credit for accomplishments or to focus on results. Instead, be content to do your task`s for the tasks sake. Herein lies the secret of experiencing a true present.
If you take the Rune of the Self and cut it down the middle, you will see the Rune for Joy with its mirror image. There is here a subtle caution against carelessness. The Self is required to balance the self.
Nothing in excess was the second phrase written over the gateway to the temple at Delphi. The first counsel was Know thyself.
Reversed: If you feel blocked, Mannaz urges you to begin by being clear with yourself. Do not turn to others now, but look inside, in silence, for the enemy of your progress. No matter what area of your life is in disarray, stop and consider: You will recognize the outer enemy as but a reflection of what you have not, until now, been able or willing to recognize as coming from within.
Above all do not give yourself airs. Breaking the momentum of past habits is the challenge here: In the life of the Spirit, you are always at the beginning.

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.

Both ends of the spectrum are energized simultaneously today. You have a yearning for freedom and are drawn toward anything that will fire up your adrenaline. Your nerves are on edge and you don’t want to stand still. However, you’re also hypersensitive now and can’t help but worry about offending those you love. Go ahead and take a walk on the wild side. You can get away with more than you think.

It seems like your actions are caught between doing something your way and doing them by the book. You are perfectly willing to move cautiously now. You may commit to some of the rules, yet you also have the freedom to make your own decisions. Be careful how you use this energy since you could end up being the very authority figure that you want to rebel against.

You are attracted to the edge of your comfort zone today, but the buzz may not be satisfying unless you go over the point of no return. You want to feel the powerful jolt, but you aren’t interested in causing any harm. However, you don’t really care if your behavior shocks anyone else as long as it feels good to you. Nevertheless, everything you do has consequences, so remember that you’re not acting in a vacuum.

You might feel cozy and safe within your protective shell, but the circumstances of your life won’t just leave you alone now. You can’t escape by hiding behind a rock or crawling deep into your dark cave. Although all the excess energy makes you nervous, the lightning is flashing and the show is too exciting to miss. Live in the present moment; you can always retreat and rest later on.

The emotional stress can be pretty intense today. Although the energy will settle down in a few days, it’s crucial that you don’t burn yourself out in the meantime, since there’s a lot of high-strung excitement around you. Oddly, your confidence level is high; you know that you’ll enjoy the buzz. Make time to rest so you are good for the long haul and not just a one-time performance.

Today’s energy pulls you in two different directions. On one hand you feel very responsible and want to be taken seriously. On the other hand, you are itching to break out of your everyday routine, no matter what others might think. The good news is that you can follow a middle path that honors the best of both worlds — and this, in turn, should make you feel pretty good about yourself.

You’re on a cosmic roll today as your key planet Venus slides into sweet harmony with outrageous Uranus. The weird and wild won’t seem so far out now. You may enjoy sensations that are new and different from your regular experiences. You’re willing to play the game in order to get what you most desire. Enjoy the excitement before it dissolves into the past.

Your feisty behavior can bring some problems to the surface very quickly today. Circumstances may require you to work hard now, yet you want to do things your own way. Unfortunately, you might find that your intentions are being blocked. Be cautious; don’t internalize your frustration. The solution is to take pride in your work, even if you believe that you have a better way to do it.

Managing your excesses today enables you to fly high and enjoy the fruits of your labor. Others may come to you with ideas that are even crazier than yours. The intrigue builds until you actually are thinking that your plan is quite sane. However, things might not flow exactly as you expect. Thankfully, your strategy can succeed and may even turn out to be fun.

You need to go easy on others today. You can experience a bit of a metaphysical earthquake as something rattles your brain. If the surprise comes from someone close to you, don’t lash out at her or him. Remember, the messenger just brings the news. Don’t judge yourself too harshly either. Roll with the punches the best you can. If you let go of your expectations, you might be surprised by how much you enjoy the unexpected turn of events.

You are on a rocket ship ride today, and anyone coming into contact with you now can tell that this is not just another day for you. You’re feeling good about what you do that is different from what everyone else does. But it’s not just about what makes you unique. Whatever you do at this time contributes to a bigger plan, and it’s gratifying to be a part of something that you are helping to create.

You’re ready to try something new and different today as beautiful Venus harmonizes with unconventional Uranus in your 2nd House of Values. However, you might be distracted by the high-frequency hum of your desires. The nets of your dreams can pull in big fish now, so don’t waste your idealism on fantasies of personal gain. Focus on expressing your creativity now and long-term stability will follow later.
It is only once in a while that Venus makes so many stellar contacts in a 48-hour time-period. Yesterday we watched Venus singing the praises of the Moon, Vesta, Mercury and Pallas. Today the lunar orb unites with Venus in Leo (8:17AM PDT) followed by Venus making an off-kilter, 150-degree tie with Chiron (10:54AM PDT) and Pluto (4:48PM PDT), and then Venus connecting with revolutionary Uranus in a flowing trine in fire signs (9:46PM PDT). It was only last Thursday that Chiron in Pisces and Pluto in Capricorn forged a supportive, 60-degree alliance. Now Venus in Leo turns that 60-degree link into a Yod or Finger of God triangle sky pattern. Any Yod personifies mysteries and this one has something to do with holistic healing, psychology, metamorphosis, and becoming an agent of world goodwill. Adding emphasis to the healing nature of today’s Venusian powerhouse is the presence of the Sun making a contra-parallel to Chiron (8:24PM PDT). This latter aspect can be tweaked into helping you tune into advances in alternative medicine, wise use of herbs, and meditational techniques that help you coordinate body, mind and spirit. The Venus liaison with Uranus (9:46PM PDT) activates your intuition — giving you a new boost in any of the fine or graphic arts.
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