Your Daily Horoscopes for Tuesday, October 2

We may want to withdraw socially as we continue to recover from the excitement of the past few weeks. Instead of searching for brilliant yet impractical ideas, the steadfast Taurus Moon encourages a pragmatic approach to life. It makes sense to keep things simple while paying attention to whatever’s on our plates. Fortunately, peaceful Venus forms a cooperative sextile with stabilizing Saturn, reminding us that good things come to those who wait.

 

Aries Horoscope
Aries Horoscope (Mar 21 – Apr 19)

You may be offered a chance to cool off and take it easy today. The problem is that even if you do create a mini-vacation for yourself, unexpressed emotions can build in intensity until you have to do something about them. Go ahead and share what’s on your mind with a close friend or co-worker, but watch the tone of your delivery. There’s no need to stir up petty disputes or blame anyone else for your feelings.

Taurus Horoscope
Taurus Horoscope (Apr 20 – May 20)

Take time to recharge your emotional batteries today. Although work duties may call, make space for a bit of relaxation, too. Don’t fall into the trap of thinking that you have to stay productive all day. Even if there is potential trouble nearby, there’s no need to make it worse now by throwing fuel on the fire. Instead, remain cool and collected; finding pleasure in simple things rejuvenates your soul.

Gemini Horoscope
Gemini Horoscope (May 21 – Jun 20)

Usually, communicating comes naturally to you, but something seems different now. You aren’t motivated to say much today as you maintain your point of view. You might not even share anything at all, since you could believe that it’s not yet important for others to know where you stand. Nevertheless, it is crucial to trust your inner voice today, even if it still takes a while for things to change.

Cancer Horoscope
Cancer Horoscope (June 21 – Jul 22)

You might be inclined to draw a line in the sand today. If someone rubs you the wrong way, he or she may get a lot more than bargained for because you will fight back to defend what is rightfully yours. However, your real strength comes from your tenacity. You can hold on longer than anyone else, so remember that time really is on your side.

Leo Horoscope
Leo Horoscope (Jul 23 – Aug 22)

You might be feeling a sense of urgency now, as if you could lose your chance if you don’t make something happen today. Your concerns reflect an element of reality since romantic Venus leaves your sign tomorrow. However, it’s more likely that your current situation just hasn’t yet reached fruition. Taking impulsive action may not be your smartest move. Do your best to smooth over any ruffled feathers and wait for the right opportunity to ripen.

Virgo Horoscope
Virgo Horoscope (Aug 23 – Sep 22)

You may not be very inspired today; in fact, you might feel downright lazy. Nevertheless, it’s crucial to keep up with your basic routine because falling behind could make the rest of the week more difficult. On the other hand, it’s not necessary to drive yourself harder than required. Do what you must, but reserve your energy while you can.

Libra Horoscope
Libra Horoscope (Sep 23 – Oct 22)

An emotional issue may stubbornly work its way to the surface today as the Moon visits your 8th House of Deep Sharing. Even if you’re not comfortable talking about your feelings, making an effort to communicate is a worthwhile endeavor. However, someone’s expectations might not be reasonable now, adding to the tension. Remember you cannot please everyone, and you’ll only make yourself unhappy if you try. Those who are your true friends will remain so, even if you cannot give them what they want at this time.

Scorpio Horoscope
Scorpio Horoscope (Oct 23 – Nov 21)

Your closest friends mean a lot to you, but the obstinate Taurus Moon makes it difficult to accept the differences of opinions between you and someone who is trying to help. Even if you disagree with others now, remember that the real argument is not with them, but with an aspect of yourself. Once you accept your own irresolvable paradox, the external ones become more manageable.

Sagittarius Horoscope
Sagittarius Horoscope (Nov 22 – Dec 21)

It’s tough letting go of the details today, even though this isn’t usually a problem for you. Don’t be overly hard on yourself about this penchant for the minutiae now because you don’t normally allow little things to get in your way. Cut yourself some slack and take the time you need to get everything in order so you’ll be free to tackle a bigger project with enthusiasm.

Capricorn Horoscope
Capricorn Horoscope (Dec 22 – Jan 19)

You might feel as if your closest friend or partner isn’t giving you the support you need now, yet you’re cautiously optimistic, anyhow. You may be self-protective as you distance yourself from others to take care of business. Thankfully, you’re able to make decisions that will be right for you in the long run as long as you keep your priorities straight and concentrate on the most immediate tasks.

Aquarius Horoscope
Aquarius Horoscope (Jan 20 – Feb 18)

The cosmic energies are shifting again, reminding you to take action if you’re dissatisfied with your most significant relationships. However, you might not have to say anything at this time. Real transformations occur within you as your desire for direct confrontation fades. You don’t need to force any issues today. The river of change is flowing right on schedule.

Pisces Horoscope
Pisces Horoscope (Feb 19 – Mar 20)

Your level of comfort might be surprisingly high today, even if stress fades in and out all day. Although you probably have work-related obligations, it’s still wise to set aside some time for yourself. Relationships may get confusing in the days ahead, requiring more time to straighten things out. Conserve your energy now so it’s available later in the week when you need it.

New Moon Report for Tuesday, October 2: Venus in Virgo

 

Venus in Virgo

Tuesday, October 2, 11:59 pm PDT, Wednesday, October 3, 2:59 am EDT

Love takes a practical turn with amorous Venus’ entry into earthy Virgo. Relationships could suffer from nitpicking and self-worth may be diminished by excessive criticism. However, this transit also represents opportunities to make the minor adjustments needed to put partnerships on a more productive track and to develop talents that increase one’s economic value.

New Moon Report for October 2: Mars conjunct North Node in Scorpio

Mars conjunct North Node in Scorpio

Tuesday, October 2

The warrior planet’s union with the integrative lunar North Node is a time for taking decisive action. This conjunction in persistent Scorpio intensifies efforts, enabling us to overcome obstacles, expose hidden resources, repair relationships and transform potential losses into gains.

Calendar of the Moon for October 2

Calendar of the Moon

Ivy Month

Colors: Light blue and dark green
Element: Air
Altar: Upon cloth of dark green lay pots of ivy twined up around posts of gold with suns, three blue candles, a vine-painted chalice of water, and a feather fan.
Offerings: Pray for enlightenment, and to be lifted up.
Daily Meal: Sheep, goat, or vegetarian using the fruits of the local harvests.

Gort Invocation

Call: Hail the month of the Ivy!
Response: Hail the month of twining for the sky!
Call: Where the vine yielded forth the blood of the earth…
Response: The ivy yields up the winds of the sky!
Call: Where the vine dulls the mind with happiness…
Response: The ivy opens the mind with terror and light!
Call: Hail to the chains of the Maenads!
Response: Hail to Dionysos and his torrent of madness!
Call: Hail to the Lady that mates with the Oak!
Response: She has entwined him, she has wrapped her limbs about him!
Call: Even his great strength is not enough to stay her!
Response: She shows that not all strength is standing tall!
Call: Hail to she who is supported by others….
Response: Yet reaches as high as they themselves!
Call: Show us, sacred Ivy, what it is to rise with the aid of the strong.
Response: Show us what it is to be borne up by branches.
Call: Show us what it is to be borne up by hopes.
Response: Show us what it is to be borne up by the Gods.
Call: We cannot reach the sky without aid…
Response: So we entreat you, Ivy, beg for aid for our earthbound hands.
Call: Teach us that the sky can be gained not only by the straight path…
Response: But also by the path of the spiral!
Call: Dance that spiral for us, Ivy, and we shall follow you!
Response: We shall follow you toward the blessed realms of the Gods.

Chant:
Turn turn turn again
Turn wind turn leaf
Twine o’er the last sheaf
Turn turn turn again

 

[Pagan Book of Hours]

Calendar of the Sun for October 2

Calendar of the Sun

2 Winterfyllith

Gerda’s Blot

Colors: Brown and green
Element: Earth
Altar: Upon cloth of brown, bury a sword in bunches of herbs from the garden, and a cup of ale.
Offerings: Give aid to those who have lost children, through choice or no.
Daily Meal: Root vegetables and herbs.

Invocation to Gerda

Hail, Lady of the Walled Garden,
Hallowed in hedgerive and hammerwort,
Sacred in stonecrop and sowthistle,
Gifted and gifting in gladden and dragonwort,
You help us build the still, safe place
In which we can grow tender hopes to blossoming.
Hail, Lady of the forest paths,
Hallowed in hillwort and hindberry,
Sacred in cock’s spur grass and sicklewort,
Gifted and gifting in gale and libcorn,
You help us bring those hopes into the world
To test and turn them into manifestation.
Hail, Lady of the quiet endings,
Hallowed in hulwort and whortleberry,
Sacred in ramsons and raven’s leek,
Gifted and giving in viper’s bugloss and boarfern,
You teach us to cull out what cannot be
While still keeping hope alive in the dark.
Hail, Lady of the hidden treasures,
Hallowed in mallow and meadowwort,
Sacred in sundcorn and stitchwort,
Gifted and giving in groundsel and sedge,
Cleansed in river-mint and lamb’s cress,
You bring us deeper than we thought possible
Into the earth on which we depend.
Hail, Gerda, etin-bride of Frey,
Shadow to light, night to day,
All things balanced in your keen dark glance.

(All shall come forward and silently take a bit of herb, and taste it, and ask Gerda for her wisdom in what to keep and what to give up. The ale is poured silently as a libation.)

 

[Pagan Book of Hours]

Current Moon Phase for October 2: Full Moon

Full Moon

(waning/95% illumination)

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 Witches Correspondence for Tuesday, October 2

The Witches Correspondence for Tuesday, October 2

 

Magickal Intentions: Courage, Physical Strength, Revenge, Military Honors, Surgery and the Breaking of Negative Spells, Matrimony, War, Enemies, Prison, Vitality and Assertiveness
Incense: Dragon’s Blood, Patchouli
Planet: Mars
Sign: Aries and Scorpio
Angel: Samuel
Colors: Red and Orange
Herbs/Plants: Red Rose, Cock’s Comb, Pine, Daisy, Thyme and Pepper
Stones: Carnelian, Bloodstone, Ruby, Garnet and Pink Tourmaline
Oil: (Mars) Basil, Coriander, Ginger

Mars rules Tuesday. The energies of this day best harmonize with efforts of masculine vibration, such as conflict, physical endurance and strength, lust, hunting, sports, and all types of competition. Use them, too, for rituals involving surgical procedures or political ventures.

The Witches Almanac for *Tuesday, October 2

 

The Witches Almanac for *Tuesday, October 2

*Tuesday (Mars): Passion, sex, courage, aggression and protection.

 

Old Man’s Day (Virgin Islands)

Moon Sign: *Taurus
*Taurus: Things begun now last the longest, tend to increase in value, and become hard to alter. Brings out appreciation for beauty and sensory experience.

*Waning Moon

*The Waning Moon is a time for study, meditation and little magickal work (except magick designed to banish harmful energies).

Incense: Cedar

Moon Phase: Third Quarter

Color: Scarlet

The Wicca Book of Days for Tuesday, Oct. 2 – Guardian Spirits

The Wicca Book of Days for Tuesday, Oct. 2

Guardian Spirits

The Wiccan community has embraced the concept of guardian angels in recent years, but the belief that each individual has a spirit guide and protector from harm is ancient, universal, and inherent in the animist beliefs of paganism, according to which every natural object has a spirit guardian (and a soul). Icelandic lore tells for instance of the fylgia, or the “shadow-soul” that accompanies every person wherever they go while the Native American vision quest results in young men being granted visions of their own guardian spirit, which typically takes the form of an animal or bird.

Angelic Feathers

It is said that every white feather that flutters into one’s path has fallen from the wing of an angel, and is a sign that your guardian angel is watching over you. Resolve to preserve every white feather that you come across in future , and if you can, meditate on one today.