Magickal Candle Color Correspondence for Red
Element of Fire
Passion
Strength
Fast action
Career goals
Lust
Driving force
Survival
Blood of the Moon
Element of Fire
Passion
Strength
Fast action
Career goals
Lust
Driving force
Survival
Blood of the Moon
Affection
Romance
Affection
Caring
Nurturing
Planetary Good Will
The Element of Earth
Physical Healing
Monetary success
Mother Earth
Tree and Plant Magick
Growth
Personal Goals
Here’s a seasonal tip that’s perfect for late autumn. Hanging a bunch dried corn stalks on your front door during the Thanksgiving holiday is believed to bring a prosperous and wealthy year to come! Simple as that!
By Ellen Whitehurst for Astrology.com
Innocence flows from a natural harmlessness, openness and pure intentions, unsullied by ulterior motives. The state of innocence has less to do with age than attitude; innocence springs from a heart that remains open to joy and wonder. Innocence, when guided by a firm faith in what is right, brings supreme success. Naiveté unanchored by an ability to discern right from wrong, on the other hand, brings misfortune.
The hallmark of innocence is a willingness to treat others with compassion and respect in a natural way. Those who possess a pure heart are best guided by their instincts and intuition. Thinking too much makes it difficult to hear the guidance of the heart, the suggestions of a clear intuition. Stay simple and be wary of cleverness.
Traditionally, what has been known as the Justice card has to do with moral sensitivity and that which gives rise to empathy, compassion and a sense of fairness. Since the time of Solomon, this image has represented a standard for the humane and fair-minded treatment of other beings.
Often including the image of a fulcrum which helps to balance competing needs against the greater good, and a two-edged sword to symbolize the precision needed to make clear judgments, this card reminds us to be careful to attend to important details. It’s a mistake to overlook or minimize anything where this card is concerned. The law of Karma is represented here — what goes around comes around.
It’s an emotionally powerful day that can prompt conflict as warrior Mars and intense Pluto hook up in a show of passion. This fiery conjunction incites volcanic eruptions of feelings and struggles for control. Fear of loss makes matters worse unless we pay attention to our unconscious reactions because the determined Taurus Moon encourages us to be stubborn. Thankfully, the atmosphere lightens when the Moon enters flighty Gemini at 7:58 pm EST.
Aries Horoscope
(Mar 21 – Apr 19)
Your ruling planet warrior Mars aligns today with penetrating Pluto, bringing up previously hidden emotions that might seem to come out of nowhere. However, anger springs forth from the depths of your subconscious mind; it’s yours and you must own it. Avoidance tactics won’t work. Be smart and share your hurt feelings so that your negativity doesn’t turn into resentment. Bringing everything out into the light gives everyone a chance to process things and move on.
Taurus Horoscope
(Apr 20 – May 20)
You could accidentally say something that upsets a friend today. Unfortunately, good intentions are not enough to get you through this tricky intersection. You will have to reach into your heart and find a way to express your feelings, however deeply they may be buried. Watch your tendency toward being stubborn, for inflexibility won’t help when it comes to love. You must show courage and widen your perspective, even if you believe you already know the truth.
Gemini Horoscope
(May 21 – Jun 20)
Even if you try to gingerly tiptoe around a delicate situation, a friend or partner may still present you with an unsolvable emotional problem today. It is unlikely that the tension will settle back down until you face the music. You must roll with the incoming waves of emotions now, but remember that you’ll be feeling more at ease in just a few days. Don’t withdraw, as you can learn a lot about yourself from others at this time.
Cancer Horoscope
(Jun 21 – Jul 22)
Relationships can be a source of pain now, yet opening your heart in the presence of potential hurt could earn the rewards of intimacy. This is not an easy process, for your tendency is to protect your sensitive feelings from being wounded. Showing your vulnerability to someone you love is the first step on the journey to healing today.
Leo Horoscope
(Jul 23 – Aug 22)
Your energy may be so flamboyant now that it can get in the way of your well-meant intentions. Others might not have the fortitude to stand up to your emotional onslaught today, allowing you to steamroll right over them. You are slated to become victorious in a hard-fought battle, but you could be the long-term loser unless you honor what others are feeling, too. Listen closely so that you can establish common goals that allow everyone to play a part.
Virgo Horoscope
(Aug 23 – Sep 22)
You are on a wild emotional ride now as you feel the passion one moment and then detachment the next. These extreme feelings might be quite upsetting; it’s important to get enough perspective on what’s happening so you don’t go too far over the edge today. Try to stay in the middle of the road, for that is where you can best respond to the oncoming changes.
Libra Horoscope
(Sep 23 – Oct 22)
You might be facing a power struggle in your immediate environment today that involves coworkers or family members. It may begin harmlessly enough, but by the time you realize what’s happening, someone has already made their move. As counterintuitive as it seems, relinquishing control now could benefit you in the long run. Don’t take on any battles that you cannot win.
Scorpio Horoscope
(Oct 23 – Nov 21)
Your two ruling planets, Pluto and Mars, are quite capable of fighting when they must. Today, these two planets come together to teach you another lesson about intensity, although you are no stranger to strong feelings. On one hand, this can turn on your love light, but on the other hand, you could become dangerously distant. Above all, use your focused willpower to keep your good intentions intact.
Sagittarius Horoscope
(Nov 22 – Dec 21)
Today’s alignment of hot-headed Mars and cold-blooded Pluto in your 2nd House of Self Esteem reminds you that not every thought is light and optimistic. Be strong now and reach into the dark and mysterious realms to discover the real magic. Even if you are frightened of what you don’t understand, remember that the unknown transforms into an important ally as your awareness grows.
Capricorn Horoscope
(Dec 22 – Jan 19)
You are showing your battle scars now with great pride as the Mars-Pluto conjunction occurs in your 1st House of Personality. You want everyone to know what you have endured to survive and thrive. But others are not eager to look at your old emotional wounds — and rightly so. Go ahead and say what you need in order to clear the air today, but then be ready to move on. Stay in the present moment, rather than dwelling in your past.
Aquarius Horoscope
(Jan 20 – Feb 18)
Social interactions are a source of unavoidable intensity today. Although you certainly gain a lot from conversations with friends, there is a severe price to pay. You may be required to set aside an important part of yourself now just to participate with the group. Be careful not to hold on to any annoyances or past regrets. It’s up to you to let go of whatever stands between you and happiness.
Pisces Horoscope
(Feb 19 – Mar 20)
Someone’s power play might sweep you up in a volatile drama today, yet if your intentions are for the higher good you could come out a winner. Navigation can be a bit tricky, though, for as soon as you act with selfish motivations you will lose. However, if you keep the health of your family — or even the entire community — as your top priority, then you’ll be able to move mountains on your way to great success.
If you haven’t yet started preparing for tomorrow’s Full Moon and Lunar Eclipse, start doing so now — even though the Moon itself in Taurus is void until 4:59PM PST. Think more about your higher destiny on Spaceship Earth than on fulfilling lower-level, personal needs. Some of yesterday’s challenges — the Sun square Chiron, Venus parallel Neptune, Mercury stationary, and Venus joining forces with Saturn — are still reverberating in the psychic atmosphere. Now you have to deal with the every two-year Mars-Pluto union in Capricorn (12:18PM PST). While it is wise to steer clear of temperamental individuals and avoid pushing the anger button on the partnership front, you may still be able to tweak this Mars-Pluto convergence into being favorable if you tune into your spiritual willpower and carefully direct the dynamic emotional forces available into constructive channels of creativity. Since the Moon is void while the Mars-Pluto encounter occurs, you may want to wait until after 4:59PM PST — when the Moon is more safely placed in Gemini territory — before proceeding with some of your dynamic plans. What can undermine your best efforts is that Venus forms a frictional, 45-degree link to Juno (5:15PM PST) and as the Moon squares Neptune (5:53PM PST). It may be better to enjoy reading, writing and research with the Moon in the third sign of the zodiac than to try and maneuver the Mars-Pluto rapport into being your personal support system.
27 Ngetal/Maimakterion
Hecate’s Day
Color: Black
Elements: Earth and Water
Altar: Upon a black cloth set three black candles, a bowl filled with polished stones and water, a silver crescent waning moon, the figure of a white hound, and a wooden X for crossroads.
Offering: Uncover something in yourself that is hidden.
Daily Meal: Mushrooms. Mineral water from a well. Root vegetables.
Invocation to Hecate
Dark Moon
Hidden Moon
Old Moon
Shining on the crossroads of our souls.
Darkness hides nothing
But our fears
But your mysteries
But the hounds who wait
To leap upon us.
Underground stream
Underworld river
Keeper of deep places
Keeper of magic
Lead us trembling
Into our own darkness
To be midwifed out again.
You offer us retreat from the rigors of the day
To find the challenge of the depths.
Wild old witch of the waning moon,
Lady of the dark caves that wait
In unending damp echoes
Like the hollow rooms of our minds,
You know the wisdom of the secret places
And we dare not pretend that your kingdom
Does not lie beneath all that we have built.
Chant: Hecate Cave Within
Old Mother let us in
Hecate Cave Within
Guide us through the dark
27 Blutmonath
Forseti’s Day
Colors: Red and White
Element: Air
Altar: Upon cloth of white place eight red candles, a horn of mead, and a great axe.
Offerings: Provide mediation for those who are warring.
Daily Meal: Any food which has been obtained through fair means, with fair compensation to those who produced it.
Invocation to Forseti
Hail, Forseti, Lord of Justice,
Hand of Fairness of the Aesir.
Son of Baldur the Bright, Fallen Sun
And his faithful Nanna who followed him into death,
You stand quiet but strong on the fringes
Of the light and noise of your people.
You who are a warrior
And understand the nature of warriors,
Yet who steps between the warring parties
And finds the threads that lead to compromise.
You teach us that compromise need not be a betrayal,
But can indeed be a triumph.
You who father was slain,
Creating great rifts between the hearts of many,
Yet who demanded not vengeance or weregild
No matter how many voices cried for war,
Yet instead set yourself on a path of peace,
Until your words were seen as so just
That the Gods themselves would lay their grievances
Before you. Hail, Lord of the Great Axe
Who is not afraid to use the warrior’s skill
To wage peace, and also to enforce it.
Teach us to see those with whom we quarrel
As honorable opponents worthy of our respect.
Teach us that a fair compromise,
Or better yet, a breakthrough in understanding,
Is a far better victory than one wrought of anger and blood.
(The mead is poured out as libation. Today is a day of mediation, and all can air their grievances for the rest of the hour, and on into the rest of the day, with Forseti’s axe between them.)
Distractions from the outside begin pressing into your world. Analysis is favored, reevaluating all the various factors you are dealing with. It’s a time to process information and effectively integrate your aims with the people in your immediate environment. This is a good time for organizing things. This Moon phase is suited for synthesis: coming up with a practical plan for getting from point A to point B. Adjustment is required.
This spell should be performed on a waxing moon.
You will need:
Your business card or a piece of paper with your name printed clearly
A pen
Cotton wool
30 cm of red ribbon
A glass bottle
Honey
Visualize yourself happy and working and say:
“My life and accounts shall soon be in balance”
Draw a bee on the back of your business card or piece of paper, buzzing from flower to flower. Lay it on the cotton wool.
Roll into a cylinder, wrap it around with the ribbon saying:
“My life and accounts shall soon be in balance”
Place the scroll into the bottle, fill it with honey, replace the stopper, saying:
“My life and accounts shall soon be in balance”
Plant an oak tree and bury the bottle under it, or place the bottle into the freezer.
Every evening in the waxing moon water the tree, or turn the bottle clockwise repeating the above.
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