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.
Traditionally entitled “Empress,” this major arcana or “trump” card portrays the energy of the Great Mother. She is Nature, around us but also within us, the ever-unfolding Source of life-giving power. She is often pictured as a pre-Christian Goddess, as the one whom the High Priestess is channeling down to earth for the rest of us.
In medieval Europe, the Empress card was painted to represent whatever Queen currently ruled the land, probably to satisfy the Inquisitors. But the scholars of the Renaissance and beyond had no doubt of her true identity, although she could not be fully revealed on Tarot cards as the “woman clothed with the sun” until after the French Revolution.
This supreme archetype of femininity also symbolizes fertility. It is She who provides us nourishment and security. She is also sometimes seen as delighting us with flowers and fruit. A potentially terrifying aspect of this archetype manifests itself whenever karmic mood swings wipe out our plans, like a storm that has come upon us. Whatever happens, the Empress is the Source of our Embodiment and of Natural Law. She might even be called “the Great Recycler.”
Maria DeSimone on the topics of uranus, saturn, pluto, neptune, blogs, astrologyOuter planets Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto are heavy hitters. These guys mean business, and when they transit a personal planet (Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus and Mars) or angle in your chart by close degree, you can count on upsets in your world.
Right now, it’s fascinating to note that not one zodiac sign is immune from an outer planet transit. If you’re a Fixed sign (Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, Aquarius), we give you the transit of Saturn in Scorpio. If you’re a Mutable sign (Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, Pisces) then you’re the winner of a Neptune in Pisces transit. And if you’re a Cardinal sign (Aries, Cancer, Libra, and Capricorn), well then, you’ve won the cosmic jackpot. That’s because you get the simultaneous transit of Uranus in Aries and Pluto in Capricorn.
When I consult with my clients, or even look around the lives of my own family members, I see the fascinating difference that each type of outer planetary transit has in their world. The common theme is change through developmental tension, ultimately leading to personal growth. For each outer planet that transits something vital in your horoscope, it can feel like you’re going through the muck. I’m reminded of the famous Winston Churchill quote these days more than ever:
“When you’re going through hell, keep going.”
Easier said than done, right? And yet, we humans are a resilient bunch. We can take so much pressure from the outside world — and even from our own creation — and not only manage to survive, but thrive.
What resonates most about this quote as I apply it to astrological cycles is the reminder that even hell has an ending. Eventually, you’ll get out and come to the other side of pain. Eventually, you’ll see the light again. Yet the only way to ensure that is to keep going through the darkness.
While it’s true that every outer planetary transit to your horoscope has the commonality of morphing your world through a series of stressful circumstances, it’s important to note that each outer planet has a very different style, or modus operandi, with which he accomplishes this.
I thought it might be helpful to briefly clarify the differences so that when you or someone you know experiences a transit, you’ll have an idea of how the specific outer planet goes about achieving his mission.
Saturn transits change through restrictive, limiting and sometimes overbearing circumstances. Saturn is also discipline, responsibility and authority. There are many different ways in which this can happen. Let’s say you’re having a Saturn transit to your 10th House of Career. This angle of the chart is concerned with your status in life, your professional goals and ambitions, and authority figures in your world.
When Saturn comes to this point in your horoscope (and we all get this transit about once every 29 years) it can either be an incredible career pinnacle, where you’re recognized as the authority in your industry, or it can be a time of drudgery, where, in the eyes of the boss, your best is never good enough.
The positive end of this transit uses the most illuminative qualities of Saturn to help you master your goals. The shadow is felt as roadblock after roadblock as you work ferociously to get your name out there. Either way Saturn crystalizes what he touches. That’s how he teaches.
What if Uranus was transiting the same angle in your chart? Uranus is the great awakener of the zodiac. He presents radical change in our life in the most sudden, unexpected way. When transiting Uranus crosses your 10th house you can expect sudden opportunity in career or a sudden change in status (going from married to divorced or divorced to married are examples).
This is also a time of waking up to what liberates you in terms of your life direction and following it. Uranus teaches by destabilizing what it touches, forcing us to accommodate to these shifts and get in touch with our brilliance.
How about good old Neptune? Neptune dissolves what it touches. When you have a Neptune transit, something — or someone — tends to slip through your fingers. This can also be a time of tremendous idealism because of the extraordinary spiritual component of Neptune.
A transit of Neptune to your 10th house can result in a major ego loss professionally or personally. There might be a scandal involving you that obliterates your reputation if you have been going down an unsavory path. Alternatively, this might be a time you decide to follow your imaginative career goals and pursue that opportunity in music, film, photography or the healing arts.
What will disappear during this transit is your attachment to the status in life you held before Neptune arrived. Neptune transits teach us by softening us up enough to allow illumination in.
And then there’s Pluto. This planet, more than any other, likes it in hell. He is, after all, the God of the underworld. When you’re having a Pluto transit you know it because the pain you endure can be brutal. Pluto teaches through elimination. He kills off what you no longer need — what is actually impeding you from soul growth.
The more you fight Pluto on this, the harder your transit will be. Do yourself a favor and when Pluto comes calling, prepare to surrender. You’re only job during a Pluto transit is to accept the transformation. Even if it hurts. Especially when it hurts. Pluto is the planet of power, and if he happens to transit your 10th house you can either arrive at an incredible position of power (sometimes notoriety) professionally, or you can fall from a position of power if you’ve been abusing your clout.
Either way, Pluto teaches you that with great power comes great responsibility and if you’re not using it for the greater good, when he transits your 10th house he’s going to rip it right away.
So, are you going through hell right now? Join the club. My advice? Keep it moving.
Maria DeSimone on the topics of venus, mercury, libra, leo, astrologyIt might be a short week in terms of planetary aspects, but that certainly doesn’t mean its short on depth. In fact, we all know that most of the time it’s not about quantity, but all about quality. This week we’ve got superb quality in the cosmic sky!
Here’s the lowdown on the key cosmic events the week of August 12-18, 2013.
What you can surely expect early in the week and peaking on Wednesday is fantastic mental stamina. High spirited, innovative thinking will be a hallmark for everyone, thanks to a gorgeous trine between Mercury in Leo and Uranus in Aries.
Mercury in Leo likes to communicate theatrically. His words need to have flair and this placement is known for being exceptionally talented in the story telling department. When Mercury in Leo is at a friendly angle to Uranus in Aries, there’s an added spark of innovation to whatever is communicated. Expect original ideas to fly and Eureka moments dramatically declared in conversation.
The other side of this trine is the fact that it’s decidedly ego centered. Everyone will have a grand old time talking about themselves — or to themselves. It’s a “me, me, me” dialogue, for sure. However, the funny part is that because it’s a trine, no one will fault you for it. So go ahead, self-promote — especially when it comes to your most unusual talents and ideas!
Hearts will open up once again by Friday, thanks to Venus moving into relationship-oriented Libra. It’s not that Venus in Virgo is close-hearted — it’s just more tight-lipped when it comes to the expression of relationship needs. The shift in energy will be felt in a major way because now Venus will be in her home sign and much more comfortable to express herself naturally.
What does that entail? Well, Venus in Libra is certainly more social, graceful and charming. From Friday until September 11 you’ll have an extraordinary edge when it comes to nurturing the harmony potential in any partnership. The gentle dance of give and take in a relationship will become more of a focus, and in general everyone will be more willing to give.
The exception to this rule will be when Venus squares Pluto and opposes Uranus, but that won’t happen this week, so for now just trust that Venus in Libra is certainly in a happy place.
Because this is a short week when it comes to planetary aspects, it’s also a good week to focus on your New Moon intentions from last week. Although the New Moon in Leo occurred on August 6, for this entire week you will still have that energy to use to your advantage.
Don’t forget to plant seeds of intention that revolve around a new creative project, romance or situation with a child in your life. Use the extraordinary mental energy this Wednesday to flesh out an idea related to your New Moon intentions.
And for this weekend? Expect a lot less “I” and a lot more “we” in your conversations.
Relationships may intensify today as we grow less willing to acquiesce in the spirit of cooperation. The diplomatic Libra Moon encourages compromise, but we’re ready to act on our feelings once the Moon enters resolute Scorpio at 4:17 pm EDT. However, lingering fears from yesterday’s stressful Mercury-Saturn square could still raise issues of self-doubt. Learning to show vulnerability is more important than impressing everyone with our finesse.
Your emotions sink into the deep waters of your subconscious, making the next few days a bit uncomfortable. Nevertheless, a wise inner voice reminds you that your fiery nature gains strength when it is supported by your dreams. Don’t be overly concerned if you’re feeling a bit disconnected from your current circumstances. Have faith in your inner journey and trust the process of expressing what is in your heart.
Although you may not yet understand what is happening in a partnership, you must continue to flow with the energy to make the most of the process. The relationship axis is activated in your chart now as the evocative Moon moves through your 7th House of Partnerships. Even if you would prefer to be more grounded, you might have to be satisfied today with temporary instability. Listening to what others say helps you gain a fresh perspective on the situation until your clarity returns.
You might feel as if you are smoothly gliding along and skating right over a rather bumpy situation. However, you must stay in motion because problems don’t seem to affect your pace as long as you have enough momentum. It’s like your feet are just skimming over the surface, but as soon as you slow down, you fall into the intensity of an emotional drama. Listen to your common sense and keep moving as fast as you can.
Emotional desires wash over your life in waves once the Moon shifts back into sister water sign Scorpio this afternoon. A relationship that may have started as a practical arrangement now begins to heat up. You don’t mind the intensity, for it puts you in touch with feelings that make you think you’re young all over again, no matter how old you actually are. Don’t try to intellectualize what’s going on. Just enjoy your reactions to the current circumstances while they last.
Your detached approach won’t be enough to get you through the day. You need to experience the uncertainty that goes with expressing the raw emotions that evade logic and rational thought. Any attempts to sidestep your truth will only cause more trouble down the road. Your mind is active, but you must avoid the temptation of reducing complex emotional networks into overly simplistic statements of fact. Feel your way today, instead.
The decisions you are trying to finalize today may have taken a lot out of you emotionally over these past weeks. Thankfully, it’s time to make your choices now so you can begin to reap the rewards. Don’t focus on your lack of certainty because you will feel better as soon as you move past this blockage, no matter what you choose. A little progress is better than none at all.
Truth isn’t something that you normally like to obscure, but there may be secrets that create a subtle tension in your interactions with others today. Someone might even be covertly working behind your back in an effort to undermine what you’re doing. He or she isn’t necessarily an enemy, but could simply disagree with your perspective or strategy. The more information you can bring out into the open, the better it will ultimately be for everyone involved.
You’re dissatisfied with your responsibilities today because you would rather put your efforts toward something more useful than what you are now required to do. You might have duties that scatter your energy all over the place. Even if you do what others expect, you still may feel as if you haven’t finished what’s really on your plate. Ironically, simple communication, coupled with taking small steps, is what will pay off in the long run.
Your thoughts are spinning in circles today because you can’t quite grasp the issues at hand. You know enough to see how deep a subject goes, which means that a quickly applied bandage will not solve the problem. Save your unexpressed anger for another day; it won’t help anyone now. Instead, cool logic mixed with non-judgmental compassion can bring you closer to the truth — and the truth sets you free.
Your thoughts are spinning in circles today because you can’t quite grasp the issues at hand. You know enough to see how deep a subject goes, which means that a quickly applied bandage will not solve the problem. Save your unexpressed anger for another day; it won’t help anyone now. Instead, cool logic mixed with non-judgmental compassion can bring you closer to the truth — and the truth sets you free.
You may claim that you don’t understand the full ramifications of what’s happening now, but your feelings are probably clearer than you profess. You might just be avoiding an unpleasant argument, for as soon as you open your mouth the discussion can get heated. As long as you don’t become overly self-righteous, you’ll do fine in convincing others that you have something significant to say. Speak from your heart; the rest will follow.
Talking to your lover has never been easier. In fact, on Wednesday you might reveal thoughts to your sweetheart that you never anticipated sharing. If this happens, you’re not likely to regret it. The communication you share will certainly bring you closer. Single? Arrange a first date for Wednesday after work. You may be pleasantly surprised with someone special who is a hopeless romantic and a brilliant conversationalist! On Friday, Venus will enter you 7th House of Committed Partnership. If attached, you’ll feel especially balanced as a couple.
From Monday afternoon until Wednesday evening, the Moon in your 7th House of Partnerships will create a serious emotional tone between you and your mate. On one hand, the potential for intimacy will be strong because the Moon will be in intense Scorpio. At the same time, however, you can expect raw emotions to resurface if you or your partner are troubled with feelings of resentment or betrayal. On Friday, Venus will enter your 6th House of Work. If single, an office romance might be on the horizon.
Late Wednesday night and all day Thursday, the Moon will be in Sagittarius and your 7th House of Committed Partnership. Emotional honesty will be easy to achieve between you and your love. In fact, you may turn a corner in your relationship if you’re willing to take a leap of faith and share your deeper philosophical beliefs with one another. On Friday, Venus will enter your 5th House of True Love, and if you’re single you’ll enjoy dazzling romantic prospects until September 11!
From Monday afternoon until Wednesday evening, an intense Scorpio Moon will tour your 5th House of Romantic Pleasures. This may stimulate your erotic side, so if you’re dating someone special, expect a titillating encounter. If you’re single, however, the Moon may ignite a nagging feeling of loneliness — especially when it connects to Saturn late Monday night. Stay strong. Even if this energy tugs at your heart strings, it’s helping you to remain dignified. Know that when it comes to love, you shouldn’t settle for anything less than the best.
Now that Mercury is in your sign, it’s easy to express yourself. When it comes to romance, you’ll have your sights set on broad horizons, thanks to Wednesday’s trine between Mercury and Uranus, now in your 9th House of Expansion. You’ll convince the one you love that together you can do anything. That’s right … the sky’s the limit! Love gets even better by late Wednesday and Thursday, when the Moon sails into your 5th House of Love and Entertainment. Who cares if it’s the middle of the week? Plan a fun date night!
This week you might have a breakthrough when it comes to matters of intimacy. Perhaps you harbor anxious feelings from past experiences that prevent you from getting too close to someone now — even if you’re in love with this person. If so, on Wednesday a sudden insight about what’s holding you back from truly revealing yourself will help you push past this fear. The Moon in your 5th House of Romance will help foster this awakening this weekend, especially when it touches Pluto on Saturday.
A friend might meddle in your personal life this week — but in a good way! Wednesday’s eclectic trine between Mercury to Uranus (now in your 7th House of Partnership) might encourage a conversation between your mate and a pal that helps stimulate your relationship. Perhaps your mate will receive advice from your buddy about how best to “woo” you. If so, your love will take this guidance to heart. Also, Venus will enter your sign on Friday, offering you even greater powers of attraction until September 11.
Wearing your heart on your sleeve might have its advantages. On Monday and Tuesday, the Moon will be in your 1st House of Self. This will help you express feelings with greater authenticity, which will have a positive effect on your capacity to relate to someone close. On Friday, however, there will be a drastic change. Venus moves into your 12th House of Seclusion, and you may require extra privacy when it comes to matters of the heart until September 11.
It’ll be easy to remain openhearted and optimistic when it comes to love this week. On Wednesday, a brilliant link between Mercury to Uranus, now in your 5th House of Romance, will help you communicate to your lover your need to remain an adventurous spirit. Freedom is important to you, and if this requirement is honored you’ll only love deeper. On Friday, Venus will enter your 11th House of Friends and Groups, which will stimulate your social life. If single, a friendship may blossom into something more.
It’s possible that your love life will become more public this week, Capricorn! On Friday, Venus will enter your 10th House of Reputation and Status. You’re likely to feel tied to a love interest who can help further your profession goals, or at least offer unwavering support. Because Venus is the natural ruler of your 5th House of True Love, it’s possible that, if single, you’ll fall for someone older than you or in a position of authority. Above all, you need to respect the person you give your heart to.
If communication is the secret to a happy relationship, then you’ve got that down pat this week. On Wednesday, Mercury will be in your 7th House of Partnership at a gorgeous trine to Uranus, now in your 3rd House of Communication. Expect a positive and potentially game-changing conversation between you and your mate. On Friday, Venus will sail into your 9th House of Mind Expansion. You and a lover may decide to book that romantic getaway overseas. Go for it!
With Jupiter and Mars touring your 5th House of Creativity and True Love, there’s no shortage of opportunity for you to enjoy life’s pleasures these days. On Tuesday, the Moon in Scorpio will stimulate both of these planets and you might hear special news from someone you love. There might be an opportunity to expand your horizons with your sweetheart by participating in a hobby you both enjoy. On Friday, Venus will enter your 8th House of Joint Finances and Shared Intimacy. If married, expect positive news about your partner’s money.
[All times are calculated for the Pacific Daylight Zone. If you are living in a different time zone, add or subtract the necessary hours so that any timed alignment will be exact where you live.] Keep a special notebook by your bed to record dreams, visions, and out-of-the-body adventures as the Moon parallels Neptune (1:29AM). With the Moon still in void mode in Libra until 1:19PM, psychic tensions can build up — especially as the Sun forms a subtle and yet still meaningful, 30-degree liaison to Mars (3:03AM). Hopefully, a sense of logic, common sense and decorum will return a few hours later during a Moon-Saturn parallel (6:02AM). A main shift of the day involves the Moon switching allegiance from airy Libra to watery Scorpio (1:19PM). The Moon transiting through the eighth sign of the zodiac is a diamond mine for anyone skilled as a would-be sleuth, psychologist or investigator. Over the next 48 hours, you have the dynamic power to explore forgotten realms of childhood fantasy and ferret out familial secrets. Take a time-out from the stressful happenings of the past week to experiment with a digital or video camera as the Moon trines Neptune in water signs (9:06PM). Try your hand at rhyme poetry, limericks or haiku for a change of pace. A respected mentor’s teachings reach deep into your core values during the monthly Moon-Saturn conjunction (11:49PM). Just make sure you steer clear of a tendency toward self-doubt and pessimism.
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.)
12 Weodmonath
Amaranth and Quinoa Day
Color: Brown
Element: Earth
Altar: Upon a brown cloth set an armload of amaranth stalks, a basket of quinoa stalks, a jug of water, bowls of the threshed grain, amaranth flour bread and quinoa porridge.
Offering: Give food to the poor.
Daily Meal: Amaranth bread and quinoa porridge.
Amaranth and Quinoa Invocation
(The jug of water is passed and the remainder poured out as a libation.)
I sing the praises of Amaranth,
Great grain of the Mexican desert,
Sacred grain growing taller than a man
Yet with the smallest seed of all,
Abundance in the dry time
Savior in a drought,
I sing the praises of Amaranth.
(The amaranth bread is passed and the remainder scattered in the garden.)
I sing the praises of Quinoa,
Great grain of the high mountains,
Nourishment of the south continent,
Reaching closest to the sky,
Porridge and cleanser,
Ground under the gleam of gold,
I sing the praises of Quinoa.
(The quinoa porridge is passed until it is finished.)
Song: Lammas Prayer
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.
Mirrors are the perfect example of household furnishings that have been fraught with superstition. Probably the most common belief concerning mirrors is that their breakage causes seven years of bad luck. Whatever the origins of this belief, here are some methods to counteract the curse.
*Throw salt over your shoulder.
*Directly after breaking the mirror, turn around three times counterclockwise.
*Burn the mirror or at least blacken its shards in the flames of a fire. Save the fragments for a year and then bury them, and the curse will be counteracted (so you’ve only had to live through one year of bad luck).
*On the first night after breaking the mirror, light seven white candles and blow them out at midnight with one breath.
*Touch a tombstone with a piece of mirror, and the hex will be lifted.
Any of these rites can be used but bear in mind that the “curse” of the broken mirror is usually a self-created one.
Magickal Intentions: Psychic Sensitivity, Women’s Mysteries, Tides, Waters, Emotional Issues, Agriculture, Animals, Female Fertility, Messages, Theft, Reconciliations, Voyages, Dreams and Merchandise
Incense: African Violet, Honeysuckle, Myrtle, Willow, Wormwood
Planet: Moon
Sign: Cancer
Angel: Gabriel
Colors: Silver, White and Gray
Herbs/Plants: Night Flowers, Willow Root, Orris Root, Birch, Motherwort, Vervain, White Rose and White Iris
Stones: Carnelian, Moonstone, Aquamarine, Pearl, Clear Quartz, Fluorite, Geodes
Oil: (Moon) Jasmine, Lemon, Sandalwood
Monday belongs to the Moon. Monday’s energy best aligns itself with efforts that deal with women, home and hearth, the family, the garden, travel, and medicine. It also boosts rituals involving psychic development and prophetic dreaming.
Monday (Moon): Peace, sleep, healing, compassion, friends, psychic awareness, purification, and fertility.
Waxing Moon
The Waxing Moon is the ideal time for magick to draw things toward you.
Moon Sign: Libra
Libra: Favors cooperation, social activities, beautification of surroundings, balance and partnership.
Moon enters Scorpio 4:18 pm
Scorpio: Increases awareness of psychic power.
Incense: Neroli
Color: White
How ya’ doing? Miss me? Yeah right, ya’ll didn’t even notice I was missing. Did you? Well I have missed all of you and it is great to be back. Especially great to have the hand out of the cast, lol. It has been hot and nasty around here and my hand started itching. You ever tried to scratch an itch under about four layers of plaster? I got the old coat hanger and scratched away. But I also thought about gnawing the hand off, lol! The itch was an itch the coat hanger just couldn’t satisfy , you know!
Anyway it is great to be back. We are getting ready to get this show on the road, so get yourself a cup of coffee, sit back and enjoy!
Luv & Hugs,
Lady A
Good Afternoon WOTC,
I hope everyone has had a wonderful weekend. It is ashame how fast the weekends fly by. Well I know at least mine do. I wanted to apologize for the WOTC not being online this weekend. We had numerous things we had let go and let go and it just all piled up on us. We had to take a break and catch up with our lives offline. We had houses that had to be cleaned, lawns and herbs gardens that needed to be tend too, one big fish aquarium to clean out and a bunch of little stuff also. It just piles up on you till the once little thing is now a huge mountain you have to tackle.
I also have good news to report. Lady Abyss has been freed from her cast. I helped her around her house this weekend. She said her hand is still tender but the doctor told her to exercise it. What better way to exercise it than to start doing the blog again! She will be back tomorrow and our lives will resume as normal? It seems strange how one person being hurt or sick can throw everything out of sink. Of course, Lady A has been here but it still felt strange for me to do the blog. We have developed a system over the years that works very well for us. The person doing the blog is the one who is in charge. She does all the posting. At the same time she has her email account open and we are emailing her the info that she needs for the blog. You simply refresh and there is your next bit of info. I admit it didn’t feel right me telling Lady Abyss what I need and could you do this and that. She might have been in a cast but she was still a trooper and helped out a lot. I know all of you will be glad to see her back as well as I will be.
Again I would like to apologize for this weekend. I hope you understand why we took the weekend off. Tomorrow with Lady A back, we will resume our normal schedule. We will operate 7 days a week as usual but excluding our one day a month we take to update everything. And we always notify you of that.
It has been a pleasure doing the blog and meeting some of you. I am sure I will fill in from time to time. That is all I have to report for now. I hope everyone has a wonderful Sunday and we will see you tomorrow.
Goddess Bless,
Mystie
Fill a jar with the following herbs:
Cinnamon (for dream Magick)
Nutmeg (for good luck)
Allspice (for healing)
Ginger (for lunar magick)
Basil (for protection)
Fennel seeds (for spiritual healing)
Garlic (for spiritual purification)
Marjoram (for protection)
Sage (for spiritual purification)
Cloves (for protection)
Mustard seed (for protection)
Before you do any scrying or any kind of psychic or magic work, inhale the scent deeply, and shake the jar gently.
You need:
bright red or orange candle spicy incense glass of clear pure cold water bowl of sea saltIf is sunny out you may want to start the spell by going outside for a few minutes and breathing in some fresh air. Sit in front of the candle and say:
Give me energy to happily complete the task I have been given to do. I will feel better for having done it. The completion of the task will be my reward.
Sprinkle the sea salt around the candle and say:
Give me strength, O sacred Earth.
Pass your hand near the candle and say:
Give me strength, O sacred Fire.
Pass your hand through the smoke of the incense and say:
Give me strength, O sacred Air.
Drink the water down and say:
Give me strength O sacred water.
Now immediately get up and go do your task.
You Will Need:
The Spell
Cast your circle. Light a white and pink candle, place them on your altar or work area. Crush the cloves, cardamom and salt to a fine powder. Blend with the herbs and put in bags. As you are making the bags concentrate on peaceful memories and beautiful thoughts. Seal the bags. Close your circle.
Hang the bags at the corners of your bed. As you hang each bag, say:
Sleep be with me
Peaceful sleep,
Restful sleep
Let my mind be eased
Let my body be calmed
Wings of darkness,
Let the sight of night and dream
Be clear, be quiet,
Let my troubles drift away and let me dream.
Items You Will Need:
The Spell
Lay the scarf out. You will be putting spices into it. Place the spices (ground sage, 4 cloves, basil) into the scarf and add 2 drops of oil. Gather the scarf at the top (like a moneybag) and tie it with the ribbon. On the outside of the scarf draw the nightmare that plagues you (e.g. spiders, falling, whatever). Place the scarf under your pillow and sleep with it there.
You will need:
A white birthday candle
One white or silver 8-inch taper candle
Jasmine oil
White parchment paper
A small jar
Silver cord
Begin by chipping the wax away at the bottom of the candle so you have two wicks. Next, carve two stars onto one side of the candle. Carve your initials into one star and the initials of your loved one on the other star. Anoint the candle with the jasmine oil as you chant:
“As the stars doth rise above, I beckon forth the return of love.”
Lay the candle aside and write the name of your loved on the parchment paper. Place the jar on top of the paper. Light the birthday candle and drip the wax from it onto the top of the jar, and then affix the silver candle to the top of the jar so that it will permit it to burn from both ends. When the candle is solidly attached, light both ends as you chant:
“Dark starry night, and candle light, End forever this loveless plight. Bring back my lover to me, For this I will, So Mote It Be!”Stay with the candle until it burns out. Tie up the parchment paper into a small packet and place under your pillow. Keep it there until your loved one returns.
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