Day: October 9, 2013

Calendar of the Moon for October 9th

Calendar of the Moon

9 Gort/Puanepsion

Stenia Day 1

Color: Brown
Element: Earth
Altar: Upon cloth of brown set two green candles and the Thesmoi, the sacred figures to be put into the Mundus Cereris. They include snakes, phalli, and pigs all made of bread. Unlike the regular opening of the Mundus Cereris, only women with wombs can move the stone today.
Offerings: Thesmoi. Ritual sex is an appropriate offering for this day.
Daily Meal: Pork and bread.

Stenia I Invocation

We gather today in the name of Demeter,
To fertilize the Earth with our spirits.
The Earth yields to us, and gives us nourishment,
But we must return our energy to Her body,
Give and take in equal parts. So today we give forth
What energy we can. Bring forth the Thesmoi,
Give them the warmth of your love.

(The women with wombs take the Thesmoi from the altar, and bring them to any men with testicles to hold, bless, and place energy within them. Women without wombs and men without testicles must watch and chant, but cannot touch the Thesmoi once they are placed on the altar, for this magic must be that of fertility.)

Hail, Demeter! We bring you our gifts,
To be placed in the dark of your womb!
We bring you our hopes, our joys,
Our passions and desires, that you may
Enjoy them, and your womb fill to overflowing
And burst forth in goodness upon our world.
As you have given to us, so we give to you.

Chant: Mother Earth I sing to you
Demeter and Gaia
Mother Earth I bring to you
All within my hands

(The women with wombs carry the Thesmoi to the Mundus Cereris, roll back the stone, and place them within, also chanting. They reset the stone, return to the altar room, and announce, “It is done!” All who have been chanting cry out “Hail Demeter!” and the rite is ended.)

[Pagan Book of Hours]

Calendar of the Sun for October 9th

Calendar of the Sun

9 Winterfyllith

Day of Tuonela

Color: Black
Element: Earth
Altar: Upon cloth of black lay five black candles, a tankard of beer and a tankard of river-water, and many figures of toads, frogs, and serpents.
Offerings: Fears
Daily Meal: Poultry.

Tuonela Invocation

(One who has been chosen to do the work of the ritual steps forward with the tankard of beer, raises it, and says:)
Hail to the Island of the Dead!
Hail to the Land of Tuonela!
Hail to Lord Tuoni, who waits at the center!
Hail to Lady Tuonetar, who waits at the hearth!
Hail to Surma who guards the borders,
Along the river with its rushing waters
And its black swans, the harbingers of Death!
Hail to Kalma who brings plague,
May she forever pass us by!
Vanamoinen came to your shores
Searching for words of power,
But found all words silent in the Land of Death.
He was served beer laden with frogs and serpents,
Which were only the fears that he brought
Unbidden to the hearth of Tuonela!
Will you drink now of your fears,
And leave them in the Deathlands?

(They carry the tankard about, and folk may drink of their fears, if they feel that now is a good time to face them, or they may refuse. Then another steps forward with the tankard of river-water, lifts it high, and says:)
Will you drink, then, of the River of Death?
If it is not time for fears, will you face loss?
Or, if you are brave, will you take both
And so honor the Gods with your courage?

(They carry the tankard about, and those who have not drunk of the beer must drink of the water, although some may choose to have both. The remaining beer and water are poured out as a libation to Tuonela.)

[Pagan Book of Hours]

Current Moon Phase for Oct. 9th – Waxing Crescent

Crescent Moon

(waxing/34% 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.

Celebrating Spirituality 365 Days A Year – Oct. 9th, Leif Ericson Day

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October 9th

Leif Ericson Day

Born in Iceland sometime before 1000 A.D., Leif Ericson was the son of a Norseman, Eric the Red, who discovered and colonized Greenland. Leif left Greenland for Norway, where he was converted to Christianity. King Olaf commissioned him to convert the Vikings to Christianity, but on his way from Norway to Greenland he was blown off course and reached the coast of North America instead. It is believed that Leif Ericson landed in North America in 1004 (488 years before Christopher Columbus). There is some speculation as to who exactly discovered North America. As a mark of respect for Leif Ericson and the Norse explorers, the Congress of the United States authorized the President to proclaim October 9th of each year as Leif Ericson Day

The Witches Correspondence for Wednesday, October 9th

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The Witches Correspondence for Wednesday, October 9th

Magickal Intentions: Communication, Divination, Writing, Knowledge, Business Transactions, Debt, Fear, Loss, Travel and Money Matters
Incense: Jasmine, Lavender, Sweet Pea
Planet: Mercury and Chiron (though this is a moon of Pluto)
Sign: Virgo
Angel: Raphael
Colors: Orange, Light Blue, Grey, Yellow and Violet
Herbs/Plants: Fern, Lavender, Hazel, Cherry, Periwinkle
Stones: Aventurine, Bloodstone, Hematite, Moss Agate and Sodalite
Oil: (Mercury) Benzoin, Clary Sage, Eucalyptus, Lavender

This day is governed by Mercury. Wednesday’s vibration adds power to rituals involving inspiration, communications, writers, poets, the written and spoken word, and all matters of study, learning, and teaching. This day also provides a good time to begin efforts involving self-improvement or understanding

The Witches Almanac for Wednesday, October 9th

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The Witches Almanac for Wednesday, October 9th

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

Alphabet Day (South Korean)

Waxing Moon

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

Moon Phase:  First Quarter

Moon Sign:  Sagittarius

Sagittarius: Encourages flights of imagination and confidence. This is an adventurous, philosophical and athletic Moon sign. Favors expansion and growth.

Incense: Bay Laurel

Color:  Brown

A Change In October’s Raffle

We have made a change in the Raffle this month (this is one of the ideas they threw at me yesterday). Since we are offering more items for raffle this month, we decided we will have more winners. We have some super supporters and it is ashame that more of you don’t have a chance to win, that is changing, NOW!

Instead of one winner, we will have two winners drawn this month. How’s this going to work? The first winner will be given the first pickings of the items. Then the second winner will have the choice between the other two that are left. We think it is a good idea and we are proud we can offer our wonderful family such great merchandise at super, super savings.

So grab your raffle ticket today!

Thank you for your continued love and support.

Lady A & The WOTC

May the Goddess Bless You On This Beautiful Wednesday!


Good Morning, dear family & friends! How are you doing this beautiful morning? I hope better than me. It seems whether it is either early in the morning or later in the day, there is something around here to drive me crazy. Yesterday, I had people talking in both ears and in my face with ideas. Let’s do this, let’s do that! Wonderful, I love it and their ideas. But please, don’t give me ideas and talk to me when I am composing a spell. I updated the spell for the madness to end this morning. I felt bad about dragging Politics into this site but after last night’s news I don’t. The news about our Military families made my mouth drop open. I know some of the Senators were calling it a “disgrace.” The word “disgrace” does not describe what these Military families are being put through. It is bad enough that there Loved Ones are sent into war but then being killed. I can’t imagine the grief they must feel then the government up and deserts them. They can’t get their Loved Ones home. Then they are not going to be given the proper rights and funeral they deserve. I just don’t have the words to even describe this. My heart breaks for them.

It is pass time for all of this to end. No telling what is next. Help stop it before it ever happens. The Military families are such a low blow. These brave souls gave their lives were the idoits in Washington could have the right to argue and shut the government down. I wonder if they ever thought about that. Now they can’t even bury them.

Let’s stop it NOW! Join with us casting this simple spell every night till Washington starts doing the job we elected them to do. Give us back our country, our rights and our benefits that they are denying us all.

Now that the dust is starting to settle
And the heat of the moment is passing
Help (The House/Senate/Congress) come together
To create legislation that will last
 
 
Let them realize the time for fighting is over
Let the healing begin
Let all involved acknowledge
In this fight, no one wins
Suffering comes to all
 
 
Help them put their differences aside
Let their pride no longer stay
Let them instead mend their quarrels
And let harmony rule our Country once again.
 
So Mote It Be