Your Rune For Today
Perthro
Mysteries will become known to you. You should be able to see your life’s path clearly at this time. Pethro is often thought of as “Gambler’s Rune.” You are in a lucky period right now. Chance is your ally. Take advantage of it.
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.
Emily Trinkaus on the topics of zodiac, insight, astrologyDiamond: Like Aries, a sign known for its strength and survival skills, the diamond is the hardest of the gems. The diamond carries masculine energy, evoking your inner warrior and helping you to pursue your goals and persevere in challenging times. Considered the stone of innocence and purity, this precious gem also assists you with attaining spiritual clarity and speaking your heart’s truth. The diamond, associated with wealth, can help you attract abundance in all areas of life.
Additional gemstones associated with Aries: Bloodstone, Jasper, Ruby, Carnelian, Garnet
Amber: Amber is not actually a stone, but the petrified resin of trees that once grew in forests along the Baltic sea — appropriately earthy origins for nature-loving Taurus. Amber’s gold-orange color is known for grounding and stabilizing higher spiritual energies into the physical body. Its influence is simultaneously calming and energizing, enhancing patience, protection and balance. Amber is said to absorb negative energy, thereby promoting the body’s ability to heal itself.
Additional gemstones associated with Taurus: Rose Quartz, Turquoise, Blood Coral, Emerald, Sapphire
Agate: Mentally active (and sometimes hyperactive) Gemini can benefit from the grounding and calming influence of this stone. By strengthening the body’s connection to the Earth, agates enhance courage and vitality while protecting from energy drains and stress. Considered a stone of harmony, the agate can inspire the Twins’ multiple personalities to come into a state of balance and integration. Carry or wear agate when you have to make an important decision — this stone will sharpen your sight, stimulate your intellect and dispel fears.
Additional gemstones associated with Gemini: Citrine, Chrysoprase, Pearl, Moonstone, White Sapphire
Moonstone: This magical gemstone is, not surprisingly, associated with the Moon, Cancer’s planetary ruler. Moonstone is said to absorb the healing power of the Moon, and the most powerful time to wear it is during a Full Moon. Moonstone offers protection for Cancer’s sensitive nature while enhancing intuition, feminine energies and psychic abilities. Considered a stone of inner growth and spiritual perception, Moonstone is an excellent ally during meditation. Additionally, Moonstone brings success in both love and business.
Additional gemstones associated with Cancer: Pearl, Emerald, Ruby
Tourmaline: Tourmaline is often associated with the heart, the part of the body ruled by Leo. This stone can help you open yourself to love, and it enhances compassion, happiness and serenity. Leo is a naturally creative zodiac sign, and tourmaline provides added inspiration — or can help jumpstart the process if you’re feeling blocked. Tourmaline strengthens your ability to manifest your goals, and it attracts abundance and prosperity as it makes others more receptive to your talents. Traditionally used as a meditation stone, tourmaline is also considered helpful for channeling.
Additional gemstones associated with Leo: Carnelian, Sardonyx, Onyx, Golden Topaz
Blue Sapphire: Considered a sacred stone in Buddhism, the blue sapphire brings order and clarity to the mind, thereby increasing your ability to access spiritual wisdom. Since Virgo is prone to anxiety and worry — populating the mind with distracting or unproductive thoughts — this gemstone is particularly useful. The color blue is traditionally associated with the heavens, and Virgo benefits from this reminder of a higher perspective. Blue sapphire also increases mental flexibility, helping Virgos release hardened attitudes and open themselves to new possibilities.
Additional gemstones associated with Virgo: Jasper, Carnelian, Jade, Moss Agate
Lapis Lazuli: Considered a stone of universal truth and friendship, lapis is said to foster harmony in relationships — always a priority for significant-other-oriented Libra. At the same time, Lapis supports expressing your authentic self and inner truth, which can sometimes be challenging for this peace-seeking sign. Highly valued for its spiritual properties, lapis helps you to access sacred knowledge, expand consciousness, communicate with your spirit guides, and purify your mind and soul.
Additional gemstones associated with Libra: Opal, Emerald, Rose Quartz, Peridot (Chrysolite)
Aquamarine: The name of this beautiful blue gemstone refers to the ocean, and resonates with Scorpio’s watery nature. The element Water represents the emotional realm, and Scorpio’s waters run deep — so deep, in fact, that this sign sometimes gets lost in the depths. Aquamarine can soothe Scorpio’s intense emotions and counteract the forces of darkness, bringing a sense of tranquility, as well as clear insight, to underlying feelings. By aligning the physical and spiritual bodies, Aquamarine can help you attune to higher levels while remaining grounded.
Additional gemstones associated with Scorpio: Black Obsidian, Topaz, Beryl, Apache Tear, Coral
Turquoise: Valued as a sacred stone in many spiritual traditions, turquoise helps truth-seeking Sagittarius attune to higher consciousness. Additionally, turquoise is considered a communication stone, enhancing a speaker’s eloquence, honesty and creativity — and offsetting the Sagittarian foot-in-mouth syndrome. Turquoise improves the mind by increasing intuition, sensitivity and positive thinking, resulting in a calmer mental state that leads to greater wisdom.
Additional gemstones associated with Sagittarius: Topaz, Sapphire, Amethyst, Ruby
Ruby: By enhancing confidence, courage and joy, ruby can compensate for the Capricorn tendency toward melancholia and negativity. Ruby’s deep red color strengthens the heart and invites love for self, others and spirit. Capricorn has a well-deserved reputation as the hardest-working sign of the zodiac, and ruby is a great ally in restoring depleted energy reserves and promoting stamina, vitality and strength. Ruby is said to increase generosity as well as attract abundance and prosperity.
Additional gemstones associated with Capricorn: Black Onyx, Garnet, Agate
Garnet: If Aquarians get stuck in the mental realm, garnet can help bring this sign back into the body by boosting sexual energy, passion, sensuality and general vitality. Friends and community are of great importance to Aquarius, and garnet both stabilizes relationships and enhances popularity. Garnet is said to promote success in business and improve higher education and professional prospects. On a spiritual level, garnet heightens clairvoyant abilities and is considered a powerful ally for accessing the wisdom of dreams.
Additional gemstones associated with Aquarius: Sugilite, Amethyst, Moss Agate, Opal
Amethyst: Hyper-sensitive and energy-absorbent Pisces can greatly benefit from amethyst, which repels vibrations that the body does not need. Calming both the mind and nervous system, amethyst has been called “nature’s tranquilizer,” and is useful for releasing tension and soothing anxiety. Amethyst can also assist with healing from grief and releasing addictions, and supports general emotional stability. Considered an excellent meditation stone, amethyst enhances psychic abilities and spiritual awareness.
Additional gemstones associated with Pisces: Jade, Aquamarine, Bloodstone, Rock Crystal, Sapphire
We may act on our feelings before we stop to consider how others will react after the Moon shifts into dramatic Leo at 8:00 am EST. We’re impatient to start and our irritability increases as sweet Venus squares abrasive Mars. Emotional stress fuels creativity, but it’s tricky to convert romantic tension into artistic expression. The erratic Sun-Uranus alignment makes it nearly impossible to produce something tangible from all the exciting energy.
You know exactly what you want today, but it might feel unobtainable if you’re afraid that love is slipping through your fingers. Perhaps you created circumstances that set you up for failure. Or maybe you just want more than you can get. Either way, don’t let your current situation hook you emotionally. Practicing a little detachment now allows the tension to resolve quickly, motivating you to get busy with a new source of inspiration
You may first try to resolve the energetic imbalance by acting as pleasantly as you can instead of expressing annoyance with someone you love. Unfortunately, feisty Mars upsets your key planet Venus by urging you to make unreasonable demands today. But hiding your desires might make matters worse. Thankfully, discussing difficult relationship issues in a gentle and caring way can lead to better communication in the days ahead.
You might not realize how expressive you are today, but you could very well drive everyone nuts with your endless chatter. You may think that what you have to say is quite important. Even if it is, keep in mind that stating it once will probably be sufficient for others to get your message. A calm approach helps to avoid conflict and confusion right from the start.
Although relationship dynamics may feel out of balance today, a breakthrough is entirely possible. However, a sudden resolution of tension is more likely if you are less emotionally attached to what happens. But going quiet only drives the negativity deeper. Share your feelings, but don’t try to steer a conversation in a specific direction. The less you have at stake now, the more you stand to gain.
Unspoken obligations prevent you from doing what you wish today, but your guilt may drive your inaction more than any real responsibilities. No matter what you do now, you might not feel completely fulfilled. Working harder isn’t the answer, but neither is escape. Do what is required, but don’t take on additional tasks for the wrong reasons. Ultimately, satisfaction will be yours as long as you direct your energy toward obtaining tangible results.
You may be torn between managing the most practical aspects of your life and exploring all the creative possibilities. You want to stimulate your curiosity and fill your workday with new ideas and pleasurable distractions. However, it’s wiser to stay on course and honor your commitments today. Keep your focus; the best opportunity might be exactly the job you are supposed to be doing right now
Relationships are the source of excitement now, yet they might not bring you the sweet pleasures you seek. Your key planet Venus is retrograde in practical Capricorn, inspiring you to seek safe and secure love. But you may have to fight for what you want as romantic Venus squares combative Mars. A less personal and more philosophical approach on your part can lessen the pressure and put others more at ease.
You could restrain your emotional expression today in order to avoid an unpleasant interaction as your traditional key planet Mars is squared by vulnerable Venus. Unfortunately, your words can betray you, revealing more than you intend. No matter what occurs, let the conversation flow without making a scene; however, be willing to walk away from it quickly if you feel too uncomfortable. Living life with a lighter touch now makes all the difference in the world.
Creativity and romance are dominating your imagination now, and maybe you just want to embark on an exotic adventure to stir up some adrenaline. Unfortunately, your desires may not be fulfilled today. Even if you are enjoying yourself, you might still crave more pleasure. If possible, turn your disenchantment into communication; writing down your thoughts or sharing them with a friend can transform this day into a memorable one. Acknowledging your blessings is a good place to start.
Someone close to you may be withholding his or her true feelings now. As much as you would like to confront the situation directly, you can’t seem to find an easy way to get to the point. Paradoxically, letting go of your attachment to know the truth can be just the right catalyst to start the process of resolution.
As much as you may want to tell everyone what you know, today is a great day to remain quiet and just get your job done as best you can. Even if you feel somewhat lonely now, accepting your isolation could unexpectedly open the doors to greater self-awareness. Listen carefully to your own inner voice; it will give you the best possible advice at this time.
You feel like you need to keep something secret today, but events push you toward disclosure no matter how hard you resist. Still, you might choose to withhold a vital piece of information as if this will increase your power. Unfortunately, deceitful behavior only makes matters worse. It’s better to get everything out into the open and then just let the events unfold however they must. The welcome sense of relief is well worth the temporary discomfort.
The Moon’s vibrations are somewhat uncertain as this day begins due to the fact that the Full Moon occurred last night at 8:53PM — simultaneously staring a void-of-course Moon condition lasting until 5:02AM this morning when the lunar orb enters fiery, warmhearted Leo. Just a few minutes after Leo Moon stakes out its turf in the fifth sign of the zodiac, the Sun squares Ceres (5:07AM) while Mercury parallels Pluto (5:12AM). These two challenging aspects can equate with rising tensions across the board — although you can tweak them in the direction of increasing your productivity and studying psychology and metaphysics. This day is also significant as Venus in Capricorn squares Mars in Libra (9:14AM), the Sun makes an inspirational, 72-degree rapport with Uranus (8:46PM) while Mercury forms a constructive sextile with Uranus (10:26PM). The Venus-Mars clash can ratchet up emotional turbulence across the board, but the Sun-Uranus and Mercury-Uranus alignments are illuminating celestial formations that give your consciousness a notable lift. Keep in mind that the 48-hour time-period following a Full Moon is the perfect opportunity to distribute the spiritual sustenance just received during the solar-lunar crescendo. Playing the role of goodwill ambassador to your fellow earthlings is an exalted, selfless path to travel. [Note to readers: All times are calculated for Pacific Standard Time. Be sure to adjust all times according to your own local time so the alignments noted above will be exact for your location.]
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.
You will need for this spell:
Athame
Wand
Sword
A chalice of water
A pile of white stones
A white candle
A pink candle
A blue candle
A violet candle a yellow candle
A poppet
A picture of someone you wish to transform into a better person
For this spell I suggest you use an actual circle of earth, stones or anything else instead of using an athame or incense to inscribe it. Place the white candle in the center of the circle with the blue candle at the north, the yellow candle at the south, pink to the west and violet to the east. Place the pile of white stones in the center of the circle around the base of the candle. To get maximum power into the spell, place your pentacle at the base of the blue candle, you athame at the base of the pink, the wand at the yellow and the chalice at the violet.
Call corners, saluting each direction with your sword, invoking Hapy (N), Imset (S), Duamutef (E), and Quebehsnuf (W), saying each time:
“Hail ______, Lord of the Watchtower of the _____, let your strength be one with mine.”
Place the poppet with the picture tied in place onto the head, into the white candle and say:
“Let the flame of white burn into thee purity.”
Move up to each of the other candles in this order: NWSE, saying:
“Let the flame of blue burn into thee peace and truth
Let the flame of pink burn into thee happiness
Let the flame of yellow burn into thee joy
Let the flame of violet burn into thee insight and intuition.”
Ground power by jabbing your sword into the earth at the center, North and South, saying:
“Circle open, but unbroken.”
Then jab at the West and East, saying:
“Power down, to the ground”
Smother the flames of each candle with the tip of your sword in this order – Center, N, S, W, E.
How?
Invocation is not so hard. You don’t need to be a rocket scientists for that, You need just a sparkle of imagination and most of all, You need to relax, to feel Your internal peace and power. This is usually made with meditation or some other relaxation method. I made a unique way to get this peace. Make some sort of copy of Your happy emotions (love, peace, happiness, wisdom,…). Than use this like some sort of defense shield. Whenever You feel angry, just think of something or someone You loved with all Your heart and just let Yourself, that the love flood every piece of Your body and mind. With peace You can invoke the Goddess of Light.
When?
Waxing moon for spells of invitation or increase
-Examples: spells to find love or get a job
Waning moon for spells of banishing or decrease
-Examples: spells to end loneliness or financial problems
Full moon for:
-maximum power
-coven work
What for?
The spells are often made according to zodiac circle. Every sign has its traditional needs, like:
-Aries
battle, beginnings
-Taurus
money spells, sex magic
-Gemini
communication
-Cancer
psychic work, lunar magic
-Leo
leadership, solar power
-Virgo
purification
-Libra
balance, work in law or for justice
-Scorpio
power
-Sagittarius
honesty, expansion
-Capricorn
overcoming obstacles
-Aquarius
healing
-Pisces
psychic work, endings
But, often spells are not made for traditional purposes, but for custom.
Who?
This is very large question. It depends of what You believe in (I believe in Goddess, but for spells I use gods also). You can use Gods, Goddess, spirits, heroes, etc.
Examples:
Isis: Protection, magic
Thoth: Reincarnation and magic
Aphrodite: Love and passion
Invocation
Invocation can be as simple as they can get, like this:
O,____________
O, Isis
Just a little more complex:
Mighty ________, invoked by me
Mighty Thoth, invoked by Me
or very complex:
Seven stars of brightest skies invoke You, _______ to seek and find to love
in might, to give, to take and nothing to break.
Seven stars of brightest skies invoke You, Ra to seek and find to love in
might, to give, to take and nothing to break.
Make Your own and make it right, with the power of the Light. Find the way to Goddess word, as You can listen and You can heard.
To the ancient Romans, the Goddess Concordia was the personficiation of concord (an agreement between members of the state or between members of groups within a guild) and sometimes associated with the Greek Goddess Homonoia—the incarnation of harmony.
On this day, considered to be the center-post of the first month of the New Year, Concordia was petitioned to help with the formation of favorable partnerships with business as well as with love and friendships.
Archangel: Sachiel
Candle colours: Blue
Incenses: Sandalwood or sage
Crystals: Lapis lazuli or turquoise
Use Thursdays for spells for career, justice, prosperity, leadership, creativity, marriage and all partnerships, whether love or business, and for male potency.
Where possible work on a hillside, moorland or near a natural sacred site.
Magickal Intentions: Luck, Happiness, Health, Legal Matters, Male Fertility, Treasure and Wealth, Honor, Riches, Clothing Desires, Leadership, Public Activity, Power and Success Incense: Cinnamon, Must, Nutmeg and Sage
Planet: Jupiter
Sign: Sagittarius and Pisces
Angel: Sachiel
Colors: Purple, Royal Blue and Indigo
Herbs/Plants: Cinnamon, Beech, Buttercup, Coltsfoot, Oak
Stones: Sugilite, Amethyst, Turquoise, Lapis Lazuli and Sapphire
Oil: (Jupiter) Clove, Lemon Balm, Oakmoss, Star Anise
Jupiter presides over Thursday. The vibrations of this day attune well to all matters involving material gain. Use them for working rituals that entail general success, accomplishment, honors and awards, or legal issues. These energies are also helpful in matters of luck, gambling, and prosperity.
Thursday (Jupiter): Expansion, money, prosperity and generosity.
Moon Sign: Cancer
Cancer: Stimulates emotional rapport between people. Pinpoints need, supports growth and nurturance. Tends to domestic concern.
Waning Moon
The Waning Moon is a time for study, meditation, and little magickal work (except magick designed to banish harmful energies).
Moon enters Leo 8:00 am
Leo: Draws emphasis to the self, central ideas, or institutions, away from connections with others and other emotional needs. People tend to be melodramatic.
Moon Phase: Third Quarter
Incense: Myrrh
Color: White
I invoke and welcome you Element of Air
And honor your presence
With these symbols of your power
You who rule the Dawn, the Spring and the East
The mind and the breath
Bless my thoughts and my voice
That I might communicate clearly
Be creative and wise
And prosper in my relationships with others
Blow out the old and carry in the new
On your refreshing winds
And watch over me as I walk my Path
So Mote It Be
How are ya’ll doing this morning? I hope super. It is a dreary, old day here. It is spitting snow occasionally. But all we are suppose to have is a few flurries (with our weather people that means a blizzard, lol!).
If you are down in the dumps on days like today, it just makes it that much worse. You know we started raffling items off and now the gift certificate to raise money to cover our expenses. I swore up and down I would never mention money to you again. I am not going to mention money to you now, I am just going to tell you why I am down in the dumps. I am sitting here looking at a $569.00 light bill (electric heaters eat up the power). I have put them off and put them off but today is our final day. We are due to be disconnected tomorrow if we do not come up with the money by 5:00 pm today.
So if you were interested in purchasing a raffle ticket now might be a good time to do it. Surely we will have the power back on by the 31st to announce the winner. I hope.
I thought I would drop you a note and let you know today, why we might not be here tomorrow. I know a few of you get upset and worry when you don’t hear from us. For those who worry and fret, you know now where we will be. Working our rumps off to keep everything warm around here.
So if you feel that urge to buy a raffle ticket, now is the time to do it. I have got to run and get today’s postings ready. We will see you shortly,
Luv & Hugs,
Lady A
Witches Of The Craft® 
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