Your Rune For Today
Othala
Othala represents a solid, immovable home, prosperity and safety. Good fortune based on your heritage and character is yours to enjoy.
Day: January 20, 2014
Your Animal Spirit for January 20th is the Bear
Your Animal Spirit for Today
January 20, 2014
Bear
Bear represents a time of reflection and stillness—a time of entering the inner cave of Self to contemplate life’s challenges. Bear often appears during times of confusion and unrest—those unsettling moments when you turn to everyone you know for answers—everyone except yourself. Go within, ask the hard questions—then listen.
Your Ancient Symbol Card for Jan. 20th is Wisdom
Your Ancient Symbol Card for Today
Wisdom
A very, very few of us are fortunate to be born wise. For most of us our Wisdom evolves, grows as we move through life gathering experience and knowledge. Wisdom denotes your thoughts and feelings derived from the melding of your life experiences with all that you have learned. Our Wisdom can get us through the difficult moments in our lives as well as provide the mental and spiritual tools we need to succeed.
As a daily card, Wisdom indicates a time when you should rely heavily on past experiences and knowledge attained to make important decisions in your life. This is a time where reflection and planning should guide your actions. To act rashly, on impulse at this time may well cost you in the future. Go slow, think things out, weigh all of your options carefully and then proceed.
Today’s Tarot Card for January 20th is Judgment
Judgment
Monday, Jan 20th, 2014
What has traditionally been known as the Judgment card, sometimes entitled Resurrection, represents the great reunion that the ancients believed would happen once in every age. This was the time when souls are harvested and taken Home to their place of origin, outside the solar system. Then the World is seeded with a batch of new souls and the process starts over.
From a modern point of view, this great reunion — which includes every personality that you have ever been and every soul that you have done deep work with — reunites to consciously complete the process. In a way, we symbolically celebrate this returning to center every year on our birthday.
In personal terms, the Judgment cards points to freedom from inner conflicts, and so clear a channel, that the buried talents and gifts of past incarnations can come through an individual in this lifetime. This card counsels you to trust the process of opening yourself, because what emerges is of consistently high quality. You can effortlessly manifest as a multi-dimensional being, and assist in evoking that response from others.
Gemstones of the Zodiac
Gemstones of the Zodiac
Helpful and healing gemstones for every zodiac sign
Emily Trinkaus on the topics of zodiac, insight, astrology
Gemstones are more than just pretty ornaments. These natural, Earth-based beauties also have the power to heal, protect, relax and clarify. Certain gemstones are particularly beneficial for each zodiac sign. When thinking about which gem is appropriate for you, a friend or a loved one, consider not only Sun signs, but the Moon and Rising signs as well.
Aries (March 21 – April 19)
Diamond: 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
Taurus (April 20 – May 20)
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
Gemini (May 21 – June 20)
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
Cancer (June 21 – July 22)
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
Leo (July 23 – Aug. 22)
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
Virgo (Aug. 23 – Sept. 22)
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
Libra (Sept. 23 – Oct. 22)
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)
Scorpio (Oct. 23 – Nov. 21)
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
Sagittarius (Nov. 22 – Dec. 21)
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
Capricorn (Dec. 22 – Jan. 19)
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
Aquarius (Jan. 20 – Feb. 18)
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
Pisces (Feb. 19 – March 20)
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
Your Daily Horoscopes for Monday, January 20th
It feels as if responsibilities are easing and we have more inclination to be social as the Sun moves through community-oriented Aquarius over the next month. Although we’re projecting our visions into the future, we may feel less ambitious now. The Aquarius Sun stimulates nervous energy, including the tiny sparks that fire the neurons in the brain. Meanwhile, the analytical Virgo Moon helps to narrow our focus and meet our current obligations.
Aries Horoscope
(Mar 21 – Apr 19)
You are growing more aware of your surroundings these days as you focus your attention on the people around you. You want to spend more time with your friends now, but you can’t just walk away from your work. Be very careful about what actually makes it on to your calendar so you don’t end up feeling overloaded. Oddly enough, you’ll be more productive in the long run if you can fit some social activities into your day.
Taurus Horoscope
(Apr 20 – May 20)
Although you’re reaching further ahead now, your futuristic lean doesn’t mean that you are any less practical. In fact, remaining true to your fundamental sensibilities is part of your strategic process. Ironically, you can have your cake and eat it, too. In other words, look forward to the exciting possibilities, but fix whatever is broken in the present moment. Your can-do attitude and unwavering determination are a winning combination.
Gemini Horoscope
(May 21 – Jun 20)
You might not know what to do with the messages the universe is sending you now, but you sense that something significant is on your radar. You go back and forth emotionally, first feeling open and chatty, believing everyone is your friend. However, only a few moments later you may pull back, realizing that you should be more careful about what you say and who you trust. Taking a wait-and-see approach is your smartest strategy and gives you the best of both worlds
Cancer Horoscope
(Jun 21 – Jul 22)
This is an odd time of year for you because you really just want to dig yourself deep into your cave and hibernate. But a glint of awareness sparks your soul and sets your thoughts on the upcoming spring — even if it is, in fact, still a long way off. Don’t be overly concerned if you’re hiding safely behind your protective shell; just use this time wisely to recharge your batteries and to work out the details of your next adventure.
Leo Horoscope
(Jul 23 – Aug 22)
You have faced some big issues recently and you should feel proud of your progress. Although the stress isn’t quite over, the energy is beginning to settle down today. But you’re not off the hook just yet because relationship dynamics intensify over the next few weeks. This extra spark of electricity applies to all your interactions, not just romantic encounters; just be aware that your passions are running very strong now. Think twice before turning your initial attractions into action. You will make wiser choices if you’re not in such a hurry.
Virgo Horoscope
(Aug 23 – Sep 22)
It’s as if you have received temporary permission from the universe to be even quirkier than usual — not that anyone necessarily knows about all your eccentricities. Your imagination is overflowing now and you may finally feel free to demonstrate what’s in your heart to an appreciative audience. Even if you choose not to share your feelings, they will be obvious anyway, so there really isn’t any point in hiding them. Sometimes taking a risk is the best way to get closer to someone you love.
Libra Horoscope
(Sep 23 – Oct 22)
You are entering a productive time of year as the Sun moves through unconventional Aquarius, a fellow air sign. This solar movement inspires your creativity, encourages spontaneous behavior and lightens your attitude. There’s no need to rush anything. Keep in mind that it might take a few more days to fully shift into this expressive phase. In the meantime, establish a healthy balance between work and play so you can carve out more time for pleasurable pursuits.
Scorpio Horoscope
(Oct 23 – Nov 21)
You might begin the day feeling on edge, as if there aren’t any solutions for the problems that are bothering you. However, tides do change, and by midday the earlier dilemmas have settled down enough for you to manage them effectively. Keep in mind that things are even more complicated because your inner feelings don’t seem to match what you are showing to others. Nevertheless, it’s also your time to grow in ways you never expected as long as you keep your heart open.
Sagittarius Horoscope
(Nov 22 – Dec 21)
Your life might mellow out a little and, luckily, just in the nick of time. You’ve been riding some pretty big emotional waves lately and although most of it was pleasant, it is still exhausting. Now, however, you are entering a time of accentuated communication that shifts the energy into the mental realms. You could be networking more than usual because of your work or your role in the community. Even if you are busy, don’t lose sight of your own personal goals.
Capricorn Horoscope
(Dec 22 – Jan 19)
It might seem as if the spotlight is no longer shining on your corner of the world, and that’s just fine with you. Finally, you can get back to the real work at hand, instead of being required to play to the audience on command. Establish a productive work pace early on so you can take care of business right away. It won’t take long to feel good about your accomplishments once you’re back in your comfort zone.
Aquarius Horoscope
(Jan 20 – Feb 18)
The Sun is now making its annual trek through your sign, signaling the beginning of your astrological birthday month. Regardless of when your special day is, use these next four weeks to dream wildly about your year ahead. Light candles, visualize your future, and then blow the candles out and make a wish. You can do this simple ritual as often as you please. You may be happily surprised by the magic you manifest.
Pisces Horoscope
(Feb 19 – Mar 20)
It’s time to tie up the loose ends of your life — and you may have more frayed edges now than others realize. In fact, you might secretly thrive on the uncertainty of boundaries. However, the opportunity for positive change is on its way, and you can fully embrace it if you are not held back by all the little things that you meant to do, but haven’t yet completed. Don’t wait for a better time; get busy and make room for your future today.
Your Love Horoscopes for the Week of January 20th
Venus continues to move retrograde in Capricorn, reminding all of us that the “business” side of love needs attention. Time your conversations early in the week — before Friday — to take advantage of a sexy communication link between Mercury and Mars. Move quickly to ask for what you want, though, before the weekend is underway. By Saturday, Mercury will square off with Saturn, and the weight of your words can stabilize love — or bury it.
Aries Horoscope (Mar 21 – Apr 19)
Take advantage of the boost in social energy early in the week. Leading up until Friday, it’s possible you and your partner will enjoy a party or other event with mutual friends. There’s a good chance you’ll meet up with pals who share a similar interest that is somehow “out of the box.” Your mind will enjoy a boost of stimulation, which will help you keep things interesting in all aspects of your life — especially romance!
Taurus Horoscope (Apr 20 – May 20)
You may not feel as if your mate is fully supporting you with a career decision that looms ahead. He or she might have the perspective that you’re pushing your luck and threatening your security by making the next move you plan to make. While this might be a valid point, don’t allow pessimism to deter you. Realize it’s also possible that your sweetheart is projecting his or her own fears onto you. Pursue what you know is right for you.
Gemini Horoscope (May 21 – Jun 20)
Set your sights on an adventure with your lover this week — or at least plan to talk about one. A brilliant opportunity to expand your horizons is possible, and of course you’ll want to include your sweetheart. You might decide to take a class together that allows you to explore an offbeat topic that interests you both. You may also talk about planning that exotic vacation. Keep talking, but don’t commit just yet — wait until after Venus turns direct on January 31 for any big ticket purchases.
Cancer Horoscope (June 21 – Jul 22)
If you feel tightness in the romance department this week it’s not your imagination. As a matter of fact, you and your sweetie might endure a stressful conversation — especially near Saturday. This will likely have to do with shared resources, such as your partner’s income, insurance benefits or even shared debt. You might realize that taking a vacation together or spending extra cash isn’t a smart idea right now. Taking a mature and responsible approach in handling your joint finances won’t feel fun. But it is necessary.
Leo Horoscope (Jul 23 – Aug 22)
Domestic responsibility might squeeze the romance out of your life this week. You might need to take care of an elderly relative or attend to another family obligation, and if so it’s likely to take your attention away from your mate. What might make this more unsettling is that your partner isn’t likely to support you while you carry this extra family weight. In fact, he or she may resent the fact that you’re focused so much on your clan. A happy medium may not be possible … push through.
Virgo Horoscope (Aug 23 – Sep 22)
A serious conversation about who’s pulling more weight in your relationship may be called for. If you’re still feeling resentment about doing more of the everyday work to keep the nuts and bolts intact around your love nest, you may finally voice your frustration. Try your best to approach your mate in a way that won’t put him or her on the defensive. If you express how you feel honestly, and without reproach, a resolution is possible. In the end, however, it’s you who might need to draw boundaries. Did your lover really insist that you clean every nook and cranny of space you share? Probably not … that’s a “you” thing. Own it.
Libra Horoscope (Sep 23 – Oct 22)
Your love life will be on fire this week — at least in your mind. The good news is that your ability to talk to someone special will be incredible — especially if you act by Friday. Go ahead and ask out someone who isn’t usually “your type.” You may be pleasantly surprised to learn the two of you have so much in common and plenty to talk about. Just remember that your ruler, Venus, is still in retrograde motion. Starting a new relationship isn’t ideal under this condition. Even so, there’s nothing wrong with talking and getting to know someone. Just take it slow.
Scorpio Horoscope (Oct 23 – Nov 21)
Talking to a relative about your love life might not always appeal to you, you might make an exception this week. There’s a strong possibility that someone in your clan understands more about what you’re going through romantically these days than you might ever have guessed. In fact, you’ll only know just how startling the parallels in your love life are if you have the courage to talk about your own first. It’s OK — go there. You won’t regret it.
Sagittarius Horoscope (Nov 22 – Dec 21)
Time with friends might prove beneficial for you in more ways than one this week. If you and your partner attend an event with a group of pals, you’re likely to find it renews sparks between you. Stimulating conversation in a group setting will likely lead to extra-curricular romance behind closed doors later on, when it’s just the two of you. Unfortunately, your ideal social time this week will be before Friday. The weekend will be a dud, so plan accordingly.
Capricorn Horoscope (Dec 22 – Jan 19)
Your love life might remain in a fragile state for just a little bit longer. Venus is still traveling retrograde in your sign — a phenomenon that will continue to test relationship and your lovability factor until January 31. This week, you might feel as if you’re making progress when it comes to courageously talking about what you know you’re worth. Remember, you’re a rare and beautiful find and anyone who loves you should treasure that fact. Don’t sell yourself short!
Aquarius Horoscope (Jan 20 – Feb 18)
A heated debate between you and your sweetheart might send sparks flying all over the place this week — especially between the sheets! Don’t be worried about adamantly defending your stance on a particular subject, even if your mate doesn’t agree with your perspective. For most of this week you’ll have a remarkable ability to sound sexy and informed all at once. Use it to your advantage. Go after your lover by seducing his or her brain first!
Pisces Horoscope (Feb 19 – Mar 20)
A deep and meaningful conversation with your partner this week might help you forge a greater bond, physically and spiritually. Don’t worry about freaking out your mate with wild or eccentric thoughts now. Sharing what’s really on your mind is what your lover craves from you and what he or she will respond to most. Even if it’s a silly fantasy or an irrational fear, talking about it will help you feel more connected to your mate. Open your mind and your heart.
Born on the Capricorn-Aquarius Cusp (Jan. 17th – Jan. 23rd)
Born on the Capricorn-Aquarius Cusp
The Cusp of Mystery and Imagination is never a dull thing
Tarotcom Staff on the topics of cusp, capricorn, astrology, aquarius
What happens when you combine the energies of capable Capricorn and quirky Aquarius? You get highly unique individuals, that’s what. If you were born between about January 17 and January 23, you were born on The Cusp of Mystery and Imagination, and there’s never a dull moment.
Whether outwardly flamboyant or shy and quiet, Capricorn-Aquarius cuspers always have much excitement going on internally. They have vivid dreams and rich fantasies that need to be expressed creatively if they’re to be happy.
Prone to leading unusual lives, “Capriquarians” often struggle to balance the two very different sides of their personalities — they are reserved yet social, security-craving but independent, and traditional yet offbeat.
Capricorn-Aquarius cuspers love to talk and entertain, and they especially enjoy intellectually stimulating conversations about any manner of strange topics. This is why no matter how hard they work or how dedicated they are to achieving their goals, things are never dull.
While hard-work and high standards bring these cuspers much success in most career endeavors, they can have more difficulty maintaining personal relationships. This is perhaps due to a need for independence, and a tendency to seem aloof and critical — sometimes even selfish. However, if they can put forth the loyal, funny and friendly sides of themselves they’ll make fast friends.
Daily Cosmic Calendar for Monday, January 20th
Put more heart and soul into your artistic creations — courtesy of a trine in earth signs between the Moon in Virgo and Venus in Capricorn (1:43AM). Keep track of the fact that Venus is still retrograde until the last day of January. In the meantime, the little things in life can either make or break your day. Small is beautiful becomes your motto whenever the lunar orb energizes the sixth sign of the zodiac. Stock up on cereals, grains, veggies, fruit, vitamins, seeds, nuts and seasonings. The Moon in Virgo begins a void cycle at 12:56PM that continues until 4:44AM tomorrow morning when the Moon enters airy Libra. Even though there is a substantial void lunar cycle happening, the Sun’s entry into Aquarius last night can shine a powerful beam of light into the realm of arcane knowledge and the wisdom teachings of ancient civilizations. [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.]
Calendar of the Moon for Monday, January 20th
Calendar of the Moon
20 Luis/Gamelion
Warding Night
Color: Black and orange-red
Element: Fire
Altar: Upon cloth of black and orange red lay many bunches of rowan berries, dried from the past year and tied with red thread and a single animal’s bone. Set around the altar many candles in jars that can be carried, and a large bowl of salt water.
Offerings: Offer to protect those you love from harm.
Daily Meal: Can be any food, but it should be put into separate bowls, and all will eat while they keep separate vigils on guard.
Warding Night Invocation
Within these walls no harm shall come.
Within these walls shall set no foot
Intending to do wrong to those inside.
Within these walls shall come no ghost
Or spirit seeking to feed on the
Warm life of flesh and blood.
Within these walls no sorrow
From outside may creep in,
Save that it offer itself to be healed.
Within these walls stands the haven
Of sacred ground, and we shall stand
As guards to protect our sacred space.
Let no one enter lest they understand
That what lies within shall touch them,
And they shall not go away unchanged.
Go now, and guard our home
Like the mother bear protects her young,
Like the mother serpent defends her nest,
Like the father wolf prowls his territory.
We ward this home against all evil
And evil shall be turned by the strength of our hearts.
(Each takes a candle, chanting a wordless chant, and goes to a different part of the house, passing first through the kitchen in order to take their meal. With meal, and candle, and such handwork as they choose to do, each shall retire to a different part of the place alone, or in groups but only if there are enough that each solitary part of the home has its guardian. There they shall wait, and watch, and keep vigil, and strengthen the wards on the home with their minds and the flame of the candle. When it has burned down, or midnight comes, they may retire.)
Calendar of the Sun for Monday, January 20th
Calendar of the Sun
Feralia: Day of Purification
Color: White
Element: Air
Altar: On a white cloth put a lit candle, incense, a cup of water, and a bowl of salt.
Offering: Although this day is not a day of total silence, it is a solemn day and talking should be done only when necessary and in quiet tones. Bodies should be thoroughly cleaned during the bathing hour, and then the altar area should be cleaned and purified with all four elements. Each person, upon entering the altar space at the beginning of Sponde should remove their clothing and be naked, and each body should be purified with the four elements and marked with water and salt, at which point they may enrobe again. Chores of the day should concentrate on cleaning and repair.
Daily Meal: Vegan and extremely simple and plain.
Feralia Invocation
Breathe the air into your body
And breathe out again,
And as you breathe out,
Let all grime and corruption
Depart on that breath
(All breathe together for twelve breaths.)
Feel the blood coursing through your body
And imagine it clean
Of anything but what should be there.
Feel the energy coursing through your body
And wash it clean
Of anything that does not belong.
Feel the Earth beneath you,
Remember that She can absorb all
Remember that all rot is her provenance
Draw her energy up into you
And give it back again.
(After this grounding, all breathe together again in a yogic breathing pattern for the next half an hour, after which all will go with water and salt and incense and fire to all rooms in the house and cleanse them. Great care should be taken for the rest of the day not to disturb the energy of the freshly cleaned house.)
Current Moon Phase for January 20th – Waning Gibbous
Gibbous Moon
(waning /72% of illumination)
This is a tremendous time of transmutation. All of the prior elements are coming together for a final burst of creative output. You have seen a clear view of your own needs and the posture of significant others. Now the accumulation of that input is leading to a deep, core change within you. In this phase, you will naturally be inclined to seek higher guidance so that you can emerge from this transformation successfully. The Gibbous Moon favors sharing what you have learned (and are learning) with others.
The Witches Magick for January 20th – Jinx Removal Mojo Bag
The Witches Magick for January 20th
Jinx Removal Mojo Bag
Red flannel bag Broken chain Skull charm or image Bone charm or image Cat’s Eye shell Pinch of Five Finger GrassThis jinx removal bag is to be carried on your body to remove jinxes or crossed conditions and to prevent any new ones.
In addition to the items listed you may add a few strands of your hair, a few strands of your mother’s hair (for a mother’s protection) or a pinch of dirt from your front yard. Use the dirt from your yard only if you own or a family member owns the home where you live.
To fix the bag, breathe onto it several times, you may add a personal prayer for protection and safety.
Feed the bag with Cleanse Negativity Oil:
¼ ounce Carrier oil 3 drops Orange 2 drops Lemongrass 2 drops Lemon 2 drops LimeLet’s Talk Witch – Mojo Bags, What Are They & How To Make One
What is a Mojo Bag & How to Make One for Any Purpose
A mojo bag is an amulet, generally small and made of flannel though they can be larger and made of other materials, in which magical objects are combined in order to manifest intent. It is a physical representation of a spell.
Other names include conjure hand or conjure bag, gris-gris, jomo, lucky bag, mojo hand or simply hand, trick bag, toby, prayer in a bag, root bag, and wanga or oanga bag. Different names are popular in different areas of the world and with different people but these things are all basically the same.
How to Make a Mojo Bag for any Purpose
The first thing to do when you want to make a mojo bag is to determine your intent. Once you know where you want to go, creating the bag is very simple.
While making every mojo bag out of red flannel is common in some parts, many people prefer to choose a color which corresponds with their intent and by doing so, strengthening their spell. You’ll need to decide if you want to stick with traditional red flannel or employ color magick.
Nearly all mojo bags are made of flannel, though sometimes other materials are used such as leather or silk, depending on the desires and intentions of the maker. Any material will work, your intent is always going to be the key in making a successful bag, but flannel is generally preferred.
After creating your bag in the color and material of your choosing, you’ll want to fill it with magickal objects. Items commonly placed in mojo bags include herbs, crystals and gemstones and papers. Really anything can be included as long as it strengthens your work.
Some people will always include the same number of items in any bag they make, others will always include an odd number of items in their bags; while still others will just add whatever they believe will work together and don’t pay attention to the number of items they use. Seven is traditionally a magickal number, so if you have no preference you can start using seven as your base point.
Once you’ve determined what you’re going to put inside the bag, you are ready to fix it. There are many acceptable methods to do this.
Tomorrow, we will discuss items to put in your mojo bag, breathing life into it and feeding it. Yes, no typo, feeding your mojo bag! Who knew?
Excerpts from: Magical Mojo Bags Lady GianneThe Witches Correspondence for Monday, January 20th
The Witches Correspondence for Monday, January 20th
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, Flourite, 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 Is Ruled By The Moon
Monday Is Ruled By The Moon
Archangel: Gabriel
Candle colour: Silver
Incenses: Jasmine or myrrh
Crystals: Moonstone or opal
Use Mondays for spells for fertility, protection especially while traveling, for home and family and to increase psychic and healing powers.
Where possible, work close to any water and, as a bonus, by moonlight.
The Witches Almanac for Monday, January 20th
The Witches Almanac for Monday, January 20th
Monday (Moon): Peace, sleep, healing, compassion, friends, psychic awareness, purification and fertility.
Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. (observed)
Moon Sign: Virgo
Virgo: Favors accomplishment of details and commands from higher up. Focuses on health, hygiene, and daily schedules.
Waning Moon
The Waning Moon is a time for study, meditation and little magickal work (except magick designed to banish harmful energies).
Moon Phase: Third Quarter
Incense: Hyssop
Color: White
Start This Day In Our Divine Mother’s Name……
Banish now with spell and will Banish now with Spirit’s grace Banish now with magick’s power All that’s wrong and out of place. Banish now with water’s rushing Banish now with Earth’s strong might Banish now for once and all That which stands against the light. Banish now with Fire’s heat Banish now with blowing air Banish now with root and stone Pain and illness and despair. Banish all that is not working Banish all that hold us back Banish all the seeks to harm us. As we start this beautiful day in our Divine Mother’s Name.
So Mote It Be.
Good Monday Morning To All Our Brothers & Sisters of The Craft!
DID YOU MISS US?
I can’t hear you, lol!
Well, whether you missed us or not, we missed you! We love ya’! In case you are wondering, we did not have a flu relapse, we did not run out of broom fuel in Alaska nor did we hibernate for the rest of the Winter. Instead we took a little working vacation. That kills me, working vacation. How on Earth can it be a vacation if you are still doing work??? I don’t know I am still trying to figure that one out myself (when I do I will let you know). But seriously the WOTC must be getting publicized somewhere out there. Why, you might ask? Now are you ready for this because we are all still scratching our rumps over all of it……we have had two networks approach us about doing one reality show and the other a documentary. Then we have had several radio stations ask for interviews. I can see someone doing a reality show around here, HA! We are not a very exciting bunch of witches, in fact, rather boring. Well not boring, just private. I do my rituals and spell work with no one around except my familiars (that’s the way we all are unless it is a Sabbat). I am sure the viewers would love to see me sleeping in the floor or chasing the lynx off the porch. Yes, I have a new critter that has moved in with me. The lynx is not welcome because I already have the wildcat outside and one inside. I have a fight out on the porch every night. Now the documentary sounded pretty cool. I would get to sit in front of a fake background and discuss our earlier history. I think their main focus is going to be on the Burning Times. And as everyone knows that is one topic I am very passionate about (Oh, Brother)! It makes me angry to even thing about how our Ancestors were treated let alone talk about it. And talking about talking, the radio shows are fine. But does anyone know of a cheap voice coach, lol! I don’t want to sound to “hicky.” I have been told I have a very heavy southern accent. Perhaps if I leave ain’t and ya’ll out of the discussion I might make it through. But if and when all this happens, we will give you times and dates. We want the moral support, pleezzzeee!
Now on the world stage, I was listening this morning to the News and I heard something that was disturbing to me. I know you probably heard it also. It was a report about a group of terrorists that have threatened the Olympics. To me this is appalling and it’s sickening. I think we all need to keep all the athletes from the different countries in our thoughts and prayers. And ask the Goddess to watch over the Olympics and protect everyone there. Also pray the President Putin finds this terrorist organization for they can do any damage. To be truthful, I believe if he catches them, we won’t never know it and we won’t never hear from them again. As the Olympics draw nearer, keep the athletes, the visitors and everyone else in Russia save and sound.
Well, it is great to be back with you again. I did notice one thing, we leave we pick up a huge following. What’s up with that? We won’t bite I swear (well, we really don’t know about Mystie but she has been vaccinated so you should be safe, lol)! But anyway, you know me I could talk forever but let get back to it and get some work done. For everyone new to The WOTC, welcome, make yourself at home and enjoy! For everyone else, we are glad to see you and look forward to spending the day with ya’!
Have a very Blessed Monday,
Luv & Hugs,
Lady A & The WOTC Team
Witches Of The Craft® 
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