Your Charm for March 5th is The Grotesque Figure

Your Charm For Today

The Grotesque Figure

Today’s Meaning:

The good spirits are pleased with you. This period is a happy one. For the immediate future these spirits will protect as you travel through life and reward you with moments of bliss.

General Description:  

This curious wooden figure is worn suspended round the neck as a talisman by the natives of New Guinea. It is supposed to terrify and scare away evil spirits. It is also a charm for happiness and is believed to protect the wearer from illness, for the natives believe that illness is caused by a bad spirit entering the body. They are taught by their witch doctors that nature is full of evil, and good spirits, and much of their time is spent in pacifying the good spirits, and frightening away the evil ones.

Your Animal Spirit for March 5 is the Fox

Your Animal Spirit for Today
March 5, 2014

Fox

Fox medicine represents the ability to blend in. She can change colors to blend with the seasons—becoming almost invisible against a backdrop of snow or foliage. Fox also has an amazing sense of smell that enables her to sniff out dangerous situations. Be like a Fox—street smart and safety savvy—don’t call attention to yourself as today is a day of watch and wait.

Your Ancient Symbol Card for March 5th is The Owl

Your Ancient Symbol Card for Today

The Owl

The powerful Owl easily makes its way through the darkest night on muted wings. Often it is only their haunting call echoing across the land that lets us know The Owl is near. Because of its amazing night vision, many cultures have attributed wisdom and the ability to uncover even the deepest secrets to the enigmatic, noble Owl. The Owl’s nocturnal prowess has lead many to see them as a messenger between the material and spirit worlds. Cultures as distinct as the African Zulus and ancient Celtics have ascribed magical powers to The Owl made them a revered companion to shaman and wizards.

As a daily card, The Owl marks a moment when wise decisions and actions must be made based upon information known to only a few, or possibly only you. It marks a time when your vision is likely to be clearer, more acute than of those around you. Spiritual revelations may be made. Secrets may be revealed that demand decisive action

Today’s Tarot Card for March 5th is The Empress

The Empress

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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.”

Our Daily Horoscopes for Wednesday, March 5th

Although our basic needs might not drift too far from the norm, a cosmic shift stimulates unusual desires today. The grounded Taurus Moon helps us remain practical; her harmonious aspects to powerful Pluto and the willful Sun further reward us with stability. However, sociable Venus enters eccentric Aquarius, inspiring us to dream about a new relationship between vulnerability and intimacy. Unconventional ideas free love from its restrictive box.

Aries Horoscope

(Mar 21 – Apr 19)

A thick layer of resistance starts to clear as you are released from a previous commitment. Thankfully, you can visualize some free time on your calendar, so start making plans now to be with your friends. But be careful not to put too many events on your schedule or you might just feel restrained again. Too much social activity is just as oppressive as too much work. Allow a little room just for yourself with nothing to do at all.

Taurus Horoscope

(Apr 20 – May 20)

You may feel more passionate about your job while your key planet Venus travels through your 10th House of Career. Simultaneously, this transit could also stress your romantic life. If you’re struggling now between fulfilling your personal needs and your business responsibilities, don’t shy away from the difficult issues just because they are more complicated. Remember, your public life has little meaning if you don’t also attend to your heart.

Gemini Horoscope

(May 21 – Jun 20)

You are blown about by some unexpected winds of change today as whimsical Mercury connects with radical Uranus. Your attractions are growing more diverse and you are losing patience because you’re not content to wait and see where you land in the next few years. This is not just idle curiosity at work; you have a genuine desire to expand your horizons now. Don’t resist the shifting currents; instead, imagine your destination in your mind’s eye, and then let it go.

Cancer Horoscope

(Jun 21 – Jul 22)

You might feel unsettled today, as if your emotions are out of sorts. However, your concern is not likely strong enough to make you do anything drastic. Be careful that you don’t become too possessive in a relationship since the presence of Venus in your 8th of Intimacy entices you with the notion of assuming more control. Unfortunately, tightening your grip could backfire quickly if you let your fears get the best of you. Open your heart and let love in.

Leo Horoscope

(Jul 23 – Aug 22)

You want more out of life now but aren’t prepared to sacrifice your freedom to get it. Venus is tripping through your 7th House of Partners, turning your attention toward a variety of relationships this month. It may be easy these days to earn adoration, but being in the spotlight can make your life more complex as you strive for greater independence. Remember, compromise is tricky; there’s no reason to give up too much to get something you don’t even want.

Virgo Horoscope

(Aug 23 – Sep 22)

You have decisions to make today, yet you may be feeling ambivalent as you’re pulled simultaneously in two different directions. Instead of looking for one long-term solution, focus on the satisfaction you can derive from helping others now. Being of service reminds you of what matters and motivates you to do your current job as compassionately as possible.

Libra Horoscope

(Sep 23 – Oct 22)

You’re in the mood to play today, even if you must finish your work first. Your desire for self-indulgence is high throughout the month as your key planet Venus luxuriates in your 5th House of Spontaneity and Pleasure. Lighthearted fun takes precedence now, but it’s still wise to concentrate on your boundaries so you don’t eat, drink or party more than you should. Maintaining a healthy balance means more time to enjoy yourself in the long run.

Scorpio Horoscope

(Oct 23 – Nov 21)

Idealizing the past could make you feel nostalgic today, giving rise to tension about a current situation. You are more attracted now to creature comforts at home, but might be overly hard on yourself as you fulfill your needs instead of resolving a problem. However, you are not just taking the easy way out by being kinder to yourself. You are also building a foundation for the big changes that are already on their way.

Sagittarius Horoscope

(Nov 22 – Dec 21)

Your love light could undergo changes as you trade common sense for greater independence over the next month. You have a more mental attachment to pleasure now that resourceful Venus is visiting your 3rd House of Communication. Although someone might think you’re pulling away, you are just less concerned with expressing your passion. Don’t let anyone else’s reactions put you off. Revealing your unconventional needs to a trustworthy friend doesn’t mean your freedom is at risk.

Capricorn Horoscope

(Dec 22 – Jan 19)

Contrary to what your heart is saying, it makes more sense to build on what you have already started over the past few months. Sweet Venus enters your 2nd House of Possessions today, where she triggers all your delicious cravings. Although you Goats know that stability is more important than fleeting gratification, sometimes you deserve to indulge. However, be careful about putting yourself in a financially precarious position as you strive for emotional satisfaction through the material world.

Aquarius Horoscope

(Jan 20 – Feb 18)

It may take a few days for an energetic wave of good feelings to wash over your life after lovely Venus dances into your sign. However, someone else might notice a change in you right away. You have a twinkle in your eye now, making you even more alluring. Take advantage of this time by upgrading your image any way you can. Wanting to present yourself in a positive light is not shallow; it’s simply a reflection of your healthy self-esteem. Real beauty shines from within

Pisces Horoscope

(Feb 19 – Mar 20)

Feeling compassionate places an uncharacteristic strain on you now because you want to establish clear boundaries between you and others. Paradoxically, it may be this sense of separateness that enables you to be so empathetic, since you don’t need to be concerned now about being swallowed up by your own sensitivity. As long as you accept the fact that you cannot save the whole world, you can certainly help some deserving people along the way — including yourself.

Venus in Aquarius

Venus in Aquarius

Love gets more intellectual … and electric!

Tarotcom StaffTarotcom Staff on the topics of venus, love, astrology
Love is unpredictable, but knowing a little Astrology can give us insider information about what path passion will take. By tracking Venus, we know that the next few weeks with When Venus enters Aquarius on March 5, 2014, it’s an ideal time to free yourself to love, or to love more openly within your relationships. The planet of love and desire in this sign of idealism and creativity puts an unconventional — even experimental — flair on romance, and opens our minds about how and who we love.

While Venus is in Aquarius, it’s easier to see that there truly are no rules in romance, making this the perfect time to question your long-held beliefs about relationships and revise what isn’t working for you. Explore the idea that there are many levels of intimacy beyond sex; Aquarius strives to bring out the best in us and our interpersonal connections.

Consider the intensity of affection you feel for all the people in your life. Aquarius’ optimistic approach can point out better ways to strengthen our social connections and express our feelings in more interesting ways. If you’re single, look around — there may be potential partners you’ve overlooked! Someone you’ve previously written off as “just a friend” could be your perfect match. Because Aquarius is a somewhat philosophical sign, this is also a great time to ask yourself whether you truly want a significant other, or simply a lover.

If you’re happily coupled off, you might find that you and your sweetheart feel a lot freer to be individuals within your relationship. If neediness has been an issue for you, Venus in Aquarius makes it clear that pursuing your own passions separately enriches what you bring back to the relationship.

Do keep in mind that Aquarius is more about the head than the heart, so if you notice less sentimentality floating around in your relationship, have no fear — it’s a natural side effect of Venus in Aquarius. But while you and your partner (or love interest) may be doing more conversing than cuddling now, expect the unexpected: Aquarius likes to keep things spicy and unpredictable, and passionate Venus definitely won’t argue!

Daily Cosmic Calendar For March 5th

The Moon is in Taurus all day — opening the gates to resourcefulness in financial matters, construction work, gardening, cooking and baking. Let the eternal optimist within emerge from hibernation during a supportive, 60-degree alliance from the Moon to Jupiter (6:03AM) — happening one day before giant Jupiter shifts from retrograde to direct in Cancer for a 9-month cycle in forward motion.  Watch out for some static coming from investment planning or regarding sisterhood ties as Venus squares Vesta (11:18AM). Less than two hours later, Venus enters airy Aquarius (1:04PM) until April 5. Venus in the eleventh sign of the zodiac is a boon for expanding your circle of friends and becoming more involved with community affairs and global causes that appeal to your philosophy of life. Solving problems may take extra oomph and patience today as Venus forms an off-kilter, 150-degree tie with Pallas (1:34PM) while, nearly 8 hours later, Pallas tries to ameliorate any damage by making a constructive, 60-degree contact with Vesta (9:23PM).  In between these two alignments, try to take advantage of the bright, radiant warmth contained in a supportive, 60-degree sextile linking the Moon and the Sun (2:58PM).  [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 March 5th

Calendar of the Moon

 

4 Fearn/Elaphebolion

Alder Tree Month

Color: Crimson
Element: Fire
Altar: Upon cloth of crimson set a flaming brazier filled with charcoal and incense.
Offerings: Purification. Write what has been dragging your down, and place it in the fire.
Daily Meal: Hot, nourishing food.

Fearn Invocation

Call: Now is the time of the warming of Earth.
Response: Now is the time of the Sun’s first warmth.
Call: Now is the time when the waters of Spring are banished.
Response: Now is the time when fire dries the flood.
Call: Now is the time when the heat rises within us.
Response: Now is the time when our tears are dried.
Call: Now is the time when our inner floods give way.
Response: Now is the time when our inner fields are greening.
Call: Like the birds who build their nests in the Spring….
Response: Like the creatures of the woods who brave the open fields…
Call: As they brave the world….
Response: So we now brave the world.
Call: As they seek sustenance of the body….
Response: So we seek sustenance of the soul.
Call: As they are driven forth by need and the cycle of life…..
Response: So we are driven forth by need and the cycle of life.
Call: No house can contain our souls….
Response: As no house contains the foundation on which it is built.
Call: We will be the piles that lift the house from the water….
Response: And we will lift our spirits from the winter’s flood.
Call: We will be the island in the river….
Response: The islands where the future is told…
Call: And we will see that future running like the current….
Response: Knowing not where it will lead….
Call: Save by the grace of the gods.
Response: Save by the grace of the Gods.

Chant:
We gather at the river
We bring fire to the water
Our fire burns within us
The river parts before us

 

[Pagan Book of Hours]

Calendar of the Sun for March 5th

Calendar of the Sun

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Navigium – Poseidon’s Day

Colors: Blue and blue-green of the sea
Element: Water
Altar: Set with sea-colored cloths, figures of dolphins, the figure of a ship, a compass, and a great bowl of salt water.
Offerings: Sea salt. Face some emotion that seems overwhelming to you.
Daily Meal: Fish. Seafood. Seaweed.

Invocation to Poseidon

Great Bull from the Sea
Crashing against the rocks
Master of the waves and depths
Foaming horses champing wild
Break against the yielding shore
And you, Lord of bitter brine,
Sink not our ships as they make their way
From safe harbor to safe harbor.
And we shall sing the praises of Poseidon
Earth-shaker, loudest voice
In the world between heaven and underworld,
The voice that booms up from the depths
Of every water-borne soul.

Chant:
Earth-Shaker
Storm Maker
Lord of the Wave

(The compass is then passed from hand to hand, and each person in turn says, “Guide me in my navigations, Lord of the Unending Waters, and bring me safe home again.” The bowl of salt water is then passed hand to hand, and each splashes a bit onto their heads. The rest is poured out as a libation.)

(All join hands including those girl children who wish it, and dance in a circle.)

 

[Pagan Book of Hours]

Current Moon Phase for March 5 – Waxing Crescent

Crescent Moon

(waxing/23% of Full)

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.

The Witches Magick for March 5th – Uncrossing Candle Spell

The Witches Magick for March 5th – Uncrossing Candle Spell

Uncrossing candle spell

Items You Will Need:

White candle (pillar or offertory)

Uncrossing oil

Uncrossing powder

Flame-proof dish or candle holder big enough to hold about a cup of water as well as the candle

Dress the candle with the oil and powder and stand it in the dish. Pour in about a cupful of blessed or spring water. Light the candle and say a blessing, chant or psalm over it; this works best if you say it three, seven or nine times. Let the candle burn out (it will go out once it hits the water level). Bury the candle stub at a crossroads and pour the water out there too, saying out loud a confirmation that you are now free from evil.

You can also use a reversing candle spell to uncross.

 

Recipe for Uncrossing Oil

Lemon
Bay
Rose
Lily
Equal Amount of each.

Let’s Talk Some More About Jinxes

Let’s Talk Some More About Jinxes

 

If you feel you have been jinxed or cursed, what you really need to do first is to find out if you really have been. Get a reading from a reputable source, or do a reading for yourself either psychically or using divination.

If you have been going through a long run of bad luck then you may have been ‘crossed’ or jinxed.

Uncrossing can be done to remove the jinx. If you know the person who did it and how they did it that helps, but it is not necessary.

Have a look around your house and your property, see if you can find anything that has been disturbed and where someone might have buried a bottle (under your porch is a good place to start looking). If you find a package or bottle that is filled with herbs, powders and hair, burn it or dispose of it in running water.

If you don’t find anything physical to get rid of, then you can work an uncrossing spell and you might also work a reversal spell to send the bad vibes back to the person who sent them to you.

It might also be worth cleansing and purifying your house and your body as well just to be on the safe side.

The addendum to this is also to ask yourself, ‘Did I do something to hurt someone, who maybe I deserve this from? Would asking them to forgive me sort it out?’ It’s always worth considering!

Source:

Pagan Portals – Hoodoo: Folk Magic

Patterson, Rachel

Let’s Talk Witch – Jinxes

Let’s Talk Witch – Jinxes

To jinx means to curse, usually only by words or pointing. A jinx was originally when someone pointed a finger at you and shouted curses at you. These could be anything, such as, ‘You are totally useless,’ or, ‘Everyone hates you.’ These types of phrases are the ones that stick in your mind and worm their way into your self confidence and self esteem, they do the work from inside your head and heart.

The pointing of the finger adds power to the jinx; this can be taken a step further by using larger gestures such as pretending to shoot someone with your hand.

We use the word ‘jinx’ as well now when we talk about something before it happens, prompting someone to say, ‘Don’t jinx it,’ by talking about it in case it brings the event bad luck.

Wednesday Is Ruled By Mercury

Wednesday Is Ruled By Mercury

 

Archangel: Raphael

Candle colour: Yellow

Incenses: Lavender or fennel

Crystals: Citrine or yellow calcite

Use Wednesdays for spells for money-making ventures, learning new things, passing examinations and tests, house moves and travels, overcoming debt and repelling envy, malice and deceit.

Where possible, work in a windy place or when the clouds are moving fast across the sky.

The Witches Correspondence for Wednesday, March 5th

The Witches Correspondence for Wednesday, March 5th

 

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, Lavendar, Hazel, Cherry, Periwinkle
Stones: Aventurine, Bloodstone, Hematite, Moss Agate and Sodalite
Oil: (Mercury) Benzoin, Clary Sage, Eucalytus, 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, March 5th

The Witches Almanac for Wednesday, March 5th

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

Ash Wednesday

Waxing Moon

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

Moon Phase: First Quarter

Moon Sign: Taurus

Taurus: Things begun now last the longest, tend to increase in value, and become hard to alter. Brings out appreciation for beauty and sensory experience.

Incense: Lavender

Color: White

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That is may be full of laughter
That it might invite friendship
That is may support love
That it may shelter those who visit here
That it may protect all those who gather here
That it may be a refuge for those who need it
That it may be a sacred space for the Spirit
May all that reside here always be strong
May we be safe from the dangers of man and those
who do not understand us or our ways
May we be resistant to negativity from within and
without
May we always find this place full of love, joy, and comfort
From this day forth.
 
So Mote It Be

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