Month: May 2015

Get A Jump On Tomorrow, Your Horoscopes for Friday, May 22nd

 

 

Your Daily Horoscopes for Friday, May 22nd

by Rick Levine

 

Our efforts may seem futile today, but persistence brings the results we seek. The Sun’s annual opposition with taskmaster Saturn applies pressure in the realm of relationships as we meet up with resistance from others. The Moon’s shift into fiery Leo at 5:42 pm EDT brings enthusiasm when we actually need caution and common sense. Thankfully, a Lunar trine to Saturn helps us find the maturity necessary to overcome the obstacles that block our path.

Aries Horoscope

(Mar 21 – Apr 19)

You don’t necessarily excel at following rules, but you must pay attention to them now or suffer the consequences. The lines are printed in a coloring book for a reason, even if you rebel against the idea of staying within them. Self-control counts far more than anything else these days, so establish clear guidelines and stick to them. Keep in mind that reaching your long-term goals is more rewarding than the temporary satisfaction of immediate gratification.

Taurus Horoscope

(Apr 20 – May 20)

Even if you believe you must act with authority, don’t get so enamored with your role that you end up alienating your closest friends and family. Undoubtedly, maintaining your integrity when it comes to ethical issues is important, but it’s dangerous to force your beliefs onto others. Take your commitments seriously, but remember that compassion and cooperation are necessary components if you want your voice to have a positive impact on the people in your life.

Gemini Horoscope

(May 21 – Jun 20)

Slowing down and doing a job methodically doesn’t come naturally to you busy Twins; you want to bolt ahead to the next compelling activity rather than learn an important lesson. Nevertheless, you won’t likely feel free to follow your own heart until you deal with a lingering relationship issue. Your big ideas may be knocked down a notch or two by someone in a powerful position. But don’t get discouraged; this is not about defeat. Restrictive circumstances are giving you a chance to become even more effective as you rework your plans, limit your options and create a more stable future.

Cancer Horoscope

(Jun 21 – Jul 22)

An emotionally intense interaction with someone at work could precipitate deep contemplation on your part. You may wonder how to cultivate more supportive business relationships. It’s not that anything in particular is wrong; it’s just that you’re determined to get your needs met even if satisfaction seems too far away. Soften your stance and let go of any self-criticism for now while you reevaluate all your alternatives. If you can imagine it, you can find a way to make it happen.

Leo Horoscope

(Jul 23 – Aug 22)

The weight of responsibility falls upon your shoulders today and you can’t decide whether to stand up even taller or just collapse under the pressure. However, giving up is not a viable option now. Bear the heavy burdens as best you can or they will grow more cumbersome over the next few weeks. Just be sure to use your common sense and draw a line when absolutely necessary. Know your limits and then communicate them clearly to those around you if you want things to change.

Virgo Horoscope

(Aug 23 – Sep 22)

You are aware of exactly what must be done today, but you may be inhibited by your previous commitments to others. People might not understand the hardship you are experiencing and it’s not necessarily wise to tell them now. Thankfully, you can surprise everyone with your high level of perfection. No one rises to the challenge better than you when it comes to performing under pressure.

Libra Horoscope

(Sep 23 – Oct 22)

Channeling your creativity into practical endeavors is critical today because you could otherwise fritter away an important opportunity. Even if you feel like your brilliance is bottled up, you can overcome your mental blocks to success by declaring your unwavering determination. Don’t allow non-believers to tell you what you can’t do. Nodding yes in agreement only encourages them. Defend your right to reach for the stars; once you’ve gathered enough information, taking a calculated risk makes the most sense.

Scorpio Horoscope

(Oct 23 – Nov 21)

Stand up tall and assume your rightful place within your family, workplace, or local community. Even if you are uncertain about your capabilities today, this isn’t the time to give them voice. Instead, express your vision as optimistically as you can. Naturally, reality may constrict your dream to make it fit into your life, but don’t sell yourself short before you start. Your confidence alone could inspire others to grant you the support you need.

Sagittarius Horoscope

(Nov 22 – Dec 21)

Many people don’t share your cavalier philosophy and they worry about your future well-being. You might not want to hear the opinions of others as you attempt to gloss over their negativity. Nevertheless, it’s crucial to acknowledge the advice you receive in a matter-of-fact manner and use it to improve your plans, if necessary. Visionary thinking may be your strong suit, but your ideas will simply drift off into space if you don’t find a way to ground them in reality. This is a wonderful opportunity to create lasting changes if you have the sense to grab it before it’s gone.

Capricorn Horoscope

(Dec 22 – Jan 19)

Working harder may be your instinctive answer to the heightened stress now, but there’s a point at which additional effort just isn’t worth it. Knowing when to stop today can mean the difference between happiness and sorrow. You could feel great about your contribution if you simply give it your best shot and then relax and reflect upon your accomplishments. Taking your responsibilities seriously is one thing; carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders is beyond the call of duty.

Aquarius Horoscope

(Jan 20 – Feb 18)

Your antennae are extended as far as they go now, but you’re not necessarily picking up the desired signals from your favorite station. You might prefer dance music, but instead are receiving serious cautionary lectures that make you wonder if you’re on the right path. Be patient and respectfully listen to the voices of authority, but remember that ultimately you are your own boss. Remain open to the incoming message, but turn the radio off once you’ve heard it and follow the beat of your own drums.

Pisces Horoscope

(Feb 19 – Mar 20)

Evading your professional duties is nearly impossible today, even if the personal goals you have in mind are more worthy. You might have to get serious, buckle down and fulfill your immediate obligations before undertaking a more charitable endeavor. Even if it seems overwhelming at first, making a concrete plan improves your chances of pursuing a full spectrum of activities. Anything is possible if you believe in yourself and are willing to show up and do the work.

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If You Were Born Today, May 21

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If You Were Born Today, May 21

You are exceptionally witty, playful, and possess a youthful quality to your personality your entire life. You are highly creative on a mental level, have an excellent memory, and love a good debate. Sometimes short on patience, you might feel that others don’t move as quickly in thought as you do. However, you are also a people person. Famous people born today: Plato, Henri Rousseau, Mr. T, Raymond Burr.

Courtesy of Cafe Astrology

Your Daily Horoscopes for Thursday, May 21st

 

 

Your Daily Horoscopes for Thursday, May 21st

by Rick Levine

 

Although the cosmic energy is noisy today, we continue to withdraw from the chaos. The emotional Moon shifts into self-protective Cancer at 9:55 am EDT, internalizing our feelings; nevertheless, we still must venture into the world. Crabs carry hard outer shells on their backs; however, we must set boundaries to keep us out of harm’s way. But retreat is only a temporary solution because we cannot escape from the building pressures of change.

Aries Horoscope

(Mar 21 – Apr 19)

Contrary to popular belief, you Rams can also behave like lambs; your gentle way of caring for those you love is obvious while the watery Cancer Moon softens your harder edges today. But nurturing others requires that you tend to your own needs, too. Instead of adding to your current stress by attempting to be everything to everyone now, slow down and be good to yourself. The seed of love is first planted at home.

Taurus Horoscope

(Apr 20 – May 20)

Although you’re feeling positive about your future today, there’s still a serious streak within you that might find its way to the surface. It’s not wise to blindly set your fears aside, for your concerns may be based on very real experiences from your past. To deny them is just plain foolhardy. Nevertheless, it’s healthy to remember that current events are not identical to previous ones. Increase your options by carefully noting the differences between then and now. Reassessing your strengths and weaknesses inspires you to fulfill your potential.

Gemini Horoscope

(May 21 – Jun 20)

You’re riding some pretty intense cross-currents now, like an eagle gaining altitude while effortlessly gliding on the thermals. However, you may be carrying extra baggage in the form of unresolved feelings and the extra weight can turn easy soaring into a struggle against the prevailing winds. Fortunately, you have the ability to transform lingering negativity into something that motivates you. Shining the light of your awareness into the dark empowers you to overcome your last inch of resistance.

Cancer Horoscope

(Jun 21 – Jul 22)

Allowing your past memories to surface can deepen your emotions today and add power to your reactions. The tenacious Cancer Moon may look back with nostalgia, yet your fear of the unknown needn’t distract you from your current experience. Sometimes surging feelings are so overwhelming that they tempt you to shut out others, even the ones you love the most. However, it’s different now because your recollections can be used as a source of inspiration to help you reach your goals.

Leo Horoscope

(Jul 23 – Aug 22)

You may have a spring in your step and a twinkle in your eyes today, even if you’re not sure why. Although nothing significant has changed, you feel more trusting now, believing that the most important issues will simply sort themselves out on their own. In the meantime, you can’t let go of your previous obligations. Nevertheless, it helps all the way around to maintain your joyful demeanor, even while taking care of serious business. The contagious smile on your face is your not-so-secret weapon.

Virgo Horoscope

(Aug 23 – Sep 22)

Significant changes are in the air, even if you think you’re quite content with the status quo. Although you want to avoid any form of confrontation, letting someone else dictate your needs now is not an option. There’s no reason to mince words; be specific when talking about what your heart wants. If you state your case clearly and have a sensible plan to back up your intentions, you could very well improve the quality of your life before you know it.

Libra Horoscope

(Sep 23 – Oct 22)

Your path might be obscured today as you try to chart a course between your emotional needs and your obligations to others. Your positive attitude can make all the difference in the world. People may withdraw their support if you don’t think you can realize your goals. Paradoxically, others will jump in to help clear the way if you are feeling competent. Fortunately, you excel at getting along with your peers; being a team player now is your ticket to success.

Scorpio Horoscope

(Oct 23 – Nov 21)

You may be currently working harder than you prefer, leaving you little time to enjoy the finer things of life. People might see you as more emotionally self-contained than usual, but that isn’t necessarily how you feel on the inside. Although your determination to keep everything running smoothly can be your greatest asset now, don’t be afraid to step out and have a little fun. There’s no need to make a big deal of your plans as long as you commit to add some adventure into your routine. Variety is the spice of life.

Sagittarius Horoscope

(Nov 22 – Dec 21)

Strong undercurrents of emotions today could make you afraid that you’re going to be pulled off course by your own zest for life. Paradoxically, giving in to your exhilaration now can actually propel you in your desired direction. Let your enthusiasm give you the extra energy boost that you need in order to accomplish everything you promised. Don’t hold back; allow your rising optimism to carry you to success.

Capricorn Horoscope

(Dec 22 – Jan 19)

Marginalizing your feelings isn’t a viable strategy today, even if you seriously distrust the unreliability of subjective perceptions. Naturally, you prefer placing your faith in hard cold facts. However, it’s time to tap into the emotional wisdom you often dismiss. Your intuition is opening now, so don’t be afraid of listening to a hunch that comes from within. Push forward on your own, even if you’re unable to justify your actions to anyone else.

Aquarius Horoscope

(Jan 20 – Feb 18)

Alternating mood swings can rock your day. One minute you’re lost in deep meditation as you recall feelings from the past and apply your memories to the present circumstances. The very next moment has you wondering who you’re fooling when you slip away into your imagination. Acknowledging the polarity is essential today; give yourself enough freedom so that your mind can seamlessly move between these two extremes. This contemplative practice ultimately empowers you to see things with more clarity and wisdom.

Pisces Horoscope

(Feb 19 – Mar 20)

Your compassion is working on overdrive today, tempting you to bury your heart in the sand to cope with the pain and suffering. Instead, take the exact opposite approach and fully engage the outer world. You have little time to waste silently worrying about others when you could be volunteering in the community, fundraising for an altruistic cause or just lending a helping hand to someone in need. Putting your good intentions to work now is healthier than indulging in idle fantasy.

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The Balance of the Signs & the Elements for May 21

 

 

The Balance of the Signs & the Elements for Today

 

GEMINI STRONG
Agile, versatile, inquisitive, flowing, conversational, airy, many ideas. Can be volatile, superficial, changeable, restless and inconsistent.
CANCER STRONG
Nurturing, protective, tenacious, emotional sensitive, watery, strong roots. Can be overly protective, unwilling to let go, timid, reclusive.

EARTH WEAK
There can be a lack of desire, interest, or skills regarding practical affairs. We may not be very much in touch with reality. Difficulties concentrating, grounding ourselves.
AIR STRONG
We tend to favor rational, objective thought over emotions, impulses, and feelings at this time. We are more intellectual, fair-minded, and logical in our approach, Ideas flow easily and quickly, we are more communicative and guided by principles, and also somewhat dispassionate or impersonal.

FIXED WEAK
We may be open to change but may not have much follow-through.
MUTABLE STRONG
We are flexible, adaptable, willing, open to change, and possibly flighty or nervous.

Astrology of Today – May 21, 2015

 

 

Astrology of Today – May 21, 2015


Summary:

Today and tomorrow are likely to challenge us on issues we need to face in order to move forward. Today, Pluto is a major player, and fears, jealousies, and issues of power and control can emerge in possibly uncomfortable ways. Bringing fears into the light, however, is a wonderful step towards healing.

The Moon is in Cancer all day (until Friday, May 22nd, at 5:42 PM).
The Moon is void from 8:36 PM forward (until tomorrow at 5:42 PM).
The Moon is waxing and in its New Moon phase until 2:04 PM / Waxing Crescent phase from 2:04 PM forward.
Mercury is retrograde. (Mercury is retrograde from May 18 to June 11 in the sign of Gemini).
The Sun enters Gemini (the Sun is in Gemini from May 21-June 21).

When You’re Going Through Hell, Keep Going

 

When You’re Going Through Hell, Keep Going

How outer planet transits are shaking up your life

Maria DeSimoneMaria DeSimone on the topics of uranus, saturn, pluto, neptune, blogs, astrology

 

Outer planets Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto are heavy hitters. These guys mean business, and when they transit a personal planet (Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus and Mars) or angle in your chart by close degree, you can count on upsets in your world.

Right now, if you’re a Mutable sign (Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, Pisces) then you’re the winner of a Neptune in Pisces and Saturn in Sagittarius transit. And if you’re a Cardinal sign (Aries, Cancer, Libra, and Capricorn), you have the simultaneous transit of Uranus in Aries and Pluto in Capricorn.

When I consult with my clients, or even look around the lives of my own family members, I see the fascinating difference that each type of outer planetary transit has in their world. The common theme is change through developmental tension, ultimately leading to personal growth. For each outer planet that transits something vital in your horoscope, it can feel like you’re going through the muck. I’m reminded of the famous Winston Churchill quote these days more than ever:

“When you’re going through hell, keep going.”

Easier said than done, right? And yet, we humans are a resilient bunch. We can take so much pressure from the outside world — and even from our own creation — and not only manage to survive, but thrive.
Even hell has an end

What resonates most about this quote as I apply it to astrological cycles is the reminder that even hell has an ending. Eventually, you’ll get out and come to the other side of pain. Eventually, you’ll see the light again. Yet the only way to ensure that is to keep going through the darkness.

While it’s true that every outer planetary transit to your horoscope has the commonality of morphing your world through a series of stressful circumstances, it’s important to note that each outer planet has a very different style, or modus operandi, with which he accomplishes this.

I thought it might be helpful to briefly clarify the differences so that when you or someone you know experiences a transit, you’ll have an idea of how the specific outer planet goes about achieving his mission.
What Saturn transits can teach

Saturn transits change through restrictive, limiting and sometimes overbearing circumstances. Saturn is also discipline, responsibility and authority. There are many different ways in which this can happen. Let’s say you’re having a Saturn transit to your 10th House of Career. This angle of the chart is concerned with your status in life, your professional goals and ambitions, and authority figures in your world.

When Saturn comes to this point in your horoscope (and we all get this transit about once every 29 years) it can either be an incredible career pinnacle, where you’re recognized as the authority in your industry, or it can be a time of drudgery, where, in the eyes of the boss, your best is never good enough.

The positive end of this transit uses the most illuminative qualities of Saturn to help you master your goals. The shadow is felt as roadblock after roadblock as you work ferociously to get your name out there. Either way Saturn crystalizes what he touches. That’s how he teaches.
Uranus can shake you awake

What if Uranus was transiting the same angle in your chart? Uranus is the great awakener of the zodiac. He presents radical change in our life in the most sudden, unexpected way. When transiting Uranus crosses your 10th house you can expect sudden opportunity in career or a sudden change in status (going from married to divorced or divorced to married are examples).

This is also a time of waking up to what liberates you in terms of your life direction and following it. Uranus teaches by destabilizing what it touches, forcing us to accommodate to these shifts and get in touch with our brilliance.
Neptune transits point to gain through loss

How about good old Neptune? Neptune dissolves what it touches. When you have a Neptune transit, something — or someone — tends to slip through your fingers. This can also be a time of tremendous idealism because of the extraordinary spiritual component of Neptune.

A transit of Neptune to your 10th house can result in a major ego loss professionally or personally. There might be a scandal involving you that obliterates your reputation if you have been going down an unsavory path. Alternatively, this might be a time you decide to follow your imaginative career goals and pursue that opportunity in music, film, photography or the healing arts.

What will disappear during this transit is your attachment to the status in life you held before Neptune arrived. Neptune transits teach us by softening us up enough to allow illumination in.
Surrendering to planet Pluto

And then there’s Pluto. This planet, more than any other, likes it in hell. He is, after all, the God of the underworld. When you’re having a Pluto transit you know it because the pain you endure can be brutal. Pluto teaches through elimination. He kills off what you no longer need — what is actually impeding you from soul growth.

The more you fight Pluto on this, the harder your transit will be. Do yourself a favor and when Pluto comes calling, prepare to surrender. You’re only job during a Pluto transit is to accept the transformation. Even if it hurts. Especially when it hurts.
Pluto is the planet of power, and if he happens to transit your 10th house you can either arrive at an incredible position of power (sometimes notoriety) professionally, or you can fall from a position of power if you’ve been abusing your clout.

Either way, Pluto teaches you that with great power comes great responsibility and if you’re not using it for the greater good, when he transits your 10th house he’s going to rip it right away.

So, are you going through hell right now? Join the club. My advice? Keep it moving.

 

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Your Weekly LightBlast: Holding Boundaries

Your Weekly LightBlast: Holding Boundaries

a message from Jamye Price
To view more of Jamye’s insight, please visit her website, Crystalline Soul Healing

As you begin to work more directly with the subtle realms, your emotions, your thoughts, your beliefs and your intent; you are bridging the dimensional expressions on Earth. Your creativity grows as you become more aware and patient in your present, and more active in your choices which create your future. As you bridge the conditions of your reality with the varied conditions of your subtle reality, you attain a personal harmony that opens you further to your creative capabilities. You then begin to merge the unconditionality of realms beyond your immediate Earth and you find your internal world to be an exciting peace as the external changes around you.

How do you honor that bridge of the unconditional and the conditional reality in which you live? You Hold Boundaries that support growth in the physical as you strengthen the internal, less conditional realm. We say ‘less conditional’ because you must change your personal vibrational expression into one of internal empowerment that can sustain unconditionality as you observe Earth conditions that are not pleasant. Honor the cocooning phase, just as you honor the strengthening discomfort of pushing out of the cocoon into the unknown. It is the way to fly free. As you Hold Boundaries that support growth, you create an environment that fosters personal empowerment which interacts with the strength of Love rather than the weakness of fear. However, as you observe behaviors that are less than Love, honor your authentic reaction in order to choose a new internal action. Become the butterfly strengthening to prepare for great flight.

As we sit to Blast Holding Boundaries, we are freeing our hearts and minds to focus within as we strengthen our lens of Love focusing out. We are becoming the change, allowing the transformation, and honoring the timing of grace’s growth as we nurture the Self into a new future. We are the strong that are vulnerable enough to allow growth, as we see the human condition becoming Love’s unconditional potential. We are blazing a trail of freedom within, which bridges the power of Love and the Love of empowering All Life. Blast on!

 
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Gems of this Mercury Retrograde: 5 Ways You Can Benefit

Gems of this Mercury Retrograde: 5 Ways You Can Benefit

a message from Selacia
To view more of Selacia’s insight, please visit her website, Selecia and The Council of 12

There are gems in our current Mercury Retrograde! In this article I address five ways you can benefit. Knowing about these gems and acting on them can make all the difference in what you experience next.
Background on Life Cycles

As a reminder, we have three Mercury Retrogrades a year, this one May 18 to June 11. During those times, due to Mercury’s influence, things like communications, technology, and travel may not go as planned. You could experience delays, misinterpreted emails, snafus connecting with others, and more than your usual share of misunderstandings in relationships.

Despite these challenges, life goes on. On any given day you are influenced by a plethora of energies and situations – some visible and many invisible in the background. Even outside Mercury Retrograde, you are impacted by many other planetary cycles. Likewise, your life is in constant motion – events unfolding because of previously taken actions and opportunities arising to help you fulfill your soul’s purpose.
Why Things are More Intense Now

Mercury Retrogrades are felt much more these days because of advances in technology. Consider how your grandparents used things like typewriters to write letters and manuscripts. Yes, they were slow and inefficient, but there were fewer things that could go wrong. Communications, also, is something humanity must learn to master in new ways due to technology. Many times, people are just not present as they text or send an email – not recommended during a Mercury Retrograde!

You hear a lot about Mercury Retrogrades these days? Why are they more important to know about now?

A key reason is that our ascension process is accelerated and people are processing much more energy transformation in a single day. There are individual factors, too, like knowing where such cycles affect you personally due to your astrological chart. It really can make all the difference to have this heads up – so you can better plan activities and better remedy any snafus.

5 Ways to Tap the Gems of this Mercury Retrograde

The following are five ways to tap the gems of this Mercury Retrograde, making this often confusing cycle work for you instead of against you.

First – Since this cycle is a perfect time to review your priorities and projects, use these moments to contemplate what needs to shift. The energies actually support your inner reflection and dream work on these issues. Be sure to combine what you get intuitively with solid research to know the most practical ways to accomplish your dreams. It’s important in this cycle to be very grounded and in your heart. Remembering that as you review things will help you make great progress.

Second – Get out your spirit-infused magnifying glass to look at key relationships. This is a perfect time to review how you relate to other people – whether it’s loved ones, business partners, or people you see regularly. Invite your higher self to help you do an inventory of the relationships that need updating, making a plan to resolve misunderstandings when the time is right. Due to the special challenges of communicating during this cycle, if you can wait to have that “big talk” to clear the air, do so. Use this time instead to refine your approach and the words you will use.

Third – Intend right now to be more observant of the nudges from spirit about unfinished business. This could be anything from a project you need to finish, something you need to update, or a home renovation you have long thought about but never took the time to plan the details. Use this time for the renovation planning or finishing touches. Hold off until after June 11 on starting brand-new projects.

Fourth – In general 2015 energies can bring many sudden happenings – new doors opening without notice, other doors closing in a flash. Mercury Retrogrades are famous for bringing in news you didn’t have before – sometimes in the weeks before the cycle officially begins! Focus on the good, make peace with the bad, and always remember the light that you are.

Fifth – Investigative research and getting to the bottom of troublesome issues can be easier and more productive over the next several weeks. This means you could get to the bottom of a lifelong challenge. Use this time to look into previously unsolvable dilemmas and for DNA healing of patterns blocking your progress. Set your intention to reconnect more fully with the love and joy naturally residing at your core. As you do this and research your obstacles, the universe will line up the energies and situations helping you to progress.

 
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Current Moon Phase for May 21 – Waxing Crescent

May 21
Waxing Crescent
Illumination: 13%

The Moon today is in a Waxing Crescent Phase. A Waxing Crescent is the first Phase after the New Moon and is a great time to see the features of the moon’s surface. During this phase the Moon can be seen in the wester sky after the sun dips below the horizon at sunset. The moon is close to the sun in the sky and mostly dark except for the right edge of the moon which becomes brighter as the days get closer to the next phase which is a First Quarter with a 50% illumination.

Phase Details for – Thursday, May 21, 2015

Phase: Waxing Crescent
Illumination: 13%
Moon Age: 3.45 days
Moon Angle: 0.51
Moon Distance: 391,322.23 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 151,423,925.93 km

The Witches Magick for the 21st Day of the Hare Moon – Blue Candle Healing Magic

Blue Candle Healing Magic

 

This spell can be used to enhance recovery from an illness.

You will need a ballpoint pen, a blue candle, rosemary-scented oil, and a picture of the person needing healing.

At 12:34 a.m., inscribe the name of the person needing the healing on the candle body three times.

Each time you inscribe the name, repeat:

May the healing energy of the Goddess and God be with you.

Dress the candle with a thin film of rosemary oil. Also, put a drop of oil on each of the four edge corners of the photograph. Wipe any remaining oil from your hands, put the photograph on your altar, and set the candle on top of the photograph in such a way so you can still see the person’s face. Light the candle. Say:

As this candle burns, [Say the person’s name] good health returns.
Center your mind and focus on sending healing energy to the person, and say:

May the divine healing spirit restore
[say person’s name] health and
vitality. May [say person’s name]
body be healed, strong, peaceful, and
filled with the powerful presence of
the Goddess and God. May [say person’s name]
be blessed with deep healing within and without.
May [say person’s name] be whole, vital and strong.

Concentrate on the face in the photograph as the candle burns. With all of your awareness, with your mind, heart, and spirit, will the person to be completely well again. Keep doing this for at least fifteen minutes. When you are finished, allow the candle to safely burn down. Put the photograph in a safe place.

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Let’s Talk Witch – The Magic Circle and the Altar

 The Magic Circle and the Altar

 

The circle, magic circle or sphere is a well-defined though non-physical temple. In much of Wicca today, rituals and magical workings take place within such a construction of personal power.

The magic circle is of ancient origin. Forms of it were used in old Babylonian magic. Ceremonial magicians of the Middle Ages and the Renaissance also utilized them, as did various American Indian tribes, though not, perhaps, for the same reasons.

There are two main types of magic circles. Those used by ceremonial monial magicians of yesterday (and today) are designed to protect the magician from the forces which he or she raises. In Wicca, the circle is used to create a sacred space in which humans meet with theGoddess and God.

In pre-Christian Europe, most Pagan religious festivals occurred outdoors. These were celebrations of the Sun, Moon, the stars and of the Earth’s fertility. The standing stones, stone circles, sacred groves and revered springs of Europe are remnants of those ancient days.

The Pagan rites went underground when they were outlawed by the newly powerful Church. No longer did meadows know the sounds of voices chanting the old names of the Sun gods, and the Moon hung unadored in the nighttime skies.

The Pagans grew secretive about their rites. Some practiced them outside only under the cover of darkness. Others brought them indoors.

Wicca has, unfortunately, inherited this last practice. Among many Wiccans, outdoor ritual is a novelty, a pleasant break from stuffy house-bound rites. I call this syndrome “living room Wicca.” Though most Wiccans practice their religion indoors, it’s ideal to run the rites outside beneath the Sun and Moon, in wild and lonely places far from the haunts of humans.

Such Wiccan rites are difficult to perform today. Traditional Wiccan can rituals are complex and usually require a large number of tools. Privacy is also hard to find, and fear of merely being seen is another. Why this fear?

There are otherwise responsible, intelligent adults who would rather see us dead than practicing our religion. Such “Christians”* are few but they certainly do exist, and even today Wiccans are exposed to psychological harassment and physical violence at the hands of those who misunderstand their religion.

Don’t let this scare you off. Rituals can be done outdoors, if they’re modified so as to attract a minimum of attention. Wearing a black, hooded robe, stirring a cauldron and flashing knives through the air in a public park isn’t the best way to avoid undue notice.

Street clothing is advisable in the case of outdoor rituals in areas where you may be seen. Tools can be used, but remember that they’re accessories, not necessities. Leave them at home if you feel that they’ll become problems.

Outdoor rituals such can be a thousand more effective because they are outdoors, not in a room filled with steel and plastic and the trappings of our technological age.

When these aren’t possible (weather is certainly a factor), Wiccans cans transform their living rooms and bedrooms into places of power. They do this by creating sacred space, a magical environment in which the Deities are welcomed and celebrated, and in which Wiccans cans become newly aware of the aspects of the God and Goddess within. Magic may also be practiced there. This sacred space is the magic circle.

It is practically a prerequisite for indoor workings. The circle defines the ritual area, holds in personal power, shuts out distracting energies-in essence, it creates the proper atmosphere for the rites. Standing within a magic circle, looking at the candles shining on the altar, smelling the incense and chanting ancient names is a wonderfully fully evocative experience. When properly formed and visualized, the magic circle performs its function of bringing us closer to the Goddess dess and God.

The circle is constructed with personal power which is felt (and visualized) as streaming from the body, through the magic knife (athame) and out into the air. When completed, the circle is a sphere of energy which encompasses the entire working area. The word circle is a misnomer; a sphere of energy is actually created. The circle simply marks the ring where the sphere touches the Earth (or floor) and continues on through it to form the other half.

Some kind of marking is often placed on the ground to show where the circle bisects the Earth. This might be a cord lain in a roughly circular shape, a lightly-drawn circle of chalk, or objects situated to show its outlines. These include flowers (ideal for spring and summer rites); pine boughs (winter festivals), stones or shells; quartz crystals, even tarot cards. Use objects that spark your imagination tion and are in tune with the ritual.

The circle is usually nine feet in diameter, though any comfortable able size is fine. The cardinal points are often marked with lit candles, or the ritual tools assigned to each point.

The pentacle, a bowl of salt or earth may be placed to the North. This is the realm of Earth, the stabilizing, fertile and nourishing element which is the foundation of the other three.

The censer with smoldering incense is assigned to the East, the home of the intellectual element, Air. Fresh flowers or stick incense can also be used. Air is the element of the mind, of communication, movement, divination and ascetic spirituality.

To the South, a candle often represents Fire, the element of transformation, of passion and change, success, health and strength. An oil lamp or piece of lava rock may be used as well.

A cup or bowl of water can be placed in the West of the circle to represent Water, the last of the four elements. Water is the realm of the emotions, of the psychic mind, love, healing, beauty and emotional spirituality.

Then again, these four objects maybe placed on the altar, their positions tions corresponding to the directions and their elemental attributes.

Once the circle has been formed around the working space, rituals begin. During magical workings the air within the circle can grow uncomfortably hot and close-it will truly feel different from the outside world, charged with energy and alive with power.

The circle is a product of energy, a palpable construction which can be sensed and felt with experience. It isn’t just a ring of flowers or cord but a solid, viable barrier.

In Wiccan thought the circle represents the Goddess, the spiritual itual aspects of nature, fertility, infinity, eternity. It also symbolizes the Earth itself.
The altar, bearing the tools, stands in the center of the circle. It can be made of any substance, though wood is preferred.Oak is especially recommended for its power and strength, as is willow which is sacred to the Goddess.

The Wicca don’t believe that the Goddess and God inhabit the altar itself. It is a place of power and magic, but it isn’t sacrosanct. Though the altar is usually set up and dismantled for each magical ritual, some Wiccans have permanent home altars as well. Your shrine can grow into such an altar.

The altar is sometimes round, to represent the Goddess and spirituality, though it may also be square, symbolic of the elements. It may be nothing more than an area of ground, a cardboard box covered with cloth, two cinder blocks with a board lying on top, a coffee table, an old sawed-off tree stump in the wild, or a large, flat rock. During outdoor rituals a fire may substitute for the altar. Stick incense may be used to outline the circle. The tools used are the powers of the mind.

The Wiccan tools are usually arranged upon the altar in a pleasing ing pattern. Generally, the altar is set in the center of the circle facing North. North is a direction of power. It is associated with the Earth, and because this is our home we may feel more comfortable with this alignment. Then too, some Wiccans place their altars facing East, where the Sun and Moon rise.

The left half of the altar is usually dedicated to the Goddess. Tools sacred to Her are placed there: the cup, the pentacle, bell, crystal and cauldron. An image of the Goddess may also stand there, and a broom might be laid against the left side of the altar.

If you can’t find an appropriate Goddess image (or, simply, if you don’t desire one), a green, silver or white candle can be substituted. The cauldron is also sometimes placed on the floor to the left side of the altar if it is too large to fit on top.

To the right side, the emphasis is on the God. A red, yellow or gold candle, or an appropriate figure, is usually placed there, as are the censer, wand, athame (magic knife) and white-handled knife.

Flowers may be set in the middle, perhaps in a vase or small cauldron. Then too, the censer is often centrally situated so that its smoke is offered up to both the Goddess and the God, and the pentacle cle might be placed before the censer.
Some Wiccans follow a more primitive, nature-oriented altar plan. To represent the Goddess, a round stone (pierced with a hole if available), a corn dolly, or a seashell work well. Pine cones, tapered stones and acorns can be used to represent the God. Use your imagination nation in setting up the altar.

If you’re working magic in the Circle, all necessary items should be within it before you begin, either on the altar or beneath it. Never forget to have matches handy, and a small bowl to hold the used ones (it’s impolite to throw them into the censer or cauldron).

Though we may setup images of the Goddess and God, we’re not idol worshippers. We don’t believe that a given statue or pile of rocks actually is the deity represented. And although we reverence nature, we don’t worship trees or birds or stones. We simply delight in seeing them as manifestations of the universal creative forces-the Goddess and God.

The altar and the magic circle in which it stands is a personal construction struction and it should be pleasing to you. My first Wiccan teacher laid out elaborate altars attuned with the occaion—if we couldn’t practice outdoors. For one Full Moon rite she draped the altar with white satin, placed white candles in crystal holders, added a silver chalice, white roses and snowy-leafed dusty miller. An incense composed of white roses, sandalwood and gardenias drifted through the air. The flowing altar suffused the room with lunar energies. Our ritual that night was one to remember.

May yours be the same.

 

Wicca: A Guide for the Solitary Practitioner
Scott Cunningham

Home & Hearth Magick for Thursday, May 21

Home & Hearth Magick for Thursday, May 21

 

Thursday increase prosperity on this day, work toward expansion and moving up in the world.

Planetary Influences: Jupiter

Household Symbols: A dollar bill, coins, a paycheck stub, a picture of your home.

Color: Green and royal blue

Kitchen Spices: Sage and nutmeg

 

Source:
Cottage Witchery
Natural Magick for Hearth and Home
Author Ellen Dugan

Celebrating Other Spirituality 365 Days A Year – The Agnoialia/Festival of Vediovis

May 21

The Agnoialia/Festival of Vediovis

The ancient Roman Agnoalia was held on January 9 and May 21 possibly for Janus. It seems that even Romans were a bit confused about the particular feast day. However, just to be on the safe side, on each occasion, a ram was sacrificed at the Regia. Other than that, little is known about the Agnoalia.

 

Vediovis or Vedius was a Roman God closely connected with the God Jupiter. However, he was considered to be the opposite site of Jupiter and therefore associated with things that were harmful, including the Underworld. Originally, Vedius was a deity of the swamps and volcanic activity. There were several temples to Vedius, and annually on this date a she-goat was sacrificed to him to placate the eruptive forces of Nature and the Underworld.

 

Thursday & The Perfect Corresponding Spell

Thursday & The Perfect Corresponding Spell

 

Thursdays are good days for travel and change. It’s the perfect day to re-arrange the furniture of your house and gain a new perspective on something. Even if you are not able to do any traveling on this day, you can still use Thursdays to do spells for travel. You can even do spells for positive change, and re -arrangement of your life. It’s a good idea to exercise on this day, as well. That way, your body can be in-shape by the time Friday comes along.

A Turquoise and Amethyst De-Stressing Spell

This spell uses a turquoise or amethyst tumbled stone or piece of jewelry. This Jupiter’s ter’s day charm will work whether you are programming tumbled stones to keep in your pocket or enchanting jewelry to help keep your stress under control. Hold the stones or jewelry in the palms of your hands.

Take a moment to calm yourself down and to release all of your anxiety and fear. Call on the God and the Goddess to assist you. Now repeat the following spell three times:

A turquoise will bring wealth and luck, this much is true
Good fortune and health from a stone of greenish blue
A purple amethyst for peace and to relieve nasty stress
Now release all my anxiety and lay my fears to rest
Peace, serenity, and health are the order of the day
Help me to relax and let go, and to keep stress at bay.

Close the spell by saying:

I release my stress and fears, they have no more power

I close this spell by wind, flame, water, and flower. Then tuck the crystals into your pocket or slip on the enchanted jewelry.

Book of Witchery: Spells, Charms & Correspondences for Every Day of the Week
Ellen Dugan

 

CUSTOM-MADE DAILY MAGICK FOR THURSDAY

CUSTOM-MADE DAILY MAGICK FOR THURSDAY

Well, let’s see … abundance, prosperity, and good health has been our focus for this day. Now how about a little more information and ideas for working practical magick with one of our fascinating featured deities of the day?

Juno was the Queen of Heaven. As the matriarch of the gods, she guarded over women in every aspect of their lives. Juno was thought to have renewed her virginity every year. Similar to other goddess stories, Juno was a triple goddess-a virgin who belonged to no one; a mother and woman in the prime of her life, sexual and mature; and also a crone, powerful, wise, and sometimes vengeful (as she made her husband’s many mistresses’ lives either fairly unhappy or short).

There are references to an early all-female triad of goddesses known as the Capitoline Triad. This triad consisted of Juventas, Juno, and Minerva. To the Greeks, they would have been known as Hebe, Hera, and Hecate. Ultimately the triad became Juno, Minerva, and the male Jupiter. Jupiter, another of Thursday’s gods, was Juno’s consort.

As mentioned earlier, Juno, in her aspect as Juno Moneta, was the patron and protector of the Roman mint. The coins produced at her temples were blessed by Juno and imbued with her powers of abundance and prosperity. In another of her aspects as Juno Augusta, Juno was the goddess of an abundant harvest.

In addition, another of Juno’s magickal correspondences is the semiprecious stone malachite. Malachite is a beautiful green-banded stone that was also called the “peacock stone” in Italy. The peacock was a sacred animal of Juno’s, and the magickal energies of malachite encourage health and prosperity.
Book of Witchery: Spells, Charms & Correspondences for Every Day of the Week
Ellen Dugan

 

Thursday Is Ruled By Jupiter

Dragon Comments & GraphicsThursday Is Ruled By Jupiter

Thursday is a Jupiter day. Here is the day of the week for prosperity, abundance, and good health. Thursday is “Thor’s day.” This Norse god gave the day his name and many of his attributes, including strength and abundance. Some suggestions for Thursday enchantments would include:

Wearing a regal and royal shade of blue to see how it affects your mood and your magic. Other colors for the day include purple and green.

Carrying a turquoise tumbled stone in your pocket to draw a little protective and healing energy your way

Incorporating honeysuckle blossoms and cinquefoil foliage into prosperity charms

Calling on Thor for abundance, or on the Roman god Jupiter for the ability to peacefully referee a fight

Adding a few oak leaves—which are sacred to these Thursday gods—to your charms to see how much better your spell works out

Casting a charm with wheat stalks for prosperity, and calling on Juno Moneta to bring wealth into your life

Baking up some whole wheat bread and blessing it for abundance. Be sure to thank the gods for your family and your good health.

The Witches Correspondences for Thursday, May 21st

THURSDAY CORRESPONDENCES

Jupiter/Uranus/West/South/Center/Male/Pisces/Sagittarius

 
Magickal Intentions: Luck, Happiness, Health, Legal Matters, Male Fertility, Treasure and Wealth, Honor, Riches, Clothing Desires, Leadership, Public Activity, Power, Success

Color: azure, blue, dark blue, royal blue, green, indigo, purple, royal purple, turquoise, violet, white, yellow, metallic colors; blue is the primary color

Number: 3, 4

Metal: tin

Charm: crown, sword, peacock feather, bright-blue garments, laurel crown with flowers

Stone: amethyst, carnelian, emerald, jade, lapis lazuli, peridot, sapphire, sugilite, tiger’s-eye, turquoise

Animal: bull, cow, elephant, hart, horse, peacock, pigeon, ram, stag, stork, swallow

Plant: acorn, beech, birch, box, buttercup, calendula, chervil, cinnamon, fennel, heather, henbane, ivy, laurel, lemon balm, lilac, nutmeg, oak, pepper, pistachio, pink rose, rye, saffron, stock, terebinth, turmeric, red water lily Incense: ash keys, benzoin, cinnamon, clove, musk, nutmeg, saffron, sage, sandalwood, storax, wood aloes, and all aromatic fruits

Goddess: Asase Yaa, Oya

God: Aegir, Amon, Bel, Donar, Enlil, Forseti, Heimdall, Jupiter (Lord of the Sky), Ketu, Krishna, Marduk, Neptune, Njoerd, Nuadh, Perun (Lord of Thunder), Poseidon, Thor, Thunor, Zeus (MightyThunderer, Hurler of Lightning)

Evocation: Asasiel, Cassiel, Iophiel, Sachiel, Zachariel

Courtesy of Moonlight Musings

 

The Witches Almanac for Thursday, May 21st

The Witches Almanac for Thursday, May 21st

Thursday (Jupiter): Expansion, money, prosperity, and generosity.

Victoria Day (Canadian)

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

Moon phase: First Quarter

Moon Sign: Cancer
Cancer: Stimulates emotional rapport between people. Pinpoints need, supports growth and nurturance. Tends to domestic concerns.

Sun enters Gemini 4: 45 am
Gemini: Things begun now are easily changed by outside influence. Time for shortcuts, communication, games, and fun.

Incense: Balsam

Color: Purple

Thursday’s Witchery

Dragon Comments & Graphics

Thursday’s Witchery

 

Today is the day for prosperity work of all kinds. It can also be used for healing work, whether that is a physical healing of an illness or an emotional healing. Also remember that you have to follow up your healing work and prosperity magick and physical action.

I can’t tell you the number of times I have met new witches who complain to me that their prosperity spell or “I need a better job” spell did not work as they expected. They’ll ramble on and on about how much time and money they spent working their magick….but, alas, they had no glorious manifestion of wealth or fabulous job that suddenly dropped out of the sky and landed in their laps.
Then, when I gently ask them, “Did you enchant your resume or application when you filled it out? Did you do a little confidence-boosting spellwork when you went to apply for the job or went to the interview?” typically they give me a blank, confused stare.

Nine times out of ten, their response is, “You mean I have to go out and actually look for the job too?” Um, yes, my dear, you certainly do. Magick follows the path of least resistance, which means it’s going to manifest along the simplest, quickest route. Get out there and hit the pavement. See what you can find. Times are tough and competition for good jobs is fierce, so you need whatever edge you can get. For folks like us, we’re going to get the edge by using our magick and our spellcraft.

Thursdays have such a rich source of magick for us to draw upon that, honestly, the sky is the limit. This is the day associated with the gods of the sky and heavens, after all. Get to know these deities and add their wisdom and magick into your days.

Book of Witchery: Spells, Charms & Correspondences for Every Day of the Week
Ellen Dugan

Thursday

Thursday

 

Thursday: Is associated with Jupiter and the colors of – Blue and Metallic Colors

Thursday is the best time to deal with such matters as: Broadcasting, Business, Charity, College Education, Correspondence Courses, Doctors, Expansion, Forecasting, Foreign Interests, Gambling, Growth, Guardians, Horses, Logic, Long Distance Travel, Luck, Material Wealth, Merchants, Philosophy , Political Power, Psychologists, Publicity, Publishing, Reading, Religion, Researching, Self-improvement, Social Matters, Sports, Studying, and The Law

 

Practical Magick for the Penny Pinching Witch
Carol Moyer