This drawing represent strengths you were born with.
Justice
Justice signifies the principle that although things sometimes seem askew the Universe is ultimately fair. We may not see or understand why things happen, but most of us sense there is in fact a reason and that balance exists even when we cannot see it. Justice denotes fairness regardless of who you are. At its purest the forces embodied by Justice give us the power to see without bias, and the courage to be accountable for our actions. These powers also test our faith at times. These powers also give us the tools and strength to fight injustice in our everyday life. All we have to do is use them.
When The Emperor is among your personal cards, the influence of Justice may be increased. Having The Devil in your personal cards may diminish the influence of Justice.
The High Priestess
Completely feminine and the counterpart to The Magician, the High Priestess is the Gatekeeper of the subconscious, the unknown. She travels in worlds which most of us only glimpse in our dreams. Her realm is that of unseen truths, untapped potentials, and hidden dangers. The Calling of The High Priestess is to go beyond the obvious and visible to tap those powers which are veiled from normal vision. While she is passive by nature, she has the power to uncover unknown potential and is very aware of the infinite potential all humans harbor within them. She is also very patient. She can wait for events to blossom in their own time.
When The Hermit or Hanged Man are among your personal cards, the influence of The High Priestess may be increased. Having the Magus in your personal cards may diminish the influence of The High Priestess
The Emperor is blessed with the skills to successfully lead others. He can turn chaos into order and provide structure to that which is unbound. He is quick of mind and confident in his power and right to rule, and does so in a just manner. Although stern by nature, he truly is the ultimate father figure. He will provide as needed, teach those with unanswered questions, protect the vulnerable, set and maintain boundaries. His perfect world runs on schedule and is free of any disturbances. What the Emperor must be wary of is setting boundaries and rules where none are needed. If he isn’t careful not to over use his powers he may well become a tyrant.
There can be harsh words or false starts happening today, dear Aries. You can be excited about a project or idea, but you might also face opposition for it. If you’re feeling cooped up or unable to express yourself, try not to stir the pot further. Keep emotional excitement high by doing something you love, but don’t overdo it. The intensity of the day’s aspects could bring excitable energy to your inner world or home life. There can be a sudden need to revisit a neglected area of your life now. Tricky power dynamics can be at the root of tensions experienced now. People can be especially defensive of their ideas and opinions, and it may be best to avoid getting caught in the crossfire. However, when it comes to defending a loved one, it’s a different story altogether. A New Moon occurs tonight, and in some ways, it can have the effect of wiping the slate clean on the home front and with family.
Taurus
Taurus
Interactions with others can be edgy and tense today, dear Taurus, particularly with a lover, but quite possibly with others as well, on some level. Things might seem fine until there’s a difference of opinion. You’re likely to discover that people are holding onto their opinions quite fiercely right now, and there is little rational about it. If you look more closely, however, it’s likely about power and control. There can be a lot of talk but few answers now. Try as much as possible to keep a healthy level of detachment when expressing opinions or engaging in a debate. There is competitive, provocative, and controversial energy around you now. However, it’s important to use whatever you discover today as fuel for letting go of matters that are only dragging you down. The New Moon tonight occurs in your communications sector, emphasizing a chance to begin fresh when it comes to learning and connecting.
Gemini
Gemini
Thinking can be sharp and exciting when it comes to financial and practical matters today, dear Gemini, but there can also be a tendency to be provocative or to get caught up in power games now. You could be defending your values, your worth, or even your spending now. Watch for a tendency to want to prove something, whether it’s in yourself or coming from others. Because of this, you may want to put off major decisions. People may be misinterpreting your intentions and actions. Avoid pushing too hard for answers as this can lead to undue stress. Alternatively, others might perceive you to be playing games or less than honest. Be watchful of your stance in addition to the words you choose to express yourself. It may be that you’re taking things a little too personally now. Tonight’s New Moon offers you a chance to start anew and with fresh energy.
Cancer
Cancer
A New Moon occurs in your sign tonight, dear Cancer, but while the period just before a New Moon is good for resting and reflecting, today’s energies are complicating and distracting. Ideally, you’ll end up seeing exactly what you need to let go of in order to go forward freer and more positive, and the energy of tonight’s New Moon helps you to do so. Today, you could discover that bringing up your thoughts, ideas, plans, and passions can meet with obstinacy or disapproval in others. You could feel blocked and vetoed in almost everything you do right now. If others are playing mind games with you, back off and refuse to be part of it. Be kind to yourself and avoid pushing something too hard. It’s important to avoid impulsive communications now. The coming week is powerful for getting back to a position of personal power.
Leo
Leo
You might want to gather all of your facts first before speaking on a matter today, dear Leo, as there is a tendency to speak too soon and for people to quickly jump on one another’s words or call people out. People you work with may be difficult today. You can be quite obsessed in your thinking about past matters or issues that cause you anxiety or possibly guilt. Entertain these thoughts, but avoid letting them take you over to the point that your interactions with others are tense. Arguments entered into today can reach stalemates. If you need to discuss something close to your heart, you might wait for a more open and accepting atmosphere to do so. You might also discover that keeping a project or idea to yourself is useful just for now. Issues, and possibly people, from the past can emerge. There can be a new piece of information that makes your mind race. Pay attention to what emerges today – what seems to push your buttons now – as these can be very revealing. Use restraint today and be patient. After tonight’s New Moon, you are in a better position to take action on a matter that requires letting go and healing.
Virgo
Virgo
You can have strong ideas and experience powerful motivation regarding a certain plan today, dear Virgo, but there can be some blocks or opposition to contend with first. For some of you, there can be frustration with a lover, friend, or associate. Words can be sharp and possibly harsh, but if there is a rude awakening now, it can ultimately improve understanding. People or circumstances can challenge you to confront important, perhaps previously buried issues in your life. You could find that you’re dealing with pressures and tensions coming from others, or with thoughts bordering on the obsessive about matters that are sources of frustration or anger. The goal now should be purging. Remember that you are likely to be driven by instincts today, rather than reason or logic. Be kind to yourself by NOT thinking too much, too negatively, and too obsessively. Compose a wish list, as tonight’s New Moon occurs in your long-term happiness goals sector and brings new energy to your life.
Libra
Libra
Old, buried hurts can jump up at you today, dear Libra, and if you are not careful, they can be expressed in one way or another in your conversations with others. Secrets might be revealed, or previously hidden matters can come to light now that might be uncomfortable at first, but in the long run will push you towards the light. Stalemates can occur, so avoid pushing matters for your own mental health! Be forthright if you feel compelled to be, but do it sensitively today, as your words tend to have more impact and can be remembered for some time, and be especially mindful when speaking in public or professional arenas. You can have good ideas for the future, but reserve taking action on them until after the New Moon that occurs tonight. A fresh approach works best after this lunation. Before it, concentrate on letting go of outdated behaviors and attitudes.
Scorpio
Scorpio
Simple differences of opinion can quickly become complicated today, dear Scorpio. There can be quite a bit of defensiveness and hurt feelings when ideas are not adopted right away. Avoid getting caught up in all of this. There are no winners in arguments that don’t have any growth potential. You are sharp today, but there can be difficulty advancing your ideas or projects. You can be quick to defend something or express your opinions, but might be frustrated by others’ responses. You might feel provoked or cornered, but it’s best to rise above things by exercising self-control. It can be difficult to do today, but with a Balsamic Moon until tonight’s New Moon, it’s best to let go of attitudes and ideas that no longer serving you well. The New Moon tonight is an especially helpful one for energy levels, even if you might take a bit of time to really start feeling it. You can feel rejuvenated and ready for action.
Sagittarius
Sagittarius
Be convincing, but don’t be heavy-handed about it today, dear Sagittarius. There is no benefit in pushing your ideas on someone, especially when it comes to values and issues of sharing. If something feels very unfair, then you need to talk about it, but your choice of words and tone will be especially important now, so keep it light – it’s just that kind of day when people can take things entirely the wrong way. You might uncover a secret or pursue a line of research doggedly today, but it’s important to be kind to yourself as well – try not to overdo it. Alternatively, you could be faced with people who are trying to convince you of something today. There can be competing feelings in a relationship now and it can be difficult to make sense of what you and others want at the moment. The New Moon occurring tonight can help bring new, forward-looking energy to a relationship or to your conviction to improve your life.
Capricorn
Capricorn
You might be called to action today, dear Capricorn, or there could be an aggravation or push involving a partner. Others can push your buttons today. It’s a little too easy to get involved in an argument or standoff, as there is a tendency now to speak too quickly or harshly, and to be a little insensitive or stubborn. You might be acting provocatively, pushing others’ buttons as well, perhaps to see what kind of effect or hold you have on them. Try not to take the idea that someone has a different viewpoint than you as a personal affront. Before you bring up certain sensitive topics, consider whether the climate is actually right to do so. Chances are it isn’t. Channel extra energy into productive activities or into safe and moderate physical fitness. Your ideas can be stellar now. The New Moon occurring tonight launches a new cycle that helps you to start fresh in an important relationship.
Aquarius
Aquarius
You can be super-motivated to take care of challenging problems, to eliminate waste, or to become more skilled and efficient, dear Aquarius. However, you could feel that others are in your way, blocking your path, or are too overbearing or controlling. It’s very important to avoid harsh words today, as they can sting and can be remembered for far too long. Avoid overloading your plate or becoming unraveled over small flaws and problems. Conversations can really heat up with co-workers, or you could be revisiting old hurts. There’s a reason for this – perhaps it’s time to put those things behind you. What emerges now is revealing, and can point you in the right direction for healing. The New Moon tonight launches nice energy for beginning fresh, as well as for taking charge of your work, routines, and health.
Pisces
Pisces
You can feel pressured to make a decision today, dear Pisces, or you could want to take action on an idea but might feel blocked. Try to avoid situations where people are trying to one-up others or attempting to get the upper hand. There can be a lot of this going on today. Friendships can be a touchy area. There might be a rude awakening, but something that clears your mind as to where you stand, which allows you to make better plans. People might be holding on too tightly to their point of view, and power trips may be the reason behind this. This kind of obstinacy doesn’t lead to compromise nor learning experiences, only unnecessary stress, so do your best to steer clear of it. The New Moon occurring tonight can wipe the slate clean, allowing you to restart or begin fresh in a friendship, romance, or creative project.
You are a very focused person, with some obsessive qualities, but as you gain life experience, you learn to ease up and enjoy yourself more. You often have a cause that you’re passionate about and certainly enjoy helping people or opening others’ eyes – teaching them to see the world differently. You are communicative, busy, and often on the go. You love to travel, but your home base is very important to you. Famous people born today: Woody Guthrie, Jane Lynch, Ingmar Bergman, Matthew Fox, William Hanna, Gerald Ford, Jackie Earle Haley.
Emotions and passions can run high right now, but you may be blocked when it comes to expressing or directing them, dear Aries. You can be on a short fuse as a result and power struggles are possible today or tomorrow. It can be difficult to relinquish control even if you know it’s for the best. There can be an issue that pits public versus personal life for some of you. You might experience a roadblock that makes it difficult to pursue your heart’s desire. Try to focus on what is realistic at the moment – you can get back to your dreams later. Keep in mind that people are taking things a little too personally, so tread with extra care. Take a deep breath and avoid obsessive thoughts that may border on paranoia. The Moon’s move into your family and home sector today suggests you could use a rest or comforting surroundings and activities.
Taurus
Taurus
You might speak of a matter close to your heart today, dear Taurus, but you might also be quite emotionally charged about it, and misunderstandings could result. At other times you could be feeling rather self-protective or resentful if others don’t seem to be in your corner or reaching out to you. Consider that you may be unwittingly giving off mixed messages. Some alone time may in fact be good for you right now, as you’ll discover that you can be quite productive on your own, if you allow yourself to be happy in this state. Opinions can bother you quite deeply today and tomorrow, and so can the words people choose to express themselves. You might want to consider that something may be hitting a nerve of a deeper issue. Avoid confrontations if you can, as there is rather provocative energy building.
Gemini
Gemini
Questions of give and take, who is doing their share (and who isn’t), and respect can take center stage today and tomorrow, dear Gemini, but the answers may not be rational or clear right now. Changes may be necessary in an intimate relationship, and circumstances conspire to show you this need. Conflicts over money or possessions may ensue, but probably disguise deeper issues. Circumstances seem to conspire to remind you of your limitations today. Focus now should be on the long term rather than the short term, as things may not be moving forward as you’d like them, or possibly even pushed back. Even so, slowdowns can point you to areas of waste that can be corrected. Think things through and wait things out should be the motto of the day. Avoiding power struggles is important, but if something is coming to a head and needs addressing, do so carefully and with self-awareness.
Cancer
Cancer
Situations can seem “either-or” today and tomorrow, dear Cancer, and a compromise, as elusive as it may seem, should be sought. Do not tolerate being controlled, manipulated, or coerced right now. Stand your ground, but avoid playing the same game that others are playing as a defensive tactic. Possible issues surrounding values or money surfacing today can be temporarily deflating and discouraging. Do what you can to lighten up and pull yourself out of others’ dramas in order to get some peace if common ground cannot be found right now. This is the day before a New Moon that will occur in your sign, and it’s important, even with distracting and challenging astrological “weather” right now, to try to center yourself and imagine the changes that you want to make once the new cycle begins.
Leo
Leo
Others may not be very cooperative today and tomorrow, dear Leo, and you may not be either! Stubbornness is likely to frustrate right now. Power struggles on the job might ensue, and the little things tend to irritate most, especially with disrupted schedules or others trying to impose their will. You may not get what you want just now, likely due to family or other responsibilities and limitations, but any slowdowns experienced now can help you to focus your attention on those things that truly matter in the long term. Seek peace and quiet away from the storm. Try your best to treat roadblocks as chances to redefine your next move, which may very well be smarter and healthier.
Virgo
Virgo
There can be considerable inner restlessness to contend with today and tomorrow, dear Virgo, and it might be difficult putting your finger on what is making you feel this way. Circumstances may be such that you get pulled into demanding, competitive situations despite a strong need to relax and enjoy quieter times. People can demand a lot from you now, but if you look more closely, it might actually be about their insecurities or fear, which is driving their desire to control. You don’t need to prove yourself in the face of unreasonable demands. Calm reassurance is best. A romantic relationship, friendship, or relationship with a child can be heated today. There can be some delays to deal with, and possibly a feeling of dejection. However, once over this hump in a couple of days, you’re likely to feel renewed and even rejuvenated.
Libra
Libra
There can be some ups and downs experienced in your social life, with finances, and concerning your home life today and tomorrow, dear Libra. You may be asked to let go of something that you’d rather hold on to, for example. Any confrontations today have control and power written all over them, and you may could be feeling that you’re caught in the middle. There may also be issues with family and authority figures that are reaching a head. Everyone seems to want their way, and few are conceding. This leads to rather tense scenarios or difficult decisions. Don’t allow someone to try to control or manipulate you, but know how to approach such a situation with care. You can also experience discouraging reminders that a project, plan, dream, or idea may not be feasible, but consider that it may only require some adjustments of expectations, or some tweaking and editing, in order to be viable in the long term. Be as patient as you can and play by all rules today for best results. As difficult as this may be now, it’s important to come to a middle ground.
Scorpio
Scorpio
Misunderstandings today tend to stem from taking things (especially ideas, opinions, and words) too personally, dear Scorpio. Opt for self-control, even if you feel provoked. Consider intentions rather than focusing too much on words. Venus and Mars challenge Saturn in your sign, and your ruler, Pluto, opposes aggressive Mars. Interpersonal relations may be strained today and tomorrow. Stumbling blocks in your career may be an issue. Take things one step at a time, and don’t be afraid to go without just for the time being. You may need to pare things down in order to move forward. Today and tomorrow, while you might very well need to think in extremes to eventually get to solid ground, try not to jump too quickly to conclusions or to speak too soon or angrily with others.
Sagittarius
Sagittarius
Stay active today, dear Sagittarius, but hold off on making important plans until you are clearer about what you want. Rashness with money, resources, or relationships should be avoided today, as it may lead to making bad moves, poor choices, and general frustration. What’s yours and what’s mine can be issues on the table now, and can lead to a tug of war situation that has no winners. The need to set some limits may arise today and tomorrow. You could be feeling physically drained now, and it can be important to rest up when you can and avoid adding more to your plate. A reality check may be experienced, and while it can slow you down, it can also alert you to flaws in a current project that need to be fixed before moving forward – possibly a blessing in disguise.
Capricorn
Capricorn
There can be some tensions today revolving around getting what you want, dear Capricorn. The behavior of someone in your life can appear to be an assertion of independence, which can be frustrating if you feel that you’re not needed. However, backing off is the better defense right now. Today, Pluto in your sign opposes assertive Mars, and both Mars and Venus are in difficult relation with your ruler, Saturn. Interactions can be strained today, as a responsibility or seeming roadblock can arise. Circumstances or people seem to be disapproving or unhelpful today, and you may be left to your own resources. Whatever reality you might face today may be discouraging temporarily, but ultimately adding value to your long-term happiness. You’ll gain more personal power if you allow others some leeway. Focus on compromising, as difficult as that may be. In the long run, it’s kinder on yourself. Try not to put more pressure on yourself than necessary.
Aquarius
Aquarius
You may want to steer clear of power struggles and confrontations today, dear Aquarius, which may be cropping up with provocative energy that is with us both today and especially tomorrow. Something may be coming to a head, and you might find that people around you can be so wrapped up in their own problems or insecurities that you feel a little on your own or left to your own resources. Others may be withholding or difficult right now and relationships with a partner and/or authority figures can be strained. Slow down, follow the rules, and discipline yourself. Particularly at or with work, center yourself and avoid power games or point making. Patience will have its rewards – perhaps not immediate ones, but long-term benefits.
Pisces
Pisces
A power struggle may occur today or tomorrow, dear Pisces, likely involving a friend or lover, and it may very well be, at its heart, about attention or recognition. Money may also be an issue. It’s a butt your head against the wall type of energy, however, so nobody truly wins. It’s best to stay out of it, but if unresolved feelings or anger are stimulated, it’s also important to get to know these things better, so be observant and aim to learn from the experience. If you face roadblocks or delays today, you may need to adjust your speed and possibly your expectations. Slowdowns occurring now are necessary ones. Exercise patience, follow rules, and avoid pushing too hard, and you’ll get over this hump. In fact, in a couple of days you may be feeling especially refreshed and full of energy, ready to take on a new adventure.
The Balance of the Signs and the Elements for July 14th
CANCER STRONG
Nurturing, protective, tenacious, emotional sensitive, watery, strong roots. Can be overly protective, unwilling to let go, timid, reclusive.
LEO STRONG
Self-confident, generous, warm-hearted, powerful leader, dramatic. Can be overly proud, vain, extravagant, arrogant.
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 WEAK
We may have a difficult time being objective or detached. We may not be especially communicative.
WATER STRONG
We are more compassionate, emotional, and intuitive than usual, and we may react emotionally to situations, possibly at the expense of logic or practicality.
CARDINAL STRONG
We are ready to take action and to take on challenges, and can become frustrated with stagnant conditions.
MUTABLE WEAK
We can have a hard time adapting to changes and to others’ agendas.
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•The Moon is in Gemini until 2:13 AM.
•The Moon is void until 2:13 AM (since yesterday at 11:31 PM).
•The Moon is in Cancer from 2:13 AM forward (until Thursday, July 16th, at 10:14 AM).
•The Moon is waning and in its Waning Crescent phase.
•The Last Quarter Moon occurred on the 8th and a New Moon will occur tomorrow night.
•Venus is direct and is in its pre-retrograde shadow (Venus will retrograde from July 25-September 6).
The Moon today is in a Waning Crescent phase. In this phase the Moon’s illumination in growing smaller each day until the New Moon. During this phase the Moon is getting closer to the Sun as viewed from Earth and the night side of the Moon is facing the Earth with only a small edge of the Moon being illuminated. This phase is best viewed an hour or 2 before the sunrise and can be quite beautiful if you’re willing to get up early. It can also be a great time to see the features of the Moon’s surface. Along the edge where the illuminated portion meets the dark side, the craters and mountains cast long shadows making them easier to observe with a telescope or binoculars.
Phase Details for – Tuesday, July 14, 2015
Phase: Waning Crescent Illumination: 3% Moon Age: 28.00 days Moon Angle: 0.52 Moon Distance: 386,275.01 km Sun Angle: 0.52 Sun Distance: 152,066,670.30 km
This spell is to heal someone, such as yourself, who has been wounded by the stray arrows of cupid.
You will need a covered box large enough to fit the photograph of the person to be healed and a mixture of faery dust. In this case, faery dust consists of a pinch of dried rosemary, thyme, and sage.
After dark, put the picture of the person to be healed in the box. As you sprinkle the faery dust into the box on top of the photograph, say:
Good people of the night,
Blessed faeries and elves
Please share your magic with me.
Put the cover on the box and begin shaking it. Imagine the person in the box being healed. Merge and send positive, loving energy to the person in the photograph in the box. As you do so, call out:
Blessed and good people of the night
Please share your ancient healing
light
Stop the heartache and the pain
Let [state person’s name] be whole
again.
By the blessed fae, so shall it be!
Leave the picture in the healing box until the next full moon, at which time, say a healing prayer to reinforce the healing. Return the faery dust to the earth. As you do say:
Thank you blessed and good people of the night.
Wiccan Spell A Night: Spells, Charms, And Potions For The Whole Year
Healing Arts and Pagan Studies ~ Spell to Find a Sacred Stone
One of my favorite activities is searching for magical stones. Magical stones do not need to be precious or valuable, they only need to catch the eye and remind us of the beauty of the place we found them. These stones can be placed on our altar or in a special place. Stones are magical because they help us feel grounded and more down-to-earth. To do this, you need only walk out into a natural setting on the Full Moon. Be sure it’s a place where you feel particularly peaceful and spiritually uplifted.
As you walk along your trail, allow your eyes to soften their focus as you begin to look from side to side. As you walk, ask the spirits of the land to help you find a special stone that you can keep. Listen to the voice of the place-it may feel silent but there are many tree, plant, and stone spirits that can communicate with you. Listen to the land attentively and then keep your eyes peeled. You may be asked to walk off the path a short ways. Or you may be led to a part of the land you have never seen before.
As you open up your heart to receive communication, you may encounter a small rock that sings out to you. This is the powerful rock that can help teach you the magic of the land you’re walking on. Give thanks and take the stone back to your home. Honor it and the land it came from by placing it in a special place in your house.
A circle is cast before you perform spell-work. The circle forms two purposes – it protects you from negative energy and it provides energy for the spell being cast.
Face the north quarter and point at it, either with you finger or your athame, while saying, “Hail and welcome.” Light the candle that represents that quarter, if applicable. Repeat this for each other quarter, moving in a clockwise direction to form a complete circle.
When you get back to the beginning again, ask the God or Goddess for their blessing and ask them to seal the circle and protect those working within it.
After you have finished the spell-casting, you will need to close off the circle properly. This is done by the same person who originally cast the circle. Thank the God and Goddess and face each quarter again – this time pointing towards the ground. This will safely disperse the energy.
Witchcraft: The Ultimate Bible: The Definitive Guide on the Practice of Witchcraft, Spells, Rituals and Wicca
Before any ritual, you need to make sure that the space set aside for it is clean. Try to keep the space uncluttered and get rid of any dirt. Cleanliness is a sign that you respect the sacredness of the space.
The next thing to do is to prepare the space for the cleansing of any negative energy. In witchcraft, drawing on the power of the elements is a good way to increase the potency of your spell. Having items that represent the various elements is how you will incorporate the power of these elements.
First divide the space into quarters that correspond with the four cardinal points.
Air can be represented by a feather and the color yellow – these are normally set up in the east quarter.
Water can be represented by a shell or sea glass and the color blue – these are normally set up in the west quarter.
Fire can be represented by a candle and the color red – these are normally set up in the south quarter.
Earth can be represented by a stone or piece of natural rock and the color green – these are normally set up in the north quarter.
Although not an element as such, spirit is also considered important and is represented by a figure of a person and the color purple – these are normally placed in the center of the room.
Now that you have all the items in place, you are able to start the cleansing ritual.
Burning sage – either the dried herb or incense – is a really good way to purify the space of negative energy. You can also use a solution of water and salt to cleanse the space.
The following spell employs a combination of the two:
Hold the water in one hand and the salt in the other and say – “In the name of the Lord and Lady, I cast out all impurities.”
Mix the salt with the water and put it down.
Light the sage and pass it over the water and repeat,
“In the name of the Lord and Lady, I cast out all impurities.”
Now that the water is cleansed, sprinkle it around the room and onto the people present. Be sure to also sprinkle the salt water in the doorways and on the windowsills.
Pick up the burning sage and cleanse the air with it – paying particular attention to the corners of the room.
The space is now ready to be used.
Witchcraft: The Ultimate Bible: The Definitive Guide on the Practice of Witchcraft, Spells, Rituals and Wicca
This patriotic holiday in France commemorates the seizure zure of the Bastille, a fortress in Paris that housed political prisoners such a Voltaire and the mysterious Man in the Iron Mask. It was the storming of the Bastille that brought the lower classes into the French Revolution.
In the United States, Bastille Day is still celebrated by descendants of French Canadians, especially in Kaplan, Louisiana, siana, a small town about 75 miles southwest of Baton Rouge. The Bastille Day celebration is of such epic proportions that it requires a special committee to monitor its activities. The high point of the festivities is the annual Bastille Day Wine Glass Race. The contestants each pay $15 to race a sloped walkway while balancing trays of wine-filled glasses on one hand. The first-place winner receives a bottle of Moet & Chandon and a trip to New York; second place wins a trip to Boston; third, dinner for two a local restaurant.
Tuesday is a Mars day, and just like the god of war, this is the time to tap into magicks to call for strength and courage. This day of the week is for rebels and warriors. If you are facing a challenge of any kind, need a boost to your courage, or want to enhance your passions, Tuesday is the day of the week for you. Some suggestions for Tuesday enchantments would include:
*Wearing the fiery colors associated with this day: scarlet, red, black, and orange. Don some of the more daring and bewitching colors of your wardrobe on Tuesdays and turn a few heads
*Carrying a bloodstone in your pocket or wearing garnet-studded jewelry to reinforce your convictions
*Working with protective and fire-associated plants such as the snapdragon, thistle, and holly to boost your shields and bravery
*Burning spicy-scented energy-enhancing candles to add a little magical aromatherapy to your home
*Cooking up a hearty meal featuring carrots, peppers, and garlic (all Mars foods and spices) to empower yourself for victory and success
Seasons of the Witch – Legends and Lore, Ancient Holidays And Some Not So Ancient!
Today Is …
“Egyptian: First of the Epagomenal Days : Yesterday was the last day of the Egyptian year. Now there are five days outside of the year before the start of the next year.
Birthday of Osiris: Today is the birthday of Osiris, the Egyptian God of life and death. Osiris ruled the world of men in the beginning, after Ra had abandoned the world to rule the skies, but he was murdered by his brother Set. Through the magic of Isis, he was made to live again. Being the first living thing to die, he subsequently became lord of the dead. He was also the first mummy and supposedly the first Pharoah.
Horus: On this day, the birth of the wiccan falcon-headed god Horus is celebrated by many pagans. Light a royal-blue altar candle and burn some frankincense and myrrh as a fragrant offering to him.
Crop Circles: On this day in the year 1988, a series of mysterious crop circles began to appear in a wheat field near Silbury Hill in southwestern England.
O-Bon, Japanese Festival of the Ancestors. Set up an ancestor altar. Begin or review the genealogy of your family. Call your Grandparents if they are among the ancestors!
Synoikia -On the 16th day of Hecatombion, and two days after the full moon, the Athenians honored Eirene or peace.
Norwegian Midsummer Day -According to an ancient calendar stick, this was the midpoint of the summer season in Norway
BASTILLE DAY: Tremendous festivity throughout France. Paris dances all night along the Seine & in the streets
DADA DAY. First Dada soirée: “… in the presence of a compact crowd Tzara demonstrates, we demand we demand we demand the right to piss in different colours”.
PANDEMONIUM DAY. Sounds like most every other day of the week.
HUNGRY GHOST FESTIVAL: On this day, Buddhists feed the spirits of those who lived lives of hard-hearted greed & envy. They burn fake money & clothes for the use of the spirits.
The Witches Correspondences for Tuesday, July 14th
Day: Tuesday (Tiw’s-day)
Planet: Mars
Colors: Red and Autumn Shades
Crystals: Bloodstone, Ruby, Garnet, Flint, Rhodonite, Iron and Steel
Aroma: Basil, Ginger, Black Pepper, Mars Oil, Dragon’s blood and patchouli
Herb: Basil
The day of Mars. This day could only ever symbolize the sheer power of the god of war! The ideal spells to be cast on this day are that of force, power war and protection. Dedicated to the powers of the planet Mars, personified as Ares, Tiwaz, Tiw, and Tyr.
Magical aspects: controlled power, energy, and endurance, passion, sex, courage, aggression, and protection.
This is the proper day of the week to perform spells and rituals involving courage, physical strength, revenge, military honours, surgery, the breaking of negative spells, dynamic energy, matrimony, war, enemies, prison, hunting, politics, contests, protection, victory, and athletics
There’s some striking astrology at the Cancer New Moon (July 15th), that calls for a tidal alert.
Cancer, as you know, is the sign of moods and the Moon itself. Sun and Moon — the Luminaries — are at 23 degrees Cancer.
Shock Waves
All the hot flash planets are on edge, and even dangerously so, with Pluto staring down Mars-Mercury in an exact opposition.
What’s coming to mind is a deluge of all that’s been stuffed down, and that’s felt too intense, even dangerous, to express.
Looking for Pluto’s silver lining, it’s a purging of core, compressed soul contents. The release under these conditions can feel like a devastating tsunami of feelings and raw material.
If you stay with yourself (stay present, alert), and let the feelings and whatever live, it is integrated. And it can be vitalizing, because you’re reclaiming energy (and dimensions of your soul) pure and simple.
Tips: Give yourself space to “Be” without having to smile (when you don’t feel like it) and make small talk. Let anger or just raw energy rise, without rushing to act on it.
Then there’s jolting Uranus (in Aries) in an angle to the Sun-Moon. It’s a very charged New Moon and there could be sudden shocking events. The Mars-Aries burning is one that potentially fires you up to take leaps of faith forward.
See if the tensions inspire growth and action.
Caution: It’s wise to avoid stirred-up crowds and people you know to be volatile.
New Moons are for resting, and keeping a low profile syncs with the atmosphere. Take note of what triggers you, and direct any raw energy that rises to your highest goals.
Jupiter and Venus are still close together in Leo, and in a friendly angle to Uranus (Aries). Choose the noble path of high achievement and dignity, no matter what others are choosing around you.
Wild Card – Human Emotion
It’s all pointing to the wow factor of human emotion saving the day, in the face of enormous demands of the after effects of the Uranus-Pluto square.
The great tidal force (Cancer) is an emotional wild card, for surprises that seem to well up out of nowhere, but are heart-felt. Cancer, like other cardinal signs Aries and Capricorn pushes the action forward, with feelings merging with other kinds of drive (passion and worldly ambition).
A great one to deeply listen to your feelings as messages about what’s in need of change. These messages may be impossible to ignore, and seem to carry a sense of getting a second chance to make things right.
When the Moon is new in Cancer the Sun is also in Cancer.
The New Moon is a time of fresh starts — in this feeling water sign, it’s time to refill the well. Find a refuge where it’s safe to emote, and rest, be renewed.
Intuition pioneer Penney Peirce say that rather than intention, the idea is to charge something with attention. With the New Moon in vivid, motivating cardinal water, your toolbox is complete with the charge of feeling and a vivid imagination.
New Moon in Cancer themes:
security, financial and emotional
the need for nurturing and intimacy
the longing for a home
women and ‘mothering’
homesickness for family life
emotional impressions around motherhood or relationship to Mother
childhood memories and embedded patterns of behavior
the desire to cuddle and know true intimacy
home comforts and feeling safe
imaginative gifts
emotional intelligence
It’s a Good Time to:
Dare to be honest about what you’re feeling.
Share your heart with someone you trust.
Start an artistic project and protect it in its infancy.
Get to the bottom of irrational fears, needless worry, dependencies.
Looking at where you’ve grown too ‘soft’ and childish.
Consider how you self-soothe, and find healthy ways to refill the well.
Look at your emotional roots, and open to deep healing.
Tuesday is the day to work any magick that falls in the category of increasing strength, courage, bravery, and passion. All of these intense emotions are linked to this day’s energies, and spells designed around these themes will have extra punch when performed on this magickal day.
So, let’s add a little passion and conviction into your life! Break out the daring red pieces of your wardrobe, and put a little pizzazz into your day. Work with Lilith, and see what she has to teach you about personal power and sexuality. Meditate onTiw/Tyr and Mars, and see what those ancient warrior gods will show you about new tactics, strategies, and claiming personal victories in your life. Practice conjuring up that astral weapon from the meditation and use it wisely for protection and for courage.
Create a philter for courage and protection or handcraft your own Witch’s jar to remove negativity from your home. See what other Witch crafts you can conjure up with Tuesday’s magick. Create some kitchen magick on this Tuesday by whipping up a spicy stew-add in a few Mars-associated ingredients such as carrots, peppers, and garlic. Empower the stew for success, and then treat yourself and your family to a good, hearty meal. Try working with a little aromatherapy and burn some spicy or coffee-scented candles to increase your energy level.
Check the sky at night, and see if you can find the reddish planet Mars up in the heavens. Not sure where to look? Check an astronomy magazine or search the Web for more information. Become a magickal warrior and move forward in your life with strength, courage, and compassion. Embrace the side of yourself that loves a good challenge and that is passionate and daring! Banish fear, and face your future with strength and conviction. Believe in yourself and in your dreams, work hard, and you will win every time.
—-Book of Witchery: Spells, Charms & Correspondences for Every Day of the Week
Justice signifies the principle that although things sometimes seem askew the Universe is ultimately fair. We may not see or understand why things happen, but most of us sense there is in fact a reason and that balance exists even when we cannot see it. Justice denotes fairness regardless of who you are. At its purest the forces embodied by Justice give us the power to see without bias, and the courage to be accountable for our actions. These powers also test our faith at times. These powers also give us the tools and strength to fight injustice in our everyday life. All we have to do is use them.
Completely feminine and the counterpart to The Magician, the High Priestess is the Gatekeeper of the subconscious, the unknown. She travels in worlds which most of us only glimpse in our dreams. Her realm is that of unseen truths, untapped potentials, and hidden dangers. The Calling of The High Priestess is to go beyond the obvious and visible to tap those powers which are veiled from normal vision. While she is passive by nature, she has the power to uncover unknown potential and is very aware of the infinite potential all humans harbor within them. She is also very patient. She can wait for events to blossom in their own time.
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