Ancient Incense Formulas

Ancient Incense Formulas

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PERSIAN INCENSE

Persian Incense is a combination using Sandalwood and a
Spice, mainly Cinnamon, together with Benzoin or
Frankincense and Myrrh.

 

 

EGYPTIAN INCENSE

Most Egyptian Incense is the burning of plain Symtra
Benzoin, however, this may be mixed with a little
Frankincense and Myrrh as a variation.

 

 

INDIA INCENSE

All India or Hindu Incenses contain Sandalwood as a base,
and they together with any Spice, particularly Cinnamon, is
burned in the Temples. However, some of the Hindu Incenses
are made more aromatic with the addition of essential oils
or perfume bases.

 

 

CHINESE INCENSE

Chinese Incense always contains as a base Patchouli Leaves
or Root with a possibility of Cinnamon being added, and in
some incidents, it is used with Pig Dung. This is used
sometimes in the Temples on some religious ceremonies. Other
spices may be added. In the Lama Temples of Tibet, they
generally burn just butter.

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Ancient Incense Formulas

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BLACK INCENSE

Orris Root 24 Ounces
Sandalwood 16 Ounces
Olibanum 8 Ounces
Myrrh 8 Ounces
Winters Bark 4 Ounces
Patchouli 4 Ounces
Cinnamon 4 Ounces
Charcoal 24 Ounces
Wood Base 16 Ounces
Bouquet X 163 2 Ounces
Saltpeter 2 Ounces

 

 

BIBLE INCENSE

Olibanum 24 Ounces
Sandalwood 8 Ounces
Myrrh 8 Ounces
Charcoal 14 Ounces
Wood Base 32 Ounces
Saltpeter 2 Ounces
Bouquet X 115 2 Ounces

 

 

ATTRACTION INCENSE

Wood Base 32 Ounces
Olibanum 16 Ounces
Sandalwood 8 Ounces
Myrrh 4 Ounces
Cinnamon 8 Ounces
Orris Root 4 Ounces
Bouquet X 2 Ounces
Saltpeter 2 Ounces
Color Blue 2 Ounces

*These names are used only as a reminder for those used in the well
known Occult Books.

 

 

ALTAR INCENSE

Wood Base 32 Ounces
Olibanum 16 Ounces
Sandalwood 8 Ounces
Myrrh 4 Ounces
Cinnamon 8 Ounces
Orris Root 4 Ounces
Bouquet X 119 2 Ounces
Saltpeter 2 Ounces
Color Gray (Charcoal) 2 Ounces

 

 

ABTINA INCENSE

Patchouli 6 Ounces
Orris Root 16 Ounces
Sandalwood 8 Ounces
Olibanum 16 Ounces
Myrrh 8 Ounces
Winters Bark 4 Ounces
Lavender 24 Ounces

*These names are used only as a reminder for those used in the well
known Occult Books.
 

BIBLE INCENSES

Bible Incenses always contains Gum Frankincense and Gum
Myrrh, mixed with Bamba Wood base or placed direct on
Charcoal. Bible Incenses may be blended with Perfume
Compound Oil to give various desired effects.

Ex. Frankincense grains 1 Ounce
Myrrh grains 1 Ounce
Any Compound Perfume Oil 2 Drams

This is mixed and then a small amount placed on ignited
Charcoal Block or with the entire amount, mix with. 8 Ounces
any Bamba Wood Base. In order to add Spice to Incense,
Cinnamon is used together with other Spices, such as Cloves.
Lemon, Orange, etc.

 

 

EUROPEAN INCENSE

European Incenses aromatic or household Incense, which is
generally made with Charcoal, Sandalwood, Patchouli,
Cinnamon, Benzoin, and varied with perfume oil compounds
either in floral odors or a bouquet.

 

 

ECCLESIASTICAL INCENSE

That used by the Catholic Church is Frankincense, however,
it must be burned with Charcoal. The Catholic Church have
rigid specifications as to the Incenses used in its Church.
No aromatic or synthetics may be used. There are occasions
when some churches will use an Incense containing other
ingredients than plain Frankincense. As an example, an
addition of a little Myrrh and Benzoin, Sandalwood or
Cinnamon.

Ancient Incense Formulas

Ancient Incense Formulas

 

 

CONCENTRATION INCENSE

Wood Base 32 Ounces
Olibanum 8 Ounces
Sandalwood 8 Ounces
Myrrh 4 Ounces
Cinnamon 8 Ounces
Orris root 4 Ounces
Bouquet X 118 2 Ounces
Saltpeter 2 Ounces
Color Brick Red 2 Ounces

 

 

COMPELLING INCENSE

Wood Base 32 Ounces
Olibanum 16 Ounces
Sandalwood 8 Ounces
Myrrh 8 Ounces
Cinnamon 8 Ounces
Orris Root 4 Ounces
Bouquet X 120 2 Ounces
Saltpeter 2 Ounces
Color Green 6 Ounces

 

 

COMMANDING INCENSE

Winters Bark 16 Ounces
Sandalwood 16 Ounces
Orris Root 8 Ounces
Patchouli 8 Ounces
Myrrh 8 Ounces
Olibanum 8 Ounces
Wood Base 16 Ounces
Bouquet X 116 2 Ounces
Saltpeter 4 Ounces
Color Purple 2 Ounces

 

 

CLEOPATRA INCENSE

Winters Bark 16 Ounces
Sandalwood 24 Ounces
Orris Root 8 Ounces
Patchouli 8 Ounces
Myrrh 8 Ounces
Olibanum 8 Ounces
Wood Base 8 Ounces
Bouquet X 140 2 Ounces
Color Light Pink 2 Ounces
Saltpeter 2 Ounces

 

 

CEREMONIAL INCENSE

Sandalwood 24 Ounces
Lavender 24 Ounces
Orris Root 8 Ounces
Patchouly 4 Ounces
Winters Bark 4 Ounces
Olibanum 16 Ounces
Rose Petals 8 Ounces
Bouquet X 155 2 Ounces
Saltpeter 2 Ounces

 

 

CANDLE INCENSE

Orris root 24 Ounces
Sandalwood 16 Ounces
Olibanum 8 Ounces
Myrrh 8 Ounces
Winters Bark 4 Ounces
patchouli 24 Ounces
Wood Base 24 Ounces
Cinnamon 2 Ounces
Bouquet X 120 2 Ounces
Color Yellow 2 Ounces

 

 

BLACK ART INCENSE

Orris Root 24 Ounces
Sandalwood 16 Ounces
Olibanum 8 Ounces
Myrrh 8 Ounces
Winters Bark 4 Ounces
Patchouli 4 Ounces
Cinnamon 4 Ounces
Wood Base 16 Ounces
Bouquet X 137 2 Ounces
Saltpeter 4 Ounces
Color Brown 4 Ounces

Bath Recipes

Bath Recipes

HIGH AWARENESS BATH

COLOR: Purple

3 parts Cedarwood
2 Parts Sandalwood
1 part Frankincense

Bathe in this mixture to direct your consciousness toward higher things, to
promote spirituality & to combat earth–ob sessions such as uncontrolled
spending, overeating, sluggishness & all forms of unbalanced materialism.

 

 

HEALING BATH

COLOR: Dark Blue

3 parts Niaouli
2 parts Eucalyptus
1 part Sandalwood

For use in speeding healing. Release the ailment into the water. Splash
fresh water over your body before toweling.

 

 

FLOWERY LOVE BATH

COLOR: Pink

3 parts Palma Rosa
2 Parts Lavender
1 drop Rose (more may be added)

Bathe in this mixture to attract love and to expand your ability to give
and receive love.

 

 

FIRE BATH (Elemental)

COLOR: Red

3 parts Frankincense
2 parts Basil
2 parts Juniper
1/2 part Orange

For use in attuning with the element of Fire, or for rituals *involving
strength, courage, passion, lust and so on…

 

 

EXORCISM BATH

COLOR: White

3 Parts Frankincense
3 Parts Sandalwood
2 Parts Rosemary
1 drop clove oil

Bathe in this mixture for a heavy psychic cleansing. Splash fresh water
over your body after the bath.

NOTE: Do not use more than one drop clove oil (may irritate)

 

 

EARTH BATH (Elemental)

COLOR: Green

4 parts Patchouli
3 parts Cypress
1 part Vetivert

Use in attuning with the Earth, or for spells involving money, foundation,
stability, creativity, fertility, ecology and so on …

 

 

CIRCLE BATH

COLOR: Purple

3 parts Rosemary
2 parts Myrrh
2 parts Sandalwood
1 part Frankincense

Bathe in before any form of magickal working to strengthen, purify and
Prepare yourself for ritual.

Various Bath Recipes for Your Enjoyment

Various Bath Recipes for Your Enjoyment

 

 

WATER BATH (Elemental)

COLOR: Dark Blue

2 parts Chamomile
2 parts Yarrow
1 part Ylang-Ylang
1 part Palma Rosa

Use for attuning with the element of Water, or for love, psychic awareness,
friendships, healing and so on …

 

 

SPIRITUAL BATH

COLOR: Purple

4 parts Sandalwood
2 parts Myrrh
1 part frankincense
1 drop Cinnamon

Use to increase your awareness of the Divine, especially before religious
rituals.

 

 

SEA WITCH BATH

COLOR: Dark Blue

3 parts Lotus Bouquet
2 parts Lavender
1 part Rosemary

Add a bit of Sea Salt to the salt base. Bathe for a gentle purification
prior to magical works

 

 

 

PURIFICATION BATH

3 Parts Geranium
2 parts rosemary
1 part Frankincense

Bathe in this blend to purify body, spirit & soul.

 

 

 

PSYCHIC BATH

COLOR: Light Blue

4 parts Yarrow
1 part bay

Use this blend in baths to strengthen your psychic awareness

 

 

 

PROTECTION BATH

COLOR: White

3 Parts Rosemary
2 parts Frankincense
1 part Lavender

Bathe in this mixture daily to strengthen your psychic armor and to stave
off all manner of attacks – physical, mental, spiritual, psychic and emotional.

 

 

 

LOVE BATH

COLOR: Pink

3 parts Rosemary
2 parts Lavender
1 part Cardamon
1 part Yarrow

For promoting and attracting love. Use with visualization, as with all of
These formulas.

Can You Find Your Inner Magician?

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Can You Find Your Inner Magician?

Many Nature-based religions could be considered Pagan or “of the land.” But rather than relying on labels, looking at your beliefs about how the world works will tell you whether practicing magick is for you. Embracing some or most of the following philosophies might be the first steps in recognizing the magician within yourself so that you can become a practitioner of the natural world:

* Believing in more than one deity and/or more than one aspect of a single deity

* Expecting the Earth to take care of your needs and not being surprised when it does

* Being mindful of the well-being of all other life forms around you

* Doing all you can to preserve the natural world while understanding that humans are also part of Nature

* Living ethically and wisely on the planet as much as possible.

* Practicing right eating habits for your own health and the health of the planet

* Being a pantheist—that is, seeing the God and Goddess forces represented in everything around you

* Recognizing the sacred feminine as well as the sacred masculine

* Believing that the life force is sacred and that Nature, as a representation of that force, is divine

* Believing that all life forms are equal and share an equal claim to the Earth as a home

* Knowing that each individual is solely responsible for his or her own actions and that those actions should bring harm to no one

* Believing that the forces of Nature follow a pattern and can be shaped in ways commonly called “magickal”

* Believing that whatever actions a person takes, a magickal or mundane, good or bad, come back to him or her threefold

* Believing that there is no single path to spiritual fulfillment and that the individual determines the spiritual expression most appropriate to him or her
* Understanding and honoring everything about where you live
* Practicing the use of all your senses every waking minute

What is good for the Earth is good for its inhabitants. Recycling, planting trees, avoiding pesticides, conserving water, and refusing products from endangered species all attune you to the Earth and, therefore, to its positive energy. Practicing magick is good for all the earthlings–finned feathered, and furred as well as two-footed.

Goal or Purpose of Magick

Goal or Purpose of Magick

 

Drawing: to bring something (money, love; health, new job, etc.)

Repelling/Banishing/Exorcising: to cast something away(something unwanted; repel negative energies, banish poverty; unemployment; exorcise depression-inducing energies; aid spirits to pass on to next world).

Containment/Deflection/Reflection: to place limitations.

– shielding; to protect from incoming negativity

– confining; to restrict negativity to its source.

– dispersing; to dissipate incoming negative energies.

– turning; to return to sender deliberate negative energy.

Retain the Rules of Conduct or the Witches’ Rede:

– NEVER, EVER, casts magick against another witch.

– never initiate negative magick towards another.

– self-defense is acceptable as prevention, disbursement, or returning, for people are responsible for their own action.

Magical Principles

Magical Principles

 

• Magic is natural.

• Harm none- not even yourself- through its use.

• Magic requires effort. You will receive what you put into it.

• Magic is not usually instantaneous. Spells require time to be effective.

• Magic should not be performed for pay.

• Magic should not be used in jest or to inflate your ego.

• Magic can be worked for your own gain, but only if it harms none.

• Magic is a divine act.

• Magic can be used for defense but should never be used for attack.

• Magic is knowledge – not only of its way and laws, but also of its effectiveness. Do not believe that magic works – Know It.

• Magic is love. All magic should be performed out of love. The moment anger or hatred tinges your magic you have crossed the border into a dangerous world, one that will ultimately consume you.

The Goddess Creed

The Goddess Creed

 

I believe in Goddess the Mother All Mighty
Creatrix of the heavens and earth
And in all women
Who were conceived of Her love
Born of our sacred mothers
Suffered under patriarchy
Were crucified, died, and were buried
We descended into the underworld
The third day we arose again
We integrated with our new selves
And we now sit with Goddess our Mother
And we judge no one
I believe in the Holy Mother
The maiden, mother, crone
Forgiveness toward others
The celebration of the body
And everlasting renewal of life
So Mote It Be
(c) 2008 Danu Gray Wolf

Your Daily Witches Rune for July 19th is The Birds

Daily Witches Rune for the Day

The Birds

Keywords: Unexpected news, change.

Meanings: The Birds Rune means some unexpected news that may alter your life completely, especially if this is the leading rune. Generally, the news will lead to a positive change but pay close attention to the nearest runes to determine its nature. It can also mean news of friends or family that you haven’t had contact with in quite a while. Letters and documents should be watched for as they may well bring happiness.

Your Daily I Ching Hexagram for July 19th is 60: Regulating

Your Daily I Ching Hexagram

July 19th, 2015
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60: Regulating

 

 

 

Summary:
Cut your indulgences until you are back on track.
Line One of Your Hexagram is a 9:
Stay close to home and cut your spending.
Line Two of Your Hexagram is a 9:
When opportunity arises take advantage of it. Be cautious, frugal, but not stingy.
Line Three of Your Hexagram is a 6:
Establish a budget for you and you partners to follow.
Line Four of Your Hexagram is a 6:
Do not live outside your means. Save.
Line Five of Your Hexagram is a 9:
Be frugal. Concentrate more on your spiritual self.
Line Six of Your Hexagram is a 6:
Do not be a miser. Spend money where and on whom it is needed.

Your Daily Rune for Sunday, July 19th is Thurisaz

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bw-thurisazYour Rune For Today
Thurisaz

Thurisaz embodies the polarity of life and death and the struggle to keep them in balance. Expect conflict, hardship and obstacles, but be assured that remaining focused and in touch with your inner strengths will see you through whatever comes your way. This Rune may also represent protection from your enemies, which is never a bad thing.

Additional information about Today’s Rune, Thurisaz

þurisaz : giant

Phonetic equivalent: th (as in ‘thing’)

DIVINATORY MEANINGS: hardship, painful event, discipline, knowledge, introspection, focus

MAGICAL USES: aid in study and meditation, self-discipline, clearing out a bad situation

ASSOCIATED MYTHS & DEITIES: the Frost Giants, Loki

ANALYSIS: þurisaz is the first of the ‘obstacle’ runes. These obstacles are not necessarily destructive things, but are placed in our path to strengthen and teach us. After all, you can’t have a mythic hero without dragons to slay or giants to fight!

The lesson of this rune is ‘to learn you must suffer’, meaning not only literal suffering, but also in the biblical sense of ‘allowing’ – allowing one’s destiny to unfold as it should, and allowing one’s self to experience all that life offers us. What may at first appear to be a negative, destructive event may well turn out to contain an important lesson. The Giants may seem to be evil and destructive to the Aesir, but they bring about change, and eventually clear the way for a new age.

 

Source:
The Runic Journey (PDF)

by Jennifer Smith

Your Daily Tarot Card for July 19th is The Devil

 

 

Tarot Card of the Day

The Devil


July 19th, 2015

What has traditionally been known as the Devil card expresses the realm of the Taboo, the culturally rejected wildness and undigested shadow side that each of us carries in our subconscious. This shadow is actually at the core of our being, which we cannot get rid of and will never succeed in taming. From its earliest versions, which portrayed a vampire-demon, this card evoked the Church-fueled fear that a person could “lose their soul” to wild and passionate forces.

The image which emerged in the mid-1700’s gives us a more sophisticated rendition — that of the “scapegoated Goddess,” whose esoteric name is Baphomet. Volcanic reserves of passion and primal desire empower her efforts to overcome the pressure of stereotyped roles and experience true freedom of soul. Tavaglione’s highly evolved image (Stella deck) portrays the magical formula for harnessing and transmuting primal and obsessive emotions into transformative energies. As a part of the Gnostic message of Tarot, this fearsome passion and power must be reintegrated into the personality, to fuel the soul’s passage from mortal to immortal.

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Get A Jump On Tomorrow, Your Horoscopes for Monday, July 20th

 

 

 

 

 

Get A Jump On Tomorrow…..

Your Horoscopes for Monday, July 20th

 

Aries 

Aries Horoscope
Aries

While you may be especially interested in taking care of the smaller problems of life today, dear Aries, you will likely need to contend with some fuzzy thinking or unclear instructions. However, if you apply your imagination well, you could be looking at problems from a new angle, and this can add some value to your day. It can be helpful to focus on more creative work than cold, hard facts as your mind might otherwise wander. While it’s best not to trust everything you hear or even perceive right now, do allow the mental meanderings to happen if you can. You might dream up something that turns out to be quite helpful. By evening, you’re feeling steadier, grounded, and considerably more practical. The next couple of days are strong for focusing on what truly matters.

Taurus

Taurus

If it’s feasible, take a step back from your more worldly concerns today, dear Taurus, so that you can have time to reflect on recent events. There can be a slightly disorganized and possibly chaotic atmosphere around you, and since this can give you a headache, it’s best to try to tune out as many distractions as you can. The Moon in your entertainment sector all day can certainly turn your attention to more creative pursuits. Later today, and in many respects, the next two days, there is slower, more deliberate energy with us. Good advice may be circulating, and you may be contributing to this!

Gemini

Gemini

You are inclined to want to stick close to home today, dear Gemini. There can be an irritating lack of clarity now, but it’s temporary and manageable. It’s best to tune into your more creative, imaginative, or spiritual needs today, and perhaps avoid overthinking things as well. While it’s fine to keep your motives hidden today, avoid outright misleading. Energies do a turnaround later today, when you are considerably more patient and practical. This continues for a couple of days, and is good for taking care of business or simplifying your emotional life in some significant way.

Cancer

Cancer

You are expressing yourself with more empathy today, dear Cancer, but you may be dealing with others’ unrealistic expectations of you now. Try to find a balance between following your own intuition and meeting your responsibilities in order to feel truly satisfied and whole. Following only one of these paths and excluding the other will either lead to resentment or guilt. Be a little more mindful than usual about what you say and how you say it. Body language can also be misinterpreted. Later today, and to some degree, the next two days, brings very good energy for coming to an appreciation for what you have, as well as of others’ points of view. There can be better organization or discipline for creative works, or steadier energy for a love relationship.

Leo

Leo

There can be a real drive to focus on practical matters today, dear Leo, but they may have to wait until tonight and the next couple of days. While your visions, daydreams, and meanderings can serve to inspire you, they might also distract you from something that requires more attention. Find ways to reduce stress now, but avoid taking this so far that you ignore important projects. Later today, and extending into tomorrow and the next day, more clarity and a feeling of being grounded and focused is with you. You could find support from someone unexpected now.

Virgo

Virgo Symbol/Glyph
Virgo

If you’re not prepared to see them, it can be very easy to gloss over facts or reminders of reality today, dear Virgo. By tonight, you’re looking once again for clarity, but until then, you are inclined to want to nurse a dream or vision, whether or not it’s feasible. There may be some difficulty getting your points across now, but it may in fact be just fine, as you may need more time making decisions and forming conclusions just for now. There is far more direction tonight and extending into tomorrow and the next. You are more willing to see things as they are, and expectations come back down to earth.

Libra

Libra Glyph-Symbol
Libra

Clarity is difficult to achieve today, dear Libra, particularly as it relates to work. Fanciful and imaginative thinking can be very refreshing and relaxing, but sometimes it’s distracting and stimulates chaos if you can’t seem to turn it off at will, as it may be today. This is more likely if you are required to buckle down and concentrate. Put off important decisions if at all possible until as early as tonight. Later today, and extending into tomorrow and the next, you’re far more inclined to prioritize, focus, and deal with practical affairs with realism.

Scorpio

Scorpio Symbol Glyph
Scorpio

You possess more creative flair than usual today, dear Scorpio. A refined and rather accepting nature is becoming right now. In fact, it puts others at ease. However, if life demands more of you in the form of concentration, focus, or discipline today, you might feel at a loss. It’s temporary, and probably necessary. Allow your mind to wander, but reel it back in from time to time. You may decide not to trust your perceptions today, particularly those surrounding love relationships or children in your life, as they could be based more on wishful thinking than reality. However, tonight and extending into tomorrow and the next day, your attitude towards responsibility changes and you in fact are drawn to more routine, simpler activities.

Sagittarius 

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Sagittarius

This is a time for playing things by ear, dear Sagittarius, for being spontaneous, and for enjoying different or new experiences. Some interactions with others, particularly a partner or close friend, can be confusing now, however. Imagination colors almost everything you do and say now, which can be wonderful if you’re creating something. However, it may not serve you well if you are in the position to buckle down and focus. You are more attracted to, and seduced by, possibilities and potentials than you are the straight facts just for now. Later today, and extending into tomorrow and the next day, this turns right around, and you could find it much easier to prioritize.

Capricorn

Capricorn Symbol/Glyph
Capricorn

It’s a time for dreaming today, dear Capricorn, and this can be relaxing. However, if you are looking for definite answers or commitments from someone, it can be a frustrating and confusing day (until tonight, when energies turn around). Particularly when it comes to relationships, your thinking can be clouded right now. Wait things out before making something official or final. You’ll be much more capable of focusing your thoughts tonight and into tomorrow and the next, as your ruler, Saturn, moves towards harmonious aspects with the Sun and Mercury. These kinds of energies are totally up your alley – you seem to function best when your priorities are clear.

Aquarius

Aquarius

The desire to get something done can come on in a rush, dear Aquarius, but you need to direct this energy constructively in order to make it work for you, and the latter is challenging for much of the day. Mentally, you might feel you are in the dark or you could be fretting over a vaguely chaotic atmosphere. Clearer thinking will return later today, so do your best not to strain yourself. Thinking may be a little too idealistic to hold weight. Tonight and into tomorrow and the next day, stabilizing energy is with you. The key seems to be knowing your priorities and focusing on one thing at a time.

Pisces

Pisces

Even though you are generally very adaptable, dear Pisces, flowing along with most situations, a chaotic atmosphere surrounds us now, and important details are likely to be missed if you scatter yourself. Confusing conversations or subtle interactions can leave you wondering, particularly when it comes to love and friendship. You may be suffering from “wandering mind” syndrome today! Tonight, however, this energy turns around, and you are far more capable of focusing. This stabilizing, simplifying energy is with you into tomorrow and the next day. Clarity is with you, and while you don’t always enjoy seeing things so sharply, preferring some level of mystery, this can come as a nice relief now.

If You Were Born Today, July 19

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If You Were Born Today, July 19

Some might call you an “old soul” – your intuition is very powerful and you often seem to see right through others. You also tend to have wise advice. Your sense of humor is entirely unique and your perspective on things similar. These are just some of the reasons why you make such great company. Even so, your emotions are powerful and you can be a little moody, needing your space from time to time. You possess a somewhat mysterious allure and appeal. Famous people born today: Edgar Degas, Campbell Scott, Jim Norton, Elizabeth McGovern, Nick Faldo, Benedict Cumberbatch.

Courtesy of Café Astrology

Your Daily Horoscopes for Sunday, July 19th

 

 

 

 

 

Your Daily Horoscopes for Sunday, July 19th

 

Aries 

Aries Horoscope
Aries

Today’s Mercury-Chiron trine can be best used by taking stock of what is and what isn’t working in your life, dear Aries. It’s also good for having conversations that help heal and repair the rough edges in a relationship. This influence facilitates pleasant solutions to problems, which tend to happen organically and naturally. It helps that you’re a little more patient and willing to take extra time to listen, absorb, and explain. Family and personal matters benefit the most. Forgiving others doesn’t have to be about them – it is a kindness to yourself as you let go of toxic emotions and begin to live your life more emotionally free.

Taurus

Taurus

This is one of the better times for socializing, learning, connecting, and sharing, dear Taurus. There can be a lot to learn and teach now, and conversations tend to flow quite nicely, as they seem to be at the pace and of the quality you naturally love – slow and sweet. People quite readily lean on you, and you’re happy to oblige them as long as you know they’re sincere. When you respond to others’ dilemmas right now, and quite expertly, you can also gain some insight into your own life. The Moon in your creative, romantic sector all day certainly helps to boost your mood, although this position can also temporarily thin your skin emotionally when it comes to feedback.

Gemini

Gemini

Others are thoroughly enjoying your company as you are not coming on too strong today, dear Gemini, but rather radiating a subtle air of competence. You are displaying more humble confidence, endearing yourself to others. Your ability to both listen and share helps put others at ease. Family matters are on the mind more than usual, or you are drawn to familiar people, things, and circumstances. Emotionally, you are less brave than you are usually, but when it comes to conversations, you are ready to entertain challenges and you are practically fearless when it comes to the topics you’re willing to explore today.

Cancer

Cancer

There is special comfort with your words today, and conversations can be quite wonderful as a result, dear Cancer. People may be hanging on your words or particularly interested in what you have to say. You might teach, guide, or instruct others now, whether this is done informally or not. Your perspective is unique and appreciated now. You are able to envision solutions and to develop strategies for dealing with problems or for achieving your long-term goals. This is a strong day for socializing, connecting, sharing, and publishing or promoting.

Leo

Leo

There can be a stronger interest in, but not necessarily a lot of objectivity, your financial state today, dear Leo. Financial matters and concerns are on your mind, but you’re also prone to worry about issues of security and comfort now. Help can come from behind the scenes, or anonymously today, or it can be through an illuminating conversation. You are looking at past matters in a new light, as you are more able to see and understand human weakness, which gives you a more compassionate outlook. There might also be helpful and even healing interactions with family or close loved ones today.

Virgo

Virgo Symbol/Glyph
Virgo

This is a fine day for making repairs in a relationship and connecting more deeply with a partner or special friend, dear Virgo. You have a chance to prove your commitment, and a special person in your life may be more willing than usual to share deeper feelings with you. You may be recognized for your competence and focus on the job as well now. The Moon is in your sign all day, pulling up emotions that you may have put on a shelf in recent times. This can come in as a flood, but with careful management, you can learn a lot about what’s been driving your behavior.

Libra

Libra Glyph-Symbol
Libra

You are more in touch with your need for privacy and with your more personal and private feelings today, dear Libra. A little time taken for and by yourself can be especially helpful now. This is a time for self-honesty. Even so, friends have something to show you. Quiet lessons can be learned now, so while you should honor your need for time to get in touch with your innermost feelings, don’t turn off your phone either. Balance your private and social lives today. Conversations about work matters can also be helpful, and health news could be supportive as well.

Scorpio

Scorpio Symbol Glyph
Scorpio

This can be a very strong day for creative or romantic endeavors that can benefit from commitment, depth, and focus, dear Scorpio. While you are forward-looking emotionally speaking at the moment, you can quite easily tap into and draw upon emotions from the past and apply them to whatever you are doing now with nice results. Conversations can be both kind and useful, as you are connecting on many different levels, including practical or physical levels as well as emotional ones. You can get a new perspective on a matter today, likely revolving around a creative project, romance, or educational interest, and this can help you out tremendously.

Sagittarius 

Sagittarius Glyph Symbol
Sagittarius

You are a little more emotionally invested in your performance, career matters, or what others are thinking of you today, dear Sagittarius. Even so, there is strong energy with you for issues taking place behind the scenes. Family interactions can be revealing, supportive, and insightful, or you might learn a little something about your own inner workings that is useful and that points you in a positive, happy direction. When it comes to your home environment or personal, psychological matters, your attitude is not necessarily in with the new, but certainly out with the old.

Capricorn

Capricorn Symbol/Glyph
Capricorn

There is a freer energy to the day, dear Capricorn, but even so, the morning can bring a nice conversation or new insight into a relationship. Look for different ways of communicating if you’re not getting your message across. There are many ways to express yourself, and some are suited better for certain topics or situations. News, advice, or insights can point you in a positive direction. This is a time for enjoying people’s company without issues with judgment or expectations. You are also experiencing a more adventurous, outgoing trend now.

Aquarius

Aquarius

You could find that you’re solving other people’s problems today, dear Aquarius, which not only makes you feel good, it might even lead to solving one of your own. You’re a little more patient than usual today, taking the bad with the good, and also quite observant. You are truly taking the time to listen to people around you, and others appreciate this. Because you’re looking in places you usually would overlook on another day, you might find a lost item or the missing piece to a puzzle, or even a resource that you didn’t know was yours. This is a good day for making the most of what you have or own, whether this is a latent talent, knowledge, or a material good.

Pisces

Pisces

A good day is in store for personal appeal. Having fun and being creative are the best ways for you to enjoy the day. It’s a time for attracting what or who you want, dear Pisces, and subtly persuading others to follow your quiet lead. You have a unique or different view of life these days, and this trait is pronounced today, and also quite appreciated by others. This is a good time for turning problem areas around, to your own favor. You tend to go your own way when it comes to ideas these days, and if it stirs up a bit of controversy, so be it! This is the case because you are always careful with other people’s ideas and opinions. This is a wonderful time to teach others to uncover their own personal power or to listen to their intuition.

The Balance of the Elements & the Signs for Sunday, July 19th

 

 

 

 

 

The Balance of the Elements & the Signs for Sunday, July 19th

 

CANCER STRONG
Nurturing, protective, tenacious, emotional sensitive, watery, strong roots. Can be overly protective, unwilling to let go, timid, reclusive.
VIRGO STRONG
Meticulous, discriminating, pure, practical, health conscious, hard working. Can be hyper-critical, petty and perfectionistic.

FIRE WEAK
We are not very goal-oriented right now, or motivation to pursue our goals may be waning/lacking. Changes feel overwhelming. Enthusiasm may be low, we argue less, and we think more than we take action.
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.
FIXED WEAK
We may be open to change but may not have much follow-through.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Astrology of Today – July 19, 2015


Summary:

There can be a stronger focus on relationship problems today, but with an eye on how to resolve them. People seem to be asking more provocative questions now.
•The Moon is in Virgo from 8:46 PM forward (until Tuesday, July 21st, at 9:21 AM).
•The Moon is waxing and in its New phase until 8:56 PM / the Moon is waxing and in its Waxing Crescent phase from 8:56 PM forward.
•A New Moon occurred on the 15th, and a first quarter Moon will occur on the 24th.
•Venus is direct and is in its pre-retrograde shadow (Venus will retrograde from July 25-September 6).