Your Daily Horoscopes for Monday, July 20th

 

 

 

 

Your Daily 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 

Sagittarius Glyph Symbol
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!

 

Your Weekly Astrology for July 20 – 26

Weekly Astrology: July 20 – 26, 2015

Focus your power

You might feel exceptionally confident as the week begins thanks to a great deal of support from Saturn and some wonderful Leo energy!
Tuesday, July 21: Sun trine Saturn in Scorpio

On Tuesday, the Sun will trine Saturn in Scorpio, helping you to focus your will power and shrewd instincts toward achieving a goal that requires deep focus.

 
Wednesday, July 22: Mercury trine Saturn; Sun enters Leo

Mercury will trine Saturn on Wednesday, helping your mind concentrate on the most demanding subject matter. Decisions made will be firm! The Sun also enters Leo, bringing a ray of sunshine for everyone.
Thursday, July 23: Mercury enters Leo; Sun conjunct Mercury in Leo

Thursday Mercury follows suit, allowing the mind to fill with joyful thoughts as he moves through Leo until August 7. The Sun conjunct Mercury in Leo ensures that you’ll focus on planning something fun, thinking about romance, or enjoying conversations about a creative project.
Saturday, July 25: Venus Retrograde in Virgo; Mars square Uranus

Then, on Saturday, Venus turns retrograde in Virgo. You will become much more discerning in love, but may need to overcome some areas where you simply worry too much about things you cannot control.
Sunday, July 26: Uranus Retrograde

Mars will square off with Uranus Saturday, then Sunday Uranus turns retrograde — watch out. Tempers may flare and you can most certainly “expect the unexpected.”

 

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Birthdays on the Cancer-Leo Cusp

 

 

 

 

Birthdays on the Cancer-Leo Cusp

Learn all about the personality of “The Cusp of Oscillation”

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If you were born on the Cancer-Leo cusp, from about July 19 to July 25, you have some challenges to face. When you combine the sensitive nature of Cancer and the expressive drama of Leo, it results in some contrary elements to your personality. Your life may be one of extreme ups and downs!

Cancer-Leo cuspers can be sensitive and shy one moment, and theatrical drama queens the next. This is because they’re born of a conflicting mix of water (Cancer) and fire (Leo), which will take discipline to mix successfully.

If you can learn to center yourself and find more balance, your life will be filled with lots of love and lasting relationships.

Learn more about the magical Gemini-Cancer cusp:

Name of Cusp: The Cusp of Oscillation

Date Range: July 19 to July 25

Strengths: Loving, devoted, expressive, creative, cheerful, passionate.

Weaknesses: Self-absorbed, insensitive, dramatic, dependent, volatile.

How Cancer and Leo energy work together: Cancer’s sensitivity doesn’t always mix well with Leo’s bold nature. These cuspers need to be careful of oscillating between extreme highs and lows, and of being either too sensitive or completely insensitive. If you can learn to let Cancer’s soft side tone down Leo’s outrageousness, you’ll find more balance and peace.

What they love: Pendulums. Just kidding! These cuspers are in love with love. Because they are so loving and devoted, they develop long lasting relationships and often have big families.

What they need: A purpose greater than themselves! Cancer-Leo cuspers need to find balance, and in order to do so they need to get outside of themselves. Helping others or devoting time to a worthy cause is a great way to find peace and focus on something other than themselves.

Advice: Try to find a comfortable middle ground between the two extremes of your personality. Try activities like yoga or volunteer work to keep you connected to others so you don’t become too self-involved.

Famous people born on the Cancer-Leo cusp: Edgar Degas, Campbell Scott, Elizabeth McGovern, Carlos Santana, Natalie Wood, Kim Carnes, Ernest Hemingway, Robin Williams, Jon Lovitz, Josh Hartnett, Cat Stevens, Willem Dafoe, David Spade, Rufus Wainwright, Woody Harrelson, Slash, Amelia Earhart, Jennifer Lopez, Barry Bonds, Zelda Fitzgerald, Estelle Getty, Matt LeBlanc, Iman and Brad Renfro.

 

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Your Weekly Karma Forecast: July 19 – 25, 2015

Weekly Forecast: July 19 – 25, 2015

 

a message from Kelly M. Beard

To view more of Kelly’s insight, please visit her website, www.KarmicTools.com

 

The Karmic Tools Weekly Forecast covers the current planetary transits which affect people in different ways and to various degrees of intensity. Take notice when it is a Personal planet (Sun / Moon / Mercury / Venus / Mars) interacting with a Social (Jupiter/Saturn) or Collective planet (Uranus / Neptune/Pluto). And pay extremely close attention when it is a Social planet interacting with a Collective planet because that means something *big* is brewing that will move large groups of people along their evolutionary paths. Tuning in to the energy and rhythm of the planets can serve as a useful *guide* as you move along your Individual Path. It also helps to understand your place within the context of the larger Social & Collective Story. Below, you will find out how these energies tend to manifest, as well as guidance and direction.

*NOTE* There are some days when there are NO CONTACTS (besides the Moon), please note that there are no missing entries, we just list the actual Activations of each week + the day they happen.

Weekly Forecast: July 19 – 25, 2015

7/21 ~ Sun (your core drives) ~trine~ Saturn (discipline & order):

This energy is going to help you further organize your life, mainly your home, office or immediate environment. Others may see you as a hard worker, but really you are only doing what you feel must be done at this time. You may be really aware of the connection between who you are and what you do at this time. This energy is giving you an opportunity to see how things are working for you, on a practical level. Evaluate your daily routine and see what’s working and what’s not and move forward.

7/22 ~ Mercury (your voice) ~trine~ Saturn (reality):

This energy is good for deep thinking. You are sharp and your standards are high because you are in ‘strategy mode’. This is a more solitary energy though, so communications with others may be hampered a bit. You may feel like people don’t understand what you’re trying to convey or that you’re coming across more negatively than you intended. This is not a good energy for business negotiations. This energy makes you most critical of your Self, but it could trickle over onto others as well. Beware of a tendency toward pessimism and/or depression. Try to stay focused on all the blessings that you do have and all that you have accomplished instead of what’s still on the list of things to do (in life). This energy is not intended to make you feel bad about all the things left yet to do, but encourage you to begin the necessary steps for manifesting your dreams. This energy just makes you focus on the practical side of manifesting. Clear the debris, and begin to lay a new, clean, solid foundation beneath your goals. It sharpens your ability to see the necessary steps with an unusual acumen.

7/23 ~ Mercury (expression) ~conjunct~ Sun (core-Self):

This energy will compel you to express yourself on many levels. Communication will be a focus, just make sure it is reciprocated. You will have access to some powerful energy that can (and probably will) make quite an impression on others (if you need to). This is a good time to travel if possible too. However, if not physically, than mentally and certainly within your own area, you will take in more information per square inch than usual. Pay attention! You may even gain the much deserved recognition from others you have worked so hard for.

7/25 ~ Mars (action) ~square~ Uranus (freedom):

This is the “Rebel” energy – what’s your “cause”? If you are clear about your own authentic Truth & Purpose, then this energy is refreshing and uplifting. You acknowledge change is necessary (and inevitable) and you co-create with this energy to transform your current life. This is a rebirth energy too and being “reborn” is never easy. Worth it – but not easy. However, if you are NOT clear about who you are and what you’re capable of, this energy shines a light on that aspect of your life which you instinctively already know needs an overhaul but for whatever reason you are still holding on to the old habits/patterns. Unwilling or unable to embrace change at this time, you only increase the feeling of being restricted by external energies. Your life is a direct reflection of what’s going on inside you. How’s it lookin’? Check your ego, recommit to your Truth and remember that change is GOOD! And if you don’t go voluntarily (read: consciously), then you’ll get dragged to the new level, kicking and screaming and you’ll be so exhausted when you get there that you may miss the beauty in evolving to the next level. (This IS what you’ve been working toward, correct?) Remember, conscious, effective action creates FREEDOM.

 

The Balance of the Elements & the Signs for Monday, July 20th

 

 

 

 

The Balance of the Elements & the Signs for Monday, July 20th

 

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 20, 2015

 

 

 

 

 

 

Astrology of Today – July 20, 2015

Summary:

Practical, deliberate energy is coming to us tomorrow and the next day, but today, clarity is not very likely, but also not necessary. Connecting with our imagination and our dreams is appropriate now.
•The Moon is in Virgo all day (until Tuesday, July 21st, at 9:21 AM).
•The Moon is waxing and in its Waxing Crescent phase.
•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).

Your Current Moon Phase for July 20th is Waxing Crescent

July 20
Waxing Crescent
Illumination: 18%

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 – Monday, July 20, 2015

Phase: Waxing Crescent
Illumination: 18%
Moon Age: 4.11 days
Moon Angle: 0.49
Moon Distance: 405,220.09 km

Sun Angle: 0.52
Sun Distance: 152,013,011.63 km

The Witches Magick for the 20th Day of the Mead Moon – Stardust Abundance Spell


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STARDUST ABUNDANCE SPELL

Cast this spell to bring abundance and prosperity into you life.

You will need a gold candle, a green felt, gel, or ink pen, a piece of paper, glue, and glitter.

Once the moon has risen place the gold candle on your altar. Draw a magic circle and call in the elements. Call in your favorite goddess or god of abundance. Light the candle, dedicating it to this deity. Write your dream career or work on a piece of clean paper. Place the paper safely in front of the candle so that it is illuminated by the flame. Next, drip glue in a clockwise circle on the paper around what you have written, and say:

May my career wish become reality.

So be it!

 

Now, sprinkle gold glitter clockwise over the circle, and say:

By the powers of stardust, blessed prosperity.

So be it!

 

Sprinkle a second clockwise circle of glitter on top of the first circle, and say:

 

By the powers of gold, my work is

blessed be!

 

When the glue is dry, gold the paper four times, and keep it in your desk drawer until you attain your career desires. When you are done, thank the Goddess or God, bid farewell to the elements, and pull up the circle.

Wiccan Spell A Night: Spells, Charms, And Potions For The Whole Year

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Home & Hearth Magick for Monday, July 20


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Home & Hearth Magick for Monday, July 20

 

On Monday, casts for matters concerning the home, emotions and nurturing.

Planetary Influence: The Moon

Household Symbols: Silver platters and bowls, moon shapes

Color: White and Silver

Kitchen Spices: Lemon rind and wintergreen.

Source:

Cottage Witchery

Natural Magick for Hearth and Home

Ellen Dugan

Monday Is Ruled By the Moon


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Monday Is Ruled By the Moon

 

This day of the week is dedicated to the moon and all of her magic and mystery. Mondays are for women’s mysteries, illusion, prophetic dreaming, emotions, travel, and fertility.

Some suggestions for Monday enchantments would include:

*Getting outside and looking for the moon in the heavens. Sit under her light and absorb a little glamour. Call on the moon goddess Selene for practical help in magical issues.

*Invoking the god Thoth for wisdom and insight

*Empowering your silver jewelry under the light of the moon. Wear moonstone or pearl jewelry today to add a lunar and magical shimmer to your outfit. Be mysterious and subtle and wear moon-associated colors such as white, silver, and blue.

*Working spells for safe travel with a simple moonstone

*Gathering bluebells, jasmine, gardenias, or white roses to create a little garden witchery with the flowers that are associated with the moon

*Setting up a lunar Tarot spell today to increase your psychic powers

*Eating a lunar fruit such as a melon to be healthy, serene, and at peace

*Brewing up a cup of chamomile or mint tea and enchanting it for sweet dreams and restful sleep

Seasons of the Witch – Legends and Lore, Ancient Holidays And Some Not So Ancient!


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Seasons of the Witch – Legends and Lore, Ancient Holidays And Some Not So Ancient!

 

Today Is …

 

Lithuanian Lovers Festival. In Lithuania, the ancient goddesses of love are invoked during an annual lover’s festival called The Binding of the Wreaths, which takes place on this day.

On this date in the year 1980, famous Dutch clairvoyant Gerard Croiset passed away. He was renowned as both a psychic healer and psychic criminologist.

Slavic Pagan: Perun’s Day. On this day a human sacrifice was chosen by ballot. There is record of a viking’s son being chosen and the viking refusing to give him up. Both father and son were killed as a result. This day was considered a “Terrible” holiday. The sacrifice was seen as necessary to placate the God and keep him from destroying the crops with late summer storms. A bull was also sacrificed and eaten as a communal meal.

Feast of the Redeemer – On the third Sunday in July, Venetians celebrate their escape from a plague. After Mass in the Church of San Redentore, people picnic on the water and watch fireworks in the evening. Some folks stay up all night to watch the sun rise the next morning. This holiday seems to be a dim reflection of summer solstice customs. Blackburn, Bonnie & Leofranc Holford-Strevens, The Oxford Companion to the Year, Oxford University Press 1999

St Margaret – Famous in the medieval ages as a saint for women (she was one of the voices speaking to Joan of Arc), she has faded off the church calendar, probably because of lack of evidence for her existence. She is called Marina in the East. There’s also a Saint Pelagia, whose nickname is Maragarito.

Both Marina and Pelagia mean sea. The name Margaret itself derives from the Greek word, maragarites, meaning pearl. These names link Margaret to the great Sea-Mother known under many names including Mary, Marina and Miriam. Pelagia is one of the names of Aphrodite in her aspect as the Goddess of the Sea. And July is the month of a Greek festival celebrating the wedding of Adonis and Aphrodite.

Margaret’s story is similar to that of many virgin martyrs. She’s said to be the daughter of a pagan priest at Antioch who rejected the advances of a prefect who then denounced her as a Christian. She suffered many ordeals, including being swallowed by Satan in the form of a dragon, but she caused his belly to burst and stepped forth unharmed. She was invoked by pregnant women for protection from the dangers of childbirth and for those who were dying for escape from the Devil.

Margaret is often represented standing over a dragon, like other saints, including Martha (whose feast day falls on the nearby July 28th). The Dragon Project researchers believe the image of slaying the dragon, which is always accomplished with an iron pole, has something to do with earthing energy which is floating about loose and might hurt the crops or the animals.

The Chinese say that the dragon is thunder (and this is the time of thunderstorms), a creature of the waters who rests in pools in the winter and rises up as the rain in the spring. The dragon is a symbol of the force operating beneath the surface of the earth which emerges at the proper time. Given the association of Margaret with water and the time of the year at which she is honored (the height of summer), it is possible that the dragon is really a sea-serpent. Perhaps when Margaret strikes the ground with her iron staff, she brings forth a life-giving spring or calls forth the flood waters of the Nile.

The wheatfield poppy supposedly sprang from the blood of the dragon she slew. Long before, it was dedicated to Diana and Demeter as the source of healing sleep and death. St Margaret’s flower is the Virginian dragon’s head.

Her feast day was sometimes seen as the start of the dog days, as in this mnemonic: Margaret is the dog’s mouth, Laurence (Aug 10) brings his tail.

St Wilgefortis or St Uncumber – Like St Distaff, whose feast day follows the Twelve Days of Christmas, she is a fictitious saint. Legend says that Wilgefortis was a daughter of the King of Portugal who did not wish to marry. When her father tried to press marriage upon her she prayed for help and sprouted a copious beard, which drove all prospective suitors away. Her name Wilgefortis may be derived from Virgo Fortis (Mighty Maiden). She is also known as Liberata, Livrade, Kummeris and Uncumber (in England) and invoked by women who wish to rid themselves of troublesome husbands or importunate suitors. Rago says you can achieve the same thing by picking parsley at dawn and wishing aloud for release.

Her story and feast day may derive from the stories of the Corinthian Aphrodite who grew a beard and impregnated women.

Rago, Linda Ours, The Herbal Almanack, Washington DC: Starweed Publishing 1992

Remember The Ancient Ways and Keep Them Holy!

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The Witches Correspondences for Monday, July 20


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The Witches Correspondences for Monday, July 20

 

Day: Monday ( Moon-day)

Planet: Moon

Colors: Silver and White and Grey

Crystals: Moonstone, Pearl, Aquamarine, Silver, Selenite

Aroma: Jasmine, Lemon, Sandalwood, Moon Oil, African violet, Honeysuckle, Myrtle, Willow, and Wormwood

Herb: Moonwart

The sacred day of the Moon, personified by such goddesses as Selene, Luna, Diana, and Artemis. The Moon is ruler of flow affecting the changeable aspects of people. If a full moon falls on a Monday, its powers are at theirmmost potent. Magical aspects: peace, sleep, healing, compassion, friendships, psychic awareness, purification, and fertility

Monday is ruled by the moon – an ancient symbol of mystery and peace. Monday is a special day for mothers as the cycle of the moon has long been associated with the female menstrual cycle. Those wishing to conceive a baby would be wise to try on a Monday as the magic of motherhood is strong and pregnancy is in the air.

This is the proper day of the week to perform spells and rituals involving agriculture, animals, female fertility, messages, reconciliation’s, theft, voyages, dreams, emotions, clairvoyance, home, family, medicine, cooking, personality, merchandising, psychic work, Faerie magic, and Goddess rituals.

 

Moon Is Currently in The Sign of Virgo – It’s Correspondences


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Moon Is Currently in The Sign of Virgo – It’s Correspondences

 

Virgo

 

General: Organization, details health, reaping your just rewards, fitness, refining your diet, purification, acquiring or improving skills, ensuring a good ‘harvest’ from a project analysis logical choices, precision and solutions.

Watch out for criticism, arguments, control and lack of trust.

Virgo in the New Moon: Problem solving, information, choices, accuracy, inner work and finding mistakes.

Virgo in the Full Moon: Problem solving, intuition and divination.

Element: Earth

Colors: Grey, green, black.

Incense: Lemongrass, caraway, fennel, bergamot, dill, mint, horehound, marjoram.

Virgo Incense Blend: Equal parts of fennel, mint and marjoram and a few drops of bergamot essential oil.

The Witches Almanac for Monday, July 20th


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The Witches Almanac for Monday, July 20th

Monday(Moon): Peace, sleep, healing, compassion, friends, psychic awareness, purification, and fertility.

Binding of Wreaths (Lithuanian)

 

Waxing Moon

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

Moon phase: First Quarter

Moon Sign: Virgo

Virgo: Favors accomplishment of details and commands from higher up. Focuses on health, hygiene and daily schedules.

Incense: Hyssop

Color: White

Monday Is A Day of Witchery, Magick and Enchantment


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Monday Is A Day of Witchery, Magick and Enchantment

 

Think for a moment on all of the witchery, magick and enchantments that you have discovered. Don’t be afraid to adjust spells to suit your own specific needs. Any gentle, illusory, and dreamy charms and spells can be enhanced when you work on the day of the week that is dedicated to the moon. Mondays are a fantastic day to boost your psychic abilities and to tune in to your intuition and empathy. It also gives you the opportunity to work with a different lunar phase each and every Monday, which means in one month you could work four different types of moon magicks on Mondays. How’s that for adding to your repertoire? You are going to have mad skills in no time at all.

So light up those lunar scented candles and add a little mystique to your outfit by wearing an enchanting lunar color. Wear your sparkling silver jewelry and maybe add a pair of dangling silver earrings or a pendant shaped like a crescent moon. Create lunar potions and philters; make a dream catcher and give it as a gift to someone you love. Burn some sandalwood or jasmine-scented incense today to inspire the glamour and magick of the moon. Slice up a favorite variety of fruit that is in season for a snack or share it with your love and enjoy his or her lunar and romantic qualities. Brew up a cup of chamomile tea, enchant it with a little moon magick, and relax and get a good night’s sleep.

Most importantly, get outside tonight and watch the moon for a while. What phase is she in? What color was the moon as she rose? Why not start a journal and write down at what location the moon rises and sets for a few seasons? This is a great way to teach you to tune in and to become more aware of the moon and the influence that she pulls into our lives. Try calling on Selene for her magickal assistance, and call Thoth for wisdom and strength. Get to know the Norse Mani and the Latvian Meness. These gods of the moon have plenty to teach, and if you allow their influence to cycle through your life, you’ll receive many blessings. Be imaginative, and create your own personal lunar magick and witchery. Go on….the moonlight becomes you.

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

Ellen Dugan

Monday

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Monday

 

In the word Monday, we can see part of the word Moon. In the romance languages such as Italian or Spanish, this day of the week is called Lunes and clearly relates to the word lunar.

On Mondays, a variety of magick may be worked. Because Monday centers on the energies of the Moon, things like psychism, dreams, feminine energy, health, success in spiritual pursuits, domestic matters, and things of family origin are especially important this day.

Mondays are best for love magick and anything concerning home or family, thus old saying, Mondays child is fair of face, which seems clearly to relate to the themes of love and health.

Angels of Monday are Gabriel, Arcan, Missabu, and Abuzaha. Arcan is known as the king of the angels of air and the “ruler” of Monday. Abuzaha (Abuzohar) serves Monday, and is very responsive to invocations and ritual magick. Missabu is a ministering angel of Arcan.

Check whether the moon is waning or waxing to determine what your spell will be. During waning moons, do spells to rid yourself of obstacles or for wisdom and protection. During waxing moons do magic for increase of any kind or to draw something into your life.

On Mondays, the best hour to work is moonrise. Get this information from your local newspaper, astrological calendar, or almanac.

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Tasha’s Day by Day Planner for July 2015


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Tasha’s Day by Day Planner for July 2015

Mon. 7/20 Particular Virgo Moon helps scrub up the surroundings.

Tue. 7/21 Justice loving Libra Moon leads us to the right choices. Sun/Saturn enhances long term planning.

Wed. 7/22 Artistic Libra Moon suggests rearranging for harmony. Sun into Leo expands our hearts.

Thu. 7/23 Arbitrating Libra Moon brings out fair mindedness. Mercury enters Leo enhancing romantic communication. Sun/Mercury speeds our words.

Fri. 7/24 Passionate Scorpio Moon heightens feelings today.

Sat. 7/25 Intense Scorpio Moon suggests a tight rein on feelings especially with Venus turning retrograde and a strong Mars/Uranus aspect. Watch out!

Sun. 7/26 Adventuresome Sagittarius Moon is enhanced by Uranus turning retrograde. Almost anything could happen.

Mon. 7/27 Philosophical Sagittarius Moon helps us cope.

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Lunabar Moon Almanack for Monday, 20 July, 2015

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Lunabar Moon Almanack for Monday, 20 July, 2015

 

Waxing, Crescent Moon Age: days.

Ascending Node is at 4° Libra.

Moon in 14th degree of the Sign Virgo, the Virgin; also in 27th deg. of the Constellation Leo, the Lion. Moonrise: 10:16 morn. Souths: 4:40 eve. Moonset: 11:01 eve.

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Waxing Crescent Moon

Time: From New Moon To Full (Approx. 14 Days)

Goddess Aspect: Maiden

Associated Goddesses: Artemis, Branwen, Eriu, Nymph, Epona

Magickal Attributes: Invoking Beginnings, New Projects, Ideas, Inspiriation, Energy, Vitality, Freedom. Workings On This Day Are For “Constructive” Magick (Love, Wealth, Success, Courage, Friendship, Luck Or Health.)

Perform magic on waxing moons to attract a new quality or behavior, to increase the light within, to attain personal and spiritual growth and greater awareness. The quarter moon suggests a period of overcoming obstacles and continuing on the path to growth.

Spells and rituals involving the Earth Element should be performed when the Moon is in an Earth sign: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn

Aspects of Virgo ~ Yin, Feminine, Lunar, Negative, Nocturnal, Earthy, Mutable, Barren, Horary Southern, Summery, Boreal, Commanding, Double, Double-Bodied, Dual, Bicorporeal, Human, Dry, Vocal, Cold

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Moon Moon, Mother Moon Lunar Lore It is sure to be a dry moon if it lies on its back, so that you can hang your hat on its horns. ~ Welsh Border Saying. )0( Queen and Huntress, chaste and fair, Now the sun is laid to sleep, Seated in thy silver chair State in wonted manner keep Hesperus entreats thy light, Goddess excellently bright. ~ Ben Jonson, “Hymn to Diana.”

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Moon changing in the morning indicates warm weather; in the evening, cold weather. ~ Collected in R. Inwards, “Weather Lore”.

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Lunabar Sun Almanack for Monday, 20 July, 2015

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Lunabar Sun Almanack for Monday, 20 July, 2015

 

Sunrise: 5:58 morn. Sunset: 8:29 eve.

Length of Day: 14h. 31m.

Dawn: 5:27 morn. Dusk: 9:00 eve.

Length of Twilight: 0h. 31m.

Sun in 27th degree of the Sign Crabba, the Crab fish; also in 0th degree of the Constellation Crabba, the Crab;

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In summer time, when the sun at rising is obscured by a mist which disperses about three hours afterwards, expect hot and calm weather for two or three days. ~C.L. Prince.

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Aspects of Crabba: Yin, Feminine, Lunar, Negative, Nocturnal, Watery, Cardinal, Fruitful, Horary Northern, Summery, Boreal, Commanding, Solstitial, Tropical, Moist, Dumb, Mute, Cold, Psychic, Sensitive.

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