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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.
July 19th, 2015
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| 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. |
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
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

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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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.
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
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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.
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.

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).
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.
You will need romantic music, your beloved, nine red roses, and rose-scented massage oil. Make your own massage oil by pouring a few drops of rose essential oil into a bottle of four ounces olive or apricot oil.
At 9: 00 p.m., turn on the romantic music in your bedroom, and make sure you won’t be disturbed for about an hour or so. With your beloved, pull the rose petals off and scatter them on your pillows, one at a time. As you do this, chant three times:
Goddess of love, shower us with your
petals of red
Come bless our love, come bless our bed.
Going skyclad, massage your partner’s back and front slowly with the massage oil. Then have your lover massage you. Take the rose petals and rub them softly into each other’s skin. As your passion grows, allow your love to blossom and show each other just how sweet lovemaking can be. Remember to focus your energy on a specific magical goal or creative project when you climax. Imagine pouring light into your goal or project to manifest it.
Wiccan Spell A Night: Spells, Charms, And Potions For The Whole Year
Sirona Knight
Founded by Raymond Buckland in 1973. Although of Saxon basis, it was authored by Raymond himself without breaking his original Gardnerian oath. Raymond Buckland’s contribution to the Craft is a significant one. Not only did he develop a Tradition that is more than acceptable to many individuals, he also has written a large volume of textbooks on different magickal aspects and practices of the Craft, thereby enhancing many lives in a positive direction.
The power behind Earth’s minerals can be felt the minute you put a crystal in your hands or near your physical body. Crystals are the treasures of the earth. These stones are filled with energy to be used. Each crystal, stone, gemstone is rated by its hardness, shape, size, qualities and often have a metaphysical significance as their personality. Some of the best crystals for protection include Bloodstone, Carnelian, Hematite and Obsidian.
Ammonite:
Properties: Ammonite is often used for stability in life. This is actually a fossilized creature that resembled a snail, over 65 million years old. It is now a helpful stone which offers a sense of relaxation. It is believed that Ammonite brings stability and order in life. Ammonite is a stone of protection. It provides for insight and it helps to assist one in seeing the “whole picture.” Since it is associated with the Root Chakra, it encourages ones survival instincts and is grounding.
Bloodstone:
Properties: Increases courage helps in avoiding dangerous situations by soothing the mind. Metaphysically, bloodstone is used to either promote a calm, tranquil atmosphere that is grounding or revitalize insufficient energy. A great stone for mental exhaustion. This stone represents both courage and strength and is used for achieving these attributes. It is associated with honesty and integrity and is useful in removing obstacles in life. Most effective on the Heart (green) and Root (red) Chakra.
Carnelian:
Properties: This stone represents confidence, boldness, initiative, dramatic abilities, assertiveness and outgoingness. Precision, analysis, stimulates appetite, encourages celebration and brings awareness of feelings. This stone helps you feel anchored and comfortable with your surroundings. Provides a connection to the past or to historical events. Carnelian can improve motivation. Helps one achieve greater success in career or personal matters. Helps ground people who meditate. Carnelian is one of the most helpful crystals for healing trauma, stress and emotional wounds that have accumulated in the etheric body or the Aura and are now manifesting as physical symptoms.
Hematite:
Properties: This crystal is the most recommended stone for grounding and is associated with the Root Chakra, by encourages ones survival instincts and is centering. Hematite condenses scattered feelings, turns fuzziness into mental clarity, enhances concentration, memory, practicality and helps with sound sleep. Considered the symbol of life energy, hematite allows for more confidence, will power and boldness. Helps us adjust to being physical. A protective stone and helps bolster low self-esteem. Hematite is known to deflect negativity. It brings our awareness back to the body and helps one maintain their sense of self.
Jade:
Properties: The ancient Chinese culture has revered Jade for centuries. Jade is considered the health, wealth and longevity stone, used also for courage, wisdom, justice, mercy, emotional balance, stamina, love, fidelity, humility, generosity, peace, harmony. Jade has been used for protection for centuries. Jade is known as androgynous, therefore it is considered having a gentle, steady pulse of healing energy. Jade is found in different colors and can be used on the appropriate Chakra based on its color. Properties common to all colors of Jade include its ability to mellow one’s existence. Helps one rid themselves of negative thoughts and energy. Very beneficial to the heart in both physical and spiritual senses. It is a very protective stone and will keep its wearer out of harm’s way. Jade bounds us to our earth energies and physical instincts. Jade is a humbling stone.
Jet:
Properties: Jet is a form of petrified wood similar to coal, though much harder. This stone has absorbing qualities. Helps draw out negative energy. Especially useful for people who have unreasonable fears that limit their lives. Therefore, that is why this black stone, it relates to the Root Chakra, the center that connects us to our earth energy. The Root chakra is connected to survival and our trust in the physical world, and in one’s own body. Recommended for stimulating psychic experience and guiding one in the quest for spiritual enlightenment. If worn, it should be set in silver. Jet has been used as a protective stone in life’s physical journeys. It’s known as a traveler’s amulet, and the wives of sailors often burnt it to protect their husbands while they were at sea. Jet has been known historically, to also protect from scorpions and snake bites, especially when the stone is wore over the heart. Jet has been used to help soothe the pain of both a broken heart due to seperation or the loss or death of a relative or loved one. In the past, this protection stone has been used to ward against enemies, evil spirits, witchcraft and harmful magic spells.
Obsidian:
Properties: This is a strong grounding stone and is known as “the protector”. It is said to “mirror one’s soul. This stone brings about objectivity, dis-attachment and is grounding. It reduces fantasy and escapism. Absorbs and dissolves anger, criticism, fear, and therefore is protective. This unusual black stone absorbs darkness and converts it to white light energy. It is a warm and friendly stone, which is used at the Root Chakra, encouraging ones survival instincts and is grounding. Black obsidian brings higher Chakra light into lower ones; cleanses and uplifts. Changes fear into flexibility with the advent of change. Obsidian is used for transformation.
“On life’s journey, faith is nourishment, virtuous deeds are a shelter, wisdom is the light by day and right mindfulness is the protection by night. If a man lives a pure life, nothing can destroy him.” ~Buddha
Andrew Pacholyk MS L.Ac
http://www.peacefulmind.com/protection.htm
Therapies for healing
mind, body, spirit
From the “Week-End Witchin*s
Courtesy of GrannyMoonsMorningFeast
Without a doubt, there are situations in our lives that cause anxiety. This is something we must “pick apart” in order to find it’s roots. There may be one or two things that are not allowing your mind to be free. Write them down.
Look at them on paper. Send them to me if you like (we can look at them together). Be honest with yourself when you write them out. Go with your immediate intuition. Fears have a tendency to dissolve when we are looking them face on.
Re-balance. As a holistic individual, you know that our bodies are continuously in a state of re-balancing itself. This is how we function. This is how we grow. By holding on to a fear, we are not allowing this processes (your intuitive state) to flow freely. This block can be the cause of a much bigger problem.
Letting go. By giving this fear up to the universe to handle, you are essentially allowing yourself to release this fear, and in turn strip away any kind of meaning or significance it may have upon you. By letting go, this allows us to move to the next level in our lives. The next natural process. Often times, this is a fear in itself.
The fear of “what will happen when I DO move to my next stage in life?” Let your guard down. Let it go. This is not a fear. This is a great journey. Allow yourself to follow it.
“The best protection any woman can have . . . is courage.” – Elizabeth Cady Stanton
From the “Week-End Witchin*s
Courtesy of GrannyMoonsMorningFeast
You will need:
Handwriting or photo of desired one
one red image candle
rose oil
Begin by dressing (rubbing) the candle with the rose oil to empower it with your desire. As you do this chant the following:
Bring unto me
The love that I see
That he (she) shall requite,
All my love from this night.
Light the candle, and place it on top of the handwriting or picture. Allow the candle to burn for one hour, and then extinguish it. Each night for six consecutive nights repeat the spell dressing the candle with the oil each time. On the last night of the spell, allow the candle to burn out. Carry the handwriting or picture with you the next time you plan to see the one you desire.
July 19th celebrated the Adonia, in honor of Adonis, whose name means “my lord.” Around 1000 B.C., Adonis replaced the earlier Greek vegetation Gods and was then espoused to the beautiful Aphrodite. It was on this day in ancient times that their marriage was celebrated with great jubilation and revelry.
Adonis was born from a tree into which his mother had been transformed. He was put into a box and given to Persephone, the Goddess of the Underworld, who agreed not to open the box. But she did open the box, and then would not let Adonis return to the earth. A conflict ensued and Zeus finally stepped in to rectify the situation by proclaiming that Adonis would spend half of the year in the Underworld and the Other half on the earthly plane.
Sunday corresponds to the sun, our closest star. This day is full of wonder and all sorts of magical potential for success, wealth, and fame. Sundays are for personal achievements of any kind such as working towards a promotion at your job, seeking fame and wealth, or being acknowledged for a job well done. All of these goals fall under the golden influence of the sun. Some suggestions for Sunday enchantments would include:
Sitting outside at sunrise and calling on the goddess Brigid for illumination and inspiration
Wearing gold jewelry or clothing that is gold or sunshine yellow to pull some color magic into your life
Arranging a few sunflowers in a vase and empowering these “flowers of the sun” for fame and ambition
Gathering up the common marigold flower and scattering it’s petals about to encourage prosperity
Baking up a batch of cinnamon rolls for the family and enchanting them for health and success
Snacking on a solar fruit, the orange, and enjoying the magical boost it brings to your life
One who can trace the Craft through their family tree and who has been taught the Old Religion by a relative who was living at the same time. Channeling doesn’t count. How far one has to go back on the family tree to meet the conditions of the first part of this definition is debatable. Family Trades (another name for Hereditary Witches) occasionally adopt individuals into their dynasty. This decision is never a light one, and usually stems from the lack of offspring to carry on the line, or the high regard they hold for the person in question. The ceremony is intricate and important. After all, it is not every day you can pick your relatives! It is much like the marriage of an individual into a family.
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