Mysteries will become known to you. You should be able to see your life’s path clearly at this time. Pethro is often thought of as “Gambler’s Rune.” You are in a lucky period right now. Chance is your ally. Take advantage of it.
Additional information about Today’s Rune, Perthro
MAGICAL USES: fertility, easing childbirth, to aid in divination and magic, enhancing psychic abilities
ASSOCIATED MYTHS & DEITIES: Freya, Angrbode
ANALYSIS: The actual interpretation of perþ has been the subject of much controversy among runic scholars. The problem lies in the fact that the initial P sound doesn’t occur anywhere else in the old Germanic language, leading to the belief that the word was imported from another language. The Old English rune poem seems to indicate that it had to do with some sort of game, leading many to interpret it as ‘chess pawn’ or ‘dice-cup’. The dice-cup meaning is particularly interesting as it not only fits the shape of rune, but also hints at such an object’s original use as a container for the runes themselves. An alternate interpretation of perþ is derived from the Slavic ‘pizda’, meaning ‘vulva’. This meaning (although obscure and somewhat unlikely) fits quite into the progression of runes up until this point, symbolizing the rebirth that follows death. Viewing it as a symbol of the womb of the Goddess, it represents the same element of the mysterious and hidden as ‘dice-cup’, but taken literally as ‘vulva’, it adds a powerful, feminine, sexual counterpart to uruz that would otherwise be missing from the fuþark.
However you choose to interpret the literal meaning of perþ (and again, nobody really knows what that is), the basic symbolism is that of a vessel, nurturing and giving ‘birth’, keeping hidden and secret all those mysteries, which can be uncovered only after the initiation of death. The rune is closely tied in with the idea of fate, that the road we travel, regardless of what we choose to do along the way, is predetermined from the moment of our birth. The very act of being born sets us along a course of cause and effect, action and reaction that we may choose to follow blindly, or try to divine through the runes or other means order that we may better understand the lessons we will learn. Perþ is the beginning of this process, as well as the tool for accomplishing it.
Judgment embodies those forces which require us to be accountable for our actions. With Judgment truths are revealed, mysteries are unraveled and responsibility is assigned. Judgment unveils outcomes and marks the ends of things. While it is a time to properly place guilt, it is also a time for atonement and forgiveness. Ultimately the process of Judgment should lead to freedom from errors made in the past and a fresh start with a clean slate. To that end Judgment actually promises the start of a new journey on which we can apply what we have learned from our past.
Due to last night’s New Moon, home and family matters are in high focus, and new energy is with you to make improvements to these areas of your life, dear Aries. You might immerse yourself in family projects or home improvement activities. Family is more inclusive or you are more interested in setting things right. Later today, you could have a vague feeling that something is not right. Your perceptions may not be as reliable as they usually are, and reading too much into a situation may even get you into trouble. Avoid, as much as possible, spiraling thoughts and wrestling with regrets or recent decisions. You can feel out of touch. Even so, the Moon begins supporting your sign later morning, and this helps you to feel more alert, capable, and confident.
Taurus
Taurus
There are likely to be busy days ahead of you with a New Moon in your solar third house, dear Taurus. New energy is with you for connecting, communicating, and learning. Ideas can fill your head, but so can too much information. Some of your ideas will take and others may not, but don’t worry about the difference between the two just yet. There’s no rush. Plan to make warm and interesting new connections with people, be open to the idea that you need more intellectual stimulation in your life, and look for ways you can improve your approachability. However, watch for taking on so many things that you feel overwhelmed. Later today, a mildly difficult aspect between the Sun and Neptune can point to a feeling that others are draining you of energy or confidence, which can be the result of their negativity or simply your expectations of them.
Gemini
Gemini
A New Moon in your second house occurred last night, dear Gemini, and you are receiving wonderful energy for improving your finances and tending to your personal possessions. The impulse to buy something can be sudden and should probably be tamed just for now, until you get a plan in place. Ideas, and especially money-making ones, come to you with force and passion. Receive and enjoy them, and sort them out patiently as you go along. This can be the start of something special. Even so, later today, you may need to get over a temporary hump in the form of lack of confidence, a mental disconnect, or illusions related to money and work. Enjoy your imagination, but go slowly.
Cancer
Cancer
The yearly New Moon in your sign has just occurred, dear Cancer, pointing to a time for personal new beginnings. What you’d like to change, improve, or initiate is in your hands. You’re suddenly more noticeable and “out there”, and it’s a good time to ride this energy. It’s also a time for personal re-invention. You are always in charge of your destiny, but times like now, you really feel it. Confidence comes across well; excessive preoccupation with yourself doesn’t! People believe in you, and this only serves to motivate you further to present the best version of yourself. However, later today, watch for some self-deception, as you may not be seeing yourself and others very clearly. You mean different things to different people and this can confuse true understanding of yourself, or you may be giving off mixed signals. Treat any hesitance you might feel now as a chance to slow down and make adjustments.
Leo
Leo
Last night’s New Moon occurred in your soul sector, dear Leo, launching a cycle in which you are strongly inclined to take charge of personal and private matters that need your attention, or give more time to a person in need or an important cause. Buried or neglected issues can demand your attention, but for some of you, you may need to take on a supportive role in which you sacrifice some of your personal plans and goals, at least temporarily, in order to take care of or help out other people. You might take the lead on such a matter, or if you are the one who needs extra rest, then you’ll push for that. If you’ve been neglecting your psychic, spiritual, and emotional needs, then this is a time that forces you to acknowledge and tend to them. Later today, a minor difficult aspect involving the Sun (your ruler) in this same sector can leave you yearning for more and especially sensitive psychically. Try not to over-think things. Stick to the simple now.
Virgo
Virgo
Pay special attention to who you meet and ideas that come to you around now, dear Virgo. The New Moon that occurred last night energized your sector of friendships, networking, community involvement, new ideas, technology, and aspirations. What’s happening around the time of this lunation helps pave the way for personal changes and new beginnings. There can be new friends or associations with groups and people who share some similar interests or a common goal, or new beginnings with existing connections. A New Moon is about taking the lead and taking charge. Open yourself to the need for people in your life who offer you new perspectives, a change of pace, and some exciting variety to your daily life. Tonight, however, there can be some tendency to nurse an idealized image of someone or a plan. There can be a strong desire to believe in someone, but at the same time, fear that you’ll discover reasons not to. Try to avoid over-thinking.
Libra
Libra
Last night, a New Moon occurred in your profession and reputation sector, dear Libra. Even if you’re happy in your position as it stands, there are always some tweaks that can be made to improve your professional and public life. New projects and goals, and possibly even a new area of focus on the job, may emerge in the coming days and weeks. Enter these with healthy confidence, not over-confidence. Take the time to plan, and act rather than react. You have more impact on others than usual, so use this time in the spotlight well. Later today, however, when it comes to practical matters, you just aren’t seeing things realistically. In fact, you can swing from pie in the sky to negative thinking, making it a less than ideal time for making big purchases and business decisions. Daydream rather than make solid plans just for now.
Scorpio
Scorpio
Your spirit to explore beyond the ordinary experiences in your life is powerful now and in the coming weeks, dear Scorpio. A New Moon occurred in your expansion sector last night, and this gives you extra energy and resolve to seek out new experiences on mental, physical, and spiritual planes. This can be a period for beginning new activities or projects that feed your thirst for mind-expanding experiences. This is a time of increased bravery and spontaneity. Later today, you may be dealing with mixed messages and minor irritations or delays. The tendency to act in conditioned rather than mindful ways is strong right now, and you would do well to identify these patterns so that you can step around them. Otherwise, it’s a decent day for daydreaming and fantasizing. Take things easy, and slowly right now.
Sagittarius
Sagittarius
Last night’s New Moon energized your sector of intimacy and sharing – a sector of your chart that’s making a lot of headlines these days! Now and in the coming weeks, dear Sagittarius, there can be a feeling of revitalization on a deep, inner level. This can be experienced in your relationship with yourself and/or in a partnership. Inhibitions can drop and there is more acceptance of the deeper side of your personality. Alternatively, you might have had enough of a bad habit, addiction, or superstition, and you are suddenly motivated to end it. It’s a time for getting rid of burdens, or sharing their weight with trusted others. You might decide to rid yourself of clutter or debt. You may be saying goodbye to a bad attitude or habit, or getting closer to someone who makes you feel better about yourself. Later today, there is a tendency for people to be indirect, which can be especially annoying to Sagittarians! It’s not the best time for healthy relating patterns, but consider that you might need some personal space.
Capricorn
Capricorn
Last night’s New Moon brings you good energy for starting a new partnership or committing to a new way of enhancing a current relationship, dear Capricorn. Someone in your life could need more support or attention and you may need to put your own plans on hold. It’s time to strengthen your relationships, negotiate, compromise, and strike up deals. It can be a strong period for communications in one-on-one setups. Take in now, and take action when it feels right. If you need to take charge of a relationship issue, you’ll feel the energy to do so. Later today, situations and people may leave you feeling drained or confused. There is a vacillating energy tonight that is best handled by imagining or enjoying entertainment and art than for serious thinking.
Aquarius
Aquarius
You can be tempted and motivated to totally rework your daily routines now with the New Moon having just occurred in your solar sixth house last night, dear Aquarius. A new health program or fitness routine could be implemented now, or you could be doing a top to bottom reorganization of your workspace or home. Whatever gets you more organized and feeling in charge of your daily life is favored. A new project, work task, or even line of work can be on the table. This is an important time for clearing clutter, both physical and mental. Take advantage, but take it easy. Tonight, dreamy or creative activities can be nice detours from pressures.
Pisces
Pisces
You’re receiving a nice boost of energy that jumpstarts a cycle in which taking charge of your life is appropriate, dear Pisces, particularly when it comes to romance, children, creativity, and entertainment. This is a time for making improvements to your life that help restore balance. You are in need of quality leisure time and channels for expressing yourself creatively. Ideas for enjoying life’s more playful moments can come to you in a rush, or opportunities can suddenly appear, ready to grab. Even if your life seems crammed with things to do, you need to learn to make the most of the time you do have for enjoying yourself. Later today, you may be giving off mixed signals, but who can really blame you? It’s hard to project confidence and clarity if you’re not feeling these things inside. If you feel out of the loop, which is quite possible tonight and early tomorrow, hold off. Be easy on yourself.
You are a very capable person with intense personal magnetism and a great love of home and family. You are detail-oriented and have a hard time letting something rest until you’re satisfied it’s complete and accurate. Others may not always know it, but you are very sensitive and often think about your childhood and how it affects you in the present. Learning to let go of things is something that will contribute greatly to your happiness and success in life. Famous people born today: Diane Kruger, Brian Austin Green, Iris Murdoch, Linda Ronstadt, Brigitte Nielsen, Forest Whitaker, Rembrandt.
There can be harsh words or false starts happening today, dear Aries. You can be excited about a project or idea, but you might also face opposition for it. If you’re feeling cooped up or unable to express yourself, try not to stir the pot further. Keep emotional excitement high by doing something you love, but don’t overdo it. The intensity of the day’s aspects could bring excitable energy to your inner world or home life. There can be a sudden need to revisit a neglected area of your life now. Tricky power dynamics can be at the root of tensions experienced now. People can be especially defensive of their ideas and opinions, and it may be best to avoid getting caught in the crossfire. However, when it comes to defending a loved one, it’s a different story altogether. A New Moon occurs tonight, and in some ways, it can have the effect of wiping the slate clean on the home front and with family.
Taurus
Taurus
Interactions with others can be edgy and tense today, dear Taurus, particularly with a lover, but quite possibly with others as well, on some level. Things might seem fine until there’s a difference of opinion. You’re likely to discover that people are holding onto their opinions quite fiercely right now, and there is little rational about it. If you look more closely, however, it’s likely about power and control. There can be a lot of talk but few answers now. Try as much as possible to keep a healthy level of detachment when expressing opinions or engaging in a debate. There is competitive, provocative, and controversial energy around you now. However, it’s important to use whatever you discover today as fuel for letting go of matters that are only dragging you down. The New Moon tonight occurs in your communications sector, emphasizing a chance to begin fresh when it comes to learning and connecting.
Gemini
Gemini
Thinking can be sharp and exciting when it comes to financial and practical matters today, dear Gemini, but there can also be a tendency to be provocative or to get caught up in power games now. You could be defending your values, your worth, or even your spending now. Watch for a tendency to want to prove something, whether it’s in yourself or coming from others. Because of this, you may want to put off major decisions. People may be misinterpreting your intentions and actions. Avoid pushing too hard for answers as this can lead to undue stress. Alternatively, others might perceive you to be playing games or less than honest. Be watchful of your stance in addition to the words you choose to express yourself. It may be that you’re taking things a little too personally now. Tonight’s New Moon offers you a chance to start anew and with fresh energy.
Cancer
Cancer
A New Moon occurs in your sign tonight, dear Cancer, but while the period just before a New Moon is good for resting and reflecting, today’s energies are complicating and distracting. Ideally, you’ll end up seeing exactly what you need to let go of in order to go forward freer and more positive, and the energy of tonight’s New Moon helps you to do so. Today, you could discover that bringing up your thoughts, ideas, plans, and passions can meet with obstinacy or disapproval in others. You could feel blocked and vetoed in almost everything you do right now. If others are playing mind games with you, back off and refuse to be part of it. Be kind to yourself and avoid pushing something too hard. It’s important to avoid impulsive communications now. The coming week is powerful for getting back to a position of personal power.
Leo
Leo
You might want to gather all of your facts first before speaking on a matter today, dear Leo, as there is a tendency to speak too soon and for people to quickly jump on one another’s words or call people out. People you work with may be difficult today. You can be quite obsessed in your thinking about past matters or issues that cause you anxiety or possibly guilt. Entertain these thoughts, but avoid letting them take you over to the point that your interactions with others are tense. Arguments entered into today can reach stalemates. If you need to discuss something close to your heart, you might wait for a more open and accepting atmosphere to do so. You might also discover that keeping a project or idea to yourself is useful just for now. Issues, and possibly people, from the past can emerge. There can be a new piece of information that makes your mind race. Pay attention to what emerges today – what seems to push your buttons now – as these can be very revealing. Use restraint today and be patient. After tonight’s New Moon, you are in a better position to take action on a matter that requires letting go and healing.
Virgo
Virgo
You can have strong ideas and experience powerful motivation regarding a certain plan today, dear Virgo, but there can be some blocks or opposition to contend with first. For some of you, there can be frustration with a lover, friend, or associate. Words can be sharp and possibly harsh, but if there is a rude awakening now, it can ultimately improve understanding. People or circumstances can challenge you to confront important, perhaps previously buried issues in your life. You could find that you’re dealing with pressures and tensions coming from others, or with thoughts bordering on the obsessive about matters that are sources of frustration or anger. The goal now should be purging. Remember that you are likely to be driven by instincts today, rather than reason or logic. Be kind to yourself by NOT thinking too much, too negatively, and too obsessively. Compose a wish list, as tonight’s New Moon occurs in your long-term happiness goals sector and brings new energy to your life.
Libra
Libra
Old, buried hurts can jump up at you today, dear Libra, and if you are not careful, they can be expressed in one way or another in your conversations with others. Secrets might be revealed, or previously hidden matters can come to light now that might be uncomfortable at first, but in the long run will push you towards the light. Stalemates can occur, so avoid pushing matters for your own mental health! Be forthright if you feel compelled to be, but do it sensitively today, as your words tend to have more impact and can be remembered for some time, and be especially mindful when speaking in public or professional arenas. You can have good ideas for the future, but reserve taking action on them until after the New Moon that occurs tonight. A fresh approach works best after this lunation. Before it, concentrate on letting go of outdated behaviors and attitudes.
Scorpio
Scorpio
Simple differences of opinion can quickly become complicated today, dear Scorpio. There can be quite a bit of defensiveness and hurt feelings when ideas are not adopted right away. Avoid getting caught up in all of this. There are no winners in arguments that don’t have any growth potential. You are sharp today, but there can be difficulty advancing your ideas or projects. You can be quick to defend something or express your opinions, but might be frustrated by others’ responses. You might feel provoked or cornered, but it’s best to rise above things by exercising self-control. It can be difficult to do today, but with a Balsamic Moon until tonight’s New Moon, it’s best to let go of attitudes and ideas that no longer serving you well. The New Moon tonight is an especially helpful one for energy levels, even if you might take a bit of time to really start feeling it. You can feel rejuvenated and ready for action.
Sagittarius
Sagittarius
Be convincing, but don’t be heavy-handed about it today, dear Sagittarius. There is no benefit in pushing your ideas on someone, especially when it comes to values and issues of sharing. If something feels very unfair, then you need to talk about it, but your choice of words and tone will be especially important now, so keep it light – it’s just that kind of day when people can take things entirely the wrong way. You might uncover a secret or pursue a line of research doggedly today, but it’s important to be kind to yourself as well – try not to overdo it. Alternatively, you could be faced with people who are trying to convince you of something today. There can be competing feelings in a relationship now and it can be difficult to make sense of what you and others want at the moment. The New Moon occurring tonight can help bring new, forward-looking energy to a relationship or to your conviction to improve your life.
Capricorn
Capricorn
You might be called to action today, dear Capricorn, or there could be an aggravation or push involving a partner. Others can push your buttons today. It’s a little too easy to get involved in an argument or standoff, as there is a tendency now to speak too quickly or harshly, and to be a little insensitive or stubborn. You might be acting provocatively, pushing others’ buttons as well, perhaps to see what kind of effect or hold you have on them. Try not to take the idea that someone has a different viewpoint than you as a personal affront. Before you bring up certain sensitive topics, consider whether the climate is actually right to do so. Chances are it isn’t. Channel extra energy into productive activities or into safe and moderate physical fitness. Your ideas can be stellar now. The New Moon occurring tonight launches a new cycle that helps you to start fresh in an important relationship.
Aquarius
Aquarius
You can be super-motivated to take care of challenging problems, to eliminate waste, or to become more skilled and efficient, dear Aquarius. However, you could feel that others are in your way, blocking your path, or are too overbearing or controlling. It’s very important to avoid harsh words today, as they can sting and can be remembered for far too long. Avoid overloading your plate or becoming unraveled over small flaws and problems. Conversations can really heat up with co-workers, or you could be revisiting old hurts. There’s a reason for this – perhaps it’s time to put those things behind you. What emerges now is revealing, and can point you in the right direction for healing. The New Moon tonight launches nice energy for beginning fresh, as well as for taking charge of your work, routines, and health.
Pisces
Pisces
You can feel pressured to make a decision today, dear Pisces, or you could want to take action on an idea but might feel blocked. Try to avoid situations where people are trying to one-up others or attempting to get the upper hand. There can be a lot of this going on today. Friendships can be a touchy area. There might be a rude awakening, but something that clears your mind as to where you stand, which allows you to make better plans. People might be holding on too tightly to their point of view, and power trips may be the reason behind this. This kind of obstinacy doesn’t lead to compromise nor learning experiences, only unnecessary stress, so do your best to steer clear of it. The New Moon occurring tonight can wipe the slate clean, allowing you to restart or begin fresh in a friendship, romance, or creative project.
The tender Cancer New Moon on July 15, 2015, marks a turning point in our relationships, offering us an opportunity to clear the air of hidden emotions. Normally, the Cancer Moon is capable of locking up our feelings, but we won’t likely stay quiet with so much tension in the air. Cosmic bad-boys Mars and Pluto face off in a planetary tug-of-war, but we shouldn’t expect to see a winner until the dust settles.
Communication is charged with irrational passion as contentious Mercury and combative Mars form tense oppositions with tyrannical Pluto around this New Moon. People tend to say things without realizing how negative they sound. We may be bounced around on rough seas, but practicing patience enables us to conserve our energy for later. Determination is the best antidote when responding to the powerful currents during this New Moon.
Aries Horoscope (March 21 – April 19)
Although profound resistance to your plans can stop you in your tracks, don’t give up on a good idea just because someone tells you it has no merit. If you don’t understand why you are running into trouble, stop and listen carefully to the message of the Cancer New Moon as it floods your 4th House of Security. Obstacles are more easily handled once you accept that your current fear of change is unwarranted. Ironically, it’s less important to reach your destination than it is to fine-tune your plans. Safety comes first.
Taurus Horoscope (April 20 – May 20)
Although you probably have an overcrowded calendar while the Cancer New Moon rocks your 3rd House of Immediate Environment, it’s tough to shift into gear. At first, you’re tempted to get by with doing less, but your energy builds steam, enabling you to overcome anything that stands in your path once you find your pace. Just remember you’re not the only person with an ambitious agenda and intriguing ideas. Staying open to new information from a variety of sources can dramatically change your perspective and increase your options.
Gemini Horoscope (May 21 – June 20)
It’s all too easy to waste time running around in circles just trying to keep up with the hectic pace of events. But unless you slow down and reconnect with your core values, you may not feel satisfied with your objectives while the Cancer New Moon emphasizes your 2nd House of Self-Esteem. Proceed with caution; taking time for contemplation should not be thought of as a retreat. In fact, you could jeopardize your success if you continue to move too fast. Remember, reaching your goals is more like a marathon than a sprint.
Cancer Horoscope (June 21 – July 22)
The emotional New Moon in your sign is an early warning sign of an energetic shift that’s unfolding at home or within your family. You might choose to hide your head in the sand, only to be shocked by what happens. Or, perhaps you’re trying to co-create your future by living the change you seek. Start by creating a list of resolutions, as if it is New Year’s Day. Focusing your positive intentions during the New Moon plants significant seeds of thought in your fertile imagination.
Leo Horoscope (July 23 – Aug. 22)
The Cancer New Moon is a fresh start, but this new beginning falls in your 12th House of Endings, revealing an ironic blending of two cycles. However, starting a new phase prior to completing old business can be extremely problematic for everyone involved. Allow the current process to play out naturally or you might miss your chance to get the closure you need. Your best bet is to stay acutely aware of the complex interrelationship between what you are finishing and what you hope to do next. You can only embrace the future once you let go of the past.
Virgo Horoscope (Aug. 23 – Sept. 22)
You may feel uncomfortably isolated while the moody Cancer New Moon shakes up your 11th House of Community. People that you can usually count on are nowhere to be found when you go searching for advice. You might react in anger or disappointment, thinking about all the times in the past you showed up for them. But don’t draw conclusions prematurely; give others the benefit of the doubt instead of assuming the worst. Thankfully, your real friends will come through in the nick of time and you will realize how lucky you are to have allies in your corner.
Libra Horoscope (Sept. 23 – Oct. 22)
You may feel pressured to make a career move as the Cancer New Moon highlights your 10th House of Career. But a relatively minor family crisis might add additional stress to your day, especially if you’re already involved in a disagreement. You won’t be happy if someone tries to take control of the situation now, but you should heed the practical advice, nonetheless. Don’t throw the baby out with the bathwater; be astute enough to show your ability to discern what’s useful from what is not.
Scorpio Horoscope (Oct. 23 – Nov. 21)
Building emotional continuity in your life is an admirable goal, but it may come with a component of drama while the moody Cancer New Moon stirs up trouble in your 9th House of Big Ideas. You are passionate about your purpose in the world and enthusiastic about the direction for your future. But your drive can be so consuming now that you feel compelled to stand up for your beliefs. Tread lightly, for you could provoke a fight by resorting to aggressive behavior. Channel your intensity into physical activities; strenuous exercise is the remedy that will create the least damage and do the most good.
Sagittarius Horoscope (Nov. 22 – Dec. 21)
You might be confused about your evolving direction as the Cancer New Moon rattles your 8th House of Transformation, evoking a sense of discomfort by pushing you to explore feelings that you prefer to forget. Don’t belittle a friend’s melodrama by dismissing it as so trivial that you don’t have to get involved. Your willingness to partake in a meaningful dialogue may be exactly what’s required to take a relationship to a new level of intimacy.
Capricorn Horoscope (Dec. 22 – Jan. 19)
An overly emotional interaction with a friend or partner reveals that he or she has more to tell you than you previously thought. There may be a suppressed power issue lurking in the background as the Cancer New Moon occurs in your 7th House of Relationships. Unfortunately, direct confrontation could make matters worse. But letting the negativity linger isn’t the answer, either. The conversation will be awkward at first, but you can make real progress if you talk about your concerns without blaming anyone else. Take the high road and see who follows.
Aquarius Horoscope (Jan. 20 – Feb. 18)
You aren’t necessarily aware of harboring any resentments about your job, but it’s not that simple to let go of an unresolved hurt. Fortunately, you have a pretty good grasp of the source of your current negativity if you are willing to be honest. The Cancer New Moon’s presence in your 6th House of Logistics gives you a clear picture of what you must do next. Be open to receiving emotional support from people who have your best interests at heart. Leaning on loved ones gives you the strength to process your feelings and get on with the real work at hand.
Pisces Horoscope (Feb. 19 – March 20)
You can finally stand and hold your ground after an extended period of uncertainty. But your feelings are more complex than they seem on the surface now that the cautious Cancer New Moon lands in your 5th House of Self-Expression. Don’t overcompensate with false bravado; there’s no logical justification for flaunting your victory. Nothing is gained by creating a competitive environment where others are threatened by your success. Softening your stance helps to relieve tension and return harmony back to your relationship world.
The Balance of the Signs & the Elements for July 15th
CANCER STRONG
Nurturing, protective, tenacious, emotional sensitive, watery, strong roots. Can be overly protective, unwilling to let go, timid, reclusive.
LEO STRONG
Self-confident, generous, warm-hearted, powerful leader, dramatic. Can be overly proud, vain, extravagant, arrogant.
EARTH WEAK
There can be a lack of desire, interest, or skills regarding practical affairs. We may not be very much in touch with reality. Difficulties concentrating, grounding ourselves.
AIR WEAK
We may have a difficult time being objective or detached. We may not be especially communicative.
WATER STRONG
We are more compassionate, emotional, and intuitive than usual, and we may react emotionally to situations, possibly at the expense of logic or practicality.
CARDINAL STRONG
We are ready to take action and to take on challenges, and can become frustrated with stagnant conditions.
MUTABLE WEAK
We can have a hard time adapting to changes and to others’ agendas.
A New Moon occurs today in the sign of Cancer and amidst more than the usual influences, and challenging ones. Mercury and Mars are applying to a conjunction (exact minutes into the day tomorrow). Both bodies are opposing Pluto and in hard aspect with (semi-square) Venus and (sesquiquadrate) Saturn. We may be feeling strongly about an idea or belief and expecting others to follow along or adopt our perspective, but we can become too stubborn or belligerent under these influences. It will be important to know when to speak and when to keep our own counsel today.
The Moon is in Cancer all day (until Thursday, July 16th, at 10:14 AM).
The Moon is waning and in its Waning Crescent phase until 9:24 PM / the Moon is waxing and in its New Moon phase from 9:24 PM forward.
A New Moon occurs tonight in the sign of Cancer.
Venus is direct and is in its pre-retrograde shadow (Venus will retrograde from July 25-September 6).
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July’s New Moon Is a Powerful One!
This is a potent time to change the course of the rest of 2015, and beyond.
2015 is an 8 Universal Year in numerology (2+0+1+5 = 8). 8 illuminates your infinite possibilities, and encourages you to expand financially and emotionally. Many people emphasize the monetary aspects of the number 8, yet this has more to do with PASSION than anything else. When you are fully expressing your heart’s desires you will receive abundance in ALL aspects of your life.
That’s why this month’s emotional energy is so powerful. You are getting in touch with the passions buried deep within you, that you’ve suppressed so you can please other people.
Love’s light has a shadow.
In Numerology, July 2015 is a 15 Universal Month (7 + 2+0+1+5 = 15). 15 energy ALWAYS brings up the shadow side of LOVE and PERFECTIONISM. It’s no surprise that our new moon is on the 15th this month. It’s time to shed light on love!
The Sacred Geometry of This New Moon
This new moon is designed to hit the restart button for the rest of the year. We’re halfway through 2015, and the planets activated during the New Moon (Sun, Moon, Mercury, Mars and Pluto) will be at either 14 or 23 degrees – numbers that add up to 5, the midpoint of the single digits. 5 is a number of radical change, breaking up your routines, shaking your foundations so you can create NEW experiences that delight your senses. If you look at the sacred geometry of the number 5, the top half is looking forward (to the right) and the lower half is facing backward (left) to the past. Most likely you are feeling this way too. Looking back at your life gleaning your lessons, and looking forward to see what changes you can make so you can EXPERIENCE MORE JOY.
The Answer Is in Your Heart
It’s no surprised there are FIVE planets in water signs during this new moon. The element water is associated with your intuition and emotions (all aspects associated with the moon).
If you truly want a life of LOVE, SUCCESS, and PROSPERITY you must listen to your intuition through the voice of your heart. When you express your passions without apology for who you are, your life will reward you with abundance.
Chart the course 2015 and beyond
It’s important to take stock of your lessons so far, as well as look ahead toward the future with deliberate intention. Astrology and numerology are THE MOST POWERFUL tools that will help you chart your course for happiness and success. When you are in harmony with the cycles of the Universe, you will always be in the flow. And YES, you can predict cycles.
To read more of Sarah’s insight, please visit her website, Imagi-Creation
Nurturing and Self Protection: New Moon in Cancer
We are having a New Moon in the sign of Cancer, exact (for me in California) on Wednesday, July 15th at about 6:30 pm Pacific Time*, but is active for three days starting today. Joining the Moon and the Sun are Mars, representing the masculine, aggressive and also protective energies, and Mercury which is all about communication and thinking. Cancer is an emotionally sensitive water sign. Thoughts and feelings will be up for release or recreation. This is especially true for men and masculine energy things mentioned above. Cancer is a “homemaker” sign. The theme of “Home” is highlighted now.
Mars does not feel strong while visiting the sign of Cancer. You might feel that your home, whatever that means to you, isn’t quite being protected. our body is your home while in this incarnation. Do you feel safe? Are you sure that there’s not any way that your body can be threatened or invaded (physically, mentally or emotionally)? Though we say the phrase, “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” the reality is that words can be very hurtful, if we let them in.
Read below for an exercise to help you create safety in your “home”.
Pluto
Opposite Mercury is Pluto, the guide through the underworld and shadow energy – the negative emotions and self sabotaging belief systems that we try to avoid looking at. Pluto also brings death, rebirth and transformation on a deep level.
On July 14th NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft is going to be flying its closest to Pluto and sending back pictures. This is unprecedented! There is a possibility that Pluto is bigger than we thought and it might regain its status as a planet again.
Regardless of whether it is a planet or not, with the world putting its attention on to Pluto, we can’t help but expect that we will be shining some light into our “shadowy basements”.
All in all, a great time to look at(and change) our beliefs and thoughts about our safety, our self-nurturing and our home.
Smooth Energy
The Sun and the Moon (the New Moon) are also trine to Saturn in Scorpio, and to Chiron in Pisces. This is creating a Grand Trine ( it looks like an equilateral triangle on an astrology chart ) which will smooth out some of the challenging energy of this New Moon. Chiron, the wounded healer, insures that we will be able to heal ourselves during this time. With emotions running high, remember to stay in balance between expressing yourself and just dumping your feelings on other people. Don’t get pushed around, but don’t “shove” others either. Exercise compassion for yourself and others.
What’s up with Venus?
Venus is still conjunct to Jupiter in Leo, However she is about to move forward into Virgo, exploring her priestess potential. Venus is also conjunct the powerful star Regulus at about 1° of Virgo. Venus will only just “dip her toe” into the Virgo water because on July 25th she will turn retrograde, back into Leo to explore a little more of her sense of worth and lovability. To me, it feels like Venus is dancing around Regulus, forward, backward and then forward again.
To Summarize
We are experiencing transformation in our personal lives of the masculine and inner feminine. Also, our outer relationships are being tested, and either taken to the next level, or let go of, if they don’t work anymore. As I said before, compassion for yourself and others is key.
Creating Your Safe “Home”
Do this exercise without any “spiritually correct” filter.
Draw a large circle on a piece of paper and draw a slightly smaller circle inside it. The inner circle represents your Self. Write down all the things that you desire to have, to be, to do and to experience. Include the things that support you to experience yourself as your Soul Self, the true you . Also include the things that make you feel safe, nurtured and empowered.
Hint: The things inside the circle represent how you become the authority, and only authority, in your life. Anytime you feel resentment, this is your systems way of letting you know you are not following your own knowing and authority.
In the ring between the inner and outer circles, write down the things that you would be willing to experience if it leads you toward experiencing more love, more freedom and more You! These are things that might feel challenging, but end up helping you to move forward in an expansive way. Also, include things that might be unexpected like reconnecting with an old friend.
Outside of the circles, write down the things that you do not choose to experience now. These things might happen outside of you, but they don’t get in side of you. For instant, somebody might say unkind or hurtful words, but they do not impact you. They do not get inside of you and they do not affect you.
When you are done writing, turn the page over and move to another place. Literally move your body somewhere else. (Outside can be really good if you can get your feet to touch the ground and the sun is on your shoulders.) Otherwise, find a space that feels safe and nurturing to you. take a few deep breaths, and focus on being here and now, in your body, in this life. Connect with your greater self, your soul self. Click and then scroll down to listen to the Journey to Your Greater Self Guided Meditation.
Now go back to the paper. What do you know from your expanded vantage point that you didn’t know when you wrote the list originally? Notice if there are any parts of you that are in conflict or disagreement about what is on the list. What emotions come up when you read what you wrote? You may now make changes if you choose.
Write a title to this page, “Universe, this is what I choose to create and manifest now.”
You may refer back to this page to reinforce your changes and to check on your progress. It is always great to look back and acknowledge what you have done.
Hello Cosmic friends and welcome to another new moon. This one’s got quite a bit going on and of course I’ll tell you why. It’s been speaking to me for awhile now and I’ve been listening.
I know the watery (6 planets in water) astrological landscape has some people running for cover, but there really isn’t reason for alarm. This new moon provides us with a excellent spiritual opportunity. Remember dear ones, that Cancer is the great natural psychotherapist. On New Moon day we will have Mars, Mercury, Sun and Moon in that particular sign energy. The Shadow energy being cranky, overly sensitive and defensive. Also, using humor as sarcasm and attack, “I was only joking.” The light side being highly intuitive, healing, attentive and nurturing. It is the sign of the Lunar Goddess and the Divine Mother.
In Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) there is a technique called “Reframing,” that I feel is very appropriate here. To “Reframe” something is to put it into another context, setting or frame. Common subjects for reframing are often related to past traumas and current emotional triggers that may or may not be related to the past, but that are causing current difficulty.
In research for my upcoming book, “The Aquarian Healer,” I’ve been exploring the idea of soul archetypal energy and wounding. I have found (especially among those who identify as Empathic and/or Lightworkers,) there are 4 primary personal themes around wounding: Abandonment, Betrayal, Lack and Rejection. I’ve been sharing with you at this page how potent and colorful our dream life has been lately, often providing clues to what the Universe is spotlighting for our healing at the moment.
What’s also interesting about this New Moon is that it also carries some Full Moon qualities of Release. This I feel is vital to the “essence” aspect of it: to fill ourselves back up with our own divine essence after we have done the work of honest psychological examination. It also brings the important reminder that no matter what our background or circumstances were or currently are, we have the power to change our reality. We have the opportunity to “reframe” things working with the current energies available to us if we so choose.
“There are those who think that they were dealt a losing hand. The cards were stacked against them. They weren’t born in Lotusland. You can choose a ready guide in some celestial voice. If you chose not to decide, you still have made a choice. You can choose from phantom fears and kindness that can kill. I will choose a path that’s clear. I will choose freewill.” ~ Neal Peart, 1980
This new moon window is a perfect opportunity to stop viewing your personal circumstances as tragic or unfair, but more along the lines of the perfect training for you to complete your human mission and soul’s agreement. – The Keepers, 7.13.15
Happy New Moon friends and remember to keep it Cosmic!
NOTE: New Moon in Cancer is 7/15/15 at 6:24 pm PDT/9:24 EDT.
The Moon today is in a Waning Crescent phase. In this phase the Moon’s illumination in growing smaller each day until the New Moon. During this phase the Moon is getting closer to the Sun as viewed from Earth and the night side of the Moon is facing the Earth with only a small edge of the Moon being illuminated. This phase is best viewed an hour or 2 before the sunrise and can be quite beautiful if you’re willing to get up early. It can also be a great time to see the features of the Moon’s surface. Along the edge where the illuminated portion meets the dark side, the craters and mountains cast long shadows making them easier to observe with a telescope or binoculars.
Phase Details for – Wednesday, July 15, 2015
Phase: Waning Crescent
Illumination: 0%
Moon Age: 28.99 days
Moon Angle: 0.51
Moon Distance: 390,902.87 km
Sun Angle: 0.52
Sun Distance: 152,059,482.84 km
D. H. Lawrence (1885– 1930) wrote “New Moon” about the beautiful new moon. It reads, “The new moon, of no importance, lingers behind as the yellow sun glares, and is gone beyond the sea’s edge; earth smokes blue; the new moon, in cool height above the blushes, brings a fresh fragrance of heaven to our senses.” In this spell, you will use the power of the new moon to send healing light to someone in need.
You will need a bouquet of fresh flowers to cast this spell.
At dusk, set the bouquet of flowers in front of you. Take a few deep breaths to center your awareness. Turn your attention to the flowers. Look at them in a new way. Imagine the flower faeries, the divine spirits, that inhabit the flowers in front of you. These faeries may look like winged beings, tiny white, pink, gold, blue, or green spheres or dots of light, or they may look like large elven-like beings that seem to flow from the flowers themselves. You may actually see the faeries, or you may sense them in another way. Just keep breathing deeply and turning your awareness toward the flower faeries.
Now imagine the person to whom you want to send the flower faery healing light. Say:
May this healing light fill [say the person’s name].
So be it! Blessed be!
Ask the flower faeries to fly to that person and fill her or him with all of their healing blessings. Take a deep and complete breath, and as you exhale, actually imagine them all flying to, and filling the person with divine healing light. Keep using your breath to move more and more healing flower faery light to the person. Do this for at least five minutes. Keep focusing on the flower faeries and sending their healing energy to the person.
Wiccan Spell A Night: Spells, Charms, And Potions For The Whole Year
Healing Arts and Pagan Studies ~ Jameson’s Guide to Positive Behavior
I am committed to my spiritual development and personal care. I endeavor to maintain my mental, physical, and emotional health as well as I am able.
I accept personal responsibility for my behavior.
I accept that I have access to immense personal power through Spirit, God, and Goddess. I vow to use this power responsibly, with humility and harm to none.
I am committed to living my life with integrity.
I am committed to my husband. I don’t intentionally do anything that would lead him to believe otherwise.
I am committed to taking the best care of my pets that I possibly can.This includes letting them go when it is their time
I fulfill my responsibilities to my family and my husband’s family to the extent that I can do so happily and healthfully.
I am committed to being a caring, responsive, and competent teacher.
I am committed to treating all beings fairly and honestly.
I am committed to being a compassionate, kind, courteous, and pleasant person to everyone I meet.
I am committed to giving my time and money to support the Earth and the beings on it. .
In ancient Rome, this was the parade of the cavalry in front of the temple of Castor and Pollux, the great Twin Horsemen, men, to thank them for their part in the victory of Lake Regillus in 496 B.c. The parade consisted of 5,000 riders wearing purple togas with red stripes and decorated with olive garlands.
This day is sacred to the Goddess of the rowan tree, Rowana-patroness of the secret knowledge of runes. The wood of the rowan tree is used for making protection amulets, and the wood is especially efficacious when cut on this day.
Wednesdays are wild and wacky days. They are for communication, change, cunning, and the arts. This is a Mercury day, and just its patron god this day is full of contradictions, change, and excitement. Some suggestions for Wednesday enchantments would include:
Pulling a little Wednesday color magic into your life by wearing purples or orange
Carrying a multipurpose agate with you and tapping into its various charms
Working with magical plants such as the fern for protection. This plant will also boost the power of any other magical plants with which it is arranged.
Incorporating lavender into charms and spells for transformation
Using the charming scent of lily of the valley to improve your memory, or working with the aspen tree for communication
Calling on Athena, patron of arts and crafts, for inspiration for a new project
Fanning out a Tarot spell to increase you creativity
Calling on Hermes on a Wednesday night to bring movement and good luck into your life
Seasons of the Witch – Legends and Lore, Ancient Holidays And Some Not So Ancient!
Today Is …
Day of Rauni, Finnish Goddess of the Rowan Tree. Find a Rowan tree (Mountain Ash) or any tree/bush with red berries and ask the tree permission to make yourself a crown of it’s leaves.
The birth of the God Set (or Seth) is celebrated by many pagans. Set is an ancient God of Darkness and the Magickal arts.
In China, this day is sacred to Ti-Tsang, the rule of the dark Underworld. He is honored with an annual Festival of the Dead.
St Swithin’s Day – St Swithin was an early Saxon Bishop of Winchester. On his death bed, he asked to be buried among the poor in the common churchyard, but later, after many miracles at his gravesite, the monks moved his body inside to a splendid shrine, whereupon the saint wept in protest, causing a continuous downpour for forty days. Thus he came to be associated with weather charms like this:
St Swithin’s Day, if it does rain
Full forty days, it will remain
St Swithin’s Day, if it be fair
For forty days, twill rain no more
Rain on St Swithin’s Day blesses the apples which should not be picked or eaten before his feast. All apples growing at this time will ripen. Kightly, Charles, The Perpetual Almanack of Folklore, Thames & Hudson 1987
Gorestnici, Fire Festival – July was called the “hot month” in Bulgaria, partly because the people celebrated a fire festival of three days duration beginning on the 15th. Nilsson, Martin P, Primitive Time Reckoning, Oxford University Press 1920
Incense: cassia, cedar, cinnamon, clove, frankincense, jasmine, lavender, mastic, mint, rosemary, sage, sandalwood, storax, dried and powdered citrus peel, and all incense made from aromatic bark, wood, and seeds
Goddess: Carmenta, Hecate (Queen of Crossroads), Hel, Ishtar, Ma’at, the Morrigan, Nike
God: Anubis, Bragi, Elath-Iahu. Enki, Garuda, Hermes, Maximon (Black Magician), Mercury, Nebo (Wise God of Wednesday), Odin, Shango, Ullr, Vishnu, Wayland, Woden
Evocation: Agrat Bat Mahalat, Michael, Miel, Raphael, Seraphiel, Tiriel
One of the easiest charms to use for luck is a hag stone (stone with a hole in it). These are found on many beaches and river beds. Leave the stone out on the night of a Waxing Moon, then thread a piece of green ribbon or cord through the hole and weat it as a pendant or hand it from your handbag, your altar or in your car to bring you good luck.
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