Month: July 2015

Various Teas

Teas

 

Truth Awareness Tea!

Sometimes it’s nice to give yourself a boast of psychic power before you tackle a problem! This is great to use just before you want to see if someone is telling you the truth or not!

Place a few tablespoons of Mugwort & a small Crystal in a Tea Ball & put the Tea Ball into your Mug/Cup.

Pour Boiling Water into the Mug/Cup and let the Mugwort/Crystal seep for 3 – 4 minutes.

Remove the Tea Ball and sweeten to taste (is a good idea to do as Mugwort is not very tasty). Drink the Tea and pose your question — but be ready to “hear” the truth!

 

 

Headache or Insomnia Tea

Put a pinch of Willow bark, Chamomile, Wild Clover, and a Catnip in a coffee filter in your coffee maker, (or a teaball in a mug) with enough water for one serving.

Brew. (For insomnia, Willow bark can be excluded because it acts more as a pain inhibitor.) Within about 15 minutes to half and hour of drinking the mixture, you should feel quite tired and less sore. Be sure to have a comfortable place to sleep.

 

 

Dream Tea

2 parts Rose petals

1 part Mugwort

1 part Peppermint

1 part Jasmine flowers

1/2 part Cinnamon

Mix. Add one teaspoon to a cup. Pour boiling water over this and let steep, covered, for a few minutes. Drink before going to bed to produce psychic dreams.

 

 

Anti-Anxiety Tea

Add two teaspoons of valerian root to one cup of boiling water. As it steeps, chant:

Nervous anxiety, you are dead.

Roots and water, soothe my head.

Bring to me your calming peace.

As I will, so mote it be!

Though very effective, this tea has a strong flavor that some people find unpleasant. To cut the taste, you might want to heavily sweeten it with honey.

 

 

 

Anger Relief Tea

This tea works equally well for soothing anger and the antsiness associated with pre-menstrual syndrome (PMS). The mixture lasts indefinitely when stored in a jar with a screw-on lid.

2 tablespoons catnip

5 tablespoons chamomile

3 tablespoons rose petals

2 tablespoons lemon balm

4 tablespoons lavender

1 1/2 tablespoons vervain

Mix the ingredients thoroughly. Use two tablespoons of tea for every cup of water. As the tea steeps, chant.

Fiery anger, go away,

Calmness come, and with me stay.

Soothe my mind so I can think,

Steep peace of mind within this drink.

Sweeten your tea with honey, if desired

 

 

 

Centaur’s Tea

Chiron the centaur served as spiritual teacher and mentor to many Greek heroes. Centaury, the herb name in honor of centaurs, a favorite of medieval witches’ brews, is said to serve as a magickal teacher, inducing psychic power. Like mugwort and wormwood, plants with similar power, centaury has a bitter taste.

Create centaury tea: play and experiment by adding herbs whose flavor you like so as to create a palatable brew.

 

 

 

Cup of Psychic Courage Tea

Chamomile replenishes and reinforces courage as well as psychic power. Have a cup of chamomile tea as a cup of courage.

 

 

 

Apathy Relief Tea

Use two tablespoons of dried peppermint leaves to one cup of boiling water. As the tea steeps, chant:

Add excitement, herb of spice,

Restore my interest in this life.

Indifference, please, now chase away,

Remove this villain now, I say.

Drink the tea hot. Sweeten with honey if you like.

Various Brews

Brews

 

 

Moon Brew

Set a silver container filled with water out on the night of the Full Moon just as it rises (which will be at sunset). Allow the water to soak up Lunar rays all night. Just before dawn, rise and retrieve the water. Place in an earthen jug and cork tightly. (Never expose to the rays of the Sun). Add to the bath for love; anoint money to increase wealth; touch to the brow to promote psychic awareness; place in the bath to attune with the spiritual planes or prior to Lunar rituals

 

 

 

Money Brew

3 parts Sassafras

2 parts Cedar

1 part Allspice

1 part Clove

1 part Dill

1 part Vetivert

1 part Calamus

Half fill a green glass bottle with fresh water. Add about a handful or so of the mixed, empowered herbs. Cap tightly and leave in full sunlight all day. At dusk, sniff the water. If the scent is strong, strain and add to baths, wash hands, anoint money charms and so on. If it isn’t strong enough, chill overnight and return to the Sun the following day.

 

 

 

Kernunnos Protection Brew

1 part Pine needles

1 part Caraway

1 part Bay

1 part Basil

1 part Anise

In a red glass bottle half-filled with water, steep the herbs in the Sun for a day. Strain and add to bath water, or anoint your body for personal protection. Also, anoint protective amulets and talismans.

 

 

 

Isis Healing Brew

1 part Rosemary

1 part Sage

1 part Thyme

1 part Cinnamon

Half fill a blue glass bottle with fresh water. Add the ground, empowered herbs to it and let this sit in the Sun all day. If by sunset the water has been colored by the herbs, it is ready for use. If not, store in the refrigerator overnight and steep in the Sun the following day. Strain. Anoint the body or add to bath water while visualizing yourself as being in perfect health.

 

 

 

Headache Brew

Ingredients: A pinch of: White Willow bark, Blue Vervain, Feverfew leaves, Rosemary leaves, Skullcap.

Directions: Brew and drink half a teaspoons of dry tea daily. Can be used daily. DO NOT TAKE IF YOU ARE PREGNANT OR LACTATING.

Indications: The herbs in this blend can help relieve pain and fix the underlying cause. Chronic pain is often a signal of an underlying problem, so please get diagnosed by a doctor. Do not take this tea if you are pregnant or lactating. Always ask your doctor before taking any herbs

 

 

 

Exorcism Brew

(caution)

3 parts Rosemary

1 part Bay

1 pinch Cayenne*

Mix, add one teaspoon mixture to a cup, pour boiling over the herbs and let steep for nine minutes, covered. Drink a few teaspoons a day, or add to the bath. (Cayenne pepper is marked here with a caution because it is a strong herb. Use with care and respect)

 

 

 

Cauldron of Cerridwen Brew

(caution)

Acorns*

Barley

Honey

Ivy*

Hellebore*

Bay

Boil water in a cauldron over an open fire. Place all ingredients into the cauldron. Sit before it and entrance yourself by watching the flames. Smell its mystic scent and receive wisdom. (Do not drink. Why? It’s poisonous, that’s why)

 

 

 

Cauldron of Cerridwen Brew (nontoxic)

1 part Bay

1 part Tobacco

1 part Damiana

1 part Mormon Tea

1 part Broom

Boil water in a cauldron over an open fire. Place all ingredients into the cauldron. Sit before it and entrance yourself by watching the flames. Smell its mystic scent and receive wisdom

 

 

 

Clairvoyance Brew

3 parts Rose petals

1 part Cinnamon

1 part Nutmeg

1 part Bay

1 part Mugwort

Place in teapot, fill with boiling water, let steep, covered, for a few minutes. Remove cover, sniff steam (not so that you burn your nose) for a few moments, visualize the mystic scent opening your psychic awareness, then lie down and prophesize. If you wish, drink a bit of the brew as well, and let the steam continue to rise as you stretch your psychic awareness.

 

Various Tinctures

Tinctures

 

Money Tincture

Patchouli

Clove

Nutmeg

Cinnamon

Anoint money before spending; anoint money amulets, your purse or wallet, cash register and so on.

 

 

 

Sacred Tincture

Frankincense

Myrrh

Benzoin

Anoint yourself to increase your involvement with spiritual activities, especially prior to meditation and religious rituals of all kinds.

 

 

 

 

Third Eye Tincture

Star Anise

Clove

Nutmeg

Deerstongue

Anoint your pillow for psychic dreams(careful though; this will probably stain–use one pillowcase just for this purpose). Also anoint the wrists and forehead before using your natural psychic abilities.

 

 

Guardian Tincture

Cinnamon

Sandalwood

Clove

Anoint yourself or objects for protection.

 

 

Healthy Mind, Healthy Body Tincture

Sage

Myrrh

Rosemary

Anoint your body, healing amulets(sachets), blue candles and so on to speed healing or to retain good health.

 

 

 

Love Tincture

Lavender

Rosemary

Patchouly

Anoint your body or love sachets to attract a love and to expand your ability to give and to receive love.

Just a long note to explain a few things……..

It is getting late in the day and we are stopping the rest of the daily divination we do. I apologize for this but it is due to circumstances beyond our control (or at least mine). There is something that occurred that I did not tell any of you and I guess I should have. I know it has caused interruptions in getting the daily info out because WordPress occasionally has issues. When that happens everything stops. None of the others know how to go into the coding and straighten it out, only I do. So when I am tied up and a computer error pops up, everything stops till I am free again.

When I was stuck in Tennessee, you know just hanging out, enjoying the sites, NOT! Some how my water in my bathroom at the cabin came on and stayed on the whole time I was away. It was a slow trickling stream of water but it destroyed my bathroom and half of my living area. If Mystie hadn’t took Razzy and Kiki to her place, she would have found it. And there wouldn’t have been that much damage done. But anyway, I called a contractor out and he totaled the bathroom. Took out the tile, put the toilet in the bathtub, cut a hole in the wall, you name it, he did it. Then he took his little moisture meter to the living area. Water was detected in there, so he had to cut a piece of carpet about ten foot long by four foot wide out from there. You ought to see it. I have a living area that is all jammed up into one little tiny spot. I use to like to lay in the floor to watch TV. Now you do good just to find the floor to walk on. But the contractor brought in his dryers, they stayed for three days. Next, I had the adjuster to deal with, not to mention the insurance company. Today, I finally got the report from the insurance company, they are going to pay for the damages. I had to give them a recorded statement that is what screwed us up today. The insurance company needed the statement so everything stopped. I think they do that out of courtesy to me. I believe everyone knows I am about at my wits end. There is no way I could handle an insurance agent and a computer problem at the same time.

I called the contractor and he is suppose to be out Monday to start work. He would have been here sooner but our area flooded really bad. Our phone system is so screwed up that we have to watch the TV to see if anyone is calling. The hicks invented caller ID for your television, I ain’t bitching now it sure has come in handy. If not, we wouldn’t have known when anybody had called today.

But for the next few days, I can take a breather and hopefully we can get back to normal for a few days or least until Monday. I am hoping this home improvement job don’t take too long. You really don’t know how much you take your toilet for granted until you don’t have one, lol! Hey, might as well laugh as cry.

I just wanted to take this moment to let you know what was going on. I feel we owe that to all of you. You are our family, friends and loved ones. I didn’t want you thinking the worse. What could be worse than this, oops, never say that, sorry! But now you know, I am having toilet issues and it seems that has effected the entire staff. It really hasn’t bothered me, just a big inconvenience because I know I have to get it fixed. I have another bathroom, so the one tore all to hell I just shut the door on. The sprayed that entire area to keep mold and mildew from growing. Apparently they didn’t do that great of job, Kiki has been having breathing problems. I have went back to giving her medicine every 4 hours. The vet said it was because of the crap in the air. Be nice if the insurance would pay for a hotel suite, a witch can dream can’t she?

So for the rest of the day, I am going to breath a short sigh of relief. We have decided we are actually going to put on some useful information, formulas, recipes and the such. I was digging around in our old site and I unearth some old formulas that are still over there. We are going to try to put as many as possible on the same page. There are at least seven pages left over there and Yuku is writing me nasty notes again. Except this time, they got a nasty one back. All I can say is “Don’t mess with a toilet-less witch?”

Now that you know the situation, all I ask is just have a little patience with us. I am not fixing to say, “things will get back to normal eventually.” Hell, I wouldn’t know normal if it walked up and bite me on the rump. With that, we are off….

We love everyone of you very much, don’t ever forget that.

Lady A & The WOTC Staff

 

Daily I Ching Hexagram for July 9th is 28: Great Test

Daily I Ching Hexagram

July 9th, 2015

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28: Great Test

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Summary:
You may be in a compromised position. Relations and projects may be on the verge of collapsing. It is time to look toward different opportunities.

Line One of Your Hexagram is a 6:
Gain the support and trust of others by demonstrating your good intentions. Humility is your ally.

Line Two of Your Hexagram is a 9:
Be courageous in the face of adversity. You will overcome any obstacles.

Line Three of Your Hexagram is a 9:
The times may be chaotic and dangerous. If so, be careful.

Line Four of Your Hexagram is a 9:
Your problems are not as big as they seem. However, to avoid trouble in the future, handle them carefully.

Line Five of Your Hexagram is a 9:
Taking advantage of the unworthy is not noble.

Line Six of Your Hexagram is a 6:
Rely on your intuition, diligence and courage to help you through difficult times.

Casting the Stones, Your Past, Present & Future Reading for July 9th

Casting the Stones, 

Your Past, Present & Future Reading for July 9

 

 

bw-tiwazThe Past
Tiwaz

Tiwaz is the Warrior Rune. It represents pure, masculine power and the ability to successfully fight to meet your goals. However, you must be careful that costs of attaining your goals overshadow their values.

 

bw-isaThe Present
Isa

The Ice Rune, represents stagnation and a passionless existence. Your life’s course may seem blurry at the moment, but if you persevere you will move onto better days.

 

bw-berkanoThe Future
Berkano

Berkano is the Rune of birth and rebirth. This may symbolize a time when you are capable of great personal growth. Love may be in the air as well.

Your Rune for Thursday, June 9th is Jera

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bw-jeraYour Rune For Today
Jera

Jera denotes positive, recurring cycles, fertility and a time to harvest rewards from your hard work.

Additional information about Today’s Rune, Jera

jera: year, harvest

 

Phonetic equivalent: y (but may be used in place of ‘j’)

 

DIVINATORY MEANINGS: change, cycle turning, reward, motion, productivity, inevitable development

 

MAGICAL USES: to bring change; for fertility and growth

 

ASSOCIATED MYTHS & DEITIES:Sif, Thor, Freyr, Granni

 

ANALYSIS: In this modern age of central heating and oranges in February, it is difficult to imagine the close ties that people once had with the cycles of the year, particularly in the more Northern climes. The changing seasons affected not only the weather, but also the to day activities and even the diets ofancient peoples. Constant change was the norm, and the object was to become attuned those changes, not to fight against them. An ancient farmer (or even some modern ones) wouldn’t need to look at a calendar to tell him when to plant, or read a weather forecast to know when the snows were coming. The changing seasons were a part of his blood and bones, and his very existence depended on adapting to change.

 

Jera follows isa just as spring follows winter. The turning of the wheel breaks the frozen stagnancy of ice, and things are once again moving along, as they should. In fact, we have now broken out of the entire set ‘negative’ runes with which we began this aett. This has been accomplished not by fighting to escape the ice or railing against the unfairness of fate, but by learning from those experiences and simply waiting for the inevitable thaw. Jera is the communion wine – the product of the joining of opposites bringing life. Storms may come and go, but the sun is always there and life is generally pretty good. Enjoy it while you can

 

Source:
The Runic Journey (PDF)
by Jennifer Smith

Your Lucky Tarot Cards for July 9th

Your Lucky Tarot Cards for Today

This reading represents elements that favor you.

The Hierophant

The Hierophant represents the protector of a culture’s heritage and traditions. His purpose is to defend and teach the established ways and beliefs a group embraces. He is inherently conventional and a true believer in the power of the group. He loves the structure of the group and its values. It is the task of The Hierophant to bring new members into the group—to prepare the uninitiated to take their rightful place in his culture. In this sense he is very much like a teacher or a priest. He also acts as the repository of his group’s history. The Hierophant is certainly not one to buck proper authority. However, he is staunch and worthy defender of the tried and true. He represents the positive aspects of conformity.

When The Emperor is among your personal cards, the influence of The Hierophant may be increased. Having The Fool or The Lovers in your personal cards may diminish the influence of The Hierophant.

 

 

 

The Lovers

The Lovers indicates both the most powerful of unions and the most of challenging conflicts humans must face. On one side The Lover’s embodies love and union on a cosmic scale—a love so strong, so inherently good that it actually makes the lovers better, more than they really are. All of the elements are there for the perfect union. The Lovers represent all powerful unions in general, and the elements that create/sustain them. The problem The Lovers face is temptation and the decision to act morally or abandon their ethics to take advantage of other opportunities that would be defined as transgressions.

The Lovers’ influence is increased when The Empress is among your personal cards. Having The Hierophant or The Hermit in your personal cards may diminish the influence of the Lovers.

Your Daily Tarot Card for July 9th is The Chariot

Your Personal Daily Tarot Card

The Chariot



The Chariot is the representation of Victory and the personality traits required to attain victory. The Chariot indicates self-awareness and control. Courage—the ability to overcome fear and confront the unknown head on–is a primary ingredient of any victorious campaign and is denoted by the Chariot. So too is force of will. Often success is as much the product of will power and a refusal to surrender as it is anything else. The Chariot also represents the healthy personality of someone who believes in themselves; someone who can take control of the situation and bring events to a positive end. His successes come in competition with others.

Get A Jump On Tomorrow, Your Horoscopes for Friday, July 10th

 

 

 

 

 

Get a Jump On Tomorrow…..

Your Horoscopes for Friday, July 10th

 

 

Aries 

Aries Horoscope
Aries

Familiarity, the world of the five senses, and comfort are your tonic today, dear Aries. This is a good time to tend to practical affairs and/or to reconnect with the natural world. Your emotional state is strengthened by feeling secure and independent, so that efforts to get to these states will be especially satisfying, even if they are small efforts. Keep your mind peaceful now, and you can learn and gain insights into recent events or problems. Configurations support these things.

Taurus

Taurus

The Moon is in your sign all day, dear Taurus, and it’s forming mostly easy aspects, suggesting a stronger sense that you can make what you want out of the day. It also helps you to easily find channels for expressing yourself. You have a zest for action today and you have much personal presence – you won’t go unnoticed right now. Others tend to support you, and a love interest can be especially intrigued. Your ability to communicate effectively boosts social relationships. It’s a good time for relaxing recreation as well, or for taking a break to refresh and rejuvenate yourself by either doing the things you most enjoy doing or simply bypassing the things that leave you feeling drained.

Gemini

Gemini

Good energy is with you for unwinding and detaching yourself emotionally from demanding situations, dear Gemini. This is a strong time for recuperation and regeneration if you can manage it. You may be in the need of more privacy, rest, or some other form of break until the Moon enters your sign tomorrow evening. You can come up with some great ideas about making money, doing business, and home improvement today; and work spent on solitary or private projects can benefit greatly. You can also have some personal epiphanies. Focusing on forgiveness can do wonders for you emotionally today.

Cancer

Cancer

This is a strong day for cooperation, gaining support, and even solving a problem or two, dear Cancer. You might come to an important agreement, find others quite accommodating and agreeable, and communication comes easily. There is sincere interest in one another so that relationships get a nice boost. There are times when standing out or calling special attention to your unique qualities is beneficial, but today its more about letting things flow around you, taking one for the team, and leaving your ego at the door so that you can truly enjoy others as your peers.

Leo

Leo

Others are drawn to you in subtle ways, and a gentle approach to the world serves you best today, dear Leo. Reputation is enhanced, particularly as you are clear in your value, both to the world and to individuals. The inner entrepreneur is alive and well today making this a good time for tending to business. You might also take action on a professional matter, and find the energy and gumption to push ahead. You could be in a position to take the lead on a matter, and this position always seems to become you!

Virgo

Virgo Symbol/Glyph
Virgo

You are more spontaneous than usual today, dear Virgo, and creative self-expression comes easily and naturally right now. You certainly are drawn to people with similar ideals and outlook, but you are also happy to interact with people who can expand upon these things, or introduce you to new things or ideas. You are attracting positive, happy, and forward-looking people into your life right now. Current relationships are a little spicier. You might inspire somebody with an idea or a unique perspective on a matter.

Libra

Libra Glyph-Symbol
Libra

This is a strong day for observing things you might normally miss, dear Libra. Even so, connections made can be rousing. Observing and learning rather than jumping into action tends to be favored now, but it is also a good time for taking action on private matters. As introspective as you may be now, don’t totally hide yourself away, however, as there is likely to be interesting and possibly important information circling around you. Forgiveness and compassion can be highlighted today. It’s a wonderful time for healing, particularly if you aim to let go of emotional baggage, grudges, or resentment – you have cosmic support for this today!

Scorpio

Scorpio Symbol Glyph
Scorpio

Close relationships are on your mind today, dear Scorpio. You could be feeling more confident about pursuing a relationship, or for making amends with those close to you. You are an expert “middle guy” or go-between right now. Your capacity for compassion is enhanced right now, and your intuition is heightened. It’s not the best time for acting entirely independently or for making executive decisions, as you tend to thrive on others’ input, whether or not you actually use it! Having company is what it’s about, and company that you trust.

Sagittarius 

Sagittarius Glyph Symbol
Sagittarius

This is a good time for seeing and dealing with details, dear Sagittarius, and you may even enjoy the process today. Housework, organizing, or maintaining order in your life may be on the agenda, or at the very least the key to your emotional satisfaction at the moment. Getting the little things done helps free yourself up from guilt and worry. This is a strong day for gluing the pieces together, and feeling the satisfaction for having done so. You might also find yourself helping others or playing a supportive role, quite willingly.

Capricorn

Capricorn Symbol/Glyph
Capricorn

Easy energy for fruitful, pleasing interactions with others is with you today, dear Capricorn, making cooperation a real potential now. Love feels warm, friendly, and even healing. You’re in the mood for special attention, and you are more likely to receive it if you express your own feelings sincerely and without expectation. For the time being, don’t try to think too far ahead. Figure things out one step at a time. Conservative planning is more likely to bring success in creative endeavors, as well as with a romance. Today has an easy kind of energy to it that doesn’t demand attention, but gets it anyhow.

Aquarius

Aquarius

The day holds good potential for feeling a real sense of inner peace and balance, dear Aquarius. You have a serene aura about you, and there is likely to be a chance to talk about difficult or complex emotional matters successfully, easily, and painlessly! Whether you’re relating on intellectual or emotional levels, you tend to know what to say, not in a superficial way, but due to a strong understanding. It’s a good time to rectify problems or misunderstandings if something needs repair. Share your vision with others – you’ll find a receptive audience.

Pisces

Pisces

This can be a busy time of your month, dear Pisces, with the Moon influencing your communications sector. The Moon’s easy aspects today can point to a happy kind of “busy”, with good news to share or receive and the chance to get a whole lot of little things done and behind you. You might also make important connections with others. While the day tends to favor little jobs that require small levels of concentration, you can quite successfully move ahead a project that involves teamwork today, as all seem to be in agreement. A potentially healing conversation might occur with a partner or best friend.

If You Were Born Today, July 9

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If You Were Born Today, July 9

You have a strong desire for success, yet you also have a strong sense of family and security, so that for the most part you stay grounded. You generally work well under pressure, and often appear unaffected by what is going on around you. Few know your strongly emotional nature and your sensitivity, as you tend to keep a calm and cool appearance. You are enthusiastic about new approaches, but you don’t easily abandon the traditional values that you hold dear. Famous people born today: Tom Hanks, Fred Savage, Jimmy Smits, Courtney Love, Jack White, Kelly McGillis, Toby Kebbell.

Courtesy of Café Astrology

The Balance of the Signs and the Elements for Thursday, July 9th

 

 

 

 

 

The Balance of the Signs and the Elements for Thursday, July 9th

 

ARIES STRONG
Initiating, pioneering energy. Independent, bold, courageous, assertive, fiery, inspirational, direct, decisive. Can be egotistical, impulsive, impatient, aggressive, lacking subtlety.
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.

FIRE STRONG
Fire is enthusiastic, dynamic, and spontaneous, but lacks reflection. We are more courageous and adventurous now, with a tendency to act before thinking. There is little concern about what happened in the past. We are competitive and possibly impatient or bored easily.
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.

 

Astrology of Today – July 9, 2015

 

 

 

 

 

Astrology of Today – July 9, 2015


Summary:

Mercury spent a longer than usual time in the sign of Gemini (from April 30-July 8) and is now transiting Cancer. Today, the Moon forms mostly easy aspects, pointing to a general ease expressing ourselves and our emotions.
•The Moon is in Aries until 3:49 PM.
•The Moon is void from 9:46 AM to 3:49 PM.
•The Moon is in Taurus from 3:49 PM forward (until Saturday, July 11th, at 8:16 PM)
•The Moon is waning and in its Last Quarter phase.
•The Last Quarter Moon occurred yesterday.
•Venus is direct and is in its pre-retrograde shadow (Venus will retrograde from July 25-September 6).

Current Moon Phase for Thursday, July 9th – Waning Crescent

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Waning Crescent
Illumination: 43%

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 – Thursday, July 9, 2015

Phase: Waning Crescent
Illumination: 43%
Moon Age: 22.84 days
Moon Angle: 0.54
Moon Distance: 365,963.62 km
Sun Angle: 0.52
Sun Distance: 152,091,967.85 km

The Witches Magick for the 9th Day of the Mead Moon – Ceroscopy Wax Divination


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CEROSCOPY WAX DIVINATION

 

Ceroscopy uses liquid wax poured slowly into a vessel filled with cold water. The wax shapes represent the answer.

You will need a small pillar candle, a ballpoint pen, and a bowl of cold water.

At midnight, write your question on the pillar candle using the ballpoint pen. Light the candle and say three times:

May the powers of this candle reveal the answer tonight.

Allow the candle to burn for about an hour. All the while, think about your question. Ponder the question from every angle. Now, fill the bowl full of cold water. Focus on your question, and carefully and slowly pour the melted wax from the pillar candle into the bowl of water. Look at the shapes the wax makes. What do they remind you of? Make an entry in your journal as to your question and to the shapes of the wax. Snuff out the candle when you are done. Relight the candle tomorrow evening, and allow it to safely burn down.

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

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WOTC Extra – Three Protective Charms for Your Home


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Three Protective Charms for Your Home

 

The Shoe

Obtain an old shoe, preferably one made of leather. Stuff it with protective objects, such as pins, needles, nails, tacks, scissors and bits of broken glass. Add protective herbs-such as rosemary, basil, fern, bay or mistletoe-to fill the shoe. Hang it in the attic or basement, saying these or similar words:

I place this charm of power

To guard my home from this hour.

 

The Bottle

Find a large bottle and stuff it with small pieces of thread of many colors (except black). This project will probably bably take you many weeks, since only small pieces of thread (one to three inches in length) should be used, and each must be introduced into the bottle separately.

As you add each piece of thread, say something like the following:

Tangle the bane up!

Tangle the bane up!

Tangle the bane up!

When the bottle is full, cap and place it in a window, in the attic or in a cupboard.

 

A Witch’s Bottle

Gather rosemary, needles and pins. Fill a small jar with these three ingredients, saying the following as you work:

Pins, needles, rosemary, wine

In this Witch’s bottle of mine;

Guard against harm and enmity;

This is my will, so mote it be!

Visualize these herbs doing just that. When the jar is full, pour in red wine. Then cap or cork the jar and drip wax from a black or red candle around the seal. Bury the jar at the farthest corner of your property or place it in an inconspicuous spicuous spot in the house. The Witch’s bottle destroys negativity and evil: The pins and needles impale evil, the wine drowns it, and the rosemary sends it far from your property.

The Magical Household: Spells & Rituals for the Home

Scott Cunningham;David Harrington

Let’s Talk Witch – Home Protection


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Home Protection

 

To truly be a place of magical living, the house must be secure from unwanted intrusions, both physical and nonphysical. physical. In the past, guarding against thieves was treated in the same way as warding off evil spirits and werewolves; though the “enemies” are different, they are similar in threat. Over millennia, we have sanctified certain objects, gestures, symbols and signs to act as bar and bolt against all that would harm us.

A home should be a place of refuge, security and warmth. It is of the utmost importance to retain these qualities. While alarms and dead-bolt locks do their part, our inner selves yearn for mystic charms woven by moonlight light with words of power. These charms, placed inside or outside the home, ward off ghosts, demons, wraiths, curses and creatures from the abyss, as well as thieves and sales representatives.

There are many charms and spells you can use to safeguard guard your home. Choose those that speak to your sense of mystery and spark your imagination. These will be the most effective.

Amulets are objects that repel negative (evil) influences. They can be worn, carried, suspended from ceilings, concealed between walls, propped up on furniture or slipped behind family pictures. Household amulets guard the home by driving away harmful energies, thus ensuring a calm atmosphere within.

According to tradition, it is best to have at least three amulets in the house. They can be of identical or different types. Unless specified, place them in spots of prominence: near a household altar, on or near doors and windows, or near the hearth.

Stones with naturally occurring holes, called holey stones, can be found on beaches and in river beds throughout out the world. Excellent household protectors, they can be hung singly from cords throughout the house, or several can be strung together on a thick cord like a necklace and hung behind the front door.

Agates and lodestones are both powerful household amulets. The larger the stones, the greater their effect. Lodestones (natural magnets) have long been used in magic, setting up fields of energy that screen out negative vibrations. Agates bring luck to the home, as does a carved piece of turquoise.

A stone amulet may consist of one or more of these types of stones placed in a white bag and tied with yam. For greatest effect, mix the stones.

Fossils, owing to their tremendous age and eerie appearance,  have long been called upon to guard the home. Generally placed on window sills or hearths, or suspended from beams, fossils bring luck and guard against the effects of bad weather, according to ancient magical tradition. Choose fossils that appeal to you; those marked with stars, such as sand dollars, work doubly well.

Another, less ancient, household amulet is the Witch ball-a sphere of glass silvered on the inside. So called because some misguided people used them to keep “Witches” away, Witch balls are still being produced but are hard to find. If you are able to locate one, hang or place it in the house, perhaps in front of a window. Its shining surface face will reflect evil and negativity and guard the house. Until you find one, you can use a silver glass Yule tree ornament  instead.

The Witch ball should be kept clean to be effective. Allowing it to become dirty not only negates its effectiveness, ness, it can also pull negative vibrations into your home! Some Witch balls are made of unsilvered clear glass; some reflect a swirl of different colors. To guard against evil, these Witch globes are often filled with tiny pieces of string, dill seed or pins.

Fishing floats, spheres of colored glass once used by fishermen to float nets, are also thought to be highly protective if placed in the home or hung in nets outside. Although these floats are manufactured for decorative purposes today, the most effective ones are those collected on beaches, for they were actually used in the ocean a limitless source of power.

The Magical Household: Spells & Rituals for the Home

Scott Cunningham;David Harrington

Celebrating Other Spirituality 365 Days A Year – Panathenaea

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July 9 – 16

 

Panathenaea

 

The Panathenaea (all-Athens) was celebrated annually in Midsummer. Instituted by the Athenian tyrant Pisistratus in the mid-500s B.C., the festival served as a national religious holiday that celebrated the birthday of Athena-the city’s patron Goddess. During the weeklong celebration, there were sacrifices, sports competitions, and a procession of citizens. Every fourth year the festival was especially elaborate and called the Great Panathenaea, during which the procession of citizens would carry a new pelops, or lady’s gown, up to the Athenian Acropolis. The gown was then offered up to the ancient olive wood statue of Athena.

Athena

 

Athena the warrior Goddess was admired for her intelligence and dislikes of senseless violence and was adept at the art of peace. The patroness of architects, sculptors, spinners, and weavers, Athena was the proctor of all towns, especially Athens, of which she was the patron deity. The most notably celibate of the Greek Goddesses, Athena’s symbols include the owl, olive tree, spear, shield, chariot and flute. her colors are gold, blue, and olive green, and she is associated with the numbers 9 and 25.

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 …

 

Nova Scotia Lobster Festival. Enjoy seafood for dinner or visit an aquarium. Thank Yemaya for Her gifts.

Panathenaea: In ancient Greece, a six-day festival called the Panathenaea began on this day every four years. It was held in honor of the Goddess Athena.

On this day, Pagans around the world celebrate the divine birthdays of the wine- and fertility-god Dionysus and the Greek goddess Rhea.

On this date in the year 1992, Herman Slater (Wiccan High Priest, well-known occult author, and proprietor of the Magickal Childe bookstore and Witchcraft supply shop in New York City) lost his battle against AIDS. His death was a great loss to the magickal community.

July 3-August 15. This was recognized by the Egyptians, Greeks, Romans, Arabians and Polynesians. The Dog Days of Summer takes it’s name from the rising of the Dog Star, Sirius. The ancient words which we translate as “the Dog Star” could also be interpreted as “the little bitch bringing heat.” This is the hottest period in the Northern hemisphere of Earth.

Remember The Ancient Ways and Keep Them Holy!

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The Witches Correspondences for Thursday, July 9th


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The Witches Correspondences for Thursday, July 9th

 

Thursday (Thor’s day)

Planet: Jupiter

Colors: Purple, Deep Blue

Crystals: Amethyst, Lepidolite, Sugilite, Tin

Aroma: Melissa, Clove, Oakmoss, Jupiter Oil, Cinnamon, Musk, Nutmeg, and Sage

Herb: Cinquefoil

Ruled by the planet Jupiter and dedicated to Thor, god of thunder and agricultural work. His parallels in various European Traditions include Zeus, Taranis, Perun, and Perkunas.

Magical aspects: controlled optimism, energetic growth, physical well-being, material success, expansion, money/wealth, prosperity, leadership, and generosity.

Thursday is the day of Jupiter, the largest of the planets and said to be the most powerful. Spellcasters would be wise to use this day for attempting wealth, success and prosperity spells.

Thursday is also associated (in Greek mythology) to Thor – Thor’s day – and some even say that Jupiter and Thor are one in the same. Both are strong and powerful, yet wise and just. Try a small prayer to

Jupiter before commencing any ritual on Thursday as a sign of respect.

This is the proper day of the week to perform spells and rituals involving luck, happiness, health, legal matters, male fertility, treasure, wealth, honour, riches, clothing, money, desires, business, group pursuits, joy, laughter, and expansion