The Open Door signifies the presence of new opportunities. However, to reap the benefits of these prospects you will have to move beyond where you are now–forsake the comforts and safety of your current life and head out in new directions. Moves like those symbolized by The Open Door require courage, because fresh opportunities signify the chance of gain, but do not guarantee they will be realized. Regardless of the benefits that may be reaped, with the transitions like those required to explore these new found opportunities, something is always lost. Before launching on a voyage down new paths it is a good idea to objectively assess your current state of being and decide whether what you have now is worth jeopardizing.
Meaning: This rune symbolizes your friends and family and their influence upon you. Its meaning is usually derived from the other stones closest to it. This rune is also associated with travel. A journey abroad is indicated especially if the Sun rune is nearby, but a journey for someone close to you if the Moon stone is closest. If it is near to the Rings it foretells a holiday or long distance relationship.
Fortune represents that aspect of life that is directed by forces and events we may not understand or even be aware of. In short, Fortune deals with chance—those occurrences that manage to alter even the most structured of lives, usurp man’s “best laid plans.” While the effects of Fortune are unpredictable, the outcome is always change; sometimes for the better, sometimes for the worse. Our path through life is never a ride down a perfectly straight highway. Sometimes we may even experience hairpin turns or complete reversals of direction. Fortune is strong reminder that despite our plans, the Universe has its own agenda from which we cannot escape participation.
Truth involves establishing an aware relationship between your inner core and the circumstances in your life. Centering in truth involves the ability to perceive a fundamental wisdom, reflected within yourself and the people you know.
Truth is transformed into power when you dissolve prejudice and make yourself receptive to the world as it really is. Truth’s power can be a remarkable force indeed — yet is rarer than generally imagined. It can be maintained only by cultivating a genuine openness to things as they are — a willingness to see, rather than merely look.
Whenever your inner life is clouded, your influence in the world is under a shadow. If you are fearful, you will be attacked; if you cloak genuine mysteries in dogma, opportunities for new insight will be lost. If you vacillate in upholding your principles, you will be tested. Yet, when you are firm and strong, the power of truth can break through even the most stubborn minds.
In any debate, the power to perceive the truth in the other side’s argument is essential to achieving success. It is possible to influence even the most difficult people, or improve the most difficult circumstance, through the power of universal truth — for unvarnished truth is something to which all things naturally respond. Get in touch with the part of yourself that is aware of this universal force. Cultivate this inner resource, and you will become adept at using it to bond with others to support a common purpose.
This is a very simple five Rune cast used to explore your personality.
Where You Are In Life Fehu
Fehu is the Rune of prosperity, good luck and unbridled creative energies. Being associated with Frey, this Rune is also a powerful omen of fertility. Fehu is one of the three Mother Stones and should never be taken lightly.
Your Primary Thoughts Thurisaz
Thurisaz embodies the polarity of life and death and the struggle to keep them in balance. Expect conflict, hardship and obstacles, but be assured that remaining focused and in touch with your inner strengths will see you through whatever comes your way. This Rune may also represent protection from your enemies, which is never a bad thing.
What You Desire Mannaz
Mannaz reversed may indicate you are in a period of depression. Be careful when making serious decisions at this time. Trust only those whom time has proven trustworthy.
Your Goals Eihwaz
This may be a time of confusion for you. That which you have built may be in jeopardy of crumbling. Do not allow yourself to give in to your weaknesses.
Your Future Deeds Perthro
This may be a period of loneliness and stagnation you must fight through. This may not be a good time for you to take chances or indulge in any form of gambling.
Eihwaz represents the Yew tree and its everlasting nature. The Yew may bend, but it does not break. You are on the right course and have the strength and ability to meet your goals. Congratulations!
Additional information about Today’s Rune, Eihwaz courtesy of The Runic Journey
Eihwaz : yew
Phonetic equivalent:ei
DIVINATORY MEANINGS:
change, initiation, confrontation of fears, turning point, death, transformation
MAGICAL USES: to bring about profound change, to ease a life transition
ASSOCIATED MYTHS &DEITIES:Hel, Yggdrasil
ANALYSIS:
The yew tree has been associated with runes, magic and death in northern and western Europe since time immemorial. The reasons for this ancient association are numerous, but seem to principally derive from the fact that yews are evergreens which retain their greenery even through the death of winter, and because their red berries are symbolic of the blood of life. The yew is also extremely long-lived, thus effectively ‘immortal’.
Reverence for the yew dates back to before the times of the Celts, and continues today in Christian tradition. Eihwaz is the thirteenth rune in the fuþark, and marks the middle of the alphabet. (It is interesting to note that the Death card in the Tarot is also the thirteenth card.)
This rune is the turning point in the runic journey, and represents the transformation phase of the initiatory process. All rites of passage, particularly those marking the transition into adulthood, contain the symbolism of death, the idea being that one’s former ‘self’ has died and given birth to a new persona.
Eihwaz is the passage through which we must enter the realm of Hel in order to gain the knowledge and acceptance of our own mortality, as well as those mysteries which can only be learned from the dark Lady of the dead. The process is a truly frightening one, but it is something we all must go through if we are to confront our deepest fears and emerge with the kind of wisdom that cannot be taught but must be experienced. Eihwaz is the gateway to this wisdom, and lies between life (jera) and rebirth (perþ).
What has traditionally been known as the World card points to the presiding intelligence, called “Sophia,” or Wisdom, which upholds life on this and all worlds. A more precise title for this card might be “the Soul of the World,” also applicable as a symbol of personal empowerment and freedom. In most Tarot decks it is a female figure that has become our standard World image. She originates in Hebrew, Gnostic and Alchemical lore, and stands between heaven and earth as the Cosmic Mother of Souls, the Wife of God and our protector from the karmic forces we have set loose upon the Earth in our immaturity and ignorance.
Where the Empress energy secures and fertilizes our terrestrial lives, the goddess of The World invites us into cosmic citizenship — once we come to realize our soul’s potential for it. Just as the Chariot stands for success in achieving a separate Self, and Temperance represents achievement of mental and moral health, the World card announces the awakening of the soul’s Immortal Being, accomplished without the necessity of dying.
This card, like the Sun, is reputed to have no negative meaning no matter where or how it appears. If the Hermetic axiom is “Know Thyself”, this image represents what becomes known when the true nature of Self is followed to creative freedom and its ultimate realization.
You are a very determined and ambitious person. Restlessness can be your downfall, as you can be very frustrating and even mischievous if you don’t have something to focus on! At times you can be defensive and rigid, but for the most part, you are an enjoyable person who loves a good competition and a healthy adventure. Realistic and practical, others often turn to you for solid advice. Many actually lean on you, as you radiate strength.
Famous people born today: Steve Allen, Phil Spector, Henry Miller, John Walsh, Jared Leto, Eden Sher, Beth Behrs, Kit Harington.
Uranus turns direct in your sign, dear Aries, and this week you can feel increasingly more in charge of making positive changes in your approach to life. For some of you, making friends or renewing existing friendships can be in focus now. Coming days are likely to be busy, but to avoid letting your life become scattered, focus on centering yourself today and tomorrow. Remind yourself of your priorities. This morning, a Mars-Saturn conflict can stir up some feelings of resentment, particularly if you feel others are blocking your path or restricting you. The Cancer Moon tends to stir up a desire to stick close to home or with familiar people and places.
Taurus
Taurus
Uranus turns direct in your privacy and soul sector, dear Taurus, awakening undiscovered feelings and urges. This week and in coming weeks, you’ll be increasingly confident about making changes, letting go of restrictive or negative attitudes and situations, and trusting in your own intuition. Patterns of behavior that are ineffective, limiting, or stale can be shed more easily now. Even if you get the feeling that your reputation is on somewhat shaky ground, you’re more confident that you can deal with it now. Today there may be delays to deal with this morning, but for the most part, there is good energy for communicating and connecting with others.
Gemini
Gemini
Uranus has just turned direct, dear Gemini, and your spirit for making friends and developing friendship is renewed, although the next few days can bring unusual revelations in your social circle. This yearly event has been occurring in your sector of friendships, ideals, dreams, and wishes, and points to a stronger feeling of being in charge of making changes in these areas, rather than feeling at the mercy of changes others make. Travel or education plans might begin to move forward now as well. It can be difficult to get everyone to cooperate or go along with your plans this morning. However, much of today is good for centering yourself, getting comfortable, and shopping or enjoying comforts and pleasures.
Cancer
Cancer
With Uranus turning direct, dear Cancer, the next few days can bring some surprising revelations about your career, life path, or reputation. The search for your own unique path is renewed – you’re looking to express your talents and individuality in the work that you do. Your ability to take personal and professional risks increases. Uranus direct in your career zone empowers you with a stronger sense that you’re in charge of making changes, rather than a feeling that changes are being forced upon you. This sense of being in control is likely to increase going forward. Today’s Moon is in Cancer, and the focus is on you, your personal plans, and your emotional needs. Aside from some possible grumpiness in the morning, the day should be good for pursuing your interests.
Leo
Leo
Today and in the coming weeks, you are likely to feel more inspired to practice your spiritual beliefs and to seek out new knowledge, meaning, and truth, dear Leo, with Uranus now in direct motion. This yearly event has been occurring in your adventure and learning sector. Close partnerships might also show signs of moving forward after a possibly stagnant time. There can be more clarity to your relationships and plans, even if there are unstable qualities to these in general. Today brings somewhat retiring energy, and with the Moon entering your sign tomorrow morning and starting a new lunar month, a pause that refreshes today makes good sense.
Virgo
Virgo
You are likely to learn something important about the past or revolving around information that was hidden, buried, or lost in the shuffle, dear Virgo, with Uranus reaching its yearly direct station. You might open your eyes to something very important today, particularly about a love relationship or a financial matter. While in recent months you may not have felt you had the necessary tools to deal with changeability and unreliability with finances or your intimate life, you’ll now feel more in charge, courageous, and ready to make changes, rather than feeling at the mercy of outside forces. This morning could be a little frustrating, as you could feel blocked. However, as the day advances, good energy is with you for taking things easy and for friendliness.
Libra
Libra
With Uranus now at its yearly direct station, dear Libra, you could learn surprising new things, or have a revelation, about close relationships, especially love and partnership connections. In the coming weeks, you can feel that a relationship or your attitude towards partnership is moving forward after a period of reflection, stagnation, or uncertainty. This can also be about a creative project or a relationship with children. You’re feeling more in charge of your life rather than at the mercy of changes others are making. This morning, there can be a tendency to say the wrong things, receive wrong directions or false leads, and to feel a little restricted or frustrated in your interactions with others. However, as the day advances, a general sense that others want to cooperate boosts your mood.
Scorpio
Scorpio
There could be changes or revelations about work or health matters today and this week, dear Scorpio, with Uranus at its yearly direct station. In the coming weeks, you’re more inclined to feel strong or courageous about making changes that pave the way to progress and improvement, rather than feeling overwhelmed or at the mercy of outside forces. You can feel a little more in charge of making changes at work or with your daily routines. Family and home matters can also move forward now after a period of being on the fence. Today’s Cancer Moon helps you to see the big picture. A Mars-Saturn conflict this morning may prompt some restlessness, as you could be feeling restricted from going after what you want, but as the day advances, it’s easier to see the good in your life and find much to enjoy.
Sagittarius
Sagittarius
Uranus has now turned direct after many months of retrograde or apparent backward motion, dear Sagittarius, and this yearly change of direction stimulates changes in romantic and creative pursuits for you. More importantly, it empowers you with the feeling that you are in charge of changes, rather than at the mercy of them. You are feeling freer to express yourself with spirit. Unpredictability in your romantic life is certainly a theme now, and it’s not likely to go away anytime soon, but you are more willing to take action when it comes to freeing yourself from stale patterns of relating. Creative and learning pursuits, as well as personal interests and projects, begin to move forward. Decisions surrounding these things tend to be more straightforward.
Capricorn
Capricorn
Uranus, the awakener, has now turned direct, dear Capricorn. This yearly event has been occurring in your home and family sector in the last few years, and will continue to do so for the coming three years. This can bring revelations, surprises, and new thinking revolving around home and family life this week. Increasingly, you’ll be feeling more in charge or confident that you’re making important progress and changes that free you from negative or limiting situations or patterns of relating. Courage is building after a period of some self-doubt or uncertainty. Financial affairs could also move forward – a business deal or idea might be renewed.
Aquarius
Aquarius
For some time, you’ve been learning to express yourself and your ideas more spontaneously and openly, dear Aquarius, and you might often experiment with new ways of thinking, learning, and communicating. This process serves to open up new worlds to you – and possibly new opportunities – as Uranus spends time (years) in your communications sector. Uranus has now turned direct and this yearly move can increase your confidence. There is more clarity in your life, direction, studies, and communications. There can be renewed interest in projects and some of you could be reconnecting with friends this week.
Pisces
Pisces
Now and in coming weeks, your spirit for making changes in your approach to business or making money is renewed, dear Pisces. You’re also more courageous when it comes to defending yourself and what you believe you’re worth. Projects may be moving forward now, but perhaps more importantly, you feel more in charge of making changes rather than feeling that changes are happening to you, particularly related to money matters. It’s a good time to develop talents and attend to your money and valuables. Today’s Cancer Moon enhances your sign nicely, and you find it easier than usual to enjoy and express yourself.
The Balance of the Signs and the Elements for Saturday, December 26th
CANCER STRONG
Nurturing, protective, tenacious, emotional sensitive, watery, strong roots. Can be overly protective, unwilling to let go, timid, reclusive.
CAPRICORN STRONG
Disciplined, responsible, reliable, industrious, conscientious, practical, achieving. Can be pessimistic, overly conventional, rigid, materialistic, callous.
BALANCE OF ELEMENTS
FIRE WEAK
We are not very goal-oriented right now, or motivation to pursue our goals may be waning/lacking. Changes feel overwhelming. Enthusiasm may be low, we argue less, and we think more than we take action.
EARTH STRONG
We are especially in touch with the physical world. We consider what we’ve learned and experienced in the past in order to make the most of the present. We can be cautious, practical, and possibly unimaginative. We are deliberate and can pace ourselves well. We need hands-on experience and are not impressed with theory as much as we are with results. Routines are tolerable and comforting.
AIR WEAK
We may have a difficult time being objective or detached. We may not be especially communicative.
BALANCE OF MODES
CARDINAL STRONG
We are ready to take action and to take on challenges, and can become frustrated with stagnant conditions.
FIXED WEAK
We may be open to change but may not have much follow-through.
You set your intent for your earth segments over and over. You have hoped and dreamed. Now it is time to let those pieces settle for you have done all you can to set your earth dream in motion.
Once you have completed your earth dream, which will occur within the next few weeks or days, you will hunger for the next step. So it is we are outlining what that step is projected to be.
Some of you already channel, have a healing touch, write automatically, visualize, sense or otherwise connect with our beings and others in the Universes who wish to help you with this amazing transition.
You will all begin noting new skills or interests that were perhaps always part of your being but pushed to the side as unrealistic or not that important. For you are shifting out of your earth being into a being of the Universes.
Even though you have always been of the Universes, you negated special or interesting Universal skills in hopes of better fitting into the heaviness of 3D earth. Now that you have added segments more interested in Universal themes, you are ready to fly so to speak.
Some of you will feel the need to examine a particular Universal piece, but you will not be able to. Such is so because you closed that piece off so completely. Even though you inner-being screams to examine that piece more fully as an earth/Universal being, your earth being remains frightened by the thought.
So it is you will discover pieces of yourself that have been hidden for eons. At first, those pieces might frighten you with thoughts of, “This is TOO weird” or “I can’t do this” or “How will I ever dare tell anyone what I’m doing?”
You have waited for this time for eons, yet your earth being will attempt to alter, slow down or even stop the process. For once you are of the ethers anything goes.
Now that your base, if you will, is of earth, those pieces you honed for eons to be comfortable while of earth will come to the forefront.
Will you again be in a clearing mode? Most definitely – unless you can completely accept your new Universal being.
Allow yourself to explore, to have fun with your new skills. You do not have to tell anyone what you are doing. Or, you can tell the world. It does not matter. For indeed, just as was true for you the past few years or decades, you will move forward like salmon swimming upstream despite obstacles.
Those obstacles can be easily circumvented by merely allowing yourself to be interested and follow through with any and all pieces no matter how silly or frivolous they seem.
For you will have created your earth dream by the time you initiate this Universal phase.
Perhaps you can imagine yourself as a unique Rockstar like Mick Jagger – or Steve Jobs, the computer guru. Both unique personalities with interests that seemed counter-intuitive, anti-social and everything that was not as it should be in a 3D human. Yet they persevered far beyond anything they imagined. The same is true for you.
Once you create your earth dream, your earth stability piece for you and those observing you, you have the freedom to be an angel/god/goddess of earth as you rev up your Universal engines and allow yourself to explore that which interests you no matter how silly, trivial or uninteresting to others.
For you have opened your Universal pack, if you will, allowing you to fully fly into the Universes in whatever form, knowing that your earth being is stable enough to provide nurturing and shelter when you feel the need for either or both. Giving you the freedom to fly with arms outspread in joy.
Imagine your earth creation as your diving boat that allows you to dive deep within the oceans, knowing that you can return to your boat whenever you wish and yet have the freedom to fully explore to your heart’s content.
So it is you have or will create your earth security (diving boat) and then you will begin initiating those Universal pieces that call to you.
There is no right way to move from earth security to Universal being other than that which is right for you – when it is right for you.
2016 is the beginning of your Universal being. All of your clearings to this point have been to create your earth security so you are able to float in the ethers in whatever manner feels most loving, joyful and comfortable for you. As you enter your Universal being, you will become more and more unique – incorporating those pieces into your being in the manner that is most right for you.
There will be fewer parameters/guidelines for right or wrong as you move into your being. For you are indeed bringing heaven to earth through you and by you.
What you label heaven or the ethers is so enormous that no book, no computer program could list all the possible variations.
So it is that you will hone one or more of those variations – as will all who wish to transition. And those variations will create a wondrous, Universal tapestry of diversity, excitement, color, sound and joy. So be it.
The Moon today is in a Waning Gibbous Phase. This is the first phase after the Full Moon occurs. It lasts roughly 7 days with the Moon’s illumination growing smaller each day until the Moon becomes a Last Quarter Moon with a illumination of 50%. The average Moon rise for this phase is between 9am and Midnight depending on the age of the phase. The moon rises later and later each night setting after sunrise in the morning. During this phase the Moon can also be seen in the early morning daylight hours on the western horizon.
Phase Details for – Saturday, December 26, 2015
Phase: Waning Gibbous
Illumination: 99%
Moon Age: 15.84 days
Moon Angle: 0.52
Moon Distance: 384,540.90 km Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 147,122,191.50 km
Protection, removing negativity, justice and balance have been the theme today. As we have just seen you can indeed a perform a binding and not cross the ethical line. Bindings are a more ethical route than cursing someone. But are there other options? Why, of course. I know of some Witches who, when they see a criminal’s face on television or read about them in the paper, mentally pain a white X over a criminal’s face while they say the phrase “I neutralize that person” with intention. This neutralizes the power and harm that the stranger causes.
If there is someone that you personally know who is causing you or your family harm, it is possible to use a photograph of the destructive person. Simply wrap white ribbon around their photo to symbolize you binding them up as you say, “I neutralize any physical or emotional harm that you are causing.”
But if you feel magickal bindings are the way to go, then perhaps your best course of action is to remove all emotion from yourself and the spell when you perform the binding. Just as I stated before, justice—like magick—is a neutral force. For lack of a better term, be businesslike. Wild swings of emotion only make for an uncontrollable magickal energy. Therefore, your best bet is to be neutral. If there was ever a time to be calm and in control, this is it. If you are not sure that you can pull off being neutral, then I suggest that you leave magick alone. It is essential to be in control. How much karma drama are you willing to pull into your life?
Source: Book of Witchery Spells, Charms & Correspondences for Every Day of the Week
Ellen Dugan
This day of the week got it’s name from the god of karma and time, Saturn. This day is obviously associated with the planet Saturn and is our last day of the week. Traditionally Saturdays are great days for protection, banishing a negative situation, and generally a good time to clean up any magical messes that you have been ignoring. Some suggestions for Saturday enchantments would include:
◦Wearing the colors of the day, black and deep purple. Here’s your perfect excuse to be dramatic and witchy. Empower these dramatic pieces of your wardrobe for protection and strength.
◦Burning black candles to absorb negativity and burning purple ones to increase your magical wisdom and boost your spirituality
◦Adding a touch of garden witchery to your Saturday spells by working with the pansy (in black or purple of course), the morning glory flowering vine, or the cypress tree.
◦Carrying an obsidian, hematite, or jet tumbled stone in your pocket to reinforce your personal protection and to ward off bad vibes and sour feelings. You can also add these crystals to a candle spell on a Saturday night to really increase the punch of your spellcasting.
◦Cleaning your house and cleansing it while you are at it. Tap into those obstacle-removing vibes and the positive, concluding energies.
◦Closing up the final day of the bewitching week with a bang by calling on Hecate for protection and guidance.
The Witches Correspondences for Saturday, December 26th
Magickal Intentions: Spirit Communications, Meditation, Psychic Attack or Defense, Locating Lost Things and Missing Persons, Building, Life, Doctrine, Protection, Knowledge, Authority, Limitations, Boundaries, Time and Death
Incense: Black Poppy Seed and Myrrh
Planet: Saturn
Sign: Capricorn and Aquarius
Angel: Cassel
Colors: Black, Grey and Indigo
Herbs/Plants: Myrrh, Moss, Hemlock, Wolfsbane, Coltsfoot, Nightshade and Fir
Stones: Jet, Smokey Quartz, Amethyst, Black Onyx, Snowflake Obsidian, Lava, Pumice
Oil: (Saturn) Cypress, Mimosa, Myrrh, Patchouli
Saturn lends its energies to the last day of the week. Because Saturn is the planet of karma, this day is an excellent time for spellwork involving reincarnation, karmic lessons, the Mysteries, wisdom, and long-term projects.
It is also a good time to being efforts that deal with the elderly, death, or the eradication of pests and disease.
Saturday (Saturn): Longevity, exorcism, endings, homes, and houses.
Kwanzaa begins
Waning Moon The Waning Moon (from the Full Moon to the New) is a time for study, meditation, and little magical work (except magic designed to banish harmful energies).
Moon phase: Third Quarter
Moon Sign: Cancer Cancer: Stimulates emotional rapport between people. Pinpoints need, supports growth and nurturance. Tends to domestic concerns.
Feel the need for a psychic cleansing in the house? Light up some patchouli- or myrrh-scented incense, and wave the smoke around your house or apartment. It will help to break up any lingering negativity or bad feelings. Crumble up a few dried mullein leaves and create a circle around your home, or scatter it across the thresholds, to keep prowlers away.
Burn a few black candles to repel manipulative intentions or unwanted advances. Add a few protective herbs to your dinner such as thyme or basil. Try growing a blooming cyclamen plant in your kitchen to ward the family and to encourage Hecate’s blessings. Grow deep purple and black pansies in window boxes to encourage the planetary vibrations of Saturn. Let ivy grow up the walls of your home for even more bewitching security.
Saturdays are the particular day of the week for protection and for dealing with more serious magickal matters. Go back over the at-a-glance list and see what components you can add to your spells for today for a little more oomph.
Meditate on Hecate to learn her lessons and include some dark goddess wisdom into your Craft. As a Witch, you already know that you have power-the power to effect real change in your life. Working with Hecate can teach you how and when to best use this power for the greater good.
If you want to expand your magickal skills, then start learning how to incorporate all of this information on the days of witchery in a whole new way. This includes the knowledge you already have and the new day-by-day correspondences and witchcraft that were presented in this Book of Shadows. Put your own unique spin on things. Decide what your enchanting specialties are, then apply them to your Craft each and every day with wisdom and style.
Book of Witchery Spells, Charms & Correspondences for Every Day of the Week
Ellen Dugan
Saturday is a day filled with opportunities to clean up and clear out. So if you are wondering why Hecate is assigned to this day, take another look at what she symbolizes and the magick that is associated with her. That should answer the question.
Hecate was the oldest form of the Greek Triple Goddess, as she presided over heaven, the underworld, and earth. Crossroads where three roads met were especially sacred to Hecate, earning her the title of Hekate of the Three Ways. It’s interesting to note that even after the worship of other goddesses waned, ancient people still worshiped Hecate as the Queen of the Underworld and the Guardian of the Three-Way Crossroad. It was also believed that if you left her an offering of food there, she would grant you her favors. As Hecate Trivia, her triple images were often displayed at these crossroads, where she was petitioned on the full moon for positive magick and on the dark of the moon for cursing and dark magick.
While this last bit of information sounds a little ominous, keep in mind that Hecate/Hekate was known by many titles and is a shapeshifter. Her appearance could and did change often. As a dark moon goddess, her faces are many. To some she may appear as a old crone, hunched over a smoking cauldron and draped in a midnight cape. To others she may appear as a dark beautiful, mysterious, and mature woman wearing a shimmering crown. To some she may be perceived as a maiden priestess. She was called the “most lovely one,” the Great Goddess of Nature, and the Queen of the World of Spirits. This dark goddess knows her way around the earth and the underworld. All the powers of nature, life, and death are at her command.
Book of Witchery Spells, Charms & Correspondences for Every Day of the Week
Ellen Dugan
The planetary correspondence for Saturday is Saturn. Matters dealing with the public, farming, family ties, legal matters (such as wills and estates), taking care of debts, dealing with lawyers, financing, joint money matters, real estate, older people, banishing or binding negativity, and getting rid of bad habits all fall under the charge of Saturn. It’s easy to see why “Saturday’s child works hard for his living.”
Saturday’s angels are Cassiel, Machatan, Uriel, and Orifiel. Cassiel is the angel of solitudes and tears. He is one of the rulers of the planet Saturn and occasionally appears as the angel of patience. Cassiel links himself to dragon energy. Regarding Machatan, the only information we get is that he works well with Cassiel and is also a power of Saturn. Orifiel is an angel of the wilderness, a ruler of the second hour of the day, and also associated with Saturn.
On Saturday, the hour of sunrise and every eight hours after that are also ruled by Saturn, and that makes these times of the day doubly blessed. These four hours are the strongest four hours for conducting ritual. Check the local newspaper, astrological calendar, or almanac to determine your local sunrise.
Where You Are In Life
Your Primary Thoughts
What You Desire
Your Goals
Your Future Deeds
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