The Top 10 Reasons Why
Witches Don’t Worship Satan

Source:
Turok’s Cabana

Astronomy Picture of the Day

Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer.

2016 January 20

Stars and Globules in the Running Chicken Nebula
Image Credit & Copyright: Martin Pugh

Explanation: The eggs from this gigantic chicken may form into stars. The featured emission nebula, shown in scientifically assigned colors, is cataloged as IC 2944 but known as the Running Chicken Nebula for the shape of its greater appearance. Seen toward the top of the image are small, dark molecular clouds rich in obscuring cosmic dust. Called Thackeray’s Globules for their discoverer, these “eggs” are potential sites for the gravitational condensation of new stars, although their fates are uncertain as they are also being rapidly eroded away by the intense radiation from nearby young stars. Together with patchy glowing gas and complex regions of reflecting dust, these massive and energetic stars form theopen cluster Collinder 249. This gorgeous skyscape spans about 60 light-years at the nebula’s estimated 6,000 light-year distance.

The Wisdom of Buddha

The only real failure in life is not to be true to the best one knows.

Your Daily Influences
January 20th, 2016

Nine of Wands Reversed
There are obstacles before you. Health problems, discontent and adversity may need to be overcome.

Othala
Othala reversed represents chaos and homelessness—a general lack of roots. Now is a time for you to take care of that which you have, so as not to lose it.

The Utchat
You must take steps to make this aspect safe. There are issues you may not be aware of that may cause harm or injury.

Your Daily Influences represent events and challenges the current day will present for you. They may represent opportunities you should be ready to seize. Or they may forewarn you of problems you may be able to avoid or lessen. Generally it is best to use them as tips to help you manage your day and nothing more.

Your Charm for Today

Today’s Meaning:
A course of events that cannot be altered has been set in motion within this aspect. Accept whatever happens in the near future and do not waste your time fretting about it–you can do nothing.

General Description:
This was a favorite charm in Egypt, worn in order to frustrate magiciains, sorcerers and evil wishers from bewitching the wearer and stealing the soul from the heart; for it was the general belief that if the soul left the heart, the body would soon fade away and perish. The ancient Egyptians also believed that, after death, the heart was taken, in the underworld, and weighed against the symbols of the law; if found perfect, it was restored to the body, which at once came to life again and enjoyed everlasting felicity

Your Animal Spirit for Today
January 20, 2016 

Black Swan

Wherever the Black Swan appears in your reading you can expect unexpected and unpredictable events to majorly impact your life in that aspect. Beyond noting that the influences Black Swan indicates will be extraordinarily large in scope, it may be difficult to tell if the fortune it foretells will be good or bad. Black Swan affected events may begin so subtly that they are very difficult to identify. When trying to discover what the Black Swan portends for you, look for events that do not occur in your life regularly or at all.

Shuffling The Cards, Your Past, Present & Future Reading for Today

Past Influence whose impact on your life is waning

The Green Man

Where the Green Man appears the mystery and untamed energy of nature abounds. The Green Man indicates the presence of choices and powers that have not been muted by civilization. The Green Man represents the antithesis of technology and industrialization. He offers primal energies veiled in mystery and derived from the spirit of nature in its purest form.

Present Influence whose impact on your life is very strong.

The Dove

Throughout history the Dove has symbolized peace and innocence in nearly all cultures. Dove’s soft cooing and gentle nature bring a calmness to any situation. The Dove appears where peace has been attained or there is a need to bring events to a peaceful ending. It denotes a time to let lose of grievances and settle conflicts in a way that benefits all parties equally.

Future influence whose impact on your life is growing and will be very strong in the future.

Alturism

Altruism denotes the noble act of giving to those in need without the expectation of a return. The act of giving has been seen as one of humankind’s greatest attributes throughout history. It is honored in nearly every culture. To give is a gift to both those who receive and those who give. Giving is usually associated with addressing the material needs of others, but the gift given can take many forms such as wisdom or protection or simply a shoulder to cry on.

Your Ancient Symbol Card for Today

Chance

The Chance card denotes a period in which taking risks may produce positive results. This doesn’t mean head off to a casino with your life’s savings! What is suggested is that you should make gains by taking a well calculated risk. For the power of Chance to be fully realized it is essential that you pick your risk carefully, move forward with conviction, and above all else don’t get greedy!

As a daily card, Chance implies you are currently in a place where taking a chance is likely to produce substantial rewards. In other words, take a few calculated steps out on the proverbial limb, but remember if you take it too far you are likely to lose all that you gain and possibly more.

Your Daily Witches Rune

The Scythe

Sudden changes and endings. Making a final decision. Completing something. Walking away from something or someone. Danger.

Additional information about Today’s Witches Rune, The Scythe….

The Scythe

This symbol is very familiar to most of people, often associated with harvest and death. In the runes, it is no different. The Scythe is related to endings, sudden separations, final decisions, important changes and danger.

The appearance of this symbol show that there’s something in you life you need to bring to end now, before it snowballs into something worse. Usually, the decision that the Scythe forces you to make is one you’d rather escape from… it’s a painful and difficult choice. Even though you know (or feel) it’s for the best, you’ll mourn the fact that it has to happen.

Also, the Scythe is connected to sudden, swift changes that force you to alter completely your plans, strategies and sometimes the very way you see the world. The situation is no longer what it was, your modus operandi no longer works here. Your ideas no longer correspond to the reality. The information you have is no longer accurate, or useful. You need to strain those adaptation muscles and find a way to keep standing while the rug is pulled from under your feet.

Although this rune can represent physical danger, such as accidents or surgeries, many time it refers to sense of foreboding. Something just isn’t right… the fear of loss looms large. Trust these feeling and proceed with caution. This rune can also relate to actual death and all related to it: burials, graveyards, inheritances, heirlooms, legacies and things connected to your ancestry.

In relationship readings, the Scythe suggest caution too. It can represent sudden and irresistible attractions, the kind that inspire people to do crazy things. . Obviously, this rune also represent separations, divorce and conflicts, always leaving a sour aftertaste. The strong passion can quickly transform into strong resentment. In its most positive note, this rune can symbolize relationship that completely transform the people involved.

Casting the Stones, Your Past, Present & Future Reading for Today

The Past
Kenaz

Kenaz foretells the coming of clarity and knowledge. It is time for you to grow by exchanging knowledge with others. Opportunities are upon you.

The Present
Uruz

Uruz is the Rune of harmony, order and inner strength. Often it marks endings and beginnings of periods in our lives. Uruz also symbolizes your ability to tackle new challenges by confronting them with the powers that lie within you. Opportunities probably abound for you right now.

The Future
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.

Your Rune For Today
Kenaz

Kenaz foretells the coming of clarity and knowledge. It is time for you to grow by exchanging knowledge with others. Opportunities are upon you.

Additional information about Today’s Rune, Kenaz

kenaz : torch

Phonetic equivalent: k (can also be used as a hard ‘c’)

DIVINATORY MEANINGS:

wisdom, insight, solution to a problem, creativity, inspiration, enlightenment

MAGICAL USES:

for creative inspiration, aid in study, fertility, dispelling anxiety and fear

ASSOCIATED MYTHS & DEITIES:

Mimir, the Dwarfs, Muspellheim

ANALYSIS:

In modern usage, the Scottish ‘ken’ means to know or understand, and this is the sense in which the rune should interpreted. Today, light, inspiration and knowledge are often associated, as in ‘gaining enlightenment’ and ‘shedding light on the problem’, and even in the image of a lightbulb going on over someone’s head when they get an idea. To bring light is to make the invisible visible.Unlike the wisdom gained at þurisaz, kenaz only allows us to take bits and pieces of this knowledge away with us as we need it, usually at the discretion of the Gods. This knowledge will generally come in the form of a sudden inspiration, and we will be able to see clearly the answer that was once hidden from us. This form of wisdom is more closely associated with the right half of the brain than the left, since it does not come through conscious effort but rather through passively opening one’s self to it. Thus, a more feminine element is added to our journeyer’s experience.

 

The act of bringing light into the darkness is also a creative one. Again consider the image of the person carrying a torch , representing the masculine elements of fire and air, entering the cave and penetrating the feminine realm of earth and water. This joining of masculine and feminine elements results in the creation of new ideas. In physical terms, this can be correlated to the application of fire to mold and shape matter – the art of the smith.

Get a Jump On Tomorrow….

Your Horoscopes for Thursday, January 21st

Aries

The Sun enters your solar eleventh house today, dear Aries, where it will transit until February 19th. This is a period for prioritizing the connections in your life. You have stronger influence on friends and groups during this period, and this by extension boosts your own self-esteem. Being a team player will bring the best rewards now. More emphasis on socializing and formulating personal goals is in order now for you. Others might be vying for your attention, and you can be especially busy socially. This is also a time for trying on new styles and ideas. There can be surprises and possibly upsets or abrupt elements to the day with Mercury in hard aspect to Uranus today, and a project that you may have thought was complete could require further attention. For some, schedules can be broken. It can be especially difficult getting your message across clearly right now, so be especially mindful of what you’re saying, particularly on public and professional levels.

Taurus

The Sun moves into the sector of your chart that rules professional matters, responsibilities, and reputation. This is a time for mentally preparing for new beginnings in these areas. It’s a time for taking charge and shaping matters in the ways you want them to take form. The Sun will be here until February 19th, and in the coming weeks, your ego and identity are tied to your professional or social standing, what others think of you, and your ability to meet your responsibilities. Letting these things slide will make you fret. Tend to your needs for approval – they’re real and not a sign of weakness as long as they’re balanced and moderate. You also stand out more than usual – others notice what you have or haven’t done, when at other times these things may not be as strongly recognized. Today, changes of schedules or differences in opinions can lead to new activities and perspectives, making it worth the bumpy ride!

Gemini

This can be a time when you’re itching to do or learn something new, dear Gemini, with the Sun moving into your solar ninth house today, where it will stay until February 19th. While this may be a period when you feel dissatisfied with the daily routine, you’ll find it far more tolerable if you add more spice to the spare hours of the days. Nurture your mind, body, and spirit with different activities, books, courses, cultural activities, and connections with people who have different ideas and perspectives. This can be a time for striving more passionately towards your ideals and beliefs, or for considering new ideas. Today, your own ruler, Mercury, in difficult aspect with Uranus can point to some difficulty following directions and moving from one step to the next. The inclination is to jump ahead. Avoid communicating and forming solid conclusions too quickly now.

Cancer

With the Moon in your release sector today, dear Cancer, and the Sun beginning a new cycle, you can feel good about letting something go and moving forward. The Sun enters your solar eighth house today, where it will continue to transit until February 19th. During this cycle, you have a stronger drive to understand the meaning of your relationships and to get to the bottom of complex matters. It’s a good period for learning about your own motivations and for working on making important changes. Develop self-mastery skills now. Some form of self-transformation is likely at this time of year. Don’t be afraid of exploring your “dark” side with the goal of self-honesty. Today’s energies are a little erratic, particularly having to do with communications and schedules. There can be moodiness with a partner now. Avoid quick reactions.

Leo

The Sun enters your partnership sector today, dear Leo, where it will transit until February 19th. This cycle brings your need for others to the fore, and particularly a partner in some shape or form. Relationships with others provide a mirror for your relationship with yourself. You’re more willing than usual to adjust and adapt to the needs of others, and your listening skills are in good form. Personal goals and agendas may need to be put aside temporarily as you allow others to take the spotlight. You are challenged to find a balance between independence and accommodation, and this will be especially pronounced around the time of the Full Moon on the 23rd. Today, ideas can come in flashes, and they’re likely to be quite inspired, but not yet mature. There can be a lot of “noise” at the moment. Take note of them rather than jumping to conclusions.

Virgo

You are transitioning from a creative focus to a more work-centered period, dear Virgo, when routines and practical matters receive more attention with the Sun entering your work and health sector today where it will transit until February 19th. During this period, your ego and identity are wrapped up in the work or services you provide, as well as the success of any self-care programs. It’s a good time for working on new health and fitness regimes, for tending to important daily details and tasks, and for organizing your life in small but important ways. While you’ll be improving your daily routines during this period, today’s energies require some flexibility, as it may not be easy to work through tasks step by step. Even so, detours from the norm can open your eyes to something very important today, particularly about a love relationship. Alternatively, you can find creative inspiration.

Libra

Aim to go forward with as little emotional baggage as possible now, dear Libra, as you begin a new cycle in which you are inclined to celebrate and share your feelings, creative works, and affections. The Sun enters your creativity and romance sector today, where it will transit until February 19th. During this self-expressive period, you thrive on others’ feedback and good vibes, and you are more openly affectionate and playful. The need to express yourself creatively and uniquely is primary. You might pay more attention to personal hobbies or recreation and entertainment. Today, it can be a little difficult to unwind with Mercury and Uranus in conflict. Consider ways of updating traditions rather than trying to cling to old ones if they’re causing problems.

Scorpio

Life has been busier than usual lately, dear Scorpio, but now you are transitioning into a more comfortable phase when familiarity tends to win over variety as the Sun moves into your solar sector of home and family. The Sun will transit this area of your chart until February 19th. During this cycle, your identity and ego are more heavily invested in your home life and family relations. Worldly ambitions tend to take a backseat now. You are tending to the hearth and deriving security from the familiar. Your focus now should be on making yourself feel secure and content. While it’s a cycle for putting a little more faith in traditions, today’s energies challenge tradition and order. A Mercury-Uranus square can excite the mind and the senses, and you’re likely to find it difficult concentrating on any one system or project. This is not a day for following through with well-constructed plans – they’re likely to be interrupted.

Sagittarius

You’re transitioning into a busier, more engaging period, dear Sagittarius, as the Sun moves into your communications sector where it will stay for about a month, until February 19th. Reaching out, learning, and connecting become priorities. Your daily life tends to pick up pace, partly due to a search for more mental stimulation in your life. It’s not the best of cycles for concentration and focus, but it’s strong for making connections and keeping or catching up with others. You’ll be running more errands than usual, and decisions tend to need to be quicker than usual, as changes in scenery are frequent. Today can be a little scattered and unpredictable in energy, particularly on a mental level. Communications may be abrupt, and so can changes to schedules or other detours. Watch for impulsive or poorly considered purchases, but pay attention to new ideas regarding business and money matters.

Capricorn

The Sun leaves your sign and enters your solar second house today, dear Capricorn. This transit that lasts until April 19th stimulates a focus on your resources. During this cycle, your self-worth is more heavily invested in practical matters, stability, and money-making capacity. Your ability to provide for yourself is highlighted now, and you can be more motivated to build your resources and develop your natural talents. Security is a driving force for you right now, and you might find that you are especially interested in accumulating possessions. What you have and what you don’t have come into focus – what makes you feel comfortable, your sense of security, and what you value. This is a good time to take charge and give form to some of your recent ideas. While this is a generally stable and patient cycle, today’s energies can be a little abrupt. Changes of mind can be quick. Resolving to stay flexible helps you to see opportunities that emerge from interruptions in your plans or in your schedule.

Aquarius

The Sun enters your sign today, dear Aquarius, and this begins a month-long cycle that puts you, your goals, and your needs up front and center. Generally speaking, it’s a time for seizing the day, for shaping your life as you’d like it to be, as well as for being heard, noticed, and counted. You may feel as if you are coming out of the shadows in some ways now. Today, there can be difficulties with continuity of thought and it may be a real challenge staying organized. Watch for speaking too soon about a matter or even about a spontaneous observation, just for now. Make plans for a busy few weeks ahead, and mentally prepare for the New Moon in your sign, which will occur on February 8th. This is about making personal changes that start you on a fresh, new, and empowered path.

Pisces

The Sun enters your privacy sector today, dear Pisces, where it shines a light on the past, the hidden elements of your life, and mental health matters. This begins a month-long cycle in which you are likely to tie up loose ends, put an end to projects and attitudes that no longer serve your purpose, and get into better touch with your inner world. You are more aware of the psychic undercurrents around you. It’s a good time for forgiving others and for letting go of those things you no longer need, if necessary. You may have a difficult time seeing yourself as others see you, and decisions may require more time than usual. More than likely, they can wait. You quite naturally withdraw a little from more worldly endeavors, and you require more time for introspection, rest, and perhaps meditation. Today, there can be some abrupt elements to our communications, thoughts, discoveries, and schedules, and in your case, particularly with friends and networks.

If You Were Born Today, January 20

You are a responsible and reliable person who values security but doesn’t always offer it! You have an unusual sense of humor, your own distinct style, and a real flair for handling money as well as for money-making ideas. In your life time, one of  your biggest lessons is to develop faith in yourself and to trust in your intuition, which is strong and rarely steers you in the wrong direction. While it can take some time for your heart to be captured by another, once it is, you give a lot to the people you trust and love, and sometimes  a little too much until you learn to ask that others meet you halfway.

Famous people born today: George Burns, Bill Maher, Skeet Ulrich, David Lynch, Evan Peters.

Courtesy of Cafe Astrology