Hoard, hoard, hoard! Squirrel has been a busy fellow, gathering food for the long winter ahead—and he advises you to do the same. Have you set enough money aside to get you through lean times, or do you squander what you earn? We all love a shopping spree, but if Squirrel scurries into your reading, he’s cautioning you to spend a little, but also save a little.
Daily Witches Rune
The Birds
Keywords: Unexpected news, change.
Meanings: The Birds Rune means some unexpected news that may alter your life completely, especially if this is the leading rune. Generally, the news will lead to a positive change but pay close attention to the nearest runes to determine its nature. It can also mean news of friends or family that you haven’t had contact with in quite a while. Letters and documents should be watched for as they may well bring happiness.
The Sword is a a call to action. It indicates challenges are before you and to attain your goals you will have to address them. The Sword does not suggest rash or underhanded behavior on your part. Indeed, while actions indicated by The Sword are decisive, they are based on the power of your wisdom and ethics. The strength of The Sword lies in the moral purity of your actions.
As a daily card, The Sword suggest a time in which you will face external challenges to attaining your goals. These trials are likely to come from a person or persons who stand to gain from your loss or delays in you moving forward. You can expect underhanded play and surprises. Fortunately your position is far stronger than those who scheme to usurp you. Address challenges as they arise and all will be well.
Your Rune For Today
Elhaz
Elhaz represents your power to protect yourself and those around you. It also connotes the thrill and joy of a successful hunt. You are in a very enviable position right now, because you are able to maintain what you have built and reach your current goals. Enjoy.
Additional information about Today’s Rune, Elhaz
The Tower is perfect card for the revolutionary or iconoclast or anyone who flourishes in rapidly changing environments. What The Tower brings to the mix is sudden, usually unexpected change. With that change there will be a period of disorder, and there may be loss. However, the loss is probably not yours, since you may well be the agent that created the change to begin with. Many positive things can occur from the change The Tower indicates: Truths will be laid bare, revelations and breakthroughs are not just possible but likely, and nothing spurs creativity like a good dose of chaos and confusion. In the end it is likely that what replaces what was lost in the fall of The Tower will be worth the loss.
Something is starting to rot and it is time to repair the damage. In the world of human affairs, indulgence and corruption grow like weeds in an untended garden; they must be faced squarely, and rooted out through bold action. Eliminating corruption — and the sloppiness that leads to it — is one of the most ennobling of all human enterprises. Correction of flaws in the system clears the way for fresh, new beginnings.
The time has come to become lean and efficient. The weeds must be rooted out now, before the garden is overwhelmed. Fighting decay, sloppiness and corrupt agendas is not a simple matter; all steps must be evaluated carefully. Planning must precede action. Resist the temptation to strike out prematurely. Gather strength behind you, and summon your inner resources, because arresting decay is no simple task. When you do act, make your strike as precise and clean as the path of the surgeon’s knife.
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The Hanged Man
The Hanged Man is the most enigmatic card of the Tarot. Even Tarot giants like Waite, Crowley and Levi had trouble deciphering The Hanged Man’s true meaning. Generally The Hanged Man is thought to represent the value of surrender and selfless acts. The Hanged Man embodies the notion that sometimes to lose is to win. Unlike the aggressive Chariot, The Hanged Man creates his fate through inaction and accepts his fortune passively, without resistance. He does not struggle to control the path his life takes, but rather allows events to sweep him where they will, even if he is called upon to sacrifice himself. He is so at ease with the Fate the Universe chose for him that even hanging upside down from a tree does not ruffle his inner peace.
When The High Priestess or Strength is among your personal cards, the influence of The Hanged Man may be increased. Having The Magus or Chariot in your personal cards may diminish the influence of The Hanged Man.
The Empress
The Empress is “The Earth Mother” of the Tarot. She embodies all that is nurturing, clean and wholesome. Her powers resonate from her drive to create and care for life on a grand scale. She is in tune with Nature’s rhythm and realizes that life’s most pleasurable moments often stem from the simplest things. She is not afraid to enjoy herself–to let loose—to the point of being lavish. Abundance and luxury are important to her. The Empress is completely comfortable with her femininity and her sexuality. She is sensual, earthy, generous, and likes the good life. Still, her driving force is a need to create and nurture, and fulfilling this need overrides everything else.
When The Lover or The Star are among your personal cards, the influence of The Empress may be increased. Having the Emperor or Death in your personal cards may diminish the influence of The Empress.
In some instances, he is made out to be a carnival entertainer or a huckster. In others, he is portrayed as decrepit and vulnerable — as the cumulative result of his delusions and failures. Not until the 20th century do you see the popular Rider-Waite image of the Fool arise — that of an innocent Soul before its Fall into Matter, as yet untainted by contact with society and all its ills.
Modern decks usually borrow from the Rider-Waite imagery. Most Fool cards copy the bucolic mountainside scene, the butterfly, the potential misplaced step that will send the Fool tumbling into the unknown. Don’t forget, however, that the earlier versions of this card represented already-fallen humanity, over-identified with the material plane of existence, and beginning a pilgrimage towards self-knowledge, and eventually, wisdom. The Fool reminds us to recognize the path of personal development within ourselves — and the stage upon that path where we find ourselves — in order to energize our movement toward deeper self-realization.
All that Glitters
Sun into Aquarius is Winter, with the first light of Spring shining across a pure white landscape. Aquarians enter the earthly plane during this frosty chill, from Jan 20th to Feb 20th.
In its pristine form, Aquarius is crystal–clear sight, and loving beyond labels. But they’re also human, with foibles, like being absent-minded and aloof. And many have a stubborn streak that gets in the way of them being open-minded free spirits.
Aquarius’ symbol is the Waterbearer, signifying finer energies brought down to Earth. Aquarius hears what others don’t, and brings a seer’s perspective to day-to-day events. This is a group and friend oriented sign, known for its interest in causes that advance humanity.
Aquarians are bright, and love to break the ice with off-beat jokes or observations.
Aquarius in Love
Like in life, Aquarians can be counted on to delight and shock you when you’re in their inner social circle. They often have many friends, but few that can be counted as intimates.
A stereotype for Aquarius is that they make very unconventional choices in love.
If others play it safe, with those within their own cultural or social strata, Aquarius dates the wild cards.
An Aquarian might date someone much older or much younger, or from a different race or planetary hemisphere.
Aquarius is a sign that’s naturally free spirited, and that’s a sticking point when it comes to love. They often want to have a wide range of motion, that includes other lovers. Though an Aquarian ready to settle down, is a loyal friend for life.
Element is Air (genius).
Quality is Fixed (order in chaos).
Aquarius is Masculine (organizing)
Polarity is Leo.
Rulers are Saturn (classical) and Uranus (modern)
Natural House is Eleventh.
Phrase is “I know.”
Body Association: the pineal gland (third eye), ankles.
Season is the deep freeze of Winter.
Colors are metallic silver and gold, electric or fluorescent shades of blue, green, violet, purple. Take a look at the shiny palette of Aquarian fashion.
Rules aluminum.
Birthstones are star sapphire, garnet, amethyst, moss agate, opal and sugilite.
Gemstones are turquoise, Talismanic stone, amazonite, blue lace agate, angelite, aqua aura, moldavite (the meteorite-stone from out of this world).
Flowers are known Saturn blooms like heartsease, or pansy, the blue cornflower and Solomon’s seal
Aquarius’s flowers. Unusual or striking flowers like bird-of-paradise, red bromeliad, burbidgea, orange coxcomb. Star-shaped varieties, like the Star of Bethlehem.
Animals tropical birds, dolphins.
Aquarius sees into the future, catching glimpses of it like when lightning illuminates the landscape. Many are ahead-of-their-time as visionaries, trendsetters, inventors, genius-artists, eccentrics, humanitarians.
Aquarius has a mental sovereignty that gives them distance from the noise of life. They move in networks, and are very social, though also fiercely private.
Aquarius Extremes
At the extreme edges, Aquarius is unreachable, fixed in their ideas, condescending.
Aquarius actually thrives at the cutting edge, and from an outsider’s perspective, could seem like an extreme sport. Others live a life of the mind, and keeps up with the latest in art, movies, technology, music and style.
*The Dates for Aquarius change every year, so check an ephemeris — or check your free birth chart — if you’re on the cusp.
Molly Hall, Astrology Expert
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ARIES
Fire Sign: Courageous, creative, spontaneous, a catalyst, forceful, an agitator, confrontational, a do-er, restless, lover of challenge, ardent, a fighter, dynamic, a leader.
TAURUS
Earth Sign: Goal-oriented, lover of possessions, sensuous, takes sweet time, patient, bull-headed (stubborn), skilled artisan, resonant voice, builder, beautifier, lover of creature comforts.
GEMINI
Air Sign: Curious, quick intellect, seeker of novelty, erratic, trendy, many sided, lackadaisical, scattered focus, adaptable, friendly, fun, a learner.
CANCER
Water Sign: Emotional, absorbed in moods, cautious around new people, clingy, senses undercurrents, nurturing, keeper of family story, sensitive, hidden strength, pioneer of feeling.
LEO
Fire Sign: Smiley, proud, dignified, expressive, big-hearted, glamorous, regal air, ambitious, passionate, demands respect, lover of adventure and risk.
VIRGO
Earth Sign: Fastidious, always seeking to purify, lover of routine, mechanical, sincere, conscientious, critical of self and others, kind, natural, skilled, precise, articulate.
LIBRA
Air Sign: Stylish, lover of beauty and art, cultural, sophisticated, intellectual, social grace, talkative, diplomatic, a natural in relationship.
SCORPIO
Water Sign: Soulful, probing, driven, mesmerizing, secretive, profound, deep healer, drawn to what’s occulted (hidden), lover of mysteries, at home in underworld, intensely bonded in relationships, no stranger to dark emotions.
SAGITTARIUS
Fire Sign: Cheerful, athletic, a seeker, adventurer, world traveler, philosopher (lover of wisdom), refreshingly honest, dot connector, friend to all, enlivening.
CAPRICORN
Earth Sign: Resourceful, hard-working, master of material realm, persistent, pillar of society, seeks place in establishment, fixed on tangible results, strategizer, private (though with polished public image), a leader, authority, desires to leave enduring legacy.
AQUARIUS
Air Sign: Trendsetter, flaunts convention, quirky, accepting of all, detached friendliness, otherworldly glamour, humanitarian, tuned in, visionary.
PISCES
Water Sign: Enchanting, mystical, devoted, unreachable (lost child), undefined, lacking direction, slips away from anything ‘real,’ artistic, ethereal, victim, overwhelmed, sublime, expressing divine in art, music or dance.
Molly Hall, Astrology Expert
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Aries
Today brings a building need to stick close to home or with familiar things and situations, dear Aries. An emotional regrouping of sorts is needed, and welcome if you can manage it. With demands from all directions, however, ti may not be especially easy to take a break, but cherish and make good use of the time that you do have for nurturing and comforting activities. You are entering a cycle today that can bring you into contact with particularly interesting and perhaps unusual people and groups, and this cycle lasts a few months. It also brings strong energy for especially unique ideas and plans. In fact, you’ll more thoroughly enjoy the designing and planning stages of whatever you’re doing, and can excel at these things at this time.
Taurus
The day can be a little hectic at times, dear Taurus, but should be satisfying overall if the goal is to get a lot of little things done. With the Moon in the sector of your chart that rules variety and connections, you’re inclined to dabble and branch out. You could meet interesting people or hear from someone you’ve lost touch with. Pallas enters your career and reputation sector today, and will transit this house of your solar chart for a few months, helping you to think about long-term plans, and inclining you to want to map things out in satisfying ways. Your work may involve more planning and design as well during this period. This is a good cycle in which to cultivate good working relationships or business partnerships.
Gemini
The day should be relatively steady, dear Gemini, or at least you approach it in an emotionally balanced and steady manner, with the Moon in your stable solar second house. While there can be some mildly frustrating interactions if others are pushing you to do more or to move out of your comfort zone, overall this is a good time to settle in and enjoy more peaceful activities that engage your senses. Body work and relaxation techniques can be especially appealing and helpful now. Practical priorities can also be in stronger focus. Circumstances can be such that you’re seeing the value of patience more clearly.
Cancer
The Moon is in your sign all day, dear Cancer, giving you the license to focus on yourself and your needs, within reason, of course. It’s a time for starting new trends, getting in touch with your needs for emotional fulfillment, setting the mood, and making an impression. Relating to others may be complex in the morning, but you can learn from the feelings that these interactions call forth, especially about insecurities and fears. Your enterprising nature is in strong force much of the day, and you might decide to take up an activity that you normally share with others independently. Make room for spontaneity now. You may be wearing your emotions, to some extent, on your sleeve.
Leo
Keeping a low profile is not always your style, dear Leo, but it can be helpful today, as you are in need of a little more time to yourself or with your own thoughts and feelings. This is not to say you won’t be pulled away from quiet activities. In fact, towards midday you might find distractions plentiful and the need to take care of business might arise. It may be wise to double check your work, as concentration levels may be low. Possibilities for extra rest, if they arrive, shouldn’t be overlooked. This is not about literally hiding away, but more about saying “no” to demanding situations if possible, or to the extras, which can serve the same purpose to some degree. You are also starting a cycle today that spans a few months in which coming to fairer, more considered balance in a partnership is especially important to your well-being.
Virgo
Group activities and cooperative efforts may be animated today, dear Virgo, and you could find that others are demanding a little more of your time than usual. You are quite open to new feelings and experiences, and some experimentation. Your sense of community is strong, and emotional satisfaction can come through your interactions with, or support of, friends and associates, although they may take you on a bit of an emotional swing at times today. You are beginning a new cycle today that is strong for organizing, planning, and sorting. This cycle will last a few months and turns your focus to what’s fair in your work and with your working relationships. Those things that are out of balance can be especially annoying now, but you’re in a great position to work things out. This is also a strong time for learning new skills and keeping abreast of new developments and methods that will help you get the job done more efficiently.
Libra
You are more aware than usual of your reputation and of the expectations of others today, dear Libra, which can be good for lighting a fire under you for getting important things done, but you could also feel a little vulnerable to criticism. Look into your heart in order to learn what truly satisfies you, and you may very well realize that performing your duties to the best of your ability is the key, at least to feel good about moving on to more interesting things! You are beginning a several-month cycle today that brings out the artist in you, in a very practical way, such that design and planning can be highlighted. You might thoroughly enjoy structuring your creative works or your “play” time now. Your vision is unique and inspiring.
Scorpio
There can be some restlessness stirred today, dear Scorpio, although you may not be able to satisfy your desire to get out and about as well as you’d like. The morning’s energies are on the intense side, particularly as you are inclined to mull over a particular topic, finding it hard to let go of something. However, as the day progresses, you’re in better shape to move on and focus on priorities. Try to introduce variety into your routine in order to keep yourself interested. Aim to add more, whether it’s about expanding your mind or horizons, when you’re able to.
Sagittarius
The coming months are quite strong for learning, dear Sagittarius, particularly if it involves both structure and room for creativity. Your communications are a little more orderly now, and this helps to endear you to others in a unique way. It’s not about being predictable, and more about taming unpredictability, and there is a big difference between the two. With just a little planning, your unique ideas will come across more clearly and competently. Today, you are inclined to feel a little more deeply or to entertain deeper, richer feelings. You are also more able to observe and come up with answers that may be a little hidden or not very obvious. Learning something special about a partner or love interest can be part of this.
Capricorn
You’re more approachable and personable today, dear Capricorn, and this leaves you open to help, support, and comfort from others. You are not always someone who asks for help or company, making it a special surprise when people make the offer on their own. Stating your needs, of course, can help. Fight your own resistance if you feel a little insecure. Today, Pallas has moved out of your sign and into your sector of resources, where the Sun just moved two days ago. This puts a little more emphasis on building up your resources and fuels your ambition to get yourself feeling more secure and grounded. It also boosts your confidence when it comes to expressing and sharing your natural talents.
Aquarius
Now and in the coming few months, dear Aquarius, you’re bound to stand out for your unique viewpoint or creative ideas. Others tend to take special note of your intelligence and insight. Your approach is a little more confident and you’re not as reserved when it comes to asserting your opinions or sharing your ideas. There can be especially interesting people coming into your life at this time in your life as well. Today, some of the intensity of thought from yesterday carries over into the morning, but as the day moves forward, your perspective does too, and you’re more interested in righting wrongs in the here and now rather than focusing on what happened in the past.
Pisces
You can be in an especially romantic, sharing, and creative mood today, dear Pisces, which is enjoyable overall, although you may be a little more susceptible to ups and downs if others are not always responding the way you’d like. When you’re looking to engage someone’s emotions, they may be taking you far too literally, for example, and this is especially possible around midday. However, if you aim to overlook these minor disconnects, it can be a satisfying day for exploring your creative impulses.
You are an exceptionally fair person, and others appreciate you for this trait. They know they can count on you to be objective and reasonable. You are charming, talented, and a little moody. Money and security are important to you, and you do appreciate all that is associated with the “good life”, but you are never one to ruthlessly pursue these things if it hurts other people. Inventive and original, you are frequently dreaming up new and creative ideas, most of which can be quite profitable.
Famous people born today: Geena Davis, Christian Dior, Benny Hill, Paul Scofield, Telly Savalas, Ethan Allen, Stonewall Jackson, Placido Domingo.
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Aries
Much of the day is good for nurturing activities, dear Aries, not only with family, although this is true as well with the Moon moving into your home sector, but also with friends and networks. It’s a good day for supporting one another, reinforcing ideas and beliefs, and encouraging learning and sharing. Later today, your intuition is fully engaged. However, Mercury and Pluto move into alignment at the top of your solar chart, and this can be a call to action, particularly on a project or matter that has been on hold. Conversations can be intense and passionate, and there can be some worries or more serious thoughts about your next step. Be reasonable in your communications, even if you’re feeling some pressure to perform now, which is likely.
Taurus
Good energy is with you for efforts towards growing a business or even a bank account today, dear Taurus. You may be drawn to, or pull to you, people who are supporting your goals. The Moon moves into your communications sector, stimulating your need to reach out with others and share your ideas or news. This can provide you with the positive escape you need right now. Later today, you might find yourself fixated on an unresolved, frustrating matter from the past. Positively, however, you could feel compelled to take charge of a matter and return to an important conversation to get to the bottom of things.
Gemini
The Moon moves out of your sign this morning, and emotions seem a little less pressing. Steadier energy is with you today, and you may find strong support in a partner or friend. You could find it especially productive doing activities with someone rather than on your own today. Good energy is with you later today for communications, powers of negotiation, and uncovering a mystery. Use this intense energy to push forward a creative project or focus your energies on something productive. Your initial instinct might need some refining before taking action, as you can be a little too intense in your approach to a conversation. However, you can also be quite fearless about issues that have been swept under the carpet, and some of you could find a lost item now.
Cancer
The Moon moves into your sign this morning, dear Cancer, and emotional needs become clear, and possibly a little insistent. There is good energy for productive activities that build health, as well as for nurturing relationships, particularly with coworkers or employees. Later today and into tomorrow, you may find that a significant other is demanding or that you could be expecting a lot from them. You’ll have the most success if you use your powers of reasoning and compromise. Some fuzziness is likely when it comes to understanding another person’s perspective, but listening closely will help. In fact, what emerges today can be very productive – you can really work through problem areas by establishing their root or breaking a new layer. Conversations can be intense and focused on the past.
Leo
The Moon moves into your privacy sector this morning, dear Leo. This can turn you inward as you recognize the need for some introspection, additional rest, or time to think things through. Even so, there is good energy for finding support or comfort through a significant other, and for nurturing a love relationship. You may be revisiting an old project in a new way, or intensely caught up in resolving a problem, later today. There is a strong desire and drive to be efficient. Use this added focus for good – don’t be overbearing if people are involved, and do take time to really work at something you love, as you can make great progress now. Keeping your larger plans to yourself is likely a good strategy for the time being.
Virgo
With the Moon’s move into your social sector this morning, dear Virgo, some of the pressure to perform is released and you seek out less demanding activities. Even so, later today, your emotional life may be intensified. You may be getting to the heart of a matter, although you might watch for pushing an idea or question too hard. Certain things may be best kept to yourself for the time being. Your ideas are genuinely creative right now, and there can be a dramatic and competitive touch to everything you do, but especially to your communications. If you are engaging in a competition of sorts, especially a mental one, you are more likely to come out a winner right now.
Libra
The Moon’s move into your professional sector this morning tends to turn your attention to your responsibilities and your performance, dear Libra, and a stronger emotional investment in these things. Even so, the day’s energies tend to favor your personal relationships as well as creative projects and personal interests. You may want to focus on a pet project and work on building that. You are likely to feel strongly protective of your loved ones, but you could be a little pushy or provocative when it comes to talking about frustrating issues. Conversations today can be intense when talking about the past or family dynamics. Financial issues might be discussed, and you can come to a very good or helpful conclusion.
Scorpio
The Moon moves into your sector of spirit and higher learning this morning, dear Scorpio, which tends to support you emotionally, giving you wings to rise above the little things. Even so, later today, there is intensity in your communications. You may need to revisit an old problem or project, and a revision becomes necessary. Fortunately, there is good energy for reviving, renewing, and editing activities with you now. You are provocative but also productive. News received or conveyed can be of serious nature, about change and transformation. You also have good energy with you today for nurturing a business or family affairs.
Sagittarius
This can be a wonderful time for personal appeal, dear Sagittarius, particularly as you are reaching out with compassion and care, and this reaffirms others’ feelings for you. An issue surrounding values, money, or questions of ownership may need to be revisited later today. There may be a conversation about respect, as you can be quite sensitive to whether or not you perceive that others are valuing you. Important conversations can occur now, and you can get much from them, as long as you look beyond the insistence of the messages you are receiving. There can be financial news or analysis that can be helpful in the long term. You might stumble upon something valuable from an unexpected location or source or find a lost item or important information.
Capricorn
The Moon moves into your partnership sector this morning, dear Capricorn, and you begin to focus more strongly on your relationships as well as areas of your life that could use some balancing out. Mercury is moving towards an alignment in your sign, and this can bring up a desire to make some changes and revisions. This is a good time for making alterations to your immediate environment, particularly involving communications, that truly help you to feel better and help you to connect more easily. While you may feel some building frustration if things aren’t going your way or others aren’t supporting your efforts, you are in the position to take the lead and to get things done regardless, so maintaining a cool head is best now. Keeping your observations to yourself just for now may be a wise choice.
Aquarius
You are finding it quite natural to harmonize with friends and loved ones much of the day, dear Aquarius. You are quick to meet others’ needs, and they generally are cooperative in return. Togetherness is important to you, more than the little problems that can cause divides, so that you’re inclined to focus on nurturing good feelings. Later today, there can be some struggle with old feelings or desires that bubble up for attention. An intense discussion, or simply strong thoughts, about your past or about private matters may be in focus. It’s an excellent time for cutting through appearances and uncovering something previously unknown or hidden. There can be much satisfaction about getting to the heart of matter right now, but there may be some initial discomfort if information emerges suddenly.
Pisces
The Moon moves into your creativity sector this morning, dear Pisces, and this brings you out of your emotional shell, readier to share your affections and talents with others. You may be in the position to show off a little, without even trying. This position subtly but effectively showcases your natural appeal. A topic from the past or an unfinished project can emerge later today for your attention. There can be an “aha” moment as you discover another layer to a problem or situation with a friend. The realization that something has to change before moving forward can hit you now, which can be frustrating at first, that is, until you resolve to make the best of it.
CANCER STRONG
Nurturing, protective, tenacious, emotional sensitive, watery, strong roots. Can be overly protective, unwilling to let go, timid, reclusive.
SAGITTARIUS STRONG
Inspiring, broad vision, enthusiastic, goal seeking, truthful, adventurous. Can be reckless, unrestrained, tactless.
CAPRICORN STRONG
Disciplined, responsible, reliable, industrious, conscientious, practical, achieving. Can be pessimistic, overly conventional, rigid, materialistic, callous.
AQUARIUS STRONG
Humanitarian, innovative, group conscious, progressive, serving others. Can be rebellious, eccentric, aloof, emotionally superficial, overly extroverted.
BALANCE OF ELEMENTS
The elements are balanced.
BALANCE OF MODES
The modes are balanced.
Summary:
The Moon today is in a Waxing Gibbous phase. This phase is when the moon is more than 50% illuminated but not yet a Full Moon. The phase lasts round 7 days with the moon becoming more illuminated each day until the Full Moon. During a Waxing Gibbous the moon will rise in the east in mid-afternoon and will be high in the eastern sky at sunset. The moon is then visible though most of the night sky setting a few hour before sunrise. The word Gibbous first appeared in the 14th century and has it’s roots in the Latin word “gibbous” meaning humpbacked.
January 21 – February 17
The Rowan Moon is associated with Brighid, the Celtic goddess of hearth and home. Honored on February 1, at Imbolc, Brighid is a fire goddess who offers protection to mothers and families, as well as watching over the hearthfires. This is a good time of year to perform initiations (or, if you’re not part of a group, do a self-dedication). Known by the Celts as Luis (pronounced loush), the Rowan is associated with astral travel, personal power, and success.
A charm carved into a bit of a Rowan twig will protect the wearer from harm. The Norsemen were known to have used Rowan branches as rune staves of protection. In some countries, Rowan is planted in graveyards to prevent the dead from lingering around too long.
Patti Wigington, Paganism/Wicca Expert
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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
The Moon is at home in Cancer, which gives those with this sign a striking depth of feeling and imagination.
The Moon is Cancer’s ruling planet, emphasizing the sign’s tidal moods and changing (lunar) face.
This is a sensitive water sign Moon, with many moods. Even if the Cancer Moon isn’t saying anything, others will feel their presence, and whatever emotions they are feeling.
Those lucky to have them in their lives can enjoy warm affection and a sense of intimacy, whether as a friend or a romantic partner.
For them every encounter is meaningful, and it gives weight to all their relationships.
They have strong maternal instincts, and love to take care of everyone, especially the vulnerable. Some Cancer Moon men may find it challenging, since they’re not supposed to be big feelers.
It helps if the Cancer Moon has an emotional outlet, like through performance, to offload all that emotional intensity. I knew a fellow with this Moon and that was how he found expression, through performance.
Each life experience is remembered as an emotional impression, and held onto forever. This is a blessing and a curse — a Moon Cancer may forgive, but they never forget!
Imaginative Spirit
Their powerful memories can be woven into story, music and art in a way that pulls at the heartstrings of their audiences or loved ones. The dark side is that they’ll nurture a wound for a long time, sometimes keeping one foot firmly rooted in the past.
The Cancer Moon has a delicate sensitivity that may be kept well hidden out of protection. But they demand a lot from those they love, and might test others loyalty without revealing their own feelings.
Homebody
Those with the Moon in Cancer refill the well at home, and need a solid base of unflagging support. Even if they’re out in public a lot, they need the touchstone of that home base.
They also need lots of solitude to calm those turbulent emotional moods they experience, as well as what they pick up like a psychic sponge from others. When all this is in place, they’ll be emboldened to show their true strength.
The Cancer Moon needs to soak in a warm bath at night, and let go of worries.
Life with such a complex soul as the Cancer Moon is bound to be both challenging and exquisitely rewarding.
The ideal mate understands that they’re both strong and sensitive, with wild fluctuations between the two extremes. You’ll win their trust if you provide shelter when they’re vulnerable and encouragement when they’re ready to take on the world.
It’s very hard for Cancer Moon to trust others, since they can be so deeply hurt. If he lets you in, chances are, he won’t let go.
But if he does let go, it won’t be pretty and you could expect a lot of hot and cold behavior from a Cancer Moon ex. They’re apt to keep you close, until they’ve found someone new, and then give you the final shove. You might mistake this for them still needing you, but that’s not true.
Keywords:
intuitive, gentle, nurturing, protective, sympathetic, refined, imaginative, loyal
The Shadow Side:
clingy, critical, moody, secretive, manipulative, needy, evasive
Quality and Element:
Cardinal and Water
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Thursday (Jupiter): Expansion, money, prosperity, and generosity.
Waxing Moon
The Waxing Moon (from the New Moon to the Full) is the ideal time for magic to draw things toward you.
Moon phase: Second Quarter
Moon Sign: Gemini
Gemini: Things begun now are easily changed by outside influence. Time for shortcuts, communication, games, and fun.
Moon enters Cancer 8: 28 am
Cancer: Stimulates emotional rapport between people. Pinpoints need, supports growth and nurturance. Tends to domestic concerns.
Incense: Carnation
Color: White
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