A Little Humor for Your Day – “Coven Rules”

Coven Rules

Dear Ones:
Every Coven should have some rules that people can look at so they know what sort of conduct is appropriate or inappropriate for members, and knowing them being helpful to harmony and fellowship within Coven. Here are a few that I am thinking about instituting:

~ ~ No coven member shall consume their weight in beans before arriving for ritual.
~ This has happened in the past, and the results can be devastating. It is unpleasant when 32 cubic yards of methane are unexpectedly released into the atmosphere within Circle, and other Coven members begin dropping to the floor unconscious, turning blue, gasping for air and struggling to keep from being overcome by the vapor. Add to this, the presence of the open flame of the candles on the altar and the quarter candles. Several years ago, the north wall of our altar room was blown clear out when the methane expelled was detonated by the flame of a single candle and the explosion that followed interrupted our rites. Please be considerate of others, and make every effort not to render them victims of a tragic episode, particularly as the Guardian of air is called. We evoke the power of the winds, but make every effort not to break wind.

~ ~ Some people feel a need to wear something on their feet while attending ritual.
~ It is suggested that slippers or socks might be acceptable. However, showing up for a skyclad ritual wearing nothing but cowboy boots is utterly unacceptable. This is particularly true if there should be actual shit clinging to those shit kickers!!!! This will definitely be frowned upon.

~ ~ If the rite is to be skyclad, please remember your position in space in relation to the candles.
~ While folks of another religion may appreciate the odd burning bush, we have noted this can lead to negative effects upon a Covener who carelessly fails to exercise due caution, and inadvertently ignites their genitalia! Remember folks, “Never Again the Burning Times” also applies to Witches in our Circle.

~ ~ When skyclad rites are conducted do not pluck a handful of hair from between the cheeks of the High Priest while his back is turned.
~ I would remind everyone that Rogaine is fairly expensive, and difficult to apply to one’s backside. Worse, creates the possibility some embarrassing moments. For example: Your High Priest was recently visiting a distant city and stayed in a motel near the interstate. Can you imagine the awkward moment which ensued when the maid entered the room to change the linen, only to find your High Priest standing on a chair with his pants bunched up in a pile around his ankles, his butt reflected in a mirror, as he tried with questionable results to aim the spray at his derriere? Oh, sure, we can laugh about it now… but such misfortunes present your High Priest with great dismay!

~ ~ Please use deodorant before arriving for ritual.
~ As we all raise our arms in welcome to the Lord and Lady, it would be nice if they are not dropped from the sky by an assault on their senses that leaves them crashing into the Circle by an unexpected blast that renders them incapacitated. If this can have that sort of effect upon the Gods themselves, how much more likely would it be to immobilize your brothers and sisters in Circle???

~ ~ When doing robed rituals, please lend some consideration to the material of which your robes are made.
~ Nogahyde is right out, as are robes that faintly resemble the battle regalia of Atilla the Hun! Similarly, while it may be cute, a robe festooned with images of Homer Simpson, Bart, and the rest of the Simpson family… are contrary to the atmosphere we are attempting to establish.

~ ~ Do not wear combat boots in Circle.
~ When doing rituals as a group outdoors, you will likely need something on your feet, but we tend to take a dim view of combat boots in Circle. It tends to establish the wrong ambiance.

~ ~ Curb your guide dog prior to circle.
~ If you are visually impaired, and must be accompanied into Circle by a guide dog, please make certain the animal has accomplished all of its duties outdoors, rather than simply showing up in the altar room and hoping for the best.

~ ~ Keep your dog by you!
~ On a similar note, it is nice if the animal is neutered. While it may be funny to see a Coven member trying to participate in a Spiral dance with your dog affixed to his leg, the Coven member is likely to form a resentment. Familiars are wonderful helpers to the Witch, so long as they do not become overly familiar!!!!

~ ~ Don’t score the High Priest and High Priestess!
~ Your High Priest and High Priestess, while appreciating the compliment, are nevertheless apt to take a dim view of their Coveners holding signs which have 9.3, 8.6, 9.5, 7.9 and such relating to performance and style points. Please remember this is Witchcraft, not the ABC Wide World of Sports!!!

~ ~ We will keep you apprised of any other rules which may need to be implemented as the need arises. Thank you for your cooperation.

 

—Author Unknown

Astronomy Picture of the Day – Where Your Shadow Has Company

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 February 22

Where Your Shadow Has Company
Poster Illustration Credit: NASA, JPL, Exoplanet Travel Bureau

 

Explanation: Want to take a relaxing interstellar vacation? Consider visiting Kepler-16b, a world in a binary star system. In fact Kepler-16b is the first discovered circumbinary planet. It was detected in a wide 229 day orbit around a close pair of cool, low-mass stars some 200 light-years away. The parent stars eclipse one another in their orbits, observed as a dimming of starlight. But Kepler-16b itself was discovered by following the additional very slight dimming produced during its transits. Like sci-fi planet Tatooine of Star Wars fame, two suns would set over its horizon. Still, Kepler 16b is probably not a Tatooine-like terrestrial desert world. Instead, Kepler 16b is thought to be a cold, uninhabitable planet with about the mass of Saturn and a gaseous surface … so plan to dress accordingly. Or, choose another Visions of the Future vacation destination.

Daily Earth Sky New for Feb. 22: Full moon plus Jupiter on February 22

Full moon plus Jupiter on February 22

Tonight – February 22, 2016 – no matter where you are on Earth, look for the February full moon! If you’re watching in early evening, you’ll see the dazzling planet Jupiter follow the moon into the eastern sky somewhat after nightfall, but by early evening.

In North America, we call the February full moon the Wolf Moon, Snow Moon or Hunger Moon. Watch as this February full moon climbs upward with Jupiter following it across sky throughout the evening hours. The moon and Jupiter will be high in the sky at and around midnight, and the brilliant twosome will descend westward in the wee hours before sunrise February 23.

If you’re up early tomorrow, on February 23, look for Jupiter over the moon in the western predawn/dawn sky.

Incidentally, that star above the moon and Jupiter this evening is Regulus, the brightest in the constellation Leo the Lion.

If you’re up early during the predawn hours on February 23, you’ll see Regulus below the moon and Jupiter. Throughout the night, as Earth spins beneath the sky carrying the moon and Jupiter westward, the moon is slowly but surely moving in its orbit around Earth, coming closer to Jupiter all the while as seen on our sky’s dome. By the time night falls again on the evening of February 23, the moon will have moved so far in its orbit that you’ll see the moon partnering more closely with Jupiter.

The moon will look full all night long tonight. However, astronomers regard the moon as full for only a fleeting instant – at the moment that the moon is most directly opposite the sun for the month. This full moon moment happens on February 22, 2016, at 18:20 Universal Time.

Although the moon turns full at the same instant worldwide, the clock times differ around the world. At our U.S. time zones, the moon turns full on February 22 at 1:20 p.m. EST, 12:20 p.m. CST, 11:20 a.m. MST or 10:20 a.m. PST. So by the time North Americans view the moon at nightfall February 22, it’ll be slightly past full moon.

Bottom line: Don’t miss out on the great sky show on the night of February 22, 2016, as the February full moon and the dazzling planet Jupiter light up the nighttime from early evening until dawn!

 

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Your Daily Influences for February 22

Your Daily Influences
February 22, 2016 

 

 

Four of Wands Reversed
Peace and prosperity will be had, yet something may still seem missing.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

The Arrow Head
The arrowhead pointing down means a storm is brewing within this aspect. Trouble is coming your way from a source very close to you. Be prepared to have an important discussion that could change your life.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.

Shuffling the Cards, Your Past Present & Future Reading for February 22

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

 

Past Influence whose impact on your life is waning.

The Believer

The Believer represents Faith and the realization that you have an important place in the workings of the Universe. Although The Believer may not always understand why things are the way they are, they none-the-less feel an underlying cosmic rhythm which is moving events in a direction that is good. The Believer rejoices in their celestial role, because they realize their life has purpose on a grand scale.

 

 

 
Present Influence whose impact on your life is very strong.

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.

 

 

 

 

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

Solitude

Solitude is represented by a single person standing at the end of a boardwalk staring out at a vast, empty panorama. They are truly alone, but may not feel loneliness. They are at a place in their life where the need to withdraw from the our secular world is strong, because their focus should be on their inner self, their morality, and their dreams. The view before them is empty, but it is a canvas on which they may paint their future–a future restricted only by the size of their imagination and courage. For them Solitude is a choice. They chose to take the walkway that distances them from the rest of us. It is also a choice that can be undone. Just as they chose to take a path that leads them away from us, they may choose to turn around and come back at anytime.

Your Ancient Symbol Card for Monday, Feb. 22 is Solitude

Your Ancient Symbol Card for Today

Solitude



Solitude is represented by a single person standing at the end of a boardwalk staring out at a vast, empty panorama. They are truly alone, but may not feel loneliness. They are at a place in their life where the need to withdraw from the our secular world is strong, because their focus should be on their inner self, their morality, and their dreams. The view before them is empty, but it is a canvas on which they may paint their future–a future restricted only by the size of their imagination and courage. For them Solitude is a choice. They chose to take the walkway that distances them from the rest of us. It is also a choice that can be undone. Just as they chose to take a path that leads them away from us, they may choose to turn around and come back at anytime.

As a daily card, Solitude suggest a period in which you need to distance yourself from those around you and explore your inner-self, what is driving your day to day life and decide if you are really on the life path that is best for you. This is a time to revitalize your spirit, and draw your dreams for the future.

Today’s Witches Rune for February 22nd is Man

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manToday’s Witches Rune

Man

Meaning: The Man rune demands action. It’s not longer time to quietly sit and think, or to hide yourself and heal. No, it’s time to get up and fight for what you want. If things are slow or stagnated, change them. Begin something new. It’s not a moment to let things flow as they will, but to grab the reigns and gain control over the situation. Be the leader and defend your stand.

While the Woman rune is about healing, this one can be about defending yourself, and, sometimes, hurting or getting hurt in the process. You may have to defend your opinions, your actions or choices against some aggressive people. This rune offers you a challenge, but is also shows that you have the resources needed to face it. Naturally, this rune has very aggressive potentials in it, and they need a good deal of discipline in order to not become sorely destructive.

The Man rune also accelerates everything… nothing stays still when its around. The outcome of your question may happen sooner than you expected, but the result will probably be unexpected. It does not mean that all will go wrong, no – things will simply develop in unseen ways.

In relationship readings, the Man rune promises a period of instability, so it’s important to not have high expectations. Under the influence of this rune, the relationship can be a stairway to Heaven or a ticket to Hell… and sometimes both, in a short period of time. It promises a bumpy journey for the heart, but with a great level of intensity. The Man rune can stand for love/hate relationship, cat and rat games and obsessions… the kind of things that turns one nuts (for good and for bad). This rune is good in questions concerning sexuality.

 

Additional information about Today’s Witches courtesy of Your Spiritual Journey Australia

Your Crowley Thoth Tarot Card for February 22 is Aeon

Your Crowley Thoth Tarot Card for Today

Aeon


Aeon deals with our journey and constant transformation through time. It denotes both endings and beginnings, our ability to redeem ourselves through action, and hope for the future. Aeon teaches us to accept our past–embrace it as an essential component of our being–but not to allow it to keep our spirits from moving towards the future and finding our personal utopia.

Today’s I Ching Hexagram for February 22 is 20: Observing

Today’s I Ching Hexagram

20: Observing

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February 22, 2016

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Summary:

Do not make impulsive decisions. Observe the behavior of others before making them allies. Take the path you feel best suited for you.

Line One of Your Hexagram is a 6:
Choose your path carefully. Ask yourself if it will ultimately be fulfilling. Do this in relationships as well.

Line Two of Your Hexagram is a 6:
When entering relationships, follow your heart and intuition.

Line Three of Your Hexagram is a 6:
Know your skills and limitations before accepting any new responsibilities.

Line Four of Your Hexagram is a 6:
Do not take up questionable opportunities.

Line Five of Your Hexagram is a 9:
Develop a sound work ethic built on integrity and fairness. Mentor those around you.

Line Six of Your Hexagram is a 9:
Understanding the elements of your personal and business relationships will insure they flourish.

Your Rune for Monday, February 22nd is Jera

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bw-jeraYour Rune For Today
Jera

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

 

Additional information about Today’s Rune, Jera, courtesy of The Runic Journey

 

jera : year, harvest

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

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

MAGICAL USES: to bring change; for fertility and growth

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

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

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

Your Personal Tarot Growth Cards for the Week of February 22nd

Your Personal Tarot Growth Cards

This reading represents influences you will need to take advantage of over the next week to weave your way through life optimally.

 

Justice

Justice signifies the principle that although things sometimes seem askew the Universe is ultimately fair. We may not see or understand why things happen, but most of us sense there is in fact a reason and that balance exists even when we cannot see it. Justice denotes fairness regardless of who you are. At its purest the forces embodied by Justice give us the power to see without bias, and the courage to be accountable for our actions. These powers also test our faith at times. These powers also give us the tools and strength to fight injustice in our everyday life. All we have to do is use them.

When The Emperor is among your personal cards, the influence of Justice may be increased. Having The Devil in your personal cards may diminish the influence of Justice.

 

 

 

The High Priestess

Completely feminine and the counterpart to The Magician, the High Priestess is the Gatekeeper of the subconscious, the unknown. She travels in worlds which most of us only glimpse in our dreams. Her realm is that of unseen truths, untapped potentials, and hidden dangers. The Calling of The High Priestess is to go beyond the obvious and visible to tap those powers which are veiled from normal vision. While she is passive by nature, she has the power to uncover unknown potential and is very aware of the infinite potential all humans harbor within them. She is also very patient. She can wait for events to blossom in their own time.

When The Hermit or Hanged Man are among your personal cards, the influence of The High Priestess may be increased. Having the Magus in your personal cards may diminish the influence of The High Priestess.

Your Daily Tarot Card for February 22nd is Judgement

Your Personal Daily Tarot Card

Judgement

Judgment embodies those forces which require us to be accountable for our actions. With Judgment truths are revealed, mysteries are unraveled and responsibility is assigned. Judgment unveils outcomes and marks the ends of things. While it is a time to properly place guilt, it is also a time for atonement and forgiveness. Ultimately the process of Judgment should lead to freedom from errors made in the past and a fresh start with a clean slate. To that end Judgment actually promises the start of a new journey on which we can apply what we have learned from our past.

Get A Jump On Tomorrow, Your Daily Horoscopes for Tuesday, February 23rd

 

 

 

 

 

Get A Jump On Tomorrow….

Your Daily Horoscopes for Tuesday, February 23rd

 

Aries

Aries Horoscope
Aries

Your emotional focus tends to be on work and health or daily matters today, dear Aries. With Jupiter in your work and health sector this year, there can be a lot of enthusiasm generated for work projects and/or health routines. However, with Chiron opposing Jupiter today (this first happened in November), some insecurities or inconsistencies can have you second-guessing. You may be thinking of past mistakes or missed opportunities, but try not to dwell. Recognize areas that may be weak or not working well so that you can go forward with better plans. Attach yourself to dreams that are realizable, and you’re in a good place. If you have taken on too much, then you are at the risk of poor productivity due to a feeling of overwhelm. Simplify for best results now, rather than falling for the idea that doing more will make you happier – it won’t!

Taurus

Taurus

The Moon’s alignment with Jupiter in your creativity sector today amps up emotions surrounding the joys of romance, love, entertainment, and creative activities in your life, dear Taurus. However, Chiron’s opposition to Jupiter can serve to pull up some doubts. This influence first occurred in November, and will come exact again in August. If things are moving too fast or if you’ve neglected to take care of special friendships, you are inclined to worry about it now. Second-guessing yourself may occur now, but it could also serve you well to take a breather, especially if you’ve taken on too much. If you’re uncertain of where you are headed, it’s important to avoid allowing someone else to make important decisions for you.

Gemini

Gemini

The Moon aligns with Jupiter in your home and family sector today, dear Gemini, emphasizing your joy in settling in, getting comfortable, and enjoying down time. However, with Chiron opposing Jupiter today, insecurities about where you’re headed in your career or in the longview can interfere with comfort levels. Aim to learn your true wishes and needs before making the bigger decisions, and avoid going along with plans that others make for you if you’re not totally on board with them. Find ways to fill your very real needs for familiarity and comfort today, without guilt. This might be achieved more easily by filling some duties or paying due attention to the outside world before settling in.

Cancer

Cancer

The Moon aligns with Jupiter in your communications sector today, dear Cancer, expanding your sense of emotional satisfaction from learning, connecting, and communicating – areas of general increase and good fortune in recent months. Jupiter has a way of magnifying feelings, whether they’re good or bad, so that any discomfort in these areas might be felt strongly. Today, there can be some second-guessing your current ideas or projects as you become aware of a different perspective, inconsistency, or setback. It’s better not to put too much stock into news you hear or what others are saying now, unless you use it to jumpstart your own thinking. It would be best to wait for clarity rather than handing over decision making to someone else.

Leo

Leo

The Moon aligns with Jupiter in your solar second house today, dear Leo, expanding your feelings of emotional satisfaction surrounding your level of comfort or security, talents, or current financial situation. There may be some confusion involving matters of finances and ownership, however, with Chiron opposing Jupiter – a longer-term influence that first appeared in November and will form again in August. You may have been counting on certain support and now you could be questioning whether it’s as strong as you anticipated, as an example. Insecurities about reliance on support from others could be an emerging issue for some, but avoid making big decisions based on worries of the present. Give yourself time to think things through. Be a little more vigilant with money matters and contracts now, and avoid putting all of your eggs into one basket, or too much faith in an iffy proposition.

Virgo

Virgo Symbol/Glyph
Virgo

The Moon is in your sign all day, dear Virgo, and aligns with Jupiter, pulling up your feelings of emotional satisfaction for review. With Chiron’s opposition to Jupiter, insecurities can emerge through a relationship or another person’s perspective. If you feel misunderstood, drained, or demotivated, know that it’s temporary and try to pull into yourself a little. Allowing yourself to be ruled by others’ emotions and opinions is a draining experience, and you owe it to yourself to look for happiness within. It’s also important to avoid giving up decision making to someone else if you’re not totally on board with others’ plans for you, as the tendency now is to second-guess your choices or to feel too exhausted to argue a point.

Libra

Libra Glyph-Symbol
Libra

Insecurities about your current work projects or performance may be stimulated today, dear Libra, on a day when you otherwise might thoroughly enjoy a breather or healthy escape from the demands of daily life. You may not know what is expected of you, or could have incomplete information to work with now. Try not to go overboard with people-pleasing, as you may end up feeling taken advantage of or left feeling unappreciated. Your own expectations of others may need some adjustments. Tackle areas of guilt that may be preventing you from getting the break you need and deserve. If this involves applying yourself to a duty or task first before settling in, then so be it.

Scorpio

Scorpio Symbol Glyph
Scorpio

The Moon meets with Jupiter in your social sector today, dear Scorpio, pulling up strong feelings about friends, goals, hopes, and dreams. Socially, there can be some insecurity to deal with before moving forward. Insecurities about your relationships or creative talents can emerge today, and a balancing act may be in order, but also emotionally draining. Your ability to support people emotionally is a strength, particularly with lovers, friends, and children. However, if you’re not feeling up to par, you should also tend to your own needs. Try to avoid allowing insecurities or guilt to influence big decision making today. Think of ways you might boost your confidence or sense of worthiness with regards to expressing your creative side and/or relating with lovers and friends.

Sagittarius

Sagittarius Glyph Symbol
Sagittarius

The Moon aligns with your ruler, Jupiter, today, dear Sagittarius, but Jupiter also forms an opposition with Chiron, which tends to have you second-guessing recent choices. While you’ve been feeling rather confident about your work and performance or general life direction, today you could be entertaining some insecurities or dealing with some lack of support for your goals. This may give you pause to think and lead you to make important edits and adjustments, don’t let anyone take the wind from your sails. Consider that you may need to make changes if someone has brought up a good point, but aim to pick yourself up and get back in the game once you’re prepared. Don’t give up decision making to someone else unless you are certain they have your best interests at heart.

Capricorn

Capricorn Symbol/Glyph
Capricorn

Plans may hit a snag today, dear Capricorn, and the obstacles may very well be psychological ones. Insecurities, once identified and addressed, can be overcome with some work. These are likely to revolve around intelligence or ability to concentrate and pay attention to details, as you can be very distracted these days. While you should consider others’ input or deal with any inconsistencies that might become apparent today, this is not the time to throw out a plan or give up on a project. Take a break or a step back, and then return to it in a stronger frame of mind. The goal may now be to attend to daily affairs well enough that you can pursue other interests more freely. Handle those things you’ve pushed aside in order to free yourself of guilt.

Aquarius

Aquarius

You may need to address any insecurities you may have been feeling when it comes to income or self-worth, dear Aquarius, before enjoying yourself fully, as you deserve to do. Jupiter opposes Chiron today – an influence that first occurred in November and that will emerge again for final handling in August. This is a time for getting in touch with what may be holding you back from enjoying the gifts of Jupiter’s transit of your solar eighth house, which include increased support from others and an improved intimate life. Be a little more vigilant than usual with your money and energy until you have a better grip on who and what you can trust. Aim to strengthen trust with others, rather than avoiding the situation, and consider ways to improve your own feelings of worthiness.

Pisces

Pisces

The Moon aligns with Jupiter in your partnership sector today, dear Pisces, putting sharp emotional focus on the satisfaction you’re deriving from your relationships. However, Chiron in your sign opposes Jupiter today, and this can point to a misunderstanding or clash of beliefs and values with a partner or someone important to you. There could also be a question raised about commitment or involvement. If conflicts arise, or a different perspective on a matter is uncomfortable, consider if a middle ground or compromise might be found. Don’t let insecurities about your ability to be independent drive decision making in or about a partnership. Look for ways to more fully enjoy your connections with others.

Happy Birthday, Pisces!

 

 

 

 

Happy Birthday, Pisces!

Splish splash birthday bash! Celebrating the zodiac’s dreamy Fishes


 

Are you ready to dream your most fantastic dream yet, Pisces? It’s your birthday and if there’s any sign who stores pixie dust in his or her soul … it’s you. When it’s your special day there is, indeed, a certain kind of magic in the air and you know how to tap into it like no one else. That’s because you’re a sign famous for being connected to everything that we cannot see, taste, touch, feel or smell, but know to be true in our hearts. It’s called faith, and you’ve got it in spades.

A whimsical birthday

Imagination is also one of your strengths. You’re probably quite talented in some type of creative pursuit and you’re also one of the most intuitive signs of the zodiac. In fact, you’re known as the psychic sponge. This is because you have a high degree of empathy — a capacity to literally feel someone else’s pain and suffering. You also have a deep yearning to help others heal from this pain. Your compassion runs deep. But don’t forget to take time for yourself on your special day. A few hours in solitude to meditate on your intentions for the year ahead will do wonders for your sense of well-being.

You can be so charitable that at times, you forget to draw healthy boundaries. Occasionally this can lead to others taking advantage of your kindness, mistaking it for weakness. But once you get a handle on this boundary situation, you’re typically the model for the rest of us when it comes to unconditional love. If a loved one forgets your birthday, you’re more likely than others to extend instant forgiveness. After all, this person has so much on their plate … you understand.

Share the birthday card below with all your Pisces friends!

 

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If You Were Born Today, February 22

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If You Were Born Today, February 22

While sensitive and concerned with others’ welfare, you are not afraid to be different. In fact, many of you feel a “calling” early in life, or feel special or different. This can lead you on an unusual path, but always a very expressive one. Your ideas are unique and creative, and you feel compelled to share them! In fact, you can be very persuasive and intriguing. Many of the choices you make in life are altruistic ones.

Famous people born today: George Washington, Ted Kennedy, Drew Barrymore, Steve Irwin, Sybil Leek.

Source

Cafe Astrology

Your Daily Horoscopes for Monday, February 22nd

 

 

 

 

 

Your Daily Horoscopes for Monday, February 22nd

 

Aries

Aries Horoscope
Aries

The Full Moon that occurs early afternoon can bring light to a spiritual or service-related matter for you, dear Aries. Emotions can be chaotic on the job, and suddenly you (and others) could be seeing everything for their flaws. Deadlines can be pressing now. You might also seek out medical attention for a health problem that’s been bothering you for some time, or learn of a new health-related system. New awareness of health and work goals can stimulate you to try a new approach. Creative energy is special today, and you can come up with some especially interesting, stylish ideas.

Taurus

Taurus

You tend to be impulsive in general today, dear Taurus, particularly in your speech, although your relationships can get a nice boost of energy. The Full Moon that occurs early afternoon brings illumination to your life in the areas of creativity, friends, romance, and personal goals. There can be an epiphany now, or final word on a matter. There might be an invitation or a lover’s needs seem to be a priority now. Emotions are brought to the surface, and while things can be fairly wacky around you, it would be wise to listen carefully to what your heart is saying, but then take your time before jumping to decisions and conclusions. The important thing today is that you acknowledge buried feelings.

Gemini

Gemini

Today’s Full Moon brings emotions to the surface, dear Gemini, and can illuminate things that were previously hidden, and for you, affects your family and career life. The need to strike a balance between the two becomes evident with the events of the day (and surrounding days). Emotions can be a little crazy with family, and work can also be a little chaotic now. While you can feel pulled in two different directions, attention to family matters tends to take priority now, after which you can find ways to balance your personal and professional lives. Watch today for a tendency to overindulge as an attempt to tame inner discontent. Otherwise, you can be feeling quite courageous and enthused. This is a very creative time for you.

Cancer

Cancer

Your energy levels are elevated today, dear Cancer, and this is particularly true on a mental plane. The Moon is Full in your solar third house, specifically affecting your immediate environment and communications. There can be a real flurry of activity today. An important document could arrive, or a sudden need to run an important errand or to take a trip could be part of the picture. Final word could arrive on travel or educational plans, or a project may be reaching a turning point. Take care of pesky matters so that you can free yourself up for more adventurous and fulfilling activities later. You are feeling very passionate about something (or someone!). Acknowledge buried feelings now, but wait a little to act on them.

Leo

Leo

Emotions run high and can be surprising with a Full Moon occurring early afternoon, dear Leo. The Moon leaves your sign in the morning and then reaches Full in your solar second house. This is about balancing the give and take of intimacy for you, or the giving and receiving of pleasure. Sharing issues come into focus, as do issues of power – what’s yours and what’s mine. Your comfort zones matter, and now is the time to take care of your own needs without eclipsing the needs of others. Financial matters may come to the fore now, and circumstances are such that you are more aware of your obligations, desires, and limitations.

Virgo

Virgo Symbol/Glyph
Virgo

Discern between impulses that come from the heart and those that originate from a feeling of restlessness today, dear Virgo. The Full Moon occurring in your sign today heightens your emotions and can bring about an important revelation, likely to do with a partner, but also playing out with your own self-image. Something about you or a partner can be exposed now. An important culmination can also occur. Inner contradictions are par for the course, but will spur you into action to make important changes in coming days. The temptation to exaggerate can be strong – it’s vital that you keep things real. You’re going to get attention, so make sure it’s of the positive variety!

Libra

Libra Glyph-Symbol
Libra

Take extra rest and time for anything that allows you to more readily get in touch with your intuition, dear Libra, which is heightened now with a Full Moon occurring in your house of endings. There may be a work project or health matter that is reaching a head now. There can be very important dreams or intuitive flashes that occur today, and they’re about letting go of things and attitudes that no longer serve you well. Do your best to avoid nervous tension, which will distract you from what you’re really meant to do. The Full Moon today can put you into dramatic touch with your inner world. Private and previously hidden matters can come to light now, making it a good time in the coming weeks to heal and deal with them.

Scorpio

Scorpio Symbol Glyph
Scorpio

A Full Moon today can stimulate enthusiasm about making changes to a relationship, romance, or hobbies, dear Scorpio, or you might experience a new desire to move forward in these areas. You can be filled with wonderful ideas and you seem to have the courage to run with them. Friends can demand a lot of attention and possibly some support today. Take advantage of the rush of energy around you to ride your inner waves. Some drama in your social circle is possible with a Full Moon occurring in your sector of friends, groups, and ideals. You might also experience a romantic revelation of sorts, or a creative project is coming to a head now and in the coming week.

Sagittarius

Sagittarius Glyph Symbol
Sagittarius

You could receive unexpected news or information can surface today that fills you with enthusiasm or a strong desire to take action, dear Sagittarius. This is a time for improving your life. The key to success today is to pick yourself up quickly and to remain as flexible as possible. Open up to possibilities. There can be an accelerated pace to the day, particularly surrounding professional matters or reputation issues. While you might learn where you stand with others now, the picture isn’t entirely complete because of high-running emotions. Do what you can to avoid exaggerating your intentions. The need to put your past behind you is strong so that you can make necessary changes in both your personal and professional lives that get you to a better place of balance

Capricorn

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Capricorn

News can arrive now that opens up new doors for you, dear Capricorn, particularly when it comes to learning or making new contacts, and possibly expanding your audience. The Full Moon that occurs today can certainly generate a lot of emotional energy – and, for you particularly, mental energy. However, it can be very challenging to direct it as it’s coming at you all at once. Your best bet is to take in today and take action later. Give yourself time to process any news or new information coming your way. Even so, the Full Moon is in a fortunate part of your solar chart, and it can bring illumination to learning matters, fruition of a project, or deals that have nice payouts. An idea that you’ve been working on might blossom now. Advertising or promotional efforts can be successful.

Aquarius

Aquarius

Decisions revolving around money and personal possessions tend to come suddenly or you might feel compelled to make them impulsively, dear Aquarius, with a Full Moon in your solar eighth house. While you may very well need the courage, you should also be careful that it’s about need not restlessness. Intimate matters may heat up today, or there can be tension surrounding ownership issues. Financial, sharing, and ownership matters are stimulated by the Full Moon that occurs early afternoon. Now and in the coming week, there may be some drama with regards to a spouse’s income, or your taxes, debts, and investments. It may be time to settle some of your debts, financial or otherwise. There can be new money coming into your life as well, or a shuffle of money sources that requires some reorganization.

Pisces

Pisces

This can be an impulsive day, dear Pisces. The Full Moon that occurs early afternoon happens in your opposing sign (Virgo), and this can serve to bring relationship issues to light, or there could be exposure of a personal matter. This can simply be something that has been brewing inside of you and an epiphany arrives now, but sometimes another person becomes aware of something about you that was previously hidden. As such, if you’d like to keep something to yourself, it’s better not to take a risk of exposure right now. Otherwise, this energy can be very revealing on an inner level. Areas in your life that have come out of balance can emerge for handling. People in your life may be vying for your attention now.

Full Moon in Virgo Horoscopes

 

 

 

 

 

Full Moon in Virgo Horoscopes

February’s Full Moon urges you to narrow your focus

 

The Full Moon in Virgo on February 22, 2016, asks us to concentrate our feelings only on what’s important. During this lunation the Sun is in Pisces, diffusing our thoughts and actions before they have the desired impact. This can be dangerous if we apathetically resign ourselves to being satisfied by our fantasies. However, the Full Moon in Virgo holds the keys to the kingdom; we have the power to create the future if we’re willing to narrow our focus.

This Full Moon’s anxious aspects to mysterious Pluto and rebellious Uranus make it nearly impossible to settle our emotions completely. Thankfully, consciously stating our intentions is the best antidote to getting lost in our dreams. Keep reading to see how this Full Moon will impact YOUR sign…

Aries Horoscope (March 21 – April 19)

Your intuition might not be in tune with your world, so you shouldn’t rely solely on your instincts. Chances are good that you’re blowing your fantasies out of proportion and confusing the results with reality. However, getting closer to the truth empowers you to make important changes in your daily regimen while the Virgo Full Moon illuminates your 6th House of Health and Diet. It’s not necessary to bite off more than you can chew; lasting success is achieved by taking small steps again and again until you reach your goal.

Taurus Horoscope (April 20 – May 20)

Your energy could be overcommitted as your firm resolve makes it tough to say no to an important project. Although you usually aren’t one to take on more than you can deliver, your judgment is a bit warped. Even if you long to make something spectacular happen, the meticulous Virgo Full Moon sheds light on your 5th House of Self-Expression, reminding you to pay attention to the details when it comes to matters of the heart. Paring back your social calendar for a while helps you stay on track with the ones you love.

Gemini Horoscope May 21 – June 20)

Unavoidable tensions may be stirred up at home, distracting you from commitments at work. If you’re overwhelmed with too much information, you might try to escape into your vivid imagination. Thankfully, you can demonstrate your cleverness and put your stress to good use. The Virgo Full Moon occupies your 4th House of Security, motivating you to build a solid emotional foundation by analyzing all the facts. Turn down the noise in your environment so you have the mind space to make an intelligent decision about where you go from here.

Cancer Horoscope (June 21 – July 22)

Your emotions may be lifting off into the boundless blue sky because it seems like there are no walls to constrain you. Thankfully, you have a heartfelt connection with the Moon and can’t help but be influenced by the earthy Virgo Full Moon’s presence in your 3rd House of Communication. Nevertheless, don’t try to rationalize your feelings; just let them flow while you float in the clouds. You can always pull back into your comfort zone later on when you need to touch your feet back on the ground.

Leo Horoscope (July 23 – Aug. 22)

You are eager to contribute toward making a project a rip-roaring success by doing your part. However, behind the beautiful scene something isn’t quite as perfect as it seems while the critical Virgo Full Moon shines in your 2nd House of Values. It feels as if the simple truth keeps slipping out of your grasp just as you get close to finding it. Unfortunately, you could make matters worse by believing that you already know the solution to your problem. Believe it or not, your way is not the only way; time will tell which path is the best.

Virgo Horoscope (Aug. 23 – Sept. 22)

Your emotions continue to build, and it’s time to acknowledge the joy that’s in your heart, even if it runs counter to your rational thoughts. Although you might know what makes practical sense in a relationship, your desires won’t go away until they are acknowledged while the Virgo Full Moon highlights your 1st House of Self. You might prefer the safety of intellectual control, but moving out of your head can be quite liberating. Choose happiness over caution and you won’t be sorry.

Libra Horoscope (Sept. 23 – Oct. 22)

Your thoughts may be running wild, but it’s crucial to remain positive, especially if you haven’t reached your destination yet. However, your emotions are stretched as far as they can go with the Virgo Full Moon intoxicating your 12th House of Fantasy. Nevertheless, there are no payoffs in being overly self-critical when the clock is ticking. Instead of dwelling on past performances, set your sites on a new round of goals and give it your very best.

Scorpio Horoscope (Oct. 23 – Nov. 21)

There may be no better time to reassess your social status and reconsider what you want out of your relationships while the rational Virgo Full Moon spotlights your 11th House of Friends. You have reached a new level of awareness about your current situation and might realize you’re not on the trajectory you want. Somehow, you’ve been sidetracked, but your fresh perspective about a creative project can also help you understand how to make things work more efficiently in other aspects of your life.

Sagittarius Horoscope (Nov. 22 – Dec. 21)

You’re experiencing a wide gamut of feelings as you review your overall goals for the next couple of weeks. The Virgo Full Moon highlights your 10th House of Career, lifting your spirits into outer dimensions so you can see the potential for nearly anything. Although the view is exhilarating and frightening all at the same time, don’t try to make any major changes yet. Your best strategy is to make many tiny adjustments until the current turbulence settles down.

Capricorn Horoscope (Dec. 22 – Jan. 19)

Although you may fail to reach your goal, the real news is about the doors of opportunity that continue to swing open. You still might reap the rewards of your recent work sooner than you expect because the industrious Virgo Full Moon lands in your 9th House of Future Vision, encouraging you to release your fears and reach for your dreams. But don’t get too lost in the details of a bargain; focus on the big picture and keep inching forward on the path of least resistance.

Aquarius Horoscope (Jan. 20 – Feb. 18)

You might feel as if you’re emotionally in over your head. Your current struggles stem from the intense energy of the service-oriented Virgo Full Moon rattling your 8th House of Intimacy. Thankfully, your clever resourcefulness helps you maintain enough balance to keep your ship afloat, even in an untenable situation. Relationship dynamics will grow more manageable as the reflective Moon wanes over the next few days. Soon you’ll be looking back at an amazing experience from the calmer waters ahead. Don’t just survive when you can thrive.

Pisces Horoscope (Feb. 19 – March 20)

You are in full-on communication mode, even if the right words seem to escape you in front of an audience. This Virgo Full Moon lights up your 7th House of Partners, encouraging you to make meaningful connections. But people might surprise you by showering you with harsh criticism. Don’t overcompensate by talking up a storm once you catch someone’s attention. Tread carefully because others may need more emotional support than you can offer. Establishing clear boundaries enables you to maintain healthier relationships in the future.

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