Month: March 2016

A Little Humor for Your Day – W-I-C-C-A (Song to the Tune of “YMCA”)

W-I-C-C-A

Tune: YMCA

Young witch, there’s no need to feel sad.
I say young witch, ’cause the preacher’s your dad.
I say young witch, there’s good times to be had.
You can choose your own religion

Young witch, do you hear what I say.
I said young witch. there’s a new way to pray.
I say young witch, you can mould your own clay.
You can be who you want to be.

Chorus

It’s fun to pray when you’re W-I-C-C-A!
It’s fun to pray when you’re W-I-C-C-A!
You can revel all night, and then sleep until noon.
You can stay up and howl at the moon.

It’s fun to pray when you’re W-I-C-C-A!
It’s fun to pray when you’re W-I-C-C-A!
You can invoke air, fire, water and stone,
Be the maiden, the mother, the crone.

Young witch, there’s a place you can go.
I say young witch, where you can read the Tarot.
I say young witch, and there’s no hell below.
You can be a Wiccan priestess.

Young witch, if you’re harming no one,
I say young witch, then your will may be don.e
I say young witch, you can even have fun.
You can dance and laugh in circle.

Chorus

Young witch, I was once in a lurch.
I was a young witch, my parents sent me to church.
I knew this witch, had to go on a search.
I had to find my path to spirit.

That’s when, a Pagan came up to me
And said “Young witch, merry meet, blessed be!”
He said “Young witch, there’s a path you should see,”
And he turned me on to Wicca

Chorus

 

Source

Turok’s Cabana

Astronomy Picture of the Day – Lunar Shadow Transit

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 March 11

Lunar Shadow Transit
Image Credit: NASA, NOAA/DSCOVR

 

Explanation: This snapshot from deep space captures planet Earth on March 9. The shadow of its large moon is falling on the planet’s sunlit hemisphere. Tracking toward the east (left to right) across the ocean-covered world the moon shadow moved quickly in the direction of the planet’s rotation. Of course, denizens of Earth located close to the shadow track centerline saw this lunar shadow transit as a brief, total eclipse of the Sun. From a spacebased perspective between Earth and Sun, the view of this shadow transit was provided by the Deep Space Climate Observatory (DSCOVR) spacecraft’s Earth Polychromatic Imaging Camera (EPIC).

Earth Sky News for March 11: Westward shift of Orion and all the stars

Westward shift of Orion and all the stars

We always get this question at this time of year:

Orion seems to have moved and turned considerably in the last two weeks. Will Orion disappear before summer?

The answer is that all the stars and constellations shift westward as the seasons pass, and they also move westward in the course of a single night. And Orion is no exception. Exactly when Orion will disappear from the evening sky – into the sunset – depends on your latitude. The farther south you are, the longer you can see Orion. But for the central U.S., Orion is lost in the sun’s glare by early to mid-May (depending on how carefully you look for it). And for all of us in the U.S., Orion is gone by the time of the summer solstice in June.

If you want to notice the westward shift of the constellations due to the passage of the seasons, be sure to watch at the same time every night. If you want to watch their westward shift throughout the night, just pull up a lawn chair and watch.

Either way, you can definitely notice Orion moving steadily westward.

The westward shift of the sky throughout the night is due to Earth’s spin under the stars. But the westward shift of the stars throughout the seasons is due to Earth’s motion in orbit around the sun. Earth’s motion in orbit causes our night sky to point out on an ever-shifting panorama of the galaxy.

Why does Orion go into the sun’s glare each year at this same time? Only because – each year, as we orbit continually around the sun – our motion in orbit brings the sun between us and Orion at this same time each year.

Bottom line: Why the constellation Orion – and all the stars – shift westward as the seasons pass.

 

Author

Deborah Byrd

Deborah Byrd

Deborah Byrd created the EarthSky radio series in 1991 and founded the website EarthSky.org in 1994. Today, she serves as Editor-in-Chief of this website and blogs frequently about astrophysics, the night sky and other topics related to Earth, space and the human world. She has won a galaxy of awards from the broadcasting and science communities, including having an asteroid named 3505 Byrd in her honor. A science communicator and educator since 1976, Byrd believes in science as a force for good in the world and a vital tool for the 21st century. “Being an EarthSky editor is like hosting a big global party for cool nature-lovers,” she says.

Article published on EarthSky

Your Daily Influences for March 11

Your Daily Influences
March 11, 2016 

 

Knight of Swords
Youth and bravado. Sometimes a dominating personality, but honest and courageous. Misfortune may be coming or passing

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Perthro
Mysteries will become known to you. You should be able to see your life’s path clearly at this time. Pethro is often thought of as “Gambler’s Rune.” You are in a lucky period right now. Chance is your ally. Take advantage of it.

 

 

 

The Menat
A few prayers to your diety of choice would serve you well when dealing with this aspect. Your questions or requests stand a better chance of being answered in the next few days if you do so.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 Daily Charm for March 11 is The Hand

Your Daily Charm for Today

Today’s Meaning:
The hand indicates you will need to extend effort to protect this aspect from outside influences. The devices attached indicate you will need tools to be successful in your protection.

General Description:
The use of a representation of the Hand as a talisman can be traced back to at least 800 years B.C., when it was used as a charm against enchantment. Many varieties of the Hand exist; in some the elaboration is very marked, each devise represents some particular charm. Life size models of these Hands were supposed to guard the house against all the influences of magic and evil, and smaller replicas protected their wearers from every description of harm. The extended thumb and first two fingers, the third and fourth fingers closed, is the position still assumed during the benediction in some Christian Churches of today

Your Animal Spirit for March 11 is The Beaver

Your Animal Spirit for Today
March 11, 2016

Beaver

Beaver may be one of the hardest working animals on the planet. Beaver is attuned to both earth and water medicine, and is strongly attached to home and family. Beaver appears in your reading to remind you that sometimes there’s no substitute for hard work. Make a plan, create a solid foundation, then take the next indicated step.

Your Crowley Thoth Tarot Card for March 11 is The Moon

Your Crowley Thoth Tarot Card for Today

The Moon



The Moon represents those forces which remain largely hidden to us. The light of the moon provides some illumination down a path into the unknown, but not enough to brighten the landscape like The Sun, or cut through the dark shadows from which the unexpected may leap. However, The Moon is not without gifts we can use. She spurs our imagination and creativity. She can be a portal to knowledge and experience beyond the realm of our everyday lives. But Her offerings are not available to the feint of heart. To receive what The Moon offers one must have the courage to follow uncharted paths and the intelligence to find truths hidden in a bewildering setting rife with illusion. For those who can make this journey the reward may be finding the key to making their dreams come true.

Your Daily Witches Rune for March 11 is The Birds

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.

Your Daily Rune For March 11 is Laguz

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bw-laguzYour Rune For Today
Laguz

Laguz is the feminine Rune. It denotes a deep sexuality and fertility. Laguz also represents that which is ever changing and renewal. You may be in a tremendous spiritual growth period.

Additional Information about the Rune, Laguz

 

laguz : water

Phonetic equivalent: l

DIVINATORY MEANINGS:emotions, fears, unconscious mind, things hidden, revelation, intuition, counselling

MAGICAL USES:enhancing psychic abilities, confronting fears, stabilizing mental or emotional disorders, uncovering hidden things

ASSOCIATED MYTHS & DEITIES: Njord, Midgard Serpent

ANALYSIS: When most people think of water, they generally think of its more pleasant associations – peacefulness, love, compassion, intuition, and the emotions in general. However, we must remember that, to the Norse, water most often meant the sea, and the sea was a terrifying, unpredictable place, home of the Midgard serpent and the grave of many sailors. Laguz, then, should be thought of in terms of the lighter and the darker sides of the element of water. It speaks to our primal fears of the dark, the cold, and all those terrifying things hidden deep within our subconscious minds.

Like eihwaz, which forced the journeyer to confront his or her mortality, laguz makes us examine the underlying roots of our personality and behavior, and allows us to modify those aspects which are hindering our spiritual development. The understanding and wisdom gained through eihwaz and the runes which followed have prepared the journeyer to face this darker side (represented by laguz) and accept it as an integral part of their selves. Laguz also prepares the person to take on the task of helping others through this self-examination process, allowing them to empathize more strongly and share their own experiences, making it (among other things) the rune of the spiritual counsellor.

 

Your Daily Tarot Card for March 11 is Wheel of Fortune

 

 

 

 

Tarot Card of the Day

Wheel of Fortune

March 11th, 2016
The central theme of what is traditionally called the Wheel of Fortune card is cyclical change. The Wheel keeps on rolling, churning events in a ceaseless progression of ups and downs, either way freeing us from the past. No one can escape its cyclical action, which can feel somewhat terrifying — no matter whether we are rising or falling. When one is balanced on top there is a moment of crystal clarity, but the only part of the Wheel not going up and down is the hub, which is your eternal Self, the Source of Freedom.

Every one of us will occupy all the points on the wheel at one point or another. The cycle of the wheel is its lesson — and we can learn to take comfort in it (as we do when we celebrate our birthday). If you don’t like the look of things right now, just wait — things will change. Of course, if you do like the look of things right now, enjoy it while it lasts, because that will change too!

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Get A Jump On Tomorrow, Your Daily Horoscopes for Saturday, March 12

 

 

 

 

Get A Jump On Tomorrow….

Your Daily Horoscopes for Saturday, March 12

by Rick Levine

 

General Horoscope

We are blessed with persistence today and can make real progress on a list of chores once we get started. Unfortunately, a lack of motivation is a significant problem now. We might feel as if we deserve some personal time off. Maintaining the status quo seems safe as the sensible Taurus Moon forms a stabilizing Grand Earth Trine with Pluto and Jupiter. Pleasure-seeking Venus slips into dreamy Pisces, making rest sound like the best idea ever.

Aries Horoscope MAR 21 – APR 19

Pay attention to personal matters today, including issues that affect your overall well-being, and everything else should fall into place. Conflicts that surface now represent opportunities to focus on utilizing your common sense. Forget about lofty ideas of philosophy and metaphysics; instead, work around your home or at your desk, but don’t waste your time on anything that’s not useful. Concentrating on activities that achieve tangible results brings you more emotional satisfaction than you expect.

Taurus Horoscope APR 20 – MAY 20

You know exactly what you need to do in order to find happiness. Fortunately, the planets are on your side today, enabling you to establish concrete goals and work steadily to achieve them. However, you might have to overcome someone’s objections to your plans before you can proceed. Be as clear as possible when stating your intentions and don’t waste too much time justifying your position. Ultimately, the simplest way to demonstrate your convictions is to walk your talk.

Gemini Horoscope MAY 21 – JUN 20

You could easily spend the entire day lost in daydreams about what you want to do with your life. Meanwhile, your family history — both the good and the bad — is flooding into your awareness now. Your imagination is communicating a message to your conscious mind, and it’s crucial to keep your rational perspective out of the way. Allow the images to wash over you without seeking logical explanation today. The disconnected memories will fit together like puzzle pieces when the time is right.

Cancer Horoscope JUN 21 – JUL 22

A spontaneous healing can be quite unexpected today. Although you may have unintentionally hurt someone in the past, your insecurities about your feelings might stir up the most pain. Talking about your emotional process is the most beneficial thing you can do now. But it still makes sense to take care of your needs first so you’re better equipped to nurture others. Nevertheless, your willingness to be vulnerable opens the way to mutual understanding. Be confident yet humble, for pride goes before a fall.

Leo Horoscope JUL 23 – AUG 22

Open up your heart and express yourself today, but avoid creating unnecessary drama in the process of self-disclosure. Although you could be at odds with your own feelings, observing your fluctuating moods as they change can bring much-needed perspective on a practical matter. The truth is you don’t have all the answers yet. Make sure to give others a chance to share their opinions on the subject. Nevertheless, being conscious is more important now than being right.

Virgo Horoscope AUG 23 – SEP 22

You might want to reconsider a decision now and put it back on the table for open discussion. There’s no time like the present to sort through all the possibilities. But it’s not enough that your practical experience is growing by leaps and bounds; you must put your skills to use as soon as possible. Obviously, you can’t reap the rewards if you don’t take initiative and stretch outside of your comfort zone today. Strike while the iron is hot.

Libra Horoscope SEP 23 – OCT 22

Although you may be the one who usually tries to make everyone feel comfortable, you might assume that others are doing better than they actually are today. Unfortunately, someone could take your apparent lack of interest personally, jumping to the conclusion that you’re ignoring them when they need you. Luckily, you can minimize potentially hurt feelings now by going the extra mile and keeping communication channels open. Making certain that people know you care is what matters most.

Scorpio Horoscope OCT 23 – NOV 21

Your emotions are heightened with five planets now drifting through sensitive Pisces. However, you’re still able to establish steady rhythms in your life so that your relationships at home and at work stabilize over the days ahead. Unfortunately, you might believe you need to juggle everything all by yourself. Nevertheless, you must collaborate with others as part of your current personal transformation. Giving and receiving support creates a healthy network you can count on to lift you up when times are rough.

Sagittarius Horoscope NOV 22 – DEC 21

You might not be able to stop thinking about all the chores you must do today, especially if you recently made a commitment that you want to keep. Luckily, your energy is externally focused, making it easier to plan your next move. Plotting a strategic course could feel like a game, but it’s not; you must be ready for the serious changes that are on the horizon. Prepare for the future by attending to as many details as you can now, rather than later. Clearing your slate gives you the chance to jump at the next opportunity that piques your interest.

Capricorn Horoscope DEC 22 – JAN 19

Exercising your creative muscles comes naturally today because visionary ideas seem to flow so easily. Luckily, you receive positive encouragement from the Grand Earth Trine that includes the sensual Taurus Moon shining in your 5th House of Self-Expression. But this cosmic energy doesn’t just highlight your performance; it’s also excellent for exploring how to best work with your current resources. Don’t focus on your limitations; find a way to get the job done, no matter what. The personal satisfaction you experience at the end of the day makes the extra effort worth the trouble.

Aquarius Horoscope JAN 20 – FEB 18

Undeniable feelings push you to make concrete choices today, even if you can’t fully resolve the differences between your head and your heart. You might believe you must neglect some part of yourself either way, but this gulf between your wishes and reality is just a temporary illusion. Go ahead and make the best decision by following your instincts. Thankfully, the pressure will likely lift by nightfall and you will realize you did the right thing. Listen to the voice that doesn’t use words and everything will work out fine.

Pisces Horoscope FEB 19 – MAR 20

Your feet land firmly back on the ground today, empowering you to create a master plan for success and then boldly put it into motion. Although you might experience a bit of confusion early in the day, you should be able to convince everyone that your strategy makes the most sense. But there’s no need to waste time engaging in arguments that lead nowhere. Ultimately, your actions will state your case better than anything you can say. Be the shining example others want to follow.

 

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