You can work tirelessly toward a goal as long as you are inspired. Your faith in your ability to succeed is remarkable. However, because of your many talents and interests, it can be hard for you to choose any one path, especially in your youth. It can take time to come into your own when it comes to career and focus. You are amusing, versatile, and intriguing, with a delightful way with words and a wonderful sense of humor.
Famous people born today: Jessica Biel, Alexander Graham Bell, Jean Harlow, Matthew Marsden, Julie Bowen.
In the first half of the day, dear Aries, watch for a tendency to overdo things. You may be misjudging someone or a situation, which can lead to a minor disappointment or mishap. As much as you’d like to be productive, it can be difficult to focus. As the day advances, you are less inclined to rely on outside things to make yourself happy, and can find quite a bit of contentment in home, family, or private time. It’s a good time to give yourself a little slack – you’re in need of self-pampering. The Moon’s move into your life path sector this morning, however, can keep you focused on goals and long-term security, so find a happy balance between self-care and filling responsibilities.
Taurus
Taurus
Watch today for putting too much of your energy into efforts that are low-priority, dear Taurus. It’s a form of procrastination that can trick you into thinking you’re busy and productive, when you are in fact neglecting the important things. Promises made today can be hard to keep later, as people in general are not seeing their capabilities clearly. A totally new perspective on a problem can come to you in a flash later today. There can be good feelings and special warmth with friends as the day advances.
Gemini
Gemini
This morning, watch for mood swings, dear Gemini, as there is a tendency to put your faith or hope in the wrong things! This bit of off timing is not a serious detour, but it would be wise to avoid making important or large purchases and decisions based on perceptions of value this morning. Keep things real. By afternoon, you should be feeling free from restlessness.The desire for comfort from others is strong later today, but you are also projecting yourself as a nurturer or helpful leader, and people can be drawn to you for advice or comfort. Business decisions are wiser in the second half of the day.
Cancer
Cancer
This morning, there can be difficulties seeing eye to eye with others, dear Cancer. Timing is a bit off. Take a step back, and allow both yourself and others to breathe until you feel more in sync. As the day advances, good energy is with you for healing, helpful interactions with others, as well as for nurturing a dream or fantasy. You’ll be happy you didn’t push an issue in the morning – sometimes accepting off timing and moving on is the best way to handle things. If you are able to tap into this wonderful energy, you can create something truly inspiring, even if it’s simply some words shared with others.
Leo
Leo
This morning, you may need to watch for a tendency to misjudge or to overdo, dear Leo. Extravagance or neglect is possible when it comes to your money and income, and while some disregard of the material world can be worthwhile, too much and it costs you quite a bit of energy. You might wrestle with a moral issue now or there can be a difference in values that interferes in a partnership. Try to find a balance between responsibility and pleasure-seeking. Later today, however, there is strong energy for creative activities and creative relating. Your courage builds, especially when it comes to sharing yourself with others.
Virgo
Virgo
This morning, the Moon moves into harmony with your sign, dear Virgo, and lunar energy is smooth. Aim to try something new instead of sticking with the usual routine. Allow your creativity to flow. A Venus-Jupiter challenge this morning could lead to misjudgments, however – nothing serious, but you may not receive the appreciation you’re expecting. Perception of value can be a little off, making it less than ideal for important decision making. While you could experience some self-doubt this morning when it comes to your ability to handle a work matter, or to understand the tasks you need to perform, as the day progresses, confidence returns and you’re more than willing to share them with others. In fact, there is strong energy for feeling especially comfortable with a significant other.
Libra
Libra
This morning, there is a tendency to plan poorly or to overreach, dear Libra. Avoid overextending yourself. You might too quickly succumb to excesses if inner restlessness is stirred and it may take you some time to come in touch with what it is that you are truly craving. It can be difficult to settle on one thing or the other, but indecision may in fact be a good thing, as judgment can be off right now. As the day advances, you are more single-minded in focus, and this tends to put an end to confusion. It’s a good time for considering special ways to improve health and/or your work environment. Interactions with others tend to be warm and helpful.
Scorpio
Scorpio
It can be difficult to focus on priorities this morning, dear Scorpio, and you might want to watch for a tendency to go over the top in order to manage an uncomfortable situation. Try not to borrow from the future by promising or putting off something that will eventually cost you. You might experience a disconnect with a friend. Confidence and clarity return by midday, and as you come into your own, creativity improves. In fact, this is a strong time for nurturing a talent or hobby, and perhaps sharing your work or ideas with others. The reception should be warm right now.
Sagittarius
Sagittarius
Take extra time to center yourself instead of scattering your energy today, dear Sagittarius. As excited as you may be about an idea, it’s not the best time to share or present it. You may not get the reception or appreciation you’d like this morning with Venus and Jupiter in an awkward angle to one another. Avoid the trap of looking outside of yourself too much when assessing your own worth. Feel your own accomplishments and avoid comparing them to those of others. Be moderate and disciplined for best results. As early as this afternoon, you’re likely to feel more centered and comforted. Family and home life can be a source of pleasure and warmth.
Capricorn
Capricorn
The Moon moves into your sign this morning, dear Capricorn, and it’s a good time for awareness of your emotional needs, especially those that you may have brushed off in recent days. Watch for a tendency to say yes, fully thinking that you’re capable of handling it all, but you could be overestimating the time and energy you actually have to fulfill promises. Your perceptions of value may be a little skewed, and this makes it less than ideal for making important purchases. While you may be suffering from a lazy streak in the first half of the day, a more business-like attitude is with you by midday. You are resourceful and find it especially easy to come to agreements.
Aquarius
Aquarius
This can be a good day for teaming up with others and coming up with solid ideas, dear Aquarius. However, you could be feeling hesitant about putting plans into action, and perhaps rightfully so. Enjoy the process, but wait until your confidence returns before making solid plans. Before making a commitment today, make sure you are considering the important details. You might not be getting the recognition or attention you are craving, at least not overtly or in the manner you’d like. By midday, problems tend to be forgotten. Later today, you can pour a whole lot of energy into a financial project or problem. Purchases for the home or for improved health may figure strongly.
Pisces
Pisces
Expectations of others could be off in the first half of the day, dear Pisces. Avoid putting too much of yourself into counting on others which can get you in line for a disappointment. You are seeing what you want to see in a friend or lover, and while this can feel like a temporary fix to your mood, the reality of the situation is likely to present itself. Use this time to increase your powers of empathy and compassion, but not to over-idealize someone. Later today, others are drawn to your healing energy, and you could be in the position to soothe, comfort, or otherwise care for someone. The Moon moves into your social sector this morning, and some of the pressure to perform is released.
The Moon today is in a Waning Crescent phase. In this phase the Moon’s illumination is growing smaller each day until the New Moon. During this phase the Moon is getting closer to the Sun as viewed from Earth and the night side of the Moon is facing the Earth with only a small edge of the Moon being illuminated. This phase is best viewed an hour or 2 before the sunrise and can be quite beautiful if you’re willing to get up early. It can also be a great time to see the features of the Moon’s surface. Along the edge where the illuminated portion meets the dark side, the craters and mountains cast long shadows making them easier to observe with a telescope or binoculars.
Phase Details for – Thursday, March 3, 2016
Phase: Waning Crescent
Illumination: 35%
Moon Age: 23.59 days
Moon Angle: 0.51
Moon Distance: 390,701.66 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 148,345,416.79 km
Dolls’ Day, or Hina Matsuri, is a very symbolic holiday in which young Japanese-American girls receive new dolls and display their doll collections. The holiday is sometimes called the Peach Festival, because it is the custom to adorn the dolls with peach blossoms-the symbol of peace and mildness.
In Japanese homes, the dolls are placed on a five-step shelf. The two principle or most regal of the dolls are placed at the top and those of lesser quality or rank are placed on the lower shelves. The dolls serve as models of decorum; their calm, smiling faces and neat appearance are exemplary of the gentility and refinement that are expected from the young girls of the household.
The dolls are kept exhibited for several days, and the festival provides occasions for family reunions and visits to admire often elaborate displays. In honor of the dolls, hot tea, diamond-shaped rice cakes, sweet wine, candies, and cookies are offered to the dolls and their visitors. At some point during the festivities, girls receive lovely additions to their collections from their parents, relatives, and friends.
The Witches Correspondences for Thursday, March 3rd
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.
Element : Water / Fire
Planet: Jupiter
Zodiac Sign : Sagittarrius / Pisces
Angel : Sachiel
Metal : Tin
Incense / Perfumes : Cinnamon, Musk, Nutmeg and Sage
Thursday (Jupiter): Expansion, money, prosperity, and generosity.
Doll Festival (Japanese)
Waning Moon The Waning Moon (from the Full Moon to the New) is a time for study, meditation, and little magical work (except magic designed to banish harmful energies).
Moon phase: Fourth Quarter
Moon Sign: Sagittarius Sagittarius: Encourages flights of imagination and confidence. This is an adventurous, philosophical, and athletic Moon sign. Favors expansion and growth.
Moon enters Capricorn 5: 01 am Capricorn: Develops strong structure. Focus on traditions, responsibilities, and obligations. A good time to set boundaries and rules.
Today is the day for prosperity work of all kinds. It can also be used for healing work, whether that is a physical healing of an illness or an emotional healing. Also remember that you have to follow up your healing work and prosperity magick and physical action.
I can’t tell you the number of times I have met new witches who complain to me that their prosperity spell or “I need a better job” spell did not work as they expected. They’ll ramble on and on about how much time and money they spent working their magick….but, alas, they had no glorious manifestation of wealth or fabulous job that suddenly dropped out of the sky and landed in their laps.
Then, when I gently ask them, “Did you enchant your resume or application when you filled it out? Did you do a little confidence-boosting spellwork when you went to apply for the job or went to the interview?” typically they give me a blank, confused stare.
Nine times out of ten, their response is, “You mean I have to go out and actually look for the job too?” Um, yes, my dear, you certainly do. Magick follows the path of least resistance, which means it’s going to manifest along the simplest, quickest route. Get out there and hit the pavement. See what you can find. Times are tough and competition for good jobs is fierce, so you need whatever edge you can get. For folks like us, we’re going to get the edge by using our magick and our spellcraft.
Thursdays have such a rich source of magick for us to draw upon that, honestly, the sky is the limit. This is the day associated with the gods of the sky and heavens, after all. Get to know these deities and add their wisdom and magick into your days
Book of Witchery: Spells, Charms & Correspondences for Every Day of the Week
Ellen Dugan
The name is derived from Old English and Middle English Thuresday (with loss of -n-, first in northern dialects, from influence of Old Norse Þorsdagr) meaning “Thor’s Day”. Thunor, Donar (German, Donnerstag) and Thor are derived from the name of the Germanic god of thunder, Thunraz, equivalent to Jupiter in the interpretation romance.
In most Romance languages, the day is named after the Roman god Jupiter, who was the god of sky and thunder. In Latin, the day was known as Iovis Dies, “Jupiter’s Day”. In Latin, the genitive or possessive case of Jupiter was Iovis/Jovis and thus in most Romance languages it became the word for Thursday: Italian giovedì, Spanish jueves, French jeudi, Sardinian jòvia, Catalan dijous, and Romanian joi.
This is also reflected in the p-Celtic Welsh dydd Iau.
The astrological and astronomical sign of the planet Jupiter is sometimes used to represent Thursday.
Since the Roman god Jupiter was identified with Thunor (Norse Thor in northern Europe), most Germanic languages name the day after this god: Torsdag in Danish, Norwegian, and Swedish, Hósdagur/Tórsdagur in Faroese, Donnerstag in German or Donderdag in Dutch. Finnish and Northern Sami, both non-Germanic (Uralic) languages, uses the borrowing “Torstai” and “Duorastat”. In the extinct Polabian Slavic language, it was perundan, Perun being the Slavic equivalent of Thor.
There are a number of modern names imitating the naming of Thursday after an equivalent of “Jupiter” in local tradition. In most of the languages of India, the word for Thursday is Guruvar- var meaning day and guru being the style for Bṛhaspati, guru to the gods and regent of the planet Jupiter. In Thai, the word is Wan Pharuehatsabodi—referring to the Hindu deity Bṛhaspati, also associated with Jupiter. En was an old Illyrian deity and in his honor in the Albanian language Thursday is called “Enjte”. In the Nahuatl language, Thursday is Tezcatlipotōnal meaning “day of Tezcatlipoca”.
Sun
Sun Direction: ↑ 148.37° SSE
Sun Altitude: 41.29°
Sun Distance: 92.169 million mi
Next Equinox: Mar 19, 2016 11:30 PM (Vernal)
Sunrise Today: 6:22 AM↑ 98° East
Sunset Today: 5:51 PM↑ 263° West
Length of Day: 11 hours, 29 minutes
Moon
Moon Direction: ↑ 228.21° SW
Moon Altitude: 17.69°
Moon Distance: 241259 mi
Next New Moon: Mar 8, 20167:54 PM
Next Full Moon: Mar 23, 20167:00 AM
Next Moonset: Today12:27 PM
Current Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Illumination: 33.1%
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