Month: May 2016

The Current Moon Phase for May 31st is Waning Crescent

May 31
Waning Crescent
Illumination: 28%

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 – Tuesday, May 31, 2016

Phase: Waning Crescent
Illumination: 28%
Moon Age: 24.28 days
Moon Angle: 0.55
Moon Distance: 364,983.76 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 151,704,098.34 km

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Personal Request #1 – Protection Spell for Dogs

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Personal Request #1 – Protection Spell for Dogs

Diana, Goddess of the Wild,
Keep of dogs both fierce and mild,
Hold (name of pet, in this case, use these feral dogs) safely in your arms.
And protect these creatures from all harm.
All should the day come that he/she roams
Guide him/her to the path back home.
Bless (these feral dogs) with a joyful life
Free of hardship, stress and strife.
In Your Divine Name,
So Mote It Be.

Witchcraft 101: Drawing Down the Moon

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Witchcraft 101: Drawing Down the Moon

Okay, nobody actually expects you to draw down the moon. For one thing, think of the tidal waves! Drawing down the moon is a term that Witches use for an act of ritual magick during which a high priestess channels the essence of the Goddess, inviting her into the circle.

This is a ritual that has been around for a long time; there are references to drawing or calling down the moon in ancient Greek and Roman writing, and the rite itself can be seen on pottery from that era. But as old as it is, the ritual is a meaningful today as it ever was.

One of the basic tenets of Witchcraft that makes it different from the religions that most of us were raised in is that each of us has a personal connection to the divine. We all contain the spark of deity within us. So it is not such a stretch to think that anyone of us could, if so moved, provide a temporary vessel for the Gods to speak through.

This is what happens during the ritual of drawing down the moon. The high priestess, sometimes after fasting and meditation, opens herself spirituality so that the goddess may enter her and speak, well, whatever it is the goddess has to say at the time. Traditionally, the high priest of a coven called upon the goddess as the high priestess stood ready. These days, if there is no high priest, the high priestess will invoke the goddess herself, often through the use of a magickal poem called the Charge of the Goddess.

There is also a male counterpart called drawing down the sun or drawing down the Horned God, but it is not used nearly as often. And, of course, if you are a Solitary Witch, you can simply draw down the moon by yourself.

Either way, should you decide to invite the goddess in, remember to do so with reverence and appreciation. And don’t be surprised if you are never quite the same again….
 

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Every Day Witch A to Z
Deborah Blake

Tuesday Is Ruled By Mars

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Tuesday Is Ruled By Mars

 

Tuesday is a Mars day, and just like the god of war, this is the time to tap into magicks to call for strength and courage. This day of the week is for rebels and warriors. If you are facing a challenge of any kind, need a boost to your courage, or want to enhance your passions, Tuesday is the day of the week for you.

Some suggestions for Tuesday enchantments would include:

*Wearing the fiery colors associated with this day: scarlet, red, black, and orange. Don some of the more daring and bewitching colors of your wardrobe on Tuesdays and turn a few heads

*Carrying a bloodstone in your pocket or wearing garnet-studded jewelry to reinforce your convictions

*Working with protective and fire-associated plants such as the snapdragon, thistle, and holly to boost your shields and bravery

*Burning spicy-scented energy-enhancing candles to add a little magical aromatherapy to your home

*Cooking up a hearty meal featuring carrots, peppers, and garlic (all Mars foods and spices) to empower yourself for victory and success

 

The Moon in Aries

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The Moon in Aries

The Moon is the astrological metaphor which symbolizes an individual’s inner, feeling-based personality. The Moon travels through the entire Zodiac every month, changing signs roughly every two and a half days.

The Zodiac sign the Moon occupies as it travels through the sky will help set the “emotional tone” for the day. The aspects it forms … the angles it makes to other planets in the sky as it moves … show periods of cooperation and conflict between various needs and personal agendas — and will be reflected in the moods and general climate of concerns in real life.

Aries is a Fire Sign. This is the quality associated with leadership issues, ambitions based on personal charisma, a fondness for seizing the initiative when choosing to act, and a reputation for showing enthusiasm and even zealotry in their character. Fire signs are the spark of heat and initiative from which all life … and all things that are part of life … begin.

When there is Fire Sign energy in the sky, or when a person has Fire Sign energy in his Natal Chart, these qualities and attitudes will be on display somehow. The Fire Signs of the Zodiac are Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius.

Aries is also a Cardinal Sign. The Cardinal Signs of the Zodiac are Aries, Cancer, Libra and Capricorn. The Cardinal signs are direct, decisive, ambitious, opportunistic, and motivated. The one thing you cannot fault them for is their talent for making things happen!! When they’re inspired or uncomfortable … they work to somehow initiate change in their circumstances. When there is Cardinal Sign energy in the sky, these attitudes and qualities will also be prominent in the events and experiences people meet.

 

Correspondences for Aries

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Correspondences for Aries

Attributes: Ambitious, organized, logical, generous, childish, leadership

Herbs: Thistle, holly, chestnut, wormwood, dragon’s blood, damiana

Stones: Ruby, garnet, bloodstone, diamond

Element: Fire

Day: Tuesday

Colors: Red, pink, white

Planet: Mars
 

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A Spell Crafter’s Compendium
Terri Paajanen

 

The Witches Almanac for Tuesday, May 31

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The Witches Almanac for Tuesday, May 31

Tuesday (Mars): Passion, sex, courage, aggression, and protection.

Flowers of May

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

Sign: Aries
Aries: Good for starting things, but lacks staying power. Things occur rapidly, but quickly pass. People tend to be argumentative and assertive.

Incense: Geranium

Color: Gray

Magickal Days of the Week – Tuesday

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Magickal Days of the Week – Tuesday

 

Named for the Norse god Tyr, who was a deity of heroism and combat, Tuesday is a very martial sort of day – color associations include bright red and oranges, as well as warrior-like metals such as iron and steel.

The ancient Romans called this day Martis, after the warrior god Mars – other deities associated with Tuesday include Ares, the Morrighan, and other gods of battle and glory. Red gemstones like rubies and garnets come into play on Tuesdays, as do herbs and plants such as thistles, holly, coneflowers and cacti – you’ll notice these are all sharp, prickly plants!

One of the interesting – and more than a little amusing – aspects of Tuesday magic is that in addition to war and conflict against your enemies, this is a day also associated with marriage. You can also use this day of the week for magical workings connected to protection and initiation. Use Tuesday to assert yourself, make a mark and stake your claims.

 

Author

Patti Wigington, Paganism/Wicca Expert
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