Meaning: The Romance rune is also a symbol of connection, just like the Rings rune. But differently from the latter, the former implies a deeper sort of connection. While in the Rings we have two (or more) people joining to reach a similar goal, here we have two people joining for reasons they can’t quite explain.
Hence this rune is related to love, passion, emotional bonds, sexual chemistry and sudden attraction. Any strong bond can be symbolized by this rune, including the unconditional parental love or a very strong friendship. And it’s not limited to the emotions that sparkle between individuals – the love can be also directed to an object, a subject or even a work.
It’s important to not limit this rune to the emotional field. It can be quite physical, representing sexual relations, arousal and irresistible magnetism. This rune is powerful, and often gives an extra impulse to any rune that is close it. Charismatic and seductive people are represented by the Romance rune as well.
Outside from the field of romance and sex, this rune is concerned with any act of creation. If you have any ongoing projects, you can be sure an extra impulse will come and spur you on. The Romance rune can also represent the reconciliation of opposite forces or tendencies, and the resolution of conflicts. Obsessive thoughts, stubbornness in pursuing a person or a goal and lack of objectivity are the downfalls of this rune.
After a thunderstorm, or any period of extreme tension, a period of new clarity and fresh opportunity follows. The storm has the effect of clearing the air and suddenly reducing atmospheric tension. Deliverance is at hand. In the wake of a storm on land, deliverance appears in the form of new color and life, which bursts forth in all the fields and flowers. In the wake of a storm at sea, deliverance takes the form of land itself.
In the field of human relations, the rain of forgiveness washes the human landscape clean after a period of conflict and enmity. Great clarity of purpose and renewed vigor can follow the healing of old wounds. But care must be taken not to re-open such wounds by moving too quickly. In the same way, it is important to return to normalcy before moving ahead with new plans after periods of stress.
Following the resolution of a difficult situation, your first priority, should be to return to normal conditions as quickly as possible. Breathe a sigh of relief, but don’t relax completely. It would be a mistake to re-awaken the sleeping dogs of the immediate past before the new situation has crystallized. Look ahead. Attend to any residual matters that need resolution, and do so as quickly as possible. Make a clean sweep of the past, move deliberately and the future will bring good fortune.
Hi I’m Brigit, founder of Biddy Tarot, and this is the Monthly Tarot Forecast for June 2016. I’m going to walk you through the three Tarot cards around the Blessings for the month, the Challenges, and the Recommended course of action.
Blessings card: Ace of Swords reversed
For the Blessings I’ve drawn the Ace of Swords reversed. Upright, the Ace of swords is about having a mental breakthrough where you suddenly get amazingly clear insight, and your thoughts around that situation are just so sharp and laser-focused.
In the reversed position, this can be about getting mental clarity on some inner work that you might have been doing. So if you’ve been having a bit of a rough time over the last few months trying to work out who you are, know that in June, it’s going to kind of burst into your mind like, “Ah! Now I get it.” “Why do I do this? Why do I do that? Ah, now I know.” It’s just that inner clarity about something that may have been bugging you for a little bit.
Challenges card: Page of Cups
For our Challenges I’ve got the Page of Cups. It’s interesting, we’ve got a Page, and we’ve also got an Ace. Both of these are about new beginnings, or being on the cusp of something new. With the Page, it’s kind of like he’s found a new part of himself that he’s wanting to explore. And with the suit of Cups, that part of himself has to do with emotions — perhaps it’s a new feeling or an emotion that he’s been experiencing.
Now as a Challenge, this may be a sign that, as a result of your inner mental breakthrough, you are now starting to experience emotions that you haven’t necessarily experienced before, and it’s all new to you. It’s not necessarily going to be really negative emotions for you, it’s actually kind of intriguing, and like, “Oh! I didn’t realize I felt that way…” But it does appear as a Challenge, so it just might throw you off a little bit, but I see this as temporary.
So just remember to really open up that space so that you a can experience those new emotions — honor them and acknowledge them. So that’s how you can minimize some of those Challenges with the Page of Cups.
Recommendation: Eight of Wands reversed
Our final card is the recommended course of action, and we’ve got the Eight of Wands, reversed. The Eight of Wands is typically a card of movement, action, things are just like “whoosh!” just like those Wands are going.
In the reversed position, it can be a sign not to rush into things too quickly. So yes you’ve had this beautiful mental breakthrough, and yes you’re starting to experience some new emotions that you haven’t necessarily experienced before, but just take it easy. You don’t have to take action around all of this new stuff straight way. It might actually be in your best interest if you allow it just to simmer and settle for a little bit. Just let it integrate within you before you need to actively go out and do something about it.
You want to be able to create a little bit of a shift in your own energy to get things moving again, get that chi going through you. I think that’s what’s going to really help with that extra breakthrough you’re getting and dealing with new emotions you might be experiencing.
That is the Monthly Forecast for June 2016, have a great month!
The Chariot is the representation of Victory and the personality traits required to attain victory. The Chariot indicates self-awareness and control. Courage—the ability to overcome fear and confront the unknown head on–is a primary ingredient of any victorious campaign and is denoted by the Chariot. So too is force of will. Often success is as much the product of will power and a refusal to surrender as it is anything else. The Chariot also represents the healthy personality of someone who believes in themselves; someone who can take control of the situation and bring events to a positive end. His successes come in competition with others.
ARIES (March 21st-April 20th)
The way you are talking to your close ones, some people would regard as rude and uncaring. Try to make the extra effort today to compliment those you love. It can help build important bridges.
TAURUS (April 21st-May 21st)
From today, you begin to lay important plans for your future and you no longer worry about what looks right to others, but you are thinking about what feels right. Celebrations follow from your decisions.
GEMINI (May 22nd-June 21st)
Your ability to look at both sides of the situation can help you to work out who was telling the truth and who has been telling blatant lies. Females around you bring good news on family.
CANCER (June 22nd-July 23rd)
The stars hand you the ability to negotiate. If something was not going your way, then now is the time to talk things through and to fine tune them so that they are more suited to your needs.
LEO (July 24th-August 23rd)
The Sun helps you to feel more positive about the future and you no longer worry about what if, but you think about when things will happen. Use this determined attitude to talk a younger face around.
VIRGO (August 24th-September 23rd)
Something you thought you wanted desperately no longer seems so appealing now that you have had a chance to experience it first hand. Quick talking you do today helps you escape with your reputation intact.
LIBRA (September 24th-October 23rd)
You haven’t been feeling as strong as you should but, from today, you look at life as if the glass if half full, not half empty. A surprise split in the family leaves you open mouthed.
SCORPIO (October 24th-November 22nd)
If you’re thinking of moving house or of changing your abode in any way, today would be a great day to start your plans. Those you meet will be more than willing to help.
SAGITTARIUS (November 23rd-December 21st)
Careful of sharing other’s secrets, or you could end up having a few of your own aired before the day is over. Animals link to a meeting you’ll want to cancel, but should attend.
CAPRICORN (December 22nd-January 20th)
Don’t get involved with an ex whose words could be the responsible for a despondent mood you may feel. Rise above challenges and show you can be the bigger person.
AQUARIUS (January 21st-February 19th)
The very thing you’re thinking of backing out of could be exactly what you need to get back on course. Gossip is cheap tonight and is not to be believed. Ignore it, my friend.
PISCES (February 20th-March 20th)
You feel as if you’re being pulled in different directions, but know this Pisces, you are the one who is in control of your future and where it goes. Assert yourself.
You are a true companion who comes alive in any one-to-one relationship. Thoughtful, kind, funny, and warm, you can also be very stubborn! Your desire for security and reliability is so strong that at times you may try to control your life and those in it. You are an excellent mediator or go-between as you not only crave peace and balance, you also intuitively understand how to resolve conflicts fairly. You are extremely sensitive and imaginative, and possess quirky charm.
Famous people born today: Thomas Hardy, Jerry Mathers, Dana Carvey, Bo Diddley.
Your Birthday Year Forecast:
Relationships are in strong focus this year, and harmonizing with others especially important to you. Your charm and attractiveness can be in the spotlight, and artistic tendencies come to the fore.
Saturn continues to transit in opposition to your Sun until October 2016. Saturn calls upon you to identify the weaker areas of your life, and to fix or strengthen them. Take the time to sort out your life, improve your work, and to become more efficient. Taking a slow and steady approach to life is necessary now. Pushing too hard will likely lead to frustration and setbacks. Take it easy and work on self-improvement. Results are not immediate, but will eventually come and bring healthy rewards.
Neptune transits square to your Sun from March 2017 forward, and there will be times when you combat low energy and motivation levels. It’s important to be selective when it comes to projects or answering demands. A noncommittal attitude in your personal life could leave people in your life feeling frustrated with you as you attempt to find yourself. Your self-image is being re-worked, and you are becoming more sensitive to a greater, perhaps more spiritual, sense of purpose.
Saturn and Neptune’s influences are contradictory. While a part of you is attempting to see things for what they are, another part is hanging onto dreams and ideals. Some reality shifts are bound to be a part of your life this year.
Your ability to express yourself and to solve problems is enhanced this year. You may have opportunities to travel, and matters related to publishing, teaching, and writing should go especially well. You may find that you have the right information at the right time this year. You could also have big ideas and plans, as your mind is filled with ideas. Work, especially in communications, goes well. Relationships with young people may be particularly rewarding and positive. An optimistic attitude serves you very well this year. The desire to expand your mind is strong, and this is a good year to take up studies or to further your education. It’s also excellent for teaching and speaking. With greater receptivity to new ideas and perspectives, you are more likely to attract positive energies into your life.
You are likely to be popular with others when it comes to your ideas and communications this year, especially as you are communicating with optimism and cheerfulness, and this can bring rewarding experiences and opportunities into your life.
There may be a project, idea, or person that demands much of your attention or occupies much of your thoughts. It’s a strong year for any project or studies that require concentrated effort. You are especially resourceful. You are willing to put in the effort and dedication to a mental interest or project. Business and promotional efforts can thrive. You can experience a strong desire to master a subject or deepen your knowledge and skillset.
When it comes to finances or romantic relationships, you may be faced with choices and the need to assess areas of your life that have been neglected or that have become wasteful. There may be some uncertainty in these areas of life at times, and the need to buckle down becomes clear. Spiritual, artistic, or musical endeavors can provide a welcome relief. Disappointments can lead to a stronger sense of reality and purpose.
Your unique manner of expressing and asserting yourself is in focus and appreciated this year. Suppressed anger is more effectively released in creative ways. Physical healing can help inner healing, and vice versa.
It is easier than ever to express your individuality in a manner that is true to you in the year ahead. This can be a strong period for learning, teaching, and sharing, and particularly good for publishing your ideas and work or for seeking advanced training. Communications projects can move forward. You are likely to make good contacts with others, particularly in business or through learning endeavors. Love and social matters can be up and down at times and the need to buckle down with finances and schedules becomes clear.
2016 is a Number Eight year for you. Ruled by Saturn. This is a year of power and accomplishment. Actively seeking to expand, taking educated risks, and moving forward are highlighted. This is a year of opportunity, particularly in the material and business world, and opportunities need to be seized. It’s generally not a year to find a new love partner, simply because the focus is on the material world and your place in the world. This is a problem-solving year in which you can expect real, tangible results. Advice – take action, plan ahead, seize opportunities.
2017 will be a Number Nine year for you. Ruled by Mars. This is a year of completion and transition. It is a time when we need to let go of things that no longer serve their purpose, and hold on to things that have a future. It is a time of cleaning out dead wood, not necessarily for new beginnings. It can be a time when a burden has been taken off your shoulders, and it can be a year of giving of yourself. Advice – let go of things that are holding you back, give of yourself and express your sympathetic, compassionate side.
This is not the best time for making final decisions, dear Aries, as you can easily become infatuated with things or ideas based on inaccurate perceptions. You may be feeding previously held beliefs or seeing things through the lens of wishful thinking. It might give you pleasure in the moment, but could end up disappointing you and subtract from the appreciation of the good, real things that are part of your life. You may be dealing with delays or responsibilities related to your studies, communications projects, or transportation. There can be a letdown or the need to tend to a responsibility or chore that delays progress. However, this might lead you to tighten up your work or plans, which ultimately serves you well. Aim to shore up energy and avoid overdoing things now.
Taurus
Taurus
The Sun and Venus are currently moving through your sector of personal finances, resources, and values, dear Taurus, and this tends to stimulate your desire for comfort and security. Today, the Sun and Venus are challenged by Saturn and Neptune, respectively, and it can be a time for adjusting your expectations. You could be challenged to tighten up spending or people in your life may seem difficult to please or unsupportive. Double check fine print. Your perception of value can be off, so you may want to avoid spending too much money now. Take reasonable precautions to avoid misunderstandings and to protect your resources. There may be a delay in a project or with a payment. If others seem unsympathetic, find ways to rely on yourself or make plans to get yourself into a better position to do so in leaner times. The Moon in your sign today brings your attention to emotional needs.
Gemini
Gemini
With both the Sun and Venus in your sign these days, you are more personable and noticeable, dear Gemini. Your needs and wants are taking center stage. It’s an appropriate time to focus on your own plans and pursuits. However, today you may be a little too vulnerable and could misread a situation or a lead. Take steps to avoid paying too much for something or making promises that you are unlikely to fulfill just to escape a tricky situation. As well, watch for misrepresentation. With Saturn opposing the Sun in your sign, the hardest but possibly most important lessons can be coming from a significant person in your life. A relationship challenge could emerge or reach a head, and circumstances may be such that problem areas or past areas of neglect are magnified. If someone, or outside circumstances, seem to be slowing you down today, consider that you may need to take a step back and make corrections.
Cancer
Cancer
This can be a day of increased sensitivity, dear Cancer, and you may be feeling unappreciated or overlooked. If emotions and reactions seem to be over the top and thus inappropriate for the situation, then someone may be hitting a nerve, and it will be useful to take note so that you grow to understand yourself better. You might be reminded of responsibilities that you’ve overlooked or neglected in the past. Work or projects may need some editing or could benefit from a delay before moving ahead. With both the Sun and Venus in your privacy sector these days, you’re in the position to process, digest, and reflect more often than not, but Saturn’s opposition and Neptune’s square to these bodies can act to call you out in order to attend to duties or needs that deserve attention. Look for ways to come to a better work-life balance.
Leo
Leo
Demands on your time and energy might seem distracting these days, dear Leo, as your heart may not be in your responsibilities. The tendency to gloss over problems, or to avoid responsibilities, when it comes to friendships is something to watch for. Today’s energies tend to remind you of those things you’ve let go or overlooked, and it would serve you well to attend to important details or chores. For some of you, there can be frustrations, delays, or possibly disapproval in a love relationship, friendship, or with a creative project now. Confusion about where a relationship is heading or about the depth of a commitment could emerge now. Today and tomorrow, look for ways to tidy up your affairs. While you may not get final word or clarity on an emotional or relationship matter, you may get to see areas of weakness that could benefit from strengthening or realignment.
Virgo
Virgo
If you’ve been entertaining false images of a situation or person, dear Virgo, there is a tendency to see the less flattering side to these things today and tomorrow. Although looking the other way can soothe yourself in the moment, ultimately you’ll need to face some facts, as fooling yourself will never totally work. Unrealistic ideas and expectations need to be put behind you. You may need to review your progress on particular goals. There could be an event, new responsibility, or mini crisis occurring now that gives you a push to manage neglected areas of your life, particularly those on the home front. It’s an important time for making edits and adjustments that will help tidy up your life and make you feel better about yourself in the long run.
Libra
Libra
You can be more invested than usual in your fantasies or dreams of a situation today, dear Libra, and a little vulnerable to letdown as a result. Try not to schedule overly taxing or demanding activities now, but pay attention to problem areas that could use some tidying. The urge to freely move about and to enjoy new experiences is great these days, but can be temporarily hampered by the need to tend to responsibilities, paperwork, errands, or studies now. For some of you, there can be a need to go back to the drawing board when it comes to a project. Refinements and edits become necessary. Be more cautious in what and how you communicate, as it may be taken the wrong way at the moment, and focus on small, realizable goals until your larger ones are clearer.
Scorpio
Scorpio
You may be swinging between seeing a situation for what you wish it is to seeing a situation for what you fear it to be, dear Scorpio, and it can be difficult getting to a middle ground. The Sun and Venus are both transiting your intimacy sector, and today, they are challenged by Saturn and Neptune. With situations in which you are emotionally involved and invested, you may not be getting the full picture, so delay final conclusions. Try not to make permanent decisions right now. There may be a disappointment experienced, or a limitation encountered, regarding a relationship, project, or financial matter. Take steps to reduce waste and to adjust expectations in coming days so that you leave yourself less vulnerable. Seeing situations in a new light can be empowering.
Sagittarius
Sagittarius
Smoothing out your close personal relationships is important to you right now with Venus and the Sun in your partnership sector these days, dear Sagittarius. Today, however, there may be a small disappointment if you’ve been idealizing a situation or person. Keep in mind that limitations encountered this week are likely to set you on a new path that is more realistic or truer to your values. It’s best to take a conservative approach to problems now, and to work on troubled areas of your life step by step,with patience. Try not to come down heavily on others, or to blame yourself, if people don’t seem to be recognizing your needs. Look for ways to bring expectations to a more realistic level. Work on routine matters can thrive today.
Capricorn
Capricorn
Making boundaries clear with others can be very tricky, dear Capricorn, and as such if it needs to be done, it should be handled when you are confident and totally behind it. If it’s not the time, then save it for another day if you can somehow prevent people from crossing lines in the meantime. Don’t undersell yourself. Question what you read and what you hear, and don’t put money into an idea or risky proposition. This is a time for tough questions and rethinking plans. Efforts to go about your business could be delayed or hampered by a sudden need to take care of a personal matter or the need to help someone out. There could be a disappointment experienced with others, who may not be especially appreciative of your efforts and contributions. A reality check or slow down may emerge now, but cam also be a blessing in disguise, as taking care of problem areas will strengthen you and your plans or projects in the long run.
Aquarius
Aquarius
Venus and the Sun are in your solar fifth house these days, dear Aquarius, bringing out your more amorous and affectionate feelings. Today can be tricky, however, when it comes to affections as well as factual, practical affairs. Try not to set your expectations too high. It’s about living in the moment rather than investing your happiness in something that’s not truly part of your life. There could be a delay, rejection, disappointment, or reality check to deal with this week, likely on a social level or having to do with a long-term plan, but even if it is discouraging, it might also lead you to firm up your plans and take care of important details that you’ve overlooked in the past. This is a time for shifting priorities that will improve your life.
Pisces
Pisces
This is not the best day for taking a risk emotionally or financially, dear Pisces, with Venus in difficult aspect to your ruler, Neptune, and the Sun in opposition to Saturn. These days, the desire for security, comfort, and peace in your love life and your domestic life is stronger than usual, but today, you could be more sensitive to criticism or perceived rejection, and people around you may not be as sympathetic to you or interested in tending to your needs. Do your best to avoid going to emotional extremes. Responsibilities need attention and past areas of neglect, particularly related to career, should be tightened up. You may be clashing with a person in authority, or dealing with a heavy rule, and plans to relax or enjoy your personal time may be delayed as a result. take a second look at recent plans and double check whether they are indeed viable as is. Chances are that you can make some adjustments.
This is a busy, connected time for you, dear Aries. You’re likely to be doing some juggling — assorted work and errands figure strongly, with little rest or predictability. However, you can accomplish much, particularly if you take the time to add up all of the little jobs you put behind you. Orderliness is something to strive for, particularly as Saturn challenges Neptune this month. Your ruler, Mars, remains retrograde until the 29th, so managing your time and establishing priorities is especially important. Family matters come into stronger focus as the month advances. There can be movement and opportunity in your career in the last few days of June. Business should subtly improve, and financial obstacles may fall to the side.
Venus and the Sun travel closely together in your communications sector in the first half of June, and this points to happier conversations and personal appeal through what you write and say, particularly on the 6th and 11-12.
Neptune turns retrograde on the 13th and then squares Saturn on the 17th. You would probably be better off delaying important decision-making for a time when you’re clearer about what you want, and instead focusing on doable, realizable goals. During the retrograde Neptune cycle that lasts until November, you have the opportunity to come to some level of peace about a disappointment from the past. For now, however, it’s important to work on tidying your affairs. There may be adjustments required to plans involving publishing, travel, legal matters, or education. Mental and emotional health should improve as you put attitudes that no longer serve you well behind you.
Venus, the Sun, and Mercury move into your family and home sector on the 17th, 20th, and 29th respectively, and Mars turns direct in your intimacy sector on the 29th. These influences tend to shift your overall focus to your emotional life and finding more emotional satisfaction and replenishment through your closest relationships and touching base with your inner needs. It’s a time for some self-nurture and establishing yourself.
Good energy is also with you for work, habits, and health. You may be connecting with people and information that encourage growth and improvement in these areas. For some, it’s about connecting with a good caregiver, for example. You could be doing more specialized work, or could find that you’re in especially big demand and work increases or improves. As well, getting your daily schedules, routines, and health programs into shape is a focus, and can contribute to your growth, professionally and personally. Financial complexities begin to unravel this month after the 29th. Dealings with a partner and with financial institutions become more straightforward after a feeling of treading water. You’ll have more energy and direction about these things in the coming weeks.
Taurus
Taurus
There is a stronger desire to establish yourself and to build and develop projects this month, dear Taurus. Later June brings circumstances that motivate you to reach out, connect, learn, and share. Until then, ambition surrounding business affairs, material concerns, and finances can be stimulated, although there can be some complications with shared resources, intimacy, and friendship matters. There is a stronger focus on personal possessions and valuables, sensual comforts and pleasures, financial security, and money matters, and with Venus traveling closely with the Sun, good energy for attracting support, gifts, and bonuses, particularly around the 6th.
Neptune’s retrograde on the 13th can point to confusing or ambiguous situations surrounding friends or dreams/goals, and a Saturn-Neptune influence peaking on the 17th suggests a need to face reality. There can be a push from the universe pointing you in the direction of reassessing your goals and paying more attention to, or taking better care of, your spiritual needs, while also balancing your need to manage practical affairs and responsibilities. Friendships can eventually resume with renewed faith, with refinements and adjustments. There could be difficulties balancing friendship and your intimate life for some of you. There can be a temptation to escape the pressures of a partnership through connection with a friend, but be careful not to idealize people at the expense of other relationships. Some of you may be dealing with addictive behaviors, difficulties with a friend, or disillusionment about a long-term goal that no longer seems quite as feasible or supported. Take things one step at a time and know that there is a solution to any problem you encounter now – be patient and open to new ideas.
There can be nice developments on romantic and creative levels later in June. An epiphany about your feelings or final word on a financial matter can emerge around the 20th. Venus, the Sun, and Mercury move into your communications sector on the 17th, 20th, and 29th, respectively. You are more inclined to make connections, branch out, and reach out, and this conveniently comes around the time that Mars turns direct in your relationship sector, improving your confidence in a relationship or with others in general. Good energy is with you for expanding your personal horizons through creative endeavors or romantic relationships now. You are commanding more attention in a positive way, and you are approaching your life with more confidence and self-assurance. Opportunities to travel, learn, teach, and connect are likely to emerge.
Mars moves retrograde in opposition to your sign until the 29th, when it turns direct. Dealing with others in a straightforward manner may have been challenging, but from the 29th forward, relationship dynamics smooth over and problems can be dealt with more directly.
Gemini
Gemini
The month puts a strong focus on your personality and on fresh starts, dear Gemini. Attention is coming your way. Mars remains retrograde for most of June, however, making it less than ideal for pushing all-new projects ahead, but this doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the energy boost provided by the Sun in your sign until the 20th, Venus until the 17th, and Mercury from the 12-29. These positions also boost your ability to attract what and who you want into your life, and the means or confidence to talk things out.
The Sun and Venus, in fact, travel rather closely to one another most of the month and in your sign. This is a wonderful influence for your powers of attraction, pride, and confidence.
The first week of June, however, is a little tricky. The New Moon in your sign occurs on the 4th, and this is a good influence for giving you a sense of a personal reboot – a chance to start fresh. However, the lunation is tied into a configuration that can play with your expectations, which demand some readjustment. You may be swinging from positive to negative thinking now, particularly related to partnerships, home and family life, and career. Disappointments are possible, but the good news is that you seem to remain in charge, even if life is pulling you in all sorts of directions.
Planetary shifts on the 13th point to a changing relationship to career and responsibilities. You could be doing some questioning of your career/life path or reputation issues. The design here is for you to check in with your goals to see if any refinements need to be made so that you can strengthen them, ultimately. You are constantly evolving so that periodic checkpoints are important. What feels like a lack of direction is temporary and can actually work in your favor as you learn about your true ambitions and goals. The trick is to incorporate your emotional and spiritual goals into material or practical ones in order to round things out.
A recurring Saturn-Neptune challenge perfects on the 17th, and there can be more of this kind of energy – this is about rearranging and reorienting thins. You could find that others are more demanding or strict with you these days. Strains on a relationship can occur as the result of your struggle with finding a life path or defining your career, or uncertainties in relationships can affect your motivation levels in the material world.
The second half of the month is rather strong for money matters. Some of you could have much success with artistic or spiritual fields now.
The 20th can bring a project to a head or a relationship to full bloom. A turning point can be reached now. The last week of the month is exciting. Solutions related to house and home and/or family can present themselves now. Money you’ve been waiting for, particularly related to home or real estate, might come through. You can get support or backing now. Mars’ direct turn on the 29th points to slow but sure progress in partnerships and with work and health endeavors in the coming weeks. In fact, the summer is excellent for second chances in these areas.
Cancer
Cancer
June is an important month for getting the rest and time for reflection you need, dear Cancer, especially as life will pick up pace as the month advances. It’s not an ideal time for pushing projects ahead, but it’s strong for processing and digesting recent experiences and, ultimately, getting a better sense of your needs and desires.
When Neptune turns retrograde on the 13th and in surrounding days, you can experience unusual emotions and desires, and this can lead to some indecision, or a feeling that you’re suddenly without a real direction. A mini crisis of faith in a belief system, and for some of you an educational path, can occur this week, but while it can be confusing at first, it can also help you to realign yourself with goals or beliefs that truly reflect your current needs. A disappointment is possible, but it can lead to a better situation overall if you use it as a learning experience.
You’re also reminded, particularly around the 17th, of the need to tidy up your daily affairs and put better programs in place for taking care of your health and wellness. You may need to put some of your bigger dreams on hold as you attend to practical affairs, but try not to lose your faith in the process. Surrendering yourself to the unknown and getting the work that’s in front of you done – taking things step by step and day by day – can get you into a positive place. The Full Moon on the 20th can help motivate you to clean up a work or health-related problem.
Venus enters your sign on the 17th, and until July 11th, you’re in an especially positive light. People are drawn to you, and around the 26-29, even a little mesmerized by you! It’s a nice period for personal appeal. The Sun moves into your sign on the 20th as well, launching your yearly, month-long cycle of visibility and personal power. You’re in charge and starting anew, particularly after the New Moon on July 4th, but this is building in June.
While early in the month friendships may be a source of confusion, as June progresses, there can be wonderful opportunities emerging through or about friends. News, communications, and information can open, bringing on a new perspective and connecting you to others in new ways. Your views toward love and commitment can transform. This is a strong period for learning, sharing, and relating.
The 29th brings Mercury into your sign, increasing reasoning and communicating skills, as well as Mars into direct motion in your romance and creativity sector. You’ll begin to see forward movement with creative pursuits, in your dating life, and in your career, and you’ll have many weeks before you to get back on track in these areas.
Leo
Leo
There is strong focus on your social life, friendships, and happiness goals and aspirations this month, dear Leo. Love, communication, learning, and pleasure are also strong themes as your ruler, the Sun, travels closely to Venus most of June. For some, this can mean a strong connection to an old or new friend. While the first few days of June can bring some ups and downs related to your relationships and money matters, you’re in a good position to make changes and adjustments that will ultimately improve the viability of your goals and projects as well as the quality of your relationships. You have loads of charm, particularly with associates and networks, and you’ll do well to mingle.
Neptune’s retrograde turn on the 13th may be felt as deflating initially, particularly in terms of your faith in a relationship or financial project. There might also be some confusion over ownership matters or shared finances. These experiences may in fact prompt a review of, or checking in with, goals and dreams. Slowing down makes sense. A Saturn-Neptune square on the 17th was first with you in November, and will occur again in a few months before separating. For some, there could be a creative block or the facing of a financial reality that make it difficult to pursue a particular project or possibly even a relationship. There may also be some confusion over property and possessions, shared resources, or business. Keep in mind that adjustments made now will free up space for more meaningful and realizable goals, projects, and connections to enter your life.
The 20th brings a Full Moon and a nice opportunity to follow your heart or finalize a creative project. This is also a time when good news or helpful connections can figure strongly, particularly related to money, gifts, bonuses, or personal talents. The Sun moves into your privacy sector at this time, launching a cycle in which you are inclined to review and reflect about recent events, feelings, goals, and endeavors.
The latter part of June is also strong for pursuing health, financial, and work goals. Opportunities to heal the body and mind can emerge, and so can chances to make good use of your natural talents in work and projects, perhaps monetizing a hobby at this time. Mars turns direct on the 29th after several weeks of retrograde motion, and you’ll enjoy more clarity about home and family matters over the coming weeks. A project might pick up pace, reach a turning point, or resume now.
Virgo
Virgo
Your career, social standing, and life path goals are in stronger focus than usual this month, dear Virgo, and while you can be quite goal-oriented and interested in performance, there are also nice opportunities to socialize, mingle, and enjoy yourself in June. Some of these can happen through work or business dealings, and certainly you are in good shape in terms of popularity in your professional dealings now, but as the month advances, it’s more about friendships, networks, and group settings.
Neptune’s retrograde turn on the 13th is an annual event that has, in recent years, been occurring in your partnership sector. An important relationship, past or present, can be on your mind now, and over the coming months, you’re likely to do some ruminating as you begin to look at a relationship or your relationship needs in general in new ways. There can be some confusion about partnerships now. Give people space, and give yourself time before coming to important conclusions. Positively, you may get to a point where you come to terms, or peace, with a past disappointment during this retrograde cycle.
Saturn forms a square with Neptune on the 17th, echoing events or circumstances that may have occurred or began last November. This influence presents a challenge to bring more structure to your life in areas that are weakening your resolve and faith. Flaws in a dream related to partnerships may reveal themselves now, or you may be questioning whether, with all of the things you need to do, you are getting what you need on a spiritual or emotional level from a partner or relationship. The unreliability or absence of a partner could be discouraging at a time when you would benefit from spiritual support the most. Demands from people in your life can be draining your energy, and you’ll need to work out a plan that helps you to better divide your attention between self-care and attention to others. Take things step by step, day by day, and trust that you’ll get to all that you need to do in good time. Wrestling with expectations is very likely this month, but getting them to reasonable levels can be empowering.
The 20th can bring a project to completion or a matter related to family and home life to a turning point. You’re also in a good position to meet people who help boost your confidence or encourage you to reach your potential.
Venus’ move into your friendship sector on the 17th, and the Sun following suit on the 20th, indicates a shift towards more enjoyment of life through connections with others and the nurturing of long-term dreams and aspirations. You begin to feel less pressured to perform and produce, and more accepted and supported by others.
The final Jupiter-Pluto trine in a set occurs on the 26th and points to nice personal opportunities in the second half of June. Confidence and focus increase and improve, as well as your power of persuasion. While this period is more about you and your personality, romantic expression might also reach new heights. This is a good time for boosting your appeal and improving your image, as well as for picking up or renewing a satisfying hobby.
Libra
Libra
Your desire for new and interesting experiences, mind expansion, and activities that take you away from your routine is strong this month, dear Libra. It’s an excellent time for revision and building skills, particularly when it comes to true interests and self-directed learning. Your attitude is more forward-looking, and as June advances, your ambition and motivation increases as well. By the end of the month, you can be especially interested in getting ahead in business and other practical areas of life. Your ruler, Venus moves along closely with the Sun most of June, and this also helps to light your way. It can also point to more support from friends and networks.
Neptune’s retrograde turn on the 13th, however, can point to certain work matters going on the shelf for now, or coming up for review. Problem areas may be exaggerated temporarily mid-month with a Saturn-Neptune square also coming into sharper focus and drawing your attention to what may be missing in your life. You will likely need to deal with some shifting of schedules, daily routines, or work. Issues that have to do with health, energy levels, or uncertainty with work may surface. Aim to organize and simplify as much as possible. Look for areas of life that are suffering from neglect, clutter, waste, or disorganization. Spend extra time working out routines that truly work for you, and that make some space for activities focused on improving health and well-being. It can be difficult to juggle all that you want to accomplish, particularly if you’re feeling discouraged about a particular dream or goal that requires adjustments, but focusing on the essentials step by step will get you to a better place.
Three weeks into June, you are in a strong position to set goals and to connect with people and situations that truly help you get where you want to go. You may be finishing up the details of a major learning endeavor or project around the Full Moon on the 20th. Venus moving to the top of your chart helps your reputation or status and enhances your relationship with parents, bosses, or superiors.
The last week of June finds you more motivated to take care of business and to pursue your goals. Finances, family and home matters, and personal development are high up on your list, and largely in good shape now. There may be more support from or for family and home affairs. You could also be experiencing more emotional bravery, finding it easier to face your feelings and your past, and this can be empowering. A Venus-Neptune connection is strong for finances and resources, and Mars turning direct on the 29th can point to a turnaround in financial and business-related areas. A partnership may also resume or gain more clarity and purpose, and these things are only set to improve in the weeks ahead.
Scorpio
Scorpio
There is a strong theme of introspection and strategy this month, dear Scorpio, that begins shifting as June advances. By the end of June, you’ll be readying yourself to take on almost anything! June begins with a strong need for inner change, transformation, and self-mastery. Increasingly through June, your focus turns outward, but the inner work you do is powerful. The first few days of the month can find you rather indecisive and conflicted, largely revolving around money and resources on a mundane level and matters of ownership, respect, and trust on an emotional level. It’s a time for observing and processing rather than taking new action, and this theme is echoed by retrograde Mars in your sign until the 29th.
Neptune turns retrograde for over five months on the 13th, and shortly after this station, Saturn and Neptune meet in a square. Attachments can be confusing now. There can be some challenges related to your faith in a creative project or relationship temporarily. Trust that ultimately you’ll be in a stronger position after you do some sorting through what is realistic and what may only be wishful thinking. It’a time for identifying and then working towards dreams and goals that are realizable. There may be a dilemma that revolves around money, resources, recreation, children, or dating/romance. If you’ve been spending too much on entertainment or romance, you’ll feel the pinch during this period and will need to take some steps to cut back. There may be a strong reminder or awareness of an addiction, oversight, overindulgence, or neglect in some area of your life that now requires a reality check and some buckling down so that it doesn’t drag you down. Look for ways to reduce and eliminate waste, particularly in spending.
The Full Moon in the last degree of Sagittarius on the 20th at the same time that Jupiter and the North Node align can bring a pleasing end or turning point to a financial matter and support/recognition from a friend or group. Venus moves into a position of harmony with your sign on the 17th, and then the Sun follows suit on the 20th and Mercury on the 29th while Mars turns direct in your sign. These point to increased confidence and a stronger sense of effectiveness. It’s a good time for pursuing new interests and studies, for reaching out to others and sharing ideas, and for travel or other forms of adventure-taking. You may be putting more faith in people in your life, relationships, and life itself.
The final Jupiter-Pluto trine occurs in the last week of June and gives you a lovely boost, particularly on practical levels but also faith in yourself. You may have been experiencing a stronger need for more meaning and purpose, or personal influence, with friends, networks, or groups. This is a wonderful time for making those connections, communicating, building ideas, and sharing. You are also developing a stronger belief in your future and what you have to offer others. You might happily take the lead or become the expert that others turn to. Mars turns direct in your sign on the 29th, and in the weeks following, you’ll be building your resolve and pushing personal plans and projects forward. Energy and motivation levels increase as plans of action seem more straightforward.
Sagittarius
Sagittarius
The month ahead continues a strong focus on relationships and connections that began towards the end of May, dear Sagittarius. The first week of June can stimulate some struggle with decisions, perceptions, and expectations, but the New Moon on the 4th can bring energy for a fresh start. Resistance, competitive feeling, and problem areas continue to require some work, but you begin to sense that you can get past them. Still, June is very much a transition month for you. It’s a time for developing strategies and making adjustments rather than pushing ahead with all-new endeavors.
Neptune turns retrograde in your home and family sector on the 13th and then forms a square with Saturn on the 17th, pointing to emerging issues that require some restructuring. If your home life and relationships with family are askew, it can be very hard to get other areas of life into order, and you’re now encouraged to sort things out. Your home is your base, and it’s important to treat it as such – work on it first and see other areas of your life blossom by extension. Avoiding issues will keep you in a rut, so resolve to make changes and to grow with and through them. You’ll be deciding which plans, dreams, and goals are truly realizable, and this gives you the chance to direct your energies constructively. For some of you, establishing boundaries with people who frequently overstep them may be necessary. You may need to deal with inconsistencies, neglect, or bad habits from the past in order to improve your life in the long term. A Jupiter-Pluto trine later this month can help you to hone in on what you want the most.
Venus, the Sun, and Mercury move into your intimacy sector on the 17th, 20th, and 29th respectively. Your focus on the hidden, deeper elements of your life strengthens. It’s a good time for looking within for answers, and also for gaining the support of others if needed. You experienced a Full Moon early in your sign last month, and this month, another one occurs, this time in the last degree of Sagittarius. This is a powerful time for coming into touch with buried feelings, needs, and desires.
Your ruler, Jupiter, forms its final trine with Pluto in a set in the last week of June, and you get a nice boost of confidence and verve. This is a time of increased ambition and confidence in your natural talents. Whether it’s about work or an important goal, you’re more focused on getting results, yet also patient enough to take enough time to achieve them. Some of you could be transforming and growing relationships with parents or bosses. This is generally a good period for money, as you are more resourceful.
Personal energy levels remain on the low side this month, but your outlook improves as the month advances. It’s easier to turn to others, if needed, as they tend to be there for you. From the 29th forward, once Mars has turned direct, you are less inclined to hold onto resentments and while further inner work is necessary, it’s clearer what exactly that is now. Mars will continue to stay in the background, directing your attention behind the scenes, for a while longer, but when Mars does re-enter your sign on August 2nd, you’ll be raring to go.
Capricorn
Capricorn
This is a strong month for increasing efficiency, getting organized, improving health, and harmonizing/connecting with others, dear Capricorn. Aim to solve problems, make adjustments, reorganize, and deal with practical details for best results in the first few weeks of June, and for generally getting a handle on the “little things” that make your life run more smoothly. This process is not without its challenges, but will be rewarding.
Neptune is retrograde from the 13th forward (until November), and around the time of its station, a Saturn-Neptune square perfects. If you experience a disappointment around this time, it’s likely to spur you towards better understanding of your dreams and expectations. Now is a time for working towards small, realizable goals. Challenges related to studies, a personal interest, a transportation or communications matter, or a relative can be in focus now. Soon enough you will be able to more clearly see the fantasies and dreams that serve you well, and those that may need to be refined or thrown out. You will eventually get to a place where your goals are a more authentic reflection of you. Bringing more structure to your daily life or to a project that is already underway can be important and empowering now. Working on something step by step is important if you can’t yet envision where you’re headed exactly, as this way, things will fall into place as you go along. Keeping up with your communications and making connections may be more challenging. While it’s important to stay connected with people you care about, you also need to set some boundaries, gently, if you need more space.
The Full Moon on the 20th is good for finalizing a project or for reaching a turning point. For some, this is about realizing the need to feed your spirit. You may need to take some time for yourself so that you can bring your renewed self back to your work and self-care programs. There can be good news related to higher learning, travel, or publishing now, and you can connect with the right people and information to feel that you’re heading somewhere you want to go. Venus moves into your partnership sector on the 17th, and then the Sun arrives here on the 20th and Mercury on the 29th. This stimulates stronger interest in, and reliance on, your relationships. It’s a great time for counseling and partnering up to get things done.
The final Jupiter-Pluto trine in a set occurs on the 26th, engaging your ambitions and confidence. You may be reaching more people, building a following, teaching or guiding others, and sharing important ideas. Travel and educational opportunities may be part of the picture.
Friendships and romance begin to straighten out from the 29th when Mars turns direct in your sector of happiness goals and friendships. This comes after a period of possible confusion of boundaries or emotional complications. You’re learning who is truly in your corner, and your own desires and affections become clearer. Your social circle is considerably warmer towards you going forward.
Aquarius
Aquarius
There is strong focus in June on your social and romantic life, creative endeavors, friendships, hobbies, and the need for more satisfying outlets for expressing yourself, dear Aquarius. With the Sun and Venus moving close to one another in your sector of creativity and pleasure in the first half of the month, you’re in a strong position for personal appeal. Something totally goes your way, and you may find new or renewed ways to express your playful side or to release tension in pleasurable ways. There are some challenges related to expectations, particularly in the first few days of June and from the 14-17, but you’re on top of these, making adjustments and finding your way. The 11-13, while confusing on practical levels, can be strong for powers of attraction and relationships.
Neptune turns retrograde on the 13th and then forms a square with Saturn on the 17th. This is a time for rethinking and introspection, particularly regarding financial and social goals. Indecisiveness can sometimes serve us quite well, as it can lead to holding off decisions or conclusions that need more time and strategy. Keep an eye out for inconsistencies, especially surrounding practical affairs and finances, as these can be skewed by wishful thinking or a feeling of temporary deflation. Efforts to tidy up your finances or to bring more structure to the training and development of your skills can be especially useful now. Friends or group affiliations may seem more demanding of your time and energy, or for some, there can be a lull in your social schedule these days. Friendships or causes can drain you at times if you are giving too much while ignoring your own needs. With finances, focus on identifying areas of waste or neglect. Protect your resources and aim to bring dreams down to earth.
Venus, the Sun, and Mercury move into your sector of work, routine, and habits on the 17th, 20th, and 29th, respectively. This points to a shift of focus to taking better care of your daily affairs and health. Mars’ direct turn in your career sector on the 29th suggests a pleasant turnaround regarding confidence in your future, goals, business, career, and practical affairs. Where you’re headed becomes clearer.
Jupiter’s final trine to Pluto in a set that began last Fall occurs in the last week of June, and this is an empowering influence on emotional levels. The desire not only to get to the bottom of any emotional issues or problems in your life but also to move past those problems that have crippled you in the past is strong now. This can be a time for resolving long-standing problems and finding more courage to go after what you want and need on a soul level. Support, financial or otherwise, is more readily available to you. Career matters can improve, whether this has to do with conditions or attitudes towards work and your larger goals. You are working more on your own terms, and Mars’ direct motion at the top of your solar chart on the 29th further supports this. It becomes easier to get straight answers from bosses and co-workers, and from yourself about your own goals and ambitions. There is a stronger sense of direction andmore time spent on moving things forward as you move into July.
Pisces
Pisces
There is a large focus on family and home matters this month, dear Pisces. Your nesting instinct is keen and your instincts to rest up and improve your sense of security and safety are important ones. Romantic, creative, and expressive energy increases later in the month, when you feel readier to share yourself, your feelings, and your ideas with others.
Challenges involving your ruler, Neptune, suggests some wrestling with personal goals, clarity, and expectations this month. Neptune turns retrograde on the 13th, and is retrograde for about five months. This is an annual cycle that is strong for getting some much-needed introspection. Its station occurs shortly before Saturn and Neptune form a square on the 17th, and there can be some feeling of being sapped or drained temporarily before you find ways to redirect your energies. This is the way of the cosmos turning your attention to problem areas – things you’ve been missing or overlooking, and likely that have to do with your spiritual, soul needs. There is a need to balance attention to your responsibilities and obligations with your personal plans and need for imaginative activities. As you sort this out, aim to take special care of your health and body, as demands on your time and responsibilities to others can take their toll on you. There can be some issues raised surrounding freedom, independence, reputation, and life path. You may be called upon to get organized or to become more goal-oriented, and it can be difficult knowing when to stand your ground and when to accept current conditions.
Venus, the Sun, and Mercury move into harmony with your sign on the 17th, 20th, and 29th, respectively. As well, Mars, also moving in harmony with Pisces, turns direct on the 29th, further boosting and supporting energy and confidence levels. Obstacles seem to clear away as June advances. Less effort is spent on getting others to understand, see, and support you and your ideas. There can be an epiphany experienced surrounding home and career.
The Jupiter-Pluto influence that began last Fall forms on the 26th for the final time in this set. This reinforces strong connections with friends and/or a partner. Relationships can prosper, transform, and grow in meaningful, although not always easy, ways, and mutually beneficial partnerships may be formed. The direct turn of Mars on the 29th can point to a turning point or forward movement for studies, projects, publishing efforts, personal finances, legal affairs, or travel. Pressure eases as people respond more warmly to your ideas and opinions, and transportation or commuting problems experienced in recent weeks are ironed out.
Astrologically, at the root of depression, I believe, is a starving Moon. If your natal lunar needs are not being met then the rest of your horoscope has a difficult time functioning. I have always said this to my clients and have found it to be true over and over again. The Moon is our instinctive feeling nature. It’s where we feel safest, most nourished, and nurtured. The Moon represents the deepest needs we have as individuals.
Stifle someone’s Moon and you’re stifling their emotional well-being. PERIOD.
I’m going through a mild postpartum depression episode these days, my friends. No, I didn’t just have a baby. I did, however, recently take home a three month old puppy. Unless you’ve been through postpartum depression, you may not relate to the feelings of sadness that accompany what is supposed to be such an incredibly joyful event. I did suffer through postpartum depression with the birth of my first child, almost sixteen years ago. It was one of the darkest times of my life and I don’t ever want to go there again.
At the root of my depressive episodes is always a starving Moon. I was born with the Moon in Sagittarius, in the 8th House of Depth and Transformation. My Moon is closely conjunct Neptune, square my 12th house Jupiter in Pisces, and trine my 12th house Venus in Aries.
In English? With the Moon in Sagittarius my overwhelming need is to have freedom of movement to expand my horizons, pursue the deeper meaning of life, and experience adventures. I also need to spread my wisdom on deep psychological (8th house) and metaphysical matters (Sagittarius) so that I might heal (8th house) and inspire others (Sagittarius). The Moon next to Neptune and square Jupiter in Pisces in the 12th house speaks to my deep, over-exaggerated need for alone time and privacy; for peace. And the trine to Venus helps me experience pockets of joy in those moments of helping to heal the suffering of others.
Making space
With the birth of my son I was suddenly put in this prison that is otherwise known as motherhood. I realize it’s a dramatic statement for some to read but please, understand my needs and my visceral reaction. I felt that all of my freedom was suddenly gone. That I would never again have the time or peace and quiet or personal space to pursue the interests that fed my soul.
It had nothing to do with loving my son. I loved him with all of my soul. But it had everything to do with not being able to blend my new life of chaotic motherhood with getting my lunar needs met. I would nurse my son and look at him so peaceful and I would cry. I would cry because I felt very much at the time that making sure he had all of his needs met came at the sacrifice of my own needs.
It took time but after about eight months the depression went away. I adjusted to motherhood and I found ways to feed my Moon in little ways. What really helped me was that my ex-mother-in-law would watch my son for me for a few hours each week so I could have my “alone time” and do whatever I needed to in order to nourish my soul. My Moon. Having the freedom to go out without the shackles of baby stuff was really all I needed at the time.
Nourish yourself
And here I am now, with this little adorable puppy, feeling a lot like I felt all those years ago. The difference? Now I know Astrology and I know exactly what I need to do in order to make sure the depression doesn’t get worse.
For the puppy, for my children and most importantly, for myself I have to feed my Moon. Are you a caregiver? Then remember to put your oxygen mask on first. Otherwise, how can you take care of anyone else?
What is your Moon sign? What house does it live in your horoscope? And what are the aspects that the Moon makes to the rest of your chart? Learn more about this and you’ll make sure that you never starve. Happy Moon equals happy life.
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, June 2, 2016
Phase: Waning Crescent
Illumination: 10%
Moon Age: 26.52 days
Moon Angle: 0.55
Moon Distance: 363,359.78 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 151,748,660.33 km
Money on the ground, Waiting to be found. Walk along and see it there, Pick it up, it’s so easy fare. Riches left for me to find. Expressing gratitude for those so kind.
Dedicated to Mother Shipton, this day still provokes centuries turies old controversy: Was Mother Shipton a gifted prophet or a child of the devil and, therefore, a Witch? According to the legend, Mother Shipton (Ursula Sontheil) was born in Knaresborough (Yorkshire) in 1488 and foretold many of the major events in English history. She eventually became the patron saint of working women, especially those of the lower classes employed in laundries and kitchens.
St. Elmo was a Syrian bishop and the patron tron saint of sailors. The electrical discharges-St. St. Elmo’s Fire-that flicker around ships during storms at this time of the year are believed to be a sign of his protection.
Tools:
Coffee, tea, soda, caffeine pills, anything with caffeine in it.
In order to focus your caffeine consumption, and thus your extra energy, on a specific goal, do the following:
Take your caffeine pill, coffee, soda, tea, or whatever else and set it in front of you. Hover both of your hands around it, like parentheses: ( item )
Then close your eyes and say a prayer or chant your desire, something like:
I point this energy towards (desire)!
Repeat the prayer, getting louder each time, and then down your source of caffeine.
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Mirror Magic (Scrying, Spells, Curses and Other Witch Crafts)
Viivi James
If you want to make your own spells, you can do that. If you’re especially creative or tuned in with this element, you won’t need my notes on what to include in your spells. As someone with many fire signs in my chart and an affinity for fire, I naturally know what goes into fire spells but I don’t have that benefit with the other three elements.
Try to build your own affinity for each of the elements. Before looking up what other people think you should use to create your Fire spells, sit and brainstorm or meditate for a few minutes. You’ll probably come up with more things than you expect.
You can, for instance, try pairing a bonfire with some of the plants I’ll bring up later in the book. Throw the plants into the bonfire and their essence will flow through the air around you.
Leaving some of those plants out as offerings to the deities in the next section can also work. You don’t only have to offer foodstuff to deities- magical plants also work. Try to figure out what plants a deity would like best through meditation.
There are so many ways to use fire in magic, and since flames are something we encounter almost every day there are countless times to call upon the power and cleansing ability of flames to improve your life.
Fire spells are really good for love, weight loss, sports and working out, sex, and protection. Be aware that fire can be destructive just as much as it’s creative.
Bringing fire into your ritual space is as simple as lighting a candle or some incense.
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Mirror Magic (Scrying, Spells, Curses and Other Witch Crafts)
Viivi James
Ruled by the planet Jupiter and dedicated to Thor, god of thunder and agricultural work. His parallels in various European Traditions include Zeus, Taranis, Perun, and Perkunas. Magical aspects: controlled optimism, energetic growth, physical well-being, material success, expansion, money/wealth, prosperity, leadership, and generosity.
Thursday is the day of Jupiter, the largest of the planets and said to be the most powerful. Spellcasters would be wise to use this day for attempting wealth, success and prosperity spells. Thursday is also associated (in Greek mythology) to Thor – Thor’s day – and some even say that Jupiter and Thor are one in the same. Both are strong and powerful, yet wise and just.
Try a small prayer to Jupiter before commencing any ritual on Thursday as a sign of respect.
This is the proper day of the week to perform spells and rituals involving luck, happiness, health, legal matters, male fertility, treasure, wealth, honour, riches, clothing, money, desires, business, group pursuits, joy, laughter, and expansion.
Thursday (Jupiter): Expansion, money, prosperity, and generosity.
Rice Harvest Festival (Malaysian)
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: Taurus Taurus: Things begun now last the longest, tend to increase in value, and become hard to alter. Brings out appreciation for beauty and sensory experience.
Today’s Witches Rune
Seven of Cups Reversed
The Eight of Wands
Three of Cups Reversed
By Brigit Esselmont,
For the Blessings I’ve drawn the Ace of Swords reversed. Upright, the Ace of swords is about having a mental breakthrough where you suddenly get amazingly clear insight, and your thoughts around that situation are just so sharp and laser-focused.
For our Challenges I’ve got the Page of Cups. It’s interesting, we’ve got a Page, and we’ve also got an Ace. Both of these are about new beginnings, or being on the cusp of something new. With the Page, it’s kind of like he’s found a new part of himself that he’s wanting to explore. And with the suit of Cups, that part of himself has to do with emotions — perhaps it’s a new feeling or an emotion that he’s been experiencing.
Our final card is the recommended course of action, and we’ve got the Eight of Wands, reversed. The Eight of Wands is typically a card of movement, action, things are just like “whoosh!” just like those Wands are going.
By Maria DeSimone
Witches Of The Craft® 
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