The completely feminine counterpart to The Magician, the High Priestess is the Gatekeeper of the subconscious, the unknown. She travels in worlds which most of us only glimpse in our dreams. Her realm is that of unseen truths, untapped potentials, and hidden dangers. The Calling of The High Priestess is to go beyond the obvious and visible to tap those powers which are veiled from normal vision. While she is passive by nature, she has the power to uncover unknown potential and is very aware of the infinite potential all humans harbor within them. She is also very patient. She can wait for events to blossom in their own time.
We are overly attentive to details today that didn’t even seem to matter yesterday. Our senses are finely tuned once the Moon shifts into laser-like Virgo at 9:45 am EDT. But some information mysteriously slips into our awareness and we can’t figure out where it came from or what to do with it as Venus forms otherworldly connections with Pluto and Mars. We might imagine danger is imminent but there’s nothing real on which to base our fears.
Aries Horoscope MAR 21 – APR 19
You know exactly how to skillfully employ your charm to get what you want. But you’re playing with fire today that’s more powerful than you realize. You could inadvertently stir up someone’s emotions in a way you aren’t prepared to handle. Going out of your way to be extra sensitive to the needs of others may seem unnecessary, but it might make the difference between wasting energy in endless conversation and accomplishing exactly what you intended.
Taurus Horoscope APR 20 – MAY 20
Your plans may be solid, but someone could shake your confidence by calling your underlying values into question. Defending your beliefs is probably a thankless task today because your words won’t be able to win a clash of perspectives. In fact, talk is cheap and only disperses your limited energy. Instead, stay focused on reaching your destination now. If you want to reexamine your principles, do it on your own terms when you are good and ready.
Gemini Horoscope MAY 21 – JUN 20
You have one foot firmly planted on terra firma today, while the other one has slipped into another dimension. Accordingly, you might feel as if you’re precariously dancing on the edge. Nevertheless, you can dazzle your friends and associates with your ability to juggle multiple realities without actually being in two places at once. But don’t push your luck; you’re not invincible. Acknowledging your human limitations is a wise place to start. Vulnerability is the secret to your success.
Cancer Horoscope JUN 21 – JUL 22
Your metaphysical beliefs could create awkward tension with others today. Either they don’t understand your ideas or they just want to convert you to their way of thinking. But you’re not interested in debating the mysteries of the universe since you’re feeling rather protective about your spiritual pursuits now. You’re under no obligation to talk to anyone about your private affairs unless you feel so inclined. Claim your power by setting your boundaries and sticking to them.
Leo Horoscope JUL 23 – AUG 22
It seems as if the pressure to make decisions is beginning to ease. People are less demanding now or, perhaps, your mental clarity has returned. Either way, your emotions are more manageable, allowing you to get along better with your co-workers today. But there are still complicated dynamics that make long-term collaboration unlikely. Don’t push to resolve that which remains elusive. You will be happily surprised if you simply let the unspoken conflicts dissipate on their own. Time has a funny way of working things out.
Virgo Horoscope AUG 23 – SEP 22
You want everyone to know how intelligent you are and how much value you can bring to the table. But your ideas may be moving so fast that you can’t catch a single one of them, sending you into a tailspin of self-doubt. However, if you visualize the act of throwing your distracting thoughts into the trash, they will begin to leave you alone. The answer to your dilemma isn’t about impressing anyone else; it’s simply about filtering out the unnecessary noise so you can think with a clear head.
Libra Horoscope SEP 23 – OCT 22
The cosmic weather has shifted without warning; decisions that seemed so easy to make yesterday are as daunting today as scaling Mount Everest. Nevertheless, your internal guidance system is functioning better than you realize. Don’t worry if your logic isn’t operating on full power now. There’s no need to force your answer since choices are being made for you by the winds of fate. Thankfully, the universe has its benevolent hand in influencing your future if you remain open to change.
Scorpio Horoscope OCT 23 – NOV 21
You possess an uncanny ability to attract wealth, power and love now. However, you seem to have a magical, non-stick coating that shields you from the emotional dramas that can accompany intense relationships. Be sure you know what you’re asking for today, since you could very well have your wish fulfilled. Nevertheless, there is no success unless you’re willing to keep a smile in your heart and commit to the hard work necessary to ensure transformation.
Sagittarius Horoscope NOV 22 – DEC 21
Your recent contributions on the job might garner you some special attention now. In turn, this appreciation spurs you on to achieve even more. You feel as if your sincere efforts demonstrate your desire to be a valuable team player. However, you also might find it challenging to trust the positive feedback. But this is an opportunity to openly engage with others on an equal playing field. Living by the Golden Rule sets a fine example for everyone else to follow.
Capricorn Horoscope DEC 22 – JAN 19
You could be trying to do one-too-many things at work today. In fact, you might be spinning in so many directions now that you don’t know which way is up. Simplicity is your friend while logic reminds you to take one step at a time. Pare back the items on your itinerary as you exercise your right to say no. Imagine how happy you will be when you actually have the time to complete those tasks which must be done. Eliminating the extraneous enables you to reclaim control of your life.
Aquarius Horoscope JAN 20 – FEB 18
You see beauty everywhere you look today and are intuitively aware of the wonderful potential in all those you meet. One might say you are a Pollyanna now, but the truth is you’re a pragmatist with a visionary imagination. Possibilities abound because you perceive them as real, and you can create a path toward manifestation. Don’t let anyone talk you out of your dreams; follow your creative spirit until you find yourself at the end of the rainbow.
Pisces Horoscope FEB 19 – MAR 20
You are much more comfortable today when you’re surrounded by your family and friends. In fact, you might shy away from crowds now, favoring one-on-one encounters and unstructured time in small groups. You’re particularly sensitive to criticism because negative thinking brings you down hard and fast. Managing your immediate environment is the most efficient way to ensure your peace of mind and the safety of your heart.
You possess considerable personal power, charisma, and determination. You have a magnetic personality with a flair for the dramatic. While sensitive and considerate, you are also very strong-willed and not one to be controlled or directed. It is quite likely that you will achieve financial success.
Famous people born today: Les Paul, Jackie Mason, Michael J. Fox, Johnny Depp, Natalie Portman, Cole Porter.
Your Birthday Year Forecast
The Sun in a waxing sextile to the Moon in your Solar Return chart has a fortunate influence on your year ahead. You can be especially productive this year, as in many ways you are starting fresh, but you have a rather clear vision of what you want to accomplish. Your inner needs tend to be mirrored by external events, and vice versa, which helps to boost your confidence and happiness levels. You more readily accept that challenges are part of the natural cycle in life, which in turn helps you to meet them with confidence and to worry less. You are likely to be on top of your game this year for the most part, and positive connections with others can be made fairly easily. A comfortable level of personal popularity helps keep conflict to a minimum. With the ability to handle your emotions successfully, there will be less stress on both your mind and body.
This can be a year in which you experience important turning points, or you could begin new projects or goals that have a long-term impact on your life.
There are likely to be quite a few doors opening for you this year. Negotiations, marriage, and business partnerships benefit. Artistic talent is emphasized this year, and respected – you can truly shine. You are motivated by the desire to strike a balance in your relationships and in your personal environment. Smooth negotiations with others are sought. You are more diplomatic and gracious this year. This is a good period in your life for social affairs, pleasure, amusement, and romance.
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.
However, watch for stress and tension this year. Good energy is with you for energetic mental work, but there can be an argumentative or easy on the trigger quality to you at times during this period that should be watched for. Be careful to avoid cutting words and aggressive driving, and watch for putting ideas into action too quickly.
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.
Saturn forms an opposition to your Sun in December 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.
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. It is easier than ever to express your individuality in a manner that is true to you. This can be a strong period for business endeavors, gaining new insights, strategy, and powers of persuasion. Communications projects move forward. 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 Six year for you. Ruled by Venus. This is a year of relative contentment. It is a time when love is the easiest to attract, and partnerships formed under this vibration have a better chance for longevity. You are able to attract others, and material things as well, this year. This is a good year for establishing harmony in the family and in the home. Advice – develop existing relationships, be positive and receptive because these kinds of energies help you to attract what you desire.
2017 will be a Number Seven year for you. Ruled by Neptune. This is a year of preparation, chance, and refinement. It is not a time of dramatic changes. Instead, it’s a year when reflection on the past is helpful, and when refinements to your life path should be made. It’s a good year to study and analyze. Unexpected twists to your life story and “chance” meetings are probable. Advice – take stock of your life in order to prepare for more exciting years to come, examine the past and plan for the future, get in touch with your deepest needs and uncover your personal power, don’t strain yourself or actively try to expand.
Ok friends, are you ready to dive a little bit deeper into Astrology? You probably know there are 12 zodiac signs and four elements (Fire, Earth, Air and Water), but have you heard about zodiac sign “qualities?”
Every sign is influenced by one of three qualities: Cardinal, Fixed or Mutable.
Take fall, for example. Fall Equinox falls on September 22, the same day the Sun enters Libra. Because Libra kicks off the fall season, that makes Libra a Cardinal sign. Scorpio takes over in the midst of fall, making it a Fixed sign. And the season concludes with the Sun in Sagittarius, making that a Mutable sign.
Get it? Astrology is all about nuance, so to truly understand a zodiac sign you must explore the quality each is associated with. So now that you understand how the qualities are structured, let’s take a look at each of the three Cardinal, Fixed and Mutable qualities, what they mean and how they shape your personality.
Cardinal signs
There are four Cardinal signs: Aries, Cancer, Libra and Capricorn. Because these signs each start a new season, the quality of their energy is full of initiative. Cardinal signs are impulsive and dynamic, and they push strongly to start new things. In general, people with Cardinal signs in their birth charts generate more new ideas and projects, while those lacking Cardinal energy are more passive.
Fixed signs
There are four Fixed signs: Taurus, Leo, Scorpio and Aquarius. These signs carry the weight of each season, which gives them a sturdy quality. Fixed signs are capable of great endurance, and generally people with much Fixed energy in their birth charts are stable and focused, whereas those lacking Fixed energy may not have much sticktoitiveness or perseverance.
Mutable signs
There are four Mutable signs: Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius and Pisces. Because these signs fall at the conclusion of each season, their energy anticipates movement and change. People with Mutable signs in their birth charts tend to be more flexible and adaptable to the changing world around them, while those lacking Mutable energy may be stubborn and inflexible or have a difficult time adjusting to new situations.
How qualities are used
When you’re learning Astrology, you’ll discover that every person has a mix of different zodiac signs, elements and qualities in their birth charts. Once you understand the energy of each quality and combine that information with what you know of each zodiac sign and element, a more complete picture will begin to develop.
For example, the Aries zodiac sign is the element of Fire and the quality is Cardinal. This “Cardinal Fire” combination is very bold, so the more Aries energy a person has in their birth chart, the more brazen they will be. On the other hand, Taurus is an Earth sign with a Fixed quality, so it would be called “Fixed Earth” and its overall energy is very slow and grounded.
Knowing how much of each quality you have in your birth chart is very important. These astrological nuances are what shape us as individuals, so going beyond your Sun sign is key when it comes to understanding Astrology.
People can be on edge in the first half of the day, dear Aries, as recent tensions can reach a head. There can be a tendency to nitpick. Matters of ownership can be an especially heavy issue for you today, and it’s a less than ideal time to lend out money or possessions, or even to collect on loans. The debts of a partner can frustrate you now, or you might find that a partner is restricting you from spending on things you really want. There can be money tensions, but it’s best not to jump into action until you’re in a more reasonable frame of mind. As the day advances you’re likely to wind down. It can be a creative time for you. People begin to focus less on differences of opinion and more on ways to harmonize.
Taurus
Taurus
You can feel criticized or talked over today, dear Taurus, and it can be frustrating. Mercury in your sign opposes Mars today, and it’s difficult not to take things very personally. Recent worries or frustrations can take their toll or reach a head now. Others may seem invasive. You could be annoyed by impatient people who seem to find fault in whatever you do. It’s important to watch for impulsive speech, as your words have far more impact than usual. Try not to jump to conclusions or jump to express yourself if you’re already feeling angry or tense. In the latter half of the day, however, tempers soothe, and hearts open. You’re more interested in experiencing harmony and peace than proving your point, and others are less inclined to rush or prod you.
Gemini
Gemini
You may be a little fearful of changes or tense about recent developments, dear Gemini, and this can reach a head now as your ruler, Mercury, opposes Mars. There can be an accelerated daily pace, looming deadlines, health concerns, or scheduling issues to deal with. Watch for speaking too quickly or prematurely. Early morning tensions are likely to stem from worries about the things you haven’t done. You could be feeling a little scattered, with far too much to do, and at a loss as to where to begin. You might also have a strong feeling that work and daily routines are weighing you down when you’d much rather take part in more free-form activities. You might be feeling under-valued, particularly when it comes to work or the contribution you make on a daily basis – the “unseen” things that you do. As the day advances, you’re less likely to worry about the details and more likely to seek out peace and harmony.
Cancer
Cancer
Tensions may get the better of you today, dear Cancer, but if handled well, they can also motivate you to make important changes and adjustments. In the first half of the day, you may not be feeling especially emotionally generous and could be frustrated with what seem to be blocks in your social life. There can be some drama with friends now. A child or love interest might be acting out, or you could be acting tense with them. You could get totally fired up over an issue that on another day you’d simply overlook or rise above. It can be too easy to fly off the handle. However, as the day progresses, you’re far more interested in harmonizing or taking a load off. The mental tension of the day, once released, can in fact result in important epiphanies. At the very least, it can alert you to the need to reduce stress levels or address issues as they arise.
Leo
Leo
Tensions related to home life, family, and work-life balance can emerge or come to a head today, dear Leo. Distractions are plenty right now, and you can temporarily feel as if your home or family life is unsettled. Watch how you express yourself if you’re feeling stressed, as a Mercury-Mars opposition can point to rash commentary or actions. Impatience can be costly now, as it can serve to distract you and possibly trip you up. Remember that “haste makes waste”. Balancing your personal and professional lives can be tricky these days, and you might often feel like escaping difficult atmospheres on the home front or with family. It may not be easy to get your way today. However, you come into your own as the day advances. Patience returns and you can find better outlets for releasing tension.
Virgo
Virgo
Mercury and Mars oppose one another across your communications and transportation sectors today, dear Virgo, and this can stimulate tensions, impatience, and impulsiveness, particularly related to communications and commuting. Avoid jumping to express yourself if you’re already tense, as much as you might feel the need to speak. Remember the old adage “haste makes waste”, which applies strongly to you now. The challenges faced in the first half of the day are generally about keeping pace and feeling in sync. Others may be irritable, there can be frustrating differences of opinion, and you could be quite impatient with mechanical things. Frustrations with errands, paper work, and other daily life activities can figure strongly now. As the day progresses, you are able to lift yourself above the clatter of everyday matters. It becomes less about living in the mind and worrying, and more about harmonizing and moving on.
Libra
Libra
There can be some defensiveness and tension surrounding recent problem areas in your life, dear Libra, and especially revolving around money and possessions or matters of value, talent, and respect. You might be feeling especially possessive due to fears that something will be taken away from you. Tensions revolving around money, intimacy, or power can reach a head in the first half of the day. Basic values may be challenged, or how a partner is treating you or spending money can be a point of frustration. News about a financial matter could temporarily throw you off center. Watch for aggressive words that you might later regret, as well as impatience in general. As the day progresses, however, you are more interested in harmonizing than being right or proving a point. Pay attention to what emerges today and then take steps to reduce stress or release tension.
Scorpio
Scorpio
Mars in your sign opposes Mercury today, dear Scorpio, and this can point to frustrations dealing with others, particularly about matters of opinion and freedom, which can put you in the position where you feel you must defend yourself. Be especially aware of your manner and how you go about getting what you want out of life in the first half of the day, as there can be some impatience and if you observe your actions carefully, you may see a rather self-destructive way of shooting yourself in the foot. You’re in the best shape today if you keep some emotional distance. Contribute something to a greater cause. Consider ways in which you may be holding yourself back that have to do with how you present yourself to others. Tensions early in the day tend to subside as the day advances, and you have every opportunity to end the day with a feeling of empowerment. You are able to rise above the smaller issues.
Sagittarius
Sagittarius
Pressures can force an issue today, dear Sagittarius, as Mercury and Mars form an opposition and bring a matter of tension or frustration to a head, particularly about work, responsibilities, and service. People around you may be running hot and cold, as there is a tendency to be very easily annoyed by vagueness today, and to want things to happen stat. As you are likely to feel especially sensitive to any matter that involves a real imbalance of power today, it is better to avoid situations that are potentially very tricky or competitive. This is not an ideal time for gaining an edge, as you are likely to feel that if you push too hard, you wind up at square one, or worse. However, you do have a chance to strengthen relationships later today, and as tensions subside, you might consider strategies for reducing stress or dealing with problem areas so that they don’t fester.
Capricorn
Capricorn
Your social life or love relationships can be especially animated and possibly tense today, dear Capricorn. People can seem a little combative or their communications can be hasty and rough around the edges. Impulsive speech and actions can be pronounced now, and possibly quite disruptive. People around you could be quite self-righteous or self-involved, making it difficult to get a word in edgewise, let alone have a healthy conversation. There can be a lot of impatience and resulting tension in the first half of the day, but as the day advances, there can be a real turnaround as anger tends to subside, hearts open, and the desire to harmonize and/or move on dominates. Look for ways to reduce stress.
Aquarius
Aquarius
Tensions can run high today, particularly with career matters and/or conflicts with those in authority, dear Aquarius. Controversy might be stirred now. You may be tempted to say or do something out of character. While you might learn where you stand with others now, the picture isn’t entirely complete because of a tendency to take things too personally. You can find it challenging to stay in the here-and-now, largely because people around you seem to be nervous, aggressive, or too focused on right and wrong. Strive to be clear, direct, and honest in your communications. Watch for getting too worked up about things that truly don’t matter in the long run. As the day moves forward, rough edges soften, and quite dramatically. Focusing on repairing and healing can be successful. Strategies to reduce stress should be devised now.
Pisces
Pisces
Tensions that have been working under the surface of things can reach a head today, dear Pisces, as Mercury and Mars form an opposition. Nervous energy is likely now, and possibly quite excessive. Try your best to avoid getting too worked up over a difference of opinion. You may be feeling overburdened and under-appreciated. Others don’t seem to be giving you the support or feedback you desire right now. Delays getting from point A to point B or mixed up schedules can especially grate on your nerves. There may be frustrating issues surrounding transportation and mobility to contend with. With concentration and desire, you can lift yourself above these things and focus on the bigger picture. While there can be too much emphasis on what people think is right or wrong in the first half of the day, as the day moves forward, a strong desire to harmonize and move on is with us.
The Moon today is in a Waxing Crescent Phase. A Waxing Crescent is the first Phase after the New Moon and is a great time to see the features of the moon’s surface. During this phase the Moon can be seen in the wester sky after the sun dips below the horizon at sunset. The moon is close to the sun in the sky and mostly dark except for the right edge of the moon which becomes brighter as the days get closer to the next phase which is a First Quarter with a 50% illumination.
PHASE DETAILS FOR – THURSDAY, JUNE 9, 2016
Phase: Waxing Crescent
Illumination: 23%
Moon Age: 4.69 days
Moon Angle: 0.51
Moon Distance: 388,131.90 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 151,884,759.56 km
When you see the world today, remember that every color, every shade, every shape, shadow and light has been uniquely crafted by the Goddess. Never forget this.
One of the More Popular Powders Found in Voodoo/Hoodoo
Hot Foot Power
There are times in our lives when we just have to rid ourselves of a person, the reasons vary from person to person. Hotfoot work is very powerful and serious work.
This is not the type of work you do because someone made you mad. Hotfoot if made right will make the target wonder, their spirit will never be able to find peace. This should always be a last resort. Am I saying it shouldn’t be used? No I’m not. If someone has pushed me so far until I decide to hot foot him or her then I don’t really care what effect it has on him or her. I want them out of my life. As I’ve said before we are each responsible for our actions. I don’t just hot foot someone who has made me mad or gotten on my nerves; this has always been a last resort for me. But if the need arises, I will use it in a heartbeat. The safest way to work with hot foot is either in a medicine bottle or a jar; this way it only affects the target and not everyone who gets in it.
This is my own personal hot foot powder. To make the powder you will need a large airtight jar. Then you need to find a fire ant bed. You have to be careful when collecting these ants. If they bite you it can make your run fever. The bites burn like fire and they get very hot. Once you get the ants in the jar they will run around and try to get out. When they settle down I shake the jar to make them start moving again. I will do this four or five times before I leave them alone. They are one of the key ingredients in the hot foot powder; and just like they want to get out of the jar so will the target want to get away. I usually collect the ants when the sun is going down; this is just my preference. I have collected them when I need to make the powder for a quick job, no matter what time of day it was.
When the ants stop trying to get out of the jar; I will add all the other ingredients to the jar. I don’t measure the ingredients; I have made this powder enough to know what it should look like when I’ve added enough of each ingredient. I probably add:
1. About two tablespoons of Sulfur to the jar
2. About a tablespoon of graveyard dirt
3. Dirt Daubers Nest (a little of this goes a long way)
4. I add enough Red Pepper to the dirt so you can see the Pepper in the dirt
5. Once this is done I shake the jar well
6. Last I add the Cornstarch
7. Shake the jar well
Now you should have a nice pink powder. Keep the lid on the jar tight to keep the dampness out. I keep the jar put up until I need to use the powder, then I only take out what I need.
Source
The Conjure Workbook Volume 1: Working the Root
Starr Casas
Africa, you say… I thought Voodoo came from N’awlins?
The roots of Voodoo has spread as far as from West Africa to Louisiana. As mentioned, Voodoo practices and beliefs tend to differ in various geographical areas, but the three main types of Voodoo are:
African Voodoo
Haitian Voodoo
New Orleans, Louisiana
Voodoo It was slavery that brought Voodoo to the Americas and caused it to spread around the world. In 1804, Voodooist slaves were brought by Cuban plantation owners to Louisiana.
During its period of colonization between the 16th – 17th centuries, slaves were brought from Africa to the Hispaniola (Haiti). Forced by the colonists to baptize themselves in the Christian faith, the slaves struggled to practice their Voodoo faith. As a result, the slaves ended up reconciling the different religious beliefs so that they may practice a bit of their faith even if not openly. Whichever parts of the world Voodooists ended up in, whether they were ostracized or hunted down or coerced to conversion, they clung to their faith steadfastly while embracing change as necessary. This is why you look at the Voodoo religion today, you will see the influences of various major religions.
For instance, “Voodoo Saints” were made and called upon. What is Saint Peter to the Catholics is Papa Legba to Voodooists. In both religions, both are keepers of the gate. To Voodooists, Papa Legba is a loa(Iwa) or a spirit who watches over the doors of the spirit world.
Another example is how some Voodoo holidays correspond with Catholic holidays. On the days when Catholics remember the spirits of those who had passed on (All Saints Day and All Souls Day), Voodooists who had been forced to convert to Catholicism took these opportunities to honor loa known as the Ghede. These loa are family of spirits which personify their ancestors who now exist in the realm of the dead.
The Christian cross had also come to mean something to followers of the Voodoo faith. They use it to symbolize crossroads or life-changing decisions or events.
A Catholic might even recognize some similarities in the Voodoo hymns and the ones sang at his church.
Nevertheless, Haitian and Louisiana Voodoo still retain much of the original African influence. Like any other religion, Voodoo has priests and priestesses. The former are referred to as houngans while the latter are called mambos. Their main duties are to conduct religious ceremonies. In Africa, ceremonies are conducted in temples called honfours. In some places, the priests and priestesses practice folk medicine. Their other roles include providing individual members with guidance and settling disputes within the community. Marie Laveau, born 1794, was a powerful figure in New Orleans. She served as a Voodoo priestess and did many selfless works including aiding the homeless. Even today, people leave sacrifices on her grave.
Anyone can be a houngan or a mambo after entering and passing an apprenticeship with a leader. In the same way as Catholic priests and nums enter monasteries, aspiring houngans and mambos may enter religious centers. In some Voodoo communities, the aspiring priest or priestess has to lock himself/herself up from the rest of the world for three days and nights. This ritual symbolizes dying and on the third day, they come out, resurrected.
As mentioned, Voodooists believe in helpful spirits. Similar to Greek gods and goddesses, each deity is link with specific objects, colors, and places. They even possess different personalities and require different sacrifices from their followers or anyone who seeks their aid.
In pretty much the same way as one looks up to a public figure and seeks the advice of a mentor, it is possible for you to develop a relationship with a Voodoo spirit. If you wish to embrace the principles that a loa represents, then you can invoke the spirit so that his/her power will aid you in your current circumstances.
Source
Voodoo: Beginner’s Guide – Discover Its Top Secret Spells and Rituals (Voodoo Spells, Voodoo Religion, Voodoo Handbook, Voodoo Book, Voodoo Magic, Voodoo … The Voodoo Doll Spellbook, Voodoo Dreams)
Ema Phillips
The Witches Correspondences for Thursday, June 9th
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
A first quarter moon shows half of its lighted hemisphere – half of its day side – to Earth.
But we officially call this moon a quarter and not a half because it is one quarter of the way around in its orbit of Earth, as measured from one new moon to the next.
This moon appears half-lit to us, and half moon is a beloved name (although not an official one). Still, it’s good to recall that the illuminated portion of a first quarter moon truly is just a quarter. On the night of first quarter moon, we see half the moon’s day side, or a true quarter of the moon. Another lighted quarter of the moon shines just as brightly in the direction opposite Earth!
A first quarter moon rises at noon and is high overhead at sunset. It sets around midnight.
First quarter moon comes a week after new moon. Now, as seen from above, the moon in its orbit around Earth is at right angles to a line between the Earth and sun.
As the moon orbits Earth, it changes phase in an orderly way. Follow these links to understand the various phases of the moon.
Thursday (Jupiter): Expansion, money, prosperity, and generosity.
Vestalia (Roman)
Waxing Moon The Waxing Moon (from the New Moon to the Full) is the ideal time for magic to draw things toward you.
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Sign: Leo Leo: Draws emphasis to the self, central ideas, or institutions, away from connections with others and other emotional needs. People tend to be melodramatic.
Try wearing some honeysuckle-scented perfume to encourage prosperity. Bewitch someone by wearing deep royal blue or brighten up a dreary day by wearing lucky, prosperity-drawing green. Brew up a pot of mint tea to help increase your cash flow. Try adding a pinch of nutmeg or cinnamon to an unscented candle to encourage some fast cash. Bake up a loaf of wheat bread for the family, and celebrate abundance and be thankful for all that you have.
Conjure up a witchy craft and create a philter or two for your magickal needs. Work with the deities and the magickal plants corresponding with Thursday.
How did the energies of the plants of Jupiter enhance your magick? What did you learn by working with Juno, Jove, or Zeus? The truth is that by adding these new techniques and information into your spellcasting repertoire, you will indeed advance your skills, thereby moving up in the ranks to become a more adept magickal practitioner
Just by believing in yourself and working toward creating abundance, health, and prosperity, you have already begun to transform your outlook on life. Put your game face on; think positively. Work with Thor for perseverance and courage, and apply those qualities to your own prosperity spells and healing witchery. Break out the tarot cards; How could you incorporate that symbolism into other spells of your own design?
Use your imagination, check Thursday’s correspondence list, and see what other bewitching things you can conjure up for prosperity magick all by yourself. Call on the gods and goddess of Thursday and bring some positive change, abundance, health, and prosperity into your life!
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Book of Witchery: Spells, Charms & Correspondences for Every Day of the Week
Ellen Dugan
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
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Book of Witchery: Spells, Charms & Correspondences for Every Day of the Week
Ellen Dugan
Thursday is the fifth day of the week in the Judeo-Christian calendar, falling between Wednesday and Friday. In countries that adopt the Sunday-first convention, it is considered the fifth day of the week. However, in ISO 8601 it is the fourth day of the week. In Slavic languages and in Chinese, this day’s name is “fourth” (Polish czwartek, Russian четверг, pronounced CHET-vierg). Portuguese, too, uses a number for this day: quinta-feira, “fifth day”, (see Days of the week for more on the different conventions).
The contemporary name comes from the Old English Þunresdæg (with loss of -n-, first in northern dialects, from influence of Old Norse Þorsdagr), meaning “Day of Thunor”, this being a rough Germanic equivalent to the Latin Iovis Dies, “Jupiter’s Day”. Most Germanic and Romance-speaking countries use their languages’ equivalents: German Donnerstag, torsdag in Scandinavia, Italian giovedì, Spanish jueves, French jeudi, Catalan dijous, and Romanian joi. The Hindi word for Thursday is Guruvar, with Guru being the Sanskrit name for the planet Jupiter.
In Thailand, the color associated with Thursday is orange, see Thai solar calendar.
Thursday in religion
In the Hindu religion, Thursday is Guruvaar, from Guru, the Sanskrit name for Jupiter, the largest of planets. Guruvaar fasting is very common in the various parts of north India.
Quakers traditionally refer to Thursday as “Fifth Day” eschewing the pagan origin of the name “Thursday”. The name of the day is also called by words meaning “fifth day” in Icelandic, Modern Greek, Portuguese, and modern Semitic languages.
In the Christian tradition, Maundy Thursday is the Thursday before Easter — the day on which the Last Supper occurred. Ascension Thursday is the day 40 days after Easter, when Christ ascended into Heaven.
In the United States, Thanksgiving Day is an annual festival celebrated on a Thursday in November, currently the fourth Thursday.
A religion (which is a joke version of omphalism) known as Last Thursdayism teaches that the world was created last Thursday, but with the appearance of age: people’s memories, history books, fossils, light already on the way from distant stars, and so forth.
Astrological and Astronomical sign
The astrological and astronomical sign of the planet Jupiter (Jupiter) represents Thursday with similar names in Latin-derived languages, such as the French Jeudi. In English, this became “Thor’s Day,” since the Roman god Jupiter was identified with Thor in northern Europe.
In The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams, the character Arthur Dent says “This must be Thursday. I could never get the hang of Thursdays”. A few minutes later the planet Earth is destroyed. Thor, for whom the day was named, also appears later in the Hitchhiker’s series and in other Adams books. Appropriately, in The Long Dark Tea-time of the Soul, one of the characters says to Thor: “I’m not used to spending the evening with someone who’s got a whole day named after them”.
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