
Day: June 20, 2016
Your Ogham Reading for Monday, June 20th is Oir
Your Ogham Reading for Monday, June 20th

Oi, sometimes representing the Th sound, is Oir, the Spindle tree, which was used to make bobbins and pegs, as well as (obviously) spindles. This dainty little tree is misleading — while it looks delicate, it’s also very strong. The durability and strength of the wood made it usedful for oxen-goads, which were used in ploughing. The white flowers and bright red autumn fruits, connect the Spindle tree to the hearth and home, as well as the bonds of kinfolk and clan.
Oir Correspondences
Mundane Aspects: When this symbol appears, focus on family honor. Remember that in addition to blood family members, we have people that we choose to invite into our hearts, our spiritual family members. Fulfill obligations you may have to people you love, whether you have been planning for or not. Don’t be afraid to ask questions, but ultimately, do what’s right for those who enjoy the hospitality of your hearth.
Magical Aspects: Work on developing a connection not only to the people in your clan, but in the greater spiritual community. Remember that differing tribes still have to work together for a common purpose, and that means someone has to assume the role of mediator when conflicts arise. If you’re active in the Pagan community, or in a specific group, this may fall to you.
Your Daily Witches Rune for June 20th is The Birds

Daily Witches Rune
The Birds
Keywords: Unexpected news, change.
Meanings: The Birds Rune means some unexpected news that may alter your life completely, especially if this is the leading rune. Generally, the news will lead to a positive change but pay close attention to the nearest runes to determine its nature. It can also mean news of friends or family that you haven’t had contact with in quite a while. Letters and documents should be watched for as they may well bring happiness.
Shuffling the Cards, Your Minchiate Tarot Card for the Week of June 20th
You Minchiate Tarot Card for the Upcoming Week

Nine of Wands Reversed
What Is Revealed:
Your Loves, Lusts, Artistic Self and Instincts
There are obstacles before you. Health problems, discontent and adversity may need to be overcome.
Casting the Stones, Your Rune Reading for the Week of June 20th
Your Rune Reading for the Week of June 20th
Past Events That Will Reappear
Isa
The Ice Rune, represents stagnation and a passionless existence. Your life’s course may seem blurry at the moment, but if you persevere you will move onto better days
Your Present Circumstances
Fehu
Fehu is the Rune of prosperity, good luck and unbridled creative energies. Being associated with Frey, this Rune is also a powerful omen of fertility. Fehu is one of the three Mother Stones and should never be taken lightly.
A Peek At Your Future
Jera
Jera denotes positive, recurring cycles, fertility and a time to harvest rewards from your hard work
Shuffling the Cards, Your Personal Desire Cards for the Week of June 20th
Your Personal Tarot Desire Cards for the Upcoming Week
This reading focuses on your ambitions and dreams that will drive you this week.
The Hanged Man
The Hanged Man is the most enigmatic card of the Tarot. Even Tarot giants like Waite, Crowley and Levi had trouble deciphering The Hanged Man’s true meaning. Generally The Hanged Man is thought to represent the value of surrender and selfless acts. The Hanged Man embodies the notion that sometimes to lose is to win. Unlike the aggressive Chariot, The Hanged Man creates his fate through inaction and accepts his fortune passively, without resistance. He does not struggle to control the path his life takes, but rather allows events to sweep him where they will, even if he is called upon to sacrifice himself. He is so at ease with the Fate the Universe chose for him that even hanging upside down from a tree does not ruffle his inner peace.
When The High Priestess or Strength is among your personal cards, the influence of The Hanged Man may be increased. Having The Magus or Chariot in your personal cards may diminish the influence of The Hanged Man.
The Empress
The Empress is “The Earth Mother” of the Tarot. She embodies all that is nurturing, clean and wholesome. Her powers resonate from her drive to create and care for life on a grand scale. She is in tune with Nature’s rhythm and realizes that life’s most pleasurable moments often stem from the simplest things. She is not afraid to enjoy herself–to let loose—to the point of being lavish. Abundance and luxury are important to her. The Empress is completely comfortable with her femininity and her sexuality. She is sensual, earthy, generous, and likes the good life. Still, her driving force is a need to create and nurture, and fulfilling this need overrides everything else.
When The Lover or The Star are among your personal cards, the influence of The Empress may be increased. Having the Emperor or Death in your personal cards may diminish the influence of The Empress
Your Weekly Tarot Card Reading for June 20
Weekly Tarot Card Reading
A one-card reading gives you a glimpse at what’s coming
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For the week of June 20, I chose the Nine of Pentacles!
The reversed Nine of Pentacles is all about self-worth. This week, you may find yourself reflecting on your own sense of self-worth and value.
On the one hand, you may question whether you are really “enough” — whether your skills are valued, whether you can charge higher prices or ask for a pay raise, or whether you can attract the right people into your life.
On the other hand, you may be focused on increasing your sense of self-worth. Invest in yourself — get a wardrobe makeover, learn a new skill to increase your career “value,” or take a personal development course focused on self-love.
Remember, you ARE enough. You are more than enough. You are AMAZING!
Ask yourself, “How can I reconnect with my self-worth?”
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2016 Summer Love Horoscopes
2016 Summer Love Horoscopes
Love is back in full force
There’s great promise for romance this summer! Mars will turn direct on June 29 after traveling retrograde since April 17. As a result, you’ll notice an improvement in your overall mojo as well as your libido. The sexy vibes will last all summer long!
The real highlight of love and relationship however, will arrive on September 9. Jupiter, the planet of expansion and good fortune, will enter the partnership sign Libra at that time, and remains in this sign until October 2017. Romantic unions will be especially blessed.
Read about all this summer’s romantic vibes with your sign’s Summer Love Horoscope below!
Aries Horoscope (March 21 – April 19)
In many ways, you’re the winner of the romantic cosmic jackpot this summer. Once your ruling planet Mars wakes up on June 29, you’ll feel as if you can have anything you want. Venus moves through your 5th House of Romance from July 12 – August 5, and a New Moon falls in the same area of your chart on August 2. Single Aries will have extraordinary prospects for a fun summer romance. Love gets even stronger after September 9, when Jupiter moves into your relationship sector. Wedding bells might be ringing.
Taurus Horoscope (April 20 – May 20)
After June 29, you’ll notice the spice come back to your relationship. You and your significant other will feel extra motivated to push the limits again in order to grow together as a couple. If single, you have the best prospects to meet someone new and fall in love this summer. Lucky Jupiter continues to tour your romance sector until September 9. Along with this, love planet Venus will move through the same area of your chart from August 5 – 30. Venus and Jupiter embrace on August 27, and you’re oozing love potential. Don’t waste it!
Gemini Horoscope (May 21 – June 20)
You may notice a slow start this summer, but your love life will certainly not disappoint! After August 2 Mars moves into your relationship sector, helping motivate you and your partner to finally get out of whatever rut you’ve found yourselves in. Then, Jupiter enters your romance sector for the first time in 12 years on September 9. If you’re single, you’ll have brilliant prospects to meet someone new and fall in love. If you’re attached, you and your sweetie might start talking about a baby. Wow!
Cancer Horoscope (June 21 – July 22)
After June 29, you and your lover are ready to bring sexy back! Mars will turn direct in your romance sector after having been retrograde since mid-April. Your sex drive will wake up and your lover will notice. If you’ve endured a dry spell, it’s about to end. Venus will also be in your sign until July 12, giving you a boost in confidence and the ability to attract anyone your way. August 17 is noteworthy for you and your partner — a conversation or decision will bring you closer.
Leo Horoscope (July 23 – Aug. 22)
Your love life will be a sparkling diamond this summer, so get ready to show off! From July 12 – August 5, Venus will be in Leo, crowning you as The Fairest of Them All. You’ll easily attract others your way and will have an overall boost in lovability. You’ll feel extra romantic at the New Moon in your sign on August 2. Things get really sexy on this day because Mars will simultaneously enter your 5th House of Romance and Pleasure. That means your love life might actually become hotter than you can handle. Enjoy!
Virgo Horoscope (Aug. 23 – Sept. 22)
This will be a summer for you to shine, Virgo. Jupiter remains in your sign until September 9, giving you an exceptional dose of optimism and brilliance to exude out into the world. That kind of light will surely attract positive relationships your way. Enjoy special romantic prospects between August 5 and 30, while love planet Venus tours your sign. Love will be especially lucky on August 27 when Venus and Jupiter embrace. This will be the last time they meet in Virgo for 12 years, so don’t waste the yumminess!
Libra Horoscope (Sept. 23 – Oct. 22)
If you begin this summer in a relationship rut, don’t stress. On June 29, Mars, the ruler of your partnership sector, will turn direct after having been retrograde since April 17. As a result, you and your partner will have renewed motivation to make things right and bright. Your best prospects for love, however, begin on September 9. Jupiter will move into Libra for the first time in 12 years, blessing you in every way. A new relationship is likely if you’re single. If you’re attached, harmony prevails. Venus also in Libra, from August 29 – September 23, adds to the goodness.
Scorpio Horoscope (Oct. 23 – Nov. 21)
If you think this summer will be a dud in the romance department, think again. Mars turns direct in your sign on June 29, waking you up in every possible way. You’ll notice an improved sex drive as well as an overall desire to go after whatever it is you want most. Once Venus moves into your social 11th house on August 5, you’ll have until August 30 to explore romantic potential with a pal. Or, you may have extra luck using a dating app or meeting someone on the Internet.
Sagittarius Horoscope (Nov. 22 – Dec. 21)
This summer you’ll notice an instant improvement in your love life compared to spring. Mars turns direct on June 29, waking up your romance sector. On August 2 however, things get really exciting. That’s when Mars enters your sign. For the rest of the summer, you’ll be in the most enviable position when it comes to pursuing whatever you desire most. Then, on September 9, lucky Jupiter enters your social 11th house. If you’re single, the key to romance might be through a friend’s introduction or with a friend.
Capricorn Horoscope (Dec. 22 – Jan. 19)
Your greatest romantic potential happens early this summer, Capricorn. Venus, the planet of love, entered your relationship sector on June 17, and will remain in this part of your chart until July 12. This is a most supportive time, filled with lovely harmony between you and your partner. If you’re dating someone, it’s possible that now you will decide to make a stronger commitment. Moving in together, getting engaged or married are all possibilities. July 6 is a day you and your lover are guaranteed to see fireworks!
Aquarius Horoscope (Jan. 20 – Feb. 18)
Your love life will sparkle between July 12 and August 5 when Venus tours your 7th House of Partnership. If you’re in a relationship, you can anticipate an extra dose of harmony between you and your mate. If you’re dating someone casually as this transit begins, it’s likely that the two of you will decide to go exclusive. An engagement or decision to move in together are also possibilities. Pay attention to July 20 and August 2 — these are extra special days for you and your love.
Pisces Horoscope (Feb. 19 – March 20)
This summer kicks off with Venus nestled sweetly in your romance sector. Until July 12, it’ll be an ideal time to meet someone new and fall in love. Avoid any sticky situation between you and a friend on June 30 as it relates to your love life. On July 6 however, you and your lover will reach new heights together. If you’re in a relationship or you’re married, you have Jupiter in your partnership sector until September 9. Make the most of this extra cushion of cosmic support and be sure to fortify your relationship.
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The Summer Solstice
The Summer Solstice
The longest day of the year is going to brighten up your life
As the Sun enters Cancer each year, it’s the mark of the first day of summer — also known as the Summer Solstice. What makes this day so important? For one thing, on the day of the Summer Solstice the Sun appears to stand still in the sky. The Sun will grace us with his presence and warmth for an extraordinary length of time on this day. As a matter of fact, it’s the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
Cancer ushers in the new season
The astronomical reason for this is because it is at this time each year that the Sun stops right over the Tropic of Cancer, which is located at the northernmost point of our planet. After a few days it will backtrack south towards the equator. The solstice occurs on June 21 and astrologically, it coincides with the start of the Cardinal Water sign Cancer.
Cancer is the sign associated with nurturing, mothering, and deep emotional connection as well as family. At the Summer Solstice, we’re reminded that Mother Earth sustains. The Sun’s rays allow Mother Earth to continue to do so. Everyone feels noticeably more vibrant in the summer months thanks to the extra rays of Sun beaming on us. Life is “in our face” at the Summer Solstice. It feels like nothing will ever die because there’s an endless supply of nourishment to our bodies and souls during this time.
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Get A Jump on Tomorrow, Your Daily Horoscopes for Tuesday, June 21st

Get A Jump on Tomorrow…..
Your Daily Horoscopes for Tuesday, June 21st
Aries

It can be difficult these days for you to build up momentum, dear Aries, with your ruler, Mars, still retrograde. In just over a week’s time, Mars will turn direct and you’ll begin to see more progress. Ideally, you’ll return to projects and plans with renewed confidence. Although what’s around the corner may not be clear for you right now, try your best to put your faith in the unknown. Today brings responsible and ambitious energy nevertheless, and this helps you to focus on current priorities. It’s a good day for feeling you’ve accomplished something worthwhile.
Taurus

While life is about slowing down in many ways these days, dear Taurus, today’s energies especially favor social interaction. You can most certainly keep it light, but it’s a good idea to mingle and share. This is a fine time for all things educational, as well as for publishing and travel matters. The chance to expand your world is with you now, and you can feel very confident about finding ways to enlarge your scope. You’re willing to offer advice and to speak about personal plans and goals, even if they are not entirely clear, as you enjoy the feedback you receive from others, which tends to jumpstart your own thinking processes. This is also a potentially good day for personal appeal and romantic endeavors.
Gemini

While there is a general feeling that life’s little problems are dissipating, dear Gemini, responsibilities tend to surface for you today. Taking them well is just one of the many things that make you shine right now, however, and you may very well enjoy a small challenge or mystery today. You are certainly capable and competent, and you have the chance to prove it, minus the pressure to perform. Superficial interactions are likely to feel especially unappealing now – you are craving more intimacy and depth in your experiences. Family and personal matters tend to fare well today.
Cancer

Your bigger focus of the day is to help foster a sense of balance and peace with others and in your personal environment, dear Cancer. As you aim to please, the trick is to maintain a strong sense of identity while you
attend to the needs of others. This way, you are immune to resentment when imbalances do emerge. True equality is what should be aimed for now, so if the thought “I am doing it for you” arises, you know you’re heading in the wrong direction. There is good energy for teaming up, communicating, and getting to the core of a matter. You’ll feel better being “in the know” as recent uncertainty has been burdensome.
Leo

Your appetite for material comforts increases today, but so does your desire to bring in more money, dear Leo. As long as you can find a healthy balance between these two drives, you will come out ahead. Your confidence in your ability to attract what you want into your life is strong, and your ability to
put your emotions aside in order to make decisions is probably the key to success right now. With much emphasis on the privacy and endings sector of your solar chart, you are in a period that requires you to slow down, tie up loose ends, and practice patience.
Virgo

Your energy levels improve today, dear Virgo, largely due to increased motivation and ambition. You tend to assert yourself and act independently now, but not in an offensive way or in a manner that creates resistance in others, making it easier than usual to achieve what you set out to do. Creating something and sharing it with others is a satisfying way of expressing yourself with the Moon stimulating the area of your chart that rules your creations all day. This is a time for honoring your “inner child”, and your ease with expressing this part of you can inspire positive feedback. Romantic feelings can also be stirred now, more than usual.
Libra

You may be able to put some of the “outstanding” issues of your personal life to rest, or at least tie up some loose ends, dear Libra. There is greater focus and ambition with you today. You are coming across as especially credible right now. Even if a good part of you would prefer to keep a low profile today, and this is a strong tendency with the Moon in the lowest part of your solar chart today and tomorrow, others tend to notice what you’re doing, and the feedback is generally and thankfully positive. Today’s energies are strong for feeling rooted and secure. Support comes from behind the scenes.
Scorpio

Good advice can be exchanged today, dear Scorpio. Working together with others in a team yields the best results for the time being, and you are the natural leader. It’s a good time for earning respect. You don’t need to ask for it – your manner commands it! You’re inclined to keep yourself especially busy today. You’re curious, engaged, and alert. However, you also tend to go a little overboard. Think about problems to the point that it increases your understanding, and then consciously let go if you begin to obsess. While Mars is still retrograde in your sign and you may not be certain about some projects and plans, this is a fine day for research and effort.
Sagittarius

You have certainly been learning to rely on yourself with Saturn in your sign, dear Sagittarius, and sometimes the lessons involved can be on the difficult side. However, these days you’re finding more need for companionship, even if relations are not always easy. Today, the hectic pace of your schedule is beginning to slow. As your load lightens, so does your mood, and this changes everything! Even so, it’s also a good day for practical matters. Irksome things are no longer bigger than life to you – you are not letting the small problems get to you. This is a good time for income, gifts, and money matters in general.
Capricorn

With the Moon in your sign all day, dear Capricorn, you may be moody, but if you handle this blast of personal energy well, you can find yourself filled with new ideas and hope. You can also be filling up with conviction and ambition as the Moon aligns with power-conscious Pluto and harmonizes with faithful Jupiter. You believe in yourself and your endeavors now. You’re inclined to want to do your own thing today. Going out of your comfort zone just a little can ultimately train you to put faith in yourself and the world around you. Small doses work best as you grow to trust that you’re perfectly capable of handling uncertain situations.
Aquarius

While seeing the big picture is always helpful, a bit of tunnel vision at the right time can truly push something forward, dear Aquarius. It’s a good day for focusing on what it is you truly want and working out the finer details that ensure things work well. Today and tomorrow, with the Moon traversing your privacy sector, you’re likely in the background or working behind the scenes in some manner. This helps take some of the extra outside pressures off. Your own desire to meet challenges, however, is another story! You are more ambitious and interested in bettering yourself, so that pressures experienced today tend to be your own, although quite enjoyable and useful.
Pisces

The day’s energies favor careful planning rather than spontaneous moves, dear Pisces, but this doesn’t mean you can’t get creative. In fact, you can be quite inspired now. While it may not be your typical approach, you might want to allow yourself extra time to absorb all the details. Be attentive and focused, and you will learn important information. Team work fares well, although you can also take care of a lot of business with a partner. This can be a good day for business matters and your reputation or status in general.
If Today is Your Birthday: June 20

If Today is Your Birthday: June 20
As gentle and likeable as you are, there is a resolute part of you that is unmistakable. This combination of heart and courage almost guarantees success. You also have a strong belief in yourself, which helps to take you places, quietly, gracefully, and surely. Love and relationships are very important to you, and you will go to great lengths for a person you love.
Famous people born today: Nicole Kidman, Lionel Richie, Chet Atkins, John Goodman, Errol Flynn.
Your Birthday Year Forecast:
A Full Moon in your Solar Return chart marks this as a year of great personal significance, when major new beginnings, endings, and activities occur. This period is the culmination of a stage of personal growth and development. Events occurring this year may bring various developments in your emotional, psychological, or spiritual life over the past several years to a head. Relationships are especially important. There can be increased activity in your professional and public life, causing a conflict with your domestic and personal goals. There is little moderation in your life this year. Connections are made or ended; or your job focus may change as one focus fades to make way for a new direction. The year ahead is certain to be a very busy, dynamic, and significant period in your life.
Relationships benefit from a more balanced, fair, and peaceful approach. The platonic elements of a relationship may be emphasized now.
There are likely to be quite a few doors opening for you. 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 can be a stronger inclination towards togetherness and sharing. You are taking more pride in your relationships. It’s a good time to strengthen and support others, and to build trust. This can also be a pleasantly ambitious period.
You are seeing possibilities in everything this year, which is wonderful, but focus can be difficult as a result. There is more joy in your work, however, which can get you far. You are especially versatile this year – adapting to circumstances and bouncing back from disappointments.
You may be displaying more refined, artistic, and harmonious traits than usual this year. There can be some nervousness to combat, however, and perhaps an inclination to stress out too easily during this period. Watch also for unusual expectations – either glamorizing situations or worrying excessively about them. While in most ways you are seeking out harmony this year, there is a nonconformist, rebellious streak in you that can emerge from time to time, possibly disruptively. This is a signal that you may need to make some important changes.
There may be changes in work schedules or life’s circumstances could challenge you in such a way that you need to change your goals or actions. This can also be a time when you tend to resist others and challenge them if they are trying to hold you back. Energy fluctuates this year. If you can avoid rash or impulsive moves, you could enjoy more courage than usual to do things that break the routine or clear the air.
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.
Relationships are in strong focus this year. Your charm and attractiveness can be in the spotlight, and artistic tendencies come to the fore. It is easier than usual to express your individuality in a manner that is true to you. Love and social matters can be exciting, although at times a little destabilizing. New and interesting experiences are likely, but energy can fluctuate and impulsive moves should be watched for. Communications projects may experience some delays. You may need to pay special attention to how you’re communicating to prevent being misunderstood.
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.
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Your Daily Horoscopes for Monday, June 20th

Your Daily Horoscopes for Monday, June 20th
Aries

Emotional energy runs high today, dear Aries, and it’s important not to invest too much into what’s said or announced. It can be challenging to direct excess mental energy just for now. Your best bet is to give yourself time to process any news or new information coming your way. There can be some second-guessing now, and possibly some mechanical problems or misunderstandings to deal with. Errors tend to have their root in communication problems today. Try not to let the opinions of others dictate your next move. Look for the lesson from your experiences, even if you initially consider it to be unjust. Tonight, you’re likely to feel a strong desire to start fresh, to get in touch with family, and to focus on domestic matters. You are entering a month-long cycle in which collecting your thoughts, reconnecting with your needs for nurture and inner peace, and enjoying quiet activities figure strongly. Your social life will continue to bring some excitement into your life, but your heart is where your home is in the coming weeks.
Taurus

A tendency toward deeper thinking is with you today, dear Taurus, which can be productive if you make the most of it. However, with the energies present today, it can be a little challenging seeing things clearly. There may be a negative slant to conversations now – complaints and poor feedback are real possibilities – so be extra aware of your tone of voice and what you are talking about today. Feelings are more complex and complicated than usual. Try to avoid getting into arguments over trivial matters, and getting upset over some small detail. This morning’s Full Moon can bring an intimate or financial matter to a head. The Sun’s move into your communications sector this evening starts a month-long cycle in which you are especially curious and open to learning, communicating, and connecting.
Gemini

Emotions can be very up and down today, dear Gemini. People in your life could be unduly critical, too quick to call you out, or frustratingly unresponsive. Even so, today’s Full Moon can ultimately open up communications, pull up buried feelings or emotions, or lead to a turning point in a close relationship. Work on solutions today for best results, as they’re not as out of reach as you may think. You’re likely to have some important and seemingly sudden insight into the past, and how to put certain elements of your past behind you – those that are holding you back from personal growth. The Sun moves out of your sign this evening and will spend the coming month in your resources sector. This is a time for paying special attention to matters of finance, personal possessions, and business.
Cancer

Interactions with those close to you can be eye-opening, dear Cancer, but could also be rather unstable and volatile at the moment. It may be better to turn your attention to a problem outside of yourself rather than leaving personal matters open and vulnerable to misinterpretation. You could be struggling with just how involved you want to become today, and this can be puzzling to those around you, as you turn from passionate to bored and back again. Tensions can arise that revolve around looming deadlines, health matters, or scheduling issues. Dealings with others can be tricky for the time being. However, this is a very strong time for putting an outlived attitude or situation behind you. The Sun moves into your sign this evening, bringing a sense of newness to your life. The month ahead is strong for personal initiatives. You are making a stronger impression than usual.
Leo

Avoid unnecessary stress, dear Leo, which is far too “available” with today’s diverse and rather disruptive energies, but take note of what emerges now. A creative project or romantic relationship can reach a turning point. New information emerges. Avoid complaining unless it’s something that truly needs addressing, as conversations can too easily take a bad turn today. Work quietly on solutions for best results. It’s important to look at the big picture today and to shrug off life’s minor inconveniences and challenges. You’ll feel better and others will appreciate your resilience. The Sun moves into your privacy sector this evening, and you begin a month-long solar cycle in which you experience an increased need for rest, privacy, and a break from overly competitive energies.
Virgo

While you’re generally feeling quite positive, you could find that doubts arise today, dear Virgo. Others may be wrapped up in their own problems and you can be quite sensitive to the words people select to express themselves. The Full Moon this morning can point to an epiphany or culmination related to work or home life. Feeling a little overwhelmed with decisions and things to do can figure strongly now. If you choose to express discontent today, choose your words carefully. There can be difficulties balancing personal and professional spheres of your life, but it’s something that’s quite necessary for your peace of mind. The Sun enters your solar eleventh house this evening, and there is a greater shift away from a focus on performance towards seeking out a more well-rounded lifestyle.
Libra

With a Full Moon activating your communications sector today, dear Libra, and a Mercury-Saturn opposition here as well, there can be some chaotic situations or feelings to deal with. It will be important to avoid off the cuff remarks, as it is too easy to misinterpret things today. The best way to deal with this energy, which tends to repeat itself rather frequently these days, is to look for the lesson in negative feedback, delays, and obstacles, which can ultimately get you into a strengthened and clearer position. The trick will be to avoid taking things too personally. The Full Moon can bring a project or commuting matter to a head. The Sun’s move to the top of your solar chart this evening starts a month-long cycle in which goal setting and performance figure strongly.
Scorpio

Energies and emotions can be very up and down today, dear Scorpio. A love or financial matter can reach a head, but the emotionalism involved can be a little too weighty to see things clearly just for now. Wait things out before drawing big conclusions. While people around you can be a little difficult, it may be better to conserve your energy than to argue a point or push an issue. People do, however, have something to offer you, even if it’s in an unattractive package! Feedback may not be especially pleasant, but can ultimately help you to make improvements. The Sun moves into a comfortable relationship with your sign this evening and will transit your adventure sector for the coming month. During this energetic cycle, you are especially interested in the big picture and this can lift your spirits.
Sagittarius

A Full Moon occurs in your sign this morning, dear Sagittarius. Last month’sFull Moon was also in Sagittarius, and this Blue Moon pulls up more emotions, possibly bringing a matter to conclusion or to a turning point. The day’s energies are on the chaotic side. It can be difficult to express yourself clearly, as much as you’d like to make an announcement. People may not be responding in the ways you had anticipated. Take a step back before drawing conclusions or making statements that you may later regret. For the coming month, attention to your ability to share and blend with others, particularly partners, comes into focus. You may need to take charge of financial matters and resources that are shared with a partner, or that come from sources beyond your personal income. You are drawn to those things you feel deeply about, and a more passionate attitude towards life in general emerges.
Capricorn

A lot is going on beneath the surface of things right now, dear Capricorn. AFull Moon in your privacy sector happens this morning, around the same time that a Mercury-Saturn opposition occurs along the same axis. This can pull up complicated feelings. You are likely to encounter some resistance or blocks to your plans and ideas, yet you could be bursting with ideas and desires. However, consider whether your own insecurities, fears, or even feelings of guilt are at play. The solar twelfth house is a sector of self-undoing after all – watch for shooting yourself in the foot. A secret or hidden information can emerge for some of you. This evening, a new solar cycle begins. This month-long influence brings your attention to relationships, particularly of the one-on-one variety. Your increased ability to compromise and negotiate brings rewards. Sometimes this cycle is about honoring those who count in your life, and it’s the best time of the year for you to do just that.
Aquarius

You may be battling tension, stress, or a feeling that someone is against you in the first half of the day, dear Aquarius. You might feel that you’ve done far more than your share in a friendship without the other person meeting you halfway or giving back enough. There can be an important revelation or turning point in a relationship, or for some of you, a project, as the Moon reaches Full this morning. Criticisms can be irritating, but they may also stimulate clearer thinking and stronger convictions. This evening, a new solar cycle begins and will be in effect for the coming month. Taking charge of your work and health routines is vital now as new information arrives that stimulates you to lead a more organized, productive, and healthier lifestyle. You take more pride in your work during this cycle.
Pisces

This is a time for reflecting in order to understand where you’re headed or want to go, dear Pisces. In the first half of the day, there is a tendency for your mind to turn to the past, especially when it comes to love and relationships. Something might suddenly come to mind that seems wrong or unfinished, and this might nag at you. There can be some stalling experienced having to do with household endeavors, career, and personal plans. Life feels a little chaotic. Others may not be as supportive as you’d like them to be. This evening, you begin a month-long cycle in which there is a great emphasis on pleasure, creative self-expression, romance, and entertainment. Even so, you are called to task today, with little chance of escaping your duties! Aim to fill your responsibilities in order to get them behind you sooner.
Full Moon in Sagittarius Horoscopes
Full Moon in Sagittarius Horoscopes
June’s Full Moon hits on the Summer Solstice
The dynamic Sagittarius Full Moon on June 20, 2016 — the second Full Moon in Sagittarius in a row — reveals the tension between our mental process and the words we actually speak.Unfortunately, mental Mercury’s hard aspects to methodical Saturn and visionary Neptune during this Full Moon make it difficult to realize our dreams without proper planning and plenty of hard work. On one hand, Neptune inspires our fantasies; we imagine the world as it could be rather than as it is. On the other hand, Saturn brings us back down to earth; we must deal with the facts rather than the fictions we create. Fortunately, these energies can coexist if we’re willing to be serious about reaching our goals.
Although we may experience the fruition of our recent thoughts near this Full Moon, we can’t hold on to them. This moment in time is fleeting, especially because the Full Moon is at the very last degree of idealistic Sagittarius, and slips into calculating Capricorn less than an hour later. Nevertheless, the looming presence of the earthy Capricorn energy is a helpful reminder to rein in our big ideas so we can turn them into reality. This Full Moon is also tied to the Summer Solstice, happening at 6:43 pm EDT, when the Sun slips into tender Cancer. Concentrating on the future works in our favor only if we sink beneath the noisy world of words and nurture the connection with our feelings now.
Aries Horoscope (March 21 – April 19)
There are plenty of amazing ideas floating around in your head, yet selecting one and sticking with it is a real challenge. The visionary Sagittarius Full Moon lights up your 9th House of Adventure, inspiring scintillating thoughts of exotic travel. Unfortunately, you can’t just pick up and go wherever you please. The reality of this situation finally sinks in, requiring you to leave your idealistic fantasies behind. Nevertheless, dreams can come true and it can happen to you when you’re wild at heart.
Taurus Horoscope (April 20 – May 20)
You might hope that a casual relationship deepens as the Sagittarius Full Moon shines in your 8th House of Intimacy. However, as much as you attempt to change the topic of discussion, it continues to cycle back around to clever banter that avoids emotional intensity. There are strong cosmic forces at play that lift your spirits and infuse your heart with optimism, whether or not it’s warranted. Nothing good will come from forcing a conversation that grows further and further out of reach. Paradoxically, you still might achieve better results at catching someone’s eye once you stop trying so hard.
Gemini Horoscope May 21 – June 20)
A recent change in relationship dynamics continues to impact your life in unexpected ways. Although you’re free to explore the meaning of life with a philosophical companion, the Sagittarius Full Moon’s presence in your 7th House of Others can bring another partnership into sharper focus. However, the real breakthroughs won’t come from focusing on the light; hidden treasures are buried in the darkness, and it’s up to you to uncover them.
Cancer Horoscope (June 21 – July 22)
You may be clinging to old patterns at work, yet the planets are calling you to break out of your shell and move boldly into your future. The creative energy of the Sagittarius Full Moon infuses your 6th House of Self-Improvement, making this an ideal time to organize the tools in your toolbox while brushing up on your technique. Instead of stressing about where your current path leads, simply do your best in every moment to improve your chances of finding satisfaction.
Leo Horoscope (July 23 – Aug. 22)
You are thrilled at the prospect of performing for your home team. However, you may experience trouble as you arrange all the pieces and discover that they don’t fit together so perfectly. Nevertheless, the philosophical Sagittarius Full Moon is reflecting energy in your 5th House of Self-Expression, reminding you to remain authentic in all of your words and deeds. Wisdom is knowing which road is the right one; integrity is taking it.
Virgo Horoscope (Aug. 23 – Sept. 22)
Your mind is soaring high into the atmosphere, but the trick is to bring it back down with a graceful landing. You might prefer to leave some of your loftier ideas in the abstract realms of thought. Nevertheless, you can’t resist the chance to manifest your dreams while the inspirational Sagittarius Full Moon stirs the energy in your 4th House of Foundations. Your branches can reach the stars only if your roots sink deeply into the earth.
Libra Horoscope (Sept. 23 – Oct. 22)
You’re not very happy when you’re sent back to the drawing board to re-create your plan for the future. Your previous draft contained many excellent ideas, but they were not woven into a cohesive tapestry. In order to move forward you must assimilate the wisdom of the Sagittarius Full Moon as it stimulates your 3rd House of Learning. There are snippets of information that you lost along the way; don’t miss this opportunity to expand your perspective by carefully thinking things through once again from the start.
Scorpio Horoscope (Oct. 23 – Nov. 21)
You may doubt your ability to perform your job up to acceptable standards. However, it turns out that your critical eye is sharper than anyone else’s. Others think you are doing an amazing job, while all you see are your mistakes. Fortunately, you can use the uplifting Sagittarius Full Moon to boost the energy of your 2nd House of Self-Worth. Focusing on your accomplishments rather than your failures elevates your self-esteem and improves your future chances for success.
Sagittarius Horoscope (Nov. 22 – Dec. 21)
Maintaining objectivity is no small feat as you try to untangle sticky relationship dynamics. Although the reflective Sagittarius Full Moon illuminates your 1st House of Self, you still must balance your emotional needs with those of others. Unfortunately, you’re not happy about the restrictions someone is placing on you. You may be tempted to rebel but that isn’t the most practical course. Instead, radically changing your attitude enables you to grow within the confines of the status quo.
Capricorn Horoscope (Dec. 22 – Jan. 19)
In theory, you know how important it is to get along with others. However, in practice, you may want to act like an ostrich and bury your head in the sand, letting the noise of the world go by. The inspirational Sagittarius Full Moon sinks into your 12th House of Spiritual Mystery, empowering you to think great thoughts within the privacy of your mind. Others might miss the significance of your current mental meanderings, and you don’t have to reveal your secrets unless there’s a good reason. Thankfully, your imagination is your wonderland.
Aquarius Horoscope (Jan. 20 – Feb. 18)
You have high hopes about participating in a group effort. You understand that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts, and you prefer to experience this dynamic directly. Although the Sagittarius Full Moon rocks your 11th House of Social Networking, you mustn’t lose sight of your individual needs and your unique contribution to the cause. In a perfect world, teamwork divides the tasks while multiplying the success.
Pisces Horoscope (Feb. 19 – March 20)
You are quite responsive to the needs of others and want to do everything within your reach to help those you love and respect. The Sagittarius Full Moon is pulling the strings in your 10th House of Authority, leaving little room for anyone else to take control. But even your best-laid plans can fall apart if you spread yourself too thin. The real secret to success is in deciding what is most important and leaving the rest for another day.
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Your Weekly Love Horoscopes for June 20th

Your Weekly Love Horoscopes for June 20th
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General Horoscope
This week emphasizes communication and perspective more than romance. As a result, it’s possible to have a few enlightening (or confusing) moments with your sweetheart. On Monday, you might not be able to see eye to eye no matter how much you try. Fortunately by Sunday, the cosmic mood will shift and you’ll be happily sharing brilliant ideas.
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Aries Horoscope MAR 21 – APR 19
Your mind is all over the place this week, which means it might change radically concerning matters of the heart. A decision that needs to be made between you and your partner should be weighed carefully. Avoid making it on Monday and save that for Sunday if possible. In other news, the Sun, ruler of your romance sector, enters Cancer on Monday, prompting you to nest more at home with your lover.
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Taurus Horoscope APR 20 – MAY 20
Romance shines for you this week! On Sunday, Jupiter, now in your true love sector, will be at a perfect angle to potent Pluto. As a result, the power of love will expand exponentially in your world. Your sweetheart might help you gain a transformative new perspective connected to your spirituality or beliefs. It’s also possible that you and your love will reach new heights together by traveling to an exotic locale.
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Gemini Horoscope MAY 21 – JUN 20
A Full Moon in your partnership sector on Monday might leave things more blurry than clear. On one hand, you’re likely to have startling awareness about your perspective and where you stand personally regarding a situation you’re experiencing with your mate. Unfortunately on the same day, Mercury makes some very tense aspects in the sky. As a result, you might have a difficult time communicating your thoughts clearly to your mate.
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Cancer Horoscope JUN 21 – JUL 22
You’re brighter than the Sun this week and your partner will surely notice. That’s because the Sun literally enters your sign on Monday, infusing you with a newfound sense of vitality and purpose. Your partner will be captivated by your bright attitude, and in many ways, it’ll be contagious. Pay attention to a powerful conversation you and your mate have on Sunday. It could be life-changing.
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Leo Horoscope JUL 23 – AUG 22
A Full Moon in your true love sector this Monday will leave you emotionally open and vulnerable. The good news is that you’ll gain astounding perspective relating to how a current romantic entanglement meshes with your integrity. You might have to check yourself to ensure that you’re not compromising your core values in order to feel loved by this person. If you are, it’s time to re-evaluate.
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Virgo Horoscope AUG 23 – SEP 22
You might have so much luck this week in love that you’ll need to pinch yourself. On Sunday, Jupiter, now in your sign, will be at a perfect angle to Pluto, the planet of depth and transformation. Pluto happens to be moving through your 5th House of Romance and Pleasure, empowering you to love deeper than you ever have before. Now, you’ll have the confidence and optimism to do exactly that. Wonderful!
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Libra Horoscope SEP 23 – OCT 22
Although this may be a quiet week in your love life, there will still be a chance that you and your mate will cross wires in the communication department early in the week. Try not to discuss any vital matters on Monday. If you do, it will only lead to a stalemate at best, disappointment at worst. On Sunday however, you’ll have a gorgeous opportunity to engage in the most stimulating dialogue possible with your sweetheart. It’ll be worth the wait.
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Scorpio Horoscope OCT 23 – NOV 21
Although this may be a quiet week in your love life, there will still be a chance that you and your mate will cross wires in the communication department early in the week. Try not to discuss any vital matters on Monday. If you do, it will only lead to a stalemate at best, disappointment at worst. On Sunday however, you’ll have a gorgeous opportunity to engage in the most stimulating dialogue possible with your sweetheart. It’ll be worth the wait.
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Sagittarius Horoscope NOV 22 – DEC 21
A Full Moon in your sign on Monday will leave you emotionally vulnerable. Although your heart will be wide open, it’s possible that you’ll also be extra sensitive to any perceived criticism or lack of support from your mate. Alternatively, you might also be up in emotional arms due to the fact that your partner is spouting off grandiose ideas that you know make little sense. Do what you can to balance any schism in communication with each other.
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Capricorn Horoscope DEC 22 – JAN 19
There’s a bright light shining in relationship matters for you starting this week. On Monday, when the Sun enters your partnership sector, you’ll be ready to pay attention to your love connection in a more emotionally meaningful way. You and your partner might decide to spend time focused not only on your relationship, but also your family. Security in love becomes vital now, and luckily, it appears you’ll have what you need.
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Aquarius Horoscope JAN 20 – FEB 18
You might feel quite confused and even insecure about a romantic situation. Decisions in love aren’t easy — especially on Monday. Just when you think you know what to do, it’s possible that a friend will weigh in with his or her opinion, totally decimating your current mindset. Or, you might feel confused about how to proceed in a matter that involves money and your sweetie. Listening to your heart is not necessarily wrong but for now, you may want to lead with your head.
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Pisces Horoscope FEB 19 – MAR 20
If you’re single, expect to have a renewed sense of vitality to play the dating game. Not only will you want to get yourself out there more, but you’ll also have a boost in actually getting yourself noticed. If you are already attached, you and your lover might become even more emotionally connected. There might be a significant family event you’ll attend together this week, or you could even start talking about starting a family of your own “someday.”
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Your Weekly Karma Forecast for June 19 – 25th
Weekly Forecast: June 19 – 25, 2016
The Karmic Tools Weekly Forecast covers the current planetary transits which affect people in different ways and to various degrees of intensity. Take notice when it is a Personal planet (Sun / Moon / Mercury / Venus / Mars) interacting with a Social (Jupiter/Saturn) or Collective planet (Uranus / Neptune/Pluto). And pay extremely close attention when it is a Social planet interacting with a Collective planet because that means something *big* is brewing that will move large groups of people along their evolutionary paths. Tuning in to the energy and rhythm of the planets can serve as a useful *guide* as you move along your Individual Path. It also helps to understand your place within the context of the larger Social & Collective Story. Below, you will find out how these energies tend to manifest, as well as guidance and direction.
*NOTE* There are some days when there are NO CONTACTS (besides the Moon), please note that there are no missing entries, we just list the actual Activations of each week + the day they happen.
Weekly Forecast: June 19 – 25, 2016
6/20 ~ Mercury (ideas, thoughts & concepts) ~oppose~ Saturn (reality & physical limitations):
Here the opposition is between your thoughts and your reality or current responsibilities. It’s also about your mental and physical getting integrated on some level. Are you working too hard, causing mental or physical exhaustion? Are you too stuck in idea-mode, delaying actions and actual commitments? It’s time to take a realistic look at your life to see where you could change your mind and your reality would follow. You may find yourself asking what your truth and purpose really are or you may be concerned about how to provide for your very basic, essential needs and why you have been constantly limited in that way. Everything can seem bleak and depressing but really it is just the Universe’s way of getting your attention and helping you to focus on what really matters. You’re being pushed to think of new ways to function on a practical level. You may feel like leaving a mate or partner at this time, but it’s not really the best time to actually act on this impulse. Wait until this energy passes and give your Self some time to clear that negative thinking that is actually coloring your judgment at this time. If you feel this way in another week or two then begin to plan releasing this person in the healthiest, most compassionate possible way so as not to create more karma YOU will have to deal with later. What this energy is good for is giving you the ability to see what is wrong and connect to a positive, realistic way of creating change for the better. If you are still unsure about what direction to take, this energy supports consulting a person you respect, usually someone older and/or more experienced, for guidance and support.
6/20 ~ Mercury (communication) ~square~ Neptune (dissolution):
This is a mixed blessing energy. On one hand, it’s good for spiritual study and giving your dreams a little energy (if your schedule permits). On the other hand, it makes for major miscommunications between people. Try to think before speaking, because if it’s possible to misunderstand or not ‘get it’ altogether, it will happen this week. Be careful not to let “longing” for your dreams to come true, distort your judgment and mislead you into believing the illusion. With this energy, some people will deliberately deceive and others have to be careful not to be misled. Stick to the facts or stay quiet, for now. You may even be inclined to withhold information to avoid a confrontation – don’t do it. Communicate with your Self and God today, otherwise plan to be very clear in explaining yourself to others (humans) so there are no misunderstandings.
6/22 ~ Mercury (expression) ~square~ Jupiter (truth):
This energy challenges you to integrate your smaller vision with the larger vision for your life. On one hand, you can see the big picture in new ways, but on the other hand, you may not be very interested in the details that bring it about. This is another good one for expanding your consciousness and thinking outside the box, but as the insights come into your conscious awareness, be mindful of the steps it will take to make your ideas a reality. This activation is also great for course-corrections where your ideas are concerned and will open you up to learning something new or bring in a crucial piece of information, just keep in mind that you will have to stabilize anything you start and probably have to review some details down the road because of something you overlooked in your enthusiasm for the new Truth revealed from within.
Astrology of Today – June 20, 2016

Astrology of Today – June 20, 2016

Summary:
- The Moon is in Sagittarius until 7:54 AM.
- The Moon is void from 7:02 AM until 7:54 AM.
- The Moon is in Capricorn from 7:54 AM forward (until Wednesday, June 22nd, at 4:08 PM).
- The Moon is waxing and in its Waxing Gibbous phase until 7:02 AM, after which the Moon is waning and in its Full Moon phase.
- A Full Moon occurs today at 7:02 AM in the last degree of the sign of Sagittarius.
- Mars is retrograde (Mars is retrograde from April 17-June 29).
- The Sun enters Cancer today at 6:34 PM (the Sun transits Cancer from June 20-July 22).
The Witches Current Moon Phase for June 20th is The Full Moon
June 20
Full Moon
Illumination: 100%
The Moon today is in a Full Moon phase. During a Full Moon the moon is 100% illuminated as seen from Earth and is on the opposite side of the Earth from the Sun. The Moon will be visible throughout the night sky rising at sunset in the east and setting with the sunrise the next morning. The point at which a Full Moon occurs can be measured down to a fraction of a second. The time it takes between full moons is known as a Synodic month and is 29.530587981 days long.
PHASE DETAILS FOR – MONDAY, JUNE 20, 2016
Illumination: 100%
Moon Age: 14.80 days
Moon Angle: 0.50
Moon Distance: 395,310.53 km
Sun Angle: 0.52
Sun Distance: 152,032,984.53 km
For the Super, Super Superstitious
For the Super, Super Superstitious
First Full moon at summer solstice in 70 years TONIGHT ‘could spark madness and lunatics’
A FULL moon TONIGHT as we welcome the summer solstice could bring chaos, delusional behaviour and spark lunacy, an astrologer has warned.
By Jon Austin
Timothy Halloran, who runs the Rasa Lila Healing YouTube astrology channel, filmed a chilling video in woods in Savannah, Georgia, on Thursday warning that the events around the Pagan-celebrated solstice may not be a calm and spiritual as people imagine.
It is the first time the full moon, known as a strawberry moon, has coincided with the solstice for 70 years, leading to his fears.
He spoke of fears of an “increased energy” bringing about “madness, hallucinations and delusions of grandeur” among the population.
Mr Halloran, whose facial expressions and mannerisms have been compared to those of Russell Brand, the British comic turned turned revolutionist, prioduced promotional material for the video, called Full Moon in Sagittarius, June 16 2016 – Psychic Warfare and Crusading.
In it he said: “Words such as enlightenment and illumination generally are perceived as being wonderful and pleasant things that we should strive for and desire to achieve.
“Yet the light is piercing, and it is hot, and it can be unbearable at times, particularly for those of us in the Northern Hemisphere during the Summer Solstice, when the Sun scorches down and we have our longest day of the year.
“Coinciding with this celestial event (a day before) we have a Full Moon at the final degree of Sagittarius square to Chiron.
“He said at the time Mercury would activate a ‘mutable grand cross between Saturn, Jupiter and a stationed retrograde Neptune’.
He said: “To Say that this is a stable time to be awake and aware would be a lie.
“The transitioning occurring now is like a giant wave crashing onto the shore of our own perspectives and beliefs, scattering debris everywhere, and in so doing also ripping a hole through the veil; Exposing a reality we never knew existed underneath.”
In a rambling 40-minute video, Mr Halloran said: “We are in the closing square. This is when this s***t starts to fall apart.
“This is what is may going on with this full moon in Sagittarius, the ripping away of veils “This is a critical time energetically. This is a time when people go off the deep end, people lose control.
“People do go on shooting sprees. People do have to run into total insanity.
“This is a potent time. This is time a time when we are going to look back and remember the events – the transformations that are going on these days, as there is a lot of stuff that is lining up to make this moon quite potent.
“It is very easy to go off the deep end kept swept away with paranoia and philosophy
“There is an explosion of energy that will go on with this full moon.”
If anyone does turn psychopath during the solstice, the barmy presenter disputed they should be locked up and urged the most violent of killers to be treated with 24-hour love bombing by the most most “unbelievably loving and attractive people in world”.
And, according to Halloran, who, in a similar stance to Brand, claimed in the video there is no democracy in the world, said there is hope among all the carnage.
He urged people to “bite the bullet” to see the “mechanism beneath the surface” rather than becoming “more delusional, even more crazy and even more in denial”.
After another rocky time of eclipses in September, will come peace through the dwarf planet Ceres.
He said: “What is light at the end of the tunnel is Ceres is saying peace and love
“Things will start to calm down going into the future.
“After all the changes, all the awaking, the electro shock, then comes Cancer nurturing time – back into our beloved ones circles, our tribes and empathy for one another.”
Author: Jon Austin
Article originally published on Express, Home of the Daily and Sunday Express
365 Days of Meditations on the Goddess, Day 7
Magickal Activity for June 20, The Summer Solstice
Magickal Activity for June 20, The Summer Solstice
Floating Candles
Midsummer is a celebration of light and life, symbolized by the flame of a candle and the movement of water. A large glass bowl filled with an assortment of floating candles makes a wonderful point of focus for ritual. Choose bright yellow sunflowers, white lilies, and red tulip-shaped candles. Have each person participating in the ritual inscribe his or her desire, with a pin, on a candle. Have each person come forward, place his or her candle in the bowl and light it as he makes his wish. Following the ritual, the bowl is placed outdoors and the candles are left to burn out.
The Sun Wheel
One of the most popular symbols of Midsummer is the Sun Wheel, the turning of which suggests the turning, or progression, of the seasons. The Wheel is decorated with flowers, fresh herbs, and brightly colored ribbons.
The simplest method for making a Sun Wheel is to buy an already-prepared natural-branch wreath from an arts and crafts store. Affix small branches of rowan to form the spokes of the wheel (four spokes to represent the elements and cross-quarter days or eight to symbolize the eight Wiccan Sabbats). Use floral wire to attach fresh flowers and herbs to the wreath. Embellish with brightly colored ribbons. The wheel can be used as the focal point for your Midsummer rites or hung on the front door of your home for decoration.


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