Your Ancient Symbol Card for Today

The Peacock

The iridescent emerald plumage and spectacular broad tail of The Peacock make it the ideal symbol of both justified pride and vanity. It denotes the right for one to be proud of themselves for being who they are and for letting others know. In short, its okay to strut a bit. At the same time The Peacock reminds us that while pride and high self esteem are essential components of a healthy psyche, becoming too full of one’s self makes us vain, and vanity is never attractive in anyone.

As a daily card, The Peacock is reminder that you are inherently valuable, and have a right to be proud of who you are as well as let others know you are proud of yourself. It is also a warning to not allow you pride and sense of self worth grow to such grand proportions that you become vain and conceited.

Today’s Witches Rune

Man

Meaning: The Man rune demands action. It’s not longer time to quietly sit and think, or to hide yourself and heal. No, it’s time to get up and fight for what you want. If things are slow or stagnated, change them. Begin something new. It’s not a moment to let things flow as they will, but to grab the reigns and gain control over the situation. Be the leader and defend your stand.

While the Woman rune is about healing, this one can be about defending yourself, and, sometimes, hurting or getting hurt in the process. You may have to defend your opinions, your actions or choices against some aggressive people. This rune offers you a challenge, but is also shows that you have the resources needed to face it. Naturally, this rune has very aggressive potentials in it, and they need a good deal of discipline in order to not become sorely destructive.

The Man rune also accelerates everything… nothing stays still when its around. The outcome of your question may happen sooner than you expected, but the result will probably be unexpected. It does not mean that all will go wrong, no – things will simply develop in unseen ways.

In relationship readings, the Man rune promises a period of instability, so it’s important to not have high expectations. Under the influence of this rune, the relationship can be a stairway to Heaven or a ticket to Hell… and sometimes both, in a short period of time. It promises a bumpy journey for the heart, but with a great level of intensity. The Man rune can stand for love/hate relationship, cat and rat games and obsessions… the kind of things that turns one nuts (for good and for bad). This rune is good in questions concerning sexuality.

Additional information about Today’s Witches courtesy of Your Spiritual Journey Australia

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Your Horoscopes for Tuesday, August 9th

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If Today is Your Birthday: August 8

You are always looking for meaning in your life and in the things and circumstances around you. You could frequently find yourself assessing what things may be worth, and your instincts are excellent for figuring out what is worth a further look. You dislike routine and love to keep yourself active; yet you crave stability and security. A long-term, stable job that also allows you to mix things up would be ideal. Your insatiable curiosity makes you extremely interesting to know, as your ideas are always intriguing. You make a wonderful friend and companion. Even so, there can be times when you are overly practical and logical when a softer touch is more appropriate. In love, you tend to go the distance, but you do need to feel that you’re growing and improving through a relationship. You are ambitious and, while very loving, you can be quite stern when irritated. Famous people born today: Dustin Hoffman, Keith Carradine, Connie Stevens, Donald P. Bellisario, Meagan Good.

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.

Transiting Saturn continues to transit in harmony with your Sun until November 2016. This suggests benefits from keeping your feet on the ground and paying attention to, and honoring, tradition as well as tried-and-true methods. Work you have done in the past begins to pay off now – not necessarily in dramatic ways, but in small, measurable ways. You may be recognized or rewarded in some way for the efforts you put forth. When you project a more responsible and credible “you”, people in authority are more inclined to appreciate you and recognize your work. This is a time in which you put your life in order in some significant manner. The key to success under this influence is adopting a realistic, practical, disciplined, and orderly approach to your life. Having a strong sense for both tradition and innovation opens doors for you. You have a real sense of tomorrow now, so it’s easier for you to take the necessary steps to make all of your “tomorrows” better.

Just when Saturn moves out of transit to your Sun, Jupiter moves into transiting harmony. From November 2016 forward, you benefit from a Jupiter transit. You have a stronger than usual desire to improve, grow, and learn. This is a fortunate aspect that helps boost optimism and confidence, and you can attract fortunate circumstances into your life as a result. Problems are easier to resolve. Matters related to universities, higher education, organized religion, publishing, legal affairs, and foreign interests can be especially favorable. It’s a good time to further your education. You are likely to enjoy a larger perspective on matters that keeps you from getting lost in details or overly frustrated by everyday stresses.

This is an excellent year for learning new things and meeting people who bring important information into your life. Making new contacts through learning and mental pursuits figures strongly.

However, there can be some problems with blocks or delays with communications and transportation. Your thoughts are likely to be quite sober at times, and you should do your best to avoid negative thinking. This may be a year when you often retreat to work on specific tasks on your own. You might be required to travel for business purposes. The maturity of young people in your life may become an issue or area of focus. Thinking in realistic and practical terms is your best bet, and the need for tangible results for your efforts is strong. Still, there can be misunderstandings, misinformation, wishful thinking, or carelessness. Verify the facts before making decisions and avoid taking precipitate action. Certainly, you might often see things that others don’t, as you’re tuned into the subtle side of life and situations, but, at the same time, you may miss practical details.

Even so, your powers of investigation are strong – you go to the origin of a problem and work from there. There may be a project, idea, or person that demands much of your attention or occupies much of your thoughts. You are especially resourceful when your curiosity is piqued.

There can be some fireworks in key relationships this year. Feelings can sometimes run hot and cold in love. Your affections are strongly stimulated, and you are more acutely aware of your powers of attraction. You can enjoy an increase in personal magnetism, but timing can be off and you should be wary of competitiveness or tension in existing love relationships, as your passions run high, whether they‘re feelings of love or anger.

Marketing and promotional activities can thrive. Business revolving around the home, nutrition, cooking, and real estate may be particularly fruitful.

You may win respect and recognition for your work or craft this year. There is a good balance between learning from tradition and seeing things progressively.

There is steadiness in many areas of your life this year, although some relationships can be up and down. From November forward, you’re in an exceptionally strong position for taking advantage of new opportunities. There can be recognition for your work or talents. However, you may have a difficult time focusing on one or two projects during this period of life, and you can benefit from attempts to focus your energies.

2016 is 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.

2017 will be 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.

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Your Daily Horoscopes for Monday, August 8th

Aries

You’re focused on relating well with others today, dear Aries, but there is also superb energy for work and finances. Work on building a cherished business or project can be quite successful now. Generally speaking, this is a great time for improving your skills and finding meaningful ways to be of help and service to others. Perfecting your particular craft is your path these days, and today, you could meet people, or there could be information coming in, that points you in the right direction.

Taurus

You are learning about your creative side and your true identity or personality these days, dear Taurus, with the North Node of the Moon transiting your solar fifth house. Today, Mercury aligns with the Node, and you are inclined to talk about things very dear to your heart, or to come across information or announcements that lead you further on this journey of discovery. This is also a good day for nurturing a romance or other warm relationship, as well as for paying particular attention to a creative project or hobby.

Gemini

Your more helpful and nurturing qualities are in demand today, dear Gemini, and you’re in an unusual position to talk about something close to your heart. Family connections can strengthen. It’s a good time for reconciling with someone, even if it’s only a reconciliation in your head and heart. There can be news about a personal or private matter that helps you to heal. On another level, you may come across information that helps you advance a home-related project.

Cancer

You are discovering just how capable you are, and especially regarding your powers to learn, teach, and understand, dear Cancer. This is a time for seeking out challenges, pursuing mental interests, and working on new projects. Don’t be afraid to put yourself out there when it comes to matters revolving around thinking, the mind, writing, speaking, and sharing ideas. You might come across information that leads you to satisfying projects, or you may benefit from word of mouth today.

Leo

This is a period in your life for actually getting to know what you value, dear Leo, and for recognizing your natural talents and your own worth. Information received today might point you in either of these directions. If it’s finance-related, it can also be very helpful. Nurturing and building a business project can be fruitful and rewarding today. You might particularly enjoy growing an idea by filling out the details or developing a talent. Learning new things can be exciting, although you may get a little bogged down with details.

Virgo

You are learning to develop your independence this year, dear Virgo, and for the most part, it’s an enjoyable, empowering experience. This is a time of self-discovery – of finding yourself – and today, you could be meeting people or coming across information that helps this process along. You might also enjoy learning new things today. Publishing and promotional projects can be successful. You are likely to feel pleasantly attached to people in your life and might thoroughly enjoy nurturing, supporting, and perhaps guiding them. Your personal appeal is high, and sharing ideas or viewpoints with someone special can be a bonding experience.

Libra

This can be a good day for making connections, dear Libra, whether it’s an actual meet up with someone from your past or a sudden understanding of a situation that previously stumped you. You may very well come across something that jogs your memory of an old relationship or problem area. There can be opportunities emerging now to heal or help others deal with complicated emotions. The Moon is in your sign all day, and you’re attracting attention. It’s a me-centered time of the lunar month, and it would behoove you to pay a little more attention to emotional needs and desires now.

Scorpio

With Jupiter and the Moon’s North Node in your solar eleventh house this year, dear Scorpio, you’ve been receiving some big cosmic nudges to improve networking, reach out to others, and enjoy or build friendships. Today can bring another such reminder, possibly even by way of a surprise meeting or contact with someone. You may receive news or information that connects you with people who are to become important figures in your life. A relationship can be nurtured today with a spirit of openness and acceptance. Even so, the Moon is in your privacy sector all day, and you can benefit from some form of turning inward or retreat from the competitive elements of your life.

Sagittarius

You are likely receiving many reminders to set solid goals and to meet or exceed them these days, dear Sagittarius, with Jupiter and the Moon’s North Node at the top of your solar chart. Today, you may think about these things more seriously, or you might decide to seek out advice or collaboration. You are encouraged to put more effort into your professional or public life now, and today, you may come across information or meet people that/who nudge you in the right direction. This is a strong day for cooperation with others towards an important goal, and for nurturing a business or business idea.

Capricorn

This can be a good day for showing others that you care, dear Capricorn. Small gestures go a long way right now. There can be an attraction to someone surrounding their beliefs or ideas, or you may be enhancing a bond with a friend or lover through sharing ideas and listening to one another’s point of view. You are likely to experience a strong desire to take part in activities that break your usual routine, and that make you feel that you are living and learning rather than simply going through the motions. Today is about building your faith in others. There can also be connections made that facilitate educational pursuits, travel, or publishing.

Aquarius

You may be letting go of some level of security and comfort these days, dear Aquarius, as you are developing the courage to live life with more unknowns in the equation. The North Node of the Moon in your solar eighth house encourages you to embrace new challenges, and complicated feelings as well. Jupiter in this same house can certainly help. Today, people or information you receive can point you even further in the direction of active introspection and epiphanies about emotions. For some of you, a financial matter is clarified. Family support can encourage you now.

Pisces

Partnering up with someone and managing your relationships well can be the key to happiness these days, dear Pisces. Others have something meaningful to teach you, and today is no exception. Allowing an important person in your life to have more “say” can benefit you now, so listen well. Just for the time being, try to ease off your personal goals and plans and take more time to tend to the needs of others. Your relationships, or your companionability, are set to improve. One-on-one conversations can be particularly beneficial and growth-oriented. You might come up with a fabulous idea or flesh out a current plan with a partner.

FOR THE WEEK OF MONDAY, AUG 8TH, 2016

• General Horoscope

  This is an “ouch” week for love — the kind where you’ll want to do your best to avoid any messy situation with your mate. On Saturday Venus will square off with Saturn, reminding you of whatever obligations you have and how they sometimes act as a wet blanket over your ability to just have fun with your sweetheart. Then on Sunday, Venus opposes Neptune. Putting your lover on a pedestal can get you into trouble. All is not what it seems!

• Aries Horoscope MAR 21 – APR 19

  An office romance might turn into a disaster. If possible, steer clear of any temptation to flirt with someone you work with. He or she might be otherwise committed and attempt to conceal this vital piece of information from you. Or, it’s possible that your human resources department will find out you and a co-worker is dating. If there’s a policy against this at your job you’ll surely hear about it. Ask yourself if it’s even worth the trouble.

• Taurus Horoscope APR 20 – MAY 20

  Sometimes it’s easier to turn a blind eye to what you know is true rather than face a painful reality. This might be the case for you this week when it comes to love. Your partner might be in more financial trouble than you care to admit. If so, this will be quite uncomfortable for you to confront but you simply must. If you’re about to date someone new this week you may want to reconsider. If someone appears to be too good to be true then he or she probably is.

• Gemini Horoscope MAY 21 – JUN 20

  There’s nothing easy about romance this week. If you’re in a committed relationship it’s possible that you and your partner will feel overwhelmed by a domestic responsibility that cannot be ignored. Whatever this situation entails, you can be certain that it’ll deplete your partner so much that he or she will not have any energy left to devote to your relationship. Do what you can to give each other some slack now. You’ll both need it.

• Cancer Horoscope JUN 21 – JUL 22

  If you’re feeling suspicious of what your lover is saying this is the time to confront matters head on. By continuing to sweep your uneasy feelings under the rug you’re only sabotaging your relationship. Although your partner might very well be keeping a secret from you, you’re playing a part if you choose to keep turning a blind eye. Now is not the time to ignore that voice inside your head telling you there’s more to the situation. Words unspoken can sometimes reveal powerful truths. This week, it appears this will be quite true.

• Leo Horoscope JUL 23 – AUG 22

  If you have any reason to mistrust your partner about finances, you’ll want to do some investigating. It is possible that your mate is withholding information but that doesn’t automatically mean that he or she is doing something worrisome. Even so, it’s more likely this week that you’ll be disappointed about finances because of your partner’s actions. Keep the lines of communication open to find out what is really happening. The worst thing you can do now is turn a blind eye to what is staring you right in the face.

• Virgo Horoscope AUG 23 – SEP 22

  All that glitters is not gold. This week, when it comes to matters of the heart that sentence might ring quite true for you. You’ll want to continue to view your current relationship in the best possible light however there might be an inkling that you need to clear away the stardust from your view. No relationship is perfect but if you decide to ignore the imperfections long enough they can turn into serious problems. Don’t let that happen.

• Libra Horoscope SEP 23 – OCT 22

  If you are pining away secretly for someone you know you can’t be with, this week you may feel the sting of unrequited love in a painful way. It’s possible that you’ll attempt to share your feelings for this person only to be outright rejected. Or, it’s possible that you are in a clandestine relationship for some reason and it is finally beginning to wear on you. If so, ask yourself why you are with a person who insists on keeping you a secret. You deserve better.

• Scorpio Horoscope OCT 23 – NOV 21

  Be careful this week about mixing your love life with your social life. Although you might want very much for your pals to embrace the person you’re dating, it seems as if they will instead find every reason possible to pick this person apart. Do yourself a favor and avoid the unpleasantness altogether by spending separate time with your lover and then with your friends. You’ll be glad you did.

• Sagittarius Horoscope NOV 22 – DEC 21

  You might feel extra fragile this week for a few reasons and if so, you’ll want to have the sustenance of your significant other to help you through the rough patch. Unfortunately, your partner might be going through his or her own cloudy weather and as a result, be unable to help you. If this happens, do your best to understand that it’s not possible for us to expect more than someone else can give. All you can do is take one day at a time.

• Capricorn Horoscope DEC 22 – JAN 19

  Try not to communicate unrealistic expectations to your partner this week. He or she might feel as if you’re not approaching a situation with enough maturity. Even if you just feel you’re being optimistic, your partner may not be able to appreciate that perspective. Believing your way out of a problem is not going to cut it now. Your partner simply wants you to acknowledge this truth and then be willing to work on a solution together.

• Aquarius Horoscope JAN 20 – FEB 18

  This week you’ll need to be honest with your partner about financial matters. It’s possible that your mate is currently the breadwinner or has recently come into some extra money. While this is happening it’s also possible that you have been spending more money than usual. As a result your mate could feel as if you’re being irresponsible with funds. Consider an open conversation about income versus expenses. A solution is possible.

• Pisces Horoscope FEB 19 – MAR 20

  Your love life might be in a better place and as a result you might feel tempted to ignore something that begins to nag at you. Remember that keeping the peace isn’t really worth it if you’re starting to harbor resentment as a result. Even if whatever is bothering you is not serious you might want to address it and then put it behind you rather than ignore it. Otherwise, your fairytale romance might stop feeling so enchanting.

   

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Astrology of Today – August 8, 2016

• The Moon is in Libra all day (until Tuesday, August 9th, at 12:51 AM).
• The Moon is void from 1:41 PM forward (until tomorrow at 12:51 AM).
• The Moon is waxing and in its Waxing Crescent phase.
• A New Moon occurred on the 2nd, and a First Quarter Moon will occur on August 10th.
• Mars is direct and in its post-retrograde shadow until August 22nd.

Weekly Astrology: August 8-14, 2016

Keep your eyes on the prize

By Maria DeSimone

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Weekly Forecast: August 7 – 13, 2016

a message from Kelly M. Beard

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Day 28

To Banish Negativity

Over and under, turn it loose
Negative feelings, cut the noose.
Banish now, and never return
Gloom and despair will now adjourn.

Reference

The Power of Positive Witchcraft: Daily Incantations & Enchantments: A Spell a Day for 30 Days
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