The Witches Digest for Monday, January 29th

(Part 1, Astronomy)

The Awakening

Let me sing you a tale of magics of old,
of powers that slumbered through long years untold.
Let me weave you a song of a memory revived,
calling the Old Ones, their time has arrived.

Bale fires are lighting through all of the land,
the fey folk are dancing, their hour is at hand.
Their music is heard in the chattering stream,
their call echoes out on the wings of a dream.

Beyond the townships, where common folk sleep,
in moors and in meadows, in forests so deep,
Witches are gathering at the dark of the night,
to dance and to worship, bathe in moonlight.

They’ve winded the horn, they have opened the door,
the magics returning to slumber no more.
By the spells they have woven, the runes the have told,
they’ve awakened the Goddess, and the Horned One of old.

And those who have gathered now join hand in hand,
their voices are chanting, throughout all the land.
The God and the Goddess, at last will be heard,
their children, the witches, are spreading the word.

They sing songs of power when the moon, she is high,
They chant songs of joy when the sunrise is nigh,
They dance through the meadows, and through darkened streets,
join their ancient rhythm, when your circle meets,

Come dance to their rhythm, when your circle meets.

Andrew Daws, Author
Originally published on Pagan Library

Your Daily Sun & Moon Data for Monday, January 29th

The Sun
Sun Direction: ↑ 122.57° ESE
Sun Altitude: 11.08°
Sun Distance: 91.560 million mi
Next Equinox: Mar 20, 2018 11:15 am (Vernal)
Sunrise Today: 6:59 am↑ 112° Southeast
Sunset Today: 5:16 pm↑ 248° West
Length of Daylight: 10 hours, 16 minutes

The Moon
Moon Direction: ↑ 327.78° NNW
Moon Altitude: -26.89°
Moon Distance: 223448 mi
Next Full Moon: Jan 31, 20187:26 am
Next New Moon: Feb 15, 20183:05 pm
Next Moonrise: Today3:25 pm
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Illumination: 94.2%

The Lunar Calendar
Moon Direction: ↑ 328.19° NNW
Moon Altitude: -27.08°
Moon Distance: 223447 mi
Next Full Moon: Jan 31, 20187:26 am
Next New Moon: Feb 15, 20183:05 pm
Next Moonrise: Today3:25 pm

Source

timeanddate.com

*Friendly Reminder*

Total Lunar Eclipse 2018: Rare ‘Super Blood Blue Moon’ Visible On January 31

The next supermoon lunar eclipse visible throughout all of the United States will be January 21, 2019 — though that one will not be a blue moon.

World | Agence France-Presse

MIAMI, UNITED STATES: A cosmic event not seen in 36 years — a rare “super blood blue moon” — may be glimpsed January 31 in parts of western North America, Asia, the Middle East, Russia and Australia.

The event is causing a buzz because it combines three unusual lunar events — an extra big super moon, a blue moon and a total lunar eclipse.

“It’s an astronomical trifecta,” said Kelly Beatty, a senior editor at Sky and Telescope magazine.

A blue moon refers to the second full moon in a month. Typically, a blue moon happens every two years and eight months.

This full moon is also the third in a series of “supermoons,” which happen when the moon is closest to Earth in its orbit.

This point, called the perigee, makes the moon appear 14 percent larger and 30 percent brighter.

During the eclipse, the moon will glide into Earth’s shadow, gradually turning the white disk of light to orange or red.

“That red light you see is sunlight that has skimmed and bent through Earth’s atmosphere and continued on through space to the moon,” said Alan MacRobert of Sky and Telescope magazine.

“In other words, it’s from all the sunrises and sunsets that ring the world at the moment.”

The alignment of the sun, moon and Earth will last one hour and 16 minutes, visible before dawn across the western United States and Canada.

Those in the Middle East, Asia, eastern Russia, Australia and New Zealand should look for it in the evening, as the moon rises.

Unlike a solar eclipse, this lunar eclipse can be safely viewed without protective eyewear.

How rare?

“We’ve had a lot of supermoons and we’ve had lunar eclipses, but it’s rare that it also happens to be a blue moon,” said Jason Aufdenberg, associate professor of physics and astronomy at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s campus in Daytona Beach, Florida.

“All three of these cycles lining up is what makes this unusual,” he added.

“It’s just a wonder to behold.”

According to Sky and Telescope magazine, “the last time a complete lunar cover-up took place on the second full moon of the month was December 30, 1982, at least as reckoned by local time in Europe, Africa, and western Asia — locations where the event could be seen.”

That event also occurred at the moon’s orbital perigee, making it an extra bright supermoon.

Aufdenberg said that by his calculations, the last time a supermoon, blue moon and total lunar eclipse all together were visible from the eastern United States was on May 31, 1844.

According to Sky and Telescope, the last blue moon total lunar eclipse visible from North America happened on March 31, 1866.

“But on that date the moon was near apogee, its most distant point from Earth,” it said.

Lunar eclipses during a supermoon happen rather regularly. The last one was in September 2015.

Lunar eclipses occur at least twice a year.

Supermoons can happen four to six times a year.

(Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)

Astrology of Today – Monday, January 29, 2018

The Moon is in Cancer.
The Moon is waxing and in its First Quarter phase.
The First Quarter Moon occurred on the 24th and the Full Moon/Lunar Eclipse will occur on January 31st in the sign of Leo.

Moon in Cancer

The Moon is traveling through Cancer today. Beware of mood swings. Cook some soul food. Cuddle up with someone.

The restlessness of the Gemini Moon gives way to an instinctive need for peace and quiet. Feelings of belonging and safety are what motivate us under this influence. The Moon feels right at home in the sign of Cancer, as it rules the sign. This Moon position has much healing potential. Although insular by nature, our feelings run deep, making it an ideal time to get in touch with what motivates us.

The Moon in Cancer generally favors the following activities: Domestic activities, those that involve awareness of personal needs. Home decor, family get-togethers.

Daily Overview Of Monday, January 29th

We can be a little more self-indulgent than usual today. The Moon spends the day in its own sign, Cancer. This strong and sensitive Moon gets support from Neptune and Jupiter today, boosting our imagination, and also opposes Pluto, reminding us of the need to take a break from pursuing our goals from time to time.

Mercury’s semi-square with Neptune points to some cloudy thinking or a tendency to daydream rather than pay attention to the facts. We may not express ourselves clearly, or others are not reading our messages well.

As well today, we can see more clearly behaviors, indulgences, or attachments that may be holding us back from expressing ourselves creatively and confidently as Venus in Aquarius aligns with the true South Node of the Moon.

The sky this week for January 29 to February 4

A stunning total eclipse of the Moon, a chance to witness zodiacal light, and comet PANSTARRS all take stage in the sky this week.

By Richard Talcott

Monday, January 29

Although Saturn passed on the opposite side of the Sun from Earth only a month ago, it already appears low in the southeast before dawn. From mid-northern latitudes, the ringed planet lies 10° above the horizon an hour before sunrise. It shines at magnitude 0.5, which makes it the brightest point of light in this part of the sky.

Tuesday, January 30

Anyone with clear skies in North America and across the Pacific Ocean to Australia and eastern Asia can witness this week’s biggest event: a total eclipse of the Moon. The Full Moon, which arrives officially at 8:27 a.m. EST tomorrow morning, then lies deep in Earth’s shadow and will dim considerably while likely taking on an orange hue. From North America, the eclipse occurs before dawn and delivers better views to those who live farther west. The eclipse’s partial phases start at 6:48 a.m. EST (3:48 a.m. PST). Those in the continent’s western two-thirds can view at least some of totality, which gets underway at 6:52 a.m. CST (4:52 a.m. PST). Totality last 76 minutes and can be seen in its entirety west of a line that runs from central North Dakota to New Mexico. The eclipsed Moon hangs among the background stars of Cancer with the Beehive star cluster (M44) 4° to its northwest.

The Moon reaches perigee, the closest point in its orbit around Earth, just 27 hours before it is Full. At 4:57 a.m. EST on the 30th, it lies 223,068 miles (358,994 kilometers) away from us.

Wednesday, January 31

Mars stands out in the southeastern sky before dawn this week. The magnitude 1.2 Red Planet rises around 2:30 a.m. local time and appears 25° high as twilight starts to paint the sky. It exits the constellation Libra today and moves into Scorpius, standing 9° above the latter constellation’s brightest star, magnitude 1.1 Antares.. Unfortunately, the view of Mars through a telescope proves disappointing — its disk spans only 6″ and shows no detail.

Thursday, February 1

The dwarf planet Ceres reached opposition and peak visibility yesterday, but it remains a fine sight throughout February. It currently shines at magnitude 6.9 and is an easy object to spot through binoculars. The largest member of the asteroid belt resides in the constellation Cancer the Crab, which appears in the east once darkness falls and climbs highest in the south around midnight local time. This evening, Ceres lies 0.9° northeast of the 5th-magnitude star Tau (τ) Cancri.

Friday, February 2

Tonight should provide your first good opportunity of 2018 to view the zodiacal light. From the Northern Hemisphere, late winter and early spring are the best times of year to observe this elusive glow after sunset. It appears slightly fainter than the Milky Way, so you’ll need a clear moonless sky and an observing site located far from the city. With the waning gibbous Moon now exiting the early evening sky, the next two weeks will be prime viewing times. Look for the cone-shaped glow, which has a broad base and points nearly straight up from the western horizon, after the last vestiges of twilight have faded away.

For those who believe in folklore, the fate of winter rests on the shoulders of the groundhog. If the furry rodent sticks his head out of his burrow this morning and sees his shadow, we’ll have six more weeks of winter. But if the weather is cloudy, it means spring is right around the corner. What does this have to do with astronomy? Groundhog Day celebrates one of the four so-called cross-quarter days, which mark the midpoints between the solstices and equinoxes. February 2 falls approximately midway between the winter solstice and the vernal equinox.

Saturday, February 3

Comet PANSTARRS (C/2016 R2) currently glows between 10th and 11th magnitude, which makes it a tempting target through telescopes for those under a dark sky. What makes it even more tempting is its location in Taurus: The comet spends February’s first week just 2° east of the stunning Pleiades star cluster (M45). Look for a small, round, diffuse glow similar to a companion galaxy in the Virgo Cluster.

Sunday, February 4

The variable star Algol in Perseus reaches minimum brightness at 8:19 p.m. EST, when it shines at magnitude 3.4. If you start viewing as soon as darkness falls, you can watch it more than triple in brightness (to magnitude 2.1) over the course of about five hours. This eclipsing binary star runs through a cycle from minimum to maximum and back every 2.87 days. Algol appears nearly overhead after sunset and sinks low in the northwest well after midnight.

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The Astronomy Magazine

Cosmic Calendar for January 29th, 2018

The universe is already making preparations to offer humanity an extra full moon enlightenment this month as a Total Lunar Eclipse – energizing the sun in Aquarius and the moon in Leo – builds toward a dramatic high-point early this Wednesday. Students of astrology and professionals in the field understand that alignments in the near future can easily affect the here and now. Just as a grand triangle geometric sky pattern influenced everyone on January 1, the same configuration returns as the moon in Cancer trines Neptune in Pisces (7:20am) and Jupiter in Scorpio (8:39pm). Revelations abound although psychic storm warnings are still posted as the moon forms its monthly opposition to underworld-ruler Pluto (6:35pm) and Mercury makes a frictional, 45-degree tie to often chaos-accomplice Neptune (7:03pm). Think more about aligning with your higher destiny in this lifetime than on fulfilling low-level desires.

[Note to readers: All times are now calculated for Pacific Standard Time. Be sure to adjust all times according to your own local time so the alignments noted above will be exact for your location.]

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Astrology.com

The Witches Current Moon Phase for Monday, January 29th

Waxing Gibbous
Illumination: 94%

The Moon today is in a Waxing Gibbous phase. This phase is when the moon is more than 50% illuminated but not yet a Full Moon. The phase lasts round 7 days with the moon becoming more illuminated each day until the Full Moon. During a Waxing Gibbous the moon will rise in the east in mid-afternoon and will be high in the eastern sky at sunset. The moon is then visible though most of the night sky setting a few hour before sunrise. The word Gibbous first appeared in the 14th century and has it’s roots in the Latin word “gibbosus” meaning humpbacked.

PHASE DETAILS FOR – MONDAY, JANUARY 29, 2018

Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Illumination: 94%
Moon Age: 12.39 days
Moon Angle: 0.55
Moon Distance: 363,308.62 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 147,360,796.50 km

Source

MoonGiant.com

Up Next…..

The Witches Guide to Mondays

For all your magickal needs, think Magickal Necessities….

The students that were killed during the shooting at the High School are being buried this weekend. We will be off the internet today and tomorrow due to this fact. Visitation is today and tomorrow is their burial.

I would ask that you light a candle and pray for their families, the students that witnessed this horror, the ones still recovering, the staff, and the entire community.

May the Goddess comfort them and embrace them in Her loving arms during this dark time,

Lady of the Abyss

**Note** Don’t panic, witchcraft info is coming. Remember last Saturday,  when we said we were going to pick out a day to supply you with pages you could pick out and put in your BOS. Well guess what? Today is another such day. After the horoscopes, we will start providing those pages to you. I know when I was younger, I would have loved to have such info in my BOS. I hope you feel the same way and enjoy them!**

The Witches Digest for Friday, January 26th

(Part 2, Horoscopes & Other Divination)

Prepare for Full Moon Eclipse

a message from Selacia

To read more of Selacia’s insight, please visit her website, Selecia and the Council of Twelve

Relationships and life goals will be front-and-center issues this next week ahead of the supermoon with lunar eclipse January 31. For sensitives, this can be a week of both intensity and abundant opportunities to energize a new path forward. Continue reading for some tips on how to prepare for these energies.

Relationships

With the spotlight now on relationships, this is a good time to assess your own relationships. If heart healing is needed in a key relationship, the eclipse gateway energies can provide the needed catalyst and support.

A significant breakthrough can occur, in fact, when you focus on a key relationship over the coming days – inviting insights about what’s out of balance and what needs to shift for more heart-centered relating. The heart is key. Consider what your heart needs from the other person. Likewise, invite a knowing of what the other person’s heart needs from you.

The heart is the essence of all love bonds. It must be the driving force in your relationships, guiding you and teaching you about how to be increasingly more loving and kind.

The solar eclipse of August 21 also had a focus on love and heart healing. This current eclipse gateway will illuminate your progress and help you discover current obstacles to love.

Life Goals

Life goals can receive a substantial energizing at this eclipse too. Knowing that, take time over the coming week to hone in on specific goals you want to energize. Invite a knowing of brand-new ways to approach your life and your path forward. Consider that what you envisioned last year may need to be updated to reflect your current energy and potentials.

As a divine changemaker, you are in a continual process of change and growth. There is an accelerating pace involved with this process during these pivotal years. In 2018, in particular, you will be experiencing an amplified level of insights about your path and sometimes sudden changes in what you consider important.

Trust your inner wisdom. Allow it to lead you into a brighter and more abundant future.

This Weekend’s Love Horoscope: Love Is an Adventure

Your love horoscope for the weekend of January 26-28

Intimacy Issues of Each Zodiac Sign

Astrology can help you overcome intimacy issues in love

ARIES (March 21st-April 20th)

Midweek madness under a full Moon, no ordinary one this, it’s also a supermoon, a blue Moon and a total lunar eclipse. Nice, so what does it have to do with your love life? Ditherers will see the way, decisions made, and single sorts get the wake up and smell the roses talk from a mate.

TAURUS (April 21st-May 21st)

You can’t be the only one who has noticed the way someone is behaving? They are flirting right, definitely flirting, maybe, could be, probably not. Talk your way out if it Taurus, convince yourself nothing is going on and that will be what you get. Or change the script?

GEMINI (May 22nd-June 21st)

Mars is freshly minted in your relationship sky and your ruler Mercury is gathering all the social skills needed to make your pitch, but when? Wednesday is a day of heated exchanges, passionate ideas and declarations of heart centred feelings.

CANCER (June 22nd-July 23rd)

You’re never going to attract someone with those shoes, and what were you thinking about when you bought that top? Outrageous that anyone should have the cheek to tell you what to wear, how to act, have none of it Cancer and say so! Someone already loves everything about you; surprise!

LEO (July 24th-August 23rd)

With the full Moon, blue Moon, supermoon and lunar eclipse in your sign it may be a busy old week and as the Sun’s in your relationship sky for this production, it could reflect back on a one-on-one that you’re not seeing, want out of, or need a giant push to say hi. Hi!

VIRGO (August 24th-September 23rd)

What could be better than being lined up for some deep and meaningful? You know the sort of thing, you meet, you have coffee, you talk for ages about stuff that really interests you and you understand what you’ve been missing. Then you go home, think that’s nice, should’ve got his or her number. Concentrate.

LIBRA (September 24th-October 23rd)

I have nothing but admiration for your constant optimism in love, the roses will be around the door and there will be bluebirds helping you do the dusting soon enough. Until there isn’t. A reality check isn’t meant to knock you off track, it’s sent to put you onto another, more favourable one.

SCORPIO (October 24th-November 22nd)

Jupiter isn’t having much to say to Neptune, not any more, they’ll hook up again and bring back some more romantic vibes but for now it seems you’re more interested in practical matters. Get them done, some self-love first, look after gorgeous you.

SAGITTARIUS (November 23rd-December 21st)

Mars is in your sign, Mars is your new love, true love planet. Mars is a planet of action, of passion, of going out and getting what you want in life. Mars is a social planet for you and he’s also untethered by the opinions of others this week. Be more Mars.

CAPRICORN (December 22nd-January 20th)

To be honest Capricorn, your love life may not be high on your list of things to do this week. You seem to be in the mood for some introspection, some wandering and wondering, seeking new truths for your shiny new life and opportunities. Wander and wonder.

AQUARIUS (January 21st-February 19th)

Opposite you is the lunar eclipse, supermoon, blue Moon, Moony-McMooface and anything else you want to chuck at it. The fact is, it’s a whopper of an energy rush and Mercury moves into your sign same day. It’s over, it’s starting, it’s moving up a gear, downhill; be honest.

PISCES (February 20th-March 20th)

If you stay there a little longer maybe someone will magic their way out of the wallpaper and he or she will be just what you’ve been looking for? Change the settings Pisces, it’s not a week to find love, it’s a week for love to find you. Think on.

Your Daily Horoscopes for Friday, January 26th

 

Aries

Your ruler, Mars, moves into harmony with your sign today, dear Aries, and will continue to move through your adventure sector until March 17th. This is a time for feeling positive, energized, and enthusiastic. You are very content with doing your own thing and exploring your world independently, but you can also be inspiring and motivating with others for taking action on matters. Taking charge of your life comes more naturally now. You’re braver, more courageous, and less inhibited during these seven weeks. Competitive and physical activities are favored. The need to get a lot of little things done is pressing today, however, and can certainly compete with Mars encouraging you to live your life more fully, and your best bet is to strike a compromise.

 

Taurus

Mars is the planet of action, fire, courage, and motivation, dear Taurus, and enters your intimacy sector today. Until March 17th, power dynamics and self-control become more significant issues in your life. Some of the more obvious, surface heat in your close relationships drops, but if there are troubles that run deeper, they’re likely to emerge now. You are learning that power is not about having the upper hand with others – it’s about managing your own energy well. This can be a stellar period for applying strategy to your life, particularly related to pursuing your desires or going after what you want. You can be very sensitive to the give-and-take side of a relationship at this time. Watch for the magnification of problem areas, particularly related to suspicion. Otherwise, find constructive activities you love doing and pour your energy into them — you’re more focused than usual.

Gemini

Mars enters your partnership sector today, dear Gemini, and this transit will last until March 17th, putting a lot of emphasis on partnering and teamwork. Your close significant relationships and partnerships are animated and lively during this period, taking on a competitive feel. If you are meeting with hostility or aggressiveness in people you meet or people you’re close with, consider whether you are projecting personal frustrations onto others, but draw the boundaries you need. This can be an animated, energized, passionate, and sometimes problematic period for close relationships. It can be a great time for finally dealing with problem areas in your relationships. There can be a lot of activity in the relationship department or your social life, and for some, an active time spent with counselors or other one-on-one situations. Perhaps most importantly, you are learning a lot about yourself and your desires and motivations through people in your life, who may be encouraging you to take action or get moving.

Cancer

Fiery, confident, and competitive Mars now moves through your work and health sector until March 17th, dear Cancer, and you’re bringing more of these Mars qualities to your daily affairs, work, and wellness programs during this dynamic period. Work may be competitive now, but if you can set your own pace, you’ll get a whole lot done. This is a time for testing the effectiveness of your routines and habits and turning them around if need be. Daily life may speed up, and might at times be a little chaotic without careful management. For some of you, there is a larger workload to deal with, but for others, it may be due to increased motivation to take on more projects. Do your best not to overexert yourself. Also watch for conflicts with people you work or live with, as you can be working at a quicker pace. Otherwise, with energy channeled well, you can get a whole lot done. Today, however, your emotional need to unwind can conflict with these goals, but consider getting the extra rest you need.

Leo

Mars begins transiting in harmony with your sign today, dear Leo. This transit, lasting until March 17th, is a strong one for romance, entertainment, personal appeal, and the pursuit of pleasure. With Mars, there is always the possibility of raised passions, conflict, impatience, and impulsiveness, but when channeled well, you can feel quite enthusiastic and courageous. It’s a playful and expressive period. Your energy levels improve, and you tend to assert yourself with more success and ease. This can also be a good time for physical activity and competition in general. You are bound to put more energy into pleasure and play during this cycle! It’s a time for courageously pursuing your heart’s desire. Your direct approach tends to get you results. Today, the Moon moves into a more impersonal but friendly sector of your solar chart, and you may need to tone things down just for now.

Virgo

Fiery Mars begins transiting your home and family sector today, dear Virgo, and will energize this area of your solar chart until March 17th. Expect a lot of extra energy for domestic matters going forward and possibly some conflicts if you don’t direct some of this extra energy into productive channels. Especially appropriate ones are work done ON the home or activities with family. Aim to enjoy extra time spent on improving your home life and consider ways to enhance your feelings of security and comfort. With Mars challenging your sign, you may need to work a little harder to achieve your goals in the coming weeks, but pushing through obstacles can be satisfying, too.

 

Libra 

Fiery Mars begins its transit of your communications sector today and will continue to energize this area of your solar chart until March 17th, dear Libra. With this position, it can be easy to get fired up about your ideas, and just as easy to get excited and motivated about mental projects, interests, and learning pursuits. On the downside, there can be some impatience when people around you don’t seem to be catching on as fast as you, or catching up to your pace. Take advantage of this transit by pouring your energy into intellectual tasks, errands, making connections, and exploring new subjects if possible, as you can get a whole lot done now with passion and vigor. This influence can excite your mind, animate your daily life, and stimulate your nervous system at times! Tame impatience, and you’ll find this period excellent for discovering your intellectual passions and finding the courage to speak about what’s important to you.

Scorpio

Mars exits your sign today, dear Scorpio, and you’ll see some pressures to action subside. You’ll be more patient, and you’ll have less need for a hectic pace in your life. Mars now transits your resources sector until March 17th, and this cycle can see a lot of your energy directed into seeking out security, business endeavors, settling in, or building upon what you have. Coming first or initiating new projects is less compelling now, as you’d prefer to see things through. The drive to develop, increase, or improve your resources can be strong, but there can also be some tensions surrounding personal finances and possessions during this transit. Questions of ownership and values can emerge for quick handling. It’s a strong period for working through issues related to self-esteem.

 

Sagittarius

Fiery, assertive, and courageous Mars enters your sign today, dear Sagittarius, and will stick with you until March 17th. Energy levels run high during this cycle, sometimes to excess, and it’s up to you how you manage and direct it all! Mars’ recent journey through your privacy sector likely pulled up some buried frustrations, but you may have felt you had few direct ways of releasing it all. Now, you’re more definite about what needs to be done, and you are more straightforward, direct, and forthright in your manner. It’s also a good period for romantic and creative attention. Pace yourself, but take action on things that matter to you most. You can get a whole lot done during this exciting transit, especially with a concurrent transit of Vesta in your sign helping you focus and channel your power.

 

Capricorn

With Mars now in Sagittarius until March 17th, your energy levels may be at a lower point, dear Capricorn. This is because Sagittarius is the sign just behind yours, and this cycle precedes the Mars in Capricorn period that begins on March 17th and represents a new beginning on an energetic level. While it’s a time of reorganizing and redirection, this transit is good for opportunities and will to take action on private or behind-the-scenes matters. A lot may be going on behind the scenes or on the inside that you’re not yet ready to share with others. You can experience unusual but compelling attractions and desires. There can be less clarity and apparent confidence displayed now, but this should not be considered a negative thing. In fact, it’s part of a natural energetic cycle, and this is a time for recharging yourself so that you can realign with your real, deep desires. You may need to lay to rest some plans or projects that have outgrown their purpose. Honor your needs for extra rest, meditation, privacy, and reflection.

Aquarius

Mars is now transiting your solar eleventh house, dear Aquarius, and there is more natural energy with you for moving your plans forward. This cycle that lasts until March 17th tends to bring teamwork into stronger focus, and it can also stimulate a desire to oversee and organize ambitious projects. It can be a busy period when your social life may be more demanding, and it can also be a time when you are especially motivated to create new long-term plans. In previous weeks while Mars was transiting your solar tenth house, there may have been quite a bit of pressure to push yourself with work or responsibilities, and now this pressure tends to subside considerably. If there have been competitive or difficult energies with friends that have been brewing under the surface of things, they’re likely to emerge so that you can clear the air during this cycle.

 

Pisces

Mars moves to the top of your solar chart, dear Pisces, stimulating your ambitions and drive to get ahead, and will continue to energize this area of your chart until March 17th. This change brings a decidedly strong need to take action when it comes to fulfilling your responsibilities and pushing your professional interests forward. Impulsive moves and conflicts with authority may be problem areas from time to time during these seven weeks, however. Of course, you can also harness this energy and take advantage of it by pushing yourself just a little to do better. Not everything comes easily to you right now, but sometimes this extra push is precisely what you need. With Mars in charge of your income sector, this cycle also points to more confidence about your own value or worth, and possibly the pursuit of an income that reflects this. It may be a money peak, as well.

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Astrology Cafe

If You Were Born Today, January 26

As strong as you are at business and practical matters, you have a philosophical bent and love learning and sharing what you know with others. You are very personable and extroverted for the most part, enjoying good company and good conversation. Financial success is likely with both your people skills and your executive ability. You are active and a true individualist. Others readily follow your cause. You age gracefully, truly growing more and more comfortable in your skin. Famous people born today: Ellen DeGeneres, Eddie Van Halen, Eartha Kitt, Paul Newman, Gene Siskel, Wayne Gretzky.

Your Birthday Year Forecast:

With the Sun and Moon in harmony in your Solar Return chart, the year ahead should be satisfying and balanced overall. You are in comfortable demand and personally popular, and you are able to achieve a decent balance between work and play; personal and professional life. For the most part, you are on top of your game this year, and positive connections with others can be made fairly easily. With the ability to handle your emotions successfully, there is less stress on both your mind and body. Your self-confidence and positive attitude will reward you!

You have a stronger ability to direct your energies into meaningful activities this year. You’re in a fabulous position to pour concentrated energy into the pursuit of your desires or special ventures and activities.

You’re particularly charming in the year ahead, and you’re particularly proud of your relationships. It’s a strong year for strengthening your connections with others, both partnerships and friendships.

There can be a stronger tendency toward, or desire for, commitment and deep involvement in your relationships — you’re taking love seriously. There can be a willingness to make sacrifices if it seems the best way to make improvements in relationships and with money matters. You can be quite particular in your taste and good with money and savings.

Your ability to express yourself and to solve problems is enhanced this year. You may have opportunities to travel, and matters related to publishing, teaching, and writing should go especially well. You may find that you have the right information at the right time. You could also have big ideas and plans, as your mind is filled with ideas. Work, especially in communications, goes well. Relationships with young people may be particularly rewarding and positive. An optimistic attitude serves you very well, and the desire to expand your mind is strong. With greater receptivity to new ideas and perspectives, you are more likely to attract positive energies.

You are likely to be popular with others when it comes to your ideas and communications, especially as you are communicating with enthusiasm and cheerfulness, and this can bring rewarding experiences and opportunities into your life.

There may be a project, idea, or person that demands much of your attention or occupies much of your thoughts. It’s a strong year for any project or studies that require concentrated effort. You are especially resourceful.

You’re expressing and asserting yourself more naturally and confidently this year, which benefits all areas of life. Suppressed anger is more effectively released in creative ways. It is easier than ever to express your individuality in a manner that is true to you.

Your passions and enthusiasm run high in the period ahead, and you find it natural to channel this extra energy constructively. This is an excellent year for enterprising endeavors and new interests. You’re drawn instinctively to certain projects that have long-term value. It can be an especially creative, tuned-in year for self-expression, not only verbally but through hobbies, games, or sports. Even so, you’re especially charming and diplomatic, investing much in your relationships.

2018 is a Number Two year for you. Ruled by the Moon. This is a year of potential companionship. It is a quiet, gentle, and mostly harmonious year that is generally not as active than other years. Instead, you are more responsive to the needs of others. If you are patient and open yourself up in a gentle manner, you will attract what–and who–you want into your life now. This is an excellent year in which to build and develop for the future. Advice – be patient, be receptive, enjoy the peace, collect, develop, build, and attract.

2019 will be a Number Three year for you. Ruled by Jupiter. This is a year of sociability. It is a friendly time when you find it natural and easy to enjoy life and other people. The focus is on personal freedom, reaching out to others, making new friends, and exploration. You are more enthusiastic and ready for adventure than you are in other years. It’s likely to be a rather lighthearted year when opportunities for “play” time are greater than usual. It’s also a favorable year for expressing your creativity. Advice – reach out and connect but avoid scattering your energies.

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Get A Jump On Tomorrow….

Your Daily Horoscopes for Saturday, January 27th

Aries

This is generally a good time for spreading your wings, reaching out, and making contact, dear Aries. Others appreciate your friendship, input, and company. Communications lord, Mercury, in hard aspect to Uranus in your sign can create some mental tension, however. Watch that you don’t rush through your work or express yourself too bluntly due to impatience. Your ideas are brilliant now, but they may need some fleshing out before they have real-world value. A strong desire to get work done may compete with a sudden urge to be a free spirit. Issues surrounding career, business, interactions with those in authority, reputation, and life path can be exciting, but subject to pressure, rushing, and off-timing. Try not to succumb to pressures to produce an idea or a project so quickly that you skip steps.

Taurus

This is a time for receiving increased attention and admiration, particularly on a professional or public level, dear Taurus. Others may be appreciating you for your performance or commitment. It’s quite easy to get yourself into a favorable light these days! Today, a Mercury-Uranus challenge can point to some elements that seem random or out of your control, however. It can be a time when outspokenness leads to a rash of problems. You may even rebel against your own plans today. However, you’re encouraged to think outside the box and break a few boundaries on a mental level, so be sure to entertain some new ideas, just consider waiting to finalize plans or decisions.

Gemini

Personal appeal is strong these days, dear Gemini, and you’re likely to feel a nice sense of hopefulness about a matter. Energy with you today is generally warm and positive, but with your ruler, Mercury, in challenging aspect with Uranus, there can be some tensions and aggravations to deal with if you feel rushed or pressured. You may be seeking a serious conversation, but others are just not into it right now. Or, frustrations in a relationship may be verbalized impulsively. It’s also entirely possible that social distractions are loud and you’re having a hard time sticking to the task. An unrecognized desire for change can spur a comment that upsets the apple cart. Aim to stay flexible and open to a turnaround or shift in focus at a moment’s notice.

Cancer

This is a good day for compromise or mutually beneficial agreements in a relationship, dear Cancer. However, there can be some disruptions before you get to this point. Differences in point of view can be difficult to overlook. Your ideas may very well be golden and undoubtedly unique, but others may not be catching on quite yet. You might want to wait until you’ve got it all figured out before sharing your more significant and important ideas. Some of you may feel torn between a desire to do your own thing and a desire to include someone in your plans and decisions. Rushing leads to mistakes today, so pace yourself. Try to sort out your own feelings, as it can be a little tricky to distinguish them from what others feel about you these days.

Leo

You are especially proud of your work, services, dedication, or health pursuits now, dear Leo. You have a stronger desire than usual for harmony on the job or in your daily affairs, but there can be some unexpected events that temporarily throw you off track today. Your thoughts often turn to the details of your life and the parts that make up the whole these days, and this usually benefits you. Even so, today you may feel overwhelmed with things to do or with problems and flaws you see due to a Mercury-Uranus square. There may be schedule changes, surprise news, or other interruptions to deal with, and ideas coming to you now can be inspired but not yet mature. With all that’s distracting you today, watch that you don’t jump to conclusions, decisions, or statements!

Virgo

People are finding you especially fun and interesting now, dear Virgo, but today there can be some changes of mind or plans to deal with that keep you on your toes. Aim to establish your priorities and tackle them first today. Plot twists and interruptions are more likely than usual with Mercury, your ruler, in challenging aspect to rebellious Uranus. This may be about your inner rebel wanting to mix things up, or it could be that choices are a little more challenging to make due to conflicting desires and ideas. Others might be taking your playful words the wrong way or the feedback you receive right now feels abrupt and unnecessary. Seek out the intrinsic rewards for what you do. Creative ideas can be inspired and unusual, but not yet well-formed, so take note and aim to come back to them later when you’re not as frazzled.

Libra 

You’re seeking out more harmony and enjoyment in your domestic life these days, dear Libra, and this desire stands out today. Even with possible disconnects now, your ability to smooth over rough edges can win the day. Nevertheless, it can be a little challenging to unwind with Mercury and Uranus in conflict. Tricks to get around this involve considering ways to update traditions rather than attempting to cling to old ones if they’re causing problems. Stubbornness can only lead to troubles. Ideas and news may be interesting and exciting, but perhaps uprooting as well. Changes of schedule, interruptions, or offhand remarks may ultimately lead to refreshing detours, even if they’re perceived as annoying at first.

Scorpio

These days are excellent for attracting positive attention for your ideas, advice, or communication style, dear Scorpio, and you can bring pizzazz and creativity to your work or projects now. Surprising detours from the usual routine are likely today, however, with Mercury and Uranus clashing. These may be a little jarring at first but can lead to fun and, ultimately, useful discoveries. Watch for communicating about a matter too soon or without enough context, and consider letting new ideas incubate a while longer before going all in with them since this aspect tends to spur rash decisions and choices. Both personal interests and duties are demanding your attention, which can lead to scattered energy. Don’t settle for half-baked, and you’ll be in great shape now.

Sagittarius

You can have a stronger than usual desire for comfort, pleasure, and coziness now, dear Sagittarius, and you’re likely to find these things, but you may be dealing with some changes of plans or a bit of chaos today. A scattered feel to the day is possible with Mercury and Uranus in conflict. This influence can generate inspired thinking, particularly surrounding money and business, but something’s incomplete. Big decisions should be made later, and large purchases should probably wait, too. The appeal of entertainment or romantic splurges can be high right now but could interfere with recent efforts to be conservative and organized with your money. You may be battling equally strong needs for time away from the hectic pace of life, and for mental stimulation and contact. However, you’re in a great position to enjoy entirely new perspectives on matters, so let the wheels turn but take your time coming to conclusions.

Capricorn

This can be a wonderful time for enjoying your earnings or for doing a bit of splurging, dear Capricorn. You’re in the mood to enjoy yourself, and you deserve it! A Mercury-Uranus square influencing the day can point to plot twists or interruptions, however, that require some adjustments. Of course, sometimes these kinds of surprises can lead to incredible new ideas. Keep your mind open and stay flexible for best results now, as stubbornness can lead to frustrations. You might change your mind entirely about a matter by day’s end, and this can be a great change of direction. Ideas generated today can be inspired, but not yet well-rounded, so entertain them but aim to spend more time working out the details. There can be a scattered feeling on a mental level, and ideas can be raw but worth a second look.

Aquarius

You have more impact than usual on a personal level now, dear Aquarius, and your most charming and appealing traits are in the spotlight. You could be feeling amorous and rather desirous as well. However, you can also be dealing with some up-in-the-air elements such as changes of schedule or surprising news. You may change your mind abruptly, which calls for detours or plan changes. It’s probably best to avoid offhand comments with Mercury in your privacy zone in conflict with Uranus in your communications sector. Preserving a secret may require extra effort now. You might also have troubles with continuity of thought for the time being. Save the bigger work or decisions for a less scattered day.

Pisces

You might enjoy recognition or reward for past actions, a pleasant surprise from the past, or good feelings and happiness experienced in your inner or private world today, dear Pisces. However, there can be some miscommunications or abruptness with your discoveries, thoughts, and conversations. Others can change plans at the last minute, and this affects you, but it’s also possible that you quickly change your mind on a matter.Avoid jumping to conclusions or speech before you’ve thought about what you honestly feel and believe, but do pay attention to ideas that seem to come out of the blue today. While they may be a little raw for now, they’re probably quite inspired. Life is a bit unpredictable now, but you’re adaptable and willing to enjoy the surprises involved.

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Tarot Card of the Day

Three of Wands

Your Love Tarot Card of the Day

The Devil

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January 26th, 2017

Pulling the Devil card does not mean that bad things are about to happen. What it does mean is that you have stooped to a level of thinking that is all about your ego. You have to look closely at what is driving you to be this way. You are in a wonderful relationship with an individual who adores you. You do not want to ruin the bond that is evolving between the two of you. You need to do some self-reflection in order to figure out what is going on with you under the surface.

Your Erotic Tarot Card of the Day

Strength

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January 26th, 2017

Your sex life gains some serious momentum today with the appearance of the Strength card. You have tremendous inner strength when it comes to getting what you want, and that includes sexual conquests. If you’ve been waiting for the right time to try out some new moves, the Strength card urges you to act now! There may be some obstacles in your way, but you welcome any and all challenges. Anyone playing hard to get right now is like putty in your hands.

Psychic Tip of the Day

January 26th, 2017

FLIRTING DAYS

A romantic entanglement is changing the very nature of how every one sees you and who you truly are. Could you see any of this coming during that first flirtation?

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Your Daily Rune for Today

Thurisaz

“Thor-is-as” – Literally: “Thurses” or “Giants” – Esoteric: Strong one, Resistance

Key Concepts: Unconscious forces, sociological forces, Thor, Loki as giant, chaos, destruction by natural forces, complexities of aggression, conflicts, disputes, psychological problems,  lightning, breakthrough, aggressive male sexuality, battering down barriers, thorn of awakening, trouble, enthusiasm

Psi: enthusiasm, struggle against unconsciousness, male sexual prowess

Energy: enthusiasm, self-empowerment, chaos, active defensive force, breaker of resistance, destructive storms

Mundane: storms, tools, weapons, conflict

Divinations: Reactive force, directed force, vital eroticism, regenerative catalyst, constructive conflict; or danger, defenselessness, compulsion, betrayal, dullness, disease, explosive violence, annoyance, strife

Governs:
Destruction of enemies, curses binds and fetters
Awakening of the will to action
Breaking resistance of blockages in body, mind and spirit
Increased potency and prowess in romantic relationships
Understanding of the division and separation of all things
Aiming the use of psychic force
The combination of right/left brain processes for generating powerful realization

Laws of the Craft (The Ardaynes)

The Laws (also called the Virtues, The Ordains or The Ardaynes) are important to many neo-pagans and eclectic Wiccans. While each Wiccan group and individual are autonomous, they have the interlinking respect and function of the Laws to bring the tradition together as a whole. Security is given in adherence to the Laws, and the belief  that if one obeys the Laws and is sworn to the Laws, that they can be trusted with “Perfect Trust”. The laws guide our actions, and give us guidance on behavior, both as an individual, a group, a Coven and as a Tradition.

The New Book of the Law is a published by Lady Galadriel. It is an excellant “rule book” for those looking for a tested ethical and group working system when they form a group or Coven. These obviously won’t have much application to those of us who are Solitaries. I’ve also included two other Ardayne-like writings from Scott Cunningham called The Nature of Our Way and The Law of Power which are oriented more towards the Solitary Practitioner.

1. The Laws were created to give our lives form and order, that all might be balanced throughout all of the planes. In truth there are two sets of laws which govern us — one sets forth the ways of the Wiccan, and the other the ways of the Universe. Both are important, both should be observed with respect and treated with honor. The Laws were shaped and molded to teach us, to advise us, and to counsel us in our time of mortal life on earth.

2. Honor the Gods, for They are the channels and the manifestation of the Source. Honor yourself, for this force also lies within you. Love the Gods as They love you, and by loving yourself and your brothers and sisters, so the Gods shall honor you. As the love and joy of a man and a woman [or “lover and beloved” — LAH] flowers and grows when nurtured with respect, and cultivated with understanding and honor, so should you love the Gods.

3. The Goddess is the Great Mother, and the God is the Great Father, and we are Their children; and we shall worship Them, for They are the rulers of the Universe, and all that is therein. Therefore, O Children of the Gods, try Them not, nor attempt to test Them, for They shall show you that he Ways of the Craft are not to be belittled or mocked.

4. Let the Power of the Craft flow from you only in love — or not at all. For it has always been known that the energy webs which we weave and maintain shall eventually return to encircle their creator. Thus our works become either the net which entagles and binds us, or the web of light by which we find the Gods.

5. Let the Rites of the Wicca be a way for the children of the Gods to be as One — for Power only flows when unified. Always should you revere the Earth, and heal and tend Her, for She is our life, our Mothership, on which we navigate the dark currents of space.

6. When you reap the harvests of your lands, then you shall not reap one corner of the field, nor glean the herb gardens, or the fallen fruits of the orchards. These you shall offer to the Earth Mother, in direct return, or through offerings made to your Circle, or to sustain its Priests and Priestesses.

7. Always be proud to be of the Wicca, but do not allow your pride to become vanity — for those who are conceited are a stubling block at the door of the Temple, and they shall be cast adrift, to swim within their own vanity.

8. Observe and listen, reserving your judgement, for until all the silver is weighed, who can know the worth thereof?

9. As like breeds like, even more so does good beget love and joy. Your life will be full of love and joy if you are joyful and happy.

10. Your teachers are the servants of the Gods, and they shall plant the seeds of knowledge within the minds of their students, and they shall use their power for the good of the Wicca. Yet it is each individual’s duty to tend the seeds which are planted, and to make the final harvest. Those who misuse the power and the trust of the teacher’s position shall have to answer to the Lords of Karma, and adjust the balance accordingly.

11. The Temples of the Gods, which are Their abode on Earth, shall belong to all Their children, and each Circle shall be as a special family. Do naught against any Temple or any family of the Wicca, lest you do that thing unto the Gods, and against yourself.

12. You must not be a teller of tales amongst the children of the Goddess, and you must hold no malice or evil thoughts towards others of the Wicca.

13. You should not lie, nor give false testimony before your Elders, or those who are of the Wicca — for liars are fools, and a menace unto themselves, and to the Wicca. Be truthful in all your works and deeds, especially within the Circle, for what you say within the presence of the Gods becomes manifest.

14. You must not put stumbling blocks in the way of those who do not follow the Path of the Wicca. You must make no unrighteous judgements of their ways, and you should aid them with an attitude of love when it is asked for. Yet ever should you keep the Counsel of the Elders, and reveal naught to others of where our Circles may be, nor may you reveal our ways without the consent of the Priestess.

15. When you make a vow to the Lord or the Lady, or you swear an oath to another of the Wicca, then you must do all that has come forth from your mouth, for a covenant with the Gods, or with the Wicca, is your Honor, and woe to those who care not for the fetters they attach to their souls by not keeping their word.

16. The Great Mother and Father would not have their children suffer the indignities of oppressors for their sake, for what is within the hearts of Their children is dear and true to Them. The Ancient and Mighty Ones shall cause the balance to be made for those who desecrate the Lord and Lady, Their temples, or Their creations.

17. Never shall you use Magick, nor the Craft, to cause harm, for this is misuse of the Power, and it is not to be condoned. To cause the death of another through the Craft is to require the death of the Self in sacrifice.

18. Never betray any of the brethren, nor the lore of our people, for you are all servants of the Gods, and must live by the virtues of love, honor and wisdom. Let truth, loyalty and honor be your creed. Let them be your guides, tempered by love and wisdom.

19. The Order of the Gods shall you keep, and within Their Circles shall you walk. You should not say “I believe” when you doubt, nor claim to obey the Lord and Lady’s word when you never enter into the Temple. You must not profess with your lips that which is not in your heart.

20. Do not use the names of the Gods in negative or evil ways, for They love and cherish Their children above all others. All others They love, even those who know them not. Yet those who hate and curse in Their name shall have the Mighty Ones take the measure of their worth.

21. In any disputes between the children of the Goddess, no one may invoke any laws but those of the Craft, or any tribunal but that of Priestess, Priest, and Elders.

22. No one of the Wicca may do anything which will endagner the Craft, nor bring any of the Wicca into conflict with the Law of the Land, or with any of our persecutors.

23. Your magickal tools are channels to that which is most precious and pure within you. Do not cheapen them by haggling their price when you acquire them.

24. Never accept money for the use of the Power. It is sorcerors and charlatans who accept money for their spells and prayers. If you accept no money, you will be free from the temptation to use the Craft for evil or unworthy causes.

25. You shall never take unduly from any human, animal or elemental that which is not yours to take — for if you steal from another, in the end you will have to sacrifice something dearer to you in order to attain the balance.

26. Show honor to all people, that they may look up to you, and respect you, and their eyes shall become a mirror for your soul.

27. Those who are of the Wicca shall not own slaves, for one person may not own the spirit of another, for only the Great Mother and Father own our souls. Nor shall you take as a pledge any person’s life, for to do so is to take upon yourself both a mill and a millstone.

28. If a stranger sojourns with you, you shall do them no wrong; they shall be as one of the Circle, born amongst ye, and you shall deal with them as you would yourself.

29. Just weights and just balances shall be given by you, and just value shall you give, and thereby receive threefold.

30. Your altars shall be kept clean, pure and holy, and all that is brought into the Temple or the Circle shall be cleansed and blessed, for the joy of the Gods, and of the Wicca.

31. A clean mind should have a clean body. You should keep your body, your clothes, and your house clean, in honor of the Mother, who gives these things to you.

32. Let none die without honor, without love, without respect, unless their actions have decreed otherwise.

33. You should not couple together if it shall cause pain, jealousy or deprivation to another by doing so. Union for malice or evil reasons such as these upsets the balance, and the Lords of the Universe shall make adjustments accordingly.

34. Let those who would love, and would be as one, and bear child, be handfasted. For the sharing of love in this manner is beauteous, and love’s union in the energy of the Gods, and the heritage of the child. It is important for children to know and to identify with those who brought them here.

35. The Law of the Goddess is that none of the Wicca shall take and wed someone who they do not love, whether it is to harm another, or for some form of material gain.

36. Remember that your children are Goddess-spawned, and are free spirits. You do not own nor control them. They are your brethren, come to visit for a while, that they may share in the vision of your love and wisdom. Let each parent realize that although they may teach and guide with love, the child shall also teach the parent, and aid them in their growth and lesson

37. The etheric web and energy vortexes of the earth are in constant flux and motion to adjust to the needs of the planet. The sacred trust of the Wicca is to create and to maintain centers of light and knowledge, using the magick of the divine spark within us to focus and channel the forces of the Universal fire. And these are the channels established between the worlds of the stars and the realms of the earth, bringing in and regulating the spirit flames which energize and activate all life forms. Thus we tend and guard the threads of creation, and we weave the patterns of life and manifestation in an ever-evolving tapestry.

38. Never use your heritage or position for self-glorification or gain. Respect your magick and our ways. We must always recognize that while others may look to us to lead them, they too are our guides.

39. Keep yor body strong, your mind keen, and your purpose pure, for within your being you shall channel the Power, and it needs to be strong and pure. And these are the keys to the path of Oneness, and to communication with the Gods. Yet first you must learn to speak to Them in such a manner as They can comprehend you. For the children of the Wicca must aid the Gods, and work with Them, otherwise the Gods cannot aid and work with you. Ever remember that the Priest and Priestess are the living representatives of the God and Goddess Forces, and likewise that all humans carry these forces within them, though they may lie dormant and unawakened.

40. As the Great Mother and Father come unto one another and create with the pure vibration of Love-Wisdom, so should you strive to make your Temple pure in vibration, and thus a fitting place wherein you may invite the Gods. Thus, your Circle should always be duly purified and cast, and likewise, those who would use the gateways and travel the Circle between the earth and other realms should also be duly prepared and purified.

41. The Goddess hath said, “I shall not carry thee, yet neither shall I hinder thee, nor keep thee from having the same opportunities as all of my children. Thou art free, yet thou shalt not be coddled like babes in the storm. If thou hast true devotion within thee, then all obstacles may be overcome.”

42. The laggard is but half a person — and though half is better than none, the whole is twice as good as the half. Those who do not work, or who lack the will and desire to learn the ways of the Gods, unto them is said, “The Ancient and Mighty Ones shall not keep thee within their house, if ye learneth not.”

43. A sanctuary you shall make unto the Gods, that They may dwell amongst you. And you shall fashion it to the best of your ability, according to all tha your Elders shall show you, and pure energy shall you place therein.

44. An altar shall you make to unto the Lady, and you shall make due reverence unto Her, for every place where She is exalted, She will come to you and bless you. And you shall fashion your altar out of wood or stone, and burn incense and candles thereon, at the proper times, in observance of her ways.

45. You should set aside at least one day during each moon unto the Goddess, and on these days you shall do Her work; and on those days She shall renew Her children and bless them.

46. Learn to build your own Temple, and to craft your own sacred Circle, and all the tools that are used therein — for to be a person of the Craft is to be a person of consequence.

47. Let each of you inscribe your own record of our ways and teachings. For the course of each Wiccan should be charted, that the patterns of their life-web may be made known and utilized. Let each Wiccan start their Book of Light with the teachings and lore of their tradition, yet let it also contain the rites and ways of each individual, which are the harvest of each child of the Wicca, to use the wisdom of their heritage as the seeds of their own wisdom. Thus shall our lore and knowledge continue to grow and unfold, like a beautiful flower.

48. It is right to study and to understand the sigils, statues and stories of the Gods, for they shall guide your thoughts to Them, and They shall hear them. Yet you must ever remember that you worship not the sign nor the statue, but the Gods which inspired them.

49. If your Circle owns any land, let all guard it, and help to keep it clean. Let all justly guard all monies of the Circle, as well as the rights and property of all members of the Circle.

50. If any Wiccan truly labors, then it is right that they should have their just pay. This is not considered the taking of money for the Art, but good and honest work. Yet if any Wiccan works willingly for the good of the Craft, or for their brothers and sisters without pay, then it is to their greatest honor.

51. If any Wiccan should deny themselves some pleasure or material indulgence in order to do service in the Circle, this person shall be blessed and remembered. For those who give for the greater good of all shall have their spirit uplifted.

52. Know also that if you gift the Lady’s Priests and Priestesses, or Her Circles, this is an offering made unto the Mother Herself, for a true Priest or Priestess strives always to do Her work, and to be of service to Her children, so to honor and respect them is to honor and respect the Queen of All.

53. And the offerings which are considered the most pleasing to the Gods are these: the fruits of the orchards the scents of the trees and herbs the metals of the earth the waters of the earth the flowers of the meadows and the milk of all mothers. Yet offerings of labor or money are honest too, and these will also be accepted — moreso if you work with love in your heart, for always there is work to be done for the Gods, and service to be given to the children of the Wicca.

54. If your offerings are made to restore the balance, it must by of a nature that it not offensive to the Gods. It must be of value, yet given with a free heart. Thus shall the harmony be restored. If your offerings are given with a heart filled with love and devotion, or are of service to the Gods, or to the Craft, then shall you receive blessings manifold.

55. And when you make an offering unto the Gods, you should offer it thru the most proper medium, at the proper times, and in such a manner as to make it acceptable. Any and all remains of the rituals shall be consumed in the fire, or buried within the Earth, as a way of returning to the Source all that we use in the observance of our ways, thus ensuring the continuity of the cycle.

56. All may use the Craft to help and aid them, or for the advantage of their Circle, or the Craft — yet only if you are sure that you harm none. Let each Wiccan and Circle always debate these matters at length. Only if all be satisfied that none be harmed in any way, may the Art then be used. If it is not possible to achieve your ends one way, then perhaps the goal may be achieved by actng in a different way, so as to harm none.

57. Throughout the world it has been many a year since Wiccans have been burned. Yet misuse of the Power might raise the persecutions once again. So never break the Laws, however much you might be tempted, and never consent to their being broken. And if you know they are being broken, then you must work strongly against it.

58. In days of old it was decided by the Mighty Ones who came before us that the Art might be used to restrain others from harming the Craft or its children, yet only after great consultation with all members of the Circle, and only then to deflect or to constrain them.

59. And such were the ways of the Lady that She brought us forth in joy, and such were the Ways of the Lord that His reign gave all life pleasure. Offer love in your worship and all shall be joyous in beauty.

60. In the dimly remembered dawn of ages past, the Wicca were truly free. Then, in Atlantis came the Age of the Misuse of Power, followed by the Ages of Persecution and Suffering. Thus the people of the Wicca hid themselves and cloaked their knowlege, and wove veils of secrecy and silence. And this is how the Ways of the Wicca have been preserved through the time of darkness. Yet much of the ways of our people were lost to the ignorance of others.

61. Yet the cycle spirals ever on — and the Age of the Earth Mother once again draws nigh. We must be strong — one with our birthright, and one with our Gods, if we are to bring forth the balance. Those who would harm us, or attempt to enslave us, we must overcome — yet only through light and love, and never through violence or the evil of chaos. And through our efforts the time of our people will come into being once more. In the times which lie ahead, there lies much work to be done, so that once more the cycles of life are drawn to the path of light, and the balance acheived through the power of love.

62. In order to bring the ways of Light and Love and Life to the peoples of the Earth, our secrets are slowly becoming secrets no more, and it is good that this is so — for the age of shadow and secrecy is passing. Yet the sharing of our ways needs always to be guided by wisdom and by love. Let our rites and our mysteries be kept sacred. Let no one defile our worship or our heritage. For the defilement of our ways is an honor loss to self, and for the Craft.

63. Let each High Priestess govern her Circle with justice and Love, and with the help and advice of the Elders and the High Priest, always heeding the messages of the Gods when they come.

64. Ever remember that although the Priest is the force with which the Circle is built, the Priestess is the ruler therein — for it is through her that the Goddess created the world, and all things therein.

65. The High Priestess will heed all complaints of all Pagans and Wiccans, and strive to settle any differences between them with reason and with justice.

66. Let each Circle of Light decide how it shall be known — whether by earthly name or magickal one. For each child of the Wicca knows best the safety or dangers of their homeland.

67. Let each Circle or Temple maintain and dedicate unto the Goddess and the God all the things that are required for Their rituals, for what is blessed in the name of the Gods rightly belongs to Them, and the Priest and Priestess shall be the caretakers thereof.

68. Anyone of the circle who is of sufficient rank, and wishes to form a new Circle, shall tell the High Priestess and the Elders of their intentions. Members of the old Circle may join the new Circle when it is formed, but if they do so they must leave the other Circle, unless otherwise instructed. For it is the Old Law that each Wiccan may join the Circle of their choice, yet their energy should not be divided between two or more Temples.

69. The Elders of the old and new Circles shall meet in peace and with respect, to decide the level of interaction and connection between the Circles. Yet it is known that the splitting of a Circle often means strife. So only if it is truly in a spirit of peace and harmony should the Circles meet for the celebration of the Great Festivals.

70. None shall enter the Circle that have a sickness or an ailment which may be passed on to the Lady’s other children — for to do so causes harm to yourself, as well as to the others of the Circle. Rather should the Healers go unto the sick one, that through the love of the Gods they shall be made well and whole once more.

71. It has been judged lawful that if any of the Craft need a house, or land, and none will sell, to incline someone’s mind so as to be willing to sell, providing it harms none and the full price is paid without haggling.

72. In the matter of quarrels or disputes between the members of the Circle, the High Priestess shall convene the Council, and inquire into the matter. The Council shall hear each person privately, and then both together. And they shall decide justly, not favoring one side nor the other.

73. If an agreeable resolution cannot be reached, then that Wiccan must leave the Circle, for a Circle of Light cannot be properly formed where there is disagreement and discord. And when a Circle is not properly formed, the energy within is either dissipated, or turns ugly, festering like a hidden sore. So let them leave, but only with love in their hearts and yours, for even though your paths may diverge, you are still all children of the Wicca, and there must be no violence between us. Bear no grudges, hold no thoughts of vengeance, for this will rot away the foundation of your power.

74. It has ever been recognized that there are some people who can never agree to work under any others. At the same time there are also people who cannot rule justly. To those who must ever be chief there is but one answer: “Void this Circle, and seek another one, or if ye be of sufficient rank, then form a Circle of your own.” To those who cannot rule justly, the answer shall be “Those who cannot bear your rule will leave you.” For none may come to Circle with those with whom they are at variance, for to do so angers the Gods, and hinders the Craft.

75. Those that do wrong without knowlege shall be held innocent; those that do wrong through carelessness shall be judged lacking in wisdom, and dealt with according to the nature of the transgression. Those who do wrong with deliberation and forethought shall be thrice punished, and the Lords of Karma shall lay low their pride.

76. Each person must make a balance for their words and actions, and the judgements of the Elders should incline to try to make good come from the injustice or wrong-doing. Many are the ways to restore the balance, so let the judgements of the Elders and the Priestess be in keeping with this.

77. Do not turn aside those who seek the ways of the Wicca for the want of an offering or the lack of a robe. You are the servants of the Gods, and the servants of Their people, and those that seek for the Gods you must aid in their quest.

78. Of those who would inquire as to the ways of the Goddess, or who wish to become of the Wicca, ye shall search their hearts, and even into their spirits you shall look, as you are able. For the Wicca do not look to acquire mere numbers. Let none be turned away if their hearts are true, and their desire earnest.

79. The hidden children are like the strings of a harp: each one may give a clear note, and when gathered together in sympathy and accord, they shall give rise to a beautiful symphony. Yet when struck without reason or thought, these notes may cause discord or disharmony. Therefore the Gods decree to Their Teachers and Priests that all must be taught to master their harp, and to pluck their strings with care, that they cause no discord or imbalance.

80. Choose the Priests and Teachers of the Wicca with diligence and with care. The qualities that you should search for within them are Faith, Belief, Knowledge, Ability, Patience, Leadership, Humility, and a loving nature — for they must lead and teach the children of the Goddess, and will thereby have the power to do great good, or to cause great imbalance.

81. In practice it should be that the greatest of the Priests and Priestesses should guide the rituals within each of the Temples of the Old Gods, and truly you should be content with the advice and guidance given by them. Yet ever it should be given so that it is clear and understandable, for within the Temple each of the Wicca is free, and thus they should be able to recognize and to understand our ways and their implications. And those who cannot explain the inner workings, or give just cause and reason for their decisions, may be questioned, or the wisdom of the advice weighed.

82. Let the Priestess and Priest lead as long as they are able, and their leadership be wise and strong, and to the benefit of the Wicca. Yet if their health is ill-favored, or if the next generation needs to try their hand, then let them have the vision and the wisdom to step away from their position, and pass the duties of the Circle t o another. Let them not become overly attached to the office, nor too fond of the power.

83. If a Priestess or a Priest should tire of their duties and charges, then they may step down, but only after having trained and acknowledged a successor. If a Priest or Priestess deserts their Circle, then they have lost the right to ever lead again within this life, so great a trust they have broken. If they should return to the Circle within one turn of the Wheel, and are judged to have true atonement in their hearts, new insight and growth, then they may be forgiven, and allowed to return to the Circle, yet they shall worship only, and hold no office or title. Leadership is a sacred commitment and an honor, and they have shown that they cannot be trusted with such responsibility.

84. Any Priestess, Priest, or Elder who consents to a breach of the Laws regarding the use of the Craft to cause harm to others must immediately be relieved of their office, for it is the lives of the children of the Goddess which they endanger, as well as the honor of the Craft.

85. The High Priestess may take a Sabbatical from her Circle, if her personal life and duties require it, for up to a year and a day. During that time, the Maiden shall act as High Priestess. If the High Priestess does not return at the end of a year and a day, then the Initiates of the Circle shall name a new Priestess. Unless there is good reason to the contrary, the person who has done the work of the Priestess should reap the reward. If someone else is named, then the Maiden should continue in that office.

86. Each Priestess and Priest shall choose their own consorts, yet let them be wise in the learning of our people, and thus others shall abide by the wisdom of their choice. Yet if the Circle feels the decision is ill-advised, or that they cannot abide and work in honor and trust with that consort, then they may request a gathering of all concernted to meet and to talk, and to resolve the balance with love and honor. For only those who are pure and strong, keen and wise, patient and loving, can effectively and properly carry out the duties of a Keeper of the Circle.

87. Those of the Priesthood shall not neglect their mates, or their children, or their house, nor anything which is in their possession; nor shall the sick and the needy be neglected for the sake of the Circle. Therefore let them adjust the one thing against the other, that neither should suffer, and that which is given by the Gods is treated with love and respect.

88. Long ago, at the time of Creation, it was deemed that the female should hold the power of life-giving. And such was the male force drawn to the love and beauty of the Creation of life, that he surrenders unto her keeping the force of his powers in the furtherance of life. Yet the Priestess must always remember that the fuel of the flames which light the fires within her Temple comes from the Priest. Thus she must use the force wisely, and only with love, and she must honor and respect he who is the activator of the Life Force.

The Witches Digest for Friday, January 26th

(Part 1, Astronomy)

Full Circle

A pebble came from the earth.
A rock came from the pebble.
The boulder came from the rock.
The mountain came from the boulder.
But now back to earth.

The wind came from the sky.
The breeze came from the wind.
The gust came from the breeze.
The tornado came from the gust.
But now back to the sky.

The snow came from the cold.
The water came from the snow.
The river came from the water.
The ocean came from the river.
But now back to the cold.

The fire came from the light.
The flare came from the spark.
The blaze came from the flare.
The inferno came from the blaze.
But now back to the light.

Life came from the ashes.
We came from life.
Unity came from us.
Destruction came from unity.
But now back to the ashes.

The earth,
The wind,
The water,
The fire,
The life,
Return all as one, from beginning to end.

-Author Unknown

Your Daily Sun & Moon Data for Friday, January 26th

The Sun
Sun Direction: ↑ 125.33° SE
Sun Altitude: 12.60°
Sun Distance: 91.527 million mi
Next Equinox: Mar 20, 2018 11:15 am (Vernal)
Sunrise Today: 7:01 am↑ 113° Southeast
Sunset Today: 5:12 pm↑ 247° West
Length of Daylight: 10 hours, 11 minutes

The Moon
Moon Direction: ↑ 18.28° NNE
Moon Altitude: -37.08°
Moon Distance: 229872 mi
Next Full Moon: Jan 31, 20187:26 am
Next New Moon: Feb 15, 20183:05 pm
Next Moonrise: Today12:41 pm
Moon Phase:Waxing Gibbous
Moon’s Illumination: 68.4%

The Lunar Calendar
Moon Direction: ↑ 18.91° NNE
Moon Altitude: -36.94°
Moon Distance: 229867 mi
Next Full Moon: Jan 31, 20187:26 am
Next New Moon: Feb 15, 20183:05 pm
Next Moonrise: Today12:41 pm

Source

timeanddate.com

Astrology of Today – Friday, January 26, 2018

The Moon is in Taurus until 12:39 PM, after which the Moon is in Gemini.
The Moon is void until 12:39 PM (since yesterday at 10:16 PM).
The Moon is waxing and in its First Quarter phase.
The First Quarter Moon occurred on the 24th and the Full Moon/Lunar Eclipse will occur on January 31st in the sign of Leo.
Mars enters Sagittarius today (Mars transits Sagittarius January 26th to March 17th).

Moon in Taurus

The Moon is traveling through comfy Taurus today. Eat something you love. Have a second serving.

We are motivated by the desire for serenity, security, peace, and comfort. The Moon is at her most sensual and constant in Taurus. Our basic impulses are to relax, resist change, and “stop to smell the roses”. Life slows down a little, and we get comfortable. We may also be inclined to stubbornness and materialism under this influence.

The Moon in Taurus generally favors the following activities: Substantial and material actions that yield solid results. Financial activities, and those involving personal possessions, applying for a loan, beginning a potentially long-term relationship, music, home decor.

A Quick Overview of the Stars & Planets for Friday, January 26th
This morning’s semi-square between Venus and Chiron points to some self-protectiveness as our differences seem more glaring than our similarities. This can put a bit of distance between us temporarily.

The Moon continues its transit of stable Taurus until 12:40 PM EST when it enters curious, mutable Gemini, quickly opposing Mars which has just changed signs.

Mars enters Sagittarius this morning where it will transit until March 17th. During this transit, our actions are heavily motivated by our ideals. We are bothered by routine, quickly becoming restless if we feel confined. We have a stronger love of adventure, and of conquest–this is the position of wanderlust. We start projects or challenges with enthusiasm, although we may abandon them rather quickly if they fail to hold our interest. This may be because we set our sights too high! Mars in Sagittarius defends its principles and sometimes takes it personally when others disagree with them. With this transit, Mars is now in mutual reception with Jupiter, connecting the two planets and generating a lot of energy and enthusiasm.

The Moon ends its void period when it enters Gemini at 12:40 PM EST.

Also on Friday, January 26th – Mars Enter Sagittarius

Mars is in Sagittarius from January 26-March 17, 2018. With a Sagittarius Mars, our actions are motivated by our ideals. We are bothered by routine, quickly becoming restless if we feel confined. We have a love of adventure, and of conquest–this is the position of wanderlust. We start projects or challenges with gusto, although we may tend to abandon them rather quickly. This may be because we set our sights too high!

The sky this week for January 26 to 28

Asteroid 20 Massalia, beautiful star clusters, and an exceptionally bright Jupiter will all make appearances in the sky this week.
By Richard Talcott

Friday, January 26

The waxing gibbous Moon slides eastward through Taurus tonight. Once darkness falls across North America, you can see the lovely Hyades star cluster perched just east of Earth’s satellite. As the night wears on, the Moon moves into the V-shaped Hyades and approaches 1st-magnitude Aldebaran. (Although this star appears to belong to the cluster, it lies only half as far away.) From the northwestern United States and western Canada, the Moon passes directly in front of the star just before the pair sets.

Saturday, January 27

The brightest star in the night sky puts on a nice show January evenings. Gleaming at magnitude –1.5, Sirius shines nearly four times brighter than the next brightest star visible from mid-northern latitudes: Arcturus in the constellation Boötes. Sirius rises around 5:30 p.m. local time and ascends in the southeast throughout the evening hours.

Sunday, January 28

Mars stands out in the southeastern sky before dawn this week. The magnitude 1.2 Red Planet rises before 3 a.m. local time and appears 25° high as twilight starts to paint the sky. It currently resides among the background stars of eastern Libra, some 10° east of brilliant Jupiter. Unfortunately, the view of Mars through a telescope proves disappointing — its disk spans only 5″ and shows no detail.

Source

The Astronomy Magazine

In the Sky This Month

The year’s first month ends with perhaps the best skywatching show of the year, as the Moon passes through Earth’s shadow, creating a total lunar eclipse. The nights leading up to the eclipse provide plenty of beautiful sights, though. Mars and Jupiter are climbing higher into the morning sky, and snuggle close together for several days. Orion climbs high across the south during the evening hours, with its belt pointing toward Sirius, the brightest star in the night sky.

January 26: Moon and Aldebaran
Aldebaran, the brightest star of Taurus, stands to the lower left of the Moon at nightfall. Over the following few hours the Moon will move ever closer to the star. At their closest, they will be separated by less than the width of your finger at arm’s length.

January 27: Pollux
The brightest star with a known planet climbs high across the sky on winter nights. Pollux is the brighter of the “twin” stars of Gemini. It is about a third of the way up the eastern sky as night falls, with the other twin, Castor, to its upper left.

January 28: Castor
Castor, the fainter of the twins of Gemini, is about a third of the way up the eastern sky at nightfall, close to the upper left of Gemini’s brighter twin, Pollux. Tonight, the Moon will stand to the upper right of the twins.

January 29: Leo Rising
Leo, the lion, springs into the evening sky this month. Its brightest star, Regulus, rises around 7:30 or 8 p.m., with the body of the lion following over the next hour or two. Denebola, the star that marks its tail, climbs into good view by 10 p.m.

January 30: Eclipsed Blue Moon
The Moon will experience a spectrum of colors tonight. As the second full Moon of the month, it’s known as a Blue Moon. It won’t look blue, though. Instead, from most of the United States it will turn dark orange as it undergoes a total eclipse.

January 31: Orion
Orion climbs high across the south tonight. It’s marked by its three-star belt, with bright orange Betelgeuse to its upper left and blue-white Rigel to its lower right. And a giant stellar nursery lurks below the belt, known as the Orion Nebula.

Source

StarDate.com

The Witches Current Moon Phase for Friday, January 26th

Waxing Gibbous
Illumination: 67%

Tommorow the Moon will be in a Waxing Gibbous phase. This phase is when the moon is more than 50% illuminated but not yet a Full Moon. The phase lasts round 7 days with the moon becoming more illuminated each day until the Full Moon. During a Waxing Gibbous the moon will rise in the east in mid-afternoon and will be high in the eastern sky at sunset. The moon is then visible though most of the night sky setting a few hour before sunrise. The word Gibbous first appeared in the 14th century and has it’s roots in the Latin word “gibbosus” meaning humpbacked.

PHASE DETAILS FOR – FRIDAY, JANUARY 26, 2018

Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Illumination: 67%
Moon Age: 9.04 days
Moon Angle: 0.54
Moon Distance: 368,087.97 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 147,305,363.34 km

Source

MoonGiant.com

So how ya’ doing? I hope fine. I have a question and I want honest answers, please. I have been monitoring the store and the sales for it, frankly suck. The store was doing fine before I had my latest adventure and had to be off for a few weeks. I want to know did something happen during those weeks I was off. I want you to be honest with me because if something did I will do my best to make it right. Those of you who have dealt with me know that is true. Is it because an 18 year old kid is running it? Truth be told, he isn’t running it, he is helping me run it till I fully recover. When I am back to 100% I will be back to running it full time.

I have made agreements and signed contracts with various wholesalers to provide you with merchandise that is hard to find and also needed in daily rituals and spells. The design on the site has been changed for easier use. I have been told we offer some of the lowest prices on the net and I have seen this for myself. There is one wholesaler, I wouldn’t even offer to do business with because we would have to mark our prices up at least 40 to 50 percent to make a profit. That would be too high and no sales would come from that venture. I have done everything I know to do to offer a specialty store to you, our members. A place you would have to get the herbs you need, the cauldrons, the wands, the athames and the list goes on and on. Like I said sales were great now everything has hit rock bottom and I feel like there is a reason why. I want to know that reason. I want to fix any problems that might have occurred and also provide you with a super store for all your ritual needs.

I have come to the decision that if the sales in the store do not pick up by this Spring, it will be gone. I will have no choice but to close it down. I am not risking our other ventures so the store can drain every last dime from us and thus causing us to loose it all. I am a witch and a business woman. That would be very unprofessional of me to continue to put money into a dying cause. The store has a huge inventory and we have a huge inventory here. It cost money to maintain that inventory, most of it is on consignment to us. The site cost money, every time I turn around Wix’s is charging for the search engine or the shopping cart or some other ridiculous thing. I have checked other sites and they are outrageous. Wix’s is reasonable and it does allow us to make a profit. A profit that we use to support this site and our other various sites. I thought I had finally found the answer to pay for what I want to do and accomplish.

I don’t mean to bitch but I am very serious when I say I want to know what has happened since I have been gone. I have a feeling I know but I want to know for sure. As of Monday, I will take back complete control of the store. We will once again offer gifts with purchases and have monthly drawings for various merchandise. If you have any idea of any particular merchandise you would like for us to offer, please let me know. I know when I ask questions, I don’t get responses. I feel like you are scared to give me your opinion. I am not going to bite your head off, I swear. I want to hear from you. Or else I will be forced to close the store in the Spring to keep from losing everything. We have worked to hard for me to let that happen. If we do have to close the store, I guess we will have one hell of a yard sale. Seriously, talk to me, give me ideas, so we can make this work, please.

So Sunday night, I will have the hammer out busting off this cast on my arm and I will be back in total control of this site and the store. If you don’t like the new layout, let me know, we will go back to the old. If you want new merchandise, let me know, I can get it. If you don’t like some of the merchandise on there, let me know and I will get rid of it. I want the store to work, I want to make it profitable and most of all I seriously opened it for you. Hell, if I have to close the store it will be a failure and I don’t like failure. To me, failure is unacceptable especially when you have worked 24 hour days to get it up and running. Yeah, I worked many a 24 hour day, that is why I was falling asleep at the computer. I will ask one more time for you to give me your suggestions, your ideas, tell me if something when wrong while I was gone, just talk to me, please.

I have got to run for now, but please let me hear your comments and suggestions about the store. Till tomorrow….

Love ya,

Lady A

The Witches Digest for Thursday, January 25th

(Part 2, Horoscopes & Divination)

Balancing Karma in 2018

a message from Kari Samuels

To read more of Kari’s insight, please visit her website, Kari Samuels

I’m sure you’re noticing this year feels a bit different. We’re only one week into it and it feels like New Year’s Day was ages away.

This year’s energy is vastly different than 2017 and presents a whole new set of experiences.

The Universe has given you a celestial map

There are Universal forces of energy that guide us on our path of self-discovery. Every year the calendar changes, there is a new set of spiritual lessons and circumstances.

We can use the cycles of numbers and planets as clues to guide us on our journey.

2018 is a year of Illumination and Love

In Numerology, 2018 is an 11 Universal Year (2+0+1+8 = 11).

11 is considered a Master Number – meaning you are given more profound opportunities to master your life. 11 is considered the number of illuminated intuition – so your journey will be guided with your inner eyes.

11 is the number of Karmic Balance

Although the Universal energies affect everyone, the way you experience them is very personal.

In an 11 Universal Year, you will learn many lessons around relationships.

11 is also associated with Karma – and more specifically healing karma, so you can experience more love and balance in your life.

Karma is not simply about good and bad

If you look at the sacred geometry of our Master Number 11, there are two 1s each standing in their power. This is balanced energy.

Oftentimes as empaths and sensitive souls, we tend to give too much.

Every time you compromise your well-being to please other people, you are tipping the Karmic scales of balance.

If you would like to balance the Karmic scales in your relationships you must:

• Be true to yourself
• Practice love and forgiveness for yourself and others
• Create and maintain healthy boundaries
• Honor and respect yourself
• Treat yourself with compassion.

Bring your awareness to the relationships in your life and ensure you are giving and receiving in equal measure.

If you focus on bringing balance in your relationships, this is sure to be a rewarding and exciting year!

I’m looking forward to an amazing 2018!

~ Kari

Your Daily Love Horoscopes for Thursday, January 25th

By Tarot.com Staff

Aries Horoscope MAR 21 – APR 19

Part of the Daily Insight Group ©2018

Your Daily Horoscopes for Thursday, January 25th

Claire Petulengro, Astrologer

From The Astrology Room

ARIES (March 21st-April 20th)
Opportunity is everywhere, you just need to get back your thirst and hunger for success. Knock backs you had in the past were simply learning curves. Use them to make your future the stuff dreams are made of.

TAURUS (April 21st-May 21st)
Talk of children is strong in your chart. You see with ease what you can do to make other people’s lives better places to be. Standing together in family issues can make things happen.

GEMINI (May 22nd-June 21st)
You’re tired, but I can also see you wouldn’t be if you admitted what was wrong and what you have to change. Doing your facts and figures again can see you with a better outcome than was originally the case.

CANCER (June 22nd-July 23rd)
You don’t have to take others advice, but you do have to listen to it today. Others care about you Cancer and by showing that you value their opinion, even if you don’t act on it, you will get the support you crave.

LEO (July 24th-August 23rd)
The Sun hands you the gift of persuasion and if there is something you have been trying to talk a close one into, then this is the day to put the pressure on. An old attraction comes to mind for a very unusual reason.

VIRGO (August 24th-September 23rd)
Stop worrying so much about what might happen with your career and instead make it happy Virgo! The negative influence who has been affecting your life is not the threat you think. Ignore them and block their number.

LIBRA (September 24th-October 23rd)
Why are you in such a rush today Libra. Remember that all good things come to those who wait. It seems from your stars that patience is required. Let others get in touch so you can be certain feelings are mutual.

SCORPIO (October 24th-November 22nd)
Time is on your side in business matters, so try to pay more attention to detail and don’t be afraid to go over old ground. Knowing that what you’ve done and what you’ve presented is the key to your success.

SAGITTARIUS (November 23rd-December 21st)
The need to see someone you have feelings for could see you offending those you have already arranged to see. Don’t cancel plans but merge the two. Don’t you think it’s about time all sides met?

CAPRICORN (December 22nd-January 20th)
Travel brings success, especially the meetings which you were most nervous about. Someone is looking forward to seeing you more than you thought they were.

AQUARIUS (January 21st-February 19th)
Lies have been told and you’re determined to get to the bottom of them. For sanity’s sake move on Aquarius, it’s the only way you’ll cut the tie to what was a very toxic situation.

PISCES (February 20th-March 20th)
You thought you were not able to handle certain people who were in your life, but you were wrong. I see from your stars that you were more than capable my friend. Fun times link to an old face entering your life and possibly your heart.

If You Were Born Today, January 25

You have tremendous insight into others’ character and motivations. A little mysterious yourself, you need time to retreat and refresh your spirit frequently. You don’t always feel understood, but you are also complicated and don’t always let others in! However, you thrive in partnership. Your nature is a dual one, and you may hold down two different jobs as well. You are attracted to strong and determined people. With intellect and intuition equally strong, you are a highly interesting and intelligent friend. Famous people born today: Alicia Keys, Robert Burns, W. Somerset Maugham, Virginia Woolf.

Your Birthday Year Forecast:

Your birthday occurs around a First Quarter Moon this year, and you are reaching an important turning point in terms of personal growth. You may be more emotional this year and should watch for unnecessary conflicts and the making of hasty decisions. Otherwise, this is a year of great energy, motivation, and growth. You are more ambitious and desirous of action in the year ahead. This should be a busy, dynamic period in your life.

You have a stronger ability to direct your energies into meaningful activities this year. You’re in a fabulous position to pour concentrated energy into pursuit of your desires or special ventures and activities.

You’re particularly charming in the year ahead, and you’re particularly proud of your relationships. It’s a strong year for strengthening your connections with others, both partnerships and friendships.

There can be a stronger tendency toward, or desire for, commitment and deep involvement in your relationships — you’re taking love seriously. There can be a willingness to make sacrifices if it seems the best way to make improvements in relationships and with money matters. You can be quite particular in your taste and good with money and savings.

Your ability to express yourself and to solve problems is enhanced this year. You may have opportunities to travel, and matters related to publishing, teaching, and writing should go especially well. You may find that you have the right information at the right time. You could also have big ideas and plans, as your mind is filled with ideas. Work, especially in communications, goes well. Relationships with young people may be particularly rewarding and positive. An optimistic attitude serves you very well, and the desire to expand your mind is strong. With greater receptivity to new ideas and perspectives, you are more likely to attract positive energies.

You are likely to be popular with others when it comes to your ideas and communications, especially as you are communicating with enthusiasm and cheerfulness, and this can bring rewarding experiences and opportunities into your life.

There may be a project, idea, or person that demands much of your attention or occupies much of your thoughts. It’s a strong year for any project or studies that require concentrated effort. You are especially resourceful.

You’re expressing and asserting yourself more naturally and confidently this year, which benefits all areas of life. Suppressed anger is more effectively released in creative ways. It is easier than ever to express your individuality in a manner that is true to you.

Your passions and enthusiasm run high in the period ahead, and you find it natural to channel this extra energy constructively. This is an excellent year for enterprising endeavors and new interests. You’re drawn instinctively to certain projects that have long-term value. It can be an especially creative, tuned-in year for self-expression, not only verbally but through hobbies, games, or sports. Even so, you’re especially charming and diplomatic, investing much in your relationships.

2018 is a Number One year for you. Ruled by the Sun. This is a year of action. The seeds you plant now, you will reap later. Others might find you less sociable, as you are busier than ever and you focus on your activities and your needs. Still, you are outgoing and your initiative is stronger than ever. Advice – Stand alone, take action, start fresh, express independence.

2019 will be a Number Two year for you. Ruled by the Moon. This is a year of potential companionship. It is a quiet, gentle, and mostly harmonious year that is less active than other years. Instead, you are more responsive to the needs of others. If you are patient and open yourself up in a gentle manner, you will attract both things and people. This is an excellent year in which to build and develop for the future. Advice – be patient, be receptive, enjoy the peace, collect

Get A Jump On Tomorrow…

Your Daily Horoscopes for Friday,, January 25th

Claire Petulengro, Astrologer

From The Astrology Room

ARIES (March 21st-April 20th)
The stars line up to bring your career to the fore. You no longer worry about what ifs, you are determined to make sure that you are at the top of your game. Don’t let arrogance stop you from accepting a learning course.

TAURUS (April 21st-May 21st)
A sensitive air which Mars is placing over you will see you reading too deeply into what other people say today. Try to look at actions as well as words and you will soon see that you are loved and supported.

GEMINI (May 22nd-June 21st)
Your powers of concentration are not as good as they usually are. If you can get a second opinion on any work or facts and figures you are working on, then do so. It could save you financially and professionally.

CANCER (June 22nd-July 23rd)
The home comes to the fore and you’ll be looking at ways you can better run your household to ensure that your incomings don’t become less than your outgoings. A new flirtation has great potential.

LEO (July 24th-August 23rd)
You may not be able to get the finances you need as and when you need them, but you will get them eventually. Use your ability to talk people round with words to manage this tricky time.

VIRGO (August 24th-September 23rd)
You and a close one don’t seem to be getting on as well as before and this is having a knock on effect on how you feel as a person. Be the one who begins heart to hearts tonight.

LIBRA (September 24th-October 23rd)
It is imperative at this time that you listen to the words of advice that a family member is giving to you. You think your close ones don’t have your best interests at heart, but you are wrong.

SCORPIO (October 24th-November 22nd)
Information you have learnt since the beginning of this year is your secret weapon to getting out of a situation and into the life you want. You wanted a push and now you have it. Reason and motivation are yours.

SAGITTARIUS (November 23rd-December 21st)
A new arrangement is not sitting as well with you as you had hoped and this could lead to you acting in a way today which others will find out of character.

CAPRICORN (December 22nd-January 20th)
I know you’re bored with your current situation, but I also know you are the only one who can change it. Stop thinking what if and instead think when and how. Actions taken today are sure to make you smile.

AQUARIUS (January 21st-February 19th)
Your social life is changing and many of you Aquarians will find yourself running with a different crowd and doing things which are different and more inspiring. An ex is trying to get in contact. Remember why you left them!

PISCES (February 20th-March 20th)
You see through lies and fools easily and it will be hard for anyone to pull the wool over your eyes today my friend. Don’t let others know what you know just yet. Keep your aces for a few days.

Psychic Tip of the Day

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Tarot Card of the Day

Seven of Coins

Daily Love Tarot

The Sun is an invitation to a supportive relationship in which you can be yourself around your significant other. You feel relaxed and loved, with a sense of peace of heart. You’ve struck gold and entered into a new realm. Keep looking if this is not how you feel because it is how things should be. You can’t expect improvement in a long-term union if you do not take effective steps to create it.

Your Erotic Tarot

The Judgement

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January 25th, 2017

The Judgement card represents a sexual awakening, and now that you aren’t afraid to move in a new direction, a whole new world awaits you. What sex positions do you want to try, and which fantasies have you been dying to act out? Being honest with yourself and potential partner(s) about the details of what you desire will help you get what you want faster, and the end result will be much more satisfying. And above all, enjoy your sexual liberation!

Your Daily Rune for January 25th, 2017

Mannaz

“Man-az” – Literally: “Mankind”

Esoteric: Humankind, awareness

Rune of the Divine structure of intelligence in the human soul or psyche. Rune of the horizons of human existence and collective potential.

Psi: mind & memory (Hugin & Munin), the difference between human and all other life, development of the intellect, rational mind, perfected intelligence

Energy: psychic order of the gods reflected in humankind, projection of Self into time

Mundane: thinking, planning, analysis, the human condition, people at large (contemporary: the masses)

Divinations: Divine structure, sustainability, intelligence, awareness, social order, divine influence in life; or depression, mortality, blindness, self-delusion, collective suicide, bigotry, elitism, intellectual arrogance.

Governs:

Self-Actualization
Realization of the divine structure in humankind
Increase in intelligence, memory and mental powers (passing tests)
Unlocking the third-eye hvel, the “mind’s eye”
Activating the dynamics of your own inner Christus, or Higher Self
Awareness of our roles as co-creator with the gods and nature
Mental and spiritual potential

Your Animal Spirit Guide for January 25th, 2017

The Falcon

The Wisdom of the Budda

To be idle is a short road to death and to be diligent is a way of life; foolish people are idle, wise people are diligent.

A supermoon is a new or full moon closely coinciding with perigee – the moon’s closest point to Earth in its monthly orbit. An astrologer, Richard Nolle, coined the term supermoon over 30 years ago, but now many in astronomy use it as well. Supermoons have entered the popular culture (check out Sophie Hunger’s music video in this post, for example), and they can cause real physical effects, such as particularly high and low tides. According to the definition of supermoon coined by Nolle, the full moon of December was 2017’s only full supermoon. January 2018 will have two full moons – on January 1 and 31 – and both are supermoons. Follow the links below to learn more about supermoons.

 

Evocation of the Pizza Delivery Lad

Perform’d verily in great quantitie on the eves of Freyja’s Day and Saturn’s Day
by Sgaileach Sidhe

Know ye, of brite eyes and rumbling tummy, that yon ritual hast been performéd by thine ancestors since first man yearnéd for munchies.  Prepareth, hence, for thy ritual by cleansing thy Desk area to preserve a sacred space for thy pizza, which shalt shortly be deliveréd unto ye by the hallowed messenger.  Relinquish, thee, all papers and such which doth undoubtedly clutter thy sacred Desk until the time of pizza doth occur.  And set ye out upon thy keyboard a mighty set of napkins, for the art of pizza ingestion ist a faulty process fraught with grease stains.

Upon this sacred preparation, annoint ye now thy lips with Cola of thy deity’s significance and prepare to petition the spirits of thy local and most favoréd patron deity of pizza.  Be it called upon by the name of Domino, Our Little Caesar, Howie the Hungry, or Great Father Romano…ye shalt call upon thy deity for spirited release from the hunger pangs of thy tummy.

Begin ye now the ritual.  Take up the divination of thy telephone, and dial ye in thy pizza deity’s sacred number, Qabalistic values thereof notwithstanding.  Speak patiently and slowly thy hidden name and thy petition; take care to outline the detailings of thy contracted pizza lest the spirits deny ye a flavor ye hath not rememberéd.

Upon thy departure from the telephonic spirit realm, the herald of thy pizza deity shalt impart unto thee the wisdom to know what tribute this day be for thy request, and lo!  ‘Tis then that ye shalt make thy way towards thine wallet and retrieve therein the sacred coins requiréd to placate the pizza delivery lad.

Upon closure of thy sacred connection with the divinatory Telephone, hold ye up thy sacred coins and wait ye thrice ten minutes for the spirit to appear.  If the spirit be late, thy sacred coins shalt lose their potency, and thou wilt receive thy pizza as a blessing free of charge.  Else placate the messenger with thy coins upon his (or her) arrival, and ye shall gain thy petitioned pizza.

As anchovie, so bacon.  So meade it be.
May thy workings be tasty and fattening.

The Witches Digest for Thursday, January 25th

(Part 1, Astronomy)

Wisdom

Through the ages I have travelled
I have seen all there is to know
I have entered the space that lies untouched
My power has bridged time
Energy has filled the void
Their voices can be heard
I know what they have been taught
Their memories travel with me
For I know who they are
Our circle remains unbroken
For they call to me
I have come freely to know them
They have passed their knowledge to me
I can feel their thoughts
Their wisdom is mine
From time to time
From Witch to Witch
We are one …

—A Witch’s Prayerbook
JoAnne Spiese

Your Daily Sun & Moon Data for Thursday, January 25th

The Sun
Sun Direction: ↑ 119.71° ESE
Sun Altitude: 6.71°
Sun Distance: 91.517 million mi
Next Equinox: Mar 20, 2018 11:15 am (Vernal)
Sunrise Today: 7:02 am↑ 113° Southeast
Sunset Today: 5:11 pm↑ 247° West
Length of Daylight: 10 hours, 9 minutes

The Moon
Moon Direction: ↑ 25.60° NNE
Moon Altitude: -39.17°
Moon Distance: 233069 mi
Next Full Moon: Jan 31, 20187:26 am
Next New Moon: Feb 15, 20183:05 pm
Next Moonrise: Today12:00 pm
Current Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Illumination: 57.2%

The Lunar Calendar
Moon Direction: ↑ 26.26° NNE
Moon Altitude: -38.97°
Moon Distance: 233063 mi
Next Full Moon: Jan 31, 20187:26 am
Next New Moon: Feb 15, 20183:05 pm
Next Moonrise: 12:00 pm

Source

timeanddate.com

Your Daily Astronomy Overview for Thursday, January 25th

This morning, Mercury’s sextile to Jupiter helps put things into perspective, although it does also encourage reaching beyond our usual boundaries. We are clearer in our thinking, and we’re looking for solutions to problems or the positive side of situations. Our minds open to possibilities. The Moon spends the day in steady, comfortable Taurus. After some overthinking, we’re inclined to want to simplify as the day advances.

The Moon is void from 10:17 PM EST, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a trine to Mercury), until the Moon enters Gemini the next day, Friday, January 26th, at 12:40 PM EST.

Astrology of Today – Thursday, January 25, 2018

The Moon is in Taurus.
The Moon is void from 10:16 PM forward (until 12:39 PM tomorrow).
The Moon is waxing and in its First Quarter phase.
The First Quarter Moon occurred yesterday and the Full Moon Lunar Eclipse will occur on January 31st in the sign of Leo.

Moon in Taurus

The Moon is traveling through comfy Taurus today. Eat something you love. Have a second serving.

We are motivated by the desire for serenity, security, peace, and comfort. The Moon is at her most sensual and constant in Taurus. Our basic impulses are to relax, resist change, and “stop to smell the roses”. Life slows down a little, and we get comfortable. We may also be inclined to stubbornness and materialism under this influence.

The Moon in Taurus generally favors the following activities: Substantial and material actions that yield solid results. Financial activities, and those involving personal possessions, applying for a loan, beginning a potentially long-term relationship, music, home decor.

The sky this week for January 25 to 28

Asteroid 20 Massalia, beautiful star clusters, and an exceptionally bright Jupiter will all make appearances in the sky this week.
By Richard Talcott

Thursday, January 25

A pair of fine binocular objects are on display during evenings this week. The open star clusters M46 and M47 reside about a degree apart in the northwestern corner of the constellation Puppis the Stern. The two lie about 12° east-northeast of the sky’s brightest star, Sirius. The western cluster, M47, glows at 4th magnitude and appears as a fuzzy patch sprinkled with several pinpoint stars. Sixth-magnitude M46 shows up as a hazy collection of faint stars that is hard to resolve under most conditions. Although it contains nearly twice as many stars as M47, M46 appears fainter and fuzzier because it lies some three times farther from Earth.

Friday, January 26

The waxing gibbous Moon slides eastward through Taurus tonight. Once darkness falls across North America, you can see the lovely Hyades star cluster perched just east of Earth’s satellite. As the night wears on, the Moon moves into the V-shaped Hyades and approaches 1st-magnitude Aldebaran. (Although this star appears to belong to the cluster, it lies only half as far away.) From the northwestern United States and western Canada, the Moon passes directly in front of the star just before the pair sets.

Saturday, January 27

The brightest star in the night sky puts on a nice show January evenings. Gleaming at magnitude –1.5, Sirius shines nearly four times brighter than the next brightest star visible from mid-northern latitudes: Arcturus in the constellation Boötes. Sirius rises around 5:30 p.m. local time and ascends in the southeast throughout the evening hours.

Sunday, January 28

Mars stands out in the southeastern sky before dawn this week. The magnitude 1.2 Red Planet rises before 3 a.m. local time and appears 25° high as twilight starts to paint the sky. It currently resides among the background stars of eastern Libra, some 10° east of brilliant Jupiter. Unfortunately, the view of Mars through a telescope proves disappointing — its disk spans only 5″ and shows no detail.

Source

The Astronomy Magazine

The Witches Current Moon Phase for January 25th

Waxing Gibbous
Illumination: 56%

The Moon today is in a Waxing Gibbous phase. This phase is when the moon is more than 50% illuminated but not yet a Full Moon. The phase lasts round 7 days with the moon becoming more illuminated each day until the Full Moon. During a Waxing Gibbous the moon will rise in the east in mid-afternoon and will be high in the eastern sky at sunset. The moon is then visible though most of the night sky setting a few hour before sunrise. The word Gibbous first appeared in the 14th century and has it’s roots in the Latin word “gibbosus” meaning humpbacked.

PHASE DETAILS FOR – THURSDAY, JANUARY 25, 2018

Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Illumination: 56%
Moon Age: 7.98 days
Moon Angle: 0.54
Moon Distance: 371,674.50 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 147,288,273.53 km

Source

MoonGiant.com

The Moon in Taurus: Practical, Devoted, and Steady January 24 – January 26, 2018

By Tarot.com Staff
Videos, Taurus, New Moon, Moon, Full Moon, Astrology

Before we go into the Moon in Taurus, let’s just talk about the Moon for a moment. The Moon is the fastest moving heavenly body in the sky. Because it moves so quickly, the Moon spends a little over 2 days in each zodiac sign every month! If you look at your own Astrology birth report, you can find out what your lunar sign was at the time that you were born.

When the Moon is in Taurus
It doesn’t matter where your Moon sign is because for a couple of days a month we all feel the influence of a Taurus Moon. When the Moon is in Taurus, there’s a dedication to getting what we want, as Taurus is oriented toward filling our needs directly. If there have been things you’ve longed for, there’s no better time to make them happen than a Taurus Moon.

Taurus is uncomplicated, and just want its senses satiated. A Taurus Moon gives us the desire for a full belly, a feeling of security, to know that there’s money in the bank. Maybe some of these things are things that we always want, but while the Moon is in Taurus, we’re more drawn toward getting them. These are the things that will make us feel good in the moment.

You might be feeling a desire for more comfort and security now. Indulge in the sheer pleasure of being here, adored by gravity, Earth’s invisible embrace. Enjoy your weight. Roll in a newly mowed lawn. Celebrate your voice: shout, sing, or whisper in somebody’s ear. Then drink a soothing tea for the thyroid and throat. Yes, Taurus is goal-oriented, but it’s also concerned with achieving a harmonious balance.

Be careful — the Taurus Moon makes it easy to feel stubborn. But in a changing world, such strength can sometimes defeat itself. Don’t try to move immovable objects.

New Moon in Taurus
The New Moon in Taurus happens once a year in mid-spring when the Sun is in the sign of Taurus. New Moons are always about beginnings, a time when things take root, and a Taurus New Moon is especially focused on doing things that are real. It’s about making something happen that has substance to it. It’s a great time to go out into the garden to plant seeds, or anything else that has a tangible element to it.

Full Moon in Taurus
The Full Moon in Taurus occurs when the Sun is in Scorpio, around mid-autumn. The Sun in Scorpio is intricate, while the Moon in Taurus is simplistic. This creates a great counterbalance in energy, taking out the complicated and mysteries energies that are at play during this time. A Taurus Full Moon is a great reminder that by paying attention to our senses — what we can touch, taste, smell, and feel — we can ground ourselves and make life simple again.

If you were born with the Moon in Taurus
You’re probably already familiar with your Sun sign — the sign representing your outer self, the person you show to the world. You can calculate your Moon sign (natal Moon) using the date, time, and location of your birth. It’s important to know both because while your Sun sign represents your outer personality, your Moon sign reflects your inner self. It’s all about your emotions, habits, intuition, and unconscious. You can read more about Moon in Taurus compatibility here, but just remember that the Moon is your emotional being.

Taurus is the first Fixed sign of the Zodiac. It’s Taurus the Bull. Have you ever heard of someone being bull-headed? This describes Taureans, because there is always a determination to get to wherever they need to go. This gives them the ability to put in the work, and stick it out when the going gets tough. Nothing can stand in the way of a Taurus who has decided what they want!

If you were born with the Moon in Taurus, it is considered a blessing because it’s always about having your needs met. Whether it’s nice sheets, delicious food, or good music, a Taurus wants to feel a sense of pleasure in everything they do. When a Taurus is immersed in satisfying experiences, all is right in their world.

The ruling planet of Taurus is Venus. Venus concerns itself with money and matters of the heart, and has a sensual quality to it, increasing the power of attraction. If you were born under a Moon in Taurus, you are most likely drawn toward beauty, love, and creativity. A Taurus takes their relationships seriously, and wants to feel a sense of deep, abiding kinship with their partner.

Taurus Moon Sign Traits:
Dedicated
Trustworthy
Stable
Patient
Sensual
Loyal
Generous
Sensible
Artistic
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A Year of Full Moons
Learn the name and meaning of the Full Moon every month
By Tarot.com Staff
Moon, Full Moon, Astrology

In Astrology, the Full Moon signals a time each month when we are able to take a clear look at what is happening in our lives so we can decide if we need to make changes. But culturally and historically speaking, the Full Moon has additional meaning that changes from month to month throughout the year.

The Full Moon stirs our emotions, so it’s fitting that the Full Moon for each month has a different name and personality. Many of the Full Moon names date back to ancient tribes who followed the Full Moon to help keep track of the seasons.

Other Full Moon names have been created by different cultures around the world, and most of the Full Moons have more than one name — although one is likely more widely used than the others.

Let’s take a glance at a year’s worth of Full Moons!

Mark your calendar for the Full Moons of 2018!

January: The Wolf Moon
The Full Wolf Moon in January is named for the time when wolves could be heard howling with hunger in the heart of winter. Alternate names: Snow Moon or Old Moon.

February: The Snow Moon
The Full Snow Moon in February is named for the time of the heaviest winter snowfall. This is also a time when hunting is more difficult, so it is also known as the Hunger Moon.

March: The Worm Moon
The Full Worm Moon in March is named for the time of year when the temperature begins to warm, the earth softens and earthworms begin to reappear, followed by the birds. Alternate names: The Sap Moon or the Crow Moon.

April: The Pink Moon
The Full Pink Moon in April is named for the time of year when the earliest pink phlox and wildflowers begin to bloom. Alternate names: The Grass Moon, the Egg Moon or the Fish Moon.

May: The Flower Moon
The Full Flower Moon in May is named for the abundance of flowers that begin to bloom this month. Alternate names: The Corn Planting Moon or the Milk Moon.

June: The Strawberry Moon
The Full Strawberry Moon in June is named for the time of year the Native American Algonquin tribes would rush to gather ripe strawberries. Alternate names: The Honey Moon, the Rose Moon or the Hot Moon.

July: The Full Buck Moon or Thunder Moon
The Full Buck Moon in July is named for the time of year when buck deer begin to grow new antlers. Alternate names: The Thunder Moon (for frequent thunderstorms), or the Hay Moon.

August: The Sturgeon Moon
The Full Sturgeon Moon of August is named for the time when Native American fishing tribes could most easily catch this fish in certain lakes. Alternate names: The Green Corn Moon, the Red Moon or the Grain Moon.

September: The Corn Moon or Harvest Moon
The Full Corn Moon of September is named for the time of year when Native Americans harvested corn. It’s alternately called the Harvest Moon (which is the Full Moon closest to Fall Equinox and can happen in September or October) or the Barley Moon.

October: The Hunter’s Moon or The Harvest Moon
The Full Hunter’s Moon of October is named for the time of year when Native American tribes hunted for the fattest game and stored provisions for winter. October’s Full Moon is called the Harvest Moon when it falls closest to the Fall Equinox. Alternate names: The Travel Moon or the Dying Moon.

November: The Beaver Moon
The Full Beaver Moon of November is named for the time when Native Americans would set their beaver traps before the water began to freeze over. It’s also the time of year beavers begin to prepare for winter. Alternate name: The Frosty Moon.

December: The Cold Moon or The Long Nights Moon
The Full Cold Moon or Full Long Nights Moon of December is named for the mid-winter month in which the cold really takes hold, and nights become long and dark. Alternate name: Yule Moon.

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