We have to cut things short today because I have to make a visit to one of my many doctors these days. Lovely, the only time they let me out of the house anymore, lol! Seriously though, we have been sitting and watching CBS streaming News service this morning. They are doing a repeat on the school shootings in Florida. It is a programs and interviews, I believe we have seen a thousand times now.

When I first listened to them, my heart was broken and my mind was foggy. I guess they are right after the pain comes anger. This morning myself and several other ladies here are angry, very angry. Why? Because the American people, our country is being lied too. It probably not the first time but it one time I have caught their lies and know for a fact they are lying. They keep repeating how the shooter had wrote in a comment section, “He wanted to be a professional high school shooter.” The man whose page that comment appeared on, turned it over to the FBI. Which of course he should have done and if any of us ever receive a comment like that, we should also. My beef is with the FBI, they made the comment that after it was turned in, they couldn’t trace it back to who wrote the comment, they couldn’t find out anything. BULLSHIT! If the FBI is that bad at cyber-crime, then they need to hire some new employees. I know for a fact and I am sure some of you remember it here. We had a man in Korea, who had stolen our name, took every bit of information on here and was also stealing every post I made, right after I made them. All I had was a name that someone had dropped off to me. I got his name did a search and perhaps I was luck, he showed up. Then I checked with the ISP service, there are two of these services, one for the States and one for the International Community. Anyway, after checking with them, they gave me his host server. I contacted them. They were very helpful, they not only gave me the guy’s name, they gave me his address, his home phone number and his cellphone number.

Now knowing all that, it leaves me to wonder why didn’t the FBI go to the trouble to track this Cruz animal down? Was it too much work for them? Didn’t they have the resources and people who knew how to do this? Why did they drop the ball on this? And oh, yes, they dropped the ball big time on this one. They expect the American people to believe their lies. When the truth is they could have tracked this animal down and prevented the horror that occurred in Florida. Some people might believe everything the government tells them but the public in general needs to wake up. We have been lied to about this what else have they lied to us about? We need to start questioning everything they tell us and this ask for proof of what they say is true. After knowing what I know, I don’t believe I will ever believe another word the government has to say.

Then they keep putting off the conversation about gun control. It’s not the right time. When in the hell is the right time? Do we have to wait till a dozen more schools are targeted? In this year alone and keep in mind it is just February, there has been 18 school shootings already. 18, can you imagine that in just two months. What’s does the rest of the year hold for our children. Our government sits on their ass while our children are being murdered by the dozens. Frankly, I don’t believe the government cares about us or our children. We elect them to do a job and they do everything except what needs to be done. The sheriff in Florida made the comment, “if you are an elected official and you want things to stay the way they are, you will not be elected again in this county.” We need to send that message to our congressmen and our senators. Tell them to get off their rumps and do something for a change.

I know gun control is the major cry right now. I saw the mother on TV screaming for President Trump to do something to keep the guns out of the hands of kids. I would imagine you probably saw it too. Unfortunately, people forget the past. When the shooting occurred here, the animal who shot the school up had stolen the guns from a neighbor and hid them under his bed. A few days later, he loaded them up in his sister’s car, wrapped up, and took them to school and went on a killing spree. If it hadn’t been for a Vice-Principal there, he would have killed more, I am sure of that. So when you stop to remember those facts and if a person is determined enough to go through with a school shooting or any kind of shooting, they are going to find a way to get those guns. That leads to the question, is gun control the answer? I know I will have people disagree with me and that is only human nature but in the back of my head, I don’t believe gun control is the answer. I believe if we start prosecuting the parents (or the people they are living with) along with the animals doing the killings, same sentence, same treatment, same everything. Hold them responsible for their children’s actions, then things might change. At least, maybe they might check their kid’s room or look under the bed for a gun or a rifle. When it is found out that a child walks in your house, carrying an automatic rifle, and you don’t do anything about it, you should be prosecuted for that. People forget the gun is only the instrument used in the killings. It takes a so-called human to pull the trigger.

Maybe my way of thinking is harsh and cruel. If an individual is dead set on killing someone or shooting up a high school, they are going to find away. The little monster in Kentucky did and unfortunately he probably won’t be the last. Gun control might work, if the individual is responsible with his guns and keeps them under lock and key and also putting a trigger lock on them. But anyone who is hell bent on doing the unthinkable knows those guns are there and they will steal them and use them. So is gun control the answer to the problem? Unfortunately, I think not.

What would it hurt to put into law that if such violent acts are committed by kids their parents be convicted and charged as same as the child. Then perhaps the parents would take more interest in their children and what they do, who they hang out with or where they are going. I believe when we get right down to it and I hate to say it but I believe our main problem is with our children not being taught at home the sanctity of life. If what I say makes you angry or upset, then good, I have given you something to think about.

There are monsters in our world and they are killing our kids. Something has to be done to stop it and stop it now, not next year. I don’t have the answer to the problem, all I have is a suggestion. It has been suggested many times but nothing is never done. The government keeps on lying, they keep putting off the topic of gun control and I believe that is because they have no earthly idea how to go about doing anything about the problem. Instead of finding a solution, they sit idly by as our children are massacred. I wonder if one of their children were involved in these school shootings if they would do something then. I think you know the answer to that question.

This has just been my commentary on the lies the government is now feeding us. They do not reflect all of the views of the staff of the WOTC.

Till tomorrow, my sweets, stay safe,

Love ya,

Lady A

If You Were Born Today, February 16

Passionate and loving yet independent, you are not always easily understood. Your life is changeful in part because of a deep inner need to reinvent yourself from time to time. You possess inner vision and can be quite spiritual. Learning to believe in yourself but also to put faith in the universe rather than attempting to over-control your life are keys to your success. When inspired, you are hard-working and determined. Famous people born today: John McEnroe, Sonny Bono, LeVar Burton, Margaux Hemingway.

Your Birthday Year Forecast:

The New Moon in your Solar Return chart suggests that you will instinctively begin a new phase of your life this year. A decisively new direction has come about in your life. This can be an emotionally stimulating time in which you feel the urge to initiate and project, even if you are not quite clear about what you are projecting. Much of the energy in your life can have a magical quality to it as things are just automatically going in a certain direction. It is important to be intuitive at this time and allow the natural course to show you the way to the next step. Surprises (mostly very pleasant) pepper your year. New beginnings are in order, and you are bound to feel some level of excitement as the year unfolds.

The period ahead is a particularly busy one. At times, you may feel like the pace of your life is running ahead of you. You can be especially productive, however, in all types of communications–writing, speaking, learning, teaching, and so forth. You are willing to put in the effort for a mental interest or project, and you can feel pleasantly dedicated to your work or ideas in the year ahead. You are more able to focus on what you’re doing and communicating, and you’re more inclined to notice and consider details.

This can be a year in which you experience important turning points, or you could begin new projects or goals that have a long-term impact on your life.

With Venus sextile Saturn in your Solar Return chart, certain elements of your social life and financial life are stabilized, secured, and more reliable this year. You may solidify a romantic relationship under this influence, or become involved with a mature partner. Circumstances may be such that you need to handle money more carefully this year, or this may simply come naturally to you now. Support from older people or authority figures may come by way of solid advice or more tangible help. Renewed ties to old friends are possible, or a new sense of responsibility in existing friendships, are also highly likely.

This is a time when you feel confident and supported enough to pursue your desires. It’s a good period for making yourself feel more secure and safe, as well as for family or domestic activities. This is also a period when you more readily support or defend others.

You are seeking out equal, fair, and balanced relationships. There can be a stronger inclination towards togetherness and sharing, creating harmony, and sharing power now. You may gain an advantage in business or finances or by promoting harmony and beauty.

Your feelings are more intense which can increase your creativity or animate your social or romantic life this year.

You may be actively involved in teamwork and collaboration with others this year. Your passions are stirred and you’re likely to make positive connections with others. There can be the beginning of a significant new relationship or the intensification of an existing bond.

This can be a good time for updating your electronics and technology in ways that open up new avenues for communication or ease. Wonderfully creative ideas can fill your head this year.

You have a stronger ability to direct your energies into meaningful activities. In some ways, you can be quite self-contained as you pursue passion projects. However, you may need to watch for hooking onto impractical ventures. As well, your energy level can vary greatly from one period to the next, so take advantage of the “high” periods in order to offset the possible loss in productivity during the low-energy stages. At times you may feel a little lacking in direction, but give yourself some time to find it.

You may be starting a new chapter in your life this year. This can be an especially creative, tuned-in year for self-expression, not only verbally but through hobbies, games, or sports. It’s bound to be a busy time for you, sometimes lacking in clear direction, but also good for optimism and many new ideas and interests.

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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Your Daily Horoscopes for Friday, February 16th

Aries

With the Moon in your privacy sector all day and your ruler, Mars, forming a square to Neptune, this is a time for slowing down, dear Aries. While yesterday’s Solar Eclipse cleared the slate for a new beginning, it’s not the time to rush a fresh start. You can benefit from some time to reorient yourself. You will be most successful if you examine whether your actions have real meaning, as this gives you a purpose and a direction. Now is a better time for service to others than for self-seeking efforts. However, don’t take this too far — watch for con artists and impractical schemes today and tomorrow. It’s not particularly easy to see what’s true and what is only an illusion now, so it makes sense to reserve judgment. When it comes to education or transportation matters, there can be some confusion. This is a time for reassessing what motivates you, and it makes a lot of sense to seek out fulfilling ventures.

Taurus

The Moon’s alignment with Venus today suggests inspiring or heart-warming contact, dear Taurus. A Mars-Neptune transit can point to some dissatisfaction with your plans as they currently stand, however, and perhaps a change of direction or temporary motivation dip. Sometimes this relates to a project that goes awry, or there could be someone who isn’t being completely honest with you. It can be challenging to read a friend or lover now, and perhaps your own feelings about a relationship or project. Even if others are questioning your intentions (or you theirs), it’s a time for listening to your heart and recognizing what you genuinely want. This quest can take some trial and error, especially with your mind telling you one thing and your heart another, but it may very well be worth digging deep. The day is best used for slowing down and realigning yourself rather than trying to push for something to go your way.

Gemini

Your dreams are in first place much of the day, dear Gemini, but your confidence in your ability to achieve them may be a little off as the day advances. If you allow your heightened sensitivity to rule now, there can be some ups and downs. It makes sense to make a conscious effort to avoid focusing your attention on negative issues or small flaws and to consider ways to find inspiration. Work matters can feel draining if they temporarily lack meaning, or your goals, in general, can feel overwhelming. It can be challenging to see partnership, professional, and public matters clearly, and confusion about your general life direction may aggravate a relationship tension. Alternatively, you might feel that someone is pushing you towards a goal that doesn’t quite suit you, or that whoever you try to please, you just can’t seem to get anywhere. Try to avoid going along with plans that don’t sit entirely right with you. Fortunately, a Sun-Mercury alignment helps you clarify yourself now, and gives you a little more clout.

Cancer

The Moon moves in harmony with your sign today, dear Cancer, which is an excellent transit for going with the flow. Today, however, there can be a little too many things up in the air to feel entirely comfortable with the flow! This is due to a Mars-Neptune square that is designed to nudge us to reconsider our goals if they’re not genuinely satisfying us or aligned well with our spiritual values. You could find yourself pulling back a little from situations or people who seem to demand too much of your time or energy. If you can swing it, try to apply your energy to creative, inspirational, spiritually meaningful ventures, or consider adding some flourishes to your pursuits. You can be longing to get away, as the escapist in you is alive and well today, but you may want to ask yourself if it’s the right time. You may be a little more sensitive than usual to the environment around you with this transit active, making activities that help you detoxify or de-stress particularly useful now.

Leo

With Mars in your solar fifth house these days, dear Leo, there is more dynamism in your creative and romantic life. However, Mars aligned with Saturn yesterday, slowing you right down and alerting you to possible obstacles in your way. Now, Mars is challenged as it forms a square with Neptune, and conflicts with love interests can emerge but they can be very hard to define. Tensions regarding shared resources or finances with a partner (or ex-partner) can be part of the picture, as you’re inclined to become frustrated with an imbalance of power or matters of give and take. On a physical level, be gentle with yourself. Artistically, this can be a fertile period, however, but attempts to box yourself in or follow rules may no longer be viable.

Virgo

Although the energies of yesterday’s Solar Eclipse motivated the need for a fresh start, dear Virgo, you may need to deconstruct things before you can make real sense of them today. Motivation may take a dip if you don’t feel inspired or you’re not sure of your next step. Interactions with others can be draining and confusing, or you may be dealing with a recurring problem around the home that slows you down. There can be misunderstandings, or attempts to get things done that fizzle out. As much as you’d like to know what’s ahead, things may be up in the air for now, and it’s best to avoid pushing things that require some time to unfold on their own. For some, the Mars-Neptune square can point to perceptions of a person that are off. Gathering your strength makes the most sense now. A Sun-Mercury alignment is helping to clarify a health or work matter, and you’ll find that others are listening to what you have to say now.

Libra 

There is somewhat ungrounded energy to today, dear Libra, and we’re inclined to daydream, or we could be attracted to impractical ventures. Worry about things that you can’t control and letting your imagination run to negative scenarios of what might happen are tendencies today but are entirely not productive. Do your best not to push, prod, or rush something that needs its own time to unfold. A Mars-Neptune square suggests the need to reassess rather than advance our agendas. Transportation and communication can be unreliable with Mars currently in your communications sector. Try also to be content with potentially not knowing where you stand with someone. Life may seem to need a leap of faith from you at the moment. Also consider that energy levels may wane if you’ve temporarily lost inspiration for something. With this transit, it may be that people are deceiving you, but it’s also possible we see things through the lens of wishful thinking.

Scorpio

Yesterday’s eclipse nudged you in a new direction, dear Scorpio, but a Mars-Neptune square influencing today suggests a need to slow down and reassess a goal or action. You may feel a little in the dark or lost just for now, and it’s not a day for pushing anything or anyone. Watch for unnecessary purchases, or on the other end of the spectrum, excessive worry about money. Personal plans are not likely to take off now, and it would be wise to simply wait for another day to push them forward. Past neglect of your resources can catch up to you now, and mixing love and money is unwise under current conditions. Be conservative in action today, but let your imagination go. In fact, this is a time for seeking out inspiration and meaning. A Sun-Mercury conjunction suggests the blossoming of an idea related to home and family that deserves your attention now.

Sagittarius

Mars in your sign stimulates wonderful enthusiasm and energy for starting new things, dear Sagittarius, as well as for handling those projects that are already in progress with vigor. However, Mars is moving into a square to Neptune, and this can have the effect of stopping you in your tracks, likely due to confusion or doubt. For some, it can seem to lead you astray, chasing a dream that is out of reach. You might not know where to begin, or where to channel your energy, and you could end up spinning your wheels. Take this as a sign to slow down to catch your breath or to reassess your goals or your approach to reaching them. As well, this is a time for visualizing what you genuinely want before making your next move. Projects that have lost meaning in your life may feel hard to take now, and perhaps you may need to put a pursuit to the side. The Sun and Mercury move towards a superior conjunction in your communications sector, and this stimulates your mind. An idea or project can come to a turning point now.

Capricorn

The Moon spends the day in dreamy Pisces and your communications sector, dear Capricorn, and you could find your mind meandering. You can be in quite a daydreamy state today. Mars in your privacy sector forms a square to hazy Neptune as well today, and your vision may be clouded just for the moment. In fact, this transit can bring with it a need to reassess certain goals or endeavors in terms of how meaningful they genuinely are to you. For now, it can be unclear what you want, or if you know what you want, how to go about getting it! It’s not the time to jump to any conclusions or to sign on the dotted line. It’s best to take your time with whatever emerges now. Try to schedule undemanding activities today if possible. Activities that delight, engage your imagination, and allow you to take some of the pressure off are especially valuable now.

Aquarius

The Moon spends the day in your resources sector, dear Aquarius, aligning with Neptune there. As well, even stronger Neptune influence is with us as Mars moves into a square to the planet. You may be feeling a little out of sync if you’re trying to move at a quick pace or ignoring your need for a checkpoint. Timing can be off as a result. This can be a time of focusing too much on things that don’t pan out or matter much in the long run and too little on what is most important to your progress. This may very well be a form of procrastination, which is quite common with a Mars-Neptune square. In truth, you may need to take a breather and consider what you may be missing. Because Neptune is in your resources sector and Mars in your social sector, mixing friends and business or money is not advised right now. This extends to resources such as time, energy, and heart, not just money. If you find yourself growing resentful over how much you’re contributing to an effort, for example, consider conserving your energy.

Pisces

There can be some problems staying focused today, dear Pisces, not only because the Moon in your sign draws your strong attention to your moods and feelings, but due to a Mars-Neptune square that influences the day. You may need to let go of an idea or back off from a problem temporarily so that you can understand it better from an objective standpoint, for example. Feeling overwhelmed or without a clear purpose today can act to drain you of physical energy. You may feel less than capable or especially vulnerable. Your desires can be unusual or otherwise hard to fulfill, or you may be wavering about what it is you want. As well, be discriminating now as others may be getting the credit for your work. Take extra time for yourself now, and relax your standards just a little if you’ve been pushing yourself too hard.

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Love and Compatibility

Claire Petulengro, Astrologer

From The Astrology Room

Why is it that you can love someone but you just don’t like them?  Our love horoscopes are important as we all set out in life equipped with a basic nature, which is gradually influenced by our friends, our lovers and our surroundings. However by far the greatest influence on us is that exerted by our star sign.

Claire Petulengro is here to tell you if you are set to become star crossed lovers, or if it is just plain old lust that is behind your desire for the object of your affections.

ARIES

You are known to be incredibly sexy but you need to be romanced if you are to give your heart.  One night stands or casual sex are usually out of the question.  You relish new relationships as an exciting adventure to be explored. Initially attracted by physical appearance and reputation you usually have to be in love with a person to become physically involved with them.  Jumping straight into a physical relationship will usually cause regret.
Key word=Hot!!!
Best Date: Fellow Aries, Gemini, Leo, Libra and Sagittarius.
Fair Date: Cancer, Scorpio, Capricorn and Aquarius.
Dodgy Date: Taurus, Virgo and Pisces.

TAURUS

One of the greatest flirts of the zodiac, you are often accused of being a tease.  Once in love though, you are not easily led astray. When you commit yourself it is usually for keeps. Promiscuity can be a problem but it doesn’t usually last for long as, being an earth sign, the home making instinct and the need to put down roots takes over.  Dominant in lovemaking you show your feelings by actions not words.
Key word=Dominant
Best Date: Virgo, Capricorn and Scorpio.
Fair Date: Cancer, Libra, Leo, Pisces and Taurus.
Dodgy Date: Gemini, Sagittarius, Aquarius and Aries.

GEMINI

Sex for you is a way of life and you are very much aware of your appeal.  No one could ever accuse you of being shy or inhibited.  You ooze sex appeal and without any effort can seduce the sign of your choice.  You don’t need to feel in love to get physical. The women of this sign can often leave a man feeling deflated with the coolness they exude.  Don’t bother with affairs as you make lousy liars.
Key word=Physical
Best Date: Aries, Gemini, Libra  and Aquarius.
Fair Date: Leo, Scorpio and Sagittarius.
Dodgy Date: Taurus, Cancer, Virgo, Capricorn and Pisces.

CANCER

As lovers you are responsive, generous and undemanding as long as your partner appears happy, but your need for emotional security can often lead to unhappy affairs.  You are incredibly sensitive and, if involved with a stronger sign, can be easily made to feel hurt and inadequate.  Passion and love go hand in hand and you hardly ever experience one without the other.
With the right partner you are confident and self possessed.
Key word=Deep
Best Date: Cancer, Virgo, Scorpio and Pisces.
Fair Date: Aries, Taurus, Libra, Sagittarius and Capricorn.
Dodgy Date: Gemini, Leo and Aquarius.

LEO

Sex and relationships are exciting to you. You don’t leave much to the imagination!   Once hurt or upset though you can shut off completely and have been known to use sex as a weapon to get your own way.  This leads to resentment and is often the reason a relationship can break down.  Physically attractive to the opposite sex you are a little too aware of your natural appeal.
Key word=Sexy
Best Date: Aries, Leo and Sagittarius.
Fair Date: Taurus, Gemini, Libra, Aquarius and Pisces.
Dodgy Date: Cancer, Virgo, Scorpio and Capricorn.

VIRGO

On the surface you can appear a prude but still waters run deep.  Under the placid exterior lies a real sex bomb. You are not promiscuous and don’t believe in casual affairs. Relationships are very private and important to you. You find it impossible to hide your emotions and don’t believe in trying to.  But when you let yourself go, you can really shock with your intensity and lack of inhibition.
Key word=Surprising
Best Date: Taurus, Cancer, Virgo, Capricorn and Pisces.
Fair Date: Scorpio, Sagittarius and Aquarius.
Dodgy Date: Aries, Gemini, Leo and Libra.

LIBRA

You see sex as a great challenge and use flattery and charm to get what you want.  Sex appeal is important to you and you also need reassurance.  It is the need to be wanted.  You give the impression you have a great deal of experience, which I’m sure many of you have.  You only reveal what you want a lover to know about your feelings and can leave declarations of love too late.  The chase can sometimes feel better than the catch for you.
Key word=Charmer
Best Date: Aries, Gemini, Sagittarius and Aquarius.
Fair Date: Taurus, Cancer, Leo, Libra and Pisces.
Dodgy Date: Virgo, Scorpio and Capricorn.

SCORPIO

You are a most uninhibited personality and success in love is very important to you.  One derogatory remark and your confidence is left flagging.  Your need for constant reassurance can become a problem.  Masterful lovers and great seducers.  You are passionate, affectionate and responsive.  Watch out that your insecurities do not get in the way of a good relationship.  You are all too often looking for a problem thatÕs not there.
Key word=Sensual
Best Date: Taurus, Cancer, Pisces, Leo and Virgo.
Fair Date: Aries, Libra, Scorpio and Sagittarius.
Dodgy Date:Gemini, Capricorn and Aquarius.

SAGITTARIUS

You are very generous and considerate lovers but your deep rooted self doubts can cause personal conflict and lead you to become over demanding and selfish.  Torrid lovers, you need to possess both the body and soul of a partner.  You can make someone feel as if they are the only one in the world.  Rejection is a problem for you and your biggest downfall.  Very open in the conversation of sex, you can often be the cause for gossip.
Key word=Demanding
Best Date: Aries, Leo, Libra and Aquarius.
Fair Date: Gemini, Cancer, Virgo, Sagittarius and Pisces.
Dodgy Date: Taurus, Scorpio and Capricorn.

CAPRICORN

Sometimes appearing rather cold towards love, you need the right partner to bring out your best and to feel fulfilled.  Only then will you show your true feelings.  Worries and anxieties in a relationship make it destined for disaster, so a partner will need to be flexible and able to follow your lead.  Warm and responsive as a lover you often leave ex partners in the background.
Key word=Desirable
Best Date: Taurus and Virgo.
Fair Date: Aries, Cancer, Capricorn and Pisces.
Dodgy Date: Gemini, Leo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius and Aquarius.

AQUARIUS

Self assured and with strong sex appeal you attract partners with very little effort.  Very modern in attitude you like to shop around before you buy.  If you decide on marriage then you are fairly certain to be faithful.  Demonstrative and natural lovers, you like to explore and will need a fairly open minded partner.  The temptation to talk about your conquests can become a problem and should be resisted.
Key word=Open minded
Best Date: Gemini, Libra and Sagittarius.
Fair Date: Aquarius, Aries, Leo and Virgo.
Dodgy Date: Taurus, Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces and Capricorn.

PISCES

Reputed to be one of the sexiest signs of the zodiac. Your flair for dramatics can make for a most turbulent relationship.  You do not indulge easily in sexual involvement.  It has to mean something.  You love to flirt though and can often find yourself in sticky situations when you go too far.  Sex to you is a very private thing.  Dirty jokes do not amuse you.  Sweet talk always softens you and you hate people who are too forward.
Key word=Dramatic
Best Date:Cancer, Virgo and Scorpio.
Fair Date: Pisces, Taurus, Leo, Libra, Sagittarius and Capricorn.
Dodgy Date: Gemini, Aries and Aquarius.

Your Weekend Love Horoscope: A Deeper Kind of Love

Love horoscopes for the weekend of February 16-18

By Tarot.com Staff

Love, Horoscopes, Astrology

Tarot.com is Part of the Daily Insight Group ©2018

The Energy of Venus

Weekday ruled by Venus: Friday

Stones:

Rose quartz
Moonstone
Pink tourmaline
Peridot
Emerald
Jade

Herbs and Plants:

Pink rose
Ivy
Birch
Heather
Clematis
Sage
Violet
Waterlily

Magickal intentions: Love, romance, marriage, sexual matters, physical beauty, friendship and partnerships, strangers and heart matters.

Moon in Pisces

The Moon is traveling through Pisces today. You may feel disconnected. Serve others. Listen to music. Paint a picture. Daydream.

We are not inclined to want to face reality while the Moon is in dreamy, impressionable Pisces. It can be a wistful, sensitive, intuitive, and compassionate time. We are especially imaginative, and our intuition reigns under this influence. Boundaries and walls come down, as Pisces energy merges and blends. It’s a time when details are overlooked and feelings defy description.

The Moon in Pisces generally favors the following activities: Imaginative undertakings, mystical or spiritual pursuits, inner development, music and drama, going on a retreat, activities involving water.

The Witches Almanac for Friday, February 16th

Lunar New Year (Dog)

Waxing Moon

Moon phase: First Quarter

Moon Sign: Pisces

Incense: Mint

Color: Pink

Your Honey Do List for Friday

Fridays are days of loving enchantments and passionate emotions.

See how many ways you could add a little loving enchantment into your life and the lives of your loved ones. If you wish to explore the topic of love and romance witchery even further, then check out my book How to Enchant a Man: Spells to Bewitch, Bedazzle &Beguile. If cat magick has tickled your fancy, then for further study read my book The Enchanted Cat: Feline Fascinations, Spells &Magick.

In the meantime, try sharing red berries with your partner some enchanted evening. Work that meditation, and see what other mysteries Freya has to teach you. Wear a Venus planetary color and call on the Goddess for a little inner sparkle. Burn some floral incense, light up some rosy candles, and set a romantic mood. Try wearing a little copper jewelry, and see how it affects you and your Friday magick. Get those potpourri and philter recipes going, and see what you can conjure up.

Advancing your magickal skills takes drive, ambition, and passion. Work with Eros to discover just how much enthusiasm, inspiration, and drive he can bring into your days, for the imagination is a place where dreams flourish and ideas come to fruition.

Call on these fertile and romantic powers, and create your own unique spells and charms. Just think of all the magickal information that you can now add to your repertoire of witchery. Lastly, remember this: when you combine imagination and a loving heart with magick, you’ll succeed every time.

Source

Book of Witchery – Spells, Charms & Correspondences For Every Day of the Week
Ellen Dugan

Friday’s Witchery

Love magick is a perennial popular topic. However, there is more to this topic than meets the eye. There are many enchanting layers here for us to explore on this day of the week. What about creating a loving home, or producing a loving and nurturing family? What about keeping your intimate relationships vital and on track? How about promoting happy, healthy, and enduring friendships? See, there is more to be considered than just the “You shall be mine…” type of fictional love spell.

Don’t forget that many of the deities associated with Fridays are also parents. So, yes, while this is the day to work on romance, sex, and love spells, there is additional magick to be considered here, which makes Fridays a more well-rounded and bigger opportunity for witchery than many folks ever truly realize. The truest, strongest magick always comes from the heart.

Source

Book of Witchery – Spells, Charms & Correspondences For Every Day of the Week
Ellen Dugan,

Friday–The Day of Freya

In the stories of the gods and goddesses of the Angles and Saxons we find two goddesses, Frigga, the wife of Odin and queen of the gods, and Freya, the Goddess of Love. Some people think that Friday was named after Frigga, and others that it was Freya’s day. Since very similar stories are told of each of them, it is quite probable that they were really the same person. The Roman name for the day was Dies Veneris, the day of Venus, who, it will be remembered, was the Goddess of Love, and so corresponded to Freya. The modern French name is taken from the Latin and is vendredi.

Frigga was the Goddess of the Clouds, and, when she was not with her husband Odin, spent her time in spinning clouds. Her spinning-wheel was studded with jewels, and at night could be seen in the sky as the constellation to which the Romans gave the name of Orion’s Belt, as we have seen in the story of Orion.

Frigga was also the Goddess of Spring, and as such was known as Eastre, whom we have already mentioned as giving us the word Easter.

Freya, the Goddess of Love and Beauty, like the Venus of the Romans, received a great welcome when she came to the home of the gods, and was given a special kingdom called Folk Meadow, where was a vast hall known as the Hall of Many Seats. Here she received half of those slain in battle, the other half being entertained by Odin, as we have seen.

Freya is depicted as having blue eyes and golden hair, and often as wearing a robe of feathers, which enabled her to fly through the air like a bird.

The goddess is said to have married Odur, who was probably Odin under another name. Odur once had occasion to leave Freya and travel over the world, and the goddess was broken-hearted at his departure. Her tears fell among the rocks and were changed to gold, while some which fell into the sea were transformed into amber. All nature mourned with her: the trees shed their leaves, the grass withered, and the flowers drooped their heads. At last Freya in her distress set out to find her husband, and, passing through many lands, where her golden tears were afterwards found, came to the sunny south, and there overtook the wandering Odur. As the lovers returned, the fields and the flowers rejoiced with them. The frost and snow fled before them, and the earth became green again as they passed.

“And Freya next came nigh, with golden tears;
The loveliest Goddess she in Heaven, by all
Most honour’d after Frea, Odin’s wife.
Her long ago the wandering Odur took
To mate, but left her to roam distant lands;
Since then she seeks him, and weeps tears of gold.”
MATTHEW ARNOLD–Balder Dead.

This story, of course, reminds us of Ceres and Persephone, and is only another fanciful explanation of summer and winter.

Freya was the proud possessor of a dazzling necklace of gold, which had been made by the dwarfs, and which she wore night and day. On one occasion only did she lend the necklace, when Thor, disguised as Freya, went to the land of the giants to recover his hammer, which had been stolen by the Giant Thrym. Loki, by borrowing Freya’s robe of feathers and flying over the country of the giants, had discovered the thief, but had also found that Thrym would only return the hammer on condition that Freya would become his wife. When Freya heard of the giant’s presumption, she became greatly enraged, and vowed that she would never leave her beloved Odur and go to live in that dreary and desolate land of cold. Heimdall, the guardian of the bridge Bifrost, then suggested that Thor should go to Thrym disguised as Freya, in company with Loki disguised as Freya’s attendant. The gods at last allowed themselves to be persuaded, and Thor, having borrowed Freya’s clothes and necklace and wearing a thick veil, set out with Loki, who was dressed as a handmaiden. On reaching the giant’s palace, they were welcomed by Thrym, who was delighted at the success of his plan, and who led them to the banqueting hall, where a great feast was held. At the end of the feast, Thrym ordered the famous hammer to be brought in, and he himself laid it in his bride’s lap as a marriage gift. Thor’s hand immediately closed over the hammer, and in a few moments Thrym and all the guests invited to the wedding feast lay dead.

Freya was greatly relieved to have her necklace returned in safety, but the evil Loki, attracted by its wonderful beauty, determined to steal it. One night the god, by changing himself into a fly, succeeded in entering Freya’s palace. He then resumed his own shape, and, creeping stealthily to Freya’s bed, gently removed the necklace from the goddess’s neck. The watchful Heimdall, however, had heard Loki’s footsteps, and, looking in the direction of the Folk Meadow, became a witness of the theft. He at once set off in pursuit of Loki, and, overtaking him, drew his sword and was about to kill the thief, when Loki changed himself into a flame. Heimdall immediately changed himself into a cloud, and sent down a shower of rain to put out the fire. Loki then took the form of a bear, and opened his mouth to catch the water. Heimdall also took the form of a bear and attacked Loki, who, finding that he was being overpowered, changed himself yet again, into a seal. Heimdall followed suit, and fought again with Loki, and at length compelled him to give up the necklace, which was returned to Freya.

On another occasion Freya was sought by one of the giants, and it was only by the cunning of Loki and by an act of bad faith on the part of the gods that she was saved. The gods, ever anxious lest the giants should invade Asgard, decided to build a stronghold which would prove impregnable. They received an offer from a stranger, who was willing to undertake the work in return for the sun, the moon, and the goddess Freya. By Loki’s advice they accepted the offer on condition that he should complete the work in one winter, aided only by his horse. To the surprise of the gods the stranger agreed to these conditions, and with the help of his horse, which could haul the heaviest stone, set to work. The gods, who at first felt sure that their conditions had made the task impossible, were alarmed to find as time went on that the stranger was working so quickly that it seemed certain that he would be able to keep his promise. The gods on their side had no intention whatever of keeping their promise, since they could not possibly part with the sun and the moon and the Goddess of Love, and they angrily pointed out to Loki that since it was he who had got them into this difficulty, he must find some way out of it. Loki replied that the gods need have no fear, for with his usual cunning he had thought of a plan whereby the stranger might be made to forfeit his reward. On the last day, when only one stone remained to be dragged into position, Loki changed himself into a horse, and, trotting out from the forest, neighed loudly to attract the attention of the stranger’s horse. Tired of his continual labour and longing for freedom and rest, the horse broke free from its load and galloped after Loki. The stranger, after pursuing it vainly through the forest, at last made his way to Asgard, and, full of anger at the trick which had been played upon him, took on his real shape, for he was a frost-giant, and was about to attack the gods when Thor hurled his hammer at him and killed him.

Frey, the god mentioned in the story of Loki and Sif’s golden hair, was Freya’s brother. He was the God of the Fields, and sacrifices were made to him for the crops. In the early spring his wooden image was driven in a chariot through the countryside, in order that he might bless the fields and bring a fruitful harvest: Frey, as we have seen, became the possessor of a ship which could travel over land and sea, and though large enough to contain all the gods, yet could be folded up like a cloth, and he also possessed a boar with golden bristles. The god often rode on this boar, which was swifter than a horse, and was no doubt a symbol of the sun, which ripened the crops. We find the same idea of sunshine in Frey’s flashing sword, which fought of its own accord as soon as it was drawn from its sheath.

The month of the Angles and Saxons which begins just before our Christmas was sacred to both Frey and Thor, and it was customary at that time, as we have already mentioned, to bind a huge wooden wheel with straw, and, setting fire to it, to roll it down a hill. The wheel was a symbol of the sun, which at that time began to chase away the winter. At this time, too, was held a great feast to all the gods, and the chief meat eaten was a boar’s head, in honour of Frey. The missionaries who first brought Christianity to the Northmen, finding this feast was of great importance and was celebrated by all the people, did not try to do away with it. Instead, they changed it from a heathen to a Christian festival by putting Christ in the place of the Norse gods, and calling it the Feast or Mass of Christ. A similar change was made, it will be remembered, in the case of the Easter festival, held in honour of Eastre or Frigga, the wife of Odin.

Friday’s Magick

Magickal Intent:
Lust
Romance
Happiness
Travel
Friends
Beauty
Sexuality
Harmony
Growth

Planet: Venus

Colors: Pink, Aqua, Seafoam

Crystals: Coral, Emerald, Rose Quartz

Friday’s Conjuring

Friday – is associated with Venus

Candle colors – Green, Red, Blue, White, Purple

Spellwork – Love, Marriage, Money, Attraction, Luck, Healing, Prosperity, Change, Road Opening work, Bring Peace, Relationships, Power and Success

—Old Style Conjure Wisdoms, Workings and Remedies
Starr Casas

On Friday, We Honor the Goddess Nike

Nike

The Greek Goddess

Areas of Influence: Goddess of Victory
Nike was the Goddess of victory not just in war but also athletics. In the war against the Titans she was a personal Charioteer of the Gods.
She was often worshipped alongside Athena, the Goddess of war and wisdom.

There are no myths dedicated specifically to this Goddess.

As Goddess of victory her name is used as a trademark for a famous brand of sportswear.

Origins and Genealogy: Her father was the Titan, Pallas and her mother was an Oceanid named Styx.

She had three powerful siblings called Zelous(rivalry), Kratus (strength) and Bia (Force).

Despite her ancestry she fought on the side of the Olympians in the war against the Titans.

Strengths: The personification of victory.

Weaknesses: She wants to win at all costs.

Symbolism: Depicted as a winged Goddess carrying a palm branch, wreath and Hermes’s caduceus.

Any Pictures of Nike are usually shown in conjunction with Athena. An example of this is the frieze around the Athena/Nike Temple which is part of the Acropolis in Athena’s.

Sacred Animal/Bird/Plant: None

Roman Equivalent: Victoria

The Greek Goddess of Victory’s Archetype

The Heroine

This Archetype awakens her inner strength and power so she can overcome great obstacles. These acts of bravery often benefit not just the heroine but her family or group.

The shadow Heroine’s victory is only achieved by using unfair tactics that disempowered her opponents.

This Goddess was the personification of the victorious Hero, however her win costs her fathers life.

How To Work With This Archetype

The Heroine

The Heroine is one of your Archetypes if you have been able to rise above the numerous difficulties to become a stronger, better person.

The shadow Heroine asks whether your victories have been at someone else’s expense.

Source

Goddess-Guide.com