Lynette Starfire(me) will be your hostess for this week’s chat. I hope to meet lots of the WOTC’s members as well as Coven Life’s members. If you have an opportunity tomorrow to stop in and chat for a minute, I would love to see you there as well as meet you.
You are at a stage in which the potential for personal growth is almost unlimited. Look inward for your answers. You know what is right for you and those around you. You know what you need to elevate your happiness. Muster the courage to go after it.
Bamboo 7
Symbol: Tortoise
The Tortoise tile suggests impatience with the time certain aspects are taking to play themselves out. It is likely any open issues you may have will need extra attention and patience to resolve properly. The Tortoise also symbolizes long life.
Today’s Witches Rune
The Eye
Meaning: The eye has always been a powerful symbol for different cultures. Some believe that the soul resides in them, while others think it’s possible to curse a person merely by looking at them. Through our eyes we connect and express emotions and thoughts. Thus, this is one of the most powerful runes in the set, emphasizing the importance of any rune close to it. The Eye symbol is also related to “vision” is all senses, including the physical. This rune can represent our eyes and optic nerves. It can also represent activities such as research, analysis, photography and creative visualization. When it appears, there’s an urge to observe, to explore, to understand deeply what is before you. This rune is usually related to sudden realizations. Not necessarily a ‘shock’ (unless some violent rune is close it, like the Scythe and the Man), but more related to the lifting of veils. Your eyes are suddenly open, and you see things that were unknown to you before. A change of perception and focus in life is to be expected when this rune appears… whatever the situation is, the way you see it will be transformed.
The Eye rune also says that now it’s time for you to go after what you want. Your focus is powerful right now, and everything you concentrate on can become successful.This rune often represents a lonely journey towards a goal… it suggests a calling and a connection to something bigger, a sense of purpose. Your path is clear to you now; you know which way to go, even if you don’t know where exactly it’ll take you. In a spiritual level, This rune can represent a development of one’s psychic skills, or an advancement in one’s spiritual path. As you connect yourself to a deeper source, and learn to trust, you gain wisdom and your eyes see far. A higher power seems to be guiding you in times when the Eye appears. Like the Sun rune, this rune can mean that right now all eyes are on you. But unlike the former symbol, when the Eye appears there’s some discomfort related to such attention. It may be excessive and even unwelcome. In fact, this is one of this rune’s most negative facets: it may show an invasion of privacy, when someone (or even you) pry into another’s life and scrutinize their every move. Beware of flatterers and stalkers. The Eye cautions against obsession and the tendency to spy on other people’s affairs. In a relationship reading, the Eye can symbolize a predestined bond to another person.
Note that this does not promise a happy ending, but simply says that this connection is powerful and will be very important in your life. In fact, because the Eye rune is a solitary one, it is possible that the people in the relationship cannot be together due to difficult circumstances. Still, your bond that person will transform you. In a negative way, this rune can cautions against invading your partner’s personal space or stalking them.
Also known as: Algiz, Eoih, Elgr
Pronunciation: el-hahz
Letter sound: Z
Translation: protection, elk, sedge plant
Keywords: protection, defense, opportunity
Primary Themes Elhaz is the rune of defense and protection. Its shape is said to represent both the elk, with its imposing antlers, and the sedge plant, whose sharp leaves act as natural protection from would-be predators. Both images illustrate the power represented by this rune— a built-in protective force that discourages negative influences from affecting your personal experience.
Drawing Elhaz indicates that you are safe from danger and that there is no need to fear. However, don’t take the protective energy for granted by being reckless with your actions, as this rune does not mean that there is no danger present whatsoever. It simply means that as long as you remain alert and clear-minded and in touch with your intuition, you are headed for a positive outcome. Elhaz has also been interpreted as a symbol of reaching up to connect with the divine for support. By listening to your higher guidance, you will know which moves to make to stay out of harm’s way.
Magical Uses: Protection from negative energy and people, protection of property, strengthen friendships, astral communication
Runes for Beginners: A Guide to Reading Runes in Divination, Rune Magic, and the Meaning of the Elder Futhark Runes
Lisa Chamberlain
Expect you and a lover to form a teacher-student relationship today as wisdom is passed between you two. Would you fall asleep at your own lecture?
Six of Swords
The future looks brighter. Success will be known
Aquarius Reversed
This card signifies the closing of both heart and mind, which leads to stagnation.
Fire Reversed
Fire reversed denotes calamity that may be on a catastrophic level. Prepare to deal with changes you do not want.
As cycles in your life begin and end, it may seem like some things in life are passing you by in a flash! Just like children can seem like babies one day and then young adults the next, you may have some opportunities for work advancements, home purchases, or financial windfalls whizzing by. Don’t leave those paths unexplored. Slow down by looking to restart an old project that has waited around your home or mind for a long time.
Right now you’re focused on maintaining good relations with people around you, and you’re an invaluable support to them. Muriel can help you assert yourself a little more and say what you really think. You have a tendency to keep your thoughts to yourself too much lately. Unfortunately, this behavior leads to the present type of issue. You must find the courage to tell people what you have in your heart, even if the timing isn’t ideal. The truth is good, so stop trying to avoid it.
The Moon is the master of illusion and the shadows it casts hide mysteries. This card reveals the possibility of uncovering these mysteries and bringing them into the daylight. There is financial profit in uncovering mysteries but their greatest price is awareness of what was unknown. The Moon constantly raises and lowers the tides, revealing mysteries and then covering them up again. Your life is the same, and the more mysteries you uncover the more will appear.
The Wheel says to be aware that life doesn’t always go as planned. It is a natural cycle. We trip ourselves up resisting change. We create problems when our life becomes a series of recurring themes and the same mistakes. We date the same person, so much so that they even begin to look alike. If this sounds familiar, today it’s time to get out of a rut and take a new direction.
The Ten of this suit represents finality, the end of something. As is easy to grasp from the picture in many decks, there is no hope for revival here. A limit has been reached, a line has been crossed and there is no turning back. In some situations this may be felt as a tragic loss, but it often brings with it a paradoxical sense of release and closure. The waiting and wondering are over. There is no more ambiguity. You can rightly let go and move on, as there is no more progress to be made here.
Emotionally and psychologically, this card appears when one is exhausted and used up, burnt out by the effort of caring and responding and trying to make a difference. When a person feels this way, they have reached burnout and can no longer be held responsible for anything, and therefore can be forgiven for caving in or ceding the fight. The simple instructions are: “Go no further along these lines!”
This suit, most often named “Coins” or “Pentacles”, is a symbol for a magical talisman that represented wealth or potential. This suit represents something supportive that is available to you — whether it be health, some kind of talent, a material or financial resource.
The Ace of this suit is usually pictured with a garden or agricultural backdrop, and symbolizes a seed. If this “talent” is planted and tended carefully, it will sprout and reward you with a good harvest. Think of it as a seed of your future fulfillment. An Ace represents the first step to a goal, and if that step is repeated, it will cover great distances. Generally, the suit of Coins are referring to the tangible realities in daily life, but in the case of the Ace, it could be symbolizing a winning idea, game plan or blueprint for eventual materialization.
Occult tradition sometimes interpreted this Ace as representing the alchemist’s gold — the light within matter, the 3rd eye of the energy-body. This recommends meditating upon the light within, and pointing oneself toward the archetype of humanity enlightened. By practicing such a meditation, one eventually gains enough control of the celestial radiance to heal the body, untangle the emotions and complete the growth of the soul.
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Let’s be fair: hell hath no fury like any zodiac sign scorned! Most of us have had our hearts broken at least once, and although some signs tend to react more gracefully than others, it’s pretty universal that when your lover lets you down, anger is a completely natural reaction. But be warned! Karma always comes back, so even if you’ve had your heart stepped on in the most brutal way imaginable (we’re talking a breach of trust or a complete betrayal beyond the simple “I don’t think this is working”), it’s still important to act with dignity.
Watch out for your sign’s worst breakup behaviors below so you can keep your integrity intact. Because the best way to get back at your former flame is not to key his or her car, but to move on to a better you.
As the most impulsive Fire sign, you’re not above breaking something expensive that belongs to your now-ex. Because you often leap before you look, this could mean some pricey property damage, though. Instead of destroying their belongings and expecting to feel better for it, get your independence back by grabbing anything of yours that you associate with your former flame and get rid of it in a private ritual. Gather old letters, planet tickets, and concert tees and demolish them in your own element: a well-contained fire. Delete photos, break some small souvenir, and then do what you do best: move on!
As a steady Earth sign, you don’t jump from one lover to the next easily. You like the security of a committed relationship, which is why getting dumped can hit you especially hard. Remember that the way to your heart is through your senses — touch, taste, smell — so as you’re making your final exit from your ex-partner’s home, it would be just like you to snatch a pricey bottle of their wine, a prized cigar, or their favorite tee on your way out. Or you could simply take to heart the adage that “the best revenge is living well:” Gather up the gifts they’ve given you or the presents you had planned to surprise them with, sell them for a fair price online, and use the profits for a weekend getaway at your favorite spa!
You love variety and are always on the go, so it may not take you long to rebound from a letdown in love. Before you know it you’ll be back on the town, working the room — and knowing you, you’ll make it a place your ex frequents! As your heart is mending, you’ll be tempted to use your natural charm to flirt with promising new love interests in full view of your ex. NOTE: This is NOT a good idea. Also fight your love of communication and social media, which may tempt you to get a final dig in by posting exciting updates of what a great time you’re having without the person who broke your heart. It’s OK to upload photos of your social-butterfly self having a fabulous time in your new swinging single life, but resist the urge to use your talent with the written word to bad mouth your one-time partner. This reflects more on you than it does on them…
There is hardly a vengeful bone in your body, Cancer, unless someone you love has been hurt. If you’re the injured party, your ex had better beware your wrath, because the loyalty you pour into all your relationships isn’t cheap! Once you’ve overcome the shock of your break up, the affection you felt for your past partner can quickly turn to contempt. Because home is so important to you, you’ll be tempted to shake up your ex’s home base as well — from doing anything as relatively harmless as a late-night TPing to, say, sneaking in and removing one of their prized possessions before you’ve given back their spare key — anything to rattle their sense of security. Resist this urge, Cancer; you’re above breaking and entering, and because of your nurturing nature, you’ll only hurt yourself in the end. Instead, reclaim your own space by performing a cleansing ritual at your own residence. Do a sage smudge, change your locks, and to combat your “homebody” reputation, be sure to keep your car parked a few blocks away in case your ex decides to drive past your place to see if you’re home!
Your proud sign is known for being the most childlike of the zodiac. This can make taking the high road that much harder in the wake of heartbreak! You give 110% in love and find it difficult to suddenly be out of your once-significant other’s spotlight. But given your gift for glamour and your ease as the center of attention, it won’t be hard to turn the focus back on the second love of your life — you! — as you cultivate talents and hobbies that could bring you not only pleasure, but fame as well. By pursuing your own passion, you might just make headlines before too long, and your ex will be surrounded by evidence that they let something extraordinary get away.
On one hand, your intense powers of analysis can help you see that this match wasn’t meant to be, and you’ll hardly waste any time wallowing in self-pity or deluding yourself that you’ll never love again. Still, you’ll be highly offended that the suitor who made it through your intense screening process just did you wrong! Your discreet sign picks up on details — like your ex’s major dislikes — and will likely use these against them as you process your pain. You’ll probably be tempted to shop for a bumper sticker or 12 that advertises their most hated band, slogan, or politician. When you see their car parked around town, you’ll discreetly slap these odious advertisements onto their beloved vehicle and smile secretly to yourself as you walk away.
As the partnership-oriented sign, Libra, breakups of any nature hit you especially hard. You seek balance and probably put a lot of effort into this relationship, making a split seem like a personal failure. You won’t so much get sad or mad as you’ll get even, by tapping into your ruling planet Venus’ forte: beauty! Distance yourself from your disastrous dumping by playing up the glamour your sign is famous for. Get daring with your locks: dye them, bleach them, shear them — finally try that drastic look you’ve always wanted! Then pick up some new pieces for your wardrobe that bring back your confidence and get you noticed. By focusing on you, you’ll tip the scales back into your favor — not to mention shock the person who’s done you wrong by making them wonder what other surprises they’re missing out on…
Be careful, Scorpio: once bitten, your sign’s stinger can come out and really do some real damage. You have a hard time forgiving, and your reaction to rejection can be particularly venomous. Be careful not to take it too far. At the same time, you have a sharp mind and a knack for uncovering what is hidden, so doing a little digging on your ex can serve two purposes: One, it’s likely you’ll find an unsavory piece of trivia about your old flame that will convince you the break-up is for the best, and two, you’ll have a real zinger factoid to hint at (ever-so-mysteriously) when you e-mail or text your ex about returning their spare keys. Don’t feel like doing all that grunt work? Embrace your sense of secrecy and send a tantalizing text message that reads like a flirt, then quickly follow it up with “Oops! Sorry! That wasn’t meant for you.” and leave it at that.
The biggest struggle most Sagittarians face is how to keep a sense of personal freedom while part of a twosome — so you must have been seriously smitten to agree to being tied down! This can make the heartbreak even worse, but since you already have a taste for globe-trotting, it won’t be hard for you to rebound and enjoy all the extra space now that you’re flying solo. But it’s a law of human nature that few exes can stand the sight of their recent romantic partner shedding the relationship in nanoseconds, so appearing to move on effortlessly will drive them mad! If you can “accidentally” bump into them and manage an indifferent conversation, you’ll really drive home the point that your ex was never significant enough to get you to settle.
A little retail therapy can go a long way when trying to get over an ex — but nobody said it had to be on YOUR dime. You (and your expensive tastes) may start feel better with one last round of the finer things, charged to the person who really hurt you. No you shouldn’t steal their credit card and charge them into debt, but be strategic: Assuming your ex is apologetic, agree that you would like to sit down and discuss friendship — at a 4-star restaurant. Sip your favorite top-shelf vodka, order the veal, or indulge in a decadent dessert as you “reconnect” with your one-time love. When you’ve had your fill, excuse yourself to use the restroom and instead, make an exit. They’ll get the message!
As the most tech-savvy sign of the zodiac, Aquarius, you’ll want your revenge to be 3.0. While there are tons of ways to severely (and easily) commit total digital annihilation on your ex’s laptop, your sign’s general concern for the well-being of others will prevent you from going too far. Still, do you know their social media passwords? You’ll be tempted to log in as your ex and replace their profile images with something embarrassing, or make them follow pages for politicians, actors, movies, and music they hate. If you have access to their phone, you might stealthily replace all their favorite tunes with a mix that will catch them off-guard — or, better yet, just the same terrible song re-installed over and over. Just beware that all this could make you look crazy, but hey, a little “weird” has never scared you off before.
As a sweet sign that can easily escape into a happier world of your own creation, Pisces, you aren’t the most vindictive member of the zodiac. You have a truly rich imagination, and may only need to visualize your ex getting their comeuppance in order to feel better about your situation. Still, if you’re itching for a little bit of payback, take over your ex’s subconscious. Send cryptic notes, leave something mysterious on their doorstep, and make sure they repeatedly spot you around town, while you remain just out of reach. Before you know it you’ll be in deep in their mind and they won’t be able to shake the thought of you — while you happily move on without them.
You have a strong, self-reliant, and upfront personality but you also manage to remain refined, humble, and helpful. Extremely hard-working, you put in more working hours than most and care immensely about what you contribute. You tend to be at your best in service fields, but also in your own business. Although you get along with others, you work best with yourself and for yourself! A bit of a perfectionist, you like to oversee everything that has your name on it. Especially important to you is focus, because when you are able to channel your energies, you can do whatever you want. You are bright, inquisitive, and others tend to love to be around you for your delightful and unique insights. Always willing to lend others a hand, you are also an excellent teacher if you choose to guide others. However, you can find it difficult to ask others for help. Famous people born today: Lily Tomlin, Gloria Estefan, Barry Gibb, Dr. Phil McGraw.
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 focus on, and dedication to, work in the period ahead, sometimes taking it a little too far. Taking the time to pull yourself away from your pet projects or work will help bring more balance to your life, and will ensure that you don’t neglect other important areas of life. However, you can make significant headway in specific areas this year, and you are likely to feel a strong sense of direction and purpose.
This can be a busy year on a mental level, with personal interests, studies, exciting ideas, frequent lectures, debates, or animated discussions. You are more assertive or forthcoming with your ideas and advice or opinions. You are highly motivated to put your ideas into motion. It can be a busy year for errands, travel, and trips. You may be more actively involved with young people.
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 are taking more interest and pride in your relationships this period. It’s a good time to strengthen and support others as well as to build trust. You tend to instinctively know how to behave in ways that boost others’ confidence. This is a good time to team up with someone to generate ideas or solve problems, or simply to listen to and be heard. Mental rapport can be experienced in your relationships now.
You’re likely to be actively involved with teamwork and collaboration with others in the period ahead. There may be the beginning of a significant new relationship or the intensification of an existing romance.
This can also be a pleasantly ambitious period. You’re bound to enjoy professional as well as personal opportunities. Your faith in your ability to produce and to win takes you places you perhaps never imagined. You are able to see the “big picture”, which helps you to plan effectively. You might enjoy significant wins and positive outcomes in competitive activities, including sports and business, for example.
Bursts of creativity and energy emerge at seemingly perfect times and help you to further your goals. Healthy risk-taking is likely this year, as you are more able to spot an opportunity when you see one. It is easier than usual to break free from habits that have previously held you back from going after what you want in life.
At the same time, you benefit from a grounding influence. Work is solid this year, and you can see results from your efforts, or at least foresee success down the road. This gives you a sense of responsibility and a feeling of directedness and purposefulness. Traditional methods work, and thoroughness brings rewards. Practice or refining a technique is favored this year. The approach that seems to work best with this aspect is a step-by-step one and the appreciation of slow but steady progress.
Travel opportunities are likely. Pinnacle successes can occur during this period – for example, publishing an important project, graduating, marrying, having a child, getting a promotion, and so forth.
The year ahead is one of constructive accomplishment and the embracing of change and improvement. You are more courageous than usual, and you’re open to change, but you’re tuning into a more moderate lifestyle that suits you well. You’re highly active, motivated, and enterprising in the year ahead, but you’re also grounded and realistic in your approach. Pacing yourself is important and natural.
2017 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.
2018 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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