If You Were Born Today, October 2

You thrive on companionship, especially the one-on-one kind. For the most part, you are quite comfortable in a supporting role, and you possess an understated charm. Although tactful and caring, you also enjoy displaying your intellect, and there are times when you might try to score intellectual points, and regret it if you’ve hurt someone else’s feelings in the process! The thing is, you accept nothing at face value, and that, combined with your perceptiveness, endows you with a very interesting and intelligent perspective that others respect. You are spiritually inclined, well-respected, and popular. Famous people born today: Mahatma Gandhi, Groucho Marx, Graham Greene, Johnny Cochrane, Kelly Ripa, Sting, Tiffany.

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.

You are especially creative and expressive this year, and you might often act on impulse. Your love life may be especially animated. You succeed best in fields or areas that allow you to make something beautiful, attractive, and/or entertaining. You are particularly dynamic at this point in your life, sometimes impatient, and you often experience bursts of energy. You are courageous, but be careful to not go to such extremes that you are foolhardy, as this inclines you to mishaps.

Personal magnetism is tremendous this year. This is a good period for creative projects and joining with others in pursuing a common goal.

However, err on the side of caution if offers arrive that seem too good to be true. Some confusion or possibly deception could arise in relationships this year, and you may be skipping important details without even realizing it.

Fortunate connections are likely to be made this year–connections that benefit you now and down the road and that enhance your chances of success at achieving your goals. A new relationship with someone that helps to broaden your horizons, expand your mind, and deepen your personal philosophy of life is possible, or existing relationships grow and improve.

However, your energy 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. This may be due to wavering motivation – you may be seeking out something more meaningful which can pay with your physical energy levels.

Saturn forms a square to your Sun this year from April to December 2018. During this time period, there can be times when you feel blocked from advancing in your chosen life path, or temporarily lacking in energy and confidence. Ego boosts don’t seem to be forthcoming, or if they are, you don’t see them in such a light. Some sort of buckling down is necessary at this time and is often perceived as limitations coming from other people or from circumstances. A general feeling of “slowdown” is likely, and if regular tasks seem more overwhelming than usual, it is likely due to poor spirits and lack of motivation. Sometimes, this transit is associated with problems with the teeth, bones in general, and the skin. It is also associated with mechanical breakdowns in your life. However, Saturn calls upon you to identify the weaker areas of your life and to fix or strengthen them. Take the time to sort out your life, improve your work, and become more efficient. Taking a slow and steady approach to life is necessary now. Pushing too hard will likely lead to frustration and setbacks. Take it easy and work on self-improvement. Results are not immediate, but will eventually come and bring healthy rewards. This can be a time of fixing problems or taking on responsibilities so that your life runs more smoothly.

You seek out nourishment from — and naturally nurture and support — others during this period. Needs and cravings seem to be in harmony, or at least not in conflict, with those of your loved ones. It makes you feel stronger and good about yourself to help and support, and you seem to have a good support system in place for yourself.

Helping you out is a Mars-Pluto trine that suggests you’re going all in with certain projects and endeavors. You want your objectives to reflect what you’re really about, and you are likely to rid yourself of unsatisfying goals this year. Your ability to concentrate and focus helps you achieve what you set out to do. A new project or goal begun this year has a good chance of being successful and long-lasting. Your physical activities tend to be more intense, passionate, and focused. It’s an excellent year in which to make a lifestyle change, as your ability to concentrate on what really matters to you is enhanced.

While energy can be up and down this year and there can be some obstacles to clear, the period ahead is excellent for getting key areas of your life more organized and structured. Areas that you’ve overlooked now need your attention. Family and support systems can be in good place, however, and personal appeal is strong. There can be some very fertile, creative projects in the works. Cooperation brings excellent rewards.

2017 is a Number Four year for you. Ruled by Uranus. This is a year of work and development. It’s “nose to the grindstone” time. It’s a time to pay special attention to practical matters, and it’s not a time to be lazy or especially gregarious. Sometimes, it can be a year that feels hard, monotonous and routine, and/or lonely. Positive new relationships are often not formed in a Four personal year. However, it can be a wonderful year for building, development, and laying a solid foundation for future successes. Advice – get yourself organized, work to build your resources, keep busy.

2018 will be a Number Five year for you. Ruled by Mercury. This is a year of discovery and freedom. It’s a time when exploration and reaching out to others brings opportunities. It’s a good time to advertise, promote, and sell. Surprises are in store, and the routine is broken for the better. This is a year when exciting relationships can be formed; or, if you are already in a partnership, new life is breathed into the relationship. Advice – explore, look for adventure, keep your eyes open for opportunities, diversify, mingle.

a message from Sarah-Jane Grace

a message from Sarah Varcas

The Witches Magickal Journal for Tuesday, October 2

Today is Tuesday, October 2nd

 

Tuesday is dedicated to the powers of the planet Mars, personified in Ares, Tiwaz, Tiw, Tuisco and Tyr. Tuesday rules controlled power, energy and endurance.

Deity: Tiwaz

Zodiac Sign: Aries

Planet: Mars

Tree: Holly

Herb: Plantain

Stone: Agate

Animal: Crab

Element: Fire

Color: White

Number: 2

Rune: Tyr (T)

 

The Celtic Tree Month of Gort (Ivy) (September 30 – October 27)

 

The Runic Half Month Gyfu (September 28 – October 12)

 

Goddess of the Month of Mala (September 6 – October 2)

 

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The Pagan Book of Days
Nigel Pennick

The Wicca Book of Days for Tuesday, October 2nd

Wine for Well-being

Although its details have been obscured by the passing of time, it is likely that a festival name the Meditrinalia was celebrated in Rome on this day. Essentially a wine festival, when all vintages were enjoyed, the Meditrinalia was dedicated to meditrina, a Roman goddess of healing who was said to use wine, herbs and magick as curatives. As they imbibed people recited the following words: novum vetus vinum bibo, novo veteri, morbo medeor (Latin for “new and old wine I drink, of disease new and old I’m cured”).

 

The Empress

Today, editate on the major arcana Tarot card of the Empress (number III). A crowned and enthroned woman is pictured holding a scepter in her right hand, often surrounded by fertility symbols. She signifies the pinnacle of feminine achievement on Earth, and may also represent female fecundity.

The Wicca Book of Days
Selena Eilidh Ash

The Goddess Book of Days for Tuesday, October 2nd

Birthday of the Monkey God in Singapore, healer, bringer of easeful death. (Hecate, Hel, Holda, Mother Holle, Oya, Kwan Yin, Persephone, Coatlique, Nephthys, Baba Yaga, and Rhiannon.) The second day of the Moon/month is Selene’s.

 

Goddesses Associated With Tuesday

Soorejnaree, Pinga1la, Anna, Aine, Danu, Yngona, Bellona, Aida Wedo, Sun Woman

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The Goddess Book of Days
Diane Stein

On Tuesday, October 2nd, We Celebrate….

Guardian Angel Day (Spain/Europe)
ENNOIA

 

Themes: Mediation; Communication; Magic; Knowledge

Symbols: Angels

About Ennoia: In Gnostic tradition, Ennoia is the goddess of knowledge, intention, and thought. Through her all things were designed and manifested, including the angels. Through Ennoia we can learn the art of magic and how to communicate with angels as mediators between us and the gods.

To Do Today: Today is a time to give thanks to the angels in our lives—those powers and people who protect, inspire, and watch over us. One easily adapted tradition from Spain is that of wearing scarves and bells. These represent the beauty and music angels are said to bear into human life.

Second, take a moment to give back to the people in your life who have been like earthly angels (you know, the folks who bring soup when you’re sick, or offer money when funds are tight). Do something really nice for them, or minimally, light a candle on their behalf asking for angelic blessings in their lives.

Finally, try to connect with your guiding guardian angel(s). During your daily prayers or meditation, ask that power to reveal itself in words comfortable to you. Wait, watch, and listen. The angel may reveal itself as the sound of bells or quiet music, with radiant light, or in other manifestations. If the being speaks with you, write down the words and ponder them in the days ahead.

365 Goddess: A Daily Guide To the Magic and Inspiration of the goddess
Patricia Telesco

Tuesday’s Conjuring

Tuesday – is associated with Mars

Candle colors – Red or Orange

Magickal Work for Tuesday – Taking Action, Crossing, Uncrossing work, Aggression, Cut & Clear work, Law Stay Away, All Battles

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Old Style Conjure Wisdoms, Workings and Remedies
Starr Casas

The Magick of Tuesday

Magickal Intent:
Courage
Binding
Protection
Achievement
Power
Initiation
Protection
Passion

Planet: Mars

Colors: Red, Orange

Crystal: Garnet, Ruby

Incense: Myrrh, Ginger, Cardamom

Plant: Cardamom

The Magickal Day of Tuesday

 

Named for the Norse god Tyr, who was a deity of heroism and combat, Tuesday is a very martial sort of day – color associations include bright red and oranges, as well as warrior-like metals such as iron and steel.

The ancient Romans called this day Martis, after the warrior god Mars – other deities associated with Tuesday include Ares, the Morrighan, and other gods of battle and glory. Red gemstones like rubies and garnets come into play on Tuesdays, as do herbs and plants such as thistles, holly, coneflowers and cacti – you’ll notice these are all sharp, prickly plants!

One of the interesting – and more than a little amusing – aspects of Tuesday magic is that in addition to war and conflict against your enemies, this is a day also associated with marriage. You can also use this day of the week for magical workings connected to protection and initiation. Use Tuesday to assert yourself, make a mark and stake your claims

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Patti Wigington, Paganism/Wicca Expert
Article originally published on & owned by ThoughtCo.

So How Did Tuesday Get Its Name

Tuesday is the day associated with the planet Mars. In mythology, Mars was the Roman god of war. If you’re wondering how this day came to be named, it’s because to the Norse, Anglo-Saxon, and Germanic people, this day was Tiw’s day (Tuesday). Tuesday actually got its name from the Norse deity Tyr, Tiw, orTiu, who was also a god of battles and courage. This deity was very similar to the Roman Mars, and the names of the days of the week became switched and substituted as the Germanic peoples replaced the older deities with their own gods. So the name was changed from the Latin Dies Martis (“Mars’ day”) to the old English Tiwesdaeg.

The Norse god Tiw, or Tyr, was known for his sense of justice, discipline, and integrity. rity. This day’s planetary influence brings with it the aggression, bravery, and honor of soldiers, as well as the passion and strength of those of us who must fight for what we believe in.

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Book of Witchery: Spells, Charms & Correspondences for Every Day of the Week
Ellen Dugan

Tuesday–The Day of Tiu

Tuesday is the first day of the week which is named after a god of the Angles and Saxons–Tiu, the God of War. The Angles and Saxons, like the Greeks and Romans, worshiped many gods, and though these gods were in a great number of ways similar to those of the Greeks and Romans, we also find very great differences. These differences are due to the fact that the Angles and Saxons lived in a very different kind of country, led a very different kind of life, and consequently had different ideas. Their chief enemies were frost and cold, and they imagined the freezing winds to be caused by frost-giants who lived in a land of ice and waged continual warfare with the gods who befriended man and protected him as far as they could against the frost-giants and all the suffering which they caused. The chief of these gods was Woden or Odin, the All-father, of whom we read in the following chapter, and next to him in importance came Thor, the God of Thunder, the bitterest enemy of the giants. The god after whom Tuesday is named was known as Tiu among the Angles and Saxons, and as Tyr among the Norsemen. He was the God of War, and corresponds to Mars among the Romans, whose name for this day was Dies Martis, the day of Mars. The French have kept the Roman name in the form mardi.

Tiu was a great fighter and knew no fear, and was naturally always called upon in time of battle. He was usually represented as having no right hand, owing to a misfortune which befell him in the following way. From his lofty throne Odin, the chief of the gods, one day saw in the land of the giants three terrible monsters, which grew so rapidly that he was filled with fear lest they should invade the home of the gods. Accordingly he determined to get rid of them before they became any stronger. One Hel, an enormous giantess, he flung into the Underworld, where, as the Goddess of Death, she ruled over the kingdom of the dead. Another, Iormungandr, a serpent, he cast into the sea, where it grew so huge that it encircled the whole earth. The third was Fenrir, a wolf, whom Odin brought to Asgard, the home of the gods, hoping that he might eventually tame him. Fenrir, however, grew stronger and fiercer each day, until the gods, of whom Tiu alone was brave enough to go near him, decided at last to bind him in such a way that he could do no harm. A very strong chain was obtained, and the gods suggested to Fenrir, who often boasted of his great strength, that he should allow himself to be bound with it in order to prove whether he was really as strong as he claimed to be. Fenrir agreed, and then by merely stretching himself easily brohe his bonds. Again the gods put him to the test with a still stronger chain, but as before he succeeded in breaking it. Seeing that no ordinary chain would be strong enough to bind Fenrir, the gods sent one of their servants to the home of the dwarfs, a race of little people who lived underground, and who were very clever workers in metal. They also possessed great powers of magic, as we shall see in a later story. At the bidding of the gods, the dwarfs made a silken rope out of the voice of fishes, a woman’s beard, the roots of a mountain, and the footsteps of a cat, which was so strong that no power could break it! A third time the gods challenged Fenrir to show his strength by allowing himself to be bound with this new cord, but Fenrir became suspicious, and at last consented only on condition that one of the gods should put his hand in his mouth, and hold it there as a pledge that the gods were not deceiving him. This condition greatly alarmed the gods, who began to fear that their trick was not going to succeed, but the bold war-god Tiu stepped forward and, without any hesitation, placed his right hand in the wolf’s mouth. The gods at once bound Fenrir with the magic cord made by the dwarfs, and, in spite of all his struggles, the wolf was unable to free himself. Great was the delight of the gods at their success, a delight shared by all but Tiu, who had little cause to be pleased with the result of the trick, for Fenrir, finding he was trapped, immediately bit off the hand of the god. Thus Tiu was deprived of his sword hand, but so clever was he that he wielded his sword equally well with his left hand, and still remained invincible in battle.

On one occasion Tiu and Thor, the God of Thunder, set out for the land of the giants to obtain an enormous kettle, which the gods required for a feast. They came at last to the home of a giant, Hymir, who possessed a kettle a mile deep and a mile wide, and were hospitably received by the giant’s wife. When she learned the errand on which they had come, she warned them that her husband was very fierce and hot-tempered, and advised them to hide themselves when Hymir returned, lest he should kill them with a glance. No sooner had the gods taken refuge behind some kettles, which were kept on a beam at the end of the hall, than Hymir came in. When he heard that visitors had called, he flashed his eyes round the hall so fiercely that, as his glance lighted on the gods’ hiding-place, the beam split in two, the kettles came crashing to the ground, and Tiu and Thor were discovered. Hymir, however, was persuaded by his wife to receive the gods kindly; he prepared a meal of three oxen in their honour, but was astonished and dismayed to see Thor eat two of them himself. The next day the gods gave the giant many proofs of their great strength and skill, and Hymir consented to give them the kettle they were seeking. Tiu at once tried to lift it but failed; then Thor, after a mighty struggle, raised it from the ground, and, as he gave the final pull, his feet broke through the floor of the giant’s house. As soon as the gods had departed, Thor carrying the kettle on his head, Hymir called his brothers together, and pursued after them. Thor, however, attacked them with his famous hammer, and killed them one by one. Tiu and Thor then continued their journey, and brought the huge kettle safely to their own land.

There are few stories told of Tiu, yet he held a high place among the gods, as the name Tuesday shows. He is most famous for his share in the binding of Fenrir, whereby was put off the dreaded Ragnarok, the day of the final battle between the gods and the giants.

Tuesday’s Witchery

 

Tuesday is the day to work any magick that falls in the category of increasing strength, courage, bravery, and passion. All of these intense emotions are linked to this day’s energies, and spells designed around these themes will have extra punch when performed on this magickal day.

So, let’s add a little passion and conviction into your life! Break out the daring red pieces of your wardrobe, and put a little pizzazz into your day. Work with Lilith, and see what she has to teach you about personal power and sexuality. Meditate on Tiw/Tyr and Mars, and see what those ancient warrior gods will show you about new tactics, strategies, and claiming personal victories in your life. Practice conjuring up that astral weapon from the meditation and use it wisely for protection and for courage.

Create a philter for courage and protection or handcraft your own Witch’s jar to remove negativity from your home. See what other Witch crafts you can conjure up with Tuesday’s magick. Create some kitchen magick on this Tuesday by whipping up a spicy stew-add in a few Mars-associated ingredients such as carrots, peppers, and garlic. Empower the stew for success, and then treat yourself and your family to a good, hearty meal. Try working with a little aromatherapy and burn some spicy or coffee-scented candles to increase your energy level.

Check the sky at night, and see if you can find the reddish planet Mars up in the heavens. Not sure where to look? Check an astronomy magazine or search the Web for more information. Become a magickal warrior and move forward in your life with strength, courage, and compassion. Embrace the side of yourself that loves a good challenge and that is passionate and daring! Banish fear, and face your future with strength and conviction. Believe in yourself and in your dreams, work hard, and you will win every time.

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—-Book of Witchery: Spells, Charms & Correspondences for Every Day of the Week
Ellen Dugan

 

The Witches Almanac for Tuesday, October 2nd

Gandhi’s birthday

Waning Moon

Fourth Quarter 5: 45 am

Moon Sign: Cancer

Incense: Basil

Color: Scarlet

 

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.

 

The Witches Correspondences for Tuesday, October 2nd

 

Dedicated to the powers of the planet Mars, personified as Ares, Tiwaz, Tiw, and Tyr.

Element : Water

Planet : Mars

Zodiac Sign : Aries / Scorpio

Angel : Samuel

Metal : Iron, Steel

Incense / Perfumes : Dragon’s Blood, Patchouli

Oil : Basil, Coriander, Ginger

Color : Red, Orange

Stones : Bloodstone, Garnet, Carnelian,

Plants/Herbs : Allspice, Blessed Thistle, Cayenne, Daisy, Garlic, Ginger, Pepper, Pine, Red Rose, Thyme, Tobacco, Wormwood

Magick to work: self-assertion, energy, and courage, victory, endurance, passion, masculine goals in general, sex, aggression, protection, controlled power, ambition, arguments, competition, conflict, destruction, lust, male sexuality, sports, strife, struggle, surgery, medical issues, upheaval, war

 

Tuesday is Ruled by Mars

 

Tuesday is a Mars day, and just like the god of war, this is the time to tap into magicks to call for strength and courage. This day of the week is for rebels and warriors. If you are facing a challenge of any kind, need a boost to your courage, or want to enhance your passions, Tuesday is the day of the week for you.
Some suggestions for Tuesday enchantments would include:

*Wearing the fiery colors associated with this day: scarlet, red, black, and orange. Don some of the more daring and bewitching colors of your wardrobe on Tuesdays and turn a few heads

*Carrying a bloodstone in your pocket or wearing garnet-studded jewelry to reinforce your convictions

*Working with protective and fire-associated plants such as the snapdragon, thistle, and holly to boost your shields and bravery

*Burning spicy-scented energy-enhancing candles to add a little magical aromatherapy to your home

*Cooking up a hearty meal featuring carrots, peppers, and garlic (all Mars foods and spices) to empower yourself for victory and success

The Energy of Mars

Weekday ruled by Mars: Tuesday

Stones:
Bloodstone
Garnet
Carnelian
Pink Tourmaline

Herbs and Plants:
Red Rose
Cock’s comb
Mugwort
Mullien
Nettle
Thistle
Wormwood

Magickal Intention: Courage, physical strength, revenge, military honors, surgery, breaking negative cycles, war, vitality, Assertiveness

Let’s Talk Witch: So Many Moons, So Little Time…

Another challenge that Witches may struggle with is not quite knowing how to integrate their spiritual and magical practice into the daily routines of their otherwise-mundane lives.

If you work 40 (or more) hours per week, or are in school, or have the responsibility of taking care of a family (or all of the above), it can be hard to feel that you even have time for reading about the Craft or engaging in a little spellwork, let alone observing the 13 full moons and 8 sabbats on the Wheel of the Year.

And if you’re a solitary Witch, with no coven or circle to celebrate moons and holidays with, it can be harder to summon up the motivation to clear your calendar and devote your time and attention to these special days.

You may even find yourself putting off spellwork that you know would be beneficial to your life, because you can’t see how to get yourself in the right frame of mind to make it effective. It can be quite a feat to shake off the workday sludge and allow space for that magical feeling to flow through you.

If you’re feeling dispirited about not being able to build spiritual activity into your life, it’s important to recognize that you don’t need to take an all-or-nothing approach. Remember, it’s called a path for a reason—you’re supposed to take it one step at a time, and you’re supposed to go at your own pace.

There are no rules about how much, or how often, or when or where or in what way to practice your Craft. But there are many small, purposeful steps you can take toward your goal of creating a more regular, consistent practice.

First of all, keep in mind that unless you are a member of a Wiccan coven that operates through participation in scheduled rituals, there is no requirement that you observe all, or any, of the full moons, solstices, equinoxes, or other festivals associated with the Wheel of the Year. If you are following a Wiccan path, then these are definitely a big component of the spiritual life, but that doesn’t mean that you’re doing something wrong if you don’t honor every single holiday.

These times exist as opportunities to connect with the Earth, with any deities you may work with, and with the spirit energy of other Witches following a similar path in their own way. But they should be seen as opportunities rather than obligations. Whether you’re practicing Wicca or some other path of the Craft, if you’re going about your preparations for a sabbat or full moon ritual and feeling stressed or even a little resentful about it, then something’s not right.

To allow for a more relaxed and joyful approach to celebrating whatever holidays you’re able to, embrace the art of compromise.

If the Spring Equinox is coming up and you see that it falls on that Wednesday when you have a late meeting after work, then you could choose to mark it on Thursday, or even Tuesday, instead. While it’s fun, and often quite powerful, to perform a ritual as close to the exact time of an equinox as possible, it’s not like there’s a huge amount of difference in the length of day and night between Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday of that week.

In other words, these holidays mark points on the wheel of the seasons. The purpose of observing them is to acknowledge where we are on the wheel at that time. A few days on either side of that designated point is not going to diminish the power of your intentions. You’re still taking time to focus on the present moment and be in gratitude for the blessings in your life.

Of course, when it comes to timing celebrations of full and new moons, there’s a little less leeway, given that the lunar cycle is so much shorter than the solar cycle. Nonetheless, if you’re wanting to work some full moon magic but can’t time it exactly right, go ahead and do it the night before!

If your intention is just as clear and strong as it would be on the actual night of the full moon, there’s no reason to believe you won’t be successful. Most people feel the energetic effects of a full moon for at least two or three days surrounding the moment when it’s technically full, so why would magic only be potent at that specific time?

That’s not to say that certain spells that are designed for exact timing with the full moon can be worked whenever you want and turn out successfully—timing is a magical tool, after all. But you can choose spellwork that isn’t targeted for a specific point in time. And remember that magic has been around since long before most people had the ability to know the exact moment of a moon phase by checking their clocks. So don’t put off spellwork that you really want to do simply because you can’t do it at the “perfect” time.

Speaking of timing, another way of integrating Witchcraft more fully into your life is to observe the various magical correspondences between moon phases, as well as days of the week, and specific purposes.

It’s generally understood that spells worked for increase (in terms of prosperity or love, for example) are best done when the moon is waxing or full, while spells worked to remove something from your life (an illness, a debt, or some other unwanted situation) are best during the waning phase.

To get even more specific, each day of the week has its ideal magical goals, based on the planet assigned to the day. Friday, associated with Venus, is the first choice for love spells, while Thursday, ruled by expansive Jupiter, is good for magic relating to money and prosperity.

If you put both of these systems together, then you can see that a Friday during a waxing moon would be the best time to work a spell for attracting a new relationship. A Thursday during a waning moon is good for spellwork to eliminate obstacles to prosperity.

Some Witches find the daily correspondences and the moon phase considerations to be too restrictive. After all, what if you have an urgent communication-related need that you want to perform spellwork for, that isn’t going to wait until two Wednesdays from now when the moon is waxing again? In fact, plenty of non-Wiccan Witches ignore the daily correspondences altogether—although most do work with the moon phases.

The truth is, you should do your spellwork when you’re able and willing to, regardless of the day of the week. As always, your focus on your intention is the single most important factor in any magical working. But it’s good to recognize that daily correspondences and moon phases offer opportunities to work some structure into your magical practice.

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Wicca Living a Magical Life: A Guide to Initiation, Self-Dedication and Navigating Your Journey in the Craft
Lisa Chamberlain

The Witches Magick for Tuesday, October 2nd – Hot Stuff Candle Spell

Want to drive your lover crazy? This candle spell is meant to entice and tempt. The whole point of it is to add a little spark back into your relationship and to make you irresistible. In this spell, you will be calling on Lilith, so prepare yourself for a good time. Please remember to be conscientious of this spell and only work this upon yourself, self, so you and your partner can have a little fun.

Gather a red candle, a black candle, and two candle holders. Sprinkle a dash of pepper per and a pinch of allspice on the unlit candles. Arrange three snapdragons or three red roses in a vase. Repeat the following charm three times:

As I light red and black candles for a hot and sexy spell
I now call on Lilith for passion and all will be well
Peppers and spice and snapdragons/red roses three
These will make me very enticing, so now must it be.

Close the spell with:

For the good of all, with harm to none
May my love and I have a little fun!

Now, go and find your lover, give him or her a bewitching smile, and see what kind of reaction you get.

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—-Book of Witchery: Spells, Charms & Correspondences for Every Day of the Week
Ellen Dugan

Tuesday’s Meditation

A meditation to kick off your morning can set the tone for your entire day. You can perform this meditation just as the sun comes up to begin your day on a positive note. Do this outdoors if you can, or in front of an east-oriented window so you can feel the sun’s glow upon your face.

1. Begin by lighting a gold or yellow candle and incense with a fragrance associated with the sun, such as frankincense.

2. Sit comfortably with your hands in your lap, close your eyes, and speak the words, “The night has passed, and the wheel has turned once more. Darkness is leaving. The sun rises again, and with it comes light and hope. It illuminates my path, brightens my way, and guides me throughout the day.”

3. As you sit, steady your breathing so you are inhaling and exhaling calmly and slowly. Open your eyes, and watch as the sun begins its ascent above the horizon. Listen to the changes in the air around you. Do you hear different sounds as the world awakens? Is there a sense of something alive that wasn’t there before?

4. Once the sun has completely broken, raise your hands out to welcome it. Say, “Light has come, day has broken, and the earth arises from its slumber. Today is a new day, full of new beginnings. I am full of light and hope, like the sun, and I am grateful to have this fresh day. I am blessed to be alive, and thankful for the gift.”

5. Extinguish the candle, let the incense burn out on its own, and begin your day rejuvenated and revitalized.

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Wicca Practical Magic: Getting Started with Magical Herbs, Oils, and Crystals
Patti Wigington

 

Celebrating Legends, Folklore & Other Spirituality 365 Days a Year for October 2nd

Guardian Angels’ Day

This pre-Christian Roman holiday is still celebrated in Spain and Europe. In early Rome, every man had his Genius and every woman her Iuno. When the church writers had a dispute over which angels guarded a person, the day became linked with the feast of St. Michael (Sept. 29). However, ever, in 1670, the two days became separate, and Guardian Angels’ Day was moved to October 2.

Genius (pl. geni), meaning “begetter,” was a man’s guardian spirit that also enabled him to beget children. For women the spirit was called Juno (Juno). Each household also had a genius that was worshipped by the family members whose birthday coincided with that of the male head of the household. The genius was usually honored along with the household Lar, at the Lararium. So popular was the concept that it even extended to groups of people. Even the city itself had its own guardian genius.

Magickal Activity for October 2nd, the Day of Guardian Angels

Discover your Guardian Angel

Items needed:
A sheet of paper; frankincense joss stick and holder; one white candle; a pendulum.

Place the sheet of paper on a flat surface and inscribe the letters of the alphabet on it. Light the frankincense and the white candle. Hold a pendulum or crystal, on a chain, over the paper as you recite the following prayer:

Dear Divine Angel,
Through this candle flame
Guide my hand
To spell your holy name.

Allow the pendulum to swing freely so that it can spell out the name of your angel.

Witch Tip #104 for Tuesday, October 2nd

Make your own blessing candles by warming white tea lights and sprinkling in your chosen herbs. Let the wax solidify and use them for your rituals.

Source

Witch Tips : The Essential Guide to Contemporary Witchcraft
A. Rayne

 

The Witches Astronomy Journal for Tuesday, October 2

On every full moon, rituals … take place on hilltops, beaches, in open fields and in ordinary houses. Writers, teachers, nurses, computer programmers, artists, lawyers, poets, plumbers, and auto mechanics — women and men from many backgrounds come together to celebrate the mysteries of the Triple Goddess of the Dance of Life. The religion they practice is called Witchcraft.

—STARHAWK, Spiral Dance

Upcoming Astrology Events for the Month of October

Oct 03 Moon enters Leo
Oct 05 Venus *S. Retrograde Scorpio
Oct 05 Moon enters Virgo
Oct 08 Moon enters Libra
Oct 09 *~* New Moon Libra
Oct 10 Mercury enters Scorpio
Oct 10 Moon enters Scorpio
Oct 12 Moon enters Sagittarius
Oct 14 Moon enters Capricorn
Oct 17 Moon enters Aquarius
Oct 19 Moon enters Pisces
Oct 22 Moon enters Aries
Oct 23 Sun enters Scorpio
Oct 24 Moon enters Taurus
Oct 24 *~* Full Moon Taurus
Oct 26 Moon enters Gemini
Oct 28 Moon enters Cancer
Oct 31 Moon enters Leo
Oct 31 Mercury enters Sagittarius
Oct 31 Venus Retrograde enters Libra

Your Daily Sun & Moon Data for Tuesday, October 2nd

The Sun
Sun Direction: ↑ 296.59° WNW
Sun Altitude: -35.64°
Sun Distance: 93.049 million mi
Next Solstice: Dec 21, 2018 4:22 pm (Winter)
Sunrise Today: 6:49 am↑ 93° East
Sunset Today: 6:37 pm↑ 266° West
Length of Daylight: 11 hours, 47 minutes

The Moon
Moon Direction: ↑ 45.35° NE
Moon Altitude: -18.15°
Moon Distance: 231382 mi
Next New Moon: Oct 8, 201810:46 pm
Next Full Moon: Oct 24, 201811:45 am
Next Moonrise: Today11:30 pm
Current Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Illumination: 53.4%

Lunar Almanac
Moon Phase Tonight: Third Quarter
First Quarter: Oct 2, 2018 at 4:45 am
(Next Phase)
Full Moon: Sep 24, 2018 at 9:52 pm
(Previous Phase)

Source

timeanddate.com

Astrology of Today – Tuesday, October 2, 2018

Today’s Moon:
The Moon is in Cancer.
The Moon is waning and in its Waning Gibbous phase until 5:45 AM, after which the Moon is in its Last Quarter phase.
The Last Quarter Moon occurs today.

Retrogrades/Stations:
Mars is in its post-retrograde shadow until October 8th (Mars was retrograde from June 26th to August 27th).
Venus is in its pre-retrograde shadow (Venus will be retrograde from October 5th to November 16th).
Current retrogrades: Uranus Rx, Neptune Rx, and Chiron Rx.

What’s In Store By the Stars – Daily Astrology Trends

At 5:47 AM EDT, the Last Quarter Moon is exact, when the Sun in Libra squares the Moon in Cancer, pointing to a crisis of consciousness. After basking in the awareness symbolized by the full light of the Moon at the time of the Full Moon, we come to a point when we need to sort out what works for us–and what doesn’t–in preparation for next week’s New Moon, when something new is born once again. It’s not the best time to start a major project, as the decreasing light of the Moon symbolizes a descent into unconsciousness. It’s time to begin finishing up the details of that which was conceived at the last New Moon.

While the Cancer Moon is catching the energy of an impending Venus-Neptune trine, and we can feel heightened levels of empathy now, a Mercury-Pluto square can overpower this energy, stimulating suspicions. There can be tense communications. We can become obsessed with getting our message across and for others to agree with our ideas. Mental anxiety or troubles could manifest now. We should avoid attempts to force our opinions on others and strive to maintain an open mind. Compulsive thinking is possible. On the other hand, this influence can suggest the ability to engage in deep, penetrating communication. Ideally, we learn more about our vulnerabilities through our reactions.

The sky this week for October 1 to October 7

A host of bright stars, a handful of beautiful planets, and even a minor planet for good measure, all in the night sky this week.
By Michael E. Bakich

Monday, October 1

Once it gets dark tonight, locate the two brightest stars in the sky: orange Arcturus (Alpha Boötis), which will lie low in the west, and bluish-white Vega (Alpha Lyrae), which will be nearly overhead. Locate the point three-fifths of the way from Arcturus to Vega, and you’ll spot the Hercules Cluster (M13). From a dark site, sharp-eyed viewers will spot this globular star cluster with their naked eyes. From less-blessed locations, use binoculars to bring this famous object into view.

Tuesday, October 2

Last Quarter Moon occurs at 5:45 a.m. EDT. It rose around 11:30 p.m. local daylight time yesterday evening, which gives North American observers a chance to see it almost precisely half-lit before this morning’s dawn. Earth’s only natural satellite appears among the background stars of western Gemini.

Wednesday, October 3

You might want to take a last look at Jupiter in the evening sky. It remains a conspicuous object 10° high in the southwest an hour after sundown. The gas giant, shining brightly at magnitude –1.8, resides among the background stars of Libra the Scales. If you view the planet through a telescope, its disk spans 32″ and displays stunning cloud-top detail.

Thursday, October 4

Today marks the 61st anniversary of the launch of Sputnik 1 from the Baikonur Cosmodrome by the (then) Soviet Union. Sputnik 1 was our planet’s first artificial satellite. It had a diameter of 23 inches (58 centimeters) and weighed 184 pounds (83.6 kilograms). Using a 1-watt transmitter, it broadcast radio pulses for three weeks until its batteries died. The spacecraft then continued to orbit silently until January 4, 1958, when it reentered Earth’s atmosphere and burned up. Sputnik 1 completed a total of 1,440 orbits.

Friday, October 5

The Moon reaches perigee, the closest point in its orbit around Earth, at 6:31 p.m. EDT. It then lies 227,665 miles (366,392 kilometers) from Earth’s center. At the same time the Moon is at perigee, Regulus, the brightest star in the constellation Leo the Lion, lies 1.9° south of our lone natural satellite.

Saturday, October 6

Although it’s low, Saturn remains a tempting target in this week’s evening sky. The ringed planet stands nearly 20° above the southwestern horizon as darkness falls. Shining at magnitude 0.5, it appears significantly brighter than any of the background stars in its host constellation, Sagittarius the Archer. Of course, the best views of Saturn come through a telescope, which reveals a 16″-diameter globe surrounded by a spectacular ring system that spans 36″. But more significantly, look specifically at how much the rings tilt to our line of sight. The rings are quite open now, and the steep angle offers superb views of ring structure.

Sunday, October 7

Vesta, the brightest minor planet, is super easy to find tonight, low in the southwestern sky. Use a small telescope (or tripod-mounted binoculars) and point to magnitude 2.8 Kaus Borealis (Lambda Sagitarii). If you are familiar with the famous Teapot asterism of Sagittarius, Kaus Borealis is the star at the peak of the pot’s lid. As soon as it’s dark enough for you to locate the orange star, center it in your scope’s field of view. Vesta will then lie only 20′ (one-third of a degree) to the south.

Source

The Astronomy Magazine

Here’s what you can see in the night sky this month

By Angela Fritz

Monday, Oct. 8 — Draconids meteor shower
The Draconids meteor shower peaks early in the month, and it happens to coincide with the new moon, which means the sky will be extra dark for stargazing. This meteor shower occurs when our planet runs into the debris in the tail of the comet 21P/Giacobini-Zinner. The meteors originate in the northern constellation Draco, hence the name. Because the origin is so far north, the meteors will be easiest to spot in the northern latitudes such as Canada, Europe and Northern Asia.

Thursday, Oct. 11 — Moon and Jupiter
A very bright Jupiter and a sliver of the moon will cozy up next to each other. After sunset, look toward the southwest, and you’ll see a faint crescent moon along with the bright Jupiter. They will be together until they set below the horizon around 8 p.m. local time.

Sunday, Oct. 14 — Moon and Saturn
Look southwest after sunset, and you’ll see Saturn very close to the crescent moon. To the right near the horizon, you might be able to see Jupiter, which should be bright. To the left, early due south, you’ll see the pink-hued planet Mars.

Wednesday, Oct. 17 — Moon and Mars
Mars now gets its turn with the moon. The pair will be in the southeast sky just after sunset and at their highest point in the south at 8:30 p.m., local time. Catch them before they sink beneath the horizon around 12:30 a.m.

Sunday, Oct. 21 — Orionids meteor shower
The Orionids meteor shower lasts from Sept. 23 to Nov. 27, but it peaks Oct. 21, which means it is the best chance to spot a shooting star that originated from Halley’s comet. Astronomers say the best time to watch for these meteors is between midnight and dawn on the days leading up to Oct. 21, when the moon will be below the horizon.

The Orionids are known for their brightness and speed, according to NASA, moving at 148,000 mph into the atmosphere. At its peak, this shower can produce 20 meteors per hour.

Sunday, Oct. 21 — Uranus opposition
A planet’s opposition occurs when it is opposite the sun from our perspective on Earth. Because of its position, it is fully lit by the sun — just like a full moon. Uranus will be at its brightest of the year Oct. 23, although because of the full moon, you’ll have a better chance to see it on the days leading up to that.

Wednesday, Oct. 24 — Full Hunter’s moon
The Hunter’s Moon is slated for Oct. 24, so called because it’s traditionally the time of year when hunters try to bring in as much meat as possible before winter arrives. Some Native American tribes also refer to it as the Beaver Moon because they have traditionally used this time to trap the furry animals as they busily prepare for winter.

Sunday, Oct. 28 — Mercury and Jupiter are super close
Just after sunset, Mercury and Jupiter will be very close in the southwest sky. The bright star Antares will also be close to their left. Farther up and left, you’ll be able to spot Saturn. Mars will be visible in the southeast.

Source

Washington Post

Daily Cosmic Calendar for October 2

Cut through any apparent obstacles on your path to peace and harmony in key relationships as the last quarter sun-moon phase clocks in at 2:47am (energizing 10 degrees of Libra and Cancer). Fortunately, an uplifting grand triangle in water signs helps to neutralize any rising emotional tensions as the lunar orb in Cancer trines Venus in Scorpio (5:19am) and Neptune in Pisces (11:47am). Nevertheless, the universe still has some curve balls up its sleeve to toss at unsuspecting earth dwellers as problem-solver Pallas makes a dicey opposition with often illusion-creating Neptune (12:21pm). Sidestep any crisis-generating situations since Messenger of the Gods planet Mercury squares the still motionless Pluto (5:05pm) and then moves on to parallel Neptune (6:07pm). Play all business and financial cards close to the vest as the moon chimes in with another egregious aspect — its monthly polarity to underworld-chieftain Pluto (7:11pm). Learning more about your ancestral heritage may be one way to keep the blues at bay.

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

Copyright 2017 Mark Lerner & Great Bear Enterprises, Ltd.
Astrology.com

The Witches Current Moon Phase for Tuesday, October 2

Last Quarter
Illumination: 49%

Tomorow the Moon will be in a Third Quarter phase. Sometimes called a Last Quarter Moon, this phase occurs roughly 3 weeks after the New Moon when the earth is three quarter of the way through it’s orbit around the earth. If you live in the northern hemisphere the Moons left side will be illuminated and the right side dark. For thoughts of you in the southern hemisphere it will be the opposite with the right side illuminated. On the day of the Third Quarter phase the Moon will rise around midnight on the eastern horizon and set in the west around noon the next day. In the days following the Third Quarter Phase the Moon’s illumination will decrees each day until the New Moon.

PHASE DETAILS FOR – TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2018

Phase: Last Quarter
Illumination: 49%
Moon Age: 22.24 days
Moon Angle: 0.55
Moon Distance: 365,144.47 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 149,702,754.76 km

Source

MoonGiant

The Moon Phases

Some nights when we look up at the moon, it is full and bright; sometimes it is just a sliver of silvery light. These changes in appearance are the phases of the moon. As the moon orbits Earth, it cycles through eight distinct phases. The four primary phases occur about a week apart.

Phases of the moon

The moon, like Earth, is a sphere, and it is always half-illuminated by the sun. However, as the moon travels around Earth, we see more or less of the illuminated half. The moon’s phases describe how much of the moon’s disk is illuminated from our perspective.

New moon: The moon is between Earth and the sun, and the side of the moon facing toward us receives no direct sunlight; it is lit only by dim sunlight reflected from Earth.

Waxing crescent: As the moon moves around Earth, the side we can see gradually becomes more illuminated by direct sunlight.

First quarter: The moon is 90 degrees away from the sun in the sky and is half-illuminated from our point of view. We call it “first quarter” because the moon has traveled about a quarter of the way around Earth since the new moon.

Waxing gibbous: The area of illumination continues to increase. More than half of the moon’s face appears to be getting sunlight.

Full moon: The moon is 180 degrees away from the sun and is as close as it can be to being fully illuminated by the sun from our perspective. The sun, Earth and the moon are aligned, but because the moon’s orbit is not exactly in the same plane as Earth’s orbit around the sun, they rarely form a perfect line. When they do, we have a lunar eclipse as Earth’s shadow crosses the moon’s face.

Waning gibbous: More than half of the moon’s face appears to be getting sunlight, but the amount is decreasing.

Last quarter: The moon has moved another quarter of the way around Earth, to the third quarter position. The sun’s light is now shining on the other half of the visible face of the moon.

Waning crescent: Less than half of the moon’s face appears to be getting sunlight, and the amount is decreasing.

Finally, the moon is back to its new moon starting position. Now, the moon is between Earth and the sun. Usually the moon passes above or below the sun from our vantage point, but occasionally it passes right in front of the sun, and we get a solar eclipse.

Source

Space.com

Brought to You By

Autumn

The ferns and flowers are in retreat,
Golden leaves fall at my feet,
It’s autumn time and the woodland knows,
Winters hand will soon bring snow.

 

The Oak King now has lost his crown,
And the Holly King begins to strut around,
Migrating birds now fly away,
But they’ll return in springtime days.

 

Trees quite soon will look so bare,
For winter gales they must prepare,
And the Green Man tends the evergreens,
Severe, harsh winters, he has seen.

 

We, as humans, will close our doors,
And watch the gales and rain that pours,
And we’ll feel safe within our shell,
As those outside are facing hell.

 

But autumn is a magical time,
Walk the woods and you will find,
The changing colours of the leaves,
As the Green Man steps between the trees.

 

Though the sun is weakened in the sky,
There’s natural beauty to please the eye,
And Pagans give thanks the whole year through,
For what the Goddess gives to me and you.

—Pagan Ways
Alan Faraway