The Witches Magickal Journal for Monday, November 5th

The Witches Magickal Journal for Monday, November 5th

I have friends who practice witchcraft, and I study tarot myself. I guess, to be specific, I don’t want to believe in a world without magic.

Kate Leth
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Welcome to November–The Ninth Month

On the thirteenth of this “ninth” month the Romans held a feast in honour of Jupiter, the ruler of gods and men. From the clouded top of Mount Olympus he held sway over the whole world, and even the gods had to bow to his supreme will. Terrible indeed was it to anger any of the gods, but no punishment was more swift and sure than that sent by Jupiter when he was enraged. We have seen how with his thunderbolt he slew the proud and reckless Phaeton, and we have another example in the story of Bellerophon. This hero, who was staying at the court of a Grecian king, was set the task of killing the Chimaera, a terrible monster with a lion’s head, a goat’s body, a dragon’s tail, and breath of fire. While sorrowfully wondering how he could possibly perform so difficult a task, Bellerophon suddenly found before him the goddess Minerva, who asked him the cause of his trouble. As soon as she had learnt of his task she promised to help him, and, giving him a golden bridle, told him to bridle the horse Pegasus.

Now Pegasus was a winged horse which the sea-god Neptune had made from the drops of blood that fell into the sea from the head of the Gorgon Medusa, slain by Perseus. He was perfectly white and of great speed, and, as Bellerophon well knew, came down to earth to drink at a certain spring. Bellerophon waited in hiding by this spring, and taking Pegasus by surprise, jumped upon his back. The winged horse at once flew up to a great height, trying to unseat Bellerophon; but the hero succeeded in putting on Minerva’s golden bridle, when Pegasus at once became gentle. Bellerophon then set off on his task, and suddenly swooping down from the sky upon the Chimaera, overcame and killed the dreadful monster. His task accomplished, he might now have lived in happiness, but he became filled with pride because of the wonderful flights he had made on Pegasus. One day, as he soared up higher and higher, he began to think himself equal to the gods, and wished to join them on Mount Olympus. This angered Jupiter, who sent a gadfly which stung Pegasus. Suddenly rearing up, the winged horse threw the proud Bellerophon far down to the earth beneath.

The goddess, Minerva, who appeared to Bellerophon, was a daughter of Jupiter, but she was born in a very strange way, for she sprang out of her father’s head, clothed in bright armour, and with a spear in her hand. She became the Goddess of Wisdom (as we have seen in the story of Paris), of the arts and the sciences, and of spinning and weaving. Her skill in weaving is shown by the following story.

There once lived in Greece a girl named Arachne, who was so clever at needlework that at last in her pride she boasted that she could weave more skilfully than Minerva herself. Minerva, angered by these words, one day came down to Arachne’s home, and accepted the challenge which she had so rashly made. The story is thus told by the poet Spenser in “The Fate of the Butterflie”:

“Minerva did the challenge not refuse,
But deigned with her the paragon to make;
So to their work they sit, and each doth choose
What story she will for her tapet take”.

Arachne pictured the story of Jupiter when, disguised as a white bull, he carried off Europa to the land which afterwards bore the name Europe. Minerva chose for her work the story of her own contest with the sea-god Neptune as to which of them should have the honour of naming a new city that had been built in Greece. Jupiter had said that the honour would be given to the one who gave the most useful gift to man, and he called all the gods together to judge the contest. Neptune struck the ground with his trident and there sprang forth a horse. The gods were filled with wonder at the sight of the noble animal, and when Neptune explained how useful it would be to man, they all thought that the victory would be his. Minerva then produced an olive tree; at this all the gods laughed with scorn, but when the goddess, heedless of their laughter, had explained how all its parts–the wood, the fruit, and the leaves–could be used by man, how it was the sign of peace while the horse was the symbol of war, they decided that Minerva had won, and since her name among the Greeks was Athene, she gave to the city the name of Athens.

All this the goddess wove in her tapestry:
“Then sets she forth, how with her weapon dread
She smote the ground, the which straight forth did yield
A fruitful Olive tree, with berries spread,
That all the gods admired: then all the story
She compassed with a wreath of Olives hoary.
Amongst the leaves she made a Butterfly,
With excellent device and wondrous sleight,
Flutt’ring among the Olives wantonly,
That seemed to live, so like it was in sight;
The velvet nap which on his wings doth lie,
The silken down with which his back is dight,
His broad outstretched horns, his hairy thighs,
His glorious colours, and his glistening eyes.
Which when Arachne saw, as overlaid
And mastered with workmanship so rare,
She stood astonied long, nor ought gainsaid;
And with fast-fixed eyes on her did stare,
And by her silence, sugn of one dismayed,
The victory did yield her as her share.”

Then in anger and despair, the unhappy girl hanged herself, and Minerva turned her dangling body into a spider, and bade her for ever spin and weave.

The Angles and Saxons had two names for this month of November: “Windmonath”, that is, “wind month”, and “Blodmonath”, that is, “blood month”. The latter name arose from the fact that during this month they slaughtered large numbers of cattle to last them through the cold and dreary winter.

Today is Monday, November 5th

Monday is the sacred day of the moon, personified as the goddesses Selene, Luna, and Mani. The moon is ruler of flow, affecting the changeable and impressionable aspects of people. If a full moon falls on a Monday, then the powers of the moon are at their most potent.

Deity: Mani

Zodiac Sign: Cancer

Planet: Moon

Tree: Willow

Herb: Chickweed

Stone: Agate

Animal: Crab

Element: Water

Color: Green

Rune: Lagu (L)

 

The Celtic Tree Month of Ngetal (Reed) (October 28 – November 24)

The Runic Half Month Hagal (October 28 – November 12)

Goddess of the Month for November – Cailleach/Samhain

Source

The Pagan Book of Days
Nigel Pennick

The Pagan Book of Days for Monday, October 5

Guy Fawkes Night, celebrated by the burning in effigy of a would-be regicide, continues the earlier tradition of burning effigies of the evil spirits of the past old year. By cremating them, along with out worn hurts and grievances, the new year may be face in a purer way, free of unnecessary and unhelpful psychic leftovers.

Source

The Pagan Book of Days
Nigel Pennick

The Wicca Book of Days for Monday, October 5th

Cultivate Catmint

One of the plants that is considered to be under the planet Venus’s protection is catmint, or catnip, which is so named because it gives most cats a visible high. If like many Wiccans, you have a feline familiar, why not plant to grow this herb in your garden next year? Do so from seed, for cats are reputed not to gobble up home-sprouted plants, and you should be rewarded with the sight of purple, white, blue or pick flowers in early summer. A relaxant, catmint can be a boon to menstruating women, too, for the tea can alleviate uterine cramps.

Pink Pamper

Pink represent romance, delicacy and affection and is one of the colors associated with Libra’s ruling planet. Venus which was named for a goddess who was renowned for her self-indulgence. What better excuse do you need to pamper yourself with a pink treat today?

The Wicca Book of Days
Selena Eilidth Ash

The Goddess Book of Days for Monday, October 5

Wuwuchim, Hopi (Native American) new fire ceremony to Masaw, God of Death and Spider Woman, the Earth Mother of Life, the ending and beginning of the cycle of emergence of the world. Wuwuchim lasts sixteen days.

 

Goddesses Associated with Monday, the Day of the Moon

Luna, Selene, Diana, Re, Gealach, Ida, Artemis, the Witches, Yemaya, Erzulie

Source

The Goddess Book of Days
Diane Stein

On Monday, October 5th, We Celebrate….

World Community Day (United States)
AXTIS

Themes: Peace; Justice; Victory

Symbols: White Items; Peace Sign; Charms; Tokens

About Axtis: This Iranian goddess’s name means “victorious peace”—peace with ourselves, each other, and the world. The discord once dwelled.

To Do Today: Celebrated by Church Women United, this celebration encourages world peace and justice through proactive community service. Axtis’s spirit permeates this festival and provides heartfelt comfort before winter moves into full swing.

To honor this idea and Axtis, do something in your area to likewise engender harmony. Help two warring neighbors take the first steps toward understanding. Get involved in a community campaign to improve local laws so they’re equitable. Make a donation to any organization dedicated to fostering international peace. Meditate to find Axtis’s peace within yourself; then extend that power outward to transform victory here comes from finding the right opportunity to create symmetry where only everything and everyone you touch.

Wear white today (the color of truce) and carry an amethyst, carnelian, or sodalite stone with you to generate harmony wherever you go. Keep your words serene today (try to keep your cool no matter what). This extends Axtis’s gentle nature to others. You’ll be surprised at how potent quiet discourse can be.

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

Monday’s Magick

Monday – Is associated with the Moon

Colours – White, Silver, Grey and Pearl.

Monday is the best time to deal with such matters as: Psychic Pursuits, Psychology, Dreams, Astral Travel, Imagination, Women’s Mysteries, Reincarnation, Short Trips, Women, Children, Public, Domestic Concerns, Emotions, Fluids, Magick, Spirituality, Nursing, Full moon magic, Purity, Protection, Truth, Meditation, Peace, Sincerity, Justice, Warding off Doubts and Fears, Anything to do with Water and Bodies of Water, Antiques, Trip Planning, Household Activities, Initiation, Astrology, New-Age Pursuits, Archetypes, Totem Animals, Shape-shifting and Religious Experiences.

Ritual Work Associated with Monday The Day of the Moon

Perfume: White Poppy, White Rose, Wallflower

Incense: Myrtle

Wood: Willow

Color: Silver, Grey-white

Influences: Agriculture, Domestic, Longlife, Medicine, Travels, Visions, Theft (new moon)

Reference:

A Book of Pagan Rituals
Herman Slater

The Magickal Day of Monday

Monday is the day of the moon itself, and it’s a day that’s connected to lunar colors like silver, white, or even a pale blue. Metals and gemstones like silver, pearl, opal and moonstone all come into play today.

There are plenty of deities associated with the moon – Thoth and Diana for instance – and herbal correspondences include many members of the mint family. Utilize wintergreen or peppermint, as well as catnip, comfrey, sage and chamomile in your workings.

When it comes to Monday magic, because of that lunar connection, it’s a good time to focus on workings related to childbearing and family life, purity and virginity, healing, wisdom, and intuition. Do a little bit of self exploration and work on developing your intuition – learn to trust your gut. Celebrate birth and life, and make some magic to fix what is broken.

Author

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

Monday

Monday is named after the moon. The Latin term for Monday is Dies Lunae (“moon’s day”); in the Old English language, this day was Monandaeg; in Greek, it was Hermera Selenes. All of these different names and languages translate to the same thing: the “day of the moon.”

Working with the different phases of the moon is an important skill that takes a bit of time for Witches to learn. So why not cut to the chase and experiment with the day of the week that is dedicated to the moon in all of its magickal energies and aspects?

Magickally, Monday encourages the lunar energies of inspiration, illusion, prophetic phetic dreams, emotions, psychic abilities, travel, women’s mysteries, and fertility.

Source

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

Hints & Tips for Your Monday

To incorporate this day’s energy work spells for intuition, peace, fertility, and inspiring your inner muse.

This is a wonderful day to connect to your inner self.

Intuition and inspiration are both enhanced when imbued with moon energy.

Use today’s energy for psychic work, (intuition, divination and clairvoyance), Goddess rituals and faerie magick.

Monday’s Witchery

Think for a moment on all of the witchery, magick and enchantments that you have discovered. Don’t be afraid to adjust spells to suit your own specific needs. Any gentle, illusory, and dreamy charms and spells can be enhanced when you work on the day of the week that is dedicated to the moon. Mondays are a fantastic day to boost your psychic abilities and to tune in to your intuition and empathy. It also gives you the opportunity to work with a different lunar phase each and every Monday, which means in one month you could work four different types of moon magicks on Mondays. How’s that for adding to your repertoire? You are going to have mad skills in no time at all.

So light up those lunar scented candles and add a little mystique to your outfit by wearing an enchanting lunar color. Wear your sparkling silver jewelry and maybe add a pair of dangling silver earrings or a pendant shaped like a crescent moon. Create lunar potions and philters; make a dream catcher and give it as a gift to someone you love. Burn some sandalwood or jasmine-scented incense today to inspire the glamour and magick of the moon. Slice up a favorite variety of fruit that is in season for a snack or share it with your love and enjoy his or her lunar and romantic qualities. Brew up a cup of chamomile tea, enchant it with a little moon magick, and relax and get a good night’s sleep.

Most importantly, get outside tonight and watch the moon for a while. What phase is she in? What color was the moon as she rose? Why not start a journal and write down at what location the moon rises and sets for a few seasons? This is a great way to teach you to tune in and to become more aware of the moon and the influence that she pulls into our lives. Try calling on Selene for her magickal assistance, and call Thoth for wisdom and strength. Get to know the Norse Mani and the Latvian Meness. These gods of the moon have plenty to teach, and if you allow their influence to cycle through your life, you’ll receive many blessings. Be imaginative, and create your own personal lunar magick and witchery. Go on….the moonlight becomes you

Source

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

The Witches Almanac for Monday, November 5th

Guy Fawkes Night (British)

Waning Moon

Moon phase: Fourth Quarter

Moon Sign: Libra

Incense: Neroli

Color: Silver

The Moon in Libra

Were you or a loved one born when the moon was in Libra?

Most people know that they have a zodiac sign and they know what it is. But you actually have two signs. You have your sun sign, the one you probably identify with when someone asks you to name it. This is indeed the most important. It conveys your personality.

But you also have a moon sign, where the moon was located at the time of your birth. This is second in importance only to your sun sign. It represents the inner you, the things that run under the surface, not necessarily the “you” that you present to the world.

So what does it mean if you were born when the moon was in Libra?

Personality Profile
The quality of this sign is cardinal, and the element is air.

Those born with the moon in Libra have a breezy elegance that makes them sought-after companions. In this respect, their inner self is often visible on the surface. Their aesthetic standards are high, and they can’t help but turn their homes into showplaces because they have such an eye for decorative harmony. This often translates into a tranquil domestic life as well because they also know how to create an atmosphere of peaceful balance.

There’s a light, airy quality to the Libra Moon nature that can be refreshing, especially when they’re forced to put their nimble diplomacy into action. They know that there are two sides to every story, and they’re experts at finding a workable compromise. People often sense their innate fairness, and this leads them to win the trust of many.

It’s natural for the Libra Moon to share, whether in a business relationship or in romance. They’re happiest when they’re part of a twosome, but sometimes this leads to a stifling dependence. They can act as if their very existence is threatened when they’re faced with a separation of any kind. This is because their emotional identity is shaped by their relationships with others, more so than with any other moon sign.

The Libra Moon can claim to be a true “people person” because she often uses the mirror of others to understand her own nature. But Libra is an air sign and when it’s inhabiting the Moon, it often leads with the head rather than the heart.

To hear a Libra Moon talk about a potential mate might sound like she’s interviewing for a job. But a focus on the lifestyle, appearance, and manner of a person ranks high for someone who is looking for a pleasing overall package. They’re searching for someone who can glide with them through life in glorious tandem while looking as polished and put-together as they are—in a word, they’re looking for perfection both inside and out.

Words commonly used to describe Libra Moons include charming, social, diplomatic, easy-going, adaptable, artistic, graceful, and clear-thinking

The Shadow Side
These individuals can tend to be self-indulgent and dependent. Because they tend to see both sides of every situation, this can lead to indecisiveness. Their pursuit of goals may seem calculating, and some might find their tendency for people-pleasing a little off-putting and annoying.

Famous People with Moon in Libra
Alec Baldwin
Kate Winslet
Nicolas Cage
Geena Davis
Leonardo DiCaprio
Louis Armstrong
Walt Disney
Sylvester Stallone
Bruce Springsteen
Sylvia Plath

 

Molly Hall, Author
Published on ThoughtCo

Correspondences for Monday, November 5

Day: Monday ( Moon-day)

Planet: Moon

Colors: Silver and White and Grey

Crystals: Moonstone, Pearl, Aquamarine, Silver, Selenite

Aroma: Jasmine, Lemon, Sandalwood, Moon Oil, African violet, Honeysuckle, Myrtle, Willow, and Wormwood

Herb: Moonwart

The sacred day of the Moon, personified by such goddesses as Selene, Luna, Diana, and Artemis. The Moon is ruler of flow affecting the changeable aspects of people. If a full moon falls on a Monday, its powers are at their most potent. Magical aspects: peace, sleep, healing, compassion, friendships, psychic awareness, purification, and fertility

Monday is ruled by the moon – an ancient symbol of mystery and peace. Monday is a special day for mothers as the cycle of the moon has long been associated with the female menstrual cycle. Those wishing to conceive a baby would be wise to try on a Monday as the magic of motherhood is strong and pregnancy is in the air.

This is the proper day of the week to perform spells and rituals involving agriculture, animals, female fertility, messages, reconciliation’s, theft, voyages, dreams, emotions, clairvoyance, home, family, medicine, cooking, personality, merchandising, psychic work, Faerie magic, and Goddess rituals.

The Witches Spells of the Day for Monday, October 5th

Monday deals with a wide variety of spells such agriculture, animals, female fertility, messages, reconciliation’s, theft, voyages, dreams, emotions, clairvoyance, home, family, medicine, cooking, personality, merchandising, psychic work, Faerie magic, and Goddess rituals.

Today we decided to highlight some of our favorite Psychic Spells.

PSYCHIC PROTECTION SPELL

It is best to find a work area that you can leave untouched for 3 days. If you must put away your tools, try to leave the spell candle out in the open. Prepare your work area by setting up any tools you may be using in addition to your spells candle. (Black) Love or protection incense is recommended.

While setting up your area, concentrate on the purpose of the work. Bathe or cleanse your self. Do not let negative thought enter your mind. Go your work area. Cast the Circle, light incense. Envision a large, white ball of light surrounding you, your work area, and your home. Hold the candle between the palms of your hand and direct all positive energy into it. Place the candle and prior to lighting say,

“This candle represents protection over me in all things.”

Light the candle and say,

“As the light of this flame grows, I feel the light and positive energy around me.
As this candle burns, everything around me is blessed with light and love.
I am blessed with light and love. Negative energy is banished.”

Sit back and watch the candle burn. Keep visualizing the white ball of light and protection around you.. Envision your higher self blessing you and protecting you from harm. When the candle has burned 1/3 of the way down say,

“As the flame of the candle is extinguished…
Evil, negativity, and harm towards me is banished!

Any entity, ghost or spirit her by mistake go into the light and pass on to the world of spirit,
be not afraid as many wait for you there who you have loved and who love you.
Extinguish the candle. But don’t blow it out! Repeat this for 2 more nights. Bury or throw away the left over wax.

SPELL TO STRENGTHEN YOUR PSYCHIC SHIELD

The night before the Full Moon, find a place where your altar will not be disturbed for 24 hours. Put the cauldron in the center with a red candle on the right side, black candle of the left side, and white candle in the back; but do not light them yet. Sprinkle a mixture of equal parts of elder blossoms, marjoram, mint and rue in an unbroken circle around the cauldron. Into a tiny vial, measure equal drops of clove, frankincense,jasmine, and lavender. Set the sealed bottle in the cauldron and leave until the night of the Full Moon.

On Full Moon night, take a cleansing bathe and robe yourself in white. Carry a good protective or purification incense through every room in the house. Make certain that the smoke drifts into closets. Return to the altar and light the candles. Take up the dagger or sword. Face the East and raise the sword in salute. To salute in this manner, simply hold the sword point upward in front of you. Say:

By the power of the rising sun, all evil in my life is done.

Turn to the South, salute, say:

By the power of darkening night, my shield is strong, my armor tight.

Turn to the North, salute, say:

By Full Moon in blackening sky, I am not alone. My help is nigh.
The Goddess’s hands around me stay, To keep me safe by night and day.
Begone, foul spirits, unbidden here. I send you back, I do not fear.
For I have won. I am set free. You have no further power over me.

Face the altar and take up the vial of oil. Put a drop of oil on your finger and anoint your forehead, heart, solar plexus, wrists and ankles. As you do this, visualize a shining blue suit of armor slowly descending over your body until you are entirely protected. Cap the bottle and store in a safe place.

Thank the Powers for their help and extinguish the candles.

Apply the oil and repeat the chants whenever you feel the armor is slipping.

VISION SPELL

If you wish to have a vision true, then put together this witches brew. Mix this oil, this sacred potion, charged with power and devotion, filled with Marigold, Rosemary, Clove, Mugwort, Lavender, Jasmine and Rose. Make an incense of the same, to ignite the mind, the mystic flame. Smudge with incense and anoint with oil, to cleanse yourself of mortal toil. Chant this chant to start your mission, as a trigger for your vision:

Vision, Sight and deep perception, mystic light and meditation,
trance or conscious my eyes shall see, the other side shall come to me.

Now sit in thought, in meditation, lost in mind, in concentration, wait for the vision that you desire to come to you within the hour.

PSYCHIC SIGHT SPELL

A spell to open the third eye

Fill a small purple bag (or a piece of cloth that you can wrap herbs in and tie up) with as many of the following herbs as you can:

–mugwort acacia honeysuckle peppermint rosemary thyme yarrow
–cloves dandelion lilac lavender Calendula – (marigold)

Gather the edges of the cloth and tie a string around it if you are using a cloth, or if you used a small purple bag, tie it shut. (Drawstring bags work best.) Using a dark violet marker, draw an eye on the front of the bag. Rub the bag on the third eye Chakra (forehead) whenever performing divination or needing psychic sight, and sleep with it under your pillow every night.

MAGIC HERB JAR TO ENHANCE YOUR POWERS PHYSICALLY AND MENTALLY

Fill one jar with the following:
Cinnamon [for dream Magick]
Nutmeg [for good luck]
Allspice [healing]
Ginger [lunar Magick]
Basil [protection]
Fennel seeds [spiritual healing]
Garlic [spiritual purification]
Marjoram [protection]
Sage [spiritual purification]
Cloves [protection]
Mustard seed [protection]

Before you do any scrying or any kind or psychic work, inhale the scent deeply and shake the jar gently.

CANDLE SPELL AGAINST PSYCHIC ATTACK

–white candle red candle black candle

Imagine a blue ball of energy inside the candles. Caress the candles as you chant:

Goddess of Three, I call upon thee,
To protect from those who wish to harm me
Keep them from using the gift from thee
Keep them from using thy gift to harm me

When you finish chanting, imagine the blue ball exploding into lines of blue. Imagine the lines surrounding you and wrapping you in warm blue energy. See the blue light as a shield. Know that it is unbreakable. Think about how it is the Goddess’ Light protecting you. Then put the candles someplace where they can burn undisturbed and let them burn themselves out, sending all the energy into your shield. This spell is best performed during the full moon.
For longer effects you can make it a seven-day spell.

MAGIC VISION QUEST FOR PAST LIVES

1 white candle
a glass bowl filled with scented flower petals
a bed

At night time, or whenever you have peace and quiet, with no disturbance from others, light the candle, and place it next to the bowl of petals. Lie on the bed, close your eyes, and think back to when you were little, then go further and further, until you slowly remember how you felt when you were inside your mother’s womb. Then slowly go further, and remember how you flew through the tunnel of light from the heaven, and back again to Earth. See your silver cord (the cord which attached you to your past life’s body) re-heal, and you are back into the person’s body in the coffin, or even perhaps, into the ashes, which then reunite to form your past life’s body again.

Slowly, when your unconscious state takes over, you’ll remember who you were in your past life – maybe not right away, but you should eventually see yourself, or remember your name or those you loved. Remember, this can take a lot of practice and a lot of patience. Don’t do it if you are unwilling to devote at least one hour to it.

SPELL TO COMMUNICATE WITH SOMEONE

Light a blue candle. Write a personal, positive, and meaningful letter to someone you desire to contact. Burn the letter in the candle flame. As it burns, visualize the person’s face and the goal or message you want to send.

Toss some thyme, yarrow, or cinnamon on the burned letter. Concentrate on what manner you hope to receive their response. Pick up the remains and scatter the ashes and herbs to the wind.

(Also: Do not attempt to use this spell to communicate with the dead.)

Celebrating Legends, Folklore & Other Spirituality 365 Days a Year for November 5

Guy Fawkes Night

Guy Fawkes Night is one of the most widespread and thriving of all the British holidays and one that was decreed by an act of Parliament. It was in the early hours of November 5, 1605, that Guy Fawkes was arrested. He had hidden 36 barrels of gunpowder in the cellar of Parliament and planned to blow it up that day, an act that would have wiped out the entire government of England-clearing clearing the way for a Roman Catholic coup.

There are several theories, one of which claims that the gunpowder plot was covertly encouraged by an administration anxious to discredit its Catholic opponents. Whatever the truth, the act sparked a nationwide explosion of patriotism and Protestant estant enthusiasm.

The commemoration has become a night replete with bonfires, beer-drinking, fireworks, and bands of children begging for money. Topping off the evening’s festivities, ties, effigies of Guy Fawkes are tossed onto the bonfires.

Witch Tip #123 for November 5th

Pistachios have the unique ability to help break love spells. Use unshelled pistachios in spells of this nature or (if you are not allergic) eat a pistachio during the ritual.

Source

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