Day: January 12, 2019

In Case You Missed It The First Time…..

1. Wettbewerb 2019 der Gruppe "Master of the Blingees"

Good morning to all our little snow bunnies. How y’all doing today? I hope you aren’t snowed in some place. Our weather forecasters amaze the crap out of me. I have found out with all the metal in my body, I can tell weather better than they can. Our “supposedly” snow storm pooped out! When we went to bed last night, I turned the porch light on. It was snowing like the devil, great big fluffy flakes. I figured this morning we would get up and we would have snow up to our rumps. WRONG! The only sign we have that it actually snowed and that we weren’t crazy last night is a shed in the back with snow on its roof. This is the second time this season, our weather forecasters have called for a “severe” snow storm to come through. Both times they have missed the mark. Don’t get me wrong, I am not complaining at all. I figure before the season is over, we will get hit with a 6 foot snow and won’t see daylight for a week. We are way overdue for a good snow storm. It seems around here, our weather runs in cycles. About every seven years, the seasons change. When the seasons change that is when you can expect bad weather. This is suppose to be the year our seasons change for us. This being the first of January, we are not out of the woods yet. So I guess I better keep my big mouth shut or else I will end up with a snowball in it, lol!

I have two things on my mind this morning, both of them have to do with the government. I know and you know, I don’t like to mix politics and witchcraft anymore than the next witch but….the government shut down has been weighing heavy on my mind. I am not going to play the blame game, whether it is the Republicans’ fault or the Democrats’ faults, I really don’t care. What I do care about is all the government workers that are not getting paid right now. I know as many followers and members as The WOTC has, there has got to be several of you who are currently being effected by this shut-down. I won’t play the blame game but I do think it is horrible to put the citizens of this country in the middle of this mess. I wonder how all the politicians in our country would like it, if all of a sudden their paychecks stopped rolling in. I don’t think they would. In fact, I don’t believe any of them could live the way most of us “average joes” do. I know what is like to live from paycheck to paycheck. In today’s economic, that is about all you can do anymore. You can’t save a dollar for a rainy day because something always comes up to take that dollar.

When I was watching the News (got to stop watching the News, it always gets me in trouble), I saw numerous people talking about how they were going to feed their children, how they were going to keep a roof over their heads and many more stories just like these. You know to live in the greatest country on the planet, this is pitiful and that is an understatement. It troubles my soul when I see these people because if the government don’t get its head out of its ass and do something, things are going to get much worse. People aren’t going to stand by and watch their children go hungry or lose everything they worked for all their life. I don’t believe the elected officials of our country would want a person like me for president. The first thing I would do is to stop their paychecks. If the American people aren’t getting paid, then they wouldn’t either. Hell, they would lose their minds if they had to live like we do. Plain and simple, they have lost touch with reality. They are playing politics with our lives.

There is going to be a poll at the end of this to see how many of you are directly effected by this shut-down. I want to know. I have a plan cooking in the back of my little brain and I decided it was time to act on it. I can’t stand by and watch potentials members of our family go hunger, lose their houses, can’t pay their bills or whatever else they need. I just can’t do it. My plan, and you can tell me what you think, is to create a fund for all those out of work right now due to the shut down and facing hardship. The funds will be donated from our members and others who are working and can afford to give a little to help others out during this crisis. And yes, it is a crisis. I know we have children going to bed every night hungry in this country and that is a shame. Now to add more children and families to that growing list, it is unthinkable. The money or donations wouldn’t even go into our PayPal account. I know Lady Beltane has opened a PayPal account for the magazine that is suppose to be coming out in a few months. I was going to see if we could use her account for this fund. Next thing after we get some donations collected would be for those workers in need to verify that they are government employees. How to do this, simple. Just email us a pay stub with everything blocked out, except the name of the government agency and the $0.00 balance you received on your last pay check. It probably won’t be much that we collect but perhaps it will help someone keep their lights on or buy a few groceries for their families. Everyone here has helped us when we have been in a tight spot, now it is our turn to return the favor. What I would like to know, would you be willing to help out our brothers & sisters currently trapped in the middle of political politics? Like I stated the money or donations will not go into our PayPal account, it will go into another one. We will gladly release every detail about where your donations have went and how and what they were spent for. Now will you help if we can get this up and running.

We have a very large family across the net, I know in this time of crisis we can pull together and help those who need it most. Just put yourself in their shoes, no money coming in, kids to feed, chance of losing your home, and there seems no hope in sight. How would you feel? I know how it feels and it is scary as hell. I want to know if this is something you would be willing to help out with? These are our brothers and sisters, proud Americans who are now political pons. They need our help and I am asking you, would you be willing to help if we can get this up and running?

This is just one of the things I wanted to talk to you about. The other I will wait a day or two on, it involves starting our own political movement.  Yes, you heard right, a political movement of our own. I am sick of the way things are going in this country. I am sure most of you are also. It seems no one, Democrat or Republican, can get their act together to change things, so it is time for a new voice to be heard. That voice is ours. I will give you more details on it later.

Now if you don’t mind and have a minute, would you please take the brief poll below. It will give us an idea of how many displaced workers we have in our community and how much we are going to have to raise to even start to help them out.

Goddess bless our country and our brothers and sisters currently caught up in this political mess. Let them know they are not alone and we are trying our best to find a way to help them. Let them stand strong in their faith and in their brothers and sisters of The Craft. 

So Mote It Be.

Lady of the Abyss

 

 

*After Thought* I forgot what really, really rubbed me the wrong way till I went back and read what I wrote. The other day I read that the government was giving their employees ideas on how to survive without paychecks. REALLY! I am going to call it what it is, “a crock of shit!” To tell people to have yard sales or garage sales, babysit, walk the neighbor’s dog or do handyman work, really! Are these idiots in Washington that far out of touch with reality? And how dare they tell these people that want to work and have worked for good money to go out and “walk a dog.” Who the hell do they think they are? I wonder how dear Chuck or Nancy would like to be told to “go walk a dog?” Nancy is not one of my favorite people. I would love to see that woman walking a dog, in fact, I would pay to see her walk a dog. She needs to walk her butt out the door with several others of those up there in Washington right now.

*End of Rant*

HOW TO CURE A FULL MOON HANGOVER

HOW TO CURE A FULL MOON HANGOVER

  • ELISE ENTZENBERGER

Do you lose sleep when the moon looms large in the night sky? Do you feel dazed or sensitive?

You might have a full moon hangover.

We all know that the word lunatic originates from the Latin word for moon: luna. Though lunatic is an unsavory word now, it points to a long understanding that strange things – and strange feelings – tend to occur around the lunar phases.

 

Symbolically, the moon is associated with our inner experience and intuition. And, physically, the moon is associated with our hormonal cycles.  A full moon may magnify the energy and intentions you are already moving through.

 

WHAT IS A FULL MOON HANGOVER?

The way that a full moon hangover looks for each of us is different. For some of us, it can affect our sleep patterns, which in turn alter hormone levels, leaving us feeling feel raw and drained.

If you are working through sadness or grief, the full moon can augment these feelings to the point of catharsis and resolve; or, if you are moving through a period of growth and expansion, the full moon may amplify this energy into a culmination.

Either way, the moon’s soft light may shine some clarity on our more hidden caverns, those emotional realms you may not consciously choose to enter.

 

TIPS FOR DEALING WITH A FULL MOON HANGOVER

Though there is no “cure” for a full moon hangover, we can use this lunar phase for self-inquiry… with heightened magic to sweeten the medicine.

Here is how we can make the most of the moon’s brimming wisdom during this phase:

 

PREPARATION

Knowing the moon’s phase is the most easily observable and trackable way to befriend the night sky. Learn what sign the full moon will be in and work with that archetype for greater understanding of what may come up emotionally or energetically.

Notice and track how you feel during different lunar phases – not only the full moon phase. Tracking our cycles of sleep, energy, and feelings can enlighten us and prepare us for better self-care.

If you have any control over your schedule, you can plan for these phases where you may lose sleep or have lower energy levels.

 

ACCEPTANCE

If you cannot sleep, don’t fight it. If you feel tired, rest. Embrace the cycle, sweet creature. Your body is in rhythm with nature; celebrate that your circadian rhythms are on point and use this time with intention to see what the moon has dredged up for us from our depths to observe.

Frustration does not allow rest, so if you cannot sleep, put on a comfy robe and make a relaxing tea like passionflower, valerian, lavender or chamomile. Use the time you would be sleeping to meditate, journal, watercolor, or set intentions.

Often, when I am awakened during a full moon cycle, I see it as a joyous synchronicity, now is the time to do the inner work that often gets pushed aside for more pressing everyday activities. There is nothing to do in the middle of the night but to fully be with our feelings.

 

INTEGRATION

This lunar phase can shine light on the shadowy parts; these feelings may not come fully understandable or verbalized. Any big catharsis, realization or transformation must be integrated into your everyday existence so that you do not become fragmented in your experience.

Instead, pull in your new gems of understanding with gratitude and put concerted effort toward being gentle to the body as we move through new and profound energetic changes.

Drink lots of water and broths. Eat nourishing, slow-cooked food. Rest as much as you can. Develop an embodied ritual during the full moon like body oiling, an herbal bath, or a steam.

Integration is a process that cannot be rushed. It is like getting over the flu, though you feel you are through the worst of it, your recovering body needs extra care before feeling totally robust again.

In the same way, if you lose sleep, shed a few tears, or have a metamorphic realization, give yourself time to lean into your newfound insight.

You are a creature of this earth, inseparable from the energetic and physical pulls of nature’s cycles. Allow the full moon to do her work on you.

When we receive moon medicine with grace, we learn how to better nurture ourselves. The lunar pearls of wisdom become a source of kindness and profound self-acceptance.

A person who can accept and nurture themselves always has a soft place to land.

 

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JANUARY’S SUPER BLOOD WOLF MOON IS A CAN’T-MISS LUNAR ECLIPSE

JANUARY’S SUPER BLOOD WOLF MOON IS A CAN’T-MISS LUNAR ECLIPSE

  • RACHEL CELESTE HANSEN

At 9:16 p.m. PST on January 20, 2019, the full moon will be in Leo — and it doubles as a total lunar eclipse.

No matter who you are, it’s impossible to look up at a full moon without feeling awe-inspired. And considering that January brings us a supermoon, which occurs when the orb is at its closest point to Earth, the urge to gaze is slated to be even stronger. Add a total lunar eclipse into the mix (the last until 2021, offering both moon and the surrounding sky a reddish hue) and you have what many are calling the “super blood wolf” moon. It’s safe to say you won’t be able to look away.

As if this celestial cocktail wasn’t high-impact enough, the year’s first full moon occurs in Leo—which really turns up the drama.

WHAT DOES THE FULL MOON IN LEO MEAN?

 

The moon governs our emotions and moods. And with lunar energies building to a climax in expressive, over-the-top Leo, everyone’s a little more likely to wear their heart on their sleeve.

To make things even more intense, this lunation is both opposite the sun (as are all full moons) and ruled by the sun—stirring up some complicated feelings about being seen and heard. On the one hand, we’re longing for the spotlight; on the other, we’re extremely sensitive about how our audience might perceive us.

Leo loves taking center stage, and basking in the applause that (hopefully) comes with it. We all love to be loved—but when we put ourselves out there, there’s no guarantee that everyone will like us.  This full moon reminds us how important it is to love ourselves, no matter how others might feel.

 

Fortunately, the sun in individualistic Aquarius shows us how to do our thing, without worrying too much about other people’s reactions.  And as counterintuitive as it may seem, the less we chase after popularity and approval, the more likely we are to attract the right kind of attention—from people who really get us.

This full moon is all about letting your light shine. But remember, everyone deserves their moment in the sun—so if you’re always the one in the spotlight, it may be time to step aside and let others be seen and heard. After all, you’re one-of-a-kind—but so is everyone else!

 

 

HOROSCOPES FOR THE JANUARY 2019 NEW MOON IN CAPRICORN

 

LEO

Relationships make excellent mirrors, Leo—and when the image reflected back to you is a flattering one, it can be hard to look away! Still, if you’re always asking friends or partners to give you validation, that’s not a good look. You may be their shining star, but this full moon reminds you that you’re not the center of the universe.

VIRGO

Good work is its own reward, Virgo. But that doesn’t mean you’re wrong to want a little more recognition for what you do. After all, when your efforts are taken for granted, even a labor of love can start to feel like a chore. At this full moon, it’s time to take credit where credit is due!

LIBRA

The more, the merrier, Libra! But with everyone’s busy schedules, it’s not always easy to get the whole gang together. Fortunately, your friends have you to keep them connected. But wouldn’t it be nice if someone else played hostess once in a while? At this full moon, it may be time to pass the torch so you can have some fun.

SCORPIO

Hiding in plain sight, Scorpio? Flying under the radar may help you maintain your mystique—but it can also backfire by making you invisible. And if you want to be a real power player, that’s something you can’t afford! This full moon challenges to balance your need for privacy with your desire to stand out.

SAGITTARIUS

Call us crazy, Sag, but we think you might be a little too open-minded. Don’t get us wrong—we admire your curiosity. But with so much emphasis on broadening your intellectual horizons, it’s easy to lose touch with what’s in your heart. This full moon is a chance to reconnect with the things you’re most passionate about.

CAPRICORN

What have you got to prove, Capricorn? Actually, quite a lot! What other people think of you matters more than you let on, and if they’re someone important, there’s little you wouldn’t do to earn their approval. There’s nothing wrong with trying to earn someone’s respect—but at this full moon, it’s even more important to respect yourself.

AQUARIUS

Are you forgetting someone, Aquarius? With so much on your plate right now, it’s easy to lose sight of what’s going on in your loved ones’ lives—and chances are, somebody’s feeling neglected. You probably didn’t mean to freeze them out, but at this full moon, you may want to send some extra warmth their way.

PISCES

No one puts you in a corner, Pisces—except sometimes yourself. It can be all too easy to think of reasons why you’re not the one for the job. But there’s a certain kind of heart-centered leadership that only you can provide—and the world really needs it right now. At this full moon, it’s time to rise to the occasion.

ARIES

You were born to be wild, Aries. And no matter how hard they try, you just can’t be tamed. Still, adapting yourself to social norms doesn’t always equal selling out—sometimes it’s just about putting yourself in the best possible light. This full moon helps you highlight your best features so you can shine your brightest.

TAURUS

We’re all in this together, Taurus. But when the group decides to take a new direction, it’s easy to worry about getting left behind—especially when you’re the one who’s used to calling the shots. Taking a back seat can be hard on your pride, but at this full moon, you may have to take one for the team.

GEMINI

Interested people are interesting, Gemini. But constantly trying to prove to others how interesting you are? That’s just exhausting! There’s no need to get competitive about who has the funniest stories, the most information, or the freshest take. At this full moon, just speaking from the heart about what really matters to you makes you fascinating enough.

CANCER

You get what you give, Cancer—but your thoughtful gestures and gifts don’t always get the reaction you’re hoping for. Are people just ungrateful, or are you expecting too much? Honestly, it may be a little of both. At this full moon, make sure you’re giving them what they really want and not just what you think they need.

 

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Cosmic Alert: Friction Between Jupiter & Neptune

Cosmic Alert: Friction Between Jupiter & Neptune

Reveal key dates for the year

Tarot.com Staff

By Tarot.com Staff
Astrology, New Year

Every year brings about new beginnings, opportunities, and challenges — and 2019 won’t be any different! The cosmos is going to bless us with wonderful possibilities, while also putting obstacles in our path that are meant to help us grow and transform. The key to having a successful year is knowing how to work with these energies, so you end up coming out on top.

On January 13, Jupiter is making a tense aspect to Neptune — and this could throw us all for a loop! Keep reading to learn more about how this could affect YOU…

Solar Eclipse in Capricorn

Date: January 5

Talk about a cosmic kickstart to help you start your New Year off on the right foot! A Solar Eclipse in Capricorn is going to highlight a new beginning in some area of your life. Because this eclipse is closely aligned with Saturn, also in Capricorn, you’re ready to embrace this opportunity by rolling up your sleeves and getting down to business. And with all the persevering Goat energy floating around, you can be sure that any groundwork you lay during this eclipse will have serious long-term potential. Use this energy to set yourself up for long-term success!

 

Jupiter square Neptune

Date: January 13, June 16, September 21 (Next occurrence: 2025)

With Neptune’s illusory energy and Jupiter’s expansive energy, you could find yourself very easily deceived when these two planets aspect. This might be the time when you trust someone you shouldn’t or wear rose-colored glasses with a potential love interest. You could feel more optimistic than usual — but exercise caution as this misleading energy could take you down a much riskier path than you’d care to go down. Fortunately, once you get past September 21, you won’t have to worry about this energy for another six years.

 

Total Lunar Eclipse in Leo

Date: January 21

Talk about a Total (Lunar) Eclipse of the heart! Because this eclipse takes place in the loving sign of Leo, matters around your deepest desires and whether they’re being fulfilled could come into focus for you. What do you crave? Are your needs being met? Are you holding onto outdated beliefs of what love is supposed to look like? This eclipse not only serves as a reminder that we accept the love we think we deserve, but it also highlights that when we stop searching for something, we might realize it was in front of us all along.

 

Saturn sextile Neptune

Dates: January 31, June 18, November 8 (Next occurrence: 2031)

The impossible becomes the not-so-impossible when stabilizing Saturn syncs up with idealistic Neptune. All those dreams you’ve had but could never quite bring to fruition become possible now. Saturn helps you focus Neptune’s blurry lens, meaning that you’re able to hold onto your wildest fantasies, while also applying hard work and a sensible approach. This is truly a dreams-do-come-true transit, so don’t let this energy go to waste. After November 8, you won’t have another opportunity like this for another 12 years!

 

Mercury Retrograde in Pisces

Dates: March 5 – March 28

This retrograde period could be a doozy! Mercury Retrograde on its own gets a little messy for all of us, but when the planet of communication goes haywire in the spacey sign of Pisces, you could feel yourself becoming depleted, showing up late to appointments, and having an inability to concentrate. But this retrograde period isn’t all bad news. You can use this Mercury-Pisces combo to your advantage by indulging in a little escapism, allowing yourself to daydream and fantasize more than you normally would.

 

Uranus enters Taurus

Date: March 6

Uranus entered Taurus back in May 2018 but backpedaled into Aries during its retrograde period. Once Taurus re-enters Taurus, he’ll remain there through April 2026. Taurus is a sign that loves things to stay the same, while Uranus likes major shake-ups. This means that this transit could chip away at the foundations you’ve set up in your life, encouraging you to reinvent yourself in some way. Taurus is about values and the materials world, so you could see major changes in these areas of your life during this transit.

 

Total Solar Eclipse in Cancer

Date: July 2

Total Solar Eclipses are potent enough on their own, but the eclipse in Cancer opposes Saturn in Capricorn. This energy could cause issues relating to leaving your comfort zone and reimagining the definition of what’s familiar or secure to arise. Thinks of this eclipse as a much-needed cosmic nudge to let go of whatever it was you thought made you solid, so you can truly become the master of your own universe.

 

Mercury Retrograde in Leo & Cancer

Dates: July 7 – July 31

This Mercury Retrograde period begins in Leo and ends in Cancer. When Mercury backpedals through Leo, you’ll be tasked to speak more directly from the heart, setting aside your ego in favor of true communication. Unfortunately, not everything will be quite as heartfelt when Mercury dips back into Cancer, because you might find that you and your family members can’t seem to get on the same page. Don’t let rising tensions get the best of you!

 

Lunar Eclipse in Capricorn

Date: July 16

Brace yourself, because this could shape up to be a very powerful and emotional eclipse for you! Why? The Lunar Eclipse in Capricorn will be only two degrees away from Pluto, the planet of depth, passion, and intensity. This means the energy from this event could expose secrets and shine a light on bad behaviors. And once this stuff comes to the surface … well, it could create some serious conflict. However, this could end up being a good thing, helping you create dramatic transformations personally, in your relationships, or even in our society as a whole.

 

Mercury Retrograde in Scorpio

Dates: October 31 – November 20

Scorpio loves to expose our dirty messes, and Mercury is the planet of communication. So, when these two forces sync up in the sky, you could be confronted with issues of honesty and intimacy, shocked by a secret that surfaces, forced to deal with the pain of a previous betrayal, or even be pushed into having a conversation with your own internal darkness. Needless to say, Mercury Retrograde in Scorpio could throw us all for a loop!

 

Jupiter enters Capricorn

Dates: December 2, 2019 – December 20, 2020

Jupiter will move from buoyant Sagittarius to serious Capricorn, signaling a time when you’ll go from making big strides to taking a more measured approach. Persistence is something Capricorn excels at, which means you’ll have the fortitude to push forward with your plans even when the going gets rough. You’ll receive all of Jupiter’s blessing during this transit if you make plans and stick to them. Fortunately, you’ll have the energy of the Goat supporting you to do just that for almost all of 2020.

 

Jupiter trine Uranus

Date: December 15, 2019 (Next occurrence: 2028)

When expansive Jupiter and revolutionary Uranus join forces, you are being given cosmic permission to push the envelope and explore uncharted territory. This isn’t the time to stick with what you know. These two planets want you to dare to be different, to take risks, to push your boundaries. If you’ve been feeling as though your life is full of routine and has grown stale, this is the perfect transit to shake things up. And by stretching yourself in this way, unexpected and exciting opportunities could fall into your lap. You don’t want to miss out on making the most of this energy, because you won’t have another opportunity like it until 2028!

 

Annular Solar Eclipse in Capricorn

Date: December 26

It would only make sense that the final eclipse of the year will be a magical one! Not only will it will be conjunct to Jupiter in Capricorn, but it will also be trine to Uranus in Taurus. What does this mean, exactly? If you’ve spent 2019 doing the work to secure your place in the world, you could be on the receiving end of material windfall you didn’t see coming. Talk about having the potential to end your year in the most amazing way!

 

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Your Karmic Number of the Day for January 12 is Nine

9

 

The 9 today represents your creativity. You don’t have to be an artist to be creative. You have a special way of inspiring people that come in contact with you and your work. Whatever you create plants seeds in the minds of others. It happens in ways that expands into arenas that you don’t know about. Be careful of what you create, as it is an extension of you. Everything you are passionate about has the capacity to be a tool for teaching others. Keep living with the freedom of doing what comes naturally to you. At some point others will follow your example.

Your Daily Witches Rune for January 12 is Woman

Today’s Witches Rune

Woman

Meaning: The first meaning of this rune is quite obvious: it represents women. Any woman that is important in the question, whether you know her or not, will be represented by this rune. Mother, sister, aunt, grandma, a female boss, friend, lover or even enemy… all can be symbolized by the appearance of this rune.

In a more general sense, this rune is related to traditional female abilities and characteristics, such as giving birth, nurturing, comforting and healing. When this rune appears, you can count on the sympathy of others towards you or your situation. In its most negative aspects, the Woman rune can show over-protectiveness, a patronizing attitude or co-dependency. It often strives to maintain the status quo, refusing to change even if the situation is bad.

The Woman rune is connected to nurturing – nurturing a relationship, a person or a project. Like the Moon rune, it can be related to finding a safe place to rest and heal, but while the Moon implies a solitary retreat, the Woman often shows that you need to go back to the people you trust, the people you feel safe with.

Healing is another strong aspect of this symbol, as well as teaching. You can be both the patient/student or the healer/teacher when this rune appears. This rune is also connected to creativity, but in a way that is different from the Romance rune. While the latter is about the conception of a project – the initial stages of creation – the Woman is about the birth of this project. When your creation is brought out into the world, fully manifested.

In relationship readings, this rune isn’t bad, but rather weak. While it can indicate subtle ties between people, these are usually so, so subtle that the partners can easily drift away from each other. It can show that one of the partners sees the other as someone who needs to be protected and healed, rather than an equal. Usually, the romance is a bit stagnated when this rune appears, or very close to becoming a friendship.

Your Daily Rune for January 12 is Jera

Your Daily Rune for January 12

Jera

Rune of harvest and reward for, or reaction to, right actions in a horizontal (naturally ordered) cyclical process. Rune of peace on the land and in the heart.

Psi: psychological time, patience, the measurement of time

Energy: good harvest, orbits, cycles, progress, biorhythms, right effort

Mundane: waiting, gardening, farming, the seasons, harvest

Divinations: Reward for positive action, plenty, peace, proper timing; or repetition, bad timing, poverty, conflict, regression.

Governs:
Fertility, creativity and harmony with the land
Peace, prosperity and plenty
Realization of the cyclical nature of the multiverse, invoking the power of time and cycles
Bringing other concepts gently into material manifestation
Initiating gradual and lasting change in flow of life

THIS MAJOR ARCANA CARD CALLS YOU TO FREE UP YOUR SPIRIT

THIS MAJOR ARCANA CARD CALLS YOU TO FREE UP YOUR SPIRIT

  • JAMIE RICHARDSON

In this series, Jamie Richardson of Ember + Aura Tarot explains how to embrace the message of each major arcana card. 

In Tarot, The Fool is depicted by a childlike adventurer awash in the energy of her own reckless optimism. She feels the unknown path before her pulling her along and doesn’t get too caught up in the details of where she’s going, nor how she’ll get there. She’s unburdened by any pressure to look cool and couldn’t care less about the looks or whispers that may come along the way. Each step brings her closer to her highest self—that’s all she needs to know.

These days, the world seems like a pretty serious space. Every headline is foreboding. Every social page is a contest. Everyone wants to sell us something. If we’re not careful, we wind up guarded, dissatisfied, and jaded. So, naturally, the time is right to revisit our inner Fool.

How do you recover this valuable flood of naivety when the well is seemingly dried up? Begin by scanning your mind for signs of attempted perfectionism, as this is not in keeping with sweet release. The Fool wears mismatched accessories just because it feels right. She leaves the bed unmade so she can do some morning journaling instead. She ignores the chipped nail. She doesn’t return the text while driving—and promptly forgets to return it at all.

Next, close your eyes and ask yourself, “Where are the white-knuckled areas of my life?” Where have you allowed yourself to think you must have total control? What if everything actually doesn’t depend on you? What a concept! The Fool moves in a state of pure flow. Embrace this want of comfortability by putting on something long and drapey; wear cashmere, if you have it. Literally let your hair down and go barefoot. Visualize yourself un-structuring. Practice letting go.

Finally, the Fool defies convention by listening only to her inner guidance. For children, this comes naturally, as the judgmental voices of nay-sayers and critics have yet to take root in their minds. What did you love to do as a child? When you picture childhood, what does it look like in its happiest moments? I see myself sitting beneath trees, surrounded by my watercolors and paper and dogs. Can you remember your original sense of rightness? It remembers you.

When The Fool comes for you in Tarot, you can be sure the Divine is calling you to trust in Her again and to take a bold step in faith. Your path will most likely be anything but straight, with the next destination forever just out of your line of sight. But with the wisdom of The Fool you can throw caution to the wind. She is here to remind you that your own originality is, and always has been, enough.

 

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Your Weekend Influences for January 12

Your Weekend Influences for January 12

Tarot Influence:
Ten of Cups Reversed

Betrayal and failure. The loss of freindship and love
 

Astrological Influence
Virgo

Virgo denotes intelligence and a drive for perfection taking command–the dealing with all aspects of life honorably.

 

Element Influence

Water Reversed

Water reversed denotes secrets to which you are not privy. Approach all ventures with caution.

 

 

Your Erotic Tarot Card for January 12 is The High Priestess

Your Erotic Tarot Card for January 12

The High Priestess

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The High Priestess card is a sign that you’ve recently made a big decision in your life, and you finally feel like you’ve reached some level ground. Now that you can finally breathe a sigh of relief, your sex life will feel revitalized. Everything isn’t perfect, but the positive factors far outweigh the negative ones, and you’re feeling sexually free to explore new and exciting options. Sexual balance is high on your priority list, so go out there and find the erotic yin to your yang.

Your Daily Love Tarot Card for January 12 is The Sun

Your Daily Love Tarot Card for January 12

The Sun

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

Your Daily Tarot Card for January 12 is The Moon

Your Daily Tarot Card for January 12

The Moon

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Keywords: imagination, dreams, emotion, competition (the dogs), illusion!

Astrological Correspondence: Pisces

The Moon in all its phases represents the world of dreams, illusions, and the subconscious. Traditionally the symbol of the feminine, the card’s meaning encompasses the maternal, the Great Mother, womanhood, and cycles. The Moon is an ambivalent card, and its imagery signifies the difficulty to see things clearly: simultaneously inspiring and lacking courage, enchanting and bewildering, deceptive and receptive – all sides of the same coin. Signaling fluctuating moods and uncertainty we must pay attention to our dreams, confront our subconscious and deal with the issues that come to the surface in order to progress to a higher level of awareness. Being able to put our imagination and creative talents to good use is an added bonus. Negative qualities such as ambiguity, confusion, hidden fears, and deception can be causes for failure.

THE WORDS YOU NEED TO HEAR IN 2019 — BASED ON YOUR ZODIAC SIGN

THE WORDS YOU NEED TO HEAR IN 2019 — BASED ON YOUR ZODIAC SIGN

  • ELLEN RICKS, Astrologer

Mantras have been uttered throughout history—in various religions and all over the world—to offer voice to inner workings and wants. A mantra is a series of words or sounds that can aid you in meditation, and in shifting habitual thought patterns. Mantras are also useful in spell casting, as speaking words aloud—sometimes over and over—is thought to help in manifesting whatever you are seeking into existence. At the very least, a well-chosen mantra can provide a sense of self-confidence and empowerment.

The birth of the New Year is a time of hope, and of preparation for whatever is on the horizon.  A useful mantra can help guide you down life’s path (your path) in 2019.

Here, the mantra that will benefit you the most, based on your sun sign.

 

ARIES

I CONTROL MY INNER FLAME.

You’re the type of person who loves to take on life with the full force of your seemingly never-ending energy. But, while you may have great momentum during the first few months of the year, things will likely slow down when the planets make their transits into the earth and water signs. Don’t get discouraged. Instead, nurture that inner flame, and channel it into the things you can control.

 

TAURUS

I AM STRONG ENOUGH TO WITHSTAND ANY STORM.  

As an earth sign, you try to stay as grounded and are not the biggest fan of change. Sorry, Taurus—prepare to kiss your current life goodbye in 2019 as Uranus enters your sign, where it will remain for the next seven years. By the end of that period, every aspect of the life you know now will be shaken up. Embrace it! Change is not to be feared — it serves to guide us to our higher selves. Like a mighty oak tree, your deep roots allow you to endure any storm.

 

GEMINI

WHY NOT ME?

The needs of loved ones will become a major priority in 2019, but if you lose yourself in taking care of others, you risk not being heard when you express your own needs. Jupiter’s transit into your opposite sign of Sagittarius—where it will stay for the majority of the year—will allow plenty of time for self-reflection. Why not you? The answer: No reason at all! It’s time to take your power back and dazzle the world with your sparkle.

 

CANCER

I DESERVE TO RECEIVE THE LOVE I GIVE TO OTHERS.

As the caretaker of the zodiac, you often devote your energy and boundless love towards others. While we love you for this, 2019 is a year for self-care. Let’s face it, you’re burnt out. Luckily, North Node will be in your sign, guiding you down a path of healing. It’s time to take the love that you give to others and allow it to fill your soul. It won’t be easy, but it’s worth it.

 

LEO

THE FIRE THAT BURNS WITHIN ME LIGHTS MY PATH.  

2019 is a year of transformation for you, Leo. Time to shed your old identity and prepare for your next role, even if it keeps you out of the spotlight for the time being. You’ve never been fearful of change but navigating the darkness of transformation—most likely alone—can be scary. Fear not, as your inner light will continue to shine and guide you towards the next phase of your life’s journey.

 

VIRGO

I RECEIVE ALL THAT I ASK FOR.

Thanks to Jupiter in Sagittarius and Venus’s two conjunctions with the planet for most of the year, this is a time of reconnecting with family and finding a sense of home wherever you travel. While you’ll love the strong familial bonds and the feeling of home you’ve created, you may feel silenced—or that your needs are not being met. It’s okay to ask for what you need; people want to help you just like you help them.

 

LIBRA

I ATTRACT POSITIVE PEOPLE.  

Admit it, Libra, you are a chronic people pleaser—even in regard to those who may not deserve your attention. Luckily, 2019 is the year to cut off anyone who brings you down. With two full moons in your sign during the first half of the year, take a look at your friend group and opt to remove anyone who has proven to be toxic. You’ll be surprised how much lighter you feel once you’ve spoken your truth.

 

SCORPIO

MY VULNERABILITY IS MY STRENGTH.

You pride yourself on being the most mysterious person in the room—being called “hard to read” is a compliment. However, the mysticism you’ve cultivated will not cut it in 2019, as Pluto keeps pushing you to express your truth. This does not come easily to you, but with North Node in Cancer and the three solar eclipses on the Capricorn/Cancer axis, you’ll find that people will love you more for being open with them. Break down your walls and let in love.

 

SAGITTARIUS

I HAVE MAGIC MOVING WITHIN ME.

This is a big year for you! With Jupiter settling into your sign for most of the year, you feel larger than life. There’s nothing you can’t achieve, and a duet of conjunctions with Venus this year will keep the optimism flowing. Be careful not to overdo it, thus conjuring some calamity in your personal life. Honor yourself and your inner magic by taking care of your health and well-being.

 

CAPRICORN

I HONOR MYSELF AND TRUST MY INTUITION.

Sometimes it feels like you are carrying the world on your shoulders, like Atlas of mythology. It’s very hard for you to give up responsibility—or even take a vacation. But if you value your mental health, you need to take some of that weight off your shoulders. While the planets push you into a workaholic realm, use your intuition to make the best decisions. You want to help everyone, but it’s important to stay loyal to yourself.

 

AQUARIUS

REBELLION TAKES DEDICATION.

You hate to play by the rules. So, with Saturn and Pluto enter Capricorn and stay there for most of the year, you may feel restricted and suffocated—which could cause tension between you and any loved ones that don’t share your views. Don’t back down! Use 2019 to carve your own path and find like-minded souls. No one ever started a revolution single-handed. Have faith in your cause.

 

PISCES

I GROUND MYSELF IN AUTHENTICITY.

You’ve always prided yourself on being your authenticity. But with Neptune in your sign, the perception of who you are will become unclear to everyone — including yourself. This disconnect between who you are and who people believe you are could lead to quite the crisis in identity. The only way to avoid distress is self-reflection. Remember who you are at the core of your being, and stay true to that person.

 

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CHINESE NEW YEAR 2019: A CHINESE ZODIAC GUIDE TO THE YEAR OF THE EARTH PIG

CHINESE NEW YEAR 2019: A CHINESE ZODIAC GUIDE TO THE YEAR OF THE EARTH PIG

  • DONNA STELLHORN, ASTROLOGER

This year, Chinese New Year (also known as the Lunar New Year) falls on Tuesday, February 5. Though this is a full month after the western celebration of the new year, this holiday marks the change from the year of the earth Dog to the year of the earth Pig.

Most notably, this year is all about devotion to friends and family. Pig years are great for spending time with those you love. Make sure you create space for meals with people who important to you!

Of course, the main thing to watch out for during Pig years is a tendency to overindulge. Keep your spending in check, and at all those meals with your friends and family, watch your portion sizes. Take steps to rid yourself of bad habits and addictions. Keep this in mind, and 2019 can be a very productive year for you. The earth element is practical and fiscally responsible. Take some time to set your goals and look into ways to procrastinate less and to release fears of failure and success. You will likely have increased willpower and focus for your most desired objectives.  Patience will be rewarded and so “slow and steady” wins the race. Chip away at your bigger goals by doing a little bit each day.  

But most of all, connections have the potential to grow stronger, and new, beneficial bonds can be made. Paying things forward, focusing on kindness, and being considerate to others will bring you opportunities this year.  

HONORING CHINESE NEW YEAR

Unlike western traditions like champagne, noisemakers, and fireworks, the traditional ways to mark Chinese New Year tend to be more symbolic, such as wearing something to mark the opportunities coming your way or saying pleasant things to everyone you meet to bring luck to yourself and others.

This day that sets the tone for the rest of the year, so spend some time spreading kindness, offering compliments to others — as well as to yourself. (Sidenote: skip the chicken entree. It’s said if you eat chicken on Chinese New Year, you’ll spend the year scratching in the dirt for your money!)

Read to discover how your Chinese Zodiac sign interacts with the year of the Pig.

 

YEAR OF THE EARTH PIG, BASED ON YOUR CHINESE ZODIAC SIGN

RAT 

Rat sneaks in to steal Pig’s dinner, Pig chases Rat away.  

You need to be quick on your feet this year. But good news! No one’s quicker than lucky Rat. Everything you want is there for the taking but you need to make sure you’re first in line.  

 

OX 

Ox and Pig live happily on the farm together.  

A positive, happy year for Ox natives. The course you set yourself on last year now shows you it was the correct choice to make. The road ahead smooths out and you make great progress.  

 

TIGER 

Tiger and Pig face off and spar… guess who wins?  

It’s a little challenging this year as you seem to be hearing “no” more often than you generally like. However, even taking the smallest amount of action brings you great results. You’ll end the year with a win.  

 

RABBIT 

Rabbits dine well on what falls outside the Pig’s pen. 

A lucky year for Rabbit as you are in harmony with the energy. Your sensitive, intuitive nature causes you to be in the right place at the right time. Finding supportive people to help you is easy this year.  

 

DRAGON 

Mighty Dragon makes his presence known, Pig sleeps through the show. 

A somewhat irritating year for Dragon as all this lazy, indulgent energy doesn’t seem to benefit you and your goals. Fortunately, you can adjust. Soon you’ll see unexpected ways to profit.  

 

SNAKE 

Snake threatens Pig, Farmer kills Snake.

A challenging year for Snake as Pig is the opposing sign. You are not getting much support this year even from those you love. But no matter, you have the power to accomplish many things especially when others underestimate your abilities.  

 

HORSE 

Horse paces in his pen, Pig is happy in his.

This is a year for making adjustments. Horse natives should not lock themselves into long contracts or rash promises. Give yourself the freedom to change and you will attract many opportunities.  

 

GOAT 

Pigs and Goats dine together.

A happy year for peace-loving Goat. You’re in harmony with the energy of Pig. You will receive a lot of interest in your projects and support for your plans. Let others know how they can help you.  

 

MONKEY 

Monkey teases Pig, Pig doesn’t notice. 

A somewhat frustrating year for clever, energetic Monkey. Others nap when you want adventure and fun. The rest of the world may be shocked at your choices this year but you will prosper if you’re true to yourself.  

 

ROOSTER 

Rooster wakes the farm, life moves along pleasantly.

A harmonious year as you find projects and goals you’ve been working on for a while really start to show some results. There are many opportunities for you this year. Expand your circle of friends and you’ll benefit.  

 

DOG 

Dog herds Pig, Pig ignores Dog .

This will be a much easier year for you. You’ve made some changes and wise choices. Now options will present themselves for your career as well as relationships. The road ahead is clear, obstacles are now gone.  

 

PIG 

Pig enjoys the company of other pigs and the party begins.

It’s your year. This is the beginning of your 12-year cycle. Out with the old and in with the new. Let go of anything or anyone who’s been holding you back. As you release what you don’t want, you will be showered with new opportunities. Enjoy.

 

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Get A Jump On Tomorrow, Your Daily Horoscopes for Sunday, January 13

Get A Jump On Tomorrow…..

Your Daily Horoscopes for Sunday, January 13

Claire Petulengro, Astrologer

From The Astrology Room

 

ARIES (March 21st-April 20th)

What do you think happens when we worry about things which are not under our control? We lose any control we had and start to feel scared and anxious. So, whatever it costs you in friends and pride you are going to have to say what needs to be said today.

 

TAURUS (April 21st-May 21st)

Be gentle with yourself please Aries, as the progress you need to make requires baby steps, not big ones. You’re missing people who used to be a regular part of your life, but evolution is all about growth and moving forward. Embrace this.

 

GEMINI (May 22nd-June 21st)

You have not done something you were supposed to do and in the process you have left yourself feeling disappointed. Look at the clock Gemini, you still have time! Children bring joy with something they do in your honour.

 

CANCER (June 22nd-July 23rd)

Don’t be afraid to tell others what it is you want and expect from them, or you are only going to end up giving some very mixed signals. People are used to a sign such as you wearing their heart on their sleeve, so don’t stop now.

 

LEO (July 24th-August 23rd)

What is your passion in life Leo and what is it you want to achieve? It is only by answering this question with total honesty that you will be able to commit to the next stage of your life. Not big changes, huge ones Leo!

 

VIRGO (August 24th-September 23rd)

It’s not like you to be shy Virgo, but it would seem that someone most definitely has got you lost for words. Try not to play games tonight, although the moon will be encouraging you! Fact, not fiction will get you what and who you want.

 

LIBRA (September 24th-October 23rd)

Try not to believe what others say this weekend, as many of the signs really are talking for the sake of it. Wouldn’t it be far better for you to put your time and energy into returning those calls which you owe to several people?

 

SCORPIO (October 24th-November 22nd)

You are approaching a really exciting time of your life Scorpio, where you no longer worry so much what other people think about you. Instead, you want to taste success and the things you used to feel fearful of you now embrace.

 

SAGITTARIUS (November 23rd-December 21st)

Try not to be jealous of the attention which others are getting, your turn will come. Truth be told Sagittarius, you should be pleased the other faces in your life are all beginning to get along.

 

CAPRICORN (December 22nd-January 20th)

The way you view yourself is changing and I really like the more confident air which has befallen you. Try not to gang up against a family member who I see has already taken more than they can handle.

 

AQUARIUS (January 21st-February 19th)

If you can be patient with a close one who has been acting rather strangely of late, then you will learn that it was other issues and not you that were making them act in such a nervous manner. From here on in you work as an unstoppable team.

 

PISCES (February 20th-March 20th)

Have more faith in your work or you are going to end up convincing your close ones that you don’t really want to stay on the path you’re on, when you and I know you’ve merely had a blip.

 

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