In case you are new and unaware of the fact, the WOTC relies totally on donations and support from our members. If you would like to support the WOTC and see that we continue our daily operations, there is a simple way you can help us out.

Support us by patronizing the new Witches of the Craft’s store. All the sales that come from that store help us continue our daily operations and covers our daily expenses. We would greatly appreciate it if you might sometime visit the store and remember your purchases go to the continued operation of our main site.

Right now, Lady of the Abyss has an automatic $5.00 coupon at the top of the main page. It would be a good time to pick up a knick-knack or something you need. We appreciate your donations and your patronage of our store.

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I should add Lady of the Abyss is not with us today. She has a family emergency.  As you know our area has been hit hard by flooding. Her son’s home is now surrounded by flood water and keeps rising daily. His house is five foot off the ground by he told Lard A, you could go fishing off the front porch. The water is under his home. His wife and children have already left their home but Lady A’s son is staying due to looters. It is ashame when someone is losing everything they have, then you have people come in and steal what they have left. That is the reason she is not here today. Please say a prayer for Lady A’s son and his family as they go through this difficult time. The water is only suppose to rise and that is not good news for Lady A’s son or his family. Keep them in your prayers.

Thank you,

Lynette

You Know Someone Is New
To Magick And New Age Ideology
When They Think That …

An ATHAME is the gas you use for your grill.

A CENSOR is a drink you mix with alcohol.

ASTRAL PROJECTION is a home-made movie viewer.

A SYMPATHITIC LINK is when you feel sorry because your chain broke.

WICCA is that part of the candle that burns.

APHRODITE is a prehistoric bird.

ARCHETYPES is a kind of building structure.

BLESSED BE is the god of insects.

A BOOK OF SHADOWS contains silhouettes of friends or family members.

A BRAZIER is support wear for women.

CASTING is done with a fishing line, or on a set in Hollywood.

CHARGING is done with a credit card or battery.

The only way to get into a CIRCLE is to have the right of way.

Crystal CLEANSING is done with window cleaner.

CYCLES have to do with your washing machine and when to add fabric softener.

DEMETER is where you put your quarter when you park downtown.

A DOLMAN is a new brand of banana.

HANDFASTING is eating without utensils.

LEY LINES happen at the airport in Hawaii.

PAN is something you fry food in.

A QUARTER is 25 cents and still buys a cup of coffee. (Note: This person is not only new to magick, but they also haven’t been out in a while!)

SKYCLAD is a shade of blue clothing.

A TRAD is a type of geometrical figure.

WHEEL OF FORTUNE is the game show with Vanna White.

 

–Turok’s Cabana

Astronomy Picture of the Day

Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer.

2019 February 28

Sharpest Ultima Thule 
Image Credit: NASA, Johns Hopkins University APL, Southwest Research Institute, National Optical Astronomy Observatory 

Explanation: On January 1, New Horizons swooped to within 3,500 kilometers of the Kuiper Belt world known as Ultima Thule. That’s about 3 times closer than its July 2015 closest approach to Pluto. The spacecraft’s unprecedented feat of navigational precision, supported by data from ground and space-based observing campaigns, was accomplished 6.6 billion kilometers (over 6 light-hours) from planet Earth. Six and a half minutes before closest approach to Ultima Thule it captured the nine frames used in this composite image. The most detailed picture possible of the farthest object ever explored, the image has a resolution of about 33 meters per pixel, revealing intriguing bright surface features and dark shadows near the terminator. A primitive Solar System object, Ultima Thule’s two lobes combine to span just 30 kilometers. The larger lobe, referred to as Ultima, is recently understood to be flattened like a fluffy pancake, while the smaller, Thule, has a shape that resembles a dented walnut.

The Moon in Capricorn: Ambitious, Determined, Practical

Feb 27, 2019 – Mar 2, 2019

Before we talk about the Moon in Capricorn, let’s first learn a little bit about the Moon itself. The Moon is considered a planet in astrology, and it moves so quickly that it passes through each of the zodiac signs every month. While your Sun sign represents your basic nature, your Moon sign represents your inner emotions and moods. It’s important to know this piece of your astrological puzzle because it determines elements of your personality such as your fears, instincts, and romantic compatibility.

Before we talk about the Moon in Capricorn, let’s first learn a little bit about the Moon itself. The Moon is considered a planet in astrology, and it moves so quickly that it passes through each of the zodiac signs every month. While your Sun sign represents your basic nature, your Moon sign represents your inner emotions and moods. It’s important to know this piece of your astrological puzzle because it determines elements of your personality such as your fears, instincts, and romantic compatibility.

When the Moon is in Capricorn

When the Moon moves into the conservative sign of Capricorn, we tend to be a little bit more cautious, a little more serious, and a little more grounded than we normally are. Capricorn is a sign that means business! Instead of being concerned with short-term satisfaction, you’ll be more inclined to dig in and focus on your long-term goals.

During the Capricorn Moon you might find that you have an increased desire for professional success. The good news is that this industrious Earth sign also gives you a shot of determination to achieve whatever it is you’ve set your sights on. Capricorn is a natural born leader so you may end up volunteering to head up a big project at work. You might also feel the urge to start looking at the next stage of your career and map out how you’ll get there.

New Moon in Capricorn

New Moons are always a time of new beginnings. Our calendar New Year begins with the Sun in Capricorn so the Capricorn New Moon is like the beginning of a brand new personal year. We think of it this way because it’s a time when we set our intentions for what we want in the year ahead. These goals become like a mountain, and that mountain becomes the object we set out to climb. Luckily, Capricorn has a determination that equips us with the patience, discipline, and persistence to reach the top.

Full Moon in Capricorn

Every Full Moon has us working to finish what we started around the time of the New Moon, but when the Full Moon is in Capricorn it works even harder to finish what was started at the beginning of the lunar cycle. You’ll ask yourself what you obtained, what you have yet to achieve, and what you need to adjust to make things happen. A Capricorn Full Moon is all about success and never taking “no” for an answer. So, this is the time when you’ll get to the finish line because this Moon will help you tackle any obstacles you face along the way.

During this time the Moon in Capricorn faces the Sun in Cancer. Both signs are associated with security, yet they seek it in different ways. Capricorn is concerned with accomplishments and external status while Cancer wants us to tune into our feelings in search of comfort and safety. It’s not a matter of choosing to be hard or soft, sensitive or insensitive; this Full Moon is about learning how to be tough or tender depending on the circumstances. When the lesson is learned, we feel at home within ourselves and within the world around us.

 

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Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it.

Cancer the Crab

Today’s Meaning:
This aspect of your life will be strongly influenced by a person who is emotional, loving, intuitive, imaginative, shrewd, cautious, protective and sympathetic. This could be an elder you look up too.

General Description:
Fourth sign of the Zodiac, June 22nd to July 23rd. Ruled by the Moon; correct metal, Silver. Those born under Cancer’s influence were supposed to be keen observers, imaginative, strong willed, reliant, tenacious, impressionable, brilliant, reserved, exacting, and sometimes over anxious. The Cancer stones are the emerald, agate, and chalcedony. The emerald was most highly esteemed in ancient times, was believed to possess great healing powers, and to be beneficial to the eyes. Emerald talismans were worn to invoke eloquence, courage, protection from sickness, and by seamen to guard them from perils at sea. Emeralds were supposed to turn pale at the approach of danger.

Surprise Flirt

2.28.19

A little surprise could turn an unsuspecting friend into an interested pursuer. Drop the bombshell flippantly to turn them in your direction. Are you two already flirting?

PER ERIK BORJA

As the sun shifts into Pisces, spirit offers an encompassing message for all signs to ponder. It is a word or a phrase, but a spirit animal: the whale. This magnificent creature asks us to dive into the depths of our soul. The whale swims below the surface, unafraid of the darkness and withstanding the pressure of the unknown. It then rises, to release, to let go, to bring the hidden into the light, and to breathe once again.

When we were young, we were taught how to read, how to write, how to add and subtract, but we were rarely taught what to do with our emotions—how to process them, and what the lessons behind them were. We were told not to cry, not to be angry, not to be sad, that just because we weren’t feeling “positive” there was something wrong with us.

The whale urges us to listen to what our emotions are communicating, thus bringing back an awareness that we have kept locked away for too long. What behavioral patterns do you wish to break? What beliefs do you hold that keep you stuck? Why do certain people and certain situations trigger you? How do you want to grow on an emotional and spiritual level? Ask the spirit of the whale to help you uncover what lies beneath. Journaling, meditating, therapy, yoga, hypnosis—try different methods to see what resonates with you, and begin to understand yourself on a deeper level.

Your intuited Tarotscope will help you tune into what your soul needs to focus on or address during this Pisces season. Read for your sun, moon, and rising signs in mind.

ARIES

JUSTICE AND THE FOOL

Dear Aries, this Pisces season offers an opportunity to clear your karma, to right the wrongs, to balance the scales and to move forward with a clear conscience.

Is there someone that you need to apologize to? Is there something weighing heavy on your heart, something you know was your doing but have not yet had the chance to atone for? Perhaps it is you who needs to accept the forgiveness, to release your victimhood.

It is difficult to move forward when guilt nags at us, or when we cling to the hurts of the past. Justice wants you to be free of such burdens. Instead of trying to be right, or trying to win an argument, try to sympathize, try to understand, and try to see the bigger picture. If we come with the intention of peace instead of victory, we can receive the blessings of The Fool, who wants us to start anew—without the baggage—so we may run, dance, and fly towards lightness, freedom, and love.

TAURUS

THE CHARIOT AND THE HERMIT

Dear Taurus, this Pisces season you will make great strides. Your progress will be remarkable; you will leap over the rules to break new ground. However, to charge ahead into the future, you must give yourself moments of rest and reflection.

The Chariot supports your forward momentum and your desire for success and recognition. When you feel that surge of energy, run with it. Use that excitement and passion to propel you in whatever you want to accomplish.

Along with the action you implement in the outer world, remember to take time for yourself. You need to recharge—to walk away from what you are doing even just for a moment. When you are tired, honor that. Energy is infinite, but your physical body stores a finite amount. The time you spend in quiet contemplation will allow you to continue your journey. It will also allow you to gain wisdom, intuitively determine your next steps, and maintain a clear and focused mind.

GEMINI

8 OF CUPS AND 6 OF CUPS

Dear Gemini, this Pisces season, what relationships or situations do you feel you want to walk away from? Everyone is talking about Marie Kondo, who says to “keep only those things that speak to your heart.” We can do this not just without belongings, but with our relationships as well.

If a relationship feels imbalanced, if you are giving more than the other person, and if the relationship drains you more than it makes you happy, perhaps it is time to reevaluate why you choose to stick around.

The 8 of cups says that it is okay to leave a relationship behind if you do not feel it serves your highest good. The 6 of cups wants you to focus on the connections that are reciprocal, unconditional, and motivated by true love and friendship. There are so many wonderful experiences to be had with incredibly wonderful people, but you can’t get there if you continue to put effort into one-sided relationships.

CANCER

THE TOWER AND 8 OF PENTACLES

Dear Cancer, this Pisces season, know that when things fall apart, it is because they are meant to, and it is so that you can build something new with a stronger foundation.

The Tower is one of the most feared cards of the deck; people think that they will lose their job, their relationship will end, or their finances will plummet. But The Tower has something more profound to teach us. It comes as a reckoning, a wake-up call, saying that what you thought was your safety net was never that. Do not cling so tightly to what can so easily be taken away.

The 8 of Pentacles states that we will always continue to build, even when a structure crumbles, it is not the end. It is only an instance, and we can try to rebuild from where that structure stood, or build something completely new and integrate all the wisdom gained from what it seems we have lost.

We are never finished; we are always building and rebuilding. Think of destruction as a clean slate, an opportunity to ascend and do it differently.

LEO

10 OF WANDS AND 8 OF SWORDS

Dear Leo, this Pisces season be easy on your self, know when there is too much on your plate, and know what you don’t have the capacity to take on more.

Sometimes we over commit—we say we can do things knowing full well that doing that extra task will completely burn us out. The 10 of Wands asks you to acknowledge when enough is enough. It wants you to know that it is okay to say no or to drop things that you don’t actually feel like doing.

The 8 of Swords supports this message and states that the things you over commit to take away from your freedom. By taking on more than you can handle, you place yourself in a trap. Learn that you have the power to free yourself. Ask for more time, delegate, or simply say no. Set healthy boundaries and know that your time and energy are precious.

VIRGO

7 OF WANDS AND 10 OF PENTACLES

Dear Virgo, this Pisces season, the work you have done to overcome obstacles will pay off in splendid and magical ways.

The 7 of Wands acknowledges your ingenuity. You have kept your cool under pressure, you have wowed others with your resourcefulness and problem-solving skills, and you’ve fought your way to success. It may have been challenging at times, but know that it was worth it.

The 10 of Pentacles is a wonderful omen stating that reward is not far off. The foundations you have laid are strong, and you have gained not just for yourself, but for your team, and your loved ones. There is a feeling of completion. Show gratitude to what has been accomplished, and do not forget to thank yourself for your efforts. As abundance flows into your life, allow the energy to multiply, be charitable, and radiate that wealth and positivity so it inspires others.

LIBRA

5 OF SWORDS AND THE MOON

Dear Libra, this Pisces season, during times of conflict, try not to be reactive, and instead be reflective.

The 5 of Swords depicts disagreements, conflict, resentment, and victory at the cost of defeat. The Moon speaks to what is hidden: the subconscious and the things we do not directly know or see.

A quote comes to mind, “Be kind to everyone you meet for everyone is fighting a battle you know nothing about.” When people are combative, they are reacting out of fear. If you knew what someone was truly going through, if you knew their life story, their motivations, you may look at their actions differently, and you may be more empathetic and understanding, instead of judgmental and defensive.

This does not mean to back down if you are challenged or to be submissive to anyone who tries to overpower you. But if you can tap into your intuition and understand them on an energetic and emotional level, you may be able to bring peace, resolution, and harmony instead of war.

SCORPIO

2 OF SWORDS AND 3 OF PENTACLES

Dear Scorpio, this Pisces season there will be no time to second guess, the cogs are turning, the ship is moving, and you have to pick up your pace and move along with it.

There is a difference between taking your time to contemplate and reflect and taking your time because you can not decide. The 2 of Swords speaks of indecision, not seeing clearly, or having a limited point of view. When you find yourself continuously questioning, it is okay to seek assistance from the people around you. Whether it is concerning your personal or professional life, know that you have people to support you and that often you are working toward the same goal.

The 3 of Pentacles is about teamwork and cooperation. You don’t have to do it all by yourself, we are here to help each other. Turn towards those you can trust and allow them to help lift you out of the gutter.

SAGITTARIUS

6 OF WANDS AND JUDGEMENT

Dear Sagittarius, this Pisces season realize that you do not need validation from others to feel worthy or attain success.

You are worthy as you are, you do not need to prove anything to anyone. The more you root this in your belief system, the more you can tap into the energy of the 6 of wands. If there were no audience, no one to praise you, would you still do what you were doing? Does it fulfill you enough that your enjoyment is all you need?

The Judgment card heralds a spiritual awakening. You will understand that you must do things for you. You must do things because your soul calls you to. You came to this physical plane to express, to create, to be wonderful and grand. Any prizes or any acknowledgment you may receive will feel amazing, but they are just icing on top of the cake. As long as you are proud of yourself, and you acknowledge yourself, no one else’s opinions matter.

CAPRICORN

7 OF CUPS AND THE LOVERS

Dear Capricorn, this Pisces season be aware of your projections and the illusions you cast upon the concept of love and romance.

The 7 of Cups sees things with rose-colored glasses: there is too much fantasy, too many expectations. Fairytales and movies have painted love to be this perfect relationship where all troubles are resolved within 90 minutes. In truth, a romantic relationship acts as a mirror. The Lovers card, to me, is never about easy love. It is about truth, and evolution, and balance. Our partners can be our greatest teachers, the things they do that trigger us, the joys, the heartaches, all contain important lessons.

It is not that they complete us in a literal sense, but the relationship you share with your partner, that union, can help you retrieve parts of yourself that were lost. It can help you surface traumas that you have not healed; it can help you become whole unto yourself.

AQUARIUS

QUEEN OF PENTACLES AND THE HIGH PRIESTESS 

Dear Aquarius, this Pisces season you are being empowered by the divine feminine energies of the moon and of the home.

The Queen of Pentacles brings the energy of domesticity. Not in the docile, submissive sense, but in the sense of creating a beautiful home, where you can truly feel safe. The High Priestess brings the energy of intuition, meditation, and spirituality. She asks you to tune into the cycles of the moon, to work with the unseen, to communicate with your spirit guides and ancestors.

Make your home a place where you can momentarily shut out the outside world, where you can sit in stillness, and bring yourself back to you. Allow your home to revitalize you. Spend the time and effort required to transform your home into a true sanctuary. Set an intention for what you want your home to do for you, for it is a living and breathing space with an energy all its own.

PISCES

THE SUN AND THE HIEROPHANT

Dear Pisces, during your birth season, be curious, ask questions, as the knowledge you seek will pave the way for great clarity, vitality, and joy.

The Hierophant wants you to gain wisdom. It wants you to be both teacher and student. Seek knowledge that helps you transcend, seek knowledge that deepens your understanding of your role on this physical plane. Look beyond what you were taught in school.

The Sun promises illumination, you will see things in a different light. In your quest to understand yourself, the universe, the nature of reality, the nature of love, you will find true happiness. This happiness will not come from outside of you. It will come from remembering who you truly are, and your connection to all that is. It is not so much a text or an organized teaching, it more of a frequency, a vibration of well being, and inner peace.

Per Erik Borja is a practicing psychic medium who connects with spirit and tunes into his clients’ energy to empower and help guide them on their soul’s journey. Find Per online at The-Awakenist.com and on Instagram @TheAwakenist 

–Astrology.com