Spell for Today – Concentrate Candle Spell

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Wednesday is a good day to focus on getting over any slumps you may have. This day is considered the middle of the work week; and many people find themselves very tired by this point. That is why this day is a great day to do refresh, refrain, return, wake-up, and concentration spells. It is, also, another good day for meditation.

Concentrate Candle Spell

Items needed:

1 small white candle
1 small blue candle
1 orange candle

Take all three candles and place them on a fire-proof surface in front of you. Light both candles. Take three deep breaths. Lightly tap your forehead with one of your fingers for a minute or so. You should feel a slight tingly sensation on your forehead. Now, look at the three candles and say this chant three times:

“I have the time.
I have the wait.
This should help me concentrate.
When it’s white And it’s blue,
It will start my mind a new.”

After you have finished, blow out the candles. From this point on, when you have problems concentrating, think of those white, blue, and orange candles, and the tingle in your forehead; and your mind should be better able to concentrate.

 

Source
A Witch’s Week of Spells and Activities
Helga C. Loueen

Some of the Witchcraft/Magickal Correspondence for Wednesday

Wednesdays are wild and wacky days. They are for communication, change, cunning, and the arts. This is a Mercury day, and just its patron god this day is full of contradictions, change, and excitement. Some suggestions for Wednesday enchantments would include:

Pulling a little Wednesday color magic into your life by wearing purples or orange

Carrying a multipurpose agate with you and tapping into its various charms

Working with magical plants such as the fern for protection. This plant will also boost the power of any other magical plants with which it is arranged.

Incorporating lavender into charms and spells for transformation

Using the charming scent of lily of the valley to improve your memory, or working with the aspen tree for communication

Calling on Athena, patron of arts and crafts, for inspiration for a new project

Fanning out a Tarot spell to increase you creativity

Calling on Hermes on a Wednesday night to bring movement and good luck into your life

8 February 2023 Southern Hemisphere’s Planetary Positions

If you need to calculate the planetary positions for a specific use and time, click on this link

Currentplanetarypositions.com

To figure out GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) to your local time use this link  

For Your Local Time and Date 

Southeastern Hemisphere

The time for these Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Sao Paulo, Brazil, South America

8 February 2023
06:00 pm GMT 3:00 PM BRT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:19 Aquarius 42
Moon:22 Virgo 30
Mercury:26 Capricorn 20
Venus:15 Pisces 42
Mars:12 Gemini 11
Jupiter:07 Aries 34
Saturn:26 Aquarius 47
Uranus:15 Taurus 04
Neptune:23 Pisces 50
Pluto:28 Capricorn 55

True Lunar Node:07 Taurus 08 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:08 Taurus 09 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):03 Leo 30

Chiron:12 Aries 55
Ceres:06 Libra 53 Rx
Pallas:10 Cancer 46 Rx
Juno:13 Aries 06
Vesta:00 Aries 15

Eris:23 Aries 59

Fire:6
Earth:6
Air:4
Water:3
Cardinal:9
Fixed:6
Mutable:4

Southern Hemisphere

The time for these Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Cape Town, South Africa

8 February 2023
01:00 pm GMT 3:00 PM SAST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:19 Aquarius 29
Moon:19 Virgo 58
Mercury:26 Capricorn 04
Venus:15 Pisces 27
Mars:12 Gemini 07
Jupiter:07 Aries 31
Saturn:26 Aquarius 45
Uranus:15 Taurus 04
Neptune:23 Pisces 50
Pluto:28 Capricorn 54

True Lunar Node:07 Taurus 10 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:08 Taurus 10 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):03 Leo 28

Chiron:12 Aries 55
Ceres:06 Libra 54 Rx
Pallas:10 Cancer 47 Rx
Juno:12 Aries 59
Vesta:00 Aries 09

Eris:23 Aries 59

Fire:6
Earth:6
Air:4
Water:3
Cardinal:9
Fixed:6
Mutable:4

Southwestern Hemisphere

The time for these Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

8 February 2023
04:00 am GMT 3:00 PM AEDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:19 Aquarius 06
Moon:15 Virgo 26
Mercury:25 Capricorn 34
Venus:14 Pisces 59
Mars:12 Gemini 01
Jupiter:07 Aries 27
Saturn:26 Aquarius 42
Uranus:15 Taurus 03
Neptune:23 Pisces 49
Pluto:28 Capricorn 53

True Lunar Node:07 Taurus 14 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:08 Taurus 11 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):03 Leo 26

Chiron:12 Aries 54
Ceres:06 Libra 54 Rx
Pallas:10 Cancer 50 Rx
Juno:12 Aries 47
Vesta:29 Pisces 59

Eris:23 Aries 59

Fire:5
Earth:6
Air:4
Water:4
Cardinal:8
Fixed:6
Mutable:5

A Thought for Today

Dear sisters, brothers, and honored guests may the Great Mother and Great Father, Lord and Lady, bless you and your family with all things positive! Remember WOTC’s family are here to listen and help get us through the rough times in our lives.

Giving Honor To Gaia/Mother Earth Every day

I have never understood once I started walking a spiritual path that allows me to live in more harmony with Mother Earth and all living thigs on and inside her why only 1 day every year is called Earth Day. Don’t get me wrong if this one day brings more awareness to people about how we rape and pillage the planet we live on than it is worth the yearly celebration.

I feel we as Pagans and Witches have a duty to help Mother Earth every day of every year. It can be something as simple as taking a small bag with you on walks to pick up the trash others are too lazy to get rid of properly. The smokers who throw the filters of their cigarettes on the ground to me should be horsed whip. I mean how hard is it to put the cigarette out get rid of any tobacco left in it than stick the filter in your pocket until they find a proper waste receptacle? I am a smoker and even when out in my own yard I do this. Yes, I am on my soapbox right now asking you to be part of the solution to the raping and pillage of Mother Earth instead of part of those who don’t give a damn how they treat her.

I challenge everyone who can go outside and take w walk to become the custodian of a two-block area or more around your home to take a walk as weather permits and wear plastic or rubber gloves and pick up any trash you see. I suggest taking at least to plastic or paper grocery bags with you on you first walk and I think you will be amazed at all the trash small and larger pieces you will find. The challenge to those that are homebound because of weather or a disability to put up a post on your social media account asking that the people you are friends with on their pickup discarded things and throw them away properly. If enough of do this post and ask our friends to re-post, we stand a good chance of going viral. Just think of all the good we can do for Mother Earth, wildlife, children, and our external living environment by doing this.

Are you with me on this clean up challenge? Good-bye trash in the comment section if you are.

Pagan Word Definition – Witchcraft

From merriam-webster.com

witchcraft

noun

witch·​craft ˈwich-ˌkraft 
1

a

the use of sorcery or magic

b

communication with the devil or with a familiar
2
an irresistible influence or fascination
3

a

rituals and practices that incorporate belief in magic and that are associated especially with neo-pagan traditions and religions (such as Wicca)

Practitioners of Wicca … use the tools … such as the broom (a purifying symbol), the wand, candles, crystals and the knife …. They refer to their practices as witchcraft …Lesley Wright

b

or less commonly Witchcraft a tradition or religion that involves the practice of witchcraft

Feminist witchcraft sees women’s oppression and environmental abuse, which they argue are intimately linked, as firmly rooted in patriarchal religions.Wendy Griffin
Wicca, which emerged in the 1940s in England, is the original form of modern Pagan Witchcraft.Meg Yardley

Synonyms

bewitchery

bewitchment

conjuring

devilry

deviltry

diablerie

enchantment

ensorcellment

magic

mojo

necromancy

sorcery

thaumaturgy

voodooism

witchery

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler

The first known use of witchcraft was before the 12th century

A Laugh for Today

COFFEE SNOB

Barista: How do you take your coffee? Me: Very, very seriously.

Spell for Today – Hecate Justice Spell

Some of the Witchcraft/Magickal Correspondence for Tuesday

From gypsywolf.weebly.com

Wednesday, the fourth day of the week,  is named after the Scandinavian Woden (Odin), the “All-Father” of Norse mythology, god of wisdom, poetry and magic .  He sacrificed himself, hanging with a spear thrust in his side by his own hand, on Yggdrasil, the World Tree, to receive the knowledge of the Runes.  His symbols are the wolf, raven, and the valknut, Knot of the Vala.  Wednesday also corresponds to the Roman God, Mercury, also known as Hermes (Greek), messenger of the gods, and god of speed, travel, fortune and communication.

Wednesday

Latin: Dies Mercurii, the day of Mercury.
French: mercredi
Italian: mercoledi
Spanish: miércoles
German: Mittwoch
Dutch: woensdag

Rules: Communication, eloquence, education, travel, mental agility, intelligence, wisdom, self-improvement, divination, breaking  negative habits, overcoming addictions, writing.
Colors: Yellow, Grey, Mixed Hues
Planet: Mercury
Metal: Quicksilver, a liquid mercury that contains amounts of the platinum group metals, has been interpreted as the caduceus of the Greek Hermes (Mercury in Roman myth); Zinc
Stones: Agate, Aventurine, Jasper (mottled), Mica, Pumice
Herbs: Almond, Bergamot Mint, Caraway, Dill, Fennel, Lavender, Lemongrass, Lemon Verbena, Peppermint, Thyme
Zodiac: Gemini & Virgo

February 7, 2023 Daily Horoscopes

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Moon Alert

There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today. The Moon is in Virgo.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

Something secretive or behind the scenes might surprise you today. For example, a secret love affair might suddenly blossom out of the blue. (Kinda thrilling.) Admittedly, you might feel restless or even mildly agitated about something and not know why. Stay chill.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

Quite likely, a friend will surprise you today. Or perhaps, you will meet someone new who is unusual or avant-garde? This is because encounters with others will have an unexpected, exciting quality. Possibly, you will be taken aback by member of a group or an organization. Perhaps you don’t agree with their mandate?

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

Some of you will develop a sudden crush on your boss or someone in a position of power today. (“That person is irresistible.”) Or perhaps your reputation will suddenly shine today because people appreciate your warmth, your talent and your help. Could be anything.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

Travel plans might drop in your lap today. If so, you will have to act fast because this window of opportunity is brief. Alternatively, some of you might suddenly have to travel when you least expected to do so. Matters related to higher education, medicine, the law and social media might surprise.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

Surprise gifts and goodies might come your way today. Keep your pockets open because this is a definite possibility. Likewise, you might benefit indirectly because your partner or someone close to you gets a windfall. Meanwhile, intimate, sexy relationships might hold pleasant surprises.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Do not challenge parents, bosses and authority figures today. Instead, let partners and close friends spring a pleasant surprise on you. You might receive an invitation? They might suggest something that catches you off guard? Take a beat to think before you respond.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Steer clear of controversial arguments. Instead, switch your focus to matters that need your attention like surprises or unexpected events related to your job or possibly your health. (Maybe something unexpected with your pet?) It’s a crapshoot today.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Unexpected social events and surprise invitations might delight you; nevertheless, parents should be vigilant because this can be an accident-prone time for your kids. Surprises in the romance department are likely as well. This could be a new flirtation? Or something refreshing and different will rejuvenate an existing romance.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Avoid squabbles with partners, close friends, bosses and authority figures because they will likely be public or noticed by others for some reason. (Do you really want to do this?) Instead, be smart and stock the fridge because unexpected gatherings might take place at home. A family surprise could be in the picture.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Don’t be tempted by arguments about controversial politics. Instead, look for the gifts that this day will bring you, probably in an unexpected way. New faces, new places, new ideas and new adventures. It will please and excite you to learn something new. An unexpected short trip might delight?

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Keep your pockets open because gifts, goodies and favours from others can come your way today. You might even get cold hard cash. (Or a room temperature cheque.) Spontaneous purchases might also take place today, especially if they’re related to something unusual, high tech or modern art.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

Taken an exciting break from your daily routine. Seek out stimulating friends and avoid bores. That’s because today you’re ready to party and do something different and unusual! Don’t worry. Something unexpected will happen because you will attract new friends and exciting diversions. Today you want freedom – not structure.

If Your Birthday Is Today

Actor, comedian Chris Rock (1965) shares your birthday today. You have a friendly, open, almost naive personality, which can confuse others because you have a strong intellect, a keen sense of justice and are verbally gifted. This year is about learning, teaching and reflection. Explore philosophies that will give you a better self-awareness. Enjoy times of solitude.

February 7, 2023 Moon Goddess Current Phase

You can use this link to go forward or backward in time for Moon phase information. If you are curious, you can even find out what phase the Moon was in when you or anyone else was born.

From MoonGiant.com

The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waning Gibbous. During this phase the Moon can be seen in the early morning daylight hours on the western horizon. This is the first phase after the Full Moon occurs. It lasts roughly 7 days with the Moon’s illumination growing smaller each day until the Moon becomes a Last Quarter Moon with an illumination of 50%. The average Moon rise for this phase is between 9pm and Midnight depending on the age of the phase. The moon rises later and later each night setting after sunrise in the morning.

Visit the February 2023 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.

Today’s Waning Gibbous Phase

The Waning Gibbous on February 7 has an illumination of 97%. This is the percentage of the Moon illuminated by the Sun. The illumination is constantly changing and can vary up to 10% a day. On February 7 the Moon is 16.31 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.

Phase Details

Phase: Waning Gibbous
Illumination: 97%
Moon Age: 16.31 days
Moon Angle: 0.50
Moon Distance: 401,714.33 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 147,557,735.36 km

The 8 Lunar Phases

There are 8 lunar phases the Moon goes through in its 29.53 days lunar cycle. The 4 major Moon phases are Full Moon, New Moon, First Quarter and Last Quarter. Between these major phases, there are 4 minor ones: the Waxing Crescent, Waxing Gibbous, Waning Gibbous and Waning Crescent. For more info on the Moon Cycle and on each phase check out Wikipedia Lunar Phase page.

Useful Moon Resources

February 7, 2023 Northern Hemisphere’s Planetary Positions

If you need to calculate the planetary positions for a specific use and time, click on this link

Currentplanetarypositions.com

To figure out GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) to your local time use this link

For Your Local Time and Date

Northwestern Hemisphere

The time for these Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Los Angeles, California, USA

February 07, 2023
11:00 pm GMT 3:00 PM PST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:18 Aquarius 54
Moon:12 Virgo 55
Mercury:25 Capricorn 18
Venus:14 Pisces 43
Mars:11 Gemini 58
Jupiter:07 Aries 24
Saturn:26 Aquarius 41
Uranus:15 Taurus 03
Neptune:23 Pisces 49
Pluto:28 Capricorn 53

True Lunar Node:07 Taurus 16 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:08 Taurus 12 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):03 Leo 24

Chiron:12 Aries 53
Ceres:06 Libra 55 Rx
Pallas:10 Cancer 51 Rx
Juno:12 Aries 41
Vesta:29 Pisces 54

Eris:23 Aries 59

Fire:5
Earth:6
Air:4
Water:4
Cardinal:8
Fixed:6
Mutable:5

From Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy

Northern Hemisphere

The time for these Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Chicago, Illinois, USA

February 07, 2023
09:00 pm GMT 3:00 PM CST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:18 Aquarius 49
Moon:11 Virgo 54
Mercury:25 Capricorn 12
Venus:14 Pisces 37
Mars:11 Gemini 57
Jupiter:07 Aries 23
Saturn:26 Aquarius 40
Uranus:15 Taurus 03
Neptune:23 Pisces 49
Pluto:28 Capricorn 53

True Lunar Node:07 Taurus 17 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:08 Taurus 12 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):03 Leo 24

Chiron:12 Aries 53
Ceres:06 Libra 55 Rx
Pallas:10 Cancer 51 Rx
Juno:12 Aries 38
Vesta:29 Pisces 52

Eris:23 Aries 59

Fire:5
Earth:6
Air:4
Water:4
Cardinal:8
Fixed:6
Mutable:5

Northeastern Hemisphere

The time for these Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Frankfurt, Germany, Europe

7 February 2023
02:00 pm GMT 3:00 PM CET
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:18 Aquarius 31
Moon:08 Virgo 23
Mercury:24 Capricorn 49
Venus:14 Pisces 15
Mars:11 Gemini 52
Jupiter:07 Aries 20
Saturn:26 Aquarius 38
Uranus:15 Taurus 03
Neptune:23 Pisces 48
Pluto:28 Capricorn 52

True Lunar Node:07 Taurus 20 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:08 Taurus 13 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):03 Leo 22

Chiron:12 Aries 53
Ceres:06 Libra 55 Rx
Pallas:10 Cancer 53 Rx
Juno:12 Aries 29
Vesta:29 Pisces 44

Eris:23 Aries 59

Fire:5
Earth:6
Air:4
Water:4
Cardinal:8
Fixed:6
Mutable:5

A Thought for Today

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Dear sisters, brothers, and honored guests may the Great Mother and Great Father, Lord and Lady, bless you and your family with all things positive!