Day: February 12, 2023

A Laugh for Today – 50 Valentine’s Day Pickup Lines That Will Make Your Beloved Blush

From Reader’s Digest

Romance and humor? Win-win! Get ready to sweep your sweetheart off their feet with these charming Valentine’s Day pickup lines.

Cupid-approved Valentine’s Day pickup lines

Valentine’s Day is a day to celebrate all things love, whether it’s an über romantic relationship that gives you heart eyes or a budding romance that produces nonstop butterflies. And with the beloved holiday fast approaching, you may be looking for fun Valentine’s Day ideas to plan with your better half or scouring the internet for funny valentine’s quotes to write in their card. There’s so much to do for your sweetie, after all! But if you really want to make them feel special and give them a giggle, try breaking out some Valentine’s Day pickup lines this year.

The great thing about Valentine’s Day pickup lines is you can tailor them to fit the person you’re flirting with. Some people love using a cheesy pickup line on a fresh Tinder match, whereas others use a romantic line to make their spouse feel special. That’s why we’ve included a mix of romantic, smooth and downright hilarious lines to use on your valentine. Enjoy! And don’t forget to browse through (and bookmark) our favorite pickup lines for guys and girls.

Romantic Valentine’s Day pickup lines

1. I’m going to need a map this Valentine’s Day … you know, since I’ll be lost in your eyes all night.

2. Care to spend the night learning each other’s love languages?

3. Are you a priceless piece of art? Because I’ve been admiring you for quite some time.

4. Does heaven know it’s missing an angel this close to Valentine’s Day?

5. What do you do for work? You know, besides being the most beautiful person on the planet?

6. I think Cupid’s got my tongue, because I’m absolutely speechless in your presence.

7. Disney World has a reputation for being the happiest place on earth … but whoever said that clearly hasn’t been in your arms.

8. I have to admit: I didn’t believe in love at first sight, until I saw you walk by. Care to do it again and test the theory?

9. Is it OK if we take a picture together? I’d love to preserve the memory of meeting a real angel.

10. What a coincidence—my dream person comes to life, just in time for Valentine’s Day. It’s fate!

Funny Valentine’s Day pickup lines

11. I bet your kisses put Hershey’s to shame.

12. Excuse me, can you help me pick up my jaw? I seemed to have dropped it just looking at you.

13. Did you look at the Valentine’s Day menu? It has me-n-u all over it.

14. Tell Google to pack it up, because you’re everything I’m searching for this Valentine’s Day.

15. I got a special sweater just for Valentine’s Day—it’s made of [boyfriend/girlfriend] material.

16. You may not like raisins … but how would you feel about a date on Valentine’s Day?

17. Do you fish? I’m asking because you really reeled me in with that smile.

18. What do you and I have in common with a pair of shoes? We’re solemates!

19. Are you a judge? Because I’m feeling the need to court you right now.

20. I did the math: You + me = 2gether 4ever.

Short Valentine’s Day pickup lines

21. You’re sweeter than a box of Valentine’s Day chocolates.

22. Be mine?

23. Love is on the menu tonight—eat up, valentine!

24. Call the doctor—because you have me lovesick.

25. My stomach is in forget-me-knots just thinking about you!

26. Do you have a name? Or should I just call you my date?

27. My candy heart is all yours, valentine.

28. Call me a bee—because I’m buzzing about you, honey.

29. You’re looking valenfine!

30. I’m definitely falling for you—care to catch me?

Valentine’s Day pickup lines for your crush

31. Are you Cupid? Because you’ve shot a love arrow right through my heart.

32. You’re just the type of cutie pie I ordered for Valentine’s Day.

33. Call me a telephone—because I’m looking to give you a ring soon!

34. Roses are red, violets are blue … care to meet me and grab dinner for two?

35. You + me + a box of chocolates + cuddling on the couch = the perfect Valentine’s Day. You in?

36. Ugh, I lost my favorite teddy bear—can I snuggle with you instead?

37. I got you a pair of sneakers for Valentine’s Day … figured you’d need them after running through my head so much!

38. I reserved an extra special spot for you on Valentine’s Day—in my arms.

39. We could stop and smell the roses, or I could bring you a dozen on Valentine’s Day. Your choice.

40. I hope you know CPR—because you just took my breath away.

Valentine’s Day pickup lines for your spouse

41. Tonight, don’t forget to wear what looks best on you: your smile.

42. Don’t worry—if your hand feels heavy on Valentine’s Day, I’ll be glad to hold it for you.

43. This Valentine’s Day, let’s make an exchange: I’ll give you tulips, and you give me two lips. Sound fair?

44. I don’t need candy hearts this Valentine’s Day—I already have the biggest sweetheart by my side.

45. Care to show Cupid that arrow he shot all those years ago is sharper than ever?

46. Roses are red, but some are pink, let’s recreate our first date on Valentine’s Day—what do you think?

47. Merriam-Webster called and asked me to define “true love” … mind if we snap a picture together so I can send it their way?

48. Well, call me Planters—because I’ve been nuts about you for years!

49. I don’t think I could possibly love you any amour.

50. Are you a dove? Because I’ve been cooing over you for quite some time.

Spell for Today – Love Potion

Let wine cool. Strain and drink.

Some of the Witchcraft/Magickal Correspondence for Monday

From otherworldlyoracle.com

We often dread Mondays, but Monday has a special kind of magick that might make you think differently. Monday is named after the Moon. Therefore, all magick related to the moon can also be performed on a Monday! No more waiting for the right moon cycle if you have an immediate need. Cast spells and perform rituals for the following intentions: love, healing, intuition, psychic abilities, dreams, emotional balance, friendship, purification, fertility, shadow and spirit work.

  • Magical Intentions: intuition, dreams, shadow work, psychic abilities, emotional balance, friendship
  • Crystals/Metals: silver, moonstone, pearl, fluorite, amethyst, quartz, sapphire
  • Herbs: moonflower, jasmine, gardenia, white rose
  • Gods/Goddesses: Thoth, Selene, Diana, Artemis, Luna, Hecate, Phoebe, Kalfu

13 February 2023 Southern Hemisphere’s Planetary Positions

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Southeastern Hemisphere

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

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

Sun:24 Aquarius 45
Moon:25 Scorpio 47
Mercury:03 Aquarius 10
Venus:21 Pisces 53
Mars:13 Gemini 39
Jupiter:08 Aries 35
Saturn:27 Aquarius 23
Uranus:15 Taurus 09
Neptune:24 Pisces 00
Pluto:29 Capricorn 04

True Lunar Node:06 Taurus 55 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:07 Taurus 53 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):04 Leo 03

Chiron:13 Aries 08
Ceres:06 Libra 37 Rx
Pallas:10 Cancer 29 Rx
Juno:15 Aries 44
Vesta:02 Aries 27

Eris:24 Aries 01

Fire:6
Earth:4
Air:5
Water:4
Cardinal:8
Fixed:8
Mutable:3

Southern Hemisphere

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

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

Sun:24 Aquarius 33
Moon:23 Scorpio 00
Mercury:02 Aquarius 53
Venus:21 Pisces 38
Mars:13 Gemini 35
Jupiter:08 Aries 32
Saturn:27 Aquarius 21
Uranus:15 Taurus 09
Neptune:24 Pisces 00
Pluto:29 Capricorn 03

True Lunar Node:06 Taurus 55
Mean Lunar Node:07 Taurus 54 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):04 Leo 02

Chiron:13 Aries 07
Ceres:06 Libra 38 Rx
Pallas:10 Cancer 29 Rx
Juno:15 Aries 37
Vesta:02 Aries 21

Eris:24 Aries 01

Fire:6
Earth:4
Air:5
Water:4
Cardinal:8
Fixed:8
Mutable:3

Southwestern Hemisphere

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

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

Sun:24 Aquarius 10
Moon:18 Scorpio 02
Mercury:02 Aquarius 21
Venus:21 Pisces 10
Mars:13 Gemini 28
Jupiter:08 Aries 27
Saturn:27 Aquarius 19
Uranus:15 Taurus 08
Neptune:23 Pisces 59
Pluto:29 Capricorn 03

True Lunar Node:06 Taurus 55
Mean Lunar Node:07 Taurus 55 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):03 Leo 59

Chiron:13 Aries 06
Ceres:06 Libra 39 Rx
Pallas:10 Cancer 30 Rx
Juno:15 Aries 25
Vesta:02 Aries 11

Eris:24 Aries 01

Fire:6
Earth:4
Air:5
Water:4
Cardinal:8
Fixed:8
Mutable:3

Another Look at the Detities of Love anf Lust – Printable

10 “Mythological” Deities Of Love And Lust

While the standards of beauty may have changed throughout the centuries, all humans share an inescapable biological urge to procreate. Feelings of love and lust are therefore extremely important and have influenced even our deities—who, after all, are usually reflections of our own characteristics.

10 Xochiquetzal – Aztec Mythology

 

With a name meaning “precious feather flower” the Nahuatl language, it’s no surprise that Xochiquetzal was an Aztec goddess of love. Various other aspects of Aztec life, such as flowers, pregnancy, and prostitutes, also fell under her domain, making her one of the more popular deities of the time—a feast in which her devotees dressed up in animal masks was held every eight years. Because of her affinity for marriage, she was often believed to be the wife of the rain god Tlaloc.

Unlike most Aztec fertility goddesses, Xochiquetzal was usually depicted as a beautiful young woman, which caused her problems with some of the more misogynistic gods of their pantheon. While still married to Tlaloc, she was kidnapped by Tezcatlipoca, the god of the night, and forced to marry him, after which she was enthroned as the goddess of love. By another of her husbands she was also the mother of Quetzalcoatl, the feathered serpent god of Aztec mythology.

9 Clíodhna – Irish Mythology

 

Clíodhna was an Irish goddess sometimes depicted as a banshee or even Queen of the Banshees (or Fairies, depending on the translation). However, she was also the goddess of love, perhaps because she was considered the most beautiful woman in the world. Unlike many other love deities, Clíodhna remained chaste, keeping her love locked away until she met the mortal Ciabahn—who, in a lucky coincidence, just happened to be among the most handsome men ever to have walked the Earth. Clíodhna loved him so much that she left Tir Tairngire, the land of the gods, to be with him.

However, when the other Irish deities found out about this, they conspired to get her back. While Ciabahn was away, Clíodhna was lulled to sleep by the music played by a local minstrel and was subsequently taken by a wave (the tide in the area is still referred to as “Clíodhna’s wave”). Depending on the source, she was either returned to Tir Tairngire or drowned in the sea.

8 Tu Er Shen – Chinese Mythology

A relatively minor deity of Chinese mythology, Tu Er Shen—or Hu Tianbao, as he was known when he was mortal—is the god of homosexual love and marriage. Born during the Qing dynasty, Hu Tianbao found himself attracted to an official of the local government, spying on him naked through a hole in his bathroom wall. When his peeping was discovered, Tianbao was beaten to death. Moved by his unrequited love, the gods of the underworld took pity on him and restored him to life as the deity of homosexual relationships.

Perhaps because they were used as a slang term for homosexual men, rabbits are considered a symbol of homoerotic love in China, and Tu Er Shen is often depicted as a rabbit in the few shrines dedicated to him. Sadly, in many of the places where he is worshiped, homosexual activity remains a punishable criminal offense.

7 Hathor – Egyptian Mythology

One of the most popular, and longest-lasting, of the Egyptian goddesses, Hathor was mentioned as early as the second dynasty (around 2890-2686 BC), and perhaps even before that. Since she survived for so long, Hathor took on a number of roles, including spells as the goddess of love, beauty, mining, and music. However, it was her time as the Eye of Ra which led to her most interesting stories. The Eye of Ra is the term Egyptians used for the feminine counterpart to Ra, a role filled by a number of goddesses, including Ra’s daughter, Hathor.

Found in King Tut’s tomb, a story known as “The Destruction of Mankind” tells of a time when Hathor, at Ra’s insistence, became the war goddess Sekhmet in order to punish humans for their sinful ways. When the bloodthirsty goddess got out of control, Ra tried to stop his daughter—but failed. Just before she killed every last person on Earth, Ra managed to get her drunk. Hathor immediately forgot what she was doing and returned to normal. In another, possibly equally disturbing story, she performed a striptease for her father in order to cheer him up.

6 Eros – Greek Mythology

The Greek version of Cupid, Eros was Aphrodite’s son and the god of desire and attraction (although, he was sometimes depicted as one of the Protogenoi, or primeval gods). Much like his Roman counterpart, he often took the form of a young winged boy, complete with bow and arrow. He was fiercely loyal to his mother—although he was prone to fits of disobedience. That rebellious aspect of the god showed up prominently in his most famous myth.

A young woman named Psyche was born and proclaimed to be so beautiful as to be the second coming of Aphrodite. As was her nature, the goddess was angered and sent Eros to shoot her with her arrow and cause her to fall in love with the ugliest man on Earth as punishment. However, her beauty was so great that Eros fell in love and ignored his mother’s wishes, whisking Psyche away. Eros never revealed his identity but Psyche’s curiosity got the better of her and she peeked in on him when he was sleeping. Betrayed by his love, the god fled and Psyche wandered the Earth until Zeus agreed to let them get married.

5 Rati- Hinduism

More popularly known as the wife of Kama, the god of love, Rati herself plays a large role in love and lust in Hinduism. With a number of names, most of which speak to her immense beauty, it seems obvious Rati would be the goddess of desire. Depending on the source, she is the daughter of either Daksha or Brahma. In the case of the latter, she was the reason for the god’s suicide, after he lusted after her. Rati immediately killed herself as well (they were both quickly resurrected).

But Rati’s biggest claim to fame was successfully changing Shiva’s mind. The Destroyer, sworn to ascetic ways after his first wife’s death, had been forced to fall in love again. In revenge, he killed Kama, turning him to ash with his third eye. The best known version of the story has Rati persuade Shiva to revive her husband, with the caveat that Kama is to be invisible for eternity.

4 Oshun – Yoruba

The goddess of beauty and love, especially of the erotic kind, Oshun is extremely popular among the West African followers of the Yoruba religion. Renowned for her beauty, she is usually depicted as a woman adorned with jewelry, although she is sometimes shown as a mermaid. Oshun is also preeminent among the female deities of the Yoruba religion and demands the respect that title deserves. When the gods were first creating the Earth, and they neglected to ask Oshun to assist, she made it impossible for them to make anything until they came to her for help.

Due to her reputation for complete purity, Oshun is also often associated with fresh water, an extremely important resource for the people of Western Africa. In addition, she also protects women and children during childbirth and is also seen as a protector from diseases, especially smallpox.

3 Hymen- Greek Mythology

The god of married love, Hymen was a lesser-known god of the Greek pantheon. Either the son of Apollo and a Muse or Dionysus and Aphrodite, he led a charmed life thanks to his beauty, until he fell in love with a unnamed maiden, who didn’t feel the same way. While Hymen was trying to court her, she was kidnapped by pirates, along with a number of other young women (some versions of the myth even have Hymen taken by the pirates because his beauty made them mistake him for a woman).

Whatever the reason, Hymen found himself on the ship and killed the pirates, saving the girls, and convincing his love to marry him. Their marriage was so successful that it became the ideal to which every Greek couple aspired—his name was included in the wedding songs in order to invoke his blessing.

2 Yue Lao – Chinese Mythology

Yue Lao, otherwise known as “The Man under the Moon,” is a popular figure in Chinese mythology, as he is the matchmaker and overseer of heterosexual marriage. Widely connected with the red thread of destiny, Yue Lao is often seen as benevolent deity, binding two people’s hearts together in love and marriage.

The best known story involving Yue Lao is that of Wei Gu and his quest to find a wife. After years of unsuccessful attempts, Wei Gu came upon Yue Lao reading from the book of marriages. Insisting he know who his future wife was, Wei Gu was shown a vision of an old woman with a young child, living in poverty. Distraught that the old woman was to be his wife, Wei Gu ordered his servant to kill the young child, though she escaped serious injury. After years passed, he finally found a suitable wife and noticed she had a scar. When Wei Gu asked about it, he was astonished to find that she had been the young child he tried to have killed (although he probably never told her; some secrets are best kept hidden).

1 Freyja – Norse Mythology

Freyja, which translates as “lady,” had a number of roles in the Norse belief system. As well as the goddess of love, she was Queen of Fólkvangr, a place similar to Valhalla, where half of those who died in battle would go after death. However, unlike most of the other deities on this list, Freyja had a vicious bad side, full of greed, jealousy, and evil deeds. Among other things, she’s credited with teaching witchcraft to humans, a practice seen as evil by the Norse.

She was often at odds with Loki, who sought to torment the goddess and steal items from her, including her famed necklace Brísingamen, which was later retrieved by Heimdall. In addition, Freyja would constantly scour the Earth for her husband, who would go missing from time to time, crying tears of red gold as she searched. She did have one tremendous advantage over the other deities on this list—her favored mode of transportation was a chariot pulled by cats.

From listverse.com

February 6th to 12th Astronomy Picture of the Day

These are the Astronomy Picture of the Day for the proceeding week starting on the past Monday through this Sunday. Just click on the hyperlink next to the date for the pictures you want to see.

2023 February 12: Mammatus Clouds over Nebraska
2023 February 11: Magellanic Clouds over Chile
2023 February 10: ZTF meets ATLAS
2023 February 09: Nacreous Clouds over Lapland
2023 February 08: Stellar Wind Shaped Nebula RCW 58
2023 February 07: A Comet and Two Dippers
2023 February 06: In the Heart of the Rosette Nebula

Weekly Horoscope Sunday, February 12 to Saturday, February 18, 2023

Click here to read Georgia Nicols Daily Horoscopes

All Signs

It’s Valentines on Tuesday, which begins in an upbeat way but could shrivel into petty arguments by the end of the night. Wednesday is dreamy and romantic. Thursday is productive; while Friday and Saturday are energetic times to socialize! “Let’s pop some bubbly!” (Some might schedule Valentine’s festivities for the weekend, when the vibes are better.) Meanwhile, this week the Sun moves into Pisces to stay for four weeks, which makes us more sensitive and altruistic. Pisces loves light spectacles, music and mood enhancers. We will dream of future possibilities and “what ifs,” like what if I lost twenty pounds, meditated three hours a day, jogged seven miles, learned Hebrew, Tibetan and Swahili, gave up meat, dairy, flour and sugar? (Not alcohol, of course.)

Aries (March 21-April 19)

Right now, your personal year (birthday to birthday) is ending. However, your new year won’t begin until your birthday arrives. This means the next four weeks are an “in between” time, a bit like limbo. (You’re all dressed up with no place to go.) This is why many of you will choose to keep a low profile and work alone or behind the scenes. It’s a good time to reflect about the kind of signals you send out to the world. Many of us send out two signals: what we think are trying to do versus what we are actually doing, which can confuse others. This is a good time to check out childhood behaviour patterns that might surface because we all revert to childish behavior at times. This is the perfect month to take stock. How well are you doing at the art of living?

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

You’re entering a popular four weeks ahead! Not only will you enjoy the company of good friends, you will also be involved more than usual with groups and organizations. As you enjoy this increased interconnection with others, you might examine the role these people play in your life. To a large extent, your friends are a reflection of who you are. Think of this as you become involved with team efforts. Look around you. Are these your people? Your idealism is also aroused, which is why you might give more thought to your future goals and what you want to achieve. What would you like to do? What do you want to accomplish?

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

Once a year the Sun sits at the top of your chart for four weeks. That time has arrived. This means now is the time to turn your attention to your career, your role in society, and your standing and reputation in your community. For starters, examine the direction that your life is going. Are you headed where you want to go? Meanwhile, the symbolism of the Sun at the top of your chart is that you are in the limelight more than usual, and this light is flattering! Therefore, people will approach you and ask you to take on increased responsibilities because they see you as capable and competent. Fear not, you won’t have to do anything special to impress them. Good lighting is everything!

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

Your desire to travel, get further education and training, or do anything to enhance and enrich your life will be strong in the next four weeks because you want to broaden your horizons in any way possible. Take up a new study. Perhaps a new hobby or an intellectual discipline? Go somewhere where you can learn something. Travel will be rewarding and satisfying at this time. Some of you might be more involved with the law. You might also have an increased interest in metaphysical, religious and spiritual ideas. Do anything that gives you a broader perspective on your world.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

The next four weeks will be more passionate and intense than usual. Perhaps you will deal with inheritances or money from another source or money from the government. You might have an increased focus on taxes and insurance issues. Discussions about shared property might come up. Loans and mortgages might be a focus. You might also notice that deep compulsions seem to surface leading to behaviour that you don’t understand. Basically, you have a stronger desire now to experience life on a feeling level, and not just in an abstract intellectual way. You might attract a powerful person to you who triggers some psychological self-inquiry within you. (Wow.)

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

For the next four weeks, the Sun is opposite your sign. This happens only once a year, and when it does, it gives you a chance to learn more about yourself through your one-to-one relations with others. Examine these relationships, especially marriages as well as professional partnerships. It’s time to think about whether or not your partner is filling your needs? Meanwhile, for your own benefit, you must be as good for your partner as he or she is for you. In addition, because the Sun is your source of energy and symbolically, it is now as far away from your sign as it can get all year – you will be more tired. You will want more sleep and daytime naps (if you can do this). This is also a good time to consult experts about something.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

For whatever reason, (according to the personal details of your life), you’ve decided it’s time to pull your act together. This is why you will use the next four weeks to manage your life better. You will work hard to do what needs to be done because you’re ready to turn over a new leaf and be as efficient and productive as possible. This high standard will extend to your health as well, which is why many of you might go on a diet, begin a new exercise regime or do what you can to be the best version of yourself. You might find you have to work on behalf of someone else during this time. It’s just what’s happening.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

You are powerful, disciplined and playful! You will be pleased to know that the next four weeks are one of the best windows in the entire year when you can do what you want and set your own priorities. Enjoy amusing recreations, time out with friends, sports events and fun activities with kids. In particular, you will love movies, the theatre and the arts because you want to have a good time! Your attitude toward your relationships will be lighter and more fun-loving. Romance will be rewarding. Very timely for Valentine’s week!

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

This is the time of year when your concerns about your personal private life will be important. You will enjoy cocooning at home. You will also enjoy being more involved with family, relatives and parents. Family discussions will be significant. However, many of you will also choose to go off by yourself and contemplate your navel because this is the classic time for self-evaluation, especially in terms of thinking about how your childhood and your family affected who you are today. Perhaps they set an example? Perhaps they were cautionary tale? Either way, you might see patterns of behaviour that you exhibit that are related to your past.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

You will notice that the pace of your days will accelerate in the next four weeks because suddenly, your dance card is full! Short trips, errands, appointments, visits with other people (especially siblings and relatives) plus increased reading, writing and studying will all combine to give you a busy schedule. You will like this busyness because you’re eager to learn new things, see new places and meet new faces. It’s a good time to take a course. Study something new! It’s also a good time to slip away on a vacation because you are curious about your surroundings. Enjoy!

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Money and your personal belongings will become a stronger focus for you in the next four weeks. You will notice this in practical terms. However, at a more subtle level, you will also have the opportunity to examine your relationship to the things you own and the money you earn. Does your wealth and your assets serve your needs? Or are you becoming a slave to what you own through maintenance, cleaning, storage and protection. Sometimes we are a victim of our possessions. For that matter, when you think about it more deeply, what do you really value? One thing is certain: you want to feel that you have greater control of your life through what you own.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

The Sun is in your sign for the next four weeks. This is great news! It happens only once a year and when it occurs, it is your chance to recharge yourself so to speak for the year to come. Without doubt, you will be able to project your personality with more force and energy, which means this will be an excellent time to make a great impression on others. Not only that, you will attract favourable circumstances and important people to you. Yes, you’re hot! Personally, you will feel a strong need to express yourself. This is just fine. This is one of those times when your first duty is to yourself and if you don’t fulfil that duty, you will be of little use to anyone.

A Little Humor for Your Day – Being A Witch is…. c. 2016

Being a Witch is…

Trying to type a Ritual on the computer and having the cat walk on the keyboard.

Spending six months weaving the most beautiful Altar cloth you can imagine, then having someone spill wine and candle wax on it during it’s first Ritual.

Deciding to Work Skyclad because you keep burning your Robe on the Point Candles and Bonfire.

Having the neighbor ask you if you have been born again, and replying that you have, indeed, been born again… and again and again and again….

Hoping that the High Priestess is careful with her Moon Crown as she gives you The Five-fold Kiss.

Trying to explain to the Realtor why you need an extra bedroom at least nine-feet in diameter.

Then telling that same Realtor that you can’t take that perfect house that is so affordable, because the fireplace is in the west instead of the South.

Setting up a Circle in the park and discovering that there is a bee hive nearby.

Doing an outdoor midnight ritual and having the neighbor call the cops, thinking that you’re a prowler.

Saluting the Goddess at the Watchtower with a Sword and poking a hole in the Temple ceiling.

Deciding not to wear your new Horned Helmet to the outdoor Sabbat because it’s deer hunting season.

Trying to go home after a skyclad Circle and discovering that the Coven joker has hidden all of the clothes.

Casting the Circle for the first time and being so proud with yourself for doing it right… then looking down to discover that you’re wearing your Robe inside out.

Wondering how to get rid of the result of your latest love spell.

Seeing a girl at the supermarket. She’s wearing a Pentagram, a silver High Priestess Bracelet, a runic belt buckle, a Necklace of acorns and has the Goddess tattooed on her shoulder and is wearing a t-shirt that says ‘Sexy Witch’. So you go up to her and ask, “Are you in the Craft?” and she hisses back, “Shhhh! It’s supposed to be a secret!”

Going to sleep during visualization exercises.

Getting a new familiar… who isn’t housebroken.

Realizing that your grammar is not so bad, now that you’ve read something by Ophiel.

Eleven cops and the sheriff on your doorstep, asking for Initiation.

Reading Aleister Crowley with a straight face.

Working magick every day… just for the hexercise.

Trying to remain Gardnerian after mid-winter.

Your parents install a smoke alarm… in the room you’ve been using as a Temple.

Your cat eats the mugwort growing in the window box… and starts having visions.

Queuing up for the Ritual bath in order of Initiation…. because the High Priestess is trying to get all the hot water.

Taking a Ritual Bath at the Covenstead when seven other Witches have just been in the tub.

Being dragged to an outdoor Halloween Sabbat… Skyclad.

Acquiring a reputation after you accidently sat down on the Cauldron.

Having to cut a gate in the Circle to go to the bathroom.

Explaining to the fireman that the smoke billowing from under your door is only incense, and that you were burning incense because you were casting a….

Seeing your past incarnation.. as a postal clerk.

When you use Cord magick and find yourself all tied up.

Having to actually try to fit 13 people into a nine foot Circle.

Six bottles of wine under the Altar… with two inches left in each.

Toasting the Goddess so often that you’ve become a borderline alcoholic.

That sinking sensation you get when you accidently drop your Athame point-down and then notice that you can’t move your left foot.

Having a nice Winter Sabbat where your High Priest gets a new Horned Helmet and two minutes later, he gores you in the ass.

Not being able to argue with the High Priestess without getting flogged.

Suddenly realizing just how long it takes to hand copy a Book of Shadows.

Learning never to schedule a Circle on a good TV night.

Buying an abandoned traffic circle to use as the first drive-in Covenstead.

Spending three months trying to learn Theban because the Book of Shadows that you’re copying is written in it.

Trying to convince the police that the baggies that they found were really full of consecrated herbs.

Not being able to banish a spirit because the animal whose shape it assumed is on the endangered species list.

Trying to remember the combination of herbs that turned your tea strainer into gold.

Explaining to the doctor how your Athame slipped from your hand and stuck into your foot.

Explaining to the school principal that your child could not have possibly been the one who changed the teacher into a frog since she isn’t Initiated to a Degree that permits her to do such spells.

Explaining to your boss that you have to leave early on October 31 because it is “a day of holy obligation.”

Trying to explain to your roommate that he has to leave because it is the Full Moon.

Discovering that you engraved your Athame with the wrong symbols.

Falling to the ground after a wild dance and sitting skyclad on a bee.

(Spell for Today) Wiccan Love Spells to Find a Lover c. 2011

Wiccan Love Spells to Find a Lover

Find Love and Happiness with Wicca

Joanne E. Brannan

Magic spells to attract true love. Seek a soul mate for romance and passion with Wicca.

Wiccans believe that a clear request to the universe for a new lover can set in motion countless events and blessings that may result in true love. Use these spells to clear the path to find the perfect partner.

A Rose Scented Magic Spell for Love

Roses have long been associated with the wonder and excitement of new love. Use rose water, incense and fresh flowers to attract love.

  • Take a relaxing bath, dry off with a fluffy soft towel and apply rose water generously to the skin.
  • Place fresh red roses on the Wiccan Altar in a beautiful vase.
  • Burn Wiccan incense containing rose petals, or burn rose-scented joss sticks
  • Light a single red candle on the Wiccan Altar.
  • Enjoy the warm rose fragrance, and visualize the happiness of sharing life with a true soul mate.
  • Express, out loud, a heartfelt wish to be with a caring lover in words that feel natural and sincere.
  • Visualize this request being carried upwards into the air by the smoke of the incense and the heat of the candle flame.

Enjoy the warm assurance that the longed for lover is waiting for the right moment to be together.

Love Magic Spell with Spices, Blossoms and Berries

Certain spices, blossoms and berries all have powerful magical properties that may be harnessed to create magical intent in spells. For best effect perform this spell to attract new love on the night of a full moon:

  • Decorate the Wiccan Altar with apple blossom in spring, pink flowered geraniums in summer, lavender in the fall or mistletoe in the winter.
  • Burn loose incense containing the warm-scented spices cinnamon and cloves, or burn quality spice-scented joss sticks.
  • Light a single silver colored candle in honor of the moon.
  • Cup a small magnet in both hands, caring for it as if it were the seed of a new love. Visualize all sincere desire for a loving relationship being concentrated in that little magnet; it shall be the safe keeper of these wishes.
  • Place the magnet on the Wiccan Altar, and sit in meditation for a few minutes as the incense and candle burn.

The effects of these spells may be very swift, or if more appropriate for the well-being of all concerned, they may take a little longer. If no results have manifested after a month, repeat the spell of choice, performing it with as much trust and sincerity as the first time.

Be sure to extinguish all candles and incense safely before leaving them.

(Some of the Witchcraft/Magickal Correspondence) Sunday’s Witchery c.2019

 

Sunday’s Witchery

Those ambitious, successful spells and charms will be heightened by working on the day of the week that has the planetary influence of the sun. So light those sunny candles, wear some luminous colors, and break out the gold jewelry! Bake up some cinnamon rolls or low-fat cinnamon muffins for an enchanting family breakfast. Take an orange with you to eat at lunch today. Try using a little magickal aromatherapy and burn some cinnamon-scented incense to encourage success and wealth today. Make the talisman to keep your solar magick with you. Sprinkle some dried marigold petals around your house-or across the threshold-to pull triumph and protection toward you and your family.

Get outside and tip up your face to the sun. Take a walk outside, and soak up some sunshine! Acknowledge the power of Sunna or Helios as they blaze across the sky and bring courage and motivation into your life. Sit outside at sunrise on a Sunday morning and bask in its warm, rosy-golden glow Acknowledge Brigid as the inner, creative spark of imagination and inspiration. She can help these gifts burn brightly within your own soul. Use your imagination and create your own brand of witchery and magick. Here comes the sun, and it’s your turn to shine!

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

February 12, 2023 Daily Horoscopes

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Moon Alert

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

Aries (March 21-April 19)

Keep an eye on bank accounts and arrangements with others about inheritances and shared property because something you least expect might happen today. It might blow an entire agreement out of the water. Therefore, be alert. (The world needs more lerts.)

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

Relations with close friends and partners are dicey today. Therefore, tread carefully to avoid a fight or something going haywire. There’s a good chance that someone close to you will do something you least expect. You snooze; you lose.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

Your work routine will likely be interrupted today. Or possibly, something to do with your pet will catch you off guard. (Could be an accident.) Therefore, stay tuned to what’s happening. Even your health could be a source of a surprise for you today because this is an unpredictable day.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

Parents should be extra vigilant today because this is an accident-prone day for your kids. Meanwhile, social plans might suddenly change. Fun events might be cancelled or delayed. Or possibly, you will get a surprise invitation to go somewhere? Romance is also full of surprises. (Patience is your ally.)

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

Your home routine might throw you for a loop today. A small appliance might break down or a minor breakage could occur. Someone you least expect might suddenly knock at the door. (Be prepared and get dressed now.) A family member might have unusual news. Stock the fridge.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Pay attention to everything you say and do because this is an accident-prone day for you. Be mindful and aware when driving, walking, jogging or cycling. Likewise, think twice before you speak because you might blurt out something that you later regret.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Keep an eye on your assets, your possessions and your money today because this is an unpredictable day for your finances and anything you own. For example, you might find money; you might lose money. Be smart and guard your possessions to protect them against loss, theft or damage.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

You might get emotionally excited today about something because you didn’t see it coming. A partner or close friend might throw you a curveball. Plans might suddenly change. You might also change your ideas about how you want this day to unfold. Stay light on your feet so you’re ready for anything.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

You feel restless today. Situations and people around you are reacting to unexpected changes as well as cancelled plans. These things might affect you directly or not. But they do affect your peace of mind. Watch from the sidelines, if you can. Take it easy.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

A friend might surprise you today by saying or doing something you least expect. Or possibly, you will meet someone new who is different, bohemian or unusual in some way. If you belong to an organization or you attend a gathering, something unexpected might occur. It’s a crapshoot today.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Be diplomatic when talking to parents, bosses, teachers, VIPs and the police today because something you least expect might occur. Someone in authority might overreact. They might say or do something that limits your freedom. Don’t put yourself in that position.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

Travel plans might be cancelled or delayed today. Likewise, plans to take courses or study or learn something new might go south in a New York minute. You might be surprised by someone who is unusual or different because an element of unpredictability will pervade everything you do. Therefore, go slowly and give yourself extra time to have wiggle room.

If Your Birthday Is Today

Actress Christina Ricci (1980) shares your birthday today. You believe in yourself. You are a subtle leader who is a mediator and a peacekeeper, who can unite others to focus on a common goal. This is a fun-loving year! Let your guard down and loosen up. Old friends might reappear to rekindle relationships. Enjoy!

February 12, 2023 Northern Hemisphere’s Planetary Positions

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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 12, 2023
11:00 pm GMT 3:00 PM PST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:23 Aquarius 57
Moon:15 Scorpio 18
Mercury:02 Aquarius 04
Venus:20 Pisces 55
Mars:13 Gemini 25
Jupiter:08 Aries 25
Saturn:27 Aquarius 17
Uranus:15 Taurus 08
Neptune:23 Pisces 59
Pluto:29 Capricorn 02

True Lunar Node:06 Taurus 55
Mean Lunar Node:07 Taurus 56 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):03 Leo 58

Chiron:13 Aries 06
Ceres:06 Libra 40 Rx
Pallas:10 Cancer 30 Rx
Juno:15 Aries 19
Vesta:02 Aries 06

Eris:24 Aries 01

Fire:6
Earth:4
Air:5
Water:4
Cardinal:8
Fixed:8
Mutable:3

Northern Hemisphere

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

February 12, 2023
09:00 pm GMT 3:00 PM CST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:23 Aquarius 52
Moon:14 Scorpio 12
Mercury:01 Aquarius 57
Venus:20 Pisces 48
Mars:13 Gemini 23
Jupiter:08 Aries 24
Saturn:27 Aquarius 17
Uranus:15 Taurus 08
Neptune:23 Pisces 59
Pluto:29 Capricorn 02

True Lunar Node:06 Taurus 55
Mean Lunar Node:07 Taurus 56 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):03 Leo 57

Chiron:13 Aries 05
Ceres:06 Libra 40 Rx
Pallas:10 Cancer 31 Rx
Juno:15 Aries 16
Vesta:02 Aries 04

Eris:24 Aries 01

Fire:6
Earth:4
Air:5
Water:4
Cardinal:8
Fixed:8
Mutable:3

Northeastern Hemisphere

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

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

Sun:23 Aquarius 35
Moon:10 Scorpio 24
Mercury:01 Aquarius 32
Venus:20 Pisces 27
Mars:13 Gemini 18
Jupiter:08 Aries 20
Saturn:27 Aquarius 14
Uranus:15 Taurus 08
Neptune:23 Pisces 58
Pluto:29 Capricorn 02

True Lunar Node:06 Taurus 55
Mean Lunar Node:07 Taurus 57 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):03 Leo 55

Chiron:13 Aries 05
Ceres:06 Libra 42 Rx
Pallas:10 Cancer 31 Rx
Juno:15 Aries 07
Vesta:01 Aries 56

Eris:24 Aries 01

Fire:6
Earth:4
Air:5
Water:4
Cardinal:8
Fixed:8
Mutable:3

(A Thought for Today) Good Sunday Morning, My Dear Precious Family! May the Goddess Fill Your Life With Blessings This & Every Day To Come! c. 2018