Day: March 23, 2023

A Laugh for Today

Spell for Today – Healing – Printable

Some of the Witchcraft/Magickal Correspondence for Thursday

From lightwarriorslegion.com

From modernwellnesswitch.com

THURSDAY

Thursdays are best for asserting needs, deciding on plans, or making career and business moves. A great day for working on big projects and beating the odds. Start of a journey or travel is supported this day as well as pursuing creative works or innovative concepts.

Planet: Jupiter

Element: Earth

Tarot Card: Chariot

Rune: Ehwaz

Colors: Deep Blue, Purple, Green

Plants*: Anise, Banyan, Borage, Chestnut, Cinquefoil, Clove, Dandelion, Endive, Fig, Honeysuckle, Hyssop, Liverwort, Maple, Meadowsweet, Nutmeg, Sage, Sarsaparilla, Sassafras, Star Anise, Witch Grass

Stones: Amethyst, Sugilite, Blue Howlite, Kyanite, Lapis Lazuli, Iolite, Celestite, Azurite, Blue Topaz, Hawk’s Eye, Apatite, Tektite

Magical Uses: Expansion, Luck, Abundance, Protection, Stability, Joy, Pleasure, Employment, Leadership

God of the Day – Odin

Odin Facts and Mythology from gods-and-goddesses.com

Odin is the Norse king of the Aesir, the principal race of Norse gods. He was considered the father of all the gods and was primarily associated with magic, wisdom, war, poetry, and the runic alphabet.

Mentioned frequently from the period of the Roman occupation to the Viking Age, Odin is a prominent figure in Norse mythology who continues to be acknowledged in modern popular culture. For instance, we are reminded of him every Wednesday, the weekday that was named after him; Odin is Woden in Old English, and Woden’s day became Wednesday.

Appearance

In most Norse texts, Odin is depicted as a long-bearded, one-eyed man wearing a broad hat and a cloak. Odin lost his eye upon visiting a Norse god named Mimir. Mimir was known as an extremely wise god, and he had also possessed a well called Mímisbrunnr. The waters in the well contained substantial wisdom and knowledge, and if someone drank from the well they would also gain wisdom.

However, Mimir required the drinker to sacrifice one of their eyes in order to take a drink. Odin decided to make the trade. Because of this trade, he is traditionally shown as having a dark eye or with a patch over one of his eyes.

Family

Odin had two brothers, named Vili and Ve. Myth has it that Odin created the universe after killing the primal frost giant Ymir with the help of his brothers. The three continued by making the first man and woman, Askr and Embla, from an ash tree and an elm tree.

Odin married Frigg, who is the mother of his sons Baldur, Hod, and Hermod.  With Jord, the earth goddess, he fathered Thor. He is believed to have had more sons by other wives, including Vidar from the giantess Grid.

Symbols

The most common symbol associated with Odin is the Valknut symbol, which is made of three linked or interlocked triangles. This symbol appears in a number of places along with Odin or ravens, including the Tängelgårda stone in Sweden.

There are a number of interpretations about the meaning of the Valknut. Some believe it represented slain warriors, many of which went to stay with Odin in Valhalla. In fact, the word Valknut is derived from the words valr, which means slain warriors, and knut, which means knot. Others think that it may symbolize the heart of Hrungnir.

Another common symbol affiliated with Odin is his spear, called Gungnir, which he acquired from the trickster god Loki after he stole it from the dwarfs who made it.

The ravens Hugin (thought) and Munin (memory) were Odin’s companions. They traveled across the Nine Worlds in Norse cosmology and returned to their master’s shoulder with tales of what they saw.

Odin also had two pet wolves called Geri and Freki. He is said to have created them when he became lonely. Like ravens, they haunt battlefields and feast upon the dead. Odin, who only drinks wine, gave them all his food.

Powers & Duties

In Valhalla, Odin sat on his throne called Hlidskjalf from where he watched over the Nine Realms.

Odin sought further knowledge in the runes, the letters of the runic alphabet. To achieve this, he hung from a tree with a spear in his side for nine days and nights without food or drink. He often used runes to practice wizardry.

Together with Freya, the goddess of love and war, Odin possessed the souls of slain warriors. The half that belonged to him found a final resting place in Valhalla, his palatial home with 640 doors. They were brought here by Odin’s daughters, the Valkyries, who met them on the battlefield.

Odin had a never-ending quest for wisdom. Sometime after he sacrificed his eye, he also took possession of Mimir’s head when Mimir was decapitated by the Vanir, a rival tribe. The head would tell him secrets and give him advice.

Facts About Odin …

Goddess of the Day – Badb

Badb – The Celtic Goddess of War from symbolsage.com

In Celtic mythology, Badb, also known as Battle Crow or Death-Bringer, was the goddess of death and war, creating confusion and fear on battlefields in favor of the victors. She was one aspect of the Celtic triple goddess of war, death, and prophecy, called the Morrigan.

Table of Contents

Badb and the Morrigan

Badb’s Most Significant Myths

Depiction and Symbolism of Badb

To Wrap Up

Witchcraft Symbols, Terms and Definitions – Valknut

The Norse Valknut: True Origins & Meanings of the Triangle Knotfrom nordicperspective.com

The symbol we today call Valknut, or Valknútr, has long captured the fascination of people interested in Norse mythology and Viking culture. With its distinctive interwoven triangles, this symbol has been found on a variety of ancient artifacts, and has been the subject of much speculation and study. But what does the Valknut actually mean? Was it actually called Valknútr? Where did it originally come from? And was it really used by the Vikings? Let’s delve into the mysterious origins and meanings of the Valknútr and explore its place in Norse mythology, as well as its links to other symbols and enduring legacy in our modern world.

Key Takeaways

  • The name “Valknut” wasn’t used until the 20th century, and we do not know what it was called before then.
  • The Valknut first appeared on multiple Scandinavian picture stones and wooden objects around the 8th century CE, just as the Viking Age started.
  • The symbol has multiple theorized meanings, some connected to the Norse gods (primarily Odin), some towards concepts such as death and bravery, and some towards more universal themes such as the holy trinity
  • There are multiple other symbols around the world that look like the Valknut and are theorized to be linked to it in some ways

As you will learn in this article, the symbol we call Valknut may have had a completely different name during the Viking Age, i.e. when it started appearing on stones, jewelry, and wooden objects in and around Scandinavia. What that name is we do not know, so for the sake of simplicity I will refer to it as the Valknut throughout the article.

Table of contents

The Appearance of the Valknut, Earliest Known Use & Associations

Valknut Etymology: Origins and Alternative Names

What Does the Valknut Actually Mean and Symbolize? Explaining All the Theories

    1. A Symbol of the Power of Odin to Bind and Unbind the Fates of Men (The Most Likely Theory)
    2. A Symbol of The Heart of Hrungnir or Heart of the Slain (The Heart Theory)
    3. A Symbol of the Ideal, Steady Heart of the Brave Slain Hero, Dead Warriors, or That of a Worthy Adversary (The Romantic Theory)
    4. A Symbol of Life, Death, and Eternity (The Universal Theory)
    5. A Germanic Symbol of Prestige & Riches (The Scaetta Theory)
    6. A Symbol of The Nine Worlds (The Neo-Pagan Theory)

Different variations of the Valknut symbol

    1. Unicursal Valknut
    2. Tricursal Valknut

Symbols Connected to the Valknut

    1. The Triquetra of Celtic Mythology
    2. Symbols Related to Valknut in Slavic Mythology

Valknut Tattoo Designs

The Valknut in Modern-day Logotypes

    1. The German Football Association (Deutsche Fußball Bund)
    2. The massive Swedish forestry company SCA

Misappropriation of the Valknut

Common Questions

    1. Can I wear a Valknut or will it be misinterpreted by others?
    2. Why do people get Valknut tattoos?
    3. Is the Valknut authentic?
    4. Did Vikings use the Valknut?

Crystal, Gems, and Stones Meanings and Magickal Usage – Bloodstone

Disclaimer: This stone it not meant to be used instead your health care professional but can be a compliment to with your health care professional prescribes. WitchesofTheCraft.com, any staff member of WitchesofTheCraft.com, and Lady Carla Beltane are not responsible for any type of a negative reaction when using this stone for any reason.

From thecrystalcouncil.com

Chakras

Root

Properties

Strength
Protection
Courage
Confidence
Purification
Cleansing
Altruism
Consciousness
Action
Motivation

Planets

Mars

Zodiacs

Aries
Libra
Pisces

Elements

Earth

Colors

Green
Red

Science & Origin of Bloodstone

Bloodstone, also known as Heliotrope or Piedra Del Sol, is an opaque cryptocrystalline Quartz and member of the Chalcedony family. The green color found within this stone is caused by tiny inclusions of Chlorite and Pyroxene, while the red is small concentrated areas of iron oxide minerals, most commonly Hematite. The word Heliotrope derives from the Greek word meaning “to turn the sun”. In today’s age, the most abundant deposits of Bloodstone are found in India, China, Madagascar, Brazil, Australia, and the United States.

Indian Aphrodisiac

In Indian culture, Bloodstone is considered an aphrodisiac. Within the culture, Bloodstone would be ground up into a fine powder and sold for a high price. The price of this ground-up powder would oftentimes even be sold for a higher price than the raw Bloodstone material. This makes top-quality Bloodstone that much more valuable.

Historical Uses

Bloodstone has been revered through different cultures and history. The red spots were said to be a representation of Christ’s blood and thus used as an amulet for Christianity. It was often used to check for blood hemorrhages. It is said that the famous Italian painter Giorgio Vasari was afflicted by a violent hemorrhage and a piece of bloodstone was placed between his shoulder blades to stop the ailment. When this stone is placed into water it will add a reddish hue that will be intensified when the sun’s rays hit it. Ancient cultures believed that it was able to turn the sun itself, blood red.

Leyden Papyrus

The Leyden Papyrus, written in Greek at the end of the 3rd century A.D. states that Bloodstone will give the wearer whatever he may ask for and “whatever thou wearer says, he will be believed. Whoever bears this stone, which is a gem, and pronounces the name engraved upon it, will find all doors open, while bonds and stone walls will rent asunder”. – Kropatchek, 1907

Meaning & Energy

Bloodstone activates our inner strength, willpower, and courage that has been masked by fear. This crystal is a purifier of our negative energies and aids to convert these thoughts and feelings into positive ones. Bloodstone helps break the mold of our endless monotonous cycles by helping us aspirate to who we truly want to be. This crystal is a reminder that the only judge of our thoughts and actions should be no one other than ourselves. The direction you choose to go in this life will only be decided by you. Heliotrope provides us with the necessary confidence and fortitude to move past hard times and see the growth ahead.

Great Affirmation Tool

Bloodstone is a thought-provoking amulet that aids in the process of manifesting our subconscious ideas into reality. These thoughts and emotions have been vastly hidden from the open-world due to their true power and our own insecurities. Trusting in our intuition and allowing it to be channeled through experiences and moments will only lead us onto the path of revolution.

Bloodstone – The Powerful Healer from wiccanow.com

Disclaimer for this website. The content provided on this is website is for informational purposes only and DOES NOT CONSTITUTE THE PROVIDING OF MEDICAL ADVICE and is not intended to be a substitute for independent professional medical judgment, advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health providers with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your health.

Bloodstone is also know as Helioptrope or blood jasper.

Hi and welcome to Wicca Now. As you may already know, Wicca Now is a site where Amaria and I write about all things Witchcraft, Wicca and Magick. Lately, we’ve been covering a lot of crystal related topics, like this post on crystal witchcraft, this guide to crystal correspondences or this article on jasper. Today I thought we’d focus on another beautiful crystal, namely bloodstone.

About Bloodstone

Bloodstone is readily available and found throughout Australia, Brazil, China, the Czech Republic, Russia and India. The use of bloodstone dates to the prehistoric people of Scotland who used the stone to shape arrowheads, blades and scrapers. The Ancient Greeks believed that bloodstone could turn red from the suns rays, hence naming it heliotrope which comes from the Greek helios and tropos meaning ‘sun turner’. The stone was used throughout Ancient Greece and Rome to fashion a wide variety of decorative objects from jewellery to seal stones. Throughout the Middle Ages bloodstone was understood as a powerful healing stone and it was believed to give the wearer the gift of prophecy. The stone itself is multicoloured green or bluish-green with flecks of red. It can range from translucent to opaque and has a waxy lustre.

Bloodstone Magickal Benefits and Meaning

Bloodstone is believed to possess powerful healing properties. It is a stone of guidance, intuition and divination.

Attracts luck, money and success

Bolsters strength

Reduces aggression

Boosts the power of spells

Boosts the power of other crystals

Boosts confidence

A deeply spiritual stone

Aids healing

Enhances faith

Excellent for grounding

Keeps out undesirable influences

Helps us to avoid dangerous situations

Stimulates dreaming

Powerfully revitalising

Assists in connecting with the present moment

Revitalises and rejuvenates the body

Stimulates the mind

Dispels confusion

Elemental Correspondences

It is associated with the element of fire and the goddesses Morrigan and Badb

Astrological Influence

It’s astrological influence comes from Mars. Bloodstones zodiac correspondences are Aries, Capricorn, Libra, Pisces and Scorpio.

Magickal Tips for Bloodstone

  • To aid sleep, place a piece of bloodstone into a bowl of water and keep this …

Herb Magickal and Medicinal Uses – Peppermint

Disclaimer: No herb should be used for medicinal use until you have check with your health care professional to ask if it safe for you to use it for any reason. WitchesofTheCraft.com, any staff member of WitchesofTheCraft.com, and Lady Carla Beltane are not responsible for any type of a negative reaction when using this herb for any reason.

(Side Note from Lady Beltane: While it has many uses Peppermint will take over anywhere outside it is planted including using an outdoor planter. I have found it is best to grow this herb indoors in a planter. Starting with a small 3-inch potted plant I replanted in my herb garden with in 2 years it took over my entire herb garden and was very difficult to get rid of it planted in this way. When it goes to seed it spreads itself even into the grass.)

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Benefits, uses, forms, and precautions of peppermint from medicalnewstoday.com

Peppermint is an aromatic plant, a cross between water mint and spearmint. Besides adding flavor to foods and drinks, it may help manage digestive problems, nausea, headaches, and other health issues.

Peppermint is used to add flavor or fragrance to foods, cosmetics, soaps, toothpaste, mouthwashes, and other products, and it may have some medicinal uses.

A person can also use dried or fresh peppermint (Mentha piperita) leaves to brew tea.

Peppermint is originally from Europe, but now people cultivate it all over the world. This article is part of a collection of articles on the health benefits of popular foods.

Uses and health benefits

Peppermint is a popular traditional remedy for a number of conditions.

Research shows it may be effective in alleviating:

The different forms of peppermint may be good for helping different ailments. These forms and the conditions they may help include:

Peppermint oil

Indigestion

Peppermint oil can help calmTrusted Source the stomach muscles and improve the flow of bile. This makes it suitable for people who have indigestion.

However, it should not be used by people with gastroesophageal reflex disease (GERD), which has different causes of indigestion.

Irritable bowel syndrome …

Skin conditions …

Headaches and migraine …

Nausea and vomiting during pregnancy …

Relieving chemotherapy-induced vomiting …

Peppermint steam

Colds and flu …

Peppermint capsules

Treating and healing chronic wounds …

Forms of peppermint

Although research suggests that essential oils may have some health benefits, it is important to remember that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does not monitor or regulate the purity or quality of these. A person should talk with a healthcare professional before using essential oils, and they should be sure to research the quality of a brand’s products. A person should always do a patch test before trying a new essential oil.

Peppermint can consist of fresh or dry leaves for use in food or as tea. A person can find peppermint essential oil as an ingredient in tinctures, chest rubs, and creams.

A person can also swallow it in the form of enteric-coated capsules. This allows the peppermint to pass into the intestine.

Peppermint essential oil is a concentrated oil that is extracted from the peppermint plant by steam distillation. The whole fresh or partly dried plant is used before it starts to flower.

The amounts of the chemical components in peppermint oil may vary depending on the batch, and where and how it was produced. 2019 research showed the following component amounts:

  • menthol (38.45%)
  • menthone (21.8%)
  • 1,8-cineole (5.62%)
  • neo-menthol (4.19%)

Like other essential oils, a person should not take peppermint essential oil orally. It is important to make sure to dilute it with a carrier oil before applying it to the skin.

Peppermint vs. spearmint …

Risks and precautions

Peppermint, like many other herbs, can interact with other herbs, supplements, or drugs. Peppermint can also trigger side effects in some individuals. It is possible to be allergic to peppermint.

Anyone who already receives medication should talk with their doctor before using peppermint. Peppermint should not be used by young children. When applied to a child’s face, peppermint can cause life threatening breathing problems.

Peppermint is not recommended for people who:

  • have a hiatus hernia
  • have gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
  • have an irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia)
  • have hemolytic anemia

What medications does peppermint interfere with?

Peppermint may interact with some drugs, including:

People should also not use it with antacids. This is because some peppermint supplements are in capsule form. Their coating may break down too rapidly if the patient is also taking an antacid, increasing the risk of heartburn.

Summary

Peppermint is a plant that is a combination of water mint and spearmint. A person can drink it as a tea, use it as an essential oil, or as take it as a herbal medicine in the form of a capsule.

Research shows peppermint can help alleviate a variety of ailments, including gastrointestinal problems, headaches, and nausea.

Peppermint Plant Gone to Seed

What Are The Magical Properties Of Peppermint? from enchantedaromatics.com

The magical properties of peppermint (Mentha piperita) are highly valued in magickal circles because the properties of peppermint far exceed the potency of many other plants and herbs.

The metaphysical powers of peppermint do not cease to amaze me.  To access the magical powers, you could use peppermint by itself, as part of a ritual or potion, or use peppermint in conjunction with uttering a magical word such as “Abracadabra”.

The approaches we offer are mere suggestions of how to access the magical properties of peppermint.  Your imagination is a very powerful tool when conjuring up magic.  What works for one person may not work for another person.

As a general rule, peppermint has magical and spiritual powers that include 8 Main Properties:

Ability to cleanse

Promotes clarity

Provides protection

Promotes healing

Increases intuition and psychic abilities

Promotes visions and dreams

Incites love

Flower Meaning, Symbol and Spiritual Meaning – Daffodil

(Side Note from Lady Beltane: My dad would buy my mom a bouquet of Daffodil’s in various colors every year from a street vendor. After his crossing in 1970 I did the best, I could to carry on the tradition. In my childhood home the bouquet symbolized the start of Spring!)

Daffodil Flower Meanings & Symbolism + Mythology & Folklore from uniguide.com

Daffodil flower meanings and symbolism include revival, rebirth, hope, joy, resilience, good luck, prosperity, memories, and forgiveness. Is it possible to grow sunshine? Flower enthusiasts would insist that it is. With the exception of the sunflower, few other flowers radiate bright sunshine as the daffodil does, and not to mention, the welcoming of spring after a cold, dark winter.

But there’s more to daffodils than lovely cut flowers. In this post, you’ll learn about daffodil symbols and meanings, daffodil mythology and folklore, daffodil spiritual meanings, and more.

24 March 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

This local time is in Sao Paulo, Brazil, South America

24 March 2023
06:00 pm GMT 3:00 PM BRT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:03 Aries 50
Moon:13 Taurus 12
Mercury:11 Aries 11
Venus:09 Taurus 23
Mars:29 Gemini 39
Jupiter:17 Aries 23
Saturn:01 Pisces 57
Uranus:16 Taurus 27
Neptune:25 Pisces 27
Pluto:00 Aquarius 01

True Lunar Node:04 Taurus 16
Mean Lunar Node:05 Taurus 49 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):08 Leo 25

Chiron:15 Aries 09
Ceres:29 Virgo 38 Rx
Pallas:16 Cancer 13
Juno:07 Taurus 28
Vesta:20 Aries 01

Eris:24 Aries 21

Fire:7
Earth:7
Air:2
Water:3
Cardinal:7
Fixed:8
Mutable:4

Southern Hemisphere

This local time is in Cape Town, South Africa

24 March 2023
01:00 pm GMT 5:00 PM SAST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:03 Aries 37
Moon:10 Taurus 24
Mercury:10 Aries 46
Venus:09 Taurus 08
Mars:29 Gemini 33
Jupiter:17 Aries 20
Saturn:01 Pisces 56
Uranus:16 Taurus 27
Neptune:25 Pisces 26
Pluto:00 Aquarius 01

True Lunar Node:04 Taurus 15
Mean Lunar Node:05 Taurus 50 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):08 Leo 24

Chiron:15 Aries 08
Ceres:29 Virgo 41 Rx
Pallas:16 Cancer 09
Juno:07 Taurus 21
Vesta:19 Aries 55

Eris:24 Aries 21

Fire:7
Earth:7
Air:2
Water:3
Cardinal:7
Fixed:8
Mutable:4

Southwestern Hemisphere

This local time is in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

24 March 2023
04:00 am GMT 3:00 PM AEDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:03 Aries 15
Moon:05 Taurus 19
Mercury:10 Aries 00
Venus:08 Taurus 41
Mars:29 Gemini 22
Jupiter:17 Aries 15
Saturn:01 Pisces 53
Uranus:16 Taurus 26
Neptune:25 Pisces 26
Pluto:00 Aquarius 01

True Lunar Node:04 Taurus 15
Mean Lunar Node:05 Taurus 51 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):08 Leo 22

Chiron:15 Aries 07
Ceres:29 Virgo 46 Rx
Pallas:16 Cancer 03
Juno:07 Taurus 08
Vesta:19 Aries 45

Eris:24 Aries 20

Fire:7
Earth:7
Air:2
Water:3
Cardinal:7
Fixed:8
Mutable:4

A Thought for Today – Elements Among Us

Elements Among Us by Magena on paganpoetry.tripod.com

Your cool breeze invites us out
With passion that burns like a raging fire
A gentle rush of the spring water
Shows your light amongst the land
The wind allows for playful games
While the campfire keeps us warm
Quiet splashes raise up from beyond
And children dance beneath the trees
The cool air blows about the smoke
As the fire crackles in the night
The ground grows cold as dewdrops form
Grass is soft upon our feet
We dance the rhythm of the wind
And move to the motion of the flames
Kicked about, the water on our toes
Among the earth, a pattern appears
Within our souls, your Spirit grows
Bringing the wind to take us forth
Lighting the fire to make us dance
Watering the grass to keep us cool
Giving us earth, in night were freed
 

A Laugh for Today

Spell for Today – 3 Sleep Spells

A Spell for While you Sleep

You will need the following items for this spell:

Four lengths of appropriately coloured ribbon
which can be easily tied
Four pins
Your bed

Knot magic has a particular effect in ‘binding’ or fixing a spell in place and with the addition of colour it is possible to use ribbons to bring about a desired outcome. By using your own bed as a focus, your magical work can be done while you sleep. This is a very personal way of working and one which can bring particularly positive results.

If your bed has bedposts, simply knot a length of the correct colour ribbon for your purpose around each post.

Each time you do this, say:

With this knot of coloured ribbon

Bring to me the power hidden. Grant me that right Throughout this night.

If your bed has no posts then carefully pin the knotted ribbon to each corner using the same words.
Each night for two further nights touch each ribbon knot in turn and repeat the words above.

Leave the ribbons in place until you no longer feel the need for them. You can expect to have some fairly vivid dreams over the following three nights, which may help you to develop the qualities you seek. This spell allows your unconscious self to work in a protected space without the chatter of day to day matters.

 

To Protect a Sleeping Mind

You will need the following items for this spell:

Voice

Sleep is the time of dreams and visits. The following incantation repeated aloud at one’s bedtime will aid in the discouraging of unwanted visitors in the dreaming mind.

Before retiring for the night, repeat the following incantation aloud:

”Spirits of the night, I beseech thee,

Find favor with mine call and plea,

Draw close and circle round

Mine mind I clear and lend to sleep.

That sleep will use to rest the weary world

Let not the world and those unfavorable things within it

Visit upon mine mind unheralded

Uninvited visitors be sent away

Turned back

Turned back to the dark depths

Turned back to the sender whose name is never spoken

That thus he may gain strength

Gain strength and threaten those unable

Unable or unknowing

Unknowing or innocent

Innocents in the world

Sleeping as I sleep

Spirits of the night, I beseech thee,

Find favor with mine call and plea

Find favor and protect mine mind

Find favor and protect the innocents”.

This is best repeated nightly so as to protect ones mind and allow peaceful sleep and promote quiet dreams.

 

To Drive Away Bad Dreams

You will need the following items for this spell:

Bowl of warm water
Salt
Your chosen sprigs of herbs
String

This spell uses herbal magick and correspondences to clear the bedroom of negative influence. It is often a good idea to use material that is easily available, so you might use sprigs of rosemary, sage, Lady’s bedstraw, maize silks or broom-corn. Since you want something taken away you should perform this magical working as the Moon wanes.

Dissolve the salt in the warm water.

Tie the herbs together.

Dip the sprigs in the water and sprinkle the corners of the room with the water.

Use the sprigs to sprinkle the salt water on your bedclothes, and particularly round the head and foot of the bed.

When you have done this, place the herbs under your pillow, or if you prefer, under the middle of the bed.

The next morning, discard the herbs at a crossroads if you can, either by burying them or allowing them to disperse to the four winds. Otherwise ensure that you have carried them well away from your home.
This carries all negativity away from your bedroom and bed. This spell uses rosemary which brings clarity, sage for wisdom, ladies bedstraw which is said to have lined the manger at Christs birth, and broom corn, which is used in worship of the Mexican goddess Chicomecohuatl. All these herbs bring cleansing, not just of the room but also of the occupants aura or subtle energy. On the basis that one should always replace negative with positive, you may like to use the following technique to bring about positive dreams.

Having prepared your environment, this next technique is of most use when there is a strong, deeply felt association with the issue or request being considered in magical terms, ideal conditions for spell working. It is like being able to consult an encyclopedia that contains a wealth of information in fact, the Higher Self.

 

Reference

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

 

Some of the Witchcraft/Magickal Correspondence for Thursday

From awithintime.weebly.com

Thursday- Ruled by Jupiter. Good luck, wealth, healing, male fertility, legal matters.

Day – Thursday

Planet – Jupiter

Sign – Sagittarius, Pisces

Angel – Sachiel

Color – Purple, Green, Royal Blue

Plant – Cinnamon, Beech, Buttercup, coltsfoot, oak

Stone – Sugilite, amethyst, turquoise, lapis lazuli, sapphire

Intention – Business, logic, gambling, social matters, political power, material wealth

Element – Fire, water

More Qualities – expansion, luck, success, higher education, the law, career, finances, wealth, publishing, college education, long distance travel, foreign interests, religion, philosophy, forecasting, broadcasting, publicity, expansion, luck, growth, sports, horses, the law, doctors, guardians, merchants, psychologists, charity, correspondences courses, self-improvement, researching, reading, studying

March 23 Divination Journal – Part 2

Ogham

From symbolsage.com

Tinne

The eighth ogham letter, Tinne corresponds to the holly tree and to the letter T. The name tinne is related to the Old Irish word teann, meaning strong or bold, and the Irish and Scots Gaelic word teine which means fire. Therefore, the ogham symbol is associated with strength and power. It’s also sacred to the Celtic smith god Govannon or Goibniu, and the Saxon smith god Weyland, who are associated with strength, endurance, and the attainment of skill.

I Ching

From psychic-revelation.com

Hexagram Twelve/12

Hexagram: 12

Name: P’i.

Keyphrase: Stagnation.

Formed By The Trigrams: Heaven over Earth.

General: Although this is a time of adversity you should remember that all things change and there is always hope.

Love: A lover or potential lover may not be what they seem. Beware of falling in love.

Business: New business ventures may be too good to be true. Examine them carefully.

Personal: Strengthen your moral and ethical senses. Don’t be led astray.

Overview: P’i relates to a time of stagnation and to the fragility of life. If the foundations are weak or unstable then a building will eventually fall. This analogy should also be applied to people. P’i often indicates a time when arrogant individuals come to power or occupy positions of authority. Their arrogance will eventually be their downfall. Beware of individuals trying to subvert your sense of ethics or the consequences will be far-reaching for you.

Numerology

From astrogle.com

Twelve

It is highly creative, individualistic, and unconventional. It represents the interests of the self versus those of the group.

Angel Number

From informationseries.com

One Hundred Twenty – Four

Even in the world of numbers, which is often overlooked, there are moments that only you can witness. When did you see the same numbers over and over, such as through car numbers?

The mysterious number is a sign from the guardian angel that is directed only to you and is called the angel number.

The angel number is thought to be showing up in order to bring your hope to heaven and guide you correctly.

This time, I will talk about the meaning of angel number 124 and how to read it in love, reunion, unrequited love, marriage, and work.

What is the meaning of the angel number 124?

A glimpse of angel number 124 will soon open the door to success. However, it seems that the guardian angels are appealing that you aim to go one step further and open yourself up.

A literal translation of angel number 124 means, “Angels support you to explore yourself

Animal Spirit Guide or Helper

From UniGuide.com

Crane

Crane symbolism and meanings include grace, devotion and faithfulness, travel, open-mindedness, aspiration, longevity, immortality, and transformation. There are 15 species of cranes and they live on every continent except South America and Antarctica.1 As a result, these elegant birds appear in the mythology and folklore of many cultures around the world. Plus, the crane spirit animal is an important figure in the spiritual beliefs of people who feel a special kinship with these beautiful birds. In this post, you’ll learn about crane symbols and meanings, including crane spiritual meanings, as well as crane mythology and folklore and more.

Table of Contents

What does the crane symbolize?

Detailed Crane Symbols and Meanings

Crane Spiritual Meanings

Crane Meaning in Buddhism

Cranes in Hinduism

Crane Meaning in the Bible, Judaism, and Christianity

Crane Mythology and Folklore

Crane Symbolism in Aboriginal Australia

Crane Meaning in Japan

Korea

Crane Mythology in China

Crane Symbolism in India

Middle East

Cranes in Egypt

Crane Symbolism in Africa

Crane Meaning in Greek Mythology

Native American Crane Meanings

Crane Spirit Animal

Crane Power Animal

Crane Totem

Crane Dream Meaning

Crane Tattoo Meaning

Organizations that Protect Cranes

March 23 Divination Journal – Part 1

Tarot Card

All tarot cards are from the Witches Tarot card deck ontarotx.net

General

The Wheel of the Year – Major Arcana

Menu of Contents

I. Keywords and corresponding associations to the Wheel of The Year Witches Tarot

II. Meaning of the Wheel of The Year Witches Tarot

III. Message of the Wheel of The Year Witches Tarot

IV. The Wheel of The Year Witches in a Tarot spread

Love

Ten/10 of Cups – Minor Arcana

Menu of Contents

 

I. Keywords and corresponding associations to the Ten of Cups Witches Tarot

II. Meaning of the Ten of Cups Witches Tarot

III. Message of the Ten of Cups Witches Tarot

IV. The Ten of Cups Witches in a Tarot spread

Health

Four/4 of Swords – Minor Arcana

Menu of Contents

 

I. Keywords and corresponding associations to the Four of Swords Witches Tarot

II. Meaning of the Four of Swords Witches Tarot

III. Message of the Four of Swords Witches Tarot

IV. The Four of Swords Witches in a Tarot spread

Finances

Eight/8 of Pentacles – Minor Arcana

Menu of Contents

 

I. Keywords and corresponding associations to the Eight of Pentacles Witches Tarot

II. Meaning of the Eight of Pentacles Witches Tarot

III. Message of the Eight of Pentacles Witches Tarot

IV. The Eight of Pentacles Witches in a Tarot spread

Rune

From white-magic-help.net

WUNJO

Joy, Light

This rune is the fruit-bearing branch. Time of travail is gone and to some extent you have found yourself. The necessary change is now behind, and you are free to receive its blessing, either material or emotional or an increased well-being. Wunjo is a rune of restoration of a harmonious combination of limtting the ego with the higher self. Properly seen, everything is a test. Consciously in the present, honest to the others and with confidence in your way, you should know that you cannot fail.

Witch’s Rune

From wizardforest.com

MAN

This symbol is considered to be the sign of victory. It represents the sword with edge upward in a battle. This rune gives the sign that it is time to act, maybe, it is time to defend your own interests. You should be rigid. It is not the time to relax. You should act fast, follow your nose. Rune personifies strength and courage.

Key words: courage, male sexuality, warrior, defense, strength, self-consciousness, leadership, strength of will.

Sex: male

Element: fire

Chakra No.2: sacral for men.

 

 

March 23, 2023 Birthday Horoscope

May the next year of your life be more positive than the past year! 

Click here to read anyone’s birthday horoscope from sunsigns.org

IF YOUR BIRTHDAY IS March 23, you are an Aries who is good-hearted but you can be a little bossy. Un huh…that is right, bossy! You are good at expressing yourself. Arians speak their minds, which makes them outstanding conversationalists.

Your birthday horoscope predicts that your ideas are somewhat evolutionary so they are likely to be challenging. Then, Aries, you do something unusual.

You tend to put distinctive projects on the table, start them and then move on to something else before finishing the first mission. Wow, who does that? An Arian, that’s who. It is a good thing you have the ability to laugh at life’s blunders because that is funny.

Aries born on March 23rd, you have very little patience for people’s trumped up stories and pretenses so you select your friends carefully. When it comes to communicating with friends or family, you prefer knowing the whole truth rather than hearing obscure answers.

If you have a birthday March 23, friendships are important to you. Arians will only confide their most intimate feelings with those closest to them.

What your birthday says about you is that you can give the impression that everything is fine and dandy but really, situations are not so good. When it comes to your children, Aries, you set an example for them but perhaps, it is with a nonchalant attitude.

The 23rd  March birthday meaning suggests that you have great leadership skills but you don‘t use them at home. We can do better, Aries. You have a lot of energy that you can be bring to the table.

When you find your one true love, failing seems almost impossible. You are resolved to making things work. Aries, you are very passionate and spontaneous. Although you love your autonomy, you cherish those warm and intimate evenings.

Some Arians feel as though they are complete having found what could be his or her soul mate. As a lover, you are indulgent and unbelievably romantic. On the negative side, Aries, you can attract some really odd “friends.”

March 23rd birthday personality traits show Arians are thinkers and doers. It is not often you find a combination of common sense and get-up-and-go. However, your mind and attitude can change in mid-sentence.

You have loads of energy; you are smart as a whip and exceptionally good at organizing but Arians need plenty of stimulation to stay focused. Otherwise, boredom will set in and could cause some unexpected events to happen.

While in position of team lead, you are able to find the motivation to complete the task on time that you would otherwise leave on the table for someone else to complete. Because your team members look to you for guidance, you are likely to work harder at maintaining status quo.

Sometimes, you expect people to have the same dedication to the project that you do, however, it is not always the case. You cannot expect the same enthusiasm from people who do not necessarily support or understand your direction or purpose. Aries, try to be more sensitive to others and adopt a realistic approach when it comes to delegating authority and assignments.

March 23 birthday astrology analysis shows that you are interested in keeping your bodies tone and fit. You get a great deal of pleasure from looking your best.

Arians enjoy working out and eating gluten-free foods. You are constantly researching the latest news about holistic health care and would prefer it to conventional medical treatment.

Some words to describe you, Aries zodiac sign born on 23rd March, are evolutionary, challenging, good-natured, romantic, and dominant! On top of that, you look good.

You pick your friends and love your family. You love being a parent as well but lack certain authoritative skills when it comes to home. You look for strength in a team environment. There, you find purpose and financial rewards.

See: Famous Celebrities Born On March 23

This Day That Year – March 23 In History

1775 – The day that Patrick Henry declares, “Give me liberty or give me death.”
1832 – Reform bill passed by British Parliament
1881 – 70 died in opera house fire. Gas lamps cause Nice France’s fire
1912 – The Dixie Cup in invented

March 23  Mesha Rashi (Vedic Moon Sign)
March 23 Chinese Zodiac DRAGON

March 23 Birthday Planet

Your ruling planet is Mars and it symbolizes courage, willpower, energy, anger, and rage.

March 23 Birthday Symbols

The Ram Is The Symbol For The Aries Zodiac Sign

March 23 Birthday Tarot Card

Your Birthday Tarot Card is The Magician. This card symbolizes creativity, urge to take risks and success. The Minor Arcana cards are Two of Wands and Queen of Wands

March 23 Birthday Compatibility

You are most compatible with people born under Zodiac Sign Sagittarius: This is a very adventurous and exciting match.
You are not compatible with people born under Zodiac Sign Pisces: This relationship between the Fish and the Ram will be very difficult.

See Also:

March 23 Lucky Numbers

Number 5 – This is an enthusiastic and creative number that is energetic, loyal, charming and independent.
Number 8 – This number signifies power, reputation, career, business, authority, and spirituality.

Read about: Birthday Numerology

Lucky Colors For March 23 Birthday

Red: This color stands for motivation, energy, confidence, and power.
Silver: This is a refined color that represents industry, elegance, kindness, and perception.

Lucky Days For March 23 Birthday

Tuesday – Planet Mars’s day that symbolizes competition, new projects, action, and courage.
Wednesday – Planet Mercury’s day that symbolizes communication, travel, expression, versatility.

March 23 Birthstone Diamond

Diamond gemstone symbolizes courage, prosperity, illumination and energy.

Ideal Zodiac Birthday Gifts For People Born On The 23rd Of March:

Sports gear for the man and a How to Knit book for the Aries woman.

March 23, 2023 Daily Horoscopes

Click here to read Georgia Nicols Daily Horoscopes

Moon Alert

Avoid shopping or making important decisions from 1 PM to 3 PM EDT today (10 AM to noon PDT). After that, the Moon moves from Aries into Taurus.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

Like Obi-Wan, today you might feel a great disturbance in the force as Pluto changes signs. This might signal that your friends will change. Likewise, you might decide that goals you have been pursuing are not worth pursuing. Shallow friendships will end.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

A major change taking place today will empower you to achieve your life goals and possibly change your life direction or your career path. (This is big stuff.) Take all the time that you need to contemplate this new direction. This will become more obvious by next year.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

You are starting to see that your overall view of the world is changing. Therefore, strive to learn everything you can because the knowledge you gain will be useful in the future. You might develop a strong belief or conviction in something.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

Your interest in the occult and hidden teachings might increase in the near future. This is because you want to know explanations that get to the bottom of things. Give serious thought to how you can reduce or get out of debt. Smart move. Don’t let debt control your future.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

You might start to feel that your relationships and partnerships are going to go through a profound and significant transformation because they will. As this unfolds, avoid power struggles with others. Very likely, you will redefine the nature of your close relationships and seek what is good for you.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

A major shift that occurs today is a warning not to overdo things or over strain your body or your health. On the other hand, you might see ways to bring about a complete physical regeneration for the better. Examine your diet and your exercise regime. Be good to yourself.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

For those of you who have children, you might see major changes taking place in the near future. Others might encounter star-crossed, intense romance. Be open to discovering activities where you can express your creative talents and explore new hobbies.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Major changes will be taking place at home and within your family dynamic in the near future. Your home life might change. Your residence might change. Relations to family members might change, especially relationships to parents.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

In a curious way, elements of your everyday life that you normally take for granted, especially relations with siblings, relatives and neighbours, might now become fraught with significance. Even the most casual conversation could seem profound or prophetic. (Interesting.)

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

In the next several years, your values will change, which might affect how you decide to earn your money and certainly how you decide to spend it. In fact, your attitude to property might change completely. Get ready for transformation that is inevitable.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Today Pluto enters your sign for the first time in roughly 250 years. (It was last there in 1778-1798.) It will stay in your sign until mid-June, then return in January 2024 to stay until 2043. This will reshape your personality and make you want to control everything and everyone around you. (Wow.)

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

You will begin to go through psychological changes as Pluto enters your 12th house urging you to get rid of hidden, psychic garbage. It’s time to let go of prejudices and attitudes that no longer serve your purpose. Many of these will be childish patterns that you must confront and deal with. (Pretty heady stuff.)

If Your Birthday Is Today

Actress Michelle Monaghan (1976) shares your birthday today. You are curious and adventurous, which means you want to learn as much as you can. You are an entertaining person and fun to be with. This year service to others is your theme. In order to benefit others, it’s important to take care of yourself. Time for a makeover?

March 23, 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 Waxing Crescent Phase. Best seen in the west after the sun dips below the horizon at sunset. This is the first Phase after the New Moon and is a great time to see the features of the moon’s surface. The moon is close to the sun in the sky and mostly dark except for the right edge of the moon which becomes brighter as the days get closer to the next phase which is a First Quarter with a 50% illumination.

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

Today’s Waxing Crescent Phase

The Waxing Crescent on March 23 has an illumination of 4%. 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 March 23 the Moon is 1.93 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: Waxing Crescent
Illumination: 4%
Moon Age: 1.93 days
Moon Angle: 0.53
Moon Distance: 378,521.68 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 149,124,311.78 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

Check the weather before a night of Moon gazing at weather.com

For a list of all the current meteor showers visit American Meteor Society

March 23, 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

This local time is in Los Angeles, California, USA

March 23, 2023
10:00 pm GMT 3:00 PM PDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:03 Aries 00
Moon:01 Taurus 54
Mercury:09 Aries 30
Venus:08 Taurus 23
Mars:29 Gemini 15
Jupiter:17 Aries 11
Saturn:01 Pisces 52
Uranus:16 Taurus 25
Neptune:25 Pisces 25
Pluto:00 Aquarius 00

True Lunar Node:04 Taurus 15 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:05 Taurus 52 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):08 Leo 20

Chiron:15 Aries 06
Ceres:29 Virgo 50 Rx
Pallas:15 Cancer 59
Juno:07 Taurus 00
Vesta:19 Aries 38

Eris:24 Aries 20

Fire:7
Earth:7
Air:2
Water:3
Cardinal:7
Fixed:8
Mutable:4

Northern Hemisphere

This local time is in Chicago, Illinois, USA

March 23, 2023
08:00 pm GMT 3:00 PM CDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:02 Aries 55
Moon:00 Taurus 45
Mercury:09 Aries 20
Venus:08 Taurus 17
Mars:29 Gemini 12
Jupiter:17 Aries 10
Saturn:01 Pisces 51
Uranus:16 Taurus 25
Neptune:25 Pisces 25
Pluto:00 Aquarius 00

True Lunar Node:04 Taurus 15 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:05 Taurus 52 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):08 Leo 19

Chiron:15 Aries 06
Ceres:29 Virgo 51 Rx
Pallas:15 Cancer 57
Juno:06 Taurus 57
Vesta:19 Aries 36

Eris:24 Aries 20

Fire:7
Earth:7
Air:2
Water:3
Cardinal:7
Fixed:8
Mutable:4

Northeastern Hemisphere

This local time is in Frankfurt, Germany, Europe

23 March 2023
03:00 pm GMT 4:00 PM CET
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:02 Aries 43
Moon:27 Aries 52
Mercury:08 Aries 55
Venus:08 Taurus 02
Mars:29 Gemini 06
Jupiter:17 Aries 07
Saturn:01 Pisces 50
Uranus:16 Taurus 24
Neptune:25 Pisces 24
Pluto:00 Aquarius 00

True Lunar Node:04 Taurus 15 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:05 Taurus 53 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):08 Leo 18

Chiron:15 Aries 05
Ceres:29 Virgo 54 Rx
Pallas:15 Cancer 54
Juno:06 Taurus 50
Vesta:19 Aries 30

Eris:24 Aries 20

Fire:8
Earth:6
Air:2
Water:3
Cardinal:8
Fixed:7
Mutable:4