Day: March 27, 2023
Some of the Witchcraft/Magickal Correspondence for Tuesday
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Tuesday- Ruled by Mars. Courage, energy, and physical strength. banishing negativity.
Day – Tuesday
Planet – Mars
Sign – Aries, Scorpio
Angel – Samuel
Color – Red, Pink, Orange
Plants – Red rose, cock’s comb, pine, Thyme, daisy, pepper
Stone – Aventurine, bloodstone, ruby, garnet, pink tourmaline
Intention – Passion, Partnership, courage, swift movement, energy,
Element – Fire, Water
More Qualities – Sexuality, aggression, conflict, action, strife, physical energy, sports, muscular activity, guns, tools, metals, cutting, surgery, police, soldiers, combat, confrontation, business, buying and selling animals, mechanical things, repair, gardening, woodworking, hunting, belongings
From ancientpathway.com
| Magickal Intentions: Courage, Physical Strength, Revenge, Military Honors, Surgery and the Breaking of Negative Spells, Matrimony, War, Enemies, Prison, Vitality, Assertiveness |
Incense: Dragon’s Blood Patchouli |
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| Planet: Mars |
Sign: Aries Scorpio |
Angel: Samuel |
| Colors: Red Orange |
Herbs/Plants: Red Rose Cock’s Comb Pine Daisy Thyme Pepper |
Stones: Carnelian Bloodstone Ruby Garnet Pink Tourmaline |
God – Xiuhtecuhtli
Xiuhtecuhtli – Aztec god of fire, day and heat from en.wikipedia.org
In Aztec mythology, Xiuhtecuhtli [ʃiʍˈtekʷt͡ɬi] (“Turquoise Lord” or “Lord of Fire”),[3] was the god of fire, day and heat.[4] In historical sources he is called by many names, which reflect his varied aspects and dwellings in the three parts of the cosmos.[5] He was the lord of volcanoes,[6] the personification of life after death, warmth in cold (fire), light in darkness and food during famine. He was also named Cuezaltzin [kʷeˈsaɬt͡sin] (“flame”) and Ixcozauhqui [iʃkoˈsaʍki],[7] and is sometimes considered to be the same as Huehueteotl (“Old God”),[8] although Xiuhtecuhtli is usually shown as a young deity.[9] His wife was Chalchiuhtlicue. Xiuhtecuhtli is sometimes considered to be a manifestation of Ometecuhtli, the Lord of Duality, and according to the Florentine Codex Xiuhtecuhtli was considered to be the father of the Gods,[10] who dwelled in the turquoise enclosure in the center of earth.[11] Xiuhtecuhtli-Huehueteotl was one of the oldest and most revered of the indigenous pantheon.[12] The cult of the God of Fire, of the Year, and of Turquoise perhaps began as far back as the middle Preclassic period.[13] Turquoise was the symbolic equivalent of fire for Aztec priests.[14] A small fire was permanently kept alive at the sacred center of every Aztec home in honor of Xiuhtecuhtli.[14]
The Nahuatl word xihuitl means “year” as well as “turquoise” and “fire”,[11] and Xiuhtecuhtli was also the god of the year and of time.[15][16] The Lord of the Year concept came from the Aztec belief that Xiuhtecuhtli was the North Star.[17] In the 260-day ritual calendar, the deity was the patron of the day Atl (“Water”) and with the trecena 1 Coatl (“1 Snake”).[15] Xiuhtecuhtli was also one of the nine Lords of the Night and ruled the first hour of the night, named Cipactli (“Alligator”).[18] Scholars have long emphasized that this fire deity also has aquatic qualities.[13] Xiuhtecuhtli dwelt inside an enclosure of turquoise stones, fortifying himself with turquoise bird water.[19] He is the god of fire in relation to the cardinal directions, just as the brazier for lighting fire is the center of the house or temple.[20] Xiuhtecuhtli was the patron god of the Aztec emperors, who were regarded as his living embodiment at their enthronement.[21] The deity was also one of the patron gods of the pochteca merchant class.[22]
Stone sculptures of Xiuhtecuhtli were ritually buried as offerings, and various statuettes have been recovered during excavations at the Great Temple of Tenochtitlan with which he was closely associated.[23] Statuettes of the deity from the temple depict a seated male with his arms crossed.[24] A sacred fire was always kept burning in the temples of Xiuhtecuhtli.[25] In gratitude for the gift of fire, the first mouthful of food from each meal was flung into the hearth.[21]
Xiuhtecuhtli is depicted in the Codex Borgia.[26]
Attributes
Xiuhtecuhtli’s face is painted with black and red pigment.[16] Xiuhtecuhtli was usually depicted adorned with turquoise mosaic, wearing the turquoise xiuhuitzolli crown of rulership on his head and a turquoise butterfly pectoral on his chest,[27] and he often wears a descending turquoise xiuhtototl bird (Cotinga amabilis) on his forehead and the Xiuhcoatl fire serpent on his back.[28] He owns fire serpent earplugs.[12] On his head he has a paper crown painted with different colors and motifs. On top of the crown there are sprays of green feathers, like flames from a fire.[12] He has feather tufts to each side, like pendants, toward his ears. On his back he has plumage resembling a dragon’s head, made of yellow feathers with marine conch shells.[12] He has copper bells tied to the insteps of his feet. In his left hand he holds a shield with five greenstones, called chalchihuites, placed in the form of a cross on a thin gold plate that covered almost all the shield.[12] In his right hand he has a kind of scepter that was a round gold plate with a hole in the middle, and topped by two globes, one larger than the other, the smaller one had a point.[12] Xiuhtecuhtli is closely associated with youthful warriors and with rulership, and was considered a solar god.[29] His principal symbols are the tecpatl (flint) and the mamalhuatzin, the two sticks that were rubbed together to light ceremonial fires.[30] A staff with a deer’s head was also an attribute of Xiuhtecuhtli, although not exclusively so as it could also be associated with Xochiquetzal and other deities.[31]
Many of the attributes of Xiuhtecuhtli are found associated with Early Postclassic Toltec warriors but clear representations of the god are not common until the Late Postclassic.[28] The nahual, or spirit form, of Xiuhtecuhtli is Xiuhcoatl, the Fire Serpent.[32]
Xiuhtecuhtli was embodied in the teotecuilli, the sacrificial brazier into which sacrificial victims were cast during the New Fire ceremony.[32] This took place at the end of each cycle of the Aztec calendar round (every 52 years),[33] when the gods were thought to be able to end their covenant with humanity. Feasts were held in honor of Xiuhtecuhtli to keep his favors, and human sacrifices were burned after removing their heart.
Annual festival[edit]
The annual festival of Xiuhtecuhtli was celebrated in Izcalli, the 18th veintena of the year.[34] The Nahuatl word izcalli means “stone house” and refers to the building where maize used to be dried and roasted between mid-January and mid-February. The whole month was therefore devoted to fire.[14] The Izcalli rituals grew in importance every four years.[35] A framework image of the deity was constructed from wood and was richly finished with clothing, feathers and an elaborate mask.[34] Quails were sacrificed to the idol and their blood spilt before it and copal was burnt in his honour.[36] On the day of the festival, the priests of Xiuhtecuhtli spent the day dancing and singing before their god.[37] People caught animals, including mammals, birds, snakes, lizards and fish, for ten days before the festival in order to throw them into the hearth on the night of the festival.[38] On the tenth day of Izcalli, during a festival called huauhquiltamalcualiztli (“eating of the amaranth leaf tamales”), the New Fire was lighted, signifying the change of the annual cycle and the rebirth of the fire deity.[39] During the night the image of the god was lit with using the mamalhuatzin.[40] Food was consumed ritually, including shrimp tamales, after first offering it to the god.[38]
Every four years a more solemn version of the festival was held at the temple of Xiuhtecuhtli in Tenochtitlan, attended by the emperor and his nobles.[42] Slaves and captives were dressed as the deity and sacrificed in his honour.[43] Godparents were assigned to children on this day and the children had their ears ritually pierced. After this, the children, their parents and godparents all shared a meal together.[42]
New Fire Ceremony[edit]
Xiuhtecuhtli was celebrated often but especially at the end of every 52-year period. This was the time the 365-day solar and the 260-day sacred calendars ended on the same day and the Aztec celebrated the Binding of the Years with the New Fire Ceremony.[17] In order to perform the ritual, priests marched in solemn procession up the Hill of the Star on a peninsula near Culhuacán to wait for the star Yohualtecuhtli (either Aldebaran in the Taurus constellation or the Pleiades as a whole) to get past its zenith. Having ascertained this, they would tear out the heart of a sacrificial victim and kindle a flame in a small wooden hearth they placed inside the hole left in his chest. Priests used a drill method to generate this sacred flame. It was then carried on pine sticks to light the fires anew in every hearth, including the sacred braziers of perpetual fire, that numbered over 600 in the capital alone.[44]
Goddess – Chantico, or Xantico
Chantico, The Aztec Goddess of Fire and the Household from oldworldgods.com
It was not unusual to see that in some religions, there were deities linked to both domestic and military matters. The Aztec goddess Chantico was an example of this link, just like the Roman goddess Vesta was in the Roman religion.
Table of Contents
The meaning of Chantico Aztec goddess: Origin of the Name
History of Chantico goddess and Most Important Myths Related to Her
Powers of the Aztec goddess Chantico
What was Chantico the goddess of?
In Aztec religion, Chantico was a domestic deity. She was mainly associated with the fires burning in the house hearth but was considered to be the protectress of the house and of the possessions inside it in general.
Because of a process of extension of her prerogatives, the Aztecs came to think of her as the protectress of their empire as a whole: it has been reported by the Spanish that Moctezuma, one of the last Aztec emperors, had an idol of the Aztec goddess Chantico with a removable leg, that he would have used as a tool to curse the land, obstructing the advance of Hernan Cortes.
For this reason, probably, Chantico had a tight link to the army and to military life in general, which was made evident in her iconography.
The appearance of Chantico goddess of fire
Her representations, in fact, usually displayed a crown made of spikes of a poisonous cactus, which was seen as a sign of aggressivity and peril, and at the top of her head was often present an ornament of feathers, which were a typical symbol of warriors.
In addition, among her accessories could be found the so-called alt-tlachinolli, or water-fire, a necklace which also was linked to warfare. Other elements which help to identify her in codexes and images are the obsidian sandals at her feet, the so-called itzcactli, and a golden pendant at her neck, which probably was a representation of the sun.
Connections and relationships with other Aztec deities
Being the goddess who presided to the domestic fire, Chantico was connected to this element, too, and was therefore linked to the other fire deities of the Aztec pantheon.
In particular, she was often associated with the god Xolotl: their connection was represented by the fact that they both were often depicted wearing the yacaxtuitl, a blue nose ornament.
Her cult was particularly strong among stonecutters. Likely for this reason, she was particularly worshipped in the town of Xochimilco, where stonecutting was widely practiced.
The meaning of Chantico Aztec goddess: Origin of the Name
It seems that the name “Chantico” might have signified “she who lives in the house”, surely alluding to her role as a domestic goddess.
Anyway, she was also referred to with other names. One of these was Quaxolotl, which would have meant “split in the upper part”, and would have therefore been a reference to Chantico’s link to the god of duality and twins, Xolotl.
Among stonecutters, she would have been also called Papaloxaual or Tlappapalo, meaning respectively “butterfly painting” and “the one of the red butterfly”. Anyway, there seem to be no other pieces of information clarifying this association of her with butterflies.
History of Chantico goddess and Most Important Myths Related to Her
According to some scholars, the cult of the Aztec goddess Chantico would have originated there where she was most worshipped, in the town of Xochimilco.
Therefore, it would have spread to all the Aztec Empire, included of course the capital, Tenochtitlan, where Chantico goddess would have been venerated in the most important religious building, the Templo Mayor.
Chantico goddess of fire was the main character of an interesting myth describing food taboos among the Aztecs. Let’s see this story in greater detail.
The Aztec goddess Chantico and the Paprika
According to this story, the Aztec goddess of fire Chantico liked paprika very much. Some suggest that the reason behind this fact could be found in Chantico’s association with fire: paprika, in fact, remembers fire both in color and taste.
Anyway, in Aztec religion, food was a prerogative of the god Tonacatecuhtli, who used to occasionally declare fasts, i.e. days during which some particular foods were banned.
One day, a fast of this sort, forbidding anyone to eat paprika, was pronounced by Tonacatecuhtli; nonetheless, the Aztec goddess Chantico could not resist pouring this beloved spice on her meal, which consisted of roasted fish.
Angered, Tonacatecuhtli changed Chantico into a dog, as a form of punishment. According to some, this might be the reason why dogs love to rest by the hearth.
Powers of the Aztec goddess Chantico
In her role of protectress of possessions, of the house, and, more generally, of the Aztec homeland, the Aztec goddess Chantico was thought to be able to deny access to strangers and enemies.
Symbols of Chantico and Their Meanings
Besides the ones already mentioned, one of Chantico’s symbols was an eagle foot covered with the skin of a jaguar, located on a dish of blood.
Like many others of her attributes, this peculiar image, also, might have represented her link with war, since the dish of blood was a symbol of warrior sacrifice.
Additional Aztec goddess Chantico Facts
Chantico’s figure is linked to one of the most impressive and important archeological remains found in the lands once occupied by the Aztecs: the so-called Coyolxauhqui-Chantico monument.
As its name suggests, this object has been linked by scholars to two Aztec goddesses: one is the goddess of the moon, Coyolxauhqui, while the other is the domestic goddess Chantico.
It represents a giant head and has been discovered in the Templo Mayor, the most important and famous building that could be found in the ancient city of Tenochtitlan, the capital of the Aztec Empire. This head was called this way by Hermann Mayer, an important Mesoamerican scholar.
In fact, he argued, elements related to both deities could be found in it. The form and the subject of the statue, a giant head, surely reminded of Coyolxauhqui, and in particular of her role in the myth describing the birth of Huitzilopochtli: according to this story, in fact, Coyolxauhqui and her brothers would have tried to kill their mother while she was pregnant with Huitzilopochtli, but he would have come out of his mother’s womb and defeated them, beheading Coyolxauhqui.
At the same time, as noted by Eduard Seler, the character to whom the head belongs, represented in other objects, presents elements that can be easily associated with Chantico. In particular, it wears the itzcactli, the obsidian sandals, and a golden pendant which are often displayed in Chantico’s portraits. These facts have led some scholars to think that the two deities might be connected. Anyway, none of the surviving sources in their possession is able to confirm or clarify this point.
Archangel – Gabriel
GABRIEL, ARCHANGEL OF STRENGTH from angelarium.net
Gabriel is like the complex feeling of delivering bad news. It’s affecting you as much as you are affecting the people around you. There is a weight in there. It’s a dark weight, but it’s valuable. There’s a message that needs to be said, and you need to be the one to say it.
This Golden Herald embodies those transmissions which are most important. Words, sounds and pictures that carry huge impact. Sometimes the results are glorious and sometimes they are terrible. Either way, there is no way to hold them back. When the herald lifts its lantern, everyone will see it. There’s no escaping it.
Witchcraft Symbols, Terms and Definitions – Dragon
A dragon is a reptilian legendary creature that appears in the folklore of many cultures worldwide. Beliefs about dragons vary considerably through regions, but dragons in western cultures since the High Middle Ages have often been depicted as winged, horned, and capable of breathing fire. Dragons in eastern cultures are usually depicted as wingless, four-legged, serpentine creatures with above-average intelligence. Commonalities between dragons’ traits are often a hybridization of feline, reptilian, and avian features. Scholars believe vast extinct or migrating crocodiles bear the closest resemblance, especially when encountered in forested or swampy areas, and are most likely the template of modern Oriental dragon imagery.[1][2]
Etymology
The word dragon entered the English language in the early 13th century from Old French dragon, which, in turn, comes from the Latin: draconem (nominative draco) meaning “huge serpent, dragon”, from Ancient Greek δράκων, drákōn (genitive δράκοντος, drákontos) “serpent”.[4][5] The Greek and Latin term referred to any great serpent, not necessarily mythological.[6] The Greek word δράκων is most likely derived from the Greek verb δέρκομαι (dérkomai) meaning “I see”, the aorist form of which is ἔδρακον (édrakon).[5] This is thought to have referred to something with a “deadly glance,”[7] or unusually bright[8] or “sharp”[9][10] eyes, or because a snake’s eyes appear to be always open; each eye actually sees through a big transparent scale in its eyelids, which are permanently shut. The Greek word probably derives from an Indo-European base *derḱ- meaning “to see”; the Sanskrit root दृश् (dr̥ś-) also means “to see”.[11]
Myth origins
Draconic creatures appear in virtually all cultures around the globe[12] and the earliest attested reports of draconic creatures resemble giant snakes. Draconic creatures are first described in the mythologies of the ancient Near East and appear in ancient Mesopotamian art and literature. Stories about storm-gods slaying giant serpents occur throughout nearly all Near Eastern and Indo-European mythologies. Famous prototypical draconic creatures include the mušḫuššu of ancient Mesopotamia; Apep in Egyptian mythology; Vṛtra in the Rigveda; the Leviathan in the Hebrew Bible; Grand’Goule in the Poitou region in France; Python, Ladon, Wyvern, and Kulshedra in Albanian Mythology and the Lernaean Hydra in Greek mythology; Jörmungandr, Níðhöggr, and Fafnir in Norse mythology; and the dragon from Beowulf.
Nonetheless, scholars dispute where the idea of a dragon originates from[13] and a wide variety of hypotheses have been proposed.[13]
In his book An Instinct for Dragons (2000), David E. Jones (anthropologist) suggests a hypothesis that humans, like monkeys, have inherited instinctive reactions to snakes, large cats, and birds of prey.[14] He cites a study which found that approximately 39 people in a hundred are afraid of snakes[15] and notes that fear of snakes is especially prominent in children, even in areas where snakes are rare.[15] The earliest attested dragons all resemble snakes or have snakelike attributes.[16] Jones therefore concludes that dragons appear in nearly all cultures because humans have an innate fear of snakes and other animals that were major predators of humans’ primate ancestors.[17] Dragons are usually said to reside in “dank caves, deep pools, wild mountain reaches, sea bottoms, haunted forests”, all places which would have been fraught with danger for early human ancestors.[18]
In her book The First Fossil Hunters: Dinosaurs, Mammoths, and Myth in Greek and Roman Times (2000), Adrienne Mayor argues that some stories of dragons may have been inspired by ancient discoveries of fossils belonging to dinosaurs and other prehistoric animals.[19] She argues that the dragon lore of northern India may have been inspired by “observations of oversized, extraordinary bones in the fossilbeds of the Siwalik Hills below the Himalayas“[20] and that ancient Greek artistic depictions of the Monster of Troy may have been influenced by fossils of Samotherium, an extinct species of giraffe whose fossils are common in the Mediterranean region.[20] In China, a region where fossils of large prehistoric animals are common, these remains are frequently identified as “dragon bones”[21] and are commonly used in traditional Chinese medicine.[21] Mayor, however, is careful to point out that not all stories of dragons and giants are inspired by fossils[21] and notes that Scandinavia has many stories of dragons and sea monsters, but has long “been considered barren of large fossils.”[21] In one of her later books, she states that, “Many dragon images around the world were based on folk knowledge or exaggerations of living reptiles, such as Komodo dragons, Gila monsters, iguanas, alligators, or, in California, alligator lizards, though this still fails to account for the Scandinavian legends, as no such animals (historical or otherwise) have ever been found in this region.”[22]
Robert Blust in The Origin Of Dragons (2000) argues that, like many other creations of traditional cultures, dragons are largely explicable as products of a Click here to learn more about a Dragon from en.wikipedia.org
Crystal, Gems, and Stones Meanings and Magickal Usage – Dragon Stone
Natural Dragon Stone
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Dragon Blood Jasper: Meaning, Properties, Uses & More!
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Herb Magickal and Medicinal Uses – Dragons Blood
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How to Use Dragon’s Blood in Magic and Ritual from learnreligions.com
In many magical spell instructions, you’ll see a reference to an ingredient called Dragon’s Blood. Obviously, this is not the blood of real dragons… so what exactly is it, and how is it used?
What is Dragon’s Blood?
Dragon’s Blood is actually a resin, which is harvested from a variety of different plant species. The bright red pigment is what lends it the name Dragon’s Blood. The products which are currently marketed and sold to modern Pagans are not precisely the same as what ancient cultures referred to as Dragon’s Blood.
Maud Grieve’s Modern Herbal says,
“The berries are about the size of a cherry, and pointed. When ripe they are covered with a reddish, resinous substance which is separated in several ways, the most satisfactory being by steaming, or by shaking or rubbing in coarse, canvas bags. An inferior kind is obtained by boiling the fruits to obtain a decoction after they have undergone the second process. The product may come to market in beads, joined as if forming a necklace, and covered with leaves … or in small, round sticks about 18 inches long, packed in leaves and strips of cane. Other varieties are found in irregular lumps, or in a reddish powder. They are known as lump, stick, reed, tear, or saucer Dragon’s Blood.”
The Romans, Greeks, and others used a byproduct of Dracaena cinnabari, the cinnabar tree, found on an island in the Indian Ocean. The tree’s gum resin has a number of uses, including as an abortifacient and as a dye — it’s even found as a colorant in lipstick.
Some practitioners use a powdered version of Dragon’s Blood as incense. If you’d like to try this, it tends to work best if you mix it in with other dried items, and then burn it on a charcoal disc.
Depending on which magical path you may follow, there are a variety of uses for Dragon’s Blood. Cat Yronwoode of Luckymojo points out that in many Hoodoo and folk traditions, this item is used for protection, power and good fortune. It may even be turned into an ink to write out spells. She says,
“Dragon’s Blood powder is also used by women who wish to receive an offer of Marriage. They write their lover’s Name on a small square of brown paper, cross it with their own name, fold Dragon’s Blood powder into the Name-Paper, and throw the packet onto glowing charcoal along with Love Me Incense while saying their prayer.”
How Dragon’s Blood Is Used
In some Wiccan traditions of magic, Dragon’s Blood is used for healing, protection, and banishing. Many Pagan paths believe that adding Dragon’s Blood to any other incense or herb blend will increase the potency of the original mix.
Dragon’s Blood also comes in handy when it comes to cleansing a space. If the previous occupant of the location left behind some dodgy energy, burn Dragon’s Blood incense, or sprinkle the powder around the perimeter to banish away negativity. Blend it with dried sage or sweetgrass for extra metaphysical protection.
As you can probably guess, Dragon’s Blood is associated with the element of fire, so you can use it on your altar to represent fire in the absence of a candle, or use it in rituals that involve flames, the sun, heat, or power.
In some traditions of folk magic, the resin is blended into an oil. Use Dragon’s Blood oil to anoint candles or to dab on your wrists to enhance your personal power. Create a money drawing oil by adding bits of lodestone into Dragon’s Blood oil, or add cinnamon and pieces of rose quartz to create a love oil. For purification magic, add a few pieces of hematite or onyx, along with rosemary or sage, into your oil, and use it to anoint your doors and windows; this will help keep negative energy outside of your home.
5 Ways to Use Dragon’s Blood in Magic
Add it to an herbal blend of incense, to give your magic an extra boost.
Use Dragon’s Blood ink in spellwork that involves writing things down, such as names or your intention.
Anoint yourself with Dragon’s Blood oil for empowerment and protection when you’re doing any sort of dream journeys or astral travel.
Some traditions use Dragon’s Blood in love spells, particularly if you hope to receive a marriage proposal.
Use it in an herbal sachet for healing magic related to bleeding, especially involving women’s reproductive issues.
Source: Wigington, Patti. “How to Use Dragon’s Blood in Magic and Ritual.” Learn Religions, Aug. 27, 2020, learnreligions.com/what-is-dragons-blood-2562517.
Flower Meaning, Symbol and Spiritual Meaning – Snapdragon
Snapdragon Flower Meaning And Symbolism from florgeous.com
With more than 40 kinds of snapdragon plants all over the world, the snapdragon is a gorgeous flower that not only has a beautiful appearance and a fun-to-say name, but also a lot of hidden meaning.
Named many centuries ago, this flower is often used as a gift between friends and loved ones. Before you choose this flower in your next bouquet, consider its deep meaning and symbolism. Its flower symbol will help you give a gift that is not only lovely to look at, but meaningful, too.
What Does Snapdragon Mean?
The common English name “snapdragon” is taken directly from the appearance of the flower. This gorgeous flower looks just like a dragon’s head when it is squeezed.
Although people don’t find amusement out of this kind of silly hobby nowadays, back when the flower was first named, the snapdragon was a source of great hilarity!
The scientific name for snapdragon is Antirrhinums. There are more than 40 species of snapdragons in this genus. The name is derived from the Greek word “antirrhinum,” which means “nose-like.”
Interestingly, the Greeks had two names for the plant – the other one was ”kynokephelon,” which means “dog-headed.”
What Do Snapdragons Symbolize?
Snapdragons have multiple meanings. They can represent strength, as they’re able to grow in rocky, typically uninhabitable areas, but they can also symbolize themes like deviousness and grace.
Snapdragons are sometimes used as a charm against falsehood. They can also represent the idea of grace under pressure or in the internal strength that is necessary to overcome challenging situations.
What Does a Purple Snapdragon Mean?
Purple snapdragons are usually associated with spirituality. This is a sharp contrast when you compare purple snapdragons to other types of purple flowers – usually, purple flowers are seen as a symbol of royalty.
What Does a Red Snapdragon Symbolize?
Red snapdragons are usually used to symbolize love, passion, and positive energy.
What Does a White Snapdragon Represent?
White snapdragons are usually used to symbolize purity, innocence, and grace, as is common with white flowers of other species, too.
What Does a Yellow Snapdragon Mean?
Yellow snapdragons symbolize happiness, positivity, and good luck.
What is the Cultural Significance of a Snapdragon?
There has been symbolism surrounding the snapdragon since ancient times – even before the Roman Empire. These flowers were used as a charm to protect against falsehood.
In Victorian times, people used to send messages to each other using flowers. Snapdragons were used to symbolize truth-telling.
Originally grown in southern Spain, America, and North Africa, the Romans spread snapdragon throughout much of Europe.
They can vary greatly in size and are some of the most common ornamental plants. According to European folklore, stepping on a snapdragon has the power to break black magic spells, too.
What is the Symbolism of a Snapdragon Tattoo?
When you choose to get a snapdragon tattoo, you are making the decision to add a ton of symbolism to the artwork on your body.
This tattoo can have several meanings. First, a snapdragon can symbolize grace. However, it can also symbolize strength or even deviousness, since it has the ability to grow in rocky areas.
When Should You Give Someone a Snapdragon?
Thinking about giving someone a snapdragon? There are plenty of occasions in which it is appropriate to do so.
You could give a snapdragon as a gift to someone who has overcome a challenge in life – or perhaps to someone who needs to get through a bout of bad luck. It would be a great option on both occasions!
How to Grow and Care for Snapdragon
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True Lunar Node:04 Taurus 21
Mean Lunar Node:05 Taurus 37 Rx
Lilith (Black Moon):08 Leo 52
Chiron:15 Aries 23
Ceres:28 Virgo 44 Rx
Pallas:17 Cancer 23
Juno:09 Taurus 47
Vesta:21 Aries 50
Eris:24 Aries 23
Fire:7
Earth:6
Air:1
Water:5
Earth:6
Air:1
Water:5
Cardinal:9
Fixed:7
Mutable:3
Fixed:7
Mutable:3
Southern Hemisphere
This local time is in Cape Town, South Africa
28 March 2023
03:00 pm GMT 5:00 PM SAST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)
Sun:07 Aries 40
Moon:02 Cancer 21
Mercury:18 Aries 54
Venus:14 Taurus 00
Mars:01 Cancer 32
Jupiter:18 Aries 19
Saturn:02 Pisces 22
Uranus:16 Taurus 38
Neptune:25 Pisces 36
Pluto:00 Aquarius 05
Moon:02 Cancer 21
Mercury:18 Aries 54
Venus:14 Taurus 00
Mars:01 Cancer 32
Jupiter:18 Aries 19
Saturn:02 Pisces 22
Uranus:16 Taurus 38
Neptune:25 Pisces 36
Pluto:00 Aquarius 05
True Lunar Node:04 Taurus 21
Mean Lunar Node:05 Taurus 37 Rx
Lilith (Black Moon):08 Leo 52
Chiron:15 Aries 23
Ceres:28 Virgo 45 Rx
Pallas:17 Cancer 21
Juno:09 Taurus 43
Vesta:21 Aries 47
Eris:24 Aries 23
Fire:7
Earth:6
Air:1
Water:5
Earth:6
Air:1
Water:5
Cardinal:9
Fixed:7
Mutable:3
Fixed:7
Mutable:3
Southwestern Hemisphere
This local time is in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
28 March 2023
04:00 am GMT 3:00 PM AEDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)
Sun:07 Aries 13
Moon:26 Gemini 46
Mercury:18 Aries 00
Venus:13 Taurus 27
Mars:01 Cancer 18
Jupiter:18 Aries 12
Saturn:02 Pisces 19
Uranus:16 Taurus 37
Neptune:25 Pisces 35
Pluto:00 Aquarius 05
Moon:26 Gemini 46
Mercury:18 Aries 00
Venus:13 Taurus 27
Mars:01 Cancer 18
Jupiter:18 Aries 12
Saturn:02 Pisces 19
Uranus:16 Taurus 37
Neptune:25 Pisces 35
Pluto:00 Aquarius 05
True Lunar Node:04 Taurus 20
Mean Lunar Node:05 Taurus 38 Rx
Lilith (Black Moon):08 Leo 48
Chiron:15 Aries 21
Ceres:28 Virgo 52 Rx
Pallas:17 Cancer 12
Juno:09 Taurus 27
Vesta:21 Aries 34
Eris:24 Aries 23
Fire:7
Earth:6
Air:2
Water:4
Earth:6
Air:2
Water:4
Cardinal:8
Fixed:7
Mutable:4
Fixed:7
Mutable:4
A Thought for Today
Spell – Casting a Dragon’s Eye Circle
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From spellsofmagic.com
Casting a Dragon’s Eye Circle
You will need the following items for this spell:
appropriate tools to measure and draw a circle and sigil
a pre-planned and focused intent of the desired use of the circle
iron or silver filings (optional)
an athame or other personal tool to represent an act of will (optional)
Casting Instructions
The spell has several uses much like any traditional circle you would draw, and can include; protection, healing, cleansing of a sacred space, and of course as preparation for working a spell or rite/ritual. As such the circle will follow the intent you hold while making it so feel free to incorporate the process into other magics you wish to perform. Typically I draw this circle as a stand-alone when I want to create a small place of power by tapping into elemental energy and the earth’s ley-lines/dragon-lines. The shape of the dragon’s eye sigil is a natural draw of energy to a single point and the circle acts to hold that energy and lets it collect within the circle. To make a temporary or one-time use circle, simply draw it wherever is most convenient for what you intend to do. As long as it is a place where you are not likely to be disturbed for the duration of what you intend to do with it. Ideally in a natural setting where you can make the circle a part of the ground such as in earth among trees, in sand at a beach, or in chalk on the stone of a cave or cliff/rock. For a more permanent circle, you can draw it into a circle of cloth or heavy fabric to carry with you and place where needed, or of course you can incorporate the circle into your altar room. —————- Drawing the circle; 1) Draw your circle using your personal height as the measurement of radius. This is the representation of your connection to and ownership of the circle. Any medium works, so pick based on where the circle is. A branch or knife for earthen places, chalk, wax, etc for a harder surface or one you don’t want damaged/carved. *tip* place a tent stake or weight into/onto the ground and tie a string to it that is measured to your height. Then just go around the circle with it stretched out to draw a smooth one every time. 2) imagine a clock face on the circle, with 12:00 being at north. estimate as close as you can three points on the circle, and mark them just inside the boundary. One at about the 2:00 hour, one at 6:00 hour, and one at 10:00. now connect the 10:00 to the 2:00, 2:00 to the 6:00 and of course the 6:00 to the 10:00 with straight lines, forming a triangle. 3) find a point as close to the middle of the triangle as you can. if there is a mark from the tent peg you used earlier, use that. Draw straight lines connecting each corner of the triangle to that central point. It should now look like a triangle made up of triangles, or like a pyramid if you were looking straight down at it from above. If you want to deepen the protective nature of the circle, you can also lay twelve stones in sun-wise (clockwise) order to represent the light of the twelve star houses, placing each stone with a spoken personal affirmation of protection. My Go-to statement is “I place this stone as I build this wall. The light of the twelve star-houses protects me.” 4) When the drawing of the circle is completed (and the stones are laid), return to the east side of the circle. reach down and smooth out/un-mark an area of the circle that is only wide enough for you to step through. If you placed stones, lift the one from the 3:00 position and place it in your pocket. This will be the key to your ‘door’. 5) Extras; if you have some fine iron or silver filings, you can sprinkle them about within the circle to act as a symbolic conductor of the energies you wish to draw up from below. You can also light incense, or use a singing bowl or chimes to represent the energy you wish to draw from above. Also, if this circle is being drawn as a part of a larger spell or ritual, this is when you would bring within any tools and offerings you plan to use to call your corners and otherwise do your working. ——————- Closing/empowering the circle; 1) When it is time to use the circle and you have done all other preparations for your chosen intent, step to the ‘door’ to your circle and center yourself. A simple breathing exercise suffices. If you have a statement or affirmation you typically use to mark the beginning your magic rituals, you can do that now. If you laid stones, make sure you have the one you took with you when the circle was drawn. If you have a personal symbol of will that is not being included with the rest of your ritual like an athame, spear, sword, staff, or even just a sturdy stick, have that with you as well. 2) Step into the circle with confidence and full intent to use it for the task that it was built. Turn and draw closed the line of the circle so that it is once again complete. If you used stones, place the stone. With the theme of laying them before, I state “The stone is Laid, the wall is built, the lock is sealed.” as I set it down. 3) Stand at the center of the circle, over the focal point of the dragon’s eye sigil. Raise your arms to shoulder height, palms upwards or outwards, your symbol of will (if you are using one) in your dominant hand. Breathe in, visualize yourself in a place of strength, authority, and focused will. Breathe that energy out into your circle. 4)As you breathe in again draw your hands together in front of you at chest height, elbows comfortably bent, repeating your visualization. When your hands come together, breathe out again and release the second wave of energy to empower the first. 5)Finally keep your hands together and raise them up slightly, to the height of your brow while breathing in. While breathing in, repeat the visualization of building energy within for a third time. 4) Once the breath in is completed, without hesitation blow it out firmly in a huff and thrust your hands downward. If you have a symbol of will, press it into the ground at the top of the circle between the border and the sigil. Imagine the built energy following the gesture to fill the ground/floor of your circle and empower the drawn lines within, connecting them into a single continuous, unbroken line of light that glows upward and downward. Imagine that energy connecting to the flowing energy of the earthen dragon-lines and the nebulous strands of the aurora in the sky. You may now use the circle. This is where I usually sit at the center and meditate to raise my vibration to the highest state I can reach, letting the energies all collect and feed each-other to resonate within the circle. After a short time I imagine myself a bridge, allowing the healing and supportive energy of the earth to flow up my body from the soles of my feet through to upwards from the top of my head, and simultaneously imagine the highest vibration I can reach of spirit energy running through me from the top of my head through downwards to flowing out of my feet into the ground. Basically I allow myself to become a pipe to let earth and spirit energy connect into and feed/balance and heal each-other. For me it is a very powerful experience and can make a sacred space absolutely humm. Done even semi-regularly it can change the atmosphere of the whole place for an enduring time. ——————– Opening/releasing the circle; When you are finished with your task, and any summoned spirits/guides/guardians/etc are dismissed and the magic working is fully concluded, simply touch your palm to the place you earlier thrust your hand (or take a hold of your symbol of will) and lift it gently from the spot. While lifting, mentally let go of the pent up energy and imagine it flowing away and fading like a morning mist. If you are keeping the circle in place for future use or to continue the working the next day/night, simply smooth out the eastern side of your circle and/or lift the stone at the 3:00 position and step out. Otherwise if you are finished with the space, clean up the site as you would any other circle by rubbing or washing out the circle and sigil and continue on your way.
A Laugh for Today
Spell for Today – The Secret of Life Unicorn Spell
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From shirleytwofeathers.com
The Secret of Life Unicorn Spell
Did you ever meet someone, an elder perhaps, someone wise and calm, joyful and seemingly ageless, who seems to possess a deep inner peace? Someone who seems to have lived forever, seen everything and has the answers and advice to help us with all our problems?
If we don’t know someone like this, we wish we did, or we long for these qualities in ourselves—the patience and understanding to overcome any obstacle and the ability to learn from our challenges, while keeping a youthful glow and enjoying each day, and finding beauty in everything and everyone around us. Sounds impossible, right? We often attribute these characteristics to fantasy figures. But there truly are people who live this way, yet if we don’t personally know any of them, it seems like fantasy.
So, let’s use fantasy as a bridge to reality, through the magic of the unicorn. Legends of the unicorn speak of them as wise and immortal creatures. This spell is for the unicorn to help us age gracefully with a youthful carefree spirit. This is for people of any age, to ensure the lively and energetic qualities of vitality and joy and, in addition, to help us learn patience and gain wisdom.
You will need:
- A unicorn statue of any size or color
- A piece of white ribbon
- Essential oil or other fragrance blend of your choice
Use your intuition when selecting the oil or blend of oils. Choose a scent that uplifts you and makes you feel cheerful or one you associate with happy memories. Sprinkle a few drops of the oil on the ribbon.
Visualize the unicorn, a wise and experienced sage. She has lived forever and endured many challenges with grace, and now she is bestowing her magic upon you. Make this visualization as detailed as you desire.
If this proves difficult, suspend your disbelief; pretend you are a child again. You meet a unicorn in the wild. Because you carry the white ribbon, the unicorn knows you are a kindred spirit. This ribbon is your link to the unicorn. You drape it around the unicorn’s neck and the two of you walk as companions through the forest. The unicorn confers wisdom upon you. This special wisdom contains the secrets for a happy life, whatever that may be for you.
Tie the ribbon around the statue. This is symbolic of your meeting with the unicorn and your initiation into her mysteries. The secrets will unfold throughout your life as you need them. One of the ways your higher spirit can help you discover what you need is through the use of symbols; the symbol of the unicorn can be a gentle and inspiring teacher and guide.
Speak this chant as you tie the ribbon:
Unicorn of legend, Unicorn of myth,
May your youthfulness and spirit stay with me.
Unicorn of mystery, Unicorn of magic,
May your endurance always offer possibility.
Unicorn of purity, Unicorn of power,
May your strength be at my side in every way.
Unicorn of inspiration, Unicorn of peace,
May your gentleness and grace bless all my days.
Source: Llewellyn
Some of the Witchcraft/Magickal Correspondence for Monday
From amagickalpath.co.uk
MONDAY
Planet – Moon
Spells/Magic – home, pets, family, dreams, feminine issues, psychic development, astral travel, divination, peace, healing, caring, fertility.
Magical aspects: peace, sleep , healing, compassion, friendships, psychic awareness, purification, and fertility.
Oils – jasmine , sandalwood, lemon, coconut,peppermint,
Trees and plants and herbs – aloe,gardenia,grape,jasmine, lemon,mallow,moonflower,poppy,pumpkin,sandalwood,pine,willow tree,
Magical stones : moonstone , pearl, clear quartz
Colours – white, silver, grey, pearl, lavender, ivory
Metal – Silver
Energy Type – Female
Dieties: personified by such goddesses as Selene, Luna, Diana, and Artimis. The Moon is ruler of flow affecting the changeable aspects of people. If a full moon falls on a Monday, its powers are at their most potent.
Monday is the best time to deal with such matters as: Psychic Pursuits, Psychology, Dreams, Astral Travel, Imagination, Women’s Mysteries, Reincarnation, Short Trips, Women, Children, Public, Domestic Concerns, Emotions, Fluids, Magick, Spirituality, Nursing, Full moon magic, Purity, Protection, Truth, Meditation, Peace, Sincerity, Justice, Warding off Doubts and Fears, Anything to do with Water and Bodies of Water, Antiques, Trip Planning, Household Activities, Initiation, Astrology, New-Age Pursuits, Archetypes, Totem Animals, Shape-shifting and Religious Experiences.
From flyingthehedge.com
Monday
This day of the week is dedicated to the moon, in which it gets its name. This is a great day to work with moon energy, especially if it is a full moon. Divination and prophetic dreaming are best performed today. It is also a good time to work magic focusing on mothers, nurturing, fertility, woman issues, and growth.
Color: Silver, white, light blue
Planet: Moon
Deities: Thoth, Selene, Diana, Artemis, Luna
Crystals: Pearl, opal, moonstone
Herbs: Wintergreen, catnip, comfrey, sage, chamomile, mint
Associations: Illusion, glamour, sleep, dreams, fertility, insight, peace, beauty, women’s mysteries
March 27 Divination Journal – Ogham, I Ching, Numerology, Angel Number, Animal Spirit Guide or Helper
Ogham
From thepeculiarbrunette.com
Ifin or Iphin
Tree Association – Pine or gooseberry
Meaning – Enjoying everyday life, vision, divination, and releasing emotions of guilt or shame.
I Ching
From psychic-revelation.com
Hexagram Twenty-Seven/27
Name: I.
Keyphrase: Nourishment.
Formed By The Trigrams: Mountain over Thunder.
General: Spiritual discrimination is as important as physical discrimination.
Love: Choose your thoughts and words wisely in your relationship and remember to be tolerant.
Business: Use the right words and you will help sustain and nourish your business.
Personal: Now is a good time to clear out all that is not worthy from your life.
Overview: I relates to nourishment. In the same way that food is used to nourish your body, I suggests that words and ideas be used in the same way. It cautions that as with food your words should be chosen carefully. Just as bad food can upset you or those around you, bad words can do the same. When the body and spirit are both well provided for then you will be at your most powerful and effective.
Numerology
From astrogle.com
Twenty-Seven
It is a counselor, a volunteer, and an artist, and is often successful. It represents inheritance. It is sometimes rigid and narrow-minded.
Angel Number
From sunsigns.com
Three Hundred Twenty – Seven
Angel Number 327: Be Ready For Change
Change is something that angel number 327 is trying to remind you. So, you have to adjust when things are getting tight on your side. But, the guardian angel is there to guide and support your ambitions in life. Hence, you have to be light mind and never give up that easily.
Angel Number 327 Spiritually
You have to develop good things in your wife except for making the right choices. Therefore, never think of the negative influence that re not helping you in a better version. Everything you engage in should be of sound reasons.
Angel Number 327 Symbolism
The style of living dictates the success you want to experience as an individual. So, belief in change is the only thing that might be cool. So, aim at the end of your goals as you imagine the good life.
What To Do When You Keep Seeing 327 Everywhere?
You have to be ready to change your stand when the situation is not favoring you. Th above beings will be there to direct your thoughts to the right way. So, you have to embrace something unique and think of a better way to ascertain your future objectives
Things You Should Know About 327
Facts about 327 are encouraging you to focus on what will bring the age to your life. So, you have to dissolve to other means that you are sure will bring joy and prosperity to your life. Thus, trust in your angels as you aim at something big and attractive.
Significance Of Angel Number 327
What is the significance of the number 327 to you? If you think it is a random number that keeps appearing everywhere with no importance, you are wrong. Instead, this is a special number that your guardian angel is using to communicate with you.
Either telling you to change your ways or stop doing things in a certain way for you to see a significant change in your life. So here is the message from angel number 327.
Angel Number 327 Meaning
Angel number 327 says that the best way to let people know how you feel is through communication. And not just any communication but the right communication. Your angel tells you to express yourself in the right way so that people will understand you and not make assumptions about certain things. Don’t be at war with everything and anything within you and around you. Instead, find peace within you.
Importance Of 327
Angel number 327 says that peace will make you strive to resolve things instead of quarreling and causing mayhem. A peaceful and calm environment is the right place to breed prosperity and good deeds and thoughts. A destructive and unstable environment breeds destruction, stagnation, and hate.
Summary
327 angel number is common in most of your activities. So, at times you have to be sensitive and show determination for your success to come closer. Of course, angels will be happy when you move from one step to the other in search of success.
Animal Spirit Guide or Helper
From angelicalbalance.com
The Greek mythology of unicorns describes them as powerful creatures.
Their qualities create an atmosphere of magic and the supernatural.
This is why it is easy to get spiritual messages from them.
I have discovered hidden spiritual meanings of unicorns, which addresses several aspects of life.
Do you want to know about these meanings?
A unicorn is an ancient mythical creature that has a single long and pointed horn at the center of its forehead.You must have seen it in movies – mostly magical movies.
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March 27 Divination Journal – Tarot, Rune, Witches Rune
Tarot Cards
The Chariot tarot card for all readings from thesecretofthetarot.com
The Chariot – Major Arcana
Chariot Tarot Card Meanings
The seventh card of the Major Arcana, The Chariot, is related to being goal oriented, having confidence, and overcoming obstacles in your life.
Traditionally this card depicts a man riding a chariot that’s pulled by two animals of opposite colors without reins to guide them.
This image is symbolic of the confidence it shows within the person being read.
The two animals and their opposite colors say that regardless of what pulls you, be it positive or negative events, the situation has an attractive outcome.
The Upright Chariot Meaning
When The Chariot appears in a past position, it is showing you that you have gone through a major life event that is acting as a catalyst for your current and future positions.
Perhaps it is a reminder of what you’ve overcome and it’s showing you that you are still capable of being that untouchable person.
In a present position The Chariot is strongly suggesting that you keep a cool head and stay on the path towards your ultimate goal.
It is saying “you can do this!”, so long as you do not falter.
The Chariot upright in a future position is the person being read coming out of the situation on top and as a better person for it.
They have overcome whatever obstacles sit in the past and present positions despite what signs or omens they’ve presented.
Work and the Chariot
In a work related spread, The Chariot denotes a change in positions or even entire careers.
If you’ve been thinking about starting your own business, now is the perfect time.
There is also the possibility that a better job offer will come along and The Chariot says to accept.
One other possible meaning in this sort of spread is an unexpected work related trip that could result in a pay raise or promotion within your current company.
Love and the Chariot Card
Often The Chariot will appear if the person being read has recently ended a relationship or if a particular rough patch is about to show itself in their current one.
Despite the hardships you’ve faced in love, you will come out stronger and better because of them.
The Chariot says to take your experiences and use them to know better for next time.
The Chariot and Finances
When this card appears in a financial spread or the person being read is asking a question related to their financial situation, the time to spend is not now.
Though The Chariot is a good indication that more money is coming your way, it is ill advised to start frivolous spending as the card can also be a sign that an unexpected event is on the horizon that could cause a huge financial blow if you are not prepared.
Meaning of the Chariot in Health
For someone who is already in poor health, The Chariot means that there is still some ways to go until you are better.
While that can sound quite ominous, keep in mind that overcoming obstacles is still one of the root meanings for the card.
Even with the possibility of illness ahead The Chariot means you are strong enough to endure it.
The Chariot in Reversed Position
Appearing in the reverse, The Chariot is acknowledging the feeling of a lack of control over your life.
It is suggesting that you take a moment to figure out what it is that is causing these feelings and to give yourself time to fix the situation.
Of course, this is much easier said than done, but it’s important to remember that The Chariot speaks to your strength.
Even in a reversed position, you are still tough enough to get back on track even if things seem hopeless.
If you feel as though life is moving on and leaving you behind, The Chariot is very likely to pop up reversed in your reading.
The lesson it teaches in this situation is a harsh one, as it’s a reminder that change will happen whether you want to go along with it or not.
Rune
From white-magic-help.net
BERKANA
Growth, Rebirth, Birch
Berkana, the rune of the life process, another cycle rune, which stands for fertility, which leads both symbolically and actually to growth. Berkana is about the power to influence development and the nature in which it flows into your body. Its action is gentle and penetrating. Scatter the resistance first, then accomplish your work. To make this possible, your wish must be clear and controlled. Conversely, events, or, more likely character aspects distract the growth of new life.
Witches Rune
From tarotingie.com
Scythe
Sudden changes and endings. Making a final decision. Completing something. Walking away from something or someone. Danger.
March 27, 2023 Birthday Horoscope
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As an Aries born on March 27th, you are full of initiative and possess the energy to go on with your plans. You are not afraid of challenges, on the contrary, you would go running towards them if that were possible.
You enjoy listening to the stories of others but don’t necessarily follow their advice but since you are charming and honest with them, people just let you be. Prepare to read a detailed horoscope profile below.
The zodiac sign for March 27 is Aries.
Astrological symbol: Ram. This is representative for strong individuals who are quick to take action and whom possess the courage and impulsivity to go head first. It is leading for natives born March 21 – April 19 with the Sun in Aries.
The Aries Constellation with visible latitudes between +90° to -60° and the brightest stars Alpha, Beta and Gamma Arietis, is one of the twelve zodiac constellations. It is spread on an area of 441 sq degrees between Pisces to the West and Taurus to the East.
In France it is called Bélier and in Greece goes by the name Kriya but the Latin origin of the March 27 zodiac sign, the Ram is in the name Aries.
Opposite sign: Libra. This reflects upon adventure and timidity and the fact that a cooperation between the Aries and Libra sun signs, whether in business or love is beneficial for both parts.
Modality: Cardinal. The modality shows the protective nature of those born on March 27 and their balance and determination about most life aspects.
Ruling house: The first house. This zodiac placement means initiative and beginnings but also the individual nature of each person and especially the action oriented nature of Arieses.
Ruling body: Mars. This celestial planet symbolizes clarity and pleasure. Mars is equivalent to Ares, the Greek god of the war. Mars is also suggestive for the combativeness component of these personalities.
Element: Fire. This governs people born under March 27 zodiac who are strong and confident and at the same time it suggests their interactions with the other elements, such as with air, it makes a situation heat up quite easily.
Lucky day: Tuesday. As many consider Tuesdays as the most determined day of the week, it identifies with the courageous nature of Aries and the fact this day is ruled by Mars only strengthens this connection.
Lucky numbers: 2, 8, 13, 16, 26.
Motto: I am, I do!
More info on March 27 Zodiac below ▼
People born on March 27 can be defined as rapid learners, bursting temperaments and risk takers who seek for frequent diversification in their lives. Just like a true Aries they are lively and ready to start something new at any time. They enjoy taking breaks from their flustered lives for personal development time. They hate being asked to do something as they are in no way the zodiac sign to easily abide by what others say, no matter who they are. Challenging work or leisure places are the best whereabouts for those born under this sign.
Positive traits: These are intelligent and reliable individuals who also posses quite a sharp temper. They are full of ideas but they are also critical when the situation requires a bit of analysis. They seem to maintain their attention only on the things that truly interest them and they are overly active at times while putting the greatest price on achieving their goals. They are resourceful, especially when they take things personally.
Negative traits: One of the things Aries needs to learn is to dose their enthusiasm and stop taking hasty decisions. They tend to jump head first into many actions or start different things and then quickly lose interest. They need to learn to engage with a project and stick to it up till the end, no matter how hard things turn out to be. Those born on this day are incredibly undiplomatic and also vain and egotistical. They are easily offended and tend to build up depression as they are not willing to talk to anyone about their problems and risk crashing their strong and self composed image
Love and Compatibility for March 27 Zodiac
Lovers born on March 27 are fiery, passionate and sometimes hasty. They take their time before falling in love but even so they can sometimes get caught with appearances and play fools in love. They are attracted to eccentric and creative persons who can maintain their interest alive. You can conquer the heart of Aries if you are as ambitious and driven like them and keep up their rhythm. When they are single are even more productive and they don’t even have the time to realize they are being lonely.
March 27 Zodiac people are most attached to the other two fire signs: Leo and Sagittarius as they tend to share the same vision of life. In love, Aries is in a constant search for someone with whom they can establish a trustful and emotional connection and to whom they can open their souls and the best to offer them this is the compassionate and delicate Libra. Aries is said to be least compatible with those born under the Pisces zodiac sign. As for the rest of partnerships between the other star signs and Aries, you know what they say, stars predispose but people dispose.
Lucky color
The color used in astrology for those with March 27 is red.
Red symbolizes passion, energy, attention and is the warmest of all colors. This zodiac color should be used in objects around the house and accessories.
People who have red as sign color express themselves with creativity and imagination as they possess an appreciable artistic flair. They are mostly cheerful, rarely moody and extroversion is their way of life. If they are more tempered you can still recognize them easily for their perseverance and determination in any endeavor.
Other colors indicated for Aries are scarlet and carmine.
Representative birthstone
The breathtaking diamond is the birthstone of preference for Aries natives, especially those born under the March 27.
Diamond is a precious material that denotes power and elegance. This zodiac birthstone could be used in accessories and bracelets.
Diamonds are precious stones that are though to help people clear their minds and take wise decisions. The Diamond used to be named the “teardrops of the gods” in ancient Greek.
Another gemstone considered beneficial for Aries natives is Emerald. It represents rebirth and harmony.
Characteristic flower
Honeysuckle is the flower said to be representative for Aries people born with March 27.
Honeysuckle is one of those plants that denote grace and delicacy. This zodiac flower is advised to be used for gifts and decorations.
Just like Aries, Honeysuckle is the first of the flower signs and comes with the same energy and determination as the above mentioned zodiac sign. This plant can be found during spring and summer time.
Other flowers for Aries people are Geranium and Ginger.
Symbolic metal
Iron is the metal of preference for Aries natives, especially those born under the March 27.
Iron symbolizes aggression and action. This zodiac metal could be used in accessories and decorative objects.
Iron usage promotes action and confidence. Left in moist air, Iron rusts which suggests that it should be handled with care exactly like the Aries native.
Another metal considered beneficial for Aries natives is Silver.
Characteristics of March 27.
March 27 Zodiac belongs to the first decan of ARIES (March 21-March 30). This decan is under the supervision of the planet Mars. Those born in this period are passionate leaders just like a true Aries and fiery idealists just as Mars makes them be. This period is also said to magnify all the positive and negative characteristics of Aries zodiac sign.
March is the third of the year, bringing the enthusiasm and revival of spring. Those born in March are attractive, loving and fine observers. March 27 Zodiac people are determined and generous. March symbols that resonate with these people are Aquamarine and Emerald as gemstones, Daffodil and Shamrock as plants and Mars, the god of war.
What statistics say about March 27 Zodiac?
In the Gregorian Calendar, March 27 is placed as the 86th day of the year or the 87th day in leap years and there are 279 days left until the end of the year. The twenty seventh day of spring, this is also the World Theatre Day, established by the International Theatre Institute in 1961.
Famous people born on March 27 under the Aries zodiac sign: Gloria Swanson, Mariah Carey, Quentin Tarantino, Jessie J and Fergie.
March 27, 2023 Daily Horoscopes
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Moon Alert
Avoid shopping or important decisions after 9:15 PM EDT today (6:15 PM PDT). The Moon is in Gemini.
Aries (March 21-April 19)
Today you feel like an action hero because you’re full of energy and the power of positive thinking. Oh yes, you feel you can do anything! (Well, almost.) Great day for a short trip. It’s also a fantastic day for those in sales, marketing, teaching and acting because your words are like gold! Don’t hesitate to go after what you want.
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
This is an excellent day for business and commerce. Trust your ability to negotiate deals behind the scenes. Research will pay off. Whatever you do today might boost your income now or in the future. You might spontaneously socialize today! (Be smart and dress well so you’re ready to go anywhere.)
Gemini (May 21-June 20)
This is a wonderful day for you! The Moon is in your sign dancing with lucky Jupiter, which is lined up with your ruler Mercury. Too much techno talk? Trust me that this is a great day to schmooze with friends and groups because everyone will love your optimistic take on things.
Cancer (June 21-July 22)
Conversations with bosses, parents and VIPs will go well today because people are charged up and optimistic. Those in authority will be impressed with your big ideas and enthusiasm. “Alice, this is probably the biggest thing I ever got into!” “Ralph, the biggest thing you ever got into was your pants.”
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
You might be excited about ambitious travel plans. Meanwhile, many of you can successfully explore opportunities in publishing, the media, medicine and the law because your timing is perfect today. In fact, an unexpected flirtation with a boss might take place.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
Keep your pockets open because gifts, goodies and favours from others can come your way today. This is also an excellent day for important financial negotiations, especially about shared property, fundraising, insurance issues and estates. It’s an excellent day to ask for a loan or a mortgage.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
This is a marvellous day to schmooze with others – partners, close friends and members of the general public. People want to hear what you have to say because you’re enthusiastic — and enthusiasm is contagious! Furthermore, Mars at the top of your chart is arousing your ambition.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
This is a productive day for you because you are enthusiastic about something. In turn, your upbeat attitude will encourage coworkers to help you or go along with your ideas. Meanwhile, you feel courageous enough to endorse big plans and set the bar high. It’s a win-win situation! Work-related travel is likely for many.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
Business and activity related to the entertainment world, show business, the videogame industry, professional sports and the education of children will flourish today because people are excited about ambitious, creative ideas. Enjoy social outings! Accept invitations to party.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
Everything to do with your home and family scene is blessed today. By extension, issues related to real estate are also blessed and potentially profitable. Good day to explore real-estate opportunities. This is also an excellent day to entertain at home.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
Because you’re in a positive frame of mind today, you are willing to entertain big ideas. You won’t hesitate to persuade others to your way of thinking. “To infinity and beyond!” Stock the fridge because you might spontaneously entertain.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
A wonderful day for business and commerce, in large measure because you have big moneymaking ideas! Home-based businesses in particular will flourish. Be open to the possibility of real-estate expansion as well as dealing with foreign interests.
If Your Birthday Is Today
Singer-songwriter, Mariah Carey (1969) shares your birthday today. People are attracted to because you are individualistic and likable. You are committed to whatever you do. This year is the first year of a new cycle for you, which will bring new beginnings, adventures and major changes in your life. Keep your eyes open for new opportunities!
March 27, 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 27 has an illumination of 35%. 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 27 the Moon is 5.91 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: 35%
Moon Age: 5.91 days
Moon Angle: 0.50
Moon Distance: 397,059.95 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 149,294,720.44 km
Illumination: 35%
Moon Age: 5.91 days
Moon Angle: 0.50
Moon Distance: 397,059.95 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 149,294,720.44 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
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