My 14 year old Min Pin, Cleopatra, whose is also one of my magickal companions is pretty sick. I cannot concentrate on posts right now as I feel the need to cuddle with her and do some hands-on healing. I will get back to these posts as soon as I can if not today than early tomorrow morning. Sorry for the postponement but family comes first and she is one of our 4 canine fur kids.
Month: March 2023
Witchcraft Symbols, Terms and Definitions – Rabbit
Rabbits
What Do Rabbits Symbolize? Rabbit Symbolism Meaning from rabbitcaretips.com
Rabbits are one of the most popular pets. However, rabbits have been a part of lives, cultures, and religious practices for much longer than they have been considered pets. Historically speaking, rabbits hold a great deal of symbolic meaning. This can guide dreams, art, and even traditional dress.
Rabbits almost always symbolize prosperity, abundance, good luck, and fertility. Unlike many other animals, which have different meanings in different cultures, rabbit symbolism is consistent. In most European cultures, rabbits are springtime animals, symbolic of fruitfulness and renewal. The connection between rabbits and spring is also found in Japanese culture. In the U.S., rabbits are symbolic of cleverness, devotion to self-improvement, and good luck.
There are some cultures that see rabbits differently, however. While rabbits are the luckiest of the Zodiac animals in China, they are primarily seen as trickster animals by Native American cultures. Furthermore, while many Central American peoples see rabbits as symbols of fertility, Aztec mythology associates rabbits with drunkenness and promiscuity.
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Crystal, Gems, and Stones Meanings and Magickal Usage – Rose Quartz c. 2011
Rose Quartz
This crystal, one of the most valued quartz varieties, is renowned for its delicate pink tone. The impurities of titanium or manganese that give it this hue also prevent the growth of large individual crystals, which means it is usually found in massive form. Most rose quartz these days comes from Brazil but there also sources in India, Madagascar and the USA. In healing work, the stone encourages the heart to open, bringing more trust and love into our lives.
Identification and care
- Large, single rose quartz points have been shaped from larger rough pieces.
- Unpolished rose quartz has sharp edges.
- “Lavender” quartz is rose quartz with a ting of violet.
- Most pieces of rose quartz are translucent with many fractures; gemstones are flawless and transparent
- Star rose quartz containing rutile crystals has asterisms (star effects), which can be seen when light reflects off the polished surface.
Magick
- Fosters an appreciation of beauty
- Inspires feeling of love and friendship
Healing Functions
- Rapidly releases emotional stress – the effect is so intense that it can be uncomfortable (to avoid this, balance with grounding stones)
- Uncovers the underlying causes of other problems, such as a negative self-image
Practical Ideas
- To release emotional stress, place tiger’s eye at the sacral chakra grounding stones by the feet and rose quartz at the heart, surrounded by four clear quartz (points out).
- For self-worth and nurturing, place 12 rose quartz evenly around the body. The effect of the experience is amplified if you lie on a pink or magenta cloth.
10 Types and The Meaning of White Lilies
White Lily
From floweradvisor.com
Lily is one of the liked flowers in the world. Starting from the shape of the petals to the color variants, they have their beauty. Most lilies grow in white, yellow, pink, red, and orange colors. Each color has a different meaning and meaning. But lilies are known as a symbol of purity and beauty, include white lilies
The meaning of White Lily
Lily has many colors. One of them is white. It is interesting to know about white lilies. This white flower has the meaning of commitment, faith, and rebirth. Like other lilies, white lilies also bloom in the mid-spring to dry season.
White lily is the right flower choice if you want to show sympathy. It is good to give it in a mourning atmosphere such as a funeral. But as a symbol of commitment, a white lily can be used as a wedding bouquet and part of the decoration.
Lastly, a white lily is also a beautiful gift for newborns because it symbolizes rebirth.
Types of White Lilies
White lilies are not a type of lilies themselves. Several types of lilies are white. What are the types of white lilies?
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White Stargazer Lilies
One kind of lily is known as the ‘Snow Princess’, is a flower that is still rarely found. This flower represents sympathy. The petals are large and have an intoxicating aroma, becoming a flower that adds beauty in summer.
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Easter
As programmed, the Easter lily will only bloom at the same time every year. If cared right way, they will multiply every year. One of the things about Easter Lily is when it blooms, you can save the blubs and plant them again.
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Madonna
The part of the oldest types of lily flowers. It has a shape like a trumpet with pure white color. Become a symbol of purity of soul and chastity. Madonna also known as Peace lily blooms all year round to reveal its beautiful glossy green leaves.
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Casa Blanca
It looks graceful and elegant with red stamens looks beautiful and admired. Casa Blanca representing life and joy. The flower is often a birthday gift and wedding decoration.
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Shirui
Shirui is unique. It is hard to find it because located in the Ukhrul area, India. The color mixed with pink looks beautiful and sweet. It is shaped like a bell and has a height of up to one foot. Shirui blooms from April to June every year.
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Royal
It has many names ranging from Regal’s Lily, Christmas’ Lily, and King’s Lily. Originally from West China, it grows on rocky slopes and riverbanks.
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Calla
Often used in Easter celebrations because it is a symbol of resurrection and rebirth. But it also represents the meaning of innocent. The flowers are large, about 10 inches. They bloom in late spring to mid-summer.
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Formosa
It is known as Taiwanese lily. Formosa has large, fragrant flowers. Blooms from summer to fall. This plant can grow 4-7 feet in height. Wine’s purple color beautifies the edges of the petals.
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White water
The petals are fragrant and soft. It looks elegant in white. Known as an ornamental plant and often appears in garden water. Ancient cultures often associated the white water lily with the spiritual world and gods. Now the white water lily is used as an invasive plant. Water lily has the meaning of peace and pleasure.
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Golden-Rayed
It is known as the gold lily. Golden-Rayed symbolizes purity of heart and surrenders to the grace of God. It is the tallest lily plant of all. The flowers are large and have a spicy-sweet aroma.
How to plant and take care of white lilies …
Spring Equinox/Ostara Potpourri, Incense and Oil c. 2018
(YOU CAN COPY AND PASTE THIS TO A DOCUMENT TO PRINT AND/OR SAVE ON YOUR COMPUTER)
Spring Equinox/Ostara Potpourri, Incense & Oil
Spring Equinox Ritual Potpourri
Recipe by Gerina Dunwich
A small cauldron filled with homemade potpourri can be used as a fragrant altar decoration, burned (outdoors) as an offering to the old gods during or after a Sabbat celebration, or wrapped in decorative paper and ribbons and given to a Wiccan sister or brother as a Sabbat gift.
45 drops rose oil
1 cup oak moss
2 cups dried dogwood blossoms
2 cups dried honeysuckle blossoms
1/2 cup dried violets
1/2 cup dried daffodils
1/2 cup dried rosebuds
1/2 cup dried crocus or iris
Mix the rose oil with the oak moss, and then add the remaining ingredients. Stir the potpourri well and then store in a tightly covered ceramic or glass container.
(The above recipe for “Spring Equinox Ritual Potpourri” is directly quoted from Gerina Dunwich’s book: “The Wicca Spellbook: A Witch’s Collection of Wiccan Spells, Potions and Recipes”, pages 161-162, A Citadel Press Book, Carol Publishing Group, 1994/1995.)
Source
Ostara Lore
Researched and Compiled by StormWind
Ostara Oil
Put in soap or annoint candles
5 drops lavender
5 drops jasmine
5 drops patchouli
5 drops rose
Add a lavender bud and small lapis lazuli, rose, and clear quartz crystals. This has the gently smell of spring beginning to blossom. Very lovely!
Ostara Incense
Recipe by Scott Cunningham
2 parts Frankincense
1 part Benzoin
1 part Dragon’s Blood
1/2 part Nutmeg
1/2 part Violet flowers (or a few drops Violet oil)
1/2 part Orange peel
1/2 part Rose petals
Burn during Wiccan rituals on Ostara, or to welcome the spring and refresh your life.
(The above recipe for “Ostara Incense” is directly quoted from Scott Cunningham’s book: “The Complete Book of Incense, Oils & Brews”, page 83, Llewellyn Publications, 1992.)
Spell for Today – Egg Wish Spell for Fertility – Printable
Some of the Witchcraft/Magickal Correspondence for Ostara – Printable
Ostara – Let there be Light
From sagegoddess.com
Ostara & The Spring Equinox
Spring draws near, and with the vernal equinox comes Ostara, the goddess and patron deity of spring. She comes with her totem spirit, Rabbit, to bring renewal to the land. Our time for rest and retreat is reaching an end, as we now prepare to give life to the ideas we’ve been cultivating inside all winter. We also recognize and give thanks for the solitude, self-reflection, and wisdom the dark time of dreaming brought us.
The vernal equinox marks the time of year when the Sun crosses the equator, making the length of day equal to the length of night. This day is one of only two magical times of the year where night and day are precisely balanced – the Wheel of the Year is symbolically sliced in half. It’s time to burn what no longer serves you and activate your spirit, so you may blossom with the spring and emerge as your most enlightened self.
History of Ostara & Spring Traditions
The native pre-Christian Germanic tribes of northern Europe worshipped a goddess of spring called Ostara. The Saxon tribes of old Britain called her Eostre, and she is known for giving her name to the Christian Easter. Her feast day was held on the full moon following the vernal equinox, much like the modern Easter. Ostara is the goddess of the dawn and awakening earth. She embodies growing light and fertility.
Eggs are sacred to Ostara, symbolizing the renewed cycle of life and staple source of food. Chickens kept in natural light quit laying in winter, resuming in the spring with peak months March and April. In Western tradition, we’re all familiar with “Easter eggs,” which date back to ancient times, as a symbol of fertility and rebirth. In Persia, eggs have been painted and colored for over fifteen-hundred years as part of the spring celebration of Nowruz, the Persian and Iranian New Year.
All around the world, ancient and indigenous cultures hold rituals, feasts, and celebrations at the vernal equinox. Ancient Roman followers of the goddess Cybele believed she had a consort who died and was resurrected on this day. The ancient Mayans honored many sacred days associated with celestial events, especially the equinoxes. As the Sun sets on the day of the equinox, the western face of the Mayan pyramid El Castillo is fully bathed in sunlight. This pyramid was intentionally designed to work with the lengthening shadows, giving the appearance of a diamondback snake descending down the wall.
Intentions of Light
Our roots to the Earth and our connection to her seasons go deep. Our ancient ancestors knew this and honored the cycles of nature. When you celebrate the equinoxes, you timelessly connect with our ancestors who have participated in ritual and ceremony on this occasion for millennia. This year, in the Northern Hemisphere, we’ll celebrate Ostara on March 19. Use this day to cleanse, heal, balance your spirit, and regenerate your vital energy. This is the time to activate spring’s energy of light, hope, fertility, growth, and new beginnings with the return of the Sun.
Light a candle to symbolize the return of the light, and set your intentions for new beginnings and renewed passion. This is another chance to re-emerge with new vision, new commitment, and newfound wings. Create an Ostara altar – read my blog on this topic for more info. Charge your gems under the Sun, in the light of the equinox, to infuse them with the fiery spark of life and rebirth. Ask them to generously hold the power of the Sun’s radiance, making it readily available to you as the Wheel of the Year continues to turn. This ritual is especially powerful at noon when the Sun is at its highest point in the sky, and at the first moment of spring (when the Sun moves into the sign of Aries), which varies by geographic location. This year, in Los Angeles, the exact time is 8:49 pm PT on Thursday, March 19.
At this potent point of transition into the days of light, take a moment to pause during the brief balance between light and dark; day and night. May it reconnect you with your own harmony and wholeness, in perfect proportion.
Ostara Blessing
Speak, Ostara, of hope and growth – your gifts to us.
Teach me the ways of light
and reveal the path of illumination
as I prepare to transcend.
Shedding my cold winter skin,
I activate my sanctity,
burning away what no longer serves me.
I emerge from my hibernation,
awaken my dormant energy,
and blossom with the spring.
Amen, A’ho, So it is.
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Blessing on This Beautiful, Sunny Ostara/Spring Equinox
From all of us at WOTC we wish you and your family a bountiful year full of new awakenings, love, hope and joy.
March 20 Daily Divination Journal – Ostara
Tarot Card
From Tarotx.com – Gilded Tarot Deck
Six of Cups
Menu of Contents
I. Meaning of the Six of Cups Gilded Tarot
II. Message of the Six of Cups Gilded Tarot
III. Interpretation of the Six of Cups Gilded Tarot in a spread
Rune
From TheRuneSite.com – Medieval Runes
Sól
Sound: “ss” as in “kiss”
Stands for: Disk of the sun
Magick/Healing use: Brings the healing power and warmth of the sun.
Witch’s Rune
From GroveandGrotto.com
The Leaf
Ostara
Growth, abundance, promise of harvest, good fortune. A strong “maybe”.
Ogham
From LearnReligions.com – Celtic Ogham
Fearn or Fern
F is for Fearn or Fern, which is associated with the Alder tree. The Alder is representative of the evolving spirit. Connected with the month of March and the spring equinox, Alder is the symbol of Bran in Celtic mythology. In The Mabinogion, Bran laid himself across a river as a bridge so that others might cross–likewise, the Alder bridges that magical space between earth and the heavens. It is also associated with oracular powers–Bran’s head was an oracle in legend.
Alders are often found in swampy, boggy areas, and conveniently, their wood doesn’t rot when it gets wet. In fact, if left to soak in water, it becomes hardened. This came in handy when early Britons were building strongholds in bogs. The city of Venice, Italy, was originally built upon piles of Alder wood. Once it’s dry, though, Alder tends to be less than durable.
Fearn Correspondences
Mundane Aspects: Keep in mind that you are an individual… but so is everyone else. When you look at someone, see the unusual which makes them themselves–and allow them to see that uniqueness in you. Be a mediator, a bridge, between people who may be having a disagreement.
Magical Aspects: Follow your instinct. Others will turn to you for advice and counsel during spiritual disagreements, and it’s your job to be the mediator and voice of reason.
I Ching
Click here for more detailed information about Hexagram 18 from iching.online
(Question – What do my southern hemisphere readers need to know for Mabon?)
Hexagram Eightteen/18
Ku / Repairing the Damage
Winds sweep through the Mountain valley:
The Superior Person sweeps away corruption and stagnation by stirring up the people and strengthening their spirit.
Supreme success.
Before crossing to the far shore, consider the move for three days.
After crossing, devote three days of hard labor to damage control.
SITUATION ANALYSIS:
You are blessed with an opportunity to resuscitate that which others have abandoned as beyond repair.
This ruin wasn’t caused by evil intention, but by indifference to decay.
Just by addressing yourself to the problem, you exhibit a new awareness, a fresh perspective.
This is a time of recovery, renewal, regeneration.
Numerology
Click here to read more about the numerology meaning of the number 18 from numerology.com
Eight
Every number in Numerology has a different meaning. The real substance is in the single digits; each of these numeric symbols casts a unique energy that impacts us on both external and internal levels — and even how it relates to our compatibility with other people! By understanding the different meanings of these numbers in Numerology, we can better realize the messages the numbers are sending when they appear in our lives. If there is an abundance of the number 8 in your life, the meaning of these messages center around hard work, success, and karmic balance.
What is the definition of 8 in Numerology?
Of all the numbers in Numerology, the number 8 is the achiever and measures life by the goals it reaches. It has good business sense, a powerful presence, and a strong drive for success. The 8 is also a symbol of balance — you can see it in its symmetrical shape. For every blessing it receives, it puts one back out to the universe. When things are balanced, they feel stable, controlled, and supported, which is the most productive environment for the 8 to work in.
In Chinese culture, the number 8 is considered the luckiest number of all, and …
Angel Number
Click for more information about Angel Number 321 from informationseries.com
Three Hundred Twenty One
Basic knowledge of angel number 321
An angel number has a meaning as a block of numbers and a meaning separated. Also, when it comes to a three-digit number like angel number 321, the meaning of the middle number is the strongest. First, let’s learn basic knowledge.
321 can be decomposed most strongly in the middle number
In the case of angel number 321, it means “321”, “3”, “2” and “1”. The 321 means that believing in God gives you the support of the Ascended Master. It has multiple meanings.
3-digit numbers are considered to have the strongest meaning in the middle
It is said that the energy of an angel number increases as the number of digits increases. Also, in the case of numbers like three digits, the middle number has strong energy. In the case of angel number 321, the energy of the number 2 is strong.
Meaning of angel number 321
Angel number 321 has multiple meanings, but the overall meaning is supported by the ascended master. It also means trusting God and turning fear into confidence and security. Let’s take a closer look.
Ascended Master Dedicated Help
Ascended Masters are saints who have accomplished feats in the human world, such as Jesus Christ and Buddha. The Ascended Master has been a lofty person even after the Ascension. By believing in the Ascended Master, you will receive a positive message…
Animal Spirit Guide or Helper
Click here for more information about the spiritual meaning for the RAccom from UniGuide.com
Raccoon
Raccoon meanings and symbolism include disguise, trickery, adaptability, dexterity, resourcefulness, and training. In this post, you’ll learn about raccoon symbols and meaning and the raccoon spirit animal. Plus, you’ll learn about the raccoon in cultural mythology and more.
Table of Contents
What does a raccoon symbolize?
Detailed Racoon Symbols and Meanings
Raccoon Mythology and Folklore
Native American Raccoon Meanings
Abenaki Tribe: Azeban the Trickster
Biblical Meaning of the Raccoon
Japanese “Raccoon”: The Tanuki
Organizations that Protect Raccoons
March 20, 2023 Moon Goddess Current Phase
You can use this link to go forward or backward in time for Moon phase information. If you are curious, you can even find out what phase the Moon was in when you or anyone else was born.
From MoonGiant.com
The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waning Crescent phase. This phase is best viewed just before the sunrise in the western sky. In this phase the Moon’s illumination is growing smaller each day until the New Moon. During this part of the Moon cycle, the Moon is getting closer to the Sun as viewed from Earth and the night side of the Moon is facing the Earth with only a small edge of the Moon being illuminated. It can also be a great time to see the features of the Moon’s surface. Along the edge where the illuminated portion meets the dark side, the craters and mountains cast long shadows making them easier to observe with a telescope or binoculars.
Visit the March 2023 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.
Today’s Waning Crescent Phase
The Waning Crescent on March 20 has an illumination of 2%. 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 20 the Moon is 28.14 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.
Phase Details
Phase: Waning Crescent
Illumination: 2%
Moon Age: 28.14 days
Moon Angle: 0.54
Moon Distance: 366,665.02 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 148,997,816.79 km
Illumination: 2%
Moon Age: 28.14 days
Moon Angle: 0.54
Moon Distance: 366,665.02 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 148,997,816.79 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 20, 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 20, 2023
10:00 pm GMT 3:00 PM PDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)
Sun:00 Aries 01
Moon:19 Pisces 00
Mercury:03 Aries 28
Venus:04 Taurus 47
Mars:27 Gemini 49
Jupiter:16 Aries 28
Saturn:01 Pisces 32
Uranus:16 Taurus 17
Neptune:25 Pisces 18
Pluto:29 Capricorn 57
Moon:19 Pisces 00
Mercury:03 Aries 28
Venus:04 Taurus 47
Mars:27 Gemini 49
Jupiter:16 Aries 28
Saturn:01 Pisces 32
Uranus:16 Taurus 17
Neptune:25 Pisces 18
Pluto:29 Capricorn 57
True Lunar Node:04 Taurus 23 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:06 Taurus 01 Rx
Lilith (Black Moon):08 Leo 00
Chiron:14 Aries 56
Ceres:00 Libra 31 Rx
Pallas:15 Cancer 10
Juno:05 Taurus 16
Vesta:18 Aries 16
Eris:24 Aries 18
Fire:7
Earth:6
Air:2
Water:4
Earth:6
Air:2
Water:4
Cardinal:9
Fixed:6
Mutable:4
Fixed:6
Mutable:4
Northern Hemisphere
This local time is in Chicago, Illinois, USA
March 20, 2023
08:00 pm GMT 3:00 PM CDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)
Sun:29 Pisces 57
Moon:17 Pisces 47
Mercury:03 Aries 18
Venus:04 Taurus 41
Mars:27 Gemini 47
Jupiter:16 Aries 27
Saturn:01 Pisces 31
Uranus:16 Taurus 17
Neptune:25 Pisces 18
Pluto:29 Capricorn 57
Moon:17 Pisces 47
Mercury:03 Aries 18
Venus:04 Taurus 41
Mars:27 Gemini 47
Jupiter:16 Aries 27
Saturn:01 Pisces 31
Uranus:16 Taurus 17
Neptune:25 Pisces 18
Pluto:29 Capricorn 57
True Lunar Node:04 Taurus 23 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:06 Taurus 02 Rx
Lilith (Black Moon):07 Leo 59
Chiron:14 Aries 56
Ceres:00 Libra 32 Rx
Pallas:15 Cancer 08
Juno:05 Taurus 13
Vesta:18 Aries 14
Eris:24 Aries 18
Fire:6
Earth:6
Air:2
Water:5
Earth:6
Air:2
Water:5
Cardinal:8
Fixed:6
Mutable:5
Fixed:6
Mutable:5
Northeastern Hemisphere
This local time is in Frankfurt, Germany, Europe
20 March 2023
02:00 pm GMT 3:00 PM CET
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)
Sun:29 Pisces 42
Moon:14 Pisces 05
Mercury:02 Aries 48
Venus:04 Taurus 23
Mars:27 Gemini 40
Jupiter:16 Aries 24
Saturn:01 Pisces 30
Uranus:16 Taurus 16
Neptune:25 Pisces 17
Pluto:29 Capricorn 57
Moon:14 Pisces 05
Mercury:02 Aries 48
Venus:04 Taurus 23
Mars:27 Gemini 40
Jupiter:16 Aries 24
Saturn:01 Pisces 30
Uranus:16 Taurus 16
Neptune:25 Pisces 17
Pluto:29 Capricorn 57
True Lunar Node:04 Taurus 25 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:06 Taurus 03 Rx
Lilith (Black Moon):07 Leo 57
Chiron:14 Aries 55
Ceres:00 Libra 36 Rx
Pallas:15 Cancer 05
Juno:05 Taurus 05
Vesta:18 Aries 07
Eris:24 Aries 18
Fire:6
Earth:6
Air:2
Water:5
Earth:6
Air:2
Water:5
Cardinal:8
Fixed:6
Mutable:5
Fixed:6
Mutable:5
March 20 Today in History
Today’s Important Historical Events
1602 United Dutch East Indian Company (VOC) forms
1800 Alessandro Volta reports his discovery of the electric battery in a letter to Joseph Banks, president of the Royal Society of London
1815 Napoleon enters Paris after escape from Elba, begins 100-day rule
1900 US Secretary of State John Hay announces that all nations to whom he sent notes calling for an ‘open door’ policy in China have essentially accepted his stand
1933 Dachau the first Nazi concentration camp, is completed
2016 Barack Obama becomes the first US President to visit Cuba since 1928, arriving for a 3 day tour
Today’s Historical Events
141 6th recorded perihelion passage of Halley’s Comet
1345 Saturn, Jupiter and Mars-conjunction: thought “cause of plague epidemic”
1569 Duke of Alva leads “tenth penning” in Les Ponts de Cé
1598 Governor of Brittany, Philippe Emmanuel the Duke of Mercœur submits to French King Henry IV at Angers
1600 The Linköping Bloodbath takes place on Maundy Thursday in Linköping, Sweden
1602 United Dutch East Indian Company (VOC) forms
1616 Walter Raleigh released from Tower of London to seek gold in Guyana
Today’s Historical Events in Flim and TV
1948 1st live televised symphony performances: Eugene Ormandy leads Philadelphia Orchestra on CBS, followed 90 minutes later by Arturo Toscanini leading the NBC Orchestra on NBC
1948 20th Academy Awards: “Gentleman’s Agreement”, Loretta Young, Ronald Colman win
1952 24th Academy Awards: “An American in Paris”, Humphrey Bogart & Vivien Leigh win
1955 KXTV TV channel 10 in Sacramento, CA (CBS) begins broadcasting
1967 The Supremes release single “The Happening”
1967 WOET (now WPTD) TV channel 16 in Dayton, OH (PBS) begins broadcasting
1973 NBC TV premiere of pilot episode of “Police Story”, based on Los Angeles Police Dept. Joseph Wambaugh’s writings
1987 Soap opera “Capitol” final episode
Today’s Historical Events in Music
1885 Yiddish theater opens in NY with Goldfaden operetta
1888 The premiere of the very first Romani language operetta staged in Moscow, Russia.
1954 “King & I” closes at St James Theater NYC after 1246 performances
1965 10th Eurovision Song Contest: France Gall of Luxembourg wins singing “Poupee de cire, poupee de son” written by Serge Gainsbourg in Naples
1982 Joan Jett & Blackhearts’ “I Love Rock ‘n’ Roll” goes #1 for 7 weeks
1990 Singer Gloria Estefan fractures her spine when a truck hits her tour bus near Scranton, Pennsylvania
1991 Michael Jackson signs $65M deal with Sony Records to produce 6 albums
1994 “Cyrano – The Musical” closes at Neil Simon NYC after 137 performances
Today’s Historical Events in Sports
1891 53rd Grand National: Irish jockey, trainer Harry Beasley wins aboard 4/1 Come Away
1892 54th Grand National: Capt. Roddy Owen wins aboard 20/1 chance Father O’Flynn
1911 National Squash Tennis Association forms (NYC)
1914 1st international figure-skating tournament held in US, New Haven
1920 Australasian Championships Men’s Tennis, Adelaide: Pat O’Hara Wood beats fellow Australian Ronald Thomas 6-3, 4-6, 6-8, 6-1, 6-3
1920 US Men’s Figure Skating championship won by Sherwin Badger
1934 American all-round female super athlete Babe Didrikson Zaharias pitches a hitless inning for Philadelphia A’s in their exhibition pre-season baseball game against Brooklyn Dodgers
1937 England beats Scotland, 6-3 at Murrayfield, Edinburgh to clinch the Home Nations Rugby Championship and Triple Crown
A Thought for Today
Ostara and Mabon Posts
My mind is mush after working since 8 AM CDT with a gathering of my students today thrown in. So, to get good information about the two Sabbats to you I will be posting early tomorrow morning for both. I apologize to those in the Northern Hemisphere for not getting a lot of things posted today.
You can use the “Search” box on the left – hand side of the homepage today using the keywords Ostara or Mabon to read past posts on these to wonderful Sabbats.
Ostara starts in the Northern Hemisphere on March 20, 2023 at 4:24 PM CDT
Mabon starts in the Southern Hemisphere on March 21, 2023 at 8:24 AM AEDT
Goddess Of The Day: SEPHIRA
Sephira
Hanukkah (Jewish)
Themes: Miracles; Victory, Success; Overcoming
Symbol: Light
About Sephira: This ancient Cabalistic goddess embodies divine light – the active, energetic power that flows
through the Universe in all directions. Thus, it is no coincidence that the ten spheres on the Tree of Life are
called Sephirah, for this goddess guides our way and path with her radiance.
To Do Today: This festival commemorates the rebellion of the Jews against the Syrians, in which a miracle took
place. A small bottle of oil stayed lit for eight days, keeping the temple consecrated until more oil could be brought.
Since Sephira is the light of miracles, today’s a good time to focus on seemingly impossible goals or situations that
you may have set aside or left behind in discouragement. Revisit those dreams; reconsider the logistics of those
circumstances. If there is a better way to approach things, Sephira will illuminate that path or options for you in
your meditations. Make sure to turn on light sources today, and open curtains to let natural light into your home.
Symbolically, this welcomes Sephira’s active power into your spiritual life and quest. Also consider following with
Jewish tradition and giving coins to friends or family. These tokens draw financial security. Or, eat potato pancakes
for providence.
By Patricia Telesco
March 20, 2023 Daily Horoscopes
Click here to read Georgia Nicols Daily Horoscopes
Moon Alert
There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today. The Moon is in Pisces.
Aries (March 21-April 19)
The Sun will be in your sign for the next four weeks giving you a chance to recharge your batteries for the rest of the year. Oh yeah, you’re raring to go! Plus, Mercury in your sign will make you talkative and busy making plans. (Wow.)
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
Although you will be happy to play things low-key and work behind the scenes; nevertheless, this is an excellent month to buy wardrobe goodies. (If shopping, check the Moon Alert at the top of my daily column.) You feel energized by financial matters, including your desire to boost your earnings.
Gemini (May 21-June 20)
You’re heading into a popular window for the next few weeks, which means you will enjoy the company of others and be more involved in groups, clubs and organizations. In particular, time in the company of younger people will interest you.
Cancer (June 21-July 22)
For the next four weeks, the Sun is at the top of your chart casting you in a flattering spotlight. This happens only once a year so now is your chance to make a wonderful impression on others. Demand the advantage! Go after what you want.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
Your urge to do something to expand your world is strong now and will stay this way for the next few weeks. Therefore, get out and travel if you can. Study and learn. Seek adventure. Do something different so that you feel you are enriching your life.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
Your attention will swing to money matters, especially related to shared property, wills, inheritances, insurance issues and debt in the next few weeks. Decisions that you make will benefit you. Grab every chance to travel for pleasure because this might come your way.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
Partnerships are important to you. In the next four weeks, you have a much better chance to objectively size up your closest relationships, especially your role in them. This means you can see how to improve how you relate to others. Meanwhile, get more sleep during this time.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
It’s all systems go for you because in the next four weeks, you’re keen to be efficient, productive and effective in everything you do. You’ll be setting the bar high because you want to accomplish as much as possible. Relations with partners and close friends will be warm and supportive.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
Lucky you! Make use of wonderful opportunities to enjoy yourself and have fun in the next four weeks! Accept invitations to sports events, social occasions, the arts, entertaining diversions, dining out plus, enjoying playful times with children. Romance will be blessed!
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
Home, family and your private life are your primary focus in the next several weeks. Some of you will be more involved than usual with a parent. Family discussions about how to improve the home through renovations and repairs or even to change residences will take place.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
The pace of your days will accelerate in the next four weeks because suddenly you’ve got things to do, people to see and places to go! You will enjoy taking short trips. Expect a busy schedule with appointments, errands and time with siblings, neighbours and relatives. Get cracking!
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
Your desire to boost your earnings and get a better paying job, or to get a raise where you currently work will be stronger in the next four weeks. Look for ways to do this because it might happen! Likewise, many of you will be buying beautiful things for yourself and loved ones. Ka-ching!
If Your Birthday Is Today
Actor Michael Rappaport (1970) shares your birthday today. You are an idealist who is warm hearted and has the ability to work well with others. You become more confident as you age. This is a lovely year to socialize and enjoy yourself! Let your guard down and loosen up a bit. Nurture your inner beauty and happiness.
20 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
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For Your Local Time and Date
Southeastern Hemisphere
This local time is in Sao Paulo, Brazil, South America
20 March 2023
06:00 pm GMT 3:00 PM BRT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)
Sun:29 Pisces 52
Moon:16 Pisces 33
Mercury:03 Aries 08
Venus:04 Taurus 35
Mars:27 Gemini 44
Jupiter:16 Aries 26
Saturn:01 Pisces 31
Uranus:16 Taurus 16
Neptune:25 Pisces 18
Pluto:29 Capricorn 57
Moon:16 Pisces 33
Mercury:03 Aries 08
Venus:04 Taurus 35
Mars:27 Gemini 44
Jupiter:16 Aries 26
Saturn:01 Pisces 31
Uranus:16 Taurus 16
Neptune:25 Pisces 18
Pluto:29 Capricorn 57
True Lunar Node:04 Taurus 24 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:06 Taurus 02 Rx
Lilith (Black Moon):07 Leo 59
Chiron:14 Aries 55
Ceres:00 Libra 33 Rx
Pallas:15 Cancer 07
Juno:05 Taurus 10
Vesta:18 Aries 12
Eris:24 Aries 18
Fire:6
Earth:6
Air:2
Water:5
Earth:6
Air:2
Water:5
Cardinal:8
Fixed:6
Mutable:5
Fixed:6
Mutable:5
Southern Hemisphere
This local time is in Cape Town, South Africa
20 March 2023
03:00 pm GMT 5:00 PM SAST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)
Sun:29 Pisces 44
Moon:14 Pisces 42
Mercury:02 Aries 53
Venus:04 Taurus 26
Mars:27 Gemini 41
Jupiter:16 Aries 24
Saturn:01 Pisces 30
Uranus:16 Taurus 16
Neptune:25 Pisces 18
Pluto:29 Capricorn 57
Moon:14 Pisces 42
Mercury:02 Aries 53
Venus:04 Taurus 26
Mars:27 Gemini 41
Jupiter:16 Aries 24
Saturn:01 Pisces 30
Uranus:16 Taurus 16
Neptune:25 Pisces 18
Pluto:29 Capricorn 57
True Lunar Node:04 Taurus 25 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:06 Taurus 02 Rx
Lilith (Black Moon):07 Leo 58
Chiron:14 Aries 55
Ceres:00 Libra 35 Rx
Pallas:15 Cancer 05
Juno:05 Taurus 06
Vesta:18 Aries 08
Eris:24 Aries 18
Fire:6
Earth:6
Air:2
Water:5
Earth:6
Air:2
Water:5
Cardinal:8
Fixed:6
Mutable:5
Fixed:6
Mutable:5
Southwestern Hemisphere Same day at posting for 1500 PM AEDT GMT 0400 For 1500 AEST GMT 0500 STARTS 4/2/2023
This local time is in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
20 March 2023
04:00 am GMT 3:00 PM AEDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)
Sun:29 Pisces 17
Moon:07 Pisces 55
Mercury:01 Aries 58
Venus:03 Taurus 53
Mars:27 Gemini 28
Jupiter:16 Aries 18
Saturn:01 Pisces 27
Uranus:16 Taurus 15
Neptune:25 Pisces 16
Pluto:29 Capricorn 56
Moon:07 Pisces 55
Mercury:01 Aries 58
Venus:03 Taurus 53
Mars:27 Gemini 28
Jupiter:16 Aries 18
Saturn:01 Pisces 27
Uranus:16 Taurus 15
Neptune:25 Pisces 16
Pluto:29 Capricorn 56
True Lunar Node:04 Taurus 27 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:06 Taurus 04 Rx
Lilith (Black Moon):07 Leo 55
Chiron:14 Aries 53
Ceres:00 Libra 42 Rx
Pallas:14 Cancer 58
Juno:04 Taurus 50
Vesta:17 Aries 56
Eris:24 Aries 18
Fire:6
Earth:6
Air:2
Water:5
Earth:6
Air:2
Water:5
Cardinal:8
Fixed:6
Mutable:5
Fixed:6
Mutable:5
A Thought for Today
Before We Get Into The Spells, We Are Going To Talk About Getting Rid of the Magickal Leftover from our Workings c. 2018
The First Way to Rid Your Home of Magickal Residue
Reaving
There are lots of unwanted and random energies and entities floating around one’s environment. The following techniques which we are getting ready to discuss are required understandings for any Witch. You will need to keep you own environment clear of these unwanted wraiths, and you may also, over time, be called on by others to clear these things from their houses or their lives.
Nothing ever goes away, you must understand. Things that are made of matter are not made only of matter, and can just as easily be energetic. Matter does not imply intelligence, soul does (and that’s a rather ineffable concept). So why is it considered that intelligence inhabits only things of a material nature ( like biological species)?
Entities can be either material or non-material. They can be left over from extreme emotional discharges. They can be other and therefore, not of a recognizable origin.
Reaving – Clearing a Place
To psychically clear unwanted entities is also called Reaving. Banishing often accompanies Reaving, but Reaving can also be performed to tranquilize a house or an environment that has been cluttered by a previous occupants.
You will require a container of consecrated water, your athame, incense, and censer, a candle for each room, and a vacuum cleaner. It’s often preferable to work with another person, but not strictly necessary. You are better to get rid of any occupants of the property. You are to work privately whenever possible. The energies of Cowans can be unpredictable.
Every psychic knows that accumulated psychic grunge is heavier than air and will fall to the floor (and sometimes stick to windows). So the first thing that you should do is vacuum the floors with intent. A vacuum cleaner is one’s contemporary besom (broom stick), and much quicker than the manual tool; There’s no point having the house occupants do it, it just never feels as clean. Then you should set up a candle in each room, light it, and close off whatever doors there are. Then get the charcoal burning, and then take a shower with intent of purificaton.
Each room, from one end of the house to the other, is to be lightly encircled with your dagger ( these encirclements are meant to be embracing rather than encapsulating), encircled with the smoke of the incense, and encircled with the consecrated water. With each action you perform, you will raise aloft each implement to the four directions, calling on their powers of protection and harmony. As you exit each room, you will extinguish the candle with your fingers ( don’t blow it out, pinch it or snuff it out with a candle snuffer), and leave the door open.
When you are done, you are to pack up all your things and leave without entering into conversation with anyone.
Witches Of The Craft® 
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