Day: April 9, 2023

10 April 2023 Southern Hemisphere’s Planetary Positions

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Southeastern Hemisphere

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

10 April 2023
06:00 pm GMT 3:00 PM BRT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:20 Aries 36
Moon:16 Sagittarius 27
Mercury:09 Taurus 52
Venus:29 Taurus 29
Mars:08 Cancer 10
Jupiter:21 Aries 28
Saturn:03 Pisces 42
Uranus:17 Taurus 18
Neptune:26 Pisces 04
Pluto:00 Aquarius 16

True Lunar Node:04 Taurus 03
Mean Lunar Node:04 Taurus 55 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):10 Leo 20

Chiron:16 Aries 09
Ceres:26 Virgo 08 Rx
Pallas:21 Cancer 39
Juno:17 Taurus 22
Vesta:27 Aries 45

Eris:24 Aries 32

Fire:7
Earth:7
Air:1
Water:4
Cardinal:7
Fixed:8
Mutable:4

Southern Hemisphere

This local time is in Cape Town, South Africa

10 April 2023
03:00 pm GMT 5:00 PM SAST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:20 Aries 29
Moon:14 Sagittarius 45
Mercury:09 Taurus 43
Venus:29 Taurus 20
Mars:08 Cancer 06
Jupiter:21 Aries 26
Saturn:03 Pisces 41
Uranus:17 Taurus 17
Neptune:26 Pisces 04
Pluto:00 Aquarius 15

True Lunar Node:04 Taurus 03
Mean Lunar Node:04 Taurus 56 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):10 Leo 19

Chiron:16 Aries 08
Ceres:26 Virgo 09 Rx
Pallas:21 Cancer 37
Juno:17 Taurus 18
Vesta:27 Aries 42

Eris:24 Aries 32

Fire:7
Earth:7
Air:1
Water:4
Cardinal:7
Fixed:8
Mutable:4

Southwestern Hemisphere

This local time is in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

10 April 2023
05:00 am GMT 3:00 PM AEST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:20 Aries 04
Moon:09 Sagittarius 03
Mercury:09 Taurus 16
Venus:28 Taurus 51
Mars:07 Cancer 53
Jupiter:21 Aries 20
Saturn:03 Pisces 39
Uranus:17 Taurus 16
Neptune:26 Pisces 03
Pluto:00 Aquarius 15

True Lunar Node:04 Taurus 02
Mean Lunar Node:04 Taurus 57 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):10 Leo 16

Chiron:16 Aries 07
Ceres:26 Virgo 13 Rx
Pallas:21 Cancer 28
Juno:17 Taurus 03
Vesta:27 Aries 30

Eris:24 Aries 31

Fire:7
Earth:7
Air:1
Water:4
Cardinal:7
Fixed:8
Mutable:4

Divination Through Tea Leaves c. 2018

Divination Through Tea Leaves

Predicting by using tealeaves was in the 19th century in Europe quite popular, but nowadays it is hardly practiced. Not, because the techniques were that extremely difficult, but much more because almost everyone uses teabags in stead of just unpacked tealeaves. That causes, that no leaves are left in the cup after drinking.

So if you feel invited to this prediction method, the first thing to do is drinking tea at that ‘old-fashioned’ way. You need for each cup one teaspoon with tea and one extra for the teapot. You’ll notice it tastes nice, but if you plan to use it too for prediction, I suggest the use of white cups, because it gives a better background for the dark leaves. Each person in your ‘tea session’ who wants to hear something about their personal future, should leave a little liquid behind in their cup. This is stirred to let the leaves floating in stead lying quiet on the bottom of the cup. Immediately after that is done, the liquid part is carefully poured out. By doing this, the tealeaves stick behind on the inside and the bottom of the cup.

Than comes the moment for you to fix a strong and deep concentration on those tealeaves. Close your eyes halfway and give your powers of imagination ‘free way’. Try to discover in these tealeaves a known picture, i.e. a book, an axe, trees, a hat, etc…etc… The following step is the interpretation of that discovered picture. You can use for that the next explanations:

Anchor:
A journey, at the end of that trip happiness.

Arrow:
Luck in love affair(s).

Axe:
(A pickax or a saw is also possible)
Be warned to deal carefully with your money and your emotions.

Balloon:
(Also a non-army airplane):
An unexpected promotion, going for the better or inheritance.

Bird:
See: flag.

Book:
Ask advice before going further going on in things your are (or are going to be) involved.

Bottle:
Your social activities will increase.

Bow:
There will come a meeting or a date that is important for your further life.

Butterfly:
Your partner/spouse/life mate takes your affair not as serious as is essential/ necessary in your view.

Chain:
In a certain activities in your professions you should give more and better efforts.

Clock or watch:
An important meeting will happen.

Crown:
Promotion.

Cross:
Big tough luck. If you can see a second picture in the leaves, than that can give more details on the area that is involved.

Dice:
Avoid risks.

Doorbell:
You may expect good news.

Envelope:
Good news is coming.

Fish:
You will get unbelievable news from far away.

Flag:
Your level of prosperity will increase.

Foot:
Expected good news will not come.

Gate or door:
An unexpected change in your personal circumstances.

Hammer:
You should make more efforts to give your best.

Harp or harpsichord:
Prosperity and luck will become yours.

Hat:
You have to go through some touch luck.

Heart:
You will get emotional excitement.

Key:
You will get a better understanding about certain things that are unclear to you now.

Knife:
You’ll get a quarrel or even a row.

Ladder (Household):
Improvement.

Moon (Waxing):
A little profit will become yours.

Ring:
A lot of non-material luck/happiness.

Rocks:
In short time you will get some problems. (Not very big).

Roof:
At home with you something will change.

Scales:
You should improve your dealing with weighting advantages and disadvantages. Things have more than one side.

Ship:
A journey will bring luck and happiness.

Street:
(Two tealeaves straight between each other):
Business in which you are involved will go well.
(Two tealeaves not straight between each other):
Business in which you are involved will not turn out well.

Trees:
Everything will bloom.

Such a picture that is close to the edge of the teacup points to a time period from three till six weeks on the things that are predicted. If the picture is on the bottom it means a time period of at least two years before that prediction will happen. In the middle of the inside means about a year.

By training and experience you will become able to interpret more pictures as are described here.

Don’t forget: as with every prediction method, it will only work as it’s fully implemented in yourself. The fewest doubt will make that your efforts to predict will fail. (The ‘client’ need not believe that).

Weekly Horoscope Sunday, April 9 to Saturday, April 15, 2023

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All Signs

Good news! This is a happy, laid-back week. On Monday and Tuesday, the Sun lines up with lucky Jupiter (happens only once a year), creating feelings of well-being, generosity and sunny optimism. People will help each other and be glad to see each other. Hey nonny nonny! Dogs won’t bite. Kids will behave. It’s a great week to socialize and pool resources. Midweek there’s a few detours, but these are temporary and things will soon return to a laidback tempo leading to a fun weekend. Let your motto be: How can I help someone? This will create the best vibes for you. Menander, 4th century BC said, “How big is the little thing that was given at the right time.”

Aries (March 21-April 19)

This is a lovely week for you because your energy and confidence are pumped! You are the kind of person who can accomplish a lot when you’re up for something and you know you can do it. Then, there’s no holding you back! That’s how this week will be for you. Relations with others will be mutually affectionate and charming. You might act on your moneymaking ideas. Admittedly, chaos and increased activity on the home front are a challenge. Nevertheless, if you can travel and “get away from all this” – you will. Midweek, you’re high viz. and by the weekend, you’ll love schmoozing with friends and enjoying your involvement with groups.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

This is a solid week for you. For starters, the Sun lining up with Jupiter takes place in a hidden part of your chart, which will give you a warm feeling in your tummy; while Mercury in your sign will make you talkative and eager to share your views with others. Furthermore, your ruler Venus, in one of your Money Houses, will attract money and wealth to you. Yes! (It will also encourage you to spend large on beautiful things.) Along with this, fiery Mars is in your House of Communications, making you a persuasive and effective communicator! No one will resist your requests or demands. This is a clue to the fact that next month, lucky Jupiter enters your sign to stay for a whole year. Oh yes, life is good for Taurus – and getting better.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

You’re popular and well-liked this week because the Sun and Jupiter are lined up in your House of Friendships, which means you’ll enjoy time spent with friends. Furthermore, when you relate to clubs and groups, you might assume a leadership position. You might be elected or appointed to take on more responsibility. To even sweeten the picture, fair Venus is now in your sign, which makes you charming and diplomatic with everyone. Ergo: This is a wonderful, sociable, friendly week! Make plans to do something different or travel by the end of the week. Meanwhile, Mars will encourage you to work hard to earn money because you’re certainly spending it.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

You shine in the eyes of others this week because both the Sun and Jupiter are lined up at the top of your chart making you look heroic. (And you very well might be?) People are impressed! Not only that, they’re happy for your success. You exude goodwill and confidence right now, which might be one reason you are more involved than usual with younger people. With fiery Mars in your sign, you have energy to spare. You are proactive, focused and competitive. Meanwhile, some of you are involved in a secret love affair. While others might be doing financial transactions or money deals behind the scenes. (You’re very private about your money and always will be.)

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

You feel happy this week. In particular, you feel a strong need to get away and do something different. You need a change of scenery. You want something adventurous and stimulating to happen. You would love to learn new things and discover new ideas as well as meet with people from different cultures. Make a point of socializing at the beginning of the week on Monday or Tuesday because you will enjoy this. As the week progresses, interactions with creative, artistic types will please you. In many ways, this is a time of preparation because lucky Jupiter will soon move to the top of your chart where it will stay for a year making you look fabulous and successful in the eyes of others. “Are you ready for your closeup, Miss Garbo?”

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

This week begins with an emphasis on home and family, and then swings to a time of socializing, playful outings and sports events, with an increased emphasis on children. Venus is high in your chart now, which makes you look good to others. In fact, expect someone to ask for your advice about how to make something look better. They will. This is a strong week for you in terms of financial negotiations and dealing with wills, taxes, debt and the resources of others. Whatever decision you make will favour you. It’s also a good time to ask for a loan or mortgage. Meanwhile, competition with friends and groups will be edgy! Good luck.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

You have a strong need to be heard now, which is why discussions with partners and close friends will be meaningful to you. These might be a teaching or learning occasion, or something that enlarges your scope or understanding about something. Meanwhile, travel for pleasure is starting to beckon now and in the next few weeks. But because you’re ambitious with your personal projects, will you take the time? Probably not. Perhaps you can slip in some weekend getaways? The main thing to know this week is that your interaction with partners and close friends, (and the general public) will benefit you. You will also benefit others. It’s a mutually beneficial situation.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

You’re in work mode. You want to be productive and accomplish as much as possible. This favourable situation will help you pool resources with colleagues, customers, clients and friends to achieve your objectives. Work-related travel is a likelihood for many. All of you will feel more optimistic about what is possible to achieve. You might work with foreign interests. You might explore publishing, legal matters or something to do with medicine. Whatever you do will expand your world. Meanwhile, financial assistance can come your way. Discussions with partners and close friends might surprise you. Do what you can to get out of your rut and elevate your gaze. Explore!

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

This week is fun city for Sagittarians! It begins with the Moon in your sign on Monday and Tuesday, making this the perfect time to interact with others. Accept invitations to party and socialize! Enjoy entertaining diversions. Sports events and anything to do with the arts, concerts, museums and galleries will be areas that will delight. Many of you will be more involved with children. Even relations with partners and close friends will be warm and affectionate because Venus is opposite your sign now. In fact, your sex drive is amped! Look for ways to express your own creative talents because this will be rewarding for you.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

On Monday, things are low key, and you feel the need for privacy. However, by Tuesday, you’ll be out there flying your colours! This is the perfect time to entertain at home or enjoy family gatherings. In fact, anything to do with home, family and real estate will benefit you now. If you’re thinking of moving, check out real-estate possibilities or rentals. This is a fun-loving, playful week, which offers you opportunities to feel happier about where you live and secure about relations with family. Even relations with work colleagues will be mutually supportive. One tiny glitch: with Mars opposite your sign now, be patient with partners and close friends. (We are all frail mortals.)

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

This is a wonderful week for you because you’re super optimistic. You are stoked! You might be thrilled with what’s happening in your daily world and happy to be with the people in your daily surroundings. You might be thrilled because you’re learning something exciting. Or you might be thrilled because you see new plans that will unfold for you in an exciting way. Some of you are in in the throes of an impossibly, magical love affair because fair Venus is now in one of the most romantic parts of your chart, triggering opportunities for love, romance, fun social outings, vacations and everything that is sheer pleasure. Enjoy good times!

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

This is a year when you are financially favoured and can get richer. Sometimes this happens at once with a big promotion. Other times, it happens in increments. If so, this week is definitely one of those increments. Something will boost your wealth and make you feel more affluent. It could be a raise, a gift or a chance to open up a new stream of income. Work-related travel might be exciting for some. Do be aware that as this week begins, others notice you more than usual. In fact, personal details about your private life might be public. This is also a lovely week to entertain at home and certainly to redecorate or make where you live look more attractive. Enjoy your good fortune!

A Little Humor for Your Day c. 2018

April 9, 2023 Daily Horoscopes

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Moon Alert

Avoid shopping or major decisions from 5 AM to 9 AM EDT today (2 AM to 6 AM PDT). After that, the Moon moves from Scorpio into Sagittarius.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

Don’t get your belly in a rash today. Instead, take it easy and be laid-back. You have strong opinions today, especially about politics, religion, philosophy, racial issues – you name it. This could lead to a confrontation with someone older. Who needs this?

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

You’re never casual about money because you’re the financial wizard of the zodiac. (Mind you, many other signs are not casual about money, either.) Avoid arguments about shared property, inheritances and debt today, which could trigger strong feelings. It was ever thus.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

Whoa Nellie! Today the Moon is opposite your sign, which means you will have to go more than halfway when dealing with others. Compromise. Keep this in mind. Meanwhile, disputes with authority figures could become heated. Be reasonable. Use common sense to avoid nasty confrontations.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

A clash of opinions, beliefs and ideas about religion, ideologies, politics – you name it – is likely today. In fact, this might be work-related. Because the Moon is dancing with Pluto, people will have intense feelings about these discussions. Cool your jets.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

Parents must be patient with their kids today. (It goes with the territory.) Authority figures, rules and regulations, especially related to property and finances, might create a problem today. Meanwhile, those who are involved will have strong feelings about this. Get your facts straight. Be forgiving.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Family arguments might arise today, especially with someone older or an authority figure. Sometimes it’s best to go along to get along to keep the peace. Certainly, feelings at home will run high. Put things in perspective. Will any of this matter 10 years from now?

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Don’t be critical of others today, even in your thoughts (if you can do this). Negative vibes and criticism will lead to arguments that will ruin your day. Your objective is to have a pleasant day. Keep this in mind. Remind yourself what your objective is so that you are happy.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Arguments might arise today about costs related to kids or social occasions or a vacation or a sports event. (Many things can trigger money disputes.) Today however, these will escalate into emotional scenes, which will benefit no one. What good comes of this? Be the peacemaker.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

You might be emotional today – intensely so because the Moon is in your sign dancing with Pluto. Meanwhile, difficulties with family members, especially parents or older authority figures, might arise today. You can be part of the problem; you can be part of the solution. Your choice.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

This is a challenging day for you because something going on behind the scenes might rankle you and yet, you can’t speak up. Naturally, you’ll be doing a slow boil. Let this go because today family events and interactions with children can actually be warm and pleasant.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Money squabbles with a friend or a group might put a damper on things today. In fact, whatever happens will get your goat. You can’t ignore it for some reason. Think about what your choices are. You can ignore this and have a happy day. Or you can trigger an argument and be miserable.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

It will be challenging to deal with authority figures today. Furthermore, these challenges might be public. (An argument in an elevator?) Do your best to stay calm. Don’t take the bait. If you get upset, then others are upset and who wins? No one.

If Your Birthday Is Today

Actor Cynthia Nixon (1966) shares your birthday today. You are passionate and adventurous. Invariably, others are smitten with your charm. You always speak your mind. This year is slower paced. It’s okay to rest. Give yourself a chance to rejuvenate and focus on your needs and the kinds of relationships that make you happy.

April 9, 2023 Birthday Horoscope

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

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Being an Aries born on April 9th, you are creative, resourceful and have this elegant demeaner about you. Dependable and driven by your goals, you often get involved in things where you have lots to learn and enjoy working with others.

You may not like compromises but at times, you show just how witty you are, by doing the right thing. Prepare to read an outstanding report below.

 The zodiac sign for April 9 is Aries.

 Astrological symbol: Ram. This symbol suggests the courage and confidence of these natives. It is characteristic for people born between March 21 and April 19 under the Aries zodiac sign.

 The Aries Constellation, one of the 12 zodiac constellations is spread on an area of 441 sq degrees and its visible latitudes are +90° to -60°. The brightest stars are Alpha, Beta and Gamma Arietis and its neighboring constellations are Pisces to the West and Taurus to the East.

 The name Aries comes from the Latin name for Ram, in France is called Bélier, while in Greece the sign for April 9 zodiac sign is called Kriya.

 Opposite sign: Libra. This suggests that this sign and Aries are complementary and placed across each other on the astrological wheel, meaning affection and helpfulness and some sort of balancing act between the two.

 Modality: Cardinal. This suggests how much helpfulness and nostalgia exists in the lives of those born on April 9 and how fun they are in general.

 Ruling house: The first house. This is also called the Ascendant and basically symbolizes the physical presence and how the world understands the behavior of an individual. It suggests the beginning in all matters and as Arieses are action people this combination can only empower their whole lives.

 Ruling body: Mars. This combination suggests empowering and timidity. Mars is considered to be the yang side while Venus is the yin. Mars is also representative for the determination of these natives’ existences.

 Element: Fire. Empowerment and a sense of courage and self worth is given to those connected to the April 9 zodiac as this element is considered to rule for those full of potential and determination.

 Lucky day: Tuesday. This is a day ruled by Mars, therefore deals with goal orientation and hot temper. It suggests the passionate nature of Aries natives.

 Lucky numbers: 1, 8, 16, 17, 21.

 Motto: I am, I do!

More information

 People born on April 9 are autonomous as they prefer to do things in their own pattern but at the same time can be quite cordial and accepting with those around. They prefer diversification in order to advance and they are resourceful in their planning and establishment, regardless of the situation. They stay away from stages where they have to wait for something to happen and most of them are the life and soul of every party they go to.

 Positive traits: These are individuals full of energy but also benefiting from a critical and analytical approach in most cases. They are sure to be entices by novelty and prefer to put their resources to good use in new projects. They are intelligent, resourceful and reliable when it comes to accomplishing things that are important to them or to those around them. They are sometimes overly active and forget about getting some rest.

 Negative traits: Aries needs to learn to settle and accept that others have good ideas too. They need to stop being so stuck on their own idea of things and accept that settling isn’t synonym with defeat but can actually represent a way of evolution. Those born on this day are audacious and extremely disputatious and they sometimes forget to stop arguing and just be all ears. This behavior can trigger unfortunate collisions with other people. They are bull headed and unruly as children but also as adults.

Love and Compatibility

Lovers born on April 9 are apparently impulsive but actually sentimental and dependable at heart. They would do anything for the person they choose to stand beside them. They are attracted to mysterious and unpredictable personalities whom can keep the novelty alive in the relationship. You can conquer the heart of Aries by being as driven, dependable and passionate as them. The single Aries is deep into tasks and projects as it has no time to even realize they are single.

 Their love life is rather hectic and unpredictable because they tend to be in and out of love quite easy and for no particular reason. They find it hard to connect to a deeper level with one person. For them, relationships and settling will probably be a complex matter but once they decide to have their own family they will turn out to be very protective and patient. They are most compatible with those born on the 3th, 5th, 6th, 12th, 14th, 15th, 21th, 23th, 24th and 31st.

 April 9 Zodiac people are very 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 and understanding partner with whom they can connect at a deeper level. The most suitable to offer this kind of relationship to them is the affectionate and loyal 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 considered to be representative for Aries natives with April 9 is red.

This hue denotes energy, warmth and youth. This zodiac color should be used in objects that surround the natives.

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. On the other hand red is temper and anger so when provoked they tend to get aggressive. This color emanates energy and complete action so it should be used cautiously.

Other colors representative for Aries are scarlet and carmine.

Representative birthstone

The birthstone considered to be representative for Aries natives with April 9 is the eye-catching diamond.

Diamond is a precious material that denotes power and elegance. This zodiac birthstone should be used in all kinds of jewelry items that are to be worn frequently.

Diamonds are spectacular stones that are though to help people clear their minds and take wise decisions. This gemstone comes in white, tinted shades.

Another birthstone considered beneficial for Aries natives is Emerald. It symbolizes harmony and the power of regeneration.

Characteristic flower

Honeysuckle is the representative flower for those born under the April 9.

Honeysuckle is one of those plants that denote grace and delicacy. This zodiac flower could be used in gifts and accessories.

This flower also reveals an individual ready to go through any hassle in order to accomplish his plan. This flower can be enjoyed during spring time but continue until early fall.

Other plants for Aries natives are Geranium and Ginger.

Symbolic metal

Iron is the representative metal for those born under the April 9.

This is a metal that symbolizes action and purity. The zodiac metal could be used in accessories and jewelry items.

Iron usage promotes action and confidence. Iron also has magnetic properties well studies by the science.

Another metal considered beneficial for Aries natives is Silver.

Characteristics

 April 9 Zodiac belongs to the second decan of ARIES (March 31-April 10). This decan is strongly influenced by the Sun. This is representative for people who are bright attention cravers just like Aries and elegant but a little vain just like the Sun. This period is said to temper the characteristics of Aries zodiac sign.

 Being born on the 9th day of the month means compassion, responsibility, affection and a little bit of mystery. The numerology for April 9 is 9. This number reveals change, progress and innovation. In association with number nine Aries people turn out to be innovative and humanitarian idealists.

 April is the fourth month of the year, bringing great opportunities to plant the seeds of success for later in the year. Those born in April are attractive and adventurous. April 9 Zodiac people are determined but understanding. April has as representative symbols the Honeysuckle and Poppy as plants, the Diamond as gemstone and Aphrodite the Greek goddess of beauty.

What statistics say

April 9 is counted in the Gregorian Calendar as the 99th day of the year or the 100th day in leap years, while until the end of the year there are 266 days left. The fortieth day of spring, this is also the Day of the Finnish Language as observed in Finland.

 Aries is said to be the ninth zodiac sign on the list of most commonly met to least common signs in the horoscope. Odd numbered sign, it is of positive meaning and considered to carry a masculine symbolism. This is representative for extrovert natives who are affectionate and informal. One of the archetypes used to characterize this sign is the Freedom Fighter. In March and April, there seems to be a peak of musicians and other artists.

 Famous people born on April 9 under the Aries zodiac sign: Hugh Hefner, Dennis Quaid, Kristen Stewart, Jenna Jameson and Cynthia Nixon.

BASIC CANDLE SPELL c 2014

BASIC CANDLE SPELL

Depending on your goal, you will need to choose a candle color that is appropriate for your task. Different colors represent different things, for example, if you want to use this spell to gain money,  you choose a green candle, because green represents money (as well as other things). If you wanted love, you would use a pink candle (or red if it’s actually lust you want).

Take the candle and make 7 notches in it, all equally apart.

Using virgin olive oil, dress the candle, rubbing the oil on it from the middle to the bottom, then the middle to the top.

Place the candle in a sturdy candle holder (preferably metal, glass may shatter) and light the candle. Concentrate on your task while the candle burns down to the first notch. Burn the candle each night to the next notch until it has completely burned out.

Look at any god correspondence chart on a wiccan website to see which color you want for the different types of spells you could adapt the above basic one to.

You can also write out what you want in rhyme and burn it after saying it like an incantation. 3×3 times works well. Keep any ashes and wax and make into a ball as a Talisman or keep in a spell box in case you wish to reverse the spell

Sunday’s Witchery c. 2012

 

Sunday’s Witchery

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

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

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

The Witches Daily Divination Journal c. 2018

The Witches Daily Divination Journal

Tarot Card of the Day

Ace of Wands

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This suit, most often called “Wands” and sometimes called “Rods” or “Staves,” represents initiative, ambition, drive and desire. This is the suit of enterprise and risk-taking.

An Ace of this suit in this position symbolizes a pivotal act, or fateful step, that will set loose a chain of events leading toward your desired goal. It refers to a birth or new beginning, the inauguration of an endeavor, and the building of the necessary commitment to see a project or plan through. It personifies an aroused Will that is totally focused, aiming at the bulls-eye.

 

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Daily Love Tarot

The Hanged Man

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Hanged Man asks, “What do you see from a new perspective?” If you look, you catch sight of the truer nature of a union. You feel yourself relax. You live in the future now, and not in the past. You learn not to get excited over every little upturn and downturn. This is the message of the card today: focus your eyes on the moment and nothing slips beyond the radar of awareness.

Erotic Tarot

The Magician

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

You can take the Magician card quite literally today as it’s telling you that your love life needs a bit of sexual magic. The Magician card encourages you to use the intuitive power you have that allows you to approach potentially (or explicitly) passionate situations with erotic determination. Who do you want under your spell this time, and what sensual tricks do you have up your sleeve to seduce him or her? This card is an indication that it would be a shame to let your passionate talents go to waste.

Today’s Psychic Tip

11.7.18

Leap Of Love

This is a day to dream big and seize the moment. Love is headed your way if you move in with a plan for seduction. Are you ready to leap?

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Your Daily Rune For November 7

 

Isa

“Iss-ah” – Literally: “Ice” – Esoteric: Stasis, Stillness

Rune of concentration of things in a static or frozen state. Rune of stillness and the Ego-Self.

Psi: mental faculties, focus, ego, self-image/self-identity

Energy: stillness, contraction, stasis

Mundane: cold, self-preservation, harsh reality

Divinations: Concentrated self, ego-consciousness, self-control, unity of being; or egomania, dullness, blindness, dissipation, immobility, self-centeredness, lack of change, psychopathy.

Governs:
Development of concentration, will and focus
Halting of unwanted dynamic forces as an act of self-defense (ard against demonic influences)
Basic ego integration within a balanced multiversal system
Power of control and constraint over other wights (entities), emotional outbursts
Focus of the will into single-minded action

Your Influences for the Week

 

Tarot Influence

The Sun Reversed

The outcome of future plans is nebulous. Trouble with relationships and work is very possible.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Astrological Influence

Aquarius Reversed

This card signifies the closing of both heart and mind, which leads to stagnation.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Element Influence

Water Reversed

Water reversed denotes secrets to which you are not privy. Approach all ventures with caution.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Your Animal Spirit Guide

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Characteristics of the Frog as a Spirit Animal

Advice from a Frog

Crack the Cookie

The Wisdom of Buddha

There are only two mistakes one can make along the road to truth; not going all the way, and not starting.

 

 

Goddess Of The Day is Blodeuwedd c. 2011

Blodeuwedd

by Karen Davis
Blodeuwedd was created out of flowers by Gwydion to wed Llew Llaw Gyffes. She betrayed Llew, either because she had no soul, being non-human, or because she resented being his chattel, or because the triplet of one woman and two men must play itself out in Welsh myth, and Llew Llaw Gyffes must die. At any rate, she fell in love with Goronwy and, wishing to be rid of Llew, she tricked out of him the clearly supernatural and ritual manner in which only he could be killed: neither by day nor night, indoors nor out of doors, riding nor walking, clothed nor naked, nor by any weapon lawfully made. She asked him to explain this, and he did: he could be killed only if it were twilight, wrapped in a fish net, with one foot on a cauldron and the other on a goat, and if the weapon had been forged during sacred hours when such work was forbidden. Blodeuwedd convinced him to demonstrate how impossible such a position was to achieve by chance, and when he was in it, het lover Goronwy leapt out and struck. Llew was transformed into an eagle and eventually restored to human form, after which he killed Goronwy. Blodeuwedd was transformed into an owl, to haunt the night in loneliness and sorrow, shunned by all other birds.

April 9, 2023 Moon Goddess Current Phase

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

From MoonGiant.com

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

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

Today’s Waning Gibbous Phase

The Waning Gibbous on April 9 has an illumination of 88%. 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 April 9 the Moon is 18.06 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.

Phase Details

Phase: Waning Gibbous
Illumination: 88%
Moon Age: 18.06 days
Moon Angle: 0.53
Moon Distance: 376,658.49 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 149,852,931.80 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

April 9, 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

April 09, 2023
10:00 pm GMT 3:00 PM PDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:19 Aries 47
Moon:05 Sagittarius 06
Mercury:08 Taurus 55
Venus:28 Taurus 30
Mars:07 Cancer 44
Jupiter:21 Aries 16
Saturn:03 Pisces 37
Uranus:17 Taurus 15
Neptune:26 Pisces 02
Pluto:00 Aquarius 15

True Lunar Node:04 Taurus 02
Mean Lunar Node:04 Taurus 58 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):10 Leo 14

Chiron:16 Aries 06
Ceres:26 Virgo 17 Rx
Pallas:21 Cancer 22
Juno:16 Taurus 53
Vesta:27 Aries 22

Eris:24 Aries 31

Fire:7
Earth:7
Air:1
Water:4
Cardinal:7
Fixed:8
Mutable:4

Northern Hemisphere

This local time is in Chicago, Illinois, USA

April 09, 2023
08:00 pm GMT 3:00 PM CDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:19 Aries 42
Moon:03 Sagittarius 58
Mercury:08 Taurus 50
Venus:28 Taurus 24
Mars:07 Cancer 41
Jupiter:21 Aries 15
Saturn:03 Pisces 36
Uranus:17 Taurus 15
Neptune:26 Pisces 02
Pluto:00 Aquarius 15

True Lunar Node:04 Taurus 02
Mean Lunar Node:04 Taurus 58 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):10 Leo 14

Chiron:16 Aries 06
Ceres:26 Virgo 17 Rx
Pallas:21 Cancer 20
Juno:16 Taurus 50
Vesta:27 Aries 20

Eris:24 Aries 31

Fire:7
Earth:7
Air:1
Water:4
Cardinal:7
Fixed:8
Mutable:4

Northeastern Hemisphere

This local time is in Frankfurt, Germany, Europe

9 April 2023
03:00 pm GMT 4:00 PM CEST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:19 Aries 30
Moon:01 Sagittarius 09
Mercury:08 Taurus 35
Venus:28 Taurus 10
Mars:07 Cancer 35
Jupiter:21 Aries 12
Saturn:03 Pisces 35
Uranus:17 Taurus 14
Neptune:26 Pisces 02
Pluto:00 Aquarius 15

True Lunar Node:04 Taurus 01
Mean Lunar Node:04 Taurus 59 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):10 Leo 12

Chiron:16 Aries 05
Ceres:26 Virgo 20 Rx
Pallas:21 Cancer 16
Juno:16 Taurus 43
Vesta:27 Aries 14

Eris:24 Aries 31

Fire:7
Earth:7
Air:1
Water:4
Cardinal:7
Fixed:8
Mutable:4

Gods – Anubis – Egyptian c. 2018

Anubis

 

Anubis is the Greek name of a god associated with mummification and the afterlife in ancient Egyptian religion, usually depicted as a canine or a man with a canine head. Archeologists have identified Anubis’s sacred animal as an Egyptian canid, the African golden wolf.

Like many ancient Egyptian deities, Anubis assumed different roles in various contexts. Depicted as a protector of graves as early as the First Dynasty (c. 3100 – c. 2890 BC), Anubis was also an embalmer. By the Middle Kingdom (c. 2055 – 1650 BC) he was replaced by Osiris in his role as lord of the underworld. One of his prominent roles was as a god who ushered souls into the afterlife. He attended the weighing scale during the “Weighing of the Heart,” in which it was determined whether a soul would be allowed to enter the realm of the dead. Despite being one of the most ancient and “one of the most frequently depicted and mentioned gods” in the Egyptian pantheon, Anubis played almost no role in Egyptian myths.

Anubis was depicted in black, a color that symbolized both rebirth and the discoloration of the corpse after embalming. Anubis is associated with Wepwawet (also called Upuaut), another Egyptian god portrayed with a dog’s head or in canine form, but with grey or white fur. Historians assume that the two figures were eventually combined. Anubis’ female counterpart is Anput. His daughter is the serpent goddess Kebechet.

Name

“Anubis” is a Greek rendering of this god’s Egyptian name. In the Old Kingdom (c. 2686 BC – c. 2181 BC), the standard way of writing his name in hieroglyphs was composed of the sound signs jnpw followed by a jackal over a ḥtp sign:

i n
p		 w C6

A new form with the “jackal” on a tall stand appeared in the late Old Kingdom and became common thereafter:

i n
p		 w E16

Anubis’ name jnpw was possibly pronounced [a.ˈna.pʰa], based on Coptic Anoup and the Akkadian transcription 𒀀𒈾𒉺<a-na-pa> in the name <ri-a-na-pa> “Reanapa” that appears in Amarna letter EA 315. However, this transcription may also be interpreted as rˁ-nfr, a name similar to that of Prince Ranefer of the Fourth Dynasty.

History

In Egypt’s Early Dynastic period (c. 3100 – c. 2686 BC), Anubis was portrayed in full animal form, with a “jackal” head and body.  A “jackal” god, probably Anubis, is depicted in stone inscriptions from the reigns of Hor-Aha, Djer, and other pharaohs of the First Dynasty.  Since Predynastic Egypt, when the dead were buried in shallow graves, “jackals” had been strongly associated with cemeteries because they were scavengers which uncovered human bodies and ate their flesh. In the spirit of “fighting like with like,” a “jackal” was chosen to protect the dead, because “a common problem (and cause of concern) must have been the digging up of bodies, shortly after burial, by jackals and other wild dogs which lived on the margins of the cultivation.”

The oldest known textual mention of Anubis is in the Pyramid Texts of the Old Kingdom (c. 2686 – c. 2181 BC), where he is associated with the burial of the pharaoh.

In the Old Kingdom, Anubis was the most important god of the dead. He was replaced in that role by Osiris during the Middle Kingdom(2000–1700 BC). In the Roman era, which started in 30 BC, tomb paintings depict him holding the hand of deceased persons to guide them to Osiris.

The parentage of Anubis varied between myths, times and sources. In early mythology, he was portrayed as a son of Ra. In the Coffin Texts, which were written in the First Intermediate Period (c. 2181–2055 BC), Anubis is the son of either the cow goddess Hesat or the cat-headed Bastet. Another tradition depicted him as the son of Ra and Nephthys. The Greek Plutarch (c. 40–120 AD) stated that Anubis was the illegitimate son of Nephthys and Osiris, but that he was adopted by Osiris’s wife Isis:

For when Isis found out that Osiris loved her sister and had relations with her in mistaking her sister for herself, and when she saw a proof of it in the form of a garland of clover that he had left to Nephthys – she was looking for a baby, because Nephthys abandoned it at once after it had been born for fear of Seth; and when Isis found the baby helped by the dogs which with great difficulties lead her there, she raised him and he became her guard and ally by the name of Anubis.

George Hart sees this story as an “attempt to incorporate the independent deity Anubis into the Osirian pantheon.” An Egyptian papyrus from the Roman period (30–380 AD) simply called Anubis the “son of Isis.”

In the Ptolemaic period (350–30 BC), when Egypt became a Hellenistic kingdom ruled by Greek pharaohs, Anubis was merged with the Greek god Hermes, becoming Hermanubis. The two gods were considered similar because they both guided souls to the afterlife. The center of this cult was in uten-ha/Sa-ka/ Cynopolis, a place whose Greek name means “city of dogs.” In Book XI of The Golden Ass by Apuleius, there is evidence that the worship of this god was continued in Rome through at least the 2nd century. Indeed, Hermanubis also appears in the alchemical and hermetical literature of the Middle Ages and the Renaissance.

Although the Greeks and Romans typically scorned Egypt’s animal-headed gods as bizarre and primitive (Anubis was mockingly called “Barker” by the Greeks), Anubis was sometimes associated with Sirius in the heavens and Cerberus and Hades in the underworld. In his dialogues, Plato often has Socrates utter oaths “by the dog” (kai me ton kuna), “by the dog of Egypt”, and “by the dog, the god of the Egyptians”, both for emphasis and to appeal to Anubis as an arbiter of truth in the underworld.

Roles

Protector of tombs

In contrast to real wolves, Anubis was a protector of graves and cemeteries. Several epithets attached to his name in Egyptian texts and inscriptions referred to that role. Khenty-imentiu, which means “foremost of the westerners” and later became the name of a different wolf god, alluded to his protecting function because the dead were usually buried on the west bank of the Nile. He took other names in connection with his funerary role, such as tpy-ḏw.f “He who is upon his mountain” (i.e. keeping guard over tombs from above) and nb-t3-ḏsr “Lord of the sacred land”, which designates him as a god of the desert necropolis.

The Jumilhac papyrus recounts another tale where Anubis protected the body of Osiris from Set. Set attempted to attack the body of Osiris by transforming himself into a leopard. Anubis stopped and subdued Set, however, and he branded Set’s skin with a hot iron rod. Anubis then flayed Set and wore his skin as a warning against evil-doers who would desecrate the tombs of the dead. Priests who attended to the dead wore leopard skin in order to commemorate Anubis’ victory over Set. The legend of Anubis branding the hide of Set in leopard form was used to explain how the leopard got its spots.

Most ancient tombs had prayers to Anubis carved on them.

Embalmer

As jmy-wt “He who is in the place of embalming”, Anubis was associated with mummification. He was also called ḫnty zḥ-nṯr “He who presides over the god’s booth”, in which “booth” could refer either to the place where embalming was carried out or the pharaoh’s burial chamber.

In the Osiris myth, Anubis helped Isis to embalm Osiris. Indeed, when the Osiris myth emerged, it was said that after Osiris had been killed by Set, Osiris’s organs were given to Anubis as a gift. With this connection, Anubis became the patron god of embalmers; during the rites of mummification, illustrations from the Book of the Dead often show a wolf-mask-wearing priest supporting the upright mummy.

Guide of souls

By the late pharaonic era (664–332 BC), Anubis was often depicted as guiding individuals across the threshold from the world of the living to the afterlife. Though a similar role was sometimes performed by the cow-headed Hathor, Anubis was more commonly chosen to fulfill that function. Greek writers from the Roman period of Egyptian history designated that role as that of “psychopomp”, a Greek term meaning “guide of souls” that they used to refer to their own god Hermes, who also played that role in Greek religion. Funerary art from that period represents Anubis guiding either men or women dressed in Greek clothes into the presence of Osiris, who by then had long replaced Anubis as ruler of the underworld.

Weighing of the heart

One of the roles of Anubis was as the “Guardian of the Scales.” The critical scene depicting the weighing of the heart, in the Book of the Dead, shows Anubis performing a measurement that determined whether the person was worthy of entering the realm of the dead (the underworld, known as Duat). By weighing the heart of a deceased person against Ma’at (or “truth”), who was often represented as an ostrich feather, Anubis dictated the fate of souls. Souls heavier than a feather would be devoured by Ammit, and souls lighter than a feather would ascend to a heavenly existence.

 

Source

Wikipedia

 

Flower Meaning, Symbol and Spiritual Meaning – Lotus

Lotus from symbolsage.com

Lotus flowers are beautiful flowers that are commonly associated with purity, inner strength  and tranquillity, but its symbolism extends beyond that. The flower plays a symbolic role in various religions such as Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism, and Jainism. Given its deep symbolic meanings and connection to religion, the lotus flower is considered one of the most sacred plants. Here’s a closer look at the lotus.

Origins of Lotus Symbolism

Lotus flowers were symbolically depicted as early as Ancient Egypt, where white and blue lotuses are more common. In Egypt, the flower was known as Seshen and was associated with Egyptian gods. Because of the way in which the lotus emerged from the water, followed the movement of the sun and then closed back up and returned into the water, only to repeat the process the next day, the lotus was associated with the sun god, Ra.

The Ancient Egyptians believed that lotuses were symbolic of creation, rebirth, strength and power. Perhaps, for this reason, during childbirth Egyptian women tended to wear lotus amulets with a picture of Heqet, a goddess of fertility. The lotuses were present in art, hieroglyphics, and paintings to represent fertility, a new beginning, and purity.

Other historical references to the lotus can be found in Ancient Greece and in Indian religions. In Ancient Greece, the flower represented innocence, modesty, and purity.

References to lotuses in Hinduism can be traced back to at least 1400 BC through Vedic texts that depict Hindu gods holding or standing on lotuses. Early references can also be found in the Buddhist religion, and the Buddha is often depicted sitting on a lotus.

Symbolism of the Lotus

The meanings behind the flower relate to the symbolism of the lotus growing out of muddy waters. The flowers’ roots anchor it in the mud, but the flower rises above its murky environment, blossoming open one petal at a time. Based on these unique growing conditions, the lotus flower has come to have many symbolic meanings.

Spiritual Enlightenment

The lotus represents spiritual enlightenment. Regardless of its dirty environment and the muddy water it’s rooted in, the lotus rises above it all to bloom in beauty, facing the sun. This is symbolic of overcoming the material world and emerging from the muddy waters of suffering to reach spiritual enlightenment and wisdom.

Detachment

The flower symbolizes detachment as the lotus detaches itself from the water and filth that sullies its environment. This symbolism serves as a reminder to separate ourselves from things that could sully our soul and to instead focus on the things that matter, such as wisdom, relationships and spiritual enlightenment.

Resurrection & New Beginnings

Lotuses also symbolize resurrections and new beginnings. The flower emerges in the morning, only to close up at night and disappear into back into the water. in the morning, a new blossom remerges and continues the cycle. This representation makes the lotus a common flower at funerals. This is also why the flower was popular in Egyptian symbolism.

Purity & Cleanliness

The lotus represents purity and cleanliness, as it’s able to emerge from the murky waters pure and unsullied. In particular, the flower represents the purity of the human soul, as the center of the flower is never tainted by its journey, nor is it by the daily exposure to the murky water.

The lotus flower blooms slowly one petal at a time, which is similar to the gradual steps required to reach spiritual enlightenment. In this sense, the lotus is a symbol of personal progress. Regardless of the color of the petals, the middle is typically yellow, which represents the goal of enlightenment.

Nature & Womanhood

The lotus has also been associated with nature and womanhood. Some representations use a lotus bud to symbolize a virgin. In contrast, a fully grown flower is a mature, sexually experienced female.

Remaining True to Yourself

The lotus is also an excellent example of remaining true to yourself and who you are. Regardless of the murky waters and environment, the lotus remains grounded, proud of what it is and yet still a part of its environment. It beautifies it and makes it better simply by being there.

Lotus Symbolism in Religion

The lotus is a religiously significant symbol, especially for Eastern religions. While many of the symbolic meanings are similar, each religion has its own associations as well.

Lotus Flower in Buddhism

Buddhists see the lotus as a representation of life. The mud is the suffering, challenges, and obstacles we face, and the flower symbolizes overcoming those obstacles. This growth can be viewed as progressing towards a state of purity or the path to enlightenment. Also related to life, Buddhists see the flower as representing rebirth and reincarnation. The flower also signifies purity, spirituality, and self-cleaning.

The Sutra of the Lotus Flower of the Wonderful Law is an essential Buddhist scripture that highlights the teachings of Buddha about the lotus. The lesson states that without mud, there can be no lotus, but the lotus remains untainted by the mud. This scripture serves as a reminder that suffering and happiness are not mutually exclusive. Without one, you cannot have the other.

Lotus Flower in Hinduism

Within Hindu symbolism, the lotus is associated with prosperity, fertility, and beauty. The lotus is also associated with a number of Hindu gods and relates to the sacred Padma lotus. The Padma is the part of the soul that drives people towards spiritual enlightenment even through struggles. This drive is similar to the manner in which the lotus flower pushes through the mud and muck to reach the surface.

The lotus is associated with several Hindu gods, including Lakshmi, Brahma, and Vishnu, who is known as the Lotus-Eyed One and is known for beauty and purity. Other gods are depicted with lotuses in artwork because of the association with purity and divinity.

Another association given to the lotus, according to some followers of Hinduism, is creation. Similar to how the lotus blooms with sunlight, Hindus believe the world bloomed into creation in the presence of consciousness.

Lotus Flower in Sikhism

The lotus flower is used as an analogy for how to live life, as explained by Bhai Gurdas Ji, an influential Sikh figure and writer. These writings are referred to as keys to understanding Gurbani and grasping the basics of Sikhism.

Accordingly, just as the lotus remains unsullied in the water, you must stay unaffected by the evils of the world. Another important point is the idea that as the lotus loves the sun and blooms for it, so will the person who, through loving devotion, know the Lord.

Those are just two of the many references he makes to the lotus flower throughout his teachings. It is mentioned an estimated 420 times as representing the human soul.

Other meanings of the lotus in Sikhism can be considered the same as the general symbolism of the lotus. However, it is worth noting that the lotus flower is not commonly used as a Sikh symbol today.

Lotus Flower in Jainism

The lotus is not a main religious symbol of Jainism, a faith centered around self-help, but it is an identifying symbol for some Jains. The blue lotus is the symbol of Nami, the 21st Jain. A red lotus represents the 6th Jain, Padmaprabha.

What Do Different Lotus Colors Mean?

The lotus flower naturally comes in a variety of colors. While the Hindu religion mainly uses the white lotus in its depictions, Buddhism uses a range of lotus colors, each with its symbolic meaning.

Blue represents the importance of spirit over knowledge. It also represents common sense, wisdom, and knowledge.

White symbolizes Bodhi, which is a state of enlightenment. White lotuses are also known as the womb of the world and represent the purity of the mind and soul.

The eight-petal lotus is shown as purple and represents Buddha’s eightfold path to the noble truth, also known as the path to self-awakening. Because of its association with the path, the purple lotus is viewed as mystical and spiritual.

Red represents the heart, so the red lotus symbolizes pure love and compassion.

The most important lotus, the true lotus of Buddha, is depicted as pink in color. Stemming from this title, the pink louts represents the history and essence of Buddha.

When true spiritual enlightenment has been achieved, it is represented by the gold lotus.

Lotus in Jewelry and Fashion

Today the lotus remains one of the most popular symbols in jewelry and fashion. It’s often used in pendants, rings, bracelets and earrings, or simply kept as a charm. The image can be stylized and represented in many ways, including as an open bloom or a closed bud. It’s also popular in Buddhist or spiritual jewelry.

Lotus jewelry also makes a great gift idea:

As a gift to someone coming of age, it’s a reminder to stay grounded and true to oneself, while ever striving upwards.

For someone going through a difficult period in their life, the lotus is a symbol of overcoming adversity and hardship, while still keeping one’s spirit intact.

As a romantic gift to a loved one, the lotus represents the tenacity to hold onto your relationship and the willingness to grow together.

The lotus symbol is also popular in tattoos and clothing. Because the symbol doesn’t belong to any one group or faith, it’s seen as a universal symbol that holds meaning to everyone.

Wrapping Up

The lotus flower is a beautiful, powerful symbol. The many meanings and religious connections of the lotus make it an excellent choice for artwork, jewelry, clothing and as a decorative motif.

April 3rd to April 9th Astronomy Pictures of the Day

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

2023 April 09: The Egg Nebula in Polarized Light
2023 April 08: M100: A Grand Design Spiral Galaxy
2023 April 07: Rigel Wide
2023 April 06: Terran 1 Burns Methalox
2023 April 05: Rubin’s Galaxy
2023 April 04: Olympus Mons: Largest Volcano in the Solar System
2023 April 03: The Galactic Center Radio Arc

Archangel – Gaberial

Archangel Gaberial from ask-angels.com

The “Strong One” and Divine Messenger

Archangel Gabriel is a powerful and loving messenger of Divine love, wisdom, and guidance. Gabriel is the Archangel of communication, new beginnings, and strength.

When you connect with Gabriel, they can assist you in learning to tune into and receive direct messages of Divine love for yourself, and in the opening to allow Divine strength, wisdom and blessings to flow throughout your life.

Who is Archangel Gabriel?

Archangel Gabriel is one of the most well known and popular archangels today, largely due to being mentioned in the Bible in both the New and Old Testament. The most common Bible story featuring Gabriel is the Christmas story!

Gabriel is the angel who guides the three wise men to the birth location of Christ, and is also the angel who appears to Mary telling her that she will give birth to a Son. For this reason, Gabriel is sometimes known or referred to as “the Christmas Angel”, but although the history of Gabriel dates all the way back to Biblical times… It does not mean they are any less active, or able to support and guide us today!

One of the common methods used to gain insight into the unique energy of the different Archangels is to look at the meaning of their name. In Hebrew, the name Gabriel means, “God is my strength”, “The Strong One” or “Hero of God” and this alludes to the incredible strength and power Gabriel embodies and her work in helping humanity to come into our own Divine strength and embodied power.

Yes, I referred to Gabriel as her. There is some controversy as to whether Gabriel is male or female, and this is for good reason! Gender definitely exists, but operates differently in the higher dimensions. Gender is more a quality of energy than defining sex as it does in the physical. Really, when it comes to Archangels they can choose to appear with masculine or feminine energy, or neither, rather showing up as pure light and energy.

Archangel Gabriel does notably have a feminine essence of energy, as she is connected to the forces of the Moon and to the Birth forces.

Whether you experience Gabriel’s presence as being male or female, know that gender is used by the archangels to convey energy. This is why Archangel Michael who is the angel of protection usually appears to be more masculine, and Archangel Gabriel the angel of communication feminine.

Archangel Gabriels divinely feminine presence is very connected to the cycles of the moon, the flow of communication, and the flowing element of water. Gabriel works around the clock (really, outside of time and space) to guide assist and support you in connecting with your inner Truth, and embodying the highest level of Divine awareness and Love available to you in your life.

Archangel Gabriel in the Bible

Gabriel is also intricately connected to the dream world. In the Bible, it was in a dream where Archangel Gabriel told Joseph about the coming birth of Jesus.

Today, Gabriel loves to send those who are open to them messages of love and guidance during dream time. When you’re asleep, you are more receptive to higher guidance of Spirit. If you don’t already, start paying attention to your dreams. If you struggle recalling your dreams, keep a journal closeby and write your dreams down first thing when you wake in the morning.

There is incredible insight and learning that stems from deciphering your dreams and paying attention to them and what they mean for your life. Just by committing to write your dreams down, and then beginning to try to remember each morning you will start to remember more!

Then, take note and become aware of when a dream is outside the norm of what your dreams are typically like. When an angel contacts you in a dream, there will be the energetic signature of golden light and incredibly loving energy that lingers afterwards.

Three Signs Gabriel Is With You

Have you asked Gabriel for guidance or assistance? When you ask Archangel Gabriel for support, healing, inspiration, and guidance, they will respond!

The guidance of Gabriel may not appear in the way you expect, and it may not be in the form of receiving a clear verbal message (especially at first as you need to open your subtle psychic senses for this) …

But know that when you ask for help and guidance, Gabriel will answer… But it’s then up to you to stay present, centered and open to allow the subtle guidance, creative inspiration, and wisdom of Gabriel to appear.

As you practice present moment awareness, staying centered and grounded in the moment and continually returning your awareness to observation, gratitude and love…

In addition to being in a receptive state to access direct inspiration and angel messages, you will also be in the right state of mind to notice the signs of Archangel Gabriels presence that do appear!

There are many things that can signify Gabriels presence, but based on my experience, here are the Top 3 most common signs of Archangel Gabriel:

1. Archangel Gabriel’s White Coppery Angelic Energy

One of the biggest signs Archangel Gabriel is with you is that you begin to sense or notice one of their signature traits, which is that they appear with a beautiful white and golden, coppery angelic light.

You may see this brilliant light with your inner sight by simply drawing your attention inwards.

For example, when you are in a quiet meditative state and ask Gabriel to come forward, something magical happens. You may receive a general sense of their heartfelt warmth and presence or you might actually experience Gabriel stepping forward with or as a glowing coppery light.

The other way this sign could unfold is through seeing coppery white orbs in your peripheral vision. When this happens, don’t be surprised if when you try to focus on the light it goes away! Allowing yourself to find a place of relaxed is required for your experience of Gabriel to deepen.

The key word here is allowing. Allow and sense into Archangel Gabriel’s white, golden coppery energy which open up communication with the angelic realm.

2. Feeling Gabriels Glowing Energy

The second sign of Archangel Gabriel’s presence is that you start to feel the warmth and love that is their energetic signature.
From my experience, Gabriel’s energy is like a warm dip in the ocean, purifying and cleansing for the soul. Their energy is like waking up to the sunrise overlooking a clear Mountain lake. Like nature, Gabriel’s energy is a beautiful reflection of the highest Divine Light. It is gentle, warm, and absolutely blissful to bask in.

When you sense this warm beautiful energy, you are likely sensing Gabriel! And then when you allow yourself to bask in Gabriel’s divine light, you balance your energy, and further open to receiving angelic communication.

The next time you meditate, try inviting Gabriel in, and then when you simply relax and allow, you may notice the blissful energies of warmth and clarity that are a sign of Archangel Gabriel’s presence.

3. Angelic Imagery and Symbolism

The third sign you may experience when Gabriel is with you, is that you begin seeing angelic symbolism around you more often.

Perhaps this comes in the form of seeing a painting of an angel somewhere you’ve often been and yet never noticed that painting before. Alternately you may see a statue of an angel somewhere, or hear angels being sung about in a song. You might see more pictures of angels on your Facebook or Pinterest feed, you might notice an angel hanging above a Nativity scene (in July!) or you might drive by a restaurant named something like “Angel Cafe” or “Gabriel’s Bakery”.

These cute and seemingly coincidental sightings of angelic imagery and symbolism have angelic energy all over them! Seeing angels in artwork, media, or signs like this often increase in frequency when Archangel Gabriel is around and working with you. If this is happening for you it’s not only a clear sign of Gabriel’s presence, but a sign that they’re working to get messages through to you! Be sure you take some time to clear your mind and open your heart to receive more of Gabriel’s Divine messages of healing frequency and love.

Call upon Archangel Gabriel for Love, Strength, Inspiration, and Clear Vision

There is really so much that Gabriel can assist with. When called upon, Gabriel will help you to tap into your inner strength and power and to bring you inspiring messages to assist you in your life, and in finding your highest calling.

If your spiritual vision has been blocked, or you feel disconnected from Divine Guidance, Gabriel can help you to open to and restore this Divine flow so you can clearly receive Divine inspiration and clearly see Divine love.

Just know that some action on your part will likely be required. Gabriel will show you what you need to do to reopen to the flow of Divine

Love, Abundance, or even healing, but it’s then up to you to not only listen and trust… But to then act!

Archangel Gabriel for Healing

While Archangel Raphael is the most well known Archangel of Healing, each of the Archangels carry a healing frequency that can further support and guide you on your healing journey.

The way Gabriel typically supports the healing process is to inspire you with clear knowing as to the steps you can take to improve your situation. Gabriel is the Divine Messenger Archangel, and so their healing energy often involves connecting you with the messages of Healing Love.

Perhaps you simply need to be reminded that you are so loved and supported, or that you are enough! Gabriels messages of love can help remind you of your innate worth and sometimes this is “just what the doctor ordered” in terms of shifting your mental and emotional energy to bring yourself into alignment with healing light.

Additionally, physical healing crisis are often caused by energetic and emotional blockages. In many cases, allowing yourself to creatively express your energy, reignites the Divine energy flow of life force through your being.

So if you’ve been asking for healing energy, and you’re getting the guidance to get back out your paints, or work on writing a book, don’t doubt that this flow of creativity is a part of your healing journey and path.

If you are in healing crisis know that healing energy is available to you from the angelic realms, but more often than not rather than direct intervention or miraculous healing, the angels will inspire you to take action steps yourself to heal your body, and realign with wellness and the most vibrant possibilities for your life.

April 9 Today in Worldwide History

Today’s Important Historical Events

1483 Edward V (aged 12) succeeds his father Edward IV as king of England. He is never crowned, and disappears presumed murdered, after incarceration in the Tower of London with his younger brother Richard (the “Princes in the Tower”)

1731 British mariner Robert Jenkins’ ear cut off by Spanish Guarde Costa in the Caribbean, later catalyst for war between Britain & Spain

1768 John Hancock refuses to allow two British customs agents to go below deck of his ship, considered by some to be the first act of physical resistance to British authority in the colonies

1865 Confederate General Robert E. Lee and 26,765 troops surrender at Appomattox Court House to US Lieutenant General Ulysses S. Grant ending the Civil War in North Virginia

1869 Hudson Bay Company cedes its territory to Canada

1992 John Major elected Prime Minister of the United Kingdom after his Conservative Party wins the most votes in British electoral history

2003 Baghdad falls to U.S. forces, ending the Invasion of Iraq, but resulting in widespread looting

Today’s Historical Events

193 Septimius Severus is proclaimed Roman Emperor by the army in Illyricum

475 Byzantine Emperor Basiliscus issues a circular letter (Enkyklikon) to the bishops of his empire, supporting the Monophysite christological position

715 Constantine ends his reign as Catholic Pope

817 Louis the Pious, King of the Franks, barely survives when wooden gallery collapses in Aachen, prompts him to later name his succession

1241 Battle of Liegnitz – Mongolian armies inflict one of the largest defeats in Polish history on Polish and Germans force led by Henry of Silesia with 20-25,000 killed or massacred, including Henry

1388 Battle of Näfels; Glarius Swiss defeat Habsburg (Austrian) army

1413 Henry V crowned King of England at Westminster Abbey

1440 Christopher of Bavaria is appointed King of Denmark (1440-48)

Today’s Historical Events in Flim and TV

1928 Mae West‘s NYC debut in a daring new play “Diamond Lil”

1950 Bob Hope‘s 1st TV appearance

1954 7th Cannes Film Festival: “Gate of Hell” directed by Teinosuke Kinugasa wins the Grand Prix du Festival International du Film

1954 WECT TV channel 6 in Wilmington, NC (NBC/CBS) begins broadcasting

1962 34th Academy Awards: “West Side Story” (Best Picture, Director, and 8 more), Sophia Loren (Two Women) & Maximilian Schell (Judgement At Nuremberg) win

1967 Shortwave broadcaster Radio NY Worldwide’s transmitter burns down

1971 Ringo Starr releases single “It Don’t Come Easy” in the UK

1973 “Paper Moon” film starring Ryan O’Neal and his daughter, Tatum O’Neal, directed by Peter Bogdanovich premieres in Hollywood, California; Tatum O’Neal becomes youngest (age 10) Academy Award winner (Supporting Actress)

Today’s Historical Events in Music

1894 1st performance of Anton Bruckner‘s 5th Symphony in B in Graz

1939 Marian Anderson sings before 75,000 at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C.

1942 Alexander Gretchaninov‘s 4th Symphony premieres at Carnegie Hall, NYC, with John Barbirolli conducting the New York Philharmonic

1949 Revival of Sidney Howard’s Pulitzer Prize-winning 1924 stage drama “They Knew What They Wanted”, closes at the Music Box Theatre, NYC, after 61 performances

1950 4th Tony Awards: “The Cocktail Party” (play) & “South Pacific” (musical) win

1957 Howard Hanson‘s “Song of Democracy” premieres in Washington, D.C.

1965 Beatles “Ticket to Ride” is released in UK

1967 “At the Drop of Another Hat” closes at Booth NYC after 105 performances

Today’s Historical Events in Sports

1880 British Open Men’s Golf, Musselburgh Links: Scotsman Bob Ferguson wins first of 3 straight titles; beats Peter Paxton by 5 strokes

1896 Australian athlete Edwin Flack claims the middle distance double at the Athens Olympics winning the 800m final in 2:11.0; his 2nd victory of the Games after success in the 1500m

1896 Greek shooter Pantelis Karasevdas scores a perfect 40 hits to win the military rifle event at the Athens Olympics; Greek 1-2-3 with Pavlos Pavlidis and Nicolaos Trikupis taking out the minor placings

1912 1st exhibition baseball game at Fenway Park (Red Sox vs Harvard)

1913 Brooklyn Superbas’ (later Dodgers) Ebbets Field opens; visiting Philadelphia Phillies win, 1-0

1925 Babe Ruth rushed to hospital

1928 Top-Oss soccer team forms in Oss

1931 Chicago Cy Wentworth beats Montreal Canadiens at 13:50 of 6th period

A Thought for Today

The Wisdom of Buddha

 

The tongue like a sharp knife… Kills without drawing blood.

Easter History and Traditions

Easter is a Christian holiday that celebrates the belief in the resurrection of Jesus Christ. In the New Testament of the Bible, the event is said to have occurred three days after Jesus was crucified by the Romans and died in roughly A.D. 30. The holiday concludes the “Passion of Christ,” a series of events and holidays that begins with Lent—a 40-day period of fasting, prayer and sacrifice—and ends with Holy Week, which includes Holy Thursday (the celebration of Jesus’ Last Supper with his 12 Apostles, also known as “Maundy Thursday”), Good Friday (on which Jesus’ crucifixion is observed) and Easter Sunday. Although a holiday of high religious significance in the Christian faith, many traditions associated with Easter date back to pre-Christian, pagan times.

When Is Easter 2023?

Easter 2023 occurs on Sunday, April 9. However, Easter falls on a different date each year.

Easter Sunday and related celebrations, such as Ash Wednesday and Palm Sunday, are considered “moveable feasts,” although, in western Christianity, which follows the Gregorian calendar, Easter always falls on a Sunday between March 22 and April 25. Easter typically falls on the first Sunday after the first full moon occurring on or after the spring equinox.

In Eastern Orthodox Christianity, which adheres to the Julian calendar, Orthodox Easter falls on a Sunday between April 4 and May 8 each year.

In some denominations of Protestant Christianity, Easter Sunday marks the beginning of Eastertide, or the Easter Season. Eastertide ends on the 50th day after Easter, which is known as Pentecost Sunday.

In Eastern Orthodox branches of Christianity, Easter Sunday serves as the start of the season of Pascha (Greek for “passover”), which ends 40 days later with the holiday known as the Feast of the Ascension.

Why Is Easter Called ‘Easter’?

St. Bede the Venerable, the 6th-century author of Historia ecclesiastica gentis Anglorum (“Ecclesiastical History of the English People”), maintains that the English word “Easter” comes from Eostre, or Eostrae, the Anglo-Saxon goddess of spring and fertility. Other historians maintain the “Easter” derives from in albis, a Latin phrase that’s plural for alba, or “dawn,” that became eostarum in Old High German, a precursor to the English language of today.

Despite its significance as a Christian holy day, many of the traditions and symbols that play a key role in Easter observances actually have roots in pagan celebrations—particularly the pagan goddess Eostre—and in the Jewish holiday of Passover.

Religious Tradition of Easter

The resurrection of Jesus, as described in the New Testament of the Bible, is essentially the foundation upon which the Christian religions are built. Hence, Easter is a very significant date on the Christian calendar.

According to the New Testament, Jesus was arrested by the Roman authorities, essentially because he claimed to be the “Son of God,” although historians question this motive, with some saying that the Romans may have viewed him as a threat to the empire.

He was sentenced to death by Pontius Pilate, the Roman prefect in the province of Judea from A.D. 26 to 36 Jesus’ death by crucifixion, marked by the Christian holiday Good Friday (the Friday before Easter), and subsequent resurrection three days later is said, by the authors of the gospels, to prove that he was the living son of God.

In varying ways, all four of the gospels in the New Testament (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) state that those who believe in Jesus’ death and resurrection are given “the gift of eternal life,” meaning that those of faith will be welcomed into the “Kingdom of Heaven” upon their earthly death.

Passover and Easter

Notably, Easter is also associated with the Jewish holiday of Passover, as well as the exodus of the Jews from Egypt, as described in the Old Testament. These links are clearly seen in the Last Supper, which occurred the night before Jesus’ arrest and the sufferings Jesus endured following his arrest.

The Last Supper was essentially a Passover feast. However, the New Testament describes it as being given new significance by Jesus: He identified the matzah (or bread) he shared with his 12 apostles as his “body” and the cup of wine they drank as his “blood.”

These rituals would come to symbolize the sacrifice he was about to make in death, and became the basis for the Christian ritual of Holy Communion, which remains a fundamental part of Christian religious services.

As Jesus’ arrest and execution were said to have occurred during the Jewish observance of Passover, the Easter holiday is often close to the former celebration on the Judeo-Christian calendar.

Easter Traditions

In western Christianity, including Roman Catholicism and Protestant denominations, the period prior to Easter holds special significance.

This period of fasting and penitence is called Lent. It begins on Ash Wednesday and lasts for 40 days (not including Sundays).

The Sunday immediately prior to Easter is called Palm Sunday, and it commemorates Jesus’ arrival in Jerusalem, when followers laid palm leaves across the road to greet him.

Many churches begin the Easter observance in the late hours of the day before (Holy Saturday) in a religious service called the Easter Vigil.

In Eastern Orthodox Christianity, Easter rituals start with the Great Lent, which begins on Clean Monday (40 days prior to Easter, not including Sundays). The last week of Great Lent is referred to as Palm Week, and it ends with Lazarus Saturday, the day before Palm Sunday.

Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week, which ends on Easter.

Easter Eggs

Irrespective of denomination, there are many Easter-time traditions with roots that can be traced to non-Christian and even pagan or non-religious celebrations. Many non-Christians choose to observe these traditions while essentially ignoring the religious aspects of the celebration.

Examples of non-religious Easter traditions include Easter eggs, and related games such as egg rolling and egg decorating.

It’s believed that eggs represented fertility and birth in certain pagan traditions that pre-date Christianity. Egg decorating may have become part of the Easter celebration in a nod to the religious significance of Easter, i.e., Jesus’ resurrection or re-birth.

Many people—mostly children—also participate in Easter egg “hunts,” in which decorated eggs are hidden. Perhaps the most famous Easter tradition for children is the annual White House Easter Egg Roll, when children roll Easter eggs down Capitol Hill.

Easter Bunny

In some households, a character known as the Easter Bunny delivers candy and chocolate eggs to children on Easter Sunday morning. These candies often arrive in an Easter basket.

The exact origins of the Easter Bunny tradition are unknown, although some historians believe it arrived in America with German immigrants in the 1700s. Rabbits are, in many cultures, known as enthusiastic procreators, so the arrival of baby bunnies in springtime meadows became associated with birth and renewal.

Notably, several Protestant Christian denominations, including Lutherans and Quakers, have opted to formally abandon many Easter traditions, deeming them too pagan. However, many religious observers of Easter also include them in their celebrations.

Easter foods are steeped in symbolism. An Easter dinner of lamb also has historical roots, since a lamb was often used as a sacrificial animal in Jewish traditions, and lamb is frequently served during Passover. The phrase “lamb of God” is sometimes used to refer to Jesus and the sacrificial nature of his death.

Today, Easter is a commercial event as well as a religious holiday, marked by high sales for greeting cards, candies (such as Peeps, chocolate eggs and chocolate Easter bunnies) and other gifts.

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