Month: May 2023

May 2, 2023 Daily Horoscopes

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Moon Alert

After 2:30 AM EDT today, there are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today. The Moon is in Libra.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

A discussion with a partner or close friend will be intense today; however, it might also be one of those discussions that clears the air. Naturally, they’re not easy because it’s hard to keep your shirt on when you want to get something off your chest.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

You might encounter opposition or resistance from others at work if you try to introduce reforms or better ways of doing something. You have ideas and you believe in them. (You might be just as earnest about an idea to improve your health.)

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

Parents might have heated discussions with their kids today. Remember what your original objective is and stick to your objective. Ask yourself if what you’re doing will help you achieve your objective – or not. This approach can apply to a discussion with a romantic partner as well.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

Family discussions might be uncomfortable because someone (possibly you) has definite ideas about how to make improvements at home. They believe in their ideas. Naturally, there will be feelings of frustration if others don’t agree. It was ever thus.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

This is a powerful day for those of you in sales, marketing, teaching, writing or acting because you will be convincing! The fact is — if you believe in your ideas, you will persuade others to agree with you. (This gives you the motive and the means, which is considered suspicious on crime TV shows.)

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

You’re in a resourceful frame of mind today, which is why you might see new uses or applications for something that you already own. Or you might see a new way of doing something. Respect your ideas because they will save you money and time.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Today the Moon is in your sign, which happens for 2 1/2 days every month; and when this occurs, it always heightens your emotions and feelings about everything. This is why discussions with others might become overheated or a bit zealous. Relax.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Remember that you need more sleep this month because the Sun is opposite your sign. Many of you are also dealing with ex-partners and old friends back in your world, which can be challenging. Today it’s best to work alone or behind the scenes. Stay chill.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Be mellow and easy-going when talking to friends or members of groups today because a discussion might get out of hand. You might overreact. (You are an idealist and can be passionate about your beliefs, especially with issues related to pets and animals.)

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

You might have a powerful exchange with an authority figure today – a parent, boss, teacher or a member of the police. One of you might have strong opinions and try to coerce others to agree. (It’s easy to find yourself doing this when you are convinced you are right about something.)

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Discussions about controversial subjects will be intense today. You might want to convince others to your way of seeing things. These issues could relate to travel, legal matters, something to do with medicine or higher education – you name it. (Remember that one attracts more flies with honey than with vinegar.)

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

You want to clarify how shared property, inheritances or something that is jointly owned will be handled. Of course, you want to make sure you have your fair share. Perhaps you need to convince someone of this? Perhaps someone is trying to convince you otherwise? Stay tuned.

If Your Birthday Is Today

Actor, wrestler Dwayne Johnson (1972) shares your birthday today. You are organized, direct and practical in a down-to-earth way. You believe in working for results. You are perceptive and have an innate understanding about human nature. This is a year of change, which can be exciting. Expect to travel. Stay light on your feet so that you can act quickly.

Witchcraft/Magickal Correspondence for the Days of the Week Spellwork – Part 1 Sunday – Monday

There may be some spellwork suggestions that repeat themselves. I am trying to make sure that does not happen, but I am only a witch not a proofreader…lol. I will be doing these for the next few weeks until every day of the week has been covered on Sundays. Print this out if you would like for your BOS/Grimoire/Book of Witchcraft Knowledge

SUNDAY

illumination,

magical power,

success,

ambition,

power,

physical energy,

strength,

protection,

success,

promotion,

fame,

wealth,

prosperity,

family,

sibling relationships,

advancement,

drama,

fun,

authority figures,

law,

fairs,

crops,

totem animals,

volunteer services,

civic services,

the god,

men’s mysteries,

children,

buying,

selling,

speculating,

agriculture,

beauty,

creativity,

ego,

fame,

fatherly love,

God rituals,

hope,

male health,

personal achievements,

power,

self-expression,

spiritual connection,

success,

victory,

wealth 

health,

careers goals,

personnel finances,

physical strength,

divination.

energy

inspiration,

happiness,

hope,

recognition

MONDAY

Beauty,

Prophecy,

Dreamwork,

Emotions,

Psychic Abilities,

Channeling Intuition,

Divination,

Illusions,

Fertility,

Sleep,

Completion of Cycles,

Wisdom,

Glamour

Psychic Pursuits,

Psychology,

Astral Travel,

Imagination,

Women’s Mysteries,

Reincarnation,

Short Trips,

Women,

Children,

Public,

Domestic Concerns,

Fluids,

Magick,

Spirituality,

Nursing,

Full moon magic,

Purity,

Protection,

Truth,

Meditation,

Peace,

Sincerity,

Justice,

Warding off Doubts and Fears,

Anything to do with Water and Bodies of Water,

Antiques,

Trip Planning,

Astrology,

New-Age Pursuits,

Archetypes,

Totem Animals,

Shape-shifting,

Religious Experiences,

Clairvoyance,

Divination,

Emotional Healing,

Faerie Magick,

Feminine Beauty,

Female Fertility,

Feminine Health,

Goddess Rituals,

Insight,

Wisdom, 

woman,

mother figure,

creativity,

child protection,

short trips,

the public,

fluids,

magick,

Spirituality,

nursing,

antiques,

trip planning,

astrology,

archetypes, 

Peace,

sleep,

prophetic dreams,

compassion,

love,

gardening,

purification,

healing

2 May 2023 Southern Hemisphere’s Planetary Positions

If you need to calculate the planetary positions for a specific use and time, click on this link

Currentplanetarypositions.com

To figure out GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) to your local time use this link  

For Your Local Time and Date 

Southeastern Hemisphere

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

2 May 2023
02:00 pm GMT 4:00 PM BRT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:11 Taurus 55
Moon:04 Libra 05
Mercury:10 Taurus 56 Rx
Venus:24 Gemini 27
Mars:19 Cancer 52
Jupiter:26 Aries 42
Saturn:05 Pisces 31
Uranus:18 Taurus 31
Neptune:26 Pisces 47
Pluto:00 Aquarius 22 Rx

True Lunar Node:04 Taurus 03
Mean Lunar Node:03 Taurus 46 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):12 Leo 47

Chiron:17 Aries 24
Ceres:23 Virgo 53 Rx
Pallas:29 Cancer 57
Juno:00 Gemini 14
Vesta:07 Taurus 37

Eris:24 Aries 46

Fire:4
Earth:7
Air:4
Water:4
Cardinal:6
Fixed:8
Mutable:5

Southern Hemisphere

This local time is in Cape Town, South Africa

2 May 2023
07:00 pm GMT 4:00 PM SAST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:12 Taurus 07
Moon:06 Libra 42
Mercury:10 Taurus 48 Rx
Venus:24 Gemini 41
Mars:19 Cancer 59
Jupiter:26 Aries 45
Saturn:05 Pisces 32
Uranus:18 Taurus 32
Neptune:26 Pisces 47
Pluto:00 Aquarius 22 Rx

True Lunar Node:04 Taurus 03
Mean Lunar Node:03 Taurus 45 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):12 Leo 48

Chiron:17 Aries 24
Ceres:23 Virgo 52 Rx
Pallas:00 Leo 02
Juno:00 Gemini 21
Vesta:07 Taurus 43

Eris:24 Aries 46

Fire:5
Earth:7
Air:4
Water:3
Cardinal:5
Fixed:9
Mutable:5

Southwestern Hemisphere

This local time is in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

2 May 2023
06:00 am GMT 4:00 PM AEST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:11 Taurus 36
Moon:29 Virgo 56
Mercury:11 Taurus 09 Rx
Venus:24 Gemini 04
Mars:19 Cancer 41
Jupiter:26 Aries 38
Saturn:05 Pisces 30
Uranus:18 Taurus 30
Neptune:26 Pisces 46
Pluto:00 Aquarius 22 Rx

True Lunar Node:04 Taurus 03
Mean Lunar Node:03 Taurus 47 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):12 Leo 44

Chiron:17 Aries 23
Ceres:23 Virgo 53 Rx
Pallas:29 Cancer 49
Juno:00 Gemini 02
Vesta:07 Taurus 28

Eris:24 Aries 46

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

May 2, 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

May 02, 2023
11:00 pm GMT 4:00 PM PDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:12 Taurus 17
Moon:08 Libra 48
Mercury:10 Taurus 42 Rx
Venus:24 Gemini 52
Mars:20 Cancer 05
Jupiter:26 Aries 48
Saturn:05 Pisces 33
Uranus:18 Taurus 32
Neptune:26 Pisces 47
Pluto:00 Aquarius 22 Rx

True Lunar Node:04 Taurus 03
Mean Lunar Node:03 Taurus 45 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):12 Leo 49

Chiron:17 Aries 25
Ceres:23 Virgo 52 Rx
Pallas:00 Leo 06
Juno:00 Gemini 27
Vesta:07 Taurus 48

Eris:24 Aries 46

Fire:5
Earth:7
Air:4
Water:3
Cardinal:5
Fixed:9
Mutable:5

Northern Hemisphere

This local time is in Chicago, Illinois, USA

May 02, 2023
09:00 pm GMT 4:00 PM CDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:12 Taurus 12
Moon:07 Libra 45
Mercury:10 Taurus 45 Rx
Venus:24 Gemini 46
Mars:20 Cancer 02
Jupiter:26 Aries 47
Saturn:05 Pisces 32
Uranus:18 Taurus 32
Neptune:26 Pisces 47
Pluto:00 Aquarius 22 Rx

True Lunar Node:04 Taurus 03
Mean Lunar Node:03 Taurus 45 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):12 Leo 48

Chiron:17 Aries 25
Ceres:23 Virgo 52 Rx
Pallas:00 Leo 04
Juno:00 Gemini 24
Vesta:07 Taurus 45

Eris:24 Aries 46

Fire:5
Earth:7
Air:4
Water:3
Cardinal:5
Fixed:9
Mutable:5

Northeastern Hemisphere

This local time is in Frankfurt, Germany, Europe

2 May 2023
02:00 pm GMT 4:00 PM CEST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:11 Taurus 55
Moon:04 Libra 05
Mercury:10 Taurus 56 Rx
Venus:24 Gemini 27
Mars:19 Cancer 52
Jupiter:26 Aries 42
Saturn:05 Pisces 31
Uranus:18 Taurus 31
Neptune:26 Pisces 47
Pluto:00 Aquarius 22 Rx

True Lunar Node:04 Taurus 03
Mean Lunar Node:03 Taurus 46 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):12 Leo 47

Chiron:17 Aries 24
Ceres:23 Virgo 53 Rx
Pallas:29 Cancer 57
Juno:00 Gemini 14
Vesta:07 Taurus 37

Eris:24 Aries 46

Fire:4
Earth:7
Air:4
Water:4
Cardinal:6
Fixed:8
Mutable:5

May 2, 2023 Moon Goddess Current Phase

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

From MoonGiant.com

The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waxing Gibbous phase. Visible through most of the night sky setting a few hours before sunrise. This phase is when the moon is more than 50% illuminated but not yet a Full Moon. The phase lasts about 7 days with the moon becoming more illuminated each day until the Full Moon. During a Waxing Gibbous the moon rises in the east in mid-afternoon and is high in the eastern sky at sunset. The word Gibbous first appeared in the 14th century and has its roots in the Latin word “gibbosus” meaning humpbacked.

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

Today’s Waxing Gibbous Phase

The Waxing Gibbous on May 2 has an illumination of 89%. 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 May 2 the Moon is 11.57 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.

Phase Details

Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Illumination: 89%
Moon Age: 11.57 days
Moon Angle: 0.50
Moon Distance: 397,194.41 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 150,787,974.04 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

Spell – Otherworlds* Meditation

Celtic Shaman Meditation

When journeying into the Otherworlds* you need to be in control of yourself all the time in order to be safe when traveling to, in, and back from Otherworlds.*

Sit somewhere comfortable in a pleasant setting. Do whatever you need to do to not be interrupted during your meditation time. Make sure to let others in your home you need quite time all by yourself. Shut off your cellphone, and any other electronics that are in the room you will be using to meditate. If you are outside and it is at all possible be far enough away from playgrounds, roads, other houses, and other manmade noises. First call upon Archangel Michael or your ancestors or your Spirit Gurdian to enclose you in a bubble of the white light of protection. Do NOT forget this step as it may be very important if you run into anything nasty on your travel. Make sure you have a glass of water sitting close to you to drink when you come back from your journey by sipping as it will help you refocus on the material world, we live in also you may be a little dehydrated when you come back.

I have an unused set of railroad tracks that run very close to my home. To the left of them is a good size steep hill of a small forest. To the left of them is a decent size tree line. The tracks lead into a forested area the butts up against an old quarry that has been used in many years the locals say. I have mentioned about all the different wildlife I see on an almost daily basis – deer, rabbits, fox, coyote, squirrels, a couple of groundhogs, bald eagles, hawks, sparrows, finches, cardinals, robins, and birds I have no idea what they are called. This forested aera and quarry are where they live so I am careful to take a can of air with me in case the coyote or fox don’t want me around…lol. I have used it once in the over 2 years I have lived in this area and that was at an off leashed dog running straight at me! ok I got a little off track here, any who this is where I enjoy meditating the most even with snow on the ground. Star [Chihuahua will be 11 years old on March 30, 2023] loves to go explorering with me but Cleo likes to stay home now that she is getting older [Min-Pin14 years old on February 11, 2023].

In our home which is really small, 5 rooms including our bathroom a small mudroom. I will take a favorite soft blanket into the mudroom, that is carpeted, light my incense and candles. There is no door but Big Dawg a.k.a Lord Beltane is very considerate and stays out of the kitchen when I go to meditate. I have just enough room there to set up a small table to use for rituals, ceremonies and spellwork when working by myself. I allow no electronic devises in that room except a light and our smallish deep freeze.

OK back to our meditating to travel to Otherworlds*… If you meet any type of being or Spirit, you are fearful of remember the white light of protection bubble you have called upon Archangel Michael, or an ancestor, or Spirit Guardian to enclose you in while you are traveling and retreat from the Otherworld as quickly as possible! But sit quietly in the half in and half out of your mediative state slowing drinking the water and becoming more in tune with the physical things around you. If you just quickly come out of meditative state some not so good things can happen like feeling very dizzy and disorientated. You may also feel your heart racing and either hyperventilate or have a hard time takin in more than a very shallow breath.

Many people, including have tried meditating before going to sleep at night and chose to lay down on their bed to meditate. I can promise 8 out of 10 will usually fall asleep as the meditation can turn into a relaxation exercise. I do my meditations in the early morning or after our fur kids have gone out for the last time at night depending if I feel like staying indoors or going outside. It also depends on how stress filled my day is sometimes I do one in the morning to wake up more and one in the evening to relax, center, and ground myself before going to bed.

*Otherworlds is a Celtic term when going into other realms, demission or astral worlds.

 

I WILL BE DOING A WORKSHOP VIDEO ON BASIC MEDITATION SKILLS THAT CAN HELP THOSE NEW TO IT AND THOSE HAVING A DIFFICULT TIME MEDITATING.  IT WILL BW AVAILABLE NEXT MONTH ON PATREON

Goddesses – Calliope

Calliope – The Greek Chief of Nine Muses

Greek goddess Calliope had a way with words. In fact, she was so eloquent and poetic that she was highly regarded by Hesiod and Ovid. Of all THE MUSES, she was considered the “Chief”.

In modern times, you’ll see the goddess depicted as a fine writer with a tablet, roll of paper or book in hand. Occasionally, her role of a mother is emphasized as she is shown with her children. Other artists draw and paint her with a gold crown on her head.

As the oldest of the muses, she had influence. People with creative talents called upon her to help inspire and guide their work which she did regularly. When she wasn’t busy falling in love, she was overseeing music, song, and dance.

Literature Said to Be Inspired by Calliope

Calliope inspired and was referred to in many famous works of literature. It is said that she was the muse for the Iliad and the Odyssey. Although it is not known to be verified, many people believe she is what inspired Homer’s work.

The GREEK GODDESS is also said to be a part of Virgil’s poetry, too. In the Aeneid, she is invoked. Calliope is also referred to in Dante’s Divine Comedy where dead poetry is given new life thanks to the goddess and her abilities to inspire.

Artwork Featuring the Greek Goddess Can Be Found on Pottery in Italy

The goddess inspired artwork, too. Her image is on the Francois Vase, a beautiful work of art created by the potter Ergotimos in 570 BCE. It resides in the Museo Archeologico in Florence, Italy where it is seen and appreciated by new generations of creative people.

Calliope’s Love Life and Family Life

Calliope had children with King Oeagrus of Thrace and loved by the god APOLLO. She had one son, ORPHEUS, with the king and two sons with the latter. They were named Hymen and Ialemus.

The bard Orpheus is the most famous child of the Greek muse. He was murdered by Bacchantes, and Calliope was devastated. The island of Lesbos was dedicated to her son, who has also been mentioned in literature throughout centuries.

Calliope is said to have had a relationship with ACHILLES. She taught him how to sing which encouraged rowdiness while he drank. When you hear about an Achilles’ heel, it refers to the arrow shot by Trojan Paris that brought down the legendary mortal.

SOURCE: <a href=”https://greekgodsandgoddesses.net/goddesses/calliope/”>Calliope: https://greekgodsandgoddesses.net</a&gt; – Greek Gods & Goddesses, October 20, 2019

(Side Note from Lady Carla Beltane: You can thank Calliope for most of the content I post on WOTC. I have been honored by having Calliope as a muse for many years)

Gods – Janus

Janus – the Roman god of time, beginnings and endings, transitions, change, war and peace, as well as… doors.

Many think that all Roman gods are just renamed copies of the “original” Greek deities. However, that’s not the case. Meet Janus – the Roman god of time, beginnings and endings, transitions, change, war and peace, as well as… doors.

Janus was a peculiar deity in many ways, including in how he was worshipped, what his name actually means, and his murky origins. More has been left unknown about this deity that has been preserved through history, so let’s try to quickly go over what we do know about him.

Who was Janus?

Janus in Greek Mythology

Why Did Janus have Two Faces?

Importance of Janus in Modern Culture

FAQs About Janus

Wrapping Up

Dream Interpretation and Symbolism

Symbols are the language of dreams. A symbol can invoke a feeling or an idea and often has a much more profound and deeper meaning than any one word can convey. At the same time, these symbols can leave you confused and wondering what that dream was all about.

Acquiring the ability to interpret your dreams is a powerful tool. In analyzing your dreams, you can learn about your deep secrets and hidden feelings. Remember that no one is a better expert at interpreting your dreams than yourself.  

To guide you with your dreams interpretations, we have interpreted over 5900 keywords and symbols and over 20,000 different meanings in our ever expanding dream dictionary. These meanings are in no way, the final say in what YOUR dream  means, but hopefully it will inspire you to explore and offer a suggestive starting point for understanding your own dreams. There is no “one dream interpretation fits all.” 

Every detail, even the most minute element in your dream is important and must be considered when analyzing your dreams. Each symbol represents a feeling, a mood, a memory or something from your unconscious. Look closely at the characters, animals, objects, places, emotions, and even color and numbers that are depicted in your dreams. Even the most trivial symbol can be significant. This dictionary, along with your own personal experiences, memories and circumstances, will serve to guide you through a meaningful and personalized interpretation. With practice, you can gain an understanding of the cryptic messages your dreams are trying to tell you. 

From dreammoods.com

Some of the Witchcraft/Magickal Correspondence for Sunday

Latin: Lunae Dies, day of the Moon
French: lundi
Italian: lunedi
Spanish: lunes [from Luna, “Moon”]
Anglo-Saxon: monandaeg, “the moon’s day”
German: Montag
Dutch: maandag

Rules: Peace, sleep, prophetic dreams, psychic awareness, spirituality, compassion, love, home, gardening, purification, healing and fertility.
Colors: Silver and White
Planet: Moon
Metal:  Silver
Stones: Aquamarine, Beryl, Chalcedony, Crystal (quartz), Moonstone, Mother-of-pearl, Pearl, Sapphire, Selenite
Herbs: Calamus, Camphor, Coconut, Gardenia, Grape, Jasmine, Lemon, Lemon Balm, Lotus, Myrrh, Poppy seed, Sandalwood, Willow
Zodiac: Cancer

Monday

From thewitchandwand.com

Monday is the “Moon Day.” It is a time of dreams, prophecy, intuition, fertility, and the feminine.

Metal: Silver

Colors: Silver, Pearl, White, Grey, Lavender

Gems and Stones: Moonstone, Quartz, Pearl, Aquamarine, Opal, Selenite

Botanicals: Moonwort, White Rose, Poppy, Vervain, Jasmine, Willow, Wormwood, Honeysuckle

Spellwork: Beauty, Intuition, Prophecy, Dreamwork, Emotions, Fertility, Psychic Abilities