Day: November 18, 2024

Some of the Witchcraft/Magickal Correspondence for Tuesday

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Tuesday Source: witchipedia.wikidot.com

Mars Red, black, orange Mars, Ares, Tiwaz courage, victory, success, strength, conviction, rebellion, defense, wards, protection

Tuesday Source: witchucation.com

Tuesday is ruled by Mars.

Do spells and rituals concerning war, battle, conflict, defence, competition, lust. Physical endurance, sports, hunting, politics.

November 18, 2024 Daily Horoscopes

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Click here for Anyone’s Birthday or Daily or Monthly Horoscopes Source: thehoroscope.co

Moon Alert

After 4 AM EST today (1 AM PST) the Moon moves from Gemini into Cancer.

The Stars Rate Your Day

5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult

Aries (March 21-April 19)

**** Welcome a chance to relax at home today. Perhaps you want to entertain? Possibly, feelings of sympathy about someone might arise. Meanwhile, travel plans and a chance to learn something new by reading, studying or talking to others will be interesting and rewarding.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

**** You’re keen to talk to someone today, which is why new faces and new places will be intriguing. Financial discussions will benefit you. Furthermore, time spent with a spouse, partner or close friend will deepen the bond through a sense of mutual appreciation. (This is nice.)

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

**** You might feel tenderhearted toward a work colleague today or even a pet. Meanwhile discussions with someone close to you will be exuberant and enthusiastic! As a result, you’ll be tempted to spend money on something beautiful for yourself or someone else. It’s a pleasant day.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

*** Today the Moon is in your sign, which can heighten your feelings about whatever is happening around you. Nevertheless, you might find that you can’t express how you feel even though you are naturally sensitive. You will feel close to your kids today.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

*** Conflicting influences exist for your sign today. In one way, you want to hide and be private, and keep things low-key. However, in another way, you feel sociable and eager to circulate and chat to others, especially younger people. Furthermore, work colleagues are friendly. It’s your call.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

**** This is a popular day for you. Enjoy interacting with friends as well as groups and organizations. In particular, you might invite people to your home, or a gathering of some kind might take place. Accept invitations to socialize because you will shine!

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

*** Today you are noticed. In fact, some people will know personal details about your private life for whatever reason. This could be because you’re entertaining at home today, or involved more than usual with your family. Short trips will be enjoyable because you want to expand your world.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

**** Today you’ll enjoy talking to people from other cultures and countries. You might feel sympathetic to someone. Meanwhile, financial discussions could attract money-making ideas or money your way. In turn, some of you will spend money in a big way. (Keep your receipts.)

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

**** You feel tenderhearted today, especially to someone older, perhaps a family member. You might want to buy someone a gift? Plus, you have a strong urge to travel or make travel plans because you need a change of scenery – and you know it. You can’t stay anchored for too long.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

*** For some reason, you feel you have to hide your feelings today. You might feel disappointed in a spouse, partner or close friend. (Fortunately, this is brief.) However, you might connect at a personal level with a friend or a group today, which you will welcome.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

*** Relations with coworkers might feel strained today. Don’t worry about this because it’s a fleeting thing. Meanwhile, if you’re shopping, be careful about going overboard spending money on elegance and luxury. (You might be tempted to do this because of a secret love affair. Hmmm.)

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

*** Because you feel sympathetic and tenderhearted to people from other cultures and different countries today, you might speak out and show some kind of social support, especially for children. Meanwhile, some angst with a friend or a group might occur. Don’t worry about this because it’s brief and will quickly be a thing of the past.

If Your Birthday Is Today

Actor Owen Wilson (1968) shares your birthday today. You are passionate and dramatic. You are also intelligent and insightful. Your work matters to you. This is the first year of a new nine-year cycle for you, which means it’s a time of beginnings, adventures and major changes in your life. Keep your eyes open for fresh opportunities!

Aries (March 21-April 19)

You seem to begin the day in a good mood and are quite motivated but maybe the stars don’t have the same priorities as you. This might translate into dealing with some misunderstandings as the day progresses, most likely not created by you but that influence your work in a high measure.

You are afraid not to do any wrong but you still need to sort things out.

You can also read this special Aries Daily Horoscope.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

This is going to be quite a difficult day but your friends are going to stand by you. While in your free time this might not sound as bad, when it comes to work, this surely is menacing.

As a habit, you are trying not to involve anyone else in your work based decisions and any personal intrusion will be harshly reprimanded on the spot.

You can also read this special Taurus Daily Horoscope.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

This is not going to be the exuberant Monday you might have been expected and the more hopes you have put in this day, the more disappointed you will be.

The good news is that you are quite self assured this period and you will be able to overcome this without any interference to your work or other serious activities that you have to tend to today.

You can also read this special Gemini Daily Horoscope.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

This Monday seems to come along with some very courageous plans, some of them with a slight risk component in them.

But you will be allowed to play on them just because you had the wisdom to take advice from those dear to you, maybe someone older, with more experience than you. The more information you gather, the more secure you will be today.

You can also read this special Cancer Daily Horoscope.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

You are in need of solid advice for a matter that might have prevented your sleep at night for a while but it seems that it will take you even more time before you figure this out.

You prefer to handle everything on your own just to not worry someone else, especially people in your family but at times, certain worries are best shared.

You can also read this special Leo Daily Horoscope.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

You appear to be in great shape today but it’s too bad you won’t be able to enjoy it too much as it seems work will probably keep you bound to your desk or on the field for the majority of the day.

This might not tire you too much but it will make you all irritable and impatient as the evening approaches so maybe it’s safe not to make any plans for tonight.

You can also read this special Virgo Daily Horoscope.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

There will be some family issues that will be left unresolved from the morning and they won’t probably let you focus properly at work. While tending to personal calls or something similar, you will probably overlook some small details that are going to make a difference later on.

Be responsible and try to prioritize or at least take breaks when you can occupy yourself just with personal stuff.

You can also read this special Libra Daily Horoscope.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

You are going to be a lot more productive if you let others help you and not try to do everything on your own.

It is all right to try and fix others’ work or maybe add some twitches but this shouldn’t be done in front of the said people or become something everyone is compulsive about. Your lesson today involves letting go and accepting some limits.

You can also read this special Scorpio Daily Horoscope.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

You are going to dwell between your actual self and the image you want to portray in the office or in your social circle.

This will probably turn into quite an emotional battle inside yourself but it is important not to let it kidnap good heaps of your day or even worse, prevent you from actually living nice moments in the company of those that care about you.

You can also read this special Sagittarius Daily Horoscope.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

You need to allow yourself a bit of time to breath in between all the busy tasks and meetings of today. This might also mean accepting that invitation for lunch or mingle during the breaks with your colleagues.

You will be surprised by how many things you can find just in one day if you keep your ears open and not act all isolated.

You can also read this special Capricorn Daily Horoscope.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

The current disposition is demanding a lot of profoundness from you, not only as an image for the important people you are meeting with but in general, in respect to your life.

You tend to overcome any tendencies towards play and being childish but at the same time you seem to go in the other extreme and not find it easier to relax anymore.

You can also read this special Aquarius Daily Horoscope.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

When it comes to the financial side of your life, you have enough reasons to be happy and probably enough savings or at least you are in the position to start doing so.

This also promotes you to be more careful about what you are spending. However, a bit of indulging won’t do you harm for now and then and you need to be aware it’s not such a big deal.

You can also read this special Pisces Daily Horoscope.

Witches’ Runes (One Person’s View)

Introduction

In the complex realm of divination methods and mystical symbolism, Witches’ Runes stand as a captivating and simple tool. Unlike the more widely recognised Elder Futhark Runes and ancient Irish Ogham alphabet, which have ancient historical roots, the Witches’ Runes are a more recent creation, born from the modern witchcraft and neo-pagan movements.

This blog post delves into the intriguing history of the Witches’ Runes, exploring their origins, development, symbols and meanings; and how they can be used in contemporary witchcraft and divination practices. Whilst some people refer to these symbols as ‘Witch’s Runes’ we prefer the plural witches to denote that they are a tool shared by many spiritual people, rather than being owned by one specific Pagan path.

The Origins of Witches’ Runes

Witches’ Runes in their current form as a divination tool emerged in the late 20th century, influenced by the revival of interest in paganism and occult practices. Unlike the traditional Norse runes, which date back to the early centuries of the Common Era, the Witches’ Runes were created to specifically cater to the needs and beliefs of modern witches and pagans.

The exact origins of the Witches’ Runes are somewhat shrouded in mystery, as there is no single definitive source or creator. However, as a collection of symbols to be used together, they are believed to have been influenced by various elements of European folklore, witchcraft traditions, and modern esoteric practices. Key figures in the neo-pagan and Wiccan movements, such as Gerald Gardner and Doreen Valiente, played a significant role in the resurgence of interest in such mystical tools, paving the way for the creation of the Witches’ Runes.

Susan Sheppard, in her 1998 book ‘Witch’s Runes How to make and use your own magickal stones’ suggests that the symbols that underpin the Witches’ Runes can be traced not only throughout Europe, but also across the globe, and similar motifs can be found on petroglyphs / stone carvings. She talks about the Indian travelling people, and their cultures, who used the symbols in their talismans and are likely the people who brought the symbols into Europe during the Middle Ages.

How many runes are in a Witches’ Runes set?

How to use Witches’ Runes in divination and witch symbols in magickal practice

Using Witches’ Runes for Divination

Incorporating Witches’ Runes into magickal rituals

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Spell For Monday – Mirror Glamour Spell to Change Your Appearance

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Mirror Glamour Spell to Change Your Appearance

Best performed: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays during the Waxing or Full Moon

Spell Ingredients

1 Small Mirror, best if decorated with a silver frame or handle

1 Palo Santo Stick

1 Red Candle, to add power to the spell

1 Rose Quartz, plus more to decorate

Micellar Water

Cotton ball or cotton pad

Any Jewelry or makeup you plan to wear

Spell Directions

  1. Cleanse: Use the Palo Santo to cleanse your sacred space and all items for this glamour ritual! (PSST: This spell can be done anywhere, your vanity, your bathroom, or in your magickal space.)
  2. Cast: Cast your magickal circle to seal in the energies of your sacred space.
  3. Decorate: Decorate your space with your mirror and extra rose quartz. (You can place crystals in places that feel right on your altar/counter OR you can create a beauty illusion crystal grid.)
  4. Prep/Create Glamour Potion: Add one rose quartz to your micellar water. Say: “Pasithea, Aphrodite, see my wishes shine through brightly.”
  5. The Spell: Hold the mirror in your recessive hand, the hand that receives.
    1. Look at your face, specifically at the part that you want to change. Say: “My face (or specific part of you) seen only to me. I create the canvas for others to see.”
    2. Still looking at your face, dip your cotton into the micellar water. Enchant the cotton by saying: “Now a canvas, I wipe it clean, Only what I visualize shall be seen.”
    3. Begin wiping the Micellar Glamour Potion over your full face, being sure to pay special attention to the the area you want to change. As you wipe, allow your vision to go cloudy, like you would when scrying in a black mirror.
    4. Look into the mirror and see exactly what you want others to see. Be sure to see the rest of your face in tact as well. (I usually go for a folded eyelid flap above my eyes.)
    5. Once you’re satisfied with your visualization, say, “What I see will be seen by all, until I let my glamour fall. And it harm none, so mote it be.”
  6. Close your circle: Place the mirror down, thank Aprhodite and Pasithea and release your circle.
  7. Repeat: Glamours take multiple and repetitive visualizations and energy to keep up. So everytime you pass a mirror, visualize your glamour. People who don’t know you well will see your glamour, and over time, close friends will notice your glamour, and after a long time, the glamour becomes physical.

November 18, 2024 Current Moon Phase for the Northern Hemispheres

Source: nineplanets.org

The current moon phase for November 18th, 2024 is the Waning Gibbous phase.

On this day, the moon is 16.09 days old and 94.9% illuminated with a tilt of -65.351°. The approximate distance from Earth to the moon is 369,416.99 km and the moon sign is Gemini.

The Moon phase for November 18th, 2024 is a Waning Gibbous phase. This is the first phase after the Full Moon where the illumination of the moon decreases each day until it reaches 50% (the Last Quarter phase).

The waning (shrinking) gibbous Moon will rise after sunset in the east, transit the meridian after midnight, before setting after sunrise in the west.

During this phase, the illumination of the moon will go down from 99.% to 50.1%. Technically, the phase starts as soon as the Full Moon has passed, but it can be difficult to calculate and differentiate the first stage of a Waning Gibbous Moon from a Full Moon when 98-99% of the Moon’s surface is illuminated.

Fun fact: the word Gibbous was first used in the 14th century and comes from the latin word gibbosus which means humpbacked.

Phase Details

Phase: Waning Gibbous

Moon age: 16.09 days

Moon illumination: 94.9%

Moon tilt: -65.351°

Moon angle: 0.54

Moon distance: 369,416.99 km

Moon sign: Gemini

19 November 2024 Current Moon Phase for the Southern Hemisphere

Source: nineplanets.org

The current moon phase for November 19th, 2024 is the Waning Gibbous phase.

On this day, the moon is 17.13 days old and 88.44% illuminated with a tilt of -55.28°. The approximate distance from Earth to the moon is 375,189.08 km and the moon sign is Cancer.

The Moon phase for November 19th, 2024 is a Waning Gibbous phase. This is the first phase after the Full Moon where the illumination of the moon decreases each day until it reaches 50% (the Last Quarter phase).

The waning (shrinking) gibbous Moon will rise after sunset in the east, transit the meridian after midnight, before setting after sunrise in the west.

During this phase, the illumination of the moon will go down from 99.% to 50.1%. Technically, the phase starts as soon as the Full Moon has passed, but it can be difficult to calculate and differentiate the first stage of a Waning Gibbous Moon from a Full Moon when 98-99% of the Moon’s surface is illuminated.

Fun fact: the word Gibbous was first used in the 14th century and comes from the latin word gibbosus which means humpbacked.

Phase Details

Phase: Waning Gibbous

Moon age: 17.13 days

Moon illumination: 88.44%

Moon tilt: -55.28°

Moon angle: 0.53

Moon distance: 375,189.08 km

Moon sign: Cancer

Johannes Junius – 17th Century Witchcraft in Germany

Johannes Junius
A Witch’s Letter to His Daughter

In the early 17th century, the state of Bamburg, Germany, experienced one of the most devastating Witch crazes of the Burning Times. From 1623 to 1633, Bamburg was ruled by Prince-Bishop Gottfried Johann Georg II Fuchs von Dornheim — a man called “the Witch Bishop” because of the hundreds of Witches he killed. Von Dornheim did not hesitate to attack even the wealthiest citizens of Bamburg and grew rich on the goods that he confiscated from the condemned. During his reign, no one was safe.

Johannes Junius was the mayor of the city of Bamburg at this time. At the height of the panics, Junius was accused of Witchcraft. His trial was a straight-forward affair. According to the records of the court, Junius was tortured but felt no pain. While in prison, he spontaneously confessed to Witchcraft and named several accomplices. He was convicted and burned at the stake a short time later.

But in Junius’ case we have a unique opportunity to see the other side of the story. Before he died, he smuggled a letter to his daughter Veronica, warning her to flee the city before she, too, was accused. This document, preserved in Bamburg’s archives, offers a chillingly different account of the trial.

Junius describes the agonies of his “painless” torture, torments that left his hands crippled for weeks. His “spontaneous” confession was made in fear of further torture. As mayor, Junius knew the torturer. The man warned him of the torments yet to come and begged him to make up a false confession that could at least spare him further agony. He did, and to his horror discovered that the court refused to accept his confession unless he named other Witches who attended the sabbat.

Junius refused to implicate anyone else, and he was tortured again. This time he broke, and when the court gave him a list of suspected Witches, Junius meekly agreed that all of them had attended a sabbat with him. Later, back in prison, Junius met the other Witches who had implicated him. He forgave them, and prayed that the people he’d condemned could find it in their hearts to forgive him as well.

The following excerpts come from Johannes Junius’ letter to his daughter: Click here to read the rest of this article Source: summerlands.com

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Welcome to WOTC! A Thought for Today

Good whatever time of day you are reading this. Today we start posting times as I complete them rather than starting at 9:00 AM CT. Enjoy yourself as you read new or reposted things I feel are important to update. Most of the posts will be done by me while others will be from Lady Abyss and others. SO here we go…

May your and your family’s lives be filled with love, happiness, laughter, joy, and all things positive!

Blessed be.

November 19, 2024 Current Moon Phase for the Northern Hemispheres

Source: MoonGiant.com

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.

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

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 November 2024 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.

Today’s Waning Gibbous Phase

The Waning Gibbous on November 19 has an illumination of 81%. 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 November 19 the Moon is 18.95 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: 81%
Moon Age: 18.95 days
Moon Angle: 0.52
Moon Distance: 384,215.55 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 147,799,471.01 km