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It’s a Scandinavian thing, really it is! Drive down the road in Denmark during pine needle picking season and you’ll see Danes pulled off to the side of the road foraging pine needles. Seem strange? No stranger than juniper berries or rosemary! I got turned on to this delight several years ago when I attended my first Nordic Culinary conference in Seattle. I loved it and immediately my brain went to work on what I could do with it.
My first thought went to cocktails (of course it did)…it is a simple syrup, and my mind danced with baked good ideas (still working on that one), I even did a pork belly glazed with it (which was freaking good, but then again, it was pork belly).
This is a very seasonal offering, you only pick the bright green freshly grown new pine needles. I like to pick mine at the cabin, it makes for easy foraging (yep, I am that lazy). There are side effects, when you pick the new growth you stunt the tree’s growth. I am careful to not pick all off of one tree or all on one side. We happen to have some young trees that are too close to our cabin, they need to be cut down for fire safety, in the mean time I happily stunt their growth.
After that it’s just a matter of making a simple syrup and steeping the pine needles for 12 to 24 hours. I like to add crushed juniper berry or rosemary (sometime both) to mine for a more complex savory flavor.
Pink flowers evoke feelings of love, tenderness, grace, and more. From the delicate petals of a cosmos to the hot pink blooms of a dahlia, pink flowers hold important symbolic meaning for many people around the world. Perhaps it’s because the color pink is such an elegant blend of the passionate intensity of red and the pure divinity of white. In addition, the color pink comes in a wide range of hues, which can convey an even wider range of emotions and sentiments.
In this post, we’ll explore pink flower symbolism and meaning, types of flowers that are pink, and appropriate occasions in which to give them.
“A profusion of pink roses being ragged in the rain speaks to me of all gentleness and its enduring.”
Before we go into more detail on pink flower symbolism, I thought you might be interested in a list of flowers that are pink or which come in predominantly pink hues. There’s a splendidly wide variety. Here are some examples:
Anemone
Azalea
Carnation
Cherry blossom
Chrysanthemum
Dahlia
Dianthus
Foxglove
Fuchsia
Geranium
Gerbera daisy
Hollyhock
Hydrangea
Lilac
Sweet pea
Tulip
Pink flowers symbolize a variety of positive attributes. Here’s a quick list of those qualities:
New romantic love
Platonic love
Innocence
Purity
Grace
Elegance
Femininity
Gratitude
Serenity
Tenderness
Comfort
Security
However, it’s important to keep in mind that pink flower symbolism can have slight variations depending on the type of flower. For example, pink roses symbolize love, both new romantic love and platonic love. While pink clematis flowers signify long-term ties with family and friends as well as success and personal growth. Pink lilies, on the other hand, symbolize purity and innocence. And pink cherry blossoms symbolize new beginnings and renewal. Furthermore, pink lotus flowers signify spiritual growth and transformation. For further reading on specific types of flowers that are pink and their meanings, you can click on the flower names listed above.
When it comes to the best occasions to give pink flowers, you have a range of options to choose from. White red roses and other flowers send a clear message of romantic love, pink flower meaning is more nuanced. Yes, they can imply romantic love. However, they’re also appropriate to convey platonic affection. For example, you can give them to female relatives, young girls, co-workers, and, of course, men who like the color pink!
Pink flowers are also appropriate for weddings, new baby celebrations and spiritual ceremonies, as well as anniversaries, birthdays, graduations, and more. In a way, pink flowers are like yellow flowers in that they are very safe and usually appreciated by all.
Something new from YouTube.com a channel that plays calming music and show LIVE, no I did not mess up…lol LIVE, feed from under the water. Give it a try and tell me what you think of this? As I am typing this up the music is mostly piano, which I thoroughly enjoy, and the scene is showing different types of salt water fish. I do not know if the film the live action in from of aquamarines or if it is someone scuba-diving.
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: 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
The current moon phase for November 17th, 2024 is the Waning Gibbous phase.
On this day, the moon is 15.05 days old and 98.9% illuminated with a tilt of -80.939°. The approximate distance from Earth to the moon is 364,707.57 km and the moon sign is Gemini.
The Moon phase for November 17th, 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: Waning Gibbous
Moon age: 15.05 days
Moon illumination: 98.9%
Moon tilt: -80.939°
Moon angle: 0.55
Moon distance: 364,707.57 km
Moon sign: Gemini
When I began practicing witchcraft is was just to do spells to try and change things in my life it wasn’t a spiritual walk. As time went on and I studied with first a coven and then as a solitary my views changed. I saw it as a way to help others not just myself. Slowly over the years I came more and more to the spiritual aspect of it until the spiritual overtook the magickal part. The spiritual part started awakening abilities that I was born with.
I have been a spirit talker since about the age of three years old and guide by my mom who also was born with this ability. It was very scary this first time I saw and talked with the spirit of my paternal grandfather who had crossed many, many years before I was even thought of. My mom came in and told my grandpa he should have come to her again first and she would have introduced us before he came directly to me.
Your spirit animal is you in spirit form. It represents your personality and personality traits. A spirit animal can be shared by lots of people. This will demonstrate how you can come in contact with it, and be spiritually clean and active.
1 Glass plate or bowl
Some salt (depending on how big bowl/plate is.It should cover the bottom with a thin coating)
REAL small silver charm/jewelry
2 candles
2 small mirrors
1 cup of water
Step 1: Know your spirit animal. You can take a quiz or look it up, but usually what you feel in your gut is the most accurate. If you do n’t know, here is a fantastic quiz.
Step 2: Know about it. Research the animal for a little bit, maybe 5 minutes.
Step 3: Light the two candles.
Step 4: Take the bowl or plate and fill it with a thin layer of salt. Put the two candles on either side of the bowl or plate, on it’s left and right.
Step 5: Make a hole in the middle of the salt about 3 cm. wide and tall. Make 7 even beams in the salt coming out from the circle.
Step 6: Pour the water from the circle, and then watch it flow into the rays. Pour until they are full, but do not overflow.
Step 7: Take the charm or jewelry and put it in the center of the ring, which should be filled with water.
Step 8: Place the mirrors next to the candles, so they are closer to the bowl/plate compared to candles. They ought to reflect the image of the jewelry or charm.
Step 9: Say:
Myself is yet failing me
Make it not so, ________ (say your spirit animal)
Show me the right path
Light the way to a better self
Step 10: After saying that, blow out the candles one by one from right to left. The mirror on the right is yourself, and the one on the left is the animal.
Step 11: Ask the question or simply talk in the mirror on the left to communicate with the creature. If it responds, it is going to show you from the ideal mirror. Do not be pushy. Or else.
Day of Saturn
Of all the magical days of the week, Saturday is the best for banishing spells.
Planet: Saturn
Element: Earth, Fire
Gender: Female
Deities: Cronos, Fates, Hecate, Loki, Saturn
Colors: Purple, Black, Maroon, Dark Colors, Indigo
Crystals: Apache Tear, Black Onyx, Coal, Coral, Hematite, Jet, Lead, Obsidian, Pewter, Salt, Serpentine, Smoky Quartz, Tourmaline
Herbs & Plants: Amaranth, Beet, Belladonna, Boneset, Comfrey, Cypress, Hellebore, Hemlock, Hemp, Ivy, Mimosa, Morning Glory, Mullein, Quince, Skullcap, Slippery Elm, Thyme
Incenses: Cypress, Myrrh, Patchouli, Saturn Oil
Energies & Associations: Agriculture, Apprehension, Banishment, Binding, Boundaries, Caution, Cleansing, Creativity, Cursing, Destruction of All that Does Not Serve, Elderly Care, Endings, Exorcism, Fortune, Freedom, Hexing, Hidden Matters, Hope, Limitations, Locating Lost Items or People, Longevity, Meditation, Overcoming Obstacles, Protection, Psychic Defense, Revealing Truth, Self-Discipline, Spiritual Communication
Deriving its name from the god Saturn, this is a great day to use divination and psychic abilities. Furthermore, its energies will aid in magic concerning the elderly, end-of-life issues, death, and binding spells.
Color: Black, dark purple
Planet: Saturn
Deities: Hecate, Saturn,
Crystals: Apache tear, obsidian, hematite
Herbs: Thyme, mullein, cypress
Associations: banishing, protection, wisdom, cleansing, spirituality
Greetings, fellow witches! Today, we will delve into the enchanting world of herbal magic. As healers, we understand that the power of the natural world can aid us in our work. Herbs have been used for centuries for their healing properties and have been an essential part of the witch’s toolkit.
Herbal magic allows us to connect with the energy and wisdom of the plant kingdom, harnessing their healing properties to promote physical, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing. The use of herbs in spells and rituals can amplify their power and bring about profound transformations.
As witches, we understand that every plant possesses its own unique energy and properties. By understanding these properties, we can use herbs to target specific areas of our lives and work towards our goals. Whether you seek to boost your energy, promote clarity, or attract abundance, there is an herb out there that can aid you in your journey.
In this article, we will explore the correspondences, planetary and elemental energies, and spirit of the plants. We will also discuss safety considerations to keep in mind when working with herbs. So, gather your cauldron, light some candles, and let’s delve into the magical world of herbal healing.
The use of herbs for magical and healing purposes has a long and rich history. Many ancient civilizations, including the Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans, utilized the power of plants in their spiritual practices. Herbal magic has been documented in various texts throughout history, including the famous herbal manuscripts from ancient China, Egypt, and Greece.
In medieval Europe, herbalism was considered both a science and an art, and herbalists were highly respected members of society. They were often consulted by royalty and the wealthy for their healing knowledge, and their expertise in using plants for magical purposes was widely recognized. During the Renaissance, interest in herbal magic continued to grow, and many new books on the subject were written and published.
In the New World, indigenous cultures also had a deep connection with the plant world and utilized herbs in their spiritual practices. For example, Native American shamans used various herbs in their healing ceremonies and spiritual rituals, such as sweetgrass for purification and sage for protection. African traditions also had a rich history of using plants in their spiritual practices, such as the use of palo santo and frankincense for purification and protection. Today, herbal magic continues to thrive, and many modern witches and healers use herbs in their spells, rituals, and healing practices.
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After 2:30 AM EST today, there are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions. The Moon is in Gemini.
5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult
*** Double check financial issues, especially related to the wealth of others as well as your own finances. For example, check details related to mortgages, banking, inheritances and shared property because something unexpected might throw you for a loop. (Yikes!)
** Relations with spouses, partners and close friends are unpredictable today. That’s because you (or someone else) might spontaneously say or do something out of the blue. You might rebel against agreed-upon arrangements. You might also attract someone very unusual into your world. (Not a boring day.)
*** You have strong emotions today because the Moon is in your sign. Do be aware that issues related to your job, your health and your pet are up for grabs and completely unpredictable. Pet owners should be extra vigilant to avoid accidents. You might want to quit your job. Who knows?
*** Parents should be extra vigilant because today this is an accident-prone day for your kids. Meanwhile, romance might be on the rocks. Expect surprises and sudden interruptions. Likewise, social plans might suddenly change. Be aware this is the classic time for sports accidents, as well. It’s a crapshoot!
** Today is full of unexpected arguments, sudden changes and delays. Your home routine might be interrupted. Issues with parents and bosses might take things in a new direction. Small appliances might break down or a minor breakage could occur. Stock the fridge so that you’re ready for anything.
*** Pay attention to everything you say and do because this is an accident-prone day! Your daily plans might change. Siblings, neighbours and relatives might surprise you. Unexpected news might catch you off guard. New faces, new places and new ideas could excite you. Be alert.
*** Keep an eye on your money and finances because it’s a crapshoot today. For example, you might find money; you might lose money. Be smart and protect what you own against loss, theft or damage. Be leery of investments. If shopping, keep your receipts – and the box.
** Today the Sun in your sign opposes unpredictable Uranus, which will create surprises in your one-to-one encounters. An argument might erupt. People might do or say things that are radically different and unexpected. Someone might demand more freedom in the relationship? Guard against accidents.
*** Today you feel restless as if you’re waiting for the other shoe to drop. No doubt you will voice your feelings to someone; and some might even seek out shopping therapy because you’re interested in buying pretty things for yourself and others. Travel will appeal. Take things slowly today. Baby steps.
*** The energy today is unpredictable and impulsive, which is why you might be surprised by the words or actions of a friend or a member of a group. You might suddenly want to break free of this association. “These are not my people.” Think twice before you act.
** Do not ask parents, bosses and authority figures for permission or approval today because their response will likely be, “Talk to the hand!” Relations with people in power are unpredictable. In turn, this could make you feel rebellious. (Don’t do anything you will later regret.)
*** This is an accident-prone day for you so pay attention to everything you say and do. Go slowly and gently and be mindful. Steer clear of touchy subjects like politics and religion because they could be explosive. Instead, focus on warm friendships. Stay chill.
Actress Hannah Waddington (1974) shares your birthday today. You are wise, perceptive and strong-willed. You are also sensuous, sensitive and highly intuitive. Above all, you are individualistic. This is a powerful year for you because you will get recognition. Expect a promotion, a raise, kudos, awards – some kind of acknowledgement for your efforts. Bravo!
This Saturday you will have this tendency to start a lot of things at the same time and to be all enthusiastic about people and ideas without really discriminating from what is plausible and what is not.
Someone close to you, most likely a friend will want to wake you up but you will most likely interpret their actions in a completely off way. Once you realize it, do apologize.
You can also read this special Aries Daily Horoscope.
Things tend to go the exact opposite from what you expect but to be honest, I think it is more a matter of perception from your side rather than a real problem.
You prefer to cling to small details in order to have some plausible reasons to complain because apparently, there are other things on your mind, that you don’t want to talk about but you need something else to let all the anguish out through.
You can also read this special Taurus Daily Horoscope.
You seem to be keeping yourself under strict control this Saturday, whether you do it on purpose or not. There are enough criticism and enough things you would do differently than how you see them done but it seems that at the moment you tend to keep your advice to yourself.
If you are waiting to be asked what you would do in a particular situation, then rest assured you will be waiting for a while as people around you don’t seem very advice prone at the moment.
You can also read this special Gemini Daily Horoscope.
You will have the tendency to take a small detail and transform it into something huge this day, of course, everything under the watchful eye of your partner, who might or not see where you are in mistake.
But you will love playing a drama queen today and you won’t be stopped. While this does spell a recipe for disaster, it might also stimulate your creativity and help you relax.
You can also read this special Cancer Daily Horoscope.
Some sort of professional change won’t make this Saturday easy, either that you have to go in the office or that you plan on working from home.
It is a moment of transition and you need to remember that most likely you aren’t the only one going through this. On the other hand, the more you plan your activities, the more free time you will end up having.
You can also read this special Leo Daily Horoscope.
This is a great day for research endeavors and although you might be tempted to search the answer to you problems socially, it actually hides beneath certain small but essential pieces of information that you need to uncover.
Some newly found harmony might also make you feel a lot better about your family dynamic this Saturday.
You can also read this special Virgo Daily Horoscope.
This Saturday will challenge your patience and understanding with more than a few things that are not going to go the way you want them to.
And this is when the big question arises! How will you react? Will you pretend like nothing is wrong and just go on and about with your original plan, are you going to dramatize and complain to whomever is listening or are you going to act all grown up about it and adapt to whatever novelty arises?
You can also read this special Libra Daily Horoscope.
It seems that someone might be pressuring you towards making a particular decision and it will take you a while first to figure that this is actually happening and then to devise and exit plan.
Some natives might end up in such a hopeless state, maybe upon being disappointed by whomever is trying to manipulate them that they are even considering succumbing to the pressure and letting things go at their own pace.
You can also read this special Scorpio Daily Horoscope.
t seems that the stars have prepared something special this Saturday for the coupled natives, maybe a try out for them to rekindle whatever passion they have lost or to make out for the busy time they might have had in the past weeks.
It isn’t like any super plans are going to come down from the sky on you, but let’s just say you will be benefited in your romantic endeavors even with the smallest of gestures.
You can also read this special Sagittarius Daily Horoscope.
Until today, this week might have seemed a bit inconspicuous but it seems that starting this Saturday things are finally getting noticed.
This might apply to your personal activities but also to some dreamy plans you might have been making lately. Who knows what chances await you? You might feel a bit baffled and lacking energy but this won’t last long once you start discovering what’s in store.
You can also read this special Capricorn Daily Horoscope.
A social day awaits you and in case this is not valid for your whole Saturday, be sure that at least the afternoon will be somewhat along these lines.
Some of the most benefited natives are those who can’t wait to escape a family routine, maybe small children and who will be the first to embrace whatever plan includes them spending a few hours outside of home surrounded by people of similar age and interests.
You can also read this special Aquarius Daily Horoscope.
While the stars would like to keep you under cover in case of any unpleasant events, it seems that overall this Saturday won’t let you really relax.
For some natives this might also mean that they will either have to go to work or deal with some pressuring work tasks in their own free time. Not a smooth way either for those who are planning to drive long distance so be careful about that too if this is your case.
You can also read this special Pisces Daily Horoscope.
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.
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.
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.
The Waning Gibbous on November 17 has an illumination of 95%. 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 17 the Moon is 16.85 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.
In an era dominated by advanced pharmaceuticals and medical technologies, the humble origins and principles of herbalism and folk remedies often seem overshadowed. Yet, there is a growing interest in these traditional methods of healing – a thirst for returning back to the wild and seeping in all the knowledge of natural medicines and foods we can find in the world around us. This interest is not just a nostalgic return to the practices of our ancestors, but a rational and evidence-based reconsideration of what effective medicine can look like in a modern context.
The reliance on synthetic drugs, heralded for their targeted action and potency, has somewhat obscured the value found in the natural compounds that have been the bedrock of medicinal practices for millennia. Despite this pharmaceutical shift, many folk remedies have remained in our homes – from lemon and ginger teas for sore throats and colds, to baking soda paste on nettle stings to stop the itchiness, what the world naturally gives us works – and so we come back to it.
Click here to read the rest of this article Source: wildweremain.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.
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.
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.
The Waning Gibbous on November 16 has an illumination of 99%. 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 16 the Moon is 15.75 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.
The current zodiac moon sign is Gemini, positioned at 1.73° within the sign. The Moon entered Gemini on Nov 16, 6:31 AM and will shift into Cancer on Nov 18, 3:25 AM. The zodiac moon sign represents the position of the Moon as it moves through the twelve signs of the zodiac. Each zodiac moon sign lasts about 2 to 2.5 days as the Moon travels through that part of the sky.
Unfortunately, there are times when you need protection, whether from a psychic attack, a hex or curse, or even just general negative energies. This Jasper Protection Amulet Spell can offer you various types of protection, including that of your home.
Jasper has many magickal properties but protection is one of its strongest energies. Simply select the colour of jasper that corresponds with your magickal intention:
In addition, this spell also calls for both whole cloves and Witch’s Black Salt, both of which are very effective in all types of protection magick. You will need equal amounts of both and those amounts will depend on the size of your stone.
a small jasper stone or carving
1+ teaspoon of whole cloves
1+ teaspoon of Witch’s Black Salt
a small bowl
If your stone is physically dirty, clean it following the appropriate instructions found on Cleanse and Clean Crystals & Stones.
Use equal amounts of whole cloves and Witch’s Black Salt and mix them together in a small bowl.
Place the jasper in the bowl and cover it with the cloves and Witch’s Black Salt mixture.
Leave the stone in the bowl for 24 hours if the moon is full. Otherwise, it will need three days to charge fully.
Keep the amulet with you at all times since it can’t protect you if it isn’t with you. In the case of home protecting, place the amulet close to the main entrance door.
If you need protection longer than one month, repeat the spell during the following full moon.
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