Smokeless Way to Smudging with White Sage and Sweet Grass

Smokeless Way to Smudging with White Sage and Sweet Grass

I know there are people for one reason or another that can not burn the White Sage and Sweetgrass to cleanse their self or home because of the smoke. So I tried this alternate way yesterday and got the same results as burning them. White Sage takes away the negative energy in your home and Sweet Grass brings in the positive energy.

What You Will Need:

White Sage

Sweetgrass Braid

How to use it:

Crush the White Sage into a powder and tear the Sweetgrass into very tiny pieces and combine them in a bowl or on a plate used only for this purpose. Than walk each room in your home counter-clockwise starting at the door people use the most to enter and exit your home. As you are walking ask the Mother Goddess and the Father God or whatever deity you have as your patrons to take away all negativity, anger, resentment, etc from your home and replace it with love, positive energy, and harmony while you asking for this energy exchange sprinkle the White Sage and Sweet Grass mixture on the floor in the center of the room in the shape of a pentagram and put some in each corner of the room. The pentagram does not have to be perfect or even completely solid. Leave the pentagram in place until you feel it is time to sweep it up, do not vacuum it up.  Leave the mixture you put in the corner of each room there this helps to keep your home environment a more positive space. Take the mixture you have swept up and dump it in your yard to be reclaimed by Mother Earth.

Make Your Own Besom Using Branches and Sticks – To “Fly” on Samhain

Make Your Own Besom Using Branches and Sticks – To “Fly” on Samhain

I suggest gathering these under a full or waxing Moon phase as they will hold more helpful energy. Your Besom can also be used to sweep out the negativity in your sacred place and/or wherever you are going to cast a circle. Remember to ask the tree you get your branch and sticks from even if they are laying on the ground no longer attached to the tree. It is always better to take what you need from a tree or shrub off of the ground beneath it rather than cutting pieces off the tree or shrub. Get a branch about 3 to 4 inches little taller than you are. Gather good size bunch of unsift smaller branches, I have found getting the sticks from under a shrub or pine tree make the best sweeping part of the Besom, if possible, the size difference in them should be no more the approximately 2 inches in size. After gathering the branch and sticks remember to thank the tree for the parts it has given you and to leave an offering such as some water out of a container you have drank from. You need a ball of natural thin twine or some type of undried vine. Tie the twine or vine to the branch making sure it is tight and will not slip off (you may want to by an angular cut about 4 to 5 inch up from the bottom of the branch to slip this twine or vine when securing it. (The size you have at the bottom of your Besom made from the twigs is up to you. Usually doing 2 to 4 layers of sticks make a good size Besom. Lay your first stick against the branch pull the twine or vine around the stick as tightly as you can, continue doing this until you have made you first layer of sticks pull the twine or vine in the opposite direction you have been placing them in a tightly as possible and tie it off but do not cut the twine or vine. For the next layer you will follow the same instruction except lay the sticks in the opposite direction from the first layer. The third layer will go in the same direction as the first layer and the fourth layer goes in the same direction as the second layer. To help ensure you sticks stay secure to the branch at the end of each layer of sticks pour white glue over the sticks and twine or vine and make sure it gets down to the branch. If you want, you can even put glue on the branch as you lay each first layer stick. Let each layer of sticks dry for approximately 24 hours before adding the next layer. When you have done the last layer and have used glue to help hold it together let the entire Besom dry a minimum of 72 hours before using it.

Copyright by Lady Beltane 2020

Spell For Tomorrow – Tarot Spell for a Home Business

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Tarot Spell for a Home Business

Items that you will need in order to perform this spell:

Ace of Wand
III of Wands
IV of wands
IX of pentacles

Ritual:

Lay out the IV of Wands -visualize your business starting -lots of customers -generally busy, working hard, smiling as you do so. Lay out the ace of wands -visualizing pouring your energy in to this enterprise -if you have any tools of your trade (example artist paintbrushes) handle them as you do so. Lay out the III of wands, picture a typical working day at your new company answering the phone -all the business you need and want, picture the little things. Lay out the IX of pentacles envision the ultimate security you have achieved thru this business and the satisfaction you have gained -see yourself smiling and content.

Say the following as you lay out the final card:

“With this spell I bring power to my resolve I start my own business
I enjoy the advantages and benefits of making my home my place of business
as I start this business not only do I cast this spell but I also work unceasingly
to make my business a success. I have chosen
work I enjoy and business will be good.
As I cast this spell
-I cast forth my will –
I charge this spell to make word of my product spread.
Let those who use my product be attracted to me
and see what I have to offer. In this way the ends I desire
shall be achieved comfort security and contentment.
So be it. “

Lady Abyss’ Source: The Modern Day Spellbook: A Collection of Spells for the Modern Day Witch
R. Marten

Some of the Witchcraft/Magickal Correspondence for Wednesday

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Wednesday Source: flyingthehedge.com

This day of the week gets its name from Woden’s Day, an Old English name. It is a direct translation of the Latin term mercurri dies, “day of Mercury.” When they translated the day, they changed to god Mercury to a local god, Woden, so people would understand. This is a great day to work on communications, thought, wisdom, self-expression, and the arts. Also a good day for divination.
Color: Purple, orange
Planet: Mercury
Deities: Odin, Woden, Hermes, Mercury, Athena, Lugh
Crystals: Adventuine, agate
Herbs: Aspen, lilies, lavender, fern
Associations: Business, communication, debt, the arts, transportation, fortune, chance, creativity

October 7, 2026 Current Southern Hemisphere/Tomorrow’s Northern Hemisphere Moon Phase 

You can find more moon phase details on both of the websites used in this post by clicking on each hyperlink.

  

Source: nineplanets.org

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The Moon phase for October 7th, 2026 is a Waning Crescent phase. This is the phase where the moon is less than 50% illuminated but has not yet reached 0% illumination (which would be a New Moon).

In this part of the moon cycle, it is getting closer and closer to the Sun as viewed from Earth and the night side of the Moon is facing earth with a decreasingly thin crescent being illuminated.

The waning (shrinking) crescement Moon will rise at around midnight, transit the meridian after sunrise, before setting after noon. This phase is best viewed 1-2 hours before sunrise and is a great time to see the features of the Moon’s surface. Along the illuminated crescent you can see the craters and mountains of the moon casting long shadows.

The Waxing Gibbous phase, like all moon phases, will last for just over 7 days. The actual length will vary because of the elliptical shaped orbit of the moon. During this Waxing Gibbous phase the moon will rise in the east in the mid- to late-afternoon and will be high in the eastern sky at sunset.

Assuming it’s a clear night, the Waxing Gibbous moon will then be visible through most of the night before setting just before sunrise.

Fun fact:

Phase Details:

Phase: Waning Crescent

Moon age: 26.09 days

Moon illumination: 13.41%

Moon tilt: -26.924°

Moon angle: 0.53

Moon distance: 376,450.89 km

Moon sign: Virgo

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.

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Visit the October 2026 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.

Today’s Waning Crescent Phase

The Waning Crescent on October 7 has an illumination of 10%. 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 October 7 the Moon is 26.54 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.

Phase Details:

Phase: Waning Crescent
Illumination: 10%
Moon Age: 26.54 days
Moon Angle: 0.53°
Moon Distance: 374,976.49 km
Sun Angle: 0.53°
Sun Distance: 149,476,052.28 km

Divination Journal

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Tarot Card

Source: Tarotx.net

Queen of Pentacle – Major Arcana

I. The meaning of the Queen of Pentacles Shadowscapes Tarot

Queen of Pentacles Shadowscapes Tarot has always desired to look after and nurture others. She was full of generosity and possessed a warm soul. Her arms spread in a fan shape around her body which reminds us of the embodiment of Durga, the ten-hand goddess of Hinduism, representing the feminine creative energy source. She is a devoted, protective, trustworthy and honest person. She always upheld the safety of the material she held and her position in society.

Queen of Pentacles Shadowscapes Tarot will always be willing to give her support to anyone who asks for it. She holds the power of the old Oak tree, which she herself sees as part of her body (or which itself is a part of her). She is always willing to share this source of power, a source of gold energy that comes from life and the warmth of the sun itself, crept in the branches and transform it into the purest energy.

“Take it, always take it with you and remember, I am always with you!” She whispered, plucking a leaf from a nearby branch. Everything rustled around the song around her. They murmured and hissed hundreds of voices at once, a strange combination of the secrets she was holding.

Keywords related to the Queen of Pentacles Shadowscapes Tarot: nurture, ennoblement, rationality, resource, reliability, warmth, safety, tenderness, generosity, altruism, down-to-earth, fidelity, organization, fertility, prosperity, sensuality, hospitality, sharpness, abundance, ownership, luxury, responsibility, creativity, wealth, confidence, maturity, knowledge, cultivation.

Animal Spirit Guide or Helper

Rune

Source: TheRuneSite.com

Raeidh

Sound: “r”
Stands for: Riding (as well as the means – Horse, Cart, etc.)
Casting meaning: Since this rune stands for the act of riding its symbolic meaning is one of a journey. A trip or adventure that we must undertake in order to further ourselves down a path we have set out on.

Witch’s Rune

Source: thecarnutiannemeton.com

Eye

Rune of perspective

A great understanding is within you you only have to see. Focusing brings in a new perspective that you cant undo. You see things as they are summing up by a connection by divine intervention. A sudden realization of fate. You have the power.

Keywords
reveal, truth, protection, psychic abelite’s, perspective, fate

Ogham

Source: druidogham.wordpress.com

Phagos

Teaching, education, mastery, virtuosity, legacy

Tree: Beech (Fagus spp.)

Letter: Ph or F

Phagos is a reminder of the mental discipline it takes in the process of acquiring knowledge. When you get to the point of knowing a subject so well, you can teach it effortlessly, then you have mastered the subject on the mental plane, which reverberates through the other planes. Saturated knowledge is knowing a thing inside and out. Those who believe in reincarnation believe this is the kind of knowledge that does not go away when you shed one mortal body for the next one: for instance, a skilled midwife will stand a good chance of coming back as a competent ob/gyn who stumbles upon their talent in a seemingly random way. Or a lute player may be reborn and pick up the guitar at age twelve and learn it faster than any other kid in their class because of knowledge picked up in past lifetimes.

Teaching and inspiring others to master a subject is the physical manifestation of knowledge, or in old terminology, the Word made flesh. Beech tree bark makes a primitive form of paper. Phagos implies the written word and the transmission of knowledge through our uniquely human invention: writing.

Teachers and teaching are often undervalued in the modern West, with denigrations such as “those who can, do; those who can’t, teach,” being thrown about by the arrogant who have never been able to translate their mental skill in a way that consistently inspires others to learn. Bad teachers abound, and they can be bad for any number or reasons: some choose teaching when they have no passion for it, some want the glory of being labeled a teacher. Everybody knows that a good teacher is worth their weight in gold when it comes to the transmission of knowledge, and that a bad teacher is hardly worth the powder to blow them to hell, and often what a teacher is paid has nothing to do with what they’re worth. If you have a good teacher, let them know. Learn all you can while you are able to do so with the best teachers you can find (we live in the age of the internet, and a huge number of great teachers “live” there). Concentrate on a small number of subjects until you gain complete mastery, because you will take that knowledge with you long after your current flesh body dies. If you know a subject well enough to teach it, this Ogham is encouraging you to spread the wealth of your knowledge with other humans in a direct and potentially physical way such as writing.

I Ching

Source: ichingonline.net

Hexagram Sixty – Four/64

Wei Chi / The End In Sight

Fire ascends above the Water:
The Superior Person examines the nature of things and keeps each in its proper place.

Too anxious the young fox gets his tail wet, just as he completes his crossing.
To attain success, be like the man and not like the fox.

SITUATION ANALYSIS:

Resist the rush to completion.
Anticipation of fulfillment may cause you to be careless before you have fully absorbed the lessons of the journey.
The endpoint of this Quest will only prove to be the threshold for another.
You are short steps from Mastery on this plane, yet you stride toward Ignorance of the challenges lying beyond.
Savor this accomplishment.
Fully Become.
Take full possession of your world before embarking to discover the next one.
That voyage begins soon enough, and you will reminisce about this one.
These are the Good Old Days.

Numerology

Source: worldnumerology.com

Sixty – Four

It is less organized and more creative.

Angel Number

Source: Angel-Numbers.com

Sixty – Four

Angels and Higher Powers are helping you to fulfill your material needs. They want to assure you your material needs are taken care of. Right now, you should focus all your attention on your spiritual path and development. The more you express your gratitude toward the Angels and Higher Powers around you, more likely they will help you.

October 6th Birthday Libra Horoscope Traits

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Joyful birthday wishes from Lady Carla Beltane with the WOTC Family and Friends!!

May the next year of your life bring you more love, laughter, joy, happiness, enough income to cover what you have to have along with a little leftover for fun! May it bring you everything you want if it is supposed to be and everything you need. May sorrow be unknown, and any negativity be minimal. May the wind always be at your back.

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Being a Libra born on October 6th…

Astrological symbol: Scales. This symbolizes tact, balance, stability out of two forces and sense of justice. It influences people born between September 23 and October 22 when the Sun is in Libra, the seventh zodiac sign.

 The Libra Constellation is spread on an area of 538 sq degrees between Virgo to the West and Scorpio to the East. Its visible latitudes are +65° to -90° and it has no first magnitude stars.

 The Greeks name it Zichos while the Italians prefer their own Bilancia, however the origin of the October 6 zodiac sign, the Scales, is the Latin Libra.

 Opposite sign: Aries. This suggests orderliness and courage and shows how Aries natives are thought to represent and have everything Libra sun sign people ever wanted.

 Modality: Cardinal. Shows how much bravery and challenge exists in the lives of those born on October 6 and how goal-driven they are in general.

 Ruling house: The seventh house. This means that Libras are placed in a house which puts great interest on partnerships and the importance of having the best people around. This is somehow the life quest of Libras and the point that when achieved can bring the most satisfactions.

 Ruling body: Venus. This connection seems to suggest aesthetics and optimism. Venus is one of the planets with double rulership, over Taurus and Libra. This also shows a focus on sincerity.

 Element: Air. This element suggests an emotional experimentation of life through each of its stages and a sense of approachability throughout for people born under the October 6 zodiac sign. When associated with the other three elements, it either heats, dissipates or smothers them.

 Lucky day: Wednesday. This weekday is ruled by Mercury symbolizing reason and consciousness. It reflects upon the fair nature of Libra people and the orderly flow of this day.

 Lucky numbers: 1, 4, 10, 16, 25.

 Motto: “I balance!”

People born on October 6 are caring and understanding and everyone around them can count on their helping hand. They appreciate small gestures and good entertainment and they are in general happy with the life they have. They are thoughtful and dislike shallow people above anything else. They feel most at ease when in the company of their partners and if this happens in a quiet evening, even better.

 Positive Traits: These natives are circumspect and rational when it comes to their long term objectives and the cohesion of what they’ve built around them but can be highly utopian and avant-garde with other people. They share their ideas and eagerness rapidly but they are also the ones to come with the rational path and enlist the obstacles on the way. They are efficient and accommodating and often surprise others with their stubbornness.

 Negative Traits: To chill and stop over thinking is one thing Libra needs to learn. Worrying only makes them act hastily. Those born on this day are distressed and over thinking at times. They are sometimes subjective and egotistic despite their fame of being the most helpful and accepting people. They also have their moments of being way too belittling and fastidious.

Love and Compatibility: Lovers born on October 6 are romantic and affectionate. They seek for a lifetime partner to whom they can commit and create a balanced and accomplishing relationship. They are attracted to enthusiastic and imaginative people that are as reliable as they are. You can conquer the heart of Libra if you are trustworthy and energetic. When they are single they are in no hurry to enter a relationship if they don’t feel it’s the right thing to do, they focus instead on their own self development.

Their love affairs grow from strong friendships. They need time to know the person likely to stay beside them and although they are not usually a passionate lover their loyalty and honesty compensate. They are very kind souls and this won’t remain unnoticed by the important persons around them in life. They will lead a great inner home happiness governed by domestic responsibility and good judgment. They are most compatible with those born on the 1st, 6th, 9th, 10th, 15th, 18th, 19th, 24th and 27th.

October 6 Zodiac people are very attached to the other two air signs: Gemini and Aquarius as they tend to share the same vision of life. In life, Libra is in a constant search for an active and visionary partner to expand their horizon and the one to offer them this is the native in Aquarius. The lover in Libra is thought to be least compatible with Aries. As for the rest of compatibilities between the other star signs and Libra, you know what they say, stars predispose but people dispose.

Lucky color: Blue is the color said to be representative for Libra people born with October 6. Other colors representative for Libra are pink and green.

Representative birthstone: The birthstone that is representative for Libras with October 6 is the rare and gentle Opal. Another precious stone considered beneficial for Libra natives is Jade. It represents practical wits.

Characteristic flower: The flower used in astrology for those with October 6 is Rose. Other plants that suit Libra natives are the flowers of all fruit trees.

Symbolic metal: Bronze is the metal of preference for Libra natives, especially those born under the October 6. Another metal considered beneficial for Libra natives is Copper.

Characteristics: October 6 Zodiac belongs to the second decan of LIBRA (October 3-October 13). This decan is strongly influenced by the planet Uranus. This is representative for people who are affectionate and understanding just like Libra and curious and enthusiastic just like Uranus. This period is said to temper the characteristics of the Libra zodiac sign.

Being born on the 6th day of the month shows a perseverant individual who is also generous, tender and caring. The numerology for October 6 is 6. This number reveals responsibility, affection and a domestic approach to life. Those Libra associated with the number 6 enjoy spending time with families and building a safe environment for those they love.

October is the tenth month of the year, bringing the opportunity for provision like activities. Those born in October are attentive and modest. October 6 Zodiac people are opinionated but loyal. October has as representative symbols the Calendula as plant and the Aquamarine and Opal as gemstones. The name of this month comes from the Latin “octo”

Statistics Say: In the Gregorian Calendar, October 6 is the 279th day of the year or the 280th day in leap years, while until the end of the year there are 86 days left. The thirty sixth day of autumn, this is also the Memorial Day for the Martyrs of Arad in Hungary.

Libra is the fifth zodiac sign in order from most common to least commonly met. Odd numbered sign, it is of positive meaning and considered to carry a masculine symbolism. This portrays extrovert people who are amicable and very open. An archetype used to describe this sign is the Flirt. Libra is reckoned as the sing carrying the best chances for a happy marriage.

Famous people born on October 6 under the Libra zodiac sign: Le Corbusier, George Westinghouse, Amy Jo Johnson and Elisabeth Shue.

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If you were born on October 6th…

Libra at Their Best: Optimistic, vivacious, impressive

Libra at Their Worst: Selfish, manic, ingenuine

What to Wear: Go trendy, but not too flashy. Libra will be watching the crowd and silently critiquing everyone’s ability to keep up with style and elegance.

What to Eat: Keep it healthy — you don’t have to go as far as no carb, gluten-free and vegan, but some meatless dishes and low-fat fare will be greatly appreciated.

Who to Invite: Restrict your list to the more refined people in the crowd. Libra doesn’t like noise, arguments or lewd behavior … unless it’s in their bedroom.

Where to Go: The newest, trendiest club or restaurant you can find.

Click here to read more anyone’s birthday traits and more Source: sunsigns.org

OCTOBER 6 birthday horoscope predicts that you are a Libra who is a dutiful partner. Typically, idealistic you are a person who loves to have fun, but sometimes, you give the wrong impression about yourself. You have to learn to respect other people’s feelings.

Some people think that you are uncaring, but this is so far from the truth. You are just moody, and when this happens, you stay to yourself. Plus, you are a cautious individual who could benefit from spiritual guidance.

The October 6 birthday personality don’t like routines. You find day-to-day practices boring. This is not to say that you like drama or conflicts but rather that you are creative. Librans, as a norm, like beautiful surroundings. You need to devote your time to doing things that matter and makes a difference. You look for security and what can give you the most pleasures out of life.

The October 6th horoscope predicts that it‘s not always easy for you to make a friend. But when you do, it‘s generally a lasting relationship. You don‘t have a lot of people who you call friends but those you do have, find you to be an unquestionably warm person.

You seem to take care of those around you as they are your own family. It’s nothing for you to go out of your way for someone who you care for. This is a part of your appeal.

Romance is prominent in your life, predicts the October 6th astrology analysis. As far as love goes, you can be capricious. As a Libra born today, you tend to flirt. This is only an innocent act if you are committed to someone.

You don’t have any intentions of committing acts of infidelity, but sometimes, you may feel as if you have no other choice. You would typically like a large family if you could financially afford to do so. You love having people around you.

The October 6th zodiac shows that you don’t like doing manual labor, but you are instrumental when it comes to handling details or paperwork. The better choice for this Libra birthday is a career that requires them to be hands-on like a jeweler or an artist. As an alternative, you are for justice so you’d make an excellent trial lawyer or therapist.

The career you choose as a person born on October 6 will likely be a hard decision. Because of your many talents and capabilities, you would do well in professions that allow you to be free, social and to use your teaching skills. Additionally, you could be your boss. You have the discipline to do it whereas others born under the same zodiac sign may not have those qualities.

Let’s talk about your negative personality traits. Classically, you are understanding of people and their ways and put up with their attitudes. This is good, but when you are left disappointed, it’s not so good.

The October 6th zodiac birthday person must realize that everyone is not your friend. Some people will take advantage of you and your kind spirit. With that being said, you like taking the risk.

To prevent boredom, you should get out more and do things that you would not ordinarily do. You tend to become complacent with your way of life if you don‘t take a risk every now and again. Other times, you can be controlling and incredibly hard to please.

As a Libra born on October 6, you need a certain level of security in your life financially, emotionally and physically. You have a spiritual nature, and you are likely to let your instincts guide you in decision-making. As a negative, you can be blinded by people’s deceiving ways. Remember that not everyone who smiles in your face wants the best for you.

Famous Celebrities Born On October 6

This Day That Year – October 6 In History

1863 – Brooklyn’s gets its first public bathroom.
1882 – Chicago is defeated by Cincinnati in the first World Series 4-0.
1991 – Larry Fortensky weds Elizabeth Taylor; it is Liz’s 8th wedding.
1995 – At the age of 35, drummer Walter “Crash” Morgan dies.

October 6 Tula Rashi (Vedic Moon Sign)
October 6 Chinese Zodiac DOG

Birthday Planet

Your ruling planet is Venus which symbolizes the different pleasures in your life, be it relationships or those that money can buy.

Birthday Symbols

The Scales Are The Symbol For The Libra Zodiac Sign

Birthday Tarot Card

Your Birthday Tarot Card is The Lovers. This card represents relationships, love, temptation, risk, and sex. The Minor Arcana cards are Three of Swords and Queen of Swords

Birthday Zodiac Compatibility

Lucky Number

Number 6 – This number stands for teaching, order, peace, sacrifice and unconditional love.
Number 7 – This number symbolizes spirituality, persistence, philosophy and analytical thinking.

Read about: Birthday Numerology

Lucky Colors

Blue: This is a color that represents trust, responsibility, communication, and self-awareness.
Pink: This color stands for nurturing, sensitivity, affection, and intuition.

Lucky Day

Friday – This day is ruled by Venus. It stands for attraction, relationships, pleasure, and composure.

Birthstone Opal

Opal gemstone is symbolic of positive love energies and spiritual awakening.

Ideal Zodiac Birthday Gifts

A CD of trance music for the Libra man and a classy well-cut suit dress for the woman.