Author: Rev. Lady Carla Beltane

Merry meet Sisters, Brothers, and Honored Guests, I'm an ordained High Priestess walking my spiritual path as an Eclectic Witch for over 45 years. I'm also a wife, mother of 5, mother-in-law of 4 (although I treat them the same as those, I gave birth too) and grandmother of 10. I am a spirit mother and sister to many of my dearest friends and apprentices. My magickal companions are a Chihuahua, Star, 11-years-old and Miniature Pinscher, Cleo, 14-years-old. MY beloved husband is known as Big Dawg. We also another canine fur kid, Merlin, 11-years-old. We all live very happily in a small home in a small town in Illinois, USA. I enjoy helping witches find their spiritual and magickal path. More information for the novice or adept courses offered look under "WOTC's School of Witchcraft" on the main menu. Please email me at wotcladybeltane@gmail.com for further information about our novice or adept or private study with Lady Carla Beltane witchcraft courses. If you have questions or suggestions for posts please email me at ladybeltane@witchesofthecraft.com I offer different types of readings, house, aura, and chakra cleansings, look for "Readings and Cleansings Done by Lady Beltane" in the main menu. Merry part and blessed be, Lady Carla Beltane

Spell for Today – Rainy Day Spell Use Those Showers for Conjuring Powers

There’s an undeniable power that’s carried in on the dark thunderheads of a summer afternoon rain storm. The magick is tangible as foreboding gray seeps across the sky, sultry humidity brings weight to the air, and nature goes quiet in preparation for the downpour that’s about to begin. What starts as a gentle hum in the distance, a low grumble of strength, quickly grows into a wild display of energy, making trees dance at its feet and the sky split open with fiery intensity.

I mean, not that I pay that close of attention. I could take them or leave them.

Wait, thunderstorms are like boys, right? You gotta play it cool to reign them in?

Of course, this spell doesn’t have to be sequestered to summer. It can be used anytime you notice the sky sodden with potential, readied to exhale raw magick and manifestation upon the earth below. Just do me a favor and exercise common sense. A fried witch is useful to no one, so don’t run outside in the middle of violent lightning. Also, don’t play in traffic.

=D

What You’ll Need:
Rain
The earth
A finger (preferably yours) or a stick

How to Conjure:
If you notice a storm brewing and it’s safe to be outside, find yourself a nice patch of dirt that will be exposed to the rain. Get creative if needed! A flower pot. A flower bed. Don’t overthink it. We’re working a spell, not redefining nuclear dynamics.

Draw a rune, a sigil, or simply write a one-word intention in the soil using your finger or a stick.

Once your spell is written in the earth, hold your hands over the word/sigil (palms facing the soil) and envision the word/sigil in neon. Now envision the rain that is soon to come pouring upon your spell. Imagine the intention being driven deep into the soil where it will be nourished by the earth, sprouted like a plant, and manifested into reality. Envision your desires brought into reality—use all 5 senses! What will it look like? Smell like? When that bad boy is palpable in your mind, say aloud with conviction:

So Mote it Be!
 
And you’re all set! Now get your ass inside, you silly hippie, and know that the rain is feeding your intentions.

Also, brew yourself some tea, because tea is always best with rain. And a book. And a cat.

Happy Casting!

From pennilesspagan.com

6 February 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

The time for these Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Sao Paulo, Brazil, South America

6 February 2023
06:00 pm GMT 3:00 PM BRT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:17 Aquarius 40
Moon:28 Leo 23
Mercury:23 Capricorn 45
Venus:13 Pisces 14
Mars:11 Gemini 39
Jupiter:07 Aries 10
Saturn:26 Aquarius 32
Uranus:15 Taurus 02
Neptune:23 Pisces 47
Pluto:28 Capricorn 51

True Lunar Node:07 Taurus 31 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:08 Taurus 15 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):03 Leo 16

Chiron:12 Aries 51
Ceres:06 Libra 57 Rx
Pallas:10 Cancer 58 Rx
Juno:12 Aries 03
Vesta:29 Pisces 22

Eris:23 Aries 59

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

Southern Hemisphere

The time for these Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Cape Town, South Africa

6 February 2023
01:00 pm GMT 3:00 PM SAST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:17 Aquarius 28
Moon:25 Leo 54
Mercury:23 Capricorn 29
Venus:12 Pisces 58
Mars:11 Gemini 35
Jupiter:07 Aries 07
Saturn:26 Aquarius 31
Uranus:15 Taurus 02
Neptune:23 Pisces 46
Pluto:28 Capricorn 50

True Lunar Node:07 Taurus 34 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:08 Taurus 16 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):03 Leo 15

Chiron:12 Aries 50
Ceres:06 Libra 57 Rx
Pallas:11 Cancer 00 Rx
Juno:11 Aries 57
Vesta:29 Pisces 17

Eris:23 Aries 59

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

Southwestern Hemisphere

The time for these Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

6 February 2023
04:00 am GMT 3:00 PM AEDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:17 Aquarius 05
Moon:21 Leo 25
Mercury:23 Capricorn 01
Venus:12 Pisces 30
Mars:11 Gemini 30
Jupiter:07 Aries 03
Saturn:26 Aquarius 28
Uranus:15 Taurus 02
Neptune:23 Pisces 45
Pluto:28 Capricorn 50

True Lunar Node:07 Taurus 39 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:08 Taurus 17 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):03 Leo 12

Chiron:12 Aries 49
Ceres:06 Libra 57 Rx
Pallas:11 Cancer 02 Rx
Juno:11 Aries 45
Vesta:29 Pisces 07

Eris:23 Aries 59

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

A Thought for Today

Dear sisters, brothers, and honored guests may the Great Mother and Great Father, Lord and Lady, bless you and your family with all things positive!

As We End the Week of Remembering Lady Abyss, I leave You with These Words…

I chose to honor Lady Abyss’ memory this week by reposting some of her wisdom, humor, and the fount of inspiration her posts brought to so many of us. I have decided that she share so much information over the years to dedicate every Sunday to bring some of those posts to light again because of the excellent things we can learn about witchcraft from WOTC’s founder and my muse to continue her work for the Goddess. To that end you will be able to read some of the posts that are from way back in our archives. I hope you have enjoyed this stroll down memory lane with me as much as I have enjoyed bring these posts I choose to you dear WOTC family and guests.

Lady Abyss or Lady A or her full pagan name Lady of the Abyss has been on my mind a lot this month. I would have been on the phone with probably more than once a day asking for help or just venting. So, I decide I am going to honor her memory by reposting Lady A’s original posts for some of our regular daily posts. She was a virtual font of knowledge. As I can afford it, I want to purchase some of the books she used for posts on WOTC.

For those of you who have joined the WOTC family after about the middle of June 2019 did not have the pleasure of knowing her, so I am going to tell you a little about this fantastic lady and witch.

Lady A founded WOTC in 2004 when the world wide web was just opening to individuals to start websites. She once told me that the Goddess had called her to do this work and so she did. She was all alone posting about witchcraft when she started out. Because she came so forcibly out of the broom closet back in the day, she received numerous hate mails and even death threats throughout her 20 some years bring the Goddess’ message to people around the world. She received the last death threat a mere month before she crossed the veil. One of the main groups that kept threatening her was ISIS. Much to her dismay she found out there were members of that group only about 20 miles from where she lived in Kentucky.

She was born as far as I remember her telling in the hills of eastern Kentucky but moved to around the center of the state as a young woman. Her style of witchcraft stemmed from her birthplace and family.

May she continue to walk by my side and help me bring meaningful things about witchcraft and life to you for however many years I have left to run this website.

Weekly Horoscope Sunday, February 5 to Saturday, February 11, 2023

Click here to read Georgia Nicols Daily Horoscopes

All Signs

As this week begins, Mercury is waltzing with Neptune, which makes us feel dreamy, imaginative and lazy. By midweek, storybook romance is in the air and some will feel swept off their feet! But caution: Although high hopes will lead to delightful escapes; some will encounter disappointment due to unexpressed expectations. By Friday, we have X-ray vision and powerful problem-solving abilities. We will see solutions and grasp deeper understandings. “Watson! Look up! What so you see?” “I see millions of stars.” “Watson, what do you conclude?” “Well, astronomically, it tells me that there are millions of galaxies and potentially billions of planets. What does it tell you, Holmes?” “Watson, you idiot. Someone has stolen our tent!”

Aries (March 21-April 19)

Be careful. At the beginning of the week, you will idealize a parent, teacher, boss or someone in authority. You might develop a crush on this person. You will have a bias toward them and will believe whatever they say. But do they really know what they’re talking about? By the end of the week, you will know. In fact, not only will you know, you will have an intense, realization that strips away illusion and gets to the bottom of things. This makes sense because once again, like back in 1994, you are entering a two-year window when you will let go of beliefs, attitudes, belongings and relationships that are no longer relevant. To quote Groucho Marx, “Go! And never darken my towels again!”

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

You’re sitting pretty this week because the Sun is still high in your chart casting you in a flattering spotlight. People respect and admire you! Meanwhile, you might get carried away with philosophical discussions. You might have dreamy aspirations to travel somewhere exotic. Romance with someone “different” might blossom, which could put a new spin on travel plans. However, by the end of the week, your ability to grasp the essence of political, religious and philosophical issues is so profound, you might have an epiphany. Or an argument with someone? Or you will teach your ideas? So much to learn. So much to share.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

Many of you will develop a crush or fall in love with your boss or an authority figure this week. This could be a fleeting feeling or the beginning of something long-lasting? You might also have fantasies and daydreams about how to spend money you don’t have. Perhaps these ideas include money from an inheritance or shared income or someone else’s wealth? (One can always dream, can’t they?) Travel and exciting escapes will also appeal. By the end of the week, you will see solutions and ways to strip things down to the bare essentials in order to build them up into something better. You want results!

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

It’s been a slog since early 2020. Many of you have had to get along with less. This year with Jupiter at the top of your chart, you look good to others, even successful! It appears your fortune is changing! Perhaps this is why this week you feel affectionate or in love with someone close to you. You admire them. This might also be why, at the end of the week, you have an intense discussion with them. This exchange will be no holds barred. The truth will be exposed. You want to get to the bottom of something. This discussion will have a strong impact on them or you or both. Perhaps you want to convince them of something or they want to convince you? Be wise, and listen.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

You need more sleep. Acknowledge this need. As this week begins, you are idealistic about your work. Perhaps you hope you can make a meaningful change in your life or the lives of others. Meanwhile, your Spidey Sense is tuned in, especially with respect to coworkers. You might be astonished at the insight you have about others, that you never realized before. This could lead to a crush or a work-related romance. By the end of the week, you are ambitious! You want to strip things down to the bare bones so that you can identify a problem and then fix it. You might also take this approach to a health issue. Nothing wrong with finding our what’s going on!

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

This is an eventful time for you. In many ways, it has some of the same qualities that life brought to you back in 1994. Certainly, you are entering a testing time for partnerships and close relationships. (Just as you did back then.) This could be brought on by a crush or falling in love with another person? Certainly, at the beginning of the week, your relations with kids as well as romantic partners is idealized, almost in a fairytale way. By contrast, by the end of the week, an intense discussion might reveal what is really at play. The emperor has no clothes! One thing is certain, romance will be magnetic and mesmerizing this week. Nevertheless, you will still be productive.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

This is another week when you want to get out and schmooze! You’re visiting restaurants, theatres and enjoying social times with others because it feels good! At the beginning of the week, relations with a family member will be sweet and mutually affectionate. You might make travel plans. You will also make a lovely impression on coworkers, which could lead to a crush or an affectionate bond. At the end of the week, intense family discussions might take place. You might also tackle home repairs. The upshot of this energy at the end of the week will be that you want to make something better. You want improvements and solutions.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

This year will be a huge improvement over the last three years because Saturn will be in your fellow Water Sign, which will support you. Your energy to work will dovetail with what’s happening in your life. This means you will accomplish as much as possible. It will also be a time of preparation so that you can make your world stronger against future difficulties. As such, you can also build up your physical strength. Meanwhile, enjoy idealistic, impossible romance this week! Likewise, enjoy playful times with kids, sports events and social outings. At the end of the week, lighten up! You don’t have to convince everyone to agree with you. Or do you?

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

You’re entering a window, similar back to 1994-95, when you want to secure your home base to feel reassured about where you live and what you can provide for your family. Caution about spending money on luxurious items at the beginning of the week. Save your receipts. This is great week to entertain at home. You will enjoy short trips and discussions with daily contacts. At the end of the week, you might decide to adopt a budget. Or you might make plans to attack your belongings and keep what you want and recycle or turf what you don’t need. This is all part of the bigger plan of creating a home base that works for you. “I want curtains! I’m not living in a fishbowl.”

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Your idealism is aroused at the beginning of the week, which is why you might daydream “what if” scenarios for the future. Daydreams are good. They allow us to try on different possibilities for our future. What size fits best? Because you are entering a two to three-year window when you might have a residential move or a job change (or both), you’re thinking about a lot of options and possibilities for your future. By the end of the week, you might have an intense discussion with someone. Or you might flip this intense energy and direct it toward yourself by taking a realistic look in the mirror to see how you can improve your image. After all, appearances are everything.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

More than any other sign, you will feel a huge relief this year beginning next month. Saturn has challenged you since March 2020. Small wonder that your optimism will return in a big way! “I have a future!” As this new optimism builds within you, this week, you will think of ways to make more money as well as spend it. “Shops must be visited! Money must be spent!” You might buy a beautiful gift for someone midweek. Meanwhile, by the end of the week, your mental acuity will be off the charts. Research will be productive. A profound epiphany might occur. You will see that the past is now the past and the future is whatever you make it.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

This year and next are a dramatic change for you. And a welcome one! It means you will have finished your journey through the Dark Night of the Soul. You gave up many things in the last few years – places, possessions, people, relationships and perhaps even countries. This year marks the beginning of a new 30-year cycle for you where you will reinvent yourself. Not only that, this year you will get richer! Romance will be affectionate and friendly this week. (A friend might become a lover.) At the end of the week, a powerful discussion might prompt you to change your future goals. Keep an open mind.

February 5, 2023 Daily Horoscopes

Click here to read Georgia Nicols Daily Horoscopes

Moon Alert

There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today. The Full Moon peaks in Leo at 1:29 PM EST (10:29 AM PST).

Aries (March 21-April 19)

You want to socialize today and explore sports events and fun activities with kids. If so, do be aware that the desires of the group will overpower your individual wants. This means you have to be prepared to follow the Pied Piper wherever he goes.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

You might feel a clash between home and family versus your career and public reputation. Greater powers than you might hold sway today. Accept this and graciously watch from the sidelines. Today the power of the many override the power of the few. That’s what’s happening.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

Pay attention to everything you say and do today because this is an accident-prone day for you. Don’t waste your breath arguing with groups or the multitude because they will win today. The pushy majority will hold sway. Keep your mind on what you’re doing.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

Money disputes might come to a head today. If you’re at odds with a group, keep a low profile because their desires will probably prevail because today, the rights of the individual will likely cave to the collective. You have to know when to hold and when to fold.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

Today is the only Full Moon in Leo all year. Naturally, you will feel this buildup of energy within you, which might put you at odds with partners, spouses and close friends. The voice of authority might throw a wrench in things for you. Don’t stick your neck out.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Today’s Full Moon might wreak havoc with your work, your health, even your pet. (None of these things might happen but they could.) Travel plans are daunting today. If you don’t agree with someone, and especially, if you don’t agree with a group – step down. Not today. Stay cool.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Today’s Full Moon creates an accident-prone situation for your kids. Therefore, if you are a parent, be vigilant. Meanwhile, social events might be interrupted, cancelled or changed. An argument with a friend might suddenly occur, especially about money or joint funding. Tread carefully.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Today you’re pulled between the demands of home and family versus the demands of your career and public reputation. You can’t keep everyone happy. Very likely, the group (whatever the group is) will win out if you are in dispute with them. Best to know this ahead of time.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Be careful. This is an accident-prone day for you. Pay attention to everything you say and do. Watch your step, walking, jogging, cycling or driving. Be careful not to blurt something out that you later regret. Keep a low profile to get through this day unscathed.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Money disputes about the education or care of children, or the cost of a social event might arise today. These will be difficult to resolve. In fact, if you are up against group pressure – step aside. You have to know when to pick your fights.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Today the only Full Moon opposite your sign all year has arrived. This will promote disputes, especially with partners, close friends and spouses. Family upsets will be likely; and if the majority disagrees with you – you will have to cave in or walk away. That’s because today, the collective wins.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

This is a difficult day because the energy of the Full Moon will create disruptions at work, difficulty with pets, and perhaps stress to your health. Furthermore, this is an accident-prone day for you. Verbally and physically. Therefore, caution!

If Your Birthday Is Today

Footballer Cristiano Rinaldo (1985) shares your birthday today. You are intelligent, organized and a great communicator. You like to be busy; and you like to help others. You also love to learn. Keep your options open this year and be ready to change directions if opportunities present themselves to you. It’s time to explore something new.

February 5, 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 Full Moon phase. The Moon will be visible throughout the night sky rising at sunset in the east and setting with the sunrise the next morning in the west. During a Full Moon the moon is 100% illuminated as seen from Earth and is on the opposite side of the Earth from the Sun. The point at which a Full Moon occurs can be measured down to a fraction of a second. The time it takes between full moons is known as a Synodic month and is 29.530587981 days long. Keep track of all the Full Moons throughout the year on the Full Moon Calendar >

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

Today’s Full Moon Phase

The Full Moon on February 5 has an illumination of 100%. 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 February 5 the Moon is 14.52 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: Full Moon
Illumination: 100%
Moon Age: 14.52 days
Moon Angle: 0.49
Moon Distance: 405,143.98 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 147,508,548.79 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

Some of the Names and Correspondences for a February Full Moon – Printable

 

February 5, 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

The time for these Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Los Angeles, California, USA

February 05, 2023
11:00 pm GMT 3:00 PM PST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:16 Aquarius 52
Moon:18 Leo 56
Mercury:22 Capricorn 46
Venus:12 Pisces 15
Mars:11 Gemini 26
Jupiter:07 Aries 00
Saturn:26 Aquarius 27
Uranus:15 Taurus 02
Neptune:23 Pisces 45
Pluto:28 Capricorn 49

True Lunar Node:07 Taurus 42 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:08 Taurus 18 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):03 Leo 11

Chiron:12 Aries 49
Ceres:06 Libra 57 Rx
Pallas:11 Cancer 04 Rx
Juno:11 Aries 39
Vesta:29 Pisces 01

Eris:23 Aries 59

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

Northern Hemisphere

The time for these Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Chicago, Illinois, USA

February 05, 2023
09:00 pm GMT 3:00 PM CST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:16 Aquarius 47
Moon:17 Leo 56
Mercury:22 Capricorn 39
Venus:12 Pisces 08
Mars:11 Gemini 25
Jupiter:06 Aries 59
Saturn:26 Aquarius 26
Uranus:15 Taurus 02
Neptune:23 Pisces 45
Pluto:28 Capricorn 49

True Lunar Node:07 Taurus 43 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:08 Taurus 18 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):03 Leo 10

Chiron:12 Aries 49
Ceres:06 Libra 58 Rx
Pallas:11 Cancer 04 Rx
Juno:11 Aries 36
Vesta:28 Pisces 59

Eris:23 Aries 59

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

Northeastern Hemisphere

The time for these Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Frankfurt, Germany, Europe

5 February 2023
02:00 pm GMT 3:00 PM CET
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:16 Aquarius 29
Moon:14 Leo 28
Mercury:22 Capricorn 18
Venus:11 Pisces 47
Mars:11 Gemini 21
Jupiter:06 Aries 56
Saturn:26 Aquarius 24
Uranus:15 Taurus 01
Neptune:23 Pisces 44
Pluto:28 Capricorn 49

True Lunar Node:07 Taurus 48 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:08 Taurus 19 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):03 Leo 08

Chiron:12 Aries 48
Ceres:06 Libra 58 Rx
Pallas:11 Cancer 06 Rx
Juno:11 Aries 27
Vesta:28 Pisces 51

Eris:23 Aries 59

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

January 30 to February 5, 2023 Astronomy Picture of the Day

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

2023 February 05: Enceladus by Saturnshine
2023 February 04: NGC 2626 along the Vela Molecular Ridge
2023 February 03: Polaris and the Trail of Comet ZTF
2023 February 02: Reflections on the 1970s
2023 February 01: The Seventh World of Trappist 1
2023 January 31: A Triple View of Comet ZTF
2023 January 30: Globular Star Cluster NGC 6355 from Hubble

Full Moon In Leo Rituals 2023: Return To Your Heart & Shine

e full moon in Leo is right around the corner, and with all the planets finally stationed direct, it feels like a late unofficial start to 2023. But what does the full moon in Leo mean from an energetic lens, and how can you celebrate this full moon with a ritual tailored to the heart and fire of your inner lioness?

The full moon in Leo is also known as the snow moon. With it comes an invitation to heal our inner child, return to our hearts, find the courage to reclaim the fullest expression of who we are, and shine brightly so the world can see us sparkle.

What does a full moon mean?

A full moon occurs roughly every 28-29 days. Each phase of the moon has its own energy and is linked to one of our menstrual cycle phases.

On the full moon, she shines a light on our shadows and invites us to face anything we’ve repressed or hidden in our shadows (our subconscious). It’s also a time to expand, turn your energy outward, and celebrate how far you’ve come this moon, this year, and even this lifetime.

Because the moon’s energy is feminine, the full moon is a time to reconnect and reclaim the divine feminine within you and be around other women doing the same.

When is the full moon in leo 2023?

LA, United States: 5 Feb 2023, 10:28

London, United Kingdom: 5 Feb 2023, 18:28

Sydney, Australia: 6 Feb 2023, 05:28

Click here for the exact time of the Leo full moon 2023 where you live.

The full moon phase lasts between 2-3 days. Do a full moon ritual on any of these days while her energy is still strong.

What is the full moon in leo 2023 about?

While the full moon is in Leo, here’s what the other planets are up to and what this symbolizes.

Excitement & possibility is in the air

All the lovely planets in the solar system are currently stationed direct (that means they’re moving forwards), and there are no retrogrades (backward moving planets) forecast until April this year. So there is a strong, forward momentum on …

Click here for more witchy things you can do on 2023 February’s Full Moon from revoloon.com

Information About the Snow Moon: Full Moon in February 2023

Got your snow shovels ready? February’s full Snow Moon reaches its peak on Sunday, February 5! Why is it called the full Snow Moon? Find out in our February Moon Guide!

When to See the Full Moon in February 2023

February’s full Snow Moon reaches peak illumination at 1:30 P.M. EST on Sunday, February 5. It will be below the horizon at this time, so for the best view of this Moon, look for it starting the night before or later on Sunday; it will drift above the horizon in the east around sunset and reach its highest point in the sky around midnight. See when the Moon will be visible in your area.

Why Is It Called the Snow Moon?

The full Moon names used by The Old Farmer’s Almanac come from a number of places, including Native American, Colonial American, and European sources. Traditionally, each full Moon name was applied to the entire lunar month in which it occurred, not just to the full Moon itself.

The Snow Moon

The explanation behind February’s full Moon name is a fairly straightforward one: it’s known as the Snow Moon due to the typically heavy snowfall that occurs in February. On average, February is the United States’ snowiest month, according to data from the National Weather Service. In the 1760s, Captain Jonathan Carver, who had visited with the Naudowessie (Dakota), wrote that the name used for this period was the Snow Moon, “because more snow commonly falls during this month than any other in the winter.”

Alternative February Moon Names

Names for this month’s Moon have historically had a connection to animals. The Cree traditionally called this the Bald Eagle Moon or Eagle Moon. The Ojibwe Bear Moon and Tlingit Black Bear Moon refer to the time when bear cubs are born. The Dakota also call this the Raccoon Moon, certain Algonquin peoples named it the Groundhog Moon, and the Haida named it Goose Moon.

Another theme of this month’s Moon names is scarcity. The Cherokee names of Month of the Bony Moon and Hungry Moon give evidence to the fact that food was hard to come by at this time.

Click here to find out more about February’s Full Moon and other topics from The Farmers Almanac

February 4 Divination Journal – by Lady Abyss

Today’s Divination Journal takes parts from divination posts done by Lady of the Abyss spanning a few different years. The year they were first posted and any notes by Lady Beltane will be in { } next to the type of reading it is. With doing this tribute to Lady Abyss some of the regular divination topics will be missing because Lady A did not post all the topics I do daily and she posted some that I do not but might consider adding. This post is copied and pasted as it was when she originally posted it.

Your Crowley Thoth Tarot Card for Today c. 2016

Death

First and foremost Death does not specifically pertain to our physical death. The Death card marks ends and beginnings. Although most illustrations of the Death card tend to be morbid, the forces behind the Death card are actually quite exciting. Yes Death does mark the end of something. But ends are often brought about by completion and not loss. Most endings are actually good, and make room for us to begin new adventures.

 

Your Rune For Today


Kenaz

Kenaz foretells the coming of clarity and knowledge. It is time for you to grow by exchanging knowledge with others. Opportunities are upon you.

Additional information about Today’s Rune, Kenaz

kenaz : torch

Phonetic equivalent: k (can also be used as a hard ‘c’)

DIVINATORY MEANINGS:

wisdom, insight, solution to a problem, creativity, inspiration, enlightenment

MAGICAL USES:

for creative inspiration, aid in study, fertility, dispelling anxiety and fear

ASSOCIATED MYTHS & DEITIES:

Mimir, the Dwarfs, Muspellheim

ANALYSIS:

In modern usage, the Scottish ‘ken’ means to know or understand, and this is the sense in which the rune should interpreted. Today, light, inspiration and knowledge are often associated, as in ‘gaining enlightenment’ and ‘shedding light on the problem’, and even in the image of a lightbulb going on over someone’s head when they get an idea. To bring light is to make the invisible visible.Unlike the wisdom gained at þurisaz, kenaz only allows us to take bits and pieces of this knowledge away with us as we need it, usually at the discretion of the Gods. This knowledge will generally come in the form of a sudden inspiration, and we will be able to see clearly the answer that was once hidden from us. This form of wisdom is more closely associated with the right half of the brain than the left, since it does not come through conscious effort but rather through passively opening one’s self to it. Thus, a more feminine element is added to our journeyer’s experience.
The act of bringing light into the darkness is also a creative one. Again consider the image of the person carrying a torch , representing the masculine elements of fire and air, entering the cave and penetrating the feminine realm of earth and water. This joining of masculine and feminine elements results in the creation of new ideas. In physical terms, this can be correlated to the application of fire to mold and shape matter – the art of the smith.

c. 2015

Witches Rune for the Day

The Blank Rune

Meaning: This is a rune of difficulty and negative influences will rule your life for a time, but as all difficulties are a learning experience it will lead to improved personal perspective and progress on your life’s path. Always consult the surrounding runes with this stone. If it lies with a positive stone, it indicates that the pain of this experience will lead to a beneficial change in circumstances

Daily OM – Remembering To Pause c. 2011

Remembering To Pause
Beyond Reacting

Our initial response to situations may not always be best, learning the art of pausing before reacting can be helpful.

We have all had the experience of reacting in a way that was less than ideal upon hearing bad news, or being unfairly criticized, or being told something we did not want to hear. This makes sense because when our emotions are triggered, they tend to take center stage, inhibiting our ability to pause before we speak. We may feel compelled to release the tension by expressing ourselves in some way, whether it’s yelling back at the person yelling at us, or rushing to deliver words of comfort to a friend in trouble. However, there is much to be said for teaching ourselves to remember to pause and take a deep breath before we respond to the shocks and insults that can come our way in life.

For one thing, our initial response is not always what’s best for us, or for the other people involved. Reacting to childish rage with childish rage will only escalate the negativity in a situation, further ensnaring us in an undesirable dynamic. Similarly, when we react defensively, or simply thoughtlessly, we often end up feeling regret over our words or actions. In the end, we save ourselves a lot of pain when we take a deep breath and really tune in to ourselves, and the other person, before we respond. This doesn’t necessarily mean we don’t say anything, although in some cases, that may be the best option.

Some situations require a fairly immediate response, but even just a moment of grounding ourselves before we do so can help enormously. The next time you find yourself wanting to react, try to pause, and in that pause, take a deep breath. Feel your feet on the floor, the air on your skin, and listen for a response to arise within you, rather than just going with the first thing that pops into your head. You may find that in that moment, there is the potential to move beyond reaction and into the more subtle and creative realm of response, where something new can happen.

The Ogham Reading c. 2018

Onn-Gorse

While it also may have thorns, Gorse is known for a vibrant yellow flower that can last almost year round. For this reason this plant has become a symbol of vitality. It may be hardy and have some thorns but it protects wildlife and shines bright for everyone to see. When you draw this letter keep in mind optimism, positivity, and vigor. With Onn you will prevail as long as you keep your flower in bloom!

Fortune – This Ogham tells you that you will prevail! Stay happy and optimistic and everything you seek will turn out great!

Your Animal Spirit Guide is The Deer c. 2018 (the picture for this post was lost somewhere over the years)

If a deer shows up, it means: You’ve been involved in some aggressive, negative circumstances and need to seek out safe, nurturing situations and people. More than ever, you need to trust your gut instinct. You’re poised for an enticing adventure, one that will take you down many different paths and lead to many important insights. Be gentle with yourself and others.

Your Karmic Number for the Day is Five c. 2018

Getting this 5 today means that you are moving in opposition of change. You have been marching in place. This is fine if you are only looking to increase your heart rate, but who wants to do that? If you want to see definite changes in your life then you need to find internal and external motivators to get you going. Locate the friends and family who have been giving you good advice. They care for your well-being. Recognize that and be grateful there are people to help you. Use this to develop your inner strength. In time, you will be taking giant leaps.

Today’s I Ching Hexagram for Everyone: c. 2011

29: Dangerous Depths

Saturday, February 5th, 2011

Hexagram 29

General Meaning: Exposure to passing dangers brings good fortune to those who move beyond them. Like boaters passing through white-water rapids, when you are faced with serious challenges, you must remain alert, take all available precautions, and above all, keep going forward so as to remove yourself from harm’s way. Once the danger has passed, good fortune.

The positive aspect of challenges is that they offer an excellent chance to cleanse the senses and strengthen the spirit. Surviving crises brings tremendous reinvigoration, and sharpens the eye and mind for future challenges.

It is reckless to court danger, but critical to inner development not to shrink from it either. Those who respond to challenges most effectively are those who are able to establish an inner bubble of calm in the midst of the action. A calm center keeps one rooted in the moment, alert and focused. Courage at such times springs from focused attention, from a willingness to penetrate the moment of danger to its very core, so as to shape it and transform the situation.

February 4, 2023 Daily Horoscope

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Moon Alert

After 4 AM EST today (1 AM PST) there are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today. The Moon is in Leo.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

This is a wonderful day to socialize! Accept all invitations to party. Enjoy sports events, musical performances, the theatre, movies, art galleries, fun outings and playful activities with kids. Meet friends to share conversation and laughter. Artists will be especially productive!

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

This is a lovely day to entertain at home. Invite the gang over for pizza and beer or quiche and pinot gris, whatever your pleasure. In fact, this is the perfect time for a gathering of people where you live to discuss how to promote the welfare of others.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

Today you feel vibrant and alive because you’re full of positive, mental energy. Enjoy talking to others. You’ll be persuasive and convincing, which means this is a promising -day for those of you in sales, marketing, teaching and writing. Take a short trip if you can.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

Business and commerce are favoured today because money-making decisions can lead to future profits. Yay! You might be bolder than usual in taking a chance on something because you feel saucy and confident. Discussions about inheritances and shared property will go well.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

Today the Moon is in your sign dancing with lucky Jupiter and fiery Mars, which pumps your energy and your optimism. It also gives you the ability to deal skilfully with others in a friendly manner. You will especially be interested in helping others or doing something to benefit an important cause.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Your ambition is strong now, and you’re keen to work hard. Today you will achieve whatever you want because privately, in a quiet way, you feel pleased with yourself and inwardly happy. You’re starting to see the results of your hard work, which will no doubt bring you kudos and acknowledgements.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

This is a wonderful day to schmooze with others – friends, spouses, partners and members of the general public. Conversations with others will be dynamic and enthusiastic, especially discussions about travel, politics, philosophy and religion. Everyone has an opinion!

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

You make a great impression on others today. People see you as friendly, enthusiastic and successful. In turn, you feel playful and flirtatious. Nevertheless, your primary focus right now is on home and family. People will follow your lead.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

You have a strong urge to explore new ideas and meet people who are different because you want to expand your world today. If you can travel somewhere – you will. You have lots of energy today to share with others, especially if there is an exchange of cultural information.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

This is an excellent day for money and work for your sign. In other words, if you, work you’ll get money. Discussions about shared property, inheritances and how to use the wealth and resources of a third party will also be successful. No matter what happens, you will come out smelling like a rose!

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

This is a powerful day for you. The Moon is directly opposite your sign, while it dances with fiery Mars and lucky Jupiter, which will expand your world in your relations to those who are closest to you – spouses, partners and close friends. Enjoy sharing time with others.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

This is a productive day for your sign because you can see that your efforts are directly tied to your earnings. You have energy, ideas and follow through to go after what you want. If you work at home, you might improve your work space or help someone else do likewise.

If Your Birthday Is Today

Argentine politician Isabel Peron (1931) shares your birthday today. You were born ahead of your time. You are courageous and idealistic. You have amazing organizational abilities. You give excellent advice. Simplicity is the key to life this year. Take charge of your health. Physical exercise is important. Stay grounded and levelheaded. Work hard.

February 4, 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 February 2023 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.

Today’s Waxing Gibbous Phase

The Waxing Gibbous on February 4 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 February 4 the Moon is 13.63 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: 99%
Moon Age: 13.63 days
Moon Angle: 0.49
Moon Distance: 405,497.78 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 147,484,899.95 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

February 4, 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

The time for these Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Los Angeles, California, USA

February 04, 2023
11:00 pm GMT 3:00 PM PST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:15 Aquarius 51
Moon:07 Leo 02
Mercury:21 Capricorn 32
Venus:11 Pisces 00
Mars:11 Gemini 11
Jupiter:06 Aries 49
Saturn:26 Aquarius 19
Uranus:15 Taurus 01
Neptune:23 Pisces 43
Pluto:28 Capricorn 47

True Lunar Node:07 Taurus 57 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:08 Taurus 21 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):03 Leo 04

Chiron:12 Aries 47
Ceres:06 Libra 58 Rx
Pallas:11 Cancer 11 Rx
Juno:11 Aries 08
Vesta:28 Pisces 35

Eris:23 Aries 58

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

Northern Hemisphere

The time for these Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Chicago, Illinois, USA

February 04, 2023
09:00 pm GMT 3:00 PM CST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:15 Aquarius 46
Moon:06 Leo 02
Mercury:21 Capricorn 26
Venus:10 Pisces 54
Mars:11 Gemini 10
Jupiter:06 Aries 48
Saturn:26 Aquarius 19
Uranus:15 Taurus 01
Neptune:23 Pisces 43
Pluto:28 Capricorn 47

True Lunar Node:07 Taurus 58 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:08 Taurus 21 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):03 Leo 04

Chiron:12 Aries 46
Ceres:06 Libra 58 Rx
Pallas:11 Cancer 12 Rx
Juno:11 Aries 05
Vesta:28 Pisces 33

Eris:23 Aries 58

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

Northeastern Hemisphere

The time for these Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Frankfurt, Germany, Europe

4 February 2023
02:00 pm GMT 3:00 PM CET
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:15 Aquarius 29
Moon:02 Leo 34
Mercury:21 Capricorn 04
Venus:10 Pisces 32
Mars:11 Gemini 06
Jupiter:06 Aries 44
Saturn:26 Aquarius 17
Uranus:15 Taurus 01
Neptune:23 Pisces 43
Pluto:28 Capricorn 47

True Lunar Node:08 Taurus 03 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:08 Taurus 22 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):03 Leo 02

Chiron:12 Aries 46
Ceres:06 Libra 58 Rx
Pallas:11 Cancer 14 Rx
Juno:10 Aries 56
Vesta:28 Pisces 25

Eris:23 Aries 58

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

4 February 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

The time for these Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Sao Paulo, Brazil, South America

4 February 2023
06:00 pm GMT 3:00 PM BRT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:15 Aquarius 39
Moon:04 Leo 33
Mercury:21 Capricorn 16
Venus:10 Pisces 45
Mars:11 Gemini 08
Jupiter:06 Aries 46
Saturn:26 Aquarius 18
Uranus:15 Taurus 01
Neptune:23 Pisces 43
Pluto:28 Capricorn 47

True Lunar Node:08 Taurus 00 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:08 Taurus 22 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):03 Leo 03

Chiron:12 Aries 46
Ceres:06 Libra 58 Rx
Pallas:11 Cancer 13 Rx
Juno:11 Aries 01
Vesta:28 Pisces 30

Eris:23 Aries 58

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

Southern Hemisphere

The time for these Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Cape Town, South Africa

4 February 2023
01:00 pm GMT 3:00 PM SAST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:15 Aquarius 26
Moon:02 Leo 05
Mercury:21 Capricorn 01
Venus:10 Pisces 29
Mars:11 Gemini 05
Jupiter:06 Aries 44
Saturn:26 Aquarius 16
Uranus:15 Taurus 01
Neptune:23 Pisces 42
Pluto:28 Capricorn 47

True Lunar Node:08 Taurus 03 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:08 Taurus 22 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):03 Leo 01

Chiron:12 Aries 46
Ceres:06 Libra 58 Rx
Pallas:11 Cancer 14 Rx
Juno:10 Aries 55
Vesta:28 Pisces 24

Eris:23 Aries 58

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

Southwestern Hemisphere

The time for these Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

4 February 2023
04:00 am GMT 3:00 PM AEDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:15 Aquarius 03
Moon:27 Cancer 38
Mercury:20 Capricorn 34
Venus:10 Pisces 01
Mars:11 Gemini 00
Jupiter:06 Aries 39
Saturn:26 Aquarius 14
Uranus:15 Taurus 00
Neptune:23 Pisces 42
Pluto:28 Capricorn 46

True Lunar Node:08 Taurus 09 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:08 Taurus 24 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):02 Leo 59

Chiron:12 Aries 45
Ceres:06 Libra 58 Rx
Pallas:11 Cancer 18 Rx
Juno:10 Aries 43
Vesta:28 Pisces 14

Eris:23 Aries 58

Fire:5
Earth:5
Air:4
Water:5
Cardinal:9
Fixed:6
Mutable:4

Why All the Reposts from Lady Abyss this Past Week?

Lady of the Abyss 3/19/1961 – 6/13/2019

Lady Abyss or Lady A or her full pagan name Lady of the Abyss has been on my mind a lot this month. I would have been on the phone with probably more than once a day asking for help or just venting. So, I decide I am going to honor her memory by reposting Lady A’s original posts for some of our regular daily posts. She was a virtual font of knowledge. As I can afford it, I want to purchase some of the books she used for posts on WOTC.

For those of you who have joined the WOTC family after about the middle of June 2019 did not have the pleasure of knowing her, so I am going to tell you a little about this fantastic lady and witch.

Lady A founded WOTC in 2004 when the world wide web was just opening to individuals to start websites. She once told me that the Goddess had called her to do this work and so she did. She was all alone posting about witchcraft when she started out. Because she came so forcibly out of the broom closet back in the day, she received numerous hate mails and even death threats throughout her 20 some years bring the Goddess’ message to people around the world. She received the last death threat a mere month before she crossed the veil. One of the main groups that kept threatening her was ISIS. Much to her dismay she found out there were members of that group only about 20 miles from where she lived in Kentucky.

She was born as far as I remember her telling in the hills of eastern Kentucky but moved to around the center of the state as a young woman. Her style of witchcraft stemmed from her birthplace and family.

I was posting on WOTC for about 3 months until she talked me into opening my own website, covenlife.co, which I ran along with opening a witchcraft school on the website starting in I think 2014 or early in 2015. In May of 2019 Lady A had WOTC up for sale. We were talking on the phone one day shortly after and I told her I would love to take over WOTC but in no way had the money she was asking for it. Lady A totally surprised me by asking if I had WOTC would I keep it going in honor of the Goddess and continue the work she had started to help stop the hater towards witches because of the extremely bad reputation witches caused my movies, books, and most of all history (think of the Burning Times). I said I would and bam she gave me WOTC but if I ever went to dark magic only, she would shut the site down. Shutting it down meant all her hard work and knowledge would be lost. I did practice the dark side of Magick for a couple of years when I was in my late teens but have been a white/gray witch since 1978 which comes out to roughly 45 years.

Lady A was my mentor, dear friend, and heart sister. Looking at her death certificate closer than I could before I found out they only had a probable cause of death because there was no autopsy performed. She was cremated and I have no idea whether one of her two children or her estranged husband have the ashes. She was not give any type of “funeral” services. When I found out about her crossing in November of 2019 it was by accident while researching her contact information on the internet. I was in shock and heartbroken that no one had told me of her crossing. I only found out because it was time to fully change WOTC from her information to mine. I do know I spoke to her on the phone less than 24 hours before she crossed and she sounded fine. We were talking about how I had to make WOTC mine while still doing the Goddess’ work she was called to do a couple of decades before. I had only been running WOTC about a month when she crossed. This is hard for me to share going on 4 years later. I have the picture you see above on the wall next to my desk so when I get stuck or don’t feel like posting I can talk with her. Quite often I get an answer to what is troubling me and not just with WOTC. Her and I still rejoice when things are going well in my life, and she is there to kick me in the butt when needed also. At times I can feel her hovering next to me and it is a totally wonderful feeling.

I will be doing reposts here and there when this week is over because of the excellent things we can learn about witchcraft from WOTC’s founder and my muse for it, Lady of the Abyss. May she continue to walk by my side and help me bring meaningful things about witchcraft and life to you for however many years I have left to run this website.

I will add more to this story another day right now the tears of my memories of Lady A are making it hard to see my keyboard plus I do not want to get it wet.

 

February 3 Divination Journal – by Lady Abyss

Today’s Divination Journal takes parts from divination posts done by Lady of the Abyss spanning a few different years. The year they were first posted and any notes by Lady Beltane will be in { } next to the type of reading it is. With doing this tribute to Lady Abyss some of the regular divination topics will be missing because Lady A did not post all the topics I do daily and she posted some that I do not but might consider adding. This post is copied and pasted as it was when she posted it.

Your Crowley Thoth Tarot Card for Today c. 2015

The Star



The Star represents a strong connection to the Cosmos, an open gateway to understanding “the big picture.” It is an optimistic card that promises peace, harmony, and hope realized. For the full power of the forces behind The Star to be realized one must have faith and accept that in cosmic terms all things balance out; that disturbances are sometimes necessary to ensure overall harmony. The reward for such faith is vision on a Cosmic scale, and sense of well-being that may well radiate to those around you through your warm, untroubled heart.

Your Daily Rune c. 2017

 

Fehu

“Fay-Who” – Literally: “Cattle” – Esoteric: Mobile Property, New Beginnings, Wealth

Key Concepts: Wealth, money, food, sustenance, Hamingja, luck, personal power, circulation of power, financial strength, prosperity

Psi: Beginner’s Mind, presence, freedom, first impressions, young love

Energy: mobility, luck, charisma, dynamic power, liquid and mobile transferable energies, abundance, circulation, ‘mana’, sexual attraction

Mundane: money, recent purchases, reputation, freshness, fashionability

Divinations: New beginnings, social success, foresight, energy, travel, money, control; or greed, failure, atrophy, poverty, endings.

Governs:

  • Delegating your energy to another, power transference or projection; the sending rune
  • Drawing gravity into the personal sphere
  • Promotion of personal and social evolution, changing circumstances of importance
  • Increase in personal monetary wealth
  • Beginner’s mind and presence as a tool for consciously creating a fresh start

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The Daily Witches Rune  is The Crossed Spears c. 2017

The Crossed Spears

Meaning: The presence of the spear signifies arguments, negative events, and all manner of strife of an upsetting nature. However similar to the ‘Tower’ tarot card if next to a positive rune it could mean the end of an argument or quarrel. If with the rings it means the healing or renewal of a relationship. If there are military connections it could mean promotion. If illness is within the equation it means a speedy and successful recovery.

What Does The Number 8 Mean? c. 2011

  • Eight (八; accounting 捌; pinyin bā) is considered a lucky number in Chinese culture because it sounds like the word meaning to generate wealth (發(T) 发(S); Pinyin: fā). Property with the number 8 may be valued greatly by Chinese. For example, a Hong Kong number plate with the number 8 was sold for $640,000. The opening ceremony of the Summer Olympics in Beijing started at 8 seconds and 8 minutes past 8 pm (local time) on 8 August 2008.
  • Eight (八, hachi, ya) is also considered a lucky number in Japanese culture, but the reason is different from that in Chinese culture. Eight gives an idea of growing prosperous, because the letter (八) broadens gradually.
  • The Japanese thought eight (や, ya) as a holy number in the ancient times. The reason is less well understood, but it is thought that it is related to the fact they used eight to express large numbers vaguely such as manyfold (やえはたえ, Yae Hatae) (literally, eightfold and twentyfold), many clouds (やくも, Yakumo) (literally, eight clouds), millions and millions of Gods (やおよろずのかみ, Yaoyorozu no Kami) (literally, eight millions of Gods), etc. It is also guessed that the ancient Japanese gave importance to pairs, so some researchers guess twice as four (よ, yo), which is also guessed to be a holy number in those times because it indicates the world (north, south, east, and west) might be considered a very holy number.
  • In numerology, 8 is the number of building, and in some theories, also the number of destruction.

Your Animal Spirit for Today

“Blessed Are The Witches”

 

February 3, 2023 Daily Horoscopes

Moon Alert

Until 10 PM PST tonight, there are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today. The Moon is in Cancer.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

Around this time (yesterday, today or tomorrow), you might have an argument with a friend or a member of a group. You might even separate from this friend or group because you are undergoing disruptions dealing with others. Someone’s behaviour might have created an upsetting situation for everyone.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

This is a poor time to challenge parents, bosses, teachers and the police because you will be at loggerheads with them. It’s actually a classic time for breakdowns in relationships. Perhaps you want to rebel against the restrictions that others are placing on you? Or maybe they think you are unreasonable? It’s tough.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

Sudden travel changes are likely for you at this time. This could indicate cancellations and delays, or a sudden demand that you travel. (Could go either way.) For others, arguments about politics, religion or racial issues might erupt. Sudden changes with the law, medicine and publishing are also likely.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

Keep an eye on your money, mortgage arrangements or anything to do with your debt because something unusual might suddenly impact these areas. A financial agreement about an inheritance or shared property might suddenly break down. Stay on top of what’s happening (especially if posse is after you).

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

This is a disruptive time for your sign. Sudden arguments with partners and close friends might create problems for you. You might have to deal with an unexpected separation from someone. This is a hard time for people to compromise because they value their power and freedom.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Unexpected problems connected with your job might arise now. They could relate to your boss, a technical problem or a coworker. A sudden argument might prompt you to quit. Meanwhile, take care of your health because this is an accident-prone time for many.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

This is a rocky time for romance. Many relationships might end. Sports accidents, sudden changes in social plans, and definitely accidents with your kids are highly likely. Therefore, parents must be extra vigilant. Know where your kids are. Be mindful of toddlers. No slip ups.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Your home routine or your family dynamic is likely to experience interruptions and unexpected events. Home accidents, family arguments and a breakdown of equipment or appliances is likely. Stay calm and cope with skillful means. Work with what you’ve got.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Pay attention to everything you say and do because this is an accident-prone time for you. Short trips might be cancelled. (Alternatively, you might suddenly be forced to take a short trip.) Arguments with neighbours, siblings and relatives might erupt. Be mindful and patient.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Keep an eye on your money, cash flow and possessions because something unexpected might catch you off guard. You might find money; you might lose money. Harm or loss might come to something you own. Therefore, be vigilant and on guard.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

This is a challenging time for you. It’s an accident-prone time. Your everyday routine will also be changed. You might feel rebellious against restrictions from others. You might break up from a relationship. Something unexpected might create a situation that you suddenly have to deal with.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

You feel very restless at this time. You need fresh air! You need the freedom to do what you want to do and to be able to express yourself. This is why you might have an argument with someone. Caution against doing something rash that you might later regret. Expect to have difficulty with authority figures.

If Your Birthday Is Today

Actor Nathan Lane (1956) shares your birthday today. You are intelligent, compassionate and resilient. You know what to say. By nature, you are optimistic and always busy. This is a good year to rekindle old friendships. You will have a stronger zest for life and a desire to socialize and enjoy yourself. Enjoy increased popularity!