Meaning: The first meaning of this rune is quite obvious: it represents women. Any woman that is important in the question, whether you know her or not, will be represented by this rune. Mother, sister, aunt, grandma, a female boss, friend, lover or even enemy… all can be symbolized by the appearance of this rune.
In a more general sense, this rune is related to traditional female abilities and characteristics, such as giving birth, nurturing, comforting and healing. When this rune appears, you can count on the sympathy of others towards you or your situation. In its most negative aspects, the Woman rune can show over-protectiveness, a patronizing attitude or co-dependency. It often strives to maintain the status quo, refusing to change even if the situation is bad.
The Woman rune is connected to nurturing – nurturing a relationship, a person or a project. Like the Moon rune, it can be related to finding a safe place to rest and heal, but while the Moon implies a solitary retreat, the Woman often shows that you need to go back to the people you trust, the people you feel safe with.
Healing is another strong aspect of this symbol, as well as teaching. You can be both the patient/student or the healer/teacher when this rune appears. This rune is also connected to creativity, but in a way that is different from the Romance rune. While the latter is about the conception of a project – the initial stages of creation – the Woman is about the birth of this project. When your creation is brought out into the world, fully manifested.
In relationship readings, this rune isn’t bad, but rather weak. While it can indicate subtle ties between people, these are usually so, so subtle that the partners can easily drift away from each other. It can show that one of the partners sees the other as someone who needs to be protected and healed, rather than an equal. Usually, the romance is a bit stagnated when this rune appears, or very close to becoming a friendship.
Berkano is the Rune of birth and rebirth. This may symbolize a time when you are capable of great personal growth. Love may be in the air as well.
Additional information about Today’s Rune, Berkano
berkana : birch
Phonetic equivalent:b
DIVINATORY MEANINGS:
fertility, health, new beginnings, growth, conception, plenty, clearance
MAGICAL USES:
healing (especially infections), achieving conception, making a fresh start
ASSOCIATED MYTHS & DEITIES:
Frigg, Idunna
ANALYSIS:
The birch is fundamentally a symbol of fertility. There are numerous instances in European folk tradition where birch twigs are used to bring prosperity and encourage conception. They were fixed above a sweetheart’s door on May Day in Cheshire, England, and were placed in stables and houses to promote fertility. On the continent, young men, women and cattle were struck with birch twigs for this same purpose, and young boys would be sent out to “beat the bounds of the parish” with branches of birch to ensure prosperity in the coming year. Witches were said to ride broomsticks made from birch, an image which probably originated with fertility rituals where dancers would ‘ride’ brooms through the fields, the height of their jumping indicating how high the grain should grow.
If teiwaz is the fundamental male mystery, then berkana certainly belongs to the women, for it represents the path of the mother, the healer and the midwife, bringing new life after death just as the birch puts out the first leaves after winter. While Tyr’s wound is acquired through his encounter with death, berkana’s wound is that of menstruation, and her ordeal is that of childbirth. The birch is abundant and all providing, and heals through nourishment, cleansing and empathy.
We don’t know whether to say yes or no today as expansive Jupiter dynamically squares constrictive Saturn. We’re confident one minute yet pensive the next. The fanciful Pisces Moon clouds our path and it’s nearly impossible to find an objective reality. Thankfully, a lunar trine to Saturn helps us gain clarity about the future, while the Moon’s shift into spontaneous Aries at 7:23 pm EDT empowers us to choose a direction without looking back.
Aries Horoscope
(Mar 21 – Apr 19)
You wake up believing you can do anything today, but reality has a different tale to tell. Oddly enough, you won’t likely be surprised if you run into an obstacle. It’s as if your inner parent warned you to be more practical and you weren’t willing to listen. Thankfully, it’s not too late to change your ways. A more cautious approach to reaching your goals will take you further than running on enthusiasm. The trick to getting something accomplished now is honoring the opposite messages at play.
Taurus Horoscope
(Apr 20 – May 20)
You might be tempted to take the day off today, but avoiding your responsibilities won’t make them disappear. The fact of the matter is people are counting on you now and you don’t want to let them down. Fortunately, your dependable nature motivates you to be there for those who need you the most. It turns out there’s nothing more satisfying than being able to show up and save the day. Being a superhero is better than staying at home and missing all the action.
Gemini Horoscope
(May 21 – Jun 20)
Beginning a project is one thing but finishing it is something entirely different today. You can talk a good game, but sooner or later others are going to expect you to put your words into action. But it’s more complicated than it seems if you’re not clear about your own objectives. Nevertheless, it may be wise to set your personal needs aside for a while and focus on the demands of work. The sooner you set a sustainable pace the more successful you will be by the end of the day. Start off small and build momentum as your confidence grows.
Cancer Horoscope
(Jun 21 – Jul 22)
You have high hopes today, but you could easily underestimate the resources required to complete a job. You might begin by putting all your marbles on the table, but this unrestrained approach encourages you to blow through your time and money without much to show for your efforts. From a practical perspective, planning in advance makes a huge difference. A little self-discipline right from the start ensures you will have what you need down the road.
Leo Horoscope
(Jul 23 – Aug 22)
You feel like you should be the star of the show, but could be dismayed to discover there’s no audience. With so many planets in your demonstrative sign, you want it to be all about you today, but there are other factors to consider. Instead of rushing around to prove what you can do, spend your time creating a solid foundation for everyone else to build upon. You may not be admired in the way you prefer, but others will deeply appreciate your contributions in the long run.
Virgo Horoscope
(Aug 23 – Sep 22)
It’s nearly impossible to resolve the ongoing dissonance between your imagination and the current events in your life. Obviously, you know the difference between the subjective and objective realms, but you believe that your dreams could alter the outcome if your intentions are pure. To some extent this is true, but you still must start with the mundane now and work toward the spiritual, not the other way around. Maintaining a healthy flow between the inner and outer worlds is effective only when it’s a two-way street.
Libra Horoscope
(Sep 23 – Oct 22)
Seeking support and recognition from others is an exercise in futility today. No matter how much acknowledgment or love you receive, it may still feel like you’re not getting what you deserve. Nevertheless, self-esteem begins with loving yourself; instead of looking everywhere on the outside for validation, focus on your strengths and not your weaknesses. When you perform at your highest potential without expecting anything in return, people will sit up and take notice.
Scorpio Horoscope
(Oct 23 – Nov 21)
No matter how hard you work today, there’s still more to do. However, you might be further along on your path than you realize. Sometimes, you can’t see the results of your efforts right away, like when you’re climbing a hill. Until you reach the summit, you don’t have a wide enough perspective to see how far you’ve traveled. Continue on your present route without making any major changes until you gain the objectivity you need. Don’t veer off track when you’re so close to your destination.
Sagittarius Horoscope
(Nov 22 – Dec 21)
All the promises in the world won’t overcome your current self-doubt if you’re stuck on a memory of a past failure. You may not have the luxury of engaging in a long, drawn out emotional process. Instead, acknowledge the inarguable facts and start from there. Be as realistic as possible about your goals, but don’t stop believing in your dreams. Persistence is your secret weapon in your battle against the clock.
Capricorn Horoscope
(Dec 22 – Jan 19)
It might seem as if the group process is hampering your progress today. Or it’s possible that people are really working against your efforts. Instead of trying to lead everyone along on your chosen path, you might have to give up your high expectations of harmonious teamwork. Don’t be afraid to separate yourself from the pack. You can’t get around the complexity when multiple points of view are involved. Thankfully, you can clarify your own trajectory by setting firm boundaries and sticking to your agenda.
Aquarius Horoscope
(Jan 20 – Feb 18)
Your career objectives may be in direct conflict with your personal goals now. Your job-related duties prevent you from connecting with those you love in the way you wish. Unfortunately, you must make choices because you can only spread yourself so thin. Normally, you could rely on the advice of others to help you with your dilemma, but they are likely to encourage you to follow your heart. Nevertheless, the logical solution is to accept that it’s appropriate to refocus on work for the time being. Once you can measure your professional progress, you’ll have more time to revitalize your personal life.
Pisces Horoscope
(Feb 19 – Mar 20)
Putting all your eggs in one basket might seem necessary, yet success comes at a high price now. If you want to shine professionally, you have to prove you have the determination and discipline to reach your goals. Unfortunately, you may be distracted by a string of unimportant diversions that steal your time. However, no one is taking anything from you; it’s your decision where to focus your awareness. You’re standing at a fork in the road; consider the pros and cons of each path before picking the one that suits you best.
You are witty, charming, creative, and independent, although you thrive when in partnership and love the security of a long-term relationship. You are especially talented at the art of persuasion. This is a good birthday for entertainers and salespeople, although there is always a need or craving for down time – a simpler life. Your ability to get what you want can lead some of you down the wrong path, but rarely for long, as you are also good-hearted and prefer not to take advantage of others. You are both materially and spiritually inclined and will do what it takes to live as free from restriction and control as possible. Famous people born today: Peter O’Toole, Carrol O’Connor, James Baldwin, Edward Furlong, Mary-Louise Parker.
You can feel exceptionally romantic or simply confident and expressive today, dear Aries, with a lot of activity in your solar fifth house. The energy is quite creative but a little volatile, so that there can be some ups and downs in how you’re perceiving things. It could be that a conversation that was well overdue occurs now, something that clears the air, or news stimulates a desire to reconsider pursuit of a goal. Some doubts could enter the picture later today and tomorrow, but these can serve to simply slow you down – it doesn’t need to stop you in your tracks. The Moon is in your retreat sector all day, encouraging you to take some time away from overly demanding or competitive situations.
Taurus
Taurus
There can be an important conversation or news today that makes you quite hopeful about a family situation, or that serves to motivate you to push forward with domestic plans, dear Taurus. Some of you could be clearing the air about a past matter and seeing opportunities to put the negative elements of the past behind you, particularly in a relationship with a loved one. Be courageous now, even if someone seems to be putting a damper in your plans, or if you face criticism later today. While family is in sharp focus, you’re also very tuned in to friends, groups, and networking.
Gemini
Gemini
Conversations can be especially progressive, enthusiastic, and spirited this morning, dear Gemini. You might have an overdue talk or something is said that helps to clear the air. Later today, however, you might be a little more guarded and could feel as if you’ve been misunderstood. Keep an open mind today, and look for opportunities to discover new interests. Friends can inspire you to think creatively or could help give you the courage to try something new. The Moon is in your public sector all day, encouraging sticking to the rules and tradition, and stimulating your ambition.
Cancer
Cancer
There can be a strong focus of interest and conversation on business matters, money, personal possessions, and basic values today, dear Cancer. There can be good news or something that makes you feel especially confident and hopeful about the future, especially along practical lines. While energy is generally forward-looking and even electric at times, tonight and tomorrow, you might have to face a reality that at first disappoints you, but that should only serve to slow you down rather than halt your plans altogether. Slowing down can often help you to make important adjustments. Look for a middle ground in any conflicts you might have with a significant other. Spending may need to be reined in.
Leo
Leo
You have considerably more impact than usual today, dear Leo, and typically you already have quite a bit! You may be expressing yourself courageously this morning. Others are likely to receive you quite well right now, although generally speaking you should be watching the way you express yourself these days. Higher education pursuits can thrive. Finding yourself on the same (or similar!) page with a significant person in your life can be rewarding. A constructive conversation with a friend or associate can figure prominently today. Your need to be heard is significant right now and you can count on others listening. Draw on courage to assert your independence without alienating others. Later today and tomorrow, there could be a letdown or a sudden need to step on the brakes with a project if you’ve been pushing too hard.
Virgo
Virgo
You might reawaken a topic from the past today, dear Virgo, or have new insight into an old issue. There can be a good feeling of purging or release involved with bringing something to light. Your inner world is animated, and you could have a strong sense that right now is the time to make important inner changes. New opportunities can emerge that turn your attention to matters behind the scenes. As the day advances, there could be some feelings of regret or fear that you’ve revealed too much, or you could discover that others are not very receptive to your needs. We are closing in on a Jupiter-Saturn square exact early tomorrow that can point to a hurdle to leap. Transportation, communication, or mechanical matters can slow you down or present delays.
Libra
Libra
Your social life can be up and down or quite animated today, dear Libra. Aim to be open to possibilities and to making changes related to a partner or friend. Self-expression comes easily now, and you may be developing decent rapport with people around you. Later today, there can be a temporary drop in confidence that leads to negative thinking or the second-guessing of recent openness. Use this as a time for examining your goals and perhaps making some adjustments to them, but before making sweeping changes, wait things out in order to come to a more balanced decision, as today can be up and down and rarely middle ground. Tomorrow’s Jupiter-Saturn square can stimulate a reality check, particularly along material or financial lines.
Scorpio
Scorpio
You might receive special attention today, dear Scorpio, especially in a professional sense. While in a general sense we tend to turn to the past for answers, today brings good energy for getting over things, living in the present and looking forward to the future, rather than dwelling on the past. New insights into your career path or simply a work project can emerge today that can truly propel you forward. Later today, something that’s communicated could be taken the wrong way, or you could be rethinking recent ideas or communications. Some of you might even feel a bit slighted. You may feel the need to make adjustments to how you approach others as a result. Take your time weighing pros and cons, but do consider all of your options. The Moon in your recreation and self-expression sector all day can help boost your mood.
Sagittarius
Sagittarius
For much of the day, you can feel quite inspired, faithful, and trusting, dear Sagittarius. Good advice is circulating, and you may just as well receive or give it. You could in fact speak words of wisdom that inspire someone. There can be a strong temptation to speak about a matter or voice an opinion today. Later, however, you may feel the need to revisit plans or statements. While travel, romantic, or creative opportunities can be opening now, there can be some doubts later today that are temporary and can serve a good purpose if they slow you down enough to see an important detail that you previously missed. If they only serve to bring you down, take a second look.
Capricorn
Capricorn
You can be in an investigating frame of mind today, dear Capricorn, with a lot of activity in your solar eighth house. It’s up and down, however, so that while you can discover interesting new things, there can be something that brings you down or disappoints you now. Know your limits. Listen, observe, and process before jumping to conclusions. There can be a strong desire or an opportunity to speak about a private, hidden, or taboo matter today. You may be clearing the air now, and feeling some form of release as a result. Tonight, try to push yourself above your insecurities. If you let fear rule, you may miss an opportunity to get closer to someone. However, heed signs to slow down if you see them.
Aquarius
Aquarius
You may get quite an earful today, dear Aquarius. People in your life can be especially verbal, and you can be very supportive as you bring new light to a problem or good advice to the table. Generally favorable, forward-looking energy is with you, even if there may be a small struggle with a decision. Don’t let uncertainty or insecurity interfere with grabbing an opportunity to learn more about a person or relationship, or for meeting new people. The Moon, now in your solar second house, brings you down to earth. With Saturn energy heavy in the air, this week can bring reality checks, but you’re also in an especially practical frame of mind. You’re coming across very well today, and there can be a meeting of minds.
Pisces
Pisces
Unusual and interesting elements on the job or in your daily routine can be in focus today, dear Pisces. Look for new ways of approaching your work or services, and for new or alternative health programs. Social elements might interfere with productivity today, or there could be some disappointment experienced later today as you face a reality about a situation. However, this shouldn’t destroy your confidence or motivation levels – you simply need to look for ways to work around roadblocks. The Moon is in your sign all day, pulling up previously buried emotions and increasing both visibility and decisiveness.
The Balance of the Signs and the Elements for Sunday, August 2nd
LEO STRONG
Self-confident, generous, warm-hearted, powerful leader, dramatic. Can be overly proud, vain, extravagant, arrogant.
PISCES STRONG
Compassionate, sensitive, self-sacrificing, gentle, intuitive. Can be escapist, impractical, hyper- sensitive, gullible.
BALANCE OF ELEMENTS
FIRE STRONG
Fire is enthusiastic, dynamic, and spontaneous, but lacks reflection. We are more courageous and adventurous now, with a tendency to act before thinking. There is little concern about what happened in the past. We are competitive and possibly impatient or bored easily.
EARTH WEAK
There can be a lack of desire, interest, or skills regarding practical affairs. We may not be very much in touch with reality. Difficulties concentrating, grounding ourselves.
AIR WEAK
We may have a difficult time being objective or detached. We may not be especially communicative.
WATER STRONG
We are more compassionate, emotional, and intuitive than usual, and we may react emotionally to situations, possibly at the expense of logic or practicality.
BALANCE OF MODES
FIXED STRONG
We are thinking about the long view, seeking out security and stability rather than change. We may be committed, focused, resistant to making changes, and stubborn.
Saturn turns direct this morning, bringing strongly Saturnine energy to our days, and is about to form a square with Jupiter. This week can bring tests of sturdiness to our plans. Today’s ideas are inventive.
The Moon is in Pisces all day (until Monday, August 3rd, at 7:23 PM).
The Moon is waning and in its Full Moon phase.
A Full Moon occurred on July 31st and a Last Quarter Moon will occur on August 6th.
Venus is retrograde (Venus is retrograde from July 25-September 6).
Saturn is at a direct station in late Scorpio. Saturn will complete its transit of Scorpio on September 17th.
Blessed Being, in these unprecedented times of change you are growing your spiritual, connected nature rapidly. You are finding your path of connection to the heart, expanding the mind and becoming more whole and interactive with your world. As you Find Your Truth, it often means releasing a mistruth, a half-truth, a misperception or a harmful truth. A harmful truth is one that may have evidence, but has no value in your evolution.
Truth has a density, a manifestation to it that effects life. Proof comes in many different forms. Your focus, your response and your choice gives it weight in your vibration. When a truth is helpful to you, that density gives you a grounded foundation to build upon. But you must keep building.
If you lived in a valley and no one had ever been outside of the valley, there would be no truth of existence beyond the mountains. It could be nothingness, the world stops at the mountains. If you eventually climbed atop the mountains and realized that there is life beyond the valley, a new truth has been built upon your old foundation of truth. One could then assume that the world stops at the end of the horizon, as far as they eyes can see. As you now know, this was an experience that was real to humanity for a time.
Truth is not always visible, and what is visible is not always the whole truth.
Allow your evidence to change easily. If you hold tightly to your evidence, you resist change. Your peace with your truth and with change allows your evolution to proceed more gently and rapidly.
Observe what you hold as truth. How do you perceive your situations, your structures like government, religions and economics? How could you build upon your foundation of truth that exists in the moment and see beyond the mountain that blocks a greater truth? If there is life beyond the mountain, perhaps there is a solution for your life challenges that you just can’t quite see yet. A new truth. Residing there all along, just awaiting your ability to see it. You must build upon your own truth to find it. Perhaps another can show you, but seeing is not believing; believing is believing. What truths do you believe? You must seek to find.
As we sit to Blast Finding Truth, we are building upon the past as the foundation of strength that creates a new future. We are coming to terms with our challenges and using them as a focal point of opportunity to find a path that better suits current flow. We are releasing resistance, appreciating our own pace of change as the world adjusts to the transformation that is calling for more internal power. We are finding the path of least resistance, just as nature does, for the truth of change can flow easier with the patient strength of Love evolving Life. Blast on!
The Moon today is in a Waning Gibbous Phase. This is the first phase after the Full Moon occurs. It lasts roughly 7 days with the Moon’s illumination growing smaller each day until the Moon becomes a Last Quarter Moon with a illumination of 50%. The average Moon rise for this phase is between 9am and Midnight depending on the age of the phase. The moon rises later and later each night setting after sunrise in the morning. During this phase the Moon can also be seen in the early morning daylight hours on the western horizon.
Phase Details for – Sunday, August 2, 2015
Phase: Waning Gibbous Illumination: 94% Moon Age: 17.09 days Moon Angle: 0.55 Moon Distance: 364,385.73 km Sun Angle: 0.53 Sun Distance: 151,812,283.98 km
Before you begin reading the bones, you should cleanse and consecrate them. This is very easy using an old world technique that I have used since I was a child. Here is a list of items you will need to bless your set –
Bowl of Spring Water
Small pinch of Salt
Bowl of Dirt
Incense – Sandalwood is traditional
Piece of bread – For an offering to the spirits
White Candle
Your Bone Set
Pouch or Bowl to store the bones
On your altar, or any table, gather the above items. Light the incense. Pause and let the scent linger for a minute.
Then light the Candle saying the
following –
Flame of wisdom, burn
bright in my soul. Guide me
to all that is, was, and what
shall be. May the spirits
attend and touch me with
their sight. Selah.
Combine the salt and water saying –
Waters of knowing, blesser
of all that you touch, be
enlivened by this being of the divine.
Together you bring the spirits, and together
you give life. Selah.
With your power hand (Right if right handed, left if left handed) sprinke a very small amount of the water/ salt mixture over your bone set saying –
Tools of the spirits, you are cleansed,
blessed, and empowered.
Upon the web of life you will tell
me the secrets and illumine all. Selah.
Lay the bones upon the dirt and say –
Creature of the earth, Flesh of the first Mother,
bless and empower these tools of the spirits.
Let nothing above or below the earth remain
hidden to my sight. Selah.
Gather up your bone set into your hands and pass them through the incense saying –
Into you, tools of the spirits, does the breath of life come.
Through the eyes of flesh do you open the veil to all worlds.
Breath deep the scent of power and grant me good vision. Selah.
Lay your bones down and hold the piece of bread to the air saying –
To you spirits I make this offering.
Accept it with my love and thanks.
Bless me with the sight and grant the
knowledge of all as the bones fall.
To my eyes and soul let nothing hide.
Blessings be upon you all and to
your obodes I wish peace. Selah.
Blow out the candle and let the incense burn to its end. Place your bones in their pouch or bowl and either leave them on your altar, or put them somewhere safe awaiting your next consultation. Take the piece of bread out to a tree and leave it for the spirits.
Casting Cloth – 12 inches by 12 inches. Draw a large circle intersected by an X on the cloth. Designate each section as North, East, South, and West. This is based on my tradition, so the directions are a bit different that the common definitions.
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Bone Magick works directly with the spirits and requires a great commitment by the practitioner. One you have your set gathered, you are bound to it even unto death and must make preparations for the set to be buried with you or you must pass on the set to a successor.
Collecting bones can be an adventure of self discovery and intuitiveness. It can sometimes take years to find all of the “right” bones for your set. This is a personal pursuit and some may find their perfect collection right away, but don’t be discouraged by the time it takes. It will all come to the correct conclusion for you as directed by the spirits. My bone set is of various objects that have meaning to me. You can make your own set with specific meanings as well, or you may use the list that I have provided here. Some add items for everything that could occur in a persons life. This can make for a VERY large set and, in my opinion, become unmanageable. I have seen Root Worker sets that have as many as thirty items. It is up to you, but from my experience, ten to fifteen objects is more than enough to account for every eventuality. I utilize bones and objects that are small enough to fit into my cupped hands and into a small pouch. This makes transport and reading much easier. My largest bone is approx an inch and a half to two inches. I use that as my guide on the rest of the objects that I collect and add to my system. As this is a very personal method, you may wish to include other objects with significance. Be fluid and do what feels right. You can never go wrong with your intuition.
What follows is my bone set and how I intuit their meanings. Also, I give my ritual for empowerment as well as instruction on how to cast and read them. I hope your adventure into this ancient oracle is rewarding and carries you unto deeper investigation into the great world of the spirits.
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The second day of August is set aside to remember the Norman man king William Rufus, who was shot by Walter Tyrrell during ing a hunting accident in the new forest. Many people believe that Rufus was a divine victim who sacrificed his life for the love of the land and its people.
St. Sidwell’s Day commemorates the saint who had a chapel and well at Exeter dedicated to her. It is said that she was murdered on the instructions of her stepmother, who was jealous of her wealth and position. The stepmother hired killers to cut off Sidwell’s head and when they did apparently a spring gushed forth. A well was placed over the spring and the chapel built nearby.
Finally, it’s Sunday, the official day of rest. Not only do Christians acknowledge this day, but I’m sure many Pagans appreciate this day, as well. Everyone needs rest and lot of people need a good day to worship their creator (whomever or whatever that may be), however they deem fit to do so. With the Sun being the central theme of many ancient rituals, Sunday just seems to fit, in name and theory. Not only is it a good day to worship, it seems good to do more relaxed spells, such as, sleep, dream and rebirth.
An Evaluation/Promotion Tarot Spell
Got an evaluation coming up at work? There is nothing worse than having to go over a review form. You know you deserve a good raise, but how much will your manager or the company be willing to dole out? Or are you trying for a promotion? Sounds like it’s time to hedge your bets, so to speak. Try your hand at this tarot spell.
Gather the following:
• A carnelian tumbled stone for success and to boost your career or a quartz crystal point for extra power
• i yellow or gold candle (white will do in a pinch-it’s an all-purpose color)
• Our three featured tarot cards: the Ace of Wands, the Sun, and the Chariot
• An item in sympathy with the spell that you are casting
You can also add the health, wealth, and success philter to this spell if you wish. Just anoint the spell candle with the solar-powered oil you have created.
What exactly is an item of sympathy? It is any item that is sympathetic to what you are working for. Since this is a job-related spell, an item in sympathy could be your recent paycheck stub, ID badge, or your business card. So, with that thought in mind, adding this sympathetic item to your other correspondences only helps to unify the magick. It does this by uniting the energies and giving you something very specific to focus on.
Arrange your items in front of the candle. If you wish, anoint the spell candle with the philter. Now, light the spell candle and focus on the cards and your item of sympathy, pathy, and then repeat the spell below three times. Check out the last line of the spell and adjust this as necessary.
Just like the golden child who rides under the sun
I call for recognition of a job well done
This spell candle illuminates my way
Bringing success and wealth to all my days
Goddess, bless my ambitions, they are fair and true
While this higher career goal/promotion I do now pursue.
Close the spell by saying:
For the good of all, with harm to none
By the sun and stars, this spell is done.
Let the candle burn until it goes out on its own. Keep the carnelian in your pocket or purse, and the cards and your item of sympathy together and on your person for one week, until the following Sunday.
The Latin term for Sunday, our first day of the week, is Dies Solis (“sun’s day”). In ancient Greek, it was called Hemera Heliou. In the Old English language, it was known as Sunnandaeg; in Middle English, Sonenday. All of these titles mean the same thing: the day of the sun.
What do you think of when you feel the sun shine down on you? What sorts of enchantments and energies do you think would be complementary to a day named after our closest star? Sunday brings those bright solar energies into your life and has the magickal correspondences of success, promotion, leadership, pride, light, generosity, warmth, fitness, and personal growth. Astrologically, the sun symbolizes the conscious self and rules the zodiac sign of Leo.
The charms and spells that would complement this magickal day of the sun are ones for personal achievements of any kind-such as if you are seeking fame and wealth, working for that much-deserved promotion at work, or being acknowledged for a job well done. Health issues, increasing personal power, or simply sticking to your diet and being proud of what you have accomplished all fall under the sun’s golden influence.
Book of Witchery: Spells, Charms & Correspondences for Every Day of the Week
Sunday corresponds to the sun, our closest star. This day is full of wonder and all sorts of magical potential for success, wealth, and fame. Sundays are for personal achievements of any kind such as working towards a promotion at your job, seeking fame and wealth, or being acknowledged for a job well done. All of these goals fall under the golden influence of the sun. Some suggestions for Sunday enchantments would include:
Sitting outside at sunrise and calling on the goddess Brigid for illumination and inspiration
Wearing gold jewelry or clothing that is gold or sunshine yellow to pull some color magic into your life
Arranging a few sunflowers in a vase and empowering these “flowers of the sun” for fame and ambition
Gathering up the common marigold flower and scattering it’s petals about to encourage prosperity
Baking up a batch of cinnamon rolls for the family and enchanting them for health and success
Snacking on a solar fruit, the orange, and enjoying the magical boost it brings to your life
Herbs/Plants: Marigold, Heliotrope, Sunflower, Buttercup, Cedar, Beech, Oak
Stones: Carnelian, Citrine, Tiger’s Eye, Amber, Clear Quartz and Red Agate
Oil: (Sun) Cedar, Frankincense, Neroli, Rosemary
The first day of the week is ruled by the Sun. It is an excellent time to work efforts involving business partnerships, work promotions, business ventures, and professional success. Spells where friendships, mental or physical health, or bringing joy back into life are an issue work well on this day, too.
Sunday (Sun): Healing, spirituality, success, strength, and protection.
Porcingula (Native American)
Waning Moon
The Waning Moon (from the Full Moon to the New) is a time for study, meditation, and little magical work (except magic designed to banish harmful energies).
Moon phase: Third Quarter
Moon Sign: Pisces
Pisces: The focus is on dreaming, nostalgia, intuition, and psychic impressions. A good time for spiritual or philanthropic activities.
Those ambitious, successful spells and charms will be heightened by working on the day of the week that has the planetary influence of the sun. So light those sunny candles, wear some luminous colors, and break out the gold jewelry! Bake up some cinnamon rolls or low-fat cinnamon muffins for an enchanting family breakfast. Take an orange with you to eat at lunch today. Try using a little magickal aromatherapy and burn some cinnamon-scented incense to encourage success and wealth today. Make the talisman to keep your solar magick with you. Sprinkle some dried marigold petals around your house-or across the threshold-to pull triumph and protection toward you and your family.
Get outside and tip up your face to the sun. Take a walk outside, and soak up some sunshine! Acknowledge the power of Sunna or Helios as they blaze across the sky and bring courage and motivation into your life. Sit outside at sunrise on a Sunday morning and bask in its warm, rosy-golden glow Acknowledge Brigid as the inner, creative spark of imagination and inspiration. She can help these gifts burn brightly within your own soul. Use your imagination and create your own brand of witchery and magick. Here comes the sun, and it’s your turn to shine!
—–Book of Witchery: Spells, Charms & Correspondences for Every Day of the Week
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