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The Witches Almanac for Friday, July 10th

The Witches Almanac for Friday, July 10th

Friday (Venus): Love, friendship, reconciliation, and beauty.

Lady Godiva Day (English)

 

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: Fourth Quarter

Moon Sign: Taurus

Taurus: Things begun now last the longest, tend to increase in value, and become hard to alter. Brings out appreciation for beauty and sensory experience.

Incense: Alder

Color: Purple

Friday’s Witchery

 

Friday’s Witchery

 

Love magick is a perennial popular topic. However, there is more to this topic than meets the eye. There are many enchanting layers here for us to explore on this day of the week. What about creating a loving home, or producing a loving and nurturing family? What about keeping your intimate relationships vital and on track? How about promoting happy, healthy, and eduring friendships? See, there is more to be considered than just the “You shall be mine…” type of fictional love spell.

Don’t forget that many of the deities associated with Fridays are also parents. So, yes, while this is the day to work on romance, sex, and love spells, there is additional magick to be considered here, which makes Fridays a more well-rounded and bigger opportunity for witchery than many folks ever truly realize. The truest, strongest magick always comes from the heart.

 

Book of Witchery – Spells, Charms & Correspondences For Every Day of the Week

Ellen Dugan

 

 

Friday

Friday

 

The name Friday comes from the Old English Frīġedæġ, meaning the “day of Frige”, a result of an old convention associating the Old English goddess Frigg with the Roman goddess Venus, with whom the day is associated in many different cultures. The same holds for Frīatag in Old High German, Freitag in Modern German and vrijdag in Dutch.

The expected cognate name in Old Norse would be *friggjar-dagr. However, the name of Friday in Old Norse is frjá-dagr instead, indicating a loan of the weekday names from Low German. The modern Scandinavian form is Fredag in Swedish, Norwegian and Danish, meaning Freya’s day. The distinction between Freya and Frigg in some Germanic mythologies is problematic.

Friday is associated in many cultures with the love goddess Venus, and the planet named for her.

 

Tasha’s Day by Day Planner for July 2015

Tasha’s Day by Day Planner for July 2015

 

Fri. 7/10 Earthy Taurus Moon is good for shopping, gardening, crafts of al kinds.

Sat.7/11 Sensual Taurus Moon makes for a day devoted to pleasure. Chatty Gemini Moon at 8 PM says meet friends tonight.

Sun. 7/12 Restless Gemini Moon makes for good multitasking. Sun/Uranus suggests be mindful and avoid accidents.

Mon. 7/13 Clever Gemini Moon means fun with ideas. Mercury/Neptune says be wary of chicanery. Venus/Saturn says your choices must be responsible.

 

 

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Lunabar Moon Almanack for Friday, 10 July, 2015

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Lunabar Moon Almanack for Friday, 10 July, 2015

 

 

Waning, Crescent Moon Age: 24 ¼ days.

Ascending Node is at 4° Libra.

Moon in 17th degree of the Sign Taurus, the Bull;

also in 19th deg. of the Constellation Aries, the Ram.

Moonrise: 1:32 morn. Souths: 8:23 morn. Moonset: 3:22 eve.

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Aspects of Taurus: Yin, Feminine, Lunar, Negative, Nocturnal, Earthy, Fixed, Semi-fruitful, Horary Southern, Vernal, Boreal, Commanding, Feral, Bestial, Animal,

Four-footed, Dry, Cold.

Spells and rituals involving the Earth Element should be performed when the Moon is in an Earth sign: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn

Moon in Taurus: Spells involving love, real estate, and money.

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The Current Moon Phase Is: Waning Crescent – occurs when the Moon is partly but less than one-half illuminated by direct sunlight while the illuminated part is decreasing.

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Moon Moon, Mother Moon

Lunar Lore

“Osiris” is used to designate any waning luminary,

as the setting sun, as well as the waning moon or setting planet.

~Brewer, “Dictionary of Phrase & Fable”.

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The first and second never mind,

The third regard not much ;

But as the fourth and fifth you find,

The rest will be as such.

– Huntingdonshire.

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The moon, like a flower

In heaven’s high bower,

With silent delight

Sits and smiles on the night.

~ William Blake.

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Lunabar Sun Almanack for Friday, 10 July, 2015

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Lunabar Sun Almanack for Friday, 10 July, 2015

 

 

Sunrise: 5:51 morn. Sunset: 8:35 eve.

Length of Day: 14h. 43m.

Dawn: 5:19 morn. Dusk: 9:06 eve.

Length of Twilight: 0h. 31m.

Sun in 17th degree of the Sign Crabba, the Crab fish;

also in 18th degree of the Constellation Gemini, the Twins;

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Solar Lore

When the sun sets, the air doth drizzle dew.

~ Shakespeare, “Romeo and Juliet,” iii. 5.

Aspects of Crabba/Cancer: Yin, Feminine, Lunar, Negative, Nocturnal, Watery, Cardinal, Fruitful, Horary Northern, Summery,

Boreal, Commanding, Solstitial, Tropical, Moist, Dumb, Mute, Cold, Psychic, Sensitive.

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May The Goddess Shine Her Love & Blessings Down on Your & Yours This Friday Morn’!

We pledge this day to do our best

To put the past behind us

Walking straight with head held high

So fortune’s favor finds us

 

Yesterday is gone and done

Tomorrow lies before us

We will not let ourselves be bound

By history’s faded story

 

No longer looking toward the past

Except for lessons learned

We’re moving toward the future now

And all that we have earned

 

Bless us Divine Mother in our tasks ahead.

 

So Mote It Be.

Elixir Recipes

Meditation Elixir

You will need-

1 pint of spring water

1 Amethyst

1 Clear Quartz

Decanter made from glass

Let it sit overnight in the moonlight. Place in fridge until use.

 

 

 

Energy Elixir

You will need-

1 pint of spring water

1 agate

1 tiger’s eye

1 Decanter made of glass

Place in fridge until use

 

 

 

Moon Goddess Elixir

You will need-

1 pint white wine

1 moonstone

Decanter made from glass

Let it sit in the light of the full moon overnight. Place in fridge until use.

 

 

Meditation Elixir

You will need

1 pint of spring water

1 Amethyst

1 Clear Quartz

Decanter made from glass

Let it sit overnight in the moonlight. Place in fridge until use.

 

 

 

Aphrodite Elixir

What you will need

1/2 pint of brandy or rum

1/2 pint of spring water

1 Carnelian

Let it sit for 24 hours in sunlight then in moonlight. Place in fridge until use.

 

 

Energy Elixir

You will need

1 pint of spring water

1 agate

1 tiger’s eye

1 Decanter made of glass

Place in fridge until use

 

 

Moon Goddess Elixir

You will need

1 pint white wine

1 moonstone

Decanter made from glass

Let it sit in the light of the full moon overnight. Place in fridge until use.

 

 

 

Gem Elixir for Pain

You will need

1/2 pint of spring water

1/2 pint of vodka

1 adventurine

1 lapis lazuli

Decanter made from glass

Put all the ingredients in the decanter, let is sit outside in full sunlight for at least twelve hours. Place elixir into fridge until use. Drinking a cup should help the pain

Tea Recipes

Tranquility Tea

2 tablespoons nettle

4 1/2 teaspoons oat straw

4 1/2 teaspoons chamomile flowers

1 1/2 teaspoons St. John’s wort

1 1/2 teaspoons skullcap

1 1/2 teaspoons passionflower

Combine the ingredients thoroughly and place three tablespoons of the mixture in the filter cup of the coffee maker. Add a full pot of water. As the tea brews and drips into the pot, chant:

Herbs, mix your energies

And flow now into harmony

To soothe and calm and bring new peace

With every sip I take of thee.

Drink the tea hot or over ice. Sweeten with honey.

 

 

 

Sleep Inducing Tea

Add one tablespoon of chamomile flowers to a cup of boiling water. As the tea steeps, chant:

Soothing flowers, bring to me

The sleep that I so sorely need.

Sweeten with honey if desired.

 

 

Psychic Tea

Drink this tea during psychic and divination works.

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1 teaspoon rose petals

3 teaspoons mugwort

1 teaspoon yarrow

Combine all ingredients. Use one tablespoon of mixture for every cup of boiling water. As it steeps, chant over the tea:

Tea of richest psychic power

Enhanced awareness on me shower.

Bring the visions I should see.

As I will, so mote it be!

 

 

 

Seven Flower Tea

You can make this fragrant tea with herbs from your garden or dried herbs that you buy. Seven Flower Tea cools you down on a warm summer’s day, helping to keep you calm and soothe your digestion.

1 quart boiling water

2 teaspoons chamomile flower

1 teaspoon linden flower

1 teaspoon calendula flower

1 teaspoon lavender flower

1 teaspoon honeysuckle flower

1 1/2 teaspoon passion flower

1 1/2 teaspoon orange flower or orange peel

Pour boiling water over the flowers. Allow to steep for 20 minutes. Strain. Drink.

 

The Elixir of Love

The Elixir of Love

This loving cup includes an ingredient known in some magickal circles as “elixir.”
Times this elixir is most effective:
During the Waxing Moon
When the sun or moon is in Taurus, Libra or Scorpio
On Tuesdays or Fridays

What you will need:
A chalice or goblet
Wine or apple cider
Male and female sexual fluids
1. Engage in sexual intercourse.
2. Pour some wine or apple cider in a ritual chalice or goblet.
3. Add a few drops of “elixir”–the mixture of male and female sexual fluids–to the chalice.
4. Focus on each other and your love while you drink the “potentized” wine (or cider) together.

Psychic Power Necklace

Psychic Power Necklace

Pierce cloves, star anise, and nutmeg. (Nutmeg may require a drill.) String them onto a necklace. Concentrate on your goals while piercing and stringing. Murmur your desires and intentions over the spice beads. Wear as a necklace or hang over your head when you desire optimal psychic power.

Money Pentacles

Money Pentacles

4 tbsp. ground Cloves
4 tbsp. ground Cinnamon
4 tbsp. ground Nutmeg
4 tbsp. ground Ginger
a few drops Cinnamon oil
a few drops Clove oil
a few drops Nutmeg oil
2 tbsp. ground Gum Tragacanth (or Gum Arabic)
4 tbsp. Water
Combine the spices. Add the oils to them and mix well. Empower. Add the gum tragacanth to the water and mix thoroughly. Let it sit until it has absorbed the water. Add the ground, empowered spices to the gum/water mixture and blend well with your fingers. This should produce a stiff, dough-like mixture. If the mixture is too mushy, add a bit more of the ground spices. With your hands, form into flat, one-inch circular shapes. Using a sharp knife, trace a pentagram (five-pointed star ) onto each flat circle. Let sit in a warm place out of the Sun to dry. When dried to a rock-hard consistency, carry in the pocket or purse to attract money. Or, place on the altar between two green, flaming candles that have anointed with patchouly or cinnamon oil. If you wish make a large pentacle of the spices and ring with green candles to speed money your way. After four weeks bury the pentacle in the Earth with thanks and use a new one.

Horehound Strength

Horehound Strength

Studying? Engaged in an activity that strains your brain? Try this infusion as a brain pick-me-up.
Place 2 teaspoons of Horehound into boiling water. Let it seep for for 5 min. Strain the liquid and enjoy.
Unless you are a black coffee drinker who likes a STRONG cup of coffee, it would be a good idea to sweeten this with some honey and milk.
The extra powers of clearing the mind, quick thinking and mental strength lasts approx. 4 hours.
Repeat as needed.

Mullein Compress

Mullein Compress

 

2 quarts cider or malt vinegar

4 oz. Mullein

1/2 oz Lobelia herb

1/4 ounce cayenne powder

 

Gently simmer well covered for 20-30 min. Strain and pour over 1/4 ounce cayenne powder. Foment affected area as hot as possible for at least 1 hour. I usually place a soaked cloth on the area and cover with plastic wrap and place a heating pad over it all.

 

This is wonderful for glandular swellings, painful joints and muscles, edema and other swellings. Mullein encourages the absorption of fluids thus reducing swelling and inflammation. Lobelia is very relaxing and anti-spasmodic. Using a stimulant like Cayenne makes the other ingredients more effective and it also can help allay pain and staunch bleeding both on the surface and under (e.g. good for bruising). Cayenne is also somewhat antiseptic. This fomentation may be stored in a cool place and used within a 3 month period.

 
Just a couple of notes:

1. If it is too “hot”, use less capsicum. Adjust to the needs of the patient.

2. Don’t foment overnight. It may cause skin irritation. Use moderation. Don’t forget vinegar is an acid. My daughter had peeling skin for several days after falling asleep with a compress on her arm.

3. If the vinegar is too irritating, substitute olive oil, in which case you can foment longer.

4. An interesting variation is to use 2 oz Mullein and 2 oz Comfrey with the other ingredients. Comfrey tends to hasten healing of tissues so might be helpful in wounds etc.

5. Do NOT use this compress on cancerous tumors since it encourages dispersion and absorption of fluids, etc.

Frankincense Protective Necklet

Frankincense Protective Necklet

Several ounces of Frankincense “tears”
(small, rounded lumps)
Empower the frankincense tears with protective energies. Thread a short, thin needle with yellow cotton thread. Heat the needle in a gas flame, in hot water or in a candle flame. (If using a candle flame, quickly wipe off the lampblack – if any – that forms on the needle.) Push the hot needle through the center of a frankincense tear and move it down onto the thread. Repeat the heating and threading process until you’ve created a necklet of frankincense “beads” that you can slip over your head. Knot the ends well and wear for protection or during magickal rituals.

Thor’s Nettles

Thor’s Nettles

Odin maybe the All-Father, leader of the Norse and Teutonic spirits, but for centuries the most beloved spirit of that pantheon was Thor, embodiment of courage and strength.

 

Nettles are sacred to Thor: wear nettle to banish fear and absorb a little of his courageous essence. This is most powerful if done on Thor’s days, Thursdays.

 

Various Teas

Teas

 

Truth Awareness Tea!

Sometimes it’s nice to give yourself a boast of psychic power before you tackle a problem! This is great to use just before you want to see if someone is telling you the truth or not!

Place a few tablespoons of Mugwort & a small Crystal in a Tea Ball & put the Tea Ball into your Mug/Cup.

Pour Boiling Water into the Mug/Cup and let the Mugwort/Crystal seep for 3 – 4 minutes.

Remove the Tea Ball and sweeten to taste (is a good idea to do as Mugwort is not very tasty). Drink the Tea and pose your question — but be ready to “hear” the truth!

 

 

Headache or Insomnia Tea

Put a pinch of Willow bark, Chamomile, Wild Clover, and a Catnip in a coffee filter in your coffee maker, (or a teaball in a mug) with enough water for one serving.

Brew. (For insomnia, Willow bark can be excluded because it acts more as a pain inhibitor.) Within about 15 minutes to half and hour of drinking the mixture, you should feel quite tired and less sore. Be sure to have a comfortable place to sleep.

 

 

Dream Tea

2 parts Rose petals

1 part Mugwort

1 part Peppermint

1 part Jasmine flowers

1/2 part Cinnamon

Mix. Add one teaspoon to a cup. Pour boiling water over this and let steep, covered, for a few minutes. Drink before going to bed to produce psychic dreams.

 

 

Anti-Anxiety Tea

Add two teaspoons of valerian root to one cup of boiling water. As it steeps, chant:

Nervous anxiety, you are dead.

Roots and water, soothe my head.

Bring to me your calming peace.

As I will, so mote it be!

Though very effective, this tea has a strong flavor that some people find unpleasant. To cut the taste, you might want to heavily sweeten it with honey.

 

 

 

Anger Relief Tea

This tea works equally well for soothing anger and the antsiness associated with pre-menstrual syndrome (PMS). The mixture lasts indefinitely when stored in a jar with a screw-on lid.

2 tablespoons catnip

5 tablespoons chamomile

3 tablespoons rose petals

2 tablespoons lemon balm

4 tablespoons lavender

1 1/2 tablespoons vervain

Mix the ingredients thoroughly. Use two tablespoons of tea for every cup of water. As the tea steeps, chant.

Fiery anger, go away,

Calmness come, and with me stay.

Soothe my mind so I can think,

Steep peace of mind within this drink.

Sweeten your tea with honey, if desired

 

 

 

Centaur’s Tea

Chiron the centaur served as spiritual teacher and mentor to many Greek heroes. Centaury, the herb name in honor of centaurs, a favorite of medieval witches’ brews, is said to serve as a magickal teacher, inducing psychic power. Like mugwort and wormwood, plants with similar power, centaury has a bitter taste.

Create centaury tea: play and experiment by adding herbs whose flavor you like so as to create a palatable brew.

 

 

 

Cup of Psychic Courage Tea

Chamomile replenishes and reinforces courage as well as psychic power. Have a cup of chamomile tea as a cup of courage.

 

 

 

Apathy Relief Tea

Use two tablespoons of dried peppermint leaves to one cup of boiling water. As the tea steeps, chant:

Add excitement, herb of spice,

Restore my interest in this life.

Indifference, please, now chase away,

Remove this villain now, I say.

Drink the tea hot. Sweeten with honey if you like.

Various Brews

Brews

 

 

Moon Brew

Set a silver container filled with water out on the night of the Full Moon just as it rises (which will be at sunset). Allow the water to soak up Lunar rays all night. Just before dawn, rise and retrieve the water. Place in an earthen jug and cork tightly. (Never expose to the rays of the Sun). Add to the bath for love; anoint money to increase wealth; touch to the brow to promote psychic awareness; place in the bath to attune with the spiritual planes or prior to Lunar rituals

 

 

 

Money Brew

3 parts Sassafras

2 parts Cedar

1 part Allspice

1 part Clove

1 part Dill

1 part Vetivert

1 part Calamus

Half fill a green glass bottle with fresh water. Add about a handful or so of the mixed, empowered herbs. Cap tightly and leave in full sunlight all day. At dusk, sniff the water. If the scent is strong, strain and add to baths, wash hands, anoint money charms and so on. If it isn’t strong enough, chill overnight and return to the Sun the following day.

 

 

 

Kernunnos Protection Brew

1 part Pine needles

1 part Caraway

1 part Bay

1 part Basil

1 part Anise

In a red glass bottle half-filled with water, steep the herbs in the Sun for a day. Strain and add to bath water, or anoint your body for personal protection. Also, anoint protective amulets and talismans.

 

 

 

Isis Healing Brew

1 part Rosemary

1 part Sage

1 part Thyme

1 part Cinnamon

Half fill a blue glass bottle with fresh water. Add the ground, empowered herbs to it and let this sit in the Sun all day. If by sunset the water has been colored by the herbs, it is ready for use. If not, store in the refrigerator overnight and steep in the Sun the following day. Strain. Anoint the body or add to bath water while visualizing yourself as being in perfect health.

 

 

 

Headache Brew

Ingredients: A pinch of: White Willow bark, Blue Vervain, Feverfew leaves, Rosemary leaves, Skullcap.

Directions: Brew and drink half a teaspoons of dry tea daily. Can be used daily. DO NOT TAKE IF YOU ARE PREGNANT OR LACTATING.

Indications: The herbs in this blend can help relieve pain and fix the underlying cause. Chronic pain is often a signal of an underlying problem, so please get diagnosed by a doctor. Do not take this tea if you are pregnant or lactating. Always ask your doctor before taking any herbs

 

 

 

Exorcism Brew

(caution)

3 parts Rosemary

1 part Bay

1 pinch Cayenne*

Mix, add one teaspoon mixture to a cup, pour boiling over the herbs and let steep for nine minutes, covered. Drink a few teaspoons a day, or add to the bath. (Cayenne pepper is marked here with a caution because it is a strong herb. Use with care and respect)

 

 

 

Cauldron of Cerridwen Brew

(caution)

Acorns*

Barley

Honey

Ivy*

Hellebore*

Bay

Boil water in a cauldron over an open fire. Place all ingredients into the cauldron. Sit before it and entrance yourself by watching the flames. Smell its mystic scent and receive wisdom. (Do not drink. Why? It’s poisonous, that’s why)

 

 

 

Cauldron of Cerridwen Brew (nontoxic)

1 part Bay

1 part Tobacco

1 part Damiana

1 part Mormon Tea

1 part Broom

Boil water in a cauldron over an open fire. Place all ingredients into the cauldron. Sit before it and entrance yourself by watching the flames. Smell its mystic scent and receive wisdom

 

 

 

Clairvoyance Brew

3 parts Rose petals

1 part Cinnamon

1 part Nutmeg

1 part Bay

1 part Mugwort

Place in teapot, fill with boiling water, let steep, covered, for a few minutes. Remove cover, sniff steam (not so that you burn your nose) for a few moments, visualize the mystic scent opening your psychic awareness, then lie down and prophesize. If you wish, drink a bit of the brew as well, and let the steam continue to rise as you stretch your psychic awareness.