Author: ladyoftheabyss

Your Daily Cosmic Calender for December 25 & December 26

COSMIC CALENDAR

  • DECEMBER 25, 2018

If you made it through yesterday’s cosmic barrage relatively unscathed, give yourself a row of virtual gold stars for staying resilient across the board. While Monday’s four provocative sky enigmas are still operating in the subconscious of humanity, the moon’s presence in child-like Leo can be refreshing throughout this 24-hour time-span. The lunar orb sparks a burst of enthusiasm for artistic, educational and business pursuits by making energizing trines to Jupiter and Mercury in Sagittarius (1:46am and 9:07am, respectively). Pleasurable pastimes and being the life of the party gain the cosmic thumbs-up sign. Enjoy reading a literary classic or bestseller if there is an urge to experience a few hours of enlightened solitude.

[Note to readers: All times are calculated as Pacific Standard Time. Be sure to adjust all times according to your own local time so the alignments noted above will be exact for your location.]

Copyright 2018 Mark Lerner & Great Bear Enterprises, Ltd. 

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COSMIC CALENDAR

  • DECEMBER 26, 2018

The exuberance revealed yesterday can still be maintained in the early hours as the moon in Leo trines futurist Uranus in Aries (7:38am). This activation of unconventional Uranus begins a short void lunar cycle that lasts until the moon enters meticulous Virgo (9:51am). With the lunar orb now vitalizing the sixth sign of the zodiac, it makes sense to tune into your skills as a superb organizer and efficiency master. Out with clutter and non-essentials; in with order and clean-up campaigns. Studies in psychology and esoteric philosophy are promoted as Mercury parallels Pluto (2:03pm). Stock up on cereals, grains, veggies, fruit, tea, nuts, seeds and seasonings as the moon trines the sun in earth signs (6:34pm).

[Note to readers: All times are calculated as Pacific Standard Time. Be sure to adjust all times according to your own local time so the alignments noted above will be exact for your location.]

Copyright 2017 Mark Lerner & Great Bear Enterprises, Ltd.

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Wishing All Our Brothers & Sisters In The North & The South A Very Beautiful & Blessed Day!

WINTER WALK

A Pagan Awakening

A new life is there,
You hear Her now,
She was always there,
and You’re forever changed.
So listen to Diana, and accept Her love.
Hoard not Her gifts : feeling, renewal, music.
A new life is there,
You see Him now,
He was always there,
and you’re forever changed.
So look to Apollo, and receive His light.
Hoard not His gifts : healing, growth, joy.
A new life is there,
Your hands reach it now,
It was always there,
and You’re forever changed.
So touch the earth, and partake of it’s sustenance.
Hoard not it’s gifts : body, green, silence.
A new life is there,
You soar with it now,
It was always there,
and You’re forever changed.
So breathe in the air and gather the wind.
Hoard not it’s gifts : mind, dreams, empathy.
A new life is there,
You’re warmed by it now,
It was always there,
and You’re forever changed.
So build the flame and brave it’s heat.
Hoard not it’s gifts : spirit, will, energy.
A new life is there,
You flow with it now,
It was always there,
and You’re forever changed.
So study the ocean and follow it’s tides.
Hoard not it’s gifts : self, courage, sorrow.
A new life is there,
You’re one with them now,
They were always there,
and You’re forever changed.
So take Their gifts and return them threefold.
Share this magic : friendship, love, trust.

–Jeff A. Bordeaux. Author
Published On Pagan Library

Click, Click Click! Up on the Housetop Lyrics Celebrates 150 Year Anniversary

Click, Click Click! Up on the Housetop Lyrics

 

Celebrate the 150th anniversary of Up on the Housetop, the classic Christmas song written by Benjamin Hanby in 1864, with these free printable lyrics.

Up on the Housetop Printable Song Lyrics

Click to download the pdf printable Black & White version Up on the Housetop Pdf.

What are the lyrics to Up on the Housetop?

Up on the housetop reindeer paws
Out jumps Good Old Santa Claus
Down through the chimney with lots of toys
All for the little ones, Christmas joys

CHORUS
Ho, ho ho! Who wouldn’t go?
Ho, ho ho! Who wouldn’t go?
Up on the housetop, click, click, click
Down through the chimney
with good Saint Nick

First comes the stocking of little Nell
Oh, dear Santa fill it well
Give her a dolly that laughs and cries
One that will open and shut her eyes
REPEAT CHORUS

Next comes the stocking of little Will
Oh, just see what a glorious fill
Here is a hammer and lots of tacks
Also a ball and a whip that cracks
REPEAT CHORUS

What were the original lyrics to Up on the Housetop?

Santa May Not Be Recognized (Original Title, 1864 by Benjamin Hanby)

Up on the house top, no delay, no pause
Clatter the steeds of Santa Claus;
Down thro’ the chimney with loads of toys
Ho for the little ones, Christmas joys.
O! O! O! Who wouldn’t go.
O! O! O! Who wouldn’t go,
Up on the house top, click! click! click!
Down thro’ the chimney with good St. Nick.
Look in the stocking of Little Will,
Ha! Is it not a “glorious bill?”
Hammer and gimlet and lots of tacks,
Whistle and whirligig, whip that cracks.
Snow-white stocking of little Nell,
Oh pretty Santa cram it well;
Leave her a dolly that laughs and cries,
One that can open and shut its eye

150th Anniversary of Up on the Housetop

Up on the Housetop is America’s favorite Christmas song about Santa. Written by church minister, Benjamin Russell Hanby in 1864 for a church sing-along, Up on the Housetop is one of the first entirely secular Christmas songs.

2014 marks the 150 anniversary of Up on the Housetop. Hanby House in Westerville Ohio is on the National Register of Historic Places and a designated United Methodist Landmark. In 2011, the National Park Service also recognized Hanby House as an important Underground Railroad site.

 

–familii

NORAD Santa Tracker 2018: Follow Santa Claus on his Christmas Eve journey to deliver gifts

NORAD Santa Tracker 2018: Follow Santa Claus on his Christmas Eve journey to deliver gifts

 

The most wonderful time of year is almost here – with just hours remaining until Christmas Day. During the holiday season millions of children count down the days of December and go to sleep on Christmas Eve, eagerly awaiting the delivery of their gifts from the beloved Santa Claus.

Before the arrival of December 25, children (and adults) can follow Father Christmas’ journey delivering gifts across the globe using the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) and Google’s Santa trackers.

From the history behind NORAD’s festive role, to finding out what time you can expect an appearance down your chimney, here is everything you need to know about Santa’s route.

Santa’s journey across the globe – in numbers

Once Santa has made his list, checked it twice and finds out who has been naughty and nice, he sets off on his sleigh with his trusty reindeer, travelling an estimated 510,000,000 km on Christmas Eve – approximately 1,800 miles per second.

Christmas Eve is a busy time for Father Christmas as he needs to visit 390,000 homes per minute – or 6,424 per second.

From sherry, mulled wine and beer, to mince pies, gingerbread men and fruit cake, Santa won’t be short of energy during his journey, consuming a total of 71,764,000,000 calories.

With plenty of driving involved throughout the night, let’s hope children choose to leave him non-alcoholic beverages.

Santa’s travel route

Father Christmas’ journey begins in the South Pacific, with his first stop to the Republic of Kiribati, a collection of 32 atolls in the Pacific Ocean.

He will next travel west, delivering presents to those in New Zealand and Australia, followed by Japan.

Santa will then visit Asia, Africa and Western Europe, concluding with Canada, the US, Mexico and South America.

How to track Santa’s journey with NORAD and Google

Throughout the year, the US and Canadian organisation NORAD, monitors aerospace in event of nuclear attack, but on Christmas Eve they turn their attention to monitoring the skies for Santa’s sleigh.

Every year, the NORAD Tracks Santa website receives nearly nine million unique visitors from more than 200 countries and territories across the globe. On December 24, 1,500 volunteers respond to emails and receive more than 140,000 calls regarding Santa’s exact whereabouts.

The history behind NORAD’s role at Christmas

On a Christmas Eve shift back in 1955, Colonel Harry Shoup answered a call made to the Continental Air Defense Command (CONAD) in Colorado Springs, USA.

To his surprise, a young child had phoned the top secret line after finding a newspaper advert about ‘Santa’s Toyland’ from department store Sears, with the number of CONAD, NORAD’s predecessor, printed by mistake.

Colonel Shoup, dubbed “Santa Colonel”, later received multiple calls that night from other children, all looking for the whereabouts of Father Christmas.

He and his fellow call operators  informed the children calling throughout the night of Santa’s exact location. The Santa tracking tradition, later continued by NORAD, was born.

NORAD has carried out it’s Christmas role for over 60 years and since 1997 children across the globe have been able to track Santa’s journey of delivering presents online.

More than 50 years after the night of calls from children, Colonel Shoup’s granddaughter Carrie Farrell, who worked for Google, announced their partnership with NORAD to track Santa in 2007 – although the companies have since parted ways, carrying out their roles separately.

Now, every year, thousands of volunteers staff telephones and computers to answer calls and e-mails from children (and adults) around the world. As of 2007, search engine Google has also provided an online tracker, in partnership with Norad.

Keep your fingers crossed that when he arrives at your house, he’ll find your name on the good side of that list…

 

–The Telegraph

Your Planet Tracker for the Day: The Moon in Leo (Dec. 24 – Dec. 26)

Big-hearted, Loyal, Natural Born Leader

December 24 – December 26, 2018

Tarot.com Staff

By Tarot.com Staff
Astrology, Full Moon, Leo, Moon, New Moon

Before we get into details about the Moon in Leo, let’s first learn more about the Moon itself. In Astrology, the Moon is considered a planet — the fastest moving one at that! Because it moves so quickly, it passes through each of the zodiac signs every month.

Regardless of what your Moon sign is, a couple days each month we all feel the influence of the Leo Moon. When the Moon is moving through Leo, regardless of how you normally feel, you will have a stronger desire to let others how you feel. You’ll be more apt to tell people that you love them, or express your appreciation for them. This might also be a time when there’s a strong urge to turn the romance and passion in your life up a notch.

Because Leo craves attention and adoration, a Leo Moon could leave you feeling more insecure than usual which could lead to a dramatic flare-up if your needs aren’t met. If you are a bit more sensitive and vulnerable during this transit, ask those around you for the reassurance you crave.

Leo is a sign of ideas and a sign of expressing yourself. You’ll be inclined to pursue an artistic outlet such as dance or theater, or a business endeavor of some kind. It could also be a time of getting out and socializing so that you can “perform” for others. After all, all the world’s a stage during the Moon in Leo!

New Moon in Leo

During the mid-summer, when the Sun is in the sign of Leo, we have what is called a Leo New Moon. This is a very special time because New Moons are all about new growth and the beginning of new cycles. The Leo New Moon is concerned with self-expression, and showing what’s in your heart. So, this is when you’re beginning a relationship with a person, an idea, or a goal. You want to open your heart, and make your deepest desires become everything in your life. This is a great time to ask yourself if you’ve truly been doing the things that make you feel the most fulfilled.

Full Moon in Leo

Six months later, the Sun is in the sign of Aquarius which means we have a Leo Full Moon. Aquarius is very cold, and very distant from the heat of the Sun. The Full Moon in Leo brings a good balance to the depersonalized energy of the Aquarius sign. This transit reminds you that it’s okay to feel what’s in your heart, and to bring that out into the world. Full Moons are culminations so this is a great time to look at the seeds you planted during the New Moon and see if they’ve come to fruition.

If you were born with the Moon in Leo

Most of us already know about our Sun sign which represents the person we show to the world. If the Sun is our outer personality, then the Moon is our inner personality — our emotions, and the things we need to feel comfortable and secure. It’s important to know your Moon sign because it reflects your emotional being, and it’s the energy you hold on to throughout your life. It can also give us insight into our moon sign compatibility in our romantic relationships.

Leo is a Fire sign, and like the mid-summer Sun, it gives light and warmth to everything it shines down on. Fiercely loyal, this is the sign of intention and following through. This is true at work, in friendships, and especially in matters of the heart. A Leo in love is a dedicated partner, and will have no problem letting their significant other — and the world — know how they feel. But just as they give to others, Leos expect the same admiration and devotion in return.

Leos are kids at heart! This sign is known for its playful and almost childlike nature, making them a true joy to be around. They’re also one of the most optimistic signs, and look at the bright side no matter what kind of curveball life throws at them.

Don’t mistake Leo’s pride with self-centeredness — they are anything but! Arguably the most generous of all the zodiac signs, this Lion would give you the shirt off his back if you needed it. They’re also extremely helpful, making them an excellent person to turn to for advice or in a time of need.

 

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Your Daily Rune For December 24 & 25

Your Daily Rune for Monday, December 24

Ehwaz

“The mind will trust the body, the body will trust the mind.”

Ehwaz – “eh-was” – Literally: “Horse” – Esoteric: Trust

Rune of harmonious teamwork and trust. Rune of pairs of entities working together for a common goal.

Psi: trust between individual entities, sexuality

Energy: trust, cooperation, the Fetch

Mundane: animals, teamwork, friendship

Divinations: Harmony, teamwork, trust, marriage, loyalty, a friend; or duplication, disharmony, mistrust, betrayal, nightmares, indecision, an enemy.

Governs:

Activating the energies of your inner Fetch
Ability to detect deceit and uncover subtle queues
Facilitates swiftness in every regard
Establishing trust and bonds with animals (ie. horse whisperers)

Your Daily Rune for December 25

 

Berkano

“The most obvious Truth is hidden deep within, and only you will ever know it.”

Berkano – “Burr-can-oh” – Literally: “Birch Goddess” – Esoteric: Birth, Sanctuary

Rune of continued growth and continual rebirth or renewal in all things. The rune of becoming.

Psi: secrecy, silence, safety, mature wisdom, dependence

Energy: container/releaser, female fertility, trees and plantlife

Mundane: motherhood, healing, gardening, child raising, the womb

Divinations: Birth, becoming, life changes, shelter, liberation, sanctuary, secrets; or blurring of consciousness, deceit, sterility, stagnation, conspiracy, insecurity

Governs:
Rebirth in the spirit
Strengthens the power of secrecy
Works of concealment and protection
To contain and hold other powers together
Realization of stillness, the Now-ness of all things
Bringing ideas to fruition in the creative process

Shuffling the Cards, Your Weekly Influences for December 24 & 25

Shuffling the Cards, Your Weekly Influences for December 24 & 25

 

Tarot Influence

Three of Cups

Good luck and success are possible. Pleasure is likely.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Astrological Influence

Pisces

Pisces brings intelligence and perception to the forefront. This may be a time to rely more on serendipity than cold, hard facts.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Element Influence

Water

Water is the card of hidden truths and emotions. It also calms and soothes and is basic to life. The Water card may denote a period of discovery, fulfillment through learning and the unraveling of mysteries.

Your Angel Tarot Card for Dec. 24 & Dec. 25th

Your Angel Tarot Card for Dec. 24 is The Devil

The Devil

This card suggests you are having issues with moderation. You’re pushing something to extremes, and that is why Tual is here to help. It can empower you to balance aspects of your personality. Tual usually comes up for those who have strong charisma and ambition. You have an unstoppable desire to achieve the goals you set. Tual is here to ensure that these goals aren’t thwarted by negative impulses. You have the strength and self-control to do what’s best – trust that and your angel will help see you through.

 

Your Angel Tarot Card for Dec. 25 is The Pope

The Pope

You will be blessed with positive vibes. Love has an essential place in your life. Haniel teaches you that there are two forms of love that you give to others: one kind to your family, your friends, and your lover, and another kind to the life of the world around you. If you are going through a tough time, Haniel can help restore your faith in the universal sense of love. Trust yourself and your feelings. By expressing your love, you will find the path to happiness and harmony.

Your Daily Love Tarot Cards for Monday, Dec. 24 & Tuesday, Dec. 25

Your Daily Love Tarot Card for Monday, Dec. 24 is The Hanged Man

The Hanged Man

There are reasons to be suspicious of blatant contradictions. In this light, someone is skimming the surface because they do not want you to get too close or know them too well. They are the proverbial dance-away lover and you should heed their warning. Hold onto your heartstrings and keep the relationship light. The two of you have to have a serious talk if your partner is guilty of the above as well.

 

Your Daily Love Tarot Card for Tuesday, Dec. 25 is The Emperor

The Emperor

Today is perfection, in a good way. Why? Today represents someone’s advancement and growth in the ability to love. Someone, perhaps even the two people you are one-half of, grasps the realization that love is friendship intensified. If you’re dating and you want love, it is yours. The trick is to avoid being swept off your feet. Instead, grasp the idea of slowing down, knowing that time is on your side.

Your Daily Tarot Card for Dec. 24 & Dec. 25th

Your Daily Tarot Card for Dec. 24th is The Magician

Keywords: work, new beginnings, activity, overwork!

Astrological Correspondence: Mercury

As the archetype of the masculine principle, the Magician represents someone who is able to achieve goals through his creative abilities and his skills in using the tools available to him. The Magician symbolizes the beginning of something new, when everything is possible. It can be a start of a new relationship, the birth of a new idea or creative project, or a financial strategy. The Magician is a confident person realizing his full potential by taking positive action and focusing his attention and energies on the task at hand. This includes employing magic. On the negative side, the Magician represents egotism, treachery, and overconfidence, thereby misleading others into making wrong choices.

Your Daily Tarot Card for Dec. 25th is The Hanged Man

Keywords: Accepting, reflective, observant, calm, sacrifice!

Astrological Correspondence: Neptune

The Hanged Man is an unsettling, mysterious card, because it symbolizes the reversal of our life situations, all contradictions we face in ourselves and in life in general, and paradox in action. Although the Hanged Man seems restricted and helpless, he looks calm and relaxed. In this position the card represents the rational mind being turned off, acceptance of a new situation, a unique point of view, reflection and serenity. Deeply thoughtful, he seems to have reached a higher consciousness. By letting go and giving up, as painful as it may be, this symbolism suggests that we can overcome restrictions, find what we have been looking for, and ultimately become free, self-determined beings. In a negative setting the symbolism suggests manipulation, passivity, useless sacrifice, and apathy.

Your Zodiac Sign’s Tarotscope for the Week of December 24

Read Your Zodiac Sign’s Tarotscope: Week of December 24

Read what’s in the cards for your sign this week!

Tarot.com Staff

By Tarot.com Staff
Tarot, Tarot Cards, Tarot Reading, Zodiac Signs

Welcome to the week of December 24! Each week a card will be pulled for your zodiac sign, offering the guidance and insight needed to maximize your opportunities and avoid any obstacles headed your way. Reveal the message the Tarot has for YOU now!

Aries Tarotscope (March 21 – April 19)

Your card for the week: 3 of Swords

 

Taurus Tarotscope (April 20 – May 20)

Your card for the week: The Moon

Don’t let fear could get the best of you! The Moon indicates that lingering hang-ups from a past experience could creep up this week, flooding you with memories you’d just as soon forget. This could be something you tried to stuff down into your subconscious, hoping it would work itself out over time. Instead of attempting to ignore the issue, choose to bring it out of the shadows and heal yourself. It might be painful at first, but keep in mind that the burden you’ve been carrying has also hurt you over time.

 

Gemini Tarotscope (May 21 – June 20)

Your card for the week: The World

Your message for the week is one about creating more balance in your life. The Tarot gives you many opportunities to consider this theme, but The World card is quite possibly the ultimate expression of that need. This card is encouraging you look at every realm of your existence: emotional, physical, mental, and spiritual. Have you been lacking harmony in one of these areas? If so, you’re being advised to not only figure out how to achieve that balance, but how to maintain it as well.

 

Cancer Tarotscope (June 21 – July 22)

Your card for the week: 7 of Wands

The 7 of Wands is urging you to stand your ground this week. Receiving this card indicates you’re experiencing some kind of opposition or roadblock in your life right now. Your initial instinct may be to retreat, giving into whatever challenge is standing in your way. However, it’s important to stand up for what you believe in. Setbacks are inevitable but giving up is not. Put on your emotional armor and draw upon your courage and inner strength as you tackle this obstacle, so you can eventually overcome it.

 

Leo Tarotscope (July 23 – Aug. 22)

Your card for the week: Wheel of Fortune

The Wheel of Fortune reminds you this week that life is full of ups and down. If you’ve been going through a problematic time in your life, this card could signal an end to this difficult period. If you’ve been going through a prosperous period, things could soon return to normal. Don’t lament this change — it is a natural part of growth and a natural part of life. Every experience you have serves a purpose in your understanding of yourself and your situations. Let this card serve as a reminder to embrace the ebbs and flows of life.

 

Virgo Tarotscope (Aug. 23 – Sept. 22)

Your card for the week: Knight of Pentacles

Have you had your head in the clouds recently? The Knight of Pentacles is urging you to come back down to Earth this week and apply effort to your ideas this week. Maybe you’ve been suffering from a case of “all talk and no action.” Alternately, you could be putting off your day-to-day responsibilities in favor of more exciting offers. No matter what your situation, you’re being encouraged to create a plan of action or stick to a routine as progress is best achieved through discipline.

 

Libra Tarotscope (Sept. 23 – Oct. 22)

Your card for the week: 9 of Wands

You could find yourself approaching the finish line this week! The 9 of Wands recognizes the persistence and dedication you’ve put into a personal goal you’ve been working toward. Your initial goals and ideas were planted and have grown, and you are so close to finally reaching your destination. While the road may have been long and weary at times, this is no time to give up. Resilience is your greatest asset right now, so put on your battle armor and keep moving forward no matter what life may throw your way.

 

Scorpio Tarotscope (Oct. 23 – Nov. 21)

Your card for the week: Justice

Are your beliefs aligned with your actions in the world? Have you been making choices that reflect your highest self? That’s the question the Justice card wants you to ask yourself this week. This is especially important if you’re facing a major decision right now. What you do could have a long-lasting impact — either positive or negative — on both you and the people around you. Connect with your intuition and allow it to be the compass that leads you down the right path, so you can avoid unintended consequences down the road.

 

Sagittarius Tarotscope (Nov. 22 – Dec. 21)

Your card for the week: Temperance

Temperance is a card of balance and moderation. Receiving this card signifies a need to keep a more go-with-the-flow attitude, practicing patience and adaptability as best you can. Perhaps you’ve been resisting a change in your life or letting a stressful situation get the best of you. If this is the case, change your approach this week. Allow things to slide off your back instead of meeting them with resistance. By finding your inner balance, you set yourself up to find your outer balance once again.

 

Capricorn Tarotscope (Dec. 22 – Jan. 19)

Your card for the week: Queen of Swords

Get ready to sit high upon your throne this week! The Queen of Swords is incredibly perceptive, embodying an intellectual sharpness and maturity that helps her tune out the noise of emotion and outside opinion. You could be facing a decision now or in the near future, and this card is serving as a reminder to rely on your logic and to look at all the facts before proceeding. You have an abundance of experience and wisdom that you can draw upon, so make sure to utilize it.

 

Aquarius Tarotscope (Jan. 20 – Feb. 18)

Your card for the week: Knight of Wands

The Knight of Wands is an impulsive card, indicating feelings of restlessness that can lead to turbulence in your life. This week, you’re being asked to look at a decision you’re facing and consider the consequences of acting in haste. You may have been ready to choose which path to take, but perhaps you should take a second look before you leap. This isn’t an easy thing to do when you’re excited about something, but this card serves as a reminder that a well-laid plan makes for long-term success.

 

Pisces Tarotscope (Feb. 19 – March 20)

Your card for the week: 4 of Swords

Rest, reflect, and recover. That is the message the 4 of Swords has for you this week. You may have faced a difficult situation recently, such as the loss of a job, the ending of a relationship, or issues related to money. This matter took a lot out of you, and now you might be feeling mentally, physically, emotionally, and spiritually drained. Take some time to recuperate and recharge. It’s important to give yourself this opportunity to reactivate yourself — it helps you go back into the world with a rejuvenated spirit and a new perspective.

 

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