
The Witches Almanac for Monday, June 12
Independence Day (Filipino)
Waning Moon
Moon phase: Third Quarter
Moon Sign: Capricorn
Moon enters Aquarius 7: 45 pm
Incense: Hyssop
Color: White
Monday is named after the moon. The Latin term for Monday is Dies Lunae (“moon’s day”); in the Old English language, this day was Monandaeg; in Greek, it was Hermera Selenes. All of these different names and languages translate to the same thing: the “day of the moon.”
Working with the different phases of the moon is an important skill that takes a bit of time for Witches to learn. So why not cut to the chase and experiment with the day of the week that is dedicated to the moon in all of its magickal energies and aspects?
Magickally, Monday encourages the lunar energies of inspiration, illusion, prophetic dreams, emotions, psychic abilities, travel, women’s mysteries, and fertility.
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Book of Witchery: Spells, Charms & Correspondences for Every Day of the Week
Ellen Dugan
Think for a moment on all of the witchery, magick and enchantments that you have discovered. Don’t be afraid to adjust spells to suit your own specific needs. Any gentle, illusory, and dreamy charms and spells can be enhanced when you work on the day of the week that is dedicated to the moon. Mondays are a fantastic day to boost your psychic abilities and to tune in to your intuition and empathy. It also gives you the opportunity to work with a different lunar phase each and every Monday, which means in one month you could work four different types of moon magicks on Mondays. How’s that for adding to your repertoire? You are going to have mad skills in no time at all.
So light up those lunar scented candles and add a little mystique to your outfit by wearing an enchanting lunar color. Wear your sparkling silver jewelry and maybe add a pair of dangling silver earrings or a pendant shaped like a crescent moon. Create lunar potions and philters; make a dream catcher and give it as a gift to someone you love. Burn some sandalwood or jasmine-scented incense today to inspire the glamour and magick of the moon. Slice up a favorite variety of fruit that is in season for a snack or share it with your love and enjoy his or her lunar and romantic qualities. Brew up a cup of chamomile tea, enchant it with a little moon magick, and relax and get a good night’s sleep.
Most importantly, get outside tonight and watch the moon for a while. What phase is she in? What color was the moon as she rose? Why not start a journal and write down at what location the moon rises and sets for a few seasons? This is a great way to teach you to tune in and to become more aware of the moon and the influence that she pulls into our lives. Try calling on Selene for her magickal assistance, and call Thoth for wisdom and strength. Get to know the Norse Mani and the Latvian Meness. These gods of the moon have plenty to teach, and if you allow their influence to cycle through your life, you’ll receive many blessings. Be imaginative, and create your own personal lunar magick and witchery. Go on….the moonlight becomes you.
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Book of Witchery: Spells, Charms & Correspondences for Every Day of the Week
Ellen Dugan
Areas of Influence: Selene was moon Goddess of the ancient Greeks and influenced the lunar cycles. She was traditionally worshipped on the full and new moon.
She was the Titan personification of the moon itself unlike the later moon Goddesses Hekate and Artemis.
Origins and Genealogy: She was daughter of the Titans Theia and Hyperion and had two siblings Helios (the sun God) and Eos (the goddess of the dawn). She had a number of lovers, most famously falling for the mortal Endymion. In this affair she is unable to come to terms with the fact that he would age and die.
A spell was cast on Endymion to grant him everlasting youth by placing him into a deep sleep. This did not prevent the Goddess from visiting him and having fifty of his children (This number represents the number of lunar months between each Olympiad).
This Goddess also had a daughter Pandeia after an affair with Zeus.
This serial seductress is also linked to Pan who gave her the Oxent that drove her chariot.
Strengths: The personification of the moon, passionate.
Weaknesses: Fears abandonment and is unable to be faithful to either men or Gods.
In art this Goddess is shown with a very white face with a crescent moon crown or cloak.
She rides a silver chariot pulled by winged white horses or oxen.
The Full moon.
Sacred Plant: Selentrope.
Roman Equivalent: Lunar.
The Lover
Represents passion and selfless devotion to another person. It also extends to the things that make our hearts sing, like music art or nature.
The shadow aspect is obsessive passion that completely takes over and negatively impacts on your health and self esteem.
Selene is a seductress and has numerous lovers. Her obsessive love for Endymion’s beauty leads her to place him into a deep sleep to preserve his youthfulness.
Please follow this link to the Archetypes page to discover which other Goddess Archetypes resonate with you.
The Lover
You may be drawn to this stereotype if you are looking to attract a new lover or to re-ignite the fire in an existing relationship.
The Lover can also be a useful tool to discover what you are passionate about in life.
On the shadow side you need to ask, whether the amount of energy and time you are putting into relationships, or enthusiasm for projects is excessive? If this continues for too long you are likely to suffer from stress and physical ill health.
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Rice Festival (Korea)
KWANSEIEUN
Themes: Luck, blessings, harvest, cleansing, kindness
Symbols: Fish, willow, gold items
About Kwanseieun: This Korean goddess of goodness, courage, and fortune listens carefully to our needs, intending to meet each with compassion. Art sometimes shows her riding a fish, giving her associations with fertility. In other depictions she bears a Wilow branch and gold necklaces (lunar and solar symbols, respectively), indicating the diverse powers she can use in answering our prayers.
To Do Today: In a festival similar to that held in Japan this month, Korean farmers go about the task of ensuring an abundant rice crop today. To draw this abundance and Kwanseieun’s blessings into your life, follow Korean custom and wash your hair today. This cleans away ill fortune. Change the type of rinse you use to mirror your goals. For example, rinse in Kwanseieun’s fertile aspect by using pine-scented water. Making these rinses in very easy. Just steep the desired aromatic in warm water, as you would a tea, then refrigerate and use as desired.
Wear gold or eat fish today to commemorate Kwanseieun and activate her positive attributes in your personality. For example, wear a gold necklace to communicate with more kindness, or wear a gold ring to remind you to extend a helping hand to those in need.
365 Goddess: A Daily Guide To the Magic and Inspiration of the goddess
Patricia Telesco
Monday is the sacred day of the moon, personified as the goddesses Selene, Luna, and Mani. The moon is ruler of flow, affecting the changeable and impressionable aspects of people. If a full moon falls on a Monday, then the powers of the moon are at their most potent.
Deity: Mani
Zodiac Sign: Cancer
Planet: Moon
Tree: Willow
Herb: Chickweed
Stone: Agate
Animal: Crab
Element: Water
Color: Green
Rune: Lagu (L)
Celtic Tree Month of Duir (Oak) (june 10 – July 7)
The Runic Half Month of Odal (May 28 – June 13)
Goddess of the Month of Rosea (June 13 – July 10)
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The Pagan Book of Days
Nigel Pennick
The Big Dipper, a full Moon, and other great things to look for in the sky this week.
By Richard Talcott
Monday, June 12
Observers of the outer solar system get their first good views of Uranus before dawn during June. The best time to look for it is shortly before twilight begins around 3:30 a.m. local daylight time. Uranus then lies 10° high in the east among the background stars of Pisces the Fish. This morning, use binoculars to find the magnitude 5.9 planet 1° northwest of 4th-magnitude Omicron (o) Piscium. A telescope reveals Uranus’ blue-green disk, which spans 3.4″.
Tuesday, June 13
Look high in the northwest after darkness falls this month, and you will see the familiar sight of the Big Dipper. The Dipper is the most conspicuous asterism — a recognizable pattern of stars that doesn’t form a complete constellation shape — in the entire sky. It forms the body and tail of Ursa Major the Great Bear. Use the Pointers, the two stars at the bottom of the Dipper’s bowl, to find Polaris, which lies due north for everyone north of the equator. Polaris marks the end of the Little Dipper’s handle. On June evenings, the relatively faint stars of this dipper arc directly above Polaris.
Wednesday, June 14
For people who live near 40° north latitude, today marks the earliest sunrise of the year. Although the Northern Hemisphere’s longest day doesn’t occur until Earth’s summer solstice next week, earliest sunrise happens several days before and latest sunset several days after. The specific dates depend on your latitude, however — earliest sunrise at 30° north came on the 10th. In general, earliest sunrise occurs closer to the solstice the farther north you live.
Thursday, June 15
Saturn lies opposite the Sun in our sky today (officially at 6 a.m. EDT) and reaches its peak visibility for 2017. The ringed planet appears low in the southeast as darkness falls and grows more prominent as the evening wears on and it climbs higher. It stands about one-third of the way to the zenith in the southern sky around 1 a.m. local daylight time. Saturn lies among the background stars of southern Ophiuchus and shines at magnitude 0.0, nearly 10 times brighter than any of this constellation’s stars. When viewed through a telescope, the dramatic ring system spans 42″ and tilts 27° to our line of sight, while Saturn’s family of moderately bright moons appears next to the gorgeous world.
Friday, June 16
Neptune’s eastward motion against the background stars comes to a halt at 7 p.m. EDT. This so-called stationary point marks the beginning of the best period to observe an outer planet. Neptune rises around 1 a.m. local daylight time and appears nearly 30° high in the southeast as morning twilight commences. The magnitude 7.9 planet lies in Aquarius, 17′ (about half the Moon’s diameter) east of 6th-magnitude 81 Aquarii. Unfortunately, a bright gibbous Moon also stands near Neptune this morning, so you’ll be better off looking for it earlier or later this week. You’ll need binoculars to spy Neptune and a telescope to see its blue-gray disk, which spans 2.3″.
Saturday, June 17
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 7:33 a.m. EDT. The half-lit orb rises slightly after 1 a.m. local daylight time and climbs in the southeastern sky along with the background stars of Aquarius the Water-bearer.
Sunday, June 18
Although Venus reached its greatest elongation from the Sun earlier this month, it now rises earlier and climbs higher in the east before dawn. It rises shortly after 3 a.m. local daylight time and stands 15° above the horizon an hour before sunrise. It’s hard to mistake the inner planet for anything else — at magnitude –4.3, it shines brighter than any other point of light in the sky. When viewed through a telescope this morning, Venus’ disk spans 20″ and appears slightly more than half-lit.
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The Sun
Sun Direction: ↑ 65.87° ENE
Sun Altitude: 6.74°
Sun Distance: 94.394 million mi
Next Solstice: Jun 20, 2017 11:24 pm (Summer)
Sunrise Today: 5:33 am↑ 60° Northeast
Sunset Today: 8:14 pm↑ 300° Northwest
Length of Daylight: 14 hours, 40 minutes
The Moon
Moon Direction: ↑ 226.86° SW
Moon Altitude: 18.13°
Moon Distance: 249908 mi
Next New Moon: Jun 23, 20179:30 pm
Next Full Moon: Jul 8, 201711:06 pm
Next Moonset: Today8:15 am
Current Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Illumination: 92.4%
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Love is and is made from nature’s 4 elements of love
that make up all the essentials in life
The 4 elements of love that intertwine
our beings divine within the beating
heart of the universal infinite
The 4 elements of love that make us…
from the tops of our heads
to the tips of our toes
to the beating of our hearts
to our hands that give love
So I call from Gaia the 4 elements of love into me…
Earth – the element coming from the North
Earth as my Body – become me
Earth is our universal home
For She sustains, supports, and provides nourishment
for us all
Earth is where we were born
Earth is where we will live
Earth is where we will die
Earth is the source that all life comes from and
that all life will return to – ashes to ashes and
dust to dust
When you stand upon Mother Earth, let
your soul move through the center of
your feet to entangle once again with
the roots of all earth’s life
My Body as Earth – Let Me become You…
Air – the element coming from the East
Air as my Breath – breathe me in
Air is the movement, space and the medium of
communication between all life
Air is under and around our starry skies, and
inbetween the essential ethers that we breathe
Air tells us the secrets of the earth…
if we silence our minds enough we can hear them
Air is what we should all be like to each other –
that giving and that essential
When you let air blow through your
heart freely you feel true love
for all
My Breath as Air – Let me breathe you in…
Fire – the element coming from the South
Fire as my Spirit – consume me
Fire as Sun heats the Earth,
warms our hearts and homes
Fire as energy, is the light, the heat and that
which creates our vital inner force that we all
need for soul survival
Fire is the energy that enables our spiritual growth
Fire is the inner passion that moves us all to seek
and find love in all
When you let fire consume your being,
your soul becomes one with all
My Spirit as Fire – Let Me consume You…
Water – the element coming from the West
Water as my Blood – flow thru me
Water is the ebb and flow within us in accordance to
the lunar cycles
Water is the liquid of love that flows from Her veins
of life into our veins of life
Water is life’s blood that connects all life
and flows thru all life
Water is the universal solvent that…
connects us all
flows thru us all
and…
dissolves us all
all into one
When you lay over water and water lays
over you, you once again become whole –
mind, body and soul…
My Blood as Water – Let Me flow thru You…
For these 4 elements of love come from the
primal source above and connect us all as
one universal being of love within this
infinite universe of love
For these 4 elements of love take us all
Take us all thru Mother Gaia’s 4 seasonal calls
– Winter, Spring, Summer and Fall
—Savannah Skye, Author
Originally published on Pagan Library

Good Monday Morning to one and all! Can you believe it is Monday already? Gee, I think they need to extend the weekends or something, lol! Not enough hours in the weekends anymore. Let’s get this show on the road before it becomes another day on us, what’cha say…..
Moon shines down upon a sea of Light,
Shifting sands lay singing in the Heart of the Night.
I looked upon a scene that gripped me to the core,
White-clad maidens below were dancing on the shore.
Sweet sounds slipped from moon-lit throats,
Wind whipped hair abound,
Lit by the light within and without,
The Women circled ’round.
As I stood, water engulfed my feet,
My body swayed to your Heavenly Heart beat.
Wind and wave and fire light,
Paled in my mind Earthly delight.
Time slipped by me as you held your embrace,
And windblown spray covered my face.
Protected deep within your Womb,
I could feel the tender pain of Life’s bloom.
Candles flared high as the Dance progressed,
Deep inside with a healing touch you blessed.
All around, wind, wave and fire shouted of your life,
Your light speared deep within, soothing my strife.
Divine Mother, Goddess of Light,
To you I come seeking protection from the night.
Come home to shelter within your arm,
Surrounded by Love, hidden from harm.
Holy Mother, Queen of Heaven and Earth,
From you we all trace our Birth.
Heavenly Goddess, light from above,
Shine down upon us, we pray for your Love.
—–Author Unknown
Your Astronomy for June 12
The Moon Void of Course
What Exactly does the VOC mean?
In Your Great BIg Beautiful Sky Tonight
The Witches Current Moon Phase
Weekly Astrology: June 12 – June 18


This is not like the usual guide we put on the WOTC. This guide contains information for the magick of Sunday to making your own Sun’s Talisman. It is very informative and also interesting. We are sure you will enjoy this special edition today.
The Magick of Sunday
On Sunday, We Honor the God, Helios
The Witches Guide to Sunday
The Plants Associated with Sunday
A Garden Witchy Tip
and much, much more…..
Exercepts from:
Book of Witchery: Spells, Charms & Correspondences for Every Day of the Week
Ellen Dugan

Good Sunday morning to all our dear family & friends! How’s it going so far? We hope great. Grab that cup of coffee, sit back, relax and spend some time with us today….
Mother Maiden, Crone
I am just a Witch alone,
honoring your many phases
as my own….
Changes come and go,
tides rise and flow
as your light continues to grow,
peeking through the window as I sleep,
my dreams you safely keep,
Goddess of the Moon,
your magick fills my room,
with blessings of the womb,
moonbeams dance upon these walls,
like golden threads, spun on a loom,
Stars circle round,
like a silvery crown,
as I draw your energy down..
Many Blessings you continuously bestow
with your magickal glow,
as above… so below….
Mother, Maiden, Crone
I am just a Witch Alone….
– by Mor`inanna~EagleSon
Your Astronomy for Sunday, June 11th
The Moon is traveling through Capricorn
Moon in Capricorn
Full Moon in Capricorn
In your great big beautiful sky tonight
Your Current Moon Phase for Sunday, June 11

A real treat, your Daily Divination for Friday, June 9 & June 10th….
Daily Tarot Card for June 10th
Egyptian Love Tarot for June 10th
Erotic Tarot Card for June 10th
Your Influences for June 10th
Your Rune for for June 10th
Ancient Symbols Card for June 10th
Animal Spirit Guide
Your Charm for June 10th
Karmic Number for June 10th
The Wisdom of the Buddha
A little thought from me to you


What does the cosmos have in store for you today, let’s find out…..
Cosmic Weather Report for Today
Weekend Love Horoscopes
Your Daily Horoscopes for Today
See what June’s Full Moon in Sagittarius means for your sign
By Rick Levine
The cosmic energy is quite powerful as the Full Moon in adventurous Sagittarius on June 9, 2017, urges us to stretch beyond our limits. We are reminded that we don’t need to settle for less, even when circumstances are difficult, because there is something more than what meets the eye. Confident Jupiter ends its retrograde period within an hour of this Full Moon, widening our horizons even further. Since Jupiter is the ruling planet of Sagittarius, this direct turn brings a powerful message of encouragement as we reactivate ideas that have been stalled for one reason or another.
Although the Sagittarius Full Moon offers an uplifting message, it’s not just about fun and games. Luna’s conjunction with taskmaster Saturn can rain on our parade of pleasure unless we’re willing to do the hard work required to achieve our goals. Meanwhile, the cosmic lovers, Venus and Mars, tempt us with the possibilities of romance and lure us into the dance of relationships. Attractive Venus in sensual Taurus is a reliable magnet for sweet experiences. Her cooperative sextile to red-hot Mars can fire up passions, but Mars in nurturing Cancer is more protective than assertive. The potential for love looms large as long as we aren’t tricked into taking any shortcuts.
Aries Horoscope (March 21 – April 19)
Although your optimistic approach to relationships makes your day brighter, you are still practical enough to meet reality head on. The Sagittarius Full Moon magnifies your 9th House of Big Ideas, but current circumstances make it tricky to hold onto your ideals. Unfortunately, life seems to be more complicated than you wish, even with a solid plan in place. Remain open to the likelihood of shifting desires. However, your heightened determination and perseverance prevents others from raining on your parade.
Taurus Horoscope (April 20 – May 20)
Oddly enough, you’re longing to experience the depth of your feelings. The Sagittarius Full Moon falls in your 8th House of Intimacy, inspiring you to seek out sensual delights without worrying about how others perceive you. Your normal discomfort with emotional intensity stems from your desire for simplicity. Sometimes the only way to recreate a less complicated existence is to resign yourself to the process and go through a phase of increased complexity. Never underestimate the power of persistence.
Gemini Horoscope May 21 – June 20)
You’re fascinated by a plethora of interests and you love to jump from one clever thought to another. But the expansive Sagittarius Full Moon illuminates your 7th House of Relationships, amplifying the emotions of those people closest to you. But you still might resist the flow of feelings or even question your desirability when it comes to intimacy. Stop looking for more data and start acting on what you already know to be true. Having a soft heart in a cruel world is courage, not weakness.
Cancer Horoscope (June 21 – July 22)
You often leave your strongest desires unspoken without even telling your secrets to those you love and trust. Unfortunately, this cautious strategy reduces the likelihood of being fully satisfied in a relationship. Much to your chagrin, your belief that people should just intuitively know what you need isn’t based on reality. The extroverted Sagittarius Full Moon lights up your 6th House of Habits, inspiring you to step out of your comfort zone. Improve your chances for emotional fulfillment by putting your feelings out in the open. A good relationship starts with good communication.
Leo Horoscope (July 23 – Aug. 22)
You are ready for a little romance, but you must meet your previous commitments first if you really want to pursue love. The Sagittarius Full Moon casts its light in your 5th House of Play, revealing your current desire to open up your heart and let someone special in. Be sure you know what you’re getting yourself into before taking things to the next level. Creating a list of all the potential risks and rewards can help you decide whether or not to move forward in the game of love. Ben Franklin wrote, “If passion drives you, let reason hold the reins.”
Virgo Horoscope (Aug. 23 – Sept. 22)
A little extra tension can push you into some very dynamic situations. You may not be as relaxed as you wish while the Sagittarius Full Moon activates your 4th House of Security, prompting you to seek the utmost clarity in professional and personal relationships. Worries about your uncertain career path could dredge up old fears and emotional insecurities. Thankfully, your negativity has less power once your concerns are seen in the light of day. Poet Ryunosuke Satoro wrote, “Let your dreams outgrow the shoes of your expectations.”
Libra Horoscope (Sept. 23 – Oct. 22)
There’s no reason to worry about what you might be missing, even if you feel like harmonious relationships are hard to find. The Sagittarius Full Moon energizes your 3rd House of Communication, empowering you to express what you want from others. However, don’t attempt to transform dark into light too fast or you could prevent the most transformational magic from coming to fruition. Channel your passions into creating a viable plan for the future. Controlled growth is naturally more sustainable than a sudden breakthrough. Moliere wrote, “The trees that are slow to grow bear the best fruit.”
Scorpio Horoscope (Oct. 23 – Nov. 21)
Staring down your fears could lead to questioning your basic beliefs. The truth is you can’t expect others to love you if you don’t fully love yourself. Thankfully, the inspirational Sagittarius Full Moon brightens your 2nd House of Self-Esteem, encouraging you to see yourself in a different light. You possess the undeniable power to eliminate old tapes that are playing outmoded songs. But don’t wait for a better time to dance to your music; create a new soundtrack for your life while the planets are singing along.
Sagittarius Horoscope (Nov. 22 – Dec. 21)
Your emotional intensity can be too much to handle and people might tiptoe around you because they don’t want to trigger your temper. The exuberant Sagittarius Full Moon lands in your 1st House of Personality, prompting you to go as far as you can when making your point. But you’re not interested in being placated; instead, you want everyone to understand your truth. Consider this as a gentle reminder that the world does not revolve around you, and that others are entitled to their own opinions. Turn off the rhetoric and turn on your love light.
Capricorn Horoscope (Dec. 22 – Jan. 19)
You may be relatively satisfied with your daily routine, but you grow less certain about your path in life when the Sagittarius Full Moon falls in your 12th House of Destiny. Give yourself permission to go through a process of self-doubt while recognizing this is just a temporary phase. Your primary job is to gain an objective perspective on your current habits so that you can begin to eliminate the ones keeping you from achieving your highest potential. Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam said, “You have to dream before your dreams can come true.”
Aquarius Horoscope (Jan. 20 – Feb. 18)
You can play your knowledge to your advantage by relying on your deep understanding of the power of the collective. The Sagittarius Full Moon graces your 11th House of Social Networking, motivating you to discover what the group needs to thrive. Using your innate charm helps you get what you want, but be careful about stirring up emotionally charged material. Ironically, you might not even be aware of the psychological buttons you are pushing. Don’t go looking for trouble when there isn’t any or you might just find it.
Pisces Horoscope (Feb. 19 – March 20)
You can’t decide whether you want to be in the spotlight or not. The free-spirited Sagittarius Full Moon shines in your 10th House of Status, enabling you to be comfortable on stage or in a public arena. But Luna’s opposition to the Sun in your 4th House of Home and Family encourages you to maintain a lower profile. Although you might prefer to work behind the scenes, it’s still time to claim the power that you have rightfully earned. Author S. Kelley Harrell wrote, “We don’t heal in isolation, but in community.”

The Moon today is in a Full Moon phase. 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 Moon will be visible throughout the night sky rising at sunset in the east and setting with the sunrise the next morning. 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.
Phase: Full Moon
Illumination: 100%
Moon Age: 14.72 days
Moon Angle: 0.49
Moon Distance: 405,409.03 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 151,880,579.49 km
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