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A Little Humor for Your Day – Keeping Summoned Beings as Pets is a Bad Idea

Keeping Summoned Beings as Pets is a Bad Idea

by Faerie K.

 

Why keeping summoned beings as pets is a bad idea…

They may be cute and cuddly when they’re little, but they tend to grow. Fast. To something large.

You can’t flush your overgrown summoned pet down the toilet and no pound will take one. (Trust me on this one. )

Unless you spay or neuter them, they will breed, quickly.

Good luck trying to find a vet that will spay or neuter one…

The feeding costs are astronomical. New Age shops are very expensive. Oh, sorry, I meant “astrological”.

An exotic summoned pet is very difficult to feed. Museums start suspecting your interests in ancient cultures rather quickly.

Getting them used to gourmet food is a bad idea: there aren’t that many virgins around, you see!

Cats sitting on the chest of a sleeping child sucking their life-force out may be a myth. With summoned pets, it isn’t.

No insurance will cover it if your summoned pet bites your guests.

They may even eat your guests while you pop into the kitchen for tea.

When they nibble your toes on Sunday morning, it does NOT feel nice. Besides, you need those toes for proper balance.

Clipping their toenails to save your sofa from being torn into shreds is pretty damn hard.

You think a pet stealing your stuff is bad? Summoned pets steal your stuff and hide it to the astral plane!

Summoned pet dung is difficult to get rid of. They won’t accept it at the toxic waste plant anymore …

Cat’s hairballs are easy to clean away. Try dealing with astral slime puke.

They don’t stay in their cage unless you remember to seal it magickally properly. Every single time.

It also gets a bit tedious to keep that triangle of salt intact in the corner of the living room.

A summoned pet possessing your grandmother is NO fun, I can tell you!

A summoned pet possessing your stereo system may be painful.

Having them play with your altar tools is not cute.

Having them play with your Book of Shadows is even less cute.

Smell of sulfur wafting in the apartment tends to deter Jehovah’s Witnesses and other pests, though… But it does make breathing labored in the long run.

Landlords tend to dislike the “things that go bump in the night” routine you have going on in your flat.

Landlords will detest finding out that paying residents in your block are disappearing as if by magick.

On the other hand, the police may become a tad too interested in the very same phenomena.

It’s not fun to have your pet deciding to “hump” your neighbor’s dog in the middle of your daily walk.

It’s practically impossible to find new, caring homes for the resulting Cerberoses, too.

While it may be cute to have a pet that actually does talk back to you, it’s not nice when they start throwing curses.

It may be nice to have a pet that can retrieve your e-mail along with regular post, but it’s NOT fun having them actually posting replies…

Advanced summoned pets may summon pets of their own. That means BIG trouble.

Last but not least: If you’re not quite careful, you may one day wake up realizing that it is in fact YOU who are the pet in this deal.

 

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The Cauldron

Your Earth Sky News for January 5: How to locate planet Uranus

How to locate planet Uranus

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Tonight – January 5, 2017 – the moon is at or near its first quarter phase and shines close to Uranus on the sky’s dome. Uranus, the seventh planet from the sun, floats in front of the constellation Pisces the Fishes. Uranus will remain within Pisces’ borders for the rest of this year, but the moon will leave Pisces after a few more days.

With the moon waxing to full now, you’re not likely to glimpse Uranus with the unaided eye. Moonlight will drown it from view. But keep reading. We give you an idea of the location of planet Uranus in your sky, and links to detailed charts, in this post. Then, when the moon leaves the evening sky, you’ll know where to look.

First of all, notice the graceful V shape of Pisces. If you have a dark sky, which you’ll need anyway in order to see Uranus, you’ll easily make out the V of Pisces on the sky’s dome. You can star-hop to Uranus via the 4th-magnitude star Epsilon Piscium and the fifth-magnitude star Zeta Piscium. See them on the chart below?

 

Okay … got Epsilon and Zeta Piscium?

Now you just need to know Uranus’ location with respect to these stars, for the current observing season (June 2016-March 2017). Best place to find that is nearly always skyandtelescope.com. People with good vision – and good charts, like this one – do see Uranus with the unaided eye on dark, moonless nights.

Be sure to click into the full chart, but here’s the relevant piece of it – for finding Uranus – below.

Just remember, with the moon waxing to full now, unaided eye glimpses of Uranus won’t be likely in the coming nights.

We hope the charts on this page will help you find Uranus later!

Uranus was the first planet to be discovered via telescope, by William Hershel on March 13, 1781. At a distance of 20 astronomical units from Earth at present, this world is pretty easy to see through binoculars – that is, if you know right where to look.

Bottom line: As darkness falls on January 5, 2017, the moon and planet Uranus both reside in front of the constellation Pisces the Fishes.

 

Bruce McClure

Bruce McClure has served as lead writer for EarthSky’s popular Tonight pages since 2004. He’s a sundial aficionado, whose love for the heavens has taken him to Lake Titicaca in Bolivia and sailing in the North Atlantic, where he earned his celestial navigation certificate through the School of Ocean Sailing and Navigation. He also writes and hosts public astronomy programs and planetarium programs in and around his home in upstate New York.

Article originally published on EarthSky

Your Planet Tracker for January 5th: Mercury in Sagittarius, Jan 4, 2017 to Jan 12, 2017

Planet Tracker

Mercury in Sagittarius

Jan 4, 2017 to Jan 12, 2017

 

Mercury, the Info Guy, has very mixed feelings about being in Sagittarius. Expansive Sagittarius can be overwhelming to detail-oriented Mercury. Small things are easily blown out of proportion. Facts are out of whack. Tall tales abound. Yet, this is also when the lens of perception is widened and the mind opens.

Mercury in Sagittarius can be a time of enthusiastic words, confident messages and creative communication, but big promises may stretch the truth. The trick is to drop your prejudices, but not your reason. In the desire to find one big answer to all of life’s questions it is easy to overlook nuance and appreciate different points of view.

Sagittarius looks toward the future, so that perceptive Mercury’s presence here supports visions of tomorrow. The trick is to fill in all the details so that the picture you’re selling is the one that actually develops.

The humorous side of Mercury in Sagittarius is well expressed by Woody Allen, Roseanne, Randy Newman, Tracey Ullman, Goldie Hawn and Bette Midler. There’s something rock ‘n’ roll about Mercury in Sag because it shows up in the birth charts of Neil Young, Stephen Stills, Jimmy Hendrix, Little Richard, Tina Turner, Jakob Dylan and Patti Smith.

Athletes and actors born with Mercury in Sagittarius include Troy Aikman, Bobby Hull, Calista Flockhart, Jeff Bridges, Ed Harris, Sally Field, Diane Keaton and Jamie Lee Curtis. Others born with this placement include defrocked preacher Jim Bakker, friend taper Linda Tripp, radical activist Abbie Hoffman, director Steven Spielberg and author Umberto Eco.

 

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Your Charm for January 5th is Sagittarius the Archer

Your Charm for Today

Today’s Meaning:
This aspect of your life will be strongly influenced by a person who is optimistic, freedom-loving, jovial, good-humored, honest, straightforward, intellectual and philosophical.

General Description:
Ninth sign of the Zodiac, Nov 23rd to Dec 21st. Ruled by the planet Jupiter; correct metal Tin. Those born under Sagittarius were supposed to be enterprising, independent and proud, just, courteous, sensitive, honest, keen sportsmen, fond of animals and of out door life. The Sagittarius gems are the Topaz and Pearl. The Topaz was used by the ancients as a charm against pestilence, burns, chest complaints, and dangers while traveling. It was called the Stone of Strength by the Romans, and worn to keep away gout, lunacy and sudden death. In the middle ages to dispel enchantment, calm anger, cure asthma, and bring joy and contentment.

Your Ancient Symbol Card for January 5th is The Hand

Your Ancient Symbol Card for Today

The Hand



Although the exact meaning may vary, The Hand is a symbol of some form of personal power in many cultures and religions. The presence of The Hand is an indication that your personal powers are at or near their zenith. The Hand suggest a time when you should leave your mark on the world.

As a daily card, The Hand suggest that now is a time for you to leave your mark on the world. Your unique strengths are heightened to a point where you can not only expect to make substantial progress towards your goals, but enjoy recognition for your efforts as well.

Your Daily Witches Rune for January 5th is The Ear of Corn

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ear-of-corn-witchcraft-runeToday’s Witches Rune

The Ear of Corn

Good luck, success and happiness. If leading rune it is very positive about your question. Finance, business, friendship, partnership or spirituality will be positive.If it falls with the rings it indicates happy and prosperous marriage. Falling with the sun is career success and with waves rune, abroad success.

 

 

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Witchcraft Runes

 

Your Crowley Thoth Tarot Card for January 5th is Death (Don’t Panic, Again)

Your Crowley Thoth Tarot Card for Today

Death



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

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Learn The Tarot – Strength

Strength

Balance your primal force with intuition and compassion.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

General Meaning

The Strength Tarot card represents nature, which, however wild in its primal form, is tamed by our subtler, finer self — our feminine side, our inner self. The will and passion of our instinctive nature does not need to be broken, but refined and brought to consciousness, so that all levels of creation may come into harmony.

The feminine soul-force contains a persuasive power that can nurture and induce cooperation from others, stilling disruptive energies by harmonizing differences in the spirit of collective good will.

In the Advice Position

Clearly distinguish between your ego and your intuitive self.

The card in the Advice position suggests a course of action which will harmonize what you want with what is currently possible.

The Strength card advises that you assertively discipline yourself and separate self interest from enlightened wisdom. Deliberately identify with your intuition, even if it works against the desires of your willful ego.

Demand and expect the same from others who have some power in this situation. You cannot challenge them to live to a higher standard if you, yourself, have not yet done so. Influence others by setting an example of integrity. Your self-esteem will increase to the degree that you succeed in your efforts.

 

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Your Daily Tarot Card for January 5th is Death (Don’t Panic)

Your Personal Daily Tarot Card

Death



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

Get A Jump on Tomorrow, Your Daily Horoscopes for Friday, January 6th

Get A Jump on Tomorrow….

Your Daily Horoscopes for Friday, January 6th

by Rick Levine

 

General

General Horoscope

Common sense returns today, enabling us to successfully proceed with our individual plans. Although we’re still excited about achieving our goals, prudent Saturn enters the picture to remind us that slow and steady wins the race. Additionally, the Moon’s shift into plodding Taurus at 3:17 pm EST confirms that determination improves our chances of reaching our destination more than a clever strategy. Our attitude is important but so is follow-though.

Aries

Aries Horoscope Mar 21 – Apr 19

Taking your time to notice all the details isn’t the easiest thing to do, but today you have a rare chance to actually enjoy the process. Although you’re still enthusiastic about your activities, you begin to see the wisdom in moving at a more reasonable pace. But it’s not about achieving less; it’s about fully experiencing every moment as it occurs. Practicing contemplation helps you understand subtleties you might otherwise miss. Fellow Aries Leonardo da Vinci wrote, “The noblest pleasure is the joy of understanding.”

Taurus

Taurus Horoscope Apr 20 – May 20

Although there may be lots of chores to tackle today, you won’t have any trouble crossing one item after another off your list. Your ability to concentrate now is as keen as an arrow heading toward its target. Your brain is firing on all cylinders when the Moon returns to your steady sign. You instinctively know that a methodical approach to success results in more progress than racing ahead at full speed. Persistence and consistence are your best friends.

Gemini

Gemini Horoscope May 21 – Jun 20

You’re known to be a natural-born juggler, adept at keeping many projects and thoughts in the air all at once. But you flexible Geminis still need occasional downtime to recharge your batteries. Thankfully, you can effectively pare back your activities if you have a final goal in mind. Your energy becomes less scattered as your intentions grow more specific. Augusta Kantra teaches, “Discipline is just choosing between what you want now and what you want most.”

Cancer

Cancer Horoscope Jun 21 – Jul 22

You relish the notion of spending quiet time with friends or family, but you might not get your chance until later in the day. Thankfully, you possess a deep well of patience and can go about your current activities with a smile on your face. Although an emotional storm may be brewing, you’re motivated to take on anything and anyone who stands in your way. After all, you’re only willing to delay gratification so long. Wake up with determination. Go to bed with satisfaction.

Leo

Leo Horoscope Jul 23 – Aug 22

Your optimism may wane as the day unfolds, but there are preventive actions you can take to extend your enthusiasm. Unrealistic expectations could be your downfall today if you are cavalier about your previous commitments. It’s all too easy to assume everything will magically come together now, but good intentions are not enough to positively influence the flow of events. Actions speak louder than words.

Virgo

Virgo Horoscope Aug 23 – Sep 22

Concentrating on what’s possible rather than trying to change what’s inevitable vastly improves your odds at finding happiness today. You’re heading into an emotional storm, but you could minimize the intensity by reevaluating your priorities and carefully choosing your battles. The bigger the fight you pursue, the more powerful the energies you will unleash. But don’t talk yourself into inaction; just make sure you only bite off what you can chew.

Libra

Libra Horoscope Sep 23 – Oct 22

A strong dose of pragmatism might be just the remedy you need today. Your key planet Venus is busy making magic with no-nonsense Saturn, coloring your dreams with shades of reality. Rather than resisting this call back to Earth, you’re eager to reap the rewards of your active imagination, even if you must practice self-restraint in the process. Poet Robert Bringhurst wrote, “Wings are a constraint that makes it possible to fly.”

Scorpio

Scorpio Horoscope Oct 23 – Nov 21

You can see a problem a mile away and are ready to do whatever is necessary to either avoid it or confront it. Although you might take action today that leads to successfully sidestepping an intense emotional encounter, this kind of denial only begs greater trouble later on. Fortunately, there’s plenty of planetary support for you now if you approach the potential predicament with an open mind and a loving heart. There’s no need to push for immediate resolution. As Gandhi said, “In a gentle way, you can shake the world.”

Sagittarius

Sagittarius Horoscope Nov 22 – Dec 21

You may think that everyone around you is encouraging you toward greater heights. Although they probably want the best for you, reaching too far outside your comfort zone now can destabilize your life and set you up for failure. Restrictive Saturn is not asking you to give up today, only demanding you take a more sensible approach to your ambitions. Express your truth, be meticulous with the logistics and focus on attainable long-term goals. Promise less, deliver more.

Capricorn

Capricorn Horoscope Dec 22 – Jan 19

You Goats rarely choose the easiest path, which sometimes might leave you tired just thinking about the road ahead. You may wake up today raring to go, but a high level of enthusiasm early in the day can only be sustained for so long. Instead of rushing into your work, start off slowly and attack one small task at a time. Once you handle a few items on your agenda, you will begin to gain momentum. A slow start ensures a solid finish. Yard by hard, it’s hard; inch by inch, it’s a cinch.

Aquarius

Aquarius Horoscope Jan 20 – Feb 18

Dark clouds are gathering on the horizon, but you see silver linings everywhere you look. Rather than succumbing to the negativity of the general consensus, you’re eager to do whatever you can in order to create a protective bubble around you and those you love. By accepting the fact that you cannot fix the ails of society at large, you’re free to work on the problems that are nearer to home and closer to your heart. Think globally; act locally.

Pisces

Pisces Horoscope Feb 19 – Mar 20

You are being tested today and will likely pass with flying colors if you’re willing to buckle down and do the work. Although you may be dealing with financial issues, focus on your attitude and not your material possessions. Setting the wrong goals can lead to disappointment when you successfully complete your mission. Personal transformation is more crucial now than dwelling on the symptoms of a deeper malaise. You have a chance to rise above the mundane without experiencing negative consequences. Rumi wrote, “You were born with wings; Learn to use them and fly.”

 

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