1. Take the ritual sword from the altar and make sounds like Darth Vader…”Luke, I am your father!”…and start making light saber noises.
2. Start skat-singing when chanting.
3. Take the ritual athame from the altar and start cleaning your nails with it.
4. When taking a sip of the ritual wine, act like a wine snob and comment on it.
5. When doing the spiral dance, make a conga line.
6. Call down the Goddess with “Get your ass down here, Big Momma!”.
7. Call down the God with “Our Father, who art in Heaven…”
8. When chanting the names of the Goddess, randomly include Pokemon names.
9. When being smudged, complain about second-hand smoke.
10. In a drumming circle, laugh insanely and start drumming the beat to “Wipe Out”.
11. When in a skyclad circle, randomly point and laugh.
12. When the ritual wine goblet is passed to you, chug it and ask for more.
13. Invoke Satan.
14. Take out a bible and start evangelizing.
15. Light up a cigar.
16. Bring a cute furry creature and offer it as a blood sacrifice.
17. Talk a lot about casting spells for revenge against people who have offended you.
18. At a handfasting say “Thank God! Maybe now i’ll get some grandchildren!”
19. When in circle, answer your cell phone.
20. Respond to “So Mote it Be!” with “Amen!”
Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer.
Explanation: Massive star IRS 4 is beginning to spread its wings. Born only about 100,000 years ago, material streaming out from this newborn star has formed the nebula dubbed Sharpless 2-106 Nebula (S106), featured here. A large disk ofdust and gas orbiting Infrared Source 4 (IRS 4), visible in brown near the image center, gives the nebula an hourglass or butterfly shape. S106 gas near IRS 4 acts as an emission nebula as it emits light after being ionized, while dust far from IRS 4 reflects light from the central star and so acts as a reflection nebula. Detailed inspection of a recent infrared image of S106 reveal hundreds of low-mass brown dwarf stars lurking in the nebula’s gas. S106 spans about 2 light-years and lies about 2000 light-years away toward the constellation of the Swan (Cygnus).
Mercury, the planet of the intellect, is very smart in inventive Aquarius. Fresh perspectives emerge from an awareness of synthesis — how the pieces fit together. Conceptual structures grow like crystals as the mind reaches out in new directions.
Aquarius, deceptively named the “Water Bearer,” is actually an air sign. Air signs, the others are Gemini and Libra, have the gift of detachment and the grace of objectivity.
As a fixed sign, Aquarius is interested in values — in this case mental ones. The mind is strong and able to mix and match increasingly different ideas into a cohesive whole. The challenge, however, is that such complex notions are not necessarily easy to communicate. Mercury, the communications planet, generally prefers simplicity, which may be harder to come by for now.
In principle, Aquarius is open-minded. However, fixed signs are strong-willed by nature. This can lead to some conversational difficulties during this period. Tolerance for opposing points of view is vital if real dialogue is to take place. A bright person will appreciate that there is always more than one way to view a situation.
Yet, the intellectual nature of Mercury in Aquarius can overpower emotions and rationalize them away. Aquarian detachment brings objectivity, which helps us see, but often makes it more difficult to feel.
Those born with Mercury in Aquarius include the athletically gifted Michael Jordan, Julius Erving, John McEnroe and Wayne Gretsky. Comic genius is found here in the works of Jim Carrey, John Belushi, Billy Crystal, Andy Kaufman, Chris Farley, Jackie Gleason and Bill Maher. Actors with Mercury in Aquarius include Drew Barrymore, Matt Dillon, Geena Davis, Cybill Shepherd, Jennifer Aniston and Christian Bale.
High-tech Mercury in Aquarius appears in the birth charts of astronauts Buzz Aldrin, Deke Slayton and Frank Borman. Musicians Garth Brooks, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Lou Reed, Karen Carpenter, Bob Marley, Neil Diamond, Artur Rubenstein, George Harrison, Jascha Heifetz, Graham Nash, Janis Joplin, Carole King and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart reflect the brilliance of this combination.
Writers Anais Nin, Norman Mailer, Clare Boothe Luce, Jack London, Jean Auel, Gertrude Stein and Jules Verne were born with Mercury in Aquarius. Reform-minded politicians Adlai Stevenson and Thomas Paine, as well as disparate geniuses Benjamin Franklin, Luther Burbank, Bobby Fischer, Barbara Jordan, Michelangelo, Oprah Winfrey and Stanley Owsley are all members of this super-intelligent group.
To enjoy good health, to bring true happiness to one’s family, to bring peace to all, one must first discipline and control one’s own mind. If a man can control his mind he can find the way to Enlightenment, and all wisdom and virtue will naturally come to him.
Ten of Cups Reversed
Betrayal and failure. The loss of friendship and love.
Othala
Othala represents a solid, immovable home, prosperity and safety. Good fortune based on your heritage and character is yours to enjoy.
Solomons Seal
This aspect needs to be lightened up a bit, things are getting to serious. Some humor or even a bit of flirting could lighten the tone greatly.
Your Daily Influences represent events and challenges the current day will present for you. They may represent opportunities you should be ready to seize. Or they may forewarn you of problems you may be able to avoid or lessen. Generally it is best to use them as tips to help you manage your day and nothing more.
In Chinese Culture the Dragon is generally considered a sign of great luck and power. However the Red, Green and White Dragons in Mahjong represent three distinct influences that can affect your life. The Dragon Reading creates a relationship between sets of tiles to each Dragon to explore how the Three Dragons will influence you now and in the near future.
The Red Dragon represents success, achievement and fulfillment. The three tiles under the Red Dragon tile will influence the power your Red Dragon currently has in your life.
Plum Blossom
Symbol: Innocence
The Plum tile reflects renewal and viewing your world with fresh viewpoints. It is an inherently “happy” tile. The Plum tile also suggests inexperience—a trait you must not allow to make you an easy target.
Circles 5
Symbol: Dragon
The Dragon tile indicates good luck and large fortunes. Effort is not a prerequisite for the gain suggested by the Dragon tile. You cannot work towards acquiring the Dragon’s gifts. They will come when they come, and will most likely be a surprise.
Orchid
Symbol: Refinement
The Orchid tile suggests there may be rare and refined experiences coming into your life. Enjoy them!
Bamboo 3
Symbol: Toad
The Toad tile indicates some troubling moments along your life’s path, but these aches will heal. It also suggests your ambition may be greater than your reach.
Ant is dutiful, patient, industrious and focused. If you ever put an obstacle in the middle of an ant trail, you’ll notice that ant will go over it, around it, or even under it—but ant will NOT let the obstacle drive him backwards. Above all, ant is a team player, and knows that if each member of the team does his assigned task, the team will succeed. Do you have goals that are best met by team effort? If so, get the other players off the bench and let them into your game.
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.
Meaning: This is a very positive rune, related to abundance, rewards, growth and benefits. But it’s important to not mistake this rune for mere luck… while luck may help, the Harvest rune is usually related to the blessings that you have brought to yourself and to others, through your actions and investments.
“Reaping what you sow” is the message of the Harvest rune, but with a positive connotation. All that you worked and fought so hard to get will finally come to you, and you’ll be able to enjoy a time of tranquility, optimism and expansion. As the obstacles that were (or still are) in the way become smaller, you have a solid ground to reach out for your dreams.
Thus, the Harvest rune is a positive sign, telling you that you are in right path. However, it’s important to know that this symbol is always attached to personal responsibility… it’s what you do with your tools (whether they be mental, emotional or physical) that determines what you’ll get back in the end. Use them wisely, and luck will serve you well.
On a more negative side, this rune can make one sleep on their laurels and cling to past victories. One can become too reliant on “what works” and refuse to try new things (specially if the Crossroads rune is near). The Harvest runes should inspire you to take some risks and keep evolving, and not to crystalize yourself in one position because it proved to be successful.
In relationship readings, this symbol is connected to more practical aspects than emotional ones. Usually it represents couples who grow together, financially, socially and/or professionally. Security becomes an important factor when the Harvest appears. It represents the moment in which the couple begins to build their nest together, and think about starting a family. This rune tends to be very positive for all relationships, but doesn’t always inspire much passion.
The Star represents a strong connection to the Cosmos, an open gateway to understanding “the big picture.” It is an optimistic card that promises peace, harmony, and hope realized. For the full power of the forces behind The Star to be realized one must have faith and accept that in cosmic terms all things balance out; that disturbances are sometimes necessary to ensure overall harmony. The reward for such faith is vision on a Cosmic scale, and sense of well-being that may well radiate to those around you through your warm, untroubled heart.
Alternative Names
Anglo-Freisian/Germanic: Ansuz
Norse (Viking): Ass
Old English: Os
Other names/spellings: Aesir, Ansur, Ansus, As, Aza, Easc, Oss
Pronunciation: Awn – sooze
English Lettere Equivalent
A as in hat. Long A as in harm, lawn.
Translation
A god. Odin, (in reverse Loki – messenger of the gods and a trickster)
Meaning
Knowledge. Wisdom. Communication. The mouth. A message.
Characteristics Ansuz is primarily Odin’s rune and represents communication, creativity, controlled and divine power. Spiritually, it is the rune of prophecy and revelation. It also encompasses the ideas of wisdom, knowledge, reason, and therefore of instruction and good advice. It might also refer to a test, examination, or perhaps an interview. It can mean a letter, book, paper, message or other information. Because Loki was a renowned trickster, Ansuz reversed may also portend a surprise, trick or subterfuge.
Personal Interpretation
The answers to questions are available but not yet recognized. Look for signs and confirmations which are all around. Everything has significance and appreciation of this will lead to understanding. Ensure you don’t ignore the message because you don’t like the content. All experience is a lesson that teaches by acknowledging the truth knowledge and wisdom will increase.
Reverse
Take care not to misinterpret information. Something you read is more important than it appears. Beware pranks.
Converse
Failed communication. Lack of clarity or awareness. Hidden messages. Secrets. Information disguised. What appears to be a trick is genuine.
This reading represents strengths & weakness you were born with.
The Hermit
The Hermit denotes a need to have some space between you and everyday hustle and bustle of our busy world. The Hermit needs to retreat. Indeed, happiness for The Hermit requires seclusion, freedom from material wants, and time for intense introspection. The answers The Hermit needs cannot be found in our physical world. The truths he seeks are internal, spiritual, and the distraction of a well developed social life can only impede his quest for his personal truths. Still, although not anything remotely resembling extroversion, The Hermit does sometimes need to share time with others; so he can learn or teach, guide and be guided. The Hermit’s time spent amongst people depletes his energy quickly. To avoid an overload he has to retreat from social settings quickly.
When The High Priestess is among your personal cards, the influence of The Hermit may be increased. Having The World or The Lovers in your personal cards may diminish the influence of The Hermit.
The High Priestess
Completely feminine and the counterpart to The Magician, the High Priestess is the Gatekeeper of the subconscious, the unknown. She travels in worlds which most of us only glimpse in our dreams. Her realm is that of unseen truths, untapped potentials, and hidden dangers. The Calling of The High Priestess is to go beyond the obvious and visible to tap those powers which are veiled from normal vision. While she is passive by nature, she has the power to uncover unknown potential and is very aware of the infinite potential all humans harbor within them. She is also very patient. She can wait for events to blossom in their own time.
When The Hermit or Hanged Man are among your personal cards, the influence of The High Priestess may be increased. Having the Magus in your personal cards may diminish the influence of The High Priestess.
The Moon represents those forces which remain largely hidden to us. The light of the moon provides some illumination down a path into the unknown, but not enough to brighten the landscape like The Sun, or cut through the dark shadows from which the unexpected may leap. However, The Moon is not without gifts we can use. She spurs our imagination and creativity. She can be a portal to knowledge and experience beyond the realm of our everyday lives. But Her offerings are not available to the feint of heart. To receive what The Moon offers one must have the courage to follow uncharted paths and the intelligence to find truths hidden in a bewildering setting rife with illusion. For those who can make this journey the reward may be finding the key to making their dreams come true
With Venus a new guest in your friendship sector (until March 12th), dear Aries, you’re in a good position to make friends, connect with like-minded people, and to do some networking. When it comes to love, you’re interested in keeping things light and positive. There is a progressive theme in business and you are more attracted to objects that keep you connected or that advance you forward when it comes to spending. You are ready to try out different and possibly even unconventional ways of relating to others. However, this morning’s energy is not quite so free-flowing. There can be communication or transportation blocks to deal with. The Moon moves into your home and family sector this afternoon, and you are more inclined to want to keep things simple and comfortable.
Taurus
Taurus
With Venus, your ruler and the goddess of love, in your career and reputation sector until March 12th, dear Taurus, responsibilities to others or in your love life can become clearer. Your own charm benefits you greatly when it comes to your career or business, as well as your reputation or status. There can be new social opportunities through your business or professional dealings, as well as more concern for the image you are projecting to others. Success may come through your creativity, charm, or strong interpersonal skills during this cycle. This morning can be tricky when it comes to schedules and communications. People may not be quite as cooperative as you’d like. However, as the day moves forward, there is plenty to keep you busy with the Moon’s move into your communications sector stimulating your need for variety and mental stimulation.
Gemini
Gemini
When it comes to love and relationship, a spirit of adventure and discovery takes hold now with Venus in your solar ninth house for the coming three and a half weeks, dear Gemini. This cycle brings a more outgoing, brave attitude to your love life, as well as to your attitude towards money and pleasure in general. You’re more likely to jump in first, then ask questions later. This morning, however, there can be some tensions in interpersonal relationships, largely revolving around responsibilities and taking communications the wrong way. The Moon’s move into your resources sector this afternoon stimulates a desire to get comfortable.
Cancer
Cancer
Deeper, more profound relationships are in focus or sought out now, dear Cancer, with Venus in your intimacy sector until March 12th, and connections may be more rewarding than usual. Resolving differences comes more naturally now, as you tend to approach tricky topics with more acceptance and warmth. Financial and emotional support may be more forthcoming. This transit favors the more complicated or intricate areas of relationships, sharing, and intimacy. You are more reasonable with regards to working out agreements when it comes to money, support, or the sharing of power. Your love nature runs a little deeper now. This morning, there can be some tension on the job, or you could find that responsibilities weigh heavier than usual, however. The Moon moves into your sign this afternoon, and emotional needs become clearer – and perhaps quite demanding!
Leo
Leo
With Venus in your opposite sign until March 12th, there can be a wonderful back and forth between you and others, particularly in one on one situations, dear Leo. This is a strong cycle for attracting and enhancing close relationships, and for making repairs to existing connections. Negotiations and consultations can run smoothly and can be especially helpful. However, this morning, there can be some tension or feelings of blockage in your interactions with others, who may find you a little distant or serious. The Moon moves into your privacy sector this afternoon, stimulating a need for some emotional downtime. Focusing on healing and processing rather than pushing ahead makes sense now.
Virgo
Virgo
You’ll be seeking out more harmonious relations on the job and/or more order and harmony in your daily life in the coming weeks, dear Virgo. The charm you’re displaying with co-workers is well-received. Social or romantic opportunities can arise for some of you as you pursue your health and work goals. There can be kinder or more helpful health workers during this cycle. While there can be some distractedness when it comes to work and practical affairs, this is a generally good time for attending to the human side of these matters. A feeling of being blocked or inhibited this morning is likely to pass quickly, after which life doesn’t seem quite as serious. The Moon moves into your social sector this afternoon, and this adds to a pleasing sense that the pressure is off.
Libra
Libra
The next few weeks bring warm energy to your love life and to your creative projects, dear Libra. Your sense of fun is in the spotlight. You are not only expressing your feelings more directly, you are also receiving love and compliments more confidently. Emotionally, you’re a little more willing to put yourself out there. Personal appeal is strong, and a desire to find more ways to have fun, and channels through which to express yourself, increases. This is one of the better times in the year for romantic and creative matters. This morning, however, there can be a tendency towards misunderstandings. There can also be feelings of frustration as your plans might fall through or you could encounter delays and stresses. As the day progresses, you feel more in charge.
Scorpio
Scorpio
You find more joy and pleasure in home life, as well as in familiarity, in the coming weeks, dear Scorpio, with Venus now transiting your home and family sector. There is protective energy in your love life. You can be a little more choosy when it comes to expressing your feelings during this cycle. You are inclined to cling to the familiar and secure rather than venturing out into the world with your heart on your sleeve. There can be some hesitancy and caution when it comes to love, the pursuit of pleasure, and attitude towards money. This morning, there can be some worries about money or resources, and possible misunderstandings in your interactions. However, as the day moves forward, you’re more inclined to shake these things off.
Sagittarius
Sagittarius
With Venus in your solar third house until March 12th, dear Sagittarius, you’re likely to take a warmer interest in making connections and communicating. Sharing ideas and talking about your day are both especially important when it comes to engaging your heart during this cycle. Communication contributes greatly to your feelings of being loved and appreciated. You are presenting your ideas in an especially charming manner, and it can be easier to ask for what you want or to convince others to go along with your plans. This morning, however, there can be some tensions as people around you seem a little frivolous or careless when you want to get serious about a matter. As the day advances, you find it easier to make yourself happy, regardless of what’s going on around you.
Capricorn
Capricorn
Until March 12th, Venus graces your values and resources sector, dear Capricorn, having moved out of your sign last night. This is a time for seeking out more pleasure in the material world, and when you can be craving more comforts. Affections tend to stabilize during this cycle, as you’re less inclined to feel the need to fill all of your needs right away. In fact, being patient actually makes you feel better about yourself. This tends to be a steady, status quo period for love relationships. You value those who make you feel comfortable and who help you enjoy life in simple ways. Complications are sometimes intriguing in relationships, but not for you during this cycle! This morning, there can be some difficulties understanding and sympathizing with people around you, and you may feel similarly unappreciated. However, as the day advances, you’re less inclined to concern yourself with these matters, and more interested in looking for the positive, particularly in your relationships.
Aquarius
Aquarius
Venus entered your sign last night, dear Aquarius, and will continue to spend time in Aquarius until March 12th. This is a strong cycle for attracting the right people, circumstances, and resources into your life. There is stronger focus on pleasure and affection during this period. Your natural charm emerges for everyone to see now, and you are also clearer about your own feelings and more expressive and open with your affections. This morning, however, there can be some difficulties coordinating your plans and getting everyone into a place of agreement. Misunderstandings are likely. As the day advances, you’re inclined to move at your own pace and to worry less about what others are (or aren’t) doing. The Moon moves into your work and health sector this afternoon, and you have no problem finding things to keep you occupied.
Pisces
Pisces
Last night, Venus entered your soul sector, dear Pisces, and will transit this private, complex area of your solar chart until March 12th. While your feelings and/or relationships may seem a little more complicated or difficult to define, this can also be a time for getting into better touch with your innermost longings, needs, and desires. You could also find a lot of pleasure behind the scenes. There can be a greater love of private moments with or without a partner, and you could find joy in helping or supporting others. This morning, there can be some delays or miscommunications to deal with. However, as the day advances, you’re looking forward and find it relatively easy to rise above difficulties. The Moon moves into your pleasure zone this afternoon, and you seek out ways to better express yourself.
Passionate and loving yet independent, you are not always easily understood. Your life is changeful in part because of a deep inner need to reinvent yourself from time to time. You possess inner vision and can be quite spiritual. Learning to believe in yourself but also to put faith in the universe rather than attempting to over-control your life are keys to your success. When inspired, you are hard-working and determined.
Famous people born today: John McEnroe, Sonny Bono, LeVar Burton, Margaux Hemingway.
You are more inclined to move from one activity to the next today, dear Aries, than to specialize or focus. You are likely to find that there is a lot to do today, but it may also be simply about your perceptions, as you can be a little scattered. If this is a problem, aim to attempt things step by step. It can be a real challenge to juggle work, duties, chores, and personal interests these days, and there’s more of that to come in the months ahead, so figuring out priorities now can certainly help reduce the pressure. Venus moves into a pleasing relationship with your sign tonight, where it will transit for three and a half weeks. This can bring a nice boost to your friendships.
Taurus
Taurus
Emotions are settling in today, dear Taurus, and so are you, or at least trying to! You’re in the mood for simple comforts and an easy, steady pace. It’s a good time for activities that remind you of the beauty of the here and now. An event could take place that opens your eyes to the need for handling debts or shared resources more effectively, which of course could complicate the calm, but getting your finances, or relationships for some of you, sorted out will benefit you greatly. Venus moves to the top of your chart tonight, where it will stay until March 12th. This is a strong cycle for making nice with the public or people you work with/for.
Gemini
Gemini
Someone can be a naysayer today, dear Gemini, or otherwise raining on your parade. This is a time when others tend to be laying down the rules for you. While this can be annoying, a partner may in fact have some good advice, if you can look past the negativity. While you can feel pulled in many different directions today, there is good opportunity for connecting with friends, who have fewer expectations of you. You’ll need to deal with the expectations of people important to you eventually, but you also need some personal space. Venus moves into your spirit sector tonight, where it will stay until March 12th, and this pulls you out of any possible relationship funk you may have been in.
Cancer
Cancer
There is a real tendency to want to escape or retreat from the usual noise and activity of life today, dear Cancer. Finding effective ways to do so in healthy, helpful ways is important now. Your heart may not be in your work or routines today, but avoid rushing through them, as you could be missing something important. Now and in the months ahead, you may have some trouble with schedules in your life, or you may not be satisfied with any one area or life “department”. Establishing priorities is important. Venus moves into your intimacy sector tonight, where it will transit for the coming three and a half weeks. It’s a time for exploring some of your deeper needs and desires.
Leo
Leo
There can be a real need or desire to spend some easygoing time with others, dear Leo, free of expectations. However, it can be difficult to maneuver at times today, as business, romance, or creative projects demand attention as well. It can be a juggling act today, and this in many ways can be a theme in upcoming months, and you’d be wise to explore ways to find a healthy balance. Venus moves into your partnership sector tonight, where it has some company. For the next three and a half weeks, you’re in a strong position for bringing more harmony and love to your relationships.
Virgo
Virgo
Your emotional orientation inclines you to want to take care of business and perform well today, dear Virgo, but it can be difficult as you are pulled in different directions. Responsibilities or problems on the home front could demand attention. Until you get your heart and body in sync, you may feel a little off-center. You’re moving in the right directions these days, but give yourself time to figure out your priorities. Venus moves into your sector of work and health tonight, and for the next three and a half weeks, there is decent energy for finding a little more pleasure and satisfaction in your daily routines.
Libra
Libra
There is certainly an emotional need to escape the duller, mundane matters of daily life today, dear Libra, and while it’s important to answer to this need in some manner, you could find yourself tied to certain duties or responsibilities that require your attention. Coming to a good balance is the challenge now, which involves moderation as well. Watch also for coming across in a critical or judgmental manner. Although this is not usually a problem with your sign, with Saturn in your communications sector these days, you may not even realize that you are being curt at times. Venus moves into your romance and pleasure sector tonight for a three and a half week stay.
Scorpio
Scorpio
Today is useful for uncovering information that may have been hidden, or simply not obvious to you before, dear Scorpio. You’re looking to feel a little more powerful and in control of impulses that aren’t serving you well. This can be a time for talking strategy about business, financial, and other practical matters with someone, although you may not entirely enjoy the process, or what you hear. You’re more interested in the feeling side of your life than the material world today. Others may be a little aloof or not very yielding in this respect for now. Venus moves into your home and family sector tonight, and will transit this area of your solar chart until March 12th. This can be a good time for seeking out comfort and harmony on the home front.
Sagittarius
Sagittarius
You are more relationship-focused than usual today, dear Sagittarius, and while others can have something to teach you about yourself, you could have a bit of a hard defining what you are truly feeling, as emotions can be mixing with what you feel is expected of you. Avoid important decisions until you are more sure of yourself and in touch with your true needs. Watch for a tendency to be nitpicky or critical if you’re feeling stressed or out of touch. Venus moves into your communications sector tonight, where it will stay for the next three and a half weeks, stimulating a warmer, gentler approach to the people in your life, and some real pleasure in learning and connecting as well.
Capricorn
Capricorn
You can be quite determined to make sense of your personal or work environment today, dear Capricorn, and to tend to important work, tasks or chores, as you’d like to get them out of your way. Your productivity can be undermined, however, by issues that cause you anxiety or guilt. Try not to let these matters take over to the point that your interactions with others are tense. Providing a service or volunteering your help to someone today can have its rewards. Venus moves out of your sign tonight, and into your solar second house, where it blesses your material world, business instincts, and comfort levels for the next three and a half weeks. This is a time for getting comfortable.
Aquarius
Aquarius
Avoid last minute decisions today, dear Aquarius, especially when it comes to close relationships and partnerships. Take more time to assess the situation. Arguments entered into today can reach stalemates. Wait for a better day to communicate your deeper feelings. More confidence in a special friend or partner, however, feels good and reflects back to you positively. Venus enters your sign tonight, and will stay there until March 12th. It’s a wonderful cycle for personal attraction and good for some self-pampering as well!
Pisces
Pisces
There is continued focus on your personal life and basic needs today, dear Pisces. Even so, responsibilities call, and while your heart may not be in it today, it’s better to get what you have to do, done. There may be a conflict brewing between your attention to relationships and work. It could seem that the more joy you’re finding in your connections, the less interest you have in your performance. However, this is a year in which you’re going to have to put some serious effort into structuring and achieving. Look for a better balance. Venus moves into your privacy sector tonight, and in the coming weeks, there is more pleasure in behind the scenes activities. It’s a time for learning about your innermost needs in love.
The Moon today is in a Waxing Gibbous phase. This phase is when the moon is more than 50% illuminated but not yet a Full Moon. The phase lasts round 7 days with the moon becoming more illuminated each day until the Full Moon. During a Waxing Gibbous the moon will rise in the east in mid-afternoon and will be high in the eastern sky at sunset. The moon is then visible though most of the night sky setting a few hour before sunrise. The word Gibbous first appeared in the 14th century and has it’s roots in the Latin word “gibbous” meaning humpbacked.
Phase Details for – Tuesday, February 16, 2016
Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Illumination: 63%
Moon Age: 8.62 days
Moon Angle: 0.54
Moon Distance: 370,888.83 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 147,799,364.74 km
Ten of Cups Reversed
Othala
Solomons Seal
The Red Dragon
Plum Blossom
Circles 5
Orchid
The Hermit denotes a need to have some space between you and everyday hustle and bustle of our busy world. The Hermit needs to retreat. Indeed, happiness for The Hermit requires seclusion, freedom from material wants, and time for intense introspection. The answers The Hermit needs cannot be found in our physical world. The truths he seeks are internal, spiritual, and the distraction of a well developed social life can only impede his quest for his personal truths. Still, although not anything remotely resembling extroversion, The Hermit does sometimes need to share time with others; so he can learn or teach, guide and be guided. The Hermit’s time spent amongst people depletes his energy quickly. To avoid an overload he has to retreat from social settings quickly.
Completely feminine and the counterpart to The Magician, the High Priestess is the Gatekeeper of the subconscious, the unknown. She travels in worlds which most of us only glimpse in our dreams. Her realm is that of unseen truths, untapped potentials, and hidden dangers. The Calling of The High Priestess is to go beyond the obvious and visible to tap those powers which are veiled from normal vision. While she is passive by nature, she has the power to uncover unknown potential and is very aware of the infinite potential all humans harbor within them. She is also very patient. She can wait for events to blossom in their own time.
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