Author: ladyoftheabyss

Calendar of the Sun for Wednesday, February 27

Calendar of the Sun
27 Solmonath

Day of the Elders

Colors: Grey, silver, and purple
Element: Earth
Altar: On cloth of purple, grey, and silver place three lit grey candles scented with cypress, a branch of yew, a silver chalice of fruit juice, and a silver tray of frosted white cakes.
Offerings: Food or other aid given to organizations that give aid to elders. Offer to spend time helping or keeping companionship with an elder.
Daily Meal: Allow the three eldest members of the community to choose the meal.

Invocation to the Elder Spirit

Hail, Old One,
Crone and Wise Man,
Silver of hair
And adamant of spirit,
Aged like fine wine
Through years of experience;
You who watch the young ones grow
And remember their path
And tell them the pitfalls ahead,
You who have made a friend
Of changing Time,
You whom Saturn has blessed
With a double circle,
You who keep the mysteries
And the secret knowledge,
You who mentor and teach,
Show us how to walk gracefully
Into the sunset of life.

(The chant for this day should be a wordless harmony. First the cakes are passed around, served in order of age, eldest first; then the juice is likewise shared. Then each member of the community, starting with the youngest, goes before each member who is past their second Saturn return, or if there are none the eldest among them, kneels, and asks for their blessing. After the next eldest has asked for the blessing of the eldest, the ritual is ended.)

[Pagan Book of Hours]

Witches of the Craft’s Daily Journal for Wednesday, February 27


Witches of the Craft’s Daily Journal for Wednesday, February 27

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Bright Blessings

Earth Mother
Giver of life
Strengthen me during my life-long strife.
Teach me Your ways of perfect love,
peace, and wisdom true.
Spawn from my purest heart
These words to You
May this prayer help me to better
myself in word and deed,
To a higher plane I shall succeed.
Beautiful Light of Goodness Fair
Lore of old we both do share
A Witch’s brew, I drink to You
My love for You, by day, by night
In thought and in sight
Will my soul learn
the meaning of this life again.

Author Unknown
Originally Published On Pagan Library

Current Planetary Positions
February 27, 2019

Sun: 08 Pisces 29
Moon: 19 Sagittarius 03
Mercury: 26 Pisces 33
Venus: 27 Capricorn 16
Mars: 08 Taurus 43
Jupiter: 21 Sagittarius 41
Saturn: 17 Capricorn 36
Uranus: 29 Aries 42
Neptune: 15 Pisces 52
Pluto: 22 Capricorn 24

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Planetary aspects for the Month of February

27 Feb 09:32 pm – Sun sextile Mars

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Planetary aspects for the Month of March

01 Mar, 07:31 am – Venus square Uranus
05 Mar, 01:18 pm – Mercury Retrograde 29 ♓ 38
06 Mar, 11:03 am – New Moon 15 ♓ 47
06 Mar, 07:59 pm – Sun conjunct Neptune 16 ♓ 09
09 Mar, 02:10 am – Sun sextile Saturn
10 Mar, 12:19 pm – Mars sextile Neptune
13 Mar, 10:29 am – Sun sextile Pluto
13 Mar, 09:29 pm – Sun square Jupiter
14 Mar, 06:02 am – Mars trine Saturn
14 Mar, 06:26 am – 1st Quarter Moon 23 ♊ 33
14 Mar, 09:47 pm – Sun conjunct Mercury 24 ♓ 11
15 Mar, 07:16 pm – Mercury square Jupiter
16 Mar, 09:08 am – Mercury sextile Pluto
17 Mar, 11:23 pm – Mercury sextile Mars
20 Mar, 07:41 am – Mars trine Pluto
20 Mar, 10:26 am – Mercury sextile Saturn
20 Mar, 09:42 pm – Full Moon 00 ♎ 09
21 Mar, 04:07 am – Venus square Mars
21 Mar, 10:16 am – Venus sextile Jupiter
24 Mar, 01:27 pm – Mercury conjunct Neptune 16 ♓ 49
27 Mar, 12:45 pm – Venus sextile Uranus
28 Mar, 00:09 am – 3rd Quarter Moon 07 ♑ 11
28 Mar, 09:58 am – Mercury Direct 16 ♓ 05

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Mercury Retrograde 5 March 2019 – Hurtful Words

Mercury retrograde March 2019 begins on March 5 at 29° Pisces and ends on March 28 at 16° Pisces. Mercury retrograde is a regular cycle occurring three or four times a year for about 24 days. Mercury retrograde is associated with communication and technology breakdowns, nervous anxiety, travel delays and lost items.

You may reminisce about the past or unexpectedly meet up with people from your past. Business negotiations are often in a state of flux during Mercury retrograde, with some important details not yet be available.

Mercury Retrograde March 2019
The Mercury retrograde phase is just one part of the Mercury retrograde cycle. The whole cycle includes Mercury going direct, retrograde, and direct again over the same degrees, or the retrograde zone (16° to 29° Pisces). The two direct phases are known as shadow periods. The three phases of Mercury retrograde March 2019:

February 19 to March 5 –The first shadow phase from Mercury entering the retrograde zone until Mercury stationary retrograde (16° to 29° Pisces).
March 5 to 28 – The Retrograde phase lasts from Mercury stationary retrograde until the Mercury direction station (29° to 16° Pisces)
March 28 to April 16 – The second shadow phase lasts from Mercury stationary direct until Mercury leaving the retrograde zone (16° to 29° Pisces).

Mercury Enters Retrograde Zone
During the first shadow period you will get an idea of the thinking, communication or transport issues that will arise during the retrograde phase (see chart).

Mercury enters the retrograde zone at 16°05′ Pisces on Tuesday February 19, the same day as the exciting, adventurous and sexy February 2019 full moon. It brought opportunities for change, romance and success.

Mercury conjunct Neptune on its own can bring confusion, fear, deception and scandal. But sextile Venus Saturn it brings sensitivity, romance, sensuality, karmic attraction and creative imagination.

Together with the full moon and other planets, the first Mercury direct phase brought compassion, healing, selflessness, clairvoyance and spirituality. This is a time for dreaming, psychic awareness and learning occult subjects like astrology and Tarot.

Mercury Stationary Retrograde
Mercury retrograde on Tuesday March 5, 2019 at 29°38′ Pisces is conjunct the minor planet Chiron and a fixed star in Pegasus Constellation called Scheat. This difficult star is a strong influence in March 2019. Mercury is conjunct Scheat from February 28 to March 10. Chiron stays within the 2° orb of Scheat until March 18. Finally, the Sun in the March 20 full moon is conjunct Scheat.

Fixed star Scheat at 29°37′ Pisces causes extreme misfortune, murder, suicide, and drowning. According to Robson [1], with Mercury it causes many accidents and narrow escapes especially by water, many enemies, trouble through writings, and is bad for health and domestic affairs. However, Ebertin [2] said:
it is possible for a positive influence to emanate from Scheat, but only for some people and having an effect on their mental creativity if these people are ready to receive such inflow.

Mercury conjunct Chiron suggests communications will be a source of pain. Hurtful words may include teasing, name calling and other forms of verbal abuse. Online bullying and it’s influence on teenage suicide is likely to make the news.

Opinions about people with mental illness and physical disabilities will also come into focus. Issues may involve abuse, discrimination and the perception some people have that disabled people are less intelligent than they are.

A more positive side to Mercury conjunct Chiron is the ability to really listen to people’s problems and understand their pain. Your words may have hurt people in the past but they can heal people now. Mercury with Chiron also gives healing hand.

This bi-wheel chart shows the close relationship between Mercury retrograde March 5, 2019 at 29 ♓ 38, and Mercury retrograde March 4, 1973 at 28 ♓ 35. Thank you to Jen Rose for finding this connection.

IRA bombings and EU votes and opinion polls about Northern Ireland occurred in early March 1973. Mars setting in the Brexit horoscope will keep causing hostility right up to 11 p.m. on 29 March 2019.

Mercury Stationary Direct
Mercury direct on March 28, 2019 at 16°05′ Pisces is conjunct Neptune and a star in Constellation Eridanus the River called Achernar. Both Neptune and Achernar have a spiritually enlightening and psychic influence on Mercury retrograde from March 24 to 28, and on Mercury direct from March 28 to April 4.

Mercury conjunct Neptune lasts from March 21 to April 6, and is exact on March 24 (retrograde) and April 2 (direct). Mercury stations direct half a degree ahead of Achernar but stays within orb of this star from March 21 to April 4.

Just as other factors highlighted the Mercury retrograde degree, the Mercury direct degree is also activated by other astrology. The March 6 new moon, one day after Mercury stations retrograde, is at 15°47′ Pisces conjunct Neptune and Achernar. Thankfully, this star has a more positive influence than Scheat.

Fixed star Achernar at 15°34′ Pisces gives success in public office, beneficence, and religion. [1] Well placed, it promises happiness and success by giving good morals, faithful adherence to one’s religious beliefs, or a philosophical inclination. [2]

The following channeled material about Mercury conjunct Achernar comes from a book called The Fixed Star Health and Behavior Imbalance [3]:

These individuals accomplish many things. This creates an expansion of the psychic through the subconscious. They are always in communication with the spiritual realm. When asking a question of their spirit guides, the answer comes to them immediately. There is no waiting even though it may be a question from their own ego subconscious, or a question asked by another. The answers are given immediately. They can be psychics for the public or it can be used for their own benefit. There can be difficulty with earthbound and mundane matters so that they need someone who can take care of these functions for them. They generally seek out a partner who wants to be needed and who can take care of those earthly necessities for them. It is difficult for them to take care of their own physical needs and they require a partner who is more on the mundane level.

Mercury conjunct Neptune enhances your imagination, creativity and empathy. It will focus your thinking and communications on spiritual topics, mysteries, the occult and secrets.

Valuable insights can be gained through meditation, dreaming, and practicing occult fields like astrology and Tarot. You may become involved in some intrigue or secret affair, where it is important to maintain the highest of moral standards to avoid scandal and slander.

Mercury conjunct Neptune can impact your thinking and communications in a negative way through misconception, irrationality, confusion, fear and paranoia. This is more likely during Mercury retrograde up to March 28, and maybe for a few more days until Mercury speed up. You should beware of deceit, treachery, lies, poison and all manner of underhand tactics.

However, Mercury direct is on a positive fixed star and makes harmonious aspects to the Moon and Saturn. So Mercury direct conjunct Neptune is more likely give reliable psychic perception, with unbiased processing of this spiritual information. Ultimately, you can express these insights through compassionate, supportive and selfless words, thought projection and healing hands.

Mercury leaves the retrograde zone on Tuesday April 16, 2019 at 29°38′ Pisces (see chart).

Mercury Retrograde 2019 Dates
March 5 to 28, 2019 – 16° to 29° Pisces
July 7 to 31, 2019 – 23° Cancer to 4° Leo
October 31 to November 20, 2019 – 11° to 27° Scorpio

References
Fixed Stars and Constellations in Astrology, Vivian E. Robson, 1923, p.206, 116.
Fixed Stars and Their Interpretation, Elsbeth Ebertin, 1928, p.80, 77.
The Fixed Star Health and Behavior Imbalance, Ted George and Barbara Parker, 1985, p.164.

The Solar Almanac for Wednesday, February 27

The Sun

Sun Direction: 73.92° ENE↑
Sun Altitude: -33.24°
Sun Distance: 92.053 million mi
Next Equinox: Mar 20, 2019 4:58 pm (Vernal)
Sunrise Today: 6:28 am↑ 100° East
Sunset Today: 5:46 pm↑ 260° West
Length of Daylight: 11 hours, 18 minutes

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The Lunar Almanac for Wednesday, February 27

The Moon

Moon Direction: 137.74° SE↑
Moon Altitude: 19.78°
Moon Distance: 245236 mi
Next New Moon: Mar 6, 201910:03 am
Next Full Moon: Mar 20, 20198:42 pm
Next Moonset: Today11:51 am
Current Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Illumination: 40.8%

Both Solar & Lunar Almanac from timeanddate.com

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Sun & Moon Folklore

Many years ago, the sun and water were great friends, and they both lived on the earth togther. The sun very often used to visit the water, but the water never returned the visits.

At last the sun asked the water why he never visited. The water replied that the sun’s house was not big enough, and that if he came with all his people, he would drive the sun out of his home.

The water then said, “If you want me to visit you, you will have to build a very large house. But I warn you that it will have to be very large, as my people are numerous and take up a lot of room”.

The sun promised to build a very large house, and soon afterwards, he returned home to his wife, the moon, who greeted him with a broad smile.

The sun told the moon what he had promised the water, and the next day, they began building a large house to entertain the water and all his people.

When it was completed, the sun asked the water to come and visit him.

When the water arrived, one of his people called out to the sun, and asked him whether it would be safe for the water to enter, and the sun answered, “Yes, tell my friend to come in.”

The water began to flow in, followed by the fish and all the other water animals.

Very soon, the water was knee-deep in the house, so he asked the sun if it was still safe, and the sun again said, “Yes,” so more of them came in.

When the water was at the level of a man’s head, the water said to the sun, “Do you want more of my people to come?”

Not knowing any better, the sun and the moon both said, “Yes,”. More and more of the water’s people came in, until the sun and the moon had to sit on top of the roof.

The water once again asked the sun if it was still okay to keep coming in. The sun and moon answered yes, so more and more of the water’s people came in.

The water soon overflowed the top of the roof, and the sun and the moon were forced to go up into the sky.

…and they have been there ever since.

March Calendar of Events

The month of March was named for the Roman god of war, Mars. Traditionally, this was the time of year to resume military campaigns that had been interrupted by winter.

March 5: Mardi Gras (“Fat Tuesday”) or Shrove Tuesday.
March 8: International Women’s Day.
March 10: Daylight Saving Time begins at 2:00 A.M. Don’t forget to “spring forward” and set your clocks ahead one hour!
March 15: The Ides of March. Legend surrounds this ill-fated day. Beware the Ides of March!
March 17: St. Patrick’s Day.
March 20: The vernal equinox, also called the Spring Equinox, marking the beginning of spring in the Northern Hemisphere, occurs on Wednesday, March 20, at 5:58 P.M. EDT. On this day, the Sun rises due east and sets due west. In the Southern Hemisphere, this date marks the autumnal equinox.
The Borrowing Days: According to lore, the last three days of March have a reputation for being stormy.
Easter Sunday: This year, Easter Sunday will occur on April 21, culminating the Holy Week for Christian churches and commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

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Wacky things to celebrate in March

March 3: What If Cats and Dogs Had Opposable Thumbs Day
March 9: International Fanny Pack Day
March 13: National Ear Muff Day
March 16: National Panda Day
March 21: Absolutely Incredible Kid Day
March 23: World Meteorological Day
March 31: World Backup Day

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Weekly Astronomy for February 27 – March 2

Wednesday February 27
9:32 pm – Sun sextile Mars from February 21 to March 5 gives a boost to your self-confidence, physical strength, vitality and courage. This is an excellent time for physical activities like exercise, manual labor, fighting and sporting activities, especially of a competitive nature. This is the time to tackle difficult projects which you have put off in the past. You can confidently go on the advance and this is a particularly good time to start new projects.

Thursday February 28
1:47 am – Moon enters Capricorn

Friday March 1
7:31 am – Venus square Uranus from Wednesday to Sunday can challenge the stability of love relationships through unexpected urges or events. An increased need for freedom and excitement can test your patience with a love one or lead to wandering eyes. If you have been feeling smothered, confined or bored, then you may lash out in anger or through some other destructive behavior. Singles may be attracted to exciting or eccentric people.
11:45 am – Venus enters Aquarius

Saturday March 2
2:06 pm – Moon enters Aquarius

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This Week’s Sky at a Glance, February 22 – March 2

By: Alan MacRobert

Wednesday, February 27

• After dark at this time of year, five carnivore constellations come out of hibernation in a row from the northeast to south. They’re all seen in profile with their noses pointing up and their feet (if any) to the right. These are Ursa Major the Big Bear in the northeast (with the Big Dipper its brightest part), Leo the Lion in the east, Hydra the Sea Serpent in the southeast, Canis Minor the Little Dog higher in the south-southeast, and bright Canis Major the Big Dog in the south.

Thursday, February 28

• As February turns to March, Sirius shines highest in the south in early evening. Its faint white-dwarf companion star, the first super-dense object ever discovered, is a notoriously difficult telescopic sighting for amateurs. But for nearly a decade to come, Sirius B appears about as far from Sirius A as it ever does. And the time to try is when Sirius is highest! For tips on detecting it (11 arcseconds east-northeast of Sirius A), see Bob King’s Sirius B — a New Pup in My Life.

And for more about this and other telescopic targets in Canis Major, turn to Sue French’s Deep-Sky Wonders column in the February Sky & Telescope, page 54.

• The crescent Moon in Friday’s early dawn offers you Saturn a few degrees to its left, as shown above (for North America).

Friday, March 1

• This is the time of year when Orion stands straight upright due south as the stars come out. Later in the evening, and later in the month, he begins his long tilt down toward the west.

• Algol is at its minimum light, magnitude 3.4 instead of its usual 2.1, for about two hours centered on 7:19 p.m. EST. Whenever you glance up at Algol at a random time, you have only a 1 in 30 chance of catching it at least a magnitude fainter than normal.

• Now in Saturday’s dawn, the low crescent Moon introduces Venus to its left, the “star” of the morning show.

Saturday, March 2

• Look east after dusk this week for the constellation Leo already climbing well up the sky. Its brightest star is Regulus, and the Sickle of Leo extends upper left from there.

—Sky and Telescope

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Moon Phase Calendar

Wednesday – 27th February 2019

Current Moon Phase: Waning Crescent

Moon in Sagittarius

Sagittarius:
The greatest need is to always search for something. In order to feel safe you might find that you need to have a goal, mission or philosophy that gives your life meaning. With Moon in Sagittarius you have an optimistic approach to life and you believe that things will get better even if you get into trouble.

Organs influenced by SagittariusSagittarius Moon Sign:
Organs: Liver, sacrum, thigh bone, tail bone, hip muscles, hip joint, lumbar vertebra, lumbar muscle.

These organs are now more sensitive so provide them with extra care.

Surgical operations:
Surgical operations are recommended during the Waning Moon.
However, avoid surgeries of organs under the influence of the Moon Sign.

Today is Wednesday, February 27

Wednesday is the day of the Teutonic deity known as Wodin or Odin, an aspect of the Allfather, god of knowledge, wisdom, enlightenment and combat, the parallel of Hermes, the planet Mercury

Deity: Woden

Zodiac Sign: Gemini & Virgo

Planet: Mercury

Tree: Ash

Herb: Cinquefoil

Stone: Emerald & Sardonyx

Animal: Raven & Cat

Element: Air

Color: Red & Blue

Number: 6

Rune: Odal(O)

 

Celtic Tree Month of Nuin (Ash) (February 18 – March 17)

The Runic Half Month of Tyr (February 27 – March 13)

Goddess of the Month of Moura (February 20 thru March 19)

—The Pagan Book of Days
Nigel Pennick

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The Goddess Book of Days for Wednesday, February 27

Time of the Old Woman (Morocco); February 25– March 4 is a period of dangerous weather. The Goddesses are the Morrigan (Ana, Badb, Macha), the Fates (Lachesis, Clotho, Atropos),
the Erinyes or Eumenides, also Fortuna, Hecate, Baba Yaga, Spider Woman, Befana, Copper Woman, Iatiku, and Changing Woman—Grand- mother Goddesses of Destiny, Fortune and Change.

Goddesses Associated with Wednesday

For Woden: Isis, Demeter, Ceres, Spider Woman, Bona Dea, Oya, Devi-Kali, Hella, Rhiannon, Coatlique, Maman Brigette

—The Goddess Book of Days
Diane Stein

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~ The Goddess Days of the Moon ~

Days 25-27 Ruled by Hecate, queen of the underworld and the shades, she is seen as the one who allows departed souls to choose thier paths in the next phase of existence and rebirth

The remaining days of the moon – the dark days – are those of the unknowable Masked Goddess, who is present, but invisible.

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The Wicca Book of Days for Wednesday, February 27th

On this day in the year 1861, famous psychic and spiritual philosopher Rudolf Steiner was born in Kraljevic (which was part of Hungary at that time). He possessed clairvoyant powers and communicated often with nonphysical entities. In 1902, he was appointed general secretary of the German Section of the Theosophical Society, and in 1913, he established his own school for esoteric research. He died on March 30, 1925.

The Wicca Book of Days
Gerina Dunwich

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On Wednesday, February 27, We Celebrate…

Cherry Blossom Festival (Hawaii)
LAKA

Themes: Tradition; Heritage; Weather; Arts

Symbols: Lei Flowers; Dance; Yellow

About Laka: Laka is the Hawaiian goddess of Hula, through which the myths, legends, and histories of the Hawaiian people are kept intact. Today she charges us with the sacred duty of collecting the treasures of our personal legacies and recording them for sharing with future generations.

In stories, Laka is the sister of Pele (the volcano goddess) and a nature goddess who can be invoked for rain. Artistic renditions show her wearing yellow garments, bedecked with flowers, and always dancing.

To Do Today: The cherry blossoms of this festival in Hawaii are spiritual, not real, symbolizing the power of tradition among the predominantly Japanese community. On this day people gather together and honor their heritage by participating in martial arts, Japanese dances, weaving, and arts competitions. So, if there’s any art or craft you learned from an elder in your family, take the time to display that craft or work on it today to commemorate Laka’s attributes.

If possible, get together with members of your family and begin creating a family journal that will record all the important events in your lives. Cover the journal with yellow paper dabbed with fragrant oil to invoke Laka’s tending care on the sacred documents.

365 Goddess: A Daily Guide To the Magic and Inspiration of the goddess
Patricia Telesco

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The Magick of Wednesday

Magickal Intentions:
Communication
Divination
Luck
Safety
Health
Wisdom
Commerce
Business

Planet: Mercury

Color: Purple

Crystals: Aventurine, Agate

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Ritual Work Associated With Wednesday, The Day of Mercury

Perfumes: Sweetpea, Lavender, Mastic, Frankincense, Cloves

Incense: Cinnamon, Cinquefoil

Color: Yellow or Grey

Influences: Conjurations, Predictions, Knowledge, Writing, Eloquence

Reference:

A Book of Pagan Rituals
Herman Slater

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Wednesday: On the way to the afterlife

The fourth day of the week is named after Odin (Wodan or Woden). In Anglo-Saxon world, Woden is not necessarily the mirror of the Norse Odin. Up to the seventh century, he was worshipped as the main deity. He was the psychopomp which is a word for someone who helps deliver human souls to the afterlife.

In Romance languages, the name of the day comes from Latin Dies Mercurii (miércoles in Spanish, mercoledi in Italian, mercredi in French), associated with Mercury, the Roman god of trade, profit and commerce.

In German, the word for Wednesday is simply Mittwoch, meaning the middle of the week

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The Witches Guide for Wednesdays

Ruler: Wodin, Mercury

Colors: Orange, light blue, and gray

Power Hours: Sunrise and the 8th, 16th, and 24th hours following

Keywords: Success, creativity, communication

The word Wednesday is reminiscent of the Norse wind god Wodin, which is referenced in the popular rhyme verse “Wednesday’s child is full of woe.” This does not mean that those born on this day are full of sorrow or trouble. To be full of Wo (Wodin) means to be full of wind, to be spirited. Woden was such a powerful pagan god that the German church fathers changed the name of his day to Mittwoch, meaning midweek, in an attempt to exorcise his influence.

In the Spanish word for Wednesday, miercoles, we clearly see its connection to Mercury. Under the guidance of Mercury; Wednesday is a day of swift activity, communication, correspondence, and phone calls. This is a good day for journalists, writers, poets, bargaining, hiring employees, and visiting friends.

On Wednesdays, the hour of sunrise and every eight hours after that are also ruled by Mercury, making these times of the day doubly blessed. These are the strongest four hours for ritual work. Check your local newspaper, astrological calendar, or almanac to determine when sunrise occurs.

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Wednesday’s Witchery

Be bold and daring today! Expand your knowledge of the Craft by working with the planetary energies of Mercury on this multifaceted day of the week. Consider the Greco-Roman gods Mercury and Hermes and all of the many lessons they have for you. Embrace change and movement, and work on your communication techniques. Conjure up a little good luck for yourself with that Mercury dime spell. Call on Athena to inspire you to try magickal arts and crafts and to be more creative in your own spellwork and witchery.

Meditate on Odin and see what you can discover about him. I wonder what sort of fabulous and fascinating magickal wisdom you will uncover? Odin is a shaman, after all; he may appear in many guises and faces. I guarantee that he will make you laugh at yourself before he is through with you, but you will learn. It’s up to you what you do with that knowledge. Will you let it shapeshift into wisdom?

Wednesday is the wild and wily day of the week, so try to go with the flow; don’t fight the quirky energies of the day. Most importantly, follow your heart, and always keep a good sense of humor, because of Wednesdays you will really need it.

Source

Book of Witchery: Spells, Charms & Correspondences for Every Day of the Week
Ellen Dugan

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The Witches Almanac for Wednesday, February 27th

Independence Day (Dominican)

Waning Moon

Moon phase: Fourth Quarter

Moon Sign: Sagittarius

Incense: Honeysuckle

Color: Brown

–Llewellyn’s 2019 Magical Almanac
Charlie Rainbow Wolf

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The Witches Correspondences for Wednesday, February 27

Dedicated to the Teutonic god Woden or Odin, an aspect of the “All-Father” god of knowledge wisdom enlightenment and combat, the parallel of Hermes.

Element : Air

Planet: Mercury

Zodiac Sign : Virgo / Gemini

Angel : Raphael

Metal : Mercury

Incense / Perfumes : Jasmine, Lavender, Sweet Pea

Oil: Benzoin, Clary Sage, Eucalytus, Lavender

Color : Red, Orange, Light Blue

Stones : Bloodstone,Garnet, Aventurine, Hematite, Moss Agate and Sodalite

Plants/Herbs : Almond, Anise, Cherry, Clover, Dandelion, Dill, Fern, Hazel, Hyssop, Lavender, Lemongrass, Lilac, Mace, Peppermint, Rosemary, Vervain

Magick to Work: the conscious mind, study, travel, divination, consulting oracles, wisdom, communication ,cleverness, contracts, creativity, information, intellect, memory, perception, science, wisdom, writing

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The Witches Magick for Wednesday, February 27 – Protection from Psychic Attack

Witches tend to be extra sensitive by nature, and are therefore able to detect negative energies that may be hanging around, whether or not we have any clue as to the source. If you’ve been feeling negatively affected by some kind of outside influence, try wearing or carrying this charm, which combines the protective energies of bay leaf and the number six.

If you can, take a purifying ritual bath to remove any unwanted energies around yourself before working this spell.

You will need:
6 bay leaves
1 black candle
Small drawstring bag

Instructions: Light the black candle and visualize all negativity being sucked up by the flame of the candle and disappearing.

When you sense that your magical space is free of negativity, take a bay leaf in your hand and hold it up.

While drawing a circle around yourself with the leaf, say the following (or similar) words: “From the divine powers of the Earth and Sun,
this leaf is my shield and my protection.”

Place the bay leaf inside the drawstring bag.

Repeat this with each of the remaining leaves.

When all six leaves are in the bag, hold it above your head and visualize the leaves casting a white sphere around you as protection from any harmful energy.

Each day, pin the charm to the inside of your clothing or carry it in your pocket until you feel that protection is no longer needed.

–Wicca Book of Herbal Spells: A Book of Shadows for Wiccans, Witches, and Other Practitioners of Herbal Magic (Wiccan Spell Books 2)
Lisa Chamberlain

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Spirit Message of the Day – Go Play!

BEING CAREFREE
“Whatever our age, there are times when we feel carefree and young. And then, probably all too often, there are times when we don’t. Being carefree and young feels good. Feeling this way fills us with an enthusiasm for life. Responsibilities, obligations, real-life, all these can dull or even squash that feeling. No wonder, since being weighted down with the cares of daily life is the opposite of being carefree. While it is neither wise nor practical to throw away all our cares and responsibilities, it is also unwise (and no fun at all) to let cares and worries erase enthusiasm and simple joy from our lives.”

THE GYPSY ROSE FAIRY
“With the Gypsy Rose card, we see a lovely fairy looking back at us a bit sadly. She is about to cross a threshold to a brighter, more colorful realm. She would like us to follow, but she’s getting the feeling that we won’t. Clothed in white, she expresses a pure desire for all the good things the universe has to offer. Orange roses represent enthusiasm and desire. The orange jewel of her headpiece is attached with many cords, showing that she intentionally weaves enthusiasm and joy through her life. Her colorful wings take her on glorious flights of fancy. The world she is about to enter glows with light even though a crescent moon is high in the sky. Is she looking at the world through rose-colored glasses? Perhaps. Or, perhaps, the rose-colored glasses aren’t meant to change the way the world looks, but to shade out cares and worries so we can see the world at its vibrant best.”

MESSAGE FOR YOU
“Maybe you’ve been working too hard or worrying too much. Now is the time to take a break. Do something that makes your heart leap with excitement. It doesn’t have to be a big leap. Rediscover a lost pleasure, revisit a favorite place, or make plans with a friend. Put away your troubles just for a little while (you can attend to them when you get back), and enjoy life. You may even find that your outlook changes, and things really aren’t as bleak or hard as you thought. In the meantime, indulge and enjoy! There is no time for enchantments, oils, candles, or journaling – just go play!”

Today’s message is from Enchanted Oracle. Art by Jessica Galbreth and text by Barbara Moore.
Published on SpiritBlogger’s Blog

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Daily Incantations & Enchantments for Wednesday, February 27

An enchantment for your toothpaste and toothbrush to keep a bright smile on your face and ensure good luck throughout the day.

Brush my pearly whites, make them shine
To smile through troubles, to be just fine.
Show off their brilliance, each moment of the day
For I know for certain, things will go my way.

This can be used daily alongside any other incantations or enchantments.

–The Power of Positive Witchcraft: Daily Incantations & Enchantments: A Spell a Day for 30 Days
Garden Summerland

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Witchy Tip #201 for Wednesday, February 27

Instead of using smoke cleansing, keep a spray bottle with salt water in it and spray the corners of your room when you feel you need a protection/good energy boost.

Witch Tips : The Essential Guide to Contemporary Witchcraft
A. Rayne

 

The Daily Journal Brought to You By…..

Good Wednesday Morning To My Precious Family & Friends! May the Goddess Bless You Today & Always!

Thank You #12

Good Wednesday morning to all my dear precious family & friends! Thought I would let you know I didn’t do a Humpty-Dumpty. Oh, you know the fairy tale, “Humpty-Dumpty had a great fall and all the witches in the land, couldn’t put Humpty-Dumpty back again.” Or something like that, never was great at fairy tales, lol! I have had several asked me what happened, my reply, “heck if I know?” Kade and I were walking up the path to the office, everything was fine. It was a little chilly but I didn’t think a thing about it. We walked up to the sidewalk and my foot hit the first paver and that is all I remember. My feet flew in the air, my rump hit the ground and my head hit the concrete border we have down both sides of the walkway. I did knock myself out but I was more concerned for the concrete border (I was afraid I might have cracked  it, lol).

Kade went flying to the back door raising hell. He got their attention, they all came running out of the office. I had blood all over the side of my head, my shoulder, and down the side of my shirt. I looked like I had been in a fight with a bobcat and lost big time. Well they all panicked when they saw me and immediately called an ambulance. By this time, the ambulance company ought to have our address memorized by now. The ambulance showed up and I was in and out of it. Really didn’t want to take an ambulance ride. I just wanted to just lay on the ground because my head was killing me. The attendants raised my head up and of course, I hollered. When I hollered, they thought I might have broke my neck also. They found the gash and of course, it needed stitches. So off we go,, They wrapped a bandage around my head and put my neck in some kind of gadget that looked like a space ship had landed on my shoulders.

It seemed it took forever to get to the hospital, the sirens blasting like to have killed my head. It never seems to fail, when you are in pain, it feels like that every bump they hit sends pain shooting all over your body and I don’t think they missed a one.. When we actually managed to make it to a bed, the doctor cane in  He cleaned up my head and found the gash in my head. It is about the size of your index finger. They put in 6 staples and they forgot to deaden the area, medieval torture, I tell you. They finished the staples, checked my scans and decided I hadn’t broke my neck or done any permanent damage to the old brain there. But they wanted to keep me over night for observation. Since i have had my fill of hospitals, I decided I had enough of hospital and came home. They weren’t going to do anything anyway besides give me pain pills and I can do that here.

My head is a sore but the headache is gone. I appreciate all the prayers, blessings & warm thoughts you sent me for a speedy recovery. Thank you again.

Love ya,

Lady of the Abyss

 

Oh, everyone who made a comment yesterday received a $5.00 gift certificate from our store. Check your email, it should be there. If I missed anyone, let me know and I will be happy to send you one. Thanks again!

Ok, I confess I am an lazy, old witch…….

I took Saturday and Sunday off because I have worked my fingers to the bone. I have been creating a store that we could actually be proud of. The last one we had, I guess it is a good thing I got pissed at Wix because the more I looked around at the other stores, ours was a laugh. Yeah, I really thought I had made something, HA! Who the hell was I kidding besides myself. I would imagine several of you probably had a good laugh over it also. But I have to admit that was the first store I had ever built. Websites, yes, I build them all day long but a store is a different beast altogether.

In case you haven’t had a chance to look at the new store or don’t want too, all I can say is I am sorry. I have apologized and apologized for closing the other store. I even went into great detail as to why I closed the store. You all know my health was in horrible shape last year and I had not choice but to have someone take over the store. It was a person I thought I could trust. Was that a crock? When I finally got into the books and saw what was going on, if that person had been there I probably would have strangled her, seriously. Marking the prices up and then pocketing the difference. I got to look at the books when I asked her for money to pay our property tax. She told me there wasn’t any money for the taxes. I liked to have died, no money for the property taxes, you have got to be kidding me. She wasn’t. I grabbed the books and started comparing our normal prices with what she had on our site. She was taking the difference between our price and the mark-up and pocketing it, plus a few extra dollars. To double check what I had seen with my own eyes, I called an accountant to verify what she had been doing. As I suspected and the accountant confirmed it, she was embezzling from us. Plus half the orders were not getting out to our customers because she wasn’t even placing them. Needless to say, she is still in jail and personally I hope she never gets out.

That store almost ruined the WOTC’s reputation and I believe all of you know how I value our reputation. I will let no one or anything tarnish it. So the old store went. The old store is gone and I hope you can put it out of your mind completely. I have apologized and apologized for this one person’s action over and over again. Everyone that even worked in that department is now history. Somebody stealing that much money, had to have help. So I fired all of them and currently looking for individuals to replace them.

The new store that just opened up, I am running myself, by myself. I will never, ever trust anyone again to handle our financial affairs. I will never ever let anyone run or operate anything associated with The WOTC that might ruin our reputation. You know me, if you don’t you should by now. I am a honest witch. What I tell you, you can take it to the bank. In other words, my words are my bond. I am overseeing this new store even after we have new employees. Whether it kills me or not, I am going to be there for every order that is placed to see that you get what you paid for. Something goes wrong, you have me to hold accountable, no one else, me and that its.

It is my intentions for this site and the store to compliment each other. The new store is something I am proud of, I have put many hours of work into it. To my amazement, it has turned out looking pretty damn good too. I want the store to come up in the search engines and I want the WOTC to do the same thing. How am I going to accomplish that, simply. There is nothing hard to my plan and it will save you money, so you ought to like it. If you make three comments a month, then I will personally send you a $5.00 gift certificate to the store. You heard me right, three comments under the posts made on this site will earn you a $5.00 gift certificate to the store. The store has some amazing new items in it and if you haven’t checked it out yet, you should.

You see the reason I am offering you the $5.00 for three comments is because I want to bring the WOTC up in the search engines. The search engines judge sites by their activity. I post every day and that helps but it also depends on the response of that site’s members. If the members are active, then up goes the site to another level on the search engines. When our site goes up in the search engines, the more people who get to hear the truth about Witchcraft. I know you are thinking, “oh, good grief, make three comments, what next?” I am not asking you to write a book. I am asking you to just say, perhaps, “interesting article, I like that.” Something short, sweet and simple. The more activity the higher we rise in the search engines. Just think you are doing something simple and getting paid to do it. Who would pass up an opportunity like that? Don’t worry, I will know who makes their three monthly comments by the register in the back. It tells me who made a comment and on what date. So you will be guaranteed I know you made the comment and you will be receiving the $5.00 gift certificate to the store.

What I am proposing, makes all of us winners. We get the sales to the store, which we desperately need right now, thank to the bitch stealing the money from us to pay the taxes. The WOTC goes up in the search engines and you get paid for making comments on the site. All I see is a proposal that makes us all winners.

Now you have my offer and my intentions on the table. Will you take me up on my offer? I will leave that up to you. Just remember, the comment has to be to left in the comment box for it to show up in the back. Also refer a friend or family member to our store or our site and have them mention your name and I will give you another $5.00 gift certificate for that.

One of my main problems is I am ambitious. I have always been and always will be. But I believe to make anything a success you have to be. Now think over what I have said, if you like it start making those comments and oh, yeah, please visit our new store. I worked my ass off on it and I would hate that no one saw it. Because I can guarantee you, you will be amazed at it. So I will leave the addy to it below. It is the same addy as the old store’s but that is because we own that domain. Visit it, look around and then see if you would like to save some money while helping us out and the WOTC.

Now I am off to design a new banner for our new store. Have a very blessed Sunday, my dear, sweet family. Till tomorrrow…..

Love & Hugs,

Lady of the Abyss

 

New Store:

Witches of the Craft

addy: https://witchesofthecrafts.net

**WOTC’s Public Service Announcement**

We feel it is our job and obligation to you, as our family and friends, to up-date you on any new scams or schemes to take your money. The latest one that is going around involves Micro Soft and your internet connection. You receive a phone call from a local number that the scammer is hoping that you recognize and pick up. I always pick them up and say, “so what new scam do you have for me today?” but I wouldn’t advise you to do so. That is one of the reasons that all our calls are directed straight to an inbox on our service. Because once these scammers realize they are calling a real number, they will keep calling it and calling it.

Back to the scam, you pick up the receiver and before you can say anything, a pre-recorded message starts. The message states that this is a representative from Micro Soft calling in regards to your internet account. The “supposedly” representative goes on to tell you there has been suspicious activity on your account and it has been hacked into. You are informed that you need to take care of this matter immediately by pressing 1 on your phone. I haven’t pressed one, I ain’t that stupid yet. If you do not press the number 1, you are given a toll-free number to call them back on in regards to this matter. If you do not call them back, your internet connection will be disconnected in two hours. Some people might fall for this but stop and think, what does Micro Soft have to do with your internet provider? Not a damn thing! Micro Soft is a huge corporation that does not provide internet service and you have to obtain your own internet provider. So there is no way Micro Soft could even have the littlest effect on your internet service.

If you get this call, hang up and don’t fall for it. You can report the number to the following page, https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0076-phone-scams#Robo. On this page you will find the following information about Robo calls:

What To Do About Pre-Recorded Calls

If you answer the phone and hear a recorded message instead of a live person, it’s a robocall. Recorded messages that are trying to sell you something are generally illegal unless you have given the company written permission to call you.

If you get a robocall:

  • Hang up the phone. Don’t press 1 to speak to a live operator or any other key to take your number off the list. If you respond by pressing any number, it will probably just lead to more robocalls.
  • Consider asking your phone company whether they charge for blocking phone numbers. Remember that telemarketers change Caller ID information easily and often, so it might not be worth paying a fee to block a number that will change.
  • Report your experience to the FTC online or by calling 1-888-382-1222.

If you get phone service through internet or cable, you might want to look into services that screen and block robocalls. Try doing an online search for “block robocalls.”

This information is taken directly from their site. Robo calls are becoming, no, are a nuisance. The more they are reported, hopefully some of these scammers and crooks will be caught and at last we can have peace at dinner time.

It is terrible to have to say in this day and time but just be careful when answering your own phone.

Lady of the Abyss

Your Daily Planet Tracker for Feb. 22: Moon in Libra

The Moon in Libra: Diplomatic, Creative, Partnership-oriented

Feb 21, 2019 – Feb 23, 2019

Tarot.com Staff

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

Before we start talking about the Libra Moon, let’s begin with a bit of information about the Moon itself. Astrologers consider the Moon a planet. It moves so quickly through the sky that it passes through each of the 12 zodiac signs every month.

When the Moon is in Libra

It doesn’t matter what your Moon sign is because for a couple of days a month, we all feel the influence of the transiting Libra Moon. When the Moon is in the accommodating sign of Libra, you will feel a little bit more focused on creating tranquility, beauty, and harmony all around you. Libra doesn’t just appreciate balance — Libra also seeks out imbalance and fixes it. Don’t be surprised if you find yourself wanting to play peacemaker during this transit!

When the Moon is in Libra you might also feel a bit like Ginger Rogers, and everyone and everything you meet is Fred Astaire. During this time of the Libra Moon, your mantra may be “grace in space.” If you meet an obstacle or encounter resistance, you’ll be able to dance like you expected it to be there. Because Libra’s natural skills are diplomacy and negotiation, the Moon in Libra gives you the ability to use charm and tact to get what you want.

New Moon in Libra

The New Moon is all about a new cycle, and the Libra New Moon is all about finding ways to reestablish balance that has been lost. Finding a sense of balance allows us to deal with life’s issues smoothly, and helps us to discover the peaceful neutral point from which clarity, common sense, and cooperation come from. Whether it’s in personal or business relationships, the influence of the Libra New Moon helps us see both sides of any story.

This may also be the time when you initiate new relationship, or get a fresh start in an ongoing one. A New Moon in Libra will gently nudge you to hit the emotional reset button and start over so that you can look to the horizon with renewed anticipation.

Full Moon in Libra

Every Full Moon is a culmination of a monthly cycle, and the social Libra Full Moon is no exception as it challenges you to manage your desire for companionship with your need for independence. Our connection to others and relationships are always at the forefront during a Full Moon so this isn’t a surprise, but it is even more noticeable during the Full Moon in Libra. Because you’ll have a heightened awareness of your emotions, you’ll have incredible clarity about any inequity in your partnerships.

 

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About the Water Signs: Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces

About the Water Signs: Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces

The energy of the Water element, and the traits of Water signs Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces

Maria DeSimone

By Maria DeSimone
Astrology, Cancer, Elements, Pisces, Scorpio, Water

Water quenches the thirst of every life form whether plant or animal. It cleanses and purifies. Most of our planet consists of water.

Our bodies are primarily water. It’s the stuff tears are made of. Even life giving blood is mostly water. Astrologically, the element of Water exemplifies the variety of bottomless emotion and feeling responses we’re capable of.

The feeling nature is at least partly unconscious, and that’s a vital piece of information to help us understand the Water element. What’s interesting about the Water signs are that all of them have an acute awareness of the potency behind the unconscious while also being primarily driven by what they, themselves, are unconscious of.

Flowing traits

Without a doubt, the Water element is the most sensitive and intuitive. This element is capable of nourishing our soul through a deep, psychic understanding of what makes us operate. The element of Water is in touch with the source of creation and can sense that we, too, are a part of this divine birthplace. Water signs are incredibly empathic and can feel the emotions of others.

Water can also drown in another person’s emotional abyss if not careful because water has no boundaries. It soaks into us. Think about it. The element of Water can conform to the elements around it. When mixed with fire it creates steam, with earth it creates mud and with air it creates rain.

Water has no shape or permanent ability to remain solid. For this reason, water functions at its best when allowed to remain fluid. In fact, the power of water should not be underestimated. Water can extinguish fire, wash away earth and saturate the atmosphere so completely that it stops wind in its tracks.

Putting this into an astrological context, we can see that water has unlimited emotional depth and is self-contained. Water is also self-protective. If provoked, it won’t lose a battle with any other element … it prefers to do whatever it takes to guard itself from outside influences. This guarantees a serene place for personal reflection and insight.

Broken down by sign…

Although each of the three water signs: Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces, will express the qualities of the Water element in a different way, what they all have in common is emotional depth. Individually however…

Cancer will express the element of water to pursue emotional security and to nurture and protect that which it feels most deeply connected to.

Scorpio will display the element of water in ways that encourage deep saturation of, and comfort with, emotional power.

Pisces will showcase the element of water by extending the deepest empathy and healing to everything that suffers.

 

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Your Ogham Reading for the Weekend of Feb. 22

Your Ogham Reading for the Weekend of Feb. 22

 

Nuin-Ash

The “World Tree” in Norse mythology was an ash tree; many cultures have looked to the ash tree as a source of power and order. Ash is a hardwood known for its use for weapons, sports, and musical instruments. This hardiness of ash denotes its symbolism for order, harmony, balance, and the status quo. Drawing the Nuin symbol can take on a variety of meanings, however it is most often associated with a life of peace and symmetry.

Fortune -When you find this Ogham, a great fate is at work. Take action now and let destiny carry you to the finish line!

 

 

 

Ngetal-Broom

Brooms tolerate poor soil and growing conditions, they are known for wasteland reclamation, a way of cleaning up hazardous sites. It is no surprise that this plant is also where the term broom arose as a cleaning tool. Over the centuries the Ngetal, or broom, as been associated with healing, cleaning, and restoring what once was. Drawing this letter shows some aspect in life has been cleaned and healed or is in great need of it.

Fortune – It is time to cleanup in life! This Ogham is a sign that you need to find the mess that has been made in your life or someone close to you and sweep it up!

 

 

 

Coll-Hazel

The Celts believed that hazelnuts gave inspiration and wisdom, even in many other cultures the hazel tree and it’s branches and nuts are used for protection. In Celtic mythology one of the greatest leaders named Fionn Mac Cumhail magically gained wisdom after eating salmon that sustained themselves upon hazelnuts. The ogham letter coll denotes wisdom, divination, and inspiration. Drawing this letter will give you a deeper look into you questions and concerns.

Fortune – Look inward to your own wisdom to gain the answer you seek. Be creative, be perceptive, this Ogham shows you already have the answer!

 

 

 

Trusted Tarot

Shuffling the Cards, Your Daily Influences for the Weekend of Feb. 22nd

Your Influences for the Weekend of Feb. 22nd

 

Tarot Influence

Page of Swords Reversed

Expect the unexpected. Inane behavior may hamper you. Cunning may be called for.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Astrological Influence

Cancer Reversed

Cancer reversed denotes a lack of creative energy and disregard for home-life.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Element Influence

Air

Air denotes freedom and the ability to transcent the mundane. You may be, or may soon experience a spiritual or secular liberation.

THIS TAROT CARD URGES YOU TO LOOK WITHIN

THIS TAROT CARD URGES YOU TO LOOK WITHIN

  • JAMIE RICHARDSON

In this series, Jamie Richardson of Ember + Aura Tarot explains how to embrace the message of each major arcana card. 

The High Priestess is the gatekeeper between our inner and outer realms. She is the guardian of our deepest wisdom and intuition. When the High Priestess shows up, it’s time to slow down and turn within. Her language is symbolic; her methods mysterious; her pathways shadowy.  She often emerges after we have lost the girlishness and naivety of our youth when we’ve tired of social interactions and are beginning to explore our own depths.

The High Priestess loves nothing more than when we set aside our own agendas and rulebooks and simply listen to the silence of our evolving hearts—when we feel our way in the dark with no idea where we are going. She teaches us to develop and trust our second sight, the sacred gift of the Divine Feminine. Traditionally seated between two pillars representing interior and exterior worlds, the High Priestess patiently waits to offer her guidance to those who approach her.

Our intuition starts out strong in life. As children, we naturally follow our bliss and are able to blend aspects of work and play. Children rarely overanalyze and are able to easily listen to their hearts, and their subconscious and conscious minds are seamless and easy to bridge. In our society, however, it isn’t too long before children begin to realize that they are expected to succeed, compete, and achieve. The dark, mysterious, self-knowing aspects of the subconscious are cast aside and replaced with what we can see and judge in the full light of day. We begin to compare ourselves to others, trust only what gives us proven results, and work towards goals that bring us a sense of accomplishment. We stop climbing trees, trying to hear the thoughts of animals, chasing our imaginary friends, and finger-painting scenes that only we understand. We begin playing organized sports, earning gold stars, posting selfies, and planning out our futures.

When we abandon our trust of the unknown, when we stop turning within, our High Priestess goes deep underground.

Often, the High Priestess resurfaces when one has endured a particular tragedy or suffered a great loss. At these times, when the solid ground of our egos has crumbled, we are in a perfect position to take on deeper learning. We are ready to put our trust into that which we cannot see or measure. We are looking for a connection to our own Source and innate knowledge. Survivors of tragedy have profound potential for higher spiritual evolvement. The High Priestess, although dark and mysterious, has compassion for her followers and shows them only what they are ready to experience.

So what is the Tarot card trying to tell you? The truth is, this is an invitation. The High Priestess is confirming that you hold all of the answers to life’s questions in the hidden spaces of your own heart. Furthermore, the capacity to which you can open your heart and suspend your own need for visible signs is the degree to which you will experience a transformation of the mind. You will know you are on track when you begin to notice synchronicities between your inner exploration and your reality: a book suddenly appears about the mysteries of the Divine Feminine, an acquaintance invites you to a local full moon circle, or you receive an email about becoming attuned in Reiki. Your dreams may become more vivid and characters may appear, offering insight and clues about your existence. These are all strong examples of the language of the High Priestess.

When the High Priestess calls, it’s time to pay attention. Accept her invitation to walk between the seen and unseen worlds. Don’t be afraid to jump down the rabbit hole and explore what this vast inner-dimension holds for you, with its delicious darkness and ancient mysteries. Her greatest gift to you will be the unveiling of what you had all along: the ability to face the dark and bring your own truth into the light.

Find Jamie Richardson on Instagram @emberandauratarot or at www.emberandaura.com

Published on Astrology.com

Your Daily Tarot Cards for Friday, February 22

Your Daily Tarot Cards for Today

 

Your Daily Tarot Card for Today

The Moon

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Keywords: imagination, dreams, emotion, competition (the dogs), illusion!

Astrological Correspondence: Pisces

The Moon in all its phases represents the world of dreams, illusions, and the subconscious. Traditionally the symbol of the feminine, the card’s meaning encompasses the maternal, the Great Mother, womanhood, and cycles. The Moon is an ambivalent card, and its imagery signifies the difficulty to see things clearly: simultaneously inspiring and lacking courage, enchanting and bewildering, deceptive and receptive – all sides of the same coin. Signaling fluctuating moods and uncertainty we must pay attention to our dreams, confront our subconscious and deal with the issues that come to the surface in order to progress to a higher level of awareness. Being able to put our imagination and creative talents to good use is an added bonus. Negative qualities such as ambiguity, confusion, hidden fears, and deception can be causes for failure.

 

Your Daily Love Tarot Card for Today

The High Priestess

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The High Priestess card has selected you because you need to open your eyes to the process of ‘Creative Visualization.’ If you envision the right person for you, the right person will enter your life. If you are with someone and feel deep friendship, you have discovered one of the true foundations of love. You are in the process of fulfilling your hopes and wishes.

 

Your Daily Egyptian Tarot Card for Today

The Hermit

 

The Hermit refers to health issues or having the ability to heal today. Sometimes these two issues go hand in hand. You may have become interested in healing when you develop a health issue or just over-focused on all the little details of what makes you sick. Fear of infection from disease can force you into becoming a Hermit, but don’t indulge it. A Hermit serves others by bringing light out of the darkness, not losing it in the dark.

 

Your Daily Egyptian Love Tarot Card for Today

Death

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This card is a symbol of deep change and transition. If you have wanted to let go of old ways of being in relationship and want to create a new template of behavior, this is your opportunity to do so. The Death card assists in stripping away whatever is unnecessary and no longer useful to free up energy for the new and untried. Make use of this energy by letting go of the past and stepping into the future.

Get A Jump on Tomorrow, Your Daily Horoscopes for Saturday, February 23

Get A Jump on Tomorrow……

Your Daily Horoscopes for Saturday, February 23

 

Moon Alert

Avoid shopping or important decisions for one hour today from 10 AM to 11 AM EST (7 AM to 8 AM PST). After that the Moon moves from Libra into Scorpio.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

Expect some surprises and upsets in the early morning. Later in the day, your ability to research something is fantastic! On the other hand, if you have to keep secret – you will! “Wild horses couldn’t drag it from me. I’ll take it to the grave!”

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

Surprises related to your job, your health or a pet are likely early this morning. Later in the day, you will be very persuasive when talking to others. You might enlist the help of someone to get to the bottom of something because you want to know the real cause.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

Be careful not to be too pushy talking to bosses, parents and VIPs today, which you might do if you think you are right and you know what you’re talking about. If you are confident, then nothing will hold you back! You’re going to tell it like it is.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

You will love to explore new ideas, especially related to esoteric concepts like metaphysics and ancient lore. Academic secrets will appeal today. Don’t leave home without your Indiana Jones hat. “I believe this is yours, Dr. Walton?”

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

Be careful to avoid accidents in the early morning today. Later, you will be like a sleuth going through red-tape details about shared property, inheritances, wills and insurance disputes. You want to get to the bottom of something and you intend to do it.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Keep an eye on your money and possessions in the early morning to avoid losing something. Later in the day, expect an intense discussion with a partner or close friend. It could be prompted by jealousy or finding out a secret. Or perhaps you want to convince someone to agree with you?

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

A partner or close friend might surprise you in the early morning. (You might have a disagreement.) Later in the day, you will be successful doing investigative work if you have to seek out hidden solutions to problems. You might also come up with medical answers.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Something surprising might catch you off guard early this morning. Later, romantic discussion will be intense. But for the most part, you want to play games today, especially mentally challenging puzzles and mysteries, especially with children.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

A friend might have surprising news early this morning. Family discussions will be intense today. This is an excellent day to tackle home repairs, especially repairs related to bathrooms, recycling, garbage areas and laundry. You want to get to the root of a problem.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Avoid arguments with parents and female relatives early this morning. Later in the day, you will enjoy investigating something. Your mind will probe problems for solutions. You will also enjoy reading mysteries and whodunit’s today. (They always set up the butler.)

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Be careful early morning to avoid accidents verbal and physical. Later today, you will have strong opinions about financial matters. For example, if you are shopping, you will be intent on buying something. Nothing will dissuade you. “My mind is made up; don’t confuse me with the facts.”

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

You will be very powerful talking to others today if there’s something that matters to you. If not, you will be playful and teasing. But if you do care about something – you will be unshakable, focused and full of intent.

If Your Birthday Is Today

Actress Emily Blunt (1983) shares your birthday today. You are motivated by your goals and will work hard to attain them. Partnerships are important to you. This year you begin a new cycle of exciting changes and beginnings, which is why it’s time to clarify your goals. Remember: What you begin now will unfold in the future. Get ready to take the initiative. Fortunately, your physical strength will increase this year!

 

–GeorgiaNichols