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Update on Current Energies

Update on Current Energies

Selacia
a message from Selacia

To read more of Selacia’s insight, please visit her website, Selacia and The Council of 12

As we wind down from some of this past month’s chaos and prepare for Mercury to go direct Friday, this is an excellent time to reflect on where you are in your life and invite a sense of humor into things. We’ve had lots of fiery energies catalyzed by the eclipses and supermoon – even the most calm and centered person might have had some wild moments in recent weeks!This latest cycle likely put you on edge a few times. Keep in mind that along with the big stuff you are encountering and addressing, it’s often the petty stuff that gets you off balance and out of your power center. Tip: make less time for petty things that won’t matter long term and save your precious light-filled energy to create big things in the highest ways.

Sometimes in cycles like this, people tend to get spacey and lose focus. If this happened for you, make an effort to come back to your center now. We have new energies to work with now and you want to be able to effectively house them within you. Getting grounded now will put you in your heart, which is where you want to be to connect more to your spiritual guidance and ability to manifest your dreams. Don’t forget to dream big!

One reason you are alive now is to reclaim your true power to create. For thousands of years, humanity has been conditioned to be powerless. Self-doubt and trying to fit in have been the norm – people looking outside themselves to validate if they were okay. Having an authentic voice, or even a voice at all, often was not part of the equation as people lived an ordinary life.

You were born to be among those at the forefront to change this – to turn things upside down! That’s because you are a divine changemaker at your core, encoded to be at the forefront of the biggest society overhaul ever done. You are to do this by changing on the inside first – getting your power and voice back – and then as you do that being an example to others.

This means that you are an instrumental part of humanity’s awakening process! A little voice inside is calling you to act on this role and discover what it means for you personally. This will be a process over time. Some of you are already immersed in that process – including with our Divine Changemakers Series with The Council of 12 – so you know how powerful that process can be! Each day you are having opportunities to be more authentic, more whole.

Current Moon Phase for October 8th is Waning Crescent

October 8
Waning Crescent
Illumination: 17%

The Moon today is in a Waning Crescent phase. In this phase the Moon’s illumination is growing smaller each day until the New Moon. During this phase the Moon is getting closer to the Sun as viewed from Earth and the night side of the Moon is facing the Earth with only a small edge of the Moon being illuminated. This phase is best viewed an hour or 2 before the sunrise and can be quite beautiful if you’re willing to get up early. It can also be a great time to see the features of the Moon’s surface. Along the edge where the illuminated portion meets the dark side, the craters and mountains cast long shadows making them easier to observe with a telescope or binoculars.

Phase Details for – Thursday, October 8, 2015

Phase: Waning Crescent
Illumination: 17%
Moon Age: 25.51 days
Moon Angle: 0.50
Moon Distance: 400,611.35 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 149,456,449.25 km

 

Source:
MoonGiant.com

Lady A’s Specialty of the Day – Spell to Gain Control Over A Situation

Egyptian GirlSpell to Gain Control Over A Situation

Items Needed:
purple candle
pen and paper
vegetable oil
fireproof dish
cayenne pepper

Inscribe the candle with your name, then draw the infinity symbol (a horizontal figure 8),
both above and below your name. Anoint the candle with vegetable oil and roll it in cayenne pepper.

Write a brief description of the situation on the paper and place it under the candle holder.
Light the candle and say:

“Wax and herb, now bring me power
That grows with every passing hour.
Bring control back unto me.
As I will, so mote it be!

Let the candle completely burn down, then burn the paper in the fireproof dish. Flush the ashes down the toilet, or bury them under a tree.

 

The Witches Magick for the 8th Day of the Blood Moon – Blood Moon Ritual Mist

Egyptian MauBlood Moon Ritual Mist

Use this mist to fill you with the vitality of the Goddess.

You will need one cup of distilled water, three drops of lavender essential oil, one drop of rose essential oil, one drop of chamomiles essential oil and a white candle. Mix all the ingredients together in a spray bottle. As you shake the bottle, chant:

Great Goddess of eternal life
Invigorate this liquid with your divine light.

Light the candle and place the bottle of mist in front of the candle so that the light shines through it. Stare deep into the liquid and merge with it. Energize the mist with the vitality and divine life force of the bright Goddess. Close your eyes, and spray the mist over your face. As you spray it on yourself, sense the light of the Goddess glowing within you and all around you.

Wiccan Spell A Night, 365 Spells, Charms and Potions for the Whole Year
Sirona Knight

WOTC Extra – Thinking Makes It So

RETOUR DE CHASSE Thinking Makes It So

In the movie What Dreams May Come, the character played by Robin Williams dies and then wakes up in the afterlife. The place looks, smells, tastes, and feels more or less like the so-called real world. But he quickly learns that in this place, whatever he thinks or desires manifests instantly. All of it is a construct of consciousness.

Magick works in the same way. What you think is what you get. The manifestation may not be immediate— although it can be. If your belief and your intent are strong enough, if you bring passion to your spell, and if you can focus your energy clearly toward a specific goal, then you have a good chance of achieving what you want.

Knowing exactly what you want to accomplish and stating your intention with absolute clarity is essential whenever you perform a spell. Otherwise, your spell could backfire. The fact is, you’re doing magick all the time, whether or not you realize it. As noted later, the Law of Attraction states that your thoughts, emotions, and actions affect the energetic patterns around you, and the most significant “tools” in magick are your thoughts and feelings. That’s why it’s important to use your magickal power with clear intent, so you can produce the results you truly desire.

Underlying all magick is a simple principle of physics: For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction. Remember that old computer axiom, garbage in, garbage out? Magick is like that, too: If you put bad thoughts and feelings in, you’ll get bad stuff back and vice versa. So be care what you ask for!

The Modern Guide to Witchcraft: Your Complete Guide to Witches, Covens, and Spells
Skye Alexander

Let’s Talk Witch – Ten Good Things Magick Can do for You

Egyptian beautyLet’s Talk Witch – Ten Good Things Magick Can do for You

 
Before we ever get into the how, let’s consider why learning to do magick is worth your time and effort. Here are ten ways magick can help to make your life better. It can:
 
Improve your love life
Attract prosperity
Keep you and your loved ones safe from harm
Enhance your health
Protect your home and personal property
Open up new career opportunities
Give you more control over your life
Improve interactions with family, friends, and coworkers
Ward off problems and enemies
Strengthen your intuition and psychic skills
 
People who don’t understand magick have made it seem weird or evil, and Hollywood sensationalizes it to the point of absurdity. Actually, there’s nothing scary, strange, or silly about magick— it’s a natural ability you were born with, a talent you can develop just like musical or mathematical talent. All it takes is desire, a little training and practice.

The Modern Guide to Witchcraft: Your Complete Guide to Witches, Covens, and Spells
Skye Alexander

Celebrating 365 Days of Legends, Folklore, and Spirituality for Oct. 8th – Chung Yeung DayChung Yeung Day, the Festival of High Plac

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Chung Yeung Day

Chung Yeung Day, the Festival of High Places, is China’s annual good luck festival commemorating the ancient Chinese scholar, Haun Ching. Legend has it that on the advice of a fortune-teller, Haun fled with his family and friends to the high hills, thus avoiding the plague of death that killed everyone in the village below. During this mid-Autumn celebration, the people take to the hills and fly special kites that are considered to be good omens that drive the evil spirits away.
Chung Yeung Day, the Festival of High Places, is China’s annual good luck festival commemorating the ancient Chinese scholar, Haun Ching. Legend has it that on the advice of a fortune-teller, Haun fled with his family and friends to the high hills, thus avoiding the plague of death that killed everyone in the village below. During this mid-Autumn celebration, the people take to the hills and fly special kites that are considered to be good omens that drive the evil spirits away.

The Witches Correspondences for Thursday, October 8th

-egyptian-The Witches Correspondences for Thursday, October

8th

Thursday (Thor’s day)

Planet: Jupiter

Colors: Purple, Deep Blue

Crystals: Amethyst, Lepidolite, Sugilite, Tin

Aroma: Melissa, Clove, Oakmoss, Jupiter Oil, Cinnamon, Musk, Nutmeg, and Sage

Herb: Cinquefoil Ruled by the planet Jupiter and dedicated to Thor, god of thunder and agricultural work. His parallels in various European Traditions include Zeus, Taranis, Perun, and Perkunas.

Magical aspects: controlled optimism, energetic growth, physical well-being, material success, expansion, money/wealth, prosperity, leadership, and generosity.

Thursday is the day of Jupiter, the largest of the planets and said to be the most powerful. Spellcasters would be wise to use this day for attempting wealth, success and prosperity spells.

Thursday is also associated (in Greek mythology) to Thor – Thor’s day – and some even say that Jupiter and Thor are one in the same. Both are strong and powerful, yet wise and just. Try a small prayer to Jupiter before commencing any ritual on Thursday as a sign of respect. This is the proper day of the week to perform spells and rituals involving luck, happiness, health, legal matters, male fertility, treasure, wealth, honour, riches, clothing, money, desires, business, group pursuits, joy, laughter, and expansion

The Witches Almanac for Thursday, October 8th

Egyptian beauty 2 . . . .by PiedadThe Witches Almanac for Thursday, October 8th

Thursday (Jupiter): Expansion, money, prosperity and generosity

Okunchi (Japanese)

Waning Moon
The Waning Moon is a time for study, meditation, and little magickal work (except magick designed to banish harmful energies).

Moon phase: Fourth Quarter

Moon Sign: Leo
Leo: Draws emphasis to the self, central ideas, or institutions, away from connections with others and other emotional needs. People tend to be melodramatic.

Moon enters Virgo 3: 50 pm
Virgo: Favors accomplishment of details and commands from higher up. Focuses on health, hygiene, and daily schedules.

Incense: Myrrh

Color: Purple

Custom-made Daily Magick for Thursday

A Present From EgyptCustom-made Daily Magick for Thursday

Well, let’s see … abundance, prosperity, and good health has been our focus for this day. Now how about a little more information and ideas for working practical magick with one of our fascinating featured deities of the day?

Juno was the Queen of Heaven. As the matriarch of the gods, she guarded over women in every aspect of their lives. Juno was thought to have renewed her virginity every year. Similar to other goddess stories, Juno was a triple goddess-a virgin who belonged to no one; a mother and woman in the prime of her life, sexual and mature; and also a crone, powerful, wise, and sometimes vengeful (as she made her husband’s many mistresses’ lives either fairly unhappy or short).

There are references to an early all-female triad of goddesses known as the Capitoline Triad. This triad consisted of Juventas, Juno, and Minerva. To the Greeks, they would have been known as Hebe, Hera, and Hecate. Ultimately the triad became Juno, Minerva, and the male Jupiter. Jupiter, another of Thursday’s gods, was Juno’s consort.

As mentioned earlier, Juno, in her aspect as Juno Moneta, was the patron and protector of the Roman mint. The coins produced at her temples were blessed by Juno and imbued with her powers of abundance and prosperity. In another of her aspects as Juno Augusta, Juno was the goddess of an abundant harvest.

In addition, another of Juno’s magickal correspondences is the semiprecious stone malachite. Malachite is a beautiful green-banded stone that was also called the “peacock stone” in Italy. The peacock was a sacred animal of Juno’s, and the magickal energies of malachite encourage health and prosperity.

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

Thursday’s Witchery

Memories of Egypt Thursday’s Witchery

Today is the day for prosperity work of all kinds. It can also be used for healing work, whether that is a physical healing of an illness or an emotional healing. Also remember that you have to follow up your healing work and prosperity magick and physical action.

I can’t tell you the number of times I have met new witches who complain to me that their prosperity spell or “I need a better job” spell did not work as they expected. They’ll ramble on and on about how much time and money they spent working their magick….but, alas, they had no glorious manifestion of wealth or fabulous job that suddenly dropped out of the sky and landed in their laps.

Then, when I gently ask them, “Did you enchant your resume or application when you filled it out? Did you do a little confidence-boosting spellwork when you went to apply for the job or went to the interview?” typically they give me a blank, confused stare.

Nine times out of ten, their response is, “You mean I have to go out and actually look for the job too?” Um, yes, my dear, you certainly do. Magick follows the path of least resistance, which means it’s going to manifest along the simplest, quickest route. Get out there and hit the pavement. See what you can find. Times are tough and competition for good jobs is fierce, so you need whatever edge you can get. For folks like us, we’re going to get the edge by using our magick and our spellcraft.

Thursdays have such a rich source of magick for us to draw upon that, honestly, the sky is the limit. This is the day associated with the gods of the sky and heavens, after all. Get to know these deities and add their wisdom and magick into your days

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

Thursday – Thor’s Day

✲★✲ Egyptian Mythology ✲★✲Thursday

Jupiter’s (Thor’s) day

The name is derived from Old English Þūnresdæg and Middle English Thuresday (with loss of -n-, first in northern dialects, from influence of Old Norse Þorsdagr) meaning “Thor’s Day”. Thunor, Donar (German, Donnerstag) and Thor are derived from the name of the Germanic god of thunder, Thunraz, equivalent to Jupiter in the interpretatio romana.

In most Romance languages, the day is named after the Roman god Jupiter, who was the god of sky and thunder. In Latin, the day was known as Iovis Dies, “Jupiter’s Day”. In Latin, the genitive or possessive case of Jupiter was Iovis/Jovis and thus in most Romance languages it became the word for Thursday: Italian giovedì, Spanish jueves, French jeudi, Sardinian jòvia, Catalan dijous, and Romanian joi. This is also reflected in the p-Celtic Welsh dydd Iau.

The astrological and astronomical sign of the planet Jupiter is sometimes used to represent Thursday.

Since the Roman god Jupiter was identified with Thunor (Norse Thor in northern Europe), most Germanic languages name the day after this god: Torsdag in Danish, Norwegian, and Swedish, Hósdagur/Tórsdagur in Faroese, Donnerstag in German or Donderdag in Dutch. Finnish and Northern Sami, both non-Germanic (Uralic) languages, uses the borrowing “Torstai” and “Duorastat”. In the extinct Polabian Slavic language, it was perundan, Perun being the Slavic equivalent of Thor.

There are a number of modern names imitating the naming of Thursday after an equivalent of “Jupiter” in local tradition. In most of the languages of India, the word for Thursday is Guruvar- var meaning day and guru being the style for Bṛhaspati, guru to the gods and regent of the planet Jupiter. In Thai, the word is Wan Pharuehatsabodi – referring to the Hindu deity Bṛhaspati, also associated with Jupiter. En was an old Illyrian deity and in his honor in the Albanian language Thursday is called “Enjte”. In the Nahuatl language, Thursday is Tezcatlipotōnal meaning “day of Tezcatlipoca”.

Wishing You & Yours A Very Beautiful & Blessed Thursday Morn’!

✲★✲ Egyptian Mythology ✲★✲Sphere

I am ever grateful to that which has given life
Too the one that started it all
Too thee I give thanks
for such beautifulness
In all of the variety
Which can be called the spice of life
Maybe not by all
Round and round
Which the wheel keeps spinning
And so it goes
It has no beginning
Nor has an Ending
Forever meeting
Round and round
We go
Spinning in a circle
In a spherical motion
Just going with the flow
There is a rainbow
And a perfect halo
With wings being optional
Ever sweet music always plays
Too charge the soul
And stir emotions of expression
Ever causing movement
Always moving completing a cycle
In many different forms
Making such bedazzling sparks
Such a pretty light show
I love the glow
And no I can never stop
Being amazed and in awe
Of such wonders
Always leaves me feeling lost in all
Caught in this space
Which is everything
Knowing nothing could ever compete
Or duplicate nor replace
And so I always have a hold
Fitting in the fold
Living in this beautiful sphere
That we call home

By Our Resident Poet, T. J. WhiteWolf
You can find more of T. J.’s wonderful poetry at his site, TJWHITEWOLF’S POETRY

 

Your Venus Sign

Your Venus Sign

Explore the erotic style of Venus in every zodiac sign

Tarotcom Staff

Tarotcom Staff on the topics of venus, love, astrology

 

Venus is the planet of beauty, art and love, ruling over romance, partnerships, sex and style. Yeah, baby!

As Venus moves through each zodiac sign, the love planet takes on a slightly different erotic personality. For example, in Aries love gets bold, while in Cancer it gets cozy.

And if you know what zodiac sign Venus is in currently (it moves from one zodiac sign to the next in about one month), it can help you deal with matters of the heart more successfully.

Here’s a quick glance at the style of love and flirting Venus has in every zodiac sign:

Venus in Aries is all fire! Expect passion, enthusiasm and some rough handling!

Venus in Taurus is sensuous and affectionate. You like to feel secure in love, so take your time and build up your passion slow, steady and strong.

Venus in Gemini is talkative and curious. Make mental connections with your partner to turn them on.

Venus in Cancer is nurturing and attentive. You love to please your partner, and are super sentimental.

Venus in Leo is creative and affectionate. When in love, you radiate joy toward your partner and the surrounding world!

Venus in Virgo is practical, and very focused on your partner’s needs. You strive for perfection in relationships.

Venus in Libra is energetic and partnership oriented. Your relationships are harmonious, and sex is an art performed with style.

Venus in Scorpio is sizzling and intense. Your passion is powerful, but you can be possessive and controlling in love.

Venus in Sagittarius is feisty! You’re friendly and flirtatious, and love is an adventure you’re eager to explore

Venus in Capricorn is cool on the outside, but hot to trot inside. You take your time with matters of the heart, but you’re as dedicated to your lover as you are to your work.

Venus in Aquarius is a quirky lover who is turned on by intellectual matters. You can be cool and detached, but open minded and experimental in bed.

Venus in Pisces is built for intimacy, and you’re willing to please your partner in every way. You’re a creative and dreamy lover, expressing your feelings in word and song.

 

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Planet Report: Venus in Virgo

Venus in Virgo

The love planet gets practical in earthy Virgo

Tarotcom Staff

Tarotcom Staff on the topics of virgo, venus, love, astrology

 

Love will take a practical turn when amorous Venus moves into earthy Virgo on October 8, 2015. Romance won’t be as fiery and playful as it is with Venus in Leo, but this transit does give us an opportunity to work harder on our partnerships.

Venus, of course, is the planet of love and relationships. And Virgo is the analytical sign that focuses on life’s more practical matters. So while Venus is in Virgo, it’s a solid time to work on the nuts and bolts of our partnerships — and to have those deep “how can we compromise better” or “where is this going” talks that many of us find difficult.

All this critical relationship analysis doesn’t sound very sexy, but Venus in Virgo can in fact be passionate. That’s because Virgo is an Earth sign, which is all about appreciating food, art, nature and people. In fact, we appreciate the best of those things with Venus in Virgo, and that includes sex. So just don’t expect any “quickies” right now.

The negative side to Venus in Virgo is that nitpicking our partners is possible, because we find it harder to let the small things go. But if you can try to keep the excess criticism under control and think positive about any constructive criticism coming in, then you can simply use this time to make adjustments with your partner, and it can change your relationship for the better moving forward.

 

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Your Daily Influences for October 7th, 2015

Your Daily Influences
October 7th, 2015

 

The Empress Reversed
This card represents infertility, instability and the loss of material possessions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jera
Jera denotes positive, recurring cycles, fertility and a time to harvest rewards from your hard work.

 

 

 

 

The Menat
You will find focusing on this aspect difficult, because truths will be obscured by dreaminess and illusion. You will not accomplish much here in the next several weeks, and therefore should focuss your attention elsewhere

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.

Today’s Witches Rune for October 7th is The Wave

Daily Witches Rune

The Wave

Meaning: This rune symbolizes your friends and family and their influence upon you. Its meaning is usually derived from the other stones closest to it. This rune is also associated with travel. A journey abroad is indicated especially if the Sun rune is nearby, but a journey for someone close to you if the Moon stone is closest. If it is near to the Rings it foretells a holiday or long distance relationship.

Your Daily I Ching Hexagram for Oct. 7th is 21: Cutting Through

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Your Daily I Ching Hexagram of the Day

 

21: Cutting Through

October 7th, 2015

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The situation calls for confronting a knotty conflict and cutting through it. Somehow, the way to harmony and unity is blocked or frustrated — perhaps by a tangle of misunderstandings or outright deceit. Like Alexander the Great cutting the Gordian knot, assert yourself now and you will meet with good fortune. Don’t be afraid to shake things up a bit. The ability to take corrective measures when they are needed is an essential trait of true leadership.

But those who bring discipline to bear must, above all, be honest — with others, and with themselves. Honesty is the hallmark of the strong and self-confident. The successful person masters the art of honesty much as a swordsman masters fencing. When lies, delusions and game playing are getting in the way of teamwork, a swift sword of honest action, perhaps even correction, must be wielded to protect one’s integrity and values. Decisiveness with integrity brings good fortune.

Though your actions be vigorous, they must not be hasty, severe or arbitrary. Be sure to carefully consider all the circumstances. In the case of a serious disruption of relations, you must forgive, but not forget to give a person a chance to make reparations for his mistakes. If some penalty or punishment is necessary, make certain that it fits the crime. When boundaries have become slack and useless, only through the institution of clear and swift correction can their effectiveness be restored.

In situations where serious issues of justice are at stake, keep careful records and do not hesitate to go public with the truth.

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Your Rune For October 7th is Gebo

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bw-geboYour Rune For Today
Gebo

Gebo represents the coming of gifts and favors. While each are usually positive events, they often carry obligations with them. Gebo often represents strong bonds such as deep friendships and marriage.

 

Additional Information on Today’s Rune, Gebo

 

Gebo: gift

 

Phonetic equivalent: g (as in ‘girl’)

 

DIVINATORY MEANINGS:
gift, offering, relationship, love, marriage, partnership, generosity, unexpected good fortune

MAGICAL USES:to find or strengthen a relationship, for fertility, to mark a gift or offering, to bring luck


ASSOCIATED MYTHS & DEITIES:Sigurd & Brunhild; Aesir & Vanir treaty

 

ANALYSIS:

Gebo is a rune of connection, particularly the connections between people. Up until now, our journey has been a solitary one. This rune represents those places where our path intersects with others, and allows us to begin to form conscious relationships. Such relationships are strengthened and sanctified by the exchange of gifts.The use of the gift as a symbol of an oath or a bond is an ancient one. When a lord wanted to ensure the loyalty of one of his subjects, he would give that person a gift. The gift would create a debt on the part of the person receiving it, and this debt would ensure his readiness to serve his lord. Similarly, a gift given between lovers, especially that of the ring, symbolizes the bond between them. Originally, only the man gave the ring in a marriage for much the same reason as the lord giving gifts to his vassals, but today the arrangement is usually more equitable. Gifts or offerings given to the Gods often carry the same meaning, representing the giver’s love for or loyalty to their Gods. The giving of a gift implies the acceptance of a debt with the understanding that the debt will not be repaid. It is this imbalance which forms the bond.