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Your Current Moon Phase for Tuesday, Aug. 25th is Waxing Gibbous

August 25
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination: 77%

The Moon today is in a Waxing Gibbous phase. This phase is when the moon is more than 50% illuminated but not yet a Full Moon. The phase lasts round 7 days with the moon becoming more illuminated each day until the Full Moon. During a Waxing Gibbous the moon will rise in the east in mid-afternoon and will be high in the eastern sky at sunset. The moon is then visible though most of the night sky setting a few hour before sunrise. The word Gibbous first appeared in the 14th century and has it’s roots in the Latin word “gibbous” meaning humpbacked.

Phase Details for – Tuesday, August 25, 2015

Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Illumination: 77%
Moon Age: 10.03 days
Moon Angle: 0.52
Moon Distance: 381,355.83 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 151,202,458.56 km

Lady A’s Specialty of the Day – Mojo Bag for Protection

Queen Of The Dragons

Lady A’s Specialty of the Day – Mojo Bag for Protection

Mojo Bag for Protection

 

Items You Will Need:

Red flannel bag

2 small lodestones

2 long nails

Lock of your hair

Pinch of salt

 

This protection bag should be carried or worn close to the body, preferably touching the skin. It will protect from injuries, the evil intentions of another person, and bad luck. To protect an area such as a room, conceal the bag near the entrance to the room and make sure it is completely out of sight. In addition to the items listed, you may add a small Catholic Saint figurine of your choosing if there is a particular Saint you feel an affinity with, or you may choose Saint Benedict for basic protection from evil.

To fix the bag, breathe onto it several times, you may add a personal prayer.

 

Feed the bag with Defense Oil:

1/4 ounce carrier oil

3 drops myrrh

2 drops cypress

1 drop patchouli Mint leaf

 

 

 

Gianne’s Grimoire of Personal Power

Lady Gianne

 

The WItches Magick for the 25th Day of the Wort Moon – Wort Moon Love Potion

princess of the dragons and bats

Wort Moon Love Potion

This is the ideal potion for a warm summer’s night.

You will need a blender, one-half cup of mango juice, one-half cup of apricot nectar, one frozen banana, one-half cup of vanilla yogurt, one cup of fresh sliced peaches, two tablespoons of honey, one tablespoon of lemon juice, ice cubes and two glasses. Into the blender, put all ingredients, one at a time. Each time you add an ingredient repeat:

Love, harmony, and good health, blessed be!

Blend the ingredients until smooth and creamy. Pour into the glasses and drink with your special love. Before you both take the first sip, toast each other and say:

To love, harmony and good health, blessed be!

 

 

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

Sirona Knight

 

Let’s Talk Witch – Keeping Sabbat and Esbat Work Separate

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Keeping Sabbat and Esbat Work Separate

 

Lots of Wiccans allow magical work to creep into their Sabbat rituals. Be careful with this. Sabbats are good for ritual drama and meditation upon the turning of the seasons, and attuning to the energy of the earth as it cycles through its phases. In turn, an esbat is usually reserved for magical work. Spellcasting, scrying, divination, and other related practices come into use during esbats.

An attunement can be done through a symbolic action to reflect the sabbat theme or the season. The line between that symbolic action and magical work blurs if the symbolic action becomes too complex. Think about older sabbat-related symbolic actions. For example, Northern European people used to roll a burning wheel down a steep hill after sunset on Midsummer’s Day. The action reflected in miniature what was going on in the season: the bright, fiery sun had passed its zenith and was beginning to decline, and the days would grow shorter from that point onward. A sabbat is a time to interact with the energy of the changing season.

Confusion can arise from the combination of the idea of a symbolic action and the concept of a spell. A spell has a specific intent in response to a specific need. Components are gathered to lend supportive energy to obtain a goal. The components are activated together with energy raised by the spellcaster, and then released toward the goal. A symbolic action, on the other hand, is performed in sympathy with a greater event. Energy may be raised through the symbolic action, but it is to contribute to the cycle as it shifts, or to enhance the attunement the Wiccan has with the macrocosm. The performance of a sabbat ritual leaves the Wiccan energized and attuned, in harmony with the greater scheme of things. No spell needs to be cast to achieve a goal, for the goal is what the ritual itself already provides. Esbats are where we work for ourselves; in a sabbat ritual, we work for nature and for the Divine.

 

 

Solitary Wicca For Life: Complete Guide to Mastering the Craft on Your Own

Arin Murphy-Hiscock

 

Tuesday Is Ruled By Mars

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Tuesday Is Ruled By Mars

 

Tuesday is a Mars day, and just like the god of war, this is the time to tap into magicks to call for strength and courage. This day of the week is for rebels and warriors. If you are facing a challenge of any kind, need a boost to your courage, or want to enhance your passions, Tuesday is the day of the week for you. Some suggestions for Tuesday enchantments would include:

*Wearing the fiery colors associated with this day: scarlet, red, black, and orange. Don some of the more daring and bewitching colors of your wardrobe on Tuesdays and turn a few heads

*Carrying a bloodstone in your pocket or wearing garnet-studded jewelry to reinforce your convictions

*Working with protective and fire-associated plants such as the snapdragon, thistle, and holly to boost your shields and bravery

*Burning spicy-scented energy-enhancing candles to add a little magical aromatherapy to your home

*Cooking up a hearty meal featuring carrots, peppers, and garlic (all Mars foods and spices) to empower yourself for victory and success

 

Seasons of the Witch – Legends and Lore, Ancient Holidays And Some Not So Ancient!

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Seasons of the Witch – Legends and Lore, Ancient Holidays And Some Not So Ancient!

 

Today Is …

 

Feast of Salacia, Goddess of Salt Water. If you live near the ocean, go for a swim or put your feet in the water. If not, honor the cleansing and renewal your tears can bring

Rome: Opiconsivia, the feast day honoring Ops Consivia, the Earth Goddess, considered to be the wife of Saturn. Ops was Lady of the Cornucopia, Bounty of the Harvest, and Sustainer of Life. In her honor, the Vestal Virgins opened a special room filled with sacred objects to performed their rites to ensure the fertility of the earth.

Ops or Consivia (the old Italian Goddess of fertility, sowing and reaping) had a special festival, which only the Vestals and the state priest could attend.

Heathen: The end of Odin’s Ordeal (August 17-25). Odin, the Nordic and Germanic all-father, was one of the three original Aesir gods who created the world, and most important of all the Norse Gods. In his quest for knowledge, he hung himself upside down from Yggdrasil, the world tree, for nine days. In commoration of the final day is the Festival of the Discovery of the Runes, when Odin fell “screaming” from the tree on which he had been bound, having gained the knowledge he sought.

Uppsala, Sweden, once observed this festival by sacrificing men and animals and hanging them in trees; devotees were burnt on pyres. Odin’s ordeal of hanging on the tree until his enlightenment bears apparent relation to the stories of both the Buddha and Jesus.

Voudun: Table Communion pour Dan Wezo, Roi de France

GrannyMoon’s Morning Feast Archives Remember the ancient ways and keep them sacred! )0( Live each Season as it passes; breathe the air, drink the drink, taste the fruit, and resign yourself to the influences of each. ~Henry David Thoreau (1817 – 1862)

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The Witches Correspondences for Tuesday, August 25th

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The Witches Correspondences for Tuesday, August 25th

 

Tuesday (Tiw’s-day)

Planet: Mars

Colors: Red and Autumn Shades

Crystals: Bloodstone, Ruby, Garnet, Flint, Rhodonite, Iron and Steel

Aroma: Basil, Ginger, Black Pepper, Mars Oil, Dragon’s blood and patchouli

Herb: Basil

The day of Mars. This day could only ever symbolize the sheer power of the god of war! The ideal spells to be cast on this day are that of force, power war and protection.

Dedicated to the powers of the planet Mars, personified as Ares, Tiwaz, Tiw, and Tyr.

Magical aspects: controlled power, energy, and endurance, passion, sex, courage, aggression, and protection.

This is the proper day of the week to perform spells and rituals involving courage, physical strength, revenge, military honors, surgery, the breaking of negative spells, dynamic energy, matrimony, war, enemies, prison, hunting, politics, contests, protection, victory, and athletics.

 

The Witches Almanac for Tuesday, August 25th

Legend Of The Dragon Princess

The Witches Almanac for Tuesday, August 25th

Tuesday (Mars): Passion, sex, courage, aggression, and protection.

Feast of the Green Corn (Native American)

 

Waxing Moon

The Waxing Moon is the ideal time for magick to draw things toward you.

Moon phase: Second Quarter

Moon Sign: Sagittarius

Sagittarius: Encourages flights of imagination and confidence. This is an adventurous, philosophical, and athletic Moon sign. Favors expansion and growth.

Moon enters Capricorn 12: 22 am

Capricorn: Develops strong structure. Focus on traditions, responsibilities, and obligations. A good time to set boundaries and rules.

Incense: Cedar

Color: Gray

 

Tuesday’s Witchery

In the Land of Dragons

Tuesday’s Witchery

 

Tuesday is the day to work any magick that falls in the category of increasing strength, courage, bravery, and passion. All of these intense emotions are linked to this day’s energies, and spells designed around these themes will have extra punch when performed on this magickal day.

So, let’s add a little passion and conviction into your life! Break out the daring red pieces of your wardrobe, and put a little pizzazz into your day. Work with Lilith, and see what she has to teach you about personal power and sexuality. Meditate onTiw/Tyr and Mars, and see what those ancient warrior gods will show you about new tactics, strategies, and claiming personal victories in your life. Practice conjuring up that astral weapon from the meditation and use it wisely for protection and for courage.

Create a philter for courage and protection or handcraft your own Witch’s jar to remove negativity from your home. See what other Witch crafts you can conjure up with Tuesday’s magick. Create some kitchen magick on this Tuesday by whipping up a spicy stew-add in a few Mars-associated ingredients such as carrots, peppers, and garlic. Empower the stew for success, and then treat yourself and your family to a good, hearty meal. Try working with a little aromatherapy and burn some spicy or coffee-scented candles to increase your energy level.

Check the sky at night, and see if you can find the reddish planet Mars up in the heavens. Not sure where to look? Check an astronomy magazine or search the Web for more information. Become a magickal warrior and move forward in your life with strength, courage, and compassion. Embrace the side of yourself that loves a good challenge and that is passionate and daring! Banish fear, and face your future with strength and conviction. Believe in yourself and in your dreams, work hard, and you will win every time.

 

 

—-Book of Witchery: Spells, Charms & Correspondences for Every Day of the Week

Ellen Dugan

 

Tuesday

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Tuesday

 

A god, goddess, or planet governs each day of the week. It is usually easy to spot the ruler of the day by its name. The word Tuesday, however, is not so easy, but if we look at the word in Spanish, Martes, we clearly see its connections to Mars.

Because Tuesday revolves around the energy of Mars, Tuesdays are good for business, mechanical things, buying and selling animals, hunting, beginning studies, gardening, sexual activities, and confrontation. This is a day for sex magick, energy, stamina, and health. As in the old saying, Tuesdays child is full of grace, is also good for success magick and defense against enemies.

Angels of Tuesday are Camael, Samael, Satael, Amabiel, Friagne, and Hyniel. When invoked, Camael takes the form of a leopard. In Druid mythology he is a god of war, which is why we see him associated with Mars. Camael is said to be a member of the “Magnificent Seven” in some circles. Camael is another “terminator” angel.

Samael walks both worlds as a magician and sorcerer. some see him as the angel of death, others as “the bright and poisonous one.” Many consider him more of a demon, and accuse him of being Satan. However, there is reference to the satans (plural) as enforcers of the law, a sort of angelic police, if you will. Supposedly, when Samael is around, dogs howl in the night. On one hand, he is the ruler of the fifth heaven and in charge of two million angels; on the other, he is the one who changed into a serpent and convinced Eve to partake of the forbidden fruit of knowledge.

Satael is an angel of air invoked in magic rites and is the presiding spirit of the planet Mars. Amabiel is another spirit of the planet Mars; however he spends his energy on issues of human sexuality. Friagne, also an angel of this day, is invoked from the east. He is a member of the fifth heaven. Hyniel also belongs to this day and is subject to the east wind.

On Tuesdays the hour of sunrise and every eight hours after that are also ruled by Mars, and that makes these times of the day doubly blessed. These four hours are the strongest ones to do ritual in. Check your local newspaper, astrological calendar, or almanac to determine your local sunrise.

 

Source: Gypsy Magic

 

Tasha’s Day by Day Planner for August 2015

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Tasha’s Day by Day Planner for August 2015

 

Tue. 8/25 Ambitious Capricorn Moon makes for a busy day.

Wed. 8/26 Diligent Capricorn Moon makes for efficient planning.

Thu. 8/27 Original Aquarius Moon helps bring a different point of view. Mercury into Libra brings a harmonious mindset.

Fri. 8/28 Quirky Aquarius Moon suggests being open to unusual experiences.

Sat. 8/29 Sensitive Pisces Full Moon helps us walk in another’s shoes.

Sun. 8/30 Spiritual Pisces Moon seeks a sense of mystical union.

Mon. 8/31 Aggressive Aries Moon starts the week off with a bang. Late Sun opposing Neptune could help create confusion.

 

 

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Lunabar Moon Almanack for Tuesday, 25 August, 2015

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Lunabar Moon Almanack for Tuesday, 25 August, 2015

 

Waxing, Gibbous Moon Age: 11 ½ days.

Moon Rides Low. Moon in 12th degree of the Sign Capricorn, the Goat; also in 16th deg. of the Constellation Sagittarius, the Archer.

Moonset: 1:58 morn. Moonrise: 4:26 eve. Souths: 9:43 eve.

Aspects of the Moon in Capricorn: Yin, Feminine, Lunar, Negative, Nocturnal, Earthy, Cardinal, Semi-fruitful, Horary Southern, Wintery, Austral, Obeying, Solsitial, Tropical, Dry, Cold, Changeable, Hoarse

Waxing Moon: Time: From New Moon To Full (Approx. 14 Days Symbolic of growth, manifestation, attainment, gravidity (heavy with child – both philosophical and literal).

Goddess Aspect: Maiden

Associated Goddesses: Artemis, Branwen, Eriu, Nymph, Epona

Magickal Attributes: Invoking Beginnings, New Projects, Ideas, Inspiration, Energy, Vitality, Freedom.

Spells and rituals involving the Earth Element should be performed when the Moon is in an Earth sign: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn.

Moon in Capricorn: Spells involving career, political matters and ambition.

Workings On This Day Are For “Constructive” Magick (Love, Wealth, Success, Courage, Friendship, Luck Or Health.) Symbolic of growth, manifestation, attainment, gravidity (heavy with child – both philosophical and literal).

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Moon Moon, Mother Moon

Lunar Lore

Doth the moon shine that night we play our play? A calendar, a calendar! Look in the almanac; find out moonshine, find out moonshine. – Shakespeare, “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” III, i .

The Romans believed that the mind was affected by the moon, and that “lunatics” were more and more frenzied as the moon increased to its full. ~Brewer, “Dictionary of Phrase & Fable”.

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Lunabar Sun Almanack for Tuesday, 25 August, 2015

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Lunabar Sun Almanack for Tuesday, 25 August, 2015

 

Sunrise: 6:30 morn. Sunset: 7:49 eve.

Length of Day: 13h. 18m.

Dawn: 6:02 morn. Dusk: 8:17 eve.

Length of Twilight: 0h. 28m.

Sun in 1st degree of the Sign Virgo, the Virgin; also in 14th degree of the Constellation Leo, the Lion;

Aspects of the Sun in Leo: Yin, Feminine, Lunar, Negative, Nocturnal, Earthy, Mutable, Barren, Horary Southern, Summery, Boreal, Commanding, Double, Double-Bodied, Dual, Bicorporeal, Human, Dry, Vocal, Cold.

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Solar Lore

If the sun appear concave at its rising, the day will be windy or showery; windy, if the sun be only slightly concave, and showery, if the concavity is deep. – Francis Bacon, “Historia Ventorum”.

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The Night Belongs to Us

Celtic Queen

The Night Belongs to Us

 

As the world sleeps

We awake

We look toward the moon

She sends her power

Feeling the wind

We gather her strength

Our capes flap in the wind

Wind encircles us

Taking hold of our brooms

Control comes to us

We ride high this night

Our silhouettes against the moon

Ride high my Brothers and Sisters

The night belongs to us.

A Witch’s Prayerbook

JoAnne Spiese

Wishing All Our Precious Family & Friends A Very Blessed Tuesday Morn’!

We are starting out simple this morning. I would like share this beautiful and oh, so truthful saying that I have read for years on GrannyMoonsMorningFeast . I hope you enjoy it as much as I do. Most of all Thank You, Granny Moon for sharing your wisdom with all of us. I, for one, have learned a great deal from you and for that I thank you.

 

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The Candle of Love, Hope and Friendship
“There is not enough darkness in the world to put out the light of one candle.”

I Come To You This Evening With A Very Sad & Heavy Heart

I received an email from Lady Beltane this evening. It was one that broke my heart and brought me to tears, Lady Beltane’s mother passed this afternoon around 4:00. I do know Lady Beltane and her mother were close. I know this has ripped her heart into. I also know she needs all the love and support we can give her. You never know the right words to say to a person during their time of grief. I really don’t believe there are any words that can take away the sorrow and grief a person feels. All we can do is let her know that we are here for her no matter what she might need. Show her we love her and offer any support we can.

 

If you have a moment, please say a prayer for Lady Beltane, her mother and her family.

 

Divine Goddess, Mother to Us All,

We come to you for my friend and sister, Lady Beltane.

We come to you to ask that You provide her with Your

Strength and comfort in this time of deep need and sorrow.

Her hurt and grief run deep.

We feel so much pain for her, but we can only imagine how

hard this time must be for her & her family.

We pray, Divine Mother, that you help her to

Stand strong in her faith during this difficult time.

 

 

Divine Goddess, Mother of Us All,

Give us the power and ability to comfort, our

dear friend.

Help us be what she need during this time,

Whether it is a shoulder to cry or just to listen.

Provide us with comforting words that will comfort

Her and ease her spirit and soul.

Let us be a symbol of Your light and comfort during

this difficult time.

 

 

May Lady Beltane always know we love her

and we are here for her.

Let her know that even though we can not

physical be with her, that we are there in spirit.

Let her know she is never alone for you,

Divine Mother are always with her as well

as us.

 

 

We ask these things for our dear friend, Lady Beltane

And her family.

We pray these things in your Divine Name,

 

So Mote It Be.

 

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“THINK on THESE THINGS” for August 24

“THINK on THESE THINGS”
By Joyce Sequichie Hifler

It takes such a little whiff of memory to carry us all the way back. Small things tucked here and there remind us of some place, some thing, some person who has played a special part in our lives.

We want to go forward, try new things, know new people, visit new places, yet how nice to slip on those comfortable old slippers of the familiar bygones and remember loving faces and happy times.

It is said that we should never return to places that have a sacred spot in our memories. Everything changes with time, so little remains recognizable to us. We begin to think that perhaps those hallowed places were not so wonderful as we remember.

But they were, for in their time and that place it was as it should have been, happy and meaningful. They may have changed, but so have we.

A little of every place and every person goes with us in the building of even happier times. We have not lost anyone or anything but it is the combination of all that we have lived and learned that builds our character and teaches us the way of life.

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By Joyce Sequichie Hifler.

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Elder’s Meditation of the Day
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Elder’s Meditation of the Day – August 24

Elder’s Meditation of the Day – August 24

“The mind’s eye changes the way we judge things.”

–Fools Crow, LAKOTA

“What you see is what you get.” Our head has inside it a movie projector that projects out from our foreheads and shines on a screen a picture of our true thoughts. This is our reality. We can only see what we project
(our beliefs). If we believe someone is a jerk, every time we see them we reflect our beliefs about what we think about that person and that is all we can see. Even if someone tells us this person is a kind, loving, caring, intelligent individual, we wouldn’t be able to see it. If we change our belief about them, that person will change and so will our judgment about that person.

My Creator, let me realize the power of choice. Let me see the advantages of changing my beliefs. Today, if I am judging my brother, let me change my beliefs to acceptance. If my thoughts are of anger, let me change them to love. Let my eyes only see you in everything and every person.

August 24 – Daily Feast

August 24 – Daily Feast

Never let another person tell you what to think and what to do. Start now to think things through and get ready for what you want. You have to be prosperous in your thinking long before you see the money. Your health must have the support of your mind and words before it can keep its good condition. You have to be lovable before anyone can love you. We think “instant” when it takes time. Remember the flower – first the bud and then the bloom, and all the steps that go in between. What do you want? See it now in your mind, and keep on seeing it so clearly that it becomes a treasure map. Enjoy looking at it and stop questioning whether it is going to work. It is your map – give it your attention.

~ We talk to Wakan Tanka and are sure he hears us. ~

CHASED-BY-BEARS – SANTEE-YANKTONAI SIOUX

‘A Cherokee Feast of Days, Volume II’ by Joyce Sequichie Hifler

The Daily Motivator for Aug. 24 – For the first time

For the first time

See the world for the first time today, fresh and new and full of hope. Marvel at the power of your own living spirit, as if you’ve never encountered it before.

Open yourself to the miracle that is your own existence in this moment. Let the truth that springs from every reality sink warmly into your soul.

Wake from the slumber of your past and feel the crisp breeze of awareness, as it heightens your senses and stirs your curiosity. Drink in the wonder of now as it flows through every step you take.

Delight in uncovering new ways to love what you’ve always loved. Realize that it is all good, and that you can make it more so.

Time is your friend and is coming to you now. This is your chance to show each moment your appreciation by filling it with your own special beauty.

Life is all in this moment, and really is as new and fresh and inspiring as you think it is. See the world for the first time today, and give all the joy you’ve been so eager to give.

— Ralph Marston
Source:
The Daily Motivator