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Current Moon Phase for August 13th is Waning Crescent


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August 13
Waning Crescent
Illumination: 1%

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, August 13, 2015

Phase: Waning Crescent
Illumination: 1%
Moon Age: 28.48 days
Moon Angle: 0.50
Moon Distance: 397,165.98 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 151,557,942.23 km

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The Witches Magick for the 13th Day of the Wort Moon – SALT, SAGE, AND SANDALWOOD SPELL


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SALT, SAGE, AND SANDALWOOD SPELL

 

Use this spell to clean any negative energy from your bedroom that has accumulated there, either from you, your mate, your lover( s), or from people who have lived in your home before.

Gather together a newspaper, three blue candles, sea salt, a sage smudge stick, and sandalwood incense.

At midnight, open and lay the newspaper out on your bedroom floor. Put the candles in holders, and set them on top of the newspaper. Surround each of the candles with a circle of sea salt. Light the candles, one at a time. With each candle you light, repeat three times:

One times two

times three

All darkness and

negativity

Be gone, now and

forevermore!

Light the smudge from the candle flame, and smoke the room thoroughly. Allow the candle to safely burn down. Then take the newspaper, salt, and candle remains and throw them in the garbage. As you do, repeat three times:

One times two

times three

All darkness and

negativity

Be gone, now and

forevermore!

Light the sandalwood incense, and fill your bedroom with the spicy scent. If you prefer, you can use a diffuser with sandalwood-scented oil, or you can put a drop of sandalwood oil on your lightbulb and let the heat of the bulb fill the room with the fragrance. Allow the candles to safely burn down.

 

 

Wiccan Spell A Night: Spells, Charms, And Potions For The Whole Year

Sirona Knight

WOTC Extra – Pros and Cons of Solitary Practice verses Coven Practice


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Pros and Cons of Solitary Practice verses Coven Practice

 

Pros and Cons of Solitary Practice

 As mentioned earlier, most witches started their practice by working alone. It is most likely that witches who choose the solitary path have long developed their interest in witchcraft even before meeting a coven.

Some of the advantages of solitary practice include: being able to make your own rules and set of ethics; being free to work with anyone regardless if they are a member of a coven or another tradition; being able to follow your own schedule instead of being tied to a fixed schedule of worship and work; and not being obliged or accountable to anyone or anything but yourself and your deities.

As much as there are advantages, there are also disadvantages to working in solitude. These include: having difficulty in connecting with other witches or Wiccans; having the need for a teacher or mentor at some point of your solitary practice especially if you want to grow and learn more spiritually; finding limitations in the quality, quantity, and type of knowledge you acquire; and longing to be with other people to share your knowledge, skills, and experiences.

Pros and Cons of Coven Practice

 The number of witches and Wiccans who have covens is greater than those who prefer to work on their own. Witches and Wiccans with covens say that they enjoy working in a group in spite of the set of rules they follow and quite a share of problems that they deal with. Some of the advantages of coven practice include: having more formal and structured work based on a group setting; having a pre-determined course of study and following specific lesson plans; having more opportunities to meet others in greater witchcraft and Wiccan communities; having more elaborate and beneficial rituals; and having the opportunity to learn and obtain knowledge from seasoned and more experienced witches.

On the other hand, the disadvantages of coven practice include: having to work with the members who may not be very willing to accommodate new members and their needs; having to deal with a member who decide to have a power trip; having to provide your schedule ahead of time to ensure all members are available; and having numerous relationships can cause issues and problems.

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Witchcraft: A Beginner’s Guide To Wiccan Ways: Symbols, Witch Craft, Love Potions Magick, Spell, Rituals, Power, Wicca, Witchcraft, Simple, Belief, Secrets,The … For Beginners To Learn Witchcraft Book 2)

Sebastian Collins

Let’s Talk Witch (Part 2) – Coven Practice


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Coven Practice

 

Originating from the Latin word coventus, which means agreement or assembly, the term coven first came about during the 1500s in Scotland. The term at the time stood for a local group of witches or meeting of witches. Yet, people did not use the word often until witchcraft became more popular and public in the modern era.

A traditional coven is usually composed of thirteen members, each representing the thirteen lunar months of a year. Given that witchcraft and Wicca are associated with the moon and its femininity, the number symbolizes the lunar calendar and represents wholeness.

However today some groups prefer to have fewer or more coven also provides the feeling of a community who are able to celebrate significant events and occasions. Furthermore, just like a community, a coven can provide you with acceptance, safety, and the feeling of being valued.

On the other hand, not all covens are in harmony for the rest of their existence. Given that a coven has 13 or more members, the chances of conflicts in ideas, objectives, and opinions are high. In fact, some covens break apart while working through problems and even trivial issues.

Deciding to be a member of a coven will entail responsibilities, which include your devotion for the coven to stay united as well as the need for tolerance, cooperation, and respect for each member and for the coven as a whole.

Source:

Witchcraft: A Beginner’s Guide To Wiccan Ways: Symbols, Witch Craft, Love Potions Magick, Spell, Rituals, Power, Wicca, Witchcraft, Simple, Belief, Secrets,The … For Beginners To Learn Witchcraft Book 2)

Sebastian Collins

Let’s Talk Witch – Solitary Practice


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Solitary Practice

 

Some witches prefer to practice alone instead of being with a group of witches. This could be because the solitary practice is more suitable to their knowledge, experience, lifestyle, purposes, and temperament. However, even if these witches practice witchcraft alone, they can still join covens if only for the purpose of celebrating Sabbaths or other occasions. Some witches, on the other hand, may start practicing alone for a certain period of time and then later join a coven.

More often than not, it can be easy to choose the path of solitary practice especially if one is a seasoned witch. However, if you are a beginner, you may find it lonesome to practice alone. In addition, you need to put extra effort into practicing witchcraft properly if you are alone given that nobody will guide you on what you should do.

Conversely, solitary practice allows you to discover and hone your own witchcraft style instead of adopting the ideology of an established coven.

Solitary witches follow some guidelines, which can help them in practicing successfully and safely. These guidelines are also applicable for beginners in the Wiccan way.

When you are practicing witchcraft alone, you may need to gather different resources in order to acquire insights as well as perspectives that may help you learn and become proficient. Resources include books, articles, and other forms of reference. However, it is not enough that you merely study about witchcraft. You need to apply what you learn. As such, it is advisable to set a schedule, which can make witchcraft a part of your daily routine. You have to practice regularly in order to develop your skills.

Solitary practice involves regular meditation for improving your adherence to your higher self and enhancing your mental focus. You can also start with simple spells and rituals until such time that you think you are ready for more complex ones. It is also advisable to keep a manual or diary of your work and experiences so you have something to refer to in the future.

Once you have spent time acquiring the knowledge you need to learn and to practice witchcraft alone, you will have a more accurate idea of the types of magic or skills that appeal to you and suit you the most.

Source:

Witchcraft: A Beginner’s Guide To Wiccan Ways: Symbols, Witch Craft, Love Potions Magick, Spell, Rituals, Power, Wicca, Witchcraft, Simple, Belief, Secrets,The … For Beginners To Learn Witchcraft Book 2)

Sebastian Collins

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 …

 

Celebration of Diana and Hecate. Leave a harvest offering at a place where three roads or paths meet.

Egyptian; Day of battle between Horus and Set

Rome: From ancient times, Vertumnalia was celebrated as a festival to the god Vertumnus and the Goddess Pomona, the patrons of orchards and gardens. Vertumnus was a shapeshifter, and the seasonal changing of fruit trees reflects the many aspects of Vertumnus. Pomona’s name is derived from the Roman word ‘pomus,’ or fruit. She is the Goddess of the Cultivated Garden, the Goddess of Apples, the Goddess of the Tree of Life.

Greece: In celebration of the birth of the Goddess Athena.

Feast of Greek Deities Aphrodite and Eros–Day to honor love and passion

Festival Of Isis

Greek Festival of Hecate, Goddess of the Crossroad and Patron of Witches. On this date, the major Pagan festival of Hecate is traditionally held at moonrise. Hecate, the mysterious Goddess of Darkness and Protectress of all Witches, is a personification of the Moon and the dark side of the female principle.

1818 – Birth of Lucy Stone, feminist theorist. Pioneer feminists, “Lucy Stoners” kept their maiden names

Lefthander’s Day

Festival Of The Volcano – Antigua, Guatemala

Nemoralia of Diana, Festival of Torches – The Romans took the Greek festival honoring Artemis and Hecate (see August 11) and gave it a fixed place in the solar calendar on this date. It was also known as Diana’s Feast of Torches. Roman women marched in torchlight processions to the temples of Diana and Hecate. They also visited the groves of Diana with their hunting dogs on leashes to offer her thanks.

The temple of Diana on the Aventine was an asylum for runaway slaves and on this day all slaves of both sexes had a holiday. All women made a point of washing their hair on this day.

The mention of ritual hair-washing seems to connect this holiday with the prohibitions on washing and beautification which begin at the start of the month of Av in the Jewish calendar (July 28) and at the start of August (see August 1) for the Greeks. The full moon of Av (August 11 this year) was celebrated with torchlight processions, bonfires and dancing.

Sacrifices were also made on this day to Vertumnus (an ancient Etruscan God associated with change, especially the seasons), Fortuna Equestris (in honor of a battle won by a cavalry charge), Hercules, Castor and Pollus, the Camanae Goddess of springs, later identified with the Muses–they also had their own holiday in October) and Flora. Blackburn, Bonnie & Leofranc Holford-Strevens, The Oxford Companion to the Year, Oxford University Press 1999

August 13 – 15 O-Bon – The Japanese celebrate the Days of the Dead in the middle of summer, on either July 13-15 or August 13 – 15. On the first day of the festival, they decorate the graves of their ancestors with fruit, cakes and lanterns. On the second day, people set up spirit altars called tamadana in their homes. They set the memorial plaques of their ancestors on a rush mat, surrounded by vegetarian dishes and cucumbers carved to resemble horses on which the spirits can ride. The third day is the day for the bon-odori, a slow hypnotic dance performed in concentric circles or multiple lines. At evening, tiny lanterns are set adrift on rivers or seas, to light the way for the souls returning to the other side. Rufus, Anneli, The World Holiday Book, Harper San Francisco 1994

St. Radegund – St Radegund is one of the saints who took the place of the goddess as grain protectress, as described by Berger. Married to the brutal and philandering Merovingian King Clotaire, she fled from her husband after he murdered his brother. He tried to track her down but she was miraculously protected, in a story similar to those told about Mary. She came upon a farmer sowing his field and instructed him to tell anyone asking that he had not seen anyone pass by since he sowed his oats. Whereupon the oats grew so abundantly that she could hide among them and when the farmer duly reported her message, her husband gave up his pursuit. Her unofficial feast day is in February when oats are sowed but it also seems significant that she should be honored at the time of the harvest and in the same month as Mary in her guise as Harvest Goddess.

She was the patron saint for women afflicted with the pox, who were supposed to apply the skin of a black lamb to their skin, then send their husbands on a pilgrimage to St Radegund.

Radegund founded a monastery at Poitiers which became famous for the quality of the meals she served, thus she is the patron saint of female cooks. Her chaplain, Fortunat, the patron saint of male cooks, wrote her a letter praising a meal she prepared for him:

Next, a superb piece of meat, arranged in the shape of a mountain and flanked by high hills, the spaces between which were filled with a garden of various stews that included the most delicious products of earth and water….A black earthenware jar provided me with milk of the utmost whiteness: it was quite sure to please me.

Berger, Pamela, The Goddess Obscured: Transformation of the Grain Protectress from Goddess to Saint, Beacon 1985 Blackburn, Bonnie & Leofranc Holford-Strevens, The Oxford Companion to the Year, Oxford University Press 1999 Larousse Gastronomique, entry on the Chef

St. Cassian- Patron saint of schoolteachers; his pagan students stabbed him to death with their pen nibs. Hoever, Rev Hugo, Lives of the Saints, Catholic Book Publishing Company1955

15: Sproshinki – Serpen An agricultural holiday celebrating the end of haymaking. People have a good time, feasting, boxing, and much more. 15: Birthday of Charles Leland, folklorist and author, 1824 20: Full Moon – Corn Moon 29 August 2015 20: Birthday of author Ann Moura in 1947 31: Birthday of author Raymond Buckland

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 Almanac for Thursday, August 13th

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The Witches Almanac for Thursday, August 13th

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

Women’s Day (Tunisian)

 

 

Waning Moon

The Waning Moon (from the Full Moon to the New) is a time for study, meditation, and little magical work (except magic 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.

Incense: Carnation

Color: Green

 

Thursday’s Witchery


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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


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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”.

Tasha’s Day by Day Planner for August 2015


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Tasha’s Day by Day Planner for August 2015

 

Thu. 8/13 Bright Leo Moon leads the way to fun. Sun trine Uranus suggests an unusual day.

Fri. 8/14 Leo New Moon says put more fun and creativity in your life now.

Sat. 8/15 Practical Virgo Moon says organize useful activity. Sun conjunct Venus brightens choices; Mercury trine Pluto helps frame positive changes.

Sun. 8/16 Efficient Virgo Moon facilitates tasks.

Mon. 8/17 Persnickety Virgo Moon finds what needs fixing; 4:30 PM gentle Libra Moon helps smooth the energy.

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Lunabar Moon Almanack for Thursday, 13 August, 2015

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Lunabar Moon Almanack for Thursday, 13 August, 2015

 

Waning, Crescent Moon Age: 28 ¾ days.

Ascending Node is at 3° Libra.

Moon in 14th degree of the Sign Leo, the Lion; also in 17th deg. of the Constellation Crabba, the Crab. Moonrise: 5:18 morn. Souths: 12:23 eve. Moonset: 7:21 eve.

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Aspects of the Moon in Leo: Yang, Masculine, Solar, Positive, Diurnal, Fiery, Fixed, Barren, Horary Eastern, Summery, Boreal, Commanding, Feral, Bestial, Animal, Four-footed, Dry, Bitter, Hot

Spells and rituals involving the Fire element should be performed when the Moon is in a fire sign: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius.

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Moon Moon, Mother Moon

Lunar Lore

The Moon in opposition to Venus, shews a laudable day in all kind of business. ~Bethem’s “Centiloquium”. … The nearer to twelve in the afternoon, the drier the moon. The nearer to twelve in the forenoon, the wetter the moon. ~Herefordshire. … The sad and solemn night Hath yet her multitude of cheerful fires; The glorious host of light Walk the dark hemisphere till she retires; All through her silent watches, gliding slow, Her constellations come, and climb the heavens, and go. – William Cullen Bryant, “Hymn to the North Star.”

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Lunabar Sun Almanack for Thursday, 13 August, 2015

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Lunabar Sun Almanack for Thursday, 13 August, 2015

 

Sunrise: 6:19 morn. Sunset: 8:05 eve.

Length of Day: 13h. 46m.

Dawn: 5:50 morn. Dusk: 8:34 eve.

Length of Twilight: 0h. 29m.

Sun in 20th degree of the Sign Leo, the Lion; also in 3rd degree of the Constellation Leo, the Lion;

Aspects of the Sun in Leo: Yang, Masculine, Solar, Positive, Diurnal, Fiery, Fixed, Barren, Horary Eastern, Summery, Boreal, Commanding, Feral, Bestial, Animal, Four-footed, Dry, Bitter, Hot.

 

Solar Lore

The sun is noted to be hotter when it shineth forth between clouds than when the sky is open and serene. ~ Bacon

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Wishing All Our Precious Friends & Family A Very Blessed & Glorious Thursday!


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We pledge this day to do our best
To put the past behind us
Walking straight with head held high
So fortune’s favor finds us

Yesterday is gone and done
Tomorrow lies before us
We will not let ourselves be bound
By history’s faded story

No longer looking toward the past
Except for lessons learned
We’re moving toward the future now
And all that we have earned

Bless us Divine Mother in our tasks ahead.

So Mote It Be.

Your Animal Spirit for August 12th is The Raven

Your Animal Spirit for Today
July 13th, 2015

Raven

Raven has long been known as the magical bird—the one who carries our messages and our prayers to spirit. Raven has been called a shape-shifter, and his message to you today is one of change—expect the unexpected, but know that Raven is flying close and will help you transform life’s challenges into life’s greatest blessings.

Your Ancient Symbol Card for August 12 is The Magus

Your Ancient Symbol Card for Today

The Magus


The Magus is the physical embodiment of decisive action based upon knowledge and aimed squarely at specific goals. Thoroughly Yang by nature and firmly set in the material world, he none-the-less has a powerful spiritual connection as well. His knowledge, wisdom and skill are all encompassing. He is complete. His power as a creator is unmatched on our earthly plane. He is self-aware and unafraid to act. His enormous strength gives him the freedom to act as he chooses. However, responsibility comes with that freedom. Because he is not bound to the restraints of others he must choose how to act. The question that always lies before him is should he act morally, or forsake ethics for personal gain.

As a daily card, The Magus suggest you currently possess a tremendous power and freedom to move your life in any direction you choose. In short, you can make things happen. Your true challenge at the moment is to move forward without trampling the dreams of others. Fortunately your moral fiber is strong as well, and will guide you down the right path.

Your Daily Witches Rune for August 12th is The Blank Rune

Witches Rune for the Day

The Blank Rune

Meaning: This is a rune of difficulty and negative influences will rule your life for a time, but as all difficulties are a learning experience it will lead to improved personal perspective and progress on your life’s path. Always consult the surrounding runes with this stone. If it lies with a positive stone, it indicates that the pain of this experience will lead to a beneficial change in circumstances.

Your Crowley Thoth Tarot Card for Aug. 12th is Aeon

Your Crowley Thoth Tarot Card for Today

Aeon

 

Aeon deals with our journey and constant transformation through time. It denotes both endings and beginnings, our ability to redeem ourselves through action, and hope for the future. Aeon teaches us to accept our past–embrace it as an essential component of our being–but not to allow it to keep our spirits from moving towards the future and finding our personal utopia.

Casting the Stones, Your Past, Present & Future Reading for Aug. 12th

Casting the Stones, Your Past, Present & Future Reading for Today

 

bw-perthroThe Past
Perthro

Mysteries will become known to you. You should be able to see your life’s path clearly at this time. Pethro is often thought of as “Gambler’s Rune.” You are in a lucky period right now. Chance is your ally. Take advantage of it.

 

bw-fehuThe Present
Fehu

Fehu is the Rune of prosperity, good luck and unbridled creative energies. Being associated with Frey, this Rune is also a powerful omen of fertility. Fehu is one of the three Mother Stones and should never be taken lightly.

 

bw-naudhizThe Future
Naudhiz

Naudhiz reversed may tell of needs met and harmonious relationships. Your passions for someone or something may be at their pinnacle.

 

Your Daily Rune for Aug. 12th is Jera

Your Rune for Today

Jera

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

Additional information about Today’s Rune, Jera

 

jera : year, harvest

 

Phonetic equivalent: y (but may be used in place of ‘j’)

 

DIVINATORY MEANINGS: change, cycle turning, reward, motion, productivity, inevitable development

 

MAGICAL USES: to bring change; for fertility and growth

 

ASSOCIATED MYTHS & DEITIES: Sif, Thor, Freyr, Granni

 

ANALYSIS: In this modern age of central heating and oranges in February, it is difficult to imagine the close ties that people once had with the cycles of the year, particularly in the more Northern climes. The changing seasons affected not only the weather, but also the day to day activities and even the diets of ancient peoples. Constant change was the norm, and the object was to become attuned with those changes, not to fight against them. An ancient farmer (or even some modern ones) wouldn’t need to look at a calendar to tell him when to plant, or read a weather forecast to know when the snows were coming. The changing seasons were a part of his blood and bones, and his very existence depended on adapting to change.

 

 

Jera follows isa just as spring follows winter. The frozen stagnancy of ice is broken by the turning of the wheel, and things are once again moving along as they should. In fact, we have now broken out of the entire set ‘negative’ runes with which we began this aett. This has been accomplished not by fighting to escape the ice or railing against the unfairness of fate, but by learning from those experiences and simply waiting for the inevitable thaw. Jera is the communion wine – the product of the joining of opposites bringing life. Storms may come and go, but the sun is always there and life is generally pretty good. Enjoy it while you can.