Your Daily Horoscopes for Thursday, May 19th

Aries

While emotions are on the complex side today, dear Aries, it’s nevertheless a good day for paring down and enjoying the simpler things in life. Finding ways to cut expenses can actually be enjoyable right now, as you instinctively know that in the long run, it will improve your lot in life. One-on-one relations are highly favored right now. Good advice may be found, and communications are open – possibly even healing. This is a strong time for assessing value and discovering hidden gems or untapped resources.

Taurus

Emotionally, you’re inclined to seek out company today, dear Taurus, with the Moon moving into your partnership sector. This is a good time for reconciliations of various kinds, as you’re in top form for inspiring confidence and for attracting good will with Venus in harmonious aspect to Chiron. It’s another strong time for personal appeal and magnetism, as well as for putting longstanding problems to rest. Friends can be helpful now, and there may be a re-connection with a past friend or a pleasant reassessment of a friendship.

Gemini

You can have a strong urge to serve, to help, and to give of yourself today, dear Gemini, and if you do, it can be personally rewarding indeed. For some of you, today’s energies may stimulate a secret attraction or a stroke of good luck from behind the scenes. Creative endeavors are likely to thrive now. Romantically speaking, you are in fine form for attraction. The Moon moves into your work and health sector today, and you are more service-oriented than usual, desiring to accomplish a lot, particularly in small yet important ways.

Cancer

The Moon moves into your sector of play and self-expression, dear Cancer, and into harmony with your sign. This tends to ease pressures and facilitate communications. You are dealing with people very well today with a pleasing aspect between Venus and Chiron, and benefits can come through friends. Someone could “have your back” or otherwise show their support. You’re feeling especially free, open, and friendly right now, and you are able to talk about problems or tricky emotional issues with ease. This, in turn, can open up the possibility of healing or regenerating ties.

Leo

The Moon moves into your sector of home and family, dear Leo, putting special focus on your personal affairs. This is a time for reconnecting with your heart. Playing it safe is likely and also quite helpful just for now. Whatever message you’d like to get across today, communicating it should be especially easy and successful today with your communications ruler, Venus, in supportive aspect with Chiron. You have the gift of conversation right now, and a humbly confident approach is what wins others over. This applies to everyday conversations, but particularly to professional ones. Word of mouth can spread, and you can receive support for your ideas or kudos for your advice.

Virgo

With the Moon’s move into your communications sector today, dear Virgo, your curiosity is piqued and you’re likely to seek out mental stimulation. Financial worries and concerns tend to dissipate today. In fact, you’re thinking much more clearly and can come up with some strong ideas, particularly when shared with a special someone, or with a consultant. Love is honest today – more so than usual – and it feels good to allow yourself to be a little vulnerable. It’s not that you or others have been lying, but that people are more willing to let their defenses down and look at things with an open heart today.

Libra

The Moon moves out of your sign and into your solar second house early today, dear Libra. Emotions tend to settle, and you might give special attention to your resources. There can be a desire to build upon what you have, or to make more of what you have. You’re able to gain the interest, attention, or support of others quite naturally today. You can instinctively hone in on areas of weakness, and instead of dwelling on them or bemoaning them, you find ways to fix them. Openness of spirit endears you to others. It’s also a good time for enjoying your work or a stronger sense of purpose.

Scorpio

The Moon moves into your sign, dear Scorpio, bringing unfulfilled needs and unacknowledged emotions to the surface. There is a stronger desire to feel emotionally alive and connected to the world around you now. This is a potentially very strong day for attracting who or what you want into your life, with excellent energy for your powers of attraction on social and romantic levels. Conversations can be especially warm and productive. Willingness to open up is a key factor. The opportunity to put longstanding relationship problems behind you can arise. These may not be dramatic, but they can nevertheless strengthen bonds.

Sagittarius

You may be feeling rather insular now, dear Sagittarius, as you are gathering your forces and building your energy. You’ll need these things in the coming days and weeks, when you come out of your shell and attract more attention. For now, you’re rather content to keep a low profile. Problem-solving around the home and with family is strong today. It’s a fine time for tackling emotional issues that require openness, sensitivity, and honesty. Look for ways to repair and heal relationships now – you can be very successful.

Capricorn

The Moon moves into your sociable, impartial solar eleventh house today, dear Capricorn. Pressures to perform tend to release as you seek out other activities to help round out your experiences. You’re likely to enjoy the mature and honest vibe of the day. Willingness to learn from one another and to share issues that are often kept to ourselves are key factors of the day’s good energy for communication, creativity, and learning. Love can be enhanced or attracted through warm communications and gestures.

Aquarius

The Moon moves to the top of your solar chart today, dear Aquarius, and you’ll want to be alert to your performance, reputation, or responsibilities now. Even so, this is a strong day for family relations. Good energy is with you for reconciliations and improvements in your communications with those closest to you, although this is less about words and more about gestures and actions. You may want to make small, desirable changes to your domestic environment with an eye on both comfort and inclusion. Financial concerns may be shared now, and this can be a source of some level of relief.

Pisces

You have a distinctly healing touch to your manner today, dear Pisces, particularly when it comes to body language, but also oral or written communications. Venus in your communications sector forms a pleasing aspect with Chiron in  your sign, and this can serve to highlight your finer qualities. There is an almost poetic quality to your words and your powers of attraction subtly lift as a result. Openness and willingness to listen are key factors now. You are unafraid of typically taboo topics, and your approach is both gentle and magnetic. The Moon moves into harmony with your sign early into the day, and this further boosts your ability to glide through the day.

Astrology of Today – May 19, 2016

Summary:

• The Moon is in Libra until 2:29 AM.
• The Moon is void until 2:29 AM (since yesterday at 11:22 AM).
• The Moon is in Scorpio from 2:29 AM forward (until Saturday, May 21st, at 2:48 PM).
• The Moon is waxing and in its Waxing Gibbous phase.
• A First Quarter Moon occurred on the 13th, and a Full Moon will occur on May 21st.
• Mercury is retrograde (Mercury is retrograde from April 28-May 22).
• Mars is retrograde (Mars is retrograde from April 17-June 29).

Day 10

To feel beautiful and attractive.

“Beauty shines from within so all flaws erase.
Bring about change, show grace on my face.
Fair of countenance, pleasing to see,
All those I encounter are enamoured with me.”

Source

Daily Incantations & Enchantments A Spell a Day for 30 Days
Garden Summerland

May 19 and 20

The Hammer of Thor

For those who follow the Nordic traditions, May 19 and 20 are dedicated to the Hammer of Thor, Mjollnir (the crusher).

The Hammer of Thor is a symbolic tool that discharges the power of right orderliness over that of the power of harmful chaos. According to mythology, one activity that was undertaken at this time was the ritual of trial by combat, where the will of the Gods would decide which combatant had goodness on his side. Today, devotees of Thor wear small hammer pendants as symbols bols of their dedication to the Scandinavian sky God of thunder and patron.

Home & Hearth Magick for Thursday, May 19th

Thursday increase prosperity on this day, work toward expansion and moving up in the world.

Planetary Influences: Jupiter

Household Symbols: A dollar bill, coins, a paycheck stub, a picture of your home.

Color: Green and royal blue

Kitchen Spices: Sage and nutmeg

Source:

Cottage Witchery
Natural Magick for Hearth and Home
Author Ellen Dugan

Correspondences for Jupiter

Attributes: legal matters, business, growth, prosperity, power, agreements, organizations

Elements: Air and Fire

Herbs: cedar, sage, nutmeg

Stones: sodalite, lapis lazuli, sapphire

Day: Thursday
 

Source

A Spell Crafter’s Compendium
Terri Paajanen,

The Witches Correspondences for Thursday, May 19th

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

Correspondences for Scorpio

Attributes: Perfectionist, flexible, jealous, clever, intense

Herbs: Basil, holly, tobacco, vanilla, ginseng

Stones: Topaz, jet, ruby, opal, obsidian

Element: Water

Day: Tuesday

Colors: Red, black, brown

Planet: Mars, Pluto
 

Source

A Spell Crafter’s Compendium
Terri Paajanen

When the Moon is in Scorpio

Seeing in the Dark
The mood of Scorpio is sultry, secretive, mysterious. This fleeting transit favors excavation of the soul and imagination. It’s a fixed sign that motivates us to go deep into the creative work we’re doing. The psychic radar is stronger, giving us eyes to see what’s really going on.

It’s a time that reminds us that there’s more to life than meets the eye. And it puts us in touch with the driving forces within ourselves and those we engage with.

Someone born with the Moon in in Scorpio is soulful person who likes to get to the heart of a matter. When the Moon is in Scorpio, we long for an end to the small talk. We crave deep conversations that unravel a dilemma or solve a psychological puzzle.

Striking the Root
It’s time to get to the root causes of any current suffering. We’re willing to go into dangerous psychic territory, because we know that’s the only way to heal fully.

This is a great time to sketch out characters for a detective novel.

There’s a fascination with the darker side of life and ourselves. In dreams and waking life, we go through the doors marked enter at your own risk. When we encounter what’s intense and coiled up within, we release that primal power. It becomes the creative seeds of the new, and we’ve been transformed.

Haunted
This is the Moon for telling ghost stories, or visiting a haunted house. You might corral friends for a seance or spend time with the Ouija board. As an aside, a random night with the Ouija board is what set me on a path of exploring the paranormal. Our small group of friends sensed the presence or presences there, and that created in me the desire to know more.

However, it’s wise to always use caution when inviting spirits. After wrestling with the dark and its entities, I know it’s not something to take lightly. Sometimes Scorpio energies create an atmosphere of romance with the dark.

With Moon in Scorpio, the risks of opening to the potential that lies in the dark look more attractive.

Power Moves: keep a secret or tell a secret to a trusted friend or your healer; do a major purge (of your purse, closet, office); go scuba diving; plan for a night of sexual healing; do a detox or get a colonic treatment; take out the recycling; weed the garden; do a shamanic journey; get a deep tissue massage; be emotionally honest with a friend.

The Moon sets the emotional tone as it transits through the Zodiac signs. It changes signs every 2 1/2 days. You can work with this rhythm to “go with the flow” of the Moon. You can use it to know the general feeling tone to expect.
 

Author

Molly Hall, Astrology Expert

Article published on & owned by About.com

The Witches Alamanc for Thursday, May 19th

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

Pilgrimage to Treguier

Waxing Moon
The Waxing Moon (from the New Moon to the Full) is the ideal time for magic to draw things toward you.

Moon Phase: Second Quarter

Moon Sign: Libra
Libra: Favors cooperation, social activities, beautification of surroundings, balance, and partnership.

Moon enters Scorpio 2:29 am
Scorpio: Increases awareness of psychic power. Precipitates psychic crises and ends connections thoroughly. People tend to brood and become secretive.

Incense: Nutmeg

Color: White

Magickal Days of the Week – Thursday

Thursday is a day of royal blues and greens, associated with the planet Jupiter and metals like tin. When it comes to deities, look at leader type gods like Thor, Zeus, and Jupiter. Gemstone correspondences for Thursday include turquoise, amethyst and lapis lazuli, and plant associations can be found in honeysuckle, cinquefoil, and even oak trees.

This is a day for honor, fealty and family loyalty, as well as harvesting, success, and prosperity.

Take advantage of Thursday’s different aspects and do spellwork that brings abundance to you, declares your allegiance, and embraces prosperity.

Author

Patti Wigington, Paganism/Wicca Expert
Article published on & owned by About.com

Custom Made 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.

Source

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

Ellen Dugan

Thursday’s Must Dos for May 19th

Try wearing some honeysuckle-scented perfume to encourage prosperity. Bewitch someone by wearing deep royal blue or brighten up a dreary day by wearing lucky, prosperity-drawing green. Brew up a pot of mint tea to help increase your cash flow. Try adding a pinch of nutmeg or cinnamon to an unscented candle to encourage some fast cash. Bake up a loaf of wheat bread for the family, and celebrate abundance and be thankful for all that you have.

Conjure up a witchy craft and create a philter or two for your magickal needs. Work with the deities and the magickal plants corresponding with Thursday.

How did the energies of the plants of Jupiter enhance your magick? What did you learn by working with Juno, Jove, or Zeus? The truth is that by adding these new techniques and information into your spellcasting repertoire, you will indeed advance your skills, thereby moving up in the ranks to become a more adept magickal practitioner

Just by believing in yourself and working toward creating abundance, health, and prosperity, you have already begun to transform your outlook on life. Put your game face on; think positively. Work with Thor for perseverance and courage, and apply those qualities to your own prosperity spells and healing witchery. Break out the tarot cards; How could you incorporate that symbolism into other spells of your own design?

Use your imagination, check Thursday’s correspondence list, and see what other bewitching things you can conjure up for prosperity magick all by yourself. Call on the gods and goddess of Thursday and bring some positive change, abundance, health, and prosperity into your life!

Source

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

Ellen Dugan

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 manifestation 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

Source

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

Thursday

Jupiter’s (Thor’s) day

⦁ Middle English – thursday or thuresday
⦁ Old Norse– thorsdagr – Thor’s day
⦁ Old English– thunresdæg – Thunder’s day
⦁ Latin – dies Jovis – “Day of Jupiter”
⦁ Ancient Greek – hemera Dios – “day of Zeus”

The name is derived from Old English 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 interpretation romance.

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”.

Spellcrafting for Thursday

ñ Prosperity
ñ Wealth
ñ Growth
ñ Luck
ñ Male energy
ñ Debts
ñ Finances
ñ Development
ñ Legal issues

Source

A Spell Crafter’s Compendium
Terri Paajanen