Moon in 14th degree of the Sign Virgo, the Virgin; also in 27th deg. of the Constellation Leo, the Lion. Moonrise: 10:16 morn. Souths: 4:40 eve. Moonset: 11:01 eve.
Magickal Attributes: Invoking Beginnings, New Projects, Ideas, Inspiriation, Energy, Vitality, Freedom. Workings On This Day Are For “Constructive” Magick (Love, Wealth, Success, Courage, Friendship, Luck Or Health.)
Perform magic on waxing moons to attract a new quality or behavior, to increase the light within, to attain personal and spiritual growth and greater awareness. The quarter moon suggests a period of overcoming obstacles and continuing on the path to growth.
Spells and rituals involving the Earth Element should be performed when the Moon is in an Earth sign: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn
Moon Moon, Mother Moon Lunar Lore It is sure to be a dry moon if it lies on its back, so that you can hang your hat on its horns. ~ Welsh Border Saying. )0( Queen and Huntress, chaste and fair, Now the sun is laid to sleep, Seated in thy silver chair State in wonted manner keep Hesperus entreats thy light, Goddess excellently bright. ~ Ben Jonson, “Hymn to Diana.”
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Moon changing in the morning indicates warm weather; in the evening, cold weather. ~ Collected in R. Inwards, “Weather Lore”.
Sun in 27th degree of the Sign Crabba, the Crab fish; also in 0th degree of the Constellation Crabba, the Crab;
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In summer time, when the sun at rising is obscured by a mist which disperses about three hours afterwards, expect hot and calm weather for two or three days. ~C.L. Prince.
Moon shines down upon a sea of Light,
Shifting sands lay singing in the Heart of the Night.
I looked upon a scene that gripped me to the core,
White-clad maidens below were dancing on the shore.
Sweet sounds slipped from moon-lit throats,
Wind whipped hair abound,
Lit by the light within and without,
The Women circled ’round.
As I stood, water engulfed my feet,
My body swayed to your Heavenly Heart beat.
Wind and wave and fire light,
Paled in my mind Earthly delight.
Time slipped by me as you held your embrace,
And windblown spray covered my face.
Protected deep within your Womb,
I could feel the tender pain of Life’s bloom.
Candles flared high as the Dance progressed,
Deep inside with a healing touch you blessed.
All around, wind, wave and fire shouted of your life,
Your light speared deep within, soothing my strife.
Divine Mother, Goddess of Light,
To you I come seeking protection from the night.
Come home to shelter within your arm,
Surrounded by Love, hidden from harm.
Holy Mother, Queen of Heaven and Earth,
From you we all trace our Birth.
Heavenly Goddess, light from above,
Shine down upon us, we pray for your Love.
Persian Incense is a combination using Sandalwood and a
Spice, mainly Cinnamon, together with Benzoin or
Frankincense and Myrrh.
EGYPTIAN INCENSE
Most Egyptian Incense is the burning of plain Symtra
Benzoin, however, this may be mixed with a little
Frankincense and Myrrh as a variation.
INDIA INCENSE
All India or Hindu Incenses contain Sandalwood as a base,
and they together with any Spice, particularly Cinnamon, is
burned in the Temples. However, some of the Hindu Incenses
are made more aromatic with the addition of essential oils
or perfume bases.
CHINESE INCENSE
Chinese Incense always contains as a base Patchouli Leaves
or Root with a possibility of Cinnamon being added, and in
some incidents, it is used with Pig Dung. This is used
sometimes in the Temples on some religious ceremonies. Other
spices may be added. In the Lama Temples of Tibet, they
generally burn just butter.
*These names are used only as a reminder for those used in the well
known Occult Books.
BIBLE INCENSES
Bible Incenses always contains Gum Frankincense and Gum
Myrrh, mixed with Bamba Wood base or placed direct on
Charcoal. Bible Incenses may be blended with Perfume
Compound Oil to give various desired effects.
This is mixed and then a small amount placed on ignited
Charcoal Block or with the entire amount, mix with. 8 Ounces
any Bamba Wood Base. In order to add Spice to Incense,
Cinnamon is used together with other Spices, such as Cloves.
Lemon, Orange, etc.
EUROPEAN INCENSE
European Incenses aromatic or household Incense, which is
generally made with Charcoal, Sandalwood, Patchouli,
Cinnamon, Benzoin, and varied with perfume oil compounds
either in floral odors or a bouquet.
ECCLESIASTICAL INCENSE
That used by the Catholic Church is Frankincense, however,
it must be burned with Charcoal. The Catholic Church have
rigid specifications as to the Incenses used in its Church.
No aromatic or synthetics may be used. There are occasions
when some churches will use an Incense containing other
ingredients than plain Frankincense. As an example, an
addition of a little Myrrh and Benzoin, Sandalwood or
Cinnamon.
3 parts Cedarwood
2 Parts Sandalwood
1 part Frankincense
Bathe in this mixture to direct your consciousness toward higher things, to
promote spirituality & to combat earth–ob sessions such as uncontrolled
spending, overeating, sluggishness & all forms of unbalanced materialism.
HEALING BATH
COLOR: Dark Blue
3 parts Niaouli
2 parts Eucalyptus
1 part Sandalwood
For use in speeding healing. Release the ailment into the water. Splash
fresh water over your body before toweling.
FLOWERY LOVE BATH
COLOR: Pink
3 parts Palma Rosa
2 Parts Lavender
1 drop Rose (more may be added)
Bathe in this mixture to attract love and to expand your ability to give
and receive love.
FIRE BATH (Elemental)
COLOR: Red
3 parts Frankincense
2 parts Basil
2 parts Juniper
1/2 part Orange
For use in attuning with the element of Fire, or for rituals *involving
strength, courage, passion, lust and so on…
EXORCISM BATH
COLOR: White
3 Parts Frankincense
3 Parts Sandalwood
2 Parts Rosemary
1 drop clove oil
Bathe in this mixture for a heavy psychic cleansing. Splash fresh water
over your body after the bath.
NOTE: Do not use more than one drop clove oil (may irritate)
EARTH BATH (Elemental)
COLOR: Green
4 parts Patchouli
3 parts Cypress
1 part Vetivert
Use in attuning with the Earth, or for spells involving money, foundation,
stability, creativity, fertility, ecology and so on …
CIRCLE BATH
COLOR: Purple
3 parts Rosemary
2 parts Myrrh
2 parts Sandalwood
1 part Frankincense
Bathe in before any form of magickal working to strengthen, purify and
Prepare yourself for ritual.
2 parts Chamomile
2 parts Yarrow
1 part Ylang-Ylang
1 part Palma Rosa
Use for attuning with the element of Water, or for love, psychic awareness,
friendships, healing and so on …
SPIRITUAL BATH
COLOR: Purple
4 parts Sandalwood
2 parts Myrrh
1 part frankincense
1 drop Cinnamon
Use to increase your awareness of the Divine, especially before religious
rituals.
SEA WITCH BATH
COLOR: Dark Blue
3 parts Lotus Bouquet
2 parts Lavender
1 part Rosemary
Add a bit of Sea Salt to the salt base. Bathe for a gentle purification
prior to magical works
PURIFICATION BATH
3 Parts Geranium
2 parts rosemary
1 part Frankincense
Bathe in this blend to purify body, spirit & soul.
PSYCHIC BATH
COLOR: Light Blue
4 parts Yarrow
1 part bay
Use this blend in baths to strengthen your psychic awareness
PROTECTION BATH
COLOR: White
3 Parts Rosemary
2 parts Frankincense
1 part Lavender
Bathe in this mixture daily to strengthen your psychic armor and to stave
off all manner of attacks – physical, mental, spiritual, psychic and emotional.
LOVE BATH
COLOR: Pink
3 parts Rosemary
2 parts Lavender
1 part Cardamon
1 part Yarrow
For promoting and attracting love. Use with visualization, as with all of
These formulas.
Many Nature-based religions could be considered Pagan or “of the land.” But rather than relying on labels, looking at your beliefs about how the world works will tell you whether practicing magick is for you. Embracing some or most of the following philosophies might be the first steps in recognizing the magician within yourself so that you can become a practitioner of the natural world:
* Believing in more than one deity and/or more than one aspect of a single deity
* Expecting the Earth to take care of your needs and not being surprised when it does
* Being mindful of the well-being of all other life forms around you
* Doing all you can to preserve the natural world while understanding that humans are also part of Nature
* Living ethically and wisely on the planet as much as possible.
* Practicing right eating habits for your own health and the health of the planet
* Being a pantheist—that is, seeing the God and Goddess forces represented in everything around you
* Recognizing the sacred feminine as well as the sacred masculine
* Believing that the life force is sacred and that Nature, as a representation of that force, is divine
* Believing that all life forms are equal and share an equal claim to the Earth as a home
* Knowing that each individual is solely responsible for his or her own actions and that those actions should bring harm to no one
* Believing that the forces of Nature follow a pattern and can be shaped in ways commonly called “magickal”
* Believing that whatever actions a person takes, a magickal or mundane, good or bad, come back to him or her threefold
* Believing that there is no single path to spiritual fulfillment and that the individual determines the spiritual expression most appropriate to him or her
* Understanding and honoring everything about where you live
* Practicing the use of all your senses every waking minute
What is good for the Earth is good for its inhabitants. Recycling, planting trees, avoiding pesticides, conserving water, and refusing products from endangered species all attune you to the Earth and, therefore, to its positive energy. Practicing magick is good for all the earthlings–finned feathered, and furred as well as two-footed.
Drawing: to bring something (money, love; health, new job, etc.)
Repelling/Banishing/Exorcising: to cast something away(something unwanted; repel negative energies, banish poverty; unemployment; exorcise depression-inducing energies; aid spirits to pass on to next world).
Containment/Deflection/Reflection: to place limitations.
– shielding; to protect from incoming negativity
– confining; to restrict negativity to its source.
– dispersing; to dissipate incoming negative energies.
– turning; to return to sender deliberate negative energy.
Retain the Rules of Conduct or the Witches’ Rede:
– NEVER, EVER, casts magick against another witch.
– never initiate negative magick towards another.
– self-defense is acceptable as prevention, disbursement, or returning, for people are responsible for their own action.
• Magic requires effort. You will receive what you put into it.
• Magic is not usually instantaneous. Spells require time to be effective.
• Magic should not be performed for pay.
• Magic should not be used in jest or to inflate your ego.
• Magic can be worked for your own gain, but only if it harms none.
• Magic is a divine act.
• Magic can be used for defense but should never be used for attack.
• Magic is knowledge – not only of its way and laws, but also of its effectiveness. Do not believe that magic works – Know It.
• Magic is love. All magic should be performed out of love. The moment anger or hatred tinges your magic you have crossed the border into a dangerous world, one that will ultimately consume you.
Meanings: The Birds Rune means some unexpected news that may alter your life completely, especially if this is the leading rune. Generally, the news will lead to a positive change but pay close attention to the nearest runes to determine its nature. It can also mean news of friends or family that you haven’t had contact with in quite a while. Letters and documents should be watched for as they may well bring happiness.
Thurisaz embodies the polarity of life and death and the struggle to keep them in balance. Expect conflict, hardship and obstacles, but be assured that remaining focused and in touch with your inner strengths will see you through whatever comes your way. This Rune may also represent protection from your enemies, which is never a bad thing.
Additional information about Today’s Rune, Thurisaz
MAGICAL USES: aid in study and meditation, self-discipline, clearing out a bad situation
ASSOCIATED MYTHS & DEITIES: the Frost Giants, Loki
ANALYSIS: þurisaz is the first of the ‘obstacle’ runes. These obstacles are not necessarily destructive things, but are placed in our path to strengthen and teach us. After all, you can’t have a mythic hero without dragons to slay or giants to fight!
The lesson of this rune is ‘to learn you must suffer’, meaning not only literal suffering, but also in the biblical sense of ‘allowing’ – allowing one’s destiny to unfold as it should, and allowing one’s self to experience all that life offers us. What may at first appear to be a negative, destructive event may well turn out to contain an important lesson. The Giants may seem to be evil and destructive to the Aesir, but they bring about change, and eventually clear the way for a new age.
What has traditionally been known as the Devil card expresses the realm of the Taboo, the culturally rejected wildness and undigested shadow side that each of us carries in our subconscious. This shadow is actually at the core of our being, which we cannot get rid of and will never succeed in taming. From its earliest versions, which portrayed a vampire-demon, this card evoked the Church-fueled fear that a person could “lose their soul” to wild and passionate forces.
The image which emerged in the mid-1700’s gives us a more sophisticated rendition — that of the “scapegoated Goddess,” whose esoteric name is Baphomet. Volcanic reserves of passion and primal desire empower her efforts to overcome the pressure of stereotyped roles and experience true freedom of soul. Tavaglione’s highly evolved image (Stella deck) portrays the magical formula for harnessing and transmuting primal and obsessive emotions into transformative energies. As a part of the Gnostic message of Tarot, this fearsome passion and power must be reintegrated into the personality, to fuel the soul’s passage from mortal to immortal.
While you may be especially interested in taking care of the smaller problems of life today, dear Aries, you will likely need to contend with some fuzzy thinking or unclear instructions. However, if you apply your imagination well, you could be looking at problems from a new angle, and this can add some value to your day. It can be helpful to focus on more creative work than cold, hard facts as your mind might otherwise wander. While it’s best not to trust everything you hear or even perceive right now, do allow the mental meanderings to happen if you can. You might dream up something that turns out to be quite helpful. By evening, you’re feeling steadier, grounded, and considerably more practical. The next couple of days are strong for focusing on what truly matters.
Taurus
Taurus
If it’s feasible, take a step back from your more worldly concerns today, dear Taurus, so that you can have time to reflect on recent events. There can be a slightly disorganized and possibly chaotic atmosphere around you, and since this can give you a headache, it’s best to try to tune out as many distractions as you can. The Moon in your entertainment sector all day can certainly turn your attention to more creative pursuits. Later today, and in many respects, the next two days, there is slower, more deliberate energy with us. Good advice may be circulating, and you may be contributing to this!
Gemini
Gemini
You are inclined to want to stick close to home today, dear Gemini. There can be an irritating lack of clarity now, but it’s temporary and manageable. It’s best to tune into your more creative, imaginative, or spiritual needs today, and perhaps avoid overthinking things as well. While it’s fine to keep your motives hidden today, avoid outright misleading. Energies do a turnaround later today, when you are considerably more patient and practical. This continues for a couple of days, and is good for taking care of business or simplifying your emotional life in some significant way.
Cancer
Cancer
You are expressing yourself with more empathy today, dear Cancer, but you may be dealing with others’ unrealistic expectations of you now. Try to find a balance between following your own intuition and meeting your responsibilities in order to feel truly satisfied and whole. Following only one of these paths and excluding the other will either lead to resentment or guilt. Be a little more mindful than usual about what you say and how you say it. Body language can also be misinterpreted. Later today, and to some degree, the next two days, brings very good energy for coming to an appreciation for what you have, as well as of others’ points of view. There can be better organization or discipline for creative works, or steadier energy for a love relationship.
Leo
Leo
There can be a real drive to focus on practical matters today, dear Leo, but they may have to wait until tonight and the next couple of days. While your visions, daydreams, and meanderings can serve to inspire you, they might also distract you from something that requires more attention. Find ways to reduce stress now, but avoid taking this so far that you ignore important projects. Later today, and extending into tomorrow and the next day, more clarity and a feeling of being grounded and focused is with you. You could find support from someone unexpected now.
Virgo
Virgo
If you’re not prepared to see them, it can be very easy to gloss over facts or reminders of reality today, dear Virgo. By tonight, you’re looking once again for clarity, but until then, you are inclined to want to nurse a dream or vision, whether or not it’s feasible. There may be some difficulty getting your points across now, but it may in fact be just fine, as you may need more time making decisions and forming conclusions just for now. There is far more direction tonight and extending into tomorrow and the next. You are more willing to see things as they are, and expectations come back down to earth.
Libra
Libra
Clarity is difficult to achieve today, dear Libra, particularly as it relates to work. Fanciful and imaginative thinking can be very refreshing and relaxing, but sometimes it’s distracting and stimulates chaos if you can’t seem to turn it off at will, as it may be today. This is more likely if you are required to buckle down and concentrate. Put off important decisions if at all possible until as early as tonight. Later today, and extending into tomorrow and the next, you’re far more inclined to prioritize, focus, and deal with practical affairs with realism.
Scorpio
Scorpio
You possess more creative flair than usual today, dear Scorpio. A refined and rather accepting nature is becoming right now. In fact, it puts others at ease. However, if life demands more of you in the form of concentration, focus, or discipline today, you might feel at a loss. It’s temporary, and probably necessary. Allow your mind to wander, but reel it back in from time to time. You may decide not to trust your perceptions today, particularly those surrounding love relationships or children in your life, as they could be based more on wishful thinking than reality. However, tonight and extending into tomorrow and the next day, your attitude towards responsibility changes and you in fact are drawn to more routine, simpler activities.
Sagittarius
Sagittarius
This is a time for playing things by ear, dear Sagittarius, for being spontaneous, and for enjoying different or new experiences. Some interactions with others, particularly a partner or close friend, can be confusing now, however. Imagination colors almost everything you do and say now, which can be wonderful if you’re creating something. However, it may not serve you well if you are in the position to buckle down and focus. You are more attracted to, and seduced by, possibilities and potentials than you are the straight facts just for now. Later today, and extending into tomorrow and the next day, this turns right around, and you could find it much easier to prioritize.
Capricorn
Capricorn
It’s a time for dreaming today, dear Capricorn, and this can be relaxing. However, if you are looking for definite answers or commitments from someone, it can be a frustrating and confusing day (until tonight, when energies turn around). Particularly when it comes to relationships, your thinking can be clouded right now. Wait things out before making something official or final. You’ll be much more capable of focusing your thoughts tonight and into tomorrow and the next, as your ruler, Saturn, moves towards harmonious aspects with the Sun and Mercury. These kinds of energies are totally up your alley – you seem to function best when your priorities are clear.
Aquarius
Aquarius
The desire to get something done can come on in a rush, dear Aquarius, but you need to direct this energy constructively in order to make it work for you, and the latter is challenging for much of the day. Mentally, you might feel you are in the dark or you could be fretting over a vaguely chaotic atmosphere. Clearer thinking will return later today, so do your best not to strain yourself. Thinking may be a little too idealistic to hold weight. Tonight and into tomorrow and the next day, stabilizing energy is with you. The key seems to be knowing your priorities and focusing on one thing at a time.
Pisces
Pisces
Even though you are generally very adaptable, dear Pisces, flowing along with most situations, a chaotic atmosphere surrounds us now, and important details are likely to be missed if you scatter yourself. Confusing conversations or subtle interactions can leave you wondering, particularly when it comes to love and friendship. You may be suffering from “wandering mind” syndrome today! Tonight, however, this energy turns around, and you are far more capable of focusing. This stabilizing, simplifying energy is with you into tomorrow and the next day. Clarity is with you, and while you don’t always enjoy seeing things so sharply, preferring some level of mystery, this can come as a nice relief now.
Some might call you an “old soul” – your intuition is very powerful and you often seem to see right through others. You also tend to have wise advice. Your sense of humor is entirely unique and your perspective on things similar. These are just some of the reasons why you make such great company. Even so, your emotions are powerful and you can be a little moody, needing your space from time to time. You possess a somewhat mysterious allure and appeal. Famous people born today: Edgar Degas, Campbell Scott, Jim Norton, Elizabeth McGovern, Nick Faldo, Benedict Cumberbatch.
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