Your Daily Horoscopes for Sunday, December 16th

Claire Petulengro, Astrologer

ARIES (March 21st-April 20th)
Learn to let go. That is the secret to your happiness. New plans come to light surrounding Christmas which should give you renewed faith in someone who recently let you down. Geminis link to a new social path you’ll be heading down.

TAURUS (April 21st-May 21st)
I know you are nervous about the events which are coming up, but you really have no need to be. The past is gone and the new you who has been created during this very emotive process is better and stronger than ever before.

GEMINI (May 22nd-June 21st)
Why are you asking others what you should do with your life when you should be asking yourself what makes you happy? News from far away gives you reason to get excited about the new year.

CANCER (June 22nd-July 23rd)
Lies you tell this week will come back on you, so try not to tell any Cancer. I know you are embarrassed by recent events, but the sooner you move on, the sooner others will too.

LEO (July 24th-August 23rd)
Communication is the magic word for you Leo. For it is only by talking more and not less to those you have been having problems with, that you will be able to find a solution. Don’t cancel plans for this week. Unforgettable times are waiting.

VIRGO (August 24th-September 23rd)
Your need to see someone you can’t get off your mind could see you going to some extreme lengths. Does this not prove to you that your life is moving in a new direction? Life is about to get more than a little interesting.

LIBRA (September 24th-October 23rd)
The unsettled feeling you have been experiencing is you realising that things have to change. I know you are not sure what you want yet, but by admitting out loud what you don’t want, your journey to happiness will begin.

SCORPIO (October 24th-November 22nd)
Try to be nice to all you meet today, for it is the very faces you think won’t help you, who do in fact hold the key to a better future. Try to work on taking down some of those walls you put up last month. It will lead to a better you.

SAGITTARIUS (November 23rd-December 21st)
Things you say yes to at this time will be a sure sign to your close ones that you are a happier and more contented Archer than you were at the beginning of the year. This improved confidence is sure to see you getting support which was not available before.

CAPRICORN (December 22nd-January 20th)
There are so many great things going on around you, so why focus on the negative. It would seem that a certain person who let you down has had more of an effect than you thought they would.

AQUARIUS (January 21st-February 19th)
Your need to know what is going on in the lives of those around you could see you saying things which others could see as rude and invasive. Try to make a more conscious effort to keep manners to the fore.

PISCES (February 20th-March 20th)
Fun times are ahead for you Pisces. You no longer worry about what other people think or say, but you are acting from the heart (and on impulse). Instead of complaining about not seeing a certain person, call them up and arrange something.

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Your Daily Horoscope for Saturday, December 15

Kelli Fox, Astrologer

Aries

March 21- April 19

Turn your attention toward other people today. You’re in an unusually soft-hearted mood now. You genuinely want to help someone in need. And with your energy, you can really make a difference. So if an opportunity to be of service presents itself, take it. Helping someone in need is an emotionally fulfilling experience. It also helps you realise how well off you truly are. And that, dear Aries, is priceless.

Taurus

April 20-May 20

Take it easy today. You’re a diligent, hardworking type, but you also appreciate the value of rest and relaxation. And this is the perfect day for it. Put on a good movie or CD, or relax on the couch with a book. Indulge in a nap or a bath. And get to bed early tonight. Your energy may not be quite as strong as usual, so extra sleep helps you conserve your strength.

Gemini

May 21-June 21

It’s difficult to make a decision today. How are you supposed to be decisive when the world looks fuzzy at best? The particulars of a situation just aren’t clear to you right now. Don’t try too hard to clarify them. Just wait things out. Your mind will sharpen again soon. If you have to make a decision, first consult someone you trust — a friend or an expert who can offer you perspective.

Cancer

June 22-July 22

Today is perfect for connecting with others at the heart level. Reach out to long-distance loved ones via phone calls, letters or emails. Let them know you’re thinking of them. And if you’re lucky enough to be near your favourite people, gather them together for a visit or a home-cooked meal. Many people need this kind of nurturing today. They’ll be especially grateful that you reached out to them.

Leo

July 23-August 22

Allow yourself to move slowly today. Don’t push yourself to achieve something big and amazing, or to be bold when you don’t feel very courageous at all. Instead, pamper yourself. Treat yourself with the sensitivity you’d show to a good friend who was having a hard day. Take a nap or a warm bath. Make yourself something nice to eat. These small indulgences will make you feel better.

Virgo

August 23-September 22

Accept images, impressions and emotions as they come today. You’re in a dreamy state of mind, which is unusual for you. Normally you analyse your thoughts rigorously, seeking some kind of pattern or logical meaning that simply may not be there today. Letting your mind wander may not be second nature to you, but that’s exactly why you should embrace this feeling state. Challenging yourself is always a smart idea.

Libra

September 23-October 22

You’re always soft-hearted, but today it’s as if you’re made out of gooey caramel. You’re soft, sweet and easily dented! The best way to use the current energy might be connecting with your loved ones or getting lost in a silly movie. Otherwise, you might overreact to someone’s offhand comment and get your feelings hurt — but bottle up your unhappiness instead of talking it out. Be tactful but direct, gentle Libra.

Scorpio

October 23 – November 22

You can have a calming effect on others today, because you’re feeling so emotionally centred yourself. This is a great skill and gift now, when many people around you might be feeling melancholy or insecure. Bolster their spirits with kind words, a smile or a warm hug. This is the nurturing side of your personality coming out. It feels good to express such caring for others.

Sagittarius

November 23-December 20

Disorganisation could get the better of you today, if you don’t battle against it directly and aggressively. But since details aren’t your strong point, this could be a tall order. You may end up feeling overwhelmed by the items on your task list, or just the tide of clutter threatening to engulf your desk! To get through this confusing, scattered day, focus on this simple mantra: ‘One step at a time.’

Capricorn

December 21-January 19

Kindness is especially important today, and much appreciated by everyone. Of course, you possess a naturally well-developed sense of common courtesy, whether that means holding the door for an elderly person or listening attentively when a friend is speaking. But now, make an extra effort to exercise these values. You can make people feel wonderful simply by treating them with genuine warmth and respect.

Aquarius

January 20-February 18

It’s okay if you feel like withdrawing from the hubbub of life today. This is a good day for laying low and gathering your strength. Spending time with people you love and trust feels restorative, as if you’re repairing your soul. Taking a nap or getting to bed early is also a good idea. Think of this as a brief respite before the pace of life picks up once again.

Pisces

February 19-March 20

You might spend much of today lost in fantasy. Reading books and watching movies are good activities now. They stimulate your mind as well as indulging that escapist part of your soul that wants to explore imaginative realms. Creating your own imaginative realm through writing or music is also a wonderful way to spend your time. Above all, let your thoughts wander where they will. The true adventure is in your head.

—The Sydney Morning Herald

Your Weekend Love Horoscopes for December 15th & 16th

Pisces Daily Love Horoscope

Saturday 15th of December 2018

Don’t let insecurity create a barrier to heartfelt emotional disclosure. You might mistakenly believe that releasing thoughts or feelings might result in someone close believing it’s all a bit too much, too soon, or will put them in an uncomfortable position emotionally. Fortunately, by applying some of your signature imagination and compassion, you can convey yourself in a way that makes the object of your affections feel special and puts them at ease with understanding what you feel.

Pisces tomorrow love horoscope:

Sunday 16th of December 2018

There is much cosmic support on offer where affairs of the heart are concerned. However, to truly benefit from this, you’ll need to dial back any inclination to be determined to get your way or force situations that need you to work with them, not against them. Even if it appears someone is calling the shots, don’t get drawn into any tense exchanges fueled by self-pride. You can play an integral part in bringing balance to one close relationship, even if someone seems determined to bring chaos.

Capricorn Daily Love Horoscope

Saturday 15th of December 2018

Your normally-reserved and patient qualities could be overridden by a desire to talk. That’s fine and undoubtedly sexy, but unbridled enthusiasm could get the better of you, causing you to make any exchanges a bit too one-sided. You know how to summon discipline at the drop of a hat when needed. Sometimes, your lighthearted and gregarious side needs releasing. Do your best to balance it with your more disciplined, restrained side.

Capricorn tomorrow love horoscope:

Sunday 16th of December 2018

Work or career matters could be a bone of contention in your emotional world, especially from a loved one’s point of view. You could be putting considerable focus on professional pursuits and as supportive as someone close wants to be. They probably have limited interest in what’s transpiring in your work life. Even if you’re not burning candles at both ends, you could be prone to talking too much about work-related matters and developments. How much more of a turn-off could that be? Think about it.

Sagittarius Daily Love Horoscope

Saturday 15th of December 2018

Just when you thought all was calm and copacetic in your emotional world or one special; connection, you could end up dealing with a potentially intense, emotionally-charged situation. Miscommunication that arises from a misunderstanding could be at the root of this, too. If you raise your defensive barrier, then you can be certain someone close will do the same and you have a perfect climate for confrontation. Rise above this issue and encourage openness to put it to rest. There’s no need for this to escalate in ways it can.

Sagittarius tomorrow love horoscope:

Sunday 16th of December 2018

Where your personal needs are concerned, nobody is more finely tuned in to them than you are, so listen to your inner voice and allow it to steer you in the right direction romantically – and intimately. It could be by putting your needs first briefly that something looks set to ‘click’ and progress between you and a special person in a very sensual and memorable way.

Scorpio Daily Love Horoscope

Saturday 15th of December 2018

You might not be able to explain a need for freedom in your emotional world or a special connection. If you’re in a committed relationship, then you may have to deal with a loved one’s emotions, especially if they don’t understand why you need space or to distance yourself in some way. You might need to remind someone close that you’re not selfishly pursuing your own interests. Being the best you can be requires you to indulge in some ‘you time’ or self-care. It’s not a tall order.

Scorpio tomorrow love horoscope:

Sunday 16th of December 2018

If your romantic or sensual needs have taken a back seat or become less of a priority recently, then that needs to be addressed – and pronto! Sure, you could come up with umpteen reasons why love and intimacy need to be treated with caution or are likely to bring more complications than solutions to your world. However, don’t push away someone who genuinely has your best interests at heart and could prove this in delightful ways!

Libra Daily Love Horoscope

Saturday 15th of December 2018

Certain facts that emerge could cause you to reconsider a romantic or relationship plan that seemed impervious to change. This offers an ideal opportunity to step back briefly from any relationship chaos or upheaval and take time to assess what your heart feels – and needs. Before you can take the bold step you want to take, you need a few more facts to arrive. When they do, what’s volatile or confusing will appear less so.

Libra tomorrow love horoscope:

Sunday 16th of December 2018

Something in your emotional world or a love partnership could be revived in a heartbeat if you want it to be. Sure, you can’t recreate a great thing, but where you might have resigned yourself to having missed the romantic boat or chalked a recent event up to experience and put it behind you, you could be offered a second bite of the proverbial cherry. The choice, however, is entirely yours.

Virgo Daily Love Horoscope

Saturday 15th of December 2018

Even if you’re crystal clear about what you want from your love life, you might not be sure about a strategy to achieve it. If you’re an attached Virgo, then a partner could demand answers regarding your vision of the future that you don’t feel able to provide now. Whether single or attached, an open mind toward affairs of the heart is your strongest asset. It’s essential with helping what’s vague or ill-defined to become clearer.

Virgo tomorrow love horoscope:

Sunday 16th of December 2018

A situation or arrangement within an existing or budding love relationship might require you to understand it better before you can commit yourself in a way you’re expected to. You might be encouraged to take it at face value, but your instincts could urge you to dig a bit deeper to gain a better understanding of what’s involved. If you sense you need more time to explore or weigh up options, then you’d be wise to take it!

Leo Daily Love Horoscope

Saturday 15th of December 2018

If a loved one comes to you for advice, then you might not feel prepared for the drama that arises from a simple exchange. Do your bit to keep things calm and civil while offering a sensible solution that can resolve the issue quickly. Being seen to encourage teamwork or putting your heads together to solve a problem can help a loved one to see their issue rationally.

Leo tomorrow love horoscope:

Sunday 16th of December 2018

Lucky Jupiter’s influence with all things romantic can help you to be in the right place at the right time to meet the right person if you’re a single Leo. But regardless of your relationship status, the cosmos appears keen to bring more than a simple stroke of luck to your emotional world now. This will take the form of a heartwarming and memorable development. Lucky you!

Cancer Daily Love Horoscope

Saturday 15th of December 2018

A loved one or potential partner might not be supportive of something close to your heart. Whether it’s a favor you ask of them or their time to assist you in a particular way, you could discover they have little or no interest in whatever-it-is. However, there might be certain complications you’ve overlooked that someone close doesn’t feel are necessary to spell out. If you can spot these, then the object of your affections might not be as uncooperative as they appeared to be.

Cancer tomorrow love horoscope:

Sunday 16th of December 2018

Venus continues to influence all things loved-up and romantic. With such fantastic cosmic support to make real, heartwarming progress in your love life, it’s important to believe that you could dazzle and delight a particular person now. When it comes to expressing words of love, Venus is again able to help the right words to flow in a way that would make any poet jealous. The more creative you are with using the sensual energy you’re blessed with now, the more delightful the results will be.

Gemini Daily Love Horoscope

Saturday 15th of December 2018

It would mean the world to a loved one or someone special if you offered even a modicum of praise or recognition of their efforts in some way. You might have delightful romantic thoughts constantly, but your need for certain levels of freedom could prevent you from allowing these to emerge. Your sweetheart might be confused or not understand your desire for space. It’s possible that the biggest mistake you could make where affairs of the heart are concerned is believing a loved one knows what you think or feel without you uttering a single word.

Gemini tomorrow love horoscope:

Sunday 16th of December 2018

You might ask yourself if you’re aiming your romantic sights too high or perhaps should be a bit less ‘romantically ambitious.’ But words like ‘ambitious’ don’t really have a place in affairs of the heart. ‘Ambitious’ sounds like you view someone as a trophy or status symbol – and you’re a Gemini, not a Capricorn! Just kidding. Where love and romance are concerned now, resist being too methodical or competitive, for that matter. Both are far from sexy.

Taurus Daily Love Horoscope

Saturday 15th of December 2018

If you sense a loved one or potential partner is keen to remove you from a certain comfort zone, then the decision to cooperate or resist is entirely yours. However, if you feel someone’s efforts to shake up your world are more about their needs than yours, then they might need reminding of where certain physical and emotional boundaries exist. Don’t allow someone else’s impatience or impetuousness bring chaos to an equilibrium you’re happy with as it is.

Taurus tomorrow love horoscope:

Sunday 16th of December 2018

It’s as if the cosmos is asking you to state what you want from relationships and how you would like to see your emotional world change or progress. You might discover that your list of wants is shorter than your list of ‘don’t wants,’ but that’s fine. Experience is likely playing a part where influencing the direction of your love life is concerned. Knowing what you don’t want helps enormously with steering it in a direction you want it to go in.

Aries Daily Love Horoscope

Saturday 15th of December 2018

If you sense opening up to a loved one will be a catalyst for complications in your relationship, then you could choose to say nothing and opt to keep the peace. This might seem sensible in more than one way but bottling up passionate thoughts and feelings is unhelpful in many ways at any time but especially now. Express sensitively what you think and feel because someone close is probably more receptive to you doing so than you realize.

Aries tomorrow love horoscope:

Sunday 16th of December 2018

Emotional mist might be clearing, allowing you to take realistic stock of a relationship matter that might still be in a state of flux, despite you believing it has been resolved. You’re aware of what hasn’t ‘worked’ in the past and are well placed now to put a new romantic or relationship plan into action that can increase support and cooperation on both sides. This is a time to meet someone halfway. Share a responsibility.

Aquarius Daily Love Horoscope

Saturday 15th of December 2018

The way you express yourself romantically probably couldn’t be more authentic, but you might need to account for miscommunication or a loved one’s need for time to understand what you say or convey. However, don’t let that stop you from sharing thoughts or feelings. Even if you’re unsure of what your actions might bring, there’s something undeniably sexy about shaking a love connection with some heartfelt openness.

Aquarius tomorrow love horoscope:

Sunday 16th of December 2018

You could feel a need to take stock of whether something in your emotional world is ‘going to plan.’ However, this can be one big source of frustration if you believe whatever needs more time to manifest properly has had enough already. Don’t dilute magic on offer by being focused too intently on your idea of how something should progress. If a seed of love has been planted, then resist demanding it hurries up and grows. Leave it alone to do so.

When Astrological Opposites Attract: Can It Work?

Reveal how to fan the flames of desire with an opposing sign

Content authored by April Elliott Kent

Ah, romantic chemistry: So thrilling, so unpredictable … and yet, so exhausting. Any two zodiac signs can get along if both are willing to work out their differences. Opposite signs, however, share a special attraction right from the start — and also face the special challenges that come with having very different personalities.

Just as a battery creates an energizing spark when opposite polarities are brought together, Sun signs that are polar opposites on the horoscopic wheel generate sparks that can ignite passionate relationships. But spending time with someone whose approach to life is completely opposite your own can be draining, too, and eventually your relationship battery will need to be recharged. How can you and your opposite sign revive the spark that brought you together — and maintain your relationship’s sizzle?

Aries (March 21 – April 19) +
Libra (Sept. 23 – Oct. 22)

When Aries meets Libra, a spark of passion is ignited by a primal clash between Aries’ raw energy and unbridled sexuality and Libra’s smooth charm and refinement. But over time, the spark can trigger flames of irritation as Aries tires of Libra’s delicate manners and Libra despairs of ever-civilizing Aries. To keep your relationship pulsating with passion rather than pique, declare a truce in the battle of the sexes and work together to create something tangible: start a business, build a house, or just cook dinner together. The complementary skills you bring to the task at hand will remind you why you’re such an excellent match.

Taurus (April 20 – May 20) +
Scorpio (Oct. 23 – Nov. 21)

This is a flaming hot combination right from the start. When easygoing, sensual Taurus collides with Scorpio’s smoldering passion, they erupt in a blaze of desire. Over time, though, Taurus can tire of Scorpio’s intensity, while Scorpio may find Taurus a bit too laid back. Ironically, you can keep the sparks flying in your relationship by occasionally getting out of the bedroom. An afternoon with friends or an evening at a concert will help you see each other through fresh eyes — and give you the chance to yearn for each other from afar.

Gemini (May 21 – June 20) +
Sagittarius (Nov. 22 – Dec. 21)

From the moment that sparkling, intellectual Gemini meets sage, philosophical Sagittarius, your mutual love of ideas sparks immediate fascination. Your opposite approaches to the world of the mind can, however, drive you to frustration, with Gemini growing annoyed by Sagittarius’ know-it-all attitude and Sagittarius irritated by Gemini’s love of chatter and gossip. Transform the tension into sizzling sensuality with forays into the realms of nature and imagination. Take a swim, hike in the mountains, go on a safari, or spend an afternoon losing yourselves in music, film, or art. Simply getting out of your heads for a while can refuel your passion — and give you new and exciting ideas to talk about.

Cancer (June 21 – July 22) +
Capricorn (Dec. 22 – Jan. 19)

When sensitive, security-seeking Cancer meets strong, silent Capricorn, the classic match between supportive nurturer and worldly provider excites instantaneous attraction. Over time, though, Cancer can feel ignored by Capricorn, while Capricorn sometimes sees Cancer as too clingy. To keep your relationship from cooling, you need to remember that you’re not just partners, but lovers. Follow the example of every couple in the history of television sitcoms and get out of the house, stash the kids with their grandparents, and have yourselves a real, old-fashioned date. Head to a trendy restaurant with flowers, champagne, and romantic gifts in tow … and when you get home, slip into your most provocative lingerie.

Leo (July 23 – Aug. 22) +
Aquarius (Jan. 20 – Feb. 18)

Attraction explodes when Leo, the king or queen of the kingdom, encounters irreverent Aquarius. Aquarius, who refuses to bow before royalty, fascinates Leo; Aquarius admires Leo’s ability to warm up any room with sheer charisma. Over time, though, Aquarius can become weary of Leo’s need for attention, and Leo grows cranky as Aquarius continually defies social conventions. When you’re ready to wash your hands of each other, drag each other off to bed instead. Spending time away from crowds and indulging the purely physical side of your relationship is the surest way to find common ground and reenergize your attraction.

Virgo (Aug. 23 – Sept. 22) +
Pisces (Feb. 19 – March 20)

Virgo is, above all, orderly and practical; Pisces swims through life deftly avoiding the stifling confines of boring routines. When you come together, each is titillated by the prospect of giving the other a makeover, with Virgo organizing Pisces’ affairs and Pisces helping Virgo unwind and live a little. Over time, though, Virgo becomes exasperated by Pisces’ unreliability, while Pisces resents Virgo’s tendency to criticize and control. A regular change of scenery is the key to keeping your relationship passionate. Travel to new lands, study a language together, or just visit a new restaurant across town. Virgo will benefit from the change in routine, while Pisces will appreciate Virgo’s ability to plan an efficient itinerary, remember to make reservations, or conjugate unwieldy verbs in a foreign tongue.

Your Daily Horoscope for Friday, December 14

By Kelli Fox

Aries

March 21- April 19

Slow down today. Pushing ahead at your usual hectic pace will only lead to confusion and running around in circles. But if you take it easy, things will roll along at their own pace. And truthfully, isn’t it nice to get a little break? Life can be so demanding. Today is perfect for relaxing with a good book. Or get absorbed in music or an engaging film. Let your mind wander.

Taurus

April 20-May 20

Kindness and creativity are your keywords for today. The gentle side of your personality comes to the fore now. You have a smile and a kind word for everyone you meet. You’re famous for holding grudges, but now it’s much easier than usual to forgive and forget. Thus, it’s a wonderful day for bridging gaps in your relationships. You can make a heartfelt connection with someone from who you previously felt estranged.

Gemini

May 21-June 21

You’re feeling creative today. At least, you would be if you could make any sense at all of the impressions and feelings currently swamping your consciousness. The best you might be able to manage is just letting these emotions come, and sitting with them as they pass through. If you’re lucky, some thought or image will make sense to you. If so, write it down so you can revisit it later.

Cancer

June 22-July 22

Your intuitions are extra strong today. You can read people quite clearly, even if they’re bottling up their true feelings. It’s especially easy to read your friends and loved ones, and to make them feel well cared for. The best kind of love you can offer, after all, is your compassion. When someone feels truly understood, it’s as good as a hug. This is the gift you can give others today.

Leo

July 23-August 22

Life could feel a little rough today. But really, it’s just that you’re more emotionally sensitive than usual. Of course, you’ve always been a softie. You might fool people with your bold, courageous personality, but you can actually feel quite insecure. Today, that comes out in vague worries or a general sense of discouragement. Reality seems harsh. But remember, it’s all a matter of perspective. Soon, you’ll feel strong again.

Virgo

August 23-September 22

Life’s edges get a little fuzzy today. For many, this softening is a pleasant experience. But for you, it can be nerve-racking! It feels as if everything is just slightly out of your control. And you do enjoy feeling as if you have a firm handle on things. But maybe this is a good opportunity to experience a different perspective. Don’t judge or even process your emotions. Just feel them.

Libra

September 23-October 22

Today you’re extra sensitive to other people’s needs and feelings. This can be both a good thing and a challenging one. For example, if there’s tension in one of your relationships, you’re more likely now to take a passive role in deference to the other person. But sometimes, it’s better to take a stand — even if doing so is difficult. Try to judge each situation on its own merits.

Scorpio

October 23 – November 22

Today, let all pre tenses and manipulations fall away. Whatever personal agenda you may have seems unimportant in the face of your urge to connect with others in a simple, heartfelt way. It’s also easier to resolve tensions. If someone has hurt you, you can forgive them now, once and for all. This clears not only the air between you, but your own mind and heart. That’s how true healing and growth begin.

Sagittarius

November 23-December 20

At the end of the day, you may feel as if you lost time to wishy-washy feelings and perceptions. But let yourself off the hook. You may not get a lot accomplished today, at least not on the outside. But inside, your emotions are developing. Give yourself time to make sense of the images and feelings that come to you now. Soon, they may provide more inspiration than you expected.

Capricorn

December 21-January 19

Matters of the heart seem more important today than anything external like work, recognition or accomplishment. Your only duty now is to connect with the people you love. And reaching out to them isn’t just for their sake. It’s for yours, too. Take this opportunity to reaffirm the bonds that keep you close with family and friends. Days like this are what carry your relationships through rough spots and emotionally lean times.

Aquarius

January 20-February 18

You may find yourself drawn to meditation or yoga today, or some other practice that helps you get in touch with a higher state of being. A good, simple way to do this is just to take a few quiet moments to get in touch with your feelings. Of course, exploring a spiritual or transcendental philosophy can be quite liberating. But sometimes, just checking in with your own emotions is all you really need.

Pisces

February 19-March 20

You’re drawn today to acts of selflessness, or even self-sacrifice. It’s wonderfully fulfilling to help people or animals in need. But your energy may be a bit low now. Don’t hold it against yourself if you simply can’t do as much as you’d like to do to help someone. As long as your heart is in the right place, that’s all that matters. Do what you can, and let that be enough.

The Sydney Morning Herald

Your Daily Horoscopes for Thursday, December 13th

Your Daily Horoscope for Thursday, December 13

By Kelli Fox

Aries

March 21- April 19

Be kind to yourself and others today. Kindness toward yourself might mean taking a nap when you’re feeling tired, instead of pushing yourself to keep going. It’s definitely a good day to take it easy. Kindness toward others might mean lending an ear to a friend, or nurturing your family with a home-cooked meal. This kind of activity is personally fulfilling, and will help you regain your energy.

Taurus

April 20-May 20

You just don’t have it in you to be aggressive today. A passive mood has crept in and replaced your usual, opinionated self. You want to get along with others in gentle harmony, so you’ll defer to your coworker’s approach to a project or your spouse’s choice of movie or restaurant. The truth is, you don’t mind what you do now, as long as you can enjoy being together.

Gemini

May 21-June 21

Vague emotional impressions make you uneasy today. You can sense undercurrents of — something — and not being able to name it drives you crazy! But why not just go with it? You’re flexible by nature. So stop thinking and start feeling. What moves you? Turn on your favourite music and dance, or give yourself permission to daydream or take a midday nap. These activities are sure to make you feel more centred.

Cancer

June 22-July 22

The world is in a highly emotional space today. For some, this is a vulnerable state to be in, but not you. You actually gain strength from being so in touch with your feelings, and with others’ emotions as well. It’s easy to read people now, because you’re connecting at the heart level instead of just with your mind. You’re in a great position to give someone kind, loving advice or strong support.

Leo

July 23-August 22

Though you’re used to being active, today is more a day for passive reflection. It’s a good time to get some extra sleep or to plan low-key, home-based activities. Naps are especially nice now! Let your mind wander as emotional impressions come and go. If you push yourself to do anything more strenuous, you’ll only wear yourself out. It’s time to take a day off from your usual high-energy approach to life.

Virgo

August 23-September 22

You’re a problem-solver, and you rely heavily on reason to help you solve any day-to-day issues that come up. But today, a vague sense of confusion makes it difficult to focus on the problem itself, much less a logical solution. Perhaps logic isn’t the best approach. Tune in to your instincts instead. This may go against how you normally operate. But it will inform you more truly than mere judgment or reason.

Libra

September 23-October 22

You may not feel particularly strong today, and that’s why it’s especially important to protect yourself in relationships and negotiations. It’s all too easy now to give up too much. You may not even know what you want. Your own needs are tangled up with your awareness of the other person’s feelings. How can you honour both equally? That’s your challenge for today. Be forewarned that it may be difficult, but aim towards it anyway.

Scorpio

October 23 – November 22

You may be more emotional today than usual — and that’s saying something, since you’re a feeling person by nature. But this should be a grounded state, not a moody one. You’re in touch with your inner self, and that helps you relate to others in a kinder, more genuine way. Hug your loved ones close and extend a hand to someone in need. Selfless acts of kindness expand your soul.

Sagittarius

November 23-December 20

Your innate idealism could go overboard today. You’re operating on dreams and fantasies, and you believe in them wholeheartedly. And blind faith can be a powerful force. But if a friend or coworker advises you against a certain path or decision, take their word for it. They probably have a more realistic sense of things than you do at the moment. It’s best to temper your idealism with common sense.

Capricorn

December 21-January 19

Your head and heart are working beautifully in tandem today. You’re as grounded and practical as ever, but you’re also in touch with your softer, compassionate side. This balance creates a centred feeling. What a great foundation for performing good deeds and other acts of service! It’s good to help others now. Being unselfish increases your sense of self-respect. And there are so many people who could use your assistance.

Aquarius

January 20-February 18

Don’t fault yourself if you want to spend the day relaxing or daydreaming. It’s hard right now to concentrate on mundane tasks. But if you’re working on a project that involves creativity, it could go very well. You’re in a highly imaginative frame of mind. Otherwise, allow your mind to wander. It’s a good day for napping, reading or listening to music. All of these will feed your creative muse.

Pisces

February 19-March 20

Let your mind wander today, and pay attention to the places that it visits. Your imagination is an important tool in mapping out the next several weeks of your life. And today brings you the perfect opportunity to make some plans. This is the start of a new personal cycle for you, so seek a deep level of concentration. In that inwardly focused state, you’ll uncover your own dreams. Then, you can pursue them.

The Sydney Morning Herald

How Magical Are You According to Your Sun Sign?

by Troi G

Do you believe in real magic? And by magic we mean serendipity, messages, signs, odd happenings, mysterious manifestations, and getting what you want with the power of your mind. We’re all magical to some degree but how magical are you according to your sun sign?

Note:

Fire signs: Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius are really good at candle and sex magic.
Air signs: Gemini, Libra, and Aquarius are excellent at mind magic and communication.
Water signs: Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces have really well-developed intuitive/feeling skills.
Earth signs: Taurus, Virgo, and Capricorn are very good at using the power of the earth.

Aries March 21 – April 19

Aries, your strongest abilities lie in your adventurousness and courage. Therefore, your magical abilities lie in these areas too. How many times do things work for you when they would not work out for anyone else? Your sheer willpower carries you through. Tip: when you really want something to manifest for you, think about it at that magical moment before orgasm. All that power will be focused on your desire. Have fun with that.

Taurus April 20 – May 20

Taurus, you are so connected to the earth that your power seeps up from the very ground. Earth magic is a powerful force. Draw upon it to create security, stability, and refuge. Love and money spells work well for you because you are already tuned into abundance and certainty. Tip: next time you are thinking of bringing something new into your life, imagine the energy pulsing up through your feet. Like a magnet it attracts exactly what you need.

Gemini May 21 – June 20

Gemini, your magical talent is in your ability to free up your mind. You are like an antenna, tuning into the wild network of thought and communication which surrounds us. You have a skill for picking out the important details, for anticipating what a person will say. This sensitivity can help you in all walks of life. Tip: This is a skill you can develop, don’t ignore it.

Cancer June 21 – July 22

Cancer, you are empathic and emotional. You know how someone feels instinctively. You can feel moods and tune into the atmosphere in a room. Therefore, you would be very good at tarot reading or other divinatory skill. Your ability to counsel someone through a difficult time is also part of your magical repertoire. Tip: Don’t underestimate your own abilities, you have magical skills that can help others.

Leo July 23 – August 22

Leo, your magical abilities lie in the realm of inspiration. You somehow always know what your next move is. It is as if you are guided by an invisible hand. Your personal charisma can be so magical that you always get your way. People always turn up when you need them. Tip: think about how you can use your magical abilities for good things. Giving leads to increased satisfaction.

Virgo August 23 – September 22

Virgo, you have a natural ability for healing. People calm down in your presence. You can call on that earth energy to give you all the strength you need to bring peace to any situation. You are the negotiator, the mediator, and the conciliator. Tip: if you haven’t already, explore the possibilities of becoming a professional healer. You will excel.

Libra September 23 – October 22

Libra, your magical skills lie in your ability to bring beauty, harmony, and balance. As an air sign, you are excellent at communication and you are able to see situations from both sides, including beyond the veil of life and death. You can even tune into messages from the past. Tip: Give yourself permission to listen to those soft, whispering voices.

Scorpio October 23 – November 21

Scorpio, you have a range of magical abilities. From knowing what other people’s true motives are, to communicating with the dead. The main downside is that you are drawn to the black arts as well as using your power for good. Tip: Stop, breathe, and think before you cast that curse. You are more powerful than you know.

Sagittarius November 22 – December 21

Sagittarius, your positive attitude brings what you want, even things you didn’t know you wanted. Your optimism means you are constantly pleased and surprised by these magical, spontaneous deliveries. Tip: If you set your mind to it, your manifestations could be even more deliberate and satisfying. Take time to learn how to manipulate energy.

Capricorn December 22 – January 19

Capricorn, abundance and manifesting your desire are your top skills. However, you have others. That strong pulsing earth energy means you are far more spiritual and magical than you ever thought. You just need to keep an open mind and be prepared to try new things. Tip: buy yourself a book on witchcraft and see what you can do.

Aquarius January 20 – February 18

Aquarius, you are probably among the most magical people on the planet. You have the ability to communicate with faery folk and entities hidden from the rest of us. You can see and hear beyond the normal realm. Aquarius, you can create anything you want when you focus your power. Tip: the magical world is your oyster, explore everything.

Pisces February 19 – March 20

Pisces, your abilities lie in the realm of imagination. If you can imagine it, you can create it. Like the other water signs you are also a healer, a visionary, and can empathize with any living soul. Tip: Your special skills are in your dreamworld. Study the language of dreams and develop the ability to lucid dream. A whole new universe of magical possibilities will open up for you.

We all have the capability to tune into the magical world, if we want to. Why live a mundane existence when you can delve into powers and skills you didn’t know you have? Be adventurous, live your life with a touch of magic. Discover how magical you really are.

–Lunar Cafe.com

Your Daily Horoscope for Wednesday, December 12

By Kelli Fox

Aries

March 21- April 19

You’re a true extrovert today, talking and trading ideas with everyone you meet. People are attracted to your free-spirited personality. To them, you represent the independence everyone wants. You want it, too, perhaps even more than others do. That’s why restricting situations and relationships could grate on you now more than ever. But your spirits are high, making it easy to just do your thing regardless.

Taurus

April 20-May 20

Explore ideas today to find out what works and what doesn’t. And your solid, practical mindset is perfect for this kind of thinking. But make sure you aren’t quarrelsome when brainstorming with a group. You just want what’s best for everyone: ideas with a solid foundation, or a practical plan that’s going to work. It’s all in how you go about achieving that goal. Listen carefully as well as talking, and consider everyone’s ideas equally.

Gemini

May 21-June 21

Life offers up one inspiring moment after another today. Or maybe it’s just that your mind is even sharper than usual. Complex systems and startling creativity hold equal fascination for you now. If you’re working on a project, you could get happily lost in it for hours. Teamwork is even better today than solo efforts, so gather a group and go for it. Bouncing ideas off other people can be so productive.

Cancer

June 22-July 22

Disloyalty upsets you. You need to know you can rely on your friends, and you return the favour by being incredibly dependable, yourself. But if someone seems unreliable today, don’t write them off or judge them too harshly. They may just be in their own world right now, managing their own concerns. Try to take a compassionate view, Cancer. That shouldn’t be difficult for you.

Leo

July 23-August 22

Forward thinking is highlighted today. And no one is more naturally creative than you. But as you work on a project, make sure you aren’t thinking outside the box simply for the sake of nonconformity. It isn’t enough just to be wacky and weird. Any forward motion today will come from building on tradition. That means taking the best, strongest parts of your existing knowledge, and then trying new ideas to see what works.

Virgo

August 23-September 22

Your no-nonsense manner might come across as abrupt today. You’re just taking care of business, but depending on your responsibilities, a gentler, warmer approach might work better. If you have to work closely with other people, do your best to soften up and approach them with a genuine smile on your face. If you’re in a managerial position, try not to criticise too sharply. Aim for constructive feedback with a healthy dose of praise.

Libra

September 23-October 22

You’re looking out for everyone’s best interests today. If a dispute comes up among your friends or coworkers, you can serve as the voice of reason. You’re naturally attuned to fairness, after all, and you want everyone to get along. People respond to your kindness and your sense of humour. Soon, you’ll have everyone laughing. But your presence brightens up any group. You may not even have to negotiate a dispute!

Scorpio

October 23 – November 22

Make it a special point to take part in group activities today. And when you’re spending time with others, be nice! That probably goes without saying, but you’re in a strange mood. Unpredictable behaviour isn’t out of the question. Things might be moving along just fine, but then you’ll hold too stubbornly to a certain viewpoint and push your agenda too hard — and the peace of the moment is lost. Don’t let that happen, Scorpio.

Sagittarius

November 23-December 20

Fresh thinking helps you surge ahead today in your work or some other pursuit. You’re one of the natural visionaries of the zodiac, which means you’re always thinking ahead of other people. And now, your mind is especially stimulated! It’s as if you have a handle on the future before it ever arrives. When you explore new frontiers of the mind, invite other people to join you. A group expedition is especially fun for everyone.

Capricorn

December 21-January 19

Qualities like dependability and stability are an important part of being a good parent, provider or employee. But modern thinking is important, too. It’s the only way to move into the future, and today you’re savvy enough to realise that. Try a new avenue toward your goal — even if you’re worried that it won’t work out. Chances are strong that you’ve done your research, so experimental approaches should pan out well.

Aquarius

January 20-February 18

You’re in your head today, chasing down experimental theories and unsubstantiated leads. The cerebral realm might bring you the most satisfaction, but don’t forget to reconnect with the earthly plane, too, including friends and family. Check in with loved ones and let them know what you’re working on. They might even have some good suggestions for where to take your project next. And at the very least, you’ll enjoy their company.

Pisces

February 19-March 20

You’re open to new, experimental or unfounded ideas today — not that you’re generally closed to them. You’re one of those rare people who understand there’s much more to life than meets the eye. And today is a great day to explore those fascinating realms. You’re in a scientific frame of mind, so computer programs and astrology make more sense than usual. You stand to learn a lot now, just by keeping your mind open.

–Sydney Morning Herald

Your Daily Horoscope for Tuesday, December 11

By Kelli Fox

Aries

March 21- April 19

This is a day to challenge yourself and explore undiscovered frontiers. This should be easy, since you’re generally fearless in the face of new ideas or experiences. You could discover a humanitarian streak you didn’t realise you had, as you throw yourself into projects. Global concerns seem especially important and poignant now. You genuinely want to make a difference. With your energy, that shouldn’t be difficult at all.

Taurus

April 20-May 20

Your loved ones may seem emotionally unavailable today. Or they might be literally unavailable, off on some solo adventure or neck-deep in a project. And where does that leave you? Lonely, maybe. But there’s no reason you can’t get wrapped up in your own pursuits. Just remember to come up for air sometime. With your legendary work ethic, it’s easy to focus on a project and end up feeling isolated.

Gemini

May 21-June 21

A flash of insight could lead you down a brand-new path today, either literally or figuratively. You’re exploring interesting intellectual territory, that much is certain. And following your mental impulses is best now, because it feeds your creativity. At the end of the day, you might have come up with a whole new philosophy, or at least a clever solution to an old issue. Innovative thinking leads to groundbreaking moves.

Cancer

June 22-July 22

You might feel moody today, and it could be hard to find a close friend to help you talk it through. Having to bottle everything up inside only makes your feelings more intense. But your focus is strong now, so losing yourself in work is a good idea until you’re able to get your feelings off your chest. Then, it’s time to chat, text or phone that friend of yours.

Leo

July 23-August 22

You want to stand out from the crowd as the unique, original person that you are. Flamboyant acts certainly have their time and place, but today might not be it. Dramatic behaviour doesn’t come across well now. And what’s wrong with blending in with the group? It’s perfectly natural to want to be special. But today might go more smoothly if you resolve yourself to being a part of the whole.

Virgo

August 23-September 22

You’re naturally a bit shy, and today you’re especially reserved. Making a warm, easy connection with someone may have to wait a few days, but that’s okay. You can use this brief period for solitary pursuits. Your thinking is as clear as ever, and sticky, tricky emotions won’t cloud your logic. In fact, you might err on the side of being unsympathetic — another reason to spend time with your own thoughts.

Libra

September 23-October 22

You’ve always been a people-person, and today your interest in your fellow humans is even higher than usual. Coworkers, friends and even perfect strangers are intriguing. Expect a day of conversation and spontaneous ideas. Brainstorming is a great activity now, since your creativity and intellect combine with others’ to great effect. Your inner genius is shining out for all to see. Some might even say you’re brilliant!

Scorpio

October 23 – November 22

You’re private by nature, but you’re also a people person. You need warm, emotional contact with the people you love and trust. If your best friend or sweetheart seems emotionally unavailable today, don’t take it personally. This is one of those days when most people are busy with their own thoughts and projects. If you feel lonely or isolated, seek out a group, or concentrate on enjoying your own company.

Sagittarius

November 23-December 20

You have no trouble with big, far-reaching ideas and abstract concepts today. You’re in the perfect mood and mindset for adventurous philosophies. Do some reading up on a subject that’s unfamiliar to you, or brainstorm with a group of friends or coworkers. You can create some exciting energy by making mental connections and tossing out theories as they come to you. This is true creativity at work, Sagittarius.

Capricorn

December 21-January 19

A bout of creative thinking makes you seem unconventional in other people’s eyes today. Isn’t it fun to keep your friends or coworkers on their toes? Just when they think they’ve got you all figured out, you throw them a curve ball. And there’s definitely a method to your madness, as everyone will soon see. For now, don’t worry about what others think. Work solo, if you have to. Just keep chasing down these brilliant ideas.

Aquarius

January 20-February 18

You like to keep people guessing, and today is good for making plans that will do just that. And yes — though it may seem contradictory, you can chart out unpredictable courses! No one knows better than you that a bit of forethought goes a long way toward following a truly unique path. Today, consider the next four weeks. Set some goals you can reach within that period of time. Aim high, Aquarius!

Pisces

February 19-March 20

Being a part of a crowd holds great appeal today. You want to work side by side with other people, toward the same ideal. If you can look up to a visionary leader, so much the better. The stronger your sense of belief in what you’re doing, the more energy you can muster. Just be sure to rest up at the end of the day. Such energy could be overwhelming!

—Sydney Morning Herald

Your Daily Love Horoscopes for December 11 & December 12

Pisces Daily Love Horoscope

Tuesday 11th of December 2018

A new level of honesty could make its way into your emotional world or a love relationship. However, the first way it’s likely to manifest could involve you being honest with yourself about what you want to change regarding your interaction with or commitment to a certain person. If you sense something can’t continue indefinitely as it has done, then you could be instrumental un bringing a helpful and timely shift.

Pisces tomorrow love horoscope:

Wednesday 12th of December 2018

It can be easy to look at a loved one’s situation and needs, believing both to be of utmost importance. Someone close is lucky to have such a compassionate and supportive person like you in their world. They know it, too. However, it can also be easy to assume that what’s good for a loved one is good for you, too especially if all you want is for someone to feel more loved and comfortable. It might be time to shift the spotlight on to your needs for a change. If you need some time alone to reconnect with yourself physically and emotionally, then this the time to do so.

Capricorn Daily Love Horoscope

Tuesday 11th of December 2018

You could have a comfortable idea about balance you’ve managed to create, possibly related to a festive get-together. A loved one or someone close could be a problem regarding this, especially if they have other ideas about what you should be doing or have organized. You’ve done your best to keep everyone happy, and the object of your affections might have an opinion or two about something they feel you’ve overlooked or ignored. For now, stick with your plans.

Capricorn tomorrow love horoscope:

Wednesday 12th of December 2018

As keen as you might be to convey thoughts or feelings to a certain person, some strong emotions could be trying to make their way into discussions. Normally, this would be helpful. However, this is a time when they are likely to take conversations or exchanges down unhelpful or tense avenues. A wise Capricorn would wait until emotional intensity subsides and words or feelings can be conveyed in a calmer and concise way – on both sides. It’s not just you this affects.

Sagittarius Daily Love Horoscope

Tuesday 11th of December 2018

You could feel extra-energetic now, but even you need to put some restrictions on your fervent energy sometimes. A loved one or potential partner is unlikely to be impressed with your gung-ho approach, especially if you bring competitiveness into a love connection. The same over-the-top approach could be applied to making promises or commitments. Don’t make either or both if you sense the tiniest possibility exists that you haven’t thought things through.

Sagittarius tomorrow love horoscope:

Wednesday 12th of December 2018

Trying to make sense of a relationship issue or dilemma by applying copious amounts of logic to it will probably result in you seeing it in a cold and detached way. It’s important to trust what you feel and adopt a more intuitive, rather than ‘scientific’ approach or attitude toward affairs of the heart. If your intuition doesn’t come up with an instant answer, then take that as your cue to allow a love life scenario to progress further or for a few more facts to find their way to you.

Scorpio Daily Love Horoscope

Tuesday 11th of December 2018

You might have an ‘I want it all, and I want it now’ attitude in more than one area of your world, and your love life is no exception at this time. This can include believing you know what’s best for a loved one or potential partner. Making decisions on behalf of someone else is not advisable. If you believe you have an answer or solution, then talk it through first, don’t jump the gun by taking action singlehandedly.

Scorpio tomorrow love horoscope:

Wednesday 12th of December 2018

Many Scorpios love mysteries. Many excel at being mysterious. It’s that trait that makes you so alluring to others. So, if you are typical of your sign and enjoy creating a bit of mystique or being a bit of an enigma, why are you so keen to remove all mystery regarding your thoughts and feelings to a certain person now? Hey, there’s nothing wrong with this. You-know-who is bound to be delighted and your willingness to make yourself vulnerable, even if it’s brief. Just ensure you don’t go a bit over the top or reveal more than is necessary. Maintain a bit of mystery if you can.

Tuesday 11th of December 2018

The Moon’s influence in your sign could rock an equilibrium between you and someone close. With emotions running that little bit higher, you could feel tempted to take one commitment to a new level. At the same time, you could feel enhanced emotions offer a chance to convey yourself more openly and hang the consequences. If traditional or ‘the usual’ ways of conveying yourself don’t appeal to you, then you could have a brainwave regarding a new and more unusual way of doing so!

Aquarius tomorrow love horoscope:

Wednesday 12th of December 2018

The Moon continues to influence your sign and has an agenda that involves heightening emotions. When that happens, tension is rarely far behind. This lunar influence could bring into the open an issue that you and a loved one know needs to be acknowledged and addressed but have managed to avoid bringing into the open so far. Take advantage of the opportunity to do so now. A more emotional approach to this matter could help it to receive the sensitivity it needs from both sides.

Read Your Zodiac Sign’s Tarotscope: Week of December 10

Read what’s in the cards for your sign this week!

Welcome to the week of December 10! Each week a card will be pulled for your zodiac sign, offering the guidance and insight needed to maximize your opportunities and avoid any obstacles headed your way. Reveal the message the Tarot has for YOU now!

Aries Tarotscope (March 21 – April 19)

Your card for the week: Page of Swords

If you’ve been waiting for a sign to get started on an idea you’ve had, this is it! The Page of Swords indicates you’re filled with energy and excitement about a new project or venture. The question is, can you sustain this boundless enthusiasm once you get going? No matter which direction you choose in life, there are always going to be hurdles you’re going to have to overcome — but don’t let that deter you. Know that by following your passions, you will be able to keep up this momentum.

Taurus Tarotscope (April 20 – May 20)

Your card for the week: 5 of Cups

The 5 of Cups indicates you’ve been allowing yourself to wade in a sea of regret and disappointment. While the pain you’re feeling is very real and shouldn’t be minimized, it isn’t a free pass to stay stuck in this mode forever. By choosing to focus on your perceived failures or mistakes, you can’t see the positive things right in front of you, nor can you move on toward greener pastures. There’s still hope, and it’s important this week that you find where that hope is and shift your attention to that.

Gemini Tarotscope (May 21 – June 20)

Your card for the week: 4 of Cups

The 4 of Cups signals that you have been feeling unfulfilled and craving some kind of change in your life. Perhaps you are looking around and seeing what others have, longing for those things that aren’t a part of your own life. It might also be that you feel unmotivated in your present circumstances. While it’s nice to aspire, it’s easy to get caught up in an unhealthy cycle of desire. This week try to address the root cause of these feelings. Is the grass really greener on the other side, or do you just need to spend time watering your own grass?

Cancer Tarotscope (June 21 – July 22)

Your card for the week: Page of Pentacles

The Page of Pentacles represents enthusiasm for new beginnings and new ventures. This week, you are being encouraged to express your creative talents in some way. Have you been thinking about starting something but haven’t taken the first steps to get it off the ground? This card wants you to take those imaginative ideas you’ve been toying with and start working toward manifesting them. By remaining focused and applying a strong work ethic, you give yourself the ability to turn your dreams into a reality.

Leo Tarotscope (July 23 – Aug. 22)

Your card for the week: The Lovers

You could be facing a major decision this week! This situation may be presenting a moral dilemma for you, and The Lovers card represents needing to becoming clearer on what your values and beliefs are before determining how to proceed. Do you feel compelled to go a certain direction based on fears or feelings of guilt? Don’t let those things become motivating factors. Instead, try to understand that every action has a reaction and decisions such as these are never easy. Stay true to yourself — you can’t go wrong.

Virgo Tarotscope (Aug. 23 – Sept. 22)

Your card for the week: The Star

You can breathe a little bit easier, because relief has arrived this week! The Star is signaling a reprieve after a period of great change or difficulty. While this turmoil has not been easy for you to go through, you have been able to endure whatever challenges life has thrown your way. What lessons have you learned? What were you able to let go of that was holding you back? How will you move forward differently? Now is the time to shed the old you, so you can emerge as the person you were meant to be.

Libra Tarotscope (Sept. 23 – Oct. 22)

Your card for the week: The Sun

The Sun is truly shining down on you this week! This card represents abundance, optimism, success, and the warmth of a happy time in your life. It may be that you’ve been going through a tumultuous time in your life, feeling as though there wasn’t an end in sight. Well, it’s always darkest before the dawn — and dawn has arrived! Through these obstacles you’ve learned a lot about yourself and have gained confidence from knowing that you can weather any storm. Enjoy this period of positivity, because you’ve earned it.

Scorpio Tarotscope (Oct. 23 – Nov. 21)

Your card for the week: Queen of Wands

Aren’t you quite the social butterfly? The Queen of Wands indicates that you a charming and enthusiastic energy is overflowing from within you this week, and others won’t be able to help but take notice. In fact, you could find yourself smack dab in the center of the attention! This is the perfect time to put yourself out there, connecting with others and integrating yourself into a group of like-minded individuals. Don’t hold back — your enthusiasm could end up being contagious.

Sagittarius Tarotscope (Nov. 22 – Dec. 21)

Your card for the week: 9 of Cups

Receiving the 9 of Cups could signal that this is the week when your stars will finally begin to align. When this card appears in a reading, it is a signal from the universe that everything in your life is as it should be. This dose of fortunate energy could mean feeling perfectly content in your job, your relationship, your friendships — your emotional cup could truly runneth over! Take the time to stop and appreciate the abundance of blessings life is offering you right now.

Capricorn Tarotscope (Dec. 22 – Jan. 19)

Your card for the week: Queen of Cups

The Queen of Cups indicates emotional maturity, compassion, and a nurturing spirit. This week you are being called to express this energy in some way. Perhaps a friend approaches you with relationship troubles, or it could be that a colleague is coming to you for support with a problem they’re facing. When this happens, listen from the heart as they speak but remain emotionally separated from the issue. While it may be tempting to dive head-first into the situation with them, understand that only they can work themselves out of their predicament.

Aquarius Tarotscope (Jan. 20 – Feb. 18)

Your card for the week: The Emperor

The Emperor is encouraging you to have total ownership of your true power! Your life experiences have helped you gain incredibly valuable wisdom and insight. How can you use this to help yourself? How can you use this to help others? This week you might be asked for guidance or advice from someone close to you — don’t shy away. Alternately, you may be faced with a difficult personal decision. Don’t worry, you now have the kind of knowledge and perspective that will help you navigate either of these scenarios with positive results.

Pisces Tarotscope (Feb. 19 – March 20)

Your card for the week: 7 of Wands

The 7 of Wands is urging you to stand your ground this week. Receiving this card indicates you’re experiencing some kind of opposition or roadblock in your life right now. Your initial instinct may be to retreat, giving into whatever challenge is standing in your way. However, it’s important to stand up for what you believe in. Setbacks are inevitable but giving up is not. Put on your emotional armor and draw upon your courage and inner strength as you tackle this obstacle, so you can eventually overcome it.

Your Daily Horoscope for Tuesday, December 11

By Kelli Fox

Aries

March 21- April 19

Taurus

April 20-May 20

Gemini

May 21-June 21

Cancer

June 22-July 22

Leo

July 23-August 22

Virgo

August 23-September 22

Libra

September 23-October 22

Scorpio

October 23 – November 22

Sagittarius

November 23-December 20

Capricorn

December 21-January 19

Aquarius

January 20-February 18

Pisces

February 19-March 20

Published on The Sydney Herald

Your Daily Horoscope for Monday, December 10

By Kelli Fox

Aries

March 21- April 19

Annoying twinges of insecurity have made you more self-focused than usual. Still, why the indifference to everything that’s going on around you? Just because you’re worried about the state of your own life doesn’t mean you should neglect your friends, family or colleagues. People depend on you for your energy and fiery motivation. So focus on building community today. That’s how you’ll gather your strength.

Taurus

April 20-May 20

Time and again, you’ve proven yourself to be a true-blue friend or partner. At this point, everyone knows you’re a force to be reckoned with. When it comes to choosing sides you’re motivated by loyalty. You have no problem committing yourself to a person or project you believe in. This sort of dedication inspires the same in the people around you. Today, you’re sure to benefit directly from someone’s desire to prove that they’re worthy of your devotion.

Gemini

May 21-June 21

Someone’s getting on your nerves today, and you’re tempted to let them know what you think of them. But resist that urge. Don’t treat anyone disrespectfully now, no matter how much you think they deserve it. Losing your temper will just lead to hurt feelings. Do your best to rise above, and make peace with other people as well as with yourself. You’ll feel better simply for proving to yourself that you can do this.

Cancer

June 22-July 22

There’s a good chance you’re imposing your own point of view on your partner today. You might think you see their side of things, but you’re just seeing what you want to see — which helps no one. Whatever you’re pushing for, try setting it on the back burner for now, so you can make a sincere effort to connect with your partner’s true needs or feelings. This shouldn’t be too difficult, since you’re empathetic and connected.

Leo

July 23-August 22

A silly, restless mood overtakes you. It’s fun to goof off, but your boss may not have a sense of humour about it. Of course, if you’re expecting a better offer, you probably don’t care how you come across to higher-ups, and you can do what you like. But if you care about your work and would prefer to maintain positive connections with your colleagues, you’d better shape up soon. Show them you can buckle down and get serious.

Virgo

August 23-September 22

Even if you’ve made a few mistakes, no one minds. Being human means being at least a little bit flawed. And for all practical purposes, your record is spotless. This means you’ve earned the right to speak with authority in any situation that comes up today. Other people respect you because you play fair, and treat them justly. Put this to work for you. Now is a wonderful time for building alliances.

Libra

September 23-October 22

Today, feelings of impatience are building to a crescendo. If you don’t do something to remedy this tension, soon you’ll be more fretful than a stringed instrument. So why not play a relaxing tune and calm down? You don’t have to give in to your anxieties, you know. Remind yourself that these are just feelings, and not necessarily reflections of reality. Maybe that will help you acknowledge them and then dismiss them in short order.

Scorpio

October 23 – November 22

Mere competence isn’t enough anymore. You want to shine — to display the true genius that lives within you so that the whole world can see what you’re capable of. Well, guess what? Your mind and heart are very closely connected today, and new, worthier goals will crop up as you examine your life and your desires. Be sure to aim high as you choose a brand-new, true-blue direction for yourself. You deserve the best, you know.

Sagittarius

November 23-December 20

Today you’re in a restless mood, because you know you have to keep moving forward at a steady, measured pace. You’d prefer to surge ahead, and make this thing you’ve dreamed up a sudden and spectacular reality — but that’s not how life works. Not when it comes to important projects and labours of love. So try not to let all this organising and planning get to you. It’s an important step in realising this dream of yours.

Capricorn

December 21-January 19

You’re used to being disciplined about your work and pushing toward your goals, but now that careful approach gives way to the power of raw wisdom. Your instincts are humming and you’re drawing on your vast experience to make decisions. Since when did you become so daring? Since you woke up today! Give this newfound energy free rein, but do balance it with some restraint. Don’t worry, you’ll have a whole month to get this right.

Aquarius

January 20-February 18

You’ve always been good at broadening your mind and taking a fair, honest look at points of view that differ from your own. Today you’re in need of some perspective, because you’re currently a bit unclear on where to take your work. So open yourself up to ideas and suggestions that you haven’t yet considered — including ones that make you uncomfortable. You just might discover an unexpected pearl of wisdom.

Pisces

February 19-March 20

Impressions come fast and strong today, and they’re rooted in sharp, grounded awareness which lends them even more truth. So stay alert to them! You’ll tune in to something — an idea, a feeling, a frequency — that could end up taking you far in a relationship with a good friend or in your career. Write down any ideas, no matter how vague they might seem; you’ll build on them later. Most of all, follow your instincts!

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Your Daily Love Horoscopes for Monday, December 10 & Tuesday, December 11

Pisces Daily Love Horoscope

Monday 10th of December 2018

It might have been easy to shake off or ignore a tricky romantic or relationship matter in the past but this could be a time when avoiding an issue isn’t an option. You have so many reasons to feel grateful for the love in your life, but it’s important you don’t miss an opportunity to find a few answers to some long unanswered questions. Only encouraging deeply and open two-way conversation can achieve that.

Pisces tomorrow love horoscope:

Tuesday 11th of December 2018

Capricorn Daily Love Horoscope

Monday 10th of December 2018

A certain truth could emerge in dramatic style, and demand that you don’t ignore it. You can summon some enthusiasm and optimism to look on the bright side of your emotional world or one special relationship, but reality needs accepting. Don’t waste time or energy trying to come up with quick-fix solutions. Instead, look inward and share what you find with the one you love. Honesty and forthrightness are essential ingredients to romantic or relationship progress now.

Capricorn tomorrow love horoscope:

Tuesday 11th of December 2018

Sagittarius Daily Love Horoscope

Monday 10th of December 2018

You’re willing to put in the effort or pull out the stops to embrace a new attitude regarding love and romance now. However, just when you the road ahead is as clear as it could be, you could encounter a challenge that causes doubts to replace optimism. Try to see any hurdle as the helpful and timely reality check it is. It’s not the cosmos’s idea of bursting your bubble. See it as the opportunity it is to get you back on track regarding affairs of the heart.

Sagittarius tomorrow love horoscope:

Tuesday 11th of December 2018

Scorpio Daily Love Horoscope

Monday 10th of December 2018

Growing tension fuels uncertainty in other ways and an urge on your part to reveal what’s on your mind or in your heart could intensify. Be honest without being insensitive. Be forthright without disregarding someone’s feelings. You can possess plenty of tact when you want to and saying what needs to be said will require you to summon as much as you can muster.

Scorpio tomorrow love horoscope:

Tuesday 11th of December 2018

Libra Daily Love Horoscope

Monday 10th of December 2018

Welcome the cosmic reality check on offer, even if it confirms that a love life scenario isn’t manifesting exactly as you’d hoped it would. Nurturing secret fantasies is fine and lovely on one level, but you might not be doing enough to turn one or two important visions into reality. Once you take action, you’ll need to continue being ambitious without being unrealistic – and optimistic without being reckless.

Libra tomorrow love horoscope:

Tuesday 11th of December 2018

Virgo Daily Love Horoscope

Monday 10th of December 2018

Try to dial back impatience because it could complicate your love or romantic circumstances at this time. Wanting to make progress in some way faster than it’s possible to do so could be a source of frustration but don’t make matters worse by complaining about the pace something is unfolding at. If a loved one or potential partner insists the brakes get applied, then you might have no option other than to accept the wisdom in that request – or strategy.

Virgo tomorrow love horoscope:

Tuesday 11th of December 2018

Leo Daily Love Horoscope

Monday 10th of December 2018

You could be aware of the need to walk on proverbial eggshells when it comes to broaching a tricky topic with a loved one. You want to encourage two-way openness but understandably don’t want to open the floodgates to an argument that may ensue by doing so. Maintaining balance and keeping the peace are big commitments. If you need to let storm clouds disappear before instigating a certain discussion, then that could be a wise move.

Leo tomorrow love horoscope:

Tuesday 11th of December 2018

Cancer Daily Love Horoscope

Monday 10th of December 2018

Tension could be waiting for a chance to manifest, and if it has already done so and you’re left feeling bruised from any exchanges, then you’ll need to rise above the unusual energy in a love relationship. Even if you feel one topic remains unresolved, leave it alone for now. Someone close probably doesn’t need to be made aware of pressure you’re experiencing in other areas of your world that might contribute to tension between you.

Cancer tomorrow love horoscope:

Tuesday 11th of December 2018

Gemini Daily Love Horoscope

Monday 10th of December 2018

Introducing a bit more flexibility to current love life circumstances could be on par with a breath of fresh air, especially if tension feels as if it’s waiting for any excuse to manifest. However, this could be due to you not accepting the reality of your volatile but deep emotions. The answer surrounds not trying too hard to control or suppress what wants to emerge. A loved one wants only for you to be your authentic self and nothing more.

Gemini tomorrow love horoscope:

Tuesday 11th of December 2018

Taurus Daily Love Horoscope

Monday 10th of December 2018

If you’ve sensed a subtle but continuing frustration affecting a love relationship, then now’s the time to speak up about it. However, do so sensitively because you could be prone to being a bit dramatic to really make your point. This is a time when rehearsing what you intend to say could make everything so much easier. Be kind, honest and respectful, even if you feel pressure from a loved one to act differently.

Taurus tomorrow love horoscope:

Tuesday 11th of December 2018

Aries Daily Love Horoscope

Monday 10th of December 2018

If you’re experiencing conflicting romantic desires or at loggerheads with a loved one about what both of you need emotionally and physically, then consider if you’re taking certain unusual ideas too far! Wanting to make a love connection more exciting is fine, but you’ll need to find middle ground between your and a partner’s ideas. Don’t take the need to do so personally.

Aries tomorrow love horoscope:

Tuesday 11th of December 2018

Aquarius Daily Love Horoscope

Monday 10th of December 2018

You could feel challenged to express your most passionate emotions to a certain person, now or shortly. Being subtle just won’t cut it now, especially if a softly-softly or hands-off approach didn’t bring the results you’d hoped for. The object of your affections might not be as intuitively tuned in as you are, so speak from the heart in a very deliberate, unsubtle way. Laying all cards on the proverbial table might be the only way to go.

Aquarius tomorrow love horoscope:

Tuesday 11th of December 2018

Witches of the Craft’s Northern & Southern Hemisphere Journal (part 2) Dec. 9 – 10

Witches of the Craft’s Northern & Southern Hemisphere Journal

(part 2)

“Magick, in essence, is the ability to communicate to the universe what you want in an effective way, so that the universe can then respond and create what you desire.”

Christopher Penczak
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Your Horoscopes for the Week of December 8

Claire Petulengro, Astrologer

From The Astrology Room

ARIES (March 21st-April 20th)

You don’t just get there by wishing for it Aries, or by hoping for it. You get what you want (and who you want) by working for it. It doesn’t matter what stage you are at in a relationship, there are always going to be obstacles. This week offers you the chance to work out better ways of working with instead of against each other.

TAURUS (April 21st-May 21st)

You’ve come a long way in the last few weeks Taurus and it’s important that you acknowledge how far you’ve come. After all my friend, what point is all the hard work if you don’t get to enjoy some of the glory? Promises are made to be broken by certain close ones this week, so try to have a back up plan in place.

GEMINI (May 22nd-June 21st)

Try to slow your pace and pay attention to what is going on around you, as your close ones are trying to give you important clues as to where your future is headed. They want more from you and I know you’ve got it to give. Ensure that your stubborn mood doesn’t become your worst enemy. Remember how hard you’ve worked to get what you want!

CANCER (June 22nd-July 23rd)

There are a lot of rumours which Mars is spreading and which are leading you to think things which may not be true. Try to go to the source and not third parties, who may be trying to add fuel to the fire for fun. Think long term this week. You and I know you don’t enjoy playing games, so don’t get dragged into them.

LEO (July 24th-August 23rd)

Friends are not making it easy for you to be truthful to them about what has really gone on in the last six weeks. However, your face is giving away far more than you think, so try not to be left in an awkward spot which could see you lose the upper hand. Time spent with old friends helps you remember what’s important to you.

VIRGO (August 24th-September 23rd)

I know life has not been easy for you of late, but I also see that you have been allowing others to make your decisions for you. This may make them happy short term, but is sure to make you unhappy in the long run. You know you’re a sign who likes to be in control of life, so don’t pretend otherwise.

LIBRA (September 24th-October 23rd)

You don’t have to say things you don’t mean just to make others feel good. Surely a sign such as you has learnt that the truth always comes out in the end. Better to be honest from day one my friend. Try to get all work out of the way before Thursday, as a certain person will be taking all your attention from Friday onwards.

SCORPIO (October 24th-November 22nd)

Check your diary Scorpio. Have you forgotten something important? This week is really reflective for you. Not only do you start to see things from others’ points of view, but you finally manage to put an issue from the past behind you for good. This more grown up attitude links to the lessons last weekend taught you.

SAGITTARIUS (November 23rd-December 21st)

You need to make up your own mind about what you want, so stop asking others what they would do in your situation. Happy times come from you calling up those you have missed and putting game playing firmly to one side. Honest talks on Friday can change the way you view your future.

CAPRICORN (December 22nd-January 20th)

Someone you thought was not going to agree to your demands caves in. This is a good thing of course, but don’t let your defences down too soon or you will only end up out of control again. Fun times link to you agreeing to do things which would not normally appeal to you. You’ve changed though and so have your tastes.

AQUARIUS (January 21st-February 19th)

Something which you had hoped would happen has not really panned out as you would like and, in the process, has left you feeling unsure of what to do next. Just keep putting one foot in front of the other Aquarius, as the stars will soon be making sure that you cross paths with those who can help you work out what has to happen next.

PISCES (February 20th-March 20th)

Try to be fair in family issues this week. An antagonistic mood which Mars has unleashed could see you accusing those you love of things they would never even think of doing. Travel plans for Christmas and New Year begin to get exciting. Money you lend others at the weekend is unlikely to be repaid, so caution. Ring now to hear who upcoming dramatic plans involve.

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Your Love Horoscopes for the Week of December 8

Sarah Bartlett, Author

From The Astrology Room

With Mercury now crossing the cusp into Sagittarius, we all have the chance to be more open about our desires and dreams for the future.

All around us there may be confusion or blame, but if you keep your head, when all around are losing theirs, this could be the start of a new departure into exciting love territory.

ARIES

Power-trippers seem to abound right now and it may be that you attract this kind of person because you haven’t had the courage yet to face your true needs? But the great news is that very soon, you will be more self-reliant and more loved than ever before.

TAURUS

Right now, it’s time to devote yourself to a romantic cause. Just take care of responses from those who want to put you down or stop you from achieving your desires. Rise above the petty games and head for your own love future.

GEMINI

This week, you’re capable of getting on to a very high horse and staying there just to infuriate your lover or partner. But wouldn’t it be better to channel this energy into working on yourself, rather than trying to work out why someone is actually just being the best of themselves?

CANCER

You know, deep down, where you really want your love life direction to go. And although there are unpredictable aspects up there in the heavens, right now, the challenge is simply that you must speak up, and show that for all your self-doubt, you have the determination to be a star in your own love show. Do it now.

LEO

There’s a feeling that life has been a constant battle in the past few months, so perhaps it’s time to reach an agreement that what happened to you in your past isn’t relevant to what you have now? And, if you’re single, an acceptance that wishful thinking about an ex is going nowhere. Time to move on.

VIRGO

You just won’t be bound by other people’s expectations, neither bound by obligation, guilt, nor any of the emotions that chain us to the wrong kind of love. You’re either involved in an affair that is going to be exotic, bright, exciting and love-enhancing, or you’re about to meet someone who could offer you the world.

LIBRA

It’s all very frustrating, isn’t it? Quite frankly, the world should be a beautiful, warm, sunny place, and yet people out there, seem to make it difficult and uncertain. But time to accept that the unpredictable are just as valid as reliability. Trust in the mystery of what might be, and you will be rewarded.

SCORPIO

Be ruthlessly honest about what you want in your love life. Do you really crave freedom to do your own thing, or do you secretly want a committed partner? Analyse your motives for what you are doing and what you want for the future. It could have an extraordinary positive effect on your love life.

SAGITTARIUS

It’s understandable you have every reason to want to see the way forward in any relationship, or find a new partner, if single. Yet there does seem to be an air of mistrust and disillusion around love. But maybe it’s all within you? Release the clouds of fear and let the sun shine in your heart again..

CAPRICORN

By being everyone’s friend, loved ones think you have more fun than they do, and it’s currently stirring up an uncomfortable atmosphere. Maybe it’s timely to just enjoy being yourself? Don’t let others take away your right to be free-spirited.

AQUARIUS

You have a desire to discover more about your sensual nature. Time to let your partner know about this side of you, and how it can never be ignored. And if single, you want someone sparkling to lead you a little astray, so maybe it would be worth suggesting that it’s down a road which leads to a new romantic landscape?

PISCES

So why aren’t you enjoying your own delicious love affair? Are you really getting all the passion you really need? Are you creating a deep commitment if attached, or just drifting along being nice and not asking for what you truly want? These questions must be answered, and now.

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Your Daring Dating Horoscopes for the Week of December 9

David Wells, Astrologer

From The Astrology Room

Aries
Things that are hidden rarely remain that way for long, even someone’s lust for you Aries. How nice. Your love ruler Venus is playing peek-a-boo, which explains the feathers, all you have to do is admit you know who’s carrying a tickling stick with your name on it.

Taurus
Are you really making things easier or are you playing games and loving every moment of it? You can pretend you’re paving the way for a love interest, but we all see how you’re setting out some hoops to see if he or she has got what it takes. They do. Fall hopelessly in love.

Gemini
The recent new Moon in your relationship sky may have had you wondering, wondering what it’s all about this love malarkey? You can wax lyrical with the best of them Gem, but all the chat in the world is wasted unless you take some action. Therein lies the lesson, get stuck in and stop yapping.

Cancer
The Moon start this week in your relationship sky, she meets the lord of karma and then the lord of the underworld; looking intense so far. But lady Moon knows that intense emotions stir interest when they are shared. Someone’s cause is your cause, common ground finds new love.

Leo
It’s probably a better way of being, leaving it up to the love fairies to kick things off as and when it’s supposed to, don’t want to mess with them. You do right Leo, you might end up messing up what’s taken over a decade to set up. Enjoy the social, let the love fairies do their magic.

Virgo
It’s exhausting, truly is, there’s nothing you can do or say that will help him or her come a simple decision; to coffee or not to coffee. Ask if this is a sign of things to come? Will it always be like pulling teeth. Yes, yes it will. Follow the signs, get out and find someone else. Blunt enough?

Libra
As long as you’re out, having a good time, looking amazing, why wouldn’t you add a little romance to the list of things to do this week and it is this week. Hump day is probably the best day of the week for love, you know hump-day right? Wednesday; it’s where the magic happens.

Scorpio
Are you making things up as you go along, I know I am, or are you really seeing just how things are panning out and you have a cunning plan? I can’t make up my mind Scorpio, don’t know if you’re winging it or you’re just lucky? Either way it’s working for you. Venus is working for you. All the love.

Sagittarius
Mars and Neptune aren’t in the part of your chart that instills all the love vibe, unless you’re already sorted and a night in is just what the love doctor ordered. If you’re still single Mars, new love boss for you, could suggest a house mate or a bestie of your bestie is where love waits. Awks.

Capricorn
A social boost from Venus is timely as she traverses your group gathering sky, not your night out with a couple of mates it’s your big party, company do, don’t photocopy anything you’ll regret sky. That’s great if you’ve got a party or two to go to. If not? Find one.

Aquarius
It seems you’re winding down, not winding down for Christmas, more likely you’re winding down after a relationship that wasn’t what you thought it would be or you’re winding down your expectations that anyone will ever live up to your dream partner. Good. Lose all expectations, then things happen.

Pisces
This Mars and Neptune thing that’s going on in your own sky is a big deal Pisces, it’s bringing frustration, annoying vibes and some confusion in life in general but for your love life it may not be the best way forward. Spend a little time on yourself, love stuff will have its day.

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Your Daily Horoscopes for Sunday, December 9th

Jennifer Angel, Astrologer

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– Moon conjuncts Pluto and intensifies your emotions so you can gain clarity –

AriesMARCH 21-APRIL 19
If a past hurt comes up for discussion this weekend, don’t ignore it or put it aside for a later date. You can’t change what happened, but you can change your feelings about it. There are many good things happening in your life now so, if you deal with issues as they come up, they won’t fester and keep you from making progress.

TaurusAPRIL 20-MAY 20
Love is not the only thing that makes the world go ’round, money also does and, as you’re ruled by Venus, both are important to you. But don’t judge people on their looks or bank balances. If you’re only interested in what a partner or colleague can offer you materially, you could miss out on life’s many wondrous things.

GeminiMAY 21-JUNE 20
Mercury, your ruling planet, comes out of retrograde, so don’t be in too much of a hurry to come to a conclusion before knowing all the facts. Being in a rush could make you misread the circumstances, and when you don’t see the whole picture, it could lead to disappointing assumptions.

CancerJUNE 21-JULY 22
It’s quite normal not to want to profess your love until you’re sure it’ll be reciprocated but, in so doing, you could come out a loser. Sometimes, it’s worth taking a risk and showing your vulnerability. So, get ready to take a chance on love and not sit on the sidelines; you don’t want to miss out on the most important thing in life!

LeoJULY 23-AUG. 22
Do not wait too long for the perfect moment to tell someone special how you feel; it may never come. Sometimes you have to choose your own time and place, or you’ll miss the chance to say what you want, and then live with the regrets. Life is filled with possibilities, especially this weekend, but if you don’t act on them, they could pass you by.

VirgoAUG. 23-SEPT. 22
Feeling restless and not knowing why can be disconcerting; schedule some solo time to contemplate what could be disturbing you. Being busy all the time, your mind is always on the go and you have no time to think. Once you figure out the cause of your discomfort, the stars align this weekend and you’ll be able to make positive changes.

LibraSEPT. 23-OCT. 22
This weekend, astral interactions can put you in contact with people who can help you move ahead. Even if it sounds nice if some things were always to stay the same, if they actually did, it would stunt your growth on many levels. And if people don’t grow together, they can drift apart. It takes work to keep a relationship from stagnating.

ScorpioOCT. 23-NOV. 21
When fiscal matters require attention, and you need some guidance, make sure you get it from an expert. Asking friends could cause more harm than good; they may mean well, but their advice can steer you in the wrong direction. When you contact someone whose job it is to deal with finances on a daily basis, you’ll come out ahead.

SagittariusNOV. 22-DEC. 21
If you feel you’re not moving forward fast enough, use this weekend to get your life in perspective. Being disappointed with the progress you’ve made this year shows that you’re only seeing what you have not achieved and ignoring all that you have accomplished. You also should realize that it’s not quantity but quality that counts.

CapricornDEC. 22-JAN. 19
You’re stressed when you don’t meet your deadlines, but face the fact that some things can’t be finished in the allotted time. Being dependable, you keep plugging away, but make time to enjoy life! Venus in your social zone, encourages you to take a step back and enjoy life rather than being too serious. Focus on someone special.

AquariusJAN. 20-FEB. 18
Being busy this weekend is no excuse to ignore the people who matter in your life. Look at your calendar and reassess the schedule, particularly for the upcoming holidays. It’s also a good time to see how you feel about certain situations, and how you want to move forward from this point.

PiscesFEB. 19-MARCH 20
Discussing work with a colleague can be somewhat enlightening, but not all details may be available. To get the right answers, ask specific questions of those who know. This weekend, someone close can divulge something interesting going on in his or her life. The stars encourage you to have a fun and light-hearted time.

—Jennifer Angel

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What Makes You Irresistible? Zodiac Dos and Don’ts for Love

What Makes You Irresistible?
Zodiac Dos and Don’ts for Love

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Aries: You’re a power house and you know it, Aries. People are drawn to your fiery energy and may be envious of your physical prowess. Comfortable in your body, you know how to use it. That positive vibe and proactive approach to life are irresistible! Do be romantic; use that talent to charm; when you feel good about yourself, you can sweep anyone off their feet. Don’t expect your lover to be prince charming or lose interest if she has a bad hair day. Do use your personal drive to help support your partner; don’t focus too much on yourself.

Taurus: An earthy strength and sensuality make you famously irresistible, Taurus. You know how to communicate without words, and can make your partner feel like he or she is the center of the Universe. Others feel naturally secure in your presence. Naturally generous, you want to shower all the gifts of the Earth on your beloved. Do pamper your loved one; great food, back-rubs, a touch of luxury goes a long way. Don’t be too stubborn. Make your point but stay open. Do use your strength to nurture your partner. Don’t indulge your temper at their expense.

Gemini: The Twins’ combination of brilliance, humor, buoyant spirit and zest for life makes you pretty irresistible, Gemini. Your whimsical charm blends unique personal style with expressive talents and can be positively captivating. Mysterious, funny, unpredictable and open to new experiences, you are never a boring companion! Do prioritize mental compatibility; that’s what will keep you interested. Don’t flake out; if you say you’ll call, follow through. Do use your enthusiasm to help your partner through difficult moments; your ability to uplift can be magical. Don’t indulge in deception; if you cannot commit, say so.

Cancer: An innate sensitivity enables you to know exactly what others feel, which inspires real devotion, Cancer. You nurture, protect and are fiercely loyal to your loved one. A deeply shared understanding in your close relationships makes people cherish their bond with you. Add to all this your charming sense of humor make you truly irresistible! Do open up and let your sweetheart know how you feel. Don’t let irrational fears cause you to withdraw. Do dare to trust and show your silly side; it’s lovable. Don’t let your moods run your life; it’s not fair to your partner.

Leo: You’re hot and you know how to work it, Leo. With a regal, commanding presence and dramatic flair, you literally light up the room. That lion-hearted generosity and natural leadership cannot help but draw people into your orbit. Romantic, passionate, creative and up-beat, you are impossible to resist! Do share your enthusiasm; theatre, parties, creative projects – get your honey on board, they’ll love you for it. Don’t be too bossy. Lead but don’t dictate. Do be supportive; your encouragement can make all the difference. Don’t let your vanity run away with you. Learn to laugh at yourself.

Virgo: Classy, gentle refinement and obvious intelligence make you stand out, Virgo. Compassionate, giving and acutely perceptive, you’re so much more special than you realize. You have a thoroughbred quality, and inspire respect for your skills and ability to heal and soothe almost any situation. Your discriminating taste makes your loved one incredibly lucky; you really are irresistible! Do be supportive – you have a magic touch. Don’t be too critical; remember we’re all works in progress. Do lighten up and have fun with your sweetie; all work and no play is no way to live. Don’t worry so much! Stress is contagious.

Libra: Libras are famously charming, and it’s your genuine appreciation for others and natural impulse to share that makes you so. Instinctively fair-minded with a refined, artistic sensibility, you exude an aura of grace that works like a magic spell. That beautiful smile and friendly manner, with always a kind word, make people want to be around you. You’re built for romance, Libra, and you’re irresistible! Do share social activities with your partner. Don’t make pleasing others your profession. Do take time alone to find inner balance. Don’t Let your partner make all the decisions.

Scorpio: Yes, you exude sex appeal and your powerful presence has a smoldering mystery that you can turn on at will to put anyone under your spell. What makes you irresistible, Scorpio, is the depth of your sensitivity; the ability to see beneath the surface and communicate soul to soul. When you open your heart and look straight into your lover’s eyes, you open a door to forever. Do Use your strength to support your partner. Don’t shut down in remote silence. Do risk expressing how you really feel. Don’t Let a dark mood or anger get the best of you.

Sagittarius: A special blend of spiritual wisdom, animal magnetism, humor and fiery appetite for life makes you positively irresistible, Sagittarius! You are adventurous, on a quest for truth and justice, and your enthusiastic energy makes you a truly exciting companion. At home in your body, you enjoy the physical world, which is incredibly attractive. Do take your partner along for the ride! Love makes the journey worthwhile. Don’t be insensitive; honesty doesn’t mean thoughtlessness. Do be upfront about your need for freedom. Don’t be afraid of commitment; it can be the wildest adventure of all.

Capricorn: Always a class act, Capricorn, with an earthy sexuality and unmistakable personal power, you do what it takes to become successful. That, in itself, is irresistible! You take excellent care of your loved ones; those protective instincts and sense of responsibility inspire loyalty and devotion. Naturally authoritative, your expertise, discipline and underlying sensitivity are extremely attractive. Do be supportive; your strength helps your partner more than you know. Don’t be too controlling, your sweetheart needs room to breathe. Do be generous; that’s what love is about. Don’t withdraw and go cold – it can ruin a relationship.

Aquarius: Uniquely individual and with a brilliant mind, you radiate an inner light that cannot be ignored. Your genuine kindness and gentle demeanor, fierce will and disregard for convention make you fascinating and irresistible. Friendship forms the basis for your romantic relationships, and whoever is fortunate to join your special world wins a ticket to Wonderland. Do spend alone time with your sweetheart; let them know they’re special. Don’t go cold and silent in withdrawal. Do share your interests with your partner; that’s where you shine. Don’t let your need for independence ruin a good thing; balance togetherness with time for yourself.

Pisces: You exude mystery, Pisces, with a soulful wisdom and sensitivity that inspire others to share their innermost selves with you. Creativity, talent and natural healing ability -not to mention magnetic sexual appeal – make you truly irresistible! Famously romantic, your eyes have an almost hypnotic power; once someone falls into their depths, they never fully recover. Do let your sweetheart know how committed you are; flirting is fun but be smart. Don’t take on your partner’s problems as your own; help out but stay grounded. Do give yourself time to reconnect with your spirit. Don’t let over sensitivity spiral out of control.

—Jennifer Angel

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The Daily Horoscopes for Monday, December 10th

Jennifer Angel, Astrologer

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Moon and Uranus square; a reminder to let go and let live!!

AriesMARCH 21-APRIL 19
The combined energy of the Moon and Uranus could highlight a situation at work that will help you put another piece in place for your long-term plan. And even if someone throws a wrench in the works, it will be a sign of what path you need to take. Remember, there is always a silver lining.

TaurusAPRIL 20-MAY 20
Make sure not to bring bad habits into the new year; make changes to improve your life instead. And begin with your attitude. Surround yourself with people who can give you good advice and positive support. And if something doesn’t pan out the way you expect, stay positive.

GeminiMAY 21-JUNE 20
The energy of the Saturn having an influence on your bank balance and could put you in a false sense of security with you thinking your bank account is in better shape than it is. If friends ask for a helping hand, before you hand over a gift of cash, don’t leave yourself short.

CancerJUNE 21-JULY 22
An interchange between the Moon and Uranus can release energy that can make you feel optimistic about life. However, sometimes life has its own blueprint and agenda, so go ahead and make plans but be prepared to change them, if need be. A positive outlook will tip the scales in your favor.

LeoJULY 23-AUG. 22
Stay flexible this week; things could change unexpectedly and the results you had expected may turn out completely different, perhaps forcing you to alter your daily routine. But before you institute anything new, consider how it could affect others.

VirgoAUG. 23-SEPT. 22
In spite of family and love being top priority, right now, you may have more to deal with other priorities you had not anticipated. People and situations may require attention, but figure out your most pressing needs at the moment and see to them post-haste.

LibraSEPT. 23-OCT. 22
Official matters and finances are highlighted this week; however, if you find some unexpected extra money in your wallet, don’t blow it on unnecessary things. Indulging in retail therapy may cause instant gratification but, in the long run, it’s not smart.

ScorpioOCT. 23-NOV. 21
Holidays bring invitations and that turns into partying, which can often mean that your well-being is neglected. Before you say yes to get-togethers, you better check your calendar and make sure you don’t do too many cancellations at the gym or with your health coach.

SagittariusNOV. 22-DEC. 21
Jupiter, in your sign can put an idealistic spin on a situation that relates to your overall life. Enjoy the social time that approaches, but keep in mind that not everyone may be able to fit in with your plans, so be flexible.

CapricornDEC. 22-JAN. 19
With the holidays fast approaching, and stable Saturn settled in your sign, the planet of responsibility, you’ll want to do as much as possible now to close off 2015 and get ready for 2019. Before rejoicing in the holiday spirit, first take care of tasks on your to-do list.

AquariusJAN. 20-FEB. 18
If a friend needs a helping hand with finances, be realistic about what you can and can’t do for them. There is no point helping someone out only to put pressure on yourself. But you can be there for them in an emotionally supportive way, which sometimes is better than money.

PiscesFEB. 19-MARCH 20
There’s a certain time of year when every star sign is better capable of attracting his or her dream lover. And, with Mars, the passion planet, in your sign, this is your time. However, it is likely your attention will be divided between love business matters.

—Jennifer Angel

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The Daily Tarot Card for Sunday, December 9 is The Emperor

The Emperor

Keywords: taking action, responsibility, competence, leadership!

Astrological Correspondence: Aries

As the complement to the Empress, the Emperor represents the father figure, reigning through wisdom, order, authority, power, and control. Thus he embodies the material world, structure, and order, and balances the Empress’ abundance and pure instinct. His stable leadership and authority are not to be questioned. The Emperor reminds us that rational thought, willpower, and fearlessness yield recognition and overall achievement. Through strength he creates and builds material things, families, and communities. He gives them structure, and projects are put on a solid foundation. On an emotional level this card symbolizes the confirming of established feelings, tightening of links among beings, and self-respect. In a negative situation this card can mean despotism, tyranny,

The Daily Tarot Card for December 10 is The Pope (Southern Hemisphere)

The Pope

Keywords: teaching, school, blessing, ritual, marriage, acting!

Astrological Correspondence: Taurus

As a priest, the Pope, or Hierophant, represents traditional values and moral development. He is the wise teacher or counselor guiding groups or collectives on their path in search for spiritual truth or meaning. Depicted as a religious figure in ceremonial vestments he interprets secret mysteries, divine law, and theological doctrine. Although this card implies that he is linked to the church, the Pope signifies not only organized religion but also focus on groups in general, such as schools, teams, companies – any group with fixed roles and assigned responsibilities. The Pope is a symbol for rules, procedures, structure, and ritual, creating harmony within groups and staying their course so they can find identity and progress as a whole. The negative imagery symbolizes dogmatism and inflexibility, extreme conformity, or conventionalism.

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The Daily Love Tarot Card for December 9 is The Pope

The Pope

In older Tarot decks, The Pope was called The Hierophant. The Hierophant is the explainer of mysteries. This card selected you in order to reveal that there are explanations behind a recent event. Be still and be aware. The discovery relieves pressure, especially that of expectation anxiety. You may find that your instincts were spot-on. If you’re single, the more time you dedicate to communicating, the more important information you learn about someone.

The Daily Love Tarot Card for December 10 is The High Priestess (Southern Hemisphere)

The High Priestess

Love arrives today in the form of a mature and balanced partnership in which two people give as much as they get. They share their dreams. Be content if this is what you have. If a partnership is undergoing a rough patch at this time, balance comes in the form of compromise. It is easier to attain, and it works. This is especially true when we are slow to forgive and forget.

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The Erotic Tarot Card for December 9 is The Fool

The Fool

The Fool chuckles and tells you that while some of you sexual antics have been foolish lately, they’re almost always fun and entertaining. This card signifies your sexual potential and abilities, and cheers on enthusiasm for all things erotic while still encouraging you to pay attention to the potential dangers and consequences along the way. The Fool says that all things are possible, but just because certain sexual pleasures are being offered doesn’t mean you have to partake in them.

The Erotic Tarot Card for December 10 is The World

The World

You have the World at your fingertips, so what are you afraid of? The World card shows that your sexual options are plentiful right now, but they can also be overwhelming. Too much of a good thing can turn bad quickly, so pick out your very best option and go with that. Be proud of your romantic conquests. You’re a worldly lover, and fully realizing your capabilities will put you over the top – in a good way.

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Your Daily Rune for December 9 is Mannaz

Mannaz

“Man-az” – Literally: “Mankind”

Esoteric: Humankind, awareness

Rune of the Divine structure of intelligence in the human soul or psyche. Rune of the horizons of human existence and collective potential.

Psi: mind & memory (Hugin & Munin), the difference between human and all other life, development of the intellect, rational mind, perfected intelligence

Energy: psychic order of the gods reflected in humankind, projection of Self into time

Mundane: thinking, planning, analysis, the human condition, people at large (contemporary: the masses)

Divinations: Divine structure, sustainability, intelligence, awareness, social order, divine influence in life; or depression, mortality, blindness, self-delusion, collective suicide, bigotry, elitism, intellectual arrogance.

Governs:

Self-Actualization
Realization of the divine structure in humankind
Increase in intelligence, memory and mental powers (passing tests)
Unlocking the third-eye hvel, the “mind’s eye”
Activating the dynamics of your own inner Christus, or Higher Self
Awareness of our roles as co-creator with the gods and nature
Mental and spiritual potential

Your Daily Rune for December 10 is Fehu (Southern Hemisphere)

Fehu

“Fay-Who” – Literally: “Cattle” –

Esoteric: Mobile Property, New Beginnings, Wealth

Key Concepts: Wealth, money, food, sustenance, Hamingja, luck, personal power, circulation of power, financial strength, prosperity

Psi: Beginner’s Mind, presence, freedom, first impressions, young love

Energy: mobility, luck, charisma, dynamic power, liquid and mobile transferable energies, abundance, circulation, ‘mana’, sexual attraction

Mundane: money, recent purchases, reputation, freshness, fashionability

Divinations: New beginnings, social success, foresight, energy, travel, money, control; or greed, failure, atrophy, poverty, endings.

Governs:

Delegating your energy to another, power transference or projection; the sending rune
Drawing gravity into the personal sphere
Promotion of personal and social evolution, changing circumstances of importance
Increase in personal monetary wealth
Beginner’s mind and presence as a tool for consciously creating a fresh start

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Your Weekly Influences for December 9, 2018

(Northern & Southern Hemisphere Both)

Tarot Influence

Six of Swords Reversed

Life is at a standstill. Difficulties will probably remain as they are.

Astrological Influence

Aquarius Reversed

This card signifies the closing of both heart and mind, which leads to stagnation.

Element Influence

Earth Reversed

Earth reversed denotes a lack of positive connection with the life spirit–a lost soul. If you are not careful you may miss much of what life has to offer you.

We are turning this issue lose right now. I just looked at the clock and realize what time it was. I know you don’t want your horoscopes and other stuff at 4 this afternoon. I promise now that we have a general idea of what we are doing we will get faster and quicker. Hopefully, my back won’t start bothering me either.

So how did we do? Do you like the format? Was it easy to read? Got any suggestions?

Get A Jump On Tomorrow, Your Daily Horoscopes for Saturday, December 8

Get A Jump On Tomorrow….

Your Daily Horoscopes for Saturday, December 8

by Jennifer Angel – What will 2019 bring for you? Book a year ahead psychic astrology reading with Jennifer

Moon enters Capricorn, and encourages you to get a grip on your emotional baggage.

AriesMARCH 21-APRIL 19
The Moon and Pluto are both in your career zone, and the combined energy can give you clear insight as to what you need to do to move forward at work. Armed with a new awareness and certainty, there will be no stopping you, and perfect energy to get ready for the New Year.

TaurusAPRIL 20-MAY 20
You’re stressed when you don’t meet your deadlines, but maybe you’re just trying to do too much. Face the fact that some things can’t be finished in the allotted time. Being dependable, you keep plugging away, but it’s important to make time to enjoy life!

GeminiMAY 21-JUNE 20
If a past hurt comes up for discussion this weekend, don’t ignore it, or pretend it didn’t happen. You can’t change what happened, but you can change your feelings about it. There are many good things happening in your life now so, you have plenty of positivity to focus on.

CancerJUNE 21-JULY 22
This weekend, astral interactions between the Moon and Pluto in your love zone can provide you with a few realizations as to how you really feel. Be prepared to change your mind on a certain matter, situation or person. And keep your schedule flexible.

LeoJULY 23-AUG. 22
Discussing work with a colleague can be somewhat enlightening, but with the Moon connecting with Pluto, there is an indication that not all details may yet be available. To get the right answers, ask specific questions of those who know.

VirgoAUG. 23-SEPT. 22
It’s quite normal not to want to profess your love until you’re sure it’ll be reciprocated but someone has to make the first move. Sometimes, it’s worth taking a risk and showing your vulnerability; it can be better than sitting on the sidelines.

LibraSEPT. 23-OCT. 22
Love is not the only thing that makes the world go ’round, money also does and, as you’re ruled by Venus, both are important to you. Venus in your solar second house can present monetary opportunities, but she is the temptress so don’t spend the check before its banked.

ScorpioOCT. 23-NOV. 21
The Moon and Pluto connect and can make you feel uneasy but not know why. Being busy all the time, your mind is always on the go and you have no time to think. Once you allow time to contemplate life, you can get to the bottom on an uneasy feeling and come up with a plan of action.

SagittariusNOV. 22-DEC. 21
When you need financial advice, make sure you get it from an expert. Asking family, even though they mean well, could steer you in the wrong direction. As the Moon and Pluto connect in your money zone, your instincts are strong now, pay attention to them.

CapricornDEC. 22-JAN. 19
If you feel you’re not moving forward fast enough, with the Moon and Pluto connecting in your sign, you can get in touch with how you feel and gain some perspective. If you are disappointed with the progress you’ve made this year, it shows that you have big dreams. Stay the course.

AquariusJAN. 20-FEB. 18
A connection between the Moon and Pluto can have your mind working overtime to sort out how you feel about a friend’s actions. But don’t go into hibernation for too long; there are people in your life that may feel you are shutting them out.

PiscesFEB. 19-MARCH 20
Do not wait too long for the perfect moment to tell someone special how you feel; it may never come. Sometimes you have to choose your own time and place, or you’ll miss the chance to say what you want, and then live with the regrets.

—Jennifer Angel

Your Daily Horoscopes for Friday, December 7

by Jennifer Angel – What will 2019 bring for you? Book a year ahead psychic astrology reading with Jennifer

Mercury out of retrograde – a chance to see things more clearly.

AriesMARCH 21-APRIL 19
At times, it can be difficult to keep everything in your life in control and, sometimes, you just have to let go of some things, people and situations in order to focus on what is really important. If you need to discuss a monetary matter with someone, make sure you have their full attention.

TaurusAPRIL 20-MAY 20
With Mercury coming out of retrograde, the energy can help you get involved in situations that allow you to help others. When you openly reach out to those who are less fortunate it not only helps them but also gives you a sense of purpose.

GeminiMAY 21-JUNE 20
To gain success, solo time is crucial to formulate a concept, but teamwork will bring it together. Plan and research first and then share with like-minded people. With new Moon energy opposite your sign, realizing your work and love goals, could be closer than you think.

CancerJUNE 21-JULY 22
New Moon energy can send a lucky break for work your way, but don’t expect someone to just offer it to you gift-wrapped. When there is an opportunity that has your name on it, it’s up to you to step up and take charge; otherwise, it can quickly pass you by.

LeoJULY 23-AUG. 22
Everyone has competitors; it’s what keeps you on your toes. You are good at what you do, Leo, but with the energy of the new Moon, teamwork is better than working alone. And Venus focuses your attention on family, so as usual life is about balance.

VirgoAUG. 23-SEPT. 22
With action planet Mars in your opposite sign, you are likely to be more hectic than usual, but it is important that you follow through on opportunities, especially those that can provide a good income. You may be inspired to put in extra hours, but try not to neglect loved ones.

LibraSEPT. 23-OCT. 22
Sometimes, you can expect way too much of yourself and believe you can accomplish the impossible in the given time frame. As much as you’d like to think you’re a super hero with unworldly powers, you can only squeeze a certain number of tasks into every day.

ScorpioOCT. 23-NOV. 21
You are not afraid of a challenge in life, Scorpio, and if you want something badly enough, you will go after it. Venus in your sign and new Moon close, the energy focuses your attention on money-making ideas.

SagittariusNOV. 22-DEC. 21
New Moon energy in your sign makes this a perfect time to get your goals in order. Once you sift through and consider the different options life invariable has to offer, you can get some firm plans in place. But in the meantime, be sure to put some of your attention on family affairs.

CapricornDEC. 22-JAN. 19
When you are dealing with business, don’t even think about agreeing to an arrangement that does not look after all parties, especially with money. Your contacts and friends of friends can come through for you now, on a business level particularly, so keep the communication channels open.

AquariusJAN. 20-FEB. 18
Associates come and go throughout life, but good friends can stay forever. It’s the true friends you have who can make all the difference to your very existence. And with the energy of the new Moon in the friends and social area of your star-chart, you could increase your circle of nearest and dearest.

PiscesFEB. 19-MARCH 20
This is a perfect time to get your thoughts in order so as to figure out what you want to achieve over the next year. With the combined influence of the new Moon and Mercury coming out of retrograde, you can rewrite your script for life. You are the director of your own life and can walk any path your heart desires.

Witches of the Craft’s Journal for Thursday, December 6

“Now the seasons are closing their files
on each of us, the heavy drawers
full of certificates rolling back
into the tree trunks, a few old papers
flocking away. Someone we loved
has fallen from our thoughts,
making a little, glittering splash
like a bicycle pushed by a breeze.
Otherwise, not much has happened;
we fell in love again, finding
that one red reather on the wind.”

– Ted Kooser, Year’s End

Current Planetary Positions

December 06, 2018
Tropical Zodiac

Sun: 14 Sagittarius 20
Moon: 05 Sagittarius 10
Mercury: 27 Scorpio 17 Rx
Venus: 02 Scorpio 15
Mars: 13 Pisces 02
Jupiter: 06 Sagittarius 14
Saturn: 08 Capricorn 26
Uranus: 29 Aries 01 Rx
Neptune: 13 Pisces 44
Pluto: 19 Capricorn 48

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Planetary Aspects for the month of December

The planetary aspects listed below are for New York time.

December 06, 04:21 pm – Mercury Direct 27 16
December 07, 02:20 am – New Moon at 15 07
December 07, 09:11 am – Mars conjunct Neptune 13 44
December 15, 06:49 am – 1st Quarter Moon 23 26
December 16, 09:26 am – Venus sextile Saturn
December 17, 01:57 am – Mars sextile Pluto
December 20, 11:21 am – Sun trine Uranus
December 21, 12:11 pm – Venus trine Neptune
December 21, 12:36 pm – Mercury conjunct Jupiter 09 34
December 22, 12:48 pm – Full Moon at 00 49
December 24, 07:31 pm – Mercury square Neptune
December 28, 04:30 pm – Venus sextile Pluto
December 29, 04:34 am – 3rd Quarter Moon 07 36

A Cosmic Weather Yule List

Jane Lyle, Astrologer
From The Astrology Room

For Aries, Leo and Sagittarius – the Fire Signs:

The Sun, Mercury and Jupiter are in sociable Sagittarius. Uranus is back for the final time in fiery, impulsive Aries.

*Mercury’s most useful gift arrives early, on 6th December, when the planet of travel, media, tricks and communication turns forward again.

All our travel plans still need extra care though – Mercury (briefly in Scorpio) is arguing with disruptive Uranus until Wednesday 12th December, and then squaring off to discombobulating Neptune just before Christmas Day itself. Surprises, or a sudden turn of events, could scramble our holiday plans.

*December’s big cosmic boost from messenger Mercury and jolly Jupiter will be right on the Winter Solstice, 21st December. This one looks to be quite something. It’s at 9 degrees Sagittarius, aligning with the Watcher of the West, fixed star Antares.

Antares is a very potent, important star. It’s also known as the Heart of the Scorpion. Antares denotes success, but some kind of journey to the underworld and back again is always involved. This could be through an intense experience, or a psychological trip into your personal subconscious. Some kind of underworld beckons. Antares is also closely associated with news about nuclear energy.

So, do watch out for the days around this December event – they’ll more than likely be brimming over with intense news, passion, and major announcements. If you have planets at around 9-11 degrees in your own natal chart, this could herald important personal news for you, too.

*Jupiter in Sagittarius is surely Father Christmas in some of his many guises. For, just like Jupiter, Secret Santa is a shape-shifter.

He’s a Siberian shaman, flying high on magic mushrooms, and attended by sprites and elves on the inner planes. He’s Odin, galloping aloft on his magical horse in the dark December skies. He’s a close friend of the Holly King of pagan tradition, and somewhere or other he’s kindly St. Nicholas and jolly Sir Christmas too. And like Jupiter in Sagittarius, which is mostly lucky and wondrous, Santa Claus has a devilishly dark side called Krampus. Yes, you better watch out! He knows when you’ve been good or bad……

Santa – and Jupiter – contribute much more than just a sense of fun to this holiday season. Jupiter is radiating goodwill and a sense of adventure from his home in Sagittarius until next December. When Jupiter activates your own natal horoscope it’s time to be more expansive and open. How and where will depend upon the planets and houses involved for you personally.

*Gemini, Libra and Aquarius can all benefit from these planets in fire too, so they aren’t totally missing out during the Yuletide season’s astrology. The astrological element of air is, in fact, mostly absent until 20th January, when the Sun enters Aquarius. Meantime, air signs can enjoy an energising, imaginative and fiery boost to their dreams and plans.

For Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces – the Water Signs:

*Venus returns to Scorpio again on Sunday 2nd December, retracing her September and October path and perhaps reawakening deep thoughts and feelings we had then.

Venus is in new Scorpio territory just before the Solstice.
Fresh thoughts on love, friendship, money and fashion begin to emerge – it could all get very spiritual and romantic for some of us around Friday 21st December. Venus meets Neptune then for some intensely misty enchantment. There may be tears before bedtime, but the festive season always has many intricate emotional layers – and I can’t be the only person who’s welled up when watching certain Christmas ads!

*Mars is in musical, intuitive Pisces all month.

Christmas ghost stories, heavenly choirs, and supernatural Yuletide beings are extra energised between Sunday 2nd – Saturday 8th December, when Mars meets Neptune in Pisces. These are also days to be extra vigilant around your cash, online scams, and smooth-talking would-be lovers or salesmen. Fishy? Yes indeed.

*Neptune often represents a glamorous magician, or spiritual guru. This can be a misty, even delusional astrological influence, fond of mind-altering drugs, alcohol, and deception.

But Neptune has a kind-hearted side too. Astrological aspects involving Neptune this month can prompt us to give something back to our community, spend a little time helping others, or decide to donate to our local food bank or favourite charity.

For Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn – the Earth Signs:

*Serious Saturn and enigmatic Pluto are in earthy Capricorn now and on into 2019. They’re joined there by the Sun on 21st December.

This Sea Goat trio mean that business, finance, government and security are issues we can’t completely ignore during December. They’ll push their message home in January for sure, aided and abetted by a potent solar eclipse in Capricorn on 6th January. All this activity supports serious ambition, hard work, and practicality. It doesn’t wear a party hat though.

However, let’s give sober old Saturn, ruler of Capricorn, a holiday break too. December brings echoes of the Saturnalia, which was a wild party in the Ancient Roman world.

–The Astrology Room

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The Solar Almanac for Thursday, December 6, 2018

Sun Direction: 115.89° ESE↑

Sun Altitude: -2.84°

Sun Distance: 91.592 million mi

Next Solstice: Dec 21, 2018 4:22 pm (Winter)

Sunrise Today: 6:53 am↑ 118° Southeast

Sunset Today: 4:37 pm↑ 242° Southwest

Length of Daylight: 9 hours, 43 minutes

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The Lunar Almanac for Thursday, December 6, 2018

Moon Direction: 117.63° ESE↑

Moon Altitude: 6.08°

Moon Distance: 243276 mi

Next New Moon: Dec 7, 20181:20 am

Next Full Moon: Dec 22, 201811:48 am

Next Moonset: Today4:31 pm

Current Moon Phase: Waning Crescent

Illumination:
0.7%

—timeanddate.com

Thursday is the day of the planet Jupiter, dedicated to Thunor(Thor), God of thunder and agricultural work. His parallels in various European traditions are Zeus, Taranis, Perun, Perkunas and St. Olaf. The faith of the Northern Tradition holds Thursday sacred, just as Islam reveres Friday, Judaism the Sabbath(calculated from sunset on Friday to sunset on Saturday), and Christianity, Sunday. This is why almost all adages about Thursday are positive, such as “Thursday’s child has far to go,” “Sneeze on Thursday, something better,” or “Cut nails on Thursday for wealth.” Thursday rules controlled optimism, energetic growth, physical well-being and material success.

Deity: Thor

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn/Pisces/Sagittarius

Planet: Mercury

Tree: Oak

Herb: Henbane

Stone: Turquoise/Bloodstone/Topaz

Animal: Fish/Goat/Aurochs

Element: Fire

Color: Brown/White/Orange

Number: 3

Rune: Thorn

Celtic Tree Month of Ruis (Elder) (November 25 – December 22)

The Runic Half Month of Is (November 28 – December 12)

Goddess of the Month of Astraea (November 28 – December 23)

—The Pagan Book of Days
Nigel Pennick

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The Goddess Book of Days for Thursday, December 6

Sinterklaas or St. Nicholas Day in the Netherlands. Santa Claus had female roots in Befana, Bertha, Perchta, Lucia, Brigid, and the Yule Child (Persephone or the newborn Goddess). The sixth day of the Moon/month is dedicated to the Mothers, or Spenta- Armaiti and Haitian Voodoun Goddess Erzulie.

Goddesses Associated With Thursday, The Day of Thor

Juno, Hera, Kwan Yin, Mary, Cybele, Tara, Mawu, Mbaba Mwana Waresa, Ishtar

—The Goddess Book of Days
Diane Stein

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On Thursday, December 6th, We Celebrate….

Kashim (Alaska)
TAKANAKAPSALUK

Themes: Providence; Purification; Strength; Thankfulness; Luck; Health

Symbols: Saltwater; Arctic Animals

About Takanakapsaluk: This Arctic sea goddess rules over the successful catching of game and over personal health. Takanakapsaluk lives far beneath the cold waters, where she also receives the spirits of the dead and cares for them.

To Do Today: Among Inuit hunters, this is the time of year when special rituals propitiate the spirits of Takanakapsaluk’s animals, who give themselves for the tribe’s food. Specifically, all the bladders of seals, whales, and polar bears are returned to her icy waters in thankfulness. In a similar spirit, go to any open body of water and toss in a small biodegradable offering to the goddess in thanks for your food. Consider abstaining from meat today, or from some other beloved food, as a way of showing appreciation for the goddess’s bounty.

The Kashim traditionally includes ritual fire jumping and sweat baths for purification. Try this yourself by jumping a small candle (carefully, please) or taking a steamy shower (the goddess is part of that water). Additionally, any show of physical prowess today brings continued strength. So, add a little exercise to your day. Take a brisk walk, do some jumping jacks. As you do, think of Takanakapsaluk filling you with revitalizing health.

–365 Goddess: A Daily Guide To the Magic and Inspiration of the goddess
Patricia Telesco

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Thursday’s Magickal Correspondence

Wealth
Male Fertility
Ambition
Expansion
Luck
Happiness
Honor
Family
Harvests

Planet: Jupiter

Colors: Dark Blue, Green

Crystals: Turquoise, Amethyst, Lapis

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Thursday

Thursday: Is associated with Jupiter and the colors of – Blue and Metallic Colors

Thursday is the best time to deal with such matters as: Broadcasting, Business, Charity, College Education, Correspondence Courses, Doctors, Expansion, Forecasting, Foreign Interests, Gambling, Growth, Guardians, Horses, Logic, Long Distance Travel, Luck, Material Wealth, Merchants, Philosophy, Political Power, Psychologists, Publicity, Publishing, Reading, Religion, Researching, Self-improvement, Social Matters, Sports, Studying, and The Law

–Practical Magick for the Penny Pinching Witch
Carol Moyer

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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.

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

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Magickal Applications for Thursday

Thursday comes from the Latin Dies Iovis, which means “Jove’s day” Jove, or Jupiter as he was sometimes called, was the supreme god and patron of the ancient Romans. Jove/Jupiter is associated with wealth, leadership, thunder, and lightning. A lord of heaven, Jove/Jupiter was also a god of light, and his sacred color is white. In the Greek mythologies, this deity was known as Zeus. This fifth day of our bewitching week was eventually turned into the Old English Thursdaeg or Thunresdaeg, which translates to “thunder’s day” or, more simply, “Thor’s day.” This day of the week is named after Thor, the popular Norse god of thunder. Thor was the son of Odin. He carried a war hammer called Mjollnir, and it was this that made the thunder and lightning. All of these Thursday gods-Jupiter/Jove, Zeus, and Thor-were wielders of the thunderbolt.

Thursday has the planetary association of Jupiter, and this day of the week is associated with prosperity, abundance, leadership, and good health. Prosperity and abundance are the typical magickal concerns on a Thursday. However, the way people define prosperity can vary greatly between individuals.

Personally, I think prosperity and abundance aren’t about owning the biggest house, fanciest wardrobe, or the newest car. It’s about living within your means and living well. My definition of prosperity is having enough money in the checking account to cover the bills and to pay for the groceries; anything left over is gravy.

CELEBRATING THE PAGAN SABBAT: YULE

In many Pagan and Wiccan celebrations, often the cornerstone of a successful Sabbat is the food. Yule is a time of rich, delicious cooking for many of us, so start planning your menu ahead of time. Open up your hearth and home for your guests, and once you’re seated at your meal, take a moment to be thankful for all the bounty and blessings you have before you this Yule season!

Food Blessings, Pagan and Wiccan Style
Many religions celebrate the consumption of food with some sort of prayer of thanksgiving. Many Pagans and Wiccans believe that not only should we thank the gods for our food, but also the earth and the food itself. After all, if you’re eating plants or meat, something had to die so that you could have a meal. It seems rude not to thank your food for its sacrifice. Any of the following may be said over a meal, a Cakes and Ale ceremony, or any other event where food is served. Feel free to include the names of the deities of your tradition, of you prefer.

• This Simple Meal Blessing offers thanks to the God and Goddess for a meal.

• A Prayer to the Earth shows gratitude for the planet’s bounty.

• If you’re eating a meal that once walked around, offer a prayer Celebrating Meat.

• Invite the Gods to dine with you.

• Make an Offering of a bit of your food.

Basic Wassail Recipe
Wassail was originally a word that meant to greet or salute someone — groups would go out Wassailing on cold evenings, and when they approached a door would be offered a mug of warm cider or ale. Over the years, the tradition evolved to include mixing eggs with alcohol and asperging the crops to ensure fertility. While this recipe doesn’t include eggs, it sure is good, and it makes your house smell beautiful for Yule!

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 3 hours
Total Time: 3 hours, 15 minutes

Ingredients:
• 1 Gallon apple cider
• 2 C. cranberry juice
• 1/2 C honey
• 1/2 C sugar
• 2 oranges
• Whole cloves
• 1 apple, peeled and diced
• Allspice
• Ginger
• Nutmeg
• 3 cinnamon sticks (or 3 Tbs. ground cinnamon)
• 1/2 C – 1 C brandy (optional)

Preparation: Set your crockpot to its lower setting, and pour apple cider, cranberry juice, honey and sugar in, mixing carefully. As it heats up, stir so that the honey and sugar dissolve. Stud the oranges with the cloves, and place in the pot (they’ll float). Add the diced apple. Add allspice, ginger and nutmeg to taste — usually a couple of tablespoons of each is plenty. Finally, snap the cinnamon sticks in half and add those as well.

Cover your pot and allow to simmer 2 – 4 hours on low heat. About half an hour prior to serving, add the brandy if you choose to use it. Buttered RumButtered rum was a popular recipe in colonial America, and it’s easy to see why — it’s GOOD. You can brew this up in your crockpot, ladle out a nice big mug and sit by the fire on a chilly winter evening. It’s the perfect warm drink for Yule. If you leave out the rum, your kids can enjoy it too (here’s a tip — when your little one wants to have a Harry Potter party, make a rum-free pot of this recipe and call it butter beer).

Ingredients:
• 2 Quarts apple juice
• 2 C firmly packed brown sugar
• 1 stick butter (use the real stuff, not margarine)
• 3 Tbs. cinnamon
• 1 tsp. ground cloves
• 1 tsp. nutmeg
• 2 C. your favorite rum
• Refrigerated whipped dessert topping
• Cinnamon sticks and nutmeg for garnish

Preparation: Warm up the apple juice and brown sugar in a pot. Add the butter (dice up the stick before you put it in there, so it’ll melt faster). Stir until the butter is melted. Add the spices and the rum. Cover the pot, and allow to simmer on low for 2 – 4 hours. Ladle into mugs for serving. Top each with a dollop of whipped topping and a cinnamon stick. Sprinkle with a dash of nutmeg.

Sunshine Skillet
When the sun comes up on Yule morning, there’s nothing quite like it. If your family celebrates with a solar ritual, after you’re done, head to the kitchen for a big breakfast. This sunny skillet dish is full of good stuff — if you’re vegetarian, simply substitute something else for the sausage, or leave the meat out altogether. This is fabulous with some nice warm biscuits and gravy.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour

Ingredients:
• 2 Tbs. butter (use the good stuff, not margarine)
• 1 small onion, diced
• 1/2 C shiitake mushrooms, chopped
• 2 C southern-style hashbrown potatoes, thawed
• 6 eggs, beaten
• 2 C sausage, browned
• 2 C cheddar cheese, grated
• Fresh rosemary and sage
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 C Asiago cheese, grated
• 1 green onion, chopped
• 1 small tomato, diced

Preparation: Preheat your oven to 350. Heat the butter in a large nonstick skillet on medium heat. Add the mushrooms and onions, sautéing until they are opaque. Add potatoes, and cook until browned, stirring occasionally. In a buttered or greased casserole dish, spread the potato mixture around to evenly cover the bottom. Mix the eggs, sausage, cheese, herbs, salt and pepper together in a small bowl, and then pour over potatoes. Bake in the oven at 350 for about 30 minutes. About ten minutes into the bake time, sprinkle the Asaigo cheese on top. Remove from oven and allow to cool for ten minutes before serving. To serve, dish onto plates and garnish with tomatoes and onions.

All Above Excerpts authored by Patti Wigington, ThoughtCo
Published on Spiritblogger’s Blog

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MAGIC IN THE HOME

Without hearts, there is no home. —LORD BYRON

Hovel, hotel, or houseboat—your home should be your castle. If it’s not, a little magic fairy dusting is in order. Of all the places where the Goddess can manifest herself, your home is one where she can really shine without the aid of furniture polish. Every part of your living space has magical potential. What about your living room, you ask? Use the TV screen as a crystal ball (but turn it off first)! And the rugs—metaphysically sweep problems under them!

One of the favorite magical jokes in my home is about the hot tub. When people come over and meet Trish the witch for the first time, we often open the tub by way of hospitality. A little later, when everyone’s relaxed, I come out with a handful of mixed vegetables, a wooden spoon, and a sneaky grin! Gives a whole new meaning to “bubble, bubble,” eh? The point is that the hot tub could be my cauldron if I wanted it to be, just as many things around your home can take on the Goddess’s glimmer if you will allow them to.

–Goddess in My Pocket: Simple Spells, Charms, Potions, and Chants to Get You Everything You Want
Patricia Telesco

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Witchy Tip for Thursday, December 6th

Yule is also a time to share our wealth and happiness with those around us. Gift-giving to family, friends and circle-mates is a wonderful gesture, not only of our own path but others as well. Symbolically, we’re sharing the bounty of a harvest, though in times past it was elements of the harvest that were shared out among those closest to the giver. The gift was often something one couldn’t provide oneself, and in return a gift was given to someone else, something they didn’t have.

–Yule (Creating New Pagan Family Tradition)

Jodi Lee

Daily Cosmic Calendar for December 6th

Deal with the dark-of-the-moon unsettled monthly vibes as best as possible. This challenging situation lasts until the moment the new moon at 16 degrees of Sagittarius occurs at 11:22pm. In the meantime, the universe is handing you a couple of golden opportunities as the moon in Sagittarius makes its monthly conjunction with optimism-boosting King of the Gods Jupiter (6:32am) while Mercury makes its station to turn direct at 28 degrees of Scorpio (1:25pm). Zero in on the following important themes associated with Mercury – communications, learning and primary education, words and language, transportation and travel plans, business and trade, messages and paperwork, health and medical concerns, the five senses, air and breathing, wind and temperature changes. Since Mercury, like every celestial body, has a shadow side, don’t let down your guard concerning signings and agreements as Mercury is fundamentally motionless all of today and can influence earth dwellers positively or negatively. (Mercury will remain in forward motion until March 5, 2019 when it will begin a new retrograde cycle at 30 degrees of Pisces.) Before the new moon happens, two additional sky anomalies test your patience as the moon squares Mars (8:12pm) and Neptune (8:43pm). After the new moon enters the history books, keep striving for serenity since several planetary shake-ups make their appearance in the heavens on Friday.

[Note to readers: All times are calculated as Pacific Standard Time. Be sure to adjust all times according to your own local time so the alignments noted above will be exact for your location.]

Astrology.com

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ARE YOU SECRETLY AN ALIEN? IF YOU WERE BORN AFTER 1978, YOU MIGHT BE!

ASTROLOGY.COM

How would you describe yourself? A millennial? Super-creative, highly intuitive, instinctually rebellious, and… existentially lonely? If you answered “yes” to these questions, you might be an Indigo Child.

In her book “Welcome Home, Wanderer: A Guide for Indigo Children,” author Sophia Gubb asks, “Have you felt different all your life? Do you feel that you have an important purpose, even when you don’t know what it is?… Are you, in other words, an alien with a mission?”

by Anna Ortiz

WHAT IS AN INDIGO CHILD?

“Indigo Children” was a term coined in the 1970’s by Nancy Ann Tappe, an author and synesthete who developed the idea of a “life color” – a single color that remains in your aura from birth to death. She began seeing a rare aural shade of a deep purplish-blue appearing in a unique set of people starting in the ‘60s and early ‘70s – before noticing a prominent spike in its occurrence in the ensuing decades.

Since Tappe named the phenomenon, numerous works have been written about the Indigo children, who are generally characterized as people who were born in or after 1978 that have the telltale indigo aura. There are many specific characteristics attributed to this burgeoning group of individuals, including the belief that they are a spiritually evolved generation whose purpose is to enlighten society and steer humanity to a better path.

Some even believe that Indigo children are alien hybrids or, at the very least, have a special celestial connection to extraterrestrials. Craig Lang, a Mutual UFO Network (MUFON) field investigator, proposes that otherworldly visitors could be genetically integrating these characteristics into the human populace in order to introduce a population of “awakened” individuals. In her book “Children of the Stars: Advice for Star Children and Parents,” author Nikki Pattillo theorizes that Indigos are spiritual incarnations of extraterrestrials in human bodies, rather than genetic science experiments.

Either way, there’s no doubting that countless young outsiders have found their place among the Indigo tribe.

LIFE AS AN INDIGO CHILD

There was one widely shared sentiment among the Indigos we interviewed: Growing up, they felt like outsiders. Most Indigos we spoke to admitted to experiencing alienation or a feeling of generally being misunderstood. In fact, Indigos are often diagnosed with conditions such as ADD, ADHD, autism, anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder.

Terek Schofield, of Petawawa, Ontario has struggled with severe ADHD all his life. When he recently stumbled upon articles about Indigo children, “the scary accuracy of every single trait pretty much made me a believer.”

Learning of this phenomenon has made the 32-year-old feel less alone. “I have a community, or rather a family,” he explains. “And when you’ve felt a strange outsider your whole life, it’s comforting.”

That sentiment has been echoed by many others across the globe. Simply feeling a part of a like-minded community, even if it’s just a Facebook group or online forum, has helped to cope with the challenges they face as an Indigo. Aurexia Rivers, a 33-year-old from South Africa, identifies as an Indigo and says that learning about the community has helped her make sense of her own life. “Learning about Indigo Children has helped me to understand myself better,” she says. ”I’m not just a freak.”

In addition to ADHD and other diagnoses, Indigos are also often highly attuned to things that others cannot see. “Ever since I was a little girl, I have been able to see entities that ‘normal folk’ do not see,” explains Isabelle Alba, a 35-year-old from Stockholm, Sweden. “Both good and bad entities. It was and still is a very scary experience.”

On the other hand, the sensitivity can bring about a feeling of connectivity. For instance, Marie Velan spent her childhood talking to the wildlife around her home in Seattle. The 31-year-old would hold conversations with birds in her treehouse and could sense when a stray cat was going to have kittens before it was visibly apparent.

If any of these stories feel familiar to you, you might be an Indigo as well.

7 SIGNS OF BEING AN INDIGO CHILD

You don’t follow the rules. Indigo children are not the personality type to accept rules and authority at face value. Instead, they choose to be led by their internal values and their innate sense of integrity above all else. This means growing up at odds with authoritarian figures like parents and teachers. As a result, adult Indigos tend to clash with authority throughout their lives because of their strong sense of right and wrong and they’re not afraid to make their opinions known.

You are an empath. Indigos pick up on a lot from the people and the atmosphere around them and have an uncanny ability to tap into other people’s emotions. When Indigos are unaware of this trait, it can lead to depression and a sense of feeling overwhelmed.

You have psychic abilities. Often, Indigos have an innate connection to the spirit world, which can include seeing or feeling ghosts. They have a sixth sense in tuning into other’s motives, feelings, characteristics and underlying issues, and they often already know the outcome of a situation before it comes to fruition. It’s hard to pull the veil over an Indigo’s eyes since their perception is so fine-tuned.

You often feel lonely. Even though much of the time Indigos are well-liked and even admired for their altruistic character, feeling disconnected with those around them is still a lifetime battle. Because they have always lived with a feeling of isolation and alienation beginning in their earliest years, Indigos typically have trouble falling into step with the rest of society. This makes for a challenging adolescence, in which depression and anxiety can develop early on. Questions like, “What’s wrong with me?” and statements like, “Everything is wrong,” tend to be repetitive throughout an Indigo’s lifetime.

You’re super-creative. Indigos think outside of the box and gravitate towards the world of fantasy, and often find artistic ways to express themselves such as through music, writing, and the arts.

You’re hypersensitive. Indigos, especially if they are younger, are filled with a whirlwind of emotions, which amplifies their reactions to situations and people. They are the first to get their heart-strings tugged by a moving scene in a movie and react strongly when reading the news of a person or animal who was harmed. They also have many physical sensitivities, such as allergies to foods and chemicals. In addition, Indigos can have a heightened reaction to stimulus, especially in chaotic or overbearing atmospheres.

You want to make the world a better place. Indigos are born with a desire to find their destiny, which often ties in with humanitarian-based efforts. Part of their driving force is the persistent feeling that they are here for a reason, combined with intense empathy for not only other people but also animals and the environment. They don’t believe in living for material gain and comfort, but rather use their time on Earth to enact solutions to humanity’s’ many quandaries.

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Your Daily Love Horoscopes for Thursday, Dec. 6 & Dec. 7

Pisces Daily Love Horoscope

Thursday 6th of December 2018

Be prepared to dig deep into your passionate well of compassion and kindness to find pearls of wisdom and romantic revelations. Your heart’s needs might be altering or evolving, but this can lead the way to new desires that you’ll be keen to explore passionately! Just remember to introduce any changes gradually. If a loved one or potential partner needs time to catch up with you, passion-wise, then slow things down briefly!

Pisces tomorrow love horoscope:

Friday 7th of December 2018

Capricorn Daily Love Horoscope

Thursday 6th of December 2018

There could be strong similarities between your current romantic circumstances and those from your distant past. You’re probably quite happy to boost your effort levels with one special connection because you know the rewards will come and are right to embrace it with a positive spirit. With plenty of gratitude and compassion, one connection can only go from strength to strength.

Capricorn tomorrow love horoscope:

Friday 7th of December 2018

Sagittarius Daily Love Horoscope

Thursday 6th of December 2018

A wave of reassurance permeating your emotional world or one special connection could help you to feel confident that you’re on the best path possible to realize a romantic dream now. Obligations might demand attention in other areas and make finding enough time for romance to be tricky. Stop seeing romance as a luxury that you can afford only when the time is right to do so. If it demands attention like anything else, then don’t put it further down your priority list!

Sagittarius tomorrow love horoscope:

Friday 7th of December 2018

Scorpio Daily Love Horoscope

Thursday 6th of December 2018

It’s not easy to simplify your love life, but if you can explore options to do so, then you’ll do yourself a great service now. Setting aside ‘you time’ to ponder affairs of the heart is important, especially if you’re suppressing thoughts or emotions to keep things peaceful and harmonious. Fortunately, your passionate purpose is probably clearer to you now than it has been in some time. You’ve coped with amazing challenges recently. Now, it’s time to take stock of where you stand currently and if your current emotional position matches your expectations.

Scorpio tomorrow love horoscope:

Friday 7th of December 2018

Libra Daily Love Horoscope

Thursday 6th of December 2018

If you believe an imbalance exists in a current love relationship, then restoring harmony relies on you having an authentic heart-to-heart conversation about it. What you perceived to be balanced might differ from what a partner believes to be fair, so a meeting of minds and hearts needs to happen pronto. It’s by nipping tiny issues in the bud before they grow in strength and size that you can keep moving one special connection in a positive direction.

Libra tomorrow love horoscope:

Friday 7th of December 2018

Virgo Daily Love Horoscope

Thursday 6th of December 2018

You might be unaware of the stable influence you are to one special connection. Even with a lengthy To Do List in other areas of your world, you still manage to tend to essential matters of the heart. A new chapter is beginning, and the boost to your personal power fills you with the confidence you need to keep everything balanced and copacetic. It’s by harnessing and focusing your power constructively that will ensure romance gets a lot hotter!

Virgo tomorrow love horoscope:

Friday 7th of December 2018

Leo Daily Love Horoscope

Thursday 6th of December 2018

Being able to rise above a love life snafu helps you to connect with a love interest in a meaningful way. You can see the lesson that’s waiting to be learned in a current love life situation, even if it means adopting a new attitude or approach to an old love life matter you believed was resolved and put behind you. As you evolve, so too does the object of your affections. Together, you’ll feel confident about supporting each other in ways you could both use some support now.

Leo tomorrow love horoscope:

Friday 7th of December 2018

Cancer Daily Love Horoscope

Thursday 6th of December 2018

Tending to a loved one’s needs requires you to focus on your needs first. It’s that simple. You can broaden personal horizons and simplify your love life by being guided by your heart regarding what you should do next. Make this passionate process easier by being honest with yourself and making someone close clear about what you need and why you need it. Offering total authenticity means you will never have to settle for second best.

Cancer tomorrow love horoscope:

Friday 7th of December 2018

Gemini Daily Love Horoscope

Thursday 6th of December 2018

A lover can be your biggest ally today. Remaining on the sidelines of all the action may seem prudent to you, but you’re missing out on what could be a real romantic adventure. Summon that sexy spirit of yours and make a bold move. Something as simple as sharing a personal goal or fun fantasy can create warm fuzzy feelings between you and the one you love.

Gemini tomorrow love horoscope:

Friday 7th of December 2018

Taurus Daily Love Horoscope

Thursday 6th of December 2018

You don’t need an excuse to ignore any love life issues or tension waiting to arise in your emotional world. This could be a time when you want to ponder affairs of the heart because once you’ve recharged your physical and emotional batteries, you’ll feel more confident about dealing with whatever you’re ignoring now.

Taurus tomorrow love horoscope:

Friday 7th of December 2018

Aries Daily Love Horoscope

Thursday 6th of December 2018

You could feel very much ‘in the zone’ when it comes to love affairs of the heart, and the first clue about how comfortable you feel could surround the ease in which your words flow. Your heart is full of gratitude and compassion, but it’s important you don’t push too hard to be understood. Feeling more relaxed toward affairs of the heart allows some luck to permeate your emotional world. Don’t rule out what a bit of that can bring you now.

Aries tomorrow love horoscope:

Friday 7th of December 2018

Aquarius Daily Love Horoscope

Thursday 6th of December 2018

The surge of confidence you’re blessed with in your romantic world has the power to move mountains. Nothing will stop you from furthering your personal, passionate transformation, and it’s important you trust your vision of the future. If you truly want to improve current love circumstances, then open your heart to the powerful changes underway right now. They’re waiting for some guidance and steering from you.

Aquarius tomorrow love horoscope:

Friday 7th of December 2018

–Horoscopes-Love.eu

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The Daily Horoscopes for Thursday, December 6

Claire Petulengro, Astrologer

From The Astrology Room

ARIES (March 21st-April 20th)
Words are seeds for you this week, so scatter them with care and they will grow and flourish beyond your wildest expectations. Someone you thought you wanted back in your life, you now realise you do not. Ring now to hear why these feelings are spot on.

TAURUS (April 21st-May 21st)
Don’t waste time on those who don’t give, but only take from your life. To do so can only lead to that same frustrated feeling you could not get rid of last month. Show you can grow and be the bigger person. Ring now so I can empower you.

GEMINI (May 22nd-June 21st)
You may not realise it, but 2018 has been a year of real life lessons for you and not all of them were pain free, were they Gemini? Many of your sign are having trouble sleeping lately, but making much needed phone calls can put your life back in order. Ring me. Let’s get you living life again.

CANCER (June 22nd-July 23rd)
Try not to take sides in any arguments today as nothing is what it at first seems. In fact, many of the signs really are talking for the sake of it lately. Your element of water brings out your need to confess, but stick to your own secrets, not those of others. Ring now for guidelines.

LEO (July 24th-August 23rd)
You will always find a way out of a problem. You’re a Leo! Don’t be afraid to take the lead, it’s what you were born for. Knowing who you can trust has not been easy, but today is set to give you all of the evidence you need. Ring now for a message from Uranus.

VIRGO (August 24th-September 23rd)
I can see that there have not been enough hours in the day for you recently and that you have felt as if others have been using you. That all changes once you learn to say no to the things you don’t want. Ring now so I can help you to find your voice again.

LIBRA (September 24th-October 23rd)
You would be wise on this day to believe nothing of what you hear and only half of what you see. Facts will come to light as this month unfolds which will make you feel foolish for acting so quickly on what could just be rumours. Ring now to stay on top.

SCORPIO (October 24th-November 22nd)
Life is not a problem to be solved, but a reality to be experienced. Once you accept this fact, then you will slowly but surely start to let down some of those defences. Negotiations in work can go in your favour at this time. Ring now for a game plan.

SAGITTARIUS (November 23rd-December 21st)
You should have learnt by now that you are a sign with an addictive nature. What you have yet to realise though, is that you can have good addictions as well as negative ones. Try to put all of your time and energy into making the change which is long overdue. Ring now for help.

CAPRICORN (December 22nd-January 20th)
Can you feel the excitement which is running through your veins? If you can’t, then you will be able to within the next fortnight my friend. Your life is about to get brighter and bolder than ever before. Fasten your seatbelt Capricorn. You’re in for quite a ride! Ring now for details.

AQUARIUS (January 21st-February 19th)
There is a no nonsense attitude to your chart today where you will not be suffering fools gladly. Thanks to the magic of Saturn, you’ll be able to see through lies easily. This could shed some light on what was really meant by a recent offer. Ring me to build more on this.

PISCES (February 20th-March 20th)
Be happy for this very dramatic moment you have found yourself in recently Pisces. It is, after all, your life! You have spent far too much time listening to and taking advice from those whose lives you would not wish for your own anyway! Ring now to improve your confidence.

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Get A Jump on Tomorrow….

Your Daily Horoscopes for Friday, December 7

Claire Petulengro, Astrologer

From The Astrology Room

ARIES (March 21st-April 20th)
Friends turn into lovers for many of your sign and you start to see what you have to do in order to live the life you desire. For some of you, this will mean parting ways with those who do not treat you well. About time is all I say. Ring now for total honesty.

TAURUS (April 21st-May 21st)
Don’t play games in love this weekend or you will get your fingers burnt. It would be far better for you to give your close ones the cold hard facts. Making time however for those who are older than you is critical. Ring now to hear how money can be made from second attempts.

GEMINI (May 22nd-June 21st)
Stay present and celebrate what is rather than what may be in time to come. Your dual nature often sees you putting your time and energy where it is least needed. Pisces link to a new path in your career which can bring happiness. Ring now for the full story.

CANCER (June 22nd-July 23rd)
Try not to speak for the sake of it or you could end up getting yourself into a lot of hot water. Instead, try only to answer the questions which are being asked of you. Knowing who your heart really lies with is your major battle. Ring now to make sense of mixed messages.

LEO (July 24th-August 23rd)
Never let the future worry you. You will meet your destiny as the same person you are now, which means if you speak from the heart your answers will be the right ones. Ring now to hear how pregnancies and births are all around you this month and next.

VIRGO (August 24th-September 23rd)
The written word is more important than you could possibly imagine. Don’t let what others try to tempt you into take centre stage. If you do, then you will be kicking yourself for a long time to come. Ring now to hear which sign is your Achilles’ heel.

LIBRA (September 24th-October 23rd)
The past is on your mind more than usual and you may even find yourself tempted to call up those who you miss. Just try to remember why it is that you moved on from them Libra. It’s the key to you feeling in control of your destiny. Ring now so I can help you.

SCORPIO (October 24th-November 22nd)
Trust is a major issue for you at this time, but what you need to ask yourself is if you are mistrusting someone for what another did to you, or if you truly feel you are having the wool pulled over your eyes. Ring now to excel where you have previously failed.

SAGITTARIUS (November 23rd-December 21st)
Fear of the same thing going wrong for a second time is a very real fear for you, isn’t it Sagittarius? However, deep down inside you and I both know that your current situation is nothing like an old one. Ring now to work on following through with what your heart is telling you.

CAPRICORN (December 22nd-January 20th)
There are an array of new talents which are going to be touching your heart and soul this month. The first step to you getting back onto a path which is right for you requires you to admit what and who you really want. Phone now to hear why gambles in love are worth taking.

AQUARIUS (January 21st-February 19th)
Your element of air could see you telling others’ secrets which they would rather have kept under wraps. Make sure you express your intentions before you carry them out or you could end up ruining a relationship which has only just got back on track. Ring now for clarity.

PISCES (February 20th-March 20th)
Look back for a moment Pisces and you will see that you have already survived every bad thing that came your way. All you can remember is the pain, but that has passed and will not return. Take a deep breath and jump. Ring now to hear what amazing times await you.

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Your Daily Tarot Card for December 7th is Temperance

Temperance

Keywords: providing aid, healing, concentration, moderation!

Astrological Correspondence: Sagittarius

The angel between heaven and earth blending different elements into a harmonious substance represents a bridge between polarities, like heaven and earth, masculine and feminine, beginning and end. The combining of varied substances serves as imagery for the merging of diverse forces to create a new whole for cooperation, coordination, a harmonious balance, looking for a middle ground, achieving healing, and recovery. Temperance signifies that moderation is necessary to regulate passions and maintain harmony in relationships, and to build tolerance and cooperation in groups. In a negative situation, Temperance characteristics are indecision, inconstancy, excess, obsession, and lack of control.

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Your Daily Love Tarot Card for December 6th is The Magician

The Magician

Have you fallen under a spell today and do not want to let go of the fantasy? Do you think you found the ideal? Could you be ignoring what you feel might destroy the ideal? Think twice. Put the brakes on and contemplate as you work to see things in perspective. If in a relationship, criticism might be a turn on for someone, but does it work for you?

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Your Daily Tarot Power Card for December 6th is The Magician

The Magician

You’re in the zone! During this time, your silver tongue seems to be able to do no wrong. So, seal the deal, whether that means signing a contract, purchasing a house, or reaching out to your crush to propose a date! This adventure can only be started if you are the one to initiate by starting the conversation, so don’t wait around for somebody else to be the one to get the ball rolling. Take charge of your own destiny!

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Your Daily Rune for August 31 is Elhaz

Elhaz

Also known as: Algiz, Eoih, Elgr

Pronunciation: el-hahz

Letter sound: Z

Translation: protection, elk, sedge plant

Keywords: protection, defense, opportunity

Primary Themes Elhaz is the rune of defense and protection. Its shape is said to represent both the elk, with its imposing antlers, and the sedge plant, whose sharp leaves act as natural protection from would-be predators. Both images illustrate the power represented by this rune— a built-in protective force that discourages negative influences from affecting your personal experience.

Drawing Elhaz indicates that you are safe from danger and that there is no need to fear. However, don’t take the protective energy for granted by being reckless with your actions, as this rune does not mean that there is no danger present whatsoever. It simply means that as long as you remain alert and clear-minded and in touch with your intuition, you are headed for a positive outcome. Elhaz has also been interpreted as a symbol of reaching up to connect with the divine for support. By listening to your higher guidance, you will know which moves to make to stay out of harm’s way.

Magical Uses: Protection from negative energy and people, protection of property, strengthen friendships, astral communication

–Runes for Beginners: A Guide to Reading Runes in Divination, Rune Magic, and the Meaning of the Elder Futhark Runes

Lisa Chamberlain

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Your Daily Witches Rune for December 6 is The Blank Rune

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.

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Your Daily Ogham Reading for December 6 is Straif-Blackthorn

Straif-Blackthorn

This thorny tree is known for it’s negative uses over the years. It has been used for cattle proofing with its thorns, the berries have been turned into alcohol, and the thorns were once dipped in poison as a weapon. Drawing this letter brings forth ideas of pain, negativity, pessimism, and potential conflict. If Straif comes up in your reading it is very wise to pay attention to any warnings.

Fortune – This Ogham can denote very bad signs ahead. Pay very close attention to matters in life that way you can avoid the warning that you were given.

Your Animal Spirit Guide for December 6 is The Robin

When the Robin enters your life you can expect a brighter future is on its way.

Characteristics of the Robin

New Growth
Cleansing
Communication
Harmony
Hope
New Beginning
Bright Future

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Your Daily Karmic Number for December 6 is 11

Have you noticed how beautiful autumn leaves are when they move through the air or across the ground when the wind moves them? It’s like a dance with Mother Nature. It’s magical. That’s not your life right now, under number 11. You have been blowing around like debris being swept down a sidewalk by a leaf blower. You are ungrounded and easily influenced by outside forces. You have too many people giving you advice that has nothing to do with your life. Tell them to stop sharing then focus on your breath for five minutes. You will gain clarity this way. You’ll soon become more like a leaf, floating through the air.

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Crack the Cookie

Quarreling is the weapon of the weak

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Wisdom of the Buddha

To live a pure unselfish life, one must count nothing as one’s own in the midst of abundance

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Your Daily Planet Tracker for Dec. 6: Moon in Sagittarius

Optimistic, Philosophical, Adventurous

December 5 – December 8, 2018

Before we jump straight into the Moon in Sagittarius, let’s first learn about the Moon itself. In Astrology, the Moon is considered a planet. It moves so quickly through the sky that it actually passes through each of the zodiac signs every month! While most people are familiar with their Sun sign, many people are unaware of what their Moon sign is. Why is knowing this aspect of this so important? The Moon is our astrological home, and it relates to our moods and our gut feelings.

When the Moon is in Sagittarius

No matter what your Moon sign is, we are all honorary Sagittarians when the Moon moves through that sign. The energy of Sagittarius is very expansive, free, and visionary. If you’re normally very pragmatic or cynical, you might find that you’re a little more optimistic than usual. Your mind will start considering all the possibilities of a situation rather than just focusing on the potential roadblocks. Your thoughts could end up in uncharted territory!

A Sagittarius Moon will renew your sense of adventure, and you could have the desire to pick something (no matter how big or small) and just go for it. Sagittarius loves the idea of traveling and expanding their horizon. This can be something physical like traveling to a faraway place, or taking their mind on a trip with an education pursuit. Don’t be surprised if you have the urge to register for that class you’ve been thinking about taking, or if you decide to book a last-minute vacation during this transit.

New Moon in Sagittarius

New Moons are a time of new beginnings and new emotional cycles. The Sagittarius New Moon asks us to plant the seeds of optimism. This is when we allow ourselves to leave the painful parts of our pasts behind so we can visualize a bigger and brighter future. This idealistic outlook doesn’t match the realities of everyone’s life. Many people are suffering in economic, emotional, physical, and spiritual ways. It’s not difficult to find areas of frustration and fear inside us and in the environment around us. The Sagittarius New Moon offers you hope, and all the wonderful things that hope brings. Instead of seeing a situation as it is, you will be able to imagine what your situation could be.

Full Moon in Sagittarius

Unlike the New Moon, which is about starting something new, the Full Moon is about reflecting on what we planted six months ago, and how it’s coming to fruition. It urges us to consider what’s next. This is an interesting time because the Moon in far-seeing Sagittarius opposes the Sun in nearsighted Gemini. Gemini is concerned with things that are nearby while Sagittarius wants us to contemplate what’s on the distant horizon. We might be overwhelmed with ideas and information, but the Sagittarius Full Moon helps us focus our attention on long-term goals and higher principles rather than getting lost in a flood of small details.

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A Little Humor for Your Day

The Ten Catmmandments

I am the Lord of thy House.
Thou shalt have no other pets before Me.
Thou shalt never ignore Me.
I shall ignore thee when I feel like it.
Thou shalt be grateful that I even give thee the time of day.
Remember My food dish and keep it full.
Thou shalt spend most of thy money on toys and gifts for Me.
Thou shalt always have thy lap ready for Me to curl up in.
Thou shalt shower Me with love and attention upon demand.
Above all, thou shalt do anything and everything it takes to keep Me happy.

–Turok’s Cabana

“Walk barefoot, listen to the wind, drink in the moon…. BE MAGICK”

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The Witches Journal for Wednesday, December 5th, 2018

Can You Believe it – 16 DAYS TILL YULE – Where has this year gone?

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“And that’s what witches do: we look for magic, for divinity, in everything. What’s more, we allow ourselves to find it, even in the seemingly mundane.”

― Mya Spalter, Enchantments: A Modern Witch’s Guide to Self-Possession

Custom Planetary Positions

December 05, 2018
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun: 12 Sagittarius 53
Moon: 16 Scorpio 54
Mercury: 27 Scorpio 33 Rx
Venus: 01 Scorpio 22
Mars: 12 Pisces 07
Jupiter: 05 Sagittarius 55
Saturn: 08 Capricorn 16
Uranus: 29 Aries 03 Rx
Neptune: 13 Pisces 43
Pluto: 19 Capricorn 45

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Planetary Aspects for the month of December

The planetary aspects listed below are for New York time.

December 05, 05:21 pm – Sun square Neptune
December 06, 04:21 pm – Mercury Direct 27 16
December 07, 02:20 am – New Moon at 15 07
December 07, 09:11 am – Mars conjunct Neptune 13 44
December 15, 06:49 am – 1st Quarter Moon 23 26
December 16, 09:26 am – Venus sextile Saturn
December 17, 01:57 am – Mars sextile Pluto
December 20, 11:21 am – Sun trine Uranus
December 21, 12:11 pm – Venus trine Neptune
December 21, 12:36 pm – Mercury conjunct Jupiter 09 34
December 22, 12:48 pm – Full Moon at 00 49
December 24, 07:31 pm – Mercury square Neptune
December 28, 04:30 pm – Venus sextile Pluto
December 29, 04:34 am – 3rd Quarter Moon 07 36

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The Astronomy Forecast for the Week of December 3 – December 8

Mars and Neptune come together for the first half of the December horoscope. This can be a pleasant conjunction but not so when square the Sun. The December 7 full moon amplifies this challenging configuration and is easily the most significant influence this monthly horoscope

.Friday December 7
The New Moon at 15° Sagittarius is square the Mars Neptune conjunction at 13° Pisces. So the new moon has a sinister influence. Major themes of the December 7 new moon include anger, fear, deception, confusion, immorality and perversion. At 16° Sagittarius, a fixed star in Hercules Constellation will cause irritation from women and a ruthless drive to gain power. You may experience tests of character from your competitors or enemies. Events or other people may cause confusion and disappointment, which may force you to battle against the odds. This may have a weakening effect on your vitality, making you feel paranoid and delusional.

A tendency to over idealize others can leave you open to deception and scandal. Seeing only the best in people increased the likelihood of coming disillusioned. Your good intentions to help others can easily be taken advantage of. If you are very sensitive and scare easily then you need to take precautions. Keep yourself grounded in the real world as much as possible. Stay above-board in all of your dealings. Avoid negative environments where violence, crime and drugs are prevalent. Take a defensive approach. It might be safer to submit to authority, seek a compromise or retreat. The keys to avoiding loss and disappointment from the December 2018 horoscope are honesty and integrity.

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The Solar Almanac for Wednesday, December 5th

Sun Direction: 278.30° W↑
Sun Altitude: -49.07°
Sun Distance: 91.610 million mi
Next Solstice: Dec 21, 2018 4:22 pm (Winter)
Sunrise Today: 6:51 am↑ 118° Southeast
Sunset Today: 4:37 pm↑ 242° Southwest
Length of Daylight: 9 hours, 45 minutes

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The Sun’s Movement

It travels at 20 kilometers per second relative to other stars, and 220 kilometers per second around the Milky Way.

Different parts of the sun rotate at different speeds, the fastest being at its equator.

The sun’s rotation period at the equator is about 27 days while that at the poles is about 36 days.

It completes a revolution around the entire galaxy once every 250 million years.

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The Lunar Almanac for Wednesday, December 5th

Moon Direction: 324.60° NW↑
Moon Altitude: -61.49°
Moon Distance: 240351 mi
Next New Moon: Dec 7, 20181:20 am
Next Full Moon: Dec 22, 201811:48 am
Next Moonrise: Tomorrow 5:01 am
Current Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Illumination: 5.0%

–timeanddate.com

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Some Mad Myths About the Moon

by Stephanie Pappas

Myth: The Moon Makes Us Crazy
The word lunacy traces its roots to the word “lunar,” and plenty of people, from nurses to police officers, will tell you that things get wild around the full moon

But this non-supernatural equivalent of the werewolf myth doesn’t hold water. A 1985 review of the literature on the timing of mental illness and the moon found that the folklore that links the full moon with mental breakdowns, criminal behavior and other disturbances has no basis in scientific data. Nor has research turned up a link between the moon’s phase and surgery outcomes — though pets are more likely to need a trip to the emergency room during a full moon, likely because owners keep them out and about later on nights when the moon brightens up the sky.

Myth: The Supermoon Can Cause Disasters
The reason we have supermoons is because the moon’s orbit is not perfectly circular. When it swings closer to Earth on its elliptical path, the moon does exert a bit more of a gravitational pull on our planet. But it’s nothing Earth can’t handle.

Tidal forces around the world will be particularly high and low, with the moon exerting 42 percent more force at its closest point to Earth than it does at its farthest, according to Joe Rao, SPACE.com’s skywatching columnist. This extra force doesn’t have an appreciable effect on disasters such as earthquakes and tsunamis, however.

“A lot of studies have been done on this kind of thing by USGS scientists and others,” John Bellini, a geophysicist at the U.S. Geological Survey told LiveScience’s sister site Life’s Little Mysteries. “They haven’t found anything significant at all.”

Myth: The Moon Landing Was a Hoax
We’ve got video. We’ve got rocks. We’ve got a dozen astronauts who have proudly returned to Earth to recall walking on our great satellite. But conspiracy theories claiming that the moon landing was faked just won’t die. [Top 10 Conspiracy Theories]

These moon hoax theories are multitudinous and varied, ranging from claims that there was no dust on the Apollo 11 Lander footpads so the Lander must have never left a secret soundstage (In fact, dust on the moon doesn’t hang in the air as it does on Earth due to a lack of gravity, so dust kicked up by the landing would have been hurled away from the Lander) to theories about faked rock specimens (In reality, moon rocks have been researched by NASA scientists and independent researchers alike. They’re unlike any Earth rocks, lacking water-bearing minerals and bearing tiny meteoroid craters from the specks of dust that would have been burned up in Earth’s atmosphere but which landed on the surface of the airless moon.)

As thinly sourced as it is, the hoax theories can be frustrating to those who risked their lives to get to the moon. In 2002, Buzz Aldrin, one of the members of the original 1969 Apollo 11 mission, was dogged by conspiracy theorist Bart Sibrel at an event. When Sibrel blocked Aldrin’s path and called him a “coward” and a “liar,” the then-72-year-old astronaut punched Sibrel in the face.

Myth: The Moon Is Made of Green Cheese
The myth to dispel here isn’t so much about the moon’s makeup — definitely not cheese — but rather the idea that anyone ever believed the old “the moon is green cheese” canard at all. In fact, the cheese myth seemed to have started with a sardonic little couplet by English poet John Heywood (1497-1580), who wrote, “Ye set circumquaques to make me beleue/ Or thinke, that the moone is made of gréene chéese.”

In other words, the first known mention of the moon being green cheese was actually mocking the idea that anyone would believe that the moon was green cheese. Heywood apparently underestimated early 20th-century children: A 1902 study published in the American Journal of Psychology surveyed young children about their beliefs about the moon and found that the most common explanation for what it might be made of was cheese. Other theories included rags, God, yellow paper and “dead people who join hands in a circle of light.”

—-LiveScience

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Did You Know…..

Diana was an ancient Italian goddess of woodland. In Capua and in Aricia, a locality near Rome, there are still shrines dedicated to the old Italian goddess. Diana was the twin sister of the god Apollo. Her father and mother were Jupiter and Latona.

Diana believed her body was very sacred, and so no man was to see her naked. One day a wandering hunter came across Diana bathing. She became very angry, and turned him into a stag.

She was always surrounded by young beautiful attendants, who used to hunt with her. Romans identified Diana with the Greek goddess Artemis. As Artemis, she was also a Moon goddess.

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Moon Phase Calendar for Wednesday, December 5th

Current Moon Phase: Waning Crescent

Moon is currently in the sign of Scorpio

Moon in Scorpio:
Moon in Scorpio creates the need to delve into your feelings as deep as possible. You desire meaningful emotional exchanges now more than at any other time even if it is not easy and you are forced to change many things. Shallow relationships do not satisfy you, because they are not purifying enough.

Organs influenced by Scorpio Moon Sign:
Organs: Genitals, rectum, anus, urethra, genital glands, ovaries, prostate, pubic bone, genes.

These organs are now more sensitive so provide them with extra care.

Surgical operations:
Surgical operations are recommended during the Waning Moon.
However, avoid surgeries of organs under the influence of the Moon Sign.

—ASTROSEEK

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The Sky This Week from December 5 to December 9

Venus dazzles in the predawn sky, and gets a little help from the Moon December 3. Meanwhile, Mars and Neptune appear closer to each other under a dark sky than they will until the 23rd century.

By Richard Talcott

Wednesday, December 5
Although Mercury passed between the Sun and Earth just last week, the innermost planet has already climbed into view during morning twilight. Look low in the southeast about 30 minutes before sunrise, when Mercury stands nearly 9° above the horizon. The planet shines at magnitude 0.7, so you’ll likely need binoculars to pick it out of the twilight this morning. Binoculars also will show a waning crescent Moon hanging 5° above the planet. When viewed through a telescope, Mercury appears 9″ across and sports a slender crescent phase. The inner world will grow brighter and climb higher as it approaches greatest elongation in mid-December.

Thursday, December 6
Mars continues to put on a nice show these December evenings. The Red Planet appears nearly halfway to the zenith in the southern sky as twilight fades to darkness. The ruddy world shines at magnitude 0.1, as bright as any other early evening object, against the faint backdrop of Aquarius the Water-bearer. As you gaze at Mars with your naked eye, you might assume it’s the only object of interest in the area. But target the planet through binoculars or a telescope and you’ll also see the much fainter glow of Neptune. The magnitude 7.9 ice giant lies 23′ east-northeast of Mars this evening. The two switch positions tomorrow night, with Neptune 16′ southwest of Mars. (The magnitude 6.1 star 81 Aquarii then stands 12′ north of Mars.) The actual conjunction between the two planets occurs at 9:08 a.m. EST on the 7th, when Mars passes 2.2′ north of Neptune, but both objects then lie below the horizon from North America. When viewed through a telescope, Mars appears 9″ while Neptune spans 2.3″. The two planets won’t pass closer to each other under a dark sky until October 19, 2210.

Friday, December 7
Although people in the Northern Hemisphere won’t experience the shortest day of the year for another two weeks (at the winter solstice December 21), those at 40° north latitude will see the Sun set earlier today than at any other time this year. Tomorrow’s sunset will arrive about one second later than today’s. The date of earliest sunset depends on latitude — the farther north you live, the closer it occurs to the solstice.
New Moon occurs at 2:20 a.m. EST. At its new phase, the Moon crosses the sky with the Sun and so remains hidden in our star’s glare.

Saturday, December 8
The days of viewing Saturn in the evening sky are just about over. In fact, tonight might be your last, best chance to see it this year. Although the magnitude 0.5 ringed world stands only 7° high in the southwest 45 minutes after sunset, a slender, two-day-old Moon serves as a guide. The two objects lie 3° apart and look beautiful through binoculars.

Sunday, December 9
Head outside in early evening this week and you can see the Big Dipper scraping the northern horizon. For latitudes north of about 40°, this conspicuous asterism never sets (“circumpolar” in astronomical parlance), though December evenings find it at its lowest ebb. This means that the constellation on the opposite side of the North Celestial Pole, the familiar W-shaped Cassiopeia, currently rides highest in the sky.

—The Astronomy Magazine

Today is Wednesday, December 5

Wednesday is the day of the Teutonic deity known as Wodin or Odin, an aspect of the Allfather, god of knowledge, wisdom, enlightenment and combat, the parallel of Hermes, the planet Mercury

Deity: Woden

Zodiac Sign: Gemini & Virgo

Planet: Mercury

Tree: Ash

Herb: Cinquefoil

Stone: Emerald & Sardonyx

Animal: Raven & Cat

Element: Air

Color: Red & Blue

Number: 6

Rune: Odal(O)

Celtic Tree Month of Ruis (Elder) (November 25 – December 22)

The Runic Half Month of Is (November 28 – December 12)

Goddess of the Month of Astraea (November 28 – December 23)

—The Pagan Book of Days
Nigel Pennick

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The Goddess Book of Days for December 5th

First feast of St. Lucia in Italy (second is Dec. 13). She is Birth and Light Goddesses Lucia, Lucina, Luz, Brigit, Bride, Eileathyia, Vesta, Aurora, Eos, Oya, Perchta, Bertha, Befana, Arinna, Amaterasu, Cannen, Cannenta.

Goddesses Associated with Wednesday

For Woden: Isis, Demeter, Ceres, Spider Woman, Bona Dea, Oya, Devi-Kali, Hella, Rhiannon, Coatlique, Maman Brigette

—The Goddess Book of Days
Diane Stein

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~ The Goddess Days of the Moon ~

Days 4-6 Ruled by Artemis/Diana, the independent one of the wilderness, the impetus behind the newly planted seed
Days 7-9 Kore rules these lunar days, and she is seen as the Maiden of Menarche, the link between childhood and adulthood
Days 10-12 Ruled by Hera, Queen of Heaven and creatrix, representing the power of inspiration
Days 13-15 Demeter, the nurturer, rules these
Days 16-18 Dedicated to Gaia, the Earth Goddess
Days 19-21 Hestia, Goddess of Waning Moon, is the matriarchal grandmother, ruling and protecting her family
Days 22-24 Ruled by Medusa, the crone of death and spiritual release, the necessary destruction that allows a new cycle to begin
Days 25-27 Ruled by Hecate, queen of the underworld and the shades, she is seen as the one who allows departed souls to choose thier paths in the next phase of existence and rebirth
The remaining days of the moon – the dark days – are those of the unknowable Masked Goddess, who is present, but invisible.

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On Wednesday, December 5, We Celebrate….

Walt Disney’s Birthday (United States)
CASTALIA

Themes: Art; Creativity; Joy; Children; Inspiration

Symbols: Cartoon Characters; Fountains

About Castalia: In Greek tradition, this goddess embodies the force of artistic inspiration. Her power is so profuse that art often depicts her simply as an ever-flowing fountain from which we can drink when our motivation wanes.

To Do Today: On this day in 1901, the legendary Walt Disney was born. During his life, Disney inspired millions of children with a Castalia-rich imagination and well-beloved cartoon characters. To remember this man and uplift Castalia’s childlike ability to awaken the artist within, watch a favorite Walt Disney film today, reveling in the wonder of it. Then get out and do something creative! Try drawing your own magical cartoon (this is just for you and the goddess, so don’t worry about a lack of skill—the keynote today is having fun with your fancy).

To quaff this goddess’s inspiration for any task you’re undertaking, find a water fountain and drink fully of it. Visualize the water filled with a color of light that, to you, represents creativity. Also fill a small container with a secure top with some of this water and keep it with you. Carry Castalia’s power into the situation in which you need inspiration. Pour a little out before your meeting, artistic effort, or speech to release her power. Or sip a bit of it to wet your whistle and renew the magic.

–365 Goddess: A Daily Guide To the Magic and Inspiration of the goddess
Patricia Telesco

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Wednesday’s Associations

Color: Purple

Planet: Mercury

Metal: Mercury (Quicksilver)

Deities: Odin, Hermes, Lugh

Gemstones: Mercury, Athena

Crystals: Adventurine, Agate

Herbs: Aspen trees, lilies, Lavender, Ferns

Associations: Business, Communication, Loss and Debt, Travel.

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The Magickal Days of the Week: Wednesday

Wednesday is named for Woden himself, although the Romans called it dies Mercurii.This is a day associated with the color purple, the planet Mercury, and the metal quicksilver – which is also called mercury. See a pattern here?

When it comes to deities… yes, Mercury! However, there are a few other gods associated with Wednesday, including Odin and Hermes, Athena, and Lugh. Gemstones like adventurine and agate come in handy as well, as do plants such as aspen trees, lilies, lavender and even ferns.

Business and job-related issues, communication, loss and debt, traveling, and journeys are all tied in to Wednesday. This is a good day to do a working to open up lines of communication – especially if your own actions are preventing you from being an effective speaker or listener. Go someplace new or return to an old favorite stomping ground, step up your game, and settle up your accounts

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

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Wednesday Witchery

Be bold and daring today! Expand your knowledge of the Craft by working with the planetary energies of Mercury on this multifaceted day of the week. Consider the Greco-Roman gods Mercury and Hermes and all of the many lessons they have for you. Embrace change and movement, and work on your communication techniques. Conjure up a little good luck for yourself with that Mercury dime spell. Call on Athena to inspire you to try magickal arts and crafts and to be more creative in your own spellwork and witchery.

Meditate on Odin and see what you can discover about him. I wonder what sort of fabulous and fascinating magickal wisdom you will uncover? Odin is a shaman, after all; he may appear in many guises and faces. I guarantee that he will make you laugh at yourself before he is through with you, but you will learn. It’s up to you what you do with that knowledge. Will you let it shapeshift into wisdom?

Wednesday is the wild and wily day of the week, so try to go with the flow; don’t fight the quirky energies of the day. Most importantly, follow your heart, and always keep a good sense of humor, because of Wednesdays you will really need it.

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

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The Witches Almanac for Wednesday, December 5

Krampus Night (European)

Waning Moon

Moon phase: Fourth Quarter

Moon Sign: Scorpio

Moon enters Sagittarius 9: 49 pm

Incense: Lavender

Color: White

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Who is Krampus?

9 Facts About Krampus, St. Nick’s Demonic Companion

BY JESS ZIMMERMAN

St. Nick brings the gifts, and Krampus brings the pain. Here are some things you might not have known about Santa’s demonic companion.

1. KRAMPUS IS A CHRISTMAS DEMON.
Who is Krampus? In Austria and across the German-speaking Alpine region, the demonic character is a crucial part of the holiday season. He’s a devilish figure, with long horns and a goaty beard, much like typical portrayals of Satan. You might see him posed harmlessly on a greeting card or reproduced in chocolates or figurines. But you might also encounter a procession of Krampuses stalking through the town, laden with bells and chains, intimidating onlookers or whipping them with bundles of sticks.

2. DECEMBER 5 BELONGS TO KRAMPUS. IF YOU SURVIVE, YOU MIGHT GET PRESENTS.
December 5 is Krampusnacht, when Krampus reigns. In the real world, people might attend Krampus balls, or young men from the local Krampusgruppe might don carved wooden masks, cowbells, chains, and elaborate costumes to run through town in a Krampuslauf (Krampus run), frightening and sometimes beating bystanders. According to legend, Krampus will spend the night visiting each house. He might leave bundles of sticks for bad children—or he might just hit them with the sticks instead. He might toss them into a sack or basket on his back and then throw it in a stream, or he might straight-up take them to hell.

The next day, though, is Nikolastaug, St. Nicholas’ Day—the same St. Nicholas whose Dutch name, Sinterklass, evolved into “Santa Claus.” In other words, it’s time for presents for all the little girls and boys … that is, all the ones who haven’t already been beaten, damned, or drowned.

3. KRAMPUS MAY BE A MONSTER, BUT HE PALS AROUND WITH SANTA.
Originally, Krampus was a purely pagan creation, said to be the son of Hel from Norse mythology. But he got grafted onto Christian tradition as a sidekick of St. Nicholas, similar to figures like Zwarte Piet in the Netherlands and Knecht Ruprecht in Germany. Since the 17th century, the two have been linked in a sort of Christmasy yin-yang, with Krampus as St. Nick’s dark companion. Costumed figures of the two traditionally visit houses and businesses together on Krampusnacht: St. Nick brings the gifts, and Krampus brings the pain.

4. KRAMPUS REVELERS WILL HIT, PUSH, AND WHIP SPECTATORS AT THEIR PARADES.
The Krampus of legend whips people with his birch bundle, but he’s a literal demon. Surely the costumed human Krampus partiers wouldn’t engage in such violence, right? Wrong. Here’s a description of the Salzburg Krampuslauf from a tourist who expected mere costumed buffoonery and came home with welts:

The narrow streets in the Old City section of Salzburg were packed with pedestrians as the Krampusse stomped through. Many people were caught unaware and reacted with terror. Some would flee and try to seek refuge in a shop or restaurant, only to be pursued by a determined Krampus. With so many easy targets, we again managed to escape largely unharmed. At times we were chased, jostled and struck, but compared with the brutality we witnessed, it was obvious we had been spared the full brunt of what Krampus could muster.

This writer went to Krampuslaufs in three cities and described “savage beatings” to people’s thighs and shins, as well as a Krampus chasing down and sitting on a teenager. But despite the fear and bruises, it’s all in good fun, and hey—at least they aim for the legs.

5. THE APPEARANCE OF KRAMPUS VARIES, BUT HE OFTEN HAS ONE HUMAN FOOT AND ONE CLOVEN HOOF.

The Krampus costumes at Krampuslaufs are aesthetically varied—they may be reminiscent of devils, bats, goats, Abominable Snowmen, or something out of a Guillermo del Toro movie. There are usually some kind of horns and hides involved, but there’s also a lot of free rein.

Krampus has also been a fixture on Austrian holiday greeting cards since the 1800s, where he’s shown pursuing women or menacing children. On the cards, Krampus traditionally has a long tongue that sometimes lolls halfway down his chest, and sports one human foot and one cloven hoof—no one is entirely sure why.

6. SOME AUSTRIAN HOUSEHOLDS HAD YEAR-ROUND DÉCOR MEANT TO REMIND KIDS TO STAY GOOD OR KRAMPUS WOULD GET THEM.
A 1958 article about the Krampus legend in Styria (a state in southeast Austria) reports that Krampus would deliver gold-painted bundles of birch sticks to children, small versions of the bundle of twigs he would use to beat people. The families would hang the birch twigs on the wall for the rest of the year as decoration—and to remind kids to stay in line. The article rather primly notes that the twigs are hung “particularly in those houses where the behaviour of the children merits the application of corporal correction.”

7. KRAMPUS WAS ONCE BANNED BY FASCISTS.

Between 1934 and 1938, when Austria was under Fascist rule, Krampus was seen as a symbol of (variously) sin, anti-Christian ideals, and Social Democrats. The newspaper of the Austrian Catholic Union called for a Krampus boycott, and the government of Lienz, the capital of East Tyrol, forbade Krampus dances, and further mandated that all aspiring St. Nicholases must be licensed by the city. They also pledged to arrest Krampus whenever they saw him. Though it didn’t rise to the level of a ban, in 1953 the head of Vienna’s kindergarten system also published a pamphlet calling Krampus “an evil man” and warning parents that celebrating him could scar their children for life.

8. KRAMPUS MASKS ARE VALUABLE PIECES OF FOLK ART.
Sure, you could probably pick up some plastic horns at Tyrolian Target, but that’s not really in the right spirit. Traditionally, the masks worn in a Krampus procession are made of wood, hand-carved by specialist artisans. For instance, Ludwig Schnegg makes the masks for all 80 members of the Haiming Krampusgruppe—and he’s been making them since 1981. Antique masks often wind up in museums; either folklore museums, or ones explicitly devoted to the Krampus. The towns of Kitzbühel and Stallhofen both feature Krampus museums that collect old costumes and masks, and until recently, there was a museum in Suetschach as well.

9. YOU CAN CELEBRATE KRAMPUS EVEN IF YOU’RE IN THE U.S.

Krampus has become increasingly popular on this side of the pond—he’s shown up on Venture Brothers, Grimm, Supernatural, The Colbert Report, and American Dad, and there’s a Krampus-inspired horror movie. And in an increasing number of American cities, you can go to a Krampus party, Krampus costume contest, or even a traditional Krampuslauf. Los Angeles in particular has a burgeoning Krampus scene, and the Morbid Anatomy Museum in Brooklyn hosts a yearly costume party. You can also get down with Krampus in Chicago, D.C., Philadelphia, Richmond, Orlando, and other cities in the U.S. and Canada.

Of course, for some people the holidays are scary enough without throwing a demon beast with a penchant for physical assault into the mix. But if you’re the kind of person who goes to extra-scary haunted houses at Halloween, take heart: That terror doesn’t have to stop just because we’ve entered a season of togetherness and joy.

—Mental Floss

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Wednesday & The Perfect Corresponding Spell

Wednesday is a good day to focus on getting over any slumps you may have. This day is considered the middle of the work week; and many people find themselves very tired by this point. That is why this day is a great day to do refresh, refrain, return, wake-up, and concentration spells. It is, also, another good day for meditation.

Refresh the Soul Spell

Items you will need for this spell:
1 bottle of peppermint oil
1 white candle
1 lighter or match

Dress the candle with the peppermint oil, being careful about contact with the skin. Place the candle on a fire-safe surface and light it. Close your eyes for about a minute and just allow yourself to breathe in the peppermint aroma. Open your eyes and say this chant nine times:

“Breathe in, breathe out.

I’m refreshing.

I’m restoring.

I’m feeling revived.

My energy’s soaring.”

Keep breathing in the aroma and close your eyes again. When you are ready, open your eyes and blow out the candle. This should give you a feeling of being refreshed.

—A Witch’s Week of Spells and Activities
Helga C. Loueen

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Circles, why use them?

They say that the longest journey begins with a single step. So, too, the exploration of Magickal studies begins with a single step. Though the first step in a physical journey is often self-evident, the First Step on a Magickal journey is often not quite so clear. While formally organized groups often have a path of lessons to instruct newcomers, the solitary or isolated student is often left standing in perplexity on this broad plain of knowledge, wondering just where in the heck to begin. And wondering, too, if it’s “okay” to start just anywhere.

While it’s true that studies can begin in any direction that attracts you, the necessary first step must be learning to make psychic shields. There are “Things of the Dark” out there. There are any number of explanations for what these things might be — ghosts, demons, or simply uncontrolled urges of the subconscious mind. In truth, it doesn’t matter what they are. What does matter is that their effect is very real and unless they are put under your control, they will drag you over the borders of sanity into psychosis. You are most vulnerable to them while you’re in an “open” trance or meditative state. That’s why the wise practitioner always begins by taking steps to define exactly what will be permitted through the portals of their “psychic shields” — no matter how simple the ritual. And this, in a nutshell, is what “protective magic” is about.

There are a number of ways to do this. The most common is to begin by drawing a circle (around a group or yourself) and invoking the one or more protective powers. Generally, this is done by candlelight, in front of an altar that holds certain magical objects. The circle may be further “secured” and “cleared” by using salt, salt water, rum, incense, or some other method. You may be wearing a special robe and will have taken a bath (or performed a cleansing ritual) earlier. The powers that protect you will be called on and then you will begin your ritual.

Is it psychological? Absolutely! Is there a reason why protection rituals always take this form? Positively! Let’s take a step back and see what you’re actually doing and how the process works — from a psychological standpoint — and how to use this knowledge to help you refine your circles to enhance your rituals.

Psychologists and psychics alike view the mind’s structure as a three-part entity: The Ego (that which you think of as yourself), the Superego (the “higher self”) and the Id (the child within). The Id is, in a sense, a computer. Like most computers, it operates on the GIGO (Garbage In, Garbage Out) principle. There’s an old superstition: “As you name something, so will it become.” Tell yourself that you’re very unlucky and your Id will obligingly give you bad days by enhancing any negatives in your environment. Tell yourself that you are clumsy, and your Id-computer will obligingly arrange for you to break a leg while stepping off the sidewalk. The bad news is that the Id can’t make a judgment as to whether or not this is a good idea. It only knows that it’s received these “instructions” and must carry them out. The good news is that you can actually program/reprogram this portion of your mind.

You begin programming this Internal Servant of yours by first drawing its attention to what you want done and then explaining what you need done in a simple and clear manner. Repeating the instructions in a chant help fix the goals for the Id — rhymed chants seem to be easier for it to process. Each time you perform the ritual and repeat the chant, the programming is strengthened. Never mind that your ego and superego understand that you’re going to program the child-like Id. It works just the same.

To direct the Id’s attention to the process, you first have to impress it. Using special tools and clothing alert it that something unusual is going on and that it must pay attention. Acquiring hard-to-obtain items, drawing symbols, performing a symbolic sacrifice (donating money, say, to a good cause) are all ways of reinforcing the Id’s impression that this ceremony is very special and that the result will be very powerful. Organized, meaningful symbols, speak to your subconscious mind in ways it understands, reinforcing the goals you have set.

Drawing the circle itself establishes boundaries within your environment (“The rest of the world can do what it likes Out There. All within this circle is in my control!”). Purifying the circle and consecrating it (sprinkling water which has been blessed and salt added) further enforce your territory, defining the borders where you are “safe”. Nothing can enter this area except what you invite inside. You further tighten these borders by calling on certain Powers.

You can call on any powers you like. Some use traditional Christian images. Others call up deities from the religion they are most comfortable with. And many people use the thought/image of a beam of light that represents either God/Goddess (whichever one they like) or the power of light and life and goodness in the Universe.

The number of powers called as guardians varies. You may choose to invoke one powerful being to protect your circle. Or you might call on the Universal Being/Light and four guardians (one for each quarter of the compass). A third approach is to use a guardian for the four quarters of the compass and no higher being. There is no “absolutely correct” system; the correct system is the one that you are comfortable with.

Take time to choose the guardians of your circle carefully. You should select guardians (gods or animals or some form of life) which have a deeper meaning to you and whose qualities are in harmony with your goals. For the new student, it’s best to have all your Powers and Guardians from the same belief system/religion/mythic universe so that the symbols will be consistent and not confuse the Id.

You can use people — saints, movie actors, figures from favorite books as guardians. Do, however, pick someone who’s dead or non-existent. The dead can’t argue with your interpretation of them, whereas the living may be highly offended to be approached as gods/guardians.

As your studies continue, you will find that your totems or guardians change. This is to be expected; as you explore new realms in your studies, you may find you need guardians who deal with very specific areas to strengthen and guide you in these new fields.

But don’t make the mistake of assuming that you’ll become so powerful that you will never need the protection of the psychic shielding circle in some form. And don’t assume that you will not need a circle for “positive” magicks such as healing. Open is open — and open is vulnerable. And circles strengthen and protect you by defining what psychological influences will be allowed to work with you.

–Mel White, Author
Published on Sacred Text

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Spirit Message of the Day – A Sacred Act of Love; A Wild and Pure Heart

A MESSAGE FROM WU WANG
“In times of olde, they said that only those who were pure could connect with those like myself. That the virgin could connect with Unicorn. That the child could see the meaning of God. That the Fae would truly see into your heart, and finding it corrupt, would never appear to you. I am here to tell you that your heart is pure and wild and innocent. It is that you have forgotten how to see us, that you have been told that in order to see us, you must be perfect. That in order to see us, you must be mad, unclean, broken, and if you say you have seen us, you face being shunned.”

“I am here to say to you that we appear to those who have looked into the hearts and have seen beyond the woundings…because within you there is a wild and untrammelled heart space which is free of any taint. In that space we can enter and therefore, we can and will be seen again. You were not born into this world wrong or sinful. There may be karmic markings, but you are no sinner, nor are you corrupt or unworthy. Foster that which is wild and pure and good within you, and we will begin to appear and come forth. You will feel us on the wind, in the water, see us in the fire and hear our voices emanating from the heart of our mother, the Earth. You are a child of the Mother, call her what you will, and at your core you are a one of the wild ones. That is my message for you.”

ABOUT WU-WANG
“Wu-Wang is a Dragonfae Lord who has been both a dynastic ruler in human form and whose energy has entered the Chinese system of philosophy and divination known as the I-Ching. His mind is very natural and honest; he has an innately good nature and encourages us to be the same, and to know we can be the same, no matter how we have behaved in the past. Truth and innocence of nature can be reclaimed and furthermore, these traits bring about good fortune personally, and for Gaia, Dana and our Mother.”

A MESSAGE FOR YOU
“Know you are innocent and cultivate that aspect of yourself. Know that your innocence and goodness lies within you no matter what actions you have taken in the past: This present moment is a chance to reclaim that pure and wild heart. When you do that, you will be able to see, feel and sense clearly the presence of magickal beings, including the Dragonfae and particularly the Unicorn. Wu-Wang will also help you to eat organically, well and healthfully. Take nothing into your body without contemplating whether it will erode or grow that wild pure heart and act accordingly. Dance, sing, play music, and make love…all of these acts, done with innocent, wild joy, are healing and part of the sacred act of Love.”

WORKING WITH WU-WANG
“Stay pure and wild and innocent. Devote part of your daily life to the development of the pure wild part of you. Let something be beyond your control. Do not attempt to control and predict the outcome of all. Know that innocent also means that you have not known all; and come from that place, which is noble and humble. When we do so, our expectations and controlling behaviors depart, as does the drama. In their place come insights and much communication with the magickal web of life, including mermaids, unicorns, centaurs, and the Dragonfae, dryads and other innerworld beings that may have yet been unseen by your eyes.”

Today’s message is from Oracle of the Dragonfae by Lucy Cavendish.
—Spiritblogger’s Blog

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Celebrating Legends, Folklore & Other Spirituality 365 Days a Year for December 5 & 6

Walt Disney’s Birthday, St. Nicholas’s Day

It was on December 5,1901, that the legendary Walt Disney was born. During his life, his magickal imagination inspired and uplifted the hearts of people all over the world. Walt’s Disneyland was the product of a dream he had one night, and Disney World his crowning achievement. His Florida theme park is truly a kingdom, complete with its own police force, fire departments, transportation systems,and major Disney highways and hotels. And who says magick doesn’t work?

Today, Advent begins on the fourth Sunday before Christmas mas and heralds the coming of Christ. In the past, Advent began on December 6, St. Nicholas’s Day. Very little is known of Nicholas, who was the bishop of Myra in Turkey, but he was very popular in the Middle Ages. One legend tells how he revived three small boys that an innkeeper keeper had murdered and salted down so he could make them into pies, and another tells how he threw three bags of gold through the window of a poor man’s house so his daughters would have dowries. St. Nicholas is linked with children, and in England on this night they receive presents in his honor. This was also the date on which “Boy Bishops” were chosen by the Church to oversee the choir and rule over the Christmas celebrations.

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Witch Tip #120 for December 5

If you have trouble falling asleep try to do your spell work right before bed. Doing rituals and spells will drain your energy if done properly and therefore make it easier to fall asleep.

End 2018 on a High Note – Clearing Out, Updating Your Energy

a message from Selacia

As we sit in the last days of the year, do you feel prepared for what’s coming in 2019? In this article I’ll outline a few ways you can feel prepared, and at the same time, update your personal energy to end 2018 on a high note.

Endings and Beginnings

As background, while we can never be truly prepared for future events still in the process of manifesting, we know from experience that how we end one month or cycle has a lot to do with how we start the next one.

This means that we want to use the next several weeks to clear out what’s no longer useful, heal unhealed wounds, and raise our frequency so we are vibrating at a higher level by year-end.

Doing this is no guarantee that January will be rosy or without challenge, but not doing this means that we take key unresolved issues into the new year.

Unresolved Issues

What are key unresolved issues? And how do you determine the most important ones to focus on now? The issues are personal to you. To prioritize the ones to pay attention to, consider these examples: (1) a relationship needing updating (2) personal empowerment and self-esteem themes (3) level of authenticity expressed (4) relationship between you and spirit – including your spiritual practice, trust in your intuition, and applying what you know spiritually to everyday life (5) level of clarity about personal goals and soul purpose (6) approach to work and the use of power in the workplace (7) ability to show up and actively engage in transforming society.

To hone in more on issues, consider what comes into your mind when you think about the year ending and where you are in your life. Contemplate what may be missing from your life, or what you sense could benefit from healing, when you respond to questions like the following.

What gives you joy? What gives you a sense of purpose? What connects you to others? Who is your support team? How much can you trust yourself, your partner, spirit?

Know Your Cycles, Energies

To raise your frequency higher by year-end, here are some tools to consider: (1) look at your astrology including transits to know what’s impacting you and what you benefit from looking at and healing (2) consider key triggers of sadness or upset that tend to arise in recent times; do spiritual practice including meditation and inner work that helps you uncover deeper reasons for unhappiness; then apply what you know about energy to lift your frequency; since deep personal issues can be easier for others to discern and address, work with a trusted practitioner for breakthroughs.

Other helpful tools for raising frequency include: (1) meditation (2) sound healing with crystal singing pyramids and crystal bowls (3) working with crystals (4) applying or diffusing essential oils (5) getting in touch with and expressing out loud your gratitude to someone specific (6) going into nature and becoming still, leaving your devices home or on airplane mode (7) finding something that makes you laugh, smile, or simply feel a sense of unbounded joy.

What to Avoid

I include this section because oftentimes we can cancel out the benefits of what’s described above by falling into habitual tendencies of negativity, gossip, or doom and gloom. Everyone does this sometimes. So don’t judge yourself. Simply be mindful and catch yourself when your mind goes to the “what ifs” and worrisome potentials for what’s coming next year.

Stay in the present. Work on yourself diligently.

It might sound boring to do so, and you may say to yourself: “When am I done? When can I relax and just be? Why do I need to constantly do inner work?”

The wise part of you knows the answer to all of these questions. The enlightened masters over time have shown us that we must remain committed to our inner work, our spiritual path, and to the monitoring of our own self-talk. When we think we’re “done,” the ego comes in with self-sabotage, often disguised in tricky ways.

Be wise. Trust in your ability to apply what you were born knowing on an inner level – that you are a divine being encoded for enlightenment. Keep that goal in your mind daily, applying what you have learned. As you do this, your bright light becomes your own beacon for going forward, and a beacon for countless others on the path.

Copyright 2018 by Selacia – a globally known writer, DNA intuitive healer, spiritual teacher, and the creator of The Divine Changemakers * All Rights Reserved * http://selacia.com * Feel free to share these articles with your friends and post to your blog or website as long as you include this entire copyright notice, with link back to website, and the full article text.

The Daily Cosmic Calendar for Wednesday, December 5

It would be great to report that the monthly moon conjunction with transportation-enhancer and communication-maestro Mercury in Scorpio (1:54pm) can offer you a high-octane level of all-around support. However, not only does this merger start a 4 hour void lunar conundrum that lasts until Sagittarius moon appears on the scene at 6:50pm, but a wide array of celestial malevolence-producers make their presence known. The sun square to often chaos-bringer Neptune (2:23pm) receives treacherous reinforcement several hours later as Venus squares Vesta (8:21pm), Mars forms a dubious, 150-degree contact with Pallas two minutes later (8:23pm) while the sun moves on to contact shock-to-the-system inducer Uranus via a testy, 135-degree link (9:14pm). The moon’s entry into upbeat Sagittarius does sound a positive note, but the dark-of-the-moon monthly cycle adds its own disturbing wavelength. Be ready for tomorrow’s Mercury switcharoo from reverse to direct and the solar-lunar union in Sagittarius.

[Note to readers: All times are calculated as Pacific Standard Time. Be sure to adjust all times according to your own local time so the alignments noted above will be exact for your location.]

Astrology.com

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Your Daily Horoscopes for Wednesday, December 5th

by Jennifer Angel – What will 2019 bring for you? Book a year ahead psychic astrology reading with Jennifer

Sun squares Neptune and reminds you to check the facts.

Aries MARCH 21-APRIL 19
Solid business expertise is not the only trait that makes you go further in life than most others; there’s also your can-do-attitude. You can communicate how your winning qualities can make a big difference. Get ready to dispense advice.

Taurus APRIL 20-MAY 20
Your ruling planet, Venus, lover of all things beautiful, strongly influences your love life right now. And an open a discussion about future plans, and what you would like to see happen, can take place now. It will also offer you a chance to say how you really feel.

Gemini MAY 21-JUNE 20
As an astute and perceptive air sign, this is a positive time to set up a meeting with someone who has the potential to increase your job or business. And the presence of Venus in your chart can help connect you with the right people.

Cancer JUNE 21-JULY 22
Mercury shines light on conversations that need to take place in your personal life. At this time, you can ask the questions of someone you have wanting the answers to. Use the Mercury energy to speak from your heart.

Leo JULY 23-AUG. 22
Today, with activity in your area of connections, expect to have discussions with people to gain clarity as to what you want to focus on and achieve in the upcoming year. When you work with people who share your vision, you can make a difference in the world.

Virgo AUG. 23-SEPT. 22
Mars can make your heart pound with passion, which is important in every relationship, but you need more if you’re looking for a long-term commitment. It’s compatibility and conversation that sustains love and you could very well meet someone now who fits that perfectly.

Libra SEPT. 23-OCT. 22
It’s imperative to set boundaries of who controls what when love and money are combined. It may not be easy to talk about financial matters with someone close, but it has to be done, and sooner than later!

Scorpio OCT. 23-NOV. 21
Venus in your sign focuses your attention on love, but also money, and with Mercury also in your sign, it’s likely you will have a serious discussion about your future. If you have the chance to put your case across, don’t let it pass you by.

Sagittarius NOV. 22-DEC. 21
The energy of Jupiter in your sign, opens the doorway to have a serious discussion with yourself about your life and the direction you are heading. If you have great ideas and have an opportunity to share them with higher-ups, this is the time to do so.

Capricorn DEC. 22-JAN. 19
Not everybody lives up to your expectations; some even let you down occasionally. But there are special people, a friend or partner, who remain true. Planetary interactions will soon open the airwaves for a serious discussion to take place. As usual, your patience pays off.

Aquarius JAN. 20-FEB. 18
Planet Venus in your area of career and business, beware of keeping a secret from someone who needs to know the details. Not everybody should know your business, but do tell those who are close enough to have gained your trust.

Pisces FEB. 19-MARCH 20
If you plan on having a heart-to-heart with someone close, plan what you want to say so you are prepared. A little forethought can provide you with the right words to use at the right time. It can allow you to get your thoughts together, so you don’t give someone a mixed message.

–-Jennifer Angel

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Where You Born on Wednesday, December 5th?

December 5: Sagittarius

Let’s hear it for the zodiac’s adventurous Archer

You have an uncanny ability to find the funny side of almost any situation, yet a conscience that causes you to take your responsibilities very seriously.

If you were born on December 5, your bark is worse than your bite! While you have a loving, caring, and gooey center filled with an energetic optimism, you’re mainly known for your sharp tongue. You have strong opinions and there’s not much of a filter to you. Ultimately, you just want to have some open and honest fun, but it can easily intimidate and upset those around you. While you have thick skin and can take a verbal hit, not everyone else is the same way. Check your empathy and give a second thought to the words you use!

At your best: Hilarious, confident, friendly
At your worst: Crude, unaware, overwhelming

More About Scorpio

Uh oh … did we let the cat out of the bag? Scorpio, we know that you treasure your privacy and enjoy being mysterious, but really — can you at least reveal that it’s your birthday? You’ve got so many incredible qualities to celebrate and the people who love you truly want to honor you on this special day.

The Calm Before The Storm

Let’s take, for example, your incredible sense of calm and razor sharp ability to take care of those crisis-filled moments without even breaking a sweat. No other sign is as good in a traumatic situation as you are. In fact, the other, more easily frazzled souls out there tend to count on you to get them through life’s most tricky terrain. You’ve also got a penetrating ability to see right into the heart of anyone and instantly understand what makes them tick. A natural born psychologist, people may lean on you for emotional support — especially in times of catastrophe. If there’s anything you’re not, it’s superficial.

These qualities might, however, get in the way of anyone who tries to plan your surprise birthday bash. Why? Because you’re more likely than others to intuitively pick up on the unspoken vibes around you. In fact, you are known as one of the most psychic signs of the zodiac! Since few people have an ability to pull the wool over your eyes, Scorpio, you may have a tendency towards suspicion. Remember that an offensive approach to relationships will only lead to you attracting control and manipulation your way. When you go deep and surrender to trusting others … well that’s when your most amazing, healing energy shines.

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Get a Jump on Tomorrow…..

Your Daily Horoscopes for Thursday, December 6th

by Jennifer Angel – What will 2019 bring for you? Book a year ahead psychic astrology reading with Jennifer

New Moon in Sagittarius opens the door for new possibilities

Aries MARCH 21-APRIL 19
Work and money both need your attention, forcing you to get your priorities in order. Take some time today to figure out what obligations are your top priorities, taking into consideration both your personal and professional life.

Taurus APRIL 20-MAY 20
You may want to enjoy life’s luxuries, and need to spend money to do so, but it’s wisest to live within your means. You are reminded to focus on financial security, as that’s what will give a sense of stability.

Gemini MAY 21-JUNE 20
You are encouraged by Venus now in your area of health and wellbeing to spend a little less time at the office and to spend more time on your own needs and to socialize with your loved ones. Well that’s the plan, but a sudden development can keep your attention focused on your workload.

Cancer JUNE 21-JULY 22
Planetary interactions put focus and pressure on both your social and work life. A sudden alteration, or possible altercation, at work can influence decisions you make on a personal level. But don’t be too quick to make up your mind about a situation; more information may come to light.

Leo JULY 23-AUG. 22
You are generous and giving, however, you’re also strong-willed and resolute. This makes you an independent person, yet that doesn’t prevent you from enjoying togetherness. All these qualities insure healthy relationships, but it is still a good idea to diplomatic if you intend telling someone a few home truths, especially a family member.

Virgo AUG. 23-SEPT. 22
Venus, now in the area of communication in your solar chart, can offer you a chance to get together with someone to sort out a past situation. If things are okay at home, you can get even closer with those you love. But with the influence of Mars, be careful not to say anything rash.

Libra SEPT. 23-OCT. 22
Mars in your area of productivity can have you feeling as though you spend all your time working, and spending time with loved ones can be difficult. Nothing is more important now than staying focused, so no one misses out.

Scorpio OCT. 23-NOV. 21
Love can knock you off your feet, however, it may not come in the package you expect. There is energy for a new start in some way, and you can clear the air on a situation now, too. Be careful, though, of what you say to a friend. You may want to keep your private business private.

Sagittarius NOV. 22-DEC. 21
With the new Moon in your sign, a change of plans could have you reorganizing your schedule, and although it can be unsettling, what happens next could path the way for a new beginning. Be careful not to judge too quickly someone’s actions or reactions; wait for all the details to come to light, first.

Capricorn DEC. 22-JAN. 19
News about a work situation can come this week, and with Mars and the Sun interacting, you may not have much time to assess your next move. However, anticipating what will happen next is what makes life exciting. What you do today will shape your tomorrows. Embrace all experiences.

Aquarius JAN. 20-FEB. 18
Often, you need to spend money to make more. Even when you work for someone, a wardrobe, books or tools, etc. are prerequisites. A financial investment is definitely required if you want to get ahead, but don’t try to purchase everything all at once; make an order-of-importance list and follow it.

Pisces FEB. 19-MARCH 20
Love can have its ups and downs, as is highlighted by passionate Mars in your sign. There’s always a risk in everything, especially when emotions are involved. Keep in mind that challenges faced can make you stronger, as well as more interesting!

—Jennifer Angel

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What Happens When You’re Missing An Element

What to do when your elements are out of balance

The morning routine in my house used to go something like this:

I went into my daughter’s room where she laid comatose. I woke her up. I rambled into the kitchen to get a pot of coffee on and make her lunch. I went back into her room to wake her up for the second time. I went about my morning but still wouldn’t hear any sounds coming from her room. I’d storm into her room and scream, “Wake up — you’re going to be late for school!” At last, she’d bolt upright.

My daughter is many things. She’s smart, sassy, witty, kind, honest, and genuine. She’s compassionate and playful. She’s free-spirited. But if there’s one thing she is not … it’s grounded. She had to rely on me to create structure in her environment and didn’t seem to have any attachment to the physical trappings of our world. It all makes sense when you consider one important feature of her horoscope. When it comes to balancing her elements, she has no Earth in her natal chart. Are you missing an element — maybe even Earth — in your chart like she is?

Not a drop of Taurus, Virgo, or Capricorn can be found in her birth chart, which means in her psyche there’s a pivotal piece missing. She doesn’t contain the characteristics of Earth. She is responsible — I’ll give her that much. But I only think it’s because her Leo Sun resides in the 10th House of Status (a natural Earth house), improving her marked lack of Earth energy slightly. But she isn’t exactly practical — especially when it comes to the material world.

Opposites attract

Funny thing is, when you lack an element in your chart you will notice that you are DRAWN to people who have significant placements of that element in their chart. Why? Well if you don’t have something in your own chart then you are out of balance — even if you don’t want to admit it. You will seek it from someone else to feel more evenly keeled. You may not crave it consciously (it’s like a blind spot) but just like we all need the five food groups to achieve total physical wellness, we also need all four elements to experience psychological wellness.

Missing something?

Do you lack the Water element in your chart? Then you may not be as in touch with your ability to freely express your emotions and intuition. It’s not that you lack empathy, psychic ability or feeling … it’s just more uncomfortable for you to express because you’d rather focus on feeling through action (Fire), logic (Air) or practically expressing emotion (Earth). You invite Water people into your life to help you learn how to emote from a more graceful plane.

Do you lack Fire in your chart? Then perhaps you lack a certain amount of zest and require others to light a fire under your butt to get you going. You take action, but not as enthusiastically and courageously as if you had Fire. You invite Fire people into your life to help you learn how to take flight.

Do you lack Air in your chart? Well that doesn’t mean you’re a dummy. Quite the contrary actually. You may think best on your feet (Fire), when you connect to your gut instincts (Water), or perhaps by finding a practical use for your intelligence (Earth). You invite air people into your life to help you learn how to work through your potential intellectual insecurity and to help you learn that none of us is a “know it all.”

Constantly learning

If you lack an element in your birth chart then the truth is, there is an imbalance. This suggests a place in your life where you seek resolution and restoration. You need to learn about this element and how to work with it. You seek perspective. This journey may lead you to overcompensate when it comes to that elements potential in an effort to make up for its lack. Or, there may be a complete rejection of that element altogether in your own psyche. Neither approach is helpful. Remember, if you lack an element the healthiest way to integrate it is to learn from the people around you who contain that element.

Your Daily Tarot Card for December 5 is The High Priestess

The High Priestess

Keywords: receptivity, passivity, potential, knowledge, secrets!

Astrological Correspondence: The Moon

The mysterious High Priestess closely guards her secrets and occult wisdom. This card symbolizes the unconscious, a concern with our internal worlds, spiritual forces, and the understanding of higher truths through dreams and intuition. As a wise woman the High Priestess is the goddess of fertility and is seen as a healer, possessing intuitive powers and clairvoyance, and striving to create harmony and inner balance. She emphasizes the necessity to get in contact with our inner self, to reflect and meditate, to trust our feelings, and to let dreams and intuition guide us. Observing – rather than participating or acting – the High Priestess can also represent platonic love, manipulation, a pause in a process that was progressing or even a standstill, causing doubt and confusion.

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Your Daily Tarot Love Card for Wednesday, December 5 is The Emperor

The Emperor

A hidden aspect of the past is revealed and is something that lets you tear down a wall that keeps you boxed in. What old memory fogs the mind and your emotions today? Let it go because it is to do easy now. The freedom turns into courageously liberated, wise, and realistic energy. If single, it eases a focus on desired outcomes. That allows someone to feel free to express warmth without pressure, and they will.

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Your Past Life Tarot Card for December 5th is The Moon

The Moon

Your inner philosopher past life awakens only when you have the time to ponder deep ideas. While you are busy working it is difficult to find the time for deep thought. When your daily life gives you extra time to think, the philosopher in you can take center stage with new concepts about who you are and where you are going. Your hectic lifestyle can block the dormant philosopher inside, but healthy change can’t happen without this deep thinker.

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Your Daily Rune for Wednesday, December 5th is Jera

Jera

Rune of harvest and reward for, or reaction to, right actions in a horizontal (naturally ordered) cyclical process. Rune of peace on the land and in the heart.

Psi: psychological time, patience, the measurement of time

Energy: good harvest, orbits, cycles, progress, biorhythms, right effort

Mundane: waiting, gardening, farming, the seasons, harvest

Divinations: Reward for positive action, plenty, peace, proper timing; or repetition, bad timing, poverty, conflict, regression.

Governs:
Fertility, creativity and harmony with the land
Peace, prosperity and plenty
Realization of the cyclical nature of the multiverse, invoking the power of time and cycles
Bringing other concepts gently into material manifestation
Initiating gradual and lasting change in flow of life

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Your Daily Witches Rune for December 5th is Woman

Woman

Meaning: The first meaning of this rune is quite obvious: it represents women. Any woman that is important in the question, whether you know her or not, will be represented by this rune. Mother, sister, aunt, grandma, a female boss, friend, lover or even enemy… all can be symbolized by the appearance of this rune.

In a more general sense, this rune is related to traditional female abilities and characteristics, such as giving birth, nurturing, comforting and healing. When this rune appears, you can count on the sympathy of others towards you or your situation. In its most negative aspects, the Woman rune can show over-protectiveness, a patronizing attitude or co-dependency. It often strives to maintain the status quo, refusing to change even if the situation is bad.

The Woman rune is connected to nurturing – nurturing a relationship, a person or a project. Like the Moon rune, it can be related to finding a safe place to rest and heal, but while the Moon implies a solitary retreat, the Woman often shows that you need to go back to the people you trust, the people you feel safe with.

Healing is another strong aspect of this symbol, as well as teaching. You can be both the patient/student or the healer/teacher when this rune appears. This rune is also connected to creativity, but in a way that is different from the Romance rune. While the latter is about the conception of a project – the initial stages of creation – the Woman is about the birth of this project. When your creation is brought out into the world, fully manifested.

In relationship readings, this rune isn’t bad, but rather weak. While it can indicate subtle ties between people, these are usually so, so subtle that the partners can easily drift away from each other. It can show that one of the partners sees the other as someone who needs to be protected and healed, rather than an equal. Usually, the romance is a bit stagnated when this rune appears, or very close to becoming a friendship.

Your Animal Spirit Guide for December 5 is The Dragonfly

Dragonfly is the power of light. The dragonfly inhabits two realms: air and water and the influence of both these elements will be felt by Dragonfly people. Dragonfly is the essence of the winds of change, the messages of wisdom and enlightenment; and the communication fro the elemental world. Dragonfly medicine beckons you to seek out the parts of your habits that need changing. Call on Dragonfly to guide you through the mists of illusion to the pathway of transformation. Dragonfly brings the light and color of transformation into your life.

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Your Daily Karmic Number for December 5 is One

Hansel and Gretel dropped breadcrumbs in the woods to find their way back home. But the crumbs got eaten up and they ended up lost – and almost fell victim to a witch. What does this have to do with your 1 result today? You have lost your way because you are following too much of other people’s advice. This is a time to turn a deaf ear to any guidance not coming from your inner self. Meditate or just do nothing for five minutes. The answers will come to you, from within. Listen carefully and be confident in their advice.

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Crack the Cookie

Absence makes the heart grow fonder.

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The Wisdom of Buddha

The whole secret of existence is to have no fear. Never fear what will become of you, depend on no one. Only the moment you reject all help are you freed.

Your Daily Planet Tracker for December 5: Venus in Scorpio

Intense, Passionate, Committed

Now – January 7, 2019

The black widow. The mistress. Skeletons in your romantic closet. Secretive about money and love. A sexy, magnetic, deliciously irresistible intimate encounter. A healing and transforming bonding experience. Venus in Scorpio has the power to elicit all of this … and more.

Astrology considers Scorpio to be a tough placement for beautiful and sweet Venus. Scorpio isn’t concerned with superficiality, and prefers chasing after a transcendental kind of love. The Scorpion likes to get below the surface to examine issues of power, fear, sex, and desire. When Venus is in Scorpio, Venus trades in social niceties for digging deeply and sparking needed change.

When Venus is in Scorpio

Venus is about relationships, and is sociable, friendly, and affectionate. Scorpio is about passion, and likes to dive headfirst into love. This means we’ll crave meaningful and intense experiences when Venus is in Scorpio. Depth and intimacy become more important, urging us to trade in frivolous flings for long-lasting romance. Love can border on obsessive when Venus is in this sign, compelling us to go all-in when it comes to matters of the heart.

Venus in Scorpio is a time when we’ll want to shine a light on the shadows of our relationships. Those nagging thoughts that we’ve been pushing aside to make peace? Well, they become impossible to ignore when Venus and Scorpio get together. It’s a time to go beneath the surface, find the truth, and hold it up to the light of day. We’ll try to figure out what we can do to make it work — or if it’s time to let go. This transit gives our relationships a major reality check, whether we want one or not!

Venus in Scorpio can also bring power struggles and money concerns out into the open. Subtle issues become more obvious than they were before. How money is spent becomes a focus in partnerships where financial resources are shared. This could also be a time when we have a stronger interest in making financial investments or decisions about loans, insurance, or other areas of our lives having to do with money.

Yes, Venus in Scorpio can be pretty heavy, but it can also be truly amazing. All of this intensity leads to a stronger bond, so if you’re up for the challenge both emotionally and physically, this could end up being a transformative and sexy time that ends up bringing you and your partner much closer together.

If you were born with Venus in Scorpio

As someone with their Venus in Scorpio, you take love very seriously. While others might be fine with a fling here or there, you’re always in it for the long haul. You are one of the most dedicated Venus signs in the zodiac, and you enjoy the deep, emotional connection that comes with being in a committed relationship. This doesn’t mean it’s easy for you to open yourself up to people. You are extremely skeptical of others at first, and believe actions speak louder than words. If someone does end up toying with your emotions, they will end up on the receiving end of your stinger!

Your intuition and penetrating mind make it easy for you to see past facades and understand who people really are. You are the private investigator of the zodiac, seeking to uncover every last detail — and secret — about someone. Yes, this is partly because you want to see if they are who they say they are, but you also want to learn what makes them tick so you know how to nurture them once you do get closer. Your Scorpio Venus may compel you to search for everyone else’s secrets, but your need for privacy makes you unwilling to share your own.

The raw passion and power of Scorpio coupled with the romantic nature of Venus creates an aura of mystery that other people can’t help but be drawn to. You might find yourself in the sights of quite a few admirers! However, you have very high standards for potential mates, and won’t allow someone to get close to you until they’ve proven their loyalty and trustworthiness. This makes you appear distant or disinterested at first, but you’re simply protecting the sensitivity Scorpio is known for. Once someone has shown you that it’s OK to let your guard down, you are as devoted as they come.

A Little Humor for Your Day

Ineffective Daily Affirmations

As I let go of my feelings of guilt, I can get in touch with my Inner Sociopath.

I have the power to channel my imagination into ever-soaring levels of suspicion and paranoia.

As I learn to trust the universe, I no longer need to carry a gun.

I assume full responsibility for my actions, except the ones that are someone else’s fault.

I no longer need to punish, deceive or compromise myself. Unless, of course, I want to stay employed.

In some cultures, what I do would be considered normal.

Having control over myself is nearly as good as having control over others.

My intuition nearly makes up for my lack of good judgment.

I can change any thought that hurts into a reality that hurts even more.

I honor my personality flaws, for without them I would have no personality at all.

Joan of Arc heard voices, too.

I am grateful that I am not as judgmental as all those censorious, self-righteous people around me.

I need not suffer in silence while I can still moan, whimper and complain.

As I learn the innermost secrets of the people around me, they reward me in many ways to keep me quiet.

When someone hurts me, forgiveness is cheaper than a lawsuit. But not nearly as gratifying.

The first step is to say nice things about myself. The second, to do nice things for myself. The third, to find someone to buy me nice things.

All of me is beautiful and valuable, even the ugly, stupid, and disgusting parts.

I am at one with my duality.

Blessed are the flexible, for they can tie themselves into knots.

Rather than curse the darkness, I could light a candle… with a little luck, I could torch the place.

I will strive to live each day as if it were my 30th birthday.

Only a lack of imagination saves me from immobilizing myself with imaginary fears.

Does my quiet self-pity get to me? Yes? Or should I move up to incessant nagging?

I honor and express all facets of my being, regardless of state and local laws.

Today I will gladly share my experience and advice, for there are no sweeter words than “I told you so.”

False hope is nicer than no hope at all.

A good scapegoat is nearly as welcome as a solution to the problem.

Just for today, I will not sit in my living room all day watching TV. Instead I will move my TV into the bedroom.

–-Turok’s Cabana

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Your Daily Horoscope for Saturday, December 15

Pisces Daily Love Horoscope

Saturday 15th of December 2018

Pisces tomorrow love horoscope:

Sunday 16th of December 2018

Capricorn Daily Love Horoscope

Saturday 15th of December 2018

Capricorn tomorrow love horoscope:

Sunday 16th of December 2018

Sagittarius Daily Love Horoscope

Saturday 15th of December 2018

Sagittarius tomorrow love horoscope:

Sunday 16th of December 2018

Scorpio Daily Love Horoscope

Saturday 15th of December 2018

Scorpio tomorrow love horoscope:

Sunday 16th of December 2018

Libra Daily Love Horoscope

Saturday 15th of December 2018

Libra tomorrow love horoscope:

Sunday 16th of December 2018

Virgo Daily Love Horoscope

Saturday 15th of December 2018

Virgo tomorrow love horoscope:

Sunday 16th of December 2018

Leo Daily Love Horoscope

Saturday 15th of December 2018

Leo tomorrow love horoscope:

Sunday 16th of December 2018

Cancer Daily Love Horoscope

Saturday 15th of December 2018

Cancer tomorrow love horoscope:

Sunday 16th of December 2018

Gemini Daily Love Horoscope

Saturday 15th of December 2018

Gemini tomorrow love horoscope:

Sunday 16th of December 2018

Taurus Daily Love Horoscope

Saturday 15th of December 2018

Taurus tomorrow love horoscope:

Sunday 16th of December 2018

Aries Daily Love Horoscope

Saturday 15th of December 2018

Aries tomorrow love horoscope:

Sunday 16th of December 2018

Aquarius Daily Love Horoscope

Saturday 15th of December 2018

Aquarius tomorrow love horoscope:

Sunday 16th of December 2018

Aries (March 21 – April 19) + Libra (Sept. 23 – Oct. 22)

Taurus (April 20 – May 20) + Scorpio (Oct. 23 – Nov. 21)

Gemini (May 21 – June 20) + Sagittarius (Nov. 22 – Dec. 21)

Cancer (June 21 – July 22) + Capricorn (Dec. 22 – Jan. 19)

Leo (July 23 – Aug. 22) + Aquarius (Jan. 20 – Feb. 18)

Virgo (Aug. 23 – Sept. 22) + Pisces (Feb. 19 – March 20)

Your Daily Horoscope for Friday, December 14

By Kelli Fox

Your Daily Horoscope for Thursday, December 13

By Kelli Fox

How Magical Are You According to Your Sun Sign?

Aries March 21 – April 19

Taurus April 20 – May 20

Gemini May 21 – June 20

Cancer June 21 – July 22

Leo July 23 – August 22

Virgo August 23 – September 22

Libra September 23 – October 22

Scorpio October 23 – November 21

Sagittarius November 22 – December 21

Capricorn December 22 – January 19

Aquarius January 20 – February 18

Pisces February 19 – March 20

Your Daily Horoscope for Wednesday, December 12

By Kelli Fox

Your Daily Horoscope for Tuesday, December 11

By Kelli Fox

Pisces Daily Love Horoscope

Tuesday 11th of December 2018

Pisces tomorrow love horoscope:

Wednesday 12th of December 2018

Aries (March 21 – April 19) +
Libra (Sept. 23 – Oct. 22)

Taurus (April 20 – May 20) +
Scorpio (Oct. 23 – Nov. 21)

Gemini (May 21 – June 20) +
Sagittarius (Nov. 22 – Dec. 21)

Cancer (June 21 – July 22) +
Capricorn (Dec. 22 – Jan. 19)

Leo (July 23 – Aug. 22) +
Aquarius (Jan. 20 – Feb. 18)

Virgo (Aug. 23 – Sept. 22) +
Pisces (Feb. 19 – March 20)