Get a Jump on Tomorrow, Your Horoscopes for Wednesday, December 9th

 

 

 

 

 

Get a Jump on Tomorrow….

Your Horoscopes for Wednesday, December 9th

 

Aries

Aries Horoscope
Aries

There can be important news coming in or conclusions drawn today about an educational or relationship matter, dear Aries. You may be wrapping up an important project or making a decision about your next step. Mercury, the planet of communication, enters your career and reputation sector today and will continue to influence this area of your life until January 1st. Your thoughts frequently turn to professional matters, plans, and goals during this cycle. You are also more careful and perhaps guarded in your communications, as you feel especially accountable for what you say and how you say it – and you are! You may be speaking as an authority on a matter or be asked for advice and guidance more frequently now. It’s a generally strong time for sorting out, researching, and gathering information about and for career projects or business endeavors.

Taurus

Taurus

You might get final word on, or a missing puzzle piece of information about, a financial, work, or intimate matter today, dear Taurus, which can help you put something behind you. Mercury moves into harmony with your sign today, and will continue this transit until January 1st. This is a good time for doing big picture thinking, and for picking up new interests and perhaps causes. It’s also good for publishing and sharing ideas. You could find that you’re more frequently thinking and communicating about moral or philosophical issues during this cycle. You are less interested in mundane, routine matters and details, preferring to focus on the bigger picture. You are more inclined to debate and defend your ideas, and also to persuade and entertain.

Gemini

Gemini

This is a strong day for learning something significant about a partner or partnership, dear Gemini. There could be a final conclusion or answer on a relationship or creative matter. Today and until January 1st, Mercury transits your solar eighth house, and this tends to sharpen your perceptions and turn your attention to psychological, intimate, private, and complicated matters more frequently than usual. You are also more able to be objective and perhaps communicate about these things. You might find yourself questioning a lot of what you hear and possibly entertaining some suspicions. You could also be doing some research, investigating, and analysis during this period, and you’re inclined to look for hidden layers to any problem. You can gain new insight to others’ motives and desires.

Cancer

Cancer

This can be a strong day for coming to important conclusions about work or health matters, dear Cancer. You could enjoy cooperation with co-workers and/or family members and collaboration with good results. Mercury enters your partnership sector and opposing sign today, where this planet of communication will transit until January 1st. This is a period of collaboration, negotiation, and significant conversations with a significant other. Others have much to say and/or teach you during this period, and these people can include counselors and partners. You might often bounce ideas off others in order to more effectively get your own reasoning powers working more vigorously. You seek out others and they seek you. Intellectual companionship is emphasized now, and you can do important thinking about your relationships.

Leo

Leo

The energies of early morning can point to some questioning of a relationship or creative project, dear Leo. However, as the day progresses, you’re likely to come to a strong conclusion about either of these things and to feel very comfortable about your decision. Today, Mercury moves into your health and work sector, and with the planet of communication here, there is likely to be a big emphasis on tending to your daily routines, work, and health programs while Mercury transits here until January 1st. This is a strong time for sorting, organizing, and analyzing these things. It’s a busy period when you’re more likely to focus on the little things that make up the whole. You are good at making lists and following them now, but do avoid nitpicking over tiny flaws.

Virgo

Virgo Symbol/Glyph
Virgo

The energies of early today can have you questioning a current endeavor, dear Virgo, but as the day advances, the picture becomes clearer, and you can gain important new insight into a family or financial matter. Your ruler and the planet of communication, Mercury, enters your playful, creative solar fifth house today, and will continue to transit this sector until January 1st, taking you into the New Year. This places Mercury in harmony with your sign, so that in a general sense you are in your element, particularly when it comes to communications, transportation, learning, speaking, teaching, and making connections. There is a little more ease and pleasure in your social life, and perhaps more creativity in the work you’re doing at this time. You’re interested in talking about creative and romantic matters. Thoughts turn to romance, children, and entertainment. You express yourself with a fun, entertaining touch or flair that draws others to you. Presenting your ideas during this cycle is likely to be especially fruitful.

Libra

Libra Glyph-Symbol
Libra

This can be an important day of epiphanies, dear Libra, particularly about matters revolving around communications, studies, transportation, and acquaintances. Issues about trust in a relationship can also emerge now. Watch for quick decisions, but feel the inspiration, as what is coming to you now may be worth a lot. Mercury enters your home and family sector today, and will continue to influence this part of your solar chart until January 1st. Thoughts and conversations very frequently to personal matters and memories, family, domestic duties and improvements, and home matters during this cycle. It’s not the most sociable periods, but it’s a good time to organize, sort, and better manage your personal life. There might be a lot of activity on the home front or with family – perhaps more conversations and interactions, or frequent visitors.

Scorpio

Scorpio Symbol Glyph
Scorpio

Today is strong for inspiration and intuition, dear Scorpio, particularly on business or financial lines, although you’re also in a great position to have an epiphany about a relationship matter. Intelligent, curious Mercury enters your communications sector today, and this serves to sharpen and enhance your ability to process information quickly and effectively over the coming weeks (this transit lasts until January 1st). This can be a mentally busy time, when you’re especially curious and observant, and often juggling a number of different ideas and tasks at once. There can be special news, new mental interests or studies, and ideas about projects. The pace of your life can pick up speed now, although this will be more pronounced once the Sun also enters this same sector of your solar chart from the 22nd. The Moon continues to move through your sign until late afternoon, and your emotional needs are up front and center, after which you see the benefits of taking your time.

Sagittarius

Sagittarius Glyph Symbol
Sagittarius

This is a great day for coming to an important conclusion, dear Sagittarius, and for sharing ideas and news with a friend or partner. There can be a revelation of sorts, and possibly a proclamation now. Someone quite possibly can come through for you today, and teamwork can be prosperous. There can be creative vision and inspiration now. Mercury enters your resources and values sector today and will transit this house of your solar chart until January 1st. This is an excellent cycle for analyzing your finances and possessions, including spending and saving habits. You might feel overloaded, at times, with number work, or worried about money, but it’s a great time for getting advice, or simply sorting out your finances. You are also more inclined to talk about what you value, material matters aside. Today, the Moon enters your sign late afternoon, and this can be felt as an emotional awakening of sorts.

Capricorn

Capricorn Symbol/Glyph
Capricorn

There can be breakthrough thinking today, dear Capricorn, particularly related to career and projects that belong in the past. It can also be a strong time for becoming aware of what you want to bring forward with you going forward. The busy, curious planet of communication, Mercury, enters your sign later today, and will continue to transit Capricorn until January 1st. You are considerably more talkative, communicative, and alert during this cycle. It can also be a strong time for work and new initiatives with your health. You tend to be a tad restless with this energy in your life, and this pushes you to circulate, move about, and interact. You’re also inclined to make executive decisions at this time. The Moon moves into your privacy sector tonight, where it will stay until early Saturday, and you’re naturally in a withdrawn, meditative phase.

Aquarius

Aquarius

You can gain some wonderful insights into a friendship or long-term goal today, dear Aquarius, and you’ll find it quite natural to team up with someone and for others to be especially cooperative now. There can be a good sense that working with others or sharing ideas with someone can be productive and rewarding. Tonight, Mercury moves into your privacy sector, and this will stay with you into the New Year, until January 1st, when Mercury enters your sign. While the world is demanding your attention in many ways, this cycle suggests a need for some introspection and a need to reassess certain projects and goals in your life. Your decision-making and thought processes tend to be more intuitive, inward, and solitary now. You might also be somewhat hesitant about making decisions as you take more time to absorb and digest information before coming to conclusions. Flow with this, as it’s part of a natural cycle when you can do some important thinking.

Pisces

Pisces

Honor uniqueness and freedom of spirit today, dear Pisces. It’s a strong day for cooperation, but also for insight into business affairs. The planet of communication, Mercury, enters a very sociable, group-focused area of your chart today, and will move through that sector until January 1st. During this cycle, you’ll thrive on the exchange of ideas with friends – the more humanitarian, unbiased, unconventional, and future-oriented the better! You seek out others who stimulate your mind, and others tend to be drawn to you for the same reasons. It’s a good time for taking part in group activities, or simply spending more time with like-minded individuals. You may even meet a love interest through these activities. A love relationship can be enhanced by your willingness to communicate and grant personal freedom.

If You Were Born Today, December 8

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If You Were Born Today, December 8

You are an enthusiastic and determined person who has high ideals as well as very big plans and goals. A deep thinker, your morals are unusual yet strong, and your courage is great, particularly when it comes to standing up for a cause you believe in. You have a definite religious or philosophical bent. You are exceptionally attractive no matter what you look like, as you have much in the way of personal charisma. You are frequently devising new plots and challenges for yourself.

Famous people born today: Jim Morrison, Kim Basinger, David Carradine, Sammy Davis Jr., Sinead O’Connor, Teri Hatcher, Ian Somerhalder, Nickie Minaj, AnnaSophia Robb.

Courtesy of Cafe Astrology

Your Daily Horoscopes for Tuesday, December 8th

 

 

 

 

 

Your Daily Horoscopes for Tuesday, December 8th

 

Aries

Aries Horoscope
Aries

A Sun-Uranus trine today stimulates wonderful forward-looking energy, dear Aries. You are likely to want to put something behind you and to look to new horizons now, and your attitude is optimistic. A strong urge to rid yourself of restrictions, particularly in the mind or in your attitude, can motivate you to take charge. You may be excited about new projects or interests or old ones that you are ready to push forward. Look for opportunities to publish, promote, travel, share, and learn. You can be happy to put an old method behind you and embrace a more open or authentic way to express yourself. There can be a desire to enjoy an entirely new adventure of sorts, whether this is in the mind or physical.

Taurus

Taurus

You might enjoy a desire to put a problem behind you today, dear Taurus, related to a relationship or your own emotional state. Embracing change comes more easily to you today than it does on most other days as you are able to detach yourself from some elements of the past. There is readiness when it comes to approaching typically tricky or deeper emotional issues, if only to move past them. There can be a bonus received now, either material or emotional, that seems to come up out of the blue. If you’re in need of a regeneration of sorts, including kicking a bad habit, this is a good time to do so. A pleasing connection can be made today. You can experience a strong emotional need to do something spontaneous or taboo – to break through barriers. Behind the scenes efforts are favored now.

Gemini

Gemini

The day brings good energy for connecting with others, dear Gemini, whether it’s a one-on-one situation or a friendship that develops from a friend of a friend or group connection. It’s an excellent time for being around people, networking, pairing up, and following through on recent connections. You are a little more spontaneous than usual, and people around you seem to be open to change and progress as well. Putting your head together with someone, you might come up with a great idea or opportunity that may not occur to you on a regular day. It’s also a good day to socialize and fraternize, join a group or attend a meeting, and otherwise make connections. You may open your eyes to someone who appears more friendly, or someone could see you in a new, more positive light. You’re also less anxious about social situations today.

Cancer

Cancer

This is another strong day when your ruler, the Moon, forms supportive aspects and you feel freer to be yourself, dear Cancer. Romantic and creative activities are favored. Also today, a Sun-Uranus aspect encourages a healthy desire to improve and make changes, particularly in practical areas. You can come to a new understanding about certain career, health, or financial matters today, or an overview of sorts as to where you are headed or want to head. Goals seem realizable. The desire is to move past problem areas or situations that truly hold you back from realizing your potential. New insights can be experienced now, and should not be ignored. A money-making idea may very well be golden. You might come across a new and innovative method for getting your work done or a way to update technology or methods of doing your business that free you to pursue other opportunities that require your attention. A sense of turning over a new leaf with a health or fitness goal can be with you today.

Leo

Leo

You can experience a desire to put something behind you or pull yourself out of a rut today, dear Leo, and this is especially so on romantic, recreational, and creative levels. This is a good time to break the routine in little or subtle ways – there is no need to force. Small personal triumphs are the goal now, and you might consider opportunities in areas of recreation, hobbies, higher education, travel, or publishing and promotion. You can find that others are agreeing with you or harmonizing in key ways, particularly a partner or significant other. You may be feeling more confident about pursuing a personal interest, creative endeavor, or even a relationship than you have been. There can be an opportunity to learn a new way of thinking through a connection or recreational activity (even an inspiring book or movie) or to inspire someone with your ideas and perspective.

Virgo

Virgo Symbol/Glyph
Virgo

The chance to put something behind you on an emotional level can emerge today, dear Virgo. This can be about a financial or home matter for some of you. This is a time for exploring ways to break out of a rut with family, in your home life, or in terms of your attitude towards how much you are in control of your own world. Allow yourself to enjoy your relationships with others by detaching yourself a little from your fears and insecurities, as good energy is with you for pushing beyond your usual limits and barriers, which are often self-imposed in the first place. There can be cooperation with someone close to you now. Some might enjoy good news on a financial level. This can also be a day when you or someone you love opens up about an intimate matter with nice, liberating results.

Libra

Libra Glyph-Symbol
Libra

Circumstances are such that it’s clear a relationship needs a fresh approach today, dear Libra, or you begin to see your relationship needs in a brand new way now. You’re approaching life with more spirit and faith, particularly as you interact with others and in your communications. There can be unexpected assistance or kindness, and possibly pleasant surprises, from a neighbor or acquaintance, partner, or close friend. Communications are more open-minded and forward-looking than usual. It’s a good day for reaching out, checking in with others or extending simple gestures that show you care, and learning new things. A new mental interest or project could reach a nice turning point or you might refresh an old project. The attitude today is “out with the old and in with the new” particularly for you as this pertains to relationships, learning, transportation, and communications.

Scorpio

Scorpio Symbol Glyph
Scorpio

Today brings good energy for getting over things – living in the present and looking forward to the future, rather than dwelling on the past, dear Scorpio. It’s also strong for planning and formulating strategies. Your intuition is serving you well. New insights into your career path, money and resources, or a work project can emerge today that can truly push you forward. You are drawn to new ways or methods for improving your daily life, income, and health now. In fact, alternative healing methods can be a draw now, or you might discover new ideas about approaching your health that liberate you from methods that haven’t been working for you. You certainly need to break out of any ruts that have kept you from thriving. The Moon occupies your sign all day, bringing visibility and an open pipeline to your emotions. Once again, the Moon is finding easy outlets for expression, and you’re in a great position for personal appeal and creative insight.

Sagittarius

Sagittarius Glyph Symbol
Sagittarius

The Sun in your sign is forming a beneficial, supportive aspect to progressive Uranus today, dear Sagittarius, and this can stimulate some nice feelings of moving forward, particularly on creative levels. Others may be noticing you and appreciating your point of view, and they can be drawn to your optimism and ability to detach at appropriate times. You could be feeling freer to be yourself, to express your ideas or your affections, and even to put on a little show with your talents if it so pleases you. Your tastes may seem a little offbeat or different today, and you are also interested in new and different hobbies, pastimes, and recreational activities. It’s a great time to breathe new life into old projects and even relationships, or to pick up a new interest and pursue it with confidence. Don’t ignore the emotional opportunities of the day in the process: good energy is with you for connecting with family.

Capricorn

Capricorn Symbol/Glyph
Capricorn

An important change occurs today, and while its benefits may not be clear to you just yet, dear Capricorn, you’re likely to feel rather brave and confident as you sense you’re moving past something. There is more openness to change in the family unit or within your own mind as you are willing to let go of an expectation or a burden that you may have put on yourself. Family matters can thrive with an open mind. You might consider ways to improve your living space. This can be a time for receiving or giving support and help, and it can be gratifying. The key theme of the day is some form of liberation. You need to feel the weight of burdens lift. Look for opportunities to pull yourself out of a rut or to free yourself of an energy-draining habit.

Aquarius

Aquarius

This can be a strong day for communications and relationships in general, dear Aquarius, as your ruler, Uranus, forms a strong, supportive aspect to the Sun, currently a guest in your solar sector of friends, groups, and long-term dreams and goals. You are likely to feel quite confident and optimistic, and possibly excited to share ideas and plans with others. Networking can be beneficial or enjoyable now. You’re in an especially open frame of mind about making changes. There may very well be a new avenue of communication that opens up with someone special today, and agreements might be made or easy interactions with others are featured. There could be good news or encouraging, inspiring conversations. Open the airways, communicate, and encourage others to do so as well.

Pisces

Pisces

You might enjoy a pleasant surprise now, dear Pisces, related to your work, long-term goals, and finances. Some of you could enjoy a bonus, raise, or some form of recognition for your efforts. Others might come up with a new idea related to business or money-making plans. This is a time when you’re feeling especially open to new ideas and opportunities, possibly acquiring a new item that improves your life, or discovering a method that improves your work or business. Your intuition is strong when it comes to new ideas to make improvements. It’s a good idea to present yourself professionally today, as people can be drawn to your ease with practical affairs and your open-handed, open-minded approach. This is also a fine day for learning and teaching, legal matters, and travel plans.

 

Your Winter Love Horoscopes 2015-2016

 

 

 

 

Winter Love Horoscopes 2015-2016

Love reaches the heights and depths of the season

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The Balance of the Elements & the Signs for December 8th

 

 

 

 

The Balance of the Elements & the Signs for December 8th

 

SCORPIO STRONG
Intense, magnetic, penetrating perception, power to confront. Can be destructive, vengeful, jealous, overly dramatic.
SAGITTARIUS STRONG
Inspiring, broad vision, enthusiastic, goal seeking, truthful, adventurous. Can be reckless, unrestrained, tactless.

BALANCE OF ELEMENTS

FIRE STRONG
Fire is enthusiastic, dynamic, and spontaneous, but lacks reflection. We are more courageous and adventurous now, with a tendency to act before thinking. There is little concern about what happened in the past. We are competitive and possibly impatient or bored easily.
EARTH WEAK
There can be a lack of desire, interest, or skills regarding practical affairs. We may not be very much in touch with reality. Difficulties concentrating, grounding ourselves.
AIR WEAK
We may have a difficult time being objective or detached. We may not be especially communicative.

BALANCE OF MODES

The modes are balanced.

Astrology of Today – December 8, 2015

 

 

 

 

Astrology of Today – December 8, 2015

Summary:

The Sun forms a trine with Uranus today, and this energy serves to detach us just enough to be able to embrace change or to move forward in some way. There can be a nice feeling of looking forward to the future and a desire to make improvements without pressure.

  • The Moon is in Scorpio all day (until Wednesday, December 9th, at 5:25 PM).
  • The Moon is waning and in its Waning Crescent phase.
  • A Last Quarter Moon occurred on the 3rd, and a New Moon will occur on December 11th.

The Current Moon Phase for December 8th is Waning Crescent

December 8
Waning Crescent
Illumination: 8%

 

The Moon today is in a Waning Crescent phase. In this phase the Moon’s illumination is growing smaller each day until the New Moon. During this phase the Moon is getting closer to the Sun as viewed from Earth and the night side of the Moon is facing the Earth with only a small edge of the Moon being illuminated. This phase is best viewed an hour or 2 before the sunrise and can be quite beautiful if you’re willing to get up early. It can also be a great time to see the features of the Moon’s surface. Along the edge where the illuminated portion meets the dark side, the craters and mountains cast long shadows making them easier to observe with a telescope or binoculars.

Phase Details for – Tuesday, December 8, 2015

Phase: Waning Crescent
Illumination: 8%
Moon Age: 26.76 days
Moon Angle: 0.50
Moon Distance: 402,137.99 km

Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 147,352,243.18 km

The Witches Magick for December 8th – Circle of Security

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CIRCLE OF SECURITY

Here’s another way to keep your home and everyone in it safe from harm of any kind – acts of nature as well as human menaces.

INGREDIENTS/ TOOLS:

Small clear quartz crystals

A black cloth

A garden trowel or shovel

BEST TIME TO PERFORM THE SPELL:

Begin on Saturday during the waning moon

Collect the listed ingredients. If you live in a house and have a yard, you’ll need enough crystals to completely circle your house. If you live in an apartment, you’ll need one crystal for each window and each door to the outside. Wash the crystals with mild soap and water, then pat them dry. If you have a large area to cover and a lot of crystals, you might need to continue this spell over a period of days.

Draw or find a picture of a pentagram and lay it on your altar, or another surface. Place the crystals on it and visualize them absorbing the protection represented by the pentagram. Lay the black cloth over the crystals, covering them completely. Allow the crystals to sit overnight.

In the morning, remove the cloth. Pick up the crystals, put them in a bowl or other container, and take them outside. Beginning in the east, bury the crystals in your yard one at a time, making a protective circle that surrounds your home. Position them as close together or as far apart as feels right to you. If you live in an apartment, start at the east and place a crystal on each windowsill (inside) of your living space. Then set a crystal in a safe spot near or above each exterior door. As you work repeat this affirmation aloud:

“Crystals wise, crystals strong

Protect my home all day long.

Crystals clear, crystals bright

Keep it safe throughout the night.”

You may also want to hang a pentagram on each door that leads into your home

 

–Skye Alexander, The Modern Guide to Witchcraft: Your Complete Guide to Witches, Covens, and Spells

 

Let’s Talk Witch – The Gods

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The Gods

 

Witchy practices often focus on the goddess, especially during lunar rituals such as full moon and new moon. But let us not forget her consort, the god, the masculine half of the deity. Like the goddess, the god comes in many different forms, with many different names, and he changes shape throughout the course of the year.

We draw on the same mythological pantheons for the names we call the gods as we do for our goddesses. Greek and Roman gods are often well known (Neptune, Saturn, Pluto, Mars, and Mercury… now where have I heard those before?), as are some Celtic, Norse, and Egyptian gods (among others). Even the names of the days of the week come from the names of Norse gods, such as Thor (Thor’s day became Thursday) and Woden (Wednesday).

Zeus was the father of the Greek gods and ruled from high atop Mount Olympus. (And when they say he was the father of the gods, they aren’t kidding-the guy seriously got around.) The modern-day Olympics are based on a Greek festival that was held in his honor.

Jupiter was Zeus’s Roman counterpart, and like Zeus, he was known for throwing thunderbolts bolts at those who pissed him off. This was true of Thor as well, who was a god of justice. I guess you can figure out what happened to those who didn’t play nice … (ouch, sizzle).

Many Witches like to call on gods from the Celtic pantheon, especially Cernunnos and Herne, both of whom were usually depicted as the figure of a man with stag’s antlers. It is likely that these gods were the origin, at least in part, of the Green Man and Horned God that play such an important part in Pagan worship. We also call on the sun god Lugh, especially on Lugh- nasadh, the holiday we celebrate in his honor.

Apollo was the Greek sun god who was also a god of healing. Traditionally, the sun tended to be the domain of the gods, while the moon fell under the influence of the goddess. This may explain why the god dies during the darkest time of the year and then is reborn at Yule, when the light is beginning to return.

As with the goddess, some Witches call the god by one particular name, or many, or simply use “the god.” It is worth taking the time to explore the many myths and stories surrounding the Pagan gods. Not only are the stories interesting in their own right, but you never know when some god will pop out and call your name, informing you that from that time on, you may call him-and he will answer.

 

–Deborah Blake, Everyday Witch A to Z: An Amusing, Inspiring & Informative Guide to the Wonderful World of Witchcraft

 

Celebrating Legends, Folklore & Spirituality 365 Days A Year for December 8 & 9 – Ama-terasu

And With A Strand Of My Red Hair, Let  The Magic Begin ~ GP

8 and 9 December

Ama-terasu

 

At this time of the year, the ancient and most important of all the Shinto divinities, Ama-terasu, is honored. Ama-terasu is the daughter of Izanagi and Izanami, the Gods of creation, who gave birth to the islands of Japan. So bright and great was her luster, Ama-terasu was sent to heaven to govern humanity. Later she was joined by her brother Tsuki-Yumi, the Moon God. Ama-terasu is the supreme deity of all the ordinary people and of the royal family. The Emperor is descended from her grandson and is the high priest of her cult.

 

Tuesday Is Ruled By Mars

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Tuesday Is Ruled By Mars

 

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

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

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

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

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

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

 

The Witches Correspondences for Tuesday, December 8

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The Witches Correspondences for Tuesday, December 8

 

Tuesday (Tiw’s-day)

Planet: Mars

Colors: Red and Autumn Shades

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

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

Herb: Basil

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

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

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

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

 

The Witches Almanac for Tuesday, December 8th

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The Witches Almanac for Tuesday, December 8th

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

Feast of the Immaculate Conception

 

Waning Moon

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

Moon phase: Fourth Quarter

Moon Sign: Scorpio

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

Incense: Ginger

Color: Black

 

Tuesday’s Witchery

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Tuesday’s Witchery

 

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

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

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

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

 

 

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

 

 

Tuesday

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Tuesday

 

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

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

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

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

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

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

Source: Gypsy Magic

 

May The Goddess Bless You & Yours On This Beautiful Tuesday Morn’!

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Winter’s Hand

 

Winter’s shroud soon will pass,

The summer sun will come at last,

Plants will reach into the light,

The summer breeze will warm the night,

But we must await the sun to cast,

For Winter’s hand has not yet past.

 

 

The Holly King will hold on fast,

He will make this winter last,

He’ll send the ice, the snow, the rain,

He’ll send the wind to blow again,

Frozen lakes and frozen lands,

He’ll keep us all in Winter’s hand.

But fear ye not, his time is short,

 

The Oak King will soon make him abort,

His mission to bring about misery,

With his icy hands on you and me,

Then we’ll rejoice to see at last,

Winter’s hand, returned to the past.

 

–Alan Faraway, Pagan Ways

Get Ready for Yule, Magickal Goody of the Day, Making Your Own Spell Ornaments

Magickal Goody of the Day

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Yule Spell Ornament

As Yule approaches, the opportunities for spellwork are seemingly endless. If you have a holiday tree this year, why not use ornaments as a way of directing your magical energies? Make a spell ornament to bring prosperity, love, health, or creativity into your life.

You’ll need the following:

  • Clear plastic fillable ornament
  • Filler material associated with your purpose: herbs, small stones, colored paper or glitter, etc.
  • Colored ribbon

Fill the plastic halves of the ornament with items that are associated with your purpose. Try a couple of the following, or come up with your own combinations:

  • For a money spell, add shredded bits of play money, Bay leaf, basil, chamomile, clover, cinquefoil, tonka bean, Buckeye, pennyroyal; stones such as turquoise and amethyst; bits of green, silver or gold glitter.
  • For love magic, use Allspice, apple blossom, bleeding heart, catnip, lavender, periwinkle, peppermint, tulip, violet, daffodil; crystals such as rose quartz or emerald, coral; small heart-shaped cutouts, bits of pink or red glitter.
  • For workings related to creativity and inspiration, add feathers, sage, tobacco leaf, hazelwood or birch, symbols of artistry such as paintbrush tips, crayons, or colored thread. Add diamonds, quartz crystals, also consider colors like yellow and gold.
  • If you’re doing healing magic, use Apple blossom, lavender, barley, comfrey, eucalyptus, fennel, chamomile, allspice, olive, rosemary, rue, sandalwood, wintergreen, peppermint.

As you’re filling your ornament, focus on your intent. Think about what your purpose is in creating such a working. For some people, it helps to chant a small incantation while they work – if you’re one of those folks, you might want to try something like this:

Magic shall come as I order today,
bringing prosperity blessings my way.
Magic to hang on a green Yule tree;
as I will, so it shall be.

Once you’ve filled your ornament, place the two halves together. Tie a colored ribbon around the center to keep the halves from separating (you may need to add a dab of craft glue for stability) and then hang your ornament in a place where you can see it during the Yule season.

Gift-giving tip: Make a whole box of these with different purposes, and share them with your friends at the holidays!

 

 

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