Your Daily Horoscopes for Monday, July 27th

 

 

 

 

Your Daily Horoscopes for Monday, July 27th

 

 

Aries

Aries Horoscope
Aries

The inner adventurer is stimulated today, dear Aries, but perhaps also the escapist. It can be a little difficult focusing on facts and figures, making it a better day for freeform activities than directed ones. Directing your energy constructively may not be easy, but if it’s not necessary either, then give yourself a break. More of something is not likely to make you happier, so it may be wise to try to make more of what you already have. Conversations can be vague or even guilt-ridden later today, particularly with or about a child, partner, or love interest.

Taurus

Taurus

The Moon in your solar eighth house all day encourages you to go deeper when it comes to understanding yourself and recent events, dear Taurus. This is a time for lingering on your feelings instead of dismissing them or tucking them away. This is also a time for a wait-and-see approach to your world, as it’s not a good period for pushing quickly ahead. Later today, you may not feel thoroughly understood, particularly when it comes to a friend or a long-term goal/plan. You may be looking too hard for reassurance, when the answers are inside of you. Aim to have a little more faith in your own intuition.

Gemini

Gemini

The Moon in your partnership sector today turns your attention to areas of your life that have come out of balance, dear Gemini, and you’re likely to feel a strong need to seek out more harmony. You may be more inclined to seek out a trusted friend or partner for company and support. Later today can be a little tricky when it comes to communications. It’s important to be very clear when speaking or writing, or to simply wait for a better time to express yourself if you are uncertain. Relax and reflect, and avoid taking yourself too seriously right now.

Cancer

Cancer

The Moon is in your solar sixth house all day, dear Cancer. This influence can amp up your emotional sensitivity. You tend to notice the little problems in your life now, as you’re emotionally geared to see the holes and flaws. This can motivate you to take care of important matters, to fix problems, and to iron out differences. However, if you’re feeling a little off, you can be inclined to fret and worry unnecessarily. Your mind wanders later today, and distractions are likely. Avoid shopping for big ticket items now, as you may not be seeing things clearly. Do your best to relax and tame restlessness with healthy, happy activities rather than adding more to your already full plate.

Leo

Leo

The Moon spends the day in your creativity and self-expression sector, dear Leo, encouraging you to push a few limits creatively. You are up for a challenge, and your more spontaneous traits are stimulated. Later today, communicating effectively can be difficult. You could find that making a stand on a matter can somehow backfire, or that you second-guess your own perceptions. There can be bobbing and weaving now, so it may be better to wait for a better, more confident time to present your case. As well, avoid putting too much faith that others are getting where you’re coming from, as that may not be the case at the moment.

Virgo

Virgo Symbol/Glyph
Virgo

There are a number of signs pointing to a need for extra rest and time to dream today, dear Virgo. The Moon spends the day in your home and family sector, and this pulls your focus to personal or domestic matters. It also subdues your more worldly ambitions. Mercury, your ruler, is in your privacy sector, and encourages you to look within for answers, and also stimulates your imagination. While you may be searching for meaning in hidden places, Mercury’s awkward aspect with Neptune later today suggests that you may not be seeing things clearly, or if you do, you may not have faith in your perceptions. Try not to over-analyze. The right answers come to you when you’re not pushing for them too hard.

Libra

Libra Glyph-Symbol
Libra

The Moon spends the day in your communications sector, dear Libra, and this brings out the more curious part of your nature. While your ability to concentrate may suffer today, it’s a good time for seeking out new information and for making connections. Later today, you might come to an exciting idea or conclusion that, on further inspection, may not carry the weight of reality. Social interactions or issues can get in the way of your work, and vice versa. Distractions are plenty, or you are more sensitive to them. Worry about the opinion of others can be another way to waste time and energy today. Try to focus on things that make you happy and go from there.

Scorpio

Scorpio Symbol Glyph
Scorpio

Watch for procrastination or multi-tasking that takes you away from what is truly important today, dear Scorpio. It’s not the most organized of days so that if you’re in the position to focus or put things into order, then you may become a little frustrated. Take a breather if things are not coming together well, if possible. The Moon is in your solar second house, and you’re in need of more consistency as well as a sense of security. It’s a good time to remind yourself that you have what you need right now, and if you’re restless, to make more of what you already have.

Sagittarius

Sagittarius Glyph Symbol
Sagittarius

The Moon is in your sign all day, dear Sagittarius. You’re more open and less inhibited than usual, feeling a little freer and lighter. Your relationship to the world is enlivened, and you’re seeing things as more colorful. Of course, this can point to some possible moodiness, as you’re especially sensitive to the environment. You could become excited about what you see or discover later today, but then second-guess whether it was only a fantasy. It’s best not to rely on others’ answers right now. The general tendency to be in limbo is with you, but shouldn’t detract from the positive potential of the day.

Capricorn

Capricorn Symbol/Glyph
Capricorn

Signs point to a greater need for rest, relaxation, and time to think and muse, dear Capricorn. The Moon spends the day in your privacy and soul sector, encouraging you to withdraw from overly chaotic or competitive activities and to tend to your more spiritual or emotional needs. Later today can be challenging for relating with others and being misunderstood. Focusing on specific tasks can be difficult as your mind tends to drift very quickly. Cut yourself some slack today, and make your biggest project yourself and your needs, if this is possible. If you’re not certain, it may be better not to express a definite opinion right now.

Aquarius

Aquarius

The Moon spends the day in your friends and idealism sector, dear Aquarius, and this position gives you a gentle morale boost. You’re more attracted to situations and people that truly make you feel good, and this tends to let in positive energy. While you could be seeking out clear answers or support from someone later today, you may have to settle with murky. A Mercury-Neptune aspect can serve to temporarily blur perceptions and can lead to some see-sawing or beating around the bush. Getting facts across clearly can be difficult. It may be best to let go of the need to come to definite conclusions just for the time being. Backing off from a problem can help let your intuition click in, leading to a better solution if you are patient enough to wait for it.

Pisces

Pisces

The Moon spends the day in your performance sector, dear Pisces, and your attention turns to your responsibilities and ambitions. While you rarely enjoy being evaluated for what you do and don’t do, this monthly brief Moon serves as a reminder to get your priorities sorted and keeps you grounded. Later today, you can experience a strong desire to gather up facts and figures and sort something out logically, but you may also be feeling a strong competing energy that encourages you to let go of problems and consider the bigger picture. This can lead to some frustration unless you find ways to tend to both needs or to come to a compromise.

Your Love Horoscopes for the Week of July 17th

 

 

 

Your Love Horoscopes for the Week of July 17th

by Maria DeSimone
 

Pitted against an emotionally uncomfortable Full Moon in Aquarius on Friday, Venus will be moving retrograde back into Leo, the sign of ego development and heart. Leo and Aquarius are polar opposites which means they are also complementary; having something valuable to teach one another. In this case, Leo is about giving love while Aquarius helps us receive it. You may notice that it’s more comfortable to do one over the other in your everyday world. Whichever side you sway towards however, this week’s astrology will emphasize you at least becoming aware of what might happen if you learn to balance the two. Venus retrograde in Leo until September 6, asks us to learn the most important lesson of all when it comes to love — loving yourself first.

 

Aries Horoscope
Aries Horoscope (Mar 21 – Apr 19)

You might not be able to hide the emotional connection and chemistry you feel for one of your friends any longer. At the same time however, he or she might not know how to react to it. If you do reveal an attraction for your pal, be patient if you don’t receive an immediate response. Give your friend time to process it. Overall after Friday, you’ll spend the next several weeks re-evaluating everything and anything about your love life. Ultimately, this will be a good thing –even though it might feel draining at times.

 

Taurus Horoscope
Taurus Horoscope (Apr 20 – May 20)

It’s time for you and your mate to take care of any unresolved domestic issues that are getting in the way of your romance. Perhaps one of your relatives — or even a child has demanded a great deal of your focus lately due to a hard time that he or she is going through. You’ve been an incredible source of strength and support but while you’ve been the rock for your family it appears that your love life may have suffered. If single, you might have lost an opportunity to date someone special and if attached this situation has clearly put a dent in your personal life. Between now and September 6 you’ll need to resolve it.

 

Gemini Horoscope
Gemini Horoscope (May 21 – Jun 20)

Decisions about love and money will come to the forefront this week. Although you might feel pressured into solving any dilemma immediately, that won’t be the ideal course of action. Instead, take your time to process information and options carefully over the next few weeks. If you have a life changing decision to make about a relationship or with your partner this will be especially important. The two of you might go back and forth about your options for a while, but after September 6 you’ll have the answers.

 

Cancer Horoscope
Cancer Horoscope (June 21 – Jul 22)

A growing sense of dissatisfaction in your life might relate directly to the lack of appreciation you feel from the most important person in your life — your mate. It’s possible that he or she hasn’t been expressing just how amazing you are — at least not in any way that you’ve noticed. In fact, in some cases there might be a situation where your partner is devaluing you altogether. The next few weeks will be an interesting time for you to remember what you’re really worth. Without or without your partner’s agreement.

 

Leo Horoscope
Leo Horoscope (Jul 23 – Aug 22)

A Full Moon in your relationship sector this Friday will certainly put your emotional focus on your love life. What’s even more compelling is the fact that on the same day, Venus will retrograde back into your sign, and will remain retrograde until September 6. This will be a key time for you and your mate to re-evaluate whether or not each of you is giving and receiving love in a way that nourishes your relationship and individual selves. Love can become deeper than ever if you’re willing to put in some work on yourself first.

 

Virgo Horoscope
Virgo Horoscope (Aug 23 – Sep 22)

Venus will retrograde out of your sign this week and into your 12th House of All That’s Hidden on Friday. Matters of the heart are still up for review and will continue to require your careful consideration until after September 6. Now that Venus is in the most private part of your chart and moving backwards, you might notice that any unresolved traumas connected to romance are coming up to the surface. Attempting to bury them now will only rob you of the future happiness in love that you deserve.

 

Libra Horoscope
Libra Horoscope (Sep 23 – Oct 22)

If you’re dating someone this week it will likely bring a defining moment between you and your lover. Either the two of you will exchange those intimate words of love as you deepen your bond or you’ll decide that it’s time to move on. There really isn’t much room for anything in the middle — it’s an all or nothing feeling that your romantic situation will leave you with. If you do find yourself single after this week you may seek the solace of your friends as you lick your wounds. Avoid a rebound romance during this time or any “friends with benefits” situation.

 

Scorpio Horoscope
Scorpio Horoscope (Oct 23 – Nov 21)

Demands between home and career might leave little time or energy for romance. You’re likely to be at a crossroads professionally and while your family and partner requires your emotional support, it might feel impossible to deliver now. In fact, you might not be capable. The boss might have recently made it clear that you’re not as valuable as you thought you were. A wounded ego might lead to a major revision of your personal and professional goals. Try to include your partner in this process rather than shut him or her out.

 

Sagittarius Horoscope
Sagittarius Horoscope (Nov 22 – Dec 21)

A growing sense of discontent in your current relationship situation might require serious changes in the coming weeks. You might feel as if your lover is cramping your style and your need for personal freedom. The more you try to assert your desire to experience life the more he or she may try to hold you down. If this happens, it’ll be the kiss of death for you. Do your best to help your partner understand your need for expanding your horizons. If he or she is still not “getting it”, you’ll have a decision of your own to make.

 

Capricorn Horoscope
Capricorn Horoscope (Dec 22 – Jan 19)

Finances will be a priority this week and somehow it’ll tie in themes of love and relationship. If you and your mate are sharing resources, it might be time to assess exactly what is “yours, mine and ours.” Venus will retrograde into your 8th House of Joint Finances on Friday emphasizing this theme until September 6. You might have a situation during this time where one of you leans more on the other for financial support. Or, it’s possible that you’ll decide it’s a good time to re-evaluate your portfolio together. An excellent plan!

 

Aquarius Horoscope
Aquarius Horoscope (Jan 20 – Feb 18)

With a Full Moon in your sign this Friday, there’s no doubt that you’re more emotionally in tune than usual. Use this to your advantage and do what you can to connect deeply with your partner. He or she might be more responsive to your sentimental side than you think. In fact, it’s possible that your love is troubled by an unresolved situation in your relationship. If you show that you’re emotionally open rather than defensive, this will be an excellent time to iron out whatever wrinkle this is.

 

Pisces Horoscope
Pisces Horoscope (Feb 19 – Mar 20)

Although you might spend most of this week working through a rough patch with your partner, it appears that by Friday, the two of you will have either agreed to disagree or resolved the situation. Alternatively, if you have been struggling with growing romantic feelings for a coworker, things could begin to get messy by Friday. Will you pursue this or will you refuse to mix business with pleasure? That’s the million dollar question that only your heart can answer.

 

 

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Your Weekly Astrology Report for July 27 thru August 2

 

 

 

Weekly Astrology: July 27 – Aug. 2, 2015

All about others

 

There’s a great deal of focus on your love and social life this week! Read all about it…
Friday, July 31: Full Blue Moon in Aquarius; Venus Retrograde into Leo

On Friday, a Full Blue Moon in Aquarius (the second Full Moon in July) will make you keenly aware of your place in society and whether or not you are contributing to mankind, or simply going through the motions in life. If you are involved in a humanitarian endeavor, this might be a rewarding time where you see the fruits of your effort. It’s also possible that a friendship you have with someone will take a turn. Emotions may be on edge even though no one necessarily wants to “feel” their feelings.

On the same day, Venus retrogrades out of Virgo and into Leo where it will remain until turning direct on September 6. You will have plenty of time now to re-evaluate whether or not a relationship truly makes your heart sing. The joy factor in your love life is up for review, as well as how much you’re capable of opening your heart. If you are holding back, this will be a great time to figure out the reason behind it.

Sunday, August 2: Saturn Direct in Scorpio; Mercury in Leo trine Uranus

On Sunday, Saturn will turn direct in Scorpio and help you integrate lessons of depth and intimacy once and for all. Mercury will also trine Uranus, allowing an innovative idea to flow. Allow your genius to shine!

 

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The Balance of the Signs and the Elements for Monday, July 27th

 

 

 

 

The Balance of the Signs and the Elements for Monday, July 27th

 

LEO STRONG
Self-confident, generous, warm-hearted, powerful leader, dramatic. Can be overly proud, vain, extravagant, arrogant.
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.
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 – July 27, 2015

 

 

 

 

Astrology of Today – July 27, 2015

Summary:

The Moon is in bold Sagittarius all day, and we can be quite spirited, and perhaps desiring to escape the routine. However, the Mercury-Neptune quincunx can leave us in a state of feeling divided or undecided.

  • The Moon is in Sagittarius all day (until the Moon enters Capricorn on Tuesday, July 28th, at 2:47 PM).
  • The Moon is waxing and in its First Quarter phase until 8:31 PM / the Moon is waxing and in its Waxing Gibbous phase from 8:31 PM forward.
  • A First Quarter Moon occurred on the 24th, and a Full Moon will occur on July 31st.
  • Venus is retrograde (Venus is retrograde from July 25-September 6).
  • Uranus spends its first full day retrograde (Uranus is retrograde from July 26th to December 25th).

Your Current Moon Phase for July 27th is Waxing Gibbous

July 27
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination: 81%

 

The Moon today is in a Waxing Gibbous phase. This phase is when the moon is more than 50% illuminated but not yet a Full Moon. The phase lasts round 7 days with the moon becoming more illuminated each day until the Full Moon. During a Waxing Gibbous the moon will rise in the east in mid-afternoon and will be high in the eastern sky at sunset. The moon is then visible though most of the night sky setting a few hour before sunrise. The word Gibbous first appeared in the 14th century and has it’s roots in the Latin word “gibbosus” meaning humpbacked.

Phase Details for – Monday, July 27, 2015

Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Illumination: 81%
Moon Age: 10.55 days
Moon Angle: 0.51
Moon Distance: 388,162.51 km
Sun Angle: 0.52
Sun Distance: 151,918,961.78 km

The Witches Magick for the 27th Day of the Mead Moon – Two Hearts Sex Magic


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TWO HEARTS SEX MAGIC

You will need a sleeping bag or quilt, your lover, and two rose quartz hearts.

After dark, go outdoors, somewhere especially private, where you will not be disturbed under any circumstances.
Lay out the sleeping bag in a spot you want to make love with your beloved tonight. Hold one of the rose quartz hearts in your power hand, and have your lover hold the other rose quartz heart in his or her power hand. Look into each other’s eyes, and say two times:

Two hearts as one, you and I
Companions, side by side, eye to eye
Love, passion, and desire fill this
night
Together we share ecstasy and
delight!

Take your time making love under the moon and stars. Make every effort to be completely present with your lover. Focus all of your attention on your lovemaking and enjoying the time you share together. When you return home, put the rose quartz hearts under your bed and make passionate love a second time.

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

 

Let’s Talk Witch – Relationship with the God-self


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Relationship with the God-self

 

 

Relationship with the God-self Someone once joked with me, saying that since “thou art God/ dess,” praying is like talking to yourself. (I, of course, answered, “That way I only hear what I really like!”) Seriously, however, in our relationship building process with deity, we cannot overlook the fact that part of this life adventure’s goal is to “know thyself” and become self-responsible. If a spark of deity resides within, self-awareness will, in turn, naturally help external efforts to remain connected with the divine fires. Yes, it sounds like circular reasoning, but it is the rule of as within, so without on a very intimate level.

The first step in this process, in my opinion, is accepting two things: your role as a cocreator in your destiny, and your role as a priest or priestess in your spiritual life. There is a tendency in immature souls to make excuses for bad behavior or blame other people or situations for problems—anything to avoid actual responsibility. This is normal, and certainly easier, but does nothing for us in terms of our quest for enlightenment, let alone empowering ourselves to live ethically.

What (if anything) should we do about wavering, floundering souls, especially if we’re among them? First of all, I favor the idea of cleaning up our own act before we go around telling anyone else how to live (personally, communally, and globally). To do anything less causes us to stumble into that nasty disorder called hypocrisy, which could easily lead to a fall into the guru trap, which we’ll discuss shortly. It is all well and good to be able to recognize positives and negatives. It’s another thing altogether to go around destructively critiquing other peoples’ flaws, especially when you have similar ones.

Step One, then, is some honest personal appraisal. One activity that may help you with this is writing up two lists. On one list, write all the things in your life that you feel the need to improve on. For example, perhaps you have a harsh temper or tend to procrastinate. Those negative traits go on page one. Be brutally honest with yourself! On the other list, write down those things that you’re good at with similar nonreservation. To prioritize, you may want to put an asterisk next to the ones that really strike you as being harmonious with your inner God-self. This isn’t the time to be humble or overly sensitive: know thyself.

Next, prioritize that list. Which of the negatives do you feel are most important to change initially? Be reasonable in your expectations regarding those things you feel you can improve. For example, it’s reasonable to want to improve your employability, but it may require going back to school or taking some other training. Can you find a way to fit that into your current schedule? If so, then it’s reasonable to put it toward the top of your “work-in-progress” list. Next, prioritize the positives. Be happy regarding those things about which you are the most proud. Afterward, start working on item one on the “bad” list conscientiously and diligently. Ideally, you could take proactive strides toward improvement every day. At the same time, start sharing or using item one on the “good” list. This creates a potent symmetry. The “good” gift that you’re applying provides positive energy that can be applied toward self-empowerment to change those things you’re not happy with. Once you start this process, you’ll find it comes more naturally.

Mind you, there will be “off” days. Be as patient with yourself as you’d be with others, if not more. Rome wasn’t built in a day, and no soul was ever born getting it all right all the time, from their birth onward. Step by step, transformation by transformation, use this cooperative balance to make your way through the wilderness. In time, you’ll find that you’re able to help provide constructive criticism and assistance to other seekers wishing to improve on those aptitudes that you’ve been practicing and applying from your positive list. This comes without condemnation or flaunting because you recognize that you’ve been there, done that. Having gone through the process makes us more sensitive to those who are still processing, and therefore better able to help them with loving intent as a foundation.

 

A Witch’s 10 Commandments: Magickal Guidelines for Everyday Life
Marian Singer

 

Celebrating Other Spirituality 365 Days A Year – Hopi Kachina Dances


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July 27 & 28

Hopi Kachina Dances

Celebrated annually, the Hopi Kachina Dances commemorate the Kachina—supernatural beings that help insure the survival of the tribe. The Kachina are believed to be ancient spirits that guide and protect the Hopi people. It is believed that the dances and accompanying religious ceremonies are what bring the rain that will heal the entire community. The ceremonies usually begin at sunrise and end at sunset, when it is believed the Kachina return to the realm of the spirit.

Monday Is Ruled By the Moon


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Monday Is Ruled By the Moon

This day of the week is dedicated to the moon and all of her magic and mystery. Mondays are for women’s mysteries, illusion, prophetic dreaming, emotions, travel, and fertility.
Some suggestions for Monday enchantments would include:

*Getting outside and looking for the moon in the heavens. Sit under her light and absorb a little glamour. Call on the moon goddess Selene for practical help in magical issues.

*Invoking the god Thoth for wisdom and insight

*Empowering your silver jewelry under the light of the moon. Wear moonstone or pearl jewelry today to add a lunar and magical shimmer to your outfit. Be mysterious and subtle and wear moon-associated colors such as white, silver, and blue.

*Working spells for safe travel with a simple moonstone

*Gathering bluebells, jasmine, gardenias, or white roses to create a little garden witchery with the flowers that are associated with the moon

*Setting up a lunar Tarot spell today to increase your psychic powers

*Eating a lunar fruit such as a melon to be healthy, serene, and at peace

*Brewing up a cup of chamomile or mint tea and enchanting it for sweet dreams and restful sleep

Seasons of the Witch – Legends and Lore, Ancient Holidays And Some Not So Ancient!


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Seasons of the Witch – Legends and Lore, Ancient Holidays

And Some Not So Ancient!

 

Today Is …

 

Day of Hatshepsut. On this day each year, the eighteenth dynasty Healer Queen of ancient Egypt is honored. Healing rituals are performed by many Pagans.

The Procession of Witches: In Belgium, a centuries-old event known as The Procession of Witches takes place every year on this day.

Greater Panatheneae – This Athenian festival, the most important of the year, was celebrated every fifth year on the last day of the first month of the year, in the brilliant heat and light of summer. It was a time for excess and the display of the new peplos or veil, woven for Athena out of white wool and gold threads, which was so large it was used as a sail on one of the boats in her procession.

St. Pantaleon – I had to include this holiday out of affection for the daimon, Panteleon, in the wonderful trilogy by Phillip Pullman, which begins with The Golden Compass. St Panteleon (whose name means all-compassionate) was supposedly the personal physician of the emperor Maximiam. He is a patron of doctors and midwives. Blackburn, Bonnie & Leofranc Holford-Strevens, The Oxford Companion to the Year, Oxford University Press 1999

Seven Sleepers – According to myth, seven Christian youths of Ephesus hid in a cave to avoid the Decian persecution (250), were walled up by the emperor, fell asleep and woke up nearly 200 years later whereupon they testified to the resurrection of the dead and fell back asleep. Whenever they turn over, bad luck follows. I’ve never seen any details about how to celebrate this holiday but the title is suggestive. Sleep all day? Blackburn, Bonnie & Leofranc Holford-Strevens, The Oxford Companion to the Year, Oxford University Press 1999

Black Crom’s Sunday – In Ireland, on the Sunday before Lammas, pilgrims climb mountains and high places, particularly Croah-patrick in County Mayo, where Patrick allegedly fasted for 40 days and battled demons. Until then the mountain was sacred to a pagan deity, Crom Cruach (Crom of the Reek). Pilgrims often climb the mountain barefoot.

Bilberry Sunday – The Sundays before and after Lammas were the usual times for celebrating a feast that was essentially communnal. People climbed to the top of high mountains, picking bilberries as they went, thus giving rise to the popular name of Bilberry Sunday. Bilberries (also known as whortle-berries and blaeberries) are the small, dark-blue berries of the vaccinium myrtillus a hardy shrub that grow on heaths and sunny moors in Great Britain and Northern Europe. They are one of the first berries to ripen (in Seattle, I go out picking blackberries on this day). In some places, boys thread the berries on grass stalks and make bracelets of them for the girls of their choice. In Cashel Plantin’ in County Armagh, these strung berries were brought home as presents and kept around the house for luck.

Often people left offerings of flowers and grains at the top of the mountains. Many scholars believe this was because Lugh was a sun-god. But some of the Irish folks surveyed by MacNeill said the offerings were left for the fairies, who would be extraordinarily active on quarter days. MacNeill believes the practice of standing on a peak overlooking the landscape, keep alive a passion for the land and its history.

MacNeill, Maire, The Festival of Lughnasa, Oxford University Press 1962
Blackburn, Bonnie & Leofranc Holford-Strevens, The Oxford Companion to the Year, Oxford University Press 1999

Remember The Ancient Ways and Keep Them Holy!

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The Witches Correspondences for Monday, July 27


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The Witches Correspondences for Monday, July 27

Day: Monday ( Moon-day)

Planet: Moon

Colors: Silver and White and Grey

Crystals: Moonstone, Pearl, Aquamarine, Silver, Selenite

Aroma: Jasmine, Lemon, Sandalwood, Moon Oil, African violet, Honeysuckle, Myrtle, Willow, and Wormwood

Herb: Moonwart

The sacred day of the Moon, personified by such goddesses as Selene, Luna, Diana, and Artemis. The Moon is ruler of flow affecting the changeable aspects of people. If a full moon falls on a Monday, its powers are at their most potent.

Magical aspects: peace, sleep, healing, compassion, friendships, psychic awareness, purification, and fertility

Monday is ruled by the moon – an ancient symbol of mystery and peace. Monday is a special day for mothers as the cycle of the moon has long been associated with the female menstrual cycle. Those wishing to conceive a baby would be wise to try on a Monday as the magic of motherhood is strong and pregnancy is in the air.

This is the proper day of the week to perform spells and rituals involving agriculture, animals, female fertility, messages, reconciliation’s, theft, voyages, dreams, emotions, clairvoyance, home, family, medicine, cooking, personality, merchandising, psychic work, Faerie magic, and Goddess rituals.

Correspondences for the Waxing Moon


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Correspondences for the Waxing Moon

 

WAXING MOON

Time: From New Moon to Full Moon( Approx14 days)

Goddess Aspect: Maiden.

Associated Goddesses: Artemis, Branwen, Eriu, Nymph, and Epona.

Magickal Attributes: INVOKING Beginnings, New projects, Ideas, Inspirations, Energy, Vitality, Freedom.
Correspondences for the Pagan Practitioner: A short guide to common correspondences used in daily workings
Jennifer Weiner

 

The Witches Almanac for Monday, July 27th


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The Witches Almanac for Monday, July 27th

Monday (Moon): Peace, sleep, healing, compassion, friends, psychic awareness, purification and fertility.

Sleepyhead Day (Finnish)

Waxing Moon
The Waxing Moon is the ideal time for magick to draw things toward you.

Moon phase: Second Quarter

Moon Sign: Sagittarius
Sagittarius: Encourages flights of imagination and confidence. This is an adventurous, philosophical, and athletic Moon sign. Favors expansion and growth.

Incense: Narcissus

Color: Silver

Monday Is A Day of Witchery, Magick and Enchantment


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Monday Is A Day of Witchery, Magick and Enchantment

Think for a moment on all of the witchery, magick and enchantments that you have discovered. Don’t be afraid to adjust spells to suit your own specific needs. Any gentle, illusory, and dreamy charms and spells can be enhanced when you work on the day of the week that is dedicated to the moon. Mondays are a fantastic day to boost your psychic abilities and to tune in to your intuition and empathy. It also gives you the opportunity to work with a different lunar phase each and every Monday, which means in one month you could work four different types of moon magicks on Mondays. How’s that for adding to your repertoire? You are going to have mad skills in no time at all.

So light up those lunar scented candles and add a little mystique to your outfit by wearing an enchanting lunar color. Wear your sparkling silver jewelry and maybe add a pair of dangling silver earrings or a pendant shaped like a crescent moon. Create lunar potions and philters; make a dream catcher and give it as a gift to someone you love. Burn some sandalwood or jasmine-scented incense today to inspire the glamour and magick of the moon. Slice up a favorite variety of fruit that is in season for a snack or share it with your love and enjoy his or her lunar and romantic qualities. Brew up a cup of chamomile tea, enchant it with a little moon magick, and relax and get a good night’s sleep.

Most importantly, get outside tonight and watch the moon for a while. What phase is she in? What color was the moon as she rose? Why not start a journal and write down at what location the moon rises and sets for a few seasons? This is a great way to teach you to tune in and to become more aware of the moon and the influence that she pulls into our lives. Try calling on Selene for her magickal assistance, and call Thoth for wisdom and strength. Get to know the Norse Mani and the Latvian Meness. These gods of the moon have plenty to teach, and if you allow their influence to cycle through your life, you’ll receive many blessings. Be imaginative, and create your own personal lunar magick and witchery. Go on….the moonlight becomes you.

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

 

Monday

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Monday

In the word Monday, we can see part of the word Moon. In the romance languages such as Italian or Spanish, this day of the week is called Lunes and clearly relates to the word lunar.On Mondays, a variety of magick may be worked. Because Monday centers on the energies of the Moon, things like psychism, dreams, feminine energy, health, success in spiritual pursuits, domestic matters, and things of family origin are especially important this day.

Mondays are best for love magick and anything concerning home or family, thus old saying, Mondays child is fair of face, which seems clearly to relate to the themes of love and health.

Angels of Monday are Gabriel, Arcan, Missabu, and Abuzaha. Arcan is known as the king of the angels of air and the “ruler” of Monday. Abuzaha (Abuzohar) serves Monday, and is very responsive to invocations and ritual magick. Missabu is a ministering angel of Arcan.

Check whether the moon is waning or waxing to determine what your spell will be. During waning moons, do spells to rid yourself of obstacles or for wisdom and protection. During waxing moons do magic for increase of any kind or to draw something into your life.

On Mondays, the best hour to work is moonrise. Get this information from your local newspaper, astrological calendar, or almanac.

Source:
Gypsy Magic

Tasha’s Day by Day Planner for July 2015


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Tasha’s Day by Day Planner for July 2015

 

Mon. 7/27 Philosophical Sagittarius Moon helps us cope.

Tue. 7/28 Cheerful Sagittarius Moon starts us off; schedule business meetings after 3 PM with the focused Capricorn Moon.

Wed.7/29 Ambitious Capricorn Moon urges us onward.

Thu. 7/30 Wheel and deal with political Capricorn Moon until 5:40 PM then relax and have fun with inventive Aquarius Moon.

Fri. 7/31 Friendly Aquarius Full Moon suggests gatherings. Venus backs into Leo for romantic choices.

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Lunabar Moon Almanack for Monday, 27 July, 2015

fc58b-wish-upon-a-harvest-moonLunabar Moon Almanack for Monday, 27 July, 2015

 
Waxing, Gibbous Moon Age: 12 days.
Ascending Node is at 3° Libra.
Moon in 21st degree of the Sign Sagittarius, the Bowman;
also in 14th deg. of the Constellation Ophiuchus, the Serpent-Holder.
Moonset: 2:26 morn. Moonrise: 4:49 eve. Souths: 10:06 eve.

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Waxing Moon

Time: From New Moon To Full (Approx. 14 Days)

Goddess Aspect: Maiden

Associated Goddesses: Artemis, Branwen, Eriu, Nymph, Epona

Magickal Attributes: Invoking Beginnings, New Projects, Ideas, Inspiriation, Energy, Vitality, Freedom. Workings On This Day Are For “Constructive” Magick (Love, Wealth,
Success, Courage, Friendship, Luck Or Health.)

Perform magic on waxing moons to attract a new quality or behavior, to increase the light within, to attain personal and spiritual growth and greater awareness. The quarter moon suggests a period of overcoming obstacles and continuing on the path to growth.

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

Aspects of Sagittarius ~ Yang, Masculine, Solar, Positive, Diurnal, Fiery, Mutable, Barren, Horary Eastern, Autumnal, Austral, Obeying, Double, Double-Bodied, Dual, Bicorporeal, Feral, Bestial, Animal, Four-footed, Dry, Vocal (first half only), Bitter, Hot..

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Moon Moon, Mother Moon
Lunar Lore

Midsummer-Moon Madness: Madness is supposed to be
affected by the moon, and to be aggravated by summer heat;
so it naturally follows that the Full moon at midsummer is
the time when madness is most outrageous.
~Brewer’s “Dictionary of Phrase and Fable.”
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Silver was, by the ancient alchemists,
called “Diana” or the Moon.
– Brewer, “Dictionary of Phrase & Fable”.

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Lunabar Sun Almanack for Monday, 27 July, 2015

Sun+WallpapersLunabar Sun Almanack for Monday, 27 July, 2015

 
Sunrise: 6:04 morn. Sunset: 8:24 eve.
Length of Day: 14h. 20m.
Dawn: 5:33 morn. Dusk: 8:54 eve.
Length of Twilight: 0h. 30m.
Sun in 4th degree of the Sign Leo, the Lion;
also in 7th degree of the Constellation Crabba, the Crab;

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Solar Lore

Sun set in a clear,
Easterly wind’s near;
Sun set in a bank,
Westerly will not lack.
~ St. Andrews, Scotland.

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

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A Very Beautiful & Blessed Monday To All Our Dear Brothers & Sisters of the Craft!


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Children of the Goddess

You step from the shadows
I have seen you there before
You wait for a sign
I know why you have come here this
night
You have been called
I called you this night

I sent my power to the wind to
summon you this Full Moon
You stand before me and wait
I take my hand and run it over your
body
I feel you quiver at my touch
I remove my linen shift, it drops to
the ground I stand naked before you

The Goddess has called her Witches
She has called us to join in the great
ritual
We will dedicate ourselves to her
this night, as we have done in the past
You have waited for me, as we have
joined in the past

We are known to each other
Our lives have been intertwined in
the past, now in the present
You take me this night
Your power reaches deep into me, it
fills me with desire

We have joined as Witches do, no
shame just pleasure
The night is filled with the desire of
Witches
As children of the Goddess we know
who we are
And the power we have this night
We rule ourselves and this night
We go into the night as children of
the Goddess
For we are Witches and the Earth
belongs to us…..

 

A Witch’s Prayerbook
JoAnne Spiese