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The Balance of the Elements & the Signs for July 10th, 2015

 

 

 

 

The Balance of the Elements & the Signs for July 10th, 2015

 

TAURUS STRONG
Stable and enduring, strong values, unyielding, earthy, acquisitive, strong desires. Can be stuck, stubborn, overly possessive, self-indulgent.
CANCER STRONG
Nurturing, protective, tenacious, emotional sensitive, watery, strong roots. Can be overly protective, unwilling to let go, timid, reclusive.
LEO STRONG
Self-confident, generous, warm-hearted, powerful leader, dramatic. Can be overly proud, vain, extravagant, arrogant.

AIR WEAK
We may have a difficult time being objective or detached. We may not be especially communicative.
WATER STRONG
We are more compassionate, emotional, and intuitive than usual, and we may react emotionally to situations, possibly at the expense of logic or practicality.

CARDINAL STRONG
We are ready to take action and to take on challenges, and can become frustrated with stagnant conditions.
MUTABLE WEAK
We can have a hard time adapting to changes and to others’ agendas.

Astrology of Today – July 10, 2015

 

 

 

 

Astrology of Today – July 10, 2015

Summary:

This is a potentially strong day for cooperating and harmonizing, as well as solving patterns and problems.

  • The Moon is in Taurus all day (until Saturday, July 11th, at 8:16 PM)
  • The Moon is waning and in its Last Quarter phase.
  • The Last Quarter Moon occurred on the 8th and a New Moon will occur on the 15th.
  • Venus is direct and is in its pre-retrograde shadow (Venus will retrograde from July 25-September 6).

Current Moon Phase for July 10th – Waning Crescent

July 10
Waning Crescent
Illumination: 32%

The Moon today is in a Waning Crescent phase. In this phase the Moon’s illumination in 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 – Friday, July 10, 2015

Phase: Waning Crescent
Illumination: 32%
Moon Age: 23.90 days
Moon Angle: 0.54
Moon Distance: 368,842.07 km
Sun Angle: 0.52
Sun Distance: 152,088,331.81 km
Courtesy of MoonGiant.com

The Witches Magick for the 10th day of the Mead Moon – Mead Moon Dream Bath


Mead Moon Dream Bath

 

Buttermilk encourages a smooth and creamy complexion. Just before you go to sleep, take this dream bath. Use this bath to empower, enrich and uplift you.

For this spell, you will need one-quarter cup of buttermilk powder, six drops of jasmine-scented oil, and one-quarter cup of sea salt.
As you stir all the ingredients into the bathwater chant:

Moon of Mead, empower my dreams.

Now, step into the bathwater. Soak for several minutes. As you do, say three times:

May the powers of the Mead Moon
Empower, enrich, and uplift me
By the lunar light, so shall it be!

Anoint yourself with a few drops of the scented oil after you towel off. Imagine being empowered, enriched, and uplifted by the natural powers of the moon and stars. Continue doing this as you drift to sleep.

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

WOTC Extra – Magickal Ink Recipes

Magickal Ink Recipes

 

Butterfly’s Blood Ink

Add saffron so that the ink will be golden-yellow. Vervain maybe added as well. Use this ink for love spells and spirit summoning spells. Unless you’re making a tremendous quantity of ink, a very few strands of saffron should be sufficient. Place the saffron strands in a glass and pour a little boiling water over them. Add this liquid to your ink formula.

Dove’s Blood Ink

Dragon’s blood
Alcohol
Gum arabica
Scent with essential oils of bay laurel, cinnamon and rose.
For Love Spells

 

 

Bat’s Blood Ink
Dragon’s Blood
Alcohol
Gum arabica
Scent with essential oils of cinnamon and myrrh.
For commanding, domination and hexing spells.

 

 

Dragon’s Blood Ink
Alcohol
Dragon’s blood
Gum arabica
Optional: Essential Oil of cinnamon

 

 

Raven’s Blood Ink

This ink uses the same formula as dragon’s blood ink, except that the red color is obtained from iron oxide powder, rather than powdered dragon’s blood. It is used for love spells.

 

 

Raven’s Feather Ink

1. Burn one black feather, freely given.
2. Add the ashes to ink.
For commanding spells.

 

 

Chinese Magickal Ink

Write spells with a peach-wood pen and cinnabar ink.

Let’s Talk Witch – Petition Magick

Petition Magick

 

A petition is usually a written wish. It involves asking Deities or Spirit for help and/ or guidance in an issue. Writing can be done with magickal inks with a quill or brush for an extra boost. If you’ve learned them, you can also write in the magickal alphabets that so many books contain. Personally, I’ve never bothered with them, but it may appeal to some. My advice is to only do so if you are comfortable with it and are doing it for a specific reason. Using magical alphabets for no purpose other than wanting to look like a know it all will not impress anyone, least of all Deity. But if you use them, be sure to check and double check your translations and how you’ve written or drawn the symbols. Writing magical petitions so poorly that you come across like a five year old is never a good thing.

Magical inks are available from many pagan stores or there are recipes on the internet for making them if you are that type of person. The most common are Bat’s Blood (for darker magics), Dove’s Blood (for love and growth) and Dragon’s Blood (for power). Bat’s Blood and Dove’s Blood inks may traditionally have been made with the blood of those creatures, but these days it’s a herbal and alcohol based brew. Some like to add a small amount of their own blood (be it 2 drops from a pricked finger or menstrual blood) when writing petitions. Be aware though, that your blood contains links to you and that you should always be careful about how the petition, or any leftover ink, is disposed of.

Many people suggest using parchment for magical writing. As true parchment is made from the skin of a calf or goat, it’s rather hard to come by and expensive when you do find it. Any paper will work, it can perhaps be coloured to work with your purpose, or be recycled and handmade— possibly with appropriate herbs added in during the making process.

As you write your petition, ask for the help you require. Be specific and be careful. If you make promises of offerings or sacrifices be sure that you follow through and understand what it is you are promising. If you don’t know the difference between an offering and a sacrifice I cover them in a later chapter.

A picture filled with your own symbolism can be used instead of or in conjunction with a written petition. Explain your need and pour it into the petition. Raise energy and pour that into the petition too.
Petitions to remove things about yourself can be inscribed in scraps of wood and burned in a Sabbat bonfire.

A simple petition spell to make someone back off and take a chill pill, if you like, is to write their name on paper or write them a letter. Put it in a plastic bag and leave it in the freezer. I’ve gotten rid of a stalker this way, he came to no harm, but wasn’t so hot for me anymore. One friend used it to make her ex back off a bit. Leave it for as long as you feel it’s necessary.

What you do next with your petition is entirely up to you. Petitions have been mentioned in a number of uses in previous spells. They can be burned, wrapped around a talisman or bundle of herbs, carried in a bag or pouch, buried, the ash from a burned petition can go into a powder, a body of water, a wash, mixed with oil or ink and painted onto a talisman, or released into the air.

If you petition is to draw something to you, keep it nearby. If it is to remove something, get rid of it.

 

 

The Common Sense Spell Book
Debbie Dawson

 

Celebrating Other Spirituality 365 Days A Year – Parade of Godiva

July 10 and 11

Parade of Godiva

Up until the 1960s, the appearance of Lady Godiva, astride her white steed, was part of the procession held during the eight-day day Midsummer Corpus Christi festival. Unfortunately, the rowdy behavior and vulgar humor of the occasion drew Victorian disapproval. The parade was reinstated in 1969 but toned down considerably.

Godiva, Lady of Coventry, was the wife of Earl Leofric and a devout and generous patron of the church. She was considered to be saintly and blessed of God. Godiva begged her husband to free Coventry from tax until, angry at her persistence, he told her that if she rode naked across the crowded marketplace he would grant her request. She agreed but allowed lowed her hair to hang loose so that her whole body was veiled and only her legs exposed. Her husband considered this to be a miracle and lifted the tax.

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

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

 

Today Is …

Lady Godiva’s Day. Go horseback riding. Eat Godiva chocolates. Meditate on Amazon Goddesses associated with horses (e.g. Artemis, Epona).

Day of Holda. On this day, the Anglo-Saxon and Norse goddess of the Underworld is honored annually with prayers, the lighting of black candles, and offerings of rose petals.

On this day (approximately) a centuries-old festival is held in Douai, France. Wickerwork giants are paraded through the streets of the city to drive away evil-natured spirits and demons.

English: Procession of Lady Godiva ~ If you’re a woman with a horse, this is a good day to ride naked!

July 3-August 15. This was recognized by the Egyptians, Greeks, Romans, Arabians and Polynesians. The Dog Days of Summer takes it’s name from the rising of the Dog Star, Sirius. The ancient words which we translate as “the Dog Star” could also be interpreted as “the little bitch bringing heat.” This is the hottest period in the Northern hemisphere of Earth.

Remember The Ancient Ways and Keep Them Holy!

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The Witches Correspondences for Friday, July 10th

FRIDAY CORRESPONDENCES

Venus/Water/East/West/South/Dawn/Female/Libra/Taurus

Magickal Intentions: Love, Romance, Marriage, Sexual Matters, Physical Beauty, Friendship and Partnerships, Strangers, Heart

Color: aqua, blue, light blue, brown, green, pale green, magenta, peach, pink, rose, white, all pastels

Number: 5, 6

Metal: copper

Charm: green or white garments, scepter

Stone: alexandrite, amethyst, coral, diamond, emerald, jade, jet, black moonstone, peridot, smoky quartz, tiger’s-eye, pink tourmaline

Animal: camel, dove, elephant, goat, horse, pigeon, sparrow

Plant: apple, birch, cherry, clematis, clove, coriander, heather, hemlock, hibiscus, ivy, lotus, moss, myrtle, oats, pepperwort, peppermint, pinecone, quince, raspberry, rose, pink rose, red rose, rose hips, saffron, sage, savin, stephanotis, strawberry, thyme, vanilla, verbena, violet, water lily, yarrow, and all flowers

Incense: ambergris, camphor, mace, musk, myrrh, rose, saffron, sage, sandalwood, sweetgrass, vanilla, violet, all floral scents

Goddess: Aphrodite, Asherah, Baalith, Brigid, Erzulie, Freya (Passionate Queen), Frigg, Gefion, Harbor (Beautiful One), Hestia, Inanna, Ishtar (Lady of Passion and Desire), Lakshmi, Lilith, Mokosh, Nehalennia, Nerthus, Ostara, Pombagira, Sarasvati, Shakti, Shekinah, Sirtur, Al Uzza, Venus (Queen of Pleasure), Vesta

God: Allah, Bacchus, Bes, Cupid, the Dagda, Dionysus, El, Eros (God of Love), Freyr, Frit Ailek, Shukra

Evocation: Agrat Bat Mahalat, Anael, Hagiel, Mokosba, Rasbid, Sachiel, Uriel, Velas

Courtesy of Moonlight Musings

Friday’s Witchery

 

Friday’s Witchery

 

Love magick is a perennial popular topic. However, there is more to this topic than meets the eye. There are many enchanting layers here for us to explore on this day of the week. What about creating a loving home, or producing a loving and nurturing family? What about keeping your intimate relationships vital and on track? How about promoting happy, healthy, and eduring friendships? See, there is more to be considered than just the “You shall be mine…” type of fictional love spell.

Don’t forget that many of the deities associated with Fridays are also parents. So, yes, while this is the day to work on romance, sex, and love spells, there is additional magick to be considered here, which makes Fridays a more well-rounded and bigger opportunity for witchery than many folks ever truly realize. The truest, strongest magick always comes from the heart.

 

Book of Witchery – Spells, Charms & Correspondences For Every Day of the Week

Ellen Dugan

 

 

Friday

Friday

 

The name Friday comes from the Old English Frīġedæġ, meaning the “day of Frige”, a result of an old convention associating the Old English goddess Frigg with the Roman goddess Venus, with whom the day is associated in many different cultures. The same holds for Frīatag in Old High German, Freitag in Modern German and vrijdag in Dutch.

The expected cognate name in Old Norse would be *friggjar-dagr. However, the name of Friday in Old Norse is frjá-dagr instead, indicating a loan of the weekday names from Low German. The modern Scandinavian form is Fredag in Swedish, Norwegian and Danish, meaning Freya’s day. The distinction between Freya and Frigg in some Germanic mythologies is problematic.

Friday is associated in many cultures with the love goddess Venus, and the planet named for her.

 

Tasha’s Day by Day Planner for July 2015

Tasha’s Day by Day Planner for July 2015

 

Fri. 7/10 Earthy Taurus Moon is good for shopping, gardening, crafts of al kinds.

Sat.7/11 Sensual Taurus Moon makes for a day devoted to pleasure. Chatty Gemini Moon at 8 PM says meet friends tonight.

Sun. 7/12 Restless Gemini Moon makes for good multitasking. Sun/Uranus suggests be mindful and avoid accidents.

Mon. 7/13 Clever Gemini Moon means fun with ideas. Mercury/Neptune says be wary of chicanery. Venus/Saturn says your choices must be responsible.

 

 

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Lunabar Moon Almanack for Friday, 10 July, 2015

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Lunabar Moon Almanack for Friday, 10 July, 2015

 

 

Waning, Crescent Moon Age: 24 ¼ days.

Ascending Node is at 4° Libra.

Moon in 17th degree of the Sign Taurus, the Bull;

also in 19th deg. of the Constellation Aries, the Ram.

Moonrise: 1:32 morn. Souths: 8:23 morn. Moonset: 3:22 eve.

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Aspects of Taurus: Yin, Feminine, Lunar, Negative, Nocturnal, Earthy, Fixed, Semi-fruitful, Horary Southern, Vernal, Boreal, Commanding, Feral, Bestial, Animal,

Four-footed, Dry, Cold.

Spells and rituals involving the Earth Element should be performed when the Moon is in an Earth sign: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn

Moon in Taurus: Spells involving love, real estate, and money.

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The Current Moon Phase Is: Waning Crescent – occurs when the Moon is partly but less than one-half illuminated by direct sunlight while the illuminated part is decreasing.

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Moon Moon, Mother Moon

Lunar Lore

“Osiris” is used to designate any waning luminary,

as the setting sun, as well as the waning moon or setting planet.

~Brewer, “Dictionary of Phrase & Fable”.

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The first and second never mind,

The third regard not much ;

But as the fourth and fifth you find,

The rest will be as such.

– Huntingdonshire.

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The moon, like a flower

In heaven’s high bower,

With silent delight

Sits and smiles on the night.

~ William Blake.

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Courtesy of GrannyMoonsMorningFeast

 

Lunabar Sun Almanack for Friday, 10 July, 2015

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Lunabar Sun Almanack for Friday, 10 July, 2015

 

 

Sunrise: 5:51 morn. Sunset: 8:35 eve.

Length of Day: 14h. 43m.

Dawn: 5:19 morn. Dusk: 9:06 eve.

Length of Twilight: 0h. 31m.

Sun in 17th degree of the Sign Crabba, the Crab fish;

also in 18th degree of the Constellation Gemini, the Twins;

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Solar Lore

When the sun sets, the air doth drizzle dew.

~ Shakespeare, “Romeo and Juliet,” iii. 5.

Aspects of Crabba/Cancer: Yin, Feminine, Lunar, Negative, Nocturnal, Watery, Cardinal, Fruitful, Horary Northern, Summery,

Boreal, Commanding, Solstitial, Tropical, Moist, Dumb, Mute, Cold, Psychic, Sensitive.

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Courtesy of GrannyMoonsMorningFeast

 

May The Goddess Shine Her Love & Blessings Down on Your & Yours This Friday Morn’!

We pledge this day to do our best

To put the past behind us

Walking straight with head held high

So fortune’s favor finds us

 

Yesterday is gone and done

Tomorrow lies before us

We will not let ourselves be bound

By history’s faded story

 

No longer looking toward the past

Except for lessons learned

We’re moving toward the future now

And all that we have earned

 

Bless us Divine Mother in our tasks ahead.

 

So Mote It Be.

Elixir Recipes

Meditation Elixir

You will need-

1 pint of spring water

1 Amethyst

1 Clear Quartz

Decanter made from glass

Let it sit overnight in the moonlight. Place in fridge until use.

 

 

 

Energy Elixir

You will need-

1 pint of spring water

1 agate

1 tiger’s eye

1 Decanter made of glass

Place in fridge until use

 

 

 

Moon Goddess Elixir

You will need-

1 pint white wine

1 moonstone

Decanter made from glass

Let it sit in the light of the full moon overnight. Place in fridge until use.

 

 

Meditation Elixir

You will need

1 pint of spring water

1 Amethyst

1 Clear Quartz

Decanter made from glass

Let it sit overnight in the moonlight. Place in fridge until use.

 

 

 

Aphrodite Elixir

What you will need

1/2 pint of brandy or rum

1/2 pint of spring water

1 Carnelian

Let it sit for 24 hours in sunlight then in moonlight. Place in fridge until use.

 

 

Energy Elixir

You will need

1 pint of spring water

1 agate

1 tiger’s eye

1 Decanter made of glass

Place in fridge until use

 

 

Moon Goddess Elixir

You will need

1 pint white wine

1 moonstone

Decanter made from glass

Let it sit in the light of the full moon overnight. Place in fridge until use.

 

 

 

Gem Elixir for Pain

You will need

1/2 pint of spring water

1/2 pint of vodka

1 adventurine

1 lapis lazuli

Decanter made from glass

Put all the ingredients in the decanter, let is sit outside in full sunlight for at least twelve hours. Place elixir into fridge until use. Drinking a cup should help the pain

Tea Recipes

Tranquility Tea

2 tablespoons nettle

4 1/2 teaspoons oat straw

4 1/2 teaspoons chamomile flowers

1 1/2 teaspoons St. John’s wort

1 1/2 teaspoons skullcap

1 1/2 teaspoons passionflower

Combine the ingredients thoroughly and place three tablespoons of the mixture in the filter cup of the coffee maker. Add a full pot of water. As the tea brews and drips into the pot, chant:

Herbs, mix your energies

And flow now into harmony

To soothe and calm and bring new peace

With every sip I take of thee.

Drink the tea hot or over ice. Sweeten with honey.

 

 

 

Sleep Inducing Tea

Add one tablespoon of chamomile flowers to a cup of boiling water. As the tea steeps, chant:

Soothing flowers, bring to me

The sleep that I so sorely need.

Sweeten with honey if desired.

 

 

Psychic Tea

Drink this tea during psychic and divination works.

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1 teaspoon rose petals

3 teaspoons mugwort

1 teaspoon yarrow

Combine all ingredients. Use one tablespoon of mixture for every cup of boiling water. As it steeps, chant over the tea:

Tea of richest psychic power

Enhanced awareness on me shower.

Bring the visions I should see.

As I will, so mote it be!

 

 

 

Seven Flower Tea

You can make this fragrant tea with herbs from your garden or dried herbs that you buy. Seven Flower Tea cools you down on a warm summer’s day, helping to keep you calm and soothe your digestion.

1 quart boiling water

2 teaspoons chamomile flower

1 teaspoon linden flower

1 teaspoon calendula flower

1 teaspoon lavender flower

1 teaspoon honeysuckle flower

1 1/2 teaspoon passion flower

1 1/2 teaspoon orange flower or orange peel

Pour boiling water over the flowers. Allow to steep for 20 minutes. Strain. Drink.

 

The Elixir of Love

The Elixir of Love

This loving cup includes an ingredient known in some magickal circles as “elixir.”
Times this elixir is most effective:
During the Waxing Moon
When the sun or moon is in Taurus, Libra or Scorpio
On Tuesdays or Fridays

What you will need:
A chalice or goblet
Wine or apple cider
Male and female sexual fluids
1. Engage in sexual intercourse.
2. Pour some wine or apple cider in a ritual chalice or goblet.
3. Add a few drops of “elixir”–the mixture of male and female sexual fluids–to the chalice.
4. Focus on each other and your love while you drink the “potentized” wine (or cider) together.