Every year around December 17 and 18, the Sun lines up with the heart of the galaxy in which we live, move and have our being. Far-out thoughts and rare revelations can put you on top of the world. A sense of magic is in the air early today since the Sun is in polarity with productivity-enhancer Ceres (12:39AM PST) while the Moon in Pisces makes its monthly union with healing maestro Chiron (2:37AM PST). Study up on advances in the fields of alternative medicine, telepathy and past-life recall. Call a halt to haphazard approaches to important business affairs as the red planet Mars jousts with giant Jupiter (7:54AM PST). Being reckless or pushy won’t win you any brownie points during this kind of challenging Mars-Jupiter conflict. The smallest of the four main asteroids — Juno — enters Capricorn (7:27PM PST) which is a key sign related to industry and big business. Even if you think it may be doubtful to become a mover-and-shaker as a deft entrepreneur, the movement of this celestial body into the tenth sign of the zodiac can become a major catalyst toward reaching a professional summit. The love boat may be entering exotic ports of call as Venus nears a parallel with Pluto (forming exactly at 2:40AM PST tomorrow). Romance beckons, but it is wise to remain somewhat cautious since Pluto always maintains one foot in its underworld, mysterious labyrinth
Celebrating Saturnalia
Celebrating Saturnalia
A highpoint of the Roman ritual year was Saturnalia-for slaves, at least, for during this festive period (December 17th until Yul3), the status quo was turned topsy-turvy, so that the lowest of the low were waited on hand and foot by their masters. Gifts were also exchanged, a tradition that continues to this day as part of Christianity’s Christmas festivities. Saturnalia was dedicated to Saturn (the Roman equivalent of the Greek Kronos), a God of Agriculture and time, whose astrological rule, in the form of the planet Saturn, begins shortly.
Calendar of the Sun for December 18th
Calendar of the Sun
18 Yulmonath
Saturnalia Day 2: Saturn’s Release
Colors: Black and Gold
Element: Earth
Altar: Upon cloth of black place eight gold candles, each surrounded by gold coins, a bottle of good wine and many cups, and the figure of a seated man, wrapped in a chain.
Offerings: Throw over routines and take joy.
Daily Meal: Anything that the folk of the House want, correct or otherwise.
Invocation of Saturn’s Release
Hail to the Lord of Discipline,
Saturn bound in chains.
Hail to the Old Man of Time
With your fearsome sickle,
Lord of the Hourglass, the Sundial,
All that places restrictions on the bright,
The beautiful, the free and easy.
You live an existence bound in chains,
But at this time of the year, dark and cold,
We release you from your bonds!
We acknowledge that order cannot be held
Without respecting that which is chaos,
And so we pay for the blessed order of our lives,
The gift of Saturn, and Eunomia, and many others,
By these days of release from that Order.
We release you, O Lord of Limitations,
And pray that you, and we, shall be glad
Once more to place these chains about you
And about ourselves. Hail Saturn!
(All cry out “Hail Saturn!” The chain is unwound from about the seated statue of Saturn, and the wine is poured. All toast to the Gods and to many other things, and go off to do what they will. From this point until Arktos of the night of Yule, rules are loosened if not entirely done away with. There is no work today during Akte and Elete, and folk may do what they will until Hesperis. All work done, and all hours attended to, will be by choosing and not by rule. Waking and sleeping will come as they will. For many folks, this will be a time to leave the House and visit family.)
Song: Any that the House chooses.
The Witches Spell for December 18th: Morning Ritual To Get Back In Touch With The Elements
Morning Ritual
This ritual can be used to get back in touch with the elements. Have a representation of each element around you.
Go outside if possible, face North and say:
“Good morning Spirits of the North. I am successful The cornucopia showers blessings into my life.”Stand for a moment and let the energy of the Earth pour into your body and soul.
Turn to the East and say:
“Good morning Spirits of the East I am creative I am the spirit of the wind My mind soars to other realms and back again.”Turn to the South and say:
“Good morning Spirits of the South I am passionate I am the glow of the flame and lava I magnetize and inflame the senses as I heal.”Turn to the West and say:
“Good morning Spirits of the West. I am beautiful My blood contains the tears of the Mother I am joy and hidden depths transcend from the Moon.Look to the Sky and say:
“Good morning Spirits of Spirit I am balance My body, mind, and spirits are in harmony I stand in the center of my web, weaving. Good morning Lord and Lady I am your son/daughter/child Guide me and guard me throughout this and every day.” Blessed Be!Stand for a moment and feel yourself coming to a place of balance. When you are ready salute and begin your day. You don’t need to cast a circle and this takes about 10 minutes.
The Witches Correspondences for Tuesday, December 18th
The Witches Correspondences for Tuesday, December 18th
Magickal Intentions: Courage, Physical Strength, Revenge, Military Honors, Surgery and the Breaking of Negative Spells, Matrimony, War, Enemies, Prison, Vitality and Assertiveness
Incense: Dragon’s Blood, Patchouli
Planet: Mars
Sign: Aries and Scorpio
Angel: Samuel
Colors: Red and Orange
Herbs/Plants: Red Rose, Cock’s Comb, Pine, Daisy, Thyme and Pepper
Stones: Carnelian, Bloodstone, Ruby, Garnet and Pink Tourmaline
Oil: (Mars) Basil, Coriander, Ginger
Mars rules Tuesday. The energies of this day best harmonize with efforts of masculine vibration, such as conflict, physical endurance and strength, lust, hunting, sports, and all types of competition. Use them, too, for rituals involving surgical procedures or political ventures.
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The Witches Almanac for *Tuesday, December 18th
The Witches Almanac for *Tuesday, December 18th
*Tuesday (Mars): Passion, sex, courage, aggression, and protection
Feast of the Virgin Solitude
Moon Sign: *Pisces
*Pisces: The focus is on dreaming, nostalgia, intuition, and psychic impression. A good time for spiritual or philanthropic activities.
*Waxing Moon
*The Waxing Moon is the ideal time for magick to draw things toward you.
Incense: Ginger
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Color: Black
Would You Still Like To Give Another Gift This Season?
Well, just in case you did……The WOTC would appreciate any gifts you would like to bestow on it this season. We pay our server bill every three months and it is now due. I know I hate to keep asking for donations. I will figure out one of these days how to make us some money. Sell spells, oops! that’s unethical, you didn’t hear me say that, lol! I just thought I would drop a little hint in case you had a penny or two you didn’t won’t…….
Happy Holidays!!!
Dancing in a Wiccan Wonderland!
Dancing in a Wiccan Wonderland!
by Alexander and Aarcher
Pagans sing, are you listenin’
Alters set, candles glisten,
Its a magical night, we’re having tonight
Dancing in a Wiccan Wonderland
Blades held high, censor smoking,
God and Goddess, we’re invoking,
Through Elements Five, we celebrate life,
Dancing in a Wiccan Wonderland,
Queen of Heaven, is in her place,
Triple Goddess, now the Crone face
Above and below, She’s the Goddess we know,
Dancing in a Wiccan wonderland.
Now the God, is the provider
Supplying game for our fire,
Above and below, He’s the Horned one we know,
Dancing in a Wiccan Wonderland
In a circle we can burn a Yule fire,
And await the rising of the Sun, It’s the great wheel turning for the new year,
Loaded with abundance and great fun
Later on, by the fire,
Cone of Power, gettin’ higher
Its a Magickal Night, we’re having tonight,
Dancing in a Wiccan Wonderland!
Daily Feng Shui Tip for Dec. 17th – ‘Wright Brothers Day’
On ‘Wright Brothers Day’ you might think that I would advise putting an image of an airplane in the ‘Fame’ area of your main floor or office if you want reputation and rewards to take flight. But I am more inspired to share another kind of airplane Shui today. Feng Shui says that using color, sound and scent can greatly influence the environment you’re in, even if it’s at thirty thousand feet. The next time you’re traveling by plane be sure to take along something soothing and green (a small pillow or a scarf) as well as something that is music to your ears. Keep a few cotton balls drizzled with chamomile oil in a plastic baggie and sniff it whenever the need arises. Lavender acts as an antiviral and antibacterial while the chamomile calms. Up, up and Feng Shui!
By Ellen Whitehurst for Astrology.com
This past week has been one of the most difficult times in my life. I am referring to the elementary school shootings in Connecticut. I have never had to deal with anything like this in my life nor had I imagined I ever would. Lady Abyss was right, we do have family and friends of this site who were effected by this horrible act. Every day, we get a request for a spell or ritual to relief grief, help the ones left behind cope, help them in some way make sense out of this. There is no sense to this crime. We should not even focus on the individual that did this horrible act. I am sure my Goddess has already dealt with him, very swiftly and justice. Our focus now needs to be on the family and friends that lost children so suddenly. Their little lives cut so short. Their families and friends need our love, support and understanding now more than ever.
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