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One Way to Make Your Own Besom Using Branches and Sticks

I suggest gathering these under a full or waxing Moon phase as they will hold more helpful energy. Your Besom can also be used to sweep out the negativity in your sacred place and/or wherever you are going to cast a circle. Remember to ask the tree you get your branch and sticks from even if they are laying on the ground no longer attached to the tree. It is always better to take what you need from a tree or shrub off of the ground beneath it rather than cutting pieces off the tree or shrub. Get a branch about 3 to 4 inches little taller then you are. Gather good size bunch of unstift smaller branches, I have found getting the sticks from under a shrub or pine tree make the best sweeping part of the Besom, if possible the size difference in them should be no more the approximately 2 inches in size. After gathering the branch and sticks remember to thank the tree for the parts it has given you and to leave an offering such as some water out of a container you have drank from. You need a ball of natural thin twine or some type of undryed vine. Tie the twine or vine to the branch making sure it is tight and will not slip off (you may want to by an angular cut about 4 to 5 inch up from the bottom of the branch to slip this twine or vine when securing it. (The size you have at the bottom of your Besom made from the twigs is up to you. Usually doing 2 to 4 layers of sticks make a good size Besom. Lay your first stick against the branch pull the twine or vine around the stick as tightly as you can, continue doing this until you have made you first layer of sticks pull the twine or vine in the opposite direction the you have been placing the in a tightly as possible and tie it off but do not cut the twine or vine. For the next layer you will follow the same instruction except lay the sticks in the opposite direction from the first layer. The third layer will go in the same direction as the first layer and the fourth layer goes in the same direction as the second layer. To help ensure you sticks stay secure to the branch at the end of each layer of sticks pour white glue over the sticks and twine or vine and make sure it gets down to the branch. If you want you can even put glue on the branch as you lay each first layer stick. Let each layer of sticks dry for approximately 24 hours before adding the next layer. When you have done the last layer and have used glue to help hold it together let the entire Besom dry a minimum of 72 hours before using it.

Public Health Message from World Health Organization

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak- World Health Organization Information

No matter where you are in the world reading this take simple precautions such as washing hands often, if your cannot wash them carry hand sanitizer to use often when out in public. Those of you with children and/or others that come in and out often insist they wash there hands well before touching anything in your home. To help keep your home COVID-19 free use either a throw away cloth such as Clorox Wipes on all door knobs, counters, TV remotes, computer keyboards, game controls, etc.

If you are considered a high risk for catching this wear a mask or heavy winter scarf and gloves outside whenever you leave your home. I am in this high risk catagory and wear a winter scarf along with medical gloves underneath regular gloves so I don’t look to silly. I am lucky to have kept many scarfs and thin knit gloves over the years so I wear a scarf and pair of gloves once then they go into the laundry. These are the only thing in my home that always get washed with HOT WATER and a 1/4 cup of WHITE VINEGAR. Also dry them on HOT. White vinegar is a bacteria killer not as good as chlorine bleach but it doesn’t fade my clothes and I am not allergic to white vinegar. I also wash any coat I have been outside in to go anywhere with the scarfs and gloves but hang dry it.

Full Moon in Virgo

During the Full Moon in Virgo, we turn to the task of separating grain from the chaff, to bring the things in our lives to order. Virgo is the practical priestess—the healer—connected to archetype of the Virgin Goddess, Hestia, who teaches us the value of intentional solitude. Virgo medicine show us how to be discriminating and hone things down to their essentials. She is the solitary Witch in the forest who tends the herbs by the Moon. The one who knows that rituals of daily life are sacred, that the body is the temple, and that service in the spiritual practice. Now is the time to synthesize, refine, and make the things of our lives sound. To know just what medicine is required, to dispel illusion and see into the heart of the matter.

Hestia, help me sort the seeds. Help me know when it is time to harvest and when it is time to let something die on the vine. Show me the magic of a simple well-ordered life.

Guiding Goddesses: Hestia, Astrea, Frigg

Copyright by Danielle Blacwood in Llewellyn’s Witches’ Datebook 2020 Page 55

Three Sisters Chili (For Mabon)

3 cups (128 g) beans (pinto, kidney, navy, garbanzo, etc.) precooked or canned (drain and rinse)

Olive oil

1 red onion, sliced

2 clove garlic, chopped

1 cups celery, chopped

2 cups butternut or acron squash, cooked, cooled, and cubed

1 cup corn

1 cup tomato paste

2 teaspoons cumin

2 Tablespoons chili powder

1 Tablespoon oregano

Place beans in a large Dutch oven. In a frying pan with olive oil, cook red onion, garlic, and celery until tender. Add to Dutch oven. Add squash, corn, and tomato paste. Stir in enough water to cover. Add seasonings and salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil, then cook uncovered for about 2 hours on low heat, stirring occasionally, and adding more water if needed to keep from sticking to bottom. This chili is even better the second day. For an authentic touch, serve corn bread or corn fritters.

Copyright by Nancy V. Bennett in Llewellyn’s Witches’ Datebook 2010 Page 107

Naniamo Eggs (For Ostara)

FIRST LAYER

2 cups (128 g) Oreo cookie crumbs

1/2 (64 g) chopped pecans

1/2 (64 g) cup brown sugar

1/2 cup (64 g) melted butter

Combine ingredients, then mold into egg-sized balls. Place balls on cookie sheet with wax paper. Refrigeate for 1 hour

SECOND LAYER

2 cups (128 g) icing (powder sugar) sugar

1 cup (128 g) custard powder (or a package of instant banana or lemon pudding)

1/2 cup (64 g) softened buttter

Dribble milk into this mixture to make a thick icing. Mold this around the eggs. Refrigerate for 1 hour.

THIRD LAYER

Melt 8 squares of semisweet chocolate in a double boiler. Using 2 spoons, quickly dip the eggs into the chocolate to cover. Refrigerate until hard.

Copyright Nancy V. Bennett in Llewellyn’s Witches’ Datebook 2010 Page 49

Music for the Fall Equinox/Mabon

Mabon Music by Various Artists

Music for Spring Equinox/Ostara

Spring Music by Lisa Thiel

Earth Magic Oracle Cards – Gaia Nurturing

GAIA CARD

I bought this oracle deck because it called to me as a way to bring Mother Earther or Gaia or any other name of names we know this wonderful planet we live on. Gaia gives us unconditional love no matter how much humans disrespect her in a mirid of ways.

This card Gaia – Nurturing from, the Earth Magic Oracle Cards by Steven D. Farmer, tells me Gaia loves us unconditionally no matter how much humans disrespect her through too many people to us overusing natural resources through too many ways to list here. So let’s go with some highlights, not enough open space left in the “first world counties” to grow enough food to feed their overpopulation, and in “third world countries” where there is drought caused by too many manmade structures built on other parts of Gaia that causes the natural order of rain, evaporation of moisture to bring much-needed rains to fracking to over-harvesting medicinal plants, fungus, insects, etc that grow in the rain forests and or places to throwing trash where ever they are at which causes wildlife to live unnaturally using things such as plastic to build nests or trying to feed a cigarette butt to their offspring. to places using the oceans, other small and/or large waterways to dump garbage collected for the overpopulated cities or people just throwing things overboard to thousands of other big and small ways we rape, pillage, overuse and disrespect our beautiful, all-loving Gaia.

Ask yourself this question and really think about an honest answer you give yourself and to the younger generations following us. What should we be teaching not just from books about how Gaia, the waterways (this includes any kind of pond, stream, river, sea, ocean, etc) and the air we and they breathe but also how we choose to be part of the solution in helping, honoring, and most of all living in harmony with her. Or are you going to be part of the problem of continuing to use up Gaia’s many resources she gives us freely as well as lovingly? Or are you somewhere in between these two positions?

 

MAMA BIRD

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Pacific Ocean Garbage Patch

Remember we are the key to changing so we can live in harmony once more with Gaia

February 29 North West Hemisphere Current Moon Phase and Planetary Positions

Current Moon Phase

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 2020

Today the Moon will be in a Waxing Crescent Phase. A Waxing Crescent is the first Phase after the New Moon and is a great time to see the features of the moon’s surface. During this phase the Moon can be seen in the western sky after the sun dips below the horizon at sunset. The moon is close to the sun in the sky and mostly dark except for the right edge of the moon which becomes brighter as the days get closer to the next phase which is a First Quarter with a 50% illumination.

 You can use this link to go forward or backward in time for Moon phase information. If you are curious you can even find out what phase the Moon was in when you or anyone else, you know was on the date the person was born.

Custom Planetary Positions

The time for the Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Los Angeles, California, USA

February 29, 2020
02:00 pm GMT (6:00 AM PST)
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:10 Pisces 27
Moon:15 Taurus 11
Mercury:03 Pisces 12 Rx
Venus:24 Aries 58
Mars:09 Capricorn 02
Jupiter:19 Capricorn 28
Saturn:28 Capricorn 07
Uranus:03 Taurus 40
Neptune:18 Pisces 06
Pluto:24 Capricorn 15

True Lunar Node:05 Cancer 51 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:05 Cancer 05 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):03 Aries 44

Chiron:03 Aries 55
Ceres:11 Aquarius 21
Pallas:15 Capricorn 40
Juno:20 Libra 16 Rx
Vesta:23 Taurus 07

Eris:23 Aries 26

Fire:4
Earth:8
Air:2
Water:5
Cardinal:12
Fixed:4
Mutable:3

If you need to calculate the planetary positions for a specific use and time, click on this link

Currentplanetarypositions.com

To figure out GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) to your local time use this link

For Your Local Time and Date

If you have questions about using any of the links please leave them in the comment section as others may have the same question and it is easier to answer once than many times via email. Thank you.

For Your Viewing Pleasure

Another interesting video from youtube.

Witchcraft and Occultism in the Media

A Thought for Today

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Blessed be dear sisters and brothers.

Weekly Horoscope Sunday, February 23, 2020 to Saturday, March 7, 2020

All Signs

Here’s the lay of the land for this week. (Actually, it’s a picture of the skies, but we are down here on terra firma, aren’t we?) The Sun is in Pisces, Mercury Retrograde is also in Pisces, Venus is in Aries and Mars, Jupiter and Saturn are in Capricorn. I will touch lightly on each of these planets, with a special notice about Mercury Retrograde being in the dreamy sign of Pisces! This placement of Mercury Retrograde can trigger a situation where you are in error and you don’t even know it. This reminds of the time a Leo friend bemoaned, “I’m supposed to pick up my Mom up at the casino but she didn’t say which one and she doesn’t have a cell phone!”

Aries (March 21-April 19)

With Venus in your sign this week, it’s easy to be diplomatic and charming with everyone you meet. (This is also an excellent time for you to buy wardrobe treasures for yourself because you will like what you see in the mirror.) Admittedly, there are some conflicting energies at play for your sign because the Sun and Mercury Retrograde are hiding in your chart, which means you want to be low-key. This also promotes your ability to do research and study the past. However, your ruler Mars is at the top of your chart arousing your ambition! So, this is something you have to juggle. Fortunately, Venus will pave the way in all your dealings with others. Kiss, kiss; hug, hug.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

You’re popular this week! Many of you are in a leadership role in groups and organizations. You are in touch with old friends from the past, which could be fun – or not. Secret love affairs are taking place for some of you. (You are such a sensuous, passionate sign!) Meanwhile, this gaggle of planets in your fellow Earth Sign is supportive to you! Saturn helps you to work hard. Whatever you do will come out well. Jupiter increases your enthusiasm and optimism for future plans; and Mars makes you want to travel. Mars and Jupiter together will also attract opportunities in publishing, the media, medicine and the law. Great time to go to school or sign up for a course. So many possibilities for your future!

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

This continues to be a powerful time for you because the Sun is at the top of your chart, which makes others admire you, especially bosses, parents and VIPs. Obviously, you can use this to advance your own agenda. Mercury Retrograde is also at the top of your chart, which is tricky! Mercury is your ruler. This means old issues with bosses and parents are back on your plate again but there is confusion about something. Meanwhile, Mars indicates you might have disputes about shared property, inheritances and the resources of others. Are these two influences related? Perhaps. Fortunately, fair Venus in your House of Friendship, creates smooth relations with others, especially creative, artistic people.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

In some ways, this is a challenging time because the Sun is urging you to travel and explore new horizons and do something new to give your life some thrills and chills! Many of you are thinking about taking a course or going back to school. Issues related to medicine and the law interest you. However, in the midst of this, sits Mercury Retrograde! It’s like taking two steps forward then one step backwards. Your efforts to accomplish something will be delayed or frustrated. In addition, Mars opposite your sign makes you impatient with others. (Hmmm.) Your saving grace is that fair Venus is at the top of your chart smoothing your relations with bosses and parents. This is a good thing.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

Currently, the placement of the Sun and Mercury Retrograde make you feel confused about financial matters, especially wills, estates, shared property, taxes and debt. This means you must do what you can to get back in control. Face these issues and get a handle on them. Sit up and be a person. As long as things are fuzzy in these areas, it will drag you down psychologically. When it comes to financial matters, information is power. Therefore, know what is going on with your finances! Fortunately, Mars will energize you to work hard and be efficient. (This is a pleasure.) Meanwhile, Venus wants you to travel and “get away from all this.” Yes!

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

The Sun and Mercury Retrograde continue to be opposite your sign, which magnifies your focus on your closest relationships, friendships and partnerships. Obviously, Mercury Retrograde will attract ex-partners from the past back into your world. For some of you, this could be financially beneficial because this week you can benefit from the wealth and resources of others. People will give you things or do favours for you. You might even get a loan or finally wrap up the details about a mortgage. Meanwhile, back in the boudoir, this is a hot sexy week for you! Your gonads are in overdrive and you want to play! “More champagne?”

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

You are still in work mode because of the placement of the Sun and Mercury Retrograde. Of course, these two influences are often contrary to each other! The Sun will urge you to work hard and be as efficient as possible; whereas Mercury Retrograde will create delays, mistakes and confusion in your job and work. (Is there no justice?) On top of this, Mars triggers increased activity and chaos on the home front, which might bother you because you like your home to be harmonious and psychologically supportive. One blessing: Your ruler, fair Venus sits opposite your sign, which is the best position for all relationships. (Even with your enemies.) Whew!

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Ta da! This is a playful week! It’s a lovely time for romance, sports, socializing with others, enjoying playful activities with kids and escaping on a vacation. All the fun stuff! Nevertheless, these same areas are also under the influence of Mercury Retrograde. This means old flames are back in your life. Old issues with kids are also back on the table. Vacations might suffer from confusion with reservations and travel delays. Aagghh! Fortunately, issues related to your work are excellent! Coworkers are supportive. Expect praise from bosses. You might improve your work space. In addition, Mars now boosts your energy, accelerating your daily pace; but it also makes you opinionated and persuasive!

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Your focus on home, family, parents and your private life continues to be strong this week. At times, Mercury Retrograde can really trip anyone up. But for you, right now, Mercury Retrograde will help you finish and wrap up lots of old details related to your home or family issues. It can help you delve into old stuff and get rid of what you no longer need. It will also help you tackle home repairs. This is good! You will definitely get time off for good behaviour because Venus encourages romance and fun socializing. Accept all invitations to party! Meanwhile, Mars inspires you to earn money (and admittedly, spend it). Ka-ching!

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

You’re running around with an outboard motor on your butt but you’re getting a lot done! Unfortunately, even though the Sun and fiery Mars now energize your communications with others and give you the stimulus to get things done – Mercury Retrograde is also in the picture! Mercury Retrograde will cause transportation delays, car problems, missed buses, confusion with communications (cell phones and computers) and missed appointments. This can be maddening! Fortunately, Venus brings opportunities to entertain at home and redecorate your digs. Venus also promotes loving relations with family members. That’s nice.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Money and cash flow continue to be a strong focus for you. At a deeper level, you are pondering your values in life. In other words, what really matters? You don’t want to be 90 years old, looking back and thinking to yourself, “You blew it!” Fortunately, Venus will ameliorate any problems in your life because it gives you rose-coloured glasses to look at your daily world. You will appreciate the beauty of your daily surroundings. You will also see how much love there is in your life. (Venus is your friend.) Meanwhile, Mars is stirring up problems behind the scenes. This means if you think someone out there might not have your best interests at heart – you’re right. Keep your eyes open!

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

Well, this continues to be an interesting time for you because you are empowered and energizes with the Sun in your sign! This is a good thing. It will attract people and favourable situations to you. (We like!) However, Mercury Retrograde is also in your sign! This is like a magnet for goofy situations. Misplaced items, forgotten appointments, delays, little frustrations, confused communications, and a general sense of feeling disorganized will create obstacles for you. Because Mars is in your House of Friendships, be careful you don’t take your frustrations out on a friend. Chill out. Meanwhile, the good news is that Venus will attract money to you. It will also encourage you to buy beautiful things for yourself and loved ones. It might even attract new ways to earn money? Yes!

 

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Weekly Horoscope Sunday, February 23, 2020 to Saturday, March 7, 2020

All Signs

Here’s the lay of the land for this week. (Actually, it’s a picture of the skies, but we are down here on terra firma, aren’t we?) The Sun is in Pisces, Mercury Retrograde is also in Pisces, Venus is in Aries and Mars, Jupiter and Saturn are in Capricorn. I will touch lightly on each of these planets, with a special notice about Mercury Retrograde being in the dreamy sign of Pisces! This placement of Mercury Retrograde can trigger a situation where you are in error and you don’t even know it. This reminds of the time a Leo friend bemoaned, “I’m supposed to pick up my Mom up at the casino but she didn’t say which one and she doesn’t have a cell phone!”

Aries (March 21-April 19)

With Venus in your sign this week, it’s easy to be diplomatic and charming with everyone you meet. (This is also an excellent time for you to buy wardrobe treasures for yourself because you will like what you see in the mirror.) Admittedly, there are some conflicting energies at play for your sign because the Sun and Mercury Retrograde are hiding in your chart, which means you want to be low-key. This also promotes your ability to do research and study the past. However, your ruler Mars is at the top of your chart arousing your ambition! So, this is something you have to juggle. Fortunately, Venus will pave the way in all your dealings with others. Kiss, kiss; hug, hug.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

You’re popular this week! Many of you are in a leadership role in groups and organizations. You are in touch with old friends from the past, which could be fun – or not. Secret love affairs are taking place for some of you. (You are such a sensuous, passionate sign!) Meanwhile, this gaggle of planets in your fellow Earth Sign is supportive to you! Saturn helps you to work hard. Whatever you do will come out well. Jupiter increases your enthusiasm and optimism for future plans; and Mars makes you want to travel. Mars and Jupiter together will also attract opportunities in publishing, the media, medicine and the law. Great time to go to school or sign up for a course. So many possibilities for your future!

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

This continues to be a powerful time for you because the Sun is at the top of your chart, which makes others admire you, especially bosses, parents and VIPs. Obviously, you can use this to advance your own agenda. Mercury Retrograde is also at the top of your chart, which is tricky! Mercury is your ruler. This means old issues with bosses and parents are back on your plate again but there is confusion about something. Meanwhile, Mars indicates you might have disputes about shared property, inheritances and the resources of others. Are these two influences related? Perhaps. Fortunately, fair Venus in your House of Friendship, creates smooth relations with others, especially creative, artistic people.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

In some ways, this is a challenging time because the Sun is urging you to travel and explore new horizons and do something new to give your life some thrills and chills! Many of you are thinking about taking a course or going back to school. Issues related to medicine and the law interest you. However, in the midst of this, sits Mercury Retrograde! It’s like taking two steps forward then one step backwards. Your efforts to accomplish something will be delayed or frustrated. In addition, Mars opposite your sign makes you impatient with others. (Hmmm.) Your saving grace is that fair Venus is at the top of your chart smoothing your relations with bosses and parents. This is a good thing.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

Currently, the placement of the Sun and Mercury Retrograde make you feel confused about financial matters, especially wills, estates, shared property, taxes and debt. This means you must do what you can to get back in control. Face these issues and get a handle on them. Sit up and be a person. As long as things are fuzzy in these areas, it will drag you down psychologically. When it comes to financial matters, information is power. Therefore, know what is going on with your finances! Fortunately, Mars will energize you to work hard and be efficient. (This is a pleasure.) Meanwhile, Venus wants you to travel and “get away from all this.” Yes!

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

The Sun and Mercury Retrograde continue to be opposite your sign, which magnifies your focus on your closest relationships, friendships and partnerships. Obviously, Mercury Retrograde will attract ex-partners from the past back into your world. For some of you, this could be financially beneficial because this week you can benefit from the wealth and resources of others. People will give you things or do favours for you. You might even get a loan or finally wrap up the details about a mortgage. Meanwhile, back in the boudoir, this is a hot sexy week for you! Your gonads are in overdrive and you want to play! “More champagne?”

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

You are still in work mode because of the placement of the Sun and Mercury Retrograde. Of course, these two influences are often contrary to each other! The Sun will urge you to work hard and be as efficient as possible; whereas Mercury Retrograde will create delays, mistakes and confusion in your job and work. (Is there no justice?) On top of this, Mars triggers increased activity and chaos on the home front, which might bother you because you like your home to be harmonious and psychologically supportive. One blessing: Your ruler, fair Venus sits opposite your sign, which is the best position for all relationships. (Even with your enemies.) Whew!

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Ta da! This is a playful week! It’s a lovely time for romance, sports, socializing with others, enjoying playful activities with kids and escaping on a vacation. All the fun stuff! Nevertheless, these same areas are also under the influence of Mercury Retrograde. This means old flames are back in your life. Old issues with kids are also back on the table. Vacations might suffer from confusion with reservations and travel delays. Aagghh! Fortunately, issues related to your work are excellent! Coworkers are supportive. Expect praise from bosses. You might improve your work space. In addition, Mars now boosts your energy, accelerating your daily pace; but it also makes you opinionated and persuasive!

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Your focus on home, family, parents and your private life continues to be strong this week. At times, Mercury Retrograde can really trip anyone up. But for you, right now, Mercury Retrograde will help you finish and wrap up lots of old details related to your home or family issues. It can help you delve into old stuff and get rid of what you no longer need. It will also help you tackle home repairs. This is good! You will definitely get time off for good behaviour because Venus encourages romance and fun socializing. Accept all invitations to party! Meanwhile, Mars inspires you to earn money (and admittedly, spend it). Ka-ching!

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

You’re running around with an outboard motor on your butt but you’re getting a lot done! Unfortunately, even though the Sun and fiery Mars now energize your communications with others and give you the stimulus to get things done – Mercury Retrograde is also in the picture! Mercury Retrograde will cause transportation delays, car problems, missed buses, confusion with communications (cell phones and computers) and missed appointments. This can be maddening! Fortunately, Venus brings opportunities to entertain at home and redecorate your digs. Venus also promotes loving relations with family members. That’s nice.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Money and cash flow continue to be a strong focus for you. At a deeper level, you are pondering your values in life. In other words, what really matters? You don’t want to be 90 years old, looking back and thinking to yourself, “You blew it!” Fortunately, Venus will ameliorate any problems in your life because it gives you rose-coloured glasses to look at your daily world. You will appreciate the beauty of your daily surroundings. You will also see how much love there is in your life. (Venus is your friend.) Meanwhile, Mars is stirring up problems behind the scenes. This means if you think someone out there might not have your best interests at heart – you’re right. Keep your eyes open!

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

Well, this continues to be an interesting time for you because you are empowered and energizes with the Sun in your sign! This is a good thing. It will attract people and favourable situations to you. (We like!) However, Mercury Retrograde is also in your sign! This is like a magnet for goofy situations. Misplaced items, forgotten appointments, delays, little frustrations, confused communications, and a general sense of feeling disorganized will create obstacles for you. Because Mars is in your House of Friendships, be careful you don’t take your frustrations out on a friend. Chill out. Meanwhile, the good news is that Venus will attract money to you. It will also encourage you to buy beautiful things for yourself and loved ones. It might even attract new ways to earn money? Yes!

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A Rune and Witches Rune for Today

 Rune

Wunjo

“Great minds think alike, though fools seldom differ.”
“Be careful what you wish for…”

Wunjo – “Won-joe” – Literally: “Joy” – Esoteric: Hope, Harmony, Perfection

Key Concepts: joy, perfection, the art of correct wishing, correct application of the will, well-being, contentment, hope, expectation, relationship, family, bonding, trusted kinsfolk, shared ideals or aims, group harmony, symbols of shared identity, optimism, cooperative effort, like-mindedness, friendship

Psi: contentment, optimism, like-mindedness, wishful thinking, shared identity

Energy: harmony of like forces, effortless ease, fellowship, fulfillment, wishing, genuine friendship,

Mundane: parties, friendship, family, community

Divinations: Joy, harmony, fellowship, accomplishment, prosperity; or stultification, sorrow, strife, alienation, warns of caution, blindness to danger, deception, betrayal.

Governs:
Strengthens links and bonds
Invocation of fellowship and harmony.
Banishes alienation and other inharmonious impediments to trust
Creating joy through the use of true will
Realization of the link and multiplicity of relationship of all things
The art of correct wishing, ‘law of attraction’

 

 

 Witches Rune

Daily Witches Rune

The Birds

Keywords: Unexpected news, change.

Meanings: The Birds Rune means some unexpected news that may alter your life completely, especially if this is the leading rune. Generally, the news will lead to a positive change but pay close attention to the nearest runes to determine its nature. It can also mean news of friends or family that you haven’t had contact with in quite a while. Letters and documents should be watched for as they may well bring happiness.

Black Pepper Essential Oil

Black pepper essential oil is energizing, grounding, and protective. Inhaling the scent awakens the mind and fills us with awareness of our own power and strength. If you need an extra dose of courage, take some deep breaths, open a bottle, and take a whiff. Feel the power of pepper filling your awareness and energy field, bolstering your confidence, and awakening your sense that – whatever it is – you can do it.

Psychic work can be enhance by the scent of black pepper. Inhale it while looking deeper into a situation to gain intuitive insight. It has a unique ability yo tether you to the physical realm while simultaneously stimulating your third eye and awakening your crystal clear inner knowing. And by bolstering physical energy, it can be useful for psychics and intuitives who tend to feel drained while utilizing their gifts. Create a charm for focus and confidence (helpful for things like job interviews and test taking) by tying a hematite into muslin with red yarn. Anoint it with essential oil of pepper, and keep it with you as needed. Refresh the essential oil with each use.

Copyright Tess Whitehurst Llewellyn’s Witches’ Datebook 2020 Page 31

Your Rune for Today

Rune for Today

Kenaz

“The student surpasses the teacher.”

Kenaz – Literally: “Torch” – Esoteric ‘Ken’ or Knowledge

Key Concepts: torch as a symbol of knowledge and intellect, illumination, searching for enlightenment, shedding light on matters, quest for truth, skills and abilities, creativity, art, craftsmanship, cunning, acquisition and application of knowledge, occult female secrets, intuition, enthusiasm in teaching/learning, study, kin-fire, opportunity, playfulness

Psi: observation, clarity of thought, cognitive faculties, humility

Energy: Controlled energy, transformation (pheonix fire), teaching/learning dynamic, illumination

Mundane: art, technique, improvement of skills, school, the stars

Divinations: Artistic or technical ability, craft, transformation, offspring, new information; or disease, decay, breakup, inability, lack of creativity, ignorance, arrogance, elitism, over-conceptualization

Governs:
Illumination (torchlight) when exploring transpersonal pathways
Creative inspiration, enthusiasm for learning
Exploration of paradigms in the search for truth
Exposing the hidden to gain new knowledge, esp. through study, reflection and new information
Strengthening of abilities in all realms
Female occult secrets
The light within, the observer

Goddess Knowledge – The Bird Goddess/Valkyrie

The Bird Goddess is one of the most ancient goddesses, both a living-giving creator and goddess of death and regeneration. The Valkyrie, a northern European goddess, is a representation of this goddess as death wielder, The bird guise of the Valkyrie is that of a raven, long associated with death and magic. The name Valkyrie means “chooser of the slain”; the face and form of the Valkyrie are the last thing a person sees before death, Valkyries are the psychopomps who lead the soul to the afterworld. For ancient people death was part of a cyclical process leading again to rebirth; black was a positive color, a symbol of fertility and abundance, The Valkyrie represents that part of us that is unafraid of dark places; she can lead into and through them. She reminds us that seeds germinate in the darkness, that sometimes we need darkness in order to grow.

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Witches Rune for Today

Your Daily Witches Rune

The Moon

Keywords: Change.

Meanings: The “x” marks represent the four main phases of the moon and so you can expect changes to happen within the next 28 days. This is a particularly feminine stone and often appears in response to questions about women’s issues. The Moon rune is a messenger. It is telling you to be aware that major changes are coming to your life. Consult the runes closest to it to determine whether those changes are negative or positive.