Wednesday

Ruler: Wodin, Mercury

Colors: Orange, light blue, and gray

Power Hours: Sunrise and the 8th, 16th, and 24th hours following

Keywords: Success, creativity, communication

The word Wednesday is reminiscent of the Norse wind god Wodin, which is referenced in the popular rhyme verse “Wednesday’s child is full of woe.” This does not mean that those born on this day are full of sorrow or trouble. To be full of Woden (Wodin) means to be full of wind, to be spirited. Woden was such a powerful pagan god that the German church fathers changed the name of his day to Mittwoch, meaning midweek, in an attempt to exorcise his influence.

In the Spanish word for Wednesday, miercoles, we clearly see its connection to Mercury. Under the guidance of Mercury; Wednesday is a day of swift activity, communication, correspondence, and phone calls. This is a good day for journalists, writers, poets, bargaining, hiring employees, and visiting friends.

On Wednesdays, the hour of sunrise and every eight hours after that are also ruled by Mercury, making these times of the day doubly blessed. These are the strongest four hours for ritual work. Check your local newspaper, astrological calendar, or almanac to determine when sunrise occurs.
 

Source

Gypsy Magic

Wednesday’s Conjuring

Wednesday – is associated with Mercury

Candle colors – Purple

Magickal Conjuring for the Day: Mastery, Domination Work, Wisdom, Healing, Dealing with Legal problems.

—Starr Casas, Old Style Conjure Wisdoms, Workings and Remedies

Your Daily Solar & Lunar Data for Wednesday, March 23

Sun
Sun Direction: ↑ 112.45° ESE
Sun Altitude: 28.83°
Sun Distance: 92.664 million mi
Next Solstice: Jun 20, 2016 5:34 PM (Summer)
Sunrise Today: 6:53 AM↑ 88° East
Sunset Today: 7:09 PM↑ 273° West
Length of Day: 12 hours, 16 minutes

 

Moon
Moon Direction: ↑ 292.12° WNW
Moon Altitude: -28.33°
Moon Distance: 251509 mi
Next New Moon: Apr 7, 20166:23 AM
Next Full Moon: Apr 22, 201612:23 AM
Next Moonrise: Today7:31 PM
Current Moon Phase: Near Full Moon (Waning Gibbous)
Illumination: 100%

 

Source

timeanddate.com

Amazing Grace

Amazing grace, how sweet the Earth
that bore a witch like me!
I once was burned, now I survive,
was hung and now I sing.

T’was grace that drew down the moon
and grace that raised the seas.
The magic in the people’s will
will set our Mother free.

We face the East and breathe the winds
that move across this earth.
From gentle breeze to hurricane
our breath will bring forth the change.

Turn towards the South and feel the fire
that burns in you and me.
The spirit’s flame will rise again
and burn eternally.

We greet the West, our souls awash
in tides of primal birth.
Our tears and blood, our pain and love
will cleanse and heal the earth.

Reach into the North and know your roots
down deep ancestral caves.
We find the wisdom of the Crone,
Of circles we are made.

Amazing earth, enduring life,
from death into rebirth.
T’is earth I am and earth I love
and earth I’ll always be.

Amazing grace, how sweet the Earth
that bore witches like we.
We once were burned, now we survive,
were hung and now we sing.

Goddess bless, so mote it be,
Our magic spirals on.
Merry meet and merry part
and merry meet again.

—Author, Verna Knapp
Poem published on Pagan Library

 

In the terror and chaos of the day, the Goddess spoke softly….

 

My sons and daughters give me your hand and follow me
Close your eyes and become one with the Wind.
Be one with the Rain.
Be one with the Earth.
Be one with the power of Fire.
Join your Brothers and Sisters.
You have always been mine.
You join today those who have gone
before you.
Be of comfort, this day for all is right.
My sons and daughters, come now, join me,
for you are loved….

 

Divine Mother bless the people of Belgium with Your Comfort, Love and Peace.

This we pray in your Divine name.

So Mote It Be

 

Excerpts from A Witches Prayer Book
JoAnne Spiese