You are a highly intuitive yet grounded and earthy person. You hear the unspoken and see the unseen with your very strong powers of perception, yet you tend to prefer to remain quiet much of the time. You do have a knowing look that can intimidate some and appeal to most. You are fair-minded and essentially a peacemaker, although you have tremendous backbone that you can call upon when needed.
Famous people born today: Humphrey Bogart, Sissy Spacek, Annie Lennox, Anwar Sadat, Jimmy Buffett, Barbara Mandrell, Clara Barton.
A Full Moon occurs in your family and home sector this morning, dear Aries, and can stimulate deep feelings, new awareness, and appreciation for your personal life, loved ones, and home life. It might also bring a problem area to light so that you can handle it. There can be an epiphany about security, family, and how to manage your personal life now. Today is strong for practical thinking, even though emotions are highlighted. There can be exciting plans or a more positive attitude towards a work or health matter. Making plans for finances, business deals, and problem solving are all favored now.
Taurus
Taurus
The Full Moon occurring this morning illuminates your communications sector, dear Taurus. While this might prompt a rush of activity, it can also be a time of important news or recognition of a need surrounding educational, legal, or travel matters. Whatever does emerge now, it’s meant to push you forward, even if at first it slows you down! Watch out for processing too much information or for sensory overload now – be discriminating with what you take in. Today is strong for presenting your sharing ideas, expressing yourself, and having a good sense of future trends, such that making long-term plans can be successful and enjoyable now.
Gemini
Gemini
A Full Moon happens this morning, dear Gemini, illuminating your sector of values, resources, and finances. A financial matter may come to light, or an issue revolving around sharing, support, values, or possessions can figure strongly now. Full Moons sometimes bring on a little bit of chaos or heightened feelings, but in the long run, this one is about bringing more predictability to key areas of your life. A favorable Mercury-Jupiter connection points to a nice flow of thoughts and ideas. You might also find it especially easy to agree and cooperate with a partner or friend, and they with you. Support tends to be there.
Cancer
Cancer
The Moon enters your sign early into the day, dear Cancer, and then a Full Moon occurs in Cancer this morning. This can bring a personal matter to a head, perhaps in the form of an epiphany or other form of revelation, perhaps surrounding a relationship. There has been more attention to your relationships recently, and if this has been to a point of imbalance, circumstances are such that you’re reminded to take care of your own emotional needs. Today is very strong for conversations about a relationship or with a partner. There is willingness to entertain new ideas and others’ perspectives. You are not caught up in petty matters now, and more interested in cooperating and sharing common goals.
Leo
Leo
The Moon reaches Full this morning, dear Leo, marking a culmination, possibly of a work, service, or health matter. A reminder to attend to your spiritual, emotional, and mental health needs can arrive now, or an epiphany that propels you forward. You might discover that you have support available from behind the scenes or an unexpected source, and even if you don’t take it, it’s good to know you have some backup. There can be the opportunity to share a bit of your private self, or to help guide others towards better living. Today’s energies are good for sharing ideas and problem solving. You might thoroughly benefit from, and enjoy, making plans related to money, work, and health.
Virgo
Virgo
The Full Moon this morning lights up your sector of aspirations, ideals, community, and friendships, dear Virgo. There can be a sudden need for your help or support, or a culmination of a friendship matter, group project, or romantic relationship. Whatever comes to light now provides you with important insight into a brewing problem, and you are likely to feel purged and empowered as a result. A partner could be supportive, or the matter can strongly relate to close relationships. Good energy is with you for feeling valuable and valued as Mercury and Jupiter connect to one another, and in good relation to your sign. It’s a fine day for personal influence and creative self-expression. It’s also a time for rising above small problems and seeing life for its positive points.
Libra
Libra
A Full Moon occurs in your sector of career, reputation, and public standing this morning, dear Libra, bringing a project to a culmination, new light to a matter, and emotions to the surface. You may be in the position to show off your professional and responsible side, and possibly even thrust into the spotlight or into a leadership role. There can be revelations about your career and responsibilities. Watch for displays or outbursts, as they can be more impactful now than usual. There is good energy for discussions about personal or family matters, as people are especially reasonable, fair, and thinking in positive ways. An attitude that any problem can be resolved with willingness and effort can boost your spirits and relationships.
Scorpio
Scorpio
A Full Moon occurs this morning and illuminates a matter of spirit, adventure, or learning, dear Scorpio. For some of you, a project turns a corner or you are ready to publish or announce an endeavor. An idea that you’ve been working on might blossom now. Wise counsel figures strongly today, even if emotions are running high. There can be breakthrough, positive thinking, particularly with or about friends and groups, as well as long-term plans that put a spring in your step. This is an excellent time for writing, particularly about your feelings toward someone or for professional aims, such as promotion or publicity work.
Sagittarius
Sagittarius
A Full Moon occurs this morning, dear Sagittarius, and this can bring a revelation or illumination of a matter surrounding intimate or financial matters. This is a good time for rediscovering your roots and for getting in touch with your innermost wants and needs. With Mercury and your ruler, Jupiter, in positive aspect, problem solving is enhanced, particularly with regards to work, financial, and other practical or mechanical matters. Your vision of an issue is large, and with a broader perspective, the details of any plan seem to fall into place. With more faith in your abilities and in your worth now, it could be a good time to attract positive experiences.
Capricorn
Capricorn
A Full Moon occurs this morning, dear Capricorn, bringing a relationship matter to light or a personal epiphany. Something that’s been brewing inside of you, perhaps left unacknowledged, reaches a head. Some of you could be moved to make an announcement, and in fact, you have quite a bit of impact now. If your close relationships have been lacking your attention lately, this is a time when you’ll be called upon to balance things out. It’s another day for being generous and forthcoming. This is a strong day for communicating, sharing, and expressing your ideas and beliefs. Learning, publishing, and transportation are favorable. There can be a new look at an old problem.
Aquarius
Aquarius
There is a Full Moon occurring this morning, dear Aquarius, and it can stimulate or bring to light a service-related or spiritual matter. Information surfacing or feelings stimulated now help to push your life forward, towards making important improvements and adjustments. This can be a time when you feel motivated to change your lifestyle for the better or to improve your work and daily life. This is also a good idea day in general, particularly related to matters of the past and how to learn from and move past them. You may be turned to for advice. While private time is desired and beneficial today, you can also feel some need to connect with others, so that you may end up playing a supportive, helpful role.
Pisces
Pisces
There is a Full Moon this morning, dear Pisces, and this lunation can act to pull out personal revelations or new awareness of an old matter, likely revolving around romance, personal goals, friendships, or creative matters. You might become aware of your feelings for or about someone. There can be a strong urge to create, share, and express yourself now. It’s a strong time for celebrating, creating, and sharing your feelings. There can be quite a focus on the exchange of ideas. A rewarding conversation can happen now, and you may be mapping out a long-term plan that is motivating and exciting.
Our subconscious minds are activated by the emotional Cancer Full Moon that makes a rare Christmas Day appearance for the first time since 1977. It’s fitting that our dreams overflow their boundaries like the ocean at high tide. But inner worries may be pitted against outer responsibilities as we strive to keep up appearances. Thankfully, the Capricorn Sun illuminates our family and tribal traditions in these darkest of winter nights.
This Full Moon is blessed by messenger Mercury’s smooth trine to jovial Jupiter that encourages us to see the positive potential in everything and everyone. Unfortunately, the magnifying lens of expansive Jupiter can also promote extravagance. Events in our lives may seem more significant than they actually are, yet the passage of time will help us put these days into perspective. Although we’re capable of blowing things out of proportion, at least we’re falling on the side of hope rather than fear.&
In these times of intense planetary stress, a magical Mercury-Jupiter trine favors frivolity and adds a joyous overtone to the music of the day. It also serves to remind us that good will toward our fellow humans goes a long way to creating Peace on Earth.
Keep reading to see how this rare Full Moon will impact YOUR world…
Aries Horoscope (March 21 – April 19)
Your entire life path seems up for grabs while the Cancer Full Moon brightens your 4th House of Home and Family, causing you to wonder how to balance your domesticity with your place in the world. You’re trying to figure out how much emotional safety you need before you attempt to reach your goals. Asking important questions can propel you into action. Although others might see you as acting too aggressively, do whatever it takes to get back on track. Using your powers of concentration empowers you to thrive in a situation that anyone else would call unwinnable.
Taurus Horoscope (April 20 – May 20)
Loved ones come to the rescue, encouraging you to shrug off any self-limiting thoughts. Although you might be insecure about your ability to communicate while the hypersensitive Cancer Full Moon shines in your 3rd House of Information, your words can produce a powerful impact. It’s not what others say about you that matters the most; the critical component is how you feel about yourself. Nothing is likely to bring you down if you continue to cultivate a healthy self-esteem.
Gemini Horoscope May 21 – June 20)
Your thoughts might be moving so fast that you can’t keep up with every idea. You may have a very sensible plan in mind, but you can still ruin your chances of realizing a goal if you diffuse your energy. The Cancer Full Moon’s presence in your 2nd House of Values is a cosmic reminder to focus on what is most important and allow the trivial matters to fall away. The truth is you have your limits just like anyone else. Don’t talk about your dreams until you find the right audience. Taking yourself more seriously encourages others to do the same.
Cancer Horoscope (June 21 – July 22)
You expect people to acknowledge and respect your desire for emotional safety. The evocative Full Moon spotlighting your sensitive sign might send you over the edge, prompting you to worry that your intentions are misunderstood. However, your needs may be based upon old insecurities — and no one can fix this if you fear rejection or change. You can’t solve this dilemma overnight, but discussing your concerns with someone you love helps you feel more hopeful about the current circumstances. A burden is much lighter once shared.
Leo Horoscope (July 23 – Aug. 22)
You really want to hold up your end of the bargain but the Cancer Full Moon is sneaking around in your 12th House of Secrets, prompting you to struggle in ways no one else notices. You know there are specific things you can do to help those you love, but you’re already too busy trying to fulfill your previous commitments. You can’t do everything you planned, yet your high expectations make it difficult for you to let go. Nevertheless, everyone will appreciate your generosity if you don’t promise more than you can deliver. Love is the gift that keeps giving back.
Virgo Horoscope (Aug. 23 – Sept. 22)
You fully intend to accomplish your goals, even if it temporarily means that your needs come first. However, everyone can tell that you want some space because actions really do speak louder than words. But the introspective Cancer Full Moon highlights your 11th House of Friends, encouraging you to retreat into your cozy cocoon for a while. Nevertheless, a social context is still the best place to demonstrate your generosity of spirit. Compromise is key to making everyone happy, including yourself.
Libra Horoscope (Sept. 23 – Oct. 22)
Knowing what’s best is not a simple task, even if the current issues seem vaguely familiar. You might not want to put up with the same level of domestic-related stress while the moody Cancer Full Moon floods your 10th House of Authority. If you are withholding your feelings, take a deep breath and release them out into the open. Just remember to be kind in your delivery process, even if a power struggle ensues. Ultimately, others will appreciate you going out on a limb to clear the air if you are just as anxious to listen as you are to speak.
Scorpio Horoscope (Oct. 23 – Nov. 21)
Internal frustration seems to intensify while direct communication helps to dissipate the energy. However, the emotionally powerful Cancer Full Moon rocks your 9th House of Truth, making it nearly impossible to disengage from a disagreement until it’s resolved. Endless fighting doesn’t lead to peace of mind; take your old wounds out of the picture and examine the situation from a fresh perspective. If you can create meaning in the midst of the current chaos, then everyone emerges as a winner.
Sagittarius Horoscope (Nov. 22 – Dec. 21)
You won’t run from your feelings, even if you wish you could walk away from an unpleasant situation. However, your current passion prevents you from just dropping an issue that’s important to you. Although you have realistic expectations, the protective Cancer Full Moon illuminates your 8th House of Deep Sharing, cautioning you to withhold some of your darker emotions. Proceeding with patient persistence prevents encountering disappointment in the immediate future. Your unwavering optimism saves the day.
Capricorn Horoscope (Dec. 22 – Jan. 19)
Your acute sense of reality may be tested as you confront one of your most fundamental fears. The needy Cancer Full Moon stimulates your 7th House of Others, raising concerns that a relationship might draw you into an emotional abyss. More than anything, you don’t want to fall victim to irrationality as you attempt to stay on the safe path of logic. Thankfully, you can step beyond your concerns to participate in the holiday festivities and still land safely back on Earth in the days ahead.
Aquarius Horoscope (Jan. 20 – Feb. 18)
You might not feel so self-assured because the supersensitive Cancer Full Moon lights up your 6th House of Service, filling you with angst about your current role. But keeping your emotions under wraps leaves everyone wondering why you’re acting more distant. Nevertheless, you don’t want to share your experiences, even if someone asks. Temporarily shifting your attention away from your feelings to something more constructive is a clever deflection. Focus on the needs of those you love as you wait for your heart to sort itself out.
Pisces Horoscope (Feb. 19 – March 20)
You may grow concerned if the uncontrollable swirl of complex emotions is moving too quickly. However, these are well-traveled waters for you Fish and it helps to remember that you are swimming in safe territory. Thankfully, the nurturing Cancer Full Moon brightens your 5th House of Creativity, inspiring you to feel more positive — even if you are also overwhelmed. Luckily, success is likely if you allow time for the right situation to gel organically, instead of pushing things ahead too soon. Trust in the magic of the universe and everything will work out fine.
A glistening weekend filled with romantic potential awaits! On Friday, a Full Moon in Cancer will allow everyone to feel their feelings with unapologetic sincerity. Fortunately, this Full Moon will be beautifully linked to Neptune supporting the very best in everyone’s emotional IQ.
There will be an easy ability to forgive, understand and empathize with your sweetheart. And you’ll also enjoy a wonderful family connection if you’re celebrating Christmas Day together with your clan. Communication is beautiful as well thanks to a gorgeous link between Mercury and Jupiter, expanding everyone’s capacity to speak and think happy thoughts.
Uranus does station direct on Friday night, so there might be a sense of rattling excitement in your love life. But don’t worry, it’s nothing too destabilizing. In fact, it might help you and your partner come alive!
This Weekend’s Romantic Rating*
* Heart ratings are based on the lunar cycle. They range from low to full, with low indicating a rocky weekend for romance and full indicating plenty of passionate potential.
The Balance of the Elements & The Signs for Friday, December 25th
CANCER STRONG
Nurturing, protective, tenacious, emotional sensitive, watery, strong roots. Can be overly protective, unwilling to let go, timid, reclusive.
CAPRICORN STRONG
Disciplined, responsible, reliable, industrious, conscientious, practical, achieving. Can be pessimistic, overly conventional, rigid, materialistic, callous.
BALANCE OF ELEMENTS
FIRE WEAK
We are not very goal-oriented right now, or motivation to pursue our goals may be waning/lacking. Changes feel overwhelming. Enthusiasm may be low, we argue less, and we think more than we take action.
EARTH STRONG
We are especially in touch with the physical world. We consider what we’ve learned and experienced in the past in order to make the most of the present. We can be cautious, practical, and possibly unimaginative. We are deliberate and can pace ourselves well. We need hands-on experience and are not impressed with theory as much as we are with results. Routines are tolerable and comforting.
AIR WEAK
We may have a difficult time being objective or detached. We may not be especially communicative.
BALANCE OF MODES
CARDINAL STRONG
We are ready to take action and to take on challenges, and can become frustrated with stagnant conditions.
FIXED WEAK
We may be open to change but may not have much follow-through.
The Moon today is in a Full Moon phase. During a Full Moon the moon is 100% illuminated as seen from Earth and is on the opposite side of the Earth from the Sun. The Moon will be visible throughout the night sky rising at sunset in the east and setting with the sunrise the next morning. The point at which a Full Moon occurs can be measured down to a fraction of a second. The time it takes between full moons is known as a Synodic month and is 29.530587981 days long.
Phase Details for – Friday, December 25, 2015
Phase: Full Moon
Illumination: 100%
Moon Age: 14.81 days
Moon Angle: 0.52
Moon Distance: 379,690.52 km Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 147,128,700.59 km
If you have company that stays too long and interferes with your life, try some of the following spells. None of them will harm visitors; they merely impel them to leave.
Three spells involve brooms. The simplest entails nothing more than placing a broom upside down behind the door. If the guests still refuse to leave, stick a fork into the bristles of the inverted broom.
Failing this, go into a room adjoining that which the guests are in, place the broom so that its handle points toward the offending visitors and intone the following traditional rhyme:
Get thee hence beyond my door
For I am weary to the core.
OTHER METHODS TO END TIRESOME VISITS
There are other methods as well. Throwing salt on an ungracious guest’s shoes (if he or she has removed them) is said to be effective, as is putting a pinch of pepper beneath his or her chair.
Hanging a pair of scissors at the front door might also work. If not, go to the kitchen, take the pestle out of the mortar and stand it upright in the fireplace.
Tracing an equal-armed cross in the hollow of the left hand with the index finger of the right should also give your guests an urge to leave (or will at least communicate your boredom).
If none of these measures works, even when backed up with visualizations, perhaps you should try the surest spell of all-ask your visitors to leave.
–Scott Cunningham; David Harrington. The Magical Household: Spells & Rituals for the Home
During the winter solstice season, we hear all kinds of cool stuff about candy canes, Santa Claus, reindeer and other traditions. But did you know that many Christmas customs can trace their roots back to Pagan origins? Here are ten little-known bits of trivia about the Yule season that you might be unaware of.
1. Christmas Caroling
The tradition of Christmas caroling actually began as the tradition of wassailing. In centuries past, wassailers went from door to door, singing and drinking to the health of their neighbors. The concept actually harkens back to pre-Christian fertility rites — only in those ceremonies, villagers traveled through their fields and orchards in the middle of winter, singing and shouting to drive away any spirits that might inhibit the growth of future crops. Caroling wasn’t actually done in churches until St. Francis, around the 13th century, thought it might be a nice idea.
2. Kissing Under the Mistletoe
Mistletoe has been around for a long time, and has been considered a magical plant by everyone from the Druids to the Vikings. The ancient Romans honored the god Saturn, and to keep him happy, fertility rituals took place under the mistletoe. Today, we don’t quite go that far under our mistletoe (at least not usually) but it could explain where the kissing tradition comes from. The Norse Eddas tell of warriors from opposing tribes meeting under mistletoe and laying down their arms, so it’s certainly considered a plant of peace and reconciliation. Also in Norse mythology, mistletoe is associated with Frigga, a goddess of love – who wouldn’t want to smooch under her watchful eye?
3. Gift-Delivering Mythical Beings
Sure, we’ve all heard of Santa Claus, who has his roots in the Dutch Sinterklaas mythology, with a few elements of Odin and Saint Nicholas thrown in for good measure. But how many people have heard of La Befana, the kindly Italian witch who drops off treats for well-behaved children? Or Frau Holle, who gives gifts to women at the time of the winter solstice?
4. Deck Your Halls with Boughs of Green Things
The Romans loved a good party, and Saturnalia was no exception. This holiday, which fell on December 17, was a time to honor the god Saturn, and so homes and hearths were decorated with boughs of greenery – vines, ivy, and the like. The ancient Egyptians didn’t have evergreen trees, but they had palms — and the palm tree was the symbol of resurrection and rebirth. They often brought the fronds into their homes during the time of the winter solstice. This has evolved into the modern tradition of the holiday tree.
5. Hanging Ornaments
Here come those Romans again! At Saturnalia, celebrants often hung metal ornaments outside on trees. Typically, the ornaments represented a god — either Saturn, or the family’s patron deity. The laurel wreath was a popular decoration as well. Early Germanic tribes decorated trees with fruit and candles in honor of Odin for the solstice.
6. Fruitcake
The fruitcake has become the stuff of legend, because once a fruitcake is baked, it will seemingly outlive everyone who comes near it. Stories abound of fruitcakes from winters past, magically appearing in the pantry to surprise everyone during the holiday season. What’s interesting about the fruitcake is that it actually has its origins in ancient Egypt. There’s a tale in the culinary world that the Egyptians placed cakes made of fermented fruit and honey on the tombs of their deceased loved ones – and presumably these cakes would last as long as the pyramids themselves. In later centuries, Roman soldiers carried these cakes into battle, made with mashed pomegranates and barley. There are even records of soldiers on Crusades carrying honey-laden fruitcakes into the Holy Land with them.
7. Presents for Everyone!
Today, Christmas is a huge gift-giving bonanza for retailers far and wide. However, that’s a fairly new practice, developed within the last two to three hundred years. Most people who celebrate Christmas associate the practice of gift giving with the Biblical tale of the three wise men who gave gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh to the newborn baby Jesus. However, the tradition can also be traced back to other cultures – the Romans gave gifts between Saturnalia and the Kalends, and during the Middle Ages, French nuns gave gifts of food and clothing to the poor on St. Nicholas’ Eve. Interestingly, up until around the early 1800s, most people exchanged gifts on New Years’ Day – and it was typically just one present, rather than the massive collection of gifts that we’re inundated with each year in today’s society.
8. The Resurrection Theme
Christianity hardly has a monopoly on the theme of resurrection, particularly around the winter holidays. Mithras was an early Roman god of the sun, who was born around the time of the winter solstice and then experienced a resurrection around the spring equinox. The Egyptians honored Horus, who has a similar story. While this doesn’t mean that the tale of Jesus and his rebirth was stolen from the cult of Mithras or Horus – and in fact, it’s definitely not, if you ask scholars – there are certainly some similarities in the stories, and perhaps some carryover from the earlier Pagan traditions.
9. Christmas Holly
For those who celebrate the spiritual aspects of Christmas, there is significant symbolism in the holly bush. For Christians, the red berries represent the blood of Jesus Christ as he died upon the cross, and the sharp-edged green leaves are associated with his crown of thorns. However, in pre-Christian Pagan cultures, the holly was associated with the god of winter – the Holly King, doing his annual battle with the Oak King. Holly was known as a wood that could drive off evil spirits as well, so it came in very handy during the darker half of the year, when most of the other trees were bare.
10. The Yule Log
Nowadays, when we hear about the Yule log, most people think of a deliciously rich chocolate dessert. But the Yule log has its origins in the cold winters of Norway, on the night of the winter solstice, where it was common to hoist a giant log onto the hearth to celebrate the return of the sun each year. The Norsemen believed that the sun was a giant wheel of fire which rolled away from the earth, and then began rolling back again on the winter solstice.
It is generally accepted that the birth of Christ on December 24th is the invention of some overzealous authors who were trying to create some sort of symmetry between Paganism and Christianity. According to the late fourth-century Scriptor Syrus, it was the custom of the Pagans to celebrate the birthday of the sun on December 25, at which time they kindled lights in token of festivity. The Christians also participated in these solemnities and revelries. Accordingly, when the administrants of the church observed that the Christians had a preference for the festival, they took counsel and resolved that the true Nativity should be solemnized on that day.
The Pagan feast that was replaced by Christmas was of far older origins and may have been built upon the cult of Mithras, who, for the Persians, was the creator of the universe and manifestation of the Creative Logos, or Word. His birth on December 25 was witnessed by shepherds. After many deeds, he held a last supper with his disciples and then returned to heaven. Some believe that, had Christianity not taken hold when it did, Mithraism very well might have become the world religion.
For more that three centuries Christ Mass was a moveable feast, celebrated on the Epiphany (January 6), the day that, according to biblical account, Jesus manifested himself to the Magi. The Western date of December 25 was fixed to coincide with the Roman midwinter festival of the Kalends, which was preceded by seven days of tribute to their God of agriculture, Saturn.
Many of the Yuletide customs we observe today were common to various thanksgiving days and new year’s rites. For example, the hanging of greenery comes from an old ivy-worshiping worshiping cult dating back to the Dionysian revels in ancient Greece; mistletoe was valued-almost worshiped-by the Druids; ids; and gift exchange most likely generated with the Saturnalia. The Christmas tree was introduced by the Prince Albert of Saxony in 1844 and was an adaption of the Paradeisbaum(decorated tree of life) from the medieval drama of the Tannenbaum.
• 1 African violet plant-a pink blooming variety is best (if for some reason you cannot find a pink blooming violet, go with a white variety; white is an all-purpose color)
• 1 pink votive candle
• 1 votive candle cup
• A pin or nail to engrave the candle with the symbol of Venus
• A small tumbled rose quartz stone to increase warm, fuzzy feelings
• Lighter or matches
• A safe, flat surface on which to set up the spell
Again, I would suggest working this spell out under the moonlight or at least near a window that allows you a view of the full moon. To start, set the African violet and the rose quartz stone in the center of your working area. Take the pin and gently carve the planetary symbol of Venus into the side of the votive candle. Drop the votive inside of the cup, and set it to one side. Take a few moments to visualize the spirit of love blessing your home. Feel the fun and the joy of love, and let it fill up your heart. Now light the candle, and place your hands on either side of the potted plant. Repeat the following verse:
Under the light of Friday’s full moon
I ask the Goddess to grant me a boon
By the energy of a Venus flower
Mix with this a rose quartz’s warm, fuzzy powers
Bless this home with love and your grace
Let it expand out and fill up this place.
Close the spell with these lines:
By flower petal and moonlight, this spell is begun
For the good of all, this witchery brings harm to none.
Pocket the rose quartz stone and keep it with you. Care for your houseplant, and enjoy the richness of love that is sure to bless your days and your home.
–Ellen Dugan, Book of Witchery: Spells, Charms & Correspondences for Every Day of the Week
Now Is The Time To Make The Perfect Batch of Moon Water
Moon water is really simple to make and can be used for all sorts of spell work, rituals and anointing. It is useful to have in stock when you need to use the power of the Moon phase at a different time.
Using a dish, bowl or bottle, fill it with spring water and leave it outside (if it can be safely done) or on a windowsill so that it can soak up the power of the Full Moon. You can also do the same process of the New, Waxing, Waning or Dark Moon Phases too. Once the water has absorbed the power of the Moon, you can keep it in an airtight bottle for future use.
You can also add a pinch of sea salt to the water giving it extra cleansing and purifying oomph.
This is a good time to try out forms of divinations such as scrying or tarot. Reflect about your goals, feelings and matters that have to do with relationship and family. It is also good for transformations, psychic abilities, strength, love, power and fertility.
The Full Moon is also an excellent time to cleanse, purify and charge your crystals. Lay them out so that the moonlight can hit them; if you can do so safely, leave them outside. If not, find a windowsill that catches the moonlight. Don’t just stop at crystals though, your magical tools will also benefit from soaking up the power of the moonlight.
As the Full Moon just passes, the time arrives to put the finishing touches on what you have been doing and to get ready for the quieter time to come. Enjoy beauty and art, listen to music. If you have argued with someone but do not feel the issues are really vital, make up now.
If you live near the sea the Full Moon is a wonderful time to visit the shoreline and (if safe and legal to do so) build a small fire. Collect small pieces of driftwood to build your fire and, as you lay each piece onto the fire, add a wish. Once the fire is burning nicely, cast offerings into the flames as gifts to the Moon Goddess, such as herbs, flowers and leaves. Sit and watch as the fire burns. If you don’t live near the sea you could turn this into a visualization for a Full Moon meditation.
Friday (Venus): Love, friendship, reconciliation and beauty.
Christmas Day
Waxing Moon The Waxing Moon (from the New Moon to the Full) is the ideal time for magic to draw things toward you.
Full Moon 6: 12 am The Full Moon is the time of greatest power.
Moon Sign: Gemini Gemini: Things begun now are easily changed by outside influence. Time for shortcuts, communication, games, and fun.
Moon enters Cancer 12: 27 am Cancer: Stimulates emotional rapport between people. Pinpoints need, supports growth and nurturance. Tends to domestic concerns.
Dies Natalis Solis Invicti (‘the birthday of the unconquered sun’) (Roman) – The title Sol Invictus had been applied to a number of solar deities. Many Oriental cults were practised informally among the Roman legions from the mid-second century, but only that of Sol Invictus was officially accepted. Sol Invictus was identified with the earlier Roman sun god Sol. This is the traditional birth date of sun gods and gods with solar attributes such as Pryderi, Frey, Saturn, Dionysus, Adonis, Attis, Tammuz, Baalim, Quetzalcoatl, Mithra and Zeus.
Juvenalia – After the Saturnalia, the Romans celebrated the birth of new life with a festival honouring children, who were given talisman (like bells, shoes, warm clothese and toys) for good luck in the coming year.
Saint Anastasia’s Day – Yet another Christian virgin whose chastity was threatened by a Roman Pagan. This time the Roman prefect thought he was embracing Anastasia, when in face he was making love to the cooking pots and kitchen utensils. When he emerged from his imaginary amorous encounter he was covered with soot, and his servants thought him a demon, and chased him away with blows.
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 enduring 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.
–Ellen Dugan, Book of Witchery – Spells, Charms & Correspondences For Every Day of the Week
Ruler: Freya, Venus
Colors: Emerald green or pink
Power Hours: Sunrise and the 8th, 16th, and 24th hours following.
Key Words: Love, money, health
It is easy to spot the ruler of this day by its name. In the word Friday, we see the roots of the name of the Norse goddess Freya, a goddess of love and fertility, and the most beautiful and propitious of the goddesses thus the verse “Friday’s child is loving and giving.”
In Spanish this day of the week is called Viernes and is derived from the goddess Venus. Matters of love, human interaction, the fluidity of communication, sewing and the creation of artistic garments, household improvement, shopping, and party planning all fall under the aspects of Friday and its ruling planet, Venus.
Friday’s angels are Ariel/Uriel, Rachiel, and Sachiel. Rachiel also concerns himself with human sexuality and is a presiding spirit of the planet Venus.
On Fridays, the hour of sunrise and every eight hours after that are also ruled by Venus, and that makes these times of the day doubly blessed. These four hours are the strongest four hours for conducting ritual. Check the local newspaper, astrological calendar, or almanac to determine your local sunrise.
Good morning, my precious family & friends! I hope everyone is having a very beautiful day today. I have never lied to you and I don’t tend to start now. Today is one of those days that is complicated to deal with. Because it is one of those days I must walk a fine line. As we all know today is Christmas to the Christians, Catholics, Baptists and various other Religions. To us, unless we celebrate it with our children, it is just another day.
Our community is a very diverse family. We have Pagans, Witches, Wiccans, Druids, and we also have Christians, Baptists and Catholics with us. I know who these individuals are and I promised I would never point them out (and I won’t). They are here for one reason, to learn about us. We can never accomplish anything if we don’t let others know what we are really like. They even asked for permission to join us. I knew what their intent was and I said yes. I know today is a very special day for them, it is Christmas.
Since they are a part of our community, I feel it is only right that we do acknowledge this important day for them. I know they have been here time and time again during our celebrations. So I figure it is only right to say…..
And to all our Pagan brothers & sisters….
No matter what Path, Tradition or Religion you celebrate
may the peace, joy and love of this season be with you always,
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