Let’s Talk Witch – Ten Good Things Magick Can do for You
Before we ever get into the how, let’s consider why learning to do magick is worth your time and effort. Here are ten ways magick can help to make your life better. It can:
Improve your love life
Attract prosperity
Keep you and your loved ones safe from harm
Enhance your health
Protect your home and personal property
Open up new career opportunities
Give you more control over your life
Improve interactions with family, friends, and coworkers
Ward off problems and enemies
Strengthen your intuition and psychic skills
People who don’t understand magick have made it seem weird or evil, and Hollywood sensationalizes it to the point of absurdity. Actually, there’s nothing scary, strange, or silly about magick— it’s a natural ability you were born with, a talent you can develop just like musical or mathematical talent. All it takes is desire, a little training and practice.
The Modern Guide to Witchcraft: Your Complete Guide to Witches, Covens, and Spells
Skye Alexander
Chung Yeung Day, the Festival of High Places, is China’s annual good luck festival commemorating the ancient Chinese scholar, Haun Ching. Legend has it that on the advice of a fortune-teller, Haun fled with his family and friends to the high hills, thus avoiding the plague of death that killed everyone in the village below. During this mid-Autumn celebration, the people take to the hills and fly special kites that are considered to be good omens that drive the evil spirits away.
Chung Yeung Day, the Festival of High Places, is China’s annual good luck festival commemorating the ancient Chinese scholar, Haun Ching. Legend has it that on the advice of a fortune-teller, Haun fled with his family and friends to the high hills, thus avoiding the plague of death that killed everyone in the village below. During this mid-Autumn celebration, the people take to the hills and fly special kites that are considered to be good omens that drive the evil spirits away.
Herb: Cinquefoil Ruled by the planet Jupiter and dedicated to Thor, god of thunder and agricultural work. His parallels in various European Traditions include Zeus, Taranis, Perun, and Perkunas.
Magical aspects: controlled optimism, energetic growth, physical well-being, material success, expansion, money/wealth, prosperity, leadership, and generosity.
Thursday is the day of Jupiter, the largest of the planets and said to be the most powerful. Spellcasters would be wise to use this day for attempting wealth, success and prosperity spells.
Thursday is also associated (in Greek mythology) to Thor – Thor’s day – and some even say that Jupiter and Thor are one in the same. Both are strong and powerful, yet wise and just. Try a small prayer to Jupiter before commencing any ritual on Thursday as a sign of respect. This is the proper day of the week to perform spells and rituals involving luck, happiness, health, legal matters, male fertility, treasure, wealth, honour, riches, clothing, money, desires, business, group pursuits, joy, laughter, and expansion
Thursday (Jupiter): Expansion, money, prosperity and generosity
Okunchi (Japanese)
Waning Moon The Waning Moon is a time for study, meditation, and little magickal work (except magick designed to banish harmful energies).
Moon phase: Fourth Quarter
Moon Sign: Leo Leo: Draws emphasis to the self, central ideas, or institutions, away from connections with others and other emotional needs. People tend to be melodramatic.
Moon enters Virgo 3: 50 pm
Virgo: Favors accomplishment of details and commands from higher up. Focuses on health, hygiene, and daily schedules.
Well, let’s see … abundance, prosperity, and good health has been our focus for this day. Now how about a little more information and ideas for working practical magick with one of our fascinating featured deities of the day?
Juno was the Queen of Heaven. As the matriarch of the gods, she guarded over women in every aspect of their lives. Juno was thought to have renewed her virginity every year. Similar to other goddess stories, Juno was a triple goddess-a virgin who belonged to no one; a mother and woman in the prime of her life, sexual and mature; and also a crone, powerful, wise, and sometimes vengeful (as she made her husband’s many mistresses’ lives either fairly unhappy or short).
There are references to an early all-female triad of goddesses known as the Capitoline Triad. This triad consisted of Juventas, Juno, and Minerva. To the Greeks, they would have been known as Hebe, Hera, and Hecate. Ultimately the triad became Juno, Minerva, and the male Jupiter. Jupiter, another of Thursday’s gods, was Juno’s consort.
As mentioned earlier, Juno, in her aspect as Juno Moneta, was the patron and protector of the Roman mint. The coins produced at her temples were blessed by Juno and imbued with her powers of abundance and prosperity. In another of her aspects as Juno Augusta, Juno was the goddess of an abundant harvest.
In addition, another of Juno’s magickal correspondences is the semiprecious stone malachite. Malachite is a beautiful green-banded stone that was also called the “peacock stone” in Italy. The peacock was a sacred animal of Juno’s, and the magickal energies of malachite encourage health and prosperity.
Book of Witchery: Spells, Charms & Correspondences for Every Day of the Week
Ellen Dugan
Today is the day for prosperity work of all kinds. It can also be used for healing work, whether that is a physical healing of an illness or an emotional healing. Also remember that you have to follow up your healing work and prosperity magick and physical action.
I can’t tell you the number of times I have met new witches who complain to me that their prosperity spell or “I need a better job” spell did not work as they expected. They’ll ramble on and on about how much time and money they spent working their magick….but, alas, they had no glorious manifestion of wealth or fabulous job that suddenly dropped out of the sky and landed in their laps.
Then, when I gently ask them, “Did you enchant your resume or application when you filled it out? Did you do a little confidence-boosting spellwork when you went to apply for the job or went to the interview?” typically they give me a blank, confused stare.
Nine times out of ten, their response is, “You mean I have to go out and actually look for the job too?” Um, yes, my dear, you certainly do. Magick follows the path of least resistance, which means it’s going to manifest along the simplest, quickest route. Get out there and hit the pavement. See what you can find. Times are tough and competition for good jobs is fierce, so you need whatever edge you can get. For folks like us, we’re going to get the edge by using our magick and our spellcraft.
Thursdays have such a rich source of magick for us to draw upon that, honestly, the sky is the limit. This is the day associated with the gods of the sky and heavens, after all. Get to know these deities and add their wisdom and magick into your days
Book of Witchery: Spells, Charms & Correspondences for Every Day of the Week
Ellen Dugan
The name is derived from Old English Þūnresdæg and Middle English Thuresday (with loss of -n-, first in northern dialects, from influence of Old Norse Þorsdagr) meaning “Thor’s Day”. Thunor, Donar (German, Donnerstag) and Thor are derived from the name of the Germanic god of thunder, Thunraz, equivalent to Jupiter in the interpretatio romana.
In most Romance languages, the day is named after the Roman god Jupiter, who was the god of sky and thunder. In Latin, the day was known as Iovis Dies, “Jupiter’s Day”. In Latin, the genitive or possessive case of Jupiter was Iovis/Jovis and thus in most Romance languages it became the word for Thursday: Italian giovedì, Spanish jueves, French jeudi, Sardinian jòvia, Catalan dijous, and Romanian joi. This is also reflected in the p-Celtic Welsh dydd Iau.
The astrological and astronomical sign of the planet Jupiter is sometimes used to represent Thursday.
Since the Roman god Jupiter was identified with Thunor (Norse Thor in northern Europe), most Germanic languages name the day after this god: Torsdag in Danish, Norwegian, and Swedish, Hósdagur/Tórsdagur in Faroese, Donnerstag in German or Donderdag in Dutch. Finnish and Northern Sami, both non-Germanic (Uralic) languages, uses the borrowing “Torstai” and “Duorastat”. In the extinct Polabian Slavic language, it was perundan, Perun being the Slavic equivalent of Thor.
There are a number of modern names imitating the naming of Thursday after an equivalent of “Jupiter” in local tradition. In most of the languages of India, the word for Thursday is Guruvar- var meaning day and guru being the style for Bṛhaspati, guru to the gods and regent of the planet Jupiter. In Thai, the word is Wan Pharuehatsabodi – referring to the Hindu deity Bṛhaspati, also associated with Jupiter. En was an old Illyrian deity and in his honor in the Albanian language Thursday is called “Enjte”. In the Nahuatl language, Thursday is Tezcatlipotōnal meaning “day of Tezcatlipoca”.
I am ever grateful to that which has given life
Too the one that started it all
Too thee I give thanks
for such beautifulness
In all of the variety
Which can be called the spice of life
Maybe not by all
Round and round
Which the wheel keeps spinning
And so it goes
It has no beginning
Nor has an Ending
Forever meeting
Round and round
We go
Spinning in a circle
In a spherical motion
Just going with the flow
There is a rainbow
And a perfect halo
With wings being optional
Ever sweet music always plays
Too charge the soul
And stir emotions of expression
Ever causing movement
Always moving completing a cycle
In many different forms
Making such bedazzling sparks
Such a pretty light show
I love the glow
And no I can never stop
Being amazed and in awe
Of such wonders
Always leaves me feeling lost in all
Caught in this space
Which is everything
Knowing nothing could ever compete
Or duplicate nor replace
And so I always have a hold
Fitting in the fold
Living in this beautiful sphere
That we call home
By Our Resident Poet, T. J. WhiteWolf
You can find more of T. J.’s wonderful poetry at his site, TJWHITEWOLF’S POETRY
Venus is the planet of beauty, art and love, ruling over romance, partnerships, sex and style. Yeah, baby!
As Venus moves through each zodiac sign, the love planet takes on a slightly different erotic personality. For example, in Aries love gets bold, while in Cancer it gets cozy.
And if you know what zodiac sign Venus is in currently (it moves from one zodiac sign to the next in about one month), it can help you deal with matters of the heart more successfully.
Here’s a quick glance at the style of love and flirting Venus has in every zodiac sign:
Venus in Aries is all fire! Expect passion, enthusiasm and some rough handling!
Venus in Taurus is sensuous and affectionate. You like to feel secure in love, so take your time and build up your passion slow, steady and strong.
Venus in Gemini is talkative and curious. Make mental connections with your partner to turn them on.
Venus in Cancer is nurturing and attentive. You love to please your partner, and are super sentimental.
Venus in Leo is creative and affectionate. When in love, you radiate joy toward your partner and the surrounding world!
Venus in Virgo is practical, and very focused on your partner’s needs. You strive for perfection in relationships.
Venus in Libra is energetic and partnership oriented. Your relationships are harmonious, and sex is an art performed with style.
Venus in Scorpio is sizzling and intense. Your passion is powerful, but you can be possessive and controlling in love.
Venus in Sagittarius is feisty! You’re friendly and flirtatious, and love is an adventure you’re eager to explore
Venus in Capricorn is cool on the outside, but hot to trot inside. You take your time with matters of the heart, but you’re as dedicated to your lover as you are to your work.
Venus in Aquarius is a quirky lover who is turned on by intellectual matters. You can be cool and detached, but open minded and experimental in bed.
Venus in Pisces is built for intimacy, and you’re willing to please your partner in every way. You’re a creative and dreamy lover, expressing your feelings in word and song.
Love will take a practical turn when amorous Venus moves into earthy Virgo on October 8, 2015. Romance won’t be as fiery and playful as it is with Venus in Leo, but this transit does give us an opportunity to work harder on our partnerships.
Venus, of course, is the planet of love and relationships. And Virgo is the analytical sign that focuses on life’s more practical matters. So while Venus is in Virgo, it’s a solid time to work on the nuts and bolts of our partnerships — and to have those deep “how can we compromise better” or “where is this going” talks that many of us find difficult.
All this critical relationship analysis doesn’t sound very sexy, but Venus in Virgo can in fact be passionate. That’s because Virgo is an Earth sign, which is all about appreciating food, art, nature and people. In fact, we appreciate the best of those things with Venus in Virgo, and that includes sex. So just don’t expect any “quickies” right now.
The negative side to Venus in Virgo is that nitpicking our partners is possible, because we find it harder to let the small things go. But if you can try to keep the excess criticism under control and think positive about any constructive criticism coming in, then you can simply use this time to make adjustments with your partner, and it can change your relationship for the better moving forward.
The Empress Reversed
This card represents infertility, instability and the loss of material possessions.
Jera
Jera denotes positive, recurring cycles, fertility and a time to harvest rewards from your hard work.
The Menat
You will find focusing on this aspect difficult, because truths will be obscured by dreaminess and illusion. You will not accomplish much here in the next several weeks, and therefore should focuss your attention elsewhere
Your Daily Influences represent events and challenges the current day will present for you. They may represent opportunities you should be ready to seize. Or they may forewarn you of problems you may be able to avoid or lessen. Generally it is best to use them as tips to help you manage your day and nothing more.
Meaning: This rune symbolizes your friends and family and their influence upon you. Its meaning is usually derived from the other stones closest to it. This rune is also associated with travel. A journey abroad is indicated especially if the Sun rune is nearby, but a journey for someone close to you if the Moon stone is closest. If it is near to the Rings it foretells a holiday or long distance relationship.
The situation calls for confronting a knotty conflict and cutting through it. Somehow, the way to harmony and unity is blocked or frustrated — perhaps by a tangle of misunderstandings or outright deceit. Like Alexander the Great cutting the Gordian knot, assert yourself now and you will meet with good fortune. Don’t be afraid to shake things up a bit. The ability to take corrective measures when they are needed is an essential trait of true leadership.
But those who bring discipline to bear must, above all, be honest — with others, and with themselves. Honesty is the hallmark of the strong and self-confident. The successful person masters the art of honesty much as a swordsman masters fencing. When lies, delusions and game playing are getting in the way of teamwork, a swift sword of honest action, perhaps even correction, must be wielded to protect one’s integrity and values. Decisiveness with integrity brings good fortune.
Though your actions be vigorous, they must not be hasty, severe or arbitrary. Be sure to carefully consider all the circumstances. In the case of a serious disruption of relations, you must forgive, but not forget to give a person a chance to make reparations for his mistakes. If some penalty or punishment is necessary, make certain that it fits the crime. When boundaries have become slack and useless, only through the institution of clear and swift correction can their effectiveness be restored.
In situations where serious issues of justice are at stake, keep careful records and do not hesitate to go public with the truth.
Gebo represents the coming of gifts and favors. While each are usually positive events, they often carry obligations with them. Gebo often represents strong bonds such as deep friendships and marriage.
Additional Information on Today’s Rune, Gebo
Gebo: gift
Phonetic equivalent: g (as in ‘girl’)
DIVINATORY MEANINGS:
gift, offering, relationship, love, marriage, partnership, generosity, unexpected good fortune
MAGICAL USES:to find or strengthen a relationship, for fertility, to mark a gift or offering, to bring luck
Gebo is a rune of connection, particularly the connections between people. Up until now, our journey has been a solitary one. This rune represents those places where our path intersects with others, and allows us to begin to form conscious relationships. Such relationships are strengthened and sanctified by the exchange of gifts.The use of the gift as a symbol of an oath or a bond is an ancient one. When a lord wanted to ensure the loyalty of one of his subjects, he would give that person a gift. The gift would create a debt on the part of the person receiving it, and this debt would ensure his readiness to serve his lord. Similarly, a gift given between lovers, especially that of the ring, symbolizes the bond between them. Originally, only the man gave the ring in a marriage for much the same reason as the lord giving gifts to his vassals, but today the arrangement is usually more equitable. Gifts or offerings given to the Gods often carry the same meaning, representing the giver’s love for or loyalty to their Gods. The giving of a gift implies the acceptance of a debt with the understanding that the debt will not be repaid. It is this imbalance which forms the bond.
The Emperor is blessed with the skills to successfully lead others. He can turn chaos into order and provide structure to that which is unbound. He is quick of mind and confident in his power and right to rule, and does so in a just manner. Although stern by nature, he truly is the ultimate father figure. He will provide as needed, teach those with unanswered questions, protect the vulnerable, set and maintain boundaries. His perfect world runs on schedule and is free of any disturbances. What the Emperor must be wary of is setting boundaries and rules where none are needed. If he isn’t careful not to over use his powers he may well become a tyrant.
You seek to balance the world around you on a mental level. You want things to be fair and just, and you are very uncomfortable with extremes of opinion, simply because they seem harsh and unfair to you. The world of ideas is precious to you. You think like a social worker at times. Although you very definitely march to the beat of a different drummer, you do it in such a charming manner that people find you delightfully odd, and, at the very least, interesting. A dreamer at heart, you are striving towards perfection, and always looking for answers. Famous people born today: Thom Yorke, John Mellancamp, R.D. Laing, Desmond Tutu, Oliver North, Aaron Ashmore, Shawn Ashmore.
The Moon in your playful and creative solar fifth house encourages you to find joy in your life and in your relationships today, dear Aries. In many ways, the day plays in your favor, although it can be a little difficult to buckle down and get work done. Dissatisfaction has a way of making itself known, however, and this can be especially true if you stray from your duties or focus. Fears of commitment if they exist can be stimulated with people close to you, or in yourself, with the energy of the day. However, if you keep things light and give everyone, including yourself. some emotional space, it can be an enjoyable time. Take the time to review your feelings, but don’t let them distract you from your current path.
Taurus
Taurus
Good energy is with you for family matters today, dear Taurus, as well as practical affairs. Later today, with the Sun in difficult aspect with your ruler, Venus, you could be feeling a tad underappreciated or even upstaged. If you can manage your emotions and exercise patience, this is likely to be a minor disturbance only. Even if you are not feeling totally in sync with others, this is a temporary thing. Your ruler, Venus, is about to enter a more expressive and romantic sector of your chart after a few months in an introspective sector. This will occur tomorrow and stays with you for a month, opening up channels for expressing love and inviting love into your life.
Gemini
Gemini
The first half of the day can find you especially expressive and playful, dear Gemini. The desire to reach out to others is strong now, but keep in mind that if responses are not exactly as you wish them to be, this is likely due to today’s slightly awkward energy. Later today,you could be feeling a little uncertain, doubtful, or sensitive, particularly about words expressed and love relationships. Try not to decide that something is wrong simply because a person’s behavior has changed or due to an off our out of sync day. Sometimes we’re simply out of step and timing is off, and this is natural. It’s only when a pattern persists that a theme that needs attention emerges. There is good energy with you today for seeing problems in a new light.
Cancer
Cancer
Even with the possibility of misunderstandings, this should be a fairly breezy day for you, dear Cancer. You could find easy energy for family affairs and a tendency to cling to familiar things, people, and situations, and this can be very helpful from time to time, as it allows you to reconnect with yourself and your needs. If hidden problems or other tensions surface with people close to you, try not to make too much of this. It’s in fact helpful to know about problems before they grow further. After spending an extended period in your finance sector, Venus will move to a more sociable part of your chart tomorrow, and this will bring generally easier energy for connecting with others.
Leo
Leo
While there is generally decent energy for connecting with others today, dear Leo, you’re likely to want to take things easy now. It can be difficult really getting yourself going today on any one thing, largely due to distractions and emotional states. A conversation tonight could be eye-opening. Mercury will be moving out of retrograde in just two days, but with the station occurring, you could be dealing with some miscommunications in the next few days. Keep this in mind today when you are a little more sensitive than usual. Intentions are likely good, but words chosen may not be perfect now.
Virgo
Virgo
You are inclined to want a little more privacy or possibly even anonymity today, dear Virgo, with the Moon in your privacy sector all day. However, you’re still taking note of what others are doing. Later today, people can be more sensitive than usual with the Sun and Venus in minor challenging aspect with one another. This generally points to minor issues surfacing in our relationships, especially those we thought were over with or that have been operating in a hidden way. You may be feeling a little out of step socially. Venus is about to enter your sign (tomorrow) after spending many months in your privacy sector. This upcoming month-long transit awakens others to your natural charm, and you can expect to receive quite a bit of attention.
Libra
Libra
With the Sun in your sign in minor challenging aspect with your ruler, Venus, you could be feeling extra sensitive, dear Libra, especially when it comes to how much or how little attention they’re receiving. Your emotions can be up and down today if you pay too much attention to how others are responding to you. You might be especially sensitive and easily offended right now. In order to send out a positive message that receives positive attention, get into touch with your needs and desires, as you may not know exactly what it is you are striving towards. Also keep in mind that some off timing is normal here and there, and it’s typically very temporary.
Scorpio
Scorpio
It can be a little challenging to be productive today, dear Scorpio, or to truly know what you want. The Sun and Venus in difficult aspect tends to throw light on wants and needs that are inconsistent with what you feel you should do. At the same time, you are sensitive to imbalances as well, particularly in your relationships, and this may also play out on professional levels with Venus in your career sector for its final full day of this cycle. This aspect can act to pull up all sorts of unmet needs. It’s temporary and may be eye-opening as well. Venus is finishing up its transit of your career sector after a lengthy stay there, entering your social sector tomorrow, bringing friendly energy to your life for a month.
Sagittarius
Sagittarius
While there can be some nice exchanges with friends or associates today, dear Sagittarius, there can be some issues with communicating what you mean or your inner message today. Certainly with Mercury’s direct turn in your friends sector on the 9th will help establish easier energy for communications going forward, for now it’s a good idea to aim to take some social awkwardness or miscommunications in stride. Differences of opinion can end up meaning something more. Reconsider whether it’s truly important to be understood on a matter before persistently pursuing it, or wait to present your ideas for a day when people are less self-centered.
Capricorn
Capricorn
You may be drawing upon your enormous powers of perception for the work you do or for understanding where you’re headed, dear Capricorn, and this can be very helpful. Your desires may rule later today, but pinpointing them can be difficult. You may be especially sensitive to situations that suggest you are unsupported by others, although you may need to adjust your expectations. Venus is coming to the end of a lengthy transit of your intimacy sector. Tomorrow, Venus enters Virgo, a fellow Earth sign, subtly enhancing your natural charm and style for the upcoming month.
Aquarius
Aquarius
Take a rest from pushing your plans ahead if this is possible today, dear Aquarius. This is a good time to collect yourself, although there can be some social ups and downs to deal with. Watch for hypersensitivity to others’ opinions of you or differences of opinion in general, which you may take too personally. Dissatisfaction in relationships can stimulate restlessness if you’re not dealing with the true cause. However, consider that miscommunication and misunderstanding of our own needs may be at the root of interpersonal problems. Off timing is temporary and unlikely to amount to much. There can be eye-opening understanding of past problems today, however, and this can give you valuable insight to move forward with.
Pisces
Pisces
It can take more energy or time to complete usual tasks today, dear Pisces, simply because your emotions need some attention. You can be especially sensitive if people are not recognizing your efforts or services. Venus is coming to the end of a long transit of your work and health sector, and will enter your partnership sector tomorrow. This month-long transit will pull you up and out of your shell, and you’re likely to attract friendlier people and situations into your life. Today, tend to odds and ends left hanging on the work front, or with your routines and daily life.
The Balance of the Elements & the Signs for Wednesday, October 7th
LEO STRONG
Self-confident, generous, warm-hearted, powerful leader, dramatic. Can be overly proud, vain, extravagant, arrogant.
VIRGO STRONG
Meticulous, discriminating, pure, practical, health conscious, hard working. Can be hyper-critical, petty and perfectionistic.
LIBRA STRONG
Even-handed, harmonious, artistic, diplomatic, balancing, strong sense of fairness. Can be over- compromising, appeasing, judgmental.
BALANCE OF ELEMENTS
FIRE STRONG
Fire is enthusiastic, dynamic, and spontaneous, but lacks reflection. We are more courageous and adventurous now, with a tendency to act before thinking. There is little concern about what happened in the past. We are competitive and possibly impatient or bored easily.
WATER WEAK
There may be some insensitivity or lack of empathy now. We may be out of touch with what we’re feeling or with our emotional needs. We may be tougher than usual now, and more inclined to follow mental or practical considerations than we are to listen to our intuition.
BALANCE OF MODES
The modes are balanced.
LUNAR PHASE: THIRD QUARTER
Moon from 90 to 45 degrees behind the Sun.
We have strong beliefs and are likely to put them into action. We have the wisdom to know when to act, but sometimes can be inflexible.
Let’s Talk Witch – Ten Good Things Magick Can do for You
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