You are an unusual, charming, and determined person. You have a bit of a perfectionist in you, and while you can be enormously sensitive, you are also so focused that you rarely give up on something (or someone, in some cases). You are dedicated, gentle yet strong, possess an unusual intelligence that might be defined as emotional intelligence, and you can be very stubborn in the pursuit of your goals. You are also very security-minded. Famous people born today: Meryl Streep, Kris Kristofferson, Cyndi Lauper, Tracy Pollan, Lindsay Wagner, Anne Morrow Lindbergh, Katherine Dunham.
Emotionally, you’re geared towards getting things done today, Aries, and one of the things you’re seeing clearly is that clutter and over-attachment can lead to waste. Today’s energies are powerful for breaking through negative attitudes and inhibitions. You are especially spirited and happy to take action if you know it’s going to improve your life. Making lifestyle changes is favored now. This can be a time of creative breakthroughs, romantic spirit, and a break from the past that frees your thinking and opens you to new opportunities. You could find new channels for enjoying and expressing yourself creatively or playfully. There can be a project that is published or released for some of you.
Taurus
Taurus
This is one of the more creative days of the month, dear Taurus. Look for ways to break free from past addictions and hauntings, such as attachments to people or things that can no longer be a part of your life, as you’re receiving tremendous support from the cosmos to do so. Look for personal opportunities, particularly related to healing, mental health, emotional wellness, financial support, home, property, and family. There is a liberating energy involved with this influence, such that you feel freed from the past in some manner, and it feels good. There can be breakthroughs in a family relationship for some of you, or improved living conditions.
Gemini
Gemini
This can be a wonderful day and week for meeting new people, friendships, involvement with groups or teams, and possibly even breaking free from a limiting, disruptive connection to somebody for some of you, dear Gemini. The theme is about a greater sense of freedom and fewer inhibitions. Teaming up, pursuing a pet cause, schooling, transportation, partnering, and travel are all favored now. Transportation and communications options can open for you, and this can lead to greater opportunities – even life-changing ones. Circumstances are such that you’re feeling more hopeful, positive, and optimistic.
Cancer
Cancer
The Moon in your communications sector all day can stimulate your curiosity and inspire you to get moving, dear Cancer. A Jupiter-Uranus trine influences you today and this week and inspires increased confidence in your practical affairs, self-worth, and your long-term goals, especially professional or financial ones. Some of you could enjoy a release from restrictive circumstances, such as the end of a payment plan, an important sale or income increase, or a new position/business venture that gives you more freedom or independence. You are feeling positive and confident about your own value to others, and your talents. Look for distinct opportunities to improve your work, financial state, and reputation at this time.
Leo
Leo
This is an important time for enthusiasm, creative enterprise, self-expression, and letting go of inhibitions, dear Leo. Jupiter’s final trine to Uranus while in your sign occurs today, influencing your week and highlighting your unique and original offerings. There is a fresh quality to your work and to your personality now. There can be an important project that is published or released for some of you. You are exploring new ideas and approaches, learning exciting new things, and letting go of the more rigid elements of your personality. Look for opportunities related to creativity, travel, hobbies, pastimes, and personal image or confidence. You are your biggest selling point right now – your personality is shining. New ventures can be particularly successful. There can be circumstances occurring now that release you from restriction in some significant way, and breakthrough thinking. This can also be a strong time for romantic or creative partnership.
Virgo
Virgo
The Moon is in your sign all day, bringing emotions to the surface. There can be a feeling of urgency when it comes to seeking out emotional satisfaction. Today brings a wonderful aspect to perfection involving Jupiter in your privacy zone and Uranus in your intimacy sector. This can point to breakthroughs when it comes to insight into your own psychology, an intimate relationship, or a support system. Some of you could experience a release from a private burden or a debilitating secret. It can be an excellent time for family relationships, domestic matters, and mental health or support. There can be circumstances occurring now that allow you to put a past matter that has had a strong hold on you in the past, behind you. Let in the positive energy now, and make room for new opportunities.
Libra
Libra
While the Moon in the sign behind yours all day can point to a need for quiet time today, dear Libra, a liberating influence is with you that affects your social life, and connecting with others can be especially beneficial now. This theme first began in September and is coming to an end now. You might have the opportunity to break out of limiting or restrictive circumstances. Social opportunities are stellar at this time. There can be an empowering, uplifting spirit of friendship, freedom, and acceptance with you, and this helps to attract opportunities into your life. It’s a good time for learning, partnering, communicating, networking, and negotiating. Some of you could meet a partner through a friend, team up with friends in order to accomplish something important to you, or enhancing a partnership with a stronger spirit of freedom and respect. Put the past behind you if it’s weighing you down in order to let in new opportunities.
Scorpio
Scorpio
This is a day that can be emotionally relieving or releasing, dear Scorpio. The Moon accents your need to connect with people and ideas that make you feel happy and accepted. A Jupiter-Uranus influence comes exact today and opens your eyes to new ways of taking care of the practical side of life that are empowering and freeing. Super energy is with you this week for career, work, health, income, and major life goals. Grab opportunities to advance, particularly those that free you from past restrictions and limitations. It’s a time for showing the world that you’re in charge of your own life. Thinking outside of the box works to your advantage. Progressive ideas are rewarded. Some of you could discover new ways to improve your health and well-being. There can be more joy in the work you do or the services you render. You could enjoy more cooperation with others, or support for your goals.
Sagittarius
Sagittarius
Your ruler, Jupiter, forms an exact trine with Uranus today, dear Sagittarius, and you’re likely to be feeling especially free and spontaneous. This influence accents your more unique and original qualities, and stimulates your creative intelligence. People are hanging on your words and are generally supportive of your ideas. It’s a great influence for educational matters, travel, and transportation matters in general. In fact, you could be finding new and exciting channels for expressing yourself. This is an opportunity period for growth and improvement. It’s a strong time for connecting with others romantically and/or creatively, and for matters surrounding publishing, international business, education, travel, and sharing your experiences with others. Promotional efforts are well starred. People may be introducing you to new ideas and beliefs that inspire you. For some, romance is exciting now, and for others, personal enjoyment is in strong focus.
Capricorn
Capricorn
This is a strong day for feeling freer, more connected, and emotionally ready to make lifestyle improvements, dear Capricorn. Opportunities for putting limiting living conditions or attitudes behind you can arise now. It’s a good week for securing the support, financial or otherwise, that you need. Loans, profits, home, family, and real estate are areas of improvement and opportunity. Getting rid of emotional baggage can be in focus. You could be moved to release a secret, and for some, an old problem is resolved now, and you can feel as if a large weight is lifted from your shoulders. Family and intimate relationships can improve by leaps and bounds as you discover new and improved ways of relating and interacting. This is a time for ridding yourself of old patterns that are no longer working in your favor, and adopting unique, unusual, and progressive methods.
Aquarius
Aquarius
A wonderful, liberating influence is with you today, dear Aquarius, involving your electric, original planetary ruler, Uranus, and freedom-loving Jupiter. This harmonious influence helps you to rid yourself of limiting attitudes, problems, or situations that have been holding you back from expressing yourself freely. It’s also a strong influence for improving and enhancing relationships. Look for opportunities in the areas of partnerships, friendships, communications, income from business or work, and networking. It’s a time for focusing on self-improvement and for taking steps towards a much improved lifestyle. Transportation and/or communications channels can open up for you now, and these can bring opportunities that have long-lasting effects. You can be especially inventive, picking up information that others overlook. New opportunities to communicate open up to you. Others especially respect your intelligence, ideas, and insight.
Pisces
Pisces
A powerful, uplifting influence is with you now that brings opportunities for improvement into your life, dear Pisces, particularly in the areas of income, finances, work, health, career, and daily routines. There can be new ways of doing old things, or new projects altogether that excite and inspire you. You could be feeling especially happy with what you’re doing, your work, or the expert way you deal with your daily affairs. This influence can come as a breakthrough, a new way to manage health problems, a windfall, freedom from an expense, or a happier work environment – it can be any number of things depending on your life’s circumstances, but it’s likely to be an energy that frees you from limiting conditions and encourages a stronger feeling of happiness and wellness. Getting rid of clutter, either physical or emotional (or both), can be empowering now.
Are you ready to tempt fate? Go right ahead because on Monday, the Universe wants to support everyone willing to take a gamble on matters of the heart. Jupiter, now in Leo, will be at a gorgeous trine to Uranus. This is a “sudden luck” aspect and it certainly connects to love potential thanks to the influence of Leo — the sign of romance. Go for it! On Tuesday, you’ll want to keep quiet and avoid major decisions or conversations with your mate. Mercury will square off with Neptune and communication confusion will rule the day. On Wednesday, Mars, the planet of ambition and sex, will take an emotional turn when he enters Cancer where he’ll remain until August 8. You’ll be more security driven so you may not want that casual affair.
Aries Horoscope (Mar 21 – Apr 19)
You might hit the cosmic jackpot in love this Monday when lucky Jupiter is at a gorgeous trine to Uranus, the planet of sudden events, in your sign. Jupiter is still in your 5th House of Romance — but only until August 11. This week, there’s strong potential for a rapid development in your love life — the kind that makes your heart beat faster! Then, on Wednesday and until August 8 you might notice that it’s harder to get turned on by your mate without emotional security. It’s a must.
Taurus Horoscope (Apr 20 – May 20)
This might not be your best week for communicating matters of the heart. On Wednesday, Mercury, the ruler of your true love sector, will be at a tense square to Neptune. This connection tends to fog up the mind so information going in or out tends to be blurred. You might not believe anything your lover is telling you this week. Alternatively, if you’re the one keeping a secret from your mate you’ll notice how it’s beginning to erode the quality of your love affair. Decisions in love remain unclear.
Gemini Horoscope (May 21 – Jun 20)
A chance conversation with a pal or someone you meet at a party may turn into a possible love connection. This person may offer to introduce you to someone special so be open if this is the case. Or, you might seek the advice of one of your friends in order to hash out a major relationship dilemma you’re having. His or her advice will be out of the box and extremely helpful.
Cancer Horoscope (June 21 – Jul 22)
Starting this Wednesday, you might be too hot to handle! Mars, the planet of assertive drive and libido, will enter your sign and remains in Cancer until August 8. During this time you’ll have little trouble going after whatever you want — including in matters of the heart. You’ll tend to pursue the object of your affection in a more passive way. Instead of making the first move in a bold manner, you might prefer to lure your special someone in with your emotional charms. It’ll work!
Leo Horoscope (Jul 23 – Aug 22)
The ruler of your true love sector, Jupiter, is still in your sign until August 11, so be sure to make the most of the expansive opportunity in the romance department this placement has to offer. On Monday you might enjoy an exhilarating but very much unplanned encounter with your sweetheart. On Tuesday however, you might not want to ask a friend for advice about an intimate matter. You might receive mixed messages.
Virgo Horoscope (Aug 23 – Sep 22)
Monday is your day to reveal one of your innermost fantasies to your partner. You’ll be surprised at how receptive he or she is to hearing what you have to share. In fact, you might be turning that fantasy into reality before you know it! If single, there’s a strong potential for you and a friend or casual acquaintance to develop a sexual relationship after Wednesday. Make sure you want to go there.
Libra Horoscope (Sep 23 – Oct 22)
Your partner might be instrumental this week in helping you achieve one of your long held dreams. He or she may introduce you to an important person on Monday with enough clout to help take your dream to the next level. It’s also possible that you and your partner are about to team up in order to make a true difference in a humanitarian endeavor. Together you’ll make a real difference. Wow!
Scorpio Horoscope (Oct 23 – Nov 21)
You and your lover might not see eye to eye this week on an intimate matter. One of you might even try skirting the issue and attempt to avoid an honest conversation about the situation. You may also realize that you each have very distinct sexual needs and they are not necessarily compatible. Hiding what you truly need from your sweetheart will only set the stage for even bigger problems down the road.
Sagittarius Horoscope (Nov 22 – Dec 21)
You and your sweetie are in for a sexy adventure this week! On Monday, the two of you may decide to take an unexpected “magic carpet ride” together and expand your horizons during an exciting journey. Planning a trip to that exotic destination you’ve always wanted to visit would be perfect. After Wednesday, you’ll find your desires connecting more to your emotional connection to your mate. Sex without that emotional bond simply won’t work.
Capricorn Horoscope (Dec 22 – Jan 19)
After Wednesday, you’ll feel extra motivated to focus on your relationship. Although you and your partner might experience more arguments than usual, it’ll only be due to the fact that there is a deeper, underlying issue that you need to work through. Surface arguments over silly matters are a reflection of your unwillingness to dig deeper and confront the true problem. Once you can name it, you’ll be able to work together to overcome it.
Aquarius Horoscope (Jan 20 – Feb 18)
Perhaps you feel as if you need to hide your financial situation from your lover. If you’re newly dating you might think it’s not his or her business to know everything about your earnings, assets and debts — and you may be correct. Still on Tuesday, the temptation to lie will be strong. Remember, a relationship is built on trust and honesty. If you’re serious about this person you may want to re-evaluate your approach.
Pisces Horoscope (Feb 19 – Mar 20)
On Wednesday until August 8, you’ll make it a priority to pursue pleasure. Mars, the planet of action, will enter your 5th house of romance and fun allowing you all the energy you could imagine to enjoy the pleasures life has to offer. A new sexual relationship may develop this time and if so, it’ll be incredibly gratifying. Even if you’re already in a relationship you can anticipate more fun in the bedroom.
The Balance of the Elements & the Signs for June 22nd
GEMINI STRONG
Agile, versatile, inquisitive, flowing, conversational, airy, many ideas. Can be volatile, superficial, changeable, restless and inconsistent.
CANCER STRONG
Nurturing, protective, tenacious, emotional sensitive, watery, strong roots. Can be overly protective, unwilling to let go, timid, reclusive.
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.
LUNAR PHASE: CRESCENT
Moon 45 to 90 degrees ahead of the Sun.
This is an eager, impulsive, and progressive time. We are motivated and ready to take on challenges.
The final Jupiter-Uranus trine of this Jupiter in Leo transit comes exact today, and we might resolve problems that free us from limiting attitudes or situations. This is a time of breakthroughs, progress, and liberation.
•The Moon is in Virgo all day (until Wednesday, June 24th, at 1:40 AM).
•The Moon is waxing and in its Waxing Crescent phase.
•Mercury is direct and in its shadow until it reaches 13 Gemini 09 on June 27th.
•Venus is direct and enters its pre-retrograde shadow today.
•The Sun spends its first full day in Cancer (the Sun transits Cancer from June 21-July 22).
The Karmic Tools Weekly Forecast covers the current planetary transits which affect people in different ways and to various degrees of intensity. Take notice when it is a Personal planet (Sun / Moon / Mercury / Venus / Mars) interacting with a Social (Jupiter/Saturn) or Collective planet (Uranus / Neptune/Pluto). And pay extremely close attention when it is a Social planet interacting with a Collective planet because that means something *big* is brewing that will move large groups of people along their evolutionary paths. Tuning in to the energy and rhythm of the planets can serve as a useful *guide* as you move along your Individual Path. It also helps to understand your place within the context of the larger Social & Collective Story. Below, you will find out how these energies tend to manifest, as well as guidance and direction.
*NOTE* There are some days when there are NO CONTACTS (besides the Moon), please note that there are no missing entries, we just list the actual Activations of each week + the day they happen.
This is a delicious relief for some who have had enough of the Cancer/Aries challenges of the last year or more (personal security vs. independence), though developing the strength & tools to work it out was critical to maximizing the potential of the current blessing of *Fire* energy now that Jupiter has moved into Leo. We still have to deal with the independence/liberation issues that Uranus is ‘cracking us open’ to but hopefully, now that we’ve redefined personal security and deepened our faith in our own ability to sustain & protect ourselves, Leo energy encourages us to believe in ourselves and express more authenticity in every moment. It’s almost like you rewired your internal system and now you’ll be working on the outer expression & appearance (how it works in the world). I don’t necessarily mean your looks or physical appearance, although upgrading that too is deeply supported, but this is more about what your unique energy radiates out to the world, and how others receive & respond to your energy. Think: Magnetize & Repel and then define your terms and invite your Higher Self to assist you.
Jupiter & Uranus affect groups of people, so this energy is ‘in the air’. If you have a lot of Fire in your chart, this is going to increase it, so you may want to use your Earth energy to ground & contain this fiery time, or at least take some precautions. If you don’t have enough, this will really help you bring in the Fire energy consciously and balance certain aspects of your life out in a much-needed way. So, in general, these two getting together activate your consciousness in a huge way. There are sudden ah-ha moments and more clarity than you’ve maybe had access to in recent years. Uranus always activates us to learn or try something new or try something in a new way (to the tune of 3-6-9-12 years, a Jupiter Cycle). In this context (with Jupiter) you will want to express something you’ve only just recently discovered or realized is Truth for you, and you’re bursting at the seams to show everyone how you and your consciousness has grown. That’s great, but make sure your new Truth is grounded first. Think of the first trimester of pregnancy or a new sprout that hasn’t totally rooted itself yet, new beginnings are delicate and require extra care & protection at first, so pace yourself with your new discoveries. This activation spans a year (June 2014 – June 2015) so pace yourself and pay attention to what comes up now (Sept 2014) that is re-activated or revised in March 2015 and finds its footing (roots) and finally gets its final polishing activation in June 2015, right around Summer Solstice (wow!).
See this as an ‘unfolding new Truth’ or new aspect of Self emerging. Get a feel for the Fire. It’s a great time to expand your learning or education, get certified in something that you want to share with others, but try to avoid ideas (and people) with more flash than substance. The combination of Jupiter’s luck (which is really a strong faith & following it) and Uranus’ sudden, seeming out-of-the-blue-ness (which is really a sudden opening in your consciousness that allows you to see things in a completely new way) things will feel very “ordained” or magical or destined. Just stay grounded & present, because often when things seem ‘too good to be true’ – they are. What I’m talking about here is more about inner & outer alignment, faith & opportunity, when the path just opens before you and you have NO DOUBT that this is the (new) direction that you’re supposed to take.
Also unique to 2014-2015 is the Leo/Aries combination. As long as we maintain integrity, lead with the heart, be creative & authentic, remaining free & independent is easier. However, if you are struggling with self-esteem/self-worth issues, as well as being independent and capable of defining who you are/what you want, then this is your year to face your issues square on and make some real progress. Just keep in mind that what these energies trigger for you are bringing these issues/relationships into the light to be transmuted and purified with this Fire. It’s going to burn away all the excess (or illuminate it) and reveal your true beauty & innate value. Believe in your Self! Know that you are here for a reason and while your Path is unique for you, we are all sharing this journey of self-discovery & evolution of our planet. Activations will be personal, social & collective and during the next year or so, we will be creating containers for this *Fire* to burn safely & productively. Use it to connect to your Heart, Passion & True Purpose in life!
This is a mixed blessing energy. On one hand, it’s good for spiritual study and giving your dreams a little energy (if your schedule permits). On the other hand, it makes for major miscommunications between people. Try to THINK before speaking, because if it’s possible to misunderstand or not ‘get it’ all together, it will happen this week. Be careful not to let “longing” for your dreams to come true, distort your judgment and mislead you into believing the illusion. With this energy, some people will deliberately deceive and others have to be careful not to be misled. Stick to the facts or stay quiet, for now. You may even be inclined to withhold information to avoid a confrontation – don’t do it. Communicate with your Self and God today, otherwise plan to be very clear in explaining yourself to others so there are no misunderstandings.
The Moon today is 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 wester 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.
Phase Details for – Monday, June 22, 2015
Phase: Waxing Crescent Illumination: 32% Moon Age: 5.64 days Moon Angle: 0.49 Moon Distance: 404,821.17 km
Sun Angle: 0.52 Sun Distance: 152,044,491.68 km
Eight ounces of chilled papaya juice, two apricots, peeled, pits removed, one-quarter cup of nonfat milk, one cup of vanilla ice cream, one cup of orange sherbet, and one banana.
Add all the ingredients to the blender. With each ingredient you add, repeat:
Our love is sweet, our love is strong, blessed be!
Blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy. As you sip the potion with your beloved, repeat:
Our love is sweet, our love is strong, blessed be!
Wiccan Spell A Night: Spells, Charms, And Potions For The Whole Year
A Book of Shadows (BOS) is one of the most important tools a Witch has. Some have been passed down through Covens or from one individual to another, but today most are written by solitary practitioners. It’s basically your magical diary or journal, where you record all your experiences, rituals, spells and lore. Think of it as a photo album of your magical journey. Every time you make an entry, your words create a “snapshot” of where you are. As you explore your path and discover what works best for you, your book will grow. You’ll be preserving the details of your communication with the Divine, and creating a chronicle of your journey … your own personal grimoire.
NOTE: A grimoire is like a Book of Shadows, but not as personal. If you want to keep a BOS and a grimoire, put information about rituals, celebrations, spells, and the magical properties of objects in your Grimoire, and record personal information, like thoughts, feelings, and ideas, in your BOS. This allows you to share magical entries with a witch friend, without her reading all your personal entries.
Your BOS can be a three-ring notebook, a bound blank book, or even a folder on your computer. Some use a nice hardbound book for their BOS and keep their grimoire in a notebook so they can add or remove pages. Others use their computer to record everything. The advantages of a computer are that you don’t have to worry about making mistakes in your entries, and you can add images or information you download from the Internet. Use whatever works best for you!
Start your Book of Shadows by entering your current feelings about this path. Write down the reasons you think Wicca is right for you. What are your goals? What do you hope to achieve and learn? What do you fear about following this path? How do you see the Goddess and God? Let all your thoughts and feelings out here, this is a private book and nobody else will ever read it. There are no right or wrong answers and it is not a test. It is simply a way to help you define your understanding of this path, and later on, it will help you see how far you have come on your journey!
Wicca A Beginner’s Guide to Casting Spells: Herbal, Crystal and Candle Magic (Living Wicca Today Book 3)
Magic would not be complete without scented oils, homemade magical brews and smoke rising from the incense as it carries our thoughts up into the universe. We weave spells utilizing the simple but potent powers found within the tools nature gives us. The power of incense and oils can magically transform our lives.
Magic can be as simple as rubbing scented oil on a colored candle, setting it in a holder and lighting it as you visualize your magical need. Or it can be more complex, involving several candles, many oils, incense, ritual clothing, chants and more. The details are up to you. What’s important is that you use Magic to bring light, joy and peace into your life and the world around you.
By now you should understand that all magic comes from within. Your magical tools simply help you draw out the thoughts and feelings that you want to send out to the Universe.
To help you understand their true purpose of your tools, I am going to share an excerpt from another one of my books. It clearly describes the benefits and is worth repeating here:
Think back to a time when you dressed up for a job interview or an important social event. What you wore made you feel better about yourself, and thus improved your chances for a successful outcome. You knew that your clothes didn’t really have magical powers, but there was no question that having the right outfit and accessories boosted your self-confidence, and THAT is why these items were needed.
Magical tools work the same way. They are a part of our rituals because they can help us focus our thoughts and generate the ideal atmosphere to work in.
Incense can create a magical atmosphere that helps you achieve the desired mental state for your ritual. It can be used both on and off the altar to cleanse and create sacred space. If for any reason the smoke of incense bothers you, essential oil can work as a substitute. But be sure to include one or the other. The effects of aroma can have a significant impact on any rituals or magical work.
Stones or crystals may also be used in your spell work. Stones are very easy to carry with you and are great little reminder of the beautiful gifts our Mother Earth wants to share with you.
Herbs are another example of the many blessings our Mother Earth offers us. It’s very common to see them listed in spells, but we should be using them in our daily life as well. Whenever I consume living foods, I think about the life-energy of the food entering my body and merging with my own. Spiritual leaders from many different paths also believe that living foods (fresh fruits and vegetables) actually enhance our ability to communicate with the Divine. If this is true, then consuming Mother Earth’s living foods can help raise physical, mental and spiritual energy and should be considered an important part of all magical practice.
Finally, you might not think of jewelry as being a “tool” for magical work. However, placing a small pentacle or symbol of your beliefs on your alter or simply carrying it around with you throughout the day, is also a great little reminder of the power that is within you.
Wicca A Beginner’s Guide to Casting Spells: Herbal, Crystal and Candle Magic (Living Wicca Today Book 3)
Monday is named after the moon. The Latin term for Monday is Dies Lunae (“moon’s day”); in the Old English language, this day was Monandaeg; in Greek, it was Hermera Selenes. All of these different names and languages translate to the same thing: the “day of the moon.”
Working with the different phases of the moon is an important skill that takes a bit of time for Witches to learn. So why not cut to the chase and experiment with the day of the week that is dedicated to the moon in all of its magickal energies and aspects?
Magickally, Monday encourages the lunar energies of inspiration, illusion, prophetic dreams, emotions, psychic abilities, travel, women’s mysteries, and fertility.
Book of Witchery: Spells, Charms & Correspondences for Every Day of the Week
This day of the week is dedicated to the moon and all of her magic and mystery. Mondays are for women’s mysteries, illusion, prophetic dreaming, emotions, travel, and fertility.
Some suggestions for Monday enchantments would include:
*Getting outside and looking for the moon in the heavens. Sit under her light and absorb a little glamour. Call on the moon goddess Selene for practical help in magical issues.
*Invoking the god Thoth for wisdom and insight
*Empowering your silver jewelry under the light of the moon. Wear moonstone or pearl jewelry today to add a lunar and magical shimmer to your outfit. Be mysterious and subtle and wear moon-associated colors such as white, silver, and blue.
*Working spells for safe travel with a simple moonstone
*Gathering bluebells, jasmine, gardenias, or white roses to create a little garden witchery with the flowers that are associated with the moon
*Setting up a lunar Tarot spell today to increase your psychic powers
*Eating a lunar fruit such as a melon to be healthy, serene, and at peace
*Brewing up a cup of chamomile or mint tea and enchanting it for sweet dreams and restful sleep
The sacred day of the Moon, personified by such goddesses as Selene, Luna, Diana, and Artemis. The Moon is ruler of flow affecting the changeable aspects of people. If a full moon falls on a Monday, its powers are at theirmmost potent. Magical aspects: peace, sleep, healing, compassion, friendships, psychic awareness, purification, and fertility
Monday is ruled by the moon – an ancient symbol of mystery and peace. Monday is a special day for mothers as the cycle of the moon has long been associated with the female menstrual cycle. Those wishing to conceive a baby would be wise to try on a Monday as the magic of motherhood is strong and pregnancy is in the air.
This is the proper day of the week to perform spells and rituals involving agriculture, animals, female fertility, messages, reconciliation’s, theft, voyages, dreams, emotions, clairvoyance, home, family, medicine, cooking, personality, merchandising, psychic work, Faerie magic, and Goddess rituals.
The Waxing Crescent Moon occurs 3 1/2 to 7 days after the New Moon. She rises in the mid-morning and sets in the evening. The Moon’s light is quickening. As the Moon has dropped back until she is about the ?th of the way behind the Sun, we see her lumination as a crescent shape.
You will see the first quarter Moon from 7 to 10 1/2 days after the New Moon. She will rise around noon and set around midnight.
As the Moon is at a right angle to the Sun the difference between high and low tide is minimized. Between light and dark are in balance, the Moon will appear to be a Half Moon, but the area of light will continue to grow each day.
The Waxing Gibbous Moon occurs between 10 1/2 and 14 days after the New Moon. She rises sometime in the mid-afternoon and sets in the early dark hours of the morning.
As the Moon has fallen back about ? of the way behind the Sun, one side of the Moon is seen fully and the light on the other side bulges out, but does not yet fill all of the Moon’s face.
Now your projects can get into their stride. Be aware, however, that overstrains are more likely at this time and that the body take things in and absorbs them more readily with a Waxing Moon.
It is also good time to build yourself up if you have been unwell or otherwise off-colour. Absorbing, boosting your energy and taking up supplies are crucial now. Go on an active holiday, get in touch with friends, plan a party, arrange meetings and increase communication.
As Full Moon approaches, notice what isn’t working and shed it in order to focus your energies more effectively. Remind yourself to slow down a little and conserve your strength. This is a time of regeneration and to gather information and resources.
Waxing Moon Oil
6 drops lavender essential oil
3 drops basil essential oil
2 drops pine essential oil
1 drop nutmeg essential oil
Add a base oil such as sweet almond or grape seed (about 15 mls of carrier oil should be about right).
Waxing Moon Incense Recipe
2 parts juniper
2 parts cedar
1 part pine
1 part eucalyptus
Monday Is A Day of Witchery, Magick and Enchantment
Think for a moment on all of the witchery, magick and enchantments that you have discovered. Don’t be afraid to adjust spells to suit your own specific needs. Any gentle, illusory, and dreamy charms and spells can be enhanced when you work on the day of the week that is dedicated to the moon. Mondays are a fantastic day to boost your psychic abilities and to tune in to your intuition and empathy. It also gives you the opportunity to work with a different lunar phase each and every Monday, which means in one month you could work four different types of moon magicks on Mondays. How’s that for adding to your repertoire? You are going to have mad skills in no time at all.
So light up those lunar scented candles and add a little mystique to your outfit by wearing an enchanting lunar color. Wear your sparkling silver jewelry and maybe add a pair of dangling silver earrings or a pendant shaped like a crescent moon. Create lunar potions and philters; make a dream catcher and give it as a gift to someone you love. Burn some sandalwood or jasmine-scented incense today to inspire the glamour and magick of the moon. Slice up a favorite variety of fruit that is in season for a snack or share it with your love and enjoy his or her lunar and romantic qualities. Brew up a cup of chamomile tea, enchant it with a little moon magick, and relax and get a good night’s sleep.
Most importantly, get outside tonight and watch the moon for a while. What phase is she in? What color was the moon as she rose? Why not start a journal and write down at what location the moon rises and sets for a few seasons? This is a great way to teach you to tune in and to become more aware of the moon and the influence that she pulls into our lives. Try calling on Selene for her magickal assistance, and call Thoth for wisdom and strength. Get to know the Norse Mani and the Latvian Meness. These gods of the moon have plenty to teach, and if you allow their influence to cycle through your life, you’ll receive many blessings. Be imaginative, and create your own personal lunar magick and witchery. Go on….the moonlight becomes you.
Book of Witchery: Spells, Charms & Correspondences for Every Day of the Week
Ellen Dugan
Mon 15th Bouncy Gemini Moon keeps us on the go. Finish old business to prepare for New Moon tomorrow.
Tue 16th Brotherly New Moon in Gemini helps us see others in a different light, emphasizing our kinship. Begin projects involving communication today
Wed 17th Kindly Cancer Moon suggests loving care of others.
Thur 18th History loving Cancer Moon inclines us toward research, family archives
Fri 19th Playful Leo Moon says take time to have fun
Sat 20th Romantic Leo Moon generates hopes for a happy love match
Sun 21st Summer Solstice (1st Day of Summer) Begins June 21st 2015 (Fact Interesting Facts about Summer / Interesting Facts about Solstices) and Fathers Day (Fact The History of Fathers Day) – Luxury loving Leo Moon begins the day, changing to Practical Virgo Moon at 1 PM. Summer Solstice as Sun enters Cancer at 12:38 EDT. Enjoy the year’s longest day doing something new and different
Mon 22nd Efficient Virgo Moon gets the day off to a good start. Jupiter trining Uranus suggests unusual opportunities may emerge.
Tue 23rd Picky Virgo Moon could help generate undue criticism. Mercury square Neptune could mean misunderstandings. Think twice before commenting
Wed 24th Indecisive Libra Moon says wait and see before acting. Mars into Cancer could make for an emphasis on real estate, home repairs
Thur 25th Beauty Loving Libra Moon suggests we visit an art museum or concert
Fri 26th Justice seeking Libra Moon gives way to passionate Scorpio Moon at 2 PM EDT; have fun with a significant other tonight
Sat 27th Organizing Scorpio Moon means good energy for rearranging and reorganizing home and/or life
Sun 28th Paul Bunyan Day (Fact The History of Paul Bunyan) and Ramadan (begins at sundown in the Middle East/Europe but starts a day later in North America, see below for details) – Possessive Scorpio Moon wants to hold on. Venus Trining Uranus may bring unusual surprises.
Mon 29th Wisdom seeking Sagittarius Moon discovers new ways to perceive as the Venus Uranus energy continues
Tue 30th Fun Loving Sagittarius Moon craves adventures, try somewhere new for lunch.
Waxing, Crescent Moon Age: 6 ½ days.
Ascending Node is at 5° Libra.
Moon in 16th degree of the Sign Virgo, the Virgin;
also in 29th deg. of the Constellation Leo, the Lion.
Moonrise: 11:30 morn. Souths: 6:01 eve.
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Waxing Crescent – occurs when the visible Moon is partly but less than one-half illuminated by direct sunlight while the
illuminated part is increasing.
Time: From New Moon To Full (Approx. 14 Days)
Symbolic of growth, manifestation, attainment, gravidity (heavy with child – both philosophical and literal).
Sunrise: 5:43 morn. Sunset: 8:36 eve.
Length of Day: 14h. 52m.
Dawn: 5:10 morn. Dusk: 9:09 eve.
Length of Twilight: 0h. 32m.
Sun in 0th degree of the Sign Crabba, the Crab fish;
also in 1st degree of the Constellation Gemini, the Twins;
Solar Lore
In summer time, when the sun at rising is obscured by a
mist which disperses about three hours afterwards, expect
hot and calm weather for two or three days.
~ C.L. Prince.
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