The Bell
The bell is commonly used to invoke the Goddess. It can also be used to announce the beginning and end of a ritual. When purchasing a bell, make sure the tone is very pleasing to you.
Old WOTC Site on Yuku
The bell is commonly used to invoke the Goddess. It can also be used to announce the beginning and end of a ritual. When purchasing a bell, make sure the tone is very pleasing to you.
Old WOTC Site on Yuku

The altar is any flat surface that can hold all your tools. It can be anything from a table of any sort, to a cardboard box, book shelf, or even your floor, if need be. Traditionally Wiccans divide their altar in half. The left side for the Goddess. The right side for the God. Items that are Goddess related tools like your chalice, go on Her side and vise versa wand, Athame etc., for the God. And items representing the elements i.e. incense = Air = South is put in that direction. But I feel that your altar should be a reflection of the individual. Above is a picture of what my ever changing altar looks like. As you can see, I have several gifts from nature, feathers, a squirrel tail (I found lying in the center of a busy side walk!), pieces of wood, and various gems and stones. How you decorate your altar, and what you put on it is only limited by your imagination. You can add purely personal items as well. Just above the word “Witch’s” in the picture, is a tiny porcelain cat. I put it there in honor of my beloved Wolfgang, who passed away in 2005. Be creative and make yours something that reflects you. If you’re lucky enough to be able to have a permanent one, keep it, and the items on it clean. A dirty altar is just plane disrespectful to whom ever you worship.
Old WOTC Yuku Site
Tools are visual, symbolic aids that posses no power of their own…whatsoever. If you feel no desire to have some, or any tools that are mentioned, don’t get them. For many years, the only tool I used was a candle, and sometimes a pen and paper to write something down to burn. They were just as effective as the ones I do with tools.
How can you do a ritual or spell with no tools? It’s quite simple, by using your personal power. How meaningful, powerful, and effective any ritual or spell is depends entirely on how much energy YOU put into it. Your personal power is the single most important, and only necessary tool you need. Many who are just starting out feel that they have to rush around going bankrupt to get every fancy looking tool they see in order to perform a ritual. They feel that it can’t be done without them or that the tools themselves contain the energy they need. This is simply not true.
The tools you have should be chosen because you are drawn to them or feel that they will enhance your rituals. They are used as vessels to direct YOUR energy. Something to remember when you begin collecting your tools is that they don’t have to be expensive. An athame can be a black handled common kitchen knife (my 1st was a letter opener). Your pentacle can be drawn on a piece of paper like mine is, or carved in wood or clay. I’ve purposely included photos of tools that are bought or made as well as substitutes of all my tools. I did so to show that you shouldn’t feel obligated to have to purchase fancy, expensive ones. I’m an artist/photographer (among other things), and artists are very visual people. It would seem that while I’ve been at this for over 25 years…I need the visual tools or I wouldn’t have bought, found, like the squirrel tail around the top right hand corner of my crowded altar, or been given most of them. They help me, but that doesn’t mean they’ll help you. Only get, or take home from the earth, what (if anything) calls to you. And if you take something from the earth, do something to give thanks. It could be a peanut, water or even a penny for the fairy folk.
Once you have chosen a tool to use for rituals, it should be cleansed and consecrated. Consecration is the act of performing a small ritual in which you declare it as your tool for magickal purposes. After this is done, it should NEVER be used for other purposes. If you use your athame to do a ritual, and then go butter your toast with it, it no longer carries any meaning. Although the tools posses no power of their own, they do carry a special symbolic meaning and your energy. After consecration, they have a purpose and therefor should be only be used for that purpose alone.
There is one tool in The Craft that surpasses all others. Every other tool, no matter how expensive, will be useless with out it. When it comes right down to it..it’s the only tool you need. That tool is YOUR personal power. To enhance your personal power, you need to exercise it. Practice meditation and visualization techniques, and be able to ground and center yourself. No ritual or spell will ever be successful with out personal power, and you can’t gain any without practicing these methods to be able to have control of your thoughts, and crystal clear visualization which is a MANDATORY aspect of any spell or ritual. Don’t make light of the enormous importance of practicing the techniques of meditation, and visualization, on a regular basis.
Transferred Over From The Old WOTC Site on Yuku
Invocation of Being
Long have we wandered and been apart from her shores.
Long have we flown on unseeing wings.
The eagle soars high on boundless feeling.
Long have we felt the groundless without root, or presence.
Long have we been valient in the name of love.
Long have we allowed nameless fears to limit our possibilities.
The forest continues it’s endless cycle of ages.
Long have we felt alone in expectant solitude.
Long have we danced our own lives to the dream of wisdom
to the unbearable void of ourselves.
The tide washes evenly on deserted shores.
Forever we are one. Forever we ignite out being in the elemental fire of our spirit.
The golden age dweller.
The playful sprite.
The hooded wanderer.
The tortured seeker.
The power of being is ours to hold.
The beauty of now is here for the taking.
Forever and tonight,
we bathe in the majesty of wonder.
author unknown
The Huffington Post By Sara Gates
Get ready to see some “shooting stars” this weekend, skywatchers.
The 2013 Leonid meteor shower is expected to be visible from Nov. 16 through Nov. 18. Weather permitting, observers around the world should be able to see the brightest “Leonids” streak across the sky from Saturday night through Sunday morning. The Northern Hemisphere will be treated to the prime show, as it has the best view of the constellation Leo, from which the meteor shower derives its name.
Unfortunately, this year’s Leonid meteor shower will not be as visible as the show has been in the past years. Since the moon turns full on Nov. 17 — in the midst of the shower — only the brightest of the meteors will be apparent to most watchers. For some, the “shooting stars” may not be detectable at all. Read More…
| The Leonid meteor shower has produced some of the most spectacular meteor displays in history, but it is unfortunately periodic in nature.
The Leonids generally begin on November 13 and end on November 21, with maximum generally occurring during the night of Novemer 17/18. The Leonids are barely detectable on the beginning and ending dates, but observers are generally treated to displays of about 10 meteors per hour on the night of maximum. About every 33 years, the Leonids enter a phase of enhanced activity that accompanies the return of its parent comet. During these periods, rates can amount to hundreds and even thousands of meteors per hour. The last such enhanced period occurred during the period of 1998-2002 and the Leonids have been winding down ever since. Apparently these meteors have been studied since way back in the 1800’s. I have provided a link that contains the full article and also the page has a Southern Hemisphere & Northern Hemisphere chart to find the shower. |

You know you’re getting older when…
Everything that works hurts, and what doesn’t hurt doesn’t work.
You feel like the morning after, and you haven’t been anywhere.
Your little black book only contains names ending in M.D.
Your children are beginning to look middle-aged.
Your mind makes contracts your body can’t keep.
You look forward to a dull evening.
Your knees buckle and your belt won’t.
Your back goes out more than you do.
You sink your teeth into a steak, and they stay there.
You know all the answers, but nobody asks the questions.
Let your imagination take flight with this fun quiz that can tell you something significant about your true nature. After all, if you’re a sparrow you’ll need to beware of hawks, and if you’re a heron, you need periodic times of stillness in order to thrive. Birds can give us useful information about what we need and who we most deeply are.
Learn more so you can really soar, here:
Answer the following questions TRUE or FALSE (and be truthful with yourself!).
1. I do my best work alone.
2. People have told me I am a visionary, capable of seeing the big picture.
3. I am quick and incisive when it comes to making decisions.
4. I am in a leadership position at work or in my life; people tell me I have a lot of personal power.
5. I come alive after dark; early rising is not for me.
6. I sometimes need to come to a complete standstill before I make a move.
7. My nature is extremely quick: my metabolism, thoughts, and actions tend to be on the fast side.
8. I love to talk and/or sing.
9. Although I am imaginative, I prefer to stay close to home.
10. I thrive under adverse conditions and often find unusual ways of seeing things.
11. I enjoy interacting with many people at work.
12. If I had to choose one word to sum up the meaning of life for me, it would be “joy.”
13. I am drawn to watery landscapes and find great serenity beside ponds, lakes, and inlets.
14. I love a sense of spaciousness; heights don’t scare me.
15. I prefer to see all sides of something before I make a decision. People tell me I have a well-rounded sense of things.
Take note of the clusters that are mostly true for you: they can tell you which bird is your guide.
If you answered TRUE to 1, 3, 7, and 12 you are a HUMMINGBIRD.
If you answered TRUE to 1, 2, 4, and 14 you are an EAGLE.
If you answered TRUE to 1, 5, 10, and 15 you are an OWL.
If you answered TRUE to 1, 3, 6, and 13 you are a HERON.
If you answered TRUE to 7, 8, 9, and 11 you are a SONGBIRD.


The Amulet Box
Today’s Meaning:
There are papers in your near future. This aspect is affect by legal papers of some kind–a contract, a deed or a license of some kind. These papers will bring improvement to your life.
General Description:
The people of Tibet are most superstitious. It is the custom for almost everyone to wear charms. The Amulet-box illustrated contains small inscribed scrolls covered with magical characters. These magical formulae are written and blessed by their Lamas. The scrolls are believed to be all powerful spells for appeasing evil spirits, keeping the wearers from all physical harm, safeguarding them from every kind of danger, and protecting them from the blighting effects of the evil eye. Many of these charm boxes are of gold elaborately chased, and encrusted with turquoise.

Wake up! Woodpecker is tired of trying to get your attention, and will peck and peck and peck until you hear the message. You have received the answer to a major question time and again, but refuse to act on it. It’s okay to ignore a solution—but be forewarned that woodpecker will keep making racket until you make some movement forward!

The Hand
Although the exact meaning may vary, The Hand is a symbol of some form of personal power in many cultures and religions. The presence of The Hand is an indication that your personal powers are at or near their zenith. The Hand suggest a time when you should leave your mark on the world.
As a daily card, The Hand suggest that now is a time for you to leave your mark on the world. Your unique strengths are heightened to a point where you can not only expect to make substantial progress towards your goals, but enjoy recognition for your efforts as well.
There’s an unsettling electric buzz in the air that might not let us feel completely at ease today. We may be swept up in a whirlwind of activity that demands our attention or increases our concern as the Sun anxiously aspects unruly Uranus and powerful Pluto. But beneath the obvious stresses of the day, the calm Taurus Moon empowers us with a sense of inner stability. No matter what we face, staying grounded is our saving grace.
You’ve had your share of excitement recently, so you might pass on an unexpected invitation. You have important issues to handle now and it feels as if your window of opportunity is beginning to close. Thankfully, you are able to do whatever is necessary, even if you have been procrastinating up to this point. Don’t worry if you must miss an exciting social gathering today because you’ll still have plenty of time to get together with your friends in the weeks ahead. Work now, play later.
If you have been keeping busy by doing favors for everyone else, it’s your turn to take care of yourself now. Thankfully, the sensitive Moon’s visit to pragmatic Taurus helps to focus your feelings and stabilize your world within the context of larger emotional currents. Don’t waste your energy today pursuing grandiose ideas; instead, concentrate on practical business. Connecting with your heart actually enables you keep your feet on the ground.
You may want to withdraw from social interactions and to spend more time by yourself now that the Moon is moving through your 12th House of Privacy. But don’t worry if people get on your case because you’re missing out on the fun. There’s no reason to waste energy defending your current behavior. Even with a sensible explanation, they won’t likely understand why you need to recharge your emotional batteries before engaging in another round of activity. Simply do what’s best for you.
You’re willing to face any fears that get in your way of finding the pleasure you seek today. Fortunately, the nurturing Moon’s visit to sensual Taurus probably feels quite reassuring to you emotional Crabs, enabling you to take a social risk and reveal your desires. However, you don’t want others to assume that your current vulnerability is a sign of weakness. Nevertheless, the possible rewards are great if you have courage to lower your boundaries and open your heart.
You intuitively know exactly what you need to do today, and you can be quite determined in the execution of your duties. You are extremely busy with the Moon traveling through your 10th House of Social Responsibility now. However, caution is advised because you could be so stubborn that your agenda actually stands in the way of your progress. Modify your strategy as you go along; being more flexible enables you to keep moving in the direction of success.
Your head may be filled with fantastic ideas today, but many of them might not relevant. At least it’s possible to filter out the most superfluous thoughts and concentrate on those that can have real impact. Meanwhile, the Moon’s passage through earthy Taurus is a pleasant reminder of your own attachments to the practical side of life. Nevertheless, don’t get lazy today or you could miss a significant opportunity. Pick one and take your best shot.
You want to make deep and lasting personal connections now that the Moon is occupying your 8th House of Intimacy. But magic typically doesn’t happen overnight; you need to aim high and do the psychological and spiritual work that is required first. Avoid being distracted by superficial interactions. You can benefit the most by holding out for something real. Just remember that true love begins with loving yourself.
Others are likely to make you feel a bit out of sorts now, especially if they aren’t moving as fast as you want. Unfortunately, nothing you try seems to speed them along. Meanwhile, you aren’t interested in wasting time and dislike the idea of having to wait for anyone else. Take a deep breath and practice being patient. What seems like a good idea today should be much easier to manifest tomorrow.
Your current strategy to avoid a deep discussion about your feelings might actually help you make it through the day. You realize that if you say what’s on your mind today, your disclosures could stir up powerful emotions that only lead to an unsolvable disagreement. For now, it’s wiser to steer clear of abstract philosophical debates. Focus on the most practical subjects possible to keep the peace.
Getting back to basics makes sense because you are building a foundation over the next several weeks. The Moon is moving through dependable Taurus, a fellow earth sign, and her current visit to your 5th House of Spontaneity could bring you the creative boost that you need. The more you simplify your life now, the easier it will be when the pressure for change returns over the days ahead.
Your inner resolve is strong today and the Moon’s sweep through your 4th House of Roots enables you to get in touch with the source of your inflexible feelings. However, this transit might also provoke a bit of anxiety, since you’re not necessarily comfortable with such intense emotional encounters. Luckily, you don’t need to initiate any particular action-plan yet. The key is to continue digging into your past to recover memories that can teach you something useful about the present.
Although the pace of life might seem to be slowing down a bit, a complicated situation may be intensifying, causing you to worry about it growing out of control today. However, nearly everything becomes more manageable as the steadfast Taurus Moon wends her way through your 3rd House of Immediate Environment. Hold on to your most core values and use them to set your course. If you find yourself engaged in a petty conflict now, remember that this, too, will soon pass.
Like yesterday, this Saturday is a 24-hour time-period when you ought to be preparing for tomorrow morning’s potent Full Moon. Healing forces are back on the march — thanks to supportive, 60-degree tie from the Moon to Chiron (12:02AM). Love vibrations increase in frequency as the Moon in Taurus trines Venus in Capricorn (2:08AM). A Pallas-Neptune polarity stretching from Virgo to Pisces (2:24AM) can assist you in sorting truth from fiction concerning the secret teachings of ancient civilizations that originate in ancient Egypt and the legendary lost continent of Atlantis. While the Moon in Taurus is often an aid for figuring out budgetary needs, some caution is advised on the financial and investment fronts as Vesta makes a frictional, 45-degree tie with Saturn (6:50AM). Psychological tensions are still palpable in the afternoon due to the Sun forming an abrasive, 45-degree link with Pluto (4:12PM). Fine-tune your golf swing, tennis backhand or hook shot as the Moon trines Mars (6:37PM). Improvise on a favorite musical instrument tonight under the creative aegis of Mercury making a parallel to Neptune (9:04PM). [Note to readers: All times are calculated for Pacific Standard Time. Be sure to adjust all times according to your own local time so the alignments noted above will be exact for your location.]
saterndaeg or soeterdaeg (Anglo-Saxon) samstag (Germanic) dies saturni (Latin) sani-var or sanichar (Hindu) sunneecher (Islamic) samedi (French) dou youbi (Japanese)
Traditionally seen as the seventh day of the week. The Latin name for this day was ‘Dies Saturni’ meaning the ‘Day of Saturn’ (Saturn being a Roman deity) which was later developed by the Anglo-Saxons to ‘Soeterdoeg’. Saturn was associated with the ancient Greek ‘Kronos’ or ‘Time’ (some refer to this deity as Father Time). Kronos was said to have attempted to devour each one of his children but was unsuccessful with ‘Neptune’ or ‘Water’, ‘Jupiter’ or ‘Air’ and ‘Pluto’ or ‘The Grave’ as it was believed that not even Time can harm these. Jupiter eventually banished Saturn from his thrown. Saturn was also known as the God of the Seed and Harvest being symbolised by a scythe. Those who practised the ancient art of alchemy believed that Saturn was linked to the metal lead, and that anyone born under this sign would be influenced by its evil nature. Alchemists referred to the ‘Tree of Diana’ also known as the ‘Philosopher’s Tree’ as ‘Saturn’s Tree’. Modern astrologers indeed still link the disposition of anyone born under the influence of Saturn as being likened to the qualities of the metal, these being gloomy, dull, sluggish, grave, phlegmatic:
‘Then rose the seed of Chaos and of Night To blot out order and extinguish light. Of dull and venal a new world to mould, And bring Saturnian days of lead and gold.’ Pope : Dunciad, IV, 13.
Saturday in India is traditionally believed to be an unlucky day as this is the day dedicated to the God of Misfortune named ‘Sani’. In Ireland (UK) it is believed that if a the visual phenomena of a rainbow appears on this day then the following week will be nothing but wet weather. In Scotland (UK) it was traditionally believed that any child born on this day would have the gift of seeing ghosts. In rural areas of the British Isles it was traditionally believed to be bad luck to change jobs on a Saturday, an old English (UK) rhyme to support this was:
‘Saturday servants never stay, Sunday servants run away.’
‘Black Saturday’ was the name given to August 4 1621. It is said that a violent storm symbolically blew-up in Scotland (UK) at the moment when Parliament was in the house discussing whether to make change of the Episcopacy laws, and force this upon the people of Scotland. According to the English historian Richard Grafton certain dates of the month were unlucky as published in the ‘Manual’ in 1565. Days throughout the year were identified and of course could have related to any day of the week. The date was the most important point to consider. The work was reputed to have some credence with support given by astronomers of the day.
(For more information see Mystical WWW Mystical Time : Mystical Months).
Magickal Intentions: Spirit Communications, Meditation, Psychic Attack or Defense, Locating Lost Things and Missing Persons, Building, Life, Doctrine, Protection, Knowledge, Authority, Limitations, Boundaries, Time and Death
Incense: Black Poppy Seed and Myrrh
Planet: Saturn
Sign: Capricorn and Aquarius
Angel: Cassel
Colors: Black, Grey and Indigo
Herbs/Plants: Myrrh, Moss, Hemlock, Wolfs bane, Coltsfoot, Nightshade and Fir
Stones: Jet, Smokey Quartz, Amethyst, Black Onyx, Snowflake Obsidian, Lava, Pumice
Oil: (Saturn) Cypress, Mimosa, Myrrh, Patchouli
Saturn lends its energies to the last day of the week. Because Saturn is the planet of karma, this day is an excellent time for spellwork involving reincarnation, karmic lessons, the Mysteries, wisdom, and long-term projects. It is also a good time to being efforts that deal with the elderly, death, or the eradication of pests and disease.

Saturday (Saturn): Longevity, exorcism, endings, homes and houses.
Waxing Moon
The Waxing Moon is the ideal time for magick to draw things toward you.
Moon Sign: Taurus
Taurus: Things begun now last the longest, tend to increase in value, and become hard to alter. Brings out appreciation for beauty and sensory experience.
Moon Phase: Second Quarter
Incense: Marigold
Color: Black
Left to Right: Mystie (holding the inside of the puter), Me (laughing my ass off) and finally, who is that? Hmm, heck if I know, somebody who like to have their pic took, I guess!
This was the picture at our office this morning. And I should also add this is what we think of Windows 8. But thanks to our skilled craftsmanship, we are not operating on a squirrel cage. The other two are out trying to find more squirrels in case this one get tired!
Anyway, I am running late enough. Let’s see if I can make up some time real quick.
Have a very Blessed & Relaxed Weekend, my precious family!
Luv & Hugs,
Lady A
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