Labor Day in the United States

May you have a Happy Labor Day by Joyful226/Connie

Labor Day in the United States

Labor Day is on the first Monday of September every year. It was originally organized to celebrate various labor unions’ strengths of and contributions to the United States’ economy.

Celebrate Labor Day

Labor Day is a day of rest or the last chance for many people to go on trips before the summer ends. For students, it is the last chance to organize parties before school starts again. In some neighborhoods, people organize fireworks displays, barbecues and public arts or sports events. The American football season starts on or around Labor Day and many teams play their first game of the season during Labor Day weekend.

Public Life

Labor Day is a federal holiday. All Government offices, organizations, and many businesses are closed. Some public celebrations, such as fireworks displays, picnics, and barbecues, are organized, but they are usually low key events. As it is the last chance for many people to take summer trips, there may be some congestion on highways and at airports. Public transit systems do not usually operate on their regular timetables.

About Labor Day

The first Labor Day was held in 1882. Its origins stem from the desire of the Central Labor Union to create a holiday for workers. It became a federal holiday in 1894. It was originally intended that the day would be filled with a street parade to allow the public to appreciate the work of the trade and labor organizations. After the parade, a festival was to be held to amuse local workers and their families. In later years, prominent men and women held speeches. This is less common now, but is sometimes seen in election years. One of the reasons for choosing to celebrate this on the first Monday in September, and not on May 1, which is common in the rest of the world, was to add a holiday in the long gap between Independence Day and Thanksgiving.

 

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Labor Day, 120 Years Old & Going Strong

Enjoy Your Day Off!
Peter J. Maguire, leader of the Central Labor Union of New York, suggested that it might be a good idea to have a celebration honoring the American working man. Acting on his idea, more than 10,000 workers showed up to parade in Union Square, New York. After the parade, there were political cal speeches, picnics, and fireworks. Afterward, Labor Day became an annual event. September 5 had no traditional or historical significance. According to Maguire, it was simply convenient-midway between the Fourth of July and Thanksgiving. giving. Labor Day is still with us 120 years after its inauguration. Even though its original theme of being a trade union holiday has diminished and its date moved to the first Monday of September, the day remains important. It marks the end of the vacation season, is a day for family reunions and picnics, and is the kick-off for Fall festivals.

Wishing You & Yours A Very Relaxed & Blessed Labor Day! May The Goddess Bless You Today & Always!

Happy Labor Day 2018

For all those working Witches, Wiccans & any other Traditions that may be joining us

today.

This Is Your Day!

 

You get up every morning.

Go to work and work your rump off.

Come home eat supper, take a bath and go to bed.

You occasionally stop to think no one appreciates you.

Boy, are you wrong!

The States have put a day aside to acknowledge you

and the hard work you do every day.

You know why?

 

Because You Make this Country Great!

You are our Backbone!

We appreciate everything you do and

we want to take this day to acknowledge you.

And to say “Thank You!”

Remember Chat is Tomorrow, Sat., Sept 1

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The WOTC Weekly Chat

When: Saturday, September 1

Time: 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. central time

Where: The WOTC Chat Room

Lynette Starfire(me) will be your hostess for this week’s chat. I hope to meet lots of the WOTC’s members as well as Coven Life’s members. If you have an opportunity tomorrow to stop in and chat for a minute, I would love to see you there as well as meet you.

 

 

Your Witches Rune for August 31 is The Eye

 

Today’s Witches Rune

The Eye

Meaning: The eye has always been a powerful symbol for different cultures. Some believe that the soul resides in them, while others think it’s possible to curse a person merely by looking at them. Through our eyes we connect and express emotions and thoughts. Thus, this is one of the most powerful runes in the set, emphasizing the importance of any rune close to it. The Eye symbol is also related to “vision” is all senses, including the physical. This rune can represent our eyes and optic nerves. It can also represent activities such as research, analysis, photography and creative visualization. When it appears, there’s an urge to observe, to explore, to understand deeply what is before you. This rune is usually related to sudden realizations. Not necessarily a ‘shock’ (unless some violent rune is close it, like the Scythe and the Man), but more related to the lifting of veils. Your eyes are suddenly open, and you see things that were unknown to you before. A change of perception and focus in life is to be expected when this rune appears… whatever the situation is, the way you see it will be transformed.

The Eye rune also says that now it’s time for you to go after what you want. Your focus is powerful right now, and everything you concentrate on can become successful.This rune often represents a lonely journey towards a goal… it suggests a calling and a connection to something bigger, a sense of purpose. Your path is clear to you now; you know which way to go, even if you don’t know where exactly it’ll take you. In a spiritual level, This rune can represent a development of one’s psychic skills, or an advancement in one’s spiritual path. As you connect yourself to a deeper source, and learn to trust, you gain wisdom and your eyes see far. A higher power seems to be guiding you in times when the Eye appears. Like the Sun rune, this rune can mean that right now all eyes are on you. But unlike the former symbol, when the Eye appears there’s some discomfort related to such attention. It may be excessive and even unwelcome. In fact, this is one of this rune’s most negative facets: it may show an invasion of privacy, when someone (or even you) pry into another’s life and scrutinize their every move. Beware of flatterers and stalkers. The Eye cautions against obsession and the tendency to spy on other people’s affairs. In a relationship reading, the Eye can symbolize a predestined bond to another person.

Note that this does not promise a happy ending, but simply says that this connection is powerful and will be very important in your life. In fact, because the Eye rune is a solitary one, it is possible that the people in the relationship cannot be together due to difficult circumstances. Still, your bond that person will transform you. In a negative way, this rune can cautions against invading your partner’s personal space or stalking them.

Your Daily Rune for August 31 is Elhaz

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Elhaz

Also known as: Algiz, Eoih, Elgr

Pronunciation: el-hahz

Letter sound: Z

Translation: protection, elk, sedge plant

Keywords: protection, defense, opportunity

Primary Themes Elhaz is the rune of defense and protection. Its shape is said to represent both the elk, with its imposing antlers, and the sedge plant, whose sharp leaves act as natural protection from would-be predators. Both images illustrate the power represented by this rune— a built-in protective force that discourages negative influences from affecting your personal experience.

Drawing Elhaz indicates that you are safe from danger and that there is no need to fear. However, don’t take the protective energy for granted by being reckless with your actions, as this rune does not mean that there is no danger present whatsoever. It simply means that as long as you remain alert and clear-minded and in touch with your intuition, you are headed for a positive outcome. Elhaz has also been interpreted as a symbol of reaching up to connect with the divine for support. By listening to your higher guidance, you will know which moves to make to stay out of harm’s way.

Magical Uses: Protection from negative energy and people, protection of property, strengthen friendships, astral communication

 

Runes for Beginners: A Guide to Reading Runes in Divination, Rune Magic, and the Meaning of the Elder Futhark Runes

Lisa Chamberlain

Your Power Tarot Card for Aug. 31

The Wheel of Fortune

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As cycles in your life begin and end, it may seem like some things in life are passing you by in a flash! Just like children can seem like babies one day and then young adults the next, you may have some opportunities for work advancements, home purchases, or financial windfalls whizzing by. Don’t leave those paths unexplored. Slow down by looking to restart an old project that has waited around your home or mind for a long time.

Your Angel Tarot Card for Aug. 31

The Star

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Right now you’re focused on maintaining good relations with people around you, and you’re an invaluable support to them. Muriel can help you assert yourself a little more and say what you really think. You have a tendency to keep your thoughts to yourself too much lately. Unfortunately, this behavior leads to the present type of issue. You must find the courage to tell people what you have in your heart, even if the timing isn’t ideal. The truth is good, so stop trying to avoid it.

Your Egyptian Tarot Card for Aug. 31

The Moon

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The Moon is the master of illusion and the shadows it casts hide mysteries. This card reveals the possibility of uncovering these mysteries and bringing them into the daylight. There is financial profit in uncovering mysteries but their greatest price is awareness of what was unknown. The Moon constantly raises and lowers the tides, revealing mysteries and then covering them up again. Your life is the same, and the more mysteries you uncover the more will appear.

Your Daily Love Tarot Card for Aug. 31

The Wheel of Fortune

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The Wheel says to be aware that life doesn’t always go as planned. It is a natural cycle. We trip ourselves up resisting change. We create problems when our life becomes a series of recurring themes and the same mistakes. We date the same person, so much so that they even begin to look alike. If this sounds familiar, today it’s time to get out of a rut and take a new direction.