For the Week of Monday, Feb. 27

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  General Horoscope

  This will be quite an eventful week in matters of the heart. On Wednesday, the Sun and Neptune will connect, allowing you to soften any harsh angles in your love life. Forgiveness and empathy will be easy to offer. Then, on Thursday, Jupiter in relationship-oriented Libra will oppose Uranus. This will throw a monkey wrench of sorts into a partnership, either making it come alive, or leaving you feeling unsettled. The major news, however, will happen on Saturday. This is when love planet Venus turns retrograde for a snap that will last until April 15. Romantic revisions are in store for everyone.

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  Aries Horoscope Mar 21 – Apr 19

  On Saturday, Venus will turn retrograde in Aries, and remains out of phase until April 15. With Venus no longer in strong and direct motion, you may feel as if you have lost a great solid footing in a relationship. In some cases, you may even feel less beautiful. This will be an ideal week to begin a serious process of inner work that allows you to root out the cause of any personal feelings connected to you deserving the love you want, or the love you already have.

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  Taurus Horoscope Apr 20 – May 20

  What scares you most about love can no longer be ignored. From this Saturday to April 15, your ruling planet Venus will turn retrograde, demanding that you take a closer look at your insecurities concerning romance. What have you been hiding most from yourself, and from your lover? What unreasonable fears have you been carrying around connected to relationship matters? This stretch of time will provide a rich opportunity for you to answer these questions and make lasting changes. It all starts within.

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  Gemini Horoscope May 21 – Jun 20

  An unexpected development in your love life on Thursday will either surprise or shock you — most likely both. It’s possible that your sweetheart will make an unanticipated gesture to help you move forward with a humanitarian endeavor or personal aspiration. This help may come in an innovative way. After Saturday, your social life might become more of a road bump, especially as it relates to romance. You and your sweetheart might have trouble with mutual friends.

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  Cancer Horoscope Jun 21 – Jul 22

  This might not feel like the most romantic week ahead but you won’t mind — you’ll be too busy to notice. The one thing you may realize from your partner is that he or she is more ready and willing than usual to at least try to help support you along your career path. He or she might provide a valuable nugget of wisdom when you’re reminded that rushing to build your professional foundation will only compromise its stability.

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  Leo Horoscope Jul 23 – Aug 22

  Communication between you and your lover might be in for a jolt. There might be an unexpected conversation about a topic you didn’t even realize was an issue for your sweetheart. This may also be about information you were not privy to in the past, but for whatever reason, your mate has decided that it’s time you should know. You may need time to process it, but it doesn’t appear to be anything that will hurt your relationship. Go with the flow.

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  Virgo Horoscope Aug 23 – Sep 22

  You might be idealizing your partner early in the week, and sometimes that’s a good thing. In your case, it’s especially needed once in a while because you tend to focus on all of the wrinkles, and forget that love and relationship is made up a series of perfect imperfections. This week, the universe will provide you with a gentle reminder. What a divine opportunity to see the very best of your partner, making him or her feel even more loved.

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  Libra Horoscope Sep 23 – Oct 22

  You and your sweetheart are in for a stretch of a relationship revision. Don’t worry — we all need this from time to time. In your case, Venus will turn retrograde on Saturday right in your partnership sector. As a result, you and your partner may look over several dynamics connected to your union. If there is anything bothering you about finances, or your ability to pursue a personal interest, you may bring these issues to the table now. Expect ongoing conversations that will last until April 15 and beyond.

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  Scorpio Horoscope Oct 23 – Nov 21

  This Wednesday, if you’re single, it’s possible that you’ll meet someone you have an instant, soulmate connection with. This person will be emotionally open and available — two must-haves on your romantic checklist. He or she may also be artistic in some way, or have a strong connection to the spiritual world. You’ll be opened up in a whole new way thanks to this person. Love is magical, and this week, one way or another, you’ll feel the enchantment.

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  Sagittarius Horoscope Nov 22 – Dec 21

  Your love life may be due for an overhaul. This Saturday, Venus will turn retrograde right in the middle of your romance sector. As a result, it’s likely that you and your sweetheart will have a few bumps in the road to smooth out — don’t be overly concerned. If you have a good relationship, then this retrograde phase will only force the two of you to confront areas in order to make it even healthier. If you are single, it’s possible that an ex-lover will come back into your life.

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  Capricorn Horoscope Dec 22 – Jan 19

  There might be a situation to address connecting your domestic life and your love life. It’s possible that one of your relatives will get off on the wrong foot with your new sweetheart if you introduce them for the first time after Saturday. If you are dating someone new, you may want to wait until after April 15 before making those first introductions. Alternatively, it’s possible that you and your sweetheart will disagree on how to allocate funds for your household. Talk it through and be ready to compromise.

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  Aquarius Horoscope Jan 20 – Feb 18

  Communication between you and your lover might require some attention after Saturday. With Venus turning retrograde in your message sector, it’s possible that you and your partner will disagree on a vital matter concerning your relationship. This will be an ideal time to seek the guidance of a neutral third party if the two of you can’t seem to compromise. Another possibility is that you’ll second guess a decision concerning your love life. Be patient with yourself as you weigh the pros and cons.

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  Pisces Horoscope Feb 19 – Mar 20

  It’s possible that you and your partner will need to make some financial adjustments. After Saturday and until April 15, Venus will travel retrograde mainly in your earned income sector. From April 2-15, she’ll retrograde in your sign. Until April 2, you may feel that money is tighter than usual, and will rely on your partner to help pick up the slack. This is temporary. Pay attention to the personal adjustments you need to make about how you are using your talents. You’ll truly be challenged to know your worth.

   

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Weekly Astrology: February 27 – March 5, 2017

Taking a closer look

By Maria DeSimone

Weekly, Astrology

The cosmic energies this week will have you taking a step back, and examining if certain things in your life are working for you. Expect flashes of insight! Read on to see which days are best.

Monday, February 27: Mars opposite Jupiter;
Wednesday, March 1: Sun conjunct Neptune

On Monday, Mars will oppose Jupiter, and on Wednesday the Sun will conjunct Neptune. Be careful not to promise more than you can deliver in your idealistic exuberance. You might really believe you can do something that, in reality, you can’t.

Thursday, March 2: Jupiter opposite Uranus

On Thursday, Jupiter will oppose Uranus offering a sudden change in direction connected to a relationship matter. This will feel positive more likely than not — as if you’re breaking free from an unhealthy relationship pattern, or even an unhealthy person in your life.

Saturday, March 4: Venus Retrograde; Mercury conjunct Neptune

On Saturday, the stakes will become even higher in matters of the heart as well as money and individual self-worth. Venus will turn retrograde in Aries, inviting you to reevaluate one or more of the aforementioned areas. Until April 15 she’ll hibernate and during this time you may experience a revelation or two.

Saturday might initially feel more confusing however than anything else. Mercury will also collide with Neptune casting a haze over your rational thoughts. This will definitely be a day to dream and not to “do.”

Weekly Forecast: Feb 26 – March 4, 2017

a message from Kelly M. Beard

To read more of Kelly’s insight, please visit her website, www.KarmicTools.com

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.  

Weekly Forecast:  Feb 26 – March 4, 2017

2/26 ~ Mars (passion & purpose) ~conjunct~ Uranus (freedom & liberation):

This energy is a volatile mix but can be directed constructively. When these two get together, it can provoke you to be completely intolerant of restrictions and gives you an undeniable urge to break free in some way, shape or form. It’s time to do things in a completely new way. Uranus is the Awakener and Mars rules who you are and what you want on one level, and your Divine Masculine on another level (the part of you that gets your ideas out there, holds your boundaries & negotiates on your behalf). This is a break-to-realign moment but in an initiatory way (rather than a growth moment), it’s time to start a new path, passion or purpose that is born from within. This is a brand spanking new beginning for you (personally) and one that may even surprise you, let alone those around you, so stay loose yet alert. If you have a solid sense of Self and are clear about your deepest desires, then this energy is just what you need to finally (and permanently) break old limiting patterns of behavior which no longer suit who you have become. You will have considerable energy, so you should direct it consciously or into a project of your own making, something you created, something truly unique and that will ultimately reflect the Truth of who/what you are. At its worst, it is violent thrashing, reactionary and indiscriminate destructiveness.

*NOTE* ~ The last 2-years should inform you (2015-2017). Mars connects with Uranus in Aries 5-times during 2011-2018, which is re-setting a lot of buttons for anyone with Cardinal Signs in their chart. The dates of their connection are: 4.3.2011 ~ 3.22.2013 ~ 3.11.2015 ~ 2.27.2017 ~ 2.13.2019. You may be able to discern a pattern to the themes that arise for you when these two get together.)

2/27 ~ Mars (desires & actions) ~oppose~ Jupiter (expansion & learning):

This energy is perfect for working on your “grand vision” and that is exactly what you’ll “feel” like doing under this influence. Anything or anyone that blocks you from that should be consciously (and kindly) dealt with and then get to it! Mars is action and Jupiter is expansion and they are dancing together. It can be a selfish, undirected dance where no one wins or it can be the beginning of something huge! You are using this energy to access the single-mindedness of Mars to accomplish the huge goals of Jupiter. The downfall of this energy is to allow the Mars ego (Edging-God-Out) to lead when it serves a better purpose being the strength, not necessarily the strategy. And allow Jupiter’s connection to the Higher Truth for you, guide you on your Path. The Jupiter in you sees the bigger picture, your infinite potential that it longs to fulfill. Get out of your own way. Watch the inclination to “overdo” EVERYTHING – spending, physical activity, over-promising/under-delivering etc. Stay within your physical limits but expand limits of your consciousness. Robert Hand says, “The sense of timing of your actions may leave you and others amazed and sure that you’re lucky. But really you have succeeded because you have a complete understanding of the situation.”

3/1 ~ Sun (essential Self) ~conjunct~ Neptune (delusions & illusions):

This transit tends to make you very sensitive (rational or not) to others. If you are one of those people who tends to put everyone else’s needs before your own, watch out, because this makes that urge even stronger. Be aware of two things: (1) most times people who focus so much on others, to the exclusion of their own needs, is because there is something about their own life they do not want to face; and (2) you could get lost in your so-called altruism to the point where you lose touch with reality. This energy is best used alone to meditate and contemplate your own world unless you can be completely detached in your charity work. I use this little motivation to decide – is your life so perfect and abundant that you can afford to spend so much time and energy on another’s life? If so, GREAT!  Go for it! If not, however, then “charity begins at home” – work on YOU!

3/2 ~ Jupiter (Your Truth & Story) ~oppose~ Uranus (freedom & liberation): 2 of 3:  12/26 ~ 3/2 ~ 9.27.2017)

This is another potent and relatively rare combo (every 12-years) that brings expansion & liberation into your life, meaning nothing will ever be the same again. These two, in their own unique ways, like to shake things up and push you out of any rut you may be in at this time. Neither of them do well with maintaining the status quo, Jupiter wants to expand in new ways and tell a new story, while Uranus wants to break out of the old and step into the new in some way. Naturally, this becomes most obvious in your relationships (personal or professional) where things have grown stagnant. If you have obligations that have run their course, try to be proactive on your own behalf by initiating the necessary changes consciously, lest you get blindsided. Though it may “seem” sudden, it really has been building over time and with these two, you are reminded that the old way simply will not work anymore. I’ve often reminded folks that ‘when you change, everyone around you has to change or go away’ – it’s a natural law. The truth is that this kind of integration can be positive in that you may not know how or what to change, but the Universe does and it will provide the catalyst one way or another. Your job is not to throw the baby out with the bath water though. There are some solid aspects of your Truth and belief system (Jupiter) which also have a natural evolution (Uranus) that takes your life to the next level. Be as loving with your Self and others as you possibly can as you work through what you know and what you’re learning, stay open & receptive to new ideas and trust your intuition along the way. It’s time to do things differently, your Truth & Story has evolved and changed over 12-years and now it is time to breathe some fresh air into the story you’re telling.

3/4 ~ Mercury (communication/expression) ~conjunct~ Neptune (imagination/spirituality):

This is a mixed blessing, but definitely an initiation either way. It can be miraculous for creativity, art or exploration. I like this one for a personal ‘conversation with God’, your Higher Self, your SoulSelf. As with any initiation, a completion must come first, and in this case with Mercury, it’s time to expand your thinking in some way – go deeper. Invite your Ancestors, Angels & Animal Guides to answer your questions and guide you at this time. Communing with them is much more supported than communing with the humans around you. So if you need to think about the mundane or confront someone about something which requires complete honesty from both parties, things could get a little hazy & confused thanks to Neptune here. There is always a veil to contend with when dealing with Neptune, but you have to know which side of it you are on so you are in alignment with the Nature around you (3D vs 5D). This energy tends to color reality, misleading you to think you are being perfectly clear in your communication or what you’re trying to express, while others are completely lost. It’s better to say nothing, rather than be completely misunderstood.

Calendar of the Moon

Dark Moon Night

Color: Black
Element: Air
Altar: Upon a black cloth set a single black candle, incense, an iron sickle laid to mimic the direction of the waning moon, a cup of water, a lock of silver hair, and a white bone.
Offerings: Bones. Stones. Menstrual blood. Give something up.
Daily Meal: Soup of some sort, cooked in a cauldron, eaten in silence.

Dark Moon Invocation

At this time, in the dark of the moon,
When the Silver Lady ages
To an old woman in the dark,
Haunting crossroads, working magic,
Stirring her cauldron
Of poison that heals,
Grandmother Moon of sorcery
And wisdom, who sees all
And reveals little to our searching eyes.
Moon of Death, Moon of mystery,
Moon of silence who hides her face,
Let us learn silence from your averted gaze
Let us learn patience from your aging face
Let us feel for the dark places within us
And find our way down your path in the darkness
Which is utter and complete
But not impenetrable.
As darkness wraps us,
So silence heals us.
As darkness finds us,
So silence guides us.
As darkness speaks,
So silence falls.

(The candle is blown out, and all leave in silence. From the beginning of this rite at Hesperis until the dawn, silence will rule in the house. Talking must be done only in whispers, and between no more than two people, and only for that which is necessary. Long meditation is encouraged, and all work must be done quietly if possible. The evening meal should be eaten by candlelight, and only candles may light the house, except for the sake of certain important work.)

[Pagan Book of Hours]

Calendar of the Sun
28 Solmonath

Matronalia – Day of Juno Lucina

Colors: White and purple
Element: Air
Altar: On a cloth of white and purple set ten white candles in a row, a silver chalice of white wine, and incense of flowers.
Offerings: Candles, placed around the altar.
Daily Meal: White breads. Pasta with white sauce.

Invocation to Juno Lucina

Hail, Queen of Light!
Within each of us,
Buried deep beneath
The everyday layers of Life,
The sweat and toil and cries,
Lies the spark of genius
That of old was called Juno.
You speak to us, O radiant queen,
From that small point of light
Deep in our souls
When all seems most grey.
May that light shine ever
Within us, and let us
Never fail to find that voice
Like a single jewel
In the palm of our hands.

Chant: Lucina Lucina Lumen Lumen

(All light votive candles and place them on the floor around the altar as they chant, and then the wine is poured out as a libation to Juno Lucina.)

[Pagan Book of Hours]

A Little Witchery for Your Tuesday

Tuesday is the day to work any magick that falls in the category of increasing strength, courage, bravery, and passion. All of these intense emotions are linked to this day’s energies, and spells designed around these themes will have extra punch when performed on this magickal day.

So, let’s add a little passion and conviction into your life! Break out the daring red pieces of your wardrobe, and put a little pizzazz into your day. Work with Lilith, and see what she has to teach you about personal power and sexuality. Meditate on Tiw/Tyr and Mars, and see what those ancient warrior gods will show you about new tactics, strategies, and claiming personal victories in your life. Practice conjuring up that astral weapon from the meditation and use it wisely for protection and for courage.

Create a philter for courage and protection or handcraft your own Witch’s jar to remove negativity from your home. See what other Witch crafts you can conjure up with Tuesday’s magick. Create some kitchen magick on this Tuesday by whipping up a spicy stew-add in a few Mars-associated ingredients such as carrots, peppers, and garlic. Empower the stew for success, and then treat yourself and your family to a good, hearty meal. Try working with a little aromatherapy and burn some spicy or coffee-scented candles to increase your energy level.

Check the sky at night, and see if you can find the reddish planet Mars up in the heavens. Not sure where to look? Check an astronomy magazine or search the Web for more information. Become a magickal warrior and move forward in your life with strength, courage, and compassion. Embrace the side of yourself that loves a good challenge and that is passionate and daring! Banish fear, and face your future with strength and conviction. Believe in yourself and in your dreams, work hard, and you will win every time.

Reference

—-Book of Witchery: Spells, Charms & Correspondences for Every Day of the Week
Ellen Dugan

The Witches Guide to Tuesday

Tuesday is the day of the week between Monday and Wednesday. The name comes from Middle English Twisday, from Old English Tiwes dæg, named after the Nordic god Tyr, who was the equivalent of the Roman war god Mars

In Latin, it is called Martis dies which means “Mars Day”. In Romance languages except Portuguese, the word for “Tuesday” is similar to the Latin name: mardi in French, martes in Spanish, martedì in Italian, dimarts in Catalan, and marÅ£i in Romanian.

Portuguese uses numbers instead of pagan names and so their word for “Tuesday” is terça-feira.
The English and Scandinavian names are derived from the Nordic god Týr:

Old English: Tiw, Tew, or Tiu
Swedish: Tisdag
Danish: Tirsdag
Norwegian: Tirsdag or Tysdag
Icelandic: Týsdagur
Finnish: Tiistai (borrowed)

The German word Dienstag and the Dutch word Dinsdag seems to be derived from the god referred to by the Romans as Mars Thingsus, the god of the thing, which might also be Týr, or possibly some other Germanic god.
The Russian word for “Tuesday” is vtórnik, meaning “second”; that is, counting Tuesday as the second day of the week.

Quakers traditionally referred to Tuesday as “Third Day” eschewing the pagan origin of the English name “Tuesday”. This has also been the custom in Iceland since about the 11th century when Jón Ögmundsson changed it to Þriðjudagur, meaning “Third Day”

In the Greek world, Tuesday (the day of the week of the Fall of Constantinople) is considered an unlucky day. The same is true in the Spanish-speaking world, where a proverb runs En martes, ni te cases ni te embarques (On Tuesday, neither get married nor begin a journey). For both Greeks and Spanish-speakers, the 13th of the month is considered unlucky if it falls on Tuesday, instead of Friday.

The Hindi/Bengali/Nepali/Gujarati/Punjabi/Marathi/Urdu word for Tuesday is Mangalwar, with Mangal being the Sanskrit name for the planet Mars.

In the Thai solar calendar, the day is named for the Pali word for the planet Mars, which also means “Ashes of the Dead”; the color associated with Tuesday is Pink.

Tuesday is the usual day for elections in the United States. Federal elections take place on the Tuesday after the first Monday in November; this date was established by a law of 1845 for presidential elections (specifically for the selection of the Electoral College), and was extended to elections for the House of Representatives in 1875 and for the Senate in 1914. Tuesday was the earliest day of the week which was practical for polling in the early nineteenth century: citizens might have to travel for a whole day to cast their vote, and would not wish to leave on Sunday which was a day of worship for the great majority of them.

In business, particularly office work, studies have shown that Tuesday is usually the most productive day of the week. Some of these people consider Tuesday to be their least favorite day, because they are not as relaxed as Monday (due to the weekend preceding it), yet they still have most of the work week ahead of them.

In French, Tuesday is “Mardi”, associating it with the planet Mars. Tuesday is also associated with the dwarf planet Pluto. This marries Tuesday with ideas of strife, battles to be won and pressing issues and jobs to get sorted. It is not a day to relax. This same meaning can be seen in the Spanish “Martes” and the English “Tuesday” (“Tyr’s day.”) In India, Tuesday is called “Mangalvar”, for the Vedic planet Mangala or Mars.

Reference

 
Pagan Calendar

Today is February 28th, We Celebrate……

Kalevala Day (Finland)
LUONNOTAR

Themes: Creativity; Tradition; Fertility; Beginnings

Symbols: Egg; East Wind; Poetry

About Luonnotar: A Finno-Ugric creatrix, Luonnotar closes the month of February with an abundance of creative, fertile energy. Her name means “daughter of earth” and according to legend she nurtured the cosmic eggs from which the sun, moon, and stars developed. In the Kalevala, Luonnotar is metaphorically represented as the refreshing east wind—the wind of beginnings. She also created the first bard, Vainamolen.

To Do Today: The Kalevala is the epic poem of more than twenty thousand verses that recounts the history and lore of the Finnish people. Luonnotar appears in the creation stanzas, empowering the entire ballad with her energy. If there’s anything in your life that needs an inventive approach or ingenious nudge, stand in an easterly wind today and let Luonnotar’s power restore your personal muse. If the wind doesn’t cooperate, stand instead in the breeze created by a fan facing west!

To generate fertility or internalize a little extra resourcefulness as a coping mechanism in any area of your life, make eggs part of a meal today. Cook them sunny-side-up for a “sunny” disposition, over easy to motivate easy transitions, or hard boiled to strengthen your backbone!

365 Goddess: A Daily Guide To the Magic and Inspiration of the goddess
Patricia Telesco

The Pagan Book of Days for Tuesday, February 28th

Runic half-month of Tyr commences/Egyptian Day

This is a time of positive regulation, when one must make sacrifices and work hard in order to progress.

Source

The Pagan Book of Days
Nigel Pennick

Today is Tuesday, February 28th

Tuesday is dedicated to the powers of the planet Mars, personified in Ares, Tiwaz, Tiw, Tuisco and Tyr. Tuesday rules controlled power, energy and endurance.

Deity: Tiwaz

Zodiac Sign: Aries

Planet: Mars

Tree: Holly

Herb: Plantain

Stone: Agate

Animal: Crab

Element: Fire

Color: White

Number: 2

Rune: Tyr (T)

Celtic Tree Month of Nuin (Ash) – (February 18 – March 17)

The Runic Half Month of Tyr (February 27 – March 13)

Goddess of the Month of Moura – (February 20 – March 19)

Source

The Pagan Book of Days
Nigel Pennick

The Magick of Tuesday

Magickal intentions should be toward courage, binding, protection, achievement, power, initiation, protection, passion, confidence

Planet; Mars

Colors: Red, Orange

Crystal: Garnet, Ruby

The Sky This Week for February 28 to March 5

Open star clusters visible with binoculars, the Moon at perigee, and other cool things to look for in the sky this week.
By Michael E. Bakich

Tuesday, February 28

Head out tomorrow night an hour after sunset and locate Mars. Although the Red Planet shines at magnitude 1.3, it lies low in the western sky. But you’ll have some help. Look for the reddish point not quite 5° northwest of the waxing crescent Moon. At the time, our lone natural satellite will appear 15 percent illuminated.

Wednesday, March 1

As I write this, I don’t know if March will come in like a lion or a lamb, but if your sky is clear you can spot the celestial lion tonight. Look toward the east for the constellation Leo the Lion. The easiest way to find it is to first find the Big Dipper, which tonight stands high in the northeast. Just poke a virtual hole in the Dipper’s bowl and follow the water as it runs out. You might hear a mighty roar as the water falls on Leo’s back. Now that you’re in the general area, search for a backward question mark with a bright star as its bottom. The question mark’s curve is the Lion’s head and mane. The bright blue star is Regulus, also known as Alpha Leonis. It marks Leo’s heart. The rest of the constellation lies to the east of the question mark. Look for a triangle of stars with bright Denebola (Beta Leonis) marking the tip of Leo’s tail.

Thursday, March 2

One of the greatest of all telescope targets — Saturn — rises in the southeast tomorrow morning around 2:30 a.m. local time. The ringed world resides in the constellation Sagittarius the Archer near that star pattern’s border with Ophiuchus the Serpent-bearer. It now shines at magnitude 0.5. Use a magnification of 100x in a 3-inch or larger telescope, and you’ll see Saturn’s magnificent rings tilted 27° to our line of sight. Look for a dark line called the Cassini Division near the rings’ outer edge. This 2,900-mile-wide (4,667km) gap separates the outermost A ring from the brighter B ring. Saturn shows a 16″-diameter disk surrounded by a stunning ring system that spans 36″.

Friday, March 3

The Moon is at perigee, the closest point in its orbit around Earth, at 3 a.m. EST. It will then lie 229,324 miles (369,062 kilometers) away. But because the Moon’s orbit is not circular, its distance from Earth varies by some 13 percent. Still, this morning’s perigee is the second farthest during 2017. The only perigee further will occur in September, when the Moon will lie 798 miles (1,284 km) farther away.

Saturday, March 4

Head outdoors around 10:30 p.m. local time and look for the sky’s fourth-brightest star rising in the east. That’s Arcturus (Alpha Boötis), the luminary in the constellation Boötes the Herdsman. The easiest way to find Arcturus is to first find the Big Dipper, which tonight stands high in the northeast. Note that the Dipper’s handle is curved. Follow that curve downward and you’ll come to Arcturus. Because the handle’s curve is also part of a circle called an arc, use the old phrase, “Follow the arc to Arcturus,” to remember how to locate the orange star.

Sunday, March 5

First Quarter Moon occurs at 6:32 a.m. EST. If you watch carefully, you may see the half-lit orb rising in the northeast just past noon local time. Geometrically, First Quarter means the Sun-Earth-Moon angle equals 90°. When this angle, where Earth always represents the vertex, is 0°, we experience New Moon. That’s when the Moon and the Sun line up. At 180°, the Full Moon lies opposite the Sun as we see it and dominates the night. And when the angle is 270°, the Last Quarter Moon rises at midnight and sets 12 hours later.

Source

The Astronomy Magazine

Your Daily Sun & Moon Data for Tuesday, February 28th

The Sun
Sun Direction: ↑ 134.13° SE
Sun Altitude: 33.23°
Sun Distance: 92.097 million mi
Next Equinox: Mar 20, 2017 5:28 am (Vernal)
Sunrise Today: 6:26 am↑ 99° East
Sunset Today: 5:47 pm↑ 261° West
Length of Daylight: 11 hours, 21 minutes

The Moon
Moon Direction: ↑ 107.86° ESE
Moon Altitude: 21.01°
Moon Distance: 231083 mi
Next Full Moon: Mar 12, 20179:53 am
Next New Moon: Mar 27, 20179:57 pm
Next Moonset: Today8:14 pm
Current Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Illumination: 5.2%

Source

timeanddate.com

The Borrowed Days

Storm waltzes fill the air with thunder;
Lady Winter, Mother Summer, I watch
Your dance in awe.
The snow blankets us one last time;
Cailleach blesses us with one more
wrapping of Her shawl.
Brighid’s sun, shining bright,
Dancing high above to warm our faces.
To you, I lift my arms and twirl.
Winter’s breath is in the last of its paces.

The Borrowed Days are here at last,
When Winter bows Her head to Spring.
Storms and shelter, flowers and snow,
Both seasons shall have a fling.

—Poems From a Pagan Heart
Miya Kressin

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In our last “Let’s Talk With the Witch,” we started discussing the various types of Elemental Witches. You were given 32 questions and four guided meditations to see if any one popped out as your corresponding Element. Today, we start out discussing the various types of Elemental Witches by starting with the Earth Witch. The characteristics of the Earth Witch, her good side, her dark side, types of magick she performs and is versed in, herbs, crystals, and much more…..

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I apologize for being so late on the daily divination but it is a madhouse around here. The realization of what happened has finally hit Mystie and I believe she has cried all day. I love her to pieces but I had to get out of there. It breaks your heart when you have a friend you think of as a sister and you want to help her so bad but you don’t have the means. All I can do is to continue to ask for donations for her and her son. It is going to take time for her to even to begin to piece her life back together. She wanted to go back to the burnt out house this morning and I told her “no!” We went back once and I have never saw her in such a state. It was like she was a zombie. She just turned pale white, didn’t speak and I lead her back to the car. She stayed in the car while we looked to see if anything could be salvaged and it was useless. Nothing could be salvaged. It was for sure they had lost everything.

I think of Mystie as my sister and I trust her with my life. I would do anything in the world for her and she would do the same for me. Please keep her and her son in your thoughts and prayers. Donations would also be greatly appreciated to help them to start to rebuild their world. Thank you so much.

Love,

Lady A

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And for those who don’t want to listen to me make an idiot out of myself, we have provided a transcript for each podcast. It is for those who would rather read than listen and I can’t say I would blame you either. On the last podcast, we have a special session which is not listened in the transcript. It is a “9 Point Checklist on Doing Spells and Rituals.”

We hope you take a moment to view the podcast. Have a very beautiful Saturday, till tomorrow…

Love ya,

Lady A

I thought I would actually have a faster internet connection, HA! But at least I got the horoscopes posted, that’s something, lol! If you remember I told you about Mystie’s house catching on fire and burning to the ground. It was a house she was renting, so she had no insurance on anything in it and she lost everything. Then her son suffered a burn on his arm and a bad burn on his foot. He ran out of the house barefooted. I promised Mystie I would take them to the doctor this afternoon for his appointment. We did take her son to the hospital and they turned around and made us the appointment with the doctor. This is absolutely killing me, I feel so sorry for her.

But you can’t cry over spilled milk. I am hoping and praying things will get straightened out for them. Then things can get back to normal here. For now, I am off to the doctor. I know Mystie and her son would appreciate anything you could offer whether it be a donation, a prayer or a blessing, they desperately need it.

See y’all tomorrow,

Till then,

Love,

Lady A

Get A Jump On Tomorrow…..

Your Daily Horoscopes for Saturday, January 25th

Aries

While partnering up and relationships, in general, can be a high draw today, dear Aries, another part of you is very much in need of quiet time. Retreating into your shell is not an option, not until tonight at least, so the answer may be quiet activities with someone special. The tendency today is to feel a little restless, and this can prompt you to take some unreasonable risks in an effort to make your life more exciting. If you focus on making improvements rather than grand gestures or big moves, you’ll more thoroughly enjoy your day and your relationships. The Moon is Balsamic, which means you should take things easy and wind down. Mercury begins its transit of your privacy sector today, starting a more reflective, thoughtful, and meditative time for you (until March 13th). It’s a good time for putting finishing touches on projects. You can be less communicative at present and more inclined to think things through than jump to new decisions. There is stronger attention to the past, private matters, and hidden elements of your life during this cycle.

Taurus

You have a greater interest in your daily routines and work these days, dear Taurus. While this is rewarding, today you may be overdoing your attention to the smaller tasks at the expense of the big picture and your needs to enjoy yourself elsewhere. Sometimes you need to relax and let go, which can be difficult to do today. Try not to pack everything into one day and instead look for better ways to balance your life going forward. A Solar Eclipse occurring tomorrow is likely to redirect your focus, so today, try not to take on too much. Mercury begins its transit of your social sector today, where it will transit until March 13th. It’s a good time for getting your ideas across well and for gaining the cooperation of others. You are dreaming up particularly innovative ideas for pursuing your dreams. This is a sociable period for you!

Gemini

A symptom of discontent can be a desire to do something in a big way today, dear Gemini. However, it’s best to avoid overdoing and overstating, particularly in a romantic relationship and in your professional dealings. This is not a day for good timing, in general, as we’re inclined to overshoot and bank on impractical ventures. The trick now is to think in terms of improvement rather than expansion. A Solar Eclipse will occur tomorrow, redirecting your focus in key ways, so today, take things easy. In other news, Mercury enters your career and reputation sector today, where it will transit until March 13th. In the coming two-plus weeks, your words have a greater impact than usual. Others are taking particular note of what you say now. This can be a time for multitasking regarding career and business matters.

Cancer

Revision may be necessary today, dear Cancer. Alternatively, something may be pushed upon you seemingly from out of the blue that needs doing quickly. Keep your wits about you. Find ways to improve your home life, while also reaching out to others or varying your routine to keep things fresh. Mercury moves into a position of harmony with your sign today, which gives you a nice communications boost until March 13th. It’s a fine cycle for considering new perspectives. You might be tired of old rules, routines, and information. This prompts you to find new ways to refresh your thinking. There is more positivity in your outlook, and a stronger desire to share your ideas. You have a stronger focus on broad visions and goals. It can be difficult to pay attention to practical details during this period, but do put in the extra effort now and again! The Moon is Balsamic today, and this means it’s better to wind down than wind up.

Leo

There is a real tendency to overdo things today if you’re feeling some discontent, dear Leo. However, it’s better to relax and reflect with a New Moon set to happen tomorrow morning that’s sure to redirect your interests. Try not to overstate and overact now for best results, even if Jupiter in your third house can sometimes stimulate exaggeration or procrastination. Promising too much can be a band-aid fix that makes life a little easier in the present but unnecessarily complicated later. Mercury moves into your solar eighth house today, where it will transit until March 13th. This may not be the most communicative periods of Mercury’s cycle, but it’s a fantastic time for exploring your interests further and more deeply. This trend favors planning ahead, strategy, research, powers of observation, and intimate conversations.

Virgo

Your appetite for pleasure and comfort is stronger than usual with Jupiter in your second house, dear Virgo. However, as Jupiter clashes with the Sun today, this desire may interfere with other plans and goals. You may be drawn to things that are beyond your means. A partner may be dramatic, take issue with your desire to stay rooted, or could exaggerate an issue today. The Sun recently entered your partnership sector, magnifying your wish to harmonize with others, and today, Mercury moves into that same house of your solar chart, where it will stay until March 13th. This is a time when you magnetize others who stimulate your thought processes or add value to your life on a mental level. Intellectual companionship is emphasized. You have a strong desire to cooperate and communicate with others now. Your thoughts become clearer through dialogue with others.

Libra

There is a general tendency to go overboard today, dear Libra, with the Sun in challenging aspect to Jupiter. Since Jupiter is in your sign, this may be particularly pronounced for you. Whether your feelings are light or heavy, they’re magnified now! Overdoing things should be avoided. As much as you’d like to take it easy, you are also required to perform and get work done, and this is a personal need in addition to a responsibility. Finding a balance may not come easily, but is the key to happiness today. Mercury’s move into your health and habits sector today is favorable for analysis, organization, developing skills, and observing. You are more inclined to work hard, take care of important details, and solve problems during this cycle that is active until March 13th. Menial tasks may become more prominent.

Scorpio

You can have a strong desire to pull yourself out of demanding situations today, dear Scorpio, but an equally strong pull towards taking a personal risk or two. Avoid overdoing now. With Sun and Jupiter in disagreement, one part of you is procrastinating and avoiding, and the other part wants to share yourself with others. There can be a real feeling of restlessness stimulated as a result, as the ordinary doesn’t seem to appeal. However, even if it’s not easy to see right now, there is a way to find a balance without having to overdo one thing or the other. Mercury moves into your romance and creativity sector today, where the Sun is already transiting. Until March 13th, Mercury enhances your ability to express yourself. You are more willing to put yourself out there when it comes to self-expression, socializing, and learning. Confidence increases. You attract others through your conversations or ideas.

Sagittarius

A healthy part of you wants to socialize or spend time with like-minded people now, dear Sagittarius, with Jupiter in your social sector, but the Sun in your home sector points to a simultaneous need to cocoon (or family and home life beg your attention now). There is some tendency for going overboard one way or the other, perhaps to compensate. Promises may not be fulfilled, so keep this in mind and avoid overextending yourself. A Solar Eclipse will occur tomorrow, and your interests may change as a result. Mercury moves into your home and family sector today, and until March 13th, you might often think and talk about your personal past, family, and domestic concerns. The tendency to focus on inconveniences or unimportant details is a potential challenge. The coming two weeks can be a busy time in and around the home as well as with family.

Capricorn

Two enjoyable areas of life seem to be competing today, dear Capricorn. You want to expand your horizons in your career or public life, set goals, and set your sights higher than usual, but personal interests also call. Watch for the tendency to overdo or act out due to restlessness today. A Solar Eclipse will occur tomorrow, leaving today a critical time for self-reflection rather than innovation. Don’t take on anything new right now. Mercury moves into your communications sector today, stirring the pot a little. Through its transit until March 13th, you’ll find much to keep you mentally alert and busy. You are likely to do more reading, studying, writing, and speaking, and are eager to share your ideas with others. You are likely to spend more time on the phone, writing emails, making frequent short trips, chatting, and running errands in the weeks ahead.

Aquarius

With the Sun clashing with Jupiter and Uranus today, dear Aquarius, it can be a little too easy to push a good thing and go too far. Overindulgence is a possibility now if you’re not in touch with what’s making you feel discontent. The desire to expand your horizons can compete with a need to stick with familiar things and people. Thinking in big terms is a good thing now, but actions should be moderate for best results, especially today as we complete a cycle before tomorrow’s New Moon/Solar Eclipse. Mercury leaves your sign today and enters your values sector where it will transit until March 13th. This can be a resourceful time when your thinking is particularly practical and sensible. You are more interested in seeing real, tangible results from your efforts than simply talking about your plans. This can be an active period for gathering new business ideas.

Pisces

There can be a minor inner conflict experienced today, dear Pisces, as there is a strong pull to be especially present in the world around you, but an equal tug at your need to observe rather than act and to retreat within yourself. Be careful not to promise more than you can deliver because even though you mean well, you can fall short of your promises. Reflection is important now on this day before a New Moon/Solar Eclipse in your sign. The focus should be on letting go and winding down rather than revving up, as you’ll have plenty of opportunities to self-start in the coming weeks. Mercury enters your sign today and will stay in Pisces until March 13th. This is one of your more communicative phases of the year. It’s a time when you are making more executive decisions and communicating with more impact. You might prefer to take the lead when it comes to mental or intellectual tasks.

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