Your Daily Horoscopes for Tuesday, October 20th

 

 

 

Your Daily Horoscopes for Tuesday, October 20th

 

Aries

Aries Horoscope
Aries

This is a strong day for sharing ideas and thoughts – possibly decisions as well – with someone special, dear Aries. It’s a good time to clear the air or simply catch up. You are seeing both sides of a situation, and there is generally an air of fair play and reasonableness around you today. You can be feeling especially generous now and in the next few days. Attracting love or admirers is very likely this week, and for many of you, this can involve the work that you do.

Taurus

Taurus

This is a good time to work through any differences you may have had on the job or with people with whom you share daily activities, dear Taurus. This is also a fine time for coming to fair agreements and cooperation. Your spirit is generous now and this week as Venus, your ruler, aligns with Jupiter both by a parallel and later a conjunction. This brings out your desire to be the best you can be, and stimulates a sense that you have the freedom to do more. For some, this can bring out a tendency to indulge or gamble, which probably should be tamed. Otherwise, this is a time for feeling some form of relief from stress and good humor.

Gemini

Gemini

There is a general spirit of cooperation around you today, dear Gemini, even if some tension is generated this afternoon surrounding power dynamics or a miscommunication. You may be in the position of mediator now. Interactions are mutually beneficial and supportive today. It’s easy to connect with people who share similar interests or ideas, and if you need to repair a relationship, this is a good time to do so through the power of conversation and reason. Seeing both sides to the story is at the heart of this.

Cancer

Cancer

While there could be tension in a partnership today, dear Cancer, it’s generally of the positive variety. What’s stirred up now can lead to positive change. There is good energy for communications in general today, and particularly with or about family. Today and this week, you can enjoy healthier or at least kinder communications with others, making it a great time to reach out and make that connection that you may have been considering. It’s also a generally good week for presenting your ideas, taking tests, and doing interviews. You are coming across as quite approachable and friendly.

Leo

Leo

There can be much going on in your daily life now, dear Leo, and your expertise or know-how could be in demand right now. You could be involved in negotiating or mediating, or leading and guiding others on a particular subject. Someone may be having a wonderful influence on your personal awareness, and you might also be helping others to discover important things about yourself. Today and the next several days are particularly strong for making beneficial connections. More trust and faith could develop through the conversations you have now.

Virgo

Virgo Symbol/Glyph
Virgo

This is a strong time for discussing finances or business plans with someone you trust or an adviser, dear Virgo. There is good energy for working through troubled areas with strong powers of reason and a sense that you can get a handle on things. It seems a little better if you put your head together with someone. While there can be some tension today regarding overdoing in certain areas, you’re in a great position to make good judgment calls. Venus in your sign is forming empowering connections with other planets today and this coming week, and this is a good sign that others are on your side, or that reaching out has its rewards.

Libra

Libra Glyph-Symbol
Libra

You are especially clear and articulate today and in the next few days as well, dear Libra. You might excel at any activity that involves communicating, selling, teaching, guiding, and negotiating. You could be the voice of reason today, although this afternoon can stimulate any tension that may have been brewing on the home front. Fortunately, this is generally a feel-good time when you feel you can accomplish more of what you want to do, and rise above some of the concerns that have recently bogged you down. Meeting someone from your past is quite possible now with Venus quite active this week in your solar twelfth house, a house of karma and ruling over matters of the past and loose ends in general.

Scorpio

Scorpio Symbol Glyph
Scorpio

This is a good day for thinking through matters from the past that have been weighing heavily on your mind or heart, dear Scorpio, and reaching a reasonable conclusion. You could also be sorting out or tying up loose ends, putting finishing touches on a project, or sharing something private with someone you trust who might help you make sense of it. There is a nice sense today and this week that you have the opportunity or incentive to accomplish things you never thought possible. Connecting with friends is a stronger desire than it has been, and you may very well make a mutually beneficial connection now. Matters of the heart are pleasant and surprising.

Sagittarius

Sagittarius Glyph Symbol
Sagittarius

Your capacity for achievement is great, dear Sagittarius, and you could find that circumstances seem to be lining up in such a way that you’re able to perform at your peak. There is a strong drive to fill your potential these days, and a real sense that you have that opportunity. This is a good day for healing mind and body, and it’s also strong for examining your goals and ideas and deciding which ones are most attainable or reasonable. There can be a fortunate encounter made now, or a conversation with a friend that is somehow empowering.

Capricorn

Capricorn Symbol/Glyph
Capricorn

You could be turned to for advice or as an expert on a subject today, dear Capricorn, and you are communicating with both fairness and an air of authority. It’s a generally good time to present an idea or to feel respected. There could be the need to partner up in order to meet or pursue a goal, and while you are often a rather solitary and independent person when it comes to your work, there can be fortunate connections made now. Now and this week, you can be feeling strongly optimistic. It’s a pleasant and opportunity-filled time for learning, publishing, expanding a project, or turning around an area of your life that needs some special attention. Be positive and willing to extend yourself. You could be feeling some sort of calling towards a particular subject now.

Aquarius

Aquarius

This can be a wonderful day, and in some respects week ahead, in which to feel more empowered and positive about the future, dear Aquarius. You might discover how to control a part of yourself that previously controlled you, and this can boost your confidence. Work matters can improve or move to a new level, and this takes a load off. You could feel more in charge of your life now. This is a good day for sharing personal philosophies, ideas, or pearls of wisdom. You could connect with someone who shares an interest or with whom you feel comfortable about communicating your pet interests and ideas.

Pisces

Pisces

Today and in the coming days, connections with others can be especially helpful, dear Pisces. Partnerships and close relationships can be surprising, pleasant, and prosperous. This is not a time when you are inclined to want to go it alone, and in fact, others’ input can be very helpful. It’s a good day for reasonable and satisfying discussions about topics that typically are a little sensitive or avoided. Opening up to others somehow invites more opportunities into your life. There is more generosity and a spirit of goodwill in your interactions now that can be especially pleasing, although some friendships can be a little touchy this afternoon.

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The Balance of the Signs & the Elements for Tuesday, October 20th

 

 

 

 

The Balance of the Signs & the Elements for Tuesday, October 20th

 

VIRGO STRONG
Meticulous, discriminating, pure, practical, health conscious, hard working. Can be hyper-critical, petty and perfectionistic.
LIBRA STRONG
Even-handed, harmonious, artistic, diplomatic, balancing, strong sense of fairness. Can be over- compromising, appeasing, judgmental.
CAPRICORN STRONG
Disciplined, responsible, reliable, industrious, conscientious, practical, achieving. Can be pessimistic, overly conventional, rigid, materialistic.

BALANCE OF ELEMENTS

FIRE WEAK
We are not very goal-oriented right now, or motivation to pursue our goals may be waning/lacking. Changes feel overwhelming. Enthusiasm may be low, we argue less, and we think more than we take action.
EARTH STRONG
We are especially in touch with the physical world. We consider what we’ve learned and experienced in the past in order to make the most of the present. We can be cautious, practical, and possibly unimaginative. We are deliberate and can pace ourselves well. We need hands-on experience and are not impressed with theory as much as we are with results. Routines are tolerable and comforting.
WATER WEAK
There may be some insensitivity or lack of empathy now. We may be out of touch with what we’re feeling or with our emotional needs. We may be tougher than usual now, and more inclined to follow mental or practical considerations than we are to listen to our intuition.

BALANCE OF MODES

CARDINAL STRONG
We are ready to take action and to take on challenges, and can become frustrated with stagnant conditions.
FIXED WEAK
We may be open to change but may not have much follow-through.

Astrology of Today – October 20, 2015

 

 

 

 

Astrology of Today – October 20, 2015

Summary:

While a Quarter Moon occurring today could stimulate some tension, overall we’re more cooperative and reasonable than usual, making it relatively easy to come to satisfying agreements.

  • The Moon is in Capricorn until 9:37 PM.
  • The Moon is void from 4:31 PM to 9:37 PM.
  • The Moon is in Aquarius from 9:37 PM forward (until October 23rd, at 1:17 AM).
  • The Moon is waxing and in its Waxing Crescent phase until 4:31 PM / the Moon is waxing and in its First Quarter phase from 4:31 PM forward.
  • A First Quarter Moon occurs today at 4:31 PM.

 

The Witches Moon Phase for October 20th is the First Quarter

October 20
First Quarter
Illumination: 46%

The Moon today is in a First Quarter phase. This phase occurs roughly 7 days after the New Moon when the earth is one quarter of the way through it’s orbit around the earth. Exactly half the moon will be illuminated and half dark. On the day of the First Quarter phase the moon is high overhead at sunset and is visible until mid-night when it sets in the west. The First Quarter phase is a one day event and in the following days enters a Waxing Gibbous phase becoming more illuminated each day until the Full Moon.

 

Phase Details for – Tuesday, October 20, 2015

Phase: First Quarter
Illumination: 46%
Moon Age: 7.02 days
Moon Angle: 0.53
Moon Distance: 377,345.36 km

Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 148,946,332.80 km

The Witches Magick for the 20th Day of the Blood Moon – Through the Future Brightly

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The Witches Magick for the 20th Day of the Blood Moon

Through the Future Brightly

 

You will need a white candle, three fall leaves from trees, and a picture of somthing that you would like to bring into your life. Light the candle and dedicate it to the Goddess:

To the Goddess of Divine Light

May Your image always be bright

Tonight and every night

So be it! Blessed be!

Place the three leaves the left side of the candle and the picture of your future on the right side. Look deep into the picture and see yourself as part of it. Merge into the image and become One with it. Pray to the Goddesss:

Goddess of the Divine Light

Show me my future tonight.

So be it! Blessed be!

As you drift to sleep, repeat to yourself:

I dream of my future tonight, and

Remember my dreams when I awaken.

In the morning, write everything you remember from your dreams in your journal. Return the leaves to the Earth.

 

 

Wiccan Spell A Night, 365 Spells, Charms, and Potions for the Whole Year

Sirona Knight

 

WOTC Extra (b) – The Actual Ritual Bath

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The Actual Ritual Bath

 

If you are intending to take a ritual bath you should, as you mix in your salts, bless the water and charge it with your intent – be that a particular ritual, a relaxing evening or a successful meeting. In this ritual you will use candles. These can be in the colours of the Elements or the colours most appropriate to your purpose, for example – pink (peace and tranquillity), blue (wisdom), green (self-awareness) and red (passion). For spiritual matters, use purple.

YOU WILL NEED

Bath Salts

Votive candles according to your need

Large white candle

Essential oil to remove negativity, e.g. Rosemary

Large glass of mineral water or juice

 

METHOD

Anoint the large white candle with the essential oil and ask for positivity, health and happiness as you do so. Do the same with the votive candles according to your need. You may, if you wish, inscribe a symbol to represent your purpose on each candle.

Run your bath and mix in the bath salts.

Light the candles, the white one first followed by the votives and place the latter safely around the bath. The white candle should be placed wherever you feel is safest. You have now created a sacred space.

Lie back and enjoy your bath and at some point drink your water or juice visualizing your whole system being cleansed inside as well as out. Before you get out of the bath, thank the water deities for this opportunity to prepare thoroughly for the new energies available to you. If you are to perform a ritual, then keep your mind focussed on that intent.

On this occasion, for safety’s sake, when you have finished your bath, snuff out the candles.

 

Natural Magic: Spells, Enchantments & Self-Development

Pamela Bell

WOTC Extra (a) – A Method of Ritual Bathing

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A Method of Ritual Bathing

 

Many practitioners prefer to take a ritual bath before performing any magical workings. You will probably develop your own routine, but below we show the basic sequences that can work very well.

Bath Salts

Commercial bath salts will do absolutely nothing on an esoteric level – they have too many chemical additives and artificial perfumes, so it is a nice touch to make your own using essential oils, blends such as those shown below and/or herbs. The fact that you have mixed them yourself means that they are infused with your own vibration and therefore will work on a very subtle level.

Matching your bath salt perfume to your incense perfume will do wonders for your psyche.

On a slightly more practical level, bath salts with an esoteric theme are an effective and gentle way of introducing someone to the delights of ritual.

YOU WILL NEED

3 parts Epsom salts

2 parts baking soda

1 part rock salt (or borax)

Bowl for mixing Essential Oils in your chosen perfumes

Handful of herbs (optional)

Natural food colouring

 

METHOD

Mix the first three ingredients thoroughly in the mixing bowl. Use your hands as this will enable you to imbue the salts with your own energy. This is your basic mixture and can be perfumed or coloured in any way that you please.

Note: It is wise when using essential oils to mix them first if you are using a blend to allow the synergy between the oils to develop.

Add your colouring first and mix to your satisfaction, then follow with your oil or blend a drop at a time. Next add the herbs to the mixture and combine thoroughly. Be generous with the oils since the salts will absorb a surprising amount. Your nose, however, as with all oils and perfumes is the best judge – there is no right or wrong amount.

If you wish to call upon one of the water gods, now is a good time to do so since you should take your time in blending the ingredients.

When you wish to use your salts, add approximately 2 tablespoons to a full bathtub and mix well.

 

Natural Magic: Spells, Enchantments & Self-Development

Pamela Bell

Let’s Talk Witch – Preparation for Rituals

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Preparation for Rituals

 

Inevitably there are certain things to remember before the ritual proper begins. While you are preparing for the ritual, when putting on your robes or ritual gowns you might spend time in reflection, silent meditation or prayer. Prior to the beginning of any ritual, and while enrobing, concentrate on the matter in hand, if the ritual has a special intent. Alternatively, simply focus on the Supreme Being, Cosmic Responsibility and/or a successful outcome and ask that the event to follow helps you in your learning.

There is no limit to what can be worn in a ritual. Some groups will suggest white robes with black cords or vice versa for everyone, thus ensuring that everyone starts off on an equal footing. Others may designate certain colours for leaders of the group and other colours for trainees, while yet others will simply suggest that you are comfortable in what you wear. Many people will spend a great deal of time, energy and effort on fashioning suitable robes, and we suggest that you use sigils and symbols appropriate to your own beliefs.

The idea is that when working magically you leave behind the ordinary mundane world, so you will probably prefer to turn off mobile phones, put away keys and name tags and remove money from pockets and so on. It will be a matter of group preference as to whether you wear jewellery or not. In some circles, magical jewellery such as the pentagram, the ankh or rings with magical symbols or significance may be allowed while in others they are not. Many groups will not allow the use of watches, since time is considered irrelevant. It is often better not to use perfume or cologne unless it is based on essential oils which are suitable for the work in hand, or complement any incense being used.

 

Natural Magic: Spells, Enchantments & Self-Development

Pamela Bell

 

365 Days of Celebrating Folklore, Legend & Spirituality for October 20th – Colchester Oyster Ceremonies

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October 20

Colchester Oyster Ceremonies

 

Since 1196, when Richard I bestowed rights for the Colne Fishery near Colchester, business has been booming. Generations later, the same corporation still maintains control over the Fishery. Every September, the mayor and councillors open oyster-dredging season with great fanfare. A proclamation of 1256, declaring that “from time beyond which memory runneth not to the contrary” the rights have belonged to Colchester. The company then drinks a toast of gin and eats gingerbread, upon which the mayor lowers the first oyster-dredge, thus opening the season.

On October 20, the famous Oyster Feast in Colchester is held at Moot Hall. The festival was a well established custom by the 17th century, coinciding with the St. Dennis Fair dating from 1319. More than 400 people, often including the royal family, attend the feast, at which it has been reported more than 12,000 oysters have been consumed. This event is still held today in Colchester, Essex.

 

Tuesday Is Ruled By Mars

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Tuesday Is Ruled By Mars

 

Tuesday is a Mars day, and just like the god of war, this is the time to tap into magicks to call for strength and courage. This day of the week is for rebels and warriors. If you are facing a challenge of any kind, need a boost to your courage, or want to enhance your passions, Tuesday is the day of the week for you. Some suggestions for Tuesday enchantments would include:

*Wearing the fiery colors associated with this day: scarlet, red, black, and orange. Don some of the more daring and bewitching colors of your wardrobe on Tuesdays and turn a few heads

*Carrying a bloodstone in your pocket or wearing garnet-studded jewelry to reinforce your convictions

*Working with protective and fire-associated plants such as the snapdragon, thistle, and holly to boost your shields and bravery

*Burning spicy-scented energy-enhancing candles to add a little magical aromatherapy to your home

*Cooking up a hearty meal featuring carrots, peppers, and garlic (all Mars foods and spices) to empower yourself for victory and success

 

The Witches Correspondences for Tuesday, October 20th

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The Witches Correspondences for Tuesday, October 20th

 

Tuesday (Tiw’s-day)

Planet: Mars

Colors: Red and Autumn Shades

Crystals: Bloodstone, Ruby, Garnet, Flint, Rhodonite, Iron and Steel

Aroma: Basil, Ginger, Black Pepper, Mars Oil, Dragon’s blood and patchouli

Herb: Basil

The day of Mars. This day could only ever symbolize the sheer power of the god of war! The ideal spells to be cast on this day are that of force, power war and protection.

Dedicated to the powers of the planet Mars, personified as Ares, Tiwaz, Tiw, and Tyr.

Magical aspects: controlled power, energy, and endurance, passion, sex, courage, aggression, and protection.

This is the proper day of the week to perform spells and rituals involving courage, physical strength, revenge, military honors, surgery, the breaking of negative spells, dynamic energy, matrimony, war, enemies, prison, hunting, politics, contests, protection, victory, and athletics.

 

 

The Waxing Moon

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The Waxing Moon

Now that the Moon is Waxing, 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 this phase of the Moon.

It is a good time to build yourself up if you have 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 the 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.

 

Moon Magic – Pagan Portals

Rachel Patterson

 

The Witches Almanac for Tuesday, October 20th

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The Witches Almanac for Tuesday, October 20th

Tuesday (Mars): Passion, sex, courage, aggression and protection.

Colchester Oyster Feast

 

Waxing Moon

The Waxing Moon is the ideal time for magick to draw things toward you.

Second Quarter 4: 31 pm

Moon Sign: Capricorn

Capricorn: Develops strong structure. Focus on traditions, responsibilities, and obligations. A good time to set boundaries and rules.

Moon enters Aquarius 9: 38 pm

Aquarius: Rebellious energy. Time to break habits and make abrupt changes. Personal freedom and individuality is the focus.

Incense: Geranium

Color: White

Tuesday’s Witchery

And With A Strand Of My Red Hair, Let The Magic Begin ~ GP

Tuesday’s Witchery

 

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.

 

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

Ellen Dugan

Tuesday

Wiccan Magic

Tuesday

 

A god, goddess, or planet governs each day of the week. It is usually easy to spot the ruler of the day by its name. The word Tuesday, however, is not so easy, but if we look at the word in Spanish, Martes, we clearly see its connections to Mars.

Because Tuesday revolves around the energy of Mars, Tuesdays are good for business, mechanical things, buying and selling animals, hunting, beginning studies, gardening, sexual activities, and confrontation. This is a day for sex magick, energy, stamina, and health. As in the old saying, Tuesdays child is full of grace, is also good for success magick and defense against enemies.

Angels of Tuesday are Camael, Samael, Satael, Amabiel, Friagne, and Hyniel. When invoked, Camael takes the form of a leopard. In Druid mythology he is a god of war, which is why we see him associated with Mars. Camael is said to be a member of the “Magnificent Seven” in some circles. Camael is another “terminator” angel.

Samael walks both worlds as a magician and sorcerer. some see him as the angel of death, others as “the bright and poisonous one.” Many consider him more of a demon, and accuse him of being Satan. However, there is reference to the satans (plural) as enforcers of the law, a sort of angelic police, if you will. Supposedly, when Samael is around, dogs howl in the night. On one hand, he is the ruler of the fifth heaven and in charge of two million angels; on the other, he is the one who changed into a serpent and convinced Eve to partake of the forbidden fruit of knowledge.

Satael is an angel of air invoked in magic rites and is the presiding spirit of the planet Mars. Amabiel is another spirit of the planet Mars; however he spends his energy on issues of human sexuality. Friagne, also an angel of this day, is invoked from the east. He is a member of the fifth heaven. Hyniel also belongs to this day and is subject to the east wind.

On Tuesdays the hour of sunrise and every eight hours after that are also ruled by Mars, and that makes these times of the day doubly blessed. These four hours are the strongest ones to do ritual in. Check your local newspaper, astrological calendar, or almanac to determine your local sunrise.

Source:
Gypsy Magic

Tasha’s Daily Astro Planner for October 2015

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Tue. 10/20 Businesslike Capricorn Moon helps make the day pay off.

Wed. 10/21 Quirky Aquarius Moon implies unusual happenings.

Thu. 10/22 Friendly Aquarius Moon says take a friend to lunch. Mercury square Pluto says avoid arguments that could escalate.

Fri. 10/23 Sweet Pisces Moon brings compassion to the day. Venus Trine Pluto might open our eyes to helpful changes. Sun into Scorpio brings passion and intensity to the next month.

Sat. 10/ 24 Gentle Pisces Moon makes for a playful day.

Sun. 10/25 Vibrant Aries Moon brightens the energy. Venus conjunct Jupiter equals luck and fun; Mercury opposing Uranus suggests news of surprises.

Mon. 10/26 Energetic Aries Moon starts the week off with a bang.

Tue. 10/27 Steady Taurus Full Moon shines on a happy day.

Wed. 10/28 Sensuous Taurus Moon says enjoy shopping or eating out.

Thu. 10/29 Communicative Gemini Moon says great day for correspondence.

Fri. 10/30 Sociable Gemini Moon suggests a gathering tonight. Sun trine Neptune says make music or meditate together.

Sat. 10/31 Kitchen loving Cancer Moon says bake up a batch of Halloween goodies and enjoy sharing.

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