The Goddess Book of Days for Thursday, August 30

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The Goddess Book of Days for Thursday, August 30

The Charistheria in Greece, a thanksgiving ceremony dedicated to Charis, Goddess of Mercuy. She is Kwan Yin, Yemaya, Mawu, Isis, Tonantzin, Chalchiuhdique, Ix Chel Aphrodite. Also, St. Rose of Lima Day in Peru and St. Lucia Rose Festival in Spanish-America, both are Goddesses of Brightness: Brigid, Lucy, Oya, Vesa, Pele, Amaterasu, Bertha, Perchta, Befana, Lucina.

 

Goddesses Associated With Thursdays

Juno, Hera, Kwan Yin, Mary, Cybele, Tara, Mawu, Mbaba Mwana Waresa, Ishtar

 

Source
The Goddess Book of Days
Diane Stein

Today is Thursday, August 30

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Today is Thursday, August 30

 

Thursday is the day of the planet Jupiter, dedicated to Thunor(Thor), God of thunder and agricultural work. His parallels in various European traditions are Zeus, Taranis, Perun, Perkunas and St. Olaf. The faith of the Northern Tradition holds Thursday sacred, just as Islam reveres Friday, Judaism the Sabbath(calculated from sunset on Friday to sunset on Saturday), and Christianity, Sunday. This is why almost all adages about Thursday are positive, such as “Thursday’s child has far to go,” “Sneeze on Thursday, something better,” or “Cut nails on Thursday for wealth.” Thursday rules controlled optimism, energetic growth, physical well-being and material success.

Deity: Thor

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn/Pisces/Sagittarius

Planet: Mercury

Tree: Oak

Herb: Henbane

Stone: Turquoise/Bloodstone/Topaz

Animal: Fish/Goat/Aurochs

Element: Fire

Color: Brown/White/Orange

Number: 3

Rune: Thorn

 

Celtic Tree Month of Coll (Hazel) ( August 5 – September 1)

The Runic Half Month of Rad (August 29 – September 12)

Goddess of the Month of Hesperia (August 8 – September 5)

 

Source

The Pagan Book of Days
Nigel Pennick

 

Ishtar

Witch Craft

Ishtar

 

Unto the queen of the gods,
into whose hands are committed the behest of the great gods,
unto the lady of Nineveh,the queen of the gods,
the exhalted one, unto the daughter of the moon-god,
the twin sister of the sun god, unto her who ruleth all kingdoms,
unto the goddess of the world who determineth decrees,
unto the Lady of heaven and earth who receiveth supplication,
unto the merciful goddess who hearkeneth unto entreaty,
who receiveth prayer, who loveth righteousness,

I make my prayer unto Ishtar
to whom all confusion is a cause of grief.
The sorrows which I see I lament before thee.
Incline thine ear unto my words of lamentation
and let thine heart be opened unto my sorrowful speech.

Turn thy face unto me,
O Lady, so that by reason thereof
the heart of thy servant may be made strong!

I, Ashur-nasir-pal, the sorrowful one, am thy humble servant;
I, who am beloved of thee, make offerings unto thee and adore thy divinity.
I was born in the mountains which no man knoweth;
I was without understanding and I prayed not of thy majesty.
Moreover the people of Assyria did not recognise and did not accept thy divinity.

But thou, O Ishtar, thou mighty Queen of the gods,
by the lifting up of thine eyes did teach me,
for thou didst desire my rule.
Thou didst take me from the mountains,
and didst make me the Door of my peoples,
and thou, O Ishtar, didst make great my name!
As concerning that for which thou are wrath with me,
grant me forgiveness.
Let thine anger be appeased,
and let thine heart be mercifully inclined towards me.

Assyria. W.H.Boulton, p. 154

 

Good Thursday Morning to all the Brothers & Sisters of the WOTC

Witchcraft

Praise to Ishtar

She is clothed with pleasure and love.
She is laden with vitality, charm,
and voluptuousness.
Ishtar is clothed with pleasure and love.
She is laden with vitality, charm,
and voluptuousness.
In lips she is sweet; life is in her mouth.
At her appearance rejoicing becomes full.
She is glorious; veils are thrown over her head.
Her figure is beautiful; her eyes are brilliant.
The goddess – with her there is counsel.
The fate of everything she holds in her hand.
At her glance there is created joy,
power, magnificence, the protecting deity and guardian spirit.
She dwells in, she pays heed to compassion and
friendliness.
Besides, agreeableness she truly possesses.
Be it slave, unattached girl, or mother, she
preserves (her).
One calls on her; among women one names her name.
Who – to her greatness who can be equal?
Strong, exalted, splendid are her decrees.
Ishtar – to her greatness who can be equal?
Strong, exalted, splendid are her decrees.
She is sought after among the gods;
extraordinary is her station.
Respected is her word; it is supreme over them.
Ishtar among the gods, extraordinary is her station.
Respected is her word; it is supreme over them.

 

Man, Myth and Magic. Vol.13.
(from an Akkadian hymn to Ishtar, translated by Ferris J. Stephens)

Your Karmic Number for Aug. 28 is 3

Your Karmic Number for Today

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Life is a bit hard to piece together lately if you’ve drawn out a 3 in opposition like you have now. Jigsaw puzzles can be fun and relaxing. They help pass the time. It is messy when your life is in a thousand pieces. You have pieces missing, so the picture is incomplete. Change your diet. Drink more water, detox, exercise. Do some breathing techniques, journal. Confide in a good friend about your challenges. You are overdue for a purge of the toxins in your life. You will find what you need in unexpected ways.

Your Ogham Reading for Tuesday, August 28

Your Ogham Reading for Today

 

Beith-Birch

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The Birch tree is known as a pioneering species, which means it is often first to colonize open ground following a disturbance or fire. Because of this natural fact Beith is the first letter of the Ogham alphabet. It symbolizes birth, renewal, and new beginnings. The Beith symbol appearing is a true sign that a change has occurred or will occur.

Fortune – Drawing this Ogham is a way of telling you to look for a new path, a necessary change is on the way!

 

 

Nuin-Ash

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The “World Tree” in Norse mythology was an ash tree; many cultures have looked to the ash tree as a source of power and order. Ash is a hardwood known for its use for weapons, sports, and musical instruments. This hardiness of ash denotes its symbolism for order, harmony, balance, and the status quo. Drawing the Nuin symbol can take on a variety of meanings, however it is most often associated with a life of peace and symmetry.

Fortune -When you find this Ogham, a great fate is at work. Take action now and let destiny carry you to the finish line!

 

 

Ngetal-Broom

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Brooms tolerate poor soil and growing conditions, they are known for wasteland reclamation, a way of cleaning up hazardous sites. It is no surprise that this plant is also where the term broom arose as a cleaning tool. Over the centuries the Ngetal, or broom, as been associated with healing, cleaning, and restoring what once was. Drawing this letter shows some aspect in life has been cleaned and healed or is in great need of it.

Fortune – It is time to cleanup in life! This Ogham is a sign that you need to find the mess that has been made in your life or someone close to you and sweep it up!

Your Daily Rune for Aug. 28 is Fehu

Your Daily Rune for Today

Fehu

“Fay-Who” – Literally: “Cattle” – Esoteric: Mobile Property, New Beginnings, Wealth

Key Concepts: Wealth, money, food, sustenance, Hamingja, luck, personal power, circulation of power, financial strength, prosperity

Psi: Beginner’s Mind, presence, freedom, first impressions, young love

Energy: mobility, luck, charisma, dynamic power, liquid and mobile transferable energies, abundance, circulation, ‘mana’, sexual attraction

Mundane: money, recent purchases, reputation, freshness, fashionability

Divinations: New beginnings, social success, foresight, energy, travel, money, control; or greed, failure, atrophy, poverty, endings.

Governs:

  • Delegating your energy to another, power transference or projection; the sending rune
  • Drawing gravity into the personal sphere
  • Promotion of personal and social evolution, changing circumstances of importance
  • Increase in personal monetary wealth
  • Beginner’s mind and presence as a tool for consciously creating a fresh start

 

Your Ancient Symbol Card for Aug. 28 is The Crystal

Your Ancient Symbol Card for Today

The Crystal

The Crystal glows with the power of mystical truths transformed into material realities. The Crystal denotes a self with a powerful connection to the spiritual world that allows them to literally soak up cosmic wisdom and apply it favorably to their everyday life. It suggest a tremendous growth of one’s spiritual self that will greatly impact the querant’s secular life.

As a daily card, The Crystal indicates a time when you are likely to be well served by allowing your spiritual self to guide your day to day behavior.

Your Past Life Tarot Card for Aug. 28 is The Star

Your Past Life Tarot Card for Today

The Star

When you stand up for other’s rights you can stir deeply-seated past life memories in yourself. The origin of these feelings might come from having a past life experience of your own family’s struggle. At this time the civil rights leader inside you has come to the forefront. This spirit is more afraid of not standing up for what he or she believes in then fearful of what retribution one could face. This incarnation comes with an inner strength that is founded in compassion.

 

Your Daily Love Tarot Card for Aug. 28 is The Magician

Your Daily Love Tarot Card for Today

The Magician

Do some magic of your own today, like penetrating facades and gaining insights into dubious stories that lack credibility. Hold onto your heartstrings until you know you haven’t met a fickle flirt or a trickster. The Magician makes us see what we want to see regardless of the reality of a situation. He draws us in because we love secrets and mysteries, but who wants to live with them day after day and year after year?

 

This Week’s Tarot Card Reading: Three of Swords

Your weekly Tarot card advice for August 27 – September 2


 

The Three of Swords can often indicate problems in relationships and emotional 52struggles. Perhaps the energy from August’s theme card, the reversed Emperor, is causing some friction between you and a loved one this week. The need to control situations can definitely put a strain on relationships. Friends and partners do not exist solely to do our bidding, but when we feel threatened we might resort to such attitudes and behaviors, overcompensating for the lack of control we feel. If this is true for you, take a look at what you can do to make the situation better. Recognize that the other person has autonomy and treat their needs with respect. Be gentle and caring in your approach if you have previously been stern. If you have been rigid and unyielding, be flexible and try a collaborative approach, one that leads to compromise and benefits both you and your friend.

The Three of Swords has another piece of advice for you among its various interpretations: regain some mental control over your emotions. This doesn’t mean to approach others coldly this week. It just means to cool your temper and keep an eye out for spikes in your emotions — reactions that might quickly lead to avoidable conflict with others.

 

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Tarot Card of the Day for August 28 is Ace of Swords

Tarot Card of the Day

August 28, 2018

Ace of Swords

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This suit represents the rational mind and its ability to discriminate. Swords cut through things in order to pierce illusion, to differentiate between fantasy and reality.

In the image of this Ace, a single upraised sword represents your prime motive or guiding ideal — the vision that guides you through life’s changing fortunes with single-minded clarity.

The sword is sometimes shown piercing a silver and/or laurel crown, a symbol of optimism implying evolution, progress, a sense of hope and victory. It is occasionally shown pointed downwards — a darker message, which refers to sacrifice, challenges and a critical environment.

A powerful shift is taking place.

 

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If You Were Born Today, August 28

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If You Were Born Today, August 28

You are emotionally impulsive, playful, youthful, and charming with a wonderful sense of humor. Your need to express yourself on a creative level is strong, and it motivates much of what you do. Success is more likely if your career allows you to express your creativity freely. Your perceptive, warm, and insightful qualities are major elements of your charisma, attracting others to you spontaneously. Some level of mischief is another quality that plays a role in your attractiveness. You are excellent at negotiating and you can be very diplomatic, although when unhappy, you are inclined to call the shots. As creative and spontaneous as you can be, your need for routine is also strongly present. You are a natural teacher, counselor, and healer. Love, compassion, and understanding are qualities that you always promote. Famous people born today: Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Shania Twain, LeAnn Rimes, Jack Black, Armie Hammer, Jason Priestley, Kyle Massey.

Your Birthday Year Forecast:

Your birthday falls shortly after a Full Moon this year, suggesting a period ahead of communication and teaching. You may be turned to for advice more frequently, and you are very willing to offer your help. This is a strong year for publicity and any other endeavors that involve spreading the word. As well, your ability to be objective–or to see the “big picture”–can be especially pronounced and rewarding this year.

Until November, you continue to benefit from a transiting Saturn trine to your Sun which was with you last year as well and is an especially grounding influence. This gives you a sense of responsibility and a feeling of directedness and purposefulness. Traditional methods work, and thoroughness brings rewards. Practice or refining a technique is favored this year. The approach that seems to work best with this aspect is a step-by-step one and the appreciation of slow but steady progress. Stabilizing elements in your life are appreciated.

There is increased charm in the way you present your ideas this year, certainly helping to smooth over differences in your personal relationships.

This is a time when you feel confident and supported enough to pursue your desires. It’s a good time to take steps towards making yourself feel more secure and safe, and for family or domestic activities. This is also a period when you more readily support or defend your loved ones, and they do the same!

Energy fluctuates this year, however. If you aren’t too rash or impulsive, you might be able to free yourself from restrictive circumstances. You could also have more courage than usual to do things that break the routine, and confrontations engaged in this year could clear the air and help you to move forward.

You might also watch for a tendency to overstate and to neglect important details when making plans. You may have so very many ideas that you end up implementing none if you’re not careful! You are likely to have increased opportunities for travel and/or new learning experiences.

Intensity can characterize your personal relationships and romantic attachments. Passions, feelings of jealousy, and possessiveness run high. You may deal with these emotions in yourself, but you may also need to handle the jealousies and possessiveness of a partner. You might also experience compulsive attractions and attachments, or attraction to complicated love relationships. As well, you may have some tension over your personal finances, and/or need to make a large payment that necessitates changes in your spending habits. Finances may be complicated, such as power struggles with money. You are also very determined to make changes which can be good for you in the long run.

Idealistic and humanitarian goals or impulses surface this year. Making connections with others from different backgrounds may figure strongly. Widening your mind through unusual or different experiences can be part of the picture. You more easily make personal sacrifices for what you believe to be the greater good this year.

Fortunately, transiting Uranus harmonizes with your Sun from June 2019 forward. Your personality is sparkling during this period, which is sure to attract new circumstances and people into your life. Exciting (not jarring) changes and new interests characterize the period ahead. It’s easier than ever to express your unique individuality, and if this involves changing careers or jobs, a new love affair, or an entirely new hobby, it’s something that takes you forward into unexplored territory. You are more willing to adapt to new circumstances, ideas, and unfamiliar situations. It’s a good time to join organizations and groups and to attend meetings or social events. You can find creative solutions to problems now. Flexibility is the key to success under this influence.

Relationships are in strong focus this year, and you’re in higher demand than usual, but you’re also very often going your own way, and this suits you well. This can be a turning point year. Your creativity is stimulated in addition to your excitability and your need for freedom in the period ahead. It is easier than ever to express your individuality in a manner that is true to you. In certain areas of your life, you’re inclined to rock the boat this year so that you can break free from a limiting situation. Be mindful when/if making sweeping changes. Your charm is tremendous and you often connect with the right projects and people, although some relationships (or a key one) can be turbulent.

2018 is a Number Two year for you. Ruled by the Moon. This is a year of potential companionship. It is a quiet, gentle, and mostly harmonious year that is generally not as active than other years. Instead, you are more responsive to the needs of others. If you are patient and open yourself up in a gentle manner, you will attract what–and who–you want into your life now. This is an excellent year in which to build and develop for the future. Advice – be patient, be receptive, enjoy the peace, collect, develop, build, and attract.

2019 will be a Number Three year for you. Ruled by Jupiter. This is a year of sociability. It is a friendly time when you find it natural and easy to enjoy life and other people. The focus is on personal freedom, reaching out to others, making new friends, and exploration. You are more enthusiastic and ready for adventure than you are in other years. It’s likely to be a rather lighthearted year when opportunities for “play” time are greater than usual. It’s also a favorable year for expressing your creativity. Advice – reach out and connect but avoid scattering your energies.

 

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Reclaim Your Power: Affirmations for Each Zodiac Sign

Use these statements to manifest a better life


You are creating your world, one thought at a time. That means you can manifest a new and improved life simply by changing your habitual thinking. Affirmations — super-charged power statements that are active and positive  — are the first step to helping you take back your power and live the life you deserve.

Every astrological sign has different needs, which means each statement will have a unique manifestation message. Feel free to borrow another sign’s affirmation, too. If it speaks to you, that zodiac sign is probably prominent in your chart. Write down these power statements and repeat them to counteract feelings of worry, uncertainty, and negativity. You’ll be surprised and amazed by how much better you feel due to the positive manifestations in your life!

Aries (March 21 to April 19)

You have lots of great energy and good ideas, Aries, but sometimes you leap before you look. You also tend to get sidetracked by competing with others or not being open to their input.

Aries Affirmations: “As I channel my abundant energy in constructive ways and think things through carefully, my pioneering efforts succeed.” Or, “As I patiently collaborate with and have compassion for others, we have fun and achieve great things.”

 

Taurus (April 20 to May 20)

Material well-being is important to you. You seek security, sometimes at any cost. As a result, you tend to fall into predictable patterns and not give full expression to your abilities.

Taurus Affirmation: “As I happily give my talents to the world, I am rewarded with riches on every level.” Or, “As I trust that I am always provided for and open my heart to receive, I’m blessed with the time and wealth needed to enjoy the fruits of my labors.”

 

Gemini (May 21 to June 20)

Since you’ve always got multiple irons in the fire, you have a hard time staying focused and serene. Your mind is so full of thoughts that you often can’t hear that still, small voice within.

Gemini Affirmations: “As I stay focused on one thing at a time and have the patience to finish what I start, I feel empowered and relaxed.” Or, “As I tune into the peaceful place within, even amid a whirlwind of events, I am expertly guided.”

 

Cancer (June 21 to July 22)

Because you are so sensitive, you tend to retreat from the world into a safe, sheltered environment. Unfortunately, being hurt so easily can prevent you from reaching out to new people and experiences.

Cancer Affirmations: “As I find safety and protection within myself, the world embraces me with open arms.” Or, “As I release the past and live only in the present, trusting that all my needs are fulfilled, I easily expand in exciting directions.”

 

Leo (July 23 to Aug. 22)

You’re like the Sun, Leo, bringing warmth when you’re happy and a chill when you withdraw. You need to find ways to cultivate your inner joy and share your radiance with the world — even when feeling insecure or as if others don’t appreciate you.

Leo Affirmations: “As I beam my joy and love to others, I am warmed and fulfilled by my own radiance.” Or, “As I appreciate myself and give selflessly to others, life becomes enjoyable and satisfying.”

 

Virgo (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22)

You’re good at taking care of the details. You’re often annoyed when others do not operate at the same peak efficiency as you or seem disorganized and sloppy. Your lesson is to learn to tolerate imperfection.

Virgo Affirmations: “As I accept myself and others exactly as we are, I relax and enjoy life.” Or, “As I keep my high ideals in sight, I find happiness in taking small steps toward fulfilling them and being of service to the world.”

 

Libra (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22)

In your search for serenity, you’re often confronted by those who do not share your need for peaceful coexistence, forcing you to fight. In trying to make decisions, you vacillate between opposing points of view, trying to please everyone. Life can seem unfair at times.

Libra Affirmations: “As I see the justice and beauty around me, despite appearances, I find serenity.” Or, “As I embrace my own knowing, I experience peace with all I meet.”

 

Scorpio (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21)

You have strong passions, which makes you an effective crusader. Yet, your desire to control your environment — and other people — can also get you in trouble or plunge you into dark moods when you encounter resistance.

Scorpio Affirmations: “As I wield my power skillfully for the good of all, I attract the highest and best in others.” Or, “As I use my penetrating intellect to help solve problems, I transform my life and set others free.”

 

Sagittarius (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21)

You want to experience all that life has to offer, Sagittarius. As a result, you end up burning the candle at both ends or running late. And, your strong opinions or the conviction that you know what’s best for others can sometimes turn them off.

Sagittarius Affirmations: “As I focus on the details of life and make discriminating choices, I stay on track and on time.” Or, “As I listen to others and consider their opinions, together we savor life’s pleasures.”

 

Capricorn (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19)

You enjoy climbing the ladder of success in life, expecting that your hard work will be rewarded. When it isn’t, or you’re perceived as too single-minded or inconsiderate of others’ feelings, it’s easy to get discouraged.

Capricorn Affirmations: “As I provide encouragement to myself and others in a kind and steady fashion, everyone wins.” Or, “As I give thanks for all I have and help others achieve their goals, my wealth increases.”

 

Aquarius (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18)

You’re a truly distinctive individual, and you inspire others to break free of restraints. Yet, you are sometimes perceived as unpredictable or temperamental, and your detachment can make you seem aloof.

Aquarius Affirmations: “As I open my heart to myself and others, my love and friendship are gratefully embraced.” Or, “As I pursue freedom and social justice in heartfelt ways, I acquire a deep sense of purpose and commitment.”

 

Pisces (Feb. 19 to March 20)

You are sensitive and have high ideals, which can make it hard to function in a world that often feels so harsh. Your goals may seem impossible to achieve, which tempts you to escape reality or hide out so you won’t be hurt and disappointed.

Pisces Affirmations: “As I set practical goals and achieve them, my dreams take shape in fulfilling ways.” Or, “As I arise each day and embrace my life with gusto, I feel protected and all goes well.”

 

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