If Today is Your Birthday: July 28

Your manner is unmistakably warm, and you are an emotional, leading, and magnetic person. Creative fields work well for you. You are talented at bringing harmony to the world around you. While for the most part adaptable, you are also determined and quite organized. With loved ones, you might sometimes seem a little controlling, as you often feel you know what’s best for them. However, it’s not about needing to rule the roost. Rather, true care is behind it. You have a very strong sense of responsibility, which can at times lead you to worry a little too much. Famous people born today: Beatrix Potter, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Jim Davis, Sally Struthers, Elizabeth Berkley, Lori Loughlin.

Your Birthday Year Forecast:

With the Sun and Moon in harmony in your Solar Return chart, the year ahead should be satisfying and balanced overall. You are in comfortable demand and personally popular, and you are able to achieve a decent balance between work and play; personal and professional life. For the most part, you are on top of your game this year, and positive connections with others can be made fairly easily. With the ability to handle your emotions successfully, there is less stress on both your mind and body. Your self-confidence and positive attitude will reward you!

This is a good year for creating and discovering, and if you can work at your own pace, you’ll be in good shape. Otherwise, you may feel constrained by routines. You prefer to make your own decisions. Original thinking is at a nice peak and can lead to rewarding projects. Communication and learning new things both flow well.

This can be a good time for updating your electronics and technology in ways that open up new avenues for communication or ease. Wonderfully creative ideas can fill your head this year. You are able to find new insight into old problems, and your thinking processes during this period are likely to be especially original. A subject or even a person can be especially inspiring, prompting you to explore new perspectives. New or improved friendships are very likely.

You are likely to have much energy for debate or mental work. It’s possible that you may be argumentative and irritable, and particularly impatient with vagueness or slowness. You may be involved in frequent lectures, debates, and discussions during the year. You can convey your ideas more powerfully. You are quick to take the initiative and to put your thoughts into action. Watch for impatience that trips you up.

The year is strong for physical therapy and healing, as well as for having a real sense of mission.

This can be a good year for dabbling in the arts, furthering a creative hobby or craft, and exploring new artistic interests.

Certainly, spontaneity is an important ingredient in your personal relationships this year. You quite readily embrace all that is new, unusual, and out-of-the-ordinary with regards to romantic involvements as well as financial undertakings. You have a taste for the offbeat this year, and this energy can bring sudden or unexpected romance into your life.

Your unique manner of expressing and asserting yourself is in focus and appreciated this year. Suppressed anger is more effectively released in creative ways. Physical healing can help inner healing, and vice versa.

You have both vitality and realism on your side this year, maximizing your chances of success. New interests and experiences figure strongly and keep you stimulated. This is a strong year for enjoying new ideas and for connecting with others with similar interests. However, you may be too quick to speak or act out at times during this period, and it would be wise to look for ways to reduce stress and slow yourself down.

2016 is a Number Eight year for you. Ruled by Saturn. This is a year of power and accomplishment. Actively seeking to expand, taking educated risks, and moving forward are highlighted. This is a year of opportunity, particularly in the material and business world, and opportunities need to be seized. It’s generally not a year to find a new love partner, simply because the focus is on the material world and your place in the world. This is a problem-solving year in which you can expect real, tangible results. Advice – take action, plan ahead, seize opportunities.

2017 will be a Number Nine year for you. Ruled by Mars. This is a year of completion and transition. It is a time when we need to let go of things that no longer serve their purpose, and hold on to things that have a future. It is a time of cleaning out dead wood, not necessarily for new beginnings. It can be a time when a burden has been taken off your shoulders, and it can be a year of giving of yourself. Advice – let go of things that are holding you back, give of yourself and express your sympathetic, compassionate side.

Reference

Cafe Astrology

Your Daily Horoscopes for Thursday, July 28th

Aries

There is steadiness to the morning, dear Aries, but keep in mind that things are winding up around you, and you need to watch for impatience later today and tomorrow as well. Uranus is coming to a station in your sign tomorrow, and a Sun-Jupiter clash today can stimulate some restlessness. Work or scheduled activities can be demanding at times. There is a tendency to either overdo and push too hard, or to avoid responsibilities altogether, and neither situation is going to leave you feeling satisfied. If you feel under the weather, it’s likely to do with immoderate activity. Frustrations require a positive channel for release, and quite possibly a creative one. The urge to connect rather than stay rooted is strong from mid-afternoon forward.

Taurus

There can be some competitive or frustrating elements with a lover or child, dear Taurus, or involving a creative project. At the same time, you can experience a strong urge to relax and take a step back from demanding situations. Some of you could be drawn to some form of recreational risk-taking. Although there may be some tendencies towards impulsiveness with money, you can also be quite motivated to get some work done or to bring money in. New ideas for making money or new businesses should be considered, but it’s better to wait for a better time to push something forward. The Moon continues to transit your sign until mid-afternoon, after which there is less urgency and more patience available to you.

Gemini

There may be some aggravations experienced today revolving around personal projects that seem outdated or slow to advance, dear Gemini. Alternatively, family and home life irritations can feel a little overwhelming. You may be feeling behind. Self-discipline is hard to access at the moment. Take it easy and look for creative solutions. Also, remind yourself that overhauling a project requires time and some level of patience, as well as innovative solutions that are not necessarily going to occur to you immediately, and certainly not if you are in a stressed out state. Even so, you can experience positive attention or feedback from others that soothes you. The Moon enters your sign this afternoon, bringing you out of your shell and ready to connect with others, but also a little impatient.

Cancer

You’re sociable today, dear Cancer, but by mid-afternoon, you may be seeking some form of escape from the hustle and bustle. You can experience some impatience today as you imagine everything that could be and compare it to what isn’t the case. However, consider that you may be overshooting. Watch that your decisions aren’t hasty. Your attention span may be short, so aim to avoid taking on too much. If you’re confined somewhere today, conflicts are more likely. Difficulties with siblings, relatives, or neighbors are possible now, but might also be necessary to move conflicts towards quicker resolution. You are in need of the kind of emotional refreshment that comes through time alone for reflection.

Leo

We should watch for impatience tripping us up today and tomorrow, dear Leo. There is a general tendency to overdo or overreach, particularly later today, and for you, perhaps overspending is part of the picture. Matters and desires might feel pressing or urgent when in fact you would be better off waiting things out. Restlessness may be a problem. By mid-afternoon, a focus on networking and friends is in order. Aim to relax enough to absorb, learn, and share ideas for making improvements. This approach is far preferable to pushing something ahead too quickly.

Virgo

You can be filled with ideas today, dear Virgo, but it can be difficult deciding on something to focus on. You can be feeling rather restless as the day advances, and also quite pressured to accomplish something, especially if circumstances or people in your life seem to be blocking your progress. If you are not actively pursuing an interest today, you can be a little moody and possibly argumentative. Others might stimulate a competitive urge in you. Seek out creative outlets for excess energy, and try to take part in an activity that allows you to take the initiative. The Moon moves into your solar tenth house mid-afternoon, and you are more sensitive to whether or not others are recognizing your achievements and contributions.

Libra

There can be a change from feeling content to observe in the first half of the day, dear Libra, to wanting to take action and participate. However, there can be fluctuating energy levels and moods experienced today, and you may have a hard time expressing yourself freely. Pushing yourself too hard doesn’t get you further faster, and might even put you in a worse position. However, things are likely to smooth out if you resolve to let go of the need to compete or to push in order to grow. Feelings might elevate mid-afternoon with the Moon’s entry into your adventure sector. You are more inclined to let bygones be bygones as you focus your attention on bigger and better things. The trick is to avoid shooting so high that you give up too quickly.

Scorpio

There may be frustrations or disagreements with friends experienced today, dear Scorpio. There may be excessive demands or crossing of boundaries at the heart of tensions. If you are feeling unusually restless, try to direct excess or frustrated energy into a more creative field, if possible. Moderation is important now, although quite difficult with the Sun and Jupiter in minor challenging aspect to one another. Uranus is coming to a station, complicating matters. While the need for peace and harmony in your relationships dominates this morning, as the day advances, you’re more inclined to want to tackle problem areas rather than sugarcoat them or push them to the side.

Sagittarius

While you can feel rather content to work on your own or at your own pace a good part of the day, dear Sagittarius, by mid-afternoon you may be itching for company. There may be some frustration or competitive elements in your dealings with authority figures, bosses, or parents today, however. There might also be tensions revolving around a business project or vision that you want to move faster than it’s currently progressing, but that requires more patience. It would be a good idea to recognize the need to make changes, but it’s also important to have a strong sense of what you can and cannot do.

Capricorn

You might take a rather carefree or slapdash approach to the first part of the day, dear Capricorn, but by mid-afternoon, you may crave a little more order and structure. Even so, your mind can be especially restless as the day advances, and there may be a conflict or frustrations brewing around different viewpoints, transportation problems, or frustrated travel or educational plans. Keep in mind, however, that any problems cropping up today are likely to be resolved quickly with the conscious employment of patience and moderation. Pressures to grow or improve can be real, but you can’t do everything all at once. Try not to rush to a conclusion.

Aquarius

While you can feel in the mood to shut yourself away in the first part of the day, dear Aquarius, by mid-afternoon, you feel more playful and ready to share yourself with others. Tensions as the day advances are likely to arise from feeling pressure to move forward too quickly, however. Safeguard your health and well-being by taking things easy. There could be a disagreement revolving around money or the sharing of power. If you’ve felt that relationships have been unbalanced or unfair recently, then this might come to a head now. Rise above immature reactions and avoid rushing.

Pisces

You tend to have a finger in many pies in the first part of the day, dear Pisces, but by mid-afternoon, you seek out comfort and familiarity. While you may be craving a break from demanding environments you could be dealing with a rather competitive person on the job or a frustrating situation with a partner. You are instinctively sensing the moods of people and the environment around you, and possibly contending with emotionally draining people or situations. Physical sensitivity may also be an issue now. The Moon’s entry into your home and family sector mid-afternoon points to a stronger need for time to relax and wind down, so do your best to avoid extra strain.

Your Daily Love Horoscopes for July 28th

by Marie DeSimone

Part of the Daily Insight Group

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Astrology of Today – July 28, 2016

• The Moon is in Taurus until 2:16 PM.
• The Moon is void from 11:12 AM to 2:16 PM.
• The Moon is in Gemini from 2:16 PM forward (until Saturday, July 30th, at 5:08 PM).
• The Moon is waning and in its Last Quarter phase.
• The Last Quarter Moon occurred on the 26th, and the New Moon will occur on August 2nd.
• Mars is direct and in its post-retrograde shadow until August 22nd.

Weekly LightBlast: Being Clear

a message from Jamye Price

To view more of Jamye’s insight, please visit her website, Jamye Price, Soul Progression for Ascension

Blessed Being, your vibrational resonance is a timeless, vast library of information. In many ways you are discovering this vastness as you begin to interact more with your subtle bridge—your mental and emotional data, your desires, your past, present, and future.

This interaction with your subtle bridge is exciting at times and frustrating at times. You are learning to “communicate” with the subtle, undefined, information which awaits interaction to truly form.

The subtle realm has different rules than the physical realm, while there is some similarity as well. There are varying layers within each that have a different availability of interaction based on your resonance. Your work at this time is to discover your inner action and your interaction with the subtle realm, then create with inspired action in the physical realm.

You are learning to discern between what is helpful for you in a moment, and what is not. You are learning to hear the quiet whisper of your powerful heart, the passive force of Love offering a compelling rather than domination. You are learning to soothe the thoughts into healing the “negative,” and focusing toward new creation (the “positive”). This creates empowered control of your sovereign domain, which is your inner world, your subtle bridge.

Being Clear is not a state of perfection, it is a state of direction.

It is an empowered sovereign making choice in each moment that reflects what is being formed with the powerful heart/mind complex united as a bridge of connection.

Being Clear does not require that you know all the information, it is the clarity of your beingness in a direction of movement. Being Clear has a momentum that propels, as the information is united and direct.

It matters not whether the information is helpful or harmful, Life responds without judgment. There is no punishment or reward from Life. There are merely rules and consequence of interaction within the physical and subtle realms. That Truth of unconditionality is often overlooked, or shaped to justify a choice (a judgment).

Being Clear means that you are not reacting unconsciously from the past, resisting the future, or avoiding the present. If you are, one who is Clear understands that the firm intent to heal and become empowered will reveal all that is necessary at the appropriate time. There is an opening to the perfection of all experiences, even in the unknown. There is an inherent Trust in the Self and Life. It is known that All is Well and progressing, for Life is unconditionally creating movement and flow. Being Clear allows that flow to assist and inform along the path.

How do I become Clear?

Pause to take a breath, remind yourself that All is Well and changing, for movement is constant in Life.

Pause to take a breath, remind yourself that All is Well and improving, for Love is the binding thread of Life compelling you toward its grace.

Pause to take a breath, remind yourself that All is Well and creating, for your choice in a direction compels Life to form the future in response to your intent.

There are rules. There are limitations. There is time. Your Love surpasses all of these, for the rules of Love reside in the subtle realm, awaiting your awareness to form the future.

As we sit to Blast Being Clear, we are holding a powerful focus of a future of Love, allowing each being to choose their path. We are relaxing into our loving heart, accepting our divinity as a truth that creates. We are observing our minds, appreciating their brilliance that reminds us to choose a direction within our sovereign domain. We are strong, loving, and focused; bridging the invisible into the visible as we compel Love onto Earth. Blast on!

Custom Made Magick for Thursday

Well, let’s see … abundance, prosperity, and good health has been our focus for this day. Now how about a little more information and ideas for working practical magick with one of our fascinating featured deities of the day?

Juno was the Queen of Heaven. As the matriarch of the gods, she guarded over women in every aspect of their lives. Juno was thought to have renewed her virginity every year. Similar to other goddess stories, Juno was a triple goddess-a virgin who belonged to no one; a mother and woman in the prime of her life, sexual and mature; and also a crone, powerful, wise, and sometimes vengeful (as she made her husband’s many mistresses’ lives either fairly unhappy or short).

There are references to an early all-female triad of goddesses known as the Capitoline Triad. This triad consisted of Juventas, Juno, and Minerva. To the Greeks, they would have been known as Hebe, Hera, and Hecate. Ultimately the triad became Juno, Minerva, and the male Jupiter. Jupiter, another of Thursday’s gods, was Juno’s consort.

As mentioned earlier, Juno, in her aspect as Juno Moneta, was the patron and protector of the Roman mint. The coins produced at her temples were blessed by Juno and imbued with her powers of abundance and prosperity. In another of her aspects as Juno Augusta, Juno was the goddess of an abundant harvest.

In addition, another of Juno’s magickal correspondences is the semiprecious stone malachite. Malachite is a beautiful green-banded stone that was also called the “peacock stone” in Italy. The peacock was a sacred animal of Juno’s, and the magickal energies of malachite encourage health and prosperity.

Source

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

The Witches Correspondences for Thursday, July 28th

Thursday (Thor’s day)

Planet: Jupiter

Colors: Purple, Deep Blue

Crystals: Amethyst, Lepidolite, Sugilite, Tin

Aroma: Melissa, Clove, Oakmoss, Jupiter Oil, Cinnamon, Musk, Nutmeg, and Sage

Herb: Cinquefoil

Ruled by the planet Jupiter and dedicated to Thor, god of thunder and agricultural work. His parallels in various European Traditions include Zeus, Taranis, Perun, and Perkunas.

Magical aspects: controlled optimism, energetic growth, physical well-being, material success, expansion, money/wealth, prosperity, leadership, and generosity.

Thursday is the day of Jupiter, the largest of the planets and said to be the most powerful. Spellcasters would be wise to use this day for attempting wealth, success and prosperity spells.

Thursday is also associated (in Greek mythology) to Thor – Thor’s day – and some even say that Jupiter and Thor are one in the same. Both are strong and powerful, yet wise and just. Try a small prayer to Jupiter before commencing any ritual on Thursday as a sign of respect.

This is the proper day of the week to perform spells and rituals involving luck, happiness, health, legal matters, male fertility, treasure, wealth, honour, riches, clothing, money, desires, business, group pursuits, joy, laughter, and expansion

About the Last Quarter Moon

The Last Quarter Moon or Third Quarter Moon phase occurs when the Moon is 270 degrees after the Sun.
This is a time of action, but it’s about reviewing, receiving, paying, planning, closing, sorting, storing, and reaping. Most suitable activities now include paying debts, asking for money owed to us, giving rewards, receiving rewards, making evaluations, taking inventory, tying up loose ends, dealing with people and matters from the past, contacting people from the past, dealing with endings, acting with wisdom and maturity, and letting go if necessary. This is an accountable time when following the rules is most appropriate.

The Witches Almanac for Thursday, July 28th

Thursday (Jupiter): Expansion, money, prosperity, and generosity.

Independence Day (Peruvian)

Waning Moon
The Waning Moon (from the Full Moon to the New) is a time for study, meditation, and little magical work (except magic designed to banish harmful energies).

Moon Phase: Fourth Quarter

Moon Sign: Taurus
Taurus: Things begun now last the longest, tend to increase in value, and become hard to alter. Brings out appreciation for beauty and sensory experience.

Moon enters Gemini 2:17 pm
Gemini: Things begun now are easily changed by outside influence. Time for shortcuts, communication, games, and fun.

Incense: Myrrh

Color: Green

Magical Days Of the Week – Thursday

Thursday is a day of royal blues and greens, associated with the planet Jupiter and metals like tin. When it comes to deities, look at leader type gods like Thor, Zeus, and Jupiter. Gemstone correspondences for Thursday include turquoise, amethyst and lapis lazuli, and plant associations can be found in honeysuckle, cinquefoil, and even oak trees.

This is a day for honor, fealty and family loyalty, as well as harvesting, success, and prosperity.

Take advantage of Thursday’s different aspects and do spellwork that brings abundance to you, declares your allegiance, and embraces prosperity.

Source

Patti Wigington, Paganism/Wicca Expert
Article published on & owned by About.com

Thursday’s Witchery

Today is the day for prosperity work of all kinds. It can also be used for healing work, whether that is a physical healing of an illness or an emotional healing. Also remember that you have to follow up your healing work and prosperity magick and physical action.

I can’t tell you the number of times I have met new witches who complain to me that their prosperity spell or “I need a better job” spell did not work as they expected. They’ll ramble on and on about how much time and money they spent working their magick….but, alas, they had no glorious manifestation of wealth or fabulous job that suddenly dropped out of the sky and landed in their laps.

Then, when I gently ask them, “Did you enchant your resume or application when you filled it out? Did you do a little confidence-boosting spellwork when you went to apply for the job or went to the interview?” typically they give me a blank, confused stare.

Nine times out of ten, their response is, “You mean I have to go out and actually look for the job too?” Um, yes, my dear, you certainly do. Magick follows the path of least resistance, which means it’s going to manifest along the simplest, quickest route. Get out there and hit the pavement. See what you can find. Times are tough and competition for good jobs is fierce, so you need whatever edge you can get. For folks like us, we’re going to get the edge by using our magick and our spellcraft.

Thursdays have such a rich source of magick for us to draw upon that, honestly, the sky is the limit. This is the day associated with the gods of the sky and heavens, after all. Get to know these deities and add their wisdom and magick into your days

Source

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

Today is July 28th, We Celebrate This Day….

Sandcastle Days (California)

OLD WOMAN OF THE SEA

Themes: Water; Recreation; Rest; Art

Symbols: Sand; Saltwater; Sea Creatures

About the Old Woman of the Sea:
Among the Native Americans of California, this simple designation says it all. This goddess is a primordial being whose essence and power is linked with the ocean and all that dwells within. Old Woman of the Sea washes into our lives today with waves of refreshment and relaxation. She is also a powerful helpmate for all water-related magic.

To Do Today: Sandcastle-building competitions began in Imperial Beach, California, in 1981. Many of the artistically crafted sculptures feature sea creatures and other water themes. Alongside the festival, all manner of community activities take place, including children’s competitions, feasting, and live music. So, stop by a gardening store and get yourself a little sand! Mix up some saltwater to mold and shape it. As you do, listen to some watery music, and focus on the Old Woman of the Sea. Try to capture her image in the sand, and as you do, you will capture her magical power in your heart.

If you live anywhere near a beach, today’s a perfect time to practice sand and water magic. Write a symbol in the sand describing what you hope to achieve, then let the tide carry it to the Old Woman for an answer. Or, step into the surf and let the goddess draw away your tension and anxiety into her watery depths.

Reference

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

Goddesses Associated With Thursday, The Day of Thor

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

Reference

The Goddess Book of Days
Diane Stein

The Goddess Book of Days for July 28th

St. Christopher’s Day in the Church calendar, derived from the Scandinavian God Thor. He is also Zeus, Jupiter, Damballah, Obatala, Ra, Quetzalcoatl, Chango, Woden, Tlaloc, Christ, and Jehovah.

Reference

The Goddess Book of Days
Diane Stein

The Pagan Book of Days for July 28th

Domhnach Chrom Dubh

The Irish sacrifical god, Domhnach Chrom Dubh, is connected with the festival of Lammas as is John Barleycorn, personification of grain, who is killed by being cut at this time.

Reference

The Pagan Book of Days
Nigel Pennick

Today is Thursday, July 28

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 Tinne(Holly) – July 8 – August 4

Runic Half-Month of Ur (primal strength) – July 14 – July 28

Goddess of the Month of Kerea – July 11 – August 8

Reference

The Pagan Book of Days
Nigel Pennick