Your Daily Horoscopes for Friday, July 8th

 

 

 

 

 

Your Daily Horoscopes for Friday, July 8th

 

Aries

Aries Horoscope
Aries

There can be a nice feeling of contentment early today, dear Aries. You might very well enjoy handling work and household details today, and you are likely to come up with some great ideas about either or both of these matters. Health can also be a focus and an area for problem solving and fresh, new thinking. Family and/or co-workers can be cooperative and possibly quite helpful in terms of bringing new insight into your life. Cooperation with others helps fuel your motivation. We tend to be quite open today to learning from others and finding solutions rather than harping on the past early today. It’s a decent time unburden or unload, as well. As the day advances, we’re inclined to close up or withdraw, making it a better time to work on your own.

Taurus

Taurus

The first half of the day is great for discussing something dear to your heart, making a presentation, or winning someone’s favor, dear Taurus. Personal magnetism is super. There can also be good energy for communicating, spreading good word, word of mouth benefits, interesting offers, and good news or reviews. This is a potentially nice time for feeling a connection with someone special, and there can be a good sense of growth and faith in a relationship. It’s easier to verbalize exactly what you want, and this kind of positive communication can truly benefit you. Your ideas and opinions are received exactly as you intend them. While later today there can be some tensions to deal with revolving around relationships and/or finances, this can also serve to balance out your thinking as you consider realistic and practical angles.

Gemini

Gemini

Early today is useful for identifying those things of true value to you, dear Gemini. This makes purchases easy, but it can also extend to non-material realms – you may be seeing exactly what you want and need in a friend or partner, for example. Communicating with sensitivity comes quite naturally now. Feedback from family can be helpful. It’s a good time to make financial plans and to discuss strategies for reaching your goals, as well as for coming to a nice agreement with a partner or someone important to you. A problem that has bothered you might resolve itself or an accurate diagnosis is made. Your vision of an issue is big and broad, and this helps you to put things into perspective. Details of plans may need further attention, and fortunately, later today you are in the right frame of mind to consider them.

Cancer

Cancer

You may be excited about an idea or a particular topic of study today, dear Cancer. You can be making positive changes to the ways you communicate. The day is good for personal charm. Mercury in your sign is in good relationship with lucky Jupiter, and Venus in your sign connects well with healing Chiron. People may be enjoying your ideas and wisdom, and you’re communicating in positive ways. You are generous with your time and energy. It’s easier than usual to rise above problems and make the best of circumstances. Communications, learning, publishing, and transportation are favorable today. There may be a minor disconnect with a partner or co-worker this afternoon, but whatever conflict that emerges now can ultimately get you to a better, more realistic place.

Leo

Leo

Personal magnetism is on the quiet side, but it’s certainly there today, dear Leo. Quiet charm can be powerful and exactly what’s needed at times like these! Relationships tend to fare well with your increased sensitivity. An approach that’s modest and sincere tends to be the most successful for the time being. This is a time for setting some trends and making it easy for others to follow along. Dreams and intuition are fertile for ideas today. You may be in a supportive role and enjoying taking care of someone now. Private time is helpful, although you are likely to feel quite connected with others. While the first half of the day is strong for big ideas and plans, you’re more inclined to concern yourself with practical details later today.

Virgo

Virgo Symbol/Glyph
Virgo

Your ability to tap into patience today is admirable, dear Virgo, and can bring rewards. You’re thinking in big terms, but you’re comfortable enough to understand the value of making long-term plans. This is a strong day for sorting out problems. Others tend to listen to what you have to say, or you are drawing in opportunities as you communicate more openly and positively with your ruler, Mercury, in easy aspect to Jupiter in your sign. Your more easygoing and likable qualities are pronounced and attractive. Your advice is useful and appreciated. You can inspire or be inspired by friends and connections. The Moon continues to transit your sign and this puts you in the forefront. Emotions run on the high side, but you are in control.

Libra

Libra Glyph-Symbol
Libra

The morning can be very good for personal appeal and matters of the heart, dear Libra, largely due to open hearts and minds. As well, you have a good head for practical matters. Making plans for your money, business deals, and problem solving are all favored now. The power of positive thinking makes anything seem possible right now. You are well-aspected for commercial activity, negotiation, and settling contracts, as long as you’ve done your homework. Sensitive topics can be handled with more ease than usual. If you’re inclined to go over the top this morning, as the day advances you tend to come back down to earth. This can have a nice balancing effect on your day.

Scorpio

Scorpio Symbol Glyph
Scorpio

When it comes to love and partnership in the first half of the day, dear Scorpio, you’re in a particularly generous, open frame of mind. There is more patience to draw upon, and acceptance comes easily. It’s a good time to present ideas, make plans, and to think in big terms, particularly related to social and happiness goals, friendships, and group projects. Communications are in good form. Your sense for future trends is very sound right now. Opportunities open up to you as you share your ideas and make an effort to reach out to others. For some of you, a financial boost or gift can be part of the picture. While you should certainly think big this morning, there is good energy for slimming things down later today.

Sagittarius

Sagittarius Glyph Symbol
Sagittarius

Self-improvement endeavors are highly favored right now, dear Sagittarius. This morning is particularly strong for motivation levels and for coming to a mutually beneficial agreement. Cooperation comes easily. It can be a decent time for striking up a conversation about a private or personal matter if this can help you. People tend to give you good and useful feedback or advice now. Professional matters are positive, and for some of you, glowing. Be generous with your time and open to possibilities today for best results. Even so, as the day advances, it makes more sense to you to look after details and practicalities.

Capricorn

Capricorn Symbol/Glyph
Capricorn

Early today is strong for personal appeal, dear Capricorn. There can be a wonderful sense of stability and faithfulness in love and friendship, and in small ways, you may be getting closer to someone. Your ability to put things into perspective can open up doors that were previously closed, not only because you’re entertaining new ideas, but also because others are more willing to consider your viewpoint. There may be a discovery of a new way to share your ideas that can be rewarding. It is also a good time to forgive and forget old hurts from the past, and to open up the lines of communication. Putting your head together with a partner can be fruitful. As the day advances, there can be some feeling of being on your own or unappreciated, however. This is temporary and may very well lead to something positive as you discover inner resources you never knew you had.

Aquarius

Aquarius

This morning, you have a sharper sense for what’s valuable, dear Aquarius. You can be quite pleased with work and the little things that you’ve accomplished. Good energy is with you in the first half of the day for optimistic feelings, sharing ideas with others, and solving problems quite happily. Your approach to practical matters is positive and creative. You may be tackling duties that you don’t typically feel motivated to complete. You can get much done now, and there is bound to be quite a bit of relief as you reduce the clutter in your mind and conscience. There is an easygoing way about how you express yourself now that is especially appealing to others. As the day advances, you’re more interested in the details than the big ideas.

Pisces

Pisces

Minds are open this morning, dear Pisces, so that making changes feels natural. Personal magnetism is good and matters of the heart can thrive. Thoughts flow, and so does the creative process. Consider expressing yourself through creative mediums. You are certainly recognizing a need for more creative and expressive outlets these days, and today, you are steering in the right direction. There can be a lot of activity today with regards to the exchange of ideas, communications with friends, and a flood of thoughts. A rewarding conversation can figure strongly. While the morning is good for big ideas, the afternoon is better for seeing the practical angles. Don’t let this comparatively more serious energy bring you down – use it to make refinements and edits.

Your Love Horoscopes for the Weekend of July 8th

 

 

 

 

 

Weekend Love Horoscope

July 8-10: Open and honest

Communication with you and your lover this weekend will be on point. Mercury and Jupiter connect beautifully on Friday, allowing you to fully engage with your mate and discuss the most important topics connected to your relationship.

You’ll also enjoy sharing bright ideas with each other, and might even have so much to talk about that you feel there just isn’t enough time to fit it all in. You can thank Mercury’s trine to Mars on Sunday for that! And for good measure, a lovely sextile between the Sun and Jupiter assures positive, benevolent exchanges.

This Weekend’s Romantic Rating*

* Heart ratings are based on the lunar cycle. They range from low to full, with low indicating a rocky weekend for romance and full indicating plenty of passionate potential.

 

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Current Moon Phase for Friday, July 8th is Waxing Crescent

July 8
Waxing Crescent
Illumination: 18%

The Moon today is in a Waxing Crescent Phase. A Waxing Crescent is the first Phase after the New Moon and is a great time to see the features of the moon’s surface. During this phase the Moon can be seen in the wester sky after the sun dips below the horizon at sunset. The moon is close to the sun in the sky and mostly dark except for the right edge of the moon which becomes brighter as the days get closer to the next phase which is a First Quarter with a 50% illumination.

PHASE DETAILS FOR – FRIDAY, JULY 8, 2016

Phase: Waxing Crescent
Illumination: 18%
Moon Age: 4.13 days
Moon Angle: 0.50
Moon Distance: 394,463.22 km
Sun Angle: 0.52
Sun Distance: 152,092,741.13 km

Calendar of the Moon for Friday, July 8th

Calendar of the Moon
8 Tinne/Hekatombaion

Cuchulain’s Day

Color: Red
Element: Fire
Altar: Upon a red cloth set a large mug of beer, four torches, and as many weapons as are to be found in the House.
Offerings: Confront one’s hidden rage.
Daily Meal: Spicy food.

Invocation to Cuchulain

(Those who would aid in the ritual should take up weapons and clash them together after every line spoken. At the end, clash them three times and lower them to the ground, them return them to the altar.)
Hail, chosen warrior of the Morrigan!
Hail, bringer of battle rage!
Hail, Hound of Culain!
You who slew the Hound
And became one in his stead,
You who were defeated only by treachery,
Greatest in battle
But faithful to woman,
Greatest in slaughter
But undone by a naked breast,
Greatest in victory
But defeated by thoughtlessness,
Coming youngest to glory
And youngest to death,
Embody for us the courage of youth
That we may call upon it
Throughout our lives.
Hail, Cuchulain, shooting like a fiery arrow,
Brave and foolish,
Strong and ephemeral
As a shooting star in the sky.

(As the weapons are clashed for the final time, all let forth a battle-cry; “Cuchulain!”. The beer is poured as a libation, and the torches doused in the well.)
[Pagan Book of Hours]

Calendar of the Sun for Friday, July 8th

Calendar of the Sun
8 Haymonath

Justicia II: Day of Dike

Color: Dark Blue
Element: Air
Altar: Upon a cloth of dark blue set a flaming torch, a sword, and a set of scales.
Offerings: Right an injustice, or give aid to those who do.
Daily Meal: Fasting. Instead, give readings on justice.

Invocation to Dike

High on your mountain,
Waiting for the world to turn around,
What do you see in that high view
That we do not see, here on the ground?
Lady of Justice, once a maiden
Wreathed in flowers and beauty,
Dancing with your sisters
Marking out the hours
You are now weathered and alone
Waiting out the years.
What right do we have to ask for justice
When we are not ourselves perfect?
The right of every imperfect being.
For if no one asks,
no one receives,
and then no one has an example for which to strive.
Please Lady, have patience
With our folly
Do not give up on us
And do not bend your scales
For we must learn to feel
Justice from within
For it will never come from without.
Have no mercy on our souls,
For only in this way can we learn.

Chant:
Dike Dike
Hora of the Even Hand

[Pagan Book of Hours]

Pagan Friday

Blessed Be ...

Pagan Friday

 

Friday is traditionally considered the sixth day of the week, falling between Thursday and Saturday, as it does in countries that adopt a Sunday-first convention (see Days of the week for more on the different conventions). In countries adopting the Monday-first, and, in work-based conventions, it is the fifth day of the week.

 
The name Friday comes from the Old English frigedæg, meaning the day of Frige the Anglo-Saxon form of Frigg, the Germanic goddess of beauty. In most Germanic languages it is named after Freyja—such as Freitag in Modern German, vrijdag in Dutch, fredag in Swedish, Norwegian, and Danish—but Freyja and Frigg are frequently identified with each other. The word for Friday in most Romance languages is derived from the name of Venus such as vendredi in French, venerdì in Italian, viernes in Spanish, and vineri in Romanian. In Hindi, Friday is Shukravar, named for Shukra, the Sanskrit name of the planet Venus. Russian uses an ordinal number for this day of the week– piatnítsa, meaning “fifth.” Similarly, the Portuguese is sexta-feira.

 
In most countries with a five-day work week, Friday is the last workday before the weekend and is, therefore, viewed as a cause for celebration or relief. In some offices, employees are allowed to wear less formal attire on Fridays, known as Casual Friday or Dress-Down Friday. In Israel, however, Friday is the first day of the weekend, and Sunday is the first workday.

 
In Thailand, the color associated with Friday is blue, see Thai solar calendar.

 
The modern reason why Friday the 13th is considered unlucky is said to come from Friday October the 13th, 1307. On this date, the Pope of the church in Rome in conjunction with the King of France, carried out a secret death warrant Against “the Knights Templar”. The Templars were terminated as heretics, never again to hold the power that they had held for so long. The Grand Master, Jacques DeMolay, was arrested and before he was killed, was tortured and crucified. The destruction of the Templar Knights was so complete and terrible that it will always be remembered as an unlucky day.

 
Astrology
In astrology Friday is connected with the planet Venus. This associates Friday with love, peace, and relaxation, as well as, with emotional intensity and quashed dreams. And also is connected with the Astrological sign Libra.

 

 
Pagan Calendar

The Goddess Book of Days for July 8th

The Witching Hour
The Goddess Book of Days for July 8th

The Nonae Caprotinae in Rome, oldest of the women’s festivals, dedicated to Juno, the Great Mother. She is Hera, Freya, Erzulie, Astarte, Ashtoreth, Anahit, Yemay Isis, Kwan Yin, Rhiannon, Mary, Demeter, Tiamat, Sarasvati, Kwannon, Amaterasu, Spider Woman, Mawu, Copper Woman, Changing Woman, Mother Earth, Coatlique, Tonantzin and Gaia.

 
The Goddess Book of Days
Diane Stein

Friday, July 8

Wiccan

Friday, July 8

Friday is the day of Venus. It takes it name from Frigg, the Goddess of love and transformation. She rules the spiritual side of a person that manifests in the physical. Because of this, Friday is often thought of as dangerously unpredictable. This is expressed in an old East Anglian adage:

Friday’s day will have its trick
The fairest or foulest day of the week.

Deity: Frigg

Zodiac Sign: Taurus/Libra

Planet: Venus

Tree: Apple

Herb: Vervain

Stone: Sapphire/Chrsolite

Animal: Bull/Serpent

Element: Earth

Color: Yellow/Violet

Number: 7

Rune: Peorth(P)

Celtic Tree Month of Tinne(Holly) – July 8 – August 4. Holly, an evergreen plant reminds us all year long about the immortality of nature. A symbol of masculine energy and firmness.

Runic Half-Month of Ur (primal strength) – July 4 – July 28

Goddess of the Month of Rosea – June 13 – July 10

Source

The Pagan Book of Days
Nigel Pennick

The Sky This Week for July 8 to July 10

Ritual time

The Sky This Week for July 8 to July 10

Jupiter shines bright like a firework, Saturn dazzles, and Mars enters its autumn season.
By Richard Talcott

Friday, July 8

• The Moon passes 1° south of Jupiter tomorrow morning, unfortunately after the two objects have dipped below the western horizon. But the view this evening is nearly as nice. The waxing crescent Moon stands 3° to 5° (depending on where in North America you live) to the planet’s lower right. Tomorrow evening, a slightly fatter crescent Moon will appear about twice as far to Jupiter’s upper left.

Saturday, July 9

• The Big Dipper’s familiar shape lies high in the northwest as darkness falls these July evenings. One of the summer sky’s finest binocular double stars marks the bend of the Dipper’s handle. Mizar shines at 2nd magnitude, some six times brighter than its 4th-magnitude companion, Alcor. Even though these two are not physically related, they make a fine sight through binoculars. (People with good eyesight often can split the pair without optical aid.) A small telescope reveals Mizar itself as double — and these components do orbit each other.

Sunday, July 10

• This should be a good night to hunt down asteroid 7 Iris through a small telescope. The 10th-magnitude object lies nearly due south and at its highest position in the sky as darkness falls. Even better, there’s a reasonably bright guide star to point you in the right direction. This evening, look for Iris 0.5° due south of the magnitude 5.0 star Lambda (l) Libr

 

 

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