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Gods – Greek Olympia – Poseidon, god of sea, floods and earthquakes

Poseidon, god of sea, floods and earthquakes

Poseidon (Earthshaker, Dark-haired one, Neptune) was Olympian god of sea, floods and earthquakes. In some cases, he is also referred to as a tamer of horses. He was known for his fast changing temperament and being easily offended. And because he was also dignified and competitive, it was very important not to offend him or argue his statements and acts. Those who angered him became the victims of his wrath. He was known for causing major catastrophic events, such as floods, earthquakes and sea storms, and even unleashed his sea monsters in order to get even. Poseidon was also very lustful and selfish when it came to women. He had numerous affairs with both goddesses and mortals, by either seducing them or tricking them by changing his form, not to mention abducting and violating them. However, Poseidon did have some positives and was always passionate in supporting his cause or the cause of his favourite characters, helping them in many different ways by giving them unique traits and special powers or granting them divine animals. He even changed gender of Caenis and Mestra on their own request.

Appearance in the works of art

Poseidon is often depicted as a grown man with longer curly hair and long beard, wearing a crown and holding a magical trident. On more than few occasions, he is depicted in his domain of the sea and in company of his wife Amphitrite. Sometimes, he is depicted riding horses or a chariot drawn by horses.

Becoming the Ruler of the Sea

He was a descendant of Cronus and Rhea. With his brothers he fought bravely against the Titans. During the war he received the magical Trident, a weapon of great power made by the Cyclopes as a token of gratitude for helping them to escape from Tartarus. With their new weapons and help from enemies of Cronus, they were able to defeat and imprison the titans. After the victory, when the division of cosmos had to be decided between three brothers, they drew lots and he got the realm of Sea under his control. He also became second in command to Zeus. However, there is an alternative story how he became the ruler of the sea. According to Hyginus, it was Cronus himself who casted him under the sea when he was born, out of fear of dethroning him. Clement affirms this by saying that it was his destiny to become a sea ruler.

Love affairs and his descendants

Divine and semi-divine lovers

The god of the Sea is credited with having numerous love affairs with both goddesses and mortal women but in his honor he only had one wife, a sea-goddess called Amphitrite. With her he had a son Triton, who is also closely related to the sea, and Rhode, a water nymph closely related to Helios and island of Rhodes. Poseidon also had his eye set for Alcyone, one of the Pleiads, and soon he had an intercourse with her. She later gave birth to two sons, Hyrieus and Hyperenor and a daughter Atheusa. Plutarch also mentions Anippê, a daugher of Nile, who gave birth to Burisis by Poseidon. According to Hyginus, he made love with Antiopa, a daughter of Aeolus (supposedly son of Hippotes), who gave birth to two sons Boeotus and Hellen, and Arethusa, a daughter of Nereus, who gave him another son Abas. There was also Amymone, a daughter of Danaus, a mythical king of Egypt, who once called Poseidon to aid her when she was cornered in the woods by a satyr. So he came and drove the creature away and because of this courageous act she laid with him and from this embrace Nauplius was born. He also pursued Demeter who transformed herself into a mare to escape his lust but Poseidon tricked her with transforming himself into a stallion and mated with her. Demter then gave birth to goddess Desponia and variously to Arion, a horse with the ability to speak human language. Poseidon even had an intercourse with Medusa in the temple of Athena. Athena later cursed Medusa by changing her into a monster. It is also said by some authors that she was impregnated and when her head was chopped off by Perseus, Pegasus and Chrysaor arose from her blood and therefore they are giving credits to Poseidon as the father. He also fathered Polyphemus with the sea-nymph called Thoosa and Euphemus with Europe. It is said by Hyginus that Euphemus had the ability to walk on water.

Mortal lovers

One day, he tricked a mortal woman named Tyro by transforming himself in Enipeus, the river-god of her desire. She then gave birth to twin-boysPelias and Neleus who were known to be famous greek heroes. Aethra, the princess of Troezen is also said to had an intercourse with the god in the shrine of Athena and later gave birth to Theseus. Another famous hero by the name Orion was born to Poseidon and Euryale, a daughter of Minos, and it is said that he had been granted the ability to walk on water by his father. There was also Hippothous or Hippothoon who was begat by Alope after she was embraced by Poseidon. But, because Alope was uncertain who the father of her child was, unfortunate events followed for both of them. She was imprisoned and put to death and the child was exposed to danger twice but each time a mare came and furnished him milk. It was then when Sheperds had realized that it must be the will of the gods to spare him and gave him name Hippothous. It is also said that Alope was then turned, by the god, into a spring near Eleusis. Similar thing happened to Melanippe, a daughter of Desmontes, who was, after being impregnated by Poseidon, blinded and tossed in prison by her father Desmontes and the two sons Aeolus and Boeotus, that she had given birth to, thrown to wild beasts. But they managed to survive and eventually, led by their father, came back to Desmontes, killed him and freed their mother from prison whose sight was restored by Poseidon himself who is also credited as the father of Bellerophon by Eurynome. a daughter of Nysus. Another interesting tale comes from Apollodorus where it is said that Poseidon had a lover by the name Canace and she later gave birth to five sons, Aloeus, Epopeus, Hopleus, Nireus and Triops. Aloeus later married Iphimedia, a daughter of his brother Triops, but she fell in love with Poseidon and the god apparently couldn’t resist missing an opportunity like this because by him she later gave birth to two sons, Ephialtes and Otus. They were known as the Aloads or Aloadae giants.

Wraths of Poseidon

During his time, many vengeful acts were recorded. Most known are from the Odyssey where he chased Odysseus for eight years for blinding his son Polymphemus, the one-eyed cyclops. He was causing deadly storms and earthquakes, trying to drown the hero and prevent him from ever reaching Ithaca. It is also said that he punished Phoeacians by turning their ship into stone because they welcomed and helped the hero. Poseidon also became furious when he helped Laomedon, a king of Troy, with building the walls in exchange for a wealthy ransom. When the walls were built, the king refused to pay the god and therefore Poseidon flooded the region and sent an enormous sea-monster to ravage the lands of Troy.

The Trojan Cetus, as it was called, terrorized the whole country over and over again before the Trojans finally, after consultation with the Oracle, agreed to sacrifice King’s daughter Hesione in order to satisfy Poseidon enough to recall the monster. However, Laomedon had another option which was to promise a reward for Heracles who was just passing by from one of his quests. Heracles agreed, defeated the Cetus, and saved Hesione. In a similar story, where Cassiopeia, a mother of Andromeda, boasted that her daughter is more beautiful than the Nereids, relatives and employes of Poseidon. When they heard of this Cassiopeia’s pride, they complained to Poseidon who then released a Cetus to terrorise the lands of Ethiopia. They were, like the Trojans, advised by the oracle to sacrifice the princess to the monster. Thereafter they had chained Andromeda to the rock and left her to be devoured by the monster. Then Perseus came to rescue, but unlike Heracles, he defeated the Cetus and saved Andromeda because of love at first sight. Another one who offended the god was Inachus who, according to Apollodorus, testified that the land of Argos belonged to Hera after the gods were involved in a dispute. Poseidon was outraged and in revenge dried up all remaining springs, leaving the land completely waterless and useless to Hera.

There had also been a contest for the patronage of Athens between Athena and Poseidon. In order to win city’s deviotion, they had to produce a useful gift for its population. Poseidon was first to act and struck his trident hard in the earth, creating a well with streaming water. However, the water turned out to be salty and not so useful for the people. Athena was next and created the olive tree, by planting an olive branch into the hole that she made with a spear. Delighted with olives, oil and useful wood, people of Athens chose Athena over Poseidon. This angered the god who then, in his vengeful act, flooded the city and lands nearby with salt water. There is, however, an alternative explanation provided by Ovid where it is said nothing about revenge but that Poseidon, instead of giving fresh water to locals, presented a horse to men but the result was the same as they had picked Athena over him because of the olive tree. Then there were also two kings who paid their price for offending the god. First was Minos, a king of Crete, who tricked Poseidon with sacrificing an ordinary bull to him instead of the one given to him by the god as promised. The Earthshaker then had his revenge as he made the promised bull savage and casted a spell on his wife Pasiphae to fall in love with it. As a result of such action, the Minotaur was born which was a punishment enough for Minos. The other one was Erechtheus, a king of Athens, whose army killed Poseidon’s son Eumolpus in the battle for Athens. The god then demanded that one of his daughters should be sacrificed to him but because the daughters of Erechtheus had an agreement with each other that if one dies, the rest would commit suicide, the king of Athens lost all of his daughters. In the end Poseidon also requested from Zeus to struck Eechtheus with a thunderbolt which ended the king’s life and bloodline.

Helping others

Not all accounts are about revenge though. Poseidon could also be very passionate and understanding to those who he favoured and therefore gave good words or interviened himself on their behalf. One of such accounts is the myth of Ares and Aphrodite when they were trapped in the bed of Hephaestus. After all the gods have been summoned to see this adultery and having a laugh at it, it was Poseidon who convinced Hephaestus to let Ares go, in spite of what had been done. This was not the only god he helped. It is said, by Hyginus, that he also protected Leto from vengeful Hera and took her to Ortygia which later became known as Delos after Posedion had transformed it, and he also granted a wish of Aphrodite and accepted her descendants into his realm of Sea. It is worth mentioning that he also accepted a nypmh Leucothea into a divine company in deep waters with open arms and consequently did a great deed for mankind because ever since she supposedly helps seafares who lose their way. The god also once saved Ajax from the sea after previously cracking his boat in half due to hero’s boastful claim that he taught Antichlous everything about horses which of course was not true. Poseidon gave him a lesson but because he favoured the hero he spared his life. Poseidon was also very generous with gifts as he gave his son Peleus two magnificent horses, Balius and Xanthus, and also granted chariots to Idas and Pelops. He also blessed his son Neleus with boundless strength and ability to change shape whenever in a battle and other son Percilymenus the ability to change shape at will. To his grandson Pterelaus he granted immortality by implanting golden hair on his head. There had also been two accounts of sex-change recorded, both on own volition. There was a woman by the name Caenis whom the god once saw walking on the beach and ravished her. He felt bad about it so he offered to grant her any wish desired and she wanted to become a man so that such atrocity would never happen to her again. Poseidon granted her wish and made her a man named Caeneus but also made a new man invulnerable to any blow of sword or spear. Second was one the god’s lovers, named Mestra, who was only temporary changed to a man in order to conceal her from her father and master Erysichthon. He was looking for her and eventually, because he couldn’t find her, gave up and left. Poseidon then turned her back into original form.

Trojan war

Poseidon sided with the Greeks and was helping them all along but on one occasion he is said to had worked against them. It is said by Homer and Quintus Smyrnaeus that the god was jealous because of the impressive wall the Greeks have built around their ships. He was worried that its fame would overshadow his work on Trojan walls and, because of it, helped Trojans destroy it which left consequences on the morale of Greek soldiers. Thereafter, Poseidon had to interviene again and it is said that he encouraged troops indirectly ,because of the rules Zeus had set for immortals not to engage in battle, and fused both Ajaxes with power through his staff when being disguised in the shape of an old seer named Calchas. He is also said to had protected Idomeneus at all costs and even helped him kill Alcathos.

Later in war the god of the Sea became angered because Trojans killed his grandson Amphimachus and his indirect involvement was not helping much as Trojans were taking advantage over them. It was then when he agreed to take part in Hera’s plot to decieve Zeus. After the king of the gods had been put to sleep, Poseidon engaged in the battlefield to lead the Greek army and it is said that he roared so loud as if it were nine thousand men, all to raise morale and finally put an end to Trojans. And it had an effect until Zeus woke up and realised he had been tricked. Immediately he gave orders for all the immortals to withdraw from the battle but Poseidon opposed for a while until he realised that it is best to listen to his brother. He, then, finally withdrew himself from the battlefield and returned to the sea realm. Later, he was summoned to the assembly with the rest of the immortals where Zeus gave them a choice to pick a side and fight for them if they wish to do so. Poseidon is said to had intended to fight Apollo if provoked but the gods came to an agreement and let men decide their battle. When Greeks had finally taken the upper hand in war and when they were attacking Troy, Poseidon is mentioned to had shaken the walls and foundations of the city and driven back posts of Dardan or Dardanian gates. It is also said that after the war was won, he gave Trojans favourable winds which enabled them to escape and prevented further death casualties. According to Homer, he also previously saved Aeneas from a certain death in a battle with Achilles.

 

Poseidon’s sacred places

 

Some of the places are being mentioned by the authors that Poseidon had a special bond to. One of such is Onchestus and it is said that he had a precinct there, in his sacred grove. According to Virgil, Delos is also said to be very dear to the god which he previously transformed. Another such island is the island of Calauria which was a part of mainland town of Troezen at the time but Plutarch says that whole Troezen was sacred to Poseidon and that he was a patron god of this land. Very interesting story comes from Pausanias where it is said that Delphi was once controlled by Poseidon and Calauria by Apollo who then offered this beautiful island to the god of the Sea in exchange for the Oracle. According to Homer, there was one other place sacred to the god, named Helice or Helike which was, as the evidence shows, unfortunately sunk by tsunami in the year 373BC.

Other mythsThe god was also involved in other myths such as the war of theGiants, the great flood and even the plot of the gods against Zeus. It is said by Apollodorus that Poseidon fought a giant Polybotes in Gigantomachy, where the god was forced to destroy part of the island to defeat the giant. It all happened on the island of Cos where Posedion broke off a piece of the island and hurled it at Polybotes. This piece was later known as the island Nisyrum, now Nisyros, and it situated between islands Tilos and Cos in Aegean sea. As mentioned earlier, he was also a part of Zeus‘ master plan to end humanity and it is said that he unleashed a great flood on the command of the King of the gods and later ceased the event by cracking earth open, enabling the water to sink in. This was not the only case where Poseidon helped his brother. It is said by Valerius Flaccus, in accordance to the battle between Zeus and Typhoeus (Typhon), that it was Poseidon who finished the giant by pulling him in the water and sending him to Tartarus. He also helped Zeus in Titanomachy as already said early in this article but there is more to the story. In Hesiod’s Theogony it is said that after the war had ended and when the Titans had been sent to Tartarus, Poseidon built a gate of bronze and fixed it upon the entrance of this unforgivable pit so that none of the prisoners would ever be able to escape. Poseidon also participated in Hera’s plot to overthrow Zeus where they had not further plan after tying him down. Of course the plan was doomed from the beginning and after Zeus was freed, he harshly punished his wife to make an example for others and afterwards even Poseidon wouldn’t dare to complain to his brother.

Wicca, Witchcraft or Paganism? c. 2013

Wicca, Witchcraft or Paganism?

What’s the Difference, Anyway?

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If you’re reading this page, chances are you’re either a Wiccan or Pagan, or you’re someone who’s interested in learning more about the modern Pagan movement. You may be a parent who’s curious about what your child is reading, or you might be someone who is unsatisfied with the spiritual path you’re on right now. Perhaps you’re seeking something more than what you’ve had in the past. You might be someone who’s practiced Wicca or Paganism for years, and who just wants to learn more.

For many people, the embracing of an earth-based spirituality is a feeling of “coming home”. Often, people say that when they first discovered Wicca, they felt like they finally fit in. For others, it’s a journey TO something new, rather than running away from something else.

Paganism is an Umbrella Term

Please bear in mind that there are dozens of different traditions that fall under the umbrella title of “Paganism”. While one group may have a certain practice, not everyone will follow the same criteria. Statements made on this site referring to Wiccans and Pagans generally refer to MOST Wiccans and Pagans, with the acknowledgement that not all practices are identical.

Not All Pagans are Wiccans

There are many Witches who are not Wiccans. Some are Pagans, but some consider themselves something else entirely.

Just to make sure everyone’s on the same page, let’s clear up one thing right off the bat: not all Pagans are Wiccans. The term “Pagan” (derived from the Latin paganus, which translates roughly to “hick from the sticks”) was originally used to describe people who lived in rural areas. As time progressed and Christianity spread, those same country folk were often the last holdouts clinging to their old religions. Thus, “Pagan” came to mean people who didn’t worship the god of Abraham.

In the 1950s, Gerald Gardner brought Wicca to the public, and many contemporary Pagans embraced the practice. Although Wicca itself was founded by Gardner, he based it upon old traditions. However, a lot of Witches and Pagans were perfectly happy to continue practicing their own spiritual path without converting to Wicca.

Therefore, “Pagan” is an umbrella term that includes many different spiritual belief systems – Wicca is just one of many.

Think of it this way:

Christian >  Lutheran or Methodist or Jehovah’s Witness

Pagan >  Wiccan or Asatru or Dianic or Eclectic Witchcraft

As if that wasn’t confusing enough, not all people who practice witchcraft are Wiccans, or even Pagans. There are a few witches who embrace the Christian god as well as a Wiccan goddess – the Christian Witch movement is alive and well! There are also people out there who practice Jewish mysticism, or “Jewitchery”, and atheist witches who practice magic but do not follow a deity.

What About Magic?

There are a number of people who consider themselves Witches, but who are not necessarily Wiccan or even Pagan. Typically, these are people who use the term “eclectic Witch” to apply to themselves. In many cases, Witchcraft is seen as a skill set in addition to or instead of a religious. A Witch may practice magic in a manner completely separate from their spirituality; in other words, one does not have to interact with the Divine to be a Witch.

Weekly Horoscope Sunday, July 9 to Saturday, July 15, 2023

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All Signs

Some weeks are excellent times for productivity. Other weeks are mushy and full of distractions. We might make lists and have ambitious intentions but somehow, in the end, nothing gets done. Accept the fact that this week is about enjoying yourself. Don’t push the river. Now is the time to give work a back seat. Have fun! Especially evenings and weekends. A lunar T-square on Thursday will create a bit of angst (terms and conditions may apply). Do yourself a favour and make time to enjoy the good life! You are a credit to this world. You are not a loan.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

This is a lovely week for you, especially if you are spending more time at home with family and a parent. You will enjoy a chance to cocoon and relax in familiar surroundings. A few surprises might occur this week. You might buy something unusual or high tech, or perhaps very modern, for your home. At the beginning of the week, be patient with your kids. (On Thursday, let sleeping dogs lie.) Don’t look for trouble. Meanwhile, both Mercury and Venus are in a part of your chart that boosts social outings, fun with sports events, romantic tete-a-tetes and above all – exciting times and vacations! Let your hair down and have a good time! (Fear not. Finances still look extremely good.)

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

Even though this week is more laid-back, nevertheless, it is fast-paced and busy with errands, short trips and conversations with relatives and siblings. Be patient with family members on Monday. Enjoy opportunities to redecorate where you live and make things look more attractive. Social outings will appeal, especially physical activities and competitive sports. Take things easy on Thursday because financial matters might create some angst. Nevertheless, lucky Jupiter is in your sign and you have divine protection. Explore romantic possibilities along with creative opportunities. Get in touch with your muse. This is a strong week for writers and artists.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

Cash flow, earnings, and your assets and belongings in general, are still on your mind. In fact, something unexpected might occur towards the end of the week that impacts your wealth. Avoid power struggles on Monday because the rest of the week is pretty laid-back. Nevertheless, increased chaos, work and busy activity on the home front might push your buttons, especially on Thursday. But overall, this is a fun filled, fast-paced week for you! Make sure that you fine-tune your attitude so that you can appreciate this. So many of our experiences are coloured by our expectations and what we are thinking ahead of time. Keep an open mind! (But not so open that everything falls out.)

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

With the Sun in your sign for a few more weeks, of course, you’re blessed. You feel energized and confident and strong! Important people and favourable situations will be attracted to you. Note: on Friday, you might feel rebellious about something. Keep your eyes open. Meanwhile, despite the fact that this is more of a laid-back, fun filled week; nevertheless, you have moneymaking ideas. Possibly on Monday, someone will disagree with you about these ideas or something that you own. (This is short-lived.) You might also attract money to you this week. You will certainly enjoy spending it on beautiful things for yourself and others. This week, you’re very convincing when talking to others. (Why not use this advantage?)

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

Mercury is moving into your sign, which means the next few weeks are perfect for expressing your views. You will put a great deal of yourself into whatever you say. Your mind will be busy – jumping from subject to subject; plus, Mercury will give you the urge to travel because you want to learn new things and see new places. If you can – by all means, get out of town. Meanwhile, avoid power struggles with partners and close friends on Monday. On Thursday, everyone feels a glitch somewhere; you might have a financial disagreement with someone. It’s not big – but it’s there. Meanwhile, enjoy your good press because right now, you look great to everyone! People see you as successful and affluent. Just smile. Don’t ruin a good thing.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

You’re energetic now because fiery Mars is in your sign (which is something that happens only once every two years, for seven weeks). Because Mars symbolizes energy, when this planet is in your sign, you are suddenly driven to work hard to further your own interests. You will assert yourself among others. It also indicates a time of great activity in your life because your physical energy is so high. Obviously, you will be more of a fighter for your own rights than usual. Meanwhile, this continues to be a popular time for you. Expect to meet someone unusual or the end of the week — or an offer from a group might surprise you?

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

The Sun is still at the top of your chart casting you in a flattering spotlight, which happens only once a year for four weeks. Make the most of this! Ask for what you want. (You have two more weeks.) You might have power struggles with a friend or a member of a group on Monday; and Thursday threatens travel glitches or problems with politics or religion. Aside from that, this is a great week to enjoy the company of others, especially younger, creative, talented people. (Not surprising because you are a lover of the arts). New romance might begin. Perhaps a friend will become a lover? Expect a surprise from a boss, parent or the police (someone in authority) at the end of the week. If the posse is after you – be careful.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Avoid power struggles with authority figures at the beginning of this week. Likewise, on Thursday, you might have an entanglement with a friend or one of your kids. Practice patience because both these hiccups are temporary. Aside from that, this is a great week to travel, learn and explore new ideas and meet new faces. An unexpected travel opportunity might come your way at the end of the week. Remember that this is a wonderful year to improve your marriage or existing partnerships – or to meet someone new. This is a blessing that comes only once every 12 years! It’s also a great year to get married. Because you look so attractive to bosses, some of you might begin a relationship with an authority figure.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Steer clear of controversial subjects on Monday. Don’t even go there. Likewise, avoid power struggles with bosses and parents on Thursday. Meanwhile, keep on top of banking and financial situations on Friday to avoid a surprise. Aside from these minor warnings – this is a great week for you. You might travel. You might meet people from other countries or different cultures. Opportunities in publishing, the media, medicine and the law are possible — in fact, likely. Continue to look for ways to improve your health. Likewise, continue to look for ways to improve your job or get a better job. These are all things that can happen this year, and maybe this week! (Coming soon to a theatre near you.)

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Here are the key points to watch out for this week: Avoid financial arguments or disagreements about shared property on Monday. On Thursday, there might be disagreements about work, a pet, or your health. On Friday, a close friend or partner might throw you a curveball. Aside from that, the rest of the week, (and to a lesser extent the days mentioned), is a wonderful time to enjoy yourself! Take a vacation if you can. Accept invitations to socialize and party. Enjoy the arts. Meanwhile, romance will be hot and sexy. It’s also likely that money and favours from others will come to you. This is an excellent week to ask for a loan or mortgage. You wanted more?

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Even though you’re in work mode now, you will find ways to relax and enjoy yourself this week. For example, you might entertain at home. Perhaps, groups will gather at your home. You will definitely have lively discussions with partners and close friends because Mercury has just moved opposite your sign. Admittedly, on Monday, you must avoid disputes with someone close to you. (They could get nasty.) And on Thursday, glitches with your kids or about finances might be annoying. On Friday, a work-related surprise or something to do with a pet or your health might also take place. But these are minor details. On the whole, this is a marvellous week to socialize and enjoy yourself. Have fun!

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

And the beat goes on…. This week you will have lovely opportunities to enjoy playful times with kids, sports events, social outings and romantic connections with others. It’s a wonderful week to socialize and enjoy yourself! Work-related arguments might take place on Monday, or perhaps disputes about pets. Domestic upsets might occur on Thursday; and on Friday, social plans might suddenly change. Please note, be extra vigilant with your kids on Friday. But aside from these highlighted glitches, the entire week offers social opportunities and chances for you to have a good time. Ideally – take a vacation! Send me a postcard.

 

July 9, 2023 Daily Horoscopes

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Moon Alert

There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today. The Moon is in Aries.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

You’re convincing today. However, family conversations will be idealistic, gentle and mutually sympathetic. You might want to explore ideas that you would like to turn into a reality. These wishes and dreams might apply to the family or to where you live.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

Don’t worry if you spend a lot of time daydreaming or being lost in a fantasy world today because that’s just what’s happening. You can use this influence to share your hopes and dreams for the future with someone else. Your imagination is heightened today, which is wonderful for artistic projects.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

If shopping today, you will be tempted to buy luxurious, elegant items. To cover all your bases, keep your receipts. (You might feel different in a few days.) Meanwhile, moneymaking ideas might have a pie-in-the-sky quality. Give everything a second, sober thought.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

Today Mercury is in your sign dancing with fuzzy Neptune, which pumps your creative imagination and makes you more sensitive to the aspects of the world around you. Don’t worry about wasting time. This is the perfect day for a fantasy life and whimsical escapes.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

You will welcome any time spent alone today to indulge in memories, fantasies and wishful thinking. That’s because today it’s easy for your mind to drift off into never-never land. This is an excellent day for artists and writers. It’s also a fun time for kids’ activities.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Conversations with friends will be mutually sympathetic and warm today because each person will listen to the other with sincerity. You might also be involved with a charitable organization with a mandate to help those who are less fortunate. (Noble.)

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

This is a good day to make your plea to bosses or authority figures if you need them to sympathize with your situation. In fact, most people feel warm hearted and sympathetic to each other today. It’s as if they know what it’s like to walk a mile in someone else’s wedgies.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Discussions about philosophy, religion, art and other intellectual subjects will be heady and interesting today because your mind is open and willing to entertain many concepts. You might also have a strong wish to travel and “get away from all this.”

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Postpone important financial decisions today, especially about inheritances or how to share or divide something because you might give away the farm. Generosity is a wonderful thing; however, there is such a thing as idiot compassion. When it comes to dividing wealth, stay levelheaded.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Today you are happy to cocoon at home. You might have an important conversation with a female family member. Fortunately, discussions with others will be sympathetic and supportive, which is why it’s a good day to reach out if you need help – or to offer help.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

If you are at work today, a coworker or fellow colleague might ask for your help or want to confide in you. This is just fine because today if you can help someone – you will. Meanwhile, many of you will also be involved with pets at a special, affectionate level.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

This is a fabulous day for artists or anyone who needs to use their imagination to be successful in whatever they’re doing. This is also a lovely day to deal with children and share stories and imaginative ideas. Meanwhile, romance will be the stuff of movies. (Don’t leave home without a rose between your teeth.)

If Your Birthday Is Today

Actress Kelly McGillis (1957) shares your birthday today. You are an independent thinker. You are confident, strong willed and eager to explore what life has to offer. You have a creative imagination. Expect exciting changes this year along with increased personal freedom. Let go of anything that holds you back. Seek out new opportunities and be ready to act on them. You might travel.

Click here for today’s or anyone’s birthday horoscope from thehoroscope.co

Aries (March 21-April 19)

Today it seems that the current disposition will prompt you to be emotionally needy. Despite the fact that you usually prefer to do things on your own, this time you are going to feel the need to share your activities with someone.

This is an auspicious time for entering relationships because most natives will feel very comfortable about commitment.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

Today you are going to find it hard to adapt to change and you will probably meet any of the day’s challenges with a feeling of fear and consistent worry.

This kind of behavior should prompt you to adjust to such transformations and not exaggerate every minor delay that happens to you. Instead of fighting to take control over the smallest things you should be viewing the bigger picture.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

Today you will feel entirely comfortable in your skin and it seems that you will also have time to tend to a hobby or something that you like doing with no remorse or feeling that you are wasting time.

Allow yourself to relax and let loose, especially if you have friends close to you. For some natives it might be a good time to take a vacation.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

This Sunday you will probably feel like yourself in the company of your family and you will seek the comfort of your house rather than hang around with friends some place else.

Your nurturing nature surfaces and all your attention will be directed towards your close ones. It is also a good moment for family dynamics, like new relationships or becoming official.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

It seems that today you will be seeing the results of a process of adapting you started some time ago. There were things you probably slowly changed in your routine and now it seems you will be noticing them work at their best.

This could mean that opportunities in this regard are still open and you can still successfully transform other things in your life.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

This Sunday your entire focus will be on your finances and on finding new ways to improve your disposable income.

Maybe you can take more money for your projects or maybe there’s an opportunity for you to learn a new skill that could help you ask for a raise. This is a moment when you can peacefully focus on your value and evaluate your activity.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

It seems that most natives will be entering some sort of spotlight today in which they will not only get everyone’s attention but they will also meet with important people.

Maybe today’s encounters won’t seem that important on the spot but eventually you will realize that things are connected. Act polite no matter to whom you are talking to.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Today is going to be a quite a slow day for most natives so they will probably prefer to relax or isolate themselves from all ruckus.

This however doesn’t mean that they will be untouchable, it seems they crave for social contact but they do have some pretense on whom they should be joining. It’s a good day for dreaming with their eyes open.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

The current disposition will make you a lot more sociable and a lot more open to novelty and to sharing your knowledge with others.

You will find it easier to get closer to people and even those with whom you will come in contact with will notice how relaxed and honest you are. Getting out of your comfort zone and interacting with all kinds of people is beneficial for you today.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Despite this being Sunday your mind is wondering towards work tasks or towards your personal goals. It seems you are so ambitious and so set to work that everything becomes important.

Any issue you might have with someone else becomes a personal vendetta and you are set to react no matter how stupid or insignificant the conflict is.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

The current disposition will prompt you to expand your horizon, either through education or through travel.

You will be feeling inclined to read all kinds of things or to interact with people you consider know more than you. You might also feel bored and set up a battle to stop things from becoming so dull. Activities that involve learning or socializing with other people are benefited at this stage.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

This Sunday you are going to be all serious and responsible. Your motto will turn into something like there is no time for fun, there’s so much work to do.

This attitude might be a good wake up call for you and will help you clear next week’s schedule and organize everything through but at the same time might bring a wave of unnecessary fears and concerns.

Hope You Are Having a Magickally Good and Peace Filled Sunday WOTC Family and Friends!

I am so excited today I get to spend this afternoon with 2 of my sons, a daughter-in-law, and my 2 youngest grandsons!

So I will get done as many of the tomorrow posts as I can before I have to shower and get ready. The rest or those I put only on the next day tomorrow.

Wishing you and yours a happy, healthy, and magickal Sunday!

Good Day WOTC Family and Friends! What is On Your Mind Today?

I am sorry today’s posts went up so late, but I haven’t been sleeping well again and was to exhausted yesterday to do anything more but cuddle with Star, Merlin, and Cleo on the couch. I will get part of Sunday’s posts done today and the rest tomorrow.  I am still very tired at my age and with my health difficulties 4 hours of broken sleep for a week doesn’t let my brain function as it normally does.

How are you doing today?

July 8, 2023 Moon’s Current Phase

You can use this link to go forward or backward in time for Moon phase information. If you are curious, you can even find out what phase the Moon was in when you or anyone else was born.

From MoonGiant.com

The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waning Gibbous. During this phase the Moon can be seen in the early morning daylight hours on the western horizon. This is the first phase after the Full Moon occurs. It lasts roughly 7 days with the Moon’s illumination growing smaller each day until the Moon becomes a Last Quarter Moon with an illumination of 50%. The average Moon rise for this phase is between 9pm and Midnight depending on the age of the phase. The moon rises later and later each night setting after sunrise in the morning.

Visit the July 2023 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.

Today’s Waning Gibbous Phase

The Waning Gibbous on July 8 has an illumination of 68%. This is the percentage of the Moon illuminated by the Sun. The illumination is constantly changing and can vary up to 10% a day. On July 8 the Moon is 20.47 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.

Phase Details

Phase: Waning Gibbous
Illumination: 68%
Moon Age: 20.47 days
Moon Angle: 0.54
Moon Distance: 366,702.85 km
Sun Angle: 0.52
Sun Distance: 152,094,728.50 km

The 8 Lunar Phases

There are 8 lunar phases the Moon goes through in its 29.53 days lunar cycle. The 4 major Moon phases are Full Moon, New Moon, First Quarter and Last Quarter. Between these major phases, there are 4 minor ones: the Waxing Crescent, Waxing Gibbous, Waning Gibbous and Waning Crescent. For more info on the Moon Cycle and on each phase check out Wikipedia Lunar Phase page.

Useful Moon Resources

Check the weather before a night of Moon gazing at weather.com

For a list of all the current meteor showers visit American Meteor Society

July 8, 2023 Daily Horoscopes

Click here to read Georgia Nicols Daily Horoscopes

Moon Alert

Avoid shopping or important decisions from 2 PM to 3:30 PM EDT today (11 AM to 12:30 PM PDT). After that, the Moon moves from Pisces into Aries.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

This is a pleasant day. Check the Moon Alert to see when the Moon enters your sign because after that, things will tend to more easily go your way. However, you might also feel a heightened sense of emotion about everything. Enjoy puttering around home, making repairs.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

Interactions with friends might take place this morning. However, later in the day, you’ll be happy to be more reclusive and seek time alone to chill out or work on your own in privacy. This is a fortunate time for you! It’s important to believe in yourself and your positive future.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

This day will get friendlier and more popular for you as it wears on. Enjoy schmoozing with others, especially female friends and colleagues. Group activities, especially this afternoon will appeal. People will enjoy talking to you because you are enthusiastic right now. (Enthusiasm is contagious.)

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

This morning you want to explore new places and ideas because you feel eager to expand your horizons. However, later in the day, you might be involved with a parent or a boss. In fact, whatever you do will be high viz. to some people and they will know details about your personal life.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

This is a friendly, sociable weekend! You can already feel that the vibes are more relaxed today. Nevertheless, this morning you might want to take care of banking details and issues related to inheritances and shared property. This afternoon is a great time to go someplace you’ve never been before.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

You will have to cooperate with others, and go along to get along this morning. By later in the day, you might be fixated on issues related to shared property, inheritances or something to do with the wealth or the responsibilities of someone else. Nevertheless, you’re popular today!

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

You make a wonderful impression on others now, which is why this will be a fun-filled weekend for you. Enjoy competitive sports and physical activities. You will also enjoy gatherings, with groups or clubs and organizations, especially with creative, artistic people.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

This is a playful, fun-loving day! Accept invitations to party and socialize. You might be involved with kids’ activities more than usual, as well as the theatre, social diversions and musical performances. Anything to do with sports will appeal. Great date day!

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Home and family are definitely your focus today. In fact, some of you might be more involved than usual with a parent. This seems to be a time when you are paying attention to taxes, debt, insurance matters, inheritances and shared property. Do your homework.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

This morning you will be busy with errands, discussions with siblings, neighbours and relatives and attending to little tasks that demand your attention. Once these are out of the way, later in the day, you’ll enjoy relaxing at home.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Financial issues and cash flow have your attention this morning. After that Moon changes signs (see above), the pace of your day will pick up and you’ll get busier with appointments, short trips and fun outings. Get ready for a fun weekend.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

This day begins with the Moon in your sign, which gives you a slight advantage over all the other signs. However, midday (see above), it leaves your sign and moves into Aries, which will highlight issues about cash flow and shopping. Fun day to socialize!

If Your Birthday Is Today

Actor Kevin Bacon (1958) shares your birthday today. You are dynamic; plus, pragmatic and practical. You’re also focused, self-disciplined and have a strong sense of will. You are kind. Simplicity is the key to life this year. Take charge of your health. Physical exercise is important, especially as a tool for self-discipline. Stay grounded, levelheaded and productive.

Click here for today’s or anyone’s birthday horoscope from thehoroscope.co

Aries (March 21-April 19)

This Saturday it seems that you have brought with yourself all the stubbornness in the world. No one can say something against your words or else you will refuse to continue interacting with them.

You are also going to be very subjective in regard of personal matters but also when talking about the actions of others. You shouldn’t count that much on your own perceptions.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

Today you might start having a few doubts regarding something you’ve done in the past or regarding your partner.

This means you will behave all inquisitive and that you will start doubting everything what others tell you. Maybe you should find objective means to get your information and not let your heart rule over your head for too long.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

This Saturday you will be curious about everything that moves around you. Certain unexpected events might draw your attention towards things you missed or misinterpreted in the past.

Such an event will create an entire row of suspicions to you, hence making you question all kinds of things. It’s a good time for research, especially in the field of humanities.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

Passion and love are in the air right now and nothing will distract your attention from your feelings. Keeping a close look on your emotions is good, especially if it helps you not fall into temptation.

You will probably benefit from an incredible libido today but you are strongly encouraged to view the serious and responsible side of your relationships too.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

Today you will probably find yourself enjoying the current situation in your life, from the way things go with your career to your family life.

This might be the sound of settling but you should bear in mind that there’s much more to that. You should be responsible and realistic about your capacities but still maintain a lot of ambition and motivation.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Today you will be faced with a situation that will get you thinking whether you are earning enough and whether it is time to ask for a raise or not.

Maybe there’s work you have brought home with you to deal with over the weekend and you feel like you are being taken advantage of. Whether or not your expenses are higher, it might be a good time to evaluate the price of your work.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

A quiet day ahead for most natives, especially in terms of love. This can mean that either people are settled and enjoying their comfortable couples time or maybe that nothing interesting will happen in this territory.

In any case, there are other good auspices for work or for self reflection. Engage in a spiritual activity that will help you discover something about yourself.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

You should be using this Saturday to indulge yourself in activities that can revive both your mind and soul.

So why not go for a beauty treatment, spend the day at the spa or read an article on personal development. It is a good day to line up your attributes and skill and see where things need to be brushed up a little.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Today you might discover that your partner or someone close in your family can help you in regard to a project at work.

This means that if you’re bringing work at home you should ask for a helping hand because there is someone that could help you heighten your professional image. Other than that, you should be spending at least a few hours out in the open relaxing.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Today will offer you the opportunity to see something that can be improved in your life. This will be either in your love life or regarding your personal development.

This doesn’t mean that you won’t be all of a sudden philosophical but a bit of analysis will show you things that were kept somewhat hidden from the naked eye.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

You are going to show how incredibly responsible you are as some unexpected changes happen and you will have to take care of the well being of the family.

There is also a high chance that your efforts will be remarked and those with liberal professions will be benefited. You should spend some of the day outside in the open doing a relaxing physical activity.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

This should be another day of repose and relaxation for you in prepare for the following week. Make sure you eat right and not exaggerate with physical activities. This means that despite the fact that sport might relax you, it’s time to leave it for later.

Be careful not to indulge in sweets or other heavy caloric treats as your body might respond aggressively.

July 7, 2023 Moon’s Current Phase, Northern and Southern Hemisphere’s Planetary Positions

Moon’s Current Phase

You can use this link to go forward or backward in time for Moon phase information. If you are curious, you can even find out what phase the Moon was in when you or anyone else was born.

From MoonGiant.com

The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waning Gibbous. During this phase the Moon can be seen in the early morning daylight hours on the western horizon. This is the first phase after the Full Moon occurs. It lasts roughly 7 days with the Moon’s illumination growing smaller each day until the Moon becomes a Last Quarter Moon with an illumination of 50%. The average Moon rise for this phase is between 9pm and Midnight depending on the age of the phase. The moon rises later and later each night setting after sunrise in the morning.

Visit the July 2023 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.

Today’s Waning Gibbous Phase

The Waning Gibbous on July 7 has an illumination of 78%. This is the percentage of the Moon illuminated by the Sun. The illumination is constantly changing and can vary up to 10% a day. On July 7 the Moon is 19.37 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.

Phase Details

Phase: Waning Gibbous
Illumination: 78%
Moon Age: 19.37 days
Moon Angle: 0.55
Moon Distance: 364,487.03 km
Sun Angle: 0.52
Sun Distance: 152,096,980.45 km

The 8 Lunar Phases

There are 8 lunar phases the Moon goes through in its 29.53 days lunar cycle. The 4 major Moon phases are Full Moon, New Moon, First Quarter and Last Quarter. Between these major phases, there are 4 minor ones: the Waxing Crescent, Waxing Gibbous, Waning Gibbous and Waning Crescent. For more info on the Moon Cycle and on each phase check out Wikipedia Lunar Phase page.

Useful Moon Resources

Check the weather before a night of Moon gazing at weather.com

For a list of all the current meteor showers visit American Meteor Society

If you need to calculate the planetary positions in either hemisphere you can use this for a specific use and time in your local time zone, click on this link

Currentplanetarypositions.com

To figure out GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) to your local time use this link

For Your Local Time and Date

Northern Hemisphere’s Planetary Positions

Northwestern Hemisphere

This local time is in Los Angeles, California, USA

July 07, 2023
11:00 pm GMT 4:00 PM PDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:15 Cancer 35
Moon:17 Pisces 56
Mercury:23 Cancer 31
Venus:24 Leo 41
Mars:28 Leo 28
Jupiter:10 Taurus 27
Saturn:06 Pisces 53 Rx
Uranus:21 Taurus 59
Neptune:27 Pisces 40 Rx
Pluto:29 Capricorn 28 Rx

True Lunar Node:00 Taurus 51 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:00 Taurus 15 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):20 Leo 13

Chiron:19 Aries 51
Ceres:04 Libra 31
Pallas:28 Leo 56
Juno:08 Cancer 48
Vesta:06 Gemini 15

Eris:25 Aries 15

Fire:6
Earth:5
Air:2
Water:6
Cardinal:7
Fixed:8
Mutable:4

Northern Hemisphere

This local time is in Chicago, Illinois, USA

July 07, 2023
09:00 pm GMT 4:00 PM CDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:15 Cancer 30
Moon:16 Pisces 44
Mercury:23 Cancer 21
Venus:24 Leo 39
Mars:28 Leo 25
Jupiter:10 Taurus 26
Saturn:06 Pisces 53 Rx
Uranus:21 Taurus 59
Neptune:27 Pisces 40 Rx
Pluto:29 Capricorn 28 Rx

True Lunar Node:00 Taurus 51 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:00 Taurus 15 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):20 Leo 12

Chiron:19 Aries 51
Ceres:04 Libra 30
Pallas:28 Leo 54
Juno:08 Cancer 45
Vesta:06 Gemini 13

Eris:25 Aries 14

Fire:6
Earth:5
Air:2
Water:6
Cardinal:7
Fixed:8
Mutable:4

Northeastern Hemisphere

This local time is in Frankfurt, Germany, Europe

7 July 2023
02:00 pm GMT 4:00 PM CEST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:15 Cancer 13
Moon:12 Pisces 31
Mercury:22 Cancer 45
Venus:24 Leo 30
Mars:28 Leo 14
Jupiter:10 Taurus 23
Saturn:06 Pisces 53 Rx
Uranus:21 Taurus 59
Neptune:27 Pisces 40 Rx
Pluto:29 Capricorn 28 Rx

True Lunar Node:00 Taurus 53 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:00 Taurus 16 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):20 Leo 10

Chiron:19 Aries 51
Ceres:04 Libra 24
Pallas:28 Leo 46
Juno:08 Cancer 35
Vesta:06 Gemini 06

Eris:25 Aries 14

Fire:6
Earth:5
Air:2
Water:6
Cardinal:7
Fixed:8
Mutable:4

Southern Hemisphere’s Planetary Positions

Southeastern Hemisphere

This local time is in Sao Paulo, Brazil, South America

7 July 2023
07:00 pm GMT 4:00 PM BRT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:15 Cancer 25
Moon:15 Pisces 32
Mercury:23 Cancer 11
Venus:24 Leo 36
Mars:28 Leo 22
Jupiter:10 Taurus 25
Saturn:06 Pisces 53 Rx
Uranus:21 Taurus 59
Neptune:27 Pisces 40 Rx
Pluto:29 Capricorn 28 Rx

True Lunar Node:00 Taurus 52 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:00 Taurus 16 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):20 Leo 11

Chiron:19 Aries 51
Ceres:04 Libra 28
Pallas:28 Leo 52
Juno:08 Cancer 42
Vesta:06 Gemini 11

Eris:25 Aries 14

Fire:6
Earth:5
Air:2
Water:6
Cardinal:7
Fixed:8
Mutable:4

Southern Hemisphere

This local time is in Cape Town, South Africa

7 July 2023
02:00 pm GMT 4:00 PM SAST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:15 Cancer 13
Moon:12 Pisces 31
Mercury:22 Cancer 45
Venus:24 Leo 30
Mars:28 Leo 14
Jupiter:10 Taurus 23
Saturn:06 Pisces 53 Rx
Uranus:21 Taurus 59
Neptune:27 Pisces 40 Rx
Pluto:29 Capricorn 28 Rx

True Lunar Node:00 Taurus 53 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:00 Taurus 16 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):20 Leo 10

Chiron:19 Aries 51
Ceres:04 Libra 24
Pallas:28 Leo 46
Juno:08 Cancer 35
Vesta:06 Gemini 06

Eris:25 Aries 14

Fire:6
Earth:5
Air:2
Water:6
Cardinal:7
Fixed:8
Mutable:4

Southwestern Hemisphere

This local time is in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

7 July 2023
06:00 am GMT 4:00 PM AEST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:14 Cancer 54
Moon:07 Pisces 39
Mercury:22 Cancer 03
Venus:24 Leo 20
Mars:28 Leo 02
Jupiter:10 Taurus 20
Saturn:06 Pisces 54 Rx
Uranus:21 Taurus 58
Neptune:27 Pisces 41 Rx
Pluto:29 Capricorn 29 Rx

True Lunar Node:00 Taurus 54 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:00 Taurus 17 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):20 Leo 08

Chiron:19 Aries 51
Ceres:04 Libra 18
Pallas:28 Leo 37
Juno:08 Cancer 24
Vesta:05 Gemini 58

Eris:25 Aries 14

Fire:6
Earth:5
Air:2
Water:6
Cardinal:7
Fixed:8
Mutable:4

Good Day WOTC Family and Friends! What is On Your Mind Today?

“We need the tonic of wildness…At the same time that we are earnest to explore and learn all things, we require that all things be mysterious and unexplorable, that land and sea be indefinitely wild, unsurveyed and unfathomed by us because unfathomable. We can never have enough of nature.”

Henry David Thoreau

New posting will be starting this Sunday, July 9th. I hope you enjoy the extra things I will be adding. There will be 12 posts Monday through Saturday and 13 on Sunday. The extra one on Sunday is the weekly horoscopes.

July 7, 2023 Daily Horoscopes

Click here to read Georgia Nicols Daily Horoscopes

Moon Alert

There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today. The Moon is in Pisces.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

What a difference a day makes! You’re happy because you have a warm feeling in your tummy. Everything is improving at home; plus, romance and your social life look promising. Meanwhile, behind-the-scenes deals might make you richer! Keep an open mind and do not hesitate.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

This is a completely feel-good day for you. This is a marvellous day to socialize with others, especially female companions. Group activities will appeal. Everyone’s happy to see your face – what’s not to like? Definitely, meet the gang at Happy Hour.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

You are in the public eye for some reason. In fact, people seem to know personal details about your private life. (Like, what’s with that?) Nevertheless, you look good! In fact, you appear prosperous and successful to others (even if you aren’t). Good press is everything.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

Today you’re eager to do anything that will expand your horizons. You want to meet new people. You want to travel. You want to entertain new ideas and learn new things. Yes, you want to push the sides of the envelope! At least, try a new supermarket.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

This is an excellent day for business and commerce because the support that you need from others, financial or practical, will be forthcoming. Group feelings will be blessed. Bank and financial matters will go well. This is also an excellent day to do fundraising. (Cough it up.)

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

This is a marvellous day to schmooze with friends and partners as well as members of the general public. People are happy to see you, and you’re glad to see them. In particular, group situations will thrive with joy and animation. Someone will encourage you to “think big.”

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Things will go beautifully at work today (or with whatever task that you set for yourself). In particular, group activities are blessed. Don’t hesitate to ask for help from others. Work-related travel is likely! Your confidence and optimism will make the day.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

This is a fabulous day to schmooze! Accept all invitations to party. Extend a few yourself. Enjoy sports events, social diversions, the theatre, musical performances, romantic dates as well as playful activities with kids. Whatever you do – you’ll be happy.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

This is a marvellous day to entertain at home. Stock the fridge and invite the gang over! Any kind of gathering at your home will be a positive experience. In particular, you will enjoy hanging out with people from different backgrounds and different cultures. Grab this chance to learn something new and expand your world.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Your sense of optimism is what empowers you today. “Build it and they will come.” It’s easy for you to have a strong belief in something and this is what is sustaining; and in fact, what will facilitate what happens next. Whether it is prayer or positive thinking – it works.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

This is an excellent day for business and commerce. Actions that you initiate and financial negotiations will almost certainly boost your income or lead to a financial benefit in the future. You might have to travel for work. Listen to ideas from other people – especially, unusual sources.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

Today the Moon is in your sign dancing with Jupiter, which makes you feel warm hearted, congenial and happy to be with old friends. Not only that, you are actually concerned about the welfare of others. Meanwhile this is an excellent time for any kind of group activity. Working together plus persuading others will bring the results you want.

If Your Birthday Is Today

Actress Eve Hewson (1991) shares your birthday today. In many ways, you’re an imaginative dreamer. You are creative, open and honest. You are sometimes shy. This is a wonderful, fun-loving and social year for you. Let your guard down and loosen up a bit. Have fun but remember your goals. Old friends might reappear.

Click here for today’s or anyone’s birthday horoscope from thehoroscope.co

Aries (March 21-April 19)

This Friday you will be highly preoccupied by your health and by certain aspects in your lifestyle. Maybe you feel something is not ok and you want to go for a check up or maybe you figured you need to improve the way you eat in order to maintain your health.

There are solutions you can adopt and things you can change but you need to be motivated to do so.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

This Friday you might feel like certain things around you are crumbling and that there’s nothing you can do to mend the current situation.

No matter how serious or how realistic your worries are, you should first of all share them with those whom are close to you because this might be one of those moments in which all you need is a helping hand.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

There might be some risk today for you to step on the wrong side with a person of authority in your life. This might refer to you being arrogant or saying something you shouldn’t say.

You should try to be as professional as possible at work and then, when leaving home, to leave all work talk behind. People are gossiping and you might lose points because of that.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

Today you are strongly advised to keep to your own business and to try not to mingle too much with others.

Be discrete in regard of personal matters and also avoid dealing with the problems of others. This, of course doesn’t mean to deny any help if asked but it does mean to maintain a serious approach and not let yourself influenced by the worries of others.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

Today you might be seeking some consensus in regard to a personal issue. There might be the consequence of a previous conflict with your partner or just something that has been troubling you for some time.

Make sure you share how you feel but also keep to yourself the deepest things if you feel like your partner doesn’t understand you completely.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Today you might get real caught in work, so caught as even to forget to go home or at least forget about certain plans you might have for tonight.

Make sure you stick to what is necessary and not tend to extra work because this might create some conflict at home and this is no atmosphere in which to begin the weekend. This might be a good time for spiritual endeavors.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Financially speaking, this is going to be a complicated day as the pressure might be rising. Maybe your partner wants something or the family has certain expectations in this regard.

Whether or not your earnings are ok in comparison with your spending, make sure you budget thoroughly and take everyone in consideration when doing so.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

You might feel the need to step aside for a bit and spend some time on your own. It could be a good moment for you to take some time to understand your feelings.

However, this auto isolation will make you feel quite irascible if you maintain it for too long. You are also benefiting from being very convincing so why waste these days when you can interact so well with others.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

This Friday you will be quite concerned with your image and the way you appear in front of others. You are inclined to act all ambitious and to show everyone what you are capable of.

On one hand this is the way to go, on the other, you might risk appearing quite arrogant and selfish if you focus entirely on yourself. Make room for your family also.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Just as the work week ends, personal troubles appear. You might be faced with unexpected change that will delay most of your long term plans.

Expect to make necessary adaptations to your projects and try to sweeten up the delays that could appear. Luckily, communications with people you count on are benefited so no blunders will creep in.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Today will be a day of revelation for you, a day in which you will be put in front of certain changes and in which you will be somewhat forced to understand that things aren’t always the way we picture them.

This is a good moment to see beneath the surface and to extract new ideas and life advice from the things that are happening around us.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

This Friday will catch you all tired and stressed out. Since your body wants its share of repose it might be a good idea to stay at home and avoid going out tonight.

Why not turn the situation to your advantage and spend some time with your family or maybe just a quiet night in with your partner. Keep the peaceful schedule for the whole weekend ahead.

July 6, 2023 Moon’s Current Phase

Moon’s Current Phase

You can use this link to go forward or backward in time for Moon phase information. If you are curious, you can even find out what phase the Moon was in when you or anyone else was born.

From MoonGiant.com

The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waning Gibbous. During this phase the Moon can be seen in the early morning daylight hours on the western horizon. This is the first phase after the Full Moon occurs. It lasts roughly 7 days with the Moon’s illumination growing smaller each day until the Moon becomes a Last Quarter Moon with an illumination of 50%. The average Moon rise for this phase is between 9pm and Midnight depending on the age of the phase. The moon rises later and later each night setting after sunrise in the morning.

Visit the July 2023 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.

Today’s Waning Gibbous Phase

The Waning Gibbous on July 6 has an illumination of 87%. This is the percentage of the Moon illuminated by the Sun. The illumination is constantly changing and can vary up to 10% a day. On July 6 the Moon is 18.24 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.

Phase Details

Phase: Waning Gibbous
Illumination: 87%
Moon Age: 18.24 days
Moon Angle: 0.55
Moon Distance: 363,396.95 km
Sun Angle: 0.52
Sun Distance: 152,098,517.10 km

The 8 Lunar Phases

There are 8 lunar phases the Moon goes through in its 29.53 days lunar cycle. The 4 major Moon phases are Full Moon, New Moon, First Quarter and Last Quarter. Between these major phases, there are 4 minor ones: the Waxing Crescent, Waxing Gibbous, Waning Gibbous and Waning Crescent. For more info on the Moon Cycle and on each phase check out Wikipedia Lunar Phase page.

Useful Moon Resources

Check the weather before a night of Moon gazing at weather.com

For a list of all the current meteor showers visit American Meteor Society

If you need to calculate the planetary positions in either hemisphere you can use this for a specific use and time in your local time zone, click on this link

Currentplanetarypositions.com

To figure out GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) to your local time use this link  

For Your Local Time and Date 

Northern Hemisphere’s Planetary Positions

Northwestern Hemisphere

This local time is in Los Angeles, California, USA

July 06, 2023
11:00 pm GMT 4:00 PM PDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:14 Cancer 37
Moon:03 Pisces 22
Mercury:21 Cancer 27
Venus:24 Leo 12
Mars:27 Leo 52
Jupiter:10 Taurus 17
Saturn:06 Pisces 55 Rx
Uranus:21 Taurus 57
Neptune:27 Pisces 41 Rx
Pluto:29 Capricorn 29 Rx

True Lunar Node:00 Taurus 56 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:00 Taurus 18 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):20 Leo 06

Chiron:19 Aries 51
Ceres:04 Libra 13
Pallas:28 Leo 29
Juno:08 Cancer 14
Vesta:05 Gemini 51

Eris:25 Aries 14

Fire:6
Earth:5
Air:2
Water:6
Cardinal:7
Fixed:8
Mutable:4

Northern Hemisphere

This local time is in Chicago, Illinois, USA

July 06, 2023
09:00 pm GMT 4:00 PM CDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:14 Cancer 33
Moon:02 Pisces 08
Mercury:21 Cancer 17
Venus:24 Leo 09
Mars:27 Leo 49
Jupiter:10 Taurus 16
Saturn:06 Pisces 55 Rx
Uranus:21 Taurus 57
Neptune:27 Pisces 41 Rx
Pluto:29 Capricorn 29 Rx

True Lunar Node:00 Taurus 56 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:00 Taurus 19 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):20 Leo 05

Chiron:19 Aries 51
Ceres:04 Libra 12
Pallas:28 Leo 27
Juno:08 Cancer 11
Vesta:05 Gemini 49

Eris:25 Aries 14

Fire:6
Earth:5
Air:2
Water:6
Cardinal:7
Fixed:8
Mutable:4

Northeastern Hemisphere

This local time is in Frankfurt, Germany, Europe

6 July 2023
02:00 pm GMT 4:00 PM CEST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:14 Cancer 16
Moon:27 Aquarius 49
Mercury:20 Cancer 40
Venus:24 Leo 00
Mars:27 Leo 38
Jupiter:10 Taurus 13
Saturn:06 Pisces 55 Rx
Uranus:21 Taurus 56
Neptune:27 Pisces 41 Rx
Pluto:29 Capricorn 29 Rx

True Lunar Node:00 Taurus 58 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:00 Taurus 19 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):20 Leo 03

Chiron:19 Aries 50
Ceres:04 Libra 07
Pallas:28 Leo 19
Juno:08 Cancer 02
Vesta:05 Gemini 42

Eris:25 Aries 14

Fire:6
Earth:5
Air:3
Water:5
Cardinal:7
Fixed:9
Mutable:3

Southern Hemisphere’s Planetary Positions

Southeastern Hemisphere

This local time is in Sao Paulo, Brazil, South America

6 July 2023
07:00 pm GMT 4:00 PM BRT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:14 Cancer 28
Moon:00 Pisces 54
Mercury:21 Cancer 06
Venus:24 Leo 06
Mars:27 Leo 46
Jupiter:10 Taurus 15
Saturn:06 Pisces 55 Rx
Uranus:21 Taurus 57
Neptune:27 Pisces 41 Rx
Pluto:29 Capricorn 29 Rx

True Lunar Node:00 Taurus 57 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:00 Taurus 19 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):20 Leo 05

Chiron:19 Aries 50
Ceres:04 Libra 10
Pallas:28 Leo 25
Juno:08 Cancer 09
Vesta:05 Gemini 47

Eris:25 Aries 14

Fire:6
Earth:5
Air:2
Water:6
Cardinal:7
Fixed:8
Mutable:4

Southern Hemisphere

This local time is in Cape Town, South Africa

6 July 2023
02:00 pm GMT 4:00 PM SAST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:14 Cancer 16
Moon:27 Aquarius 49
Mercury:20 Cancer 40
Venus:24 Leo 00
Mars:27 Leo 38
Jupiter:10 Taurus 13
Saturn:06 Pisces 55 Rx
Uranus:21 Taurus 56
Neptune:27 Pisces 41 Rx
Pluto:29 Capricorn 29 Rx

True Lunar Node:00 Taurus 58 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:00 Taurus 19 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):20 Leo 03

Chiron:19 Aries 50
Ceres:04 Libra 07
Pallas:28 Leo 19
Juno:08 Cancer 02
Vesta:05 Gemini 42

Eris:25 Aries 14

Fire:6
Earth:5
Air:3
Water:5
Cardinal:7
Fixed:9
Mutable:3

Southwestern Hemisphere

This local time is in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

6 July 2023
06:00 am GMT 4:00 PM AEST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:13 Cancer 57
Moon:22 Aquarius 51
Mercury:19 Cancer 58
Venus:23 Leo 50
Mars:27 Leo 26
Jupiter:10 Taurus 10
Saturn:06 Pisces 56 Rx
Uranus:21 Taurus 55
Neptune:27 Pisces 41 Rx
Pluto:29 Capricorn 30 Rx

True Lunar Node:01 Taurus 01 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:00 Taurus 21 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):20 Leo 01

Chiron:19 Aries 50
Ceres:04 Libra 01
Pallas:28 Leo 10
Juno:07 Cancer 50
Vesta:05 Gemini 34

Eris:25 Aries 14

Fire:6
Earth:5
Air:3
Water:5
Cardinal:7
Fixed:9
Mutable:3

July 6, 2023 Daily Horoscopes

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Moon Alert

Avoid shopping or important decisions from 9:30 AM to 2 PM EDT today (6:30 AM to 11 AM PDT). After that, the Moon moves from Aquarius into Pisces.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

Today your home routine might be interrupted by something unexpected. It could entail a home repair. Family news might surprise you. Possibly a relative will make a surprising suggestion? Stock the fridge so that you’re ready for anything.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

Today has a lot of electrical energy floating around in the air – you can feel it. This is why you might impulsively change plans. You might suddenly take a short trip or cancel one. This is the classic day to see new places and meet new faces. You’re full of clever ideas!

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

Today you might have some excellent moneymaking ideas. If you think they’re worth your consideration, act fast because this window of opportunity will be brief. You might also impulsively shop today. (Be smart and keep your receipts – and the box.)

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

Mercury is in your sign, and today it is dancing with unpredictable Uranus. This is why you feel a sense of excitement and heightened interest in your immediate environment. Startling new ideas might occur to you. It’s a great day for new insights and new plans.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

Today you feel impulsive, restless and ready for action! You might also feel indecisive because there’s lots of unusual energy floating around. On the upside, exciting possibilities exist. On the downside, you might impulsively do something you later regret. Oops.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Today a friend might surprise you. Or you might be caught off guard by a member of a group or something that a group does? Possibly, you are the person who surprises others? Be open to new ideas and new ways of thinking even though “the more things change, the more they stay the same.”

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Prepare for a surprise when dealing with bosses, parents, the police or anyone in authority today. Someone might throw you a zinger! Give yourself time to process whatever happens because you don’t have to act fast just because someone else does. Don’t do or say anything you will later regret.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Travel plans might suddenly fall in your lap today. Alternatively, travel plans might be cancelled, delayed or changed in some way. This same unpredictable quality can affect school schedules or something to do with medicine and legal matters. Stay tuned!

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Stay in touch with your bank account and any arrangement that you have with others, especially partners, about shared property, debt, loans or inheritances because something unexpected could change everything today. You snooze – you lose.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Stay on your toes today because someone close to you – a partner or a friend might throw you a curveball. Very likely, someone will say or do something you did not expect. They might want to change the arrangement of the relationship? Or they might have an unusual suggestion? Hmmm.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Your work routine will be interrupted today. Power outages, staff shortages, late deliveries or break downs with machinery are some examples. On the upside, you could have a clever idea that is a solution to a problem. The downside – is obvious.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

Parents should be extra vigilant because this is an accident-prone time for your kids, especially today. Therefore, know where they are at all times and make sure that toddlers are not near hazardous situations. Meanwhile social plans might suddenly change. You might receive an exciting invitation! If so, act fast. Or perhaps something will be cancelled.

If Your Birthday Is Today

Actor Sylvester Stallone (1946) shares your birthday today. You are an optimist who is enthusiastic about every aspect of your life. You radiate energy. You are reliable, dedicated and passionate about what you believe. This is a slower paced year, time to rest. Do what you can to rejuvenate your energy. Search for relationships that are supportive and bring you happiness.

Click here for today’s or anyone’s birthday horoscope from thehoroscope.co

Aries (March 21-April 19)

This Thursday brings emotions and love at the center of your life. It seems that even what happens at work will prompt you to be more attentive to your love life.

It might be the case of an office temptation or just an honest talk with a colleague in which you really trust. You should be focusing on the practical aspects of your relationship.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

As the end of the work week approaches, it seems that things are starting to swirl out of control. There might be some things waiting for you that would change your plans for the next week but you shouldn’t worry that much about them.

It might also be difficult for you to come to an understanding with your fellow workers and you might have to dedicate quite some time to convincing them.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

It seems that you are going to be quite busy this day as many responsibilities seem to have pilled up.

You might be under quite a lot of stress as your superiors will be pressuring you to finish some things real quick. You should maintain your calm and find ways to be more efficient. Don’t forget to take a lunch break to cool off a bit.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

Today there are plenty of chances for you to reconnect with your family, from long lost relatives to people that you are seeing on a daily basis.

You should however be careful what and how much you are sharing because you don’t really know whom you can really trust these days. It is a great time for you to socialize and wind up a little.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

This Thursday might be a bit critical for you at home as everyone seems to ask something of you. There might be things you can help people out and there might be other activities that would come in direct contradiction with your own schedule.

Make sure you share your time efficiently and not postpone anything that is of importance for you.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

This is going to be quite a difficult day in terms of money at some point. You might have to deal with an unexpected purchase or to be booking a trip in advance.

Such things will sort of depress you and get you thinking whether you are doing the right thing. If you move past your worries you will be as good to go and focus on other things that are more important.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Today is going to be a great day for intellectual endeavors, from studying to writing something on your own.

It is also an auspicious time to conduct all kinds of research, especially those involving human subjects and dealing with philosophical subjects. You should also be spending time dealing with activities that require great dexterity.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

The appreciation of those around you will be of great importance this day and you will see that by coming in contact with such people and how sharing your ideas will do you good.

It is also the time to indulge in cultural activities, from going to the theatre or to an art gallery to simply going to the movies. Make sure you stay close to people that share the same interests as you.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

This Thursday will bring you unexpected ambitions and you will probably feel empowered to do all kinds of things.

Seeing you so motivated and eager to succeed will determine you to work harder but also to be more demanding of those around you. Make sure you don’t appear as arrogant and insensitive to your colleagues or worse, to your family.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Your love life will be in the center of everyone’s attention today and this means good for both those natives happily committed and for those whom are single.

It also seems that the singles will be able to express how they feel as they will be very eloquent and charming around the people they are interested in. There is a chance for great fun in the company of friends.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Quite a harmonious day ahead for most natives as there will be almost no clouds in their lives. There’s only one word of caution for the committed natives whom might be faced with minor misunderstandings and discussions created by some previous actions of theirs.

The current disposition also makes them prone to analyzing their feelings.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

This is going to be a quiet Thursday for these natives, one of those days in which only their intuition will spark things a bit.

It seems that you will be able to look behind the surface in many things and this observatory spirit will help you reach to certain conclusions regarding your life and even your relationships. Seeing things in a new perspective will get you through the day.

Good Day WOTC Family and Friends!

“I learned this, at least, by my experiment: that if one advances confidently in the direction of his dreams, and endeavors to live the life which he has imagined, he will meet with a success unexpected in common hours.”

Henry David Thoreau

I am slowly marching to my dream of bring WOTC back to its glory days when Lady Abyss was alive and could help me after turning her life’s work over to me. In many ways with including less posts I feel I am failing her. She would put out between 15 and 30 posts a day where as from the feed back from the surveys last month I am only doing a third of that. So, I guess I have a choice to make either put out more posts and possibly lose some follower or stick with what I am doing as the visitors and views keep going downhill. I am leaning more towards a few more posts covering a wider range of topics daily. If you feel I am blowing up you inbox I apologize but partly for my small income from WOTC which I will be getting paid every 3 months for the time I put in everyday instead of every 2 months and hopefully bring you more content that you can use or find interesting I will be going with a few more posts starting this Sunday. No, it will not go all the way up to 30 posts a day but probably around 12 or 13 instead of only 8. I know I will never be rich writing this blog but I would like to get a little more each month to go back to being paid at least a little every other month.

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Crystal, Gems, and Stones Meanings and Magickal Usage – Hematite

Disclaimer: No crystal, or gem or stone should be used for medicinal purposes in place of what your health care professional has prescribed for you for any reason. The content provided on this website is for informational purposes only and DOES NOT CONSTITUTE THE PROVIDING OF MEDICAL ADVICE and is not intended to be a substitute for independent professional medical judgment, advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health providers with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your health. WitchesofTheCraft.com, any staff member of WitchesofTheCraft.com and/or Lady Carla Beltane are not responsible for any type of negative reaction when using a crystal or gem or stone for any reason.

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Hematite Meaning and Healing Properties

You Need Hematite If…

Do you feel as though the rug has been pulled out from under you? Does your life feel chaotic or hectic? Do you feel overwhelmed? Is your mind all over the place? These are all signs that you need a dose of grounding energy, and Hematite is exactly the stone for that. Read on and be sure to check out our selection of Hematite stones, jewelry, and crystals today

An Introduction to Hematite Crystal Healing Properties

If you’re drawn to the Hematite crystal, it could be a sign that you’re in need of grounding and balancing in your life. As soon as the Hematite crystal stone touches the skin, you’ll feel more centered and calm with its intense but subtle vibrations. While all crystals have powerful grounding effects, the Hematite crystal properties are a gem when it comes to clearing and activating the root chakra, the energy center that anchors us to the earth and provides a feeling of stability.

The Hematite crystal healing properties stem from the stone’s high iron content, which gives it a heaviness and a weightiness that gives you the feeling of being anchored to the earth. With the simple act of bringing you back down to earth, Hematite calms a troubled mind and puts your spirit at ease so you can release any feelings of stress, tension, worry, or nervousness. The stabilizing effect of the Hematite crystal stone makes it a trusted companion to keep by your side everywhere you go.

History & Lore

Hematite’s name is derived from the Greek word haima, meaning blood. This stone is known for connecting the body to the Earth. Ancient Greeks associated Hematite with Mars, the god of war. Many warriors, including ancient Greeks, Romans, and Native Americans, used crushed Hematite on their bodies to create a red paint-like appearance thought to keep them safe in battle. Hematite was believed to make a warrior invulnerable and give them courage and strength. During the Patheolithic era, early humans created cave paintings using the red pigment from ground-up Hematite.

Hematite was also used for medicinal purposes in ancient times. In Mesopotamia, Hematite was used to cool the blood. Similarly, in ancient Egypt, Hematite was recommended for treating inflammation because of its iron oxide properties.

Origin & Regionality

Hematite is found  in Brazil, Canada, England, the United States, Venezuela, and many other places.

Hematite Crystal Meaning

The Hematite crystal meaning is linked to its connection to the root chakra, the center of security and survival. By creating a strong sense of energetic stability, this crystal works to align, clear and balance your root chakra so you feel centered and secure. Not only do the Hematite crystal healing properties lend a sense of grounded-ness and stability, but they can also help you to feel energetically protected by guiding you to release any energies that may be destabilizing you.

One of the most powerful ways to connect with and access the Hematite crystal stone meaning is to meditate with the stone. To enhance its energetic impact, hold one Hematite in each hand to balance both sides of the body and ground your entire being. By connecting you to your foundation, the Hematite crystal meaning can guide you to stand your ground in the face of stressful or intense situations. Meditating with this stone can also help you achieve a higher state of being by connecting you with your inner strength and power.

Getting Grounded

If you are undergoing or recently underwent a big life change like moving or changing jobs, you may feel unsettled. The grounding force of the Hematite crystal meaning helps you build a strong foundation so you can move through turbulent times with more grace and ease.

But even if you aren’t experiencing significant life changes, an extra dose of grounding energy can be extremely helpful. Have you been feeling overwhelmed or all over the place? The Hematite crystal stone can remind you to take everything one step at a time so you can stay grounded so you can approach your life from a cool, calm and collected state of being.

Protection

The Hematite crystal meaning is linked with its ability to absorb any toxic emotions holding you back from your natural state of joy and vitality. Using Hematite in your crystal healing first aid kit can clear away negative feelings from stress, anxiety, and worry. The Hematite works to pull any stray negative energy in the aura to the root chakra where it neutralizes its harmful effects by balancing and aligning all seven chakras. This explains why Hematite crystal also has a lesser-known protective energy.

As you move throughout the world, oncoming negative energy from other people or environments can leave you feeling unsettled. By stabilizing your energy and drawing out any unwanted energy that finds its way in, Hematite helps you go through life without the added weight of negativity and protects you from lower vibrational energy.

How to Use Your Hematite Crystal

Getting Grounded

The most powerful way to use the Hematite crystal properties for getting grounded is to create a crystal program for yourself. By wearing Hematite crystal jewelry, carrying the stone, and bringing it into your environment, you can connect with the grounding and stabilizing energy of this stone anytime and anywhere.

WEAR

Wearing the stone in the form of jewelry is a powerful way to connect with the Hematite crystal meaning throughout the day. Your hematite bracelet or hematite anklet can remind you to take a breath and slow down when you feel overwhelmed or unsettled.

CARRY

In addition to wearing the stone, carrying a Hematite stone in your purse or pocket allows you to bring its energy with you wherever you go. For those hectic moments when you can’t seem to keep your feet on the ground, hold your stone and feel the Hematite crystal stone meaning lend you a sense of rootedness and connection to your foundation.

PLACE

The last step in your crystal program for getting grounded is to bring the stone into your space. Place it somewhere prominent in your home to emit grounding and comforting vibrations into your environment.

HEMATITE CRYSTAL INTENTION FOR GETTING GROUNDED

When working with Hematite for getting grounded, use the following crystal intention: I am grounded.

Protection

To enhance your sleep, create a Hematite crystal program for yourself that includes wearing it, carrying it, and placing it in your space.

WEAR

For constant access to the protective energy of Hematite, wearing a hematite bracelet or hematite necklace is one of the most effective ways to connect with your stone. Keeping the Hematite crystal healing properties close to your body can help to draw out any unwanted or negative energy that throws you off so you can maintain your energetic security.

CARRY

To enhance your crystal program for protection, place a piece of Hematite in your purse or pocket so that it’s stabilizing energy is always available to you, especially when you face lower vibrational energy throughout the day.

PLACE

To complete your crystal practice, place a Hematite crystal point in your space. For protection, placing it near your front door or in the four corners of a room can keep lower vibrational energy at bay.

HEMATITE CRYSTAL INTENTION FOR PROTECTION

When working with Hematite for protection, use the following crystal intention: I am protected.

July 5, 2023 Moon’s Current Phase

Only posting the Moon’s Phase today. I have not been feeling well the last couple of days. But I did not want another day to go by without the rest of the monthly or Moon phase posts since I missed posting for this month’s full Moon.

You can use this link to go forward or backward in time for Moon phase information. If you are curious, you can even find out what phase the Moon was in when you or anyone else was born.

From MoonGiant.com

The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waning Gibbous. During this phase the Moon can be seen in the early morning daylight hours on the western horizon. This is the first phase after the Full Moon occurs. It lasts roughly 7 days with the Moon’s illumination growing smaller each day until the Moon becomes a Last Quarter Moon with an illumination of 50%. The average Moon rise for this phase is between 9pm and Midnight depending on the age of the phase. The moon rises later and later each night setting after sunrise in the morning.

Visit the July 2023 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.

Today’s Waning Gibbous Phase

The Waning Gibbous on July 5 has an illumination of 94%. This is the percentage of the Moon illuminated by the Sun. The illumination is constantly changing and can vary up to 10% a day. On July 5 the Moon is 17.1 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.

Phase Details

Phase: Waning Gibbous
Illumination: 94%
Moon Age: 17.10 days
Moon Angle: 0.55
Moon Distance: 363,516.07 km
Sun Angle: 0.52
Sun Distance: 152,099,338.03 km

The 8 Lunar Phases

There are 8 lunar phases the Moon goes through in its 29.53 days lunar cycle. The 4 major Moon phases are Full Moon, New Moon, First Quarter and Last Quarter. Between these major phases, there are 4 minor ones: the Waxing Crescent, Waxing Gibbous, Waning Gibbous and Waning Crescent. For more info on the Moon Cycle and on each phase check out Wikipedia Lunar Phase page.

Useful Moon Resources

Check the weather before a night of Moon gazing at weather.com

For a list of all the current meteor showers visit American Meteor Society

July 5, 2023 Daily Horoscopes

Click here to read Georgia Nicols Daily Horoscopes

Moon Alert

There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today. The Moon is in Aquarius.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

Focus on getting things done today. Home repairs might be an excellent choice along with DIY projects because anything to do with home and family has your attention now. Nevertheless, sports and fun activities with kids will appeal.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

This is a busy, fast-paced day! You’re eager to talk to others, especially siblings, relatives and neighbours. You are equally eager to learn something new. Meanwhile, redecorating ideas and renovations on the home front might appeal to you.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

Your communication skills are excellent today. You will be charming but you will also be persuasive. Meanwhile, travel plans or something that will help you to break free from a predictable routine is what you are looking for. You need a change of scenery!

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

You’re no fool when it comes to money. You are certainly not extravagant (unless you’re fooling around). Today you might see ways to work harder to boost your income, which is a good idea because you definitely have ideas about how to spend it. Something special appeals to you.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

Be cooperative with others today because that is the easiest way for you to deal with the middle of the week. Use your diplomatic skills to get what you want. However, don’t push things. Ideally, let them unfold at their own pace. This means you can pick the low-hanging fruit.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Whatever task that you set for yourself today, including your work and your job will very likely have to come second to the needs and wants of someone else. It looks like you might have to perform a service for someone. Fortunately, this is something you know how to do!

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Once a year for four weeks, the Sun is at the top of your chart casting you in a flattering spotlight. This is still happening for your sign, which means it’s important that you know that you have the advantage! Go after what you want because you just might get it. Doors will open for you.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

You’ll find it rewarding if you have a chance to study and learn something new. You will also enjoy travelling or talking to others about heady subjects like philosophy, religion, politics or astrology. Meanwhile, someone might ask for your advice about how to make something look better.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

This is the perfect day for some lively conversation with others. The trick is to find someone who is interesting to talk to. They have to have something to bring to the table. The way to get the ball rolling is for you to bring up a fascinating topic. Ideas?

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

You have a strong focus on money, cash flow and your personal wealth today, including your possessions. Fortunately, this is a time when you can actually attract money to you. You might benefit from the wealth of others, especially a partner. Ka-ching!

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

With the Moon still in your sign, you have an edge over all the other signs. Knowing this, you can use this to your advantage. Ask for what you want. You want to be productive today, which is why you’re willing to roll up your sleeves and dig in. You want results.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

You’re in play mode! If you can escape on vacation or play hooky today, you will enjoy doing so. Having said that, two planets indicate that they’re willing to help you to work hard. They will even guarantee support and cooperation from coworkers. Go figure. It’s your choice.

If Your Birthday Is Today

Baseball player Shoei Ohtani (1994) shares your birthday today. You need variety. You energize whatever situation you’re in with sparkle and dynamic verve. You are charming conversationalist. This year is the beginning of a fresh new cycle for you. Stay flexible. Be courageous. Now is the time to take action initiative and define your goals.

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Aries (March 21-April 19)

Today seems to be the best moment to repair relationships with your family or with your close relatives.

The current disposition makes rare encounters possible and brings together in the same place people that haven’t seen themselves in years. You might be presented with the occasion to spend some time with old childhood friends.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

Today is going to be quite a tense day in terms of relationships for you, especially at home with your partner.

If you can’t find a way to clear the air then maybe you shouldn’t be around them for too long. Conflicts can rise out of the simplest moments and it is going to be kind of hard for you to manage them. It’s time to compromise and to stop keeping your standards so high in some respects.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

Today you won’t find a moment to breathe so easily as it seems you are going to be swamped with work.

Don’t even think of lunch breaks or other smaller breaks, everything will be on turbo action today. It might be a good time to purchase a household item or something similar so keep working if your efforts are being quickly rewarded.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

Today you will be mostly interested in the material side of things and you won’t be that in touch with your spiritual side.

This means you will be denying any emotional connection for the day and this might create some animosity between you and your partner if they are in the mood for sharing feelings. Otherwise, you are optimistic and efficient at work.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

Today you could get a hold of a new source of income, either due to a raise at work or due to a personal project.

All commercial and intellectual activities are favored as well as new work initiatives. Avoid any long term trips or other kinds of endeavors that would involve serious traveling. The next couple of days will bring some changes in the lives of these natives.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

It seems like this Wednesday the week it’s just really beginning for you and lots and lots of work is pilling over your head.

It might be also the case of suffering from the consequences of your previous acts. So if you’ve postponed something important some time ago, then be sure it will come back now to bite you. It’s a good moment to prove whether you can work in a team or not.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

There are going to be a few beneficial aspects this day, especially regarding finances, so you could expect some earnings to come your way.

Today also favors new contracts and commercial agreements so if you have anything like that planned it doesn’t matter on which side you are, because it is going to be a win- win situation.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Today you might feel the need to indulge yourself in certain activities you like and even invest some money in such activities.

It could be the time to reconnect with a hobby you enjoyed but it might not be the best idea to take some money out of your pocket for that. Think of inexpensive ways to entertain yourself in the afternoon.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Today is going to be a stable day and nothing out of the ordinary is likely to happen. This however doesn’t mean that things are going to be slow.

Today is more like a day to focus on mundane tasks and to be as efficient as possible with them because there won’t be any variables involved. Some natives might be faced with some communication issues in love.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

It seems that the current transits are beneficial for all natives whom would like to rekindle a long lost connection.

It is a time when relationships from the past or from afar are surfacing back in their lives. If such thing is quite improbable then expect to have an interesting encounter with someone that will stimulate you both intellectually and emotionally.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Today you are going to be quite difficult to interact with as everything others say or do will somehow get on your nerves.

You are prone to exaggerate both in the way you understand the actions of others and in the way you react. The main cause of your irritation might be some changes in your life or you having a sense that some transformation is waiting for you.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

Today you might be prompted by the current disposition to take a step towards your partner and to center your whole day’s focus and energy on them.

It is a great time for relationships that are growing because the efforts of both partners will be equally rewarded. The only caution of the day is not to get side tracked from your goals by emotions.

Good Day, Hail and Well Met and Merry Meet to All Who Gather Here This Day!

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Interesting question put to me by one of my students, “Do you just talk the talk or do you really walk the walk of a pagan and witch?”

So, I pose the same question to you.

To me walking the walk means being out of the broom closet to help other witches and pagans to do the same. We do not have to be ashamed or feel the need to hide your spiritual path. The more of us who stand up for our beliefs that more the world around us will accept witches and pagans. I am not saying to come out of the broom closet if it would have a major negative impact on your life. I am saying if you can step out of the musky broom closet do so proudly and with your head held high!

Here is a Little VooDoo History – Marie LaVeau

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