Venus has been a very active solar systemic player during the first 48 hours of October, and this trend remains in effect this morning. Venus enters Virgo (12:00AM PDT) until October 28. Over the next three hours, Venus makes a contra-parallel to Neptune (12:49AM PDT) while also forming an off-kilter, 150-degree link with Pallas (2:54AM PDT). Venus entering the sixth sign of the zodiac is a boost for becoming an efficiency master and adding nutritional foods to your diet. The Venus-Neptune and Venus-Pallas configurations have a tendency to toss a monkey-wrench into normally logical and straight-forward business planning. Part of the challenge here is that Venus and Neptune move on to form their annual polarity in the zodiac (3:27PM PDT). Love and money matters enter a twilight zone for much of today due to the various Venus disturbances that are taking hold right now. Despite all the uncertainty, you may want to find a brief window of time to solidify and ground big projects since Jupiter — the largest planet in the solar system — begins a retrograde cycle in Gemini tomorrow.
Current Moon Phase for October 3: Full Moon
Full Moon
(waning/78% illumination)
A veil of self-absorption is lifted and suddenly you gain access to an unbiased view of others. This is a rare moment when you can see yourself objectively and become aware of whether or not what you want in your heart is actually beginning to manifest in your life. Traditionally, the Full Moon phase stirs emotion, and this is because when you “see” what is happening, you may become upset if you’re experiencing the “same ole, same ole” — rather than the things you would like. If the Full Moon phase is a disappointment, on the next New Moon it’s time to take creative action in the direction of your dreams.
New Moon Report for Oct. 2 – Venus in Virgo
Venus in Virgo
Tuesday, October 2, 11:59 pm PDT, Wednesday, October 3, 2:59 am EDT
Love takes a practical turn with amorous Venus’ entry into earthy Virgo. Relationships could suffer from nitpicking and self-worth may be diminished by excessive criticism. However, this transit also represents opportunities to make the minor adjustments needed to put partnerships on a more productive track and to develop talents that increase one’s economic value.
New Moon Report for Oct. 2 – Mars conjunct North Node in Scorpio
Mars conjunct North Node in Scorpio
Tuesday, October 2
The warrior planet’s union with the integrative lunar North Node is a time for taking decisive action. This conjunction in persistent Scorpio intensifies efforts, enabling us to overcome obstacles, expose hidden resources, repair relationships and transform potential losses into gains.
Current Moon Phase for October 2: Full Moon
Full Moon
(waning/92% illumination)
A veil of self-absorption is lifted and suddenly you gain access to an unbiased view of others. This is a rare moment when you can see yourself objectively and become aware of whether or not what you want in your heart is actually beginning to manifest in your life. Traditionally, the Full Moon phase stirs emotion, and this is because when you “see” what is happening, you may become upset if you’re experiencing the “same ole, same ole” — rather than the things you would like. If the Full Moon phase is a disappointment, on the next New Moon it’s time to take creative action in the direction of your dreams.
The Witches Correspondence for Tuesday, October 2
The Witches Correspondence for Tuesday, October 2
Magickal Intentions: Courage, Physical Strength, Revenge, Military Honors, Surgery and the Breaking of Negative Spells, Matrimony, War, Enemies, Prison, Vitality and Assertiveness
Incense: Dragon’s Blood, Patchouli
Planet: Mars
Sign: Aries and Scorpio
Angel: Samuel
Colors: Red and Orange
Herbs/Plants: Red Rose, Cock’s Comb, Pine, Daisy, Thyme and Pepper
Stones: Carnelian, Bloodstone, Ruby, Garnet and Pink Tourmaline
Oil: (Mars) Basil, Coriander, Ginger
Mars rules Tuesday. The energies of this day best harmonize with efforts of masculine vibration, such as conflict, physical endurance and strength, lust, hunting, sports, and all types of competition. Use them, too, for rituals involving surgical procedures or political ventures.
The Witches Almanac for *Tuesday, October 2
The Witches Almanac for *Tuesday, October 2
*Tuesday (Mars): Passion, sex, courage aggression and protective.
Old Man’s Day (Virgin Islands)
Moon Sign: *Taurus
*Taurus: Things begun now last the longest, tend to increase in value and become hard to alter. Brings out appreciation for beauty and sensory experience.
*Waning Moon
*The Waning Moon is a time for study, meditation and little magickal work (except magick designed to banish harmful energies).
Incense: Cedar
Moon Phase: Third Quarter
Color: Scarlet
Current Moon Phase for October 2: Full Moon
Full Moon
(waning/95% illumination)
A veil of self-absorption is lifted and suddenly you gain access to an unbiased view of others. This is a rare moment when you can see yourself objectively and become aware of whether or not what you want in your heart is actually beginning to manifest in your life. Traditionally, the Full Moon phase stirs emotion, and this is because when you “see” what is happening, you may become upset if you’re experiencing the “same ole, same ole” — rather than the things you would like. If the Full Moon phase is a disappointment, on the next New Moon it’s time to take creative action in the direction of your dreams.
The Witches Correspondence for Tuesday, October 2
The Witches Correspondence for Tuesday, October 2
Magickal Intentions: Courage, Physical Strength, Revenge, Military Honors, Surgery and the Breaking of Negative Spells, Matrimony, War, Enemies, Prison, Vitality and Assertiveness
Incense: Dragon’s Blood, Patchouli
Planet: Mars
Sign: Aries and Scorpio
Angel: Samuel
Colors: Red and Orange
Herbs/Plants: Red Rose, Cock’s Comb, Pine, Daisy, Thyme and Pepper
Stones: Carnelian, Bloodstone, Ruby, Garnet and Pink Tourmaline
Oil: (Mars) Basil, Coriander, Ginger
Mars rules Tuesday. The energies of this day best harmonize with efforts of masculine vibration, such as conflict, physical endurance and strength, lust, hunting, sports, and all types of competition. Use them, too, for rituals involving surgical procedures or political ventures.
The Witches Almanac for *Tuesday, October 2
The Witches Almanac for *Tuesday, October 2
*Tuesday (Mars): Passion, sex, courage, aggression and protection.
Old Man’s Day (Virgin Islands)
Moon Sign: *Taurus
*Taurus: Things begun now last the longest, tend to increase in value, and become hard to alter. Brings out appreciation for beauty and sensory experience.
*Waning Moon
*The Waning Moon is a time for study, meditation and little magickal work (except magick designed to banish harmful energies).
Incense: Cedar
Moon Phase: Third Quarter
Color: Scarlet
Current Moon Phase for October 1: Full Moon (Waning)
Full Moon
(waning/96% illumination)
A veil of self-absorption is lifted and suddenly you gain access to an unbiased view of others. This is a rare moment when you can see yourself objectively and become aware of whether or not what you want in your heart is actually beginning to manifest in your life. Traditionally, the Full Moon phase stirs emotion, and this is because when you “see” what is happening, you may become upset if you’re experiencing the “same ole, same ole” — rather than the things you would like. If the Full Moon phase is a disappointment, on the next New Moon it’s time to take creative action in the direction of your dreams
The Witches Almanac for *Monday, October 1
The Witches Almanac for *Monday, October 1
*Monday (Moon): Peace, sleep, healing, compassion, friends, psychic awareness, purification and fertility.
Sukkot Begins
Moon Sign: *Aries
*Aries: Good for starting things, but lacks staying power. Things occur rapidly but quickly pass. People tend to be argumentative and assertive.
*Waning Moon
*The Waning Moon is a time for study, meditation, and little magickal work (except magick designed to banish harmful energies).
Moon enters *Taurus 7:26 pm
*Taurus: Things begun now last the longest, tend to increase in value, and become hard to alter. Brings out appreciation for beauty and sensory experience.
Moon Phase: Third Quarter
Incense: Clary Sage
Color: White
Current Moon Phase for September 30: Full Moon
Full Moon
(100% illumination)
A veil of self-absorption is lifted and suddenly you gain access to an unbiased view of others. This is a rare moment when you can see yourself objectively and become aware of whether or not what you want in your heart is actually beginning to manifest in your life. Traditionally, the Full Moon phase stirs emotion, and this is because when you “see” what is happening, you may become upset if you’re experiencing the “same ole, same ole” — rather than the things you would like. If the Full Moon phase is a disappointment, on the next New Moon it’s time to take creative action in the direction of your dreams.
The Witches Almanac for Sunday, September 30th
The Witches Almanac for *Sunday, September 30
*Sunday (Sun): Healing, spirituality, success, strength and protection
St. Jerome’s Day
Moon Sign: *Aries
*Aries: Good for starting things, but lacks staying power. Things occur rapidly, but quickly pass. People tend to be argumentative and assertive.
*Waning Moon
*The Waning Moon is a time for study, meditation and little magickal work (except magick designed to banish harmful energies).
Incense: Hyacinth
Moon Phase: Third Quarter
Color: Yellow
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Calendar of the Moon for September 29
Calendar of the Moon
Dark Moon Night
Color: Black
Element: Air
Altar: Upon a black cloth set a single black candle, incense, an iron sickle laid to mimic the direction of the waning moon, a cup of water, a lock of silver hair, and a white bone.
Offerings: Bones. Stones. Menstrual blood. Give something up.
Daily Meal: Soup of some sort, cooked in a cauldron, eaten in silence.
Dark Moon Invocation
At this time, in the dark of the moon,
When the Silver Lady ages
To an old woman in the dark,
Haunting crossroads, working magic,
Stirring her cauldron
Of poison that heals,
Grandmother Moon of sorcery
And wisdom, who sees all
And reveals little to our searching eyes.
Moon of Death, Moon of mystery,
Moon of silence who hides her face,
Let us learn silence from your averted gaze
Let us learn patience from your aging face
Let us feel for the dark places within us
And find our way down your path in the darkness
Which is utter and complete
But not impenetrable.
As darkness wraps us,
So silence heals us.
As darkness finds us,
So silence guides us.
As darkness speaks,
So silence falls.
(The candle is blown out, and all leave in silence. From the beginning of this rite at Hesperis until the dawn, silence will rule in the house. Talking must be done only in whispers, and between no more than two people, and only for that which is necessary. Long meditation is encouraged, and all work must be done quietly if possible. The evening meal should be eaten by candlelight, and only candles may light the house, except for the sake of certain important work.)
Current Moon Phase for September 29 – Waxing Gibbous
Gibbous Moon
(waxing/100% illumination)
Distractions from the outside begin pressing into your world. Analysis is favored, reevaluating all the various factors you are dealing with. It’s a time to process information and effectively integrate your aims with the people in your immediate environment. This is a good time for organizing things. This Moon phase is suited for synthesis: coming up with a practical plan for getting from point A to point B. Adjustment is required.
The Witches Almanac for Saturday, September 29th
The Witches Almanac for *Saturday, September 29
*Saturday (Saturn): Longevity, exorcism, endings, homes and houses.
Michaelmas
Moon Sign: *Pisces
*Pisces: The focus is on dreaming, nostalgia, intuition and psychic impressions. A good time for spiritual or philanthropic activities.
*Waxing Moon
*The Waxing Moon is the ideal time for magick to draw things toward you.
Moon enters *Aries 9:14 am
*Aries: Good for starting things, but lacks staying power. Things occur rapidly, but quickly pass. People tend to be argumentative and assertive.
Moon Phase: *Full Moon 11: 19 pm
*Full Moon is the time of greatest power
Incense: Patchouli
Color: Black
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Current Moon Phase for September 28: Waxing Gibbous
Gibbous Moon
(waxing/92% illumination)
Distractions from the outside begin pressing into your world. Analysis is favored, reevaluating all the various factors you are dealing with. It’s a time to process information and effectively integrate your aims with the people in your immediate environment. This is a good time for organizing things. This Moon phase is suited for synthesis: coming up with a practical plan for getting from point A to point B. Adjustment is required.
The Witches Almanac for Friday, September 28
The Witches’ Almanac for *Friday, September 28
*Friday (Venus): Love, friendship, reconciliation and beauty.
Yom Kippur
Moon Sign: *Pisces
*Pisces: The focus is on dreaming, nostalgia, intuition and psychic impression. A good time for spiritual or philanthropic activities.
*Waxing Moon
*Waxing Moon is the ideal time for magic to draw things toward you.
Incense: Mint
Moon Phase: Second Quarter
Color: Color:
Current Moon Phase for Sept. 27: Waxing Gibbous
Gibbous Moon
(waxing/80% illumination)
Distractions from the outside begin pressing into your world. Analysis is favored, reevaluating all the various factors you are dealing with. It’s a time to process information and effectively integrate your aims with the people in your immediate environment. This is a good time for organizing things. This Moon phase is suited for synthesis: coming up with a practical plan for getting from point A to point B. Adjustment is required.
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