Tag: Astronomy

Current Moon Phase for Sept. 8: Last Quarter

Last Quarter Moon

(waning/48% illumination)

The time of reaping is at hand. There is a feeling of completion infused into the atmosphere during the Last Quarter Moon. The opportunity opens to recognize how far you’ve come in various parts of your life. This is not a good time for new beginnings, but rather a reflective period suited to evaluating how you have been using your time and what has been accomplished. Issues of authority may arise. This Moon phase supports taking responsibility for actively tying up the loose ends of projects that are already underway.

The Witches Almanac for *Saturday, September 8

The Witches Almanac for *Saturday, September 8

*Saturday(Saturn):  Longevity, exorcism, endings, homes and houses.

Birthday of the Virgin Mary

Moon Sign:  *Gemini

*Gemini:  Things begun now are easily changed by outside influence. Time for shortcuts, communication, games and fun.

*Waning Moon

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

Incense:  Pine

Moon Phase:  Fourth Quarter 9:15 am

Color:  Blue

Current Moon Phase for Sept. 7: Waning Gibbous

Waning Gibbous Moon

(waning /54% illumination)

This is a tremendous time of transmutation. All of the prior elements are coming together for a final burst of creative output. You have seen a clear view of your own needs and the posture of significant others. Now the accumulation of that input is leading to a deep, core change within you. In this phase, you will naturally be inclined to seek higher guidance so that you can emerge from this transformation successfully. The Disseminting Moon favors sharing what you have learned (and are learning) with others.

The Witches Almanac for *Friday, September 7

The Witches Almanac for *Friday, September 7

*Friday (Venus):  Love, friendship, reconciliation and beauty.

Festival of the Durga (Hindu)

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
*Waning Moon is a time for study, meditation, and little magickal work (except magick designed to banish harmful energies).

Moon enters  *Gemini 12:10 a.m.

*Gemini:  Things begun now are easily changed by outside influence. Time for shortcuts, communication, games and fun.

Moon Phase:  Third Quarter

Incense:  Orchid

Color:  Pink

Current Moon Phase for Sept. 6 – Waning Gibbous

Waning Gibbous Moon

(waning /60% illumination)

This is a tremendous time of transmutation. All of the prior elements are coming together for a final burst of creative output. You have seen a clear view of your own needs and the posture of significant others. Now the accumulation of that input is leading to a deep, core change within you. In this phase, you will naturally be inclined to seek higher guidance so that you can emerge from this transformation successfully. The Disseminting Moon favors sharing what you have learned (and are learning) with others.

The Witches Almanac for Thursday, September 6

The Witches Almanac for *Thursday, September 6

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

The Virgin of Remedies (Spanish)

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:  Nutmeg

Moon Phase:  Third Quarter

Color:  Green

Attracting Extra Money

Attracting Extra Money

Items You Need:

Loose Change

The Spell:

  •   Gaze at the Moon.
  •   Turn your money over in your pocket.
  •   As you do so, repeat the following three times:

Goddess of Light and Love, I pray

Bring fortune unto me this day.

  •   You will know that it has worked when you -find extra money in your pocket or your -purse or come across money unexpectedly.

In previous times the Moon was recognized as much-as the Sun as being the bringer of good luck. This-spell acknowledges that and allows you to make use-of her power. It is said to ensure that you have at-least enough for bed and board until the next New-Moon.

The Witches’ Almanac for Monday, Sept. 5

Witches Almanac for *Monday, Sept. 5

*Monday (Moon):  Peace, sleep, healing, compassion, friends, psychic, awareness, purification and fertility.

Benediction of the Sea (French)

Moon Sign:  *Pisces

*Pisces:  The focus is on dreaming, nostalgia, intuition  and psychic impressions. A good time for spiritual or philanthropic activities.

*Waning Moon

*The Waning Moon is a time for study, meditation, and little magickal work (Except magic designed to banish harmful energies).

Moon enters *Aries 4:39 pm

*Aries: Good for starting things,but lacks staying power. Things occur rapidly, but quickly pass. People ten to be argumentative and assertive.

Moon Phase:  Third Quarter

Incense:  Juniper

Color:Gold

Current Moon Phase for September 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.

Draw Down The Moon

Draw Down The Moon

Items You Will Need:

  • Full Moon
  • 4 tea lite candles for each element
  • 1 Mirror

The Spell:

Start by lighting the four candles and placing them at each direction (North, South, East, West) and cast a circle.
Sit between the candles, facing the moon. Meditate on the moon for a couple minutes, just let her light fill you up.

Hold the mirror on your lap, catching the Moon’s reflection and point it so it bounces off the moon and points to you. Let it absorb into your skin and your mind and your soul. Once you feel powerful, begin to chant as many times as you wish:

“Mother of the moon
the past and the soon
The light of the night
Come to me tonight.”

This spell is simple. Cast it during the Full Moon and you will be amazed at how aware your senses become.

Moon Power

Moon Power

This spell can be performed indoors as well as outside. It is representational since you use a paper moon or flower. In the incantation the Moon is represented as a white swan. This should be done at the time of the Full Moon and is designed to bring the energy of the Moon within your grasp until the next Full Moon.

Items You Will Need:

A bowl of water White paper moon or flower

The Spell:

  • Float the paper moon or flower in the bowl.
  •   Raise the bowl towards the Moon in the sky and say:
  •   Hail to thee white swan on the river.
  •   Present life, tide turner,
  •   Moving through the streams of life, all hail.

   “Mother of old and new days,   To you, through you,   this night we cling to your aura.   Pure reflection, total in belief,   touched by your presence,   I am in your power and wisdom.   Praise your power, your peace,   my power, my peace.   I am strong. I praise. I bless. “

  •   Replace the bowl on your altar. Stand for a few moments appreciating the power of the Moon. This spell is purely an incantation to the Moon and is therefore very simple. It needs no other tools or techniques except a physical representation of the Moon. Water is sacred to the Moon and therefore we offer her that which belongs to her.

Lighten Up – Top Ten Cheesy Pick-Up Lines For Pagans

Top Ten Cheesy Pick-Up Lines For Pagans

10. Hey babe, what’s your sign? What’s it’s ascendant? What is your planet alignment in Venus during Cancer’s revolving around the Fourth House?

9. Read any good Llewellyn Books lately?

8. Would you like to come over to my place and widdershens?

7. Haven’t I seen you someplace before in another life?

6. Yes, I’m handfasted, but that’s not “technically” marriage.

5. So, do you draw down the moon here often?

4. What’s a nymph Goddess like you doing in a place like this?

3. You have the prettiest third eye I’ve ever seen.

2. You’re feet must be tired because you’ve been Spiral Dancing in my mind “all” night long.

And the Number One Cheesy Pick-Up Line for Pagans to Use at Gatherings is:

1. Is that a May Pole in your pocket or are you just happy to see me?

A Quick Note…..

A Quick Note…

I know I am probably preaching to the choir, lol! But anyway, I just wanted to remind you that now is the perfect time to do all of your home’s smudgings, blessings and protection rituals. The Full Moon is meant for this type of rituals/spells in my opinion. But the Blue Moon intensifies your magick right now, take advantage of this opportunity. You have three days before and three days after the Full Moons to use their power to the fullest. We are now on day two. I have had to wait and wait because of the rain. Hopefully tonight, I can do all my Blue Moon rituals.

You know it is just a good idea to make it a practice to do these types of rituals/spells at each Full Moon. Just make you a schedule and when the Full Moon rolls around, you just automatically go and do it.

There are few things I try to really emphasis but protecting your dwelling is of the utmost important. If you are doing magick on a regular base. Then you need to have your house protected. Just as you cast your circle, put up your shield of protection, protect your home every Full Moon. Make it a monthly practice.

Current Moon Phase For Sept. 2: Full Moon

Full Moon

(waning/86% 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 2

The Witches’ Almanac for *Sunday, September 2

 

*Sunday (Sun):  Healing, spirituality, success, strength and protection.

St. Mama’s Day

Moon Sign:  *Pisces

*Pisces:  The focus is on dreaming, nostalgia, intuition, and psychic impressions. A good time for spiritual or philanthropic activities.

*Waning Moon

*The Waning Moon is a time for study, meditation and little magickal work (except magick designed to banish harmful energies).

Moon enters *Aries 1:37 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:  Third Quarter

Incense:  Eucalyptus

Color:  Orange

Current Moon Phase for Sept. 1: Full Moon

Full Moon

(waning/92% illumination)

The current Moon Phase is from August 31 to September 8

The Moon is in the zodiac sign Pisces

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 Saturday, September 1

The Witches Almanac for *Saturday, September 1

*Saturday(Saturn):  Longevity, exorcism, endings, homes and houses.

Greek New Year

Moon Sign:  *Pisces

*Pisces:  The focus is on dreaming, nostalgia, intuition and psychic impressions. A good time for spiritual or philanthropic activities.

*Waning Moon

*Waning Moon is a time for study, meditation, and little magickal work (except magick designed to banish harmful energies).

Incense:  Sandalwood

Moon Phase:  Third Quarter

Color:  Gray

The Secret

The Secret

The Creator gathered all of Creation and said, “I want to hide something from the humans until they are ready for it. It is the realization that they create their own reality.”

The eagle said, “Give it to me, I will take it to the moon.”

The Creator said, “No. One day they will go there and find it.”

The salmon said, “I will bury it on the bottom of the ocean.”

“No. They will go there too.”

The buffalo said, “I will bury it on the Great Plains.”

The Creator said, “They will cut into the skin of the Earth and find it even there.”

Grandmother Mole, who lives in the breast of Mother Earth, and who has
no physical eyes but sees with spiritual eyes, said, “Put it inside of them.”

And the Creator said, “It is done.”

Author Unknown

New Moon Report for August 31 – Mercury In Virgo

New Moon Report

by Jeff Jawer

Mercury in Virgo

Friday, August 31, 7:33 pm PDT, 10:33 pm EDT

Cerebral Mercury’s entry into its earthy home sign favors us with critical thinking. However, the precise speech and practicality of this event won’t be evident until the messenger planet passes its opposition to impressionistic Neptune on September 1. Once that slippery spot has been transited, minds will begin to gain traction required for managing complex tasks with clarity and efficiency.

Current Moon Phase for Aug. 31: Full “Blue” Moon

Full Moon

(waning/98% 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.