Tag: Daily Correspondences

Goddess Of The Day: HERA

Hera

Daedala (Greece)
 
Themes: Love; Romance; Forgiveness; Humor
Symbols: Oak; Myrrh; Poppy
 
About Hera: Hera rules the earth, its people, and the hearts of those people. Using passion and creativity, Hera nudges star-crossed lovers together, chaperones trysts, and helps struggling marriages with a case of spring twitterpation!
 
Legend tells us that Hera refused to return to Zeus’s bed because of a quarrel. Zeus, however, had a plan. He humorously dressed up a wooden figure to look like a bride and declared he was going to marry. When Hera tore off the dummy’s clothes and discovered the ruse, she was so amused and impressed by Zeus’s ingenuity that she forgave him.
 
To Do Today: Ancient Greeks honored Hera and Zeus’s reconciliation today, often in the company of old oak trees. Small pieces of fallen wood are collected to symbolize the divinities, then burned on the ritual fire to keep love warm. To mirror this custom, find a fallen branch and burn a small part of it as an offering to Hera. Keep the rest to use as a goddess image year-round, burning a few slivers whenever love needs encouragement.
 
Present someone you love or admire with a poppy today to symbolically bestow Hera’s blessings on your relationship. If you have a loved one away from home, burn some myrrh incense in front of their picture so Hera can watch over them and keep that connection strong.
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By Patricia Telesco ~ From “365 Goddess”  (FMP) and GrannyMoon’s Morning Feast
c. 2011

Witchcraft Symbols, Terms and Definitions – Deosil

Today’s Word is 

Deosil 

Pagan & Magickal Terms and Definitions

From moonlitpriestess.com

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Deosil 

(jezz-il): sun-wise movement (clockwise in the Northern Hemisphere); movement associated with positive (in terms of building, increasing, etc.) magick in Wiccan traditions. [Note: A misspelling of the word “deasil”.]

Witch Vocabulary: A List of 60+ Pagan Words and Terms

From Spells8.com

Deosil

The clockwise motion of directing energy during a spell or ritual. This can be done with your hand, a wand, a knife, etc.

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

Sapphire

Keywords: Spiritual Insight, Self-Appreciation, Good Fortune, Creative Expression, Wisdom, Kindness, Spiritual Development, Loyalty, Wise Judgment, Love.

Sapphire is called the “Stone of Destiny”. It is also the symbol of heaven and joyful devotion to God. Some believe this is where we got the term: “True Blue.”

As a symbol of truth, sincerity and faithfulness, it likewise makes an excellent choice for an engagement ring.

Sapphire contributes to mental clarity and perception. This stone lets go of depression and spiritual confusion and also stimulates concentration. It can promote financial rewards, prosperity and bring forth gifts of all kinds.

Sapphire is recognised as a “Wisdom Stone”. It draws protection and prophetic wisdom. It will attract and oversee one’s divine destiny in life, instilling hope, faith and joy during the journey.

Opens the mind to beauty and intuition, as well as bringing with it the hope of fulfilling your dreams and the desires of your heart. Sapphire can focus healing, loving energy upon anyone needing it.

Placed on the throat, Sapphire helps to release frustration and aids self-expression.

Sapphire normalises overactive body systems and regulates the glands. It will cure a sore throat, and heal the eyes. Treats blood disorders; also alleviates excessive bleeding. Also strengthening veins and improving their elasticity.

Herb Magickal and Medicinal Uses – Rosemary

No herb should be used for medicinal use until you have check with your health care professional to ask if it safe for you to use it for any reason. Witches of The Craft and Lady Carla Beltane are not responsible for any negative reaction when using this herb for any reason.

Flower Meaning, Symbol and Spiritual Meaning

Yellow Rose Meaning in the Language of Flowers from petalrepublic.com

When you think of gifting a bouquet of flowers, what springs to mind? For many people, it’s roses. These lovely flowers have long been among the most popular blossoms gifted to loved ones, family, and friends. And when you need to add a little cheer to someone’s day, yellow roses are often the flower of choice. These happy flowers are associated with friendship, joy, warmth, care, appreciation, and remembrance. But the meaning of yellow roses has changed over time. Read on to learn more about the symbolism and meaning of the yellow rose.

Table of Contents:

The Meaning & Symbolism of Yellow Roses – The Essentials

About Yellow Rose Flowers

The Meaning, Symbolism, and Cultural Significance of Yellow Roses

Yellow Rose Meaning in Floriography

Suitable Gifting Occasions for Yellow Roses

Yellow Rose Flower FAQs:

Yellow Rose Meaning – The Final Word

23 March 2023 Southern Hemisphere’s Planetary Positions

If you need to calculate the planetary positions for a specific use and time, 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 

Southeastern Hemisphere

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

23 March 2023
06:00 pm GMT 3:00 PM BRT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:02 Aries 50
Moon:29 Aries 36
Mercury:09 Aries 10
Venus:08 Taurus 11
Mars:29 Gemini 10
Jupiter:17 Aries 09
Saturn:01 Pisces 51
Uranus:16 Taurus 24
Neptune:25 Pisces 25
Pluto:00 Aquarius 00

True Lunar Node:04 Taurus 15 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:05 Taurus 52 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):08 Leo 19

Chiron:15 Aries 06
Ceres:29 Virgo 52 Rx
Pallas:15 Cancer 56
Juno:06 Taurus 54
Vesta:19 Aries 34

Eris:24 Aries 20

Fire:8
Earth:6
Air:2
Water:3
Cardinal:8
Fixed:7
Mutable:4

Southern Hemisphere

This local time is in Cape Town, South Africa

23 March 2023
03:00 pm GMT 5:00 PM SAST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:02 Aries 43
Moon:27 Aries 52
Mercury:08 Aries 55
Venus:08 Taurus 02
Mars:29 Gemini 06
Jupiter:17 Aries 07
Saturn:01 Pisces 50
Uranus:16 Taurus 24
Neptune:25 Pisces 24
Pluto:00 Aquarius 00

True Lunar Node:04 Taurus 15 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:05 Taurus 53 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):08 Leo 18

Chiron:15 Aries 05
Ceres:29 Virgo 54 Rx
Pallas:15 Cancer 54
Juno:06 Taurus 50
Vesta:19 Aries 30

Eris:24 Aries 20

Fire:8
Earth:6
Air:2
Water:3
Cardinal:8
Fixed:7
Mutable:4

Southwestern Hemisphere

This local time is in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

23 March 2023
04:00 am GMT 3:00 PM AEDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:02 Aries 16
Moon:21 Aries 28
Mercury:07 Aries 59
Venus:07 Taurus 29
Mars:28 Gemini 53
Jupiter:17 Aries 00
Saturn:01 Pisces 47
Uranus:16 Taurus 23
Neptune:25 Pisces 23
Pluto:00 Aquarius 00

True Lunar Node:04 Taurus 16 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:05 Taurus 54 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):08 Leo 15

Chiron:15 Aries 04
Ceres:00 Libra 00 Rx
Pallas:15 Cancer 46
Juno:06 Taurus 34
Vesta:19 Aries 18

Eris:24 Aries 20

Fire:8
Earth:5
Air:3
Water:3
Cardinal:9
Fixed:7
Mutable:3

Goddess Of The Day – Hexe

Hexe

Saint Hildegard Dies

 

Themes: Health, Banishing:Magic

Symbols: Healing Herbs and Charms

 

About Hexe: This ancient Germanic witch’s goddess rules over health, banishing curses and teaching

people the effective use of spells, charms and other mystical procedure for improving well being, Thus

we come by the old phrase “hex doctor”.

 

To Do Today: Living in the 1100’s St Hildegard was a renowned Benedictine nun living in Bingen and

ministering to people with herbal preparations received in visions. Many of these had magical overtone,

perhaps guided by Hexe’s influence. In any case, today’s theme is learning the art of weaving, “Hexes”

for physical, mental and spiritual health.

 

On the physical level take a natural object like a cut potato and rub it against an inflicted area. Bury the

potato to “bury” the malady and decompose it. Or carry a jet stone to absorb the problem, then cleanse

the rock in saltwater to wash the bas energy away. For mental well being, enjoy a soothing cup of mint

tea stirred countercockwise so tensions and negativity will wane. Or, carry a flourite stone with you

throughout the day to strengthen your mental powers. For spiritual health, sprinkle nutmeg-laden water

clockwise throughout your aura to empower your physic self. Or, carry a lapis or amethyst stone to draw

goddess centered thinking and action into your day.

 

 

By Patricia Telesco

March 22, 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)

Today the Moon is in your sign lined up with lucky Jupiter, which makes you feel happy and generous to others. You feel courageous and confident! It’s good to know that today you will get what you give, especially in terms of kindness, friendship and nurturing support.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

Your idealism is aroused today, which will make you have a greater concern for the deeper aspects of life. Some of you will experience metaphysical or spiritual insights or some kind of an epiphany. You will think with your heart today rather than your mind.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

This is a fabulous day to enjoy the company of others, especially warm friendships. You will enjoy making contact with your bestie. You will also enjoy interactions with clubs, groups, organizations, conventions and conferences. You will love dealing with large groups!

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

You make a fabulous impression on others today, which in fact, you have been doing all week. Today however, you’re over-the-top! Everyone sees you as successful, generous and capable of doing whatever you want. Expect others to approach you to help them.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

Your desire to travel, learn and seek adventure (especially in new places) has been growing this week; and today, it culminates in a strong need to do something that expands your world. You feel good about yourself and good about your future. You’re up for anything!

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

So far, this week has been a beneficial time for you in terms of shared property, getting funding or money from others, or asking for favours. Today is the culmination of this energy, which means it’s the perfect day to ask for a loan or mortgage. It’s also a perfect day to ask for help from anyone!

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

It will be encouraging for you to know that the next several months are favourable for all your closest relationships and partnerships. In particular, you will feel this dynamic taking place today. Enjoy fun times with those who are closest to you.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Work-related travel might occur for many of you today. This is also the perfect day to get a raise, or praise, or a promotion. If you feel unappreciated where you are, then look for another job because you will be lucky in finding what you want.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

You are a sign that likes to party hard and work hard. Today is a classic example of this. If you work in the entertainment world or the hospitality industry, you will work hard and successfully so. In any case, this is a wonderful, fun-loving day to party! Enjoy!

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Many of you can see that you will improve your living circumstances or where you live or your home in some way. You might do this by renovating or repairing where you live or you might move. Today you have marvellous opportunities to set these wheels in motion. Great day to entertain at home as well!

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Today your optimism knows no bounds. You feel confident, fearless and eager to seize your future. For many of you, it feels like a heavy weight is being lifted from your shoulders. And you’re right – it is. Thank goodness!

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

This is a year when you can get richer. You will feel more affluent. Today is one of the reasons these feelings will manifest for you this year. Look for ways to boost your income or get a better paying job. Everything’s coming up roses for you! The key is to believe in yourself!

If Your Birthday Is Today

Actor William Shatner (1931) shares your birthday today. You are imaginative and hard-working. You’re also frank, direct and clear-sighted about what you hope to achieve. This year is full of exciting changes and chances to expand your personal freedom. Be open to new opportunities. Let go of whatever hold you back. Expect to travel.

March 22, 2023 Northern Hemisphere’s Planetary Positions

If you need to calculate the planetary positions for a specific use and time, 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 

Northwestern Hemisphere

This local time is in Los Angeles, California, USA

March 22, 2023
10:00 pm GMT 3:00 PM PDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:02 Aries 01
Moon:17 Aries 57
Mercury:07 Aries 29
Venus:07 Taurus 11
Mars:28 Gemini 46
Jupiter:16 Aries 57
Saturn:01 Pisces 45
Uranus:16 Taurus 22
Neptune:25 Pisces 23
Pluto:29 Capricorn 59

True Lunar Node:04 Taurus 16 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:05 Taurus 55 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):08 Leo 13

Chiron:15 Aries 03
Ceres:00 Libra 03 Rx
Pallas:15 Cancer 42
Juno:06 Taurus 25
Vesta:19 Aries 11

Eris:24 Aries 20

Fire:8
Earth:6
Air:2
Water:3
Cardinal:10
Fixed:6
Mutable:3

Northern Hemisphere

This local time is in Chicago, Illinois, USA

March 22, 2023
08:00 pm GMT 3:00 PM CDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:01 Aries 56
Moon:16 Aries 46
Mercury:07 Aries 19
Venus:07 Taurus 05
Mars:28 Gemini 43
Jupiter:16 Aries 56
Saturn:01 Pisces 45
Uranus:16 Taurus 22
Neptune:25 Pisces 23
Pluto:29 Capricorn 59

True Lunar Node:04 Taurus 16 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:05 Taurus 55 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):08 Leo 13

Chiron:15 Aries 02
Ceres:00 Libra 05 Rx
Pallas:15 Cancer 41
Juno:06 Taurus 22
Vesta:19 Aries 09

Eris:24 Aries 20

Fire:8
Earth:6
Air:2
Water:3
Cardinal:10
Fixed:6
Mutable:3

Northeastern Hemisphere

This local time is in Frankfurt, Germany, Europe

22 March 2023
03:00 pm GMT 3:00 PM CET
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:01 Aries 43
Moon:13 Aries 48
Mercury:06 Aries 54
Venus:06 Taurus 50
Mars:28 Gemini 38
Jupiter:16 Aries 53
Saturn:01 Pisces 43
Uranus:16 Taurus 21
Neptune:25 Pisces 22
Pluto:29 Capricorn 59

True Lunar Node:04 Taurus 17 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:05 Taurus 56 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):08 Leo 11

Chiron:15 Aries 02
Ceres:00 Libra 07 Rx
Pallas:15 Cancer 37
Juno:06 Taurus 15
Vesta:19 Aries 03

Eris:24 Aries 19

Fire:8
Earth:6
Air:2
Water:3
Cardinal:10
Fixed:6
Mutable:3

A Thought for Today


Sounds of the Forest

Rustling, creaking, cracking, snapping

Nibbling, pecking, chirping, squeaking

Bristling, brushing, chaffing, rubbing

Squelching, sloshing, swishing, plodding

Breathing, echoing, whispering…………….silence

Moonwillow 08/09/02
 From paganpoetry.tripod.com

Spell for Today – 3 To have Someone Call You Spells

 

To Have Someone Call You

Put a glass of water in the middle of your altar. Pour two or three teaspoons of salt into your dominant hand, and use it to make 3 equal armed crosses over the glass allowing some salt to fall into the water while doing this chant:

Hear me, call me get in touch
We need to talk please hurry rush

Expect to hear from the person by the time the water evaporates.

 

 

Another Spell To Have Someone Call You

Firmly push a needle into the center of a yellow un-anointed candle until the eye is flush with the candle. Inscribe the persons name onto the candle using your athame or a pin, light the wick. The person will usually call before the candle burns halfway down.

 

 

The Phone Charm

Take a piece of fine writing paper, inscribe the person’s name twice in a circle to make the ends meet. As you do this concentrate on their face and your desire for them to call you, then while still concentrating put a needle through the circle then place the charm by the phone. In either 5 minutes or 5 days your call will come, depending on how much energy you put into it!

Source

Cottage Witch, Natural Magick for Hearth & Home
Ellen Dugan

Some of the Witchcraft/Magickal Correspondence for Wednesday

From flyingthehedge.com

Wednesday
This day of the week gets its name from Woden’s Day, an Old English name. It is a direct translation of the Latin term mercurri dies, “day of Mercury.” When they translated the day, they changed to god Mercury to a local god, Woden, so people would understand. This is a great day to work on communications, thought, wisdom, self-expression, and the arts. Also a good day for divination.
Color: Purple, orange
Planet: Mercury
Deities: Odin, Woden, Hermes, Mercury, Athena, Lugh
Crystals: Adventuine, agate
Herbs: Aspen, lilies, lavender, fern
Associations: Business, communication, debt, the arts, transportation, fortune, chance, creativity

From learnreligions.com

Wednesday is named for Woden himself, although the Romans called it dies Mercurii. This is a day associated with the color purple, the planet Mercury, and the metal quicksilver—which is also called mercury. See a pattern here?

When it comes to deities… yes, Mercury! However, there are a few other gods associated with Wednesday, including Odin and Hermes, Athena, and Lugh. Gemstones like adventurine and agate come in handy as well, as do plants such as aspen trees, lilies, lavender, and even ferns.

Business and job-related issues, communication, loss and debt, traveling, and journeys are all tied into Wednesday. This is a good day to do a working to open up lines of communication—especially if your actions are preventing you from being an effective speaker or listener. Go someplace new or return to an old favorite stomping ground, step up your game, and settle up your accounts.

Goddess of the Day – Aphrodite

Aphrodite

Greek goddess of love and beauty

By deTraci Regula, About.com Guide

Aphrodite

From ‘The Dictionary of Classical Antiquities’

Aphrodite’s Appearance:Aphrodite is a gorgeous, perfect, eternally young woman with a beautiful body.Aphrodite’s Symbol or Attribute:Her Girdle, which has magical powers to compel love.

Strengths:Potent sexual attractiveness, dazzling beauty.

Weaknesses:A bit stuck on herself, but with a perfect face and body, who can blame her?

Aphrodite’s Parents: One genealogy gives her parents as Zeus, King of the Gods, and Dione, an early earth/mother goddess. More commonly, she was believed to be born of the foam in the sea which bubbled around the severed member of Ouranos when Kronos slew him.

Aphrodite’s Birthplace: Rising from the foam off of the islands of Cyprus or Kythira. Milos, where the famed Venus de Milo was found, is also associated with her in modern times.

Aprhodite’s Husband:Hephaestus, the lame smith-god. Also associated with Ares, god of War.

Children: Eros, a Cupid-like figure.

Some Major Temple Sites of Aphrodite: Kythira, an island she visited; Cyprus.

Basic Story: Aphrodite rises from the foam of the waves of the sea, enchanting anyone who sees her and inciting feelings of love and lust wherever she goes. She is a contender in the story of the Golden Apples, when Paris chooses her as the fairest of the three goddesses (the others were Hera and Athena) and Aphrodite decides to “reward” him for giving her the Golden Apple (the prototype of most modern awards) by giving him the love of Helen of Troy, something of a mixed blessing that led to the Trojan War.

Interesting Fact: The island of Cyprus has many places believed to have been enjoyed by Aphrodite when she was on earth. Recently, the Cypriots have revived a tourist-friendly version of some of Aphrodite’s festivals at the town of Paphos.

Flower Meaning, Symbol and Spiritual Meaning

Hibiscus Flower Meanings & Symbolism + Hibiscus Planting, Care & Uses from Uniguide.com

Hibiscus flower meanings include ephemeral beauty, romantic love and passion, friendship, hospitality, and joy. The quintessential tropical flower, the hibiscus originated in Asia and then made its way to other warm places around the world, including Polynesia, Australia, New Zealand, Hawaii, Florida, and the Caribbean. Not only are hibiscus flowers considered beautiful, they have significant spiritual meanings in many cultures.

In this post, we’ll explore all aspects of hibiscus symbolism and meaning, including hibiscus spiritual and color meaning. In addition, I’ll provide some information on growing hibiscus plants, their care, and uses.

22 March 2023 Southern Hemisphere’s Planetary Positions

If you need to calculate the planetary positions for a specific use and time, 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 

Southeastern Hemisphere

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

22 March 2023
06:00 pm GMT 3:00 PM BRT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:01 Aries 51
Moon:15 Aries 35
Mercury:07 Aries 09
Venus:06 Taurus 59
Mars:28 Gemini 41
Jupiter:16 Aries 54
Saturn:01 Pisces 44
Uranus:16 Taurus 22
Neptune:25 Pisces 22
Pluto:29 Capricorn 59

True Lunar Node:04 Taurus 17 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:05 Taurus 56 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):08 Leo 12

Chiron:15 Aries 02
Ceres:00 Libra 06 Rx
Pallas:15 Cancer 39
Juno:06 Taurus 19
Vesta:19 Aries 06

Eris:24 Aries 19

Fire:8
Earth:6
Air:2
Water:3
Cardinal:10
Fixed:6
Mutable:3

Southern Hemisphere

This local time is in Cape Town, South Africa

22 March 2023
01:00 pm GMT 3:00 PM SAST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:01 Aries 38
Moon:12 Aries 37
Mercury:06 Aries 44
Venus:06 Taurus 44
Mars:28 Gemini 35
Jupiter:16 Aries 51
Saturn:01 Pisces 43
Uranus:16 Taurus 21
Neptune:25 Pisces 22
Pluto:29 Capricorn 59

True Lunar Node:04 Taurus 17 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:05 Taurus 56 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):08 Leo 11

Chiron:15 Aries 01
Ceres:00 Libra 09 Rx
Pallas:15 Cancer 36
Juno:06 Taurus 12
Vesta:19 Aries 01

Eris:24 Aries 19

Fire:8
Earth:6
Air:2
Water:3
Cardinal:10
Fixed:6
Mutable:3

Southwestern Hemisphere

This local time is in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

22 March 2023
04:00 am GMT 3:00 PM AEDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:01 Aries 16
Moon:07 Aries 14
Mercury:05 Aries 58
Venus:06 Taurus 17
Mars:28 Gemini 24
Jupiter:16 Aries 46
Saturn:01 Pisces 40
Uranus:16 Taurus 20
Neptune:25 Pisces 21
Pluto:29 Capricorn 59

True Lunar Node:04 Taurus 18 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:05 Taurus 58 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):08 Leo 08

Chiron:15 Aries 00
Ceres:00 Libra 14 Rx
Pallas:15 Cancer 30
Juno:05 Taurus 59
Vesta:18 Aries 50

Eris:24 Aries 19

Fire:8
Earth:6
Air:2
Water:3
Cardinal:10
Fixed:6
Mutable:3

March 22 Today in Worldwide History

Today’s Important Historical Events

1622 First American Indian (Powhatan) massacre of Europeans in Jamestown Virginia, 347 killed

1765 Stamp Act passed; 1st direct British tax on American colonists, organized by Prime Minister George Grenville

1784 The Emerald Buddha is moved with great ceremony to its current place in Wat Phra Kaew, Thailand

1832 British Parliament, led by Charles Grey, passes the Reform Act, introducing wide-ranging changes to electoral system of England and Wales, increasing electorate from about 500,000 voters to 813,000

1954 Northland Center, the world’s largest shopping mall at the time, opens in Oakpark, Michigan

1965 US confirms its troops used chemical warfare against the Vietcong

2018 US President Donald Trump imposes $60 billion worth of tariffs on Chinese imports

Today’s Historical Events

238 Gordian I and his son Gordian II are proclaimed Roman emperor

752 Stephen II elected Catholic Pope (or 23rd)

871 Battle at Marton: Ethelred van Wessex beats Danish invasion army

1349 Townspeople of Fulda, Germany massacre Jews, blaming them for the Black Death

1421 Battle of Baugé – French defeat English

1556 Cardinal Reginald Pole becomes archbishop of Canterbury

1565 Turkish Armada leaves Constantinople bound for the siege of Malta with about 193 ships

1594 French King Henry IV festival in Paris

Today’s Historical Events in Flim and TV

1895 Auguste & Louis Lumiere show their 1st movie to an invited audience

1928 Noël Coward‘s musical “This Year of Grace” premieres in London

1936 “The Great Ziegfeld” directed by Robert Z. Leonard and starring William Powell and Luise Rainer premieres in Los Angeles (Best Picture 1937

1941 James Stewart is inducted into the Army, becoming the first major American movie star to wear a military uniform in World War II

1944 American movie star Jimmy Stewart flies his 12th combat mission, leading the 2nd Bomb Wing in an attack on Berlin

1956 Musical “Mr Wonderful” with Sammy Davis, Jr. and father Sammy Davis, Sr. opens at Broadway Theater NYC for 383 performances

1962 Musical “I Can Get It For You Wholesale” starring Barbra Streisand in her Broadway debut, opens at Shubert Theater, NYC; runs for 300 performances

1964 Barbra Streisand appears on the cover of NY Times Magazine section

Today’s Historical Events in Music

1957 “All Shook Up” single released by Elvis Presley

1963 The Beatles release their 1st album, “Please Please Me”

1969 “Come Summer” closes at Lunt Fontanne Theater NYC after 7 performances

1971 6th Academy of Country Music Awards: Merle Haggard and Lynn Anderson win

1972 Musical “The Selling of the President” opens at Shubert Theater, NYC; runs for 5 performances

1973 Joffrey Ballet revives Diaghilev’s “Parade” at The City Center, NYC

1975 “Dr Jazz” closes at Winter Garden Theater, NYC, after 5 performances

1975 “Letter for Queen Victoria” opens at ANTA Theater NYC for 18 performances

Today’s Historical Events in Sports

1894 Stanley Cup, Victoria Rink, Montreal, Quebec: Montreal Hockey Club defeats Ottawa HC, 3-1 to win 3-team challenge tournament

1896 Charilaos Vasilakos of Greece wins 1st modern marathon in 3:18 at the Panhellenic Games

1907 69th Grand National: Alf Newey wins aboard 8/1 chance Eremon

1929 88th Grand National: Robert W. H. Everett wins aboard 100/1 outsider Gregalach

1952 Wales wins Five Nations Rugby Championship, Grand Slam & Triple Crown with a 9-5 win over France at St. Helen’s Ground, Swansea

1958 20th NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship: Kentucky beats Seattle, 84-72; Seattle’s future Hall of Fame small forward Elgin Baylor is named tournament MOP

1964 LPGA Western Open Women’s Golf, Scenic Hills CC: Carol Mann her 1st of 2 major titles by 2 shots from Ruth Jessen and Judy Kimball

1967 Muhammad Ali KOs Zora Folley in 7 for heavyweight boxing title

March 23 Today in Worldwide History

Today’s Important Historical Events

1490 1st dated edition of Maimonides “Mishneh Torah”, a code of Jewish religious law is published

1775 Patrick Henry proclaims “Give me liberty or give me death” in speech in favour of Virginian troops joining US Revolutionary war

1919 8th Congress of the Russian Communist Party re-establishes a five-member Politburo which becomes the center of political power in the Soviet Union. Original members Vladimir Lenin, Leon Trotsky, Joseph Stalin, Lev Kamenev and Nikolai Krestinsky

1933 Enabling Act: German Reichstag grants Adolf Hitler dictatorial powers

1945 Battle of Okinawa: US Navy ships bomb the Japanese island of Okinawa in preparation for the Allied invasion; it would become the largest battle of the Pacific War in World War II

2019 Syrian Democratic Forces announce that the last Islamic State territory has been retaken raising flags in Baghuz, Syria and ending the five-year Islamic State “caliphate”

Today’s Historical Events

1026 Conrad II crowns himself King of Italy

1066 18th recorded perihelion passage of Halley’s Comet

1153 Treaty of Konstanz between Frederick I “Barbarossa” & Pope Eugene III

1174 Jocelin, abbot of Melrose, is elected bishop of Glasgow

1490 1st dated edition of Maimonides “Mishneh Torah”, a code of Jewish religious law is published

1534 Aragonese legal code formally recognised

1568 Treaty of Longjumeau: French huguenots go on strike

1579 Friesland joins Union of Utrecht

Today’s Historical Events in Flim and TV

1940 1st radio broadcast of “Truth or Consequences” on CBS

1950 22nd Academy Awards: “All The King’s Men”, Broderick Crawford and Olivia de Havilland win

1972 Geoge Harrison and Friends’ “The Concert for Bangladesh” concert film, directed by Saul Swimmer released in the US

1986 6th Golden Raspberry Awards: “Rambo: First Blood Part II” wins

1994 Howard Stern formally announces his Libertarian run for NY governor

1997 “Mandy Patinkin in Concert” closes at Lyceum Theater NYC

1997 17th Golden Raspberry Awards: “Striptease” wins

1997 WrestleMania XIII, Rosemont Horizon, IL: Undertaker beats Sycho Sid for WWF Heavyweight title

Today’s Historical Events in Music

1743 George Frideric Handel‘s oratorio “Messiah” premieres at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London

1881 Gas lamp sets fire to Théâtre Municipal” opera house in Nice, France; 70 die, and building completely destroyed

1886 Tchaikovsky‘s “Manfred” symphony premieres in Moscow, Russia, conducted by Max Erdmannsdörfer

1896 Umberto Giordano’s opera “Andrea Chénier” premieres in Milan

1901 Australian opera star Dame Nellie Melba reveals secret of her now famous toast

1923 Frank Silver and Irving Conn publish their hit song “Yes, We Have No Bananas”

1933 Kroll Opera in Berlin opens

1939 1st performance of Béla Bartók’s 2nd Violin Concerto at the Concertgebow, Amsterdam with Zoltán Székely on violin and Willem Mengelberg conducting the Concertgebouw Orchestra

Today’s Historical Events in Sports

1877 39th Grand National: Fred Hobson aboard 15/1 shot Austerlitz wins by 4 lengths from Congress

1878 English FA Cup Final, Kennington Oval, London: Wanderers beat Royal Engineers, 3–1; Wanderers’ back-to-back and 5th title overall

1888 50th Grand National: George Mawson aboard 40/1 outsider Playfair easily wins by 10 lengths from Frigate

1923 82nd Grand National: Capt. Tuppy Bennett wins aboard 13-year-old 100/6 shot Sergeant Murphy; first US bred horse to win race

1930 US Ladies Figure Skating championship won by Maribel Vinson

1930 US Mens Figure Skating championship won by Roger Turner

1934 93rd Grand National: Gerry Wilson wins aboard 8/1 Golden Miller in race record 9:20.04; becomes only horse to win both UK’s premier steeplechases with Cheltenham Gold Cup victory 1934

1938 MLB Commissioner Kenesaw Mountain Landis frees 74 St Louis Cardinals minor league players from their contracts

A Thought for Today

I call to the Witches,

Both near and far.

No need to name you,

You know who you are.

Come Dane with me,

By the firelight,

and give praise to the Goddess,

this full moon night.

It doesn’t matter where you are.

Send your soul,

it travels far.

I’ll wait for you,

as the sun goes to rest,

tonight will be truly blessed.

Brothers, Sisters, dance with me.

As I will it,

So more it be.

By Shines Gaughan

Blessed Mabon

Mabon Ritual Just For You – Solitary

Altar Arrangement:

My altar almost always contains the following tools at minimum:
Athame
God and Goddess candle or representation
Pentacle
Incense – I usually use Cinnamon for Mabon
Chalice
Small Cauldron containing Salt
Gemstones as needed
Candles as needed

Circle Casting:

(Note:  I light incense and altar candles before this part of the ritual)

Hail to you Spirits of the North and the power of Air,
I do summon, stir and call you up to witness these rites and to guard this sacred space.

Hail to you Spirits of the East and the power of Earth,
I do summon, stir and call you up to witness these rites and to guard this sacred space.

Hail to you Spirits of the South and the power of Fire,
I do summon, stir and call you up to witness these rites and to guard this sacred space.

Hail to you Spirits of the West and the power of Water,
I do summon, stir and call you up to witness these rites and to guard this sacred space.

This sacred circle is cast
between future and past.

As above, so below,
The circle is made whole.

So mote it be!

At this time I will be invite my personal guides – both known and unknown

Invocation:

They who are called by many names, I honor you!

Father God, come join with me!
Tonight, I offer thanks for the blessings you have given me.
and for the sacrifice You have made for my benefit.
I mourn for You and rejoice in Your rebirth to come.
Autumn’s grain is Spring’s seed.

Mother Goddess, come join with me!
Tonight I offer thanks for the blessings to come.
As sunlight wanes and shadow grows,
I celebrate your mysteries.
With death comes new life.

Now I will offer a prayer of personal thanks to the Deities.

Meditation:

As this is the time of the autumnal equinox, I will focus on achieving balance.

Raising and directing power:
I will be releasing negative self image by writing our my self hatred and burning the paper.  Afterwards, I will be raising power for healing myself and others I know who are in need.  When I have directed the power to it’s purpose, I will earth the power.

Thanking the Deities:
Mother Goddess, Father God,
Who created All and are All
I thank you for your presence here
and for the blessings you have bestowed on me!
May Your love stay with me now and evermore.

I will now thank my personal guides.

Opening the circle:

Spirits of Air, Earth, Fire and Water,
Go if you must or stay if you will.
I humbly thank thee for your presence tonight!
Though the circle is open, it remains unbroken.
As Above, So Below.
So I have said.
So mote it be.