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Some of the Witchcraft/Magickal Correspondence and Symbols For Ostara c.2022
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Correspondences & Symbols of Ostara
Symbols used to represent Ostara include the egg-for fertility and reproduction, and the hare-for rebirth and resurrection, the New Moon, butterflies and cocoons. Symbolically, many Pagans choose to represent Ostara by the planting of seeds, potted plants, ringing bells, lighting new fires at sunrise, either in the fireplace, in the cauldron, or light a balefire outdoors. I always give myself a gift of a newly potted plant or take a seed and plant it within my cast Circle. Ritually, a fire may be lit in the cauldron during (not before) the rite itself. You may want to decorate your altar with a colorful bouquet of Spring wildflowers. Other traditional activities include working on magickal gardens and practicing all forms of herbal work—magickal, artistic, medicinal, culinary, and cosmetic. author unknown
Ostara Deities: Eostre, the adolescent Spring Maiden, the adolescent Spring Lord, All Youthful and Virile Gods and Goddesses, Sun Gods, Mother Goddesses, Love Goddesses, Moon Gods and Goddesses, and all Fertility Deities including :Persephone, Blodeuwedd, Eostre, Aphrodite, Athena, Gaia, Cybele, Hera, Isis, Ishtar, Minerva, Venus, Robin of the Woods, the Green Man, Cernunnos, Lord of the Greenwood, The Dagda, Attis, The Great Horned God, Mithras, Odin, Thoth, Osiris, and Pan.
Symbolism of Ostara: Renewed promise of life, The Union of the Goddess and the God, Fertility, and dispensing of the old and making way for the new.Resurrection of life , The Season of Rebirth
Symbols of Ostara: Eggs, bunnies, new moon, butterflies, cocoons, dragons, flowers,trees.
Colors: lemon yellow, pale green and pale pink. Other appropriate colors include green, all pastels, Robin’s egg blue, violet, and white.
Ostara Foods: eggs, egg salad, hard-boiled eggs, honey cakes, first fruits of the season, fish, cakes, biscuits, cheeses, honey and ham. You may also include foods made of seeds, such as sunflower, pumpkin and sesame seeds, as well as pine nuts. Sprouts are equally appropriate, as are leafy, green vegetables.
Plants and Herbs: acorn, broom, celandine, cinquefoil, crocuses, daffodil, dandelion, dogwood, elder, ginger, Gorse, honeysuckle (woodbine), iris, jasmine, jonquils, irish moss, lavender, lemon balm, lilac, Lily, lily of the valley, lovage, marjoram, meadowsweet, narcissus, oak, oakmoss, olive, orris root, peony, rose, rose hips, sage, snowdrops, strawberry, tansy, tarragon, thyme, trefoil (purple clover), tulip, vervain, violet, willow, woodruff and all spring flowers.
Incense: jasmine, frankincense, myrrh, dragon’s blood, cinnamon, nutmeg, aloes wood, benzoin, musk, African violet, sage, strawberry, lotus, violet flowers, orange peel, or rose petals.
Gemstone: agate, amazonite, amethyst, aquamarine, bloodstone, clear quartz crystal, garnet, lapis lazuli, moonstone, red jasper and rose quartz.
Spellwork for Ostara: Spellwork for improving communication and group interaction are recommended, as well as fertility, balance and abundance
Animals and Mythical Beasts: rabbits,snakes,unicorns, merpeople, and pegasus
Candle Colors: Yellow and Green.
Tree: The Alder, a tree sacred to the God Bran, who is said to protect the British Isles. Trees are very
important to Witches, and indeed important to us all. They are the lungs of the Earth, purifying the very air we breathe as they shade us and protect us.
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March 20 and 21, 2024 Current Moon Phase for the Northern and Southern Hemispheres
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.
Source: MoonGiant.com
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
Northern Hemisphere
March 20, 2024
Today the Moon will be in a Waxing Gibbous phase. Visible through most of the night sky setting a few hours before sunrise. This phase is when the moon is more than 50% illuminated but not yet a Full Moon. The phase lasts about 7 days with the moon becoming more illuminated each day until the Full Moon. This September Full Moon will be the forth and final supermoon of 2023.
During a Waxing Gibbous the moon rises in the east in mid-afternoon and is high in the eastern sky at sunset. The word Gibbous first appeared in the 14th century and has its roots in the Latin word “gibbosus” meaning humpbacked.
Visit the March 2024 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.
Today’s Waxing Gibbous Phase
The Waxing Gibbous on March 20 has an illumination of 81%. 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 March 20 the Moon is 10.48 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: Waxing Gibbous
Illumination: 81%
Moon Age: 10.48 days
Moon Angle: 0.50
Moon Distance: 400,035.49 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 149,029,640.75 km
Illumination: 81%
Moon Age: 10.48 days
Moon Angle: 0.50
Moon Distance: 400,035.49 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 149,029,640.75 km
Southern Hemisphere
21 March 2024
Today the Moon will be in a Waxing Gibbous phase. Visible through most of the night sky setting a few hours before sunrise. This phase is when the moon is more than 50% illuminated but not yet a Full Moon. The phase lasts about 7 days with the moon becoming more illuminated each day until the Full Moon. This September Full Moon will be the forth and final supermoon of 2023.
During a Waxing Gibbous the moon rises in the east in mid-afternoon and is high in the eastern sky at sunset. The word Gibbous first appeared in the 14th century and has its roots in the Latin word “gibbosus” meaning humpbacked.
Visit the March 2024 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.
Today’s Waxing Gibbous Phase
The Waxing Gibbous on March 21 has an illumination of 88%. 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 March 21 the Moon is 11.38 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: Waxing Gibbous
Illumination: 88%
Moon Age: 11.38 days
Moon Angle: 0.49
Moon Distance: 402,709.98 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 149,071,773.69 km
Illumination: 88%
Moon Age: 11.38 days
Moon Angle: 0.49
Moon Distance: 402,709.98 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 149,071,773.69 km
Happy and Blessed Ostara/ Spring Equinox
Who are the Harvest Gods and Goddesses? Archetypal meanings of Harvest deities.
Source: .triplemoonpsychotherapy.com
The practice of expressing gratitude for the harvest season and preparing for the onset of winter is a widespread and ancient tradition observed by cultures across the globe.
Festivals are held to celebrate the abundance of crops, offer thanks to Mother Earth, and bid farewell to Summer. Historically, mythologies worldwide have honored and revered various deities associated with the harvest and the Autumn Equinox. Although not a comprehensive account, this article briefly acknowledges some of the most prominent harvest and equinox deities from various cultures, listed alphabetically.
Autumnus, the Roman goddess of the Harvest
Autumnus, the fall season’s deity, embodies nature’s overflowing abundance during harvest. In addition, Autumnus is gender fluid, appearing in both male and female forms, which speaks to the inclusive and diverse nature of this season’s divine patron.
Banbha, the Celtic goddess and Earth Mother
Amidst the fall equinox celebrations, the Irish deity Banbha reigns supreme. As an Earth Mother, she presides over the culmination of the bountiful harvest. Banbha, much like the revered Greek goddess Gaia, is the protector and nurturer of all living beings and the land that sustains them.
Ceres, the Roman goddess of the Harvest, grain, and fertility
Ceres, the goddess of the harvest, was revered for her abundant generosity and for imparting essential knowledge to humanity.
In Greek mythology, she was known as Demeter. She was hailed as the deity who taught people the art of cultivating, preserving, and preparing grains and maize. Her divine powers were closely linked to the land’s fertility, and she was regarded as one of the most prominent guardians of the harvest.
Ceres’ influence and guidance ensured the earth’s bounty was always plentiful. Her legacy lives on as a symbol of abundance and fertility.
Çhicomecoatl, the Aztec goddess of abundance and corn
Çhicomecoatl, the goddess of fire and fertility, embodies vitality, community, and plenty. She is revered in Mexico, particularly during the harvest season, as the guardian of corn and all fertile things. Her emblems are hot spices, maize, and fire, representing her power and providence over the land.
Corn Mother, the goddess of the Harvest of the Indigenous Peoples of North America
With her bountiful presence, the Corn Mother embodies the qualities of abundance, vitality, and strength. Her powers of fertility and harvest are celebrated as she blesses the land with the promise of plentiful crops.
In addition to her agricultural emblems of corn and corn sheaves, she also holds the healing attributes of the earth, nurturing all who seek her aid.
Demeter, the Greek goddess of the Harvest and Agriculture
At the center of one of the most famous myths about the seasons and the Harvest lies Demeter, the goddess of grain and fertility and mother of Persephone.
When Hades, the god of the Underworld, abducted Persephone, Demeter’s anguish for her daughter resulted in a severe drought that threatened all life on Earth. With the crops perishing and humankind facing doom, Demeter embarked on a quest to rescue her daughter.
However, despite eventually reuniting with Persephone, now the goddess of the Underworld, fate demanded a sacrifice. Having consumed six pomegranate seeds, Persephone was bound to spend six months of the year in the Underworld, which begins with the Autumn Equinox when Persephone descends again into the depths.
Huichi, the Japanese goddess of the Harvest Click here to read the rest of this article
Ostara – Saxon Goddess Of Spring And Easter
Ostara
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Easter gets its name from the goddess Ostara, also known as Eastre. Ostara is a fertility goddess. Her annual arrival in spring is heralded by the flowering of trees and plants and the arrival of babies, both animal and human.
March 19 and 20, 2024 Current Moon Phase for the Northern and Southern Hemispheres
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.
Source: MoonGiant.com
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
Northern Hemisphere
March 19, 2024
The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waxing Gibbous phase. Visible through most of the night sky setting a few hours before sunrise. This phase is when the moon is more than 50% illuminated but not yet a Full Moon. The phase lasts about 7 days with the moon becoming more illuminated each day until the Full Moon. This September Full Moon will be the forth and final supermoon of 2023.
During a Waxing Gibbous the moon rises in the east in mid-afternoon and is high in the eastern sky at sunset. The word Gibbous first appeared in the 14th century and has its roots in the Latin word “gibbosus” meaning humpbacked.
Visit the March 2024 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.
Today’s Waxing Gibbous Phase
The Waxing Gibbous on March 19 has an illumination of 72%. 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 March 19 the Moon is 9.57 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: Waxing Gibbous
Illumination: 72%
Moon Age: 9.57 days
Moon Angle: 0.50
Moon Distance: 396,579.64 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 148,987,665.57 km
Illumination: 72%
Moon Age: 9.57 days
Moon Angle: 0.50
Moon Distance: 396,579.64 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 148,987,665.57 km
Southern Hemisphere
20 March 2024
Tomorrow the Moon will be in a Waxing Gibbous phase. Visible through most of the night sky setting a few hours before sunrise. This phase is when the moon is more than 50% illuminated but not yet a Full Moon. The phase lasts about 7 days with the moon becoming more illuminated each day until the Full Moon. This September Full Moon will be the forth and final supermoon of 2023.
During a Waxing Gibbous the moon rises in the east in mid-afternoon and is high in the eastern sky at sunset. The word Gibbous first appeared in the 14th century and has its roots in the Latin word “gibbosus” meaning humpbacked.
Visit the March 2024 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.
Today’s Waxing Gibbous Phase
The Waxing Gibbous on March 20 has an illumination of 81%. 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 March 20 the Moon is 10.48 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: Waxing Gibbous
Illumination: 81%
Moon Age: 10.48 days
Moon Angle: 0.50
Moon Distance: 400,035.49 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 149,029,640.75 km
Illumination: 81%
Moon Age: 10.48 days
Moon Angle: 0.50
Moon Distance: 400,035.49 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 149,029,640.75 km
Ash Tree: February 18th – March 17th
Ash Tree: February 18th – March 17th
Ash Tree Buds
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- Ogham Letter: Nion (N)
- Symbolic Meaning: Master-ship, Growth, Power
- Ruling Planet: The Sun & Neptune
- Ruling Elements: Water & Fire
- Season: Spring & Autumn
- Corresponding Star Sign: Pisces / Aries
The third Lunar month is ruled by the Ash Tree. A large, relentless species that roots penetrate deep into the Earth. It’s strongly associated with the vertical link between otherworldly realms such as the underworld, middle earth, and the spiritual world. This gives it the status of the ‘World Tree’.
This tree that is linked to otherworldly realms is also medicinal, especially when it comes to treating childhood ailments. In Celtic Lore the tree is given the name of “Cradle of Life” and from it, remedies could be created that would cure children of their illnesses.
Part of the ash is used in protective rituals due to the energies believed to be held within the tree. Its leaves are thought to bring love and affluence.
Ash Tree Zodiac
Ash signs are empathetic, compassionate and very creative. They are in tune with nature and others around them and often look upon the world with an artistic perspective. They do well in careers of creativity. They constantly strive for self-growth and renewal they think freely without much care for what others may think of them. They are viewed as introverts but are often just immersed in their own world and people are intrigued with their enchanting personality.
Ash signs pair well with Willow and Reed signs.
Ash Tree Seeds
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In the Norse eddas, Yggdrasil, the world tree, was an Ash. The spear of Odin was made from the branch of this tree, which is also known by the Celtic name Nion, pronounced knee-un. This is one of three trees sacred to the Druids (Ash, Oak and Thorn), and this is a good month to do magic that focuses on the inner self. Associated with ocean rituals, magical potency, prophetic dreams and spiritual journeys, the Ash can be used for making magical (and mundane) tools — these are said to be more productive than tools made from other wood. If you place Ash berries in a cradle, it protects the child from being taken away as a changeling by mischievous Fae.
Ash Tree
Spell For Monday – Happiness Bottle Spell
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Happiness Bottle Spell
Ingredients:
Glass Vial or Jar (Buy Me!)
Pink Himalayan Sea Salt
Amethyst Chips
Pink Rose Petals (Buy Me!)
1 Olive Leaf
1 Small Peridot
Rose Oil
Gold Essence (optional)
Instructions:
- Tightly pack your glass vial or jar with the ingredients in any order that appeals to you, being sure to charge each ingredient for happiness as you add it to the bottle! How do you charge an item? Simply hold the item in your hands and visualize yourself at your absolute happiest, tell the item that you are charging it for happiness, and imagine it surrounded by pink light!
- After you’ve added all of the dry ingredients to the bottle, add a few drops of charged rose oil and a drop of the gold essence, which is an optional energy super charger.
- Close your bottle and charge the bottle for happiness! You can set parameters on the bottle by visualizing and saying those parameters aloud. We charged ours for happiness within 7 feet of the bottle, because I keep mine in my purse around my desk at work!
- Keep your bottle on you or in the space that could use a little happiness!
- Be happy!
March 18 and 19, 2024 Current Moon Phase for the Northern and Southern Hemispheres
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.
Source: MoonGiant.com
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
Northern Hemisphere
March 18, 2024
The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waxing Gibbous phase. Visible through most of the night sky setting a few hours before sunrise. This phase is when the moon is more than 50% illuminated but not yet a Full Moon. The phase lasts about 7 days with the moon becoming more illuminated each day until the Full Moon. This September Full Moon will be the forth and final supermoon of 2023.
During a Waxing Gibbous the moon rises in the east in mid-afternoon and is high in the eastern sky at sunset. The word Gibbous first appeared in the 14th century and has its roots in the Latin word “gibbosus” meaning humpbacked.
Visit the March 2024 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.
Today’s Waxing Gibbous Phase
The Waxing Gibbous on March 18 has an illumination of 63%. 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 March 18 the Moon is 8.64 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: Waxing Gibbous
Illumination: 63%
Moon Age: 8.64 days
Moon Angle: 0.51
Moon Distance: 392,470.53 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 148,945,860.86 km
Illumination: 63%
Moon Age: 8.64 days
Moon Angle: 0.51
Moon Distance: 392,470.53 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 148,945,860.86 km
Southern Hemisphere
19 March 2024
The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waxing Gibbous phase. Visible through most of the night sky setting a few hours before sunrise. This phase is when the moon is more than 50% illuminated but not yet a Full Moon. The phase lasts about 7 days with the moon becoming more illuminated each day until the Full Moon. This September Full Moon will be the forth and final supermoon of 2023.
During a Waxing Gibbous the moon rises in the east in mid-afternoon and is high in the eastern sky at sunset. The word Gibbous first appeared in the 14th century and has its roots in the Latin word “gibbosus” meaning humpbacked.
Visit the March 2024 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.
Today’s Waxing Gibbous Phase
The Waxing Gibbous on March 19 has an illumination of 72%. 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 March 19 the Moon is 9.57 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: Waxing Gibbous
Illumination: 72%
Moon Age: 9.57 days
Moon Angle: 0.50
Moon Distance: 396,579.64 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 148,987,665.57 km
Illumination: 72%
Moon Age: 9.57 days
Moon Angle: 0.50
Moon Distance: 396,579.64 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 148,987,665.57 km
Weekly Horoscope Sunday, March 17 to Saturday, March 23, 2024
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All Signs
On Tuesday, the Vernal Equinox occurs, which marks the beginning of spring. Yay! The two big changes that take place this week are the Sun entering Aries to stay for four weeks; and Mars entering Pisces to stay for the five weeks. These two changes will highlight different areas of our lives because both the Sun and fiery Mars generate energy! Read on below to see how these changes will affect your sign. Meanwhile — “Spring is sprung! The grass is riz. I wonder where da boidies is? Dey say da boids are on da wing. But that’s absoid. Da wings are on da boid!” (My dad told me this verse when I was shorter and weighed less.)
Aries (March 21-April 19)
On Tuesday, the Sun enters your sign, where it will stay for the next four weeks. This happens only once a year; and when it occurs, it boosts your confidence and increases your energy. This is why you will be more powerful and effective at getting out there and doing what you want. “Hello world, I’m back!” The Sun will also attract people and favourable situations to you. Meanwhile, Mercury is also in your sign, which makes you eager to express your views and discuss your ideas with others. However, be careful because hidden enemies might gain some traction in the next month. Be smart. Keep your eyes open, and if you suspect something fishy is going on – it is!
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
This shift of the Sun for four weeks and Mars for five weeks is affecting everyone. For your sign, it will create conflicting influences. On one hand, you’ll want to be low profile. You’ll be happy to stay at home and work alone or behind the scenes. In fact, research and digging for answers will go well. On the other hand (you have different rings); actually, in contradiction to your preference for privacy, fiery Mars will boost your desire to be involved with friends, especially groups and organizations. You’ll be competitive, physically active and ready to take charge! One thing is certain: You will more easily achieve your goals by working with others, which means look for win-win solutions. Focus on long-term aspirations.
Gemini (May 21-June 20)
Time for your curtain call! For the next six weeks, you’re ambitious! You will work hard at any project that you identify with. However, you will want independence and authority, which means you should be your own boss. (If not, conflict with coworkers is likely. Worse yet, supervisors and bosses might feel threatened by you.) Meanwhile, the Sun will make you more popular with others, which means the next four weeks are a marvellous time to socialize! Strive to integrate your energy with the people around you because this will make you happy, and also help you achieve your goals. Enjoy schmoozing with pals!
Cancer (June 21-July 22)
Once a year, the Sun travels across the top of your chart for four weeks and that time has arrived. This is good news because this symbolizes that you are in a flattering spotlight! This is why bosses, parents and authority figures will admire you even if you don’t do anything special. This is also why people will approach you to take on increased responsibilities. (You look so capable!) Since you have this magical advantage, it’s in your best interests to use it. (Ya think?) Demand the advantage. Push your agenda. Make travel plans and explore opportunities in publishing, higher education, medicine and the law because you’re golden!
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
The next four weeks will be pleasant for you because the Sun is in your fellow Fire sign. (This happens twice a year, four months before and four months after your birthday.) This creates a lovely boost to your energy, which in turn, will help you pursue your goals. Life will hum along easily; and you’ll enjoy meeting people from other countries or different cultures. Grab every chance to travel because you want a change of scenery. Explore opportunities in publishing, higher education, the law and medicine. Your sex drive will be amped. Disputes about shared property and finances might occur. (Well, nothing’s perfect – but it is a lovely week!)
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
This week both the Sun and Mars change signs, which will affect you. For starters, the next four weeks will be more passionate and more intense! You might attract someone who is powerful and intense to you, and this person might stir things up or promote some psychological self-inquiry within you. You’ll also be concerned with shared property, taxes, debt and inheritances. Meanwhile, Mars is opposite your sign for the next five weeks, which happens only once every two years. This could trigger tension with partners and close friends. People will be more assertive and you might reply in kind. Make sure something is worth fighting for. Avoid needless controversy. Stay chill.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
You will need more sleep in the next four weeks because the Sun, which represents energy, will be opposite your sign, which means it is now as far away from you as it can get all year (in your chart). This happens only once a year; and this is why you will need naps or an earlier bedtime. However, countering this will be the fact that Mars will spur you to work hard! (Go figure.) Mars will make you eager to get things done, especially because you will take pride in what you do. Note: Your desire to work and accomplish a lot is more singular, which means you’re not too keen to be a team player. You will delegate to others more than usual. Nevertheless, you’ll be happy and enthusiastic about what you’re doing.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
For the next four weeks, you’re in work mode! You will want to get as much done as possible, which is why you want to be efficient, effective and productive. Admittedly, you might have to work to benefit someone else, as well as yourself. (“It’s a joy to labour for those you love.”) It’s interesting that one of the 12 rules that Jordan Peterson espouses is “Treat yourself like you are someone you are responsible for helping.” It’s so true that we often take better care of someone else than we do our own self! How crazy is that? But it’s true. (I have observed this with myself. Although I like my creature comforts, I often ignore self-care.) Respect your health in the next four weeks because you’ll be in “work hard/party hard” mode.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
Lucky you! The next four weeks promise to be a wonderful, playful window of time for you. Social outings, an appreciation of the arts, involvement in sports events and playful activities with kids are some reasons you’ll feel more enthusiastic about life. By all means, accept invitations to socialize with others. Slip away on a vacation if you can. Grab every opportunity to express your creative talents through writing, drawing, singing, performing or doing whatever pleases you. Meanwhile, renovations, redecorating projects and efforts to make home improvements will occur where you live because increased activity will create chaos for the next month!
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
When the Sun change signs on Tuesday, your focus will shift to home and family for the next four weeks. You might be more involved with a parent. Others will be busy with home repairs and DIY projects. Nevertheless, you will also welcome a chance to relax at home among familiar surroundings and buffer yourself from the busy world. Memories of past events will come up. (“Remember when your dad took you golfing, then drove home alone because he forgot you were there?”) However, Mars will counter this desire to relax at home by accelerating your daily pace. It will make you identify with your beliefs. This is why you will vigourously defend your ideas! I rest my handbag.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
In the next four weeks, you’ll start to be more involved with your immediate surroundings. Interactions with siblings, relatives and neighbours will increase. The pace of your days will pick up with a busy schedule of errands, appointments and conversations. Do travel if you can because you’re eager for a change. In particular, the next four weeks are an excellent time to share your ideas with others. Define your boundaries. State your position and make it clear. This is also the perfect time to take a course because you’ll love to read, write, learn and teach. Meanwhile, not only will you work harder for your money, many of you will spend more on purchases. Ka-ching!
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
Both the Sun and Mars will change signs this week. Mars will enter your sign on Friday to stay for five weeks. (This happens only once every two years.) This will really boost your physical energy and enthusiasm for life! You will work hard to further your own interests. You’ll be more of a fighter for your own rights; in fact, you’ll defend the rights of others as well. It’s a positive time! Meanwhile, the Sun will cause you to ponder your values and think about what is really worthwhile in life. It will also prompt you to think of your possessions and what is useful to you versus what is just deadweight that you should cast off. “Be gone!”
March 16 and 17, 2024 Current Moon Phase for the Northern and Southern Hemispheres
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.
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
Source: MoonGiant.com
Northern Hemisphere
March 16, 2024
The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waxing Crescent Phase. Best seen in the west after the sun dips below the horizon at sunset. This is the first Phase after the New Moon and is a great time to see the features of the moon’s surface. The moon is close to the sun in the sky and mostly dark except for the right edge of the moon which becomes brighter as the days get closer to the next phase which is a First Quarter with a 50% illumination.
Visit the March 2024 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.
Today’s Waxing Crescent Phase
The Waxing Crescent on March 16 has an illumination of 43%. 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 March 16 the Moon is 6.72 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: Waxing Crescent
Illumination: 43%
Moon Age: 6.72 days
Moon Angle: 0.52
Moon Distance: 383,037.29 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 148,862,813.53 km
Illumination: 43%
Moon Age: 6.72 days
Moon Angle: 0.52
Moon Distance: 383,037.29 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 148,862,813.53 km
Southern Hemisphere
17 March 2024
The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waxing Crescent Phase. Best seen in the west after the sun dips below the horizon at sunset. This is the first Phase after the New Moon and is a great time to see the features of the moon’s surface. The moon is close to the sun in the sky and mostly dark except for the right edge of the moon which becomes brighter as the days get closer to the next phase which is a First Quarter with a 50% illumination.
Visit the March 2024 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.
Today’s Waxing Crescent Phase
The First Quarter on March 17 has an illumination of 53%. 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 March 17 the Moon is 7.69 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: First Quarter
Illumination: 53%
Moon Age: 7.69 days
Moon Angle: 0.51
Moon Distance: 387,882.92 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 148,904,239.29 km
Illumination: 53%
Moon Age: 7.69 days
Moon Angle: 0.51
Moon Distance: 387,882.92 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 148,904,239.29 km
Ostara: The Promise
Ostara, the vernal equinox, is celebration of rebirth and renewal. It’s the promise of eternal life. The green world holds the promise of rebirth. The grass greens sand a veil of green mists the trees. Daffodil foliage pierces the soil, greeting the spring Sun. In the early evening the small Hylas or “peppers” can be heard singing the spring song from the swamp margins. It’s a song as ancient as time itself. It’s the voice of renewal and enduring life.
To observe Ostara’s promise of life’s eternal cycle, you’ll need two hard-boiled eggs. Place them on your altar. Hold one egg. Think of how it holds the promise of new life. Peel the egg and discard the shell. Slowly, with purpose, eat the egg. The white represents the future. The yolk represents the life-giving Sun. Last, decorate the second egg with life affirming design of your choice. Flowers, a cross, and a pentacle are a few ideas. Keep the egg for a while, then discard it.
Let Ostara’s promise of new life spark your energy and creativity.
By James Kambos in Llewellyn’s Witches’ Datebook 2024 Page 57
Mabon: The Bounty
The sabbat of Mabon observes the autumn equinox. It’s a time of Thanksgiving for the bounty of the earth and a time to observe nature’s decline into the dark season.
Mabon means “Great Son.” As the legend goes, Mabon the son of the Goddess, was abducted as a child and taken to the land of Avalon. He was freed and returned as a young man. The legend is used to explain nature’s decline in autumn and its return at Ostara. Even though we are entering the dark season, we are surrounded by bounty. Country markets overflow with pumpkins, apples, and autumn flowers.
To celebrate this time of bounty, decorate your altar with seasonal decor–pumpkins, mums, and leaves are ideas. Then in your Book of Shadows write down the bounty you are grateful for–family, home, career, etc. Leave your book open for a few days. Then review your list. Send loving thoughts to the people and things on your list. Put your book away.
The chill comes and the fingers of the dark earlier across the land, but we are surrounded by the bounty of Mabon.
By James Kambos in Llewellyn’s Witches’ Datebook 2024 Page 119
Spell for Friday – Past Life Spell
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Some of the Witchcraft/Magickal Correspondence for Friday
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Friday Source: whitewitchgrimoire.com
Planet: Venus
Colors: Pink and white
Date night! As tonight is Valentine’s Day for those who celebrate or care, which I don’t because every day is the Thunderdome of love up in this house, Venus is here to help bring everyone closer…rawr. But not just romantically, friendship is for Friday too. Anything to draw more love to you is for Friday, whether it’s self-love, sexual love or even mending a rift. Fridays are my best bath days too. Not just for purification, but have you ever done a glamour? Mirror mirror on the wall. I have a friend who found out I was a witch and in the conversation, I told her about a glamour because she had a date. She looked right at me and said “You bitch. I knew there were nights you just looked too good. That’s not fair” We used to go out back when we were both single. The feminine power of Venus is also good for crafting, harvesting herbs, making potions, and just flat getting your drink on. Now we all know why I go live on Fridays. Secret is out. If I am creating a tea or anything for healing, I like to craft on a Friday. And hey, I know you don’t smoke weed, I know this; but I’m gonna get you high today, ’cause it’s Friday; you ain’t got no job… and you ain’t got shit to do. I smell Netflix and chill…. (movie reference #2).
Friday Source: thewitchandwand.com
Friday is the day of Venus, love, beauty, friendship, fertility, and sex.
Metal: Copper
Colors: Green, Light Blue, Pink
Gems and Stones: Emerald, Rose Quartz, Jade, Malachite
Botanicals: Apple, Rose, Sage, Vanilla, Cardamom, Thyme
Spellwork: Love, Friendship, Romance, Fertility, Pleasure, Luxury, Beauty
March 15 and 16, 2024 Current Moon Phase for the Northern and Southern Hemispheres
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.
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
Source: MoonGiant.com
Northern Hemisphere
March 15, 2024
The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waxing Crescent Phase. Best seen in the west after the sun dips below the horizon at sunset. This is the first Phase after the New Moon and is a great time to see the features of the moon’s surface. The moon is close to the sun in the sky and mostly dark except for the right edge of the moon which becomes brighter as the days get closer to the next phase which is a First Quarter with a 50% illumination.
Visit the March 2024 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.
Today’s Waxing Crescent Phase
The Waxing Crescent on March 15 has an illumination of 33%. 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 March 15 the Moon is 5.71 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: Waxing Crescent
Illumination: 33%
Moon Age: 5.71 days
Moon Angle: 0.53
Moon Distance: 378,191.94 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 148,821,596.16 km
Illumination: 33%
Moon Age: 5.71 days
Moon Angle: 0.53
Moon Distance: 378,191.94 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 148,821,596.16 km
Southern Hemisphere
16 March 2024
The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waxing Crescent Phase. Best seen in the west after the sun dips below the horizon at sunset. This is the first Phase after the New Moon and is a great time to see the features of the moon’s surface. The moon is close to the sun in the sky and mostly dark except for the right edge of the moon which becomes brighter as the days get closer to the next phase which is a First Quarter with a 50% illumination.
Visit the March 2024 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.
Today’s Waxing Crescent Phase
The Waxing Crescent on March 16 has an illumination of 43%. 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 March 16 the Moon is 6.72 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: Waxing Crescent
Illumination: 43%
Moon Age: 6.72 days
Moon Angle: 0.52
Moon Distance: 383,037.29 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 148,862,813.53 km
Illumination: 43%
Moon Age: 6.72 days
Moon Angle: 0.52
Moon Distance: 383,037.29 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 148,862,813.53 km
Spell For Thursday – How to Cleanse an Object for Magical or Ritual Use
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How to Cleanse an Object for Magical or Ritual Use
Simply put, cleansing an object entails cleaning it. The distinction is that you’re not just cleaning it physically. What you’re aiming to do is cleanse it energetically.
The act of cleansing is the removal of all past energy from an item. Even with brand-new ritual items, unwanted energy can emanate from a variety of sources. Almost any product involves the energy of multiple people who handle it along the way, from its construction to its final sale.
If you buy something used, it already has a lot of energy from the person who owned it before you.
Why Cleanse an object before Ritual use?
Objects do store energy. And you don’t want to use a magical tool that has negative energies or energies you don’t know about because it will affect your work.
Because of this, you should cleanse all of your magical and ritual items. This includes your athame, robe, and any other tools you plan to use in rituals or keep on your altar.
Even the candles you use and the item you use to engrave sigils onto your candles should be cleansed.
How to Cleanse an Object
There are various ways to cleanse a magical object, depending on what you have on hand and the material of the item itself.
Cleansing is a rather easy process. Start by cleaning the objects normally and taking care of them as you normally would. For example, any stones should be cleaned with water and proper cleaners. Cast iron may be cleaned using salt and oil or any other way you want. Candles and other tools can be dusted off and cleaned. Cleaning and sanitizing drinking and eating vessels is essential. Then continue to clean it energetically.
Common Methods to Cleanse an Object
- Smudging is an old ritual used by shamanic peoples all over the world. To cleanse an object, simply pass it through the smoke. It’s best to use a purifying scent like sage, sandalwood, lavender, or rosemary, but use what seems best for you.
- You can also use your breath to cleanse and purify your tool by grounding and centering yourself first and then focusing your breath on the object.
- Use the weather. You may leave your tools outside, ideally on a windy day, and let the breeze take care of the work for you.
- You can pass things over a candle flame, but be careful and make sure the object won’t get damaged. You’ll need some visualization abilities for this one since you’ll need to imagine the flame growing and surrounding the object to purify it.
- Another natural cleanser is sunlight. Put your ritual items in bright sunlight for at least an hour to burn off any bad energy. This will leave them clean and ready to be charged with your energy for the best results.
- Moonlight works similarly and is preferred for any objects that may be faded or otherwise affected by the sun’s light and heat. This is especially important when it comes to some gems and plants that you might want to use in spells.
- You can wash the object in running water, like from a faucet or a stream, and say a simple prayer over it while imagining all the bad energy leaving the object and white light filling it. You may alternatively submerge the object in water that has been added a pinch of salt or a few drops of a purifying essential oil. If the object is very fragile, simply sprinkle it with a few drops of salt water.
- If the object is resilient, you can bury it for at least a day in dirt or salt. Any negative energy will be absorbed by the soil or salt. Sea salt has been used for a long time to clean up dense energies, especially in crystals and candles. Simply bury the object for at least a day in a basin of salt, then remove and rinse – make sure to get rid of the salt. You can change this method by mixing sea salt with water and soaking or sprinkling your objects. But, depending on what they are made of, not everything lasts well in a salt bath, so you should do some research first.
- Visualization is the simplest method. Take the object in your hands, and visualize a clean, pure white light coming through your hands and into the object. This will flush out any bad energy and fill the object with pure, clean energy.
- Sound is another effective approach to releasing and breaking up stagnant energy; try ringing a bell or some chimes over your more delicate ritual items and ingredients to cleanse them for magical usage.
Use your discretion and be realistic when it comes to cleansing. Metal should not be soaked in seawater overnight because it will rust. Similarly, you should avoid placing paper near a fire.
Some of the Witchcraft/Magickal Correspondence for Thursday
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Thursday Source: lightwarriorslegion.com
| Day | Intent | Planet | Colours | Deities |
|---|
| Thursday | Use this day to cast spells for wealth, success, business, luck, health, protection, legal matters, male fertility,money, desires and laughter. | Jupiter | Blue. Additionally: Purple | Zeus and Thor. Gods of thunder |
Thursday Source: flyingthehedge.com
Taking its name from the Norse god Thor, this is a great day to work magic regarding growth, expansion, prosperity, business, abundance, and success. See my prosperity candle magic spell.
Color: Royal blue, green, purple
Planet: Jupiter
Deities: Thor, Zeus, Jupiter, Juno
Crystals: Turquoise, amethyst, lapis lazuli
Herbs: Honeysuckle, oak, cinquefoil
Associations: Honor, loyalty, harvest, prosperity, abundance, wealth, healing
March 14, 2024 Current Moon Phase for the Northern Hemisphere
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.
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
Source: MoonGiant.com
Northern Hemisphere
The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waxing Crescent Phase. Best seen in the west after the sun dips below the horizon at sunset. This is the first Phase after the New Moon and is a great time to see the features of the moon’s surface. The moon is close to the sun in the sky and mostly dark except for the right edge of the moon which becomes brighter as the days get closer to the next phase which is a First Quarter with a 50% illumination.
Visit the March 2024 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.
Today’s Waxing Crescent Phase
The Waxing Crescent on March 14 has an illumination of 23%. 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 March 14 the Moon is 4.66 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: Waxing Crescent
Illumination: 23%
Moon Age: 4.66 days
Moon Angle: 0.53
Moon Distance: 373,627.75 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 148,780,599.75 km
Illumination: 23%
Moon Age: 4.66 days
Moon Angle: 0.53
Moon Distance: 373,627.75 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 148,780,599.75 km
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