As indicated at the close of yesterday’s calendar entry, the lunar orb meets up with Vesta in airy Libra (12:01AM) — offering support for sisterhood bonds and increasing the value of assets and investments. There is additional good news less than 2 hours later when the Moon and the Sun form a supportive, 60-degree contact (1:43AM). Primary partnerships are more vulnerable to shake-ups and uncertainty due to Venus in Capricorn opposing Jupiter in Cancer (4:02AM) as well as the Moon in Libra opposing Uranus in Aries (6:11AM). If these two polarities behave like adversaries, then instability rises. However, there is always the chance that the four celestial bodies involved in these polarities can act as beacons of light and harmony instead of discord. The monthly Moon-Ceres union in Libra (8:58AM) is the perfect calming and comforting force that can bring warring parties to the negotiating table and smooth over hurt feelings and bad behavior. Trying too hard to solve problems this evening can backfire or prove too challenging as the Sun squares Pallas (8:08PM). Get ready for a rather turbulent end to November on Friday and Saturday as one long void lunar cycle and several disturbing sky patterns may put many human souls on the defensive. [Note to readers: All times are calculated for Pacific Standard Time. Be sure to adjust all times according to your own local time so the alignments noted above will be exact for your location.]
Tag: Friday
FRIDAY – The Day of the Love, The Day of Venus
FRIDAY
The Day of the Love The Day of Venus
frigedaeg or frige dag (Anglo-Saxon) freitag (Germanic) dies veneris (Latin) sukra-var (Hindu) juma (Islamic) vendredi (French) kin youbi (Japanese)
This is traditionally the sixth day of the week. The name given to this day in ancient Rome was ‘dies Veneris’ as is was a day dedicated to Venus. Later the French named the day ‘Vendredi’ believed to have derived from the same origin. In northern countries the closest equivalent to the Goddess Venus was ‘Frigg’ or ‘Freya’ with the day becoming known by the Anglo-Saxons as ‘Frige dag’, later to Friday. Traditionally associated in many parts of Europe with misfortune as this was believed to be the day when Christ was crucified at Calvary, and also that this was the day that Adam was tempted by Eve with the Forbidden Fruit. Within the Roman Catholic faith Friday was traditionally a day of abstinence. Today it is a still viewed as a day for some private act of self-denial (For further information see Mystical WWW Easter). According to tradition there are some practices that should be avoided if possible on a Friday including, births, weddings, the sailing of a ship, cutting your nails or starting a new job. This is indicated in the following rhyme:
‘Whoever be born on Friday or it’s night, He shall be accursed of men, Silly and crafty and loathsome to all men, And shall ever be thinking evil in his heart, And shall be a thief and a great coward, And shall not live longer than to middle age.’
A contradiction is expressed if a child was born on this day in ‘Days of the Week’, which indicated a more favourable omen. And indeed it is said that in 1492 Columbus set sail and sighted land on a Friday. In Hungarian (Europe) folklore it was believed be an omen of bad luck to be born on a Friday although it was believed that the onset of misfortune could be avoided or removed by placing some of your own blood on some of your own old clothing and then burning it. The criminal underworld have an old belief that ‘a burglary committed on a Friday will probably result in arrest’ as perhaps a sign of divine intervention and retribution upon the criminal, and if you were bought to trial for any offence on a Friday it was thought to be a bad omen. In the British Isles and USA Friday was the customary day to carry-out hangings and so was sometimes referred to as ‘Hangman’s Day’ or ‘Hanging Day’. (This perhaps is connected to the Christian belief in a Friday being the worst day of the week, as this was the day identified with the Crucifixion and the death of Christ). If it rains on a Friday an old rural belief (UK) was that it indicated the forecast would be fine on the following Sunday. If you dreamt on a Friday night of an event or people and then told the content of the dream to someone in your family on the Saturday morning it was more likely to happen. In Scotland (UK) and Germany (Europe) according to an old belief Friday was thought to be a good day to go courting (dating). Norse men traditionally saw this as a positive day, the luckiest of the week. ‘Black Friday’ has been regularly used to label days of significance within the British culture. This was the name given to December 6 1745 in the British Isles. This was the day that information reached London (UK) that the Young Pretender had reached Derby (UK). The threatened General Strike was cancelled on 15 April 1921 affecting the stance of the British Labour Movement (UK). The Government (USA) flooded the open market with gold to bring down prices on 24 September 1869 ruining the livelihoods of many speculators in USA. Mohammedans believe that Adam was created on a Friday, and so the day is seen to be the Sabbath. It is also believed that Eve tempted Adam with the Forbidden Fruit on this day, and that later both died on a Friday. Friday is believed to be a day of misfortune too for Buddhists and Brahmins. ‘Long Friday’ was another name given to Good Friday (For further information see Mystical WWW Easter) by the Saxons. It is thought that the name derived from the fact that this was a day of abstinence. According to the English historian Richard Grafton certain dates of the month were unlucky as published in the ‘Manual’ in 1565. Days throughout the year were identified and of course could have related to any day of the week. The date was the most important point to consider. The work was reputed to have some credence with support given by astronomers of the day.
(For more information see Mystical WWW Mystical Time : Mystical Months).
Your Weekend Love Horoscopes for Nov. 15 – 17
Weekend Love Horoscopes
November 15-17: Steady Hearts
Maria DeSimone on the topics of love, horoscopes, astrologyAn incredibly rich and satisfying weekend in romance is ahead — one that’s reminiscent of a meal that sticks to your ribs and is finger licking good. Why the yumminess? A Taurus Moon all weekend, leading up to Sunday’s Full Moon in Taurus of course!
On Friday, you’ll have the perfect set up for a lusty date night. Not only is the Moon in luscious Taurus, but Venus and Pluto will embrace in a sexy “I can’t live without you” kind of way. Love will be intense and security-driven with this much Earth energy in the sky. Venus and Pluto are in Capricorn, which suggests a serious kind of obsessive love is at play. You need each other in the most visceral way, and as a result you can expect an unforgettable night in bed together.
On Sunday, the Taurus Full Moon will feel like whipped cream and a cherry on top of what has already been a decadent ice cream sundae kind of romantic weekend. Eat up!
FRIDAY – The Day of the Love, The Day of Venus
FRIDAY
The Day of the Love The Day of Venus
frigedaeg or frige dag (Anglo-Saxon) freitag (Germanic) dies veneris (Latin) sukra-var (Hindu) juma (Islamic) vendredi (French) kin youbi (Japanese)
This is traditionally the sixth day of the week. The name given to this day in ancient Rome was ‘dies Veneris’ as is was a day dedicated to Venus. Later the French named the day ‘Vendredi’ believed to have derived from the same origin. In northern countries the closest equivalent to the Goddess Venus was ‘Frigg’ or ‘Freya’ with the day becoming known by the Anglo-Saxons as ‘Frige dag’, later to Friday. Traditionally associated in many parts of Europe with misfortune as this was believed to be the day when Christ was crucified at Calvary, and also that this was the day that Adam was tempted by Eve with the Forbidden Fruit. Within the Roman Catholic faith Friday was traditionally a day of abstinence. Today it is a still viewed as a day for some private act of self-denial (For further information see Mystical WWW Easter). According to tradition there are some practices that should be avoided if possible on a Friday including, births, weddings, the sailing of a ship, cutting your nails or starting a new job. This is indicated in the following rhyme:
‘Whoever be born on Friday or it’s night, He shall be accursed of men, Silly and crafty and loathsome to all men, And shall ever be thinking evil in his heart, And shall be a thief and a great coward, And shall not live longer than to middle age.’
A contradiction is expressed if a child was born on this day in ‘Days of the Week’, which indicated a more favourable omen. And indeed it is said that in 1492 Columbus set sail and sighted land on a Friday. In Hungarian (Europe) folklore it was believed be an omen of bad luck to be born on a Friday although it was believed that the onset of misfortune could be avoided or removed by placing some of your own blood on some of your own old clothing and then burning it. The criminal underworld have an old belief that ‘a burglary committed on a Friday will probably result in arrest’ as perhaps a sign of divine intervention and retribution upon the criminal, and if you were bought to trial for any offence on a Friday it was thought to be a bad omen. In the British Isles and USA Friday was the customary day to carry-out hangings and so was sometimes referred to as ‘Hangman’s Day’ or ‘Hanging Day’. (This perhaps is connected to the Christian belief in a Friday being the worst day of the week, as this was the day identified with the Crucifixion and the death of Christ). If it rains on a Friday an old rural belief (UK) was that it indicated the forecast would be fine on the following Sunday. If you dreamt on a Friday night of an event or people and then told the content of the dream to someone in your family on the Saturday morning it was more likely to happen. In Scotland (UK) and Germany (Europe) according to an old belief Friday was thought to be a good day to go courting (dating). Norse men traditionally saw this as a positive day, the luckiest of the week. ‘Black Friday’ has been regularly used to label days of significance within the British culture. This was the name given to December 6 1745 in the British Isles. This was the day that information reached London (UK) that the Young Pretender had reached Derby (UK). The threatened General Strike was cancelled on 15 April 1921 affecting the stance of the British Labour Movement (UK). The Government (USA) flooded the open market with gold to bring down prices on 24 September 1869 ruining the livelihoods of many speculators in USA. Mohammedans believe that Adam was created on a Friday, and so the day is seen to be the Sabbath. It is also believed that Eve tempted Adam with the Forbidden Fruit on this day, and that later both died on a Friday. Friday is believed to be a day of misfortune too for Buddhists and Brahmins. ‘Long Friday’ was another name given to Good Friday (For further information see Mystical WWW Easter) by the Saxons. It is thought that the name derived from the fact that this was a day of abstinence. According to the English historian Richard Grafton certain dates of the month were unlucky as published in the ‘Manual’ in 1565. Days throughout the year were identified and of course could have related to any day of the week. The date was the most important point to consider. The work was reputed to have some credence with support given by astronomers of the day.
(For more information see Mystical WWW Mystical Time : Mystical Months).
Your Love Horoscopes for the Week of November 12
A slew of intense aspects this week will make for a romantic atmosphere that’s anything but mild. On Thursday, Venus will square off with Uranus, and an unanticipated development in your love life may leave you reeling. You might be the one who initiates a change, but it’s just as likely you’ll be on the receiving end. On Friday, Venus and Pluto embrace in a sexy conjunction that is all about obsession and possession. Will you take it too far? Then, a Full Moon in Taurus on Sunday will fuel your emotional need to sensually connect with someone close. If you can’t feel, hear, taste, see and touch your lover, then you just won’t be happy.
Aries Horoscope (Mar 21 – Apr 19)
On Monday, a sublime conversation between you and your love will feel almost telepathic. Perhaps the two of you are hearing each other think, after all! In any event, use this day well and enjoy your enhanced mental and spiritual connection. By Thursday, however, expect a sudden turn of events. You or your sweetheart may crave extra breathing room or insist on shaking things up in your relationship. The harder you try to hold onto the way things “used to be,” the more likely you are to feel frustrated. Go with the flow.
Taurus Horoscope (Apr 20 – May 20)
On Monday, you and your mate are likely to enjoy an enchanting social time together. You may attend a gathering with artistic or spiritual friends, and if so the conversations are sure to make you feel extra bonded to one another. On Sunday, a Full Moon in your sign will bring emotions to the surface. You’ll wear your heart on your sleeve and it’ll be easy for your sweetheart to read you. You’ll feel more emotionally gratified when your sensual needs are being met. Be sure to let your partner know exactly what they are.
Gemini Horoscope (May 21 – Jun 20)
This week you and a friend may experience trouble with another friend. He or she may spill the beans about a private matter about your love life that you shared in confidence. You’re not likely to appreciate being the subject of gossip amongst your acquaintances, but this might be even more troubling if your sweetheart finds out. The situation will likely come to a head on Thursday and Friday, leaving you disappointed and raw with emotion.
Cancer Horoscope (June 21 – Jul 22)
If you’re single and looking for love, you might decide to schedule an after work first date with someone special this Tuesday. Make it casual — perhaps cocktails after work or even a short lunch in the middle of your work day. By having no expectations and keeping it low-pressure, you’re more likely to enjoy each other’s company. By Friday, Venus and Pluto will engage in a sultry embrace, stirring your desires in the most irresistible way. A second date will quickly become hot and heavy — and you’ll be game.
Leo Horoscope (Jul 23 – Aug 22)
Sexual fancies may be difficult to contain this week as Neptune turns direct in your 8th House of Intimacy. You may long for the impossible love experience, or you may find that an erotic fantasy overtakes you and it is all you can think of. On Friday, someone at work could make a sexual advance towards you. If you’re attracted to this person, you’ll be flattered — but if not, you might consider it harassment. Even if the feeling is mutual, pursuing this could get messy. Handle with care.
Virgo Horoscope (Aug 23 – Sep 22)
When Neptune turns direct in your partnership sector this Wednesday, you might feel fuzzy regarding a decision that involves you and your mate. Don’t rush into anything, and avoid giving an ultimatum or becoming trapped by one. Romance sizzles by Friday, thanks to a heart-pounding connection between Venus and Pluto in your 5th House of True Love. Anticipate one of the most intense sexual encounters you’ve ever had. If you’re single, make sure you’re out and about. Either way, it’ll be difficult to ignore your desires.
Libra Horoscope (Sep 23 – Oct 22)
A domestic dispute with your mate could leave you frustrated and ready to fly off the handle this Thursday. Do your best to refrain from hasty behavior because that may only serve to further alienate your partner. It’s as if everyone in your clan is on the same page about a certain situation except for him or her. While frustrating, it will pass. Now is the time to exercise patience. A Full Moon on Sunday may lead to emotionally charged news about your partner’s finances.
Scorpio Horoscope (Oct 23 – Nov 21)
You may focus on a creative project with your sweetheart early in the week. Ideas will flow and your imagination will soar together, so be sure to schedule time for play on Monday. By Sunday, a Full Moon will fall in your 7th House of Partnership. If you and your partner are experiencing a difficult time, you’ll need to open up to one another. If you don’t clear the air, it’ll only suffocate you. Alternatively, this could be a time of incredible emotional fulfillment in matters of partnership. It all depends on where you currently stand.
Sagittarius Horoscope (Nov 22 – Dec 21)
This is not your week to mix love and money. No matter what the circumstances, be wary of lending cash to your lover or allowing him or her to manage your funds in any way. It’s not that you can’t trust your sweetheart, it’s just that this week it appears he or she may become overzealous about a “too good to be true” investment opportunity. Don’t allow yourself to get caught up in the hype with your mate. Instead, try to talk him or her down from the ledge.
Capricorn Horoscope (Dec 22 – Jan 19)
Expect a solid focus on your love life this week. Venus, the planet that rules romance, will be in your sign, connecting to both unpredictable Uranus and transformative Pluto. With this cosmic lineup it’s likely that an unanticipated development in your love life will either intensify your feelings for someone special or repulse you altogether. A Full Moon in your romance sector on Sunday may bring an emotional ending or a solid commitment. Either way, get ready for the game of love to change.
Aquarius Horoscope (Jan 20 – Feb 18)
You may reveal your feelings for someone inadvertently this week — something you quickly regret doing. If you’re pining away for someone you know you can’t be in a relationship with, no matter how hard you try, the fact isn’t likely to change. Declaring your love — or passion — for this person may only lead to rejection. Even worse, it’s possible this person may feel you’ve become obsessed with them and declare you a stalker. Not fun. If you know it is unrequited love, then do yourself a favor this week: Keep it quiet.
Pisces Horoscope (Feb 19 – Mar 20)
You might feel dazed this week as your ruler, Neptune, turns direct in your sign on Wednesday. Allow extra time to sleep in and indulge your imaginative side. If you can do this with your partner, all the better, but chances are he or she will feel there are more practical matters to tend to (like paying the bills). Still, this may be a week you need to take life at a slower pace. On Friday, Venus and Pluto will connect in your social 11th House of Friends. If single, you may entertain the idea of a friendship with benefits.
Weekend Love Horoscopes for November 8th thru 10th
Weekend Love Horoscopes
November 8-10: Innovative Clarity
Maria DeSimone on the topics of love, horoscopes, astrology
Thanks to a quirky Aquarius Moon that’ll last all weekend long, you can expect to feel more in the mood for experimentation and non-traditional forms of entertainment that stimulate you physically and intellectually.
By early Saturday morning, the Moon will be at a fine angle to Uranus, which adds to your ability to go your own way and express yourself without worrying about how your partner will react. You’ll actually feel more supported when it comes to exploring your unique desires. In fact, communication will be at an all-time high this weekend.
Mercury will not only be at a friendly angle to love planet Venus on Friday, but it will also link up to mystical Neptune, as well. This allows for cosmic support as you and your love talk about your dreams together. Mercury will be at station this weekend, preparing to turn direct on Sunday, and that’s when you’ll really have your “Eureka!” moment of clarity about a vital romantic situation. If there’s a decision to make regarding your love life, you’ll have all the logic you need to make sure you lead with your mind.
Friday Is Ruled by Venus
Friday Is Ruled by Venus
Archangel: Anael
Candle colour: Green or pink
Incenses: Rose or geranium
Crystals: Jade or rose quartz
Use Fridays for spells for love, fidelity, healing, for anything to do with beauty, the arts and crafts and for all spells concerning the environment.
Where possible, work in any enclosed beautiful place outdoors, for example a botanical garden, a field, park or your own garden – even in a circle of plants indoors.
Your Love Horoscopes for the Weekend of Nov. 1st – 3rd
Weekend Love Horoscopes
November 1-3: Emotional Intensity
Maria DeSimone on the topics of love, horoscopes, astrologyWhen it comes to matters of the heart, you’ll do nothing halfway this weekend. On Friday and into early Saturday afternoon, the Moon will be in partnership-oriented Libra , keeping the focus on your place in a relationship and how to keep things on an even keel. While the testy Uranus-Pluto square on Friday morning might cause dissension for some, if you and your partner have something solid that’s not about to change.
The real lunar love news this weekend happens by early Sunday morning, when we experience a passionate Solar Eclipse in Scorpio. Desires are out in the open and you’ll feel a surge to get your needs met that will be impossible to ignore. A new beginning is possible in terms of your erotic life. Perhaps you and your mate will reveal parts of yourselves to one another that you never have before.
Remember, though, with this kind of deep Scorpio energy, the one who deserves to love your naked body will only be the one who loves your naked soul first!
A Little Humor For Your Day – A Song Just for You, ‘Loki Loves Me’
Loki Loves Me
Tune: “Jesus Loves Me”
Loki loves me this I know,
For last night he told me so.
Little minions march along,
Drive you crazy with this song.
Chorus:
Yes, Loki loves me
Yes, Loki loves me
Yes, Loki loves me
Last night he told me so
In the circle I did say
Loki send some luck my way
Great big smile all I did see
He said he’d come visit me
Monday morning, I woke up
Found piss in my coffee cup
Dung upon the kitchen floor
Slipped on it right through the door
Tuesday morning I arose
Found matchsticks between my toes
Loki’s smile was nice and bright
“Hey there bud, you got a light?”
Wednesday when I went to work
Loki in my office lurked
Heard my secretary scream
“Oh, my GOD that’s so obscene!”
Thursday morn, when I was gone
Loki mowed the neighbor’s lawn
Even though the job was free
I found out he’s sueing me
Friday when my grandma came
I though I would go insane
Found her tied up to my bed
Great big smile and damn near dead!
Saturday I went to lunch
With that same ol’ black tie bunch
Loki came with as my guest
Insulted most and f**ked the rest
Sunday morn, a peaceful dawn
I looked around, was Loki gone?
A note upon my kitchen door
Read “Buy more beer, I’ll go get Thor!”
Weekend Love Horoscopes for October 25th thru October 27th
Weekend Love Horoscopes
October 25-27: Soap Opera Love
Maria DeSimone on the topics of love, horoscopes, astrology
Fairy-tale romance, anyone? Friday’s trine between the Sun and Neptune will have you and your lover feeling especially idealistic, so be sure to enjoy the rare and beautiful dose of cosmic enchantment.
In the background of this mystical, inspiring and extremely romantic aspect will be a dramatic Moon in Leo on Saturday and Sunday. Leo craves theatrics, and it’s possible that this weekend your love life will feel like a real live soap opera.
Even if you’re not typically the type of person who enjoys drama, the theatrics that are likely to manifest this weekend will remind your heart that a little performance now and then isn’t such a bad thing. In fact, being in the center stage of someone’s heart clearly has its advantages. This weekend, you get to enjoy a melodramatic, but fulfilling, romantic limelight. Bravo!
‘Birth & Days of the Week’
‘Birth & Days of the Week’
‘Monday’s child is fair of face,
Tuesday’s child is full of grace,
Wednesday’s child is full of woe,
Thursday’s child has far to go;
Friday’s child is loving and giving,
Saturday’s child works hard for a living,
But the child that is born on the Sabbath-day
Is bonny and blithe, good and gay.’
Your Love Horoscopes for the Week of October 21st
A temporary dark cloud may hover over your love life this week, thanks to Mercury turning retrograde in Scorpio. Now through November 10 there will be an opportunity to revise your thoughts concerning any nagging intimacy issues. Still, you might fumble with your words more than usual as you attempt to have any vulnerable conversations with a lover. By Friday, the Sun and Neptune will be at a magnificent angle, allowing you to feel inspired in every way possible. You’ll see the best in your partner, and in yourself.
Aries Horoscope (Mar 21 – Apr 19)
If anyone needs to reassess their approach to relationship this week, it’s you, Aries. On Monday, Mercury will turn retrograde in the area of your chart that rules shared resources — physical and emotional. You might review how much you’re willing to share with your partner. Are you ready to have joint bank accounts, or is this out of your comfort zone? Have you allowed your mate to see you naked yet? Not physically but emotionally? From now until November 10 you’ll have an opportunity to decide whether you’ve been drawing healthy boundaries or using them as a barrier that prevents real intimacy.
Taurus Horoscope (Apr 20 – May 20)
This week it’ll become crystal clear that your relationship can use a bit of communication rehab. Mercury turns retrograde in your partnership sector on Monday, which will allow you to obtain closure regarding an unfinished conversation or previously unspoken words. However, this will only happen once you’re willing to dig deep and talk about a sensitive topic. You might need to reassess a recent decision concerning your relationship. You and your significant other might also opt for third-party help, such as a counselor to open up dialogue you’re too anxious to communicate on your own.
Gemini Horoscope (May 21 – Jun 20)
When your ruler, Mercury, turns retrograde on Monday, it might be more of a challenge to communicate effectively. Now through November 10, it’ll be a good idea to review what you want to say in your mind before you express it — especially during conversations with a spouse or lover. Once you say something, even if it doesn’t come across as intended, you can’t take it back. While under normal circumstances it’s not difficult to correct a misunderstanding, when Mercury is retrograde this can sometimes turn into a monumental task.
Cancer Horoscope (June 21 – Jul 22)
Don’t be surprised if an old flame resurfaces this week. What might shock you, however, is that this blast from your past will likely reignite all sorts of feelings you thought you had safely buried and under control. Now, it’s possible that you’ll need to face them head-on in order to either grieve the loss of the relationship and obtain closure, or make a decision to give things another shot. In the end, only you know what’s truly best. Romantic idealism will run especially high on Friday.
Leo Horoscope (Jul 23 – Aug 22)
If you feel as if you’ve lost your edge when it comes to expressing yourself, try not to be so hard on yourself. Mercury will turn retrograde on Monday, and in your case it’ll hit home — literally. If you live with your partner, it might be difficult to communicate effectively about a domestic matter or a decision to move. Hold off until after November 10. In the meantime, this weekend looks spectacular for romance. The Moon will be in your sign. Prepare to be swept off your feet!
Virgo Horoscope (Aug 23 – Sep 22)
When your ruling planet, Mercury, turns retrograde on Monday, you may feel at a disadvantage when it comes to expressing your ideas to others. You might experience a certain amount of frustration at your partner for what you feel is his or her lack of interest in listening to you. Try not to jump to conclusions and give your mate the benefit of the doubt. Remember, communication is nebulous for everyone now. Still, on Friday you might have a conversation that renews your faith in your relationship. Trust that it’s real and move forward together.
Libra Horoscope (Sep 23 – Oct 22)
A series of missteps this week may lead to frustration in your love life. You may need to contend with your partner’s growing concern that the only thing you’re really married to is your career. Sure, there are fabulous opportunities happening for you these days and it would be foolish to ignore them. At the same time, however, remember there needs to be balance in life. Schedule a weekend of fun, without work-related distractions. The social reprieve will be good for your soul and your relationship.
Scorpio Horoscope (Oct 23 – Nov 21)
This week, you’ll become extra mindful of the way you communicate. Mercury will turn retrograde in your sign on Monday, leading to more gaffes in your dialogue with your mate than usual until November 10. This will be the perfect time to carefully revise how you come across to your love. You might realize that you’ve been unwilling to share deeper, private thoughts out of self-protection. Perhaps it’s time to take a leap of faith and trust that it’s OK to share more of your inner self with your lover. On Friday, you just might be inspired to do exactly that.
Sagittarius Horoscope (Nov 22 – Dec 21)
You might appear less talkative to your mate this week. Reassure your sweetheart that it’s nothing he or she has done that has prompted you to become more introverted. The truth is, you may have so much swirling through your mind these days that you’re better off hashing thoughts out in private. Even so, be mindful that you don’t alienate your mate during this process. Thankfully, between Monday and Wednesday you’ll have an ability to emotionally connect to your partner without having to say a word.
Capricorn Horoscope (Dec 22 – Jan 19)
If you’ve been second-guessing romantic feelings for a pal, things are likely to get more confusing this week. On Monday, Mercury will turn retrograde in your friendship sector, and it’s possible that you and a friend will finally speak about the elephant in the room — your attraction to one another. These conversations might initially be uncomfortable, but you both know they’re necessary. If attached, on Thursday and Friday you’ll enjoy an extra dose of harmony with your mate. The two of you might cozy up and enjoy the comforts of home together.
Aquarius Horoscope (Jan 20 – Feb 18)
If your intimate life is interfering in the pursuit of your professional goals, this week you might need to reassess your priorities. It’s one thing if you’re in love with someone and ready to forge a relationship, but if you’ve been casually dating and flirting — especially with someone connected to your boss — this week you might pay a price for any lack of sound judgment. If attached, this weekend you and your mate might decide to take a weekend getaway. Enjoy the break together!
Pisces Horoscope (Feb 19 – Mar 20)
A change in the way you look at the world may lead to alterations you’ll feel are necessary in your relationship in order for it to grow. On Monday, Mercury will turn retrograde in the area of your chart that rules the higher mind. Reassessing your spiritual and moral beliefs may lead to the discovery that you and your mate are not on the same page regarding an issue that’s truly important to you. Will this be a deal breaker? Try not to make any snap decisions until after November 10.
Your Weekend Love Horoscopes for Oct. 18th – 20th
Weekend Love Horoscopes
October 18-20: Identity Crisis
Maria DeSimone on the topics of love, horoscopes, astrologyThis weekend it’s all about the Lunar Eclipse in Aries. On Friday, this Eclipse will crash into your world and force you to confront the all-important theme of “Me versus We.”
You may feel emotionally out of sorts with this Eclipse if you’re not in touch with who you really are. When it comes to love, if you’ve been hiding in a relationship that really doesn’t fit with your deeper self you can expect the covers to come off now.
Alternatively, if you’ve been going out of your way to maintain independence at the cost of relationship, you might feel as if something important is missing. Are you ready to let love in? Or are you still worried that it’ll cost you yourself?
On Saturday, the Moon enters Taurus and throughout Sunday sensual comforts will help take the sting out of this emotionally-charged dilemma. Mars will oppose Neptune on Saturday, helping you to lose yourself in a sexual fantasy. Or fulfilling one.
FRIDAY – The Day of the Love, The Day of Venus
FRIDAY
The Day of the Love The Day of Venus
frigedaeg or frige dag (Anglo-Saxon) freitag (Germanic) dies veneris (Latin) sukra-var (Hindu) juma (Islamic) vendredi (French) kin youbi (Japanese)
This is traditionally the sixth day of the week. The name given to this day in ancient Rome was ‘dies Veneris’ as is was a day dedicated to Venus. Later the French named the day ‘Vendredi’ believed to have derived from the same origin. In northern countries the closest equivalent to the Goddess Venus was ‘Frigg’ or ‘Freya’ with the day becoming known by the Anglo-Saxons as ‘Frige dag’, later to Friday. Traditionally associated in many parts of Europe with misfortune as this was believed to be the day when Christ was crucified at Calvary, and also that this was the day that Adam was tempted by Eve with the Forbidden Fruit. Within the Roman Catholic faith Friday was traditionally a day of abstinence. Today it is a still viewed as a day for some private act of self-denial. According to tradition there are some practices that should be avoided if possible on a Friday including, births, weddings, the sailing of a ship, cutting your nails or starting a new job. This is indicated in the following rhyme:
‘Whoever be born on Friday or it’s night, He shall be accursed of men, Silly and crafty and loathsome to all men, And shall ever be thinking evil in his heart, And shall be a thief and a great coward, And shall not live longer than to middle age.’
A contradiction is expressed if a child was born on this day in ‘Days of the Week’, which indicated a more favourable omen. And indeed it is said that in 1492 Columbus set sail and sighted land on a Friday. In Hungarian (Europe) folklore it was believed be an omen of bad luck to be born on a Friday although it was believed that the onset of misfortune could be avoided or removed by placing some of your own blood on some of your own old clothing and then burning it. The criminal underworld have an old belief that ‘a burglary committed on a Friday will probably result in arrest’ as perhaps a sign of divine intervention and retribution upon the criminal, and if you were bought to trial for any offence on a Friday it was thought to be a bad omen. In the British Isles and USA Friday was the customary day to carry-out hangings and so was sometimes referred to as ‘Hangman’s Day’ or ‘Hanging Day’. (This perhaps is connected to the Christian belief in a Friday being the worst day of the week, as this was the day identified with the Crucifixion and the death of Christ). If it rains on a Friday an old rural belief (UK) was that it indicated the forecast would be fine on the following Sunday. If you dreamt on a Friday night of an event or people and then told the content of the dream to someone in your family on the Saturday morning it was more likely to happen. In Scotland (UK) and Germany (Europe) according to an old belief Friday was thought to be a good day to go courting (dating). Norse men traditionally saw this as a positive day, the luckiest of the week. ‘Black Friday’ has been regularly used to label days of significance within the British culture. This was the name given to December 6 1745 in the British Isles. This was the day that information reached London (UK) that the Young Pretender had reached Derby (UK). The threatened General Strike was cancelled on 15 April 1921 affecting the stance of the British Labour Movement (UK). The Government (USA) flooded the open market with gold to bring down prices on 24 September 1869 ruining the livelihoods of many speculators in USA. Mohammedans believe that Adam was created on a Friday, and so the day is seen to be the Sabbath. It is also believed that Eve tempted Adam with the Forbidden Fruit on this day, and that later both died on a Friday. Friday is believed to be a day of misfortune too for Buddhists and Brahmins. ‘Long Friday’ was another name given to Good Friday (For further information see Mystical WWW Easter) by the Saxons. It is thought that the name derived from the fact that this was a day of abstinence. According to the English historian Richard Grafton certain dates of the month were unlucky as published in the ‘Manual’ in 1565. Days throughout the year were identified and of course could have related to any day of the week. The date was the most important point to consider. The work was reputed to have some credence with support given by astronomers of the day.
(For more information see Mystical WWW Mystical Time : Mystical Months).
Well It’s Finally Friday, Can We All Say, “Thank The Goddess!”
Good Blessed Friday Morning to all my dear family! How are you doing today? Fine, I hope. I would have been here sooner but…..The little fur ball above wanted to play. And as big as she is now, she wants to play, you play, lol! She also hates the computer. Because it takes my attention away from her. She will hop in my lap and get between the computer and me. Then she just loves the heck out of the keyboard (really I think she is trying to eat it). So now when you see a little delay in the postings, you know who is to blame, lol!
Well, my friends, I have bent your ear enough this morn. Time to get to work. I hope everyone has a wonderful day and a very blessed weekend.
Luv & Hugs,
Lady A
Your Love Horoscopes for the Week of October 14th
How you approach sex and the way you achieve sensual gratification is about to change. This Tuesday, Mars will enter Virgo and your libido will take on a more earthly, lusty, yet discerning palate until December 7. What was once just fine in between the sheets might now feel less than desirable. You’ll want to work more on your technique, and will certainly demand that your lover do the same. Try to resist the urge to critique your mate so much that you wind up shutting him or her down altogether. If you turn making love into a “how-to” session, you’ll suck the romance right out of your life.
Aries Horoscope (Mar 21 – Apr 19)
This Wednesday, your love life will sizzle beyond all expectation! Not only will you enjoy reaching new heights with someone who takes your breath away, but you’re more likely to appreciate everything about your lover that’s out of the ordinary. By Friday, a Lunar Eclipse in your sign may be the catalyst towards profound changes in your personal life. You might be ready for a commitment to someone you thought would threaten your independence. Now, you’ll come to realize the only one in the way of your happiness all this time has been you.
Taurus Horoscope (Apr 20 – May 20)
Are you ready to have more fun in bed? To enjoy thrilling, romantic date nights with someone who makes your heart beat faster? Well, you’re in luck, because the cosmic sky will certainly cooperate. Sexy Mars will be in a once-in-every-two-years position to help you enjoy the pleasures of life more as he tours your romance sector from Tuesday until December 7. On Saturday, you might feel confused about how to fulfill your sexual fantasies, but if you allow your imagination to take over, you’ll surely find a way.
Gemini Horoscope (May 21 – Jun 20)
Simpatico between you and your partner will have a lot to do with your social life this week. Perhaps you want to explore a new, unusual interest and would prefer that your love join you in this survey. Luckily, you’ll have an easy time convincing him or her to do so — especially if you act around Wednesday. In fact, you might discover that keeping company with new, fascinating friends adds excitement to your relationship. If you’re single, a scintillating moment with a pal might leave you grappling with newfound feelings that go way beyond platonic.
Cancer Horoscope (June 21 – Jul 22)
This week, it’s time to talk about sex. In fact, you’ll feel more compelled to express your desires to your mate from Tuesday through December 7. Talking about what you like and how you like it will undoubtedly help improve your romantic life, but remember to approach these conversations with more tact and a less demanding tone. Otherwise, you’ll alienate your lover instead of exciting him or her. On Saturday, you might share one of your deeper carnal fantasies. With a little planning, it just might become reality.
Leo Horoscope (Jul 23 – Aug 22)
If you’re single, this week it’s possible you’ll meet someone you find stimulating, fascinating and oh so sexy! A first date scheduled near Wednesday will take an unexpected, but positive, turn. If you’re already dating someone special, you’ll still enjoy the benefits of this energy. Expect sparks to fly or to reignite if they’ve been lost over time. Thinking about making travel plans with your mate? This is the week to press ahead. A getaway to someplace exotic will surely put the sizzle back into your love life!
Virgo Horoscope (Aug 23 – Sep 22)
Your sex appeal is about to go through the roof. On Tuesday, Mars, the planet that rules assertive energy and your libido, will enter your sign. This once-in-every-two-years event will be yours to enjoy until December 7, so be sure to maximize the charisma it’ll offer you. Although this Saturday you might feel as if your partner is sending mixed messages when it comes to sex, if you can navigate past the weekend’s bewilderment, the two of you will find your way back to mutual chemistry in no time.
Libra Horoscope (Sep 23 – Oct 22)
Expect a major shake-up in your love life this week. On Wednesday, a conversation between you and your partner might open the door to a newfound mutual understanding and awareness that previously eluded you. Then, Friday’s Lunar Eclipse in your 7th House of Commitment will bring things to a crashing climax. A relationship turning point is imminent, and whichever way you go there will be no turning back. Will it be an ending or a new beginning? Wednesday’s dialogue might give you the answer.
Scorpio Horoscope (Oct 23 – Nov 21)
If you’re married or in a committed relationship, it’s possible that this week your partner may offer you a personal — and lasting — financial benefit. You might even decide to work with your mate on a new freelance project or business endeavor. Whatever this is, it’s sure to bring extra cash your way. If you’re dating someone casually, on Saturday a confusing run in between your sweetheart and a pal might make you think twice about the loyalty you receive from one of these alliances.
Sagittarius Horoscope (Nov 22 – Dec 21)
Your love life is on fire! With Venus in your sign, you’re not only gorgeous — you’re irresistible. On Wednesday, Venus will make a brilliant link to Uranus, now in your romance sector. Stimulating possibilities are yours when it comes to romance and a chance meeting with someone special might make your knees weak. On Friday, a potent Lunar Eclipse in the same area of your chart will either end a casual affair or open the door to the realization that you’re in love with someone you’ve been dating. Wow!
Capricorn Horoscope (Dec 22 – Jan 19)
Changes on the home front are likely to distract you from romance this week. What might be happening, however, are changes at home that directly affect your love life. You and someone close might decide to move in together if things are going well. This might be a sudden conversation — one that comes up this week, in fact. While this could be a positive shift, be wary of rushing into any life-changing resolution if at all possible. Facts will not be clear and it’s possible that you’ll second guess yourself.
Aquarius Horoscope (Jan 20 – Feb 18)
Love is about feelings, but for you it may also seem more like it’s all about choices this week. On Wednesday, a conversation with one of your pals might lead to the nugget of enlightenment you’ve been searching for concerning a relationship matter. Then, on Friday, a powerful Lunar Eclipse in your 3rd House of Communication will prompt you to have a vital conversation with your partner. Are you concerned that your mate is hiding something about finances from you? Your anxiety might be confirmed this Saturday. If you make the choice to ignore it, you’ll only be fooling yourself.
Pisces Horoscope (Feb 19 – Mar 20)
This week, it’ll be abundantly clear that the only way to move past any conflict with your partner is to accept it, and then to address it head on. Warrior planet Mars will enter your relationship sector on Tuesday, and it will remain in this part of your chart until December 7. During this time you’ll notice that peace and harmony seems to elude you when it comes to your closest relationships. While it might add excitement and spice, on Saturday in particular it will only feel confusing. You might not even know what you’re fighting over.
A Very Blessed & Relaxing Saturday To The WOTC!
I must apologize for being late. It’s terrible I only work two days a week doing the site. And I still can’t get here on time. But I have proof it’s not my fault this time. The picture above tells the whole story. Lady A and I went out partying, lol! Look closely Lady A is the one with the shades on. Trying to hide her identity or blood shot eyes?
Just a joke, neither one of us drink. Perhaps we should start if we could afford it.
Ritual Tools That Won’t Break the Bank
Ritual Tools That Won’t Break the Bank
Author: Bronwen Forbes
We’ve all seen them, either on EBay or some online Wicca supply shop – or even the Pagan bookstore in our own town: ritual tools and altar pieces that are apparently only for the independently wealthy. Well, seeing as how I am still a full-time student, i.e. broke, I’ve been searching for alternative sources for ritual tools and other altar accoutrements priced reasonably enough to guarantee I could afford to eat meat for the rest of the month. I’d like to share them with you.
My first stop was, believe it or not, my local Wal-Mart. And if the items mentioned below can be found in my Wally World out in the middle of southwestern USA nowhere, I’ll bet they’re at your Wal-Mart, too.
Wands
I remember a few years ago that tree branches given a “spiral” look by having a grapevine grow around them were quite the popular item at various Pagan gatherings. Unfortunately, these polished, um, sticks were priced at seventy dollars each, if not more! Ouch!
Even here on the edge of the great Southwestern desert, we have trees. Which means your chances of having access to free wand material are even better than mine. Find a tree you like, either because it’s your favorite kind (oak, maple, etc.) or because it’s located near your home and you think it’s friendly, or whatever. Note: if the tree is not on your property, get permission before you cut a branch or two. Also note: get permission from the tree before you start chopping. Tradition holds that a wand should be the length of the owner’s arm from the tip of the middle finger to the elbow. Let the wood “cure” for a season or two; carefully remove the bark, and presto! Free wand!
Athame
If you’re not totally into the traditional athame, which is a double-edged blade with a black handle, Wal-Mart is your new best friend. If you’re drawn to kitchen witchery (herbalism, cooking, food spells, etc.) , the housewares aisle has a plethora of really nice kitchen knives (and I mean pretty darn nice) starting at around three dollars each. Or you can check out the hunting and camping department. They had some wicked (and I mean that in a good way, of course) hunting knives, averaging around fourteen dollars apiece.
Either way, these are much cooler, cheaper and more practical (!) than the easily bendable mermaid-shaped athame with Austrian crystal eyes for twenty bucks on EBay.
Chalice
If you’re very lucky, once or twice a year there will be some sort of arts fair in your town. These fairs attract a lot of potters. Potters like to make chalices, and will sell the ones where the glaze “didn’t come out quite right” for five to ten dollars. And then you have a handmade, one-of-a-kind chalice!
If you’re mostly lucky, there is a paint-your-own-pottery shop nearby. For about five dollars per painting session and three to ten dollars for the cup, again, you have a one-of-a-kind chalice that you glazed yourself. How cool is that?
However, there is always our friend Wal-Mart, which sells something call tea goblets. Tea goblets are basically short, fat wine glasses with very little stem and lots of cup space. Last Friday I noticed a choice of green or brown tea goblets for $2.22 apiece, or a box of four clear ones for about nine dollars. They looked pretty nice!
Pentacle
Assuming you don’t want to pay at least $40 for a brass or copper disc with a pentacle etched on it (and since you’re reading this, I’m guessing that’s a pretty fair assumption) , again, you’ll find everything you need to make a nice wooden one at Wal-Mart. A wooden disk six inches in diameter costs $.97 and can be found in the craft aisle. A protractor (assuming you don’t have one left over from geometry) costs about a dollar. Craft paint is also pretty cheap!
Or, you can forego the wooden disk, find a nice free round-ish, flat-ish rock somewhere, and paint a pentacle on that.
Even if you have absolutely no artistic talent whatsoever (like me) , it’s not that hard to draw a perfectly symmetrical 5-pointed star (that’s what the protractor is for) , and then paint over it.
Miscellaneous
Wal-Mart sells soapstone stick incense burners for just under $2. They’re not fancy, but they’re nice. If I didn’t have a plethora of wooden ones all over the house, I’d probably get one (I think the wooden ones breed when I’m not looking!) . They also sell reasonably nice cut glass candlesticks for about $3 each. In the potpourri section (usually near the fabric/craft section) they have potpourri-replenishing oils. I wouldn’t use the oils straight, I’d mix them with a small bit of unscented baby oil, but they smelled pretty good.
If you just can’t bring yourself to shop for ritual and altar items at Wal-Mart, don’t panic! Check out garage sales, flea markets, junky little antique stores, and estate sales. With a little time, effort, and patience, you’re very likely to find exactly what you want for next to nothing – like my prized pentacle-shaped cast iron pot trivet that set me back a whole three bucks at a junky antique store.
A ritual tool is not made more powerful by a high price tag or fancy decoration, but by use, by respect, and by intent. Let me give you an example: when I found myself unexpectedly living alone a few years ago, I went to the local flea market to pick up some kitchen items. I was broke, but I needed pots to cook in!
One of my finds was an old white enamel pasta pot for next to nothing. It came with a few dings in the enamel, but I have proudly served my coven many a soup, stew, or lasagna whose noodles were cooked in that pot. That pot is practically part of the coven, now. I wouldn’t trade it for anything.
Good Blessed Thursday Morning to my wonderful family & friends!
(Wow, it is finally Friday! This seems like it has been a loooong week. Way to much going on in the world and personally. I hope you are planning on a nice relaxing weekend. I am!!!)
Well I figured I would just leave the graphic and opening message. I have run a day ahead all week long. Sure indicator I am definitely ready for Friday to get here, lol! Please, Friday hurry! All the other info on this post is correct. I am sorry again but like I said it has been a loooong week and now my bubble is bursted 😦
Just a couple of reminders real quick……The spell for Washington to get its act together ends tonight. Then we will wait a day or two to see if any effects result from the spell. I know it was a mild spell. But these days, when it comes to the Government, you have to be careful what you post. Websites are being monitored and we really don’t want the CIA carrying any of us off. We would have to be smuggling in a saw in a batch of wands. So if by Monday or Tuesday of next week, we will try a more potent spell. It won’t be posted on the net. I have never been in jail and don’t won’t to go. Neither do I want the site closed down. But I think Washington is starting to make some progress perhaps not as quickly as we would like but what can I say?
I think one group that has stepped up during this whole mess deserves to be mentioned in our prayers. That is the Fisher House. It is pitiful that a private organization has to bail the Government out of their obligations. Thank the Goddess for them though. They stepped up and helped out our grieving military families. I know I am going to thank the Goddess for them and also ask that She bless them. Thank you, Fisher House, for being their when you are needed most!
Lastly and I will get to work…..It is that time of the month again for us to update our Pinterest site. After the dailys have been posted today, we are going over there to update and keep our site current. As you know if you don’t post so often the sites are shut down. You know us we wait to the last minute to do anything. So if you want to come over and check the site out, come on. We will be there working our little rumps off.
Now off to work, I go!
Have a fantastic Friday and a safe & relaxing Weekend,
Luv & hugs,
Lady A
SUPERSTITIONS
A WORD ABOUT SUPERSTITIONS
I guess most of us are just a tad superstitious, at least to the point where we
don’t take unnecessary chances. You know, better safe than sorry.
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There are certain superstitions that I go along with, but breaking a mirror
brings seven years bad luck ain’t one of ’em. Heck, I know a man who broke one
and he didn’t have seven years bad luck at all. He was run over by a train and
killed the day after he broke it.
Here is a list of southern superstitions I’ve heard all my life. I’m sure you
will remember a number of them:
– If you sweep dirt out of the house on Friday, the house will burn down.
– Wash your hair in the first rain in May, and it will grow faster.
– Cross your eyes and jump over a ditch at midnight, and your eyes will stay
crossed forever.
– See a cardinal, make a wish, and pinch someone to make it come true.
– Make a wish on a redbird before it flies, and your wish will come true.
– Sleep with a mirror under your pillow, and you will see your future husband.
– When a man’s second toe is longer than his big toe, he will be henpecked.
– If a bride goes to the altar with some salt in her pocket, she will always be
happy.
– When fish jump above the water, look for rain.
– Run into a cobweb, and you’ll get a letter.
– If your palm itches, you are going to get some money.
– If your nose itches, it means you are going to have company.
– Carry in your pocket a button you’ve found, and it will bring you good luck.
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– Walking on the other side of a post from a friend will bring on a quarrel,
unless you say “bread and butter.”
– Snakes will not come around a place where gourds are growing.
– It will bring much bad luck if you sleep on new, unwashed sheets.
– To become beautiful, get behind a door and eat a chicken foot.
– A woman who drops her apron will lose a friend.
– If your left foot itches, you will walk where you’re not welcome.
– Look under a bed, and you’ll never marry.
– It’s bad luck to lean a broom against a bed.
– If someone sweeps under your feet, you’ll never marry.
– If your initials spell a word, you will become rich.
– If your shoestring becomes untied, someone is talking about you.
– Shaking hands over a fence will bring bad luck.
– Those whose teeth grow wide apart will be travelers.
– Always step into a courtroom on your right foot when you have business there.
– A woman with short fingers makes a good manager.
– If you sneeze before breakfast, you’ll see your sweetheart before Saturday
night.
– If you can see the sunshine through a man’s ears, he’s a rascal and can’t be
trusted.
– Whistle in bed and you’ll cry before the next night.
– You can be sure of rough weather if the grape or pecan crop is heavy.
– It’s bad luck to climb over anybody in bed.
– It causes bad luck if you bring an old broom into a new house.
– It’s bad luck to take up ashes from the fireplace during the Christmas season.
– If a fly flies around your face continually, a stranger hopes to meet you.
– Cut your fingernails before breakfast on Monday morning, and you’ll get a
present before the week is over.
– Forget to wash a skillet and you can expect a guest for the next meal.
– When hornets nests are low, it will be a cold winter.
– The first thunder of spring wakes up the snakes and tells you that winter is
gone.
– It’s good luck for a butterfly to light on your shoulder.
– A wish made in a bed that’s never been slept in will come true.
– You can utter any untruth your heart desires as long as your fingers are
crossed.
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