Witches Almanac for Tuesday, August 21

 

Witches Almanac for *Tuesday, August 21

*Tuesday (Mars):  Passion, sex, courage, aggression, and protection.

Consualia (Roman)

Moon Sign: *Leo

*Leo: Draws emphasis to the self, central ideas or institutions, away from connections with others and other emotional needs. People tend to be melodramatic.

*Waxing Moon

*The Waxing Moon: is the ideal time for magick to draw things toward you.

Incense: Cedar

Moon Phase: First Quarter

Color:  Gray

Current Moon Phase for August 18th: Waxing Crescent

Waxing Crescent

(1% of Full)

The Moon is in sign Zodiac Virgo

The New Moon is a time best suited for new beginnings! For the first 48 hours following the exact time of the New Moon each month, a window of opportunity opens for making wishes that, if noted, come true in the days and months ahead. There is a tremendous amount of enthusiasm in the atmosphere, making it a great time to go forward and begin projects that you feel instinctively attracted to initiating. Follow your impulses and let yourself make new starts in areas that are important to you.

Your Charm for August 18 is Aquarius, The Water-Bearer

Your Charm for August 18th

Aquarius, The Water-Bearer

General Description: Eleventh sign of the Zodiac, Jan 20th to Feb 19th. Ruling planet Uranus; correct metal lead. Those bon under the influence of the Aquarius were supposed to be intelligent, of strong will power, restless, inventive, deep thinkers, artistic and caution in money matters. The Aquarius gems are Garnet and Hyacinth. The Garnet, thought India and Persia, was a favorite amulet against plague and poison, also worn to attract cheerfulness and good health. In the middle ages used as a charm to protect against all inflammatory disease and to ensure happiness. It was also supposed to warn its wearer of approaching peril and danger.

Your Weekend Love Horoscope for August 17 – 19

Weekend Love: Lunar Love

by Jeff Jawer

Love’s A Playground

August 17 – 19

This is a great weekend for making a fresh start in relationship matters. The New Moon in romantic Leo arrives very early on Friday (or late Thursday, depending on your location in the world), which is an excellent time to be bolder and more ambitious in personal matters. Leo is about the heart, and the hookup between the Sun and Moon in this sign arouses courage, creativity, and the desire to take charge of our personal lives. Though some might come across as too pushy or self-important, it’s better to act boldly than to meekly wait for someone else to make the first move.
Favorable connections between the New Moon and a Mars-Saturn conjunction in Libra remind us that cooperation is the key to successful partnerships. While it’s great to have the self-confidence to initiate activities or plan extravagant events, making sure that the other person is on board is a must. The fires of love require trust rooted in the belief that both parties’ opinions count. But grand romantic gestures and childlike fun are also part of the Leo Moon’s repertoire — it’s time to play hard without holding back the joy and generosity that is so attractive now.

New Moon Report for August 17 – New Moon in Leo

New Moon Report

By Jeff Jawer

 

New Moon in Leo

Friday, August 17, 8:54 am PDT, 11:54 am EDT

The New Moon in Leo is a gold mine of creativity, courage and confidence. It warms the heart with pride and promotes self-expression. It lets us feel like children free to play and take artistic and entrepreneurial risks as if we are the makers of our world. This is excellent for pushing forward original concepts, facing the public, and showing affection without fear. Fortunately, the potential for arrogance associated with this royal sign is constrained by smart 60-degree sextiles to this Sun-Moon conjunction from energetic Mars and disciplined Saturn. They are in equitable Libra where an understanding of cooperation and commitment temper the excesses of egocentrism. Working in harmony with others increases the likelihood that new concepts will take root and grow.

This New Moon in Leo is a rare opportunity to tap into the heart of creativity and express that energy with the support of solid friends and colleagues. It’s a time when leaders emerge with a strong sense of purpose and the social skills to translate their ideas into constructive action. Be bold in life by playing, loving and giving with a generous heart

Daily Cosmic Calendar for August 17

Golden opportunities are plentiful in the early going today as the Sun makes an inspirational, 72-degree link with Jupiter (12:40AM PDT). You might as well tune into the enthusiastic nature of the great adventure of life since a 60-degree supportive tie from the Sun to Saturn (5:05AM PDT) happens just a few hours later, but may inadvertently create more caution and realism than excitement and spontaneity. Remember that these two major solar alignments — to the largest planets in the solar system — are also occurring during the maximum dark-of-the-moon time-period of the month when finishing old business is more sensible than plunging ahead with bold enterprises.  However, by 8:55AM PDT, the New Moon — energizing 26 degrees of Leo — is a catalyst to aid you in taking several great leaps forward. The hitch in this game-plan is that the Moon in Leo enters a void cycle at 10:56AM PDT that lasts until 5:34PM PDT. Be circumspect and observant about the behavior of others over this 6+ hour twilight zone. Forcing your will on someone else will backfire.  Once the Moon enters meticulous, earthy Virgo (5:34PM PDT), become an efficiency master and super-organizer during the next two days. Pull away from any draining or ill-conceived social activities later tonight as Mercury makes an off-kilter, 150-degree link to Pluto (11:18PM PDT).