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Spell for Today – Winter Solstice Blessing Jar – Printable
Divination Journal
Tarot
From the Celtic Dragon tarot card deck and book by D. J. Conway
Pages 110 and 111
Queen of Swords – Court Card
Learning lessons; manipulation
The Queen of Swords is a mature woman who walks through a pit of fire with confidence. Although the flames flare around her on all sides, her face is calm, her eyes straight ahead. She has learned that life offers both positive and negative learning experiences and that one becomes stronger by refusing to give in to fear an despair. In one hand she carries a raised sword, while the other rests on the head of a Fire dragon who is mostly hidden behind her and from whose mouth issues more flames. The sword represents the Queen’s faith in her ability to fight her way through any adversity, while the huge dragon-companion symbolizes astral and spiritual teachers who are always beside us, not to impede our progress by making life to smooth, but to guide our steps through any “trial” to safety. The Queen wears a crown with a triangular-shaped, red stone in front, symbolic of her connectedness with both the Goddess and her own feminine power. Three little Fire dragons frolic in the flames, encouraging her to continue her path.
Divinatory Meaning: This card indicates a powerful feminine influence. You will be faced with with a period in your life that makes you learns an important lesson you have avoided. Be careful getting your way in something through manipulation, for later this action will come back to haunt you.
Animal Spirit Guide or Helper
Source: UniGuide.com
Lion
Rune
Source: TheRuneSite.com
Laguz
Sound: “l”
Stands for: Water (or Lake)
Color: Black & White (Green)
Casting meaning: Laguz represents the power of water and its easy flowing nature. We must learn to “go with the flow” when this rune shows up in a reading so that we can take full advantage of our powers.
Witches’ Rune
Source: summergoddess.wordpress.com
Flight
The Flight Rune stands for a time when you will finally break free and overcome obstacles that have impeded your progress.
You can look forward to a time when all communications; physical, meta-physical and spiritual are of great importance.
Expect to be given news that will alter your direction. Look to gain sudden insights and crucial revelations.
This rune signifies the kind of communication that changes your course of action, so there may be shake-ups or surprises in events you had already planned.
Ogham
Source: learningreligions.com
UILLEAN
Ui (sometimes interpreted as Pe) is Uillean, the Honeysuckle. Associated with the manifestation of will, the Honeysuckle starts as a small seed and creeps along, growing and spreading over time. Honeysuckle twists and spirals up and over its surroundings, its soft yellow flowers releasing a sweet scent. It is the flower of unspoken desire, hidden needs, secret wants, but it also represents our goals of finding our true Self.
From a medicinal standpoint, the honeysuckle can be useful as well. Dioscorides says,
“the ripe seed gathered and dried in the shadow and drunk for four days together, doth waste and consume away the hardness of the spleen and removeth wearisomeness, helpeth the shortness and difficulty of breathing, cureth the hicket (hiccough), etc. A syrup made of the flowers is good to be drunk against diseases of the lungs and spleen.”
Uillean Correspondences
Mundane Aspects: When this symbol appears, it means you need to allow yourself the freedom to pursue your desire. If you’ve got hopes or dreams that are unattained, now is your time to start considering whether they’re remain just dreams, or become reality. Denying yourself the chance to enjoy life is unfair.
Magical Aspects: Take the time to experience joy, but make sure you stay true to your values and beliefs as well. In many Wiccan traditions, the Charge of the Goddess is quoted as a reminder of this: All acts of love and pleasure are my rituals. Another aspect of this symbol is that sometimes, mysteries which seem to be hidden may not be as hard to delve into as you think–sometimes, you’ve just been sidetracked by distractions.
I Ching
Source: psychic-revelation.com
Hexagram Eight/8
Name: Pi.
Keyphrase: Union.
Formed By The Trigrams: Water over Earth.
General: A community bound by goodwill is the most potent force for powerful positive change there is.
Love: Use goodwill and trust to achieve unity within your relationship.
Business: Strengthen networks within your business and ties with networks your business is a part of.
Personal: Form or strengthen ties with family and friends.
Overview: Pi relates to the need for unity to accomplish positive change. Relationships built on trust and goodwill should be formed and maintained for the benefit of all – not just for personal gain. This applies to not only family and friends but the community around you in general and your business community too.
Numerology
Source: worldnumerology.com
Eight
The 8 creates a balance between the material and spiritual worlds.
At its best, it is as spiritual as it is materialistic. The sacred side of the 8 is practical, rational, and intelligent. It knows the difference between make-believe and genuine realization.
On the material plane, it is focused on results – often in the form of money – yet it doesn’t care about acquiring wealth merely for the sake of being wealthy. It is not greedy; it sees money as a tool not an end-result. It is generous and willing to take risks.
As with all single-digit numbers, the 8 has a positive and a negative side.
One mystery of Numerology is that there is a small number of people who, from an early age on and for no discernible reason, seem to turn the opposite direction of what their charts indicate. “Seem” is the keyword here. This phenomenon is found with all numbers, but it appears to affect 8s more than others. There are quite a few people whose charts are dominated by 8s that become priests, missionaries, humanitarians, and so forth. However, even those selfless, loving individuals tend to be skilled in fundraising, money management, and authority.
Angel Number
Source: numerologynation.com
Eighty – Eight
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A Thought for Today
May the Lord and Lady bless the WOTC Family and our families with love, happiness, all things positive!
SOrry for the short posts for a couple of days but Big Dwag’s job has kept us on the go. I’m barely getting todays’ done as I have had a broken 3 hours of sleep. Hopefully tomorrow I will have the time and energy to do the northern hemisphere’s Sunday and Monday’s post
Spell for Friday – Hand of Time Spell
Hand of Time Spell
Items you will need:
Both hands
6 fingers
Hold both of your hands in front of you. Stare at your hands, noticing your palms and fingers, for about thirty seconds. Then, say this chant one time:
“Palms sweaty,
From watching clocks.
No more.
One finger,
For every ten docked.
Seconds in a minute
1440 in a day.
Stop a few,
For singing birds
And trees that sway.”
This should feel like time has slowed-down and allowed you to appreciate life more.
Source
A Witch’s Week of Spells and Activities
Helga C. Loueen
Divination Journal
Tarot Card
Source: Tarotx.com
Ten Of Cups – Minor Arcana
The meaning of the Ten of Cups Shadowscapes Tarot
The water embraced them both and welcomed them with a soft kiss of the sun. The water glowed warmly and invitingly. They drifted in a smooth and continuous hug and floated thanks to the light emanating from their hearts. Like a pair of sun twins, they were entwined in each other’s attraction and rotated in each other’s orbit. The world out there paused to honor the existence of the intense longing hidden in the twin’s heart. They wanted nothing more. They did not need anything else to be more complete than this moment, but there was always a link between them and the surrounding creatures.
The fish made the surface of the water bubble and surrounded their limbs. Their joy radiated a brilliant protective veil. Fish is a symbol of fulfillment and prosperity. They glided across the deep blue ocean, and their scales shined like gold. Moment of ecstasy in the overflowing happiness, as if this is the last full moment hidden deep under many outer shells, like a school of goldfish swimming in many deep layers of the sea.
Keywords related to the Ten of Cups Shadowscapes Tarot: serenity, unity, faith, reconciliation, fullness, joy-filled, contentment, safety, prosperity, protection, satisfaction, love, marriage, sincere friendship, cooperation, compatibility, peace, eternity, wish comes true, the Thanksgiving.
Animal Spirit Guide or Helper
Rhino
Runes
Source: TheRuneSite.com
Eis/Iiz
Sound: “i” as in “piece”
Stands for: Icicle
Casting meaning: his rune represents an icicle symbolizing unchanging existence.
Witch’s Runes
Source: Psychic-revelation.com
Ear Of Corn
Keywords: Good luck, success.
Meanings: This rune represents abundance, success and happiness. This is considered a lucky rune and if leading it is very positive about your query, whether the query is about finance, business, friendship, partnership or spirituality. In conjunction with the Rings it indicates a happy and prosperous marriage. With the Sun it means success in your career, and with Waves, success abroad.
Ogham
Source: druidogham.wordpress.com
Uilleand
Generosity, discretion, beauty, subtlety, the occult, perception of abundance
Tree: Honeysuckle (Lonicera spp.)
Letter: P
The Ogham itself is like a bunch of ZIP files waiting to reveal itself to the patient and the thoughtful. Learning the secrets of magic is not a matter of coercion but instead a dedicated pursuit of perceiving subtle meanings and gently working with natural forces. The occult, as much as some people may want to imbue it with paranoid, ghastly images of blood sacrifice, merely means “the hidden”, meaning that which is not obvious and must be gleaned, sussed out, and pored over in order to understand.
Whether you are an occultist or not, it’s a good life strategy simply not to talk about every one of your inner thoughts and to censor yourself depending on who you are with. Some of your secrets never need to be known by anyone besides you, and that is OK. Honesty is often NOT the best policy, except with yourself when assessing your flaws and strengths.
As this Ogham connects with honeysuckle, it also ties in with the concept of generosity and the perception of abundance. The honeysuckle’s graceful, arching habit and profusion of sweetly-scented flowers provides nectar and shelter for many bugs and small animals.
Generosity is in no way the exclusive trait of the rich; in fact, the poor are notably more generous than the rich. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, people in the bottom 20 percent tend to give more than their capacity to give while Americans in the top 40 percent are capable of donating two or three times more than they actually give. Perhaps this is because the poorer you are, the more likely you are to have empathy you have for those who equally poor or poorer than you. Or perhaps this is because poor people are likely to appreciate the small abundances they have instead of hoarding and jealously standing in constant, miserable guard of their wealth like certain types of rich people. The elites at the pinnacle of modern monetary wealth are latter-day ogres: monsters who skulk in caves full of stolen gold coins, plundered weapons, and blood-crusted jewels. The perception of plenty often is one and the same as plenty, which is why having “lots of toys” has never been the path to happiness. Abundance has to come from somewhere, and one of the reasons some rich people are so unhappy and mentally disturbed these days is because many have spent lifetimes denying their own privilege while hoarding wealth that came from unfair consequences offloaded on those poorer than them and the ecosystem itself. Such “abundance” has a hefty karmic price, and it is as if the modern day rich ogres sense this and it quietly drives them mad.
The secret here is that generosity is a form of living by the golden rule. Give without fear and worry and you will always feel contented. Conversely, clinging greedily to material abundance and status symbols out of fear of not having enough ensures you will never feel you have enough, no matter how rich you become. Uilleand tells you to spread your generosity and to send your wealth back into the flow of nature. Give whatever you can. You’ll always have just enough. Uilleand is the perception of plenty: be generous with what you have and like will attract like.
I Ching
Source: IChingOnline.net
Hexagram Sixteen/16
Yü / Enthusiasm
Thunder comes resounding out of the Earth:
Similar thunder roars up from the masses when the Superior Person strikes a chord in their hearts.
Whip up enthusiasm, rally your forces, and move boldly forward.
SITUATION ANALYSIS:
There is a rhythmic force, a world music, that lives deep in the Unconscious of each of us.
It’s a primitive drumbeat, a shaking rattle, a tribal chant that invokes the primal self to rise up and join the dance.
This is the enthusiasm that is generated now.
Not rhetorical persuasion, not a play on the emotions, but a charismatic, irresistible Call of the Wild.
Confucius said that the person who could comprehend this could ‘rule the world as though it were spinning in his hand.’
This is a time for instinct, not intellect — the Thunder from the Beneath.
Numerology
Source: Numerology.com
Nine
The energy of the number 9 represents completion, but not finality. Think of it more in a cyclical sense; it’s about the ending of one cycle and the potential it creates for another cycle to begin. The 9 in Numerology acts as an usher in this process of transition or transformation, guiding and empowering us with its wisdom. It absorbs answers from a spiritual source, then delivers them to us in the real world.
This number is a humanitarian at heart. It is compassionate, kind, and intent on putting its efforts toward creating the greatest good. The 9 in Numerology has gone through its fair share of hardship and is wiser, stronger, and more aware as a result. These first-hand experiences make it especially understanding of others who are struggling and willing to provide valuable support.
Angel Number
Source: Guardian-Angel-Reading.com
Three
“Angel numbers are special numbers that appear to you repeatedly by the grace of the angels. Hence, they are significant in their ways. Angel number 3 is one such number, and appearance of which should not be taken for granted.
These numbers are not to be classified as ordinary numbers as the angels try to communicate with you through these numbers. This mode of communication is a way for angels to answer your prayers so that they can be assisted and protected with their help. So, what does the number 3 mean?”
Angel Number 3 Meaning
Number 3 is associated with communication skills and feelings of self-expression. Adventure, creativity, and humor are all parts of the energies carry with the number 3, but what is the meaning of the number 3? The appearance of this number is a sign from the angels who are trying to get your attention.
We’ll see further examples of this as we explore the number 3 meaning spiritualism, so what does the number 3 symbolize? They want you to know that your prayers have been heard and that you need to have faith in the Divine that your goals and dreams will be manifested in your life.
Don’t underestimate the powerful meaning of the angel number 3! When you see this angel number, it symbolizes communication and emotions. Your angels might send you this number in order to guide you towards important steps in your spiritual journey.
Your Guardian Angel can help you to learn the true meaning of this number and what it represents in your life. Would you like to find out who your Protective Guardian is?
Samhain Gods – Yama – Hindu
Yama
Yama or Yamarāja is a god of death, the south direction, and the underworld, belonging to an early stratum of Rigvedic Hindu deities. In Sanskrit, his name can be interpreted to mean “twin”. In the Zend-Avesta of Zoroastrianism, he is called “Yima”.
According to the Vishnu Purana, Yama is the son of sun-god Surya and Sandhya, the daughter of Vishvakarma. Yama is the brother of Sraddhadeva Manu and of his older sister Yami, which Horace Hayman Wilson indicates to mean the Yamuna. According to the Vedas, Yama is said to have been the first mortal who died. By virtue of precedence, he became the ruler of the departed, and is called “Lord of the Pitrs”.
Mentioned in the Pāli Canon of Theravada Buddhism, Yama subsequently entered Buddhist mythology in East Asia, Southeast Asia and Sri Lanka as a Dharmapala under various transliterations. He is otherwise also called as “Dharmaraja”.
Hinduism
In Hinduism, Yama is the lokapala (“Guardian of the Directions”) of the south and the son of Surya. Three hymns (10, 14, and 35) in the 10th book of the Rig Veda are addressed to him. In Puranas, Yama is described as having four arms, complexion of rain cloud with wrathful expression, surrounded by garland of flames, protruding fangs, dressed in red, yellow or blue garments, holding noose and mace or sword, and riding a water-buffalo. He wields a noose with which he seizes the lives of people who are about to die.
According to Hindu itihasa, Yama is the son of Surya and Saranyu. He is the twin brother of Yami, brother of Shraddhadeva Manu and the step brother of Shani. His wife was Goddess Dhumorna and his son was Katila.
Buddhism
In Buddhism, Yama (Sanskrit: यम) is a dharmapala, a wrathful god or the Enlightened Protector of Buddhism that is considered worldly, said to judge the dead and preside over the Narakas (“Hell” or “Purgatory”) and the cycle of rebirth.
The Buddhist Yama has, however, developed different myths and different functions from the Hindu deity. In Pali Canon Buddhist myths, Yama takes those who have mistreated elders, holy spirits, or their parents when they die. Contrary though, in the Majjhima Nikaya commentary by Buddhagosa, Yama is a vimānapeta – a that has a mixed state.
In other parts of Buddhism, Yama’s main duty is to watch over purgatorial aspects of Hell (the underworld), and has no relation to rebirth. His sole purpose is to maintain the relationships between spirits that pass through the ten courts, similar to Yama’s representation in several Chinese religions.
He has also spread widely and is known in every country where Buddhism is practiced, including China, Korea, Vietnam, Japan, Bhutan, Mongolia, Nepal, Thailand, Sri Lanka, Cambodia, Myanmar, Laos, and United States.
China
In Chinese texts, Yama only holds transitional places in Hell where he oversaw the deceased before he, and the Generals of Five Paths, were assigned a course of rebirth. Yama was later placed as a King in the Fifth Court when texts led to the fruition of the underworld that marked the beginnings of systemizations.
Japan
Yama can be found in one of the oldest Japanese religious works called Nipponkoku Genpō Zenaku Ryōiki, a literary work compiled by the Monk Keikai in 822. Yama was introduced to Japan through Buddhism, where he was featured as a Buddhist divinity. He holds the same position title as other works depict him – a judge who imposes decisions on the dead who have mistreated others.
Naraka (Hindu)
Naraka in Hinduism serves only as a temporary purgatory where the soul is purified of sin by its suffering. In Hindu mythology, Naraka holds many hells, and Yama directs departed souls to the appropriate one. Even elevated Mukti-yogyas and Nitya-samsarins can experience Naraka for expiation of sins.
Although Yama is the lord of Naraka, he may also direct the soul to a Swarga (heaven) or return it to Bhoomi (earth). As good and bad deeds are not considered to cancel each other out, the same soul may spend time in both a hell and a heaven. The seven Swargas are: Bhuvas, Swas (governed by Indra), Tharus, Thaarus, Savithaa, Prapithaa, and Maha (governed by Brahma).
Naraka (Sikhism)
The idea of Naraka in Sikhism is like the idea of Hell. One’s soul, however, is confined to 8.4 million life cycles before taking birth as a human, the point of human life being one where one attains salvation, the salvation being sach khand. The idea of khand comes in multiple levels of such heavens, the highest being merging with God as one. The idea of Hell comes in multiple levels, and hell itself can manifest within human life itself. The Sikh idea of hell is where one is apart from naama and the Guru’s charana (God’s lotus feet (abode)). Without naama one is damned. Naama is believed to be a direct deliverance by God to humanity in the form of Guru Nanak. A Sikh is hence required to take the Amrit (holy nectar/water) from gurubani, panj pyare (khanda da pahul) to come closer to naama. A true Sikh of the Gurus has the Guru himself manifest and takes that person into sach khand.
Naraka (Buddhist)
Naraka is usually translated into English as “hell” or “purgatory”. A Naraka differs from the hells of western religions in two respects. First, beings are not sent to Naraka as the result of a divine judgment and punishment; second, the length of a being’s stay in a Naraka is not eternal, though it is usually very long. Instead, a being is born into a Naraka as a direct result of his or her previous karma(actions of body, speech and mind), and resides there for a finite length of time until his karma has exhausted its cumulate effect.
East Asian mythology
Mandarin Diyu, Japanese Jigoku, Korean Jiok, Vietnamese Địa ngục literally “earth prison”, is the realm of the dead or “hell” in Chinese mythology and Japanese mythology. It is based upon the Buddhist concept of Naraka combined with local afterlife beliefs. Incorporating ideas from Taoism and Buddhism as well as traditional religion in China, Di Yu is a kind of purgatory place which serves not only to punish but also to renew spirits ready for their next incarnation. This is interchangeable with the concept of Naraka.
In Japanese mythology, Enma-O or Enma Dai-O judges souls in Meido, the kingdom of the waiting dead. Those deemed too horrible are sent to Jigoku, a land more comparable to the Christian hell. It is a land of eternal toil and punishment. Those of middle note remain in meido for a period awaiting reincarnation. Others, of high note, become honored ancestors, watching over their descendants.
Related concepts
Yama and Ymir
In a disputable etymology, W. Meid (1992) has linked the names Yama (reconstructed in Proto-Indo-European as *yemos) and the name of the primeval Norse frost giant Ymir, which can be reconstructed in Proto-Germanic as *umijaz or *jumijaz, in the latter case possibly deriving from PIE *ym̥yos, from the root yem “twin”. In his myth, however, Ymir is not a twin, and only shares with Yama the characteristics of being primeval and mortal. However, Ymir is a hermaphrodite and engenders the race of giants.
In Iranian mythology
A parallel character in Iranian mythology and Zoroastrianism is known as Yima Xšaēta, who appears in the Avesta. The pronunciation “Yima” is peculiar to the Avestan dialect; in most Iranian dialects, including Old Persian, the name would have been “Yama”. In the Avesta, the emphasis is on Yima’s character as one of the first mortals and as a great king of men. Over time, *Yamaxšaita was transformed into Jamšēd or Jamshid, celebrated as the greatest of the early shahs of the world. Both Yamas in Zoroastrian and Hindu myth guard hell with the help of two four-eyed dogs.
It has also been suggested by I. M. Steblin-Kamensky that the cult of Yima was adopted by the Finno-Ugrians. According to this theory, in Finnish Yama became the god cult Jumula and Joma in Komi. According to this hypothesis, from this cult, the Hungarians also borrowed the word vara which became vár ‘fortress’ and város ‘town’. (ibid)
In Javanese culture
There is Yamadipati in Javanese culture, especially in wayang. The word adipati means ruler or commander. When Hinduism first came to Java, Yama was still the same as Yama in Hindu myth. Later, as Islam replaced Hinduism as the majority religion of Java, Yama was demystified by Walisanga, who ruled at that time. So, in Javanese, Yama became a new character. He is the son of Sanghyang Ismaya and Dewi Sanggani. In the Wayang legend, Yamadipati married Dewi Mumpuni. Unfortunately, Dewi Mumpuni fell in love with Nagatatmala, son of Hyang Anantaboga, who rules the earth. Dewi Mumpuni eventually left Yamadipati, however.
In Buddhist temples
In the Buddhism of the Far East, Yama is one of the twelve Devas, as guardian deities, who are found in or around Buddhist shrines (Jūni-ten, 十二天). In Japan, he has been called “Enma-Ten”. He joins these other eleven Devas of Buddhism, found in Japan and other parts of southeast Asia: Indra (Taishaku-ten), Agni (Ka-ten), Yama (Emma-ten), Nirrti (Rasetsu-ten), Vayu (Fu-ten), Ishana (Ishana-ten), Kubera (Tamon-ten), Varuna (Sui-ten) Brahma (Bon-ten), Prithvi (Chi-ten), Surya (Nit-ten), Chandra (Gat-ten).
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Spell – Samhain Blessing Printable
Worm Moon: Full Moon for March 2023
The full Worm Moon reaches its peak in the morning hours of Tuesday, March 7. Look for it to rise after sunset on both Monday and Tuesday! What is a Worm Moon? Here are the real meaning and origins of March’s full Moon—and when you can see this Moon at its brightest!
When to See the Full Moon in March 2023
The final full moon of the winter season will appear on the nights of Monday, March 6, and Tuesday, March 7. Specifically, March’s full Worm Moon reaches peak illumination at 7:42 A.M. ET on Tuesday, March 7, 2023.
Of course, you don’t have to wait until the middle of the night to see the Moon! Look for the spectacularly bright Moon as it rises above the horizon on Monday evening. If your weather is poor on Monday night, try again on Tuesday! See when the Moon will be visible in your area.
If you have just a bit of rain on either of these nights, you may even get to spot a rare phenomenon called a moonbow. A moonbow is just like a solar rainbow, but is created by moonlight (rather than sunlight) when it is refracted through water droplets in the air. Moonbows only happen when the full Moon is fairly low in the sky, so look for one in the hours after sunset when the sky is dark. Learn more about moonbows here!
This March Moon will look especially large to us when it’s near the horizon because of the “Moon illusion,” when it looks bigger when near comparative objects than it does when it’s high in the sky without any references.
Why Is It Called the Worm Moon?
The full Moon names used by The Old Farmer’s Almanac come from a number of places, including Native American, Colonial American, and European sources. Traditionally, each full Moon name was applied to the entire lunar month in which it occurred, not only to the full Moon.
The Surprising Truth Behind the Worm Moon Name
March’s full Moon goes by the name Worm Moon. For many years, we thought this name referred to the earthworms that appear as the soil warms in spring. This invites robins and other birds to feed—a true sign of spring!
However, more research revealed another explanation. In the 1760s, click here to read the rest of this article
Goddesses and Gods – Irish Celtic – Aine and Lugh – God of Justice and Oaths and Master of Crafts
Picture by Judith Shawart
Áine – Goddess of Love, Summer and Wealth
As the goddess of summer and wealth, Áine represents the abundance that the land has to offer during its most plentiful season.
Good, fruitful harvests were required to provide for the people and animals, therefore much emphasis was placed on gods and goddesses that represent fertility, such as Áine.
The goddess Áine is strongly associated with the feast of midsummer and the summer sun. She too, like the Morrigan is thought to have the ability to shapeshift and is represented by a red mare, known for its speed.
Áine is sometimes referred to as the Irish goddess of Love or as the Faery Queen.
There are several stories that connect Áine to rape, including one where she bites off the ear of the King of Munster after an unconsented encounter. By disfiguring him, the Celtic goddess of love made him ineligible to be king (only flawless, unmarred men could rule) and so he was removed from his throne.
In another story of rape, Áine exacted revenge by turned her offender, Gerald, Earl of Desmond into a goose.
The Hill of Knockainy (or Cnoc Áine) in County Limerick was an important site, where ritual blessings to this Irish goddess were carried out. Offerings to Áine have also been made at Lough Gur in County Limerick.
Lugh – God of Justice and Oaths and Master of Crafts
The god Lugh, (also spelled Lug or Luga) is one of the most notable of all the Irish deities and equates to the pan-Celtic god of Lugus.
Lugh was the god associated with justice and held power over oaths and law. He was also connected with rightfulness, especially in terms of kingship.
He was king of the glorified race of the Tuatha dé Danann, who were known for their superior skills and knowledge, particularly on the battlefield. The inscriptions on some early texts suggest that the Tuath dé Danann were deities, while others allude more to them having magical powers, including shapeshifting.
Lugh was a master craftsman and skilled warrior, known for his ability to throw a spear a very long distance and hence his other name Lugh Lámhfhada. This name means Lugh of the long arm in Irish.
He is believed to have led the Tuatha dé Danann to victory over the invading army of Fomorians as depicted in the Battle of Mag Tuired.
It is said that Lugh initiated a special games event, known as the Tailteann Games or Assembly of Tailti that focused on horse racing and martial arts that ran over the last two weeks in July and culminated with the start of the harvest celebration of Lughnasadh on 1 August. It is said that the games were founded in memory of Lugh’s foster mother Tailtiu, who was also thought to be a goddess.
Legend states that Lugh was also a bit of a trickster and is sometimes known as the Celtic god of mischief.
Lugh is thought to have been the father of demi god and famous Irish warrior, Cú Chulainn.
Are Celtic gods immortal? Seemingly not all of them, Lugh is said to have been speared and drowned in Loch Lugborta (or Loch Lugh) in County Westmeath, by the sons of Cermait after he killed their father.
Both the gods of Lugh and the Dagda are supposedly buried in the sacred center of the island of Ireland, Uisneach.
Spell for Tuesday
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Open the Third Eye
This is one psychic spell you really have to do on a Monday to harness the power of the moon.
- A piece of moonstone or aquamarine
- Purple marker or paint
- A cup of clean water
The day before you want to perform the spell, drop the stone into the water and leave it on your altar until you are ready. Monday night, find a quiet and peaceful place to do the rest of this psychic spell.
Take the piece of crystal and hold it to your forehead, and visualize your third eye opening when you do. Picture the crystal as a magnet, pulling in energy for you.
Set the stone back down and draw an eye on your forehead in the same place with the purple ink (need I say it should be a washable product?). Let the ink dry, and continue your visualizing to open up that eye. Hold the moonstone to the eye you drew, and repeat several times:
Open the sight,
With moon light
Drink the cup of water that had held the crystal, and repeat the chant again. Sleep with the eye still on your forehead, and don’t wash it off until you have to. Chances are, that will mean the next morning before work or school, but if you are lucky enough to not have to worry about that, leave it in place for added power. You should soon start to feel new psychic abilities start to waken up.
Good Day WOTC Family and Friends!
Good Day WOTC Family and Friends! The Pagan Serenity Prayer – Printable
I really needed to read this again today as all week thanks mostly to the weather and high, for where I live, temperatures, I have been playing catch up every morning. Sunday’s regular posts will go up on Sunday and the same for Monday and Tuesday’s regular posts. Between brown outs, headaches from it being too hot and humid, getting up later than usual because of not being able to fall asleep, plus Big Dawg’s process server job I just haven’t been doing what I told you I would do as far as regular posts. We are going to be on the road serving papers for at least 6 to 8 hours today and the same for tomorrow. We live where going from one town to the next can take up to an hour or more and in between all we see are miles and miles and miles of corn and soybean fields…the fun of living and working in a rural area. Hopefully Tuesday morning I will have time to do the tomorrow posts for Wednesday 🤞.
Wishing you all a great, magickally fun weekend!
Good Day, Hail and Well Met and Merry Meet to All Who Gather Here This Day!
Interesting question put to me by one of my students, “Do you just talk the talk or do you really walk the walk of a pagan and witch?”
So, I pose the same question to you.
To me walking the walk means being out of the broom closet to help other witches and pagans to do the same. We do not have to be ashamed or feel the need to hide your spiritual path. The more of us who stand up for our beliefs that more the world around us will accept witches and pagans. I am not saying to come out of the broom closet if it would have a major negative impact on your life. I am saying if you can step out of the musky broom closet do so proudly and with your head held high!
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July 4, 2023 Daily Horoscopes
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Moon Alert
Avoid shopping or important decisions from 12:30 PM to 1:45 PM EDT today (9:30 AM to 10:45 AM PDT). After that, the Moon moves from Capricorn into Aquarius.
Aries (March 21-April 19)
Today you will enjoy the company of friends as well as groups, clubs and organizations. Despite the fact that your strong focus is on home and family at the moment, you are nevertheless eager to socialize with others.
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
Today you are high viz., whether you are aware of this or not. In fact, some people might know personal details about your private life. Nevertheless, with lucky Jupiter in your sign now, you have divine protection. Enjoy warm bonds with others. People are friendly today.
Gemini (May 21-June 20)
Sudden changes and last-minute detours will make this an exciting day for you. Meanwhile, you will also enjoy warm relations with daily contacts, siblings and relatives. You will appreciate the beauty of your daily surroundings.
Cancer (June 21-July 22)
This is a great day to schmooze with others, which is why you will be up for a good time! You will find it easy to be charming and diplomatic with everyone, especially because you might be surprised at how popular you are. Meanwhile, take note: this is a good day to buy wardrobe items for yourself.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
Although you still have this feeling of wanting to hide or watch from the sidelines; nevertheless, with both Venus and Mars in your sign, you will be sociable today. Meanwhile, because the Moon is opposite your sign, this means you have to go more than halfway when dealing with others.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
You will enjoy popularity with others today, especially younger people. In fact, if you have a chance, share your hopes and dreams for the future with someone because their feedback could be helpful to you. Meanwhile, travel plans will certainly appeal. You need a change of scenery!
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
People admire you today – no question. In fact, expect to have interesting conversational exchanges with bosses, parents and people in authority (including the police). A competition might take place, especially something physical. Meanwhile, a friend could become a lover.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
Two different energies are at play for you today. One energy (the Moon) makes you want to relax at home and cocoon in familiar surroundings. However, the other energy, (the Sun) makes you want to travel and explore new places and seek adventure. It’s your call.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
In discussion with others today, you want to have a meaningful conversation. You don’t want to waste time on superficial chitchat. You have something to say and you want to say it and you want to be heard. (Hopefully, you will find someone who wants to talk to you for real.)
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
People are talkative today! In fact, you might be attracted to someone. If so, very likely, the attraction is mutual, which is why you feel this heightened magnetism. (Be still my beating heart.) Meanwhile, you are also concerned about your belongings and your cash flow today. It happens.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
Today the Moon is in your sign, which means you will feel a bit more emotional than usual. (Bear this in mind.) However, for the 2 1/2 days every month when the Moon is in your sign, your luck is slightly better than all the other signs. We like!
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
This is the perfect day for some holiday fun because you’re in the mood to play and socialize! Enjoy sports events, social outings, fun activities with kids, romantic diversions and sporting competitions. Even if you have to work today, relations with coworkers will be excellent.
If Your Birthday Is Today
Actress Becki Newton (1978) shares your birthday today. You are passionate about your beliefs; and like to work with others toward a common goal. You are dedicated and loyal. This year is the last year of a nine-year cycle, which means it’s time to let go of people, places and things that are holding you back.
Click here for today’s or anyone’s birthday horoscope from thehoroscope.co
Aries (March 21-April 19)
This day is going to be sort of difficult for some natives. There are people whom are currently stuck in their habits or in their thinking patterns and they feel like there is no exit.
While some might feel professionally stuck, others are having trouble dealing with their emotions and with their reactions to the outer world. All of them should focus on finding and following the motivations that keep them going.
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
You are going to be incredibly interested in activities that are centered on art or on purchasing all kinds of objects.
You seem to be back to your observatory self who knows how to appreciate good taste. There is a high chance that you see something you like at someone else and then you will do everything in your powers to buy yourself that thing too.
Gemini (May 21-June 20)
This is going to be quite a tense day as previous conflicts that were just hanging on are now ready to explode.
It seems that both you and those around you are ready to tackle things directly and little diplomacy or mercy will be shown. Prepare yourself for criticism but also for accepting your faults. There are high chances for you to be accused of neglecting certain things.
Cancer (June 21-July 22)
There are great chances for you today to be all busy moving to a new place, changing your work place or undergo any other locative changes.
This whole agitation will exhaust you but at the same time there are high chances for you to feel quite accomplished at the end of the day. As long as you are at peace with your actions, you will be able to surpass all practical troubles.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
Today is going to open quite a few doors for you as the current disposition will help you either achieve something you long wanted or to discover something new.
If there were things you wanted to do and felt you didn’t have the means to or there was something keeping you blocked, keep an eye on how today unravels because you might find some unexpected answers here.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
Today is going to be a great day in terms of money, but only when it comes to investments that you make in yourself.
So do something for your image, indulge with a beauty treatment or go shopping. Transforming yourself will be a great investment as it seems that the next couple of days will prove you that image does matter.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
Today is going to be quite a demanding day for you. There might be a lot of things planned for the day or maybe there is nothing so important for you.
Think twice, it seems that even the most mundane of situations will keep you thinking. It is a great time to deal with legal issues or to settle legislative agreements between partners.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
You are going to deal with some changes in your family today. Maybe you need to postpone some activities due to changes at the office and your partner won’t be happy about it.
Prepare to be in the center of attention both at work and at home because how things unravel, you are certainly going to be kept very active on all sides.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
This is going to be an auspicious day for emotional endeavors. So, if there’s something you felt like sharing with your partner or to someone close, maybe today might be your occasion to pour your heart out.
It is also a great moment to take some time and explore a place, maybe do some short distance traveling as long as you don’t have other responsibilities to keep you in one place.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
Today there are some chances for you to have to make some traveling plans and some natives might have to drive for some hours. It will be a busy day as things unravel so you should be prepared and make sure you eat right so you’ll have enough energy.
Be prepared because there might be some delays on your way and also minor misunderstandings.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
This is going to be a busy day for you and the things you will mostly need are speed to react and thorough decision making.
As if it weren’t enough, it seems that your body will also give you a hard time and previous ailments might reappear. It’s a time of joint pain and similar issues so don’t spend to much time on your feet or running around.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
Today you will benefit from a great deal of energy but it seems you won’t be enough prepared on how to use it so it will take you by surprise.
Sure thing you will react by being overly zealous and your work presence will be noticed. Be prepared not to be taken by surprise if those around you start avoiding you because you are overly demanding.
Have a Happy and Safe 4th of July or Whatever Important Day Your Country Celebrates
I realize some of you have already celebrated an important day for the country you are from. While other countries important celebrations are still to come.
May we all remember no matter where you are from to thank the military, other first responders, and their loved ones for giving you the freedom to live the best life you and your family can!
July 3, 2023 Daily Horoscopes
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Moon Alert
There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today. The Moon in Capricorn peaks at 7:39 AM EDT today (4:39 AM PDT).
Aries (March 21-April 19)
Today you might have to do a juggling act to keep everyone happy because this Full Moon might make you feel caught between the demands of home and family versus the demands of your professional life or your public reputation. Today you cannot ignore home and family.
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
Pay attention to everything you say and do because this is a mildly accident-prone day for your sign due to the Full Moon energy taking place today. An accident does not have to take place; however, you might be distracted, especially emotionally. Stay mindful.
Gemini (May 21-June 20)
Financial issues might come to a head today because of the Full Moon energy. This could pertain to banking, inheritances, shared property, cash flow or your earnings. Note: problems intensify as any Full Moon approaches, and after the Full Moon peaks, these problems diminish! (Fingers crossed.)
Cancer (June 21-July 22)
Today the only Full Moon opposite your sign all year is taking place. This is an indication that you have tension building up between you and a close friend, partner or spouse. The good news is that after it peaks, (see Moon Alert above), these problems will diminish or disappear. Yay!
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
Good news! The Full Moon today might have triggered some problems dealing with your health or your job in the last few days. However, today it will peak in the morning, which means as the day wears on, these same problems will likely diminish or disappear.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
You might have felt some tension building up between you and others, especially friends or groups that you belong to in the last few days. You’ll be happy to know that when the Full Moon peaks this morning, it could blow those problems away! (One can only hope.)
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
Perhaps you were caught between the demands of home and family versus the demands of career and your public reputation, recently? This is because of the build up toward the Full Moon that peaks this morning. Hopefully, this day will bring a resolution.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
Disputes about religion, philosophy, politics or travel decisions, or something to do with education, might have occurred in the last few days. If so, you’ll be happy to know that after today’s Full Moon peaks in the morning, these arguments will soften.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
Financial matters might come to a head this morning, which means these problems might very well be resolved later today. (One hopes.) Every month problems tend to intensify as the Full Moon approaches, and then after it peaks, these same problems diminish. Go figure.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
The Full Moon this morning is the only Full Moon that occurs in your sign all year. This is why you might have felt some tension building up between you and others in the last few days. Fortunately, after it peaks this morning (see above) life will get better! (Whew!)
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
Issues related to your health or your job or something hidden, behind the scenes, might have become a bit tense in the last few days. You have had to cope. Fortunately, the Full Moon peaks this morning, which means these problems will diminish. (That’s good to hear.)
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
Romantic relationships, as well as relations with your kids, might have been challenging in the last several days. (Hard to keep everyone happy.) Fortunately, after the Full Moon peaks this morning, these problems will probably diminish or disappear. Expect the best because everyone will be happy again.
If Your Birthday Is Today
Actress Olivia Munn (1980) shares your birthday today. You are rational, observant and curious about everything around you. Personally, you want to make the world a better place. You know how to charm. This is a powerful year for you. Expect recognition for your efforts. You might receive a promotion, a raise, an award – definitely acknowledgement.
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Aries (March 21-April 19)
You are going to start this week feeling focused and serious as the current astral disposition dictates it to you. And it seems that today you are going to be as complying as possible.
Just try not to take everything so seriously and to lighten up a bit whenever the time is asking for it. This is a great time to spend with your nose in a book, learning something new.
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
Don’t expect to be all creative and inspired this day as such dispositions are kind of far away for you. This means you won’t be that art lover this day and it will be kind of hard for you to understand abstract situations.
Today it seems you feel the need to stick to what is real and to work with practical activities rather than make plans or imagine things.
Gemini (May 21-June 20)
You are going to start the week quite tense as it seems that work place pressure is rising up. You might be more active when it comes to collaborations and all sorts of practical engagements but the stress is still extremely high.
Make sure you spend your free time doing something that relaxes you and not thinking for a bit about work or responsibilities.
Cancer (June 21-July 22)
This week you will be mostly inspired to appease conflicts and stay together with those you love. Maybe you are preparing an important journey and you want to make those around you feel how important they are for you before you go.
However, no matter what is the situation at hand, it seems that you will be able to share your emotions and connect with others easily.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
You are going to be very creative today but also very stubborn. This means that you will definitely feel compiled to show your ideas to those around you but at the same time you won’t accept criticism or people not taking you in consideration.
Try not to be all tense about these things because they might not seem so important tomorrow or later.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
This is going to be an auspicious day for most natives that are having important meetings scheduled or who are courting partners both in love and business.
It seems that you are going to appear as authoritative and serious and people will find it easy to confide in you. Highlight your skills but also keep being modest about your realizations.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
You are going to start the week getting busy with all kinds of intellectual activities as the current aspects are beneficial for you to engage in such endeavors.
See which are the areas in your life where you feel the need to learn something more and follow them. It is also a great time to make use of your skills and be sure people will notice them.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
It seems that the current disposition is prompting you to be more responsible and to take cautionary measures to ensure your stability.
This means that you will be searching for the company of people that you consider are serious and whom you feel you can confide in. Those natives whom are currently on a short leave might be interested in finding a stable job.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
It seems that this beginning of the week announces itself to be quite peaceful and with little troubles. The relaxation in your life will definitely be seen in your activities and in the way you handle your interactions with other people.
You should however try not to be too pretentious in regard of what you want or need for those around you to do.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
You might feel the need to step aside and spend a day on your own. Maybe you still need to recharge your batteries and you feel like some solitary time will do you good.
However, it is important to keep an eye on these tendencies because they shouldn’t be repeating that often because there is no need for you to isolate from those close to you.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
Today you are strongly advised to manage your efforts wisely. It seems that you will be tempted to throw yourself all in an endeavor and that this might not be the best idea.
It’s good for you to feel motivated and enthusiastic about something but this is not the best disposition to risk or spend all your energy in just one project.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
You are going to be quite a difficult person to deal with today but it seems that this is just temporary. Your only fault to this disposition is that you won’t be able to see that there are things with regards to which you are too stubborn.
Don’t put all your energy into convincing others of your beliefs because you won’t have any chances to succeed given this disposition.
Good Day WOTC Family and Friends! What is On Your Mind Today?
Always remember the Law of Three – whatever you send out will come back to you three times over whether it is white or gray or black magick
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