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Spell for Today – Brighid Invocation Prayer and Goddess Offerings

Known by many names, Bríg is the High One in Celtic religion, ancient goddess of the poetic arts, crafts, prophecy, and divination.

From spells8.com

Video Devotional

Prayer to Brighid, Goddess of Spring (Bríg) Invocation/Wiccan Worship

Light

Red candle during this prayer to Brighid

Incense to Brighid:

Jasmine, Lavender, Rosemary, Chamomile

Offerings to Brighid:

Water, Bread, Coins, Milk, Blackberries, Herbal tea

Brigid, also known as Brigit, Brighid or Bríg, is a goddess of pre-Christian Ireland. She is considered to be a triple goddess (poet, healer, and smith) especially in Wicca and other forms of Neopaganism where she is sometimes worshipped in conjunction with Cernunnos as the God and Goddess.

Devotional text

Blessed Bríg, keeper of the Sacred Flame,
Mother to all, and Lady of the Spring, I call to you.
Daughter of Dagda and Morrighan, born with
the rays of the sun, I call to you.

You who were nursed on the milk of the Sacred Cow,
whose footsteps bring flowers and shamrocks.
Blessed Bríg, whose flame burns evermore
with the light of the world, I call to you.

Blessed Bríg, weaver of webs and teller of stories, I call to you.
Blessed Bríg, healer of wounds and scars, I call to you.

As the light from your flame covers the skies as the sun rises,
I call to you to spread your blessings across this land as you once spread your
mantle.

Envelop all you touch with your healing grace.
Bring newborn babies into this world with love and hope. Grant the poet the words they seek
to spread your peace far and wide.

Weave a web and tell a story, oh Bríg, so that
those who weave as well may understand.

Blessed Bríg, grant your peace and patience across the land.
Every hill, every valley, every river, and stream shall sing your praise.

Lady Bríg, I call to you.
Come into my home and sit upon my hearth.

Bless my home and family with the protection you have to offer.
A bed is always here for you, Lady Bríg, if you would have it.

I call to you as I weave my web, paint my picture, and write my story.
May your blessings be ever present in my life.

I call to you, Lady Bríg, to instill in me the creativity and inspiration
that follows you wherever your feet may take you.

I stand at your feet, Blessed Bríg, and tend the hearth fire in your honor.

May your Sacred Flame burn always and never extinguish.

Blessed Bríg, I call to you. Purify me within the Sacred Well.
Heal me from all wounds and injuries. Bless and protect my hearth and kin.

Blessed Bríg, whose cattle are sacred to the land, I call to you.
Bless my hearth and kin with your nurturing hand. Allow us to live freely
in your light.

Blessed Bríg, Keeper of the Mysteries of Women, I call to you.
Lend me your guiding light. Keep me safe from all who would do me harm.

Blessed Bríg, mother of all and mother to none,
I call to you to keep
the old traditions alive.
Help me keep your Sacred Flame lit and
spread your unity across the land.

Blessed Bríg, daughter of Dagda and Morrighan, sister to Oghma, lover of
Bres, mother of Ruadan, Iuchar, and Uar.

Weaver of webs. Teller of stories. I call to you.
Come into my home.
Wear your crown and gem.

Lay your mantle over my home so that we may be enveloped in your peace, in
your unity, and your compassion. Envelop us with your inspiration,
Lady Bríg.

I call to you, Lady Bríg, that you may bless us so we may be as fruitful as
the Earth.

What is Brigid the goddess of?

Brigid is the goddess of the flame and the well, patroness of healing, poetry and smithcraft. She is a solar deity so her attributes are related to fire, light, and the hearth. 🔥

Brighid is the Celtic goddess of inspiration and also carries various powers related to inspiration, such as the art of healing, and divination. She was the patroness of sacred perpetual flames, such as that held by 19 nuns in a sanctuary in Kildare, Ireland (now in honor of St. Brigit).

The tradition of female priestesses who tend to eternal sacred flames is prevalent in ancient Indo-European spirituality. Other examples include the goddess Hestia, who watches over the hearth of the home, or Minerva.

A Thought for Today

Dear sisters, brothers, and honored guests may the Great Mother and Great Father, Lord and Lady, bless you and your family with all things positive!

Spell for Today – Candle Employment Spell

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January 25, 2023 Daily Horoscopes

Click here to read Georgia Nicols Daily Horoscopes

Moon Alert

There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today. The Moon is in Pisces.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

You might feel restless today because you’re unsure of something that’s going on behind the scenes. Perhaps you have that feeling that you’re waiting for the other shoe to drop? Relax. Enjoy schmoozing with others because people are happy to see you.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

Today you have to stay on your toes because for starters, a friend might surprise you. Or you might meet someone who is unusual or different, but definitely interesting. Possibly, news from a group will catch you off guard. They might say or do something that you can’t endorse or don’t agree with. Stay tuned!

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

Pay attention to everything you say and do today because someone in a position of authority – boss, parent, teacher or the police – might say or do something that catches you off guard. Do you need to do any damage control? Tread carefully.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

Travel plans might suddenly change today or be delayed or cancelled. Possibly, you have to travel when you did not expect to do so? News in the media might surprise you. Double check college and university schedules because something unpredictable will occur.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

Make friends with your bank account today to make sure you know what’s happening because something unexpected could impact a bank account or something to do with shared property or how you are involved with the wealth and resources of someone else, including an inheritance.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Go gently today because a partner or close friend will almost certainly do or say something that surprises you. You might need to give yourself some time before you process how you feel about this. Definitely take time before you respond. Avoid a knee-jerk reaction.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Your work routine might be interrupted today. Therefore, be smart and give yourself extra time so that you have wiggle room to deal with the unexpected. This way you are better prepared for whatever happens, even if it comes out of left field. Surprising news about your health might also occur. Meanwhile, pet owners should be vigilant.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Parents should be aware of their kids today because this is a mildly accident-prone day for your kids. Meanwhile, social plans might change today. Stay light on your feet because you might want to accept a last-minute invitation? Or possibly, social plans are cancelled.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Your home routine will likely change today. Perhaps a small appliance might break down or a minor breakage could occur? Someone completely unexpected might knock at your door, catching you unawares. Get dressed. Stock the fridge so that you’re ready for anything.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Pay attention to everything you say and do today because this is a mildly accident-prone day for you. However, on the upside, you might have a sudden, brilliant idea that occurs you out of the blue. Zowie! This is because today you find it easy to think outside of the box.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Keep an eye on your money and possessions so that you can protect what you own against loss, theft or damage. Meanwhile, you might find money or you might lose money. It’s a tricky day, which means something might impact your assets, which is why you must be on the alert.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

Do not be hasty and jump to conclusions today, which might happen because you feel independent and rebellious! You have a strong need to be free and do exactly what you want. Nevertheless, think before you act. Don’t do anything you will later regret.

If Your Birthday Is Today

Singer-songwriter Neil Diamond (1941) shares your birthday today. You are easy-going, warm and friendly with others. By nature, you’re fun-loving and you enjoy good times. People enjoy your company. This year is a year of change for you stay flexible. Make new friends. Be ready to travel and expand your horizons. You are passionate, nevertheless, you appear calm, cool and collected.

January 25, 2023 Moon Goddess Current Phase

You can use this link to go forward or backward in time for Moon phase information. If you are curious, you can even find out what phase the Moon was in when you or anyone else was born.

From MoonGiant.com

The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waxing Crescent Phase. Best seen in the west after the sun dips below the horizon at sunset. This is the first Phase after the New Moon and is a great time to see the features of the moon’s surface. The moon is close to the sun in the sky and mostly dark except for the right edge of the moon which becomes brighter as the days get closer to the next phase which is a First Quarter with a 50% illumination.

Visit the January 2023 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.

Today’s Waxing Crescent Phase

The Waxing Crescent on January 25 has an illumination of 18%. This is the percentage of the Moon illuminated by the Sun. The illumination is constantly changing and can vary up to 10% a day. On January 25 the Moon is 4.14 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.

Phase Details

Phase: Waxing Crescent
Illumination: 18%
Moon Age: 4.14 days
Moon Angle: 0.54
Moon Distance: 370,938.94 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 147,284,757.26 km

The 8 Lunar Phases

There are 8 lunar phases the Moon goes through in its 29.53 days lunar cycle. The 4 major Moon phases are Full Moon, New Moon, First Quarter and Last Quarter. Between these major phases, there are 4 minor ones: the Waxing Crescent, Waxing Gibbous, Waning Gibbous and Waning Crescent. For more info on the Moon Cycle and on each phase check out Wikipedia Lunar Phase page.

Useful Moon Resources

Check the weather before a night of Moon gazing at weather.com

For a list of all the current meteor showers visit American Meteor Society

Having a Hard Time Concentrating on Regular Posts Why?…

I am in a major Fibromyalgia flare because of the snowstorm that’s coming to hit the midwestern US starting this afternoon or late night. This plus the stress with everything going on in my children’s lives both blood and heart is causing a great dose of brain fog. Any who not all the realgar posts are going up and some may even be missing something on the tomorrow posts. UGH I can’t even remember what I want to say to you without messing it up. Hopefully I will be better able to focus tomorrow. Until than have a fantastic or at least an ok day!

Alaska’s Arctic waterways are turning orange, threatening drinking water

Dozens of once crystal-clear streams and rivers in Arctic Alaska are now running bright orange and cloudy, and, in some cases, they may be becoming more acidic. This otherwise undeveloped landscape now looks as if an industrial mine has been in operation for decades, and scientists want to know why.

Roman Dial, a professor of biology and mathematics at Alaska Pacific University, first noticed the starkest water-quality changes while doing field work in the Brooks Range in 2020. He spent a month with a team of six graduate students, and they could not find adequate drinking water. “There’s so many streams that are not just stained, they’re so acidic that they curdle your powdered milk,” he said. In others, the water was clear, “but you couldn’t drink it (because) it had a really weird mineral taste and tang.”

Dial, who has spent the last 40 years exploring the Arctic, was gathering data on climate-change-driven changes in Alaska’s tree line for a project that also includes work from ecologists Patrick Sullivan, director of the Environment and Natural Resources Institute at the University of Alaska Anchorage, and Becky Hewitt, an environmental studies professor at Amherst College. Now, the team is digging into the water-quality mystery. “I feel like I’m a grad student all over again in a lab that I don’t know anything about, and I’m fascinated by it,” Dial said.

Most of the rusting waterways are located within some of Alaska’s most remote protected lands: the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, the Gates of the Arctic National Park and …

Click here to read the rest of this article from hcn.org

January 24, 2023 Northern Hemisphere’s Planetary Positions

If you need to calculate the planetary positions for a specific use and time, click on this link

Currentplanetarypositions.com

To figure out GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) to your local time use this link  

For Your Local Time and Date 

Northwestern Hemisphere

The time for these Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Los Angeles, California, USA

January 24, 2023
11:00 pm GMT 3:00 PM PST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:04 Aquarius 41
Moon:18 Pisces 10
Mercury:10 Capricorn 33
Venus:27 Aquarius 19
Mars:09 Gemini 01
Jupiter:04 Aries 46
Saturn:25 Aquarius 02
Uranus:14 Taurus 57
Neptune:23 Pisces 24
Pluto:28 Capricorn 26

True Lunar Node:08 Taurus 59 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:08 Taurus 56 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):01 Leo 50

Chiron:12 Aries 25
Ceres:06 Libra 38
Pallas:13 Cancer 17 Rx
Juno:05 Aries 35
Vesta:23 Pisces 51

Eris:23 Aries 56

Fire:5
Earth:5
Air:5
Water:4
Cardinal:8
Fixed:7
Mutable:4

Northern Hemisphere

The time for these Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Chicago, Illinois, USA

January 24, 2023
09:00 pm GMT 3:00 PM CST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:04 Aquarius 36
Moon:16 Pisces 57
Mercury:10 Capricorn 30
Venus:27 Aquarius 13
Mars:09 Gemini 00
Jupiter:04 Aries 46
Saturn:25 Aquarius 01
Uranus:14 Taurus 57
Neptune:23 Pisces 24
Pluto:28 Capricorn 26

True Lunar Node:09 Taurus 00 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:08 Taurus 56 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):01 Leo 50

Chiron:12 Aries 25
Ceres:06 Libra 37
Pallas:13 Cancer 19 Rx
Juno:05 Aries 32
Vesta:23 Pisces 48

Eris:23 Aries 56

Fire:5
Earth:5
Air:5
Water:4
Cardinal:8
Fixed:7
Mutable:4

Northeastern Hemisphere

The time for these Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Frankfurt, Germany, Europe

24 January 2023
03:00 pm GMT 3:00 PM CET
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:04 Aquarius 21
Moon:13 Pisces 17
Mercury:10 Capricorn 20
Venus:26 Aquarius 55
Mars:08 Gemini 58
Jupiter:04 Aries 43
Saturn:24 Aquarius 59
Uranus:14 Taurus 57
Neptune:23 Pisces 23
Pluto:28 Capricorn 26

True Lunar Node:09 Taurus 02 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:08 Taurus 57 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):01 Leo 48

Chiron:12 Aries 24
Ceres:06 Libra 36
Pallas:13 Cancer 22 Rx
Juno:05 Aries 25
Vesta:23 Pisces 42

Eris:23 Aries 56

Fire:5
Earth:5
Air:5
Water:4
Cardinal:8
Fixed:7
Mutable:4

January 24, 2023 Moon Goddess Current Phase

You can use this link to go forward or backward in time for Moon phase information. If you are curious, you can even find out what phase the Moon was in when you or anyone else was born.

From MoonGiant.com

The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waxing Crescent Phase. Best seen in the west after the sun dips below the horizon at sunset. This is the first Phase after the New Moon and is a great time to see the features of the moon’s surface. The moon is close to the sun in the sky and mostly dark except for the right edge of the moon which becomes brighter as the days get closer to the next phase which is a First Quarter with a 50% illumination.

Visit the January 2023 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.

Today’s Waxing Crescent Phase

The Waxing Crescent on January 24 has an illumination of 10%. This is the percentage of the Moon illuminated by the Sun. The illumination is constantly changing and can vary up to 10% a day. On January 24 the Moon is 3.04 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.

Phase Details

Phase: Waxing Crescent
Illumination: 10%
Moon Age: 3.04 days
Moon Angle: 0.54
Moon Distance: 367,451.29 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 147,268,519.91 km

The 8 Lunar Phases

There are 8 lunar phases the Moon goes through in its 29.53 days lunar cycle. The 4 major Moon phases are Full Moon, New Moon, First Quarter and Last Quarter. Between these major phases, there are 4 minor ones: the Waxing Crescent, Waxing Gibbous, Waning Gibbous and Waning Crescent. For more info on the Moon Cycle and on each phase check out Wikipedia Lunar Phase page.

Useful Moon Resources

Check the weather before a night of Moon gazing at weather.com

For a list of all the current meteor showers visit American Meteor Society

Spell for Today –

From spells8.com

Transform your favorite anointing oil (in this case we’ve used Calendula Oil) into a beautiful, Magical Healing Salve unlike any other. You can use this balm on chapped lips 👄 and dry cracked skin. It’s especially good for treating eczema, psoriasis and diaper rash.

Why this Spell Works

  • Calendula and Lavender each have their own magical properties which, combined with your intention, will aid in healing your skin.

Magical Healing Salve Recipe

Recipe by SilverBear

Use this balm on chapped lips and dry cracked skin. It’s especially good for treating eczema, psoriasis and diaper rash.

INGREDIENTS

  • Clean tins with lids

  • Double boiler

  • Spatula

  • Liquid measuring cup

  • 3/4 Cup Calendula Oil

  • 1/4 Cup Coconut Oil

  • 6 Teaspoons Beeswax

  • 1/2 Teaspoon Arrowroot

  • 1 Teaspoon Vitamin E Oil

  • 15 – 18 Drops Lavender Essential Oil

DIRECTIONS

  • Add water to the bottom pot of a double boiler.
  • Pour the Calendula oil into the top pot, making sure that the oil has non-direct and even heat to prevent burning.
  • Bring your double boiler to a low heat and add in the beeswax and coconut oil.
  • Once everything has melted, add the lavender essential oil & vitamin E drops.
  • Stir the mixture with a spatula, and then quickly take it off the heat.
  • Put this mixture into a liquid measuring cup to make pouring your final product easier.
  • Slowly pour into each tin, and allow the salves to cool.
  • Touch each tin and repeat these words:
    “In the divine name of the Goddess who breathes life into us all, I consecrate and charge this salve as a magical tool for healing. Blessed be!”
  • Your Magical Healing Salve is now ready for use!
  • Whenever you use it say:
    “Today I shall use this magical salve,
    Healthy and beautiful skin, I shall have.
    All my skin worries will go away,
    And my skin will be healthy and clear on this day!”

Some of the Witchcraft/Magickal Correspondence for Metal

From lightwarriorslegion.com

January 24, 2023 Daily Horoscopes

Click here to read Georgia Nicols Daily Horoscopes

Moon Alert

There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today. The Moon is in Pisces.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

You might feel restless today because you’re unsure of something that’s going on behind the scenes. Perhaps you have that feeling that you’re waiting for the other shoe to drop? Relax. Enjoy schmoozing with others because people are happy to see you.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

Today you have to stay on your toes because for starters, a friend might surprise you. Or you might meet someone who is unusual or different, but definitely interesting. Possibly, news from a group will catch you off guard. They might say or do something that you can’t endorse or don’t agree with. Stay tuned!

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

Pay attention to everything you say and do today because someone in a position of authority – boss, parent, teacher or the police – might say or do something that catches you off guard. Do you need to do any damage control? Tread carefully.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

Travel plans might suddenly change today or be delayed or cancelled. Possibly, you have to travel when you did not expect to do so? News in the media might surprise you. Double check college and university schedules because something unpredictable will occur.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

Make friends with your bank account today to make sure you know what’s happening because something unexpected could impact a bank account or something to do with shared property or how you are involved with the wealth and resources of someone else, including an inheritance.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Go gently today because a partner or close friend will almost certainly do or say something that surprises you. You might need to give yourself some time before you process how you feel about this. Definitely take time before you respond. Avoid a knee-jerk reaction.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Your work routine might be interrupted today. Therefore, be smart and give yourself extra time so that you have wiggle room to deal with the unexpected. This way you are better prepared for whatever happens, even if it comes out of left field. Surprising news about your health might also occur. Meanwhile, pet owners should be vigilant.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Parents should be aware of their kids today because this is a mildly accident-prone day for your kids. Meanwhile, social plans might change today. Stay light on your feet because you might want to accept a last-minute invitation? Or possibly, social plans are cancelled.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Your home routine will likely change today. Perhaps a small appliance might break down or a minor breakage could occur? Someone completely unexpected might knock at your door, catching you unawares. Get dressed. Stock the fridge so that you’re ready for anything.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Pay attention to everything you say and do today because this is a mildly accident-prone day for you. However, on the upside, you might have a sudden, brilliant idea that occurs you out of the blue. Zowie! This is because today you find it easy to think outside of the box.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Keep an eye on your money and possessions so that you can protect what you own against loss, theft or damage. Meanwhile, you might find money or you might lose money. It’s a tricky day, which means something might impact your assets, which is why you must be on the alert.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

Do not be hasty and jump to conclusions today, which might happen because you feel independent and rebellious! You have a strong need to be free and do exactly what you want. Nevertheless, think before you act. Don’t do anything you will later regret.

If Your Birthday Is Today

Singer-songwriter Neil Diamond (1941) shares your birthday today. You are easy-going, warm and friendly with others. By nature, you’re fun-loving and you enjoy good times. People enjoy your company. This year is a year of change for you stay flexible. Make new friends. Be ready to travel and expand your horizons. You are passionate, nevertheless, you appear calm, cool and collected.

24 January 2023 Southern Hemisphere’s Planetary Positions

If you need to calculate the planetary positions for a specific use and time, click on this link

Currentplanetarypositions.com

To figure out GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) to your local time use this link  

For Your Local Time and Date 

Southeastern Hemisphere

The time for these Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Sao Paulo, Brazil, South America

24 January 2023
06:00 pm GMT 3:00 PM BRT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:04 Aquarius 28
Moon:15 Pisces 07
Mercury:10 Capricorn 25
Venus:27 Aquarius 04
Mars:08 Gemini 59
Jupiter:04 Aries 44
Saturn:25 Aquarius 00
Uranus:14 Taurus 57
Neptune:23 Pisces 23
Pluto:28 Capricorn 26

True Lunar Node:09 Taurus 01 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:08 Taurus 57 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):01 Leo 49

Chiron:12 Aries 25
Ceres:06 Libra 37
Pallas:13 Cancer 20 Rx
Juno:05 Aries 28
Vesta:23 Pisces 45

Eris:23 Aries 56

Fire:5
Earth:5
Air:5
Water:4
Cardinal:8
Fixed:7
Mutable:4

Southern Hemisphere

The time for these Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Cape Town, South Africa

24 January 2023
01:00 pm GMT 3:00 PM SAST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:04 Aquarius 16
Moon:12 Pisces 03
Mercury:10 Capricorn 16
Venus:26 Aquarius 48
Mars:08 Gemini 58
Jupiter:04 Aries 42
Saturn:24 Aquarius 59
Uranus:14 Taurus 56
Neptune:23 Pisces 23
Pluto:28 Capricorn 25

True Lunar Node:09 Taurus 03 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:08 Taurus 57 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):01 Leo 47

Chiron:12 Aries 24
Ceres:06 Libra 36
Pallas:13 Cancer 24 Rx
Juno:05 Aries 22
Vesta:23 Pisces 40

Eris:23 Aries 56

Fire:5
Earth:5
Air:5
Water:4
Cardinal:8
Fixed:7
Mutable:4

Southwestern Hemisphere

The time for these Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

24 January 2023
04:00 am GMT 3:00 PM AEDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:03 Aquarius 53
Moon:06 Pisces 30
Mercury:10 Capricorn 02
Venus:26 Aquarius 20
Mars:08 Gemini 55
Jupiter:04 Aries 38
Saturn:24 Aquarius 56
Uranus:14 Taurus 56
Neptune:23 Pisces 22
Pluto:28 Capricorn 25

True Lunar Node:09 Taurus 06 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:08 Taurus 59 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):01 Leo 45

Chiron:12 Aries 24
Ceres:06 Libra 34
Pallas:13 Cancer 29 Rx
Juno:05 Aries 11
Vesta:23 Pisces 30

Eris:23 Aries 56

Fire:5
Earth:5
Air:5
Water:4
Cardinal:8
Fixed:7
Mutable:4

Spell for Today – Sinus-Clearing Healing Salt Bowl

From spells8.com

Make this beautiful healing salt bowl (with just a handful of herbs and essential oils) to effectively clear sinuses- for a breath of fresh air during cold and flu season!

Why this Spell Works

  • The Herbs, Spices and Essential Oils used to make this bowl each have their own healing properties which, combined with your intentions, will help to cleanse, purify and ease cold and flu symptoms.
  • White Candles are used for healing and protection spells.

Sinus-Clearing Healing Salt Bowl

Recipe by Kasie

Use a blend of herbs and essential oils to create this healing bowl.

INGREDIENTS

DIRECTIONS

  • Light your rosemary incense, cast a circle and call the quarters if you wish.
  • Anoint a white candle using any of the oils suggested above and light it.
  • Mix the herbs in a mortar and pestle and say:
    “Herbs of green, herbs of health,
    Give me well being, good luck, and wealth.”
  • Repeat this chant until the herbs are well combined and crushed.
  • Add the herbs and oils to the salt in a bowl.
  • Stir with the pointer finger of your dominant hand and say the charm again, until you’ve said it nine times in total.
  • Take a few deep breaths, letting the scent go into your sinus cavities.
  • Open your circle if you’ve cast one and let the candle burn down.
  • Place the bowl in the middle of the room you’re most in and your sinuses should clear.

Spell for Today – Hand of Time Spell

When dealing with a weekly spell guide, Mondays are thought to be the logical day for money, love, time and meditation spells. Since Mondays are thought to be the start of the work week, it gives plenty of time for a Monday spell to gain strength throughout the rest of the week.

Hand of Time Spell

Items you will need:

Both hands
6 fingers

Spell:

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

A Thought for Today

Dear sisters, brothers, and honored guests may the Great Mother and Great Father, Lord and Lady, bless you and your family with all things positive!

A Laugh for Today

January 23, 2023 Northern Hemisphere’s Planetary Positions

If you need to calculate the planetary positions for a specific use and time, click on this link

Currentplanetarypositions.com

To figure out GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) to your local time use this link  

For Your Local Time and Date 

Northwestern Hemisphere

The time for these Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Los Angeles, California, USA

January 23, 2023
11:00 pm GMT 3:00 PM PST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:03 Aquarius 40
Moon:03 Pisces 23
Mercury:09 Capricorn 54
Venus:26 Aquarius 05
Mars:08 Gemini 53
Jupiter:04 Aries 36
Saturn:24 Aquarius 55
Uranus:14 Taurus 56
Neptune:23 Pisces 22
Pluto:28 Capricorn 24

True Lunar Node:09 Taurus 08 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:08 Taurus 59 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):01 Leo 43

Chiron:12 Aries 23
Ceres:06 Libra 33
Pallas:13 Cancer 32 Rx
Juno:05 Aries 05
Vesta:23 Pisces 25

Eris:23 Aries 56

Fire:5
Earth:5
Air:5
Water:4
Cardinal:8
Fixed:7
Mutable:4

Northern Hemisphere

The time for these Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Chicago, Illinois, USA

January 23, 2023
09:00 pm GMT 3:00 PM CST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:03 Aquarius 35
Moon:02 Pisces 08
Mercury:09 Capricorn 51
Venus:25 Aquarius 58
Mars:08 Gemini 52
Jupiter:04 Aries 35
Saturn:24 Aquarius 54
Uranus:14 Taurus 56
Neptune:23 Pisces 22
Pluto:28 Capricorn 24

True Lunar Node:09 Taurus 09 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:09 Taurus 00 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):01 Leo 43

Chiron:12 Aries 23
Ceres:06 Libra 33
Pallas:13 Cancer 34 Rx
Juno:05 Aries 03
Vesta:23 Pisces 23

Eris:23 Aries 56

Fire:5
Earth:5
Air:5
Water:4
Cardinal:8
Fixed:7
Mutable:4

Northeastern Hemisphere

The time for these Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Frankfurt, Germany, Europe

23 January 2023
02:00 pm GMT 3:00 PM CET
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:03 Aquarius 17
Moon:27 Aquarius 45
Mercury:09 Capricorn 41
Venus:25 Aquarius 37
Mars:08 Gemini 50
Jupiter:04 Aries 32
Saturn:24 Aquarius 52
Uranus:14 Taurus 56
Neptune:23 Pisces 22
Pluto:28 Capricorn 23

True Lunar Node:09 Taurus 12 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:09 Taurus 00 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):01 Leo 41

Chiron:12 Aries 23
Ceres:06 Libra 32
Pallas:13 Cancer 38 Rx
Juno:04 Aries 54
Vesta:23 Pisces 16

Eris:23 Aries 56

Fire:5
Earth:5
Air:6
Water:3
Cardinal:8
Fixed:8
Mutable:3

January 23, 2023 Moon Goddess Current Phase

You can use this link to go forward or backward in time for Moon phase information. If you are curious, you can even find out what phase the Moon was in when you or anyone else was born.

From MoonGiant.com

The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waxing Crescent Phase. Best seen in the west after the sun dips below the horizon at sunset. This is the first Phase after the New Moon and is a great time to see the features of the moon’s surface. The moon is close to the sun in the sky and mostly dark except for the right edge of the moon which becomes brighter as the days get closer to the next phase which is a First Quarter with a 50% illumination.

Visit the January 2023 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.

Today’s Waxing Crescent Phase

The Waxing Crescent on January 23 has an illumination of 4%. This is the percentage of the Moon illuminated by the Sun. The illumination is constantly changing and can vary up to 10% a day. On January 23 the Moon is 1.9 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.

Phase Details

Phase: Waxing Crescent
Illumination: 4%
Moon Age: 1.90 days
Moon Angle: 0.55
Moon Distance: 364,928.30 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 147,252,992.35 km

The 8 Lunar Phases

There are 8 lunar phases the Moon goes through in its 29.53 days lunar cycle. The 4 major Moon phases are Full Moon, New Moon, First Quarter and Last Quarter. Between these major phases, there are 4 minor ones: the Waxing Crescent, Waxing Gibbous, Waning Gibbous and Waning Crescent. For more info on the Moon Cycle and on each phase check out Wikipedia Lunar Phase page.

Useful Moon Resources

Check the weather before a night of Moon gazing at weather.com

For a list of all the current meteor showers visit American Meteor Society

Spell for Today – January Fire Spell

From spells8.com

This month is ideal for spells of initiating new beginnings, new jobs, new relationships, new lovers, new ventures, and new ideas.

Fire is the perfect element for transforming a bad habit or pattern into a good one.

1. Write whatever you wish to purge on a piece of paper.

2. Fold the paper as small as you can while visualizing this unwanted presence in your life being crushed, growing smaller.

3. Feel the power of courage within you that allows you to make whatever change you need in your life and turn negative to positive.

4. Chant the following five times as you burn the paper safely in a heat-proof container:

“Transforming Fire
Bane to desire.”

5. Allow the paper to burn completely and bury the ashes.