Friday (Venus): Love, friendship, reconciliation and beauty.
Waning Moon
The Waning Moon is a time for study, meditation, and little magickal work (except magick designed to banish harmful energies).
Moon Sign: Scorpio
Scorpio: Increases awareness of psychic power. Precipitates psychic crises and ends connections thoroughly. People tend to brood and become secretive.
Fourth Quarter 12:19 am
Incense: Cypress
Color: Purple
TREE MAGICK
WILLOW FOR LOVE, OAK FOR STRENGTH
by Edain McCoy
(from the ’97 Llewellyn Magickal Almanac)
Many mystical and magical uses have been found for the thirteen trees which
symbolize the months of the Celtic lunar year, and it is likely, considering the
popularity of Celtic Paganism, that many more will be discovered. However you
choose to observe the lunar months, it can be helpful to first imbibe a magical
brew designed to attune your body and spirit to the occasion.
Following are the recipes for thirteen teas which will accomplish just that. The
measurements given are approximate, and for making one eight-ounce mug full you
should use no more than a single heaping teaspoon of dry herbs placed inside a
tea ball or cheesecloth strainer. All liquid measurements should be added to
taste. Allow the tea to steep at least two minutes, longer if you prefer a
stronger flavor. As always, when ingesting untried substances, be sure to test
for any allergic reactions first, and remember that no herbal preparation should
ever be taken over the long term without consulting an expert pharmacologist or
botanist.
Though very few of the recipes actually contain any part of the trees to which
they are attributed, they work quite well because their ingredients rely on
using herbs and juices which share magical affinities with the properties of the
tree. These properties are listed after the name of each tree so that, if you
choose to, you can make substitutions based upon this knowledge. Depending upon
the particular Celtic tradition you follow, the lunar year starts with either
the first new moon closest to Samhain or the one just before Yule.
BIRCH MOON
Matter of beginnings and children, purification.
3 parts ginger
1 part lemongrass
pinch of dill
splash of lemon juice
ROWAN MOON
Empowerment, clairvoyance, air magic, exorcism.
1 part valerian root
3 parts peppermint
pinch of eyebright
pinch of ginger
Editors note: Valerian is a powerful sedative that affects each person
differently. You may wish
to use a very small amount of this herb at first to determine how it affects
your body chemistry.
ASH MOON
Matters of the intellect, magic, healing.
2 parts angelica
½ part sage
½ part black cohosh
pinch of rosemary
WILLOW MOON
Matters of the Otherworld, healing, love, water magic, feminine mysteries.
2 parts willow bark
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
½ part dried apples or a splash of apple juice
pinch of rosemary
OAK MOON
Lust, strength, energy, endurance, fertility, fire magic, male mysteries.
1-1/2 parts white oak bark
½ part mint
½ part orange peel
pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg
HAZEL MOON
Manifestations, protection, healing, fertility.
2 parts ginseng
½ part mugwort
pinch of savory
slash of any noncitrus juice
ALDER MOON
Spirituality, wholeness of being.
1 part linden
1 part hibiscus
2 tablespoons of cream or milk
splash of cranberry juice
HAWTHORN MOON
Peace, sleep, dreams, prosperity, happiness.
1 part hawthorn
1 part catnip
½ part rue
½ part chamomile
HOLLY MOON
Matters of animals, magic, prophecy.
1 part kelp
½ part rose petals
½ part raspberry
pinch of yarrow
VINE MOON
Earth magic, sex magic, overcoming difficulties.
1 part blackberry
1 part dandelion
splash of currant wine or grape juice
pinch of hibiscus
IVY MOON
Healing, cooperation, binding.
1 part mullein
¼ part eucalyptus
½ part barberry
ELDER MOON
Exorcism, prosperity, astral travel. Finding faeries.
1 part ginko
1 part mugwort
1 part valerian (see note under Rowan Moon)
1 part spearmint
pinch of anise (may substitute extract)
pinch of allspice
REED MOON
Fertility, love, protection.
1 part red clover
1 part hyssop
1 part boneset
pinch of slippery elm
How we handle our emotions today directly influences our current circumstances and helps to shed new light on them. The social Libra Moon reflects this message, reminding us that our feelings are interconnected with those around us. Meanwhile, an inventive Mercury-Uranus alignment inspires us to imagine radical solutions to old problems. Although we’re motivated to explore the possibilities, it may take longer to reach satisfaction than we wish.
You feel so tightly wound today that it’s a smart idea to find ways to blow off some excess energy. You might believe that you can remain cool in a simple interaction with a friend but if previously defined roles break down, engaging in a heated discussion is inevitable now. Unfortunately, losing your temper won’t make anyone happy. To avoid an unnecessary battle, consciously back down without trying to justify your position. Take the high road and give peace a chance.
You know that you have a job to do now, but you might not be able to figure out exactly what it is. Even if you lose focus on the logistics, don’t worry about regaining it yet. Instead of attempting to make sense of your dreams, give them time to reveal their purpose so their meaning will become more obvious. It doesn’t matter if your newly discovered aspirations are practical or not. Just let them grow and develop a life of their own.
You might allow a philosophy or a belief override your common sense now without even knowing it. This obsession can be a major source of trouble with those around you. Most often your ideas are useful, but today they tend to alienate you, reinforcing your differences and not your similarities. Thankfully, your good intentions and quick wit can save the day and lift others out of their doldrums. Hopefully, this energy positively reflects back on you, giving you an instant boost of confidence.
You may assume you can change an old habit instantly today, especially if you spend time visualizing the desired outcome in your mind’s eye. Unfortunately, you might become overly possessive, attempting to hold onto your past if someone appears to be taking something away from you. Paradoxically, your resistance could create the opposite effect of what you want. Instead of struggling, give yourself permission to enjoy the present moment, no matter how the situation unfolds.
You can’t understand the motives of others very clearly because you are looking at the world through rose-colored glasses today. Your eagerness to defend yourself or someone you love is admirable, but your current intensity can complicate things even more. Don’t be so quick to fight for your beliefs now. Wait a few days to see if your position changes before escalating a mere difference of opinion into an open conflict. Expressing yourself creatively is a much better use of your time now, anyway.
Crossing items off your to-do-list is a piece of cake today with the Sun and Mercury both visiting your 6th House of Details. However, it’s nearly impossible to know why you are traveling along your current path, even if your intentions are clear. But this isn’t the time to question your choices or doubt your skills. Simple action is all that’s required now to make tangible progress toward your goals. A brilliant breakthrough is closer than you think.
Connecting with the sources of inspiration in your life requires your undivided attention today. Fortunately, the Moon’s current visit to your sign continues to remind you that the matrix of support flows through family and those you love. However, if you’re overly idealistic about relationships now, you might experience disappointment. Remember, maintaining your integrity is ultimately more important than anything else.
You’re living under a magical spell now that could date all the way back to your childhood days. Unfortunately, it’s difficult to tell which memories are based upon truth and which ones are fabricated in the depths of your subconscious mind. It can be helpful to be a detective when it comes to your heart because once you get to the bottom of the situation, your feelings are a lot easier to sort out. Today’s self-exploration might just lead to tomorrow’s treasure.
Slowing down and establishing a sustainable pace today enables you to accomplish a lot more than you expect. In fact, it’s imperative to have your thoughts in order prior to beginning a new project. Take time to think your strategy all the way through to completion before you initiate any action. You can save yourself from a future headache by doing your homework first. Creating a winning plan on paper is a great place to start.
You want additional clarity before making an important financial decision today, and thankfully your current window of opportunity will remain open for a few more days. It’s challenging to respond to a professional dilemma now because a temporary loss of self-confidence can muddle your thinking. There’s no need to stress; your optimism will surely return soon. In the meantime, don’t make any sudden moves until you take the time to reevaluate your priorities.
You may feel a strong rebellious streak within and wonder if you’ll be able to keep your emotions in check today. You don’t want to lose your cool or do anything you might regret but your impulsive desires continue to intensify throughout the day. Meanwhile, the even-keeled Libra Moon enables you to pull off an amazing balancing act. Nevertheless, doing a bit of physical labor or engaging in a high-intensity workout now could be enough to calm your restless spirit.
It’s easy to get in touch with the magic of your imagination now that the radiant Sun and clever Mercury are traveling through your 12th House of Spiritual Mystery. Luckily, you also receive an energetic boost from go-getter Mars, operating behind the scenes from your 8th House of Intimacy. It doesn’t matter that other people may not even know that something special is brewing within your mind. Go ahead and let your fantasies run wild; your creativity will break through the surface soon enough.
If you find yourself huffing and puffing more than usual as you go about your daily work and errands, blame it on lunar square patterns of 90-degrees to Pluto (3:54AM), Jupiter (6:21AM) and Venus (10:07AM). The square aspect can sometimes be empowering, but most of the time, it suggests that an internal obstacle to forward progress must first be faced, understood and eliminated before you can regain positive momentum in your life. Communications look promising — particularly around 4:01PM when the lunar orb trines Mercury in air signs. The Moon makes its monthly union with the red planet Mars — this month in Libra — at 7:52PM. However, this potent and somewhat volatile conjunction also launches a void lunar cycle that stays influential until tomorrow at 1:45PM when the Moon enters the intense waters of Scorpio. Avoid rash, dare-devil behavior in any form overnight. [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.]
Rowan Tree Moon
Color: Orange-red
Element: Fire
Altar: Upon a cloth of orange-red set a row of red candles, Brigid’s cross, and a bell.
Offerings: Votive candles. Quicken a newborn idea into birth.
Daily Meal: Hot drinks with every meal. Keep food warm.
Luis/Gamelion Invocation
Call: Now is the quickening of the year.
Response: Now is the time of the first movement.
Call: Now the child stirs in the womb.
Response: Now the seed stirs in the earth.
Call: Now the plains flood and our fire is threatened.
Response: Now the cold water drowns our spark.
Call: Now is the time of the hard struggle.
Response: Now is the month of desperation.
Call: Now is the time of desperation to live.
Response: Now is the time of desperation to be born.
Call: We turn in our sleep as the earth turns.
Response: We dream with the sleeping earth.
Call: Each of our dreams is a lit candle in the dark.
Response: Each of our dreams is a single point of hope.
Call: They shine faint and alone in the night of struggle.
Response: They are alone as we are alone.
Call: Yet we are not alone in our dreams.
Response: We are not alone!
Call: We will keep our fires burning.
Response: We will burn against the night!
Call: We will warm our dreams with the force of life.
Response: We will not die alone in the cold!
Call: We will ward off all evil.
Response: Only good shall pass our gates.
Call: We will care for each other.
Response: We will never cease to care!
Call: We will survive the winter.
Response: We will survive!
(Repeat last two lines twice more.)
Chant:
Protect the flame that warms your dreams
And dreams shall never die.
This is a tremendous time of transmutation. All of the prior elements are coming together for a final burst of creative output. You have seen a clear view of your own needs and the posture of significant others. Now the accumulation of that input is leading to a deep, core change within you. In this phase, you will naturally be inclined to seek higher guidance so that you can emerge from this transformation successfully. The Gibbous Moon favors sharing what you have learned (and are learning) with others.
St. Vincent, deacon and first Spanish martyr, was widely venerated during the Middle Ages. This day has long served to watch the weather and the legs, which are ruled by Aquarius.
Remember on St. Vincent’s day,
If that the Sun his beams display.
For ‘tis a token, bright and clear,
Of prosperous weather all the year.
In ancient Greece this day was dedicated to Apollo, the Sun God of light, poetry, and oracles. It was believed that if one carried his emblem good luck, light and truth would follow. Hesperides wrote “To Apollo: A Short Hymne” (1648) to honor Apollo on this day:
Thou mighty Lord, and master of the lyre,
Unshorn Apollo, come and re-inspire,
My fingers so, the Lyrick-strings to move
That I may play, and sing a Hymne of Love.
Wednesday (Mercury): The conscious mind, study, travel, divination and wisdom.
Waning Moon
The Waning Moon is a time for study, meditation, and little magickal work (except magick designed to banish harmful energies).
Moon Sign: Libra
Libra: Favors cooperation, social activities, beautification of surroundings, balance and partnership.
Moon Phase: Third Quarter
Incense: Honeysuckle
Color: Topaz
Everything may appear to fall into place now, but it’s not wise to raise our hopes up too high. The Moon’s shift into fair-minded Libra at 7:43 am EST enables us to view life more objectively. However, the Moon’s harsh aspects to communicator Mercury and stern Saturn reveal that we can fall short of our goals today. Fortunately, the Moon’s harmonious trine to the radiant Sun aligns our feelings with our actions and boosts our confidence.
You are quite eager to go along with your friends today because you can imagine the potential for new experiences wherever you look. Luckily, it’s natural to set aside your own agenda while doing what makes the most sense for everyone involved. But you must take time and figure out how to meet your needs, too. Unfortunately, trusting someone with your fate grows more difficult each hour that you hesitate. Find the magical balance between waiting for the right moment and missing your chance.
Establishing a brand new schedule for your diet and exercise routine might be tricky, especially if you’re secretly comfortable with your current state of affairs. Although you may be more certain about what you want, you still could find it hard to motivate yourself to change. Gathering more data is not necessary, for you probably have already done enough research. Anything healthy you do now can lead to an improvement in your physical well-being, so the sooner you take action, the better.
You might think that everything is rolling your way today; unfortunately, the logistics become more complicated as time goes on. Even if it seems as if there’s a lot of potential enjoyment just around the next corner, you can’t think about playtime until you’ve handled your responsibilities. Fortunately, once you’re finished with all your obligations, you’re game for just about anything. Work extra hard so you have time to pursue something more pleasurable later on.
It’s a good thing if you’re feeling flexible today because you might have to change your plans more than once. Domestic tension may be heating up and you could be required to step in and mediate a family disagreement. However, the current problem isn’t about someone being right and someone else being wrong. Concentrate your attention on helping everyone involved reach common ground, even if their perspectives still differ on a fundamental issue.
You’re able to deftly navigate your way through a complex interaction with conflicting groups of people today. Although everyone is stubbornly holding on to a different set of interests, your intervention may be sufficient to energetically shift the entire dynamic. On another day, you might have just given up and let it all play out on its own. Fortunately, you can maintain control now while still appearing as if you don’t have your hands on the steering wheel.
Instead of doubting your recent decision any longer, accept your previous judgment as being logically sound. It’s already well past the time to consider whether or not to proceed. You have moved beyond the point of no return, even if you’re still experiencing uncertainty. There’s no need to question your choices again; consciously shift your awareness now from the subjective inner realms toward taking the next steps on your journey.
Don’t waste time worrying about making a final choice today; instead use your current ambiguity to express yourself in a creative manner. Sometimes it’s critical to demonstrate your leadership style by behaving with clear authority, but now you are appreciated even more when you’re honest about your crisis of confidence. Be open and take whatever time is necessary to share your concerns rather than just leaving everyone in the dark.
You are often tempted to sink into the recesses of your own subconscious mind. On occasion these inner journeys might be overwhelming and could even pull you into deep emotional turmoil. However, today you can dance around the edges of the shadows with ease as the Moon travels through your 12th House of Imagination. Let your feelings go and follow your dreams.
You may unexpectedly find yourself in an intense power struggle when dealing with friends today. However, your relationships can be positively impacted by the social Libra Moon’s visit to your 11th House of Groups, where it alleviates some of the pressure you are experiencing. It doesn’t matter in the long run how you feel right now; just keep meeting your professional commitments with integrity and don’t worry about coming out on top. You currently have a better chance of succeeding if you remember not to take things so personally.
Leading by example may be especially challenging today as long as you continue to change your mind from minute to minute. It’s difficult to trust your decisions now, even if you have the intuitive data that you want to justify your choices. But don’t get hung up looking for a final answer to any one particular question. Just respond in the moment to the best of your current ability and be ready to move on.
You appear quite intense now that the willful Sun is traveling along in your sign. Luckily, today the Sun is receiving support from the Moon in fellow air sign, Libra. However, you could also feel dreamier than usual, as if your wishes have a life of their own. Be bold and take action as needed; just remember that karmic Saturn will judge you harshly if you believe that escape through fantasy is a viable option.
You have a bit of magic up your sleeve, and luckily it is there today when you need it most. Even if you are required to deal with powerful people who might be investing in your success, there’s no reason to be intimidated. Just stay fully present with your truth because maintaining your integrity sets the stage for successfully managing issues that will demand resolution in the near future.
For the first few hours today, strange vibrations are in the catbird seat — as Chiron makes a fairly rare contra-parallel with Uranus (3:56AM). Learn more about holistic healing and alternative medical advances even though the Moon in Virgo is in void mode until 4:44AM. Once the Moon begins its 2+ day transit of sociable Libra (4:44AM), strive to improve the quality of your primary partnerships. A solar-lunar trine in air signs (7:42AM) has the capacity to lift your spirits and provide the impetus to reinforce bonds with dear ones. Find time to visit an art gallery and take a friend to lunch at a favorite restaurant. A shock to the system may be in the offing tonight as the Moon opposes Uranus (10:23PM) while the Moon parallels feisty, provocative Mars (11:13PM). Expecting the unexpected can keep you out of harm’s way. [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.]
This is a tremendous time of transmutation. All of the prior elements are coming together for a final burst of creative output. You have seen a clear view of your own needs and the posture of significant others. Now the accumulation of that input is leading to a deep, core change within you. In this phase, you will naturally be inclined to seek higher guidance so that you can emerge from this transformation successfully. The Gibbous Moon favors sharing what you have learned (and are learning) with others.
Now hang with me, this is the first time I have tried to continue on with a topic from the previous day. So if I repeat a little bit, have patience I will eventually get to something new, lol! I believe we had just got through fixing Mojo Bags now we are ready to give it life and feed it.
Once you’ve determined what you’re going to put inside the bag, you are ready to fix it. There are many acceptable methods to do this. The most common ways to fix a bag involve using smoke from a candle, or incense, or breathing on the bag to breathe life into it. A prayer may be said while doing this, from the heart or from specific instructions.
After the ingredients have been added and the bag fixed, it must be fed, as it is now a spiritual item. Feeding can be done with alcohol like whiskey or vodka, perfume, a special oil blend specifically created for the bag, any oil blend that serves your purpose or water.
When the mojo bag is completed and alive with spirit, it can now work. To have the best success, most mojo bags should be carried on your person and out of sight. In some cases a bag may be worn as a necklace, though under the clothes, but more common ways to carry them include a pants pocket, a woman’s bra, or being pinned on the inside of clothing at the waist. A bag should always remain hidden and unknown to everyone, and it is extremely bad for another person, if they discover your mojo bag, to touch it. In most cases, this will result in the bag having to be remade.
These steps can be taken to create any type of mojo bag you would like, for any purpose. Simply choose the correct color and magickal components, fix the bag, and use a corresponding liquid to feed it.
How to Feed a Mojo Bag
Your mojo bag should be fed weekly, with at least one drop of liquid, and no more than five drops. Mojo bags are usually fed with an uneven number of drops, so one, three, and five drops are standard. The smaller the bag, the less drops you should use.
How Mojo Bags Get Ruined
There are several ways a mojo bag’s magic can be broken. Always take care of your mojo bag and try to prevent it from being broken, but if your bag is broken, just dispose of it and make a new one. Here are a few ways mojo bags can lose their powers.
If someone sees your bag or touches it, the power maybe broken. If a stranger or an enemy sees or touches your bag, it’s definitely history so you should dispose of it quickly. If an innocent being sees or touches your bag, like your child or spouse, your bag is probably okay. Feed your bag with a bit of oil and pray over it to recharge it.
To prevent your bag from being seen and touched, always keep it concealed. When you are not wearing your bag, keep it in a very well hidden and secure location. If you bag is a year or more old, you probably need a new one. In this case, you can undo the bag and dispose of its contents. Larger items like crystals or charms can be cleansed and set aside to go into the new bag. A good time to remake your mojo bag is at any Full Moon or Sabbat.
Also if your bag gets wet, the power it once contained is now gone.
Some excerpts from: Magical Mojo Bags Gianne, Lady (2013-07-30)Tuesday (Mars): Passion, sex, courage, aggression and protection.
Waning Moon
The Waning Moon is a time for study, meditation, and little magickal work (except magick designed to banish harmful energies).
Moon Sign: Virgo
Virgo: Favors accomplishment of details and commands from higher up. Focuses on health, hygiene and daily schedules.
Moon enters Libra 7:43 am
Libra: Favors cooperation, social activities, beautification of surroundings, balance and partnership.
Moon Phase: Third Quarter
Incense: Basil
Color: Maroon
Lunar Dream
It feels as if responsibilities are easing and we have more inclination to be social as the Sun moves through community-oriented Aquarius over the next month. Although we’re projecting our visions into the future, we may feel less ambitious now. The Aquarius Sun stimulates nervous energy, including the tiny sparks that fire the neurons in the brain. Meanwhile, the analytical Virgo Moon helps to narrow our focus and meet our current obligations.
You are growing more aware of your surroundings these days as you focus your attention on the people around you. You want to spend more time with your friends now, but you can’t just walk away from your work. Be very careful about what actually makes it on to your calendar so you don’t end up feeling overloaded. Oddly enough, you’ll be more productive in the long run if you can fit some social activities into your day.
Although you’re reaching further ahead now, your futuristic lean doesn’t mean that you are any less practical. In fact, remaining true to your fundamental sensibilities is part of your strategic process. Ironically, you can have your cake and eat it, too. In other words, look forward to the exciting possibilities, but fix whatever is broken in the present moment. Your can-do attitude and unwavering determination are a winning combination.
You might not know what to do with the messages the universe is sending you now, but you sense that something significant is on your radar. You go back and forth emotionally, first feeling open and chatty, believing everyone is your friend. However, only a few moments later you may pull back, realizing that you should be more careful about what you say and who you trust. Taking a wait-and-see approach is your smartest strategy and gives you the best of both worlds
This is an odd time of year for you because you really just want to dig yourself deep into your cave and hibernate. But a glint of awareness sparks your soul and sets your thoughts on the upcoming spring — even if it is, in fact, still a long way off. Don’t be overly concerned if you’re hiding safely behind your protective shell; just use this time wisely to recharge your batteries and to work out the details of your next adventure.
You have faced some big issues recently and you should feel proud of your progress. Although the stress isn’t quite over, the energy is beginning to settle down today. But you’re not off the hook just yet because relationship dynamics intensify over the next few weeks. This extra spark of electricity applies to all your interactions, not just romantic encounters; just be aware that your passions are running very strong now. Think twice before turning your initial attractions into action. You will make wiser choices if you’re not in such a hurry.
It’s as if you have received temporary permission from the universe to be even quirkier than usual — not that anyone necessarily knows about all your eccentricities. Your imagination is overflowing now and you may finally feel free to demonstrate what’s in your heart to an appreciative audience. Even if you choose not to share your feelings, they will be obvious anyway, so there really isn’t any point in hiding them. Sometimes taking a risk is the best way to get closer to someone you love.
You are entering a productive time of year as the Sun moves through unconventional Aquarius, a fellow air sign. This solar movement inspires your creativity, encourages spontaneous behavior and lightens your attitude. There’s no need to rush anything. Keep in mind that it might take a few more days to fully shift into this expressive phase. In the meantime, establish a healthy balance between work and play so you can carve out more time for pleasurable pursuits.
You might begin the day feeling on edge, as if there aren’t any solutions for the problems that are bothering you. However, tides do change, and by midday the earlier dilemmas have settled down enough for you to manage them effectively. Keep in mind that things are even more complicated because your inner feelings don’t seem to match what you are showing to others. Nevertheless, it’s also your time to grow in ways you never expected as long as you keep your heart open.
Your life might mellow out a little and, luckily, just in the nick of time. You’ve been riding some pretty big emotional waves lately and although most of it was pleasant, it is still exhausting. Now, however, you are entering a time of accentuated communication that shifts the energy into the mental realms. You could be networking more than usual because of your work or your role in the community. Even if you are busy, don’t lose sight of your own personal goals.
It might seem as if the spotlight is no longer shining on your corner of the world, and that’s just fine with you. Finally, you can get back to the real work at hand, instead of being required to play to the audience on command. Establish a productive work pace early on so you can take care of business right away. It won’t take long to feel good about your accomplishments once you’re back in your comfort zone.
The Sun is now making its annual trek through your sign, signaling the beginning of your astrological birthday month. Regardless of when your special day is, use these next four weeks to dream wildly about your year ahead. Light candles, visualize your future, and then blow the candles out and make a wish. You can do this simple ritual as often as you please. You may be happily surprised by the magic you manifest.
It’s time to tie up the loose ends of your life — and you may have more frayed edges now than others realize. In fact, you might secretly thrive on the uncertainty of boundaries. However, the opportunity for positive change is on its way, and you can fully embrace it if you are not held back by all the little things that you meant to do, but haven’t yet completed. Don’t wait for a better time; get busy and make room for your future today.
Tarotcom Staff on the topics of cusp, capricorn, astrology, aquarius
What happens when you combine the energies of capable Capricorn and quirky Aquarius? You get highly unique individuals, that’s what. If you were born between about January 17 and January 23, you were born on The Cusp of Mystery and Imagination, and there’s never a dull moment.
Whether outwardly flamboyant or shy and quiet, Capricorn-Aquarius cuspers always have much excitement going on internally. They have vivid dreams and rich fantasies that need to be expressed creatively if they’re to be happy.
Prone to leading unusual lives, “Capriquarians” often struggle to balance the two very different sides of their personalities — they are reserved yet social, security-craving but independent, and traditional yet offbeat.
Capricorn-Aquarius cuspers love to talk and entertain, and they especially enjoy intellectually stimulating conversations about any manner of strange topics. This is why no matter how hard they work or how dedicated they are to achieving their goals, things are never dull.
While hard-work and high standards bring these cuspers much success in most career endeavors, they can have more difficulty maintaining personal relationships. This is perhaps due to a need for independence, and a tendency to seem aloof and critical — sometimes even selfish. However, if they can put forth the loyal, funny and friendly sides of themselves they’ll make fast friends.
Put more heart and soul into your artistic creations — courtesy of a trine in earth signs between the Moon in Virgo and Venus in Capricorn (1:43AM). Keep track of the fact that Venus is still retrograde until the last day of January. In the meantime, the little things in life can either make or break your day. Small is beautiful becomes your motto whenever the lunar orb energizes the sixth sign of the zodiac. Stock up on cereals, grains, veggies, fruit, vitamins, seeds, nuts and seasonings. The Moon in Virgo begins a void cycle at 12:56PM that continues until 4:44AM tomorrow morning when the Moon enters airy Libra. Even though there is a substantial void lunar cycle happening, the Sun’s entry into Aquarius last night can shine a powerful beam of light into the realm of arcane knowledge and the wisdom teachings of ancient civilizations. [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.]
20 Luis/Gamelion
Warding Night
Color: Black and orange-red
Element: Fire
Altar: Upon cloth of black and orange red lay many bunches of rowan berries, dried from the past year and tied with red thread and a single animal’s bone. Set around the altar many candles in jars that can be carried, and a large bowl of salt water.
Offerings: Offer to protect those you love from harm.
Daily Meal: Can be any food, but it should be put into separate bowls, and all will eat while they keep separate vigils on guard.
Warding Night Invocation
Within these walls no harm shall come.
Within these walls shall set no foot
Intending to do wrong to those inside.
Within these walls shall come no ghost
Or spirit seeking to feed on the
Warm life of flesh and blood.
Within these walls no sorrow
From outside may creep in,
Save that it offer itself to be healed.
Within these walls stands the haven
Of sacred ground, and we shall stand
As guards to protect our sacred space.
Let no one enter lest they understand
That what lies within shall touch them,
And they shall not go away unchanged.
Go now, and guard our home
Like the mother bear protects her young,
Like the mother serpent defends her nest,
Like the father wolf prowls his territory.
We ward this home against all evil
And evil shall be turned by the strength of our hearts.
(Each takes a candle, chanting a wordless chant, and goes to a different part of the house, passing first through the kitchen in order to take their meal. With meal, and candle, and such handwork as they choose to do, each shall retire to a different part of the place alone, or in groups but only if there are enough that each solitary part of the home has its guardian. There they shall wait, and watch, and keep vigil, and strengthen the wards on the home with their minds and the flame of the candle. When it has burned down, or midnight comes, they may retire.)
This is a tremendous time of transmutation. All of the prior elements are coming together for a final burst of creative output. You have seen a clear view of your own needs and the posture of significant others. Now the accumulation of that input is leading to a deep, core change within you. In this phase, you will naturally be inclined to seek higher guidance so that you can emerge from this transformation successfully. The Gibbous Moon favors sharing what you have learned (and are learning) with others.
Magickal Intentions: Psychic Sensitivity, Women’s Mysteries, Tides, Waters, Emotional Issues, Agriculture, Animals, Female Fertility, Messages, Theft, Reconciliations, Voyages, Dreams and Merchandise
Incense: African Violet, Honeysuckle, Myrtle, Willow, Wormwood
Planet: Moon
Sign: Cancer
Angel: Gabriel
Colors: Silver, White and Gray
Herbs/Plants: Night Flowers, Willow Root, Orris Root, Birch, Motherwort, Vervain, White Rose and White Iris
Stones: Carnelian, Moonstone, Aquamarine, Pearl, Clear Quartz, Flourite, Geodes
Oil: (Moon) Jasmine, Lemon, Sandalwood
Monday belongs to the Moon. Monday’s energy best aligns itself with efforts that deal with women, home and hearth, the family, the garden, travel, and medicine. It also boosts rituals involving psychic development and prophetic dreaming.
Witches Of The Craft® 
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