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Calendar of the Moon for Monday, February 11th

Calendar of the Moon

12 Nion/Anthesterion

Anthesteria Day 2: Khoes

Color: Purple
Element: Earth
Altar: On a purple cloth set a pitcher of wine, the ship of Dionysos, some children’s toys, six , and a wreath of grapevines and .
Offerings: Ritual sex. Giving up of things left over from childhood. Wine libations.
Daily Meal: Goat or lamb. Lentils. Greek food. Wine.

Khoes Invocation

On this day comes the child to his adulthood.
On this day comes the child to her readiness.
On this day he tastes the sweetness of maturity.
On this day she tastes the joy of ripening.
On this day we honor that which has come to fruition
And that which can no longer be protected.
We give up our self-enclosed innocence
For the promise of the deeper experience.
Come forth and join the rite of passage
That you may give up that which was before
And come to that which will be.
Io Dionysos!
Fair-Flowering, Reveller, Stormer,
Twice-Born, Lord of the Dance,
We who kneel before you pray
That you will be gentle with our
Little madnesses, and if you must
Drag us by the hair
To some new understanding,
Let it be done soon, and quickly,
For we would rather leap to doom
Than delay on the edge of the cliff.

(Let all make a circle, and let cups of wine be passed around to everyone. Let two who have been chosen from inside or outside the community come forth and lay in the center of the circle, and perform the hieros gamos, whilst the others turn their backs and chant wordlessly. Afterwards, let the wine be poured out in a libation, with the last two cups used to anoint the couple, and have them drink in a toast. Later that night, sex is appropriate between those whose vows do not exclude it, but those who would lie together must meditate on the responsibility inherent in being a sexually , and how it brought them out of childhood and into adulthood.)

[Pagan Book of Hours]

Current Moon for Monday, February 11th – New Moon

New Moon

(waxing/12% illumination)

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

The Witches Spell for Feb. 11th – Mary Caliendo’s Potato Chip Hex

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Mary Caliendo’s Potato Chip Hex

 

This is so easy, you can perform it right at the office. Don’t let its simplicity fool you. It’s powerful enough to get rid of even the nastiest boss or co-worker.

Items You will need:

2 bags potato chips (from vending machine at your workplace)

3 packets black pepper

1 sticky note

Black pen

Stapler

 

Open both bags to let the air out. Write your enemy’s name on the sticky note in black ink, place it in one of the bags, and add the pepper. Sit on one bag to crush the chips. (Move around a little if you need to, as it’s imperative that the chips are reduced to crumbs.) Retrieve the bag, fold the top three times, and staple several times to secure. Place the bag in your purse, and toss it in a public garbage receptacle after work.

Now, eat the other bag of chips. You certainly wouldn’t want to appear to be doing anything suspicious at work, would you?

　
Utterly Wicked
Curses, Hexes or Other Unsavory Notions
Dorothy Morrison

The Witches Correspondence for Monday, February 11th

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The Witches Correspondence for Monday, February 11th

 

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 , Willow 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.

The Witches Almanac for Monday, February 11th

The Witches Almanac for Monday, February 11th

*Monday (Moon): Peace, sleep, healing, compassion, friends, psychic awareness, purification, and fertility*

Foundation Day (Japanese)

Waxing Moon

*The Waxing Moon (from the New Moon to the Full) is the ideal time for magick to draw things toward you.*

Moon Phase: First Quarter

Moon Sign: Pisces

*Pisces: The focus is on dreaming, nostalgia, intuition, and psychic impression. A good time for spiritual or philanthropic activities.

Incense: Clary sage

Color: White

 

 

Had a day were the negative vibes are about to eat you up, feel like you are covering in psychic grime and slime. Give this bath a try to remove all the grime from the day.

Vinegar Bath

1 cup apple cider vinegar

1 tablespoon salt

Add the ingredients to a warm tub of water, stir clockwise with your index finger until well mixed. Relax and enjoy your bath. When finished, air dry.

February 11th is Best for…..

Cut Firewood, Mow to increase Growth, Castrate Farm Animals, Dig Holes, Wean, Potty Train, Paint

Gardening Calendar

February 9th – February 11th

Barren Days. Fine for Clearing, Plowing, Fertilizing and Killing Plant Pests.

Your Fishing Calendar

February 11th  Fair in the Evening

Moon’s Astrological Place & Correspondence With Body

February 11th  Aquarius “Waterman”  In the Legs

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Monday, Monday, Oh It’s Monday Again! Happy & Blessed Monday To All The Witches Of The Craft!

Oh, well if you had a Monday like we are having around here, you might feel the same way. We have contractors running out of our ears. And to think this place was once so peaceful, AH! Hammers banging, wood being threw about, gee! We got up once and went to the other side of the building and be darned if they didn’t follow us over there. But at least we are getting everything fixed, FINALLY!

 

Now changing the subject, Mystie and myself had numerous animal calls this weekend. We had so many I am going to apply for the Animal Warden’s job before its over with, lol! But we are currently swamped with animal and needs some help. We are currently running low on baby bottles, formula, feed, cat food, straw and a few other things. We are in need of donations desperately. We have so many animals and any amount can help. You don’t realize how much cat food a $1.00 will buy. That is why we say no amount is too small and is always greatly appreciated. I have took some photos of our latest arrivals, so you can see were your donations are going and who they are benefiting.

Thank you so much for your help,

Lady A

 

hawkwithhurtwing Hawk recovering from arrow in wing

babydeer

Orphaned baby deer being fed with bottle

babypiglets

How we managed baby piglets I don’t know. They were found out in a field by theirselves and we were called.

 kittens

Mystie had their attention with a ribbon. Ain’t they adorable?

Now you see, we are desperately needing donations. Anything you can give, we will appreciate and so will the animals.

Thank you again.

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Introducing…Aquarius

Introducing…Aquarius

One of the most common mistakes people make when discussing Aquarius is that they assume he/she is a water sign. After all, he/she is the water bearer. But the truth is he/she’s an Air sign and that’s an important detail!

To often you see Aquarius represented as the generic person pouring a jug of water or even worse just the jug of water. There is no hint to the intellectual and cerebral air quality of the Aquarian. As an air sign, she is focused on higher thinking and pushing the boundaries of common and closed thinking. If everyone is going one direction she will go the other in hopes of discovering a new and better way to meet the needs of the greater whole.

We started with a forward moving stance. She is a futuristic, forward thinking woman. Aquarians have no time to look or focus on the past, they focus on the future and believe that however something was done, it could be done differently or better going forward. Seeking to fight for justice and the underdog, our Aquarian is dressed and built to campaign for any cause she feels is under represented or oppressed. She also is a lover of technology and innovation. She is not afraid of technology or gadgets and widgets that can help better our lives. She is quick to adopt them to her arsenal of thought and solutions.

Her water jug is still a very important aspect of her character. Instead of her passively pouring water from it or carrying it on her head, we chose to have her securely sling it over her shoulder. This allows her to bring it into adverse or water starved situations. She knows that despite all the technology and advancements available, humans cannot survive without water. Water is the most powerful source of nourishment for our bodies and souls and Aquarians never lose sight of that. They know that higher thinking comes from well fueled minds – and the mind can be tricked or fooled if starved for water.

Physical Characteristics

Physically our Aquarian is in fighting shape but not because she likes to fight, rather she is about endurance. She relies on her ability to go long stretches of time without rest or nourishment and living solely off her creative vision. She is not a slave to fashion but definitely uses her cloths and accessories to express her inability to conform and desire to pioneer and blaze new trails of thought and visual innovation. She’s creative and a one of kind. Charged with technology she has a single strand of fiber optic hair lighting her way through dark and unchartered territories of thought.

Zodiac Super Power

Our Aquarian’s super power is her technology power hand and fighting physique. She has a leg up on the other signs of the Zodiac because she can see into the future and knows that there is almost always a “better way” to do or see things. Her water is magical and fuels even the most creatively starved thinkers€ are pushing stalled thought or injustice toward progress.

Your Daily Horoscopes for Sunday, February 10th

We can manifest our dreams from the seeds we plant as the ingenious Aquarius New Moon at 2:20 am EST marks the beginning of a new emotional cycle. But we must manage our exuberance because energetic Mars forms a dynamic square with powerful Jupiter, unleashing unbridled enthusiasm. Although a false sense of confidence tempts us to make commitments we can’t keep, a looming Venus-Saturn square counters our optimism with a more serious attitude.

Aries Horoscope

(Mar 21 – Apr 19)

Your future may be looking bright now that the Aquarius New Moon lands in your 11th House of Hopes and Dreams, making it difficult for you to contain your excitement. However, you must be careful because you could be more gullible than usual. Your friends’ schemes for world domination might not be as sound as you think. Solutions appear closer than they actually are now, so keep your enthusiasm up while proceeding with common sense.

Taurus Horoscope

(Apr 20 – May 20)

You may be stressed out by your own career plans now as you realize the commitment of time and energy it will take to achieve your goals. The Aquarius New Moon falls in your 10th House of Public Responsibility, yet you might feel restrained by the expectations of your partner or parents. Unfortunately, you can’t easily choose between work and family, so split your time equally during the next couple of weeks. Keep your eyes on the future while managing your relationships in the present moment.

Gemini Horoscope

(May 21 – Jun 20)

You have so many things going on all at once that it may be difficult to finish everything you start. Your goals are set high and the Aquarius New Moon in your 9th House of Big Ideas has you believing you can accomplish more than usual. Although you have the skills required to do the job, you still might not be able to reach the stars. Avoid disappointment by finding satisfaction in each and every little task you do.

Cancer Horoscope

(Jun 21 – Jul 22)

You could have unusual ideas about how to work with your colleagues today, but you might want more freedom of movement than you actually have in your current situation. The innovative Aquarius New Moon activates your 8th House of Transformation, yet you don’t have much latitude for experimentation now. If you want to gain the cooperation of others, don’t risk muddying the waters by revealing too much about your feelings. Instead, maintain clear boundaries between your personal and professional worlds for the best results.

Leo Horoscope

(Jul 23 – Aug 22)

You are like a magnet for brilliant people now that the eccentric Aquarius New Moon stimulates your 7th House of Relationships. Unusual companions will likely play an important role in your immediate future. However, your assertive approach can complicate a situation, so it’s wise to let others take the lead in social interactions today. Although you may be infused with self-confidence, stay cool and work toward being more cooperative rather than blazing your own trail.

Virgo Horoscope

(Aug 23 – Sep 22)

Clean your closets, organize your information and sort through your files today. But do it in your own unique way because the individualistic Aquarius New Moon’s presence in your 6th House of Self-Improvement is a cosmic permission slip to be weird as you go about your chores. Don’t worry about involving others now as you establish your routine. An early spring cleaning will give you a new lease on life.

Libra Horoscope

(Sep 23 – Oct 22)

Use whatever technology is available to share your creative and fun-loving side today. The futuristic Aquarius New Moon falls in your 5th House of Self-Expression, inspiring you to try something new. But your idealistic desire for spontaneity is at odds with your practical need to finish your chores. Take a computer break to draw a picture, write a poem or play a game before getting back to more serious endeavors. Be responsible, but give your inner child permission to come out and play.

Scorpio Horoscope

(Oct 23 – Nov 21)

You might have unavoidable domestic responsibilities that require you to stay home and take care of personal business today rather than heading out into the world. The unpredictable Aquarius New Moon lands in your 4th House of Emotional Security, encouraging you to find shelter from the storms of life within the safety of your family. Don’t worry about any other activities you are missing; there will be plenty of time to chase your dreams another day.

Sagittarius Horoscope

(Nov 22 – Dec 21)

Today’s Aquarius New Moon in your 3rd House of Communication may make your life rather hectic as the complexity of your schedule increases. You might want to let the less critical issues slide, but you probably enjoy the energy as you bounce around from one thing to another. Just be sure to follow through on the details or they will come back to haunt you later on. Thankfully, your friends and family can help you stay on track with their confidence in your success.

Capricorn Horoscope

(Dec 22 – Jan 19)

The Aquarius New Moon activates your 2nd House of Possessions, emphasizing money issues over the next couple of weeks. Maybe there is growing uncertainty in your cash flow or, perhaps, you need to juggle resources to cover expenses. Be wise and plan how to use the days ahead to stabilize your financial condition. Although you might be overly optimistic one moment and cautious the next, tempering the extremes is your best bet.

Aquarius Horoscope

(Jan 20 – Feb 18)

Insightful mental flashes bring you a new awareness about a current relationship as today’s New Moon in your sign puts you in touch with your emotions. You may need to explore ways to increase your personal freedom if you feel constrained by someone close to you. However, if you are already feeling independent, you might actually seek security from a partnership. Either way, stand between your dreams and reality so you can draw the two closer together.

Pisces Horoscope

(Feb 19 – Mar 20)

Oftentimes your dreams are elusive and slip away before you have an opportunity to write them down. Now, as the electric Aquarius New Moon stimulates your 12th House of Soul Consciousness, the images are more vibrant than ever and can even overflow into your waking life. Fantasies may be subtle but are also quite powerful. Making time to drift into the hidden recesses of your imagination inspires you to realize your fullest potential.

New Moon in Aquarius Horoscopes

New Moon in Aquarius Horoscopes

Fly free with February’s New Moon

Jeff Jawer    Jeff Jawer on the topics of new moon, moon, astrology, aquarius
 

Get ready for a spark of genius! The quirky Aquarius New Moon on February 10 ignites unusual ideas and increases the urge for freedom.

This brilliant energy will affect some people more than others.

Mental Mercury’s challenging square with expansive Jupiter encourages a wide range of thinking, but it can also raise optimism beyond reason. A square between Venus and Saturn suggests that limited resources or relationship issues need to be addressed before we can tap into the full potential of this innovative and liberating lunation.

 

Aries (March 21 – April 19)

Friends and organizations can take you in a different direction with this Aquarius New Moon in your team-oriented 11th House of Groups. You may find inspiration while working for a cause or participating in a group project. Although you will probably be excited by a new idea, it’s best not to push it on others now. Do some research and let it simmer until you have studied it thoroughly before sharing it with the world.

Taurus (April 20 – May 20)

This cutting edge Aquarius New Moon lands in your 10th House of Career and Public Responsibility, where it can put additional obligations on your plate. The challenge is to adjust to changing conditions, rules or expectations that can take you out of your comfort zone. But if you’re ready to jump into the future, you can help to lead to way to breakthroughs in your professional life.

Gemini (May 21 – June 20)

You may want to hit the road with this New Moon in your 9th House of Travel and Higher Mind. Broadening your experiences through school, intellectual pursuits and connections with faraway places helps to satisfy your curious nature. Your ruling planet Mercury’s conjunction with impatient Mars can provoke impulsive action or careless words, so think twice before leaping or speaking.

Cancer (June 21 – July 22)

Relationship boundaries might be stretched with the unconventional Aquarius New Moon in your 8th House of Deep Sharing. Attracting unusual people can be exciting if you’re willing to learn some different ways to connect. A flexible and open-minded attitude allows you to explore unfamiliar experiences that invite intimacy and can even help establish new business partnerships.

Leo (July 23 – Aug. 22)

The quirky Aquarius New Moon in your 7th House of Others attracts unconventional people. Relationships require more breathing space as you and your partner need more freedom. Keeping an open mind allows you to benefit from unique individuals who challenge your usual ways of thinking. Being friendly and open-minded prevents those differences from driving you apart.

Virgo (Aug. 23 – Sept. 22)

A fresh approach to work should make your daily routine more interesting now. The groundbreaking Aquarius New Moon lands in your 6th House of Employment, triggering changes on the job. Adjusting to surprises is a must because old systems may no longer be effective. It’s healthier to adapt and prepare for the future than to stubbornly stick to outmoded ways of doing business.

Libra (Sept. 23 – Oct. 22)

Fun and games are on the agenda with this lively lunation in your 5th House of Romance and Self-Expression. The inventive Aquarius New Moon puts a sparkle in your eye and enhances your creative capacities. This is a time to be a performer, even if you’re shy and uncertain. The support of a friend will help you come across with more confidence in your personal and professional lives.

Scorpio (Oct. 23 – Nov. 21)

It’s never too late to change the past’s influence on you. The experimental Aquarius New Moon occurs in your 4th House of Family and Personal History, giving you a fresh perspective that can free you from old ideas and influences. This is a time to plant seeds for a more inspiring future, perhaps encouraging you to consider relocation or making a major change in your professional life.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22 – Dec. 21)

Bright ideas are popping with this brainy Aquarius New Moon in your 3rd House of Information. Lively conversations can open your mind to radically different concepts that spur you to learn even more. Enthusiasm can add passion to your words, but try to keep your messages relatively simple. It’s easy to say too much and complicate matters when you don’t adjust your speech to your audience.

Capricorn (Dec. 22 – Jan. 19)

The impulse to experiment triggered by this Aquarius New Moon lands in your 2nd House of Self-Worth, where fresh ideas about earning money can arise. It’s important to see yourself in a new light to cash in on this potential opportunity. You have undeveloped abilities that require an investment of time and energy, but even more importantly, faith in your ability to reinvent yourself.

Aquarius (Jan. 20 – Feb. 18)

This unconventional New Moon in your sign lights up your personality. Taking chances with your appearance and approach is worthwhile, even if you’re uncertain how others are going to react. You can’t please everyone, but it’s essential that you please yourself. If you’re having fun, that’s the best way to make you more attractive in personal relationships and in professional matters.

Pisces (Feb. 19 – March 20)

A change of direction in your spiritual path is possible with this New Moon in your 12th House of Divinity. It’s a time to renew faith in your current beliefs with a fresh perspective or to recognize how they limit you. Exploring different sources of inspiration, both religiously and creatively, renews your sense of purpose. Freeing yourself from sacrificial roles is also appropriate.

Current Moon Phase for February 10th – New Moon

New Moon

(waxing/4% illumination)

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

Spell Of The Day for February 10th – Curse Uraveling Ritual

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　Curse Unraveling Ritual

 

Materials:

1 black/white reversible candle (if you can’t find one of these, substitute a white candle which you’ve colored completely with a black permanent marker.)

1 yellow candle

Uncrossing Incense

Charcoal block

Fire-proof dish

Cauldron or fire pit

Scissors

Sweater

 

Light the reversible candle and visualize the magick reversing itself. Light the yellow candle and see the effort meeting with success. Then light the charcoal block and sprinkle the incense on top.

Now sit in a comfortable position in front of the cauldron or fire pit. Using the scissors, cut the neck and cuff ribbing away from the sweater and toss them into the receptacle. Locate a yarn end on the garment and begin to unravel the fabric, saying something like:

“The magick cast now falls away
As I unravel it today,
(Name of person)’s life is now returned
As magick in the cauldron’s burned.
By all the power of Moon and Sun
I remove all harm; so be it done.”
 

Continue to repeat the chant as you unravel the sweater, stopping occasionally to snip off the loosened yarn and set it aflame in the cauldron. Continue the process until the sweater is completely unraveled, burned, and reduced to ash. Either discard the ashes in running water or scatter them to the winds

The Witches Almanac for Sunday, February 10th

The Witches Almanac for Sunday, February 10th

*Sunday (Sun): Healing, spirituality, success, strength and protection.*

Chinese New Year (Snake)

Waning Moon

*The Waning Moon is a time for study, meditation, and little magickal work (except magick designed to banish harmful energies).*

Moon Sign: Aquarius

*Aquarius: Rebellious energy. Time to break habits and make abrupt changes. Personal freedom and individuality is the focus.*

Moon enters Pisces 4:20 pm

*Pisces: The focus is on dreaming, nostalgia, intuition, and psychic impressions. A good time for spiritual or philanthropic activities.*

Moon Phase: New Moon 2:20 am

Incense: Eucalyptus

Color: Amber

 

 

“The Morrigan stirs

The ancient broth.

Her finger tests it to her taste.

Sometimes bitter,

Sometimes sweet,

She is creator of the brew

And we dispense it by our hand

To scald or freeze

Depending on the appetite

Of those who wait.

You cannot work the ancient fire

Without the means to scorch

(Excerpted from Calliach Fire by David O. Norris 2001)

February 10th is best for…..

 Cut Firewood, Mow to Increase Growth, Castrate

Farm Animals, Dig Holes, Wean, Potty Train, Paint

Gardening Calendar

February 9th – February 11th

Barren Days, Fine for Clearing, Plowing, Fertilizing

And Killing Plant Pests.

Fishing Calendar

February 10th Condition are Fair for Evening

Moon Astrological Place in the Zodiac

February 10th  Aquarius  “Waterman”  (Sign is in the Legs)

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A Little Humor For Your Day – Learning your ABC’s for Witches and Pagans

Learning your ABC’s for Witches and Pagans

To learn your letters you must start With a clever mind and a willing heart Each one is special, just like you And you will learn them all by the time we are through!

  • A is Athame, the knife that we use
  • B is for Beltaine, when partners we choose
  • C is for Circle where we all are one.
  • D is for Deosil, path of the Sun.
  • E is for Esbat, when we gather round
  • F is for Fire and its crackling sound
  • G is the Goddess in beauty and love.
  • H is the Horned One, our Father above.
  • I is for Imbolg, candles light the way,
  • J is for June when it’s Midsummer’s Day
  • K is for Karma, the things that we do
  • L is for Lammas, harvest’s almost through!
  • M is for Moon, riding way up so high,
  • N is for Nighttime, which darkens the sky
  • O is for Ostara, when we hunt for eggs,
  • P is for Pan, with hairy goat legs
  • Q is the Quarters and there are just four,
  • R for the Rites when we open the Door
  • S is for Samhain, end of the year,
  • T is for Tarot cards, futures to hear
  • U is Undines from the watery West
  • V is Vervain for protection and rest
  • W’s Widdershins, the path of the moon.
  • X is the sign that’s the sign of the God
  • Y is for Yule and the sun’s return
  • Z is the Zodiac, 12 signs to learn

 

To learn them all you will have to try

And now it is time to say goodbye

Merry have we met, and

Merry have we been

Merry shall we part and

Merry meet again!

Your Charm for February 8th is The Tusk

Your Charm for Today

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Today’s Meaning:      

There is a good vibration surrounding this aspect. It feels better than it has in quite some time. Maintain your faith in your deity of choice and this good vibration will remain. Waiver from your faith and this good vibration will dissipate.

General Description:  

This Etruscan talisman – a tusk carved in basalt, and elaborately mounted in gold filigree work – was worn as a protector from danger and evil influences. The charm was supposed to attract good fortune and success. The Tusk represented one of the horns of the Crescent Moon, which was a symbol of the Egyptian goddess Isis, who, in the course of time, became the most universal nad powerful of all the goddesses. The Etruscans, Greeks and romans had great faith in the reputed virtues of amulets, a belief which was greatly influenced by the Egyptians.

Once in a New Moon

Once in a New Moon

Embark on the road to personal discovery

Jeff Jawer    Jeff Jawer on the topics of aquarius, new moon
Every 29.5 days the fast-moving Moon catches up to the Sun and begins a new monthly cycle. This is called the New Moon and we have one coming up very late this Saturday or early Sunday, depending upon where you are. This conjunction of the Sun and Moon occurs in the unconventional sign of Aquarius where veering off in strange directions is appropriate. It’s an opportunity to cut loose of the past, or at least some of the memories that hang us up. Aquarius is cool, independent and detached — ideal for learning to live in the present while thinking about the future.

However, one of the crazy quirks of Aquarius is that it’s a sign that believes in community but demands the freedom to act independently. Therefore this New Moon can stimulate ideas about volunteering for a cause and working for a group while inciting people to break out the limitations imposed on them by others. The connection of this seeming contradiction between being a team player and a solo star is free will. Aquarius is about having the liberty to act as we wish, which can include making sacrifices for the greater good if that’s a person’s choice. Participation should never be mandatory when this sign is present.

There is, though, an isolated side to Aquarius, which accompanies independence and originality. Freedom sounds like a great concept but it’s often experienced as alienation, leaving one with the sense of being out in the cold. This New Moon makes that possibility even stronger because it forms a hard 90-degree square with the Moon Nodes. The Nodes are the connecting points of the Sun, Moon and Earth. Planets square to them are often difficult to integrate into relationships. The experience of being the outsider, which can feel good when we want it, underscores the potential for estrangement in chilly Aquarius.

Cheers to new beginnings

Still, the fundamental gift of any New Moon is the potential for a fresh start. This is particularly so with this lunation in original Aquarius. But the price to be paid may be that we have to go through some kind of separation with the past. It could be breaking connections with someone, leaving a job behind, radically altering one’s style, discovering new social interests or making a major shift in beliefs and aspirations. Doing one of these may be a necessary first step on a new road of discovery.

Those who love us and know us best are often resistant (consciously or not) to our radical changes. It threatens the stability of their world and can be interpreted as a mistake. Yet the biggest mistake we humans may be making is the failure to question our habits, goals and values. We could be on a path of destruction that will undermine the intellectual and material progress of the past millennia if we fail to change course. The steps that we take as individuals to liberate ourselves from outmoded patterns supply the ingenuity and creative juice that just might help our species to find a necessary new direction.

Your Weekend Lunar Love Horoscopes for Feb.8 – 10

Weekend Love Horoscopes

February 8 – 10: Make Your Escape

Jeff Jawer  Jeff Jawer on the topics of love, horoscopes, astrology

Freedom and forgiveness could make this a memorable weekend. Friday is brightened by the friendliness of the Aquarius Moon, which encourages a willingness to encounter different kinds of people and experimentation. The later it gets, the wilder we feel, as favorable lunar connections to unconventional Uranus and open-minded Jupiter lift social restrictions. There’s no need to take things seriously, as we blow off steam without worrying too much about the consequences.

If someone goes too far and says or does something inappropriate, it’s likely to be forgiven when the rebellious Aquarius New Moon resets the emotional clock shortly after midnight on Sunday. Risky behavior is appealing, which is fine when it liberates feelings and leads to fun. But bending rules and breaking hearts by making unrealistic promises will probably produce an emotional hangover, leaving heartache and regrets behind the following morning.

Fortunately, the Moon’s move into spiritual Pisces brings compassion on Sunday afternoon, which helps us to forgive mistakes and heal relationship wounds. Imagination flourishes with this lunar placement, making it a perfect time for a romantic escape from reality. Taking a walk on a secluded beach, listening to beautiful music or watching a movie are wonderful ways to relax and recharge without the pressure of seeking explanations, setting goals or solving problems.

Daily Horoscopes for Friday, February 8th

Our words seem intense today, yet we may actually be a bit detached from our emotions. It’s easy to get all worked up and say things that provoke petty conflicts. Thankfully, the Moon’s shift into logical Aquarius at 2:16 pm EST helps us maintain a healthy perspective on our current circumstances. A cool, analytical approach tempers the combative conjunction between messenger Mercury and aggressive Mars, which can heat up our interactions.

Aries Horoscope

(Mar 21 – Apr 19)

It’s difficult to sit quietly in the back of the room because irrepressible Mars, your key planet, aligns with Mercury the Communicator. You know what you want to say and you think you can inspire others into action. Unfortunately, your message might be confusing unless you have all your facts in order. Avoid overreacting by counting to five before opening your mouth. But don’t worry; you will get the chance to share what’s needed when the time is right.

Taurus Horoscope

(Apr 20 – May 20)

You might be the one in the group who stands up and speaks your mind today. Fortunately, you’re able to draw on poetic images and creative visions that are normally beyond your reach. However, you may not feel comfortable with your forceful words, for they can offend your delicate sensibilities even as you say them. Nevertheless, don’t talk yourself out of sharing what’s on your mind. Your friends and associates will appreciate your honesty and your attempts to think outside of the box.

Gemini Horoscope

(May 21 – Jun 20)

You may be feeling upset at the way things have gone down at work, but there isn’t much you can do about it today, except talk about it. Expressing your concern with compassion wins you the support you seek as your key planet Mercury joins energetic Mars in your 10th House of Status. Use any means necessary to get your message out there, even if it means shouting it from the rooftop. You could be surprised with the positive response you receive if you are clear and direct in your delivery.

Cancer Horoscope

(Jun 21 – Jul 22)

You are inspired to fight for what you want today, and chances are that you may actually get it. If you ever considered writing a letter about a familiar gripe or going to your boss about a lingering issue, this is the day you’ve been waiting for. However, you could inadvertently offend someone with your uncharacteristically forceful approach. It’s easier to restrain your anger by softening your words than it is to deal with the mess you can make by being carried away with your emotions.

Leo Horoscope

(Jul 23 – Aug 22)

You may feel lighter on your feet today because there’s less responsibility weighing on your shoulders. Nevertheless, you’re not in the mood to play games, and someone who gets in your way might be surprised with the speed and fury of your response. However, defending yourself by going on the offense isn’t as effective now as revealing your true feelings. This time words speak louder than actions.

Virgo Horoscope

(Aug 23 – Sep 22)

Sparks may fly if someone oversteps your boundaries today. It really doesn’t matter who you are with now; you might feel as if others are trying to get your goat. You can respond to these situations with a display of anger if you feel the need to protect yourself against the apparent attack. However, the best strategy is to chill out and not take yourself so seriously. Allow a day or two for your perspective to evolve and then readdress the issue.

Libra Horoscope

(Sep 23 – Oct 22)

Although it’s always a good idea to stick with the facts, how you deliver the message is just as important today as what you say. When you put the data you’ve been working on into the report or email, make certain you don’t overstate your position. Even if you are giving a verbal presentation, you can get hotter and more fired up than intended. Naturally, you’re not looking to make any enemies, so keep reminding yourself to tone down your emotions. A subtle touch accomplishes more than a heavy hand.

Scorpio Horoscope

(Oct 23 – Nov 21)

You have the sweet power of persuasion at the tip of your tongue now. Messenger Mercury aligns with your key planet Mars, adding the strength of conviction to your words. Just don’t come on too strong or you could defeat your own purpose before you even have a chance. However, acknowledging your emotional intensity enables you to communicate your vision in a gentler and more compassionate manner.

Sagittarius Horoscope

(Nov 22 – Dec 21)

It may feel as if something isn’t quite right, but you can’t put your finger on the source of the problem. You might be afraid that you won’t get your needs met, even if satisfaction is within reach. Some event in the past comes back to haunt you today and you could become discouraged before you even ask for what you want. Remember that this is not history repeating itself. Push through your fears by staying in the here and now.

Capricorn Horoscope

(Dec 22 – Jan 19)

Quicksilver Mercury catches up with warrior Mars in your 3rd House of Communication today, making it difficult for you to hold your punches. If you have experienced an injustice or are angry with someone, you might be more aggressive than you intend. Pay attention to the tone of your words now because you will be more persuasive with a firm but gentle approach to drive home your point.

Aquarius Horoscope

(Jan 20 – Feb 18)

You may be more emotional than you prefer when the evocative Moon enters your sign today. Even if you try to avoid complicated feelings, you might be overwhelmed by your reactions now. Don’t resist your changing moods just because they make you uncomfortable; relax and take a ride on the water-slide of life. Things will lighten up after this weekend’s New Moon, enabling you to regain the clarity that comes from an objective perspective.

Pisces Horoscope

(Feb 19 – Mar 20)

You aren’t often this pushy, but you are ready to say what needs to be said now as chatty Mercury lines up with feisty Mars in your sign. However, you may not clearly know what you want to communicate because your thoughts are muddled by secret desires. Tone down your rhetoric until you decide your next move. In the meantime, do what you can to untangle your wild imagination from your rational intellect.

Daily Cosmic Calendar for February 8t

Even though the Moon is void in down-to-earth, pragmatic Capricorn, your overall productivity can increase in the early going since the Sun is trine Ceres (1:57AM PST).  Making it to the top of the astro-headlines today is a potent Mercury-Mars union at 6 degrees of Pisces (9:57AM PST). During the first week of February, Mars and Mercury have both entered this poetic, compassionate and yet often turbulent twelfth sign of the zodiac. Along the way, these two planets have orchestrated primarily discordant Mars-Neptune and Mercury-Neptune conjunctions. Now Mercury and Mars merge their highly mental (Mercury) and emotional-physical (Mars) vibrations. Keep your distance from arm-twisting maneuvers and bullying tactics. Think before you act.  Once the Moon is safely in Aquarian territory (11:18AM PST), you can utilize the Mercury-Mars link-up to enhance your involvement with team sports or exercise routines. Aquarius Moon always brings with it an urge toward partaking in community service, group projects, neighborhood associations, charity drives and global causes close to your heart.  Let the good times roll tonight as the Moon trines Jupiter in air signs (10:00PM PST) while the Moon approaches its monthly union with Venus in Aquarius (forming exactly at 2:26AM PST on Saturday).

Calendar of the Moon for February 8

Calendar of the Moon

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: Tealight 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.

 

[Pagan Book of Hours]

The Magickal Moon’s Current Phase for Feb. 8: Waning Crescent

Crescent Moon

(waning /10% illumintion)

This is a time to rest, reevaluate and reflect, pulling back into yourself to reconnect with inner sources of strength. Now is not a time to initiate anything new. It’s a phase suited to spending time with friends and getting in touch with the “big picture.” A window of opportunity exists for seeing your life objectively and becoming aware of what is important to you. At this point, what are your dreams and aspirations? What larger goals can you aspire to that will bring vitality and excitement into your life? This is a time for resting and gaining inner strength to prepare for a new cycle.