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The Witches Spell for January 24th – Full Moon Scrying Ritual

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Full Moon Scrying Ritual

The upcoming summer months are the perfect time for Full Moon Scrying and I’d like to pass on an old, time honored scrying ritual originally written by D.J. Conway that I have used many times during the long summer nights:

Items Needed:  1 bright, shiny silver coin  1 small, black cauldron or scrying bowl filled with water

Perform this ritual outside where the rays of the Moon can fall directly onto the water in the cauldron. If you cannot go outside, stay in a darkened room near a window that the Moon shines through. Place the coin in the water and take the cauldron in both hands. Gaze up at the Moon and say:

“Lovely Lady of the night,  Mysteries old and futures bright,  Give me a glimpse of that to be  And as I will so mote it be.”

Look down at the coin shimmering in the cauldrons water. With your eyes half closed, adjust your vision as if you were looking into and through the coin. Don’t try to analuze anything you might see or that might come into your mind. Just accept it. Some people, rathar than seeing actual pictures within the cauldron, will have mental impressions, feelings or pictures. When you have finished, bow to the Moon and say thank you. Pour the water out on the ground. You’re done!

The Witches Almanac for *Thursday, January 24th

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The Witches Almanac for *Thursday, January 24th

*Thursday (Jupiter): Expansion, money, prosperity and generosity.

 

Alasitas Fair (Bolivian)

 

*Waxing Moon

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

Moon Sign: *Cancer

* Cancer: Stimulates emotional rapport between people. Pinpoints need, supports growth and nurturance. Tends to domestic concerns.

Moon Phase: Second Quarter

Incense: Mulberry

Color: Crimson

Book of Shadows Blessing Spell

Book of Shadows Blessing Spell

Preparation:

At the time of the Full Moon, take your Book of Shadows (one that  hasn’t been written in yet) and some incense (pennyroyal, anise or rue) outside.

Ritual:

Under the light of the Full Moon, draw a pentagram on the first page and under this  write the following information: date, time, place, your magical name (and sigil if you have one),  the moon’s phase and any other info you feel is important. Hold the book up to the Moon and say:

Here as the Full Moon shines upon me, Bless this Book I’ve made tonight. I humbly ask this of thee, Underneath your most sacred light.

 

Leo Full Moon Horoscopes

Leo Full Moon Horoscopes

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The current leading up to the Leo Full Moo3 (Jan 26th), is one of expressing many sides of your personality.  The stimulating vibes of Uranus will meet the vitalizing Sun in the sign it rules, Aquarius (opposite to Leo).  Breaking out of the usual thought loops is not just mentally stimulating, but refreshing to the spirit, too.  Fixed signs4 (Taurus, Leo, Scorpio and Aquarius), especially in the 7 degree range, can find it illuminating.

But both the sign of romance (Leo) and of originality (Aquarius) are squared by the water fixed sign (Scorpio).  This happens at the Full Moon with Saturn square to Sun and Moon, and that last week with a Saturn square to the Sun (January 30th).  Using our intuitive eyes, we could foresee a challenges here to guide outbursts of originality in way where nobody gets hurt!

In other words, we have to be mindful of strange, demanding, or selfish behaviors, that have their roots in the psyche.  Is the oft-said declaration, “This is me, take it or leave it!” an excuse to avoid responsibility, honesty or taking steps to deepen intimacy?

Relationships can be a house of mirrors, as the shadow material continues to be churned up by Saturn in Scorpio.  We say we want to be loved for who we are.  The Leo Full Moon makes it a peak for desiring to be loved for our uniqueness.  But this month’s aspects and Full Moon also invites reflection on the deeper psyche, and how that manifests “out there.”  How does integration of shadow material change who we are, and what kinds of love (or mirrors of validation) we’re seeking.  This is a great time to get clear, and heal any deep distortions of the heart and soul that are barriers to love.

Venus and Mars

Love muse Venus remains in steadfast earth sign Capricorn through to February 1st.  The impulse to gather with friends, for nourishment via the senses, or sharing the joy of being productive.  The attraction vibe overall is to what endures, making it time to connect with age-old friends.  The rational side of love — what kind of life is desired — is a motivator.  Some significant decisions can be made about what’s co-owned (property, businesses), or mutual responsibilities (children).  A good atmosphere for love is:  calming, meaningful, grounded, in places that evoke the timeless and tradition.

The primal sex urges of Mars whiz through in Aquarius all month (also changing signs February 1st).  This prompts the sexually adventurous to go in search of thrills.  The bolt of inspiration can push shy lovers into action.  An affair is first sparked by a meeting of the minds.  The drives of Mars this month are experimental, eccentric (taboo or kinky), open-minded, and blind to the usual social conventions.  Unusual couples are more likely to hook up now.

Here are short love ‘scopes for the rest of January (19th to 31st).  They originated from a new mantra of strike while the iron is hot — to offer horoscopes when the inspiration hits.

Aries6

Freedom and stability — sometimes it seems an either/or proposition.  How would it look in one package?  If you haven’t yet met such a one, start circling in new social spheres.  If your established thing has swerved to either extreme, a shake-up could be on the menu.  The Leo Full Moon brings out your gregarious side…give a listening ear to the wise, but don’t let controlling types put out your fire.

Taurus7 

Your garden path to love is through play and doing things just-for-fun.  Meanwhile your ruler Venus is lured to happenings that serve a purpose.  It’s rich loam for meeting friends, artistic collaborators or a potential love.  Some share a similar take on what’s happening, and what’s possible, but it’s the wild cards that widen your world.  The Leo Full Moon is intense for you — be curious and forgiving about what surfaces in yourself and your loved ones, as messages from the soul.

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The airy Aqua vibe wafts fresh air into your social scene.  You see more clearly, the patterns in your relationships.  A missed connection for love or best mate circles back, and this time you’re quick to act.  Abrupt changes in your group participation here or there puts you in contact with those on your wavelength (level of consciousness).  As Jupiter turns direct in your sign (Jan 30th), be sure you’re with the right traveling companions.  This matters, as you swiftly go forward, with supporters in your corner.

Cancer9

Your loony behavior is enough to send some into peels of laughter.  But others, especially those closest to you, see the imprint of the past, in your actions.  This month brings flashes of emotional detachment, like manna from heaven for a Crab, who is so often deep in it!  This is freeing, and even revelatory.  You attract with your rare ability to see into the layers of a situation, and yourself.  Your quirky side comes out in its full glory in Aqua month. And paired with a gift for saying the right things at the right time, you’re a magnet for people from all walks of life.

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The Full Moon (Jan 26th) at 7 degrees Leo is a peak for high spirits, affection, being noticed.  But be alert to dramatic tensions, especially if much has been buried in yourself or others.  If a festering issue come to a boil, let it be healed in the cauldron of the lunar peak.  It’s a peak of intensity, which can mean catharsis or it could take a darker turn.  Tune in to the hovercraft view point of Aqua season, to take things less personally.  The spirit of play, generosity and humor with your own peccadilloes wins you (secret) admirers.

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Lover Venus supports your way of thriving in relationships.  Venus in cardinal earth Capricorn all month is your discernment meter, for where to invest your love and friendship currency.  Your ability to adapt to erratic change makes you a valuable ally.  Following a fascination, and then say, joining an order, club, forum or meet-up to share your interest widens your sphere.  Changes in your love life are likely to reflect changes (some drastic) in your outlook on life and “reality.”  Give it time for the dust to settle, before fixing on a person or situation.

Libra12

It’s a time when it’s harder to smooth over deep-seated conflicts in relationship.  Some agreements break apart under the strain of real crisis.  In other words, there can be good-byes now, if the relationship rests on a crumbling foundation.  The next while is about deepening intimacy, and looking at ingrained habits that keep you skirting around the edges.  Spend time alone to make the most of the clear-seeing this month.  A dark situation has a silver lining, when it frees you up to re-envision your love life, starting with self-love.

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This is a time of clarifying ordeals in love — Saturn in your sign will challenge the Full Moon Leo-Aquarius (Jan 26th).  If your Sun is within orb of 7 degrees Scorpio, it’s especially intense!  We’re talking crimes of passion levels.  Some caution is advised, especially with those that are clearly not who they seem to be.  Handling raw energies, though, is your forte.  The right dose of truth telling at the right moment moves the energy between you and a lover or friend.  Sexual passion is off-the-charts around the Full Moon, and your adventurous side comes out to play.  A great love could begin this month, or passion is kindled in a longstanding union.

Sagittarius14

The love forecast is for surprises — strange and truly wonderful people — moving in and out of your life.  But watch for blind spots, especially your own.  Trust your instincts, if you get a sixth sense that someone is hiding their true feelings.  Friends are your sounding boards, but with their own psychic filters.  This stretch can be revelatory and cathartic.  Or it can be one of entangling dramas that initiate an underworld journey with your own nuts to crack.  Look for ways to make introductions outside your usual social circles.  A great month to make new friends, with potential for more.

Capricorn15

Beguiling Venus is in your sign the rest of January, making your brand of vitality look alluring.  Your quiet confidence and sense of self-containment, your reserve — even your desire to stick-with-the-program — all attract like bees to honey.  Make the most of it by being social, out and about, visible….in your way.  A risk to flirt now is well-received.  With so much Aqua in play, you’re apt to make connections in surprising ways.  Being spontaneous and acting out of character, with your sense of timing, pays off big time.

Aquarius16

The romantic Full Moon in Leo (Jan 26th) is potentially a love reckoning.  The roots of relationships are exposed, for a good look at what’s happening.  Fixed signs will find this a demanding stretch of time to end of January.  The rewards are high, when there’s deep trust and honesty.  But a relationship on shaky ground could turn ugly.  You could end up making shockingly abrupt decision, so keep checking in with your heart.  Many planets in your sign show you what’s going on with crystal clarity.  But it still can bring you to a crossroads, of deciding which is the wisest path.

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A time for epiphanies and closeness, in a relationship that can handle waves of truth surfacing, to be integrated.  The Full Moon (Jan 26th) can bring drama, some love turbulence, and solo time keeps you from acting on raw, unprocessed feelings.  If you meet someone now, it could have a “karmic” feel — like you’ve got a past and a purpose together.  Watch out for those that want to create scenes where you’re the victim.  This month you see others’ projections onto you more clearly.  This is gold for making a decision to stay or go.

 

Daily Cosmic Calendar for January 23rd

The universe could be attempting to trap you into a void lunar twilight zone. This time it is the Moon in Gemini trine to Mars in Aquarius (3:43AM PST) that seems to gift you with a dose of physical, emotional and mental vitality. However, the rug is pulled out from under you as the void-of course lunar vibration begins simultaneously and then lasts for over 15+ hours until 7:01PM PST.  It is always wise to count your blessings during a void Moon cycle and not overplay your hand. However, your abilities as a superb problem-solver and strategist may return with a burst of excitement when the Sun forms a supportive, 60-degree liaison with Pallas (7:52AM PST). Take a time-out from business as usual if possible. Visit a favorite bookstore or museum for a change of pace. Board, word and card games offer relaxation and can be an antidote for mid-week accumulated stress.  The scene shifts to home and family interests once the Moon enters the sign of its natural abode — Cancer (7:01PM PST). Clean-up campaigns around your residence are back in style. Don’t be surprised if a wave of nostalgia washes over you when the Moon trines Neptune in water signs (10:37PM PST). Brooding over past failures, lost love, and things you cannot control are no-nos.

Calendar of the Sun for January 23rd

Calendar of the Sun

 
Bruma

Colors: White and brown
Element: Earth
Altar: Upon a bare table lay a large pot shaped like a human figure, reclining,  with earth. All should enter bearing two white cloths, one on each arm.
Offerings: Silence and meditation.
Daily Meal: Vegetarian

Bruma Invocation

Earth, you lie sleeping in silence,
And we can do nothing but wait.
We have breathed upon your first seeds,
We have sung your first green shoots
Up from the bare brown soil,
We have watered you with tears and sweat
And fed you with the remains of our meals,
We have cut down your bounty and saved it,
Yet this is not the time for seeds, or green,
But simply the long  wait in the dark
Until the light waxes and the time comes again.
You are silent, and will not  to us,
No matter how we cry out.
You are dormant, and will not sing to us,
No matter how we raise our voices,
For all things come in their own time,
And this is not the time for movement.
So we will sit with you, Earth,
We will watch over you as you sleep
And take part in your dreams
In silence, and wait for your awakening.

Chant:
Earth dreaming
Silent seeming
Winter’s vigil
We will wait for you.

(After the chant has been sung five times, all come forth to the altar. Each lays one white cloth gently over the pot, saying, “Blessed be the Earth in the time of winter.” Then each sits on the floor and places the other white cloth over their heads, and meditates on all that is sleeping and cannot be awoken. Silence in the House until Akte.)

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Current Moon Phase for January 23 – Waxing Gibbous

Gibbous Moon

(waxing/80% illumination)

Distractions from the outside begin pressing into your world. Analysis is favored, reevaluating all the various factors you are dealing with. It’s a time to process information and effectively integrate your aims with the people in your immediate environment. This is a good time for organizing things. This Moon phase is suited for synthesis: coming up with a practical plan for getting from point A to point B. Adjustment is required.

The Witches Magickal Almanac for *Wednesday, January 23rd

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 The Witches Magickal Almanac for *Wednesday, January 23rd

*Wednesday (Mercury): The conscious mind, study, travel, divination, and wisdom.

 

St. Ildefonso’s Day (French)

 

Moon Sign: *Gemini

*Gemini: Things begun now are easily changed by outside influence. Time for shorcuts,

communication, games and domestic concerns.

*Waxing Moon

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

Moon enters *Cancer 10:40 pm

*Cancer: Stimulates emotional rapport between people. Pinpoints need support growth and

nurturance. Tends to domestic concern.

Moon Phase: Second Quarter

Incense: Lavender

Color: Topaz

Life As The Witch – Morning Tune-In Activities

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Morning Tune-In Activities

The morning is when the magickal momentum of our day is set into motion. So it’s an especially powerful time for shaping the flavor or our day and the harmonics of your mood (i.e., the way we preceive and process our day). There are several tune-in exercises. Try them out, and once you find what works for you, do your best to make them as habitual as brushing your teeth.

First Thing

As soon as you open your eyes and get ready to get out of bed, remind yourself that the day belongs to you. Also remind yourself that everything you do in this day wil be a decision and a choice–that there is nothing that you do that you did not choose to do. (Even if it’s something you don’t want to do, recognize that you are still choosing to do it so that you can and occurrences you’d like to experience during the upcoming day as well as the feelings that go along with them (very important step).

During Breakfast of Coffee

Write down your intentions for the day in the present tense, as if they are already true. These feelings or actual occurrences. For example, you might write things like, “I love myself,” “My cats are safe and happy,” “I receive the such and such job offer or something better,” “I’m wonderfully comfortable in my own skin,” “The trip to the vet goes as smoothly as possible,” “I am having a great hair day,” “I am wealthy and receive generous sums of money from expected and unexpected sources,” “I am awake to the magick of life,” and/or “I embody the God/dess.” You might write an entire page worth, and then write “Thank you, thank you, thank you. Blessed be. And so it is.” And then sign and date.

Before You Leave The House

I know you’re busy, but this doesn’t need to take longer than five minutes. Sit comfortably, relax, and call on your divine helper(s) of choice to clear, fine-tune, and shield your energy field. Visualize/imagine/feel this happening. Then consciously connect with the core of the Earth and the cosmic light of the Universe. You might do this by sending roots of light down into the Earth and branches of light up into the sky. Draw golden Earth light up from the Earth and into your body/energy field, then draw sparkly rainbow light down from the Cosmos and into your body/energy field. Think or say something like “I am one with the Earth and Sky. I am one wih te God/dess, and I am in the divine flow. All information is available to me. All power is available to me. I am always in the perfect place at the perfect time doing the perfect thing. I always know just what to do. Magickal authority is mine.”

Excerpt from:

“Magical Authority:
The Only Ingredient You Need”
by Tess Whitehurst
Llewellyn’s 2013 Magical Almanac

The Witches Almanac for *Tuesday, January 22nd

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 The Witches Almanac for *Tuesday, January 22nd

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

Saint Vincent’s Day (French)

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

Moon Sign: *Gemini
*Gemini: Things begun now are easily changed by outside influence. Time for shortcuts,
communication, games and fun.

Moon Phase: Second Quarter

Incense: Basil

Color: Red

 

Your Daily Horoscopes for Monday, Jan. 21st

Weaving stories to connect the apparently separate bits of data in our lives creates tapestries of information. The Moon’s shift into curious Gemini at 9:04 am EST pulls us out of our hearts and into our heads. We feel like we have all the answers as the Moon harmonizes with the conscious Sun, clever Mercury and confident Jupiter. Conceptual breakthroughs are likely as Mercury the Messenger forms a collaborative sextile with ingenious Uranus.

Aries Horoscope

(Mar 21– Apr 19)

Your mind is free to explore new ideas today, and your words are in the spotlight. Although you can jump to brilliant conclusions very quickly now, think before you speak and carefully read your email through one more time before you hit the send button. However, there’s no reason to hold back once you’re sure of your message. Since you have a greater impact on others than you realize, it’s wise to get it right the first time. Give your waiting audience a show they won’t forget.

Taurus Horoscope

(Apr 20– May 20)

Your thoughts may run amok today, as if they’re not under the jurisdiction of your logic. But temporarily setting aside common sense can actually lead to an unconventional solution to a tricky problem. Unfortunately, your co-workers might not be willing to give your ideas a fair hearing unless you have the facts to back up your position. Do your homework and be sure to have your information in order before sharing your plans with anyone else.

Gemini Horoscope

(May 21– Jun 20)

The Moon’s return to restless Gemini inspires your thoughts to fly around in circles, as if they are eagles spiraling on the thermals. Your performance seems easy and graceful to others, but you might need to work hard to keep up the appearance. Meanwhile, you could feel stuck as the prevailing winds won’t allow you to break free. Don’t waste energy struggling against the breezes now; enjoy floating around until the wind changes and gives you an opportunity to escape.

Cancer Horoscope

(Jun 21– Jul 22)

Sharing your emotions can be a challenge now, even if you’re clear about how you feel. However, you sense a change coming and you aren’t yet sure as to which way your mood will swing next. Thankfully, this uncertainty isn’t upsetting or worrisome today as long as you are content to just wait it out before making any important decisions. In the meantime, discuss your options objectively and be open to the feedback you receive.

Leo Horoscope

(Jul 23– Aug 22)

Someone might come to you with an unusual plan today, but you aren’t so quick to endorse what you consider to be a risky solution to a simple problem. You can envision alternate strategies that seem more straightforward, and you would rather exhaust these direct approaches first. Even if you’re certain that your answer is the most logical one, remain open to the surprises you encounter along the way.

Virgo Horoscope

(Aug 23– Sep 22)

Your friends need you today in ways that require you to express more emotions than you prefer. Even if you’re resistant to revealing your inner thoughts now, try softening enough to give others what they want. You may feel like you’re just going through the motions at first, but sharing your heart is a perfect prescription to brighten your day. You might receive something beautiful in exchange for stepping outside of your comfort zone.

Libra Horoscope

(Sep 23– Oct 22)

You could find yourself in a jam today, and you’re uncertain if you should ask for help or just let it ride. Imagine what you would do if you had absolutely nothing standing in your way. Then, return your focus back to your current situation. If sharing your needs can bring you any closer to your goals, then don’t hesitate to say what’s on your mind and just deal with the consequences as they arise.

Scorpio Horoscope

(Oct 23– Nov 21)

You may intellectualize complex emotions that normally elude description. But your intuition is operating in overdrive now, so don’t be afraid to rely on it. Nevertheless, you still have to prioritize your needs or you will be pulled in so many directions that you’ll just end up annoyed. However, having a clear destination in mind gives you just enough stability that you can be creative without losing your way.

Sagittarius Horoscope

(Nov 22– Dec 21)

You can talk your way out of nearly anything today, relying on your social graces to avoid conflict. Your charm and wit are working for you now in ways that surprise even you. You know what you want and are willing to ask for it. Still, you could miss a significant opportunity when it appears in your life if you aren’t receptive. Being more sensitive to others helps you recognize your own path to happiness.

Capricorn Horoscope

(Dec 22 – Jan 19)

It may be challenging to stay motivated today because you can discover so many fun ways to keep your mind occupied that you end up avoiding your chores. Leaving a job undone is contrary to your basic nature, since you like to take care of business before you play. However, it’s time to try something different now by making pleasurable distractions your top priority for a change. The work will patiently wait for your return.

Aquarius Horoscope

(Jan 20– Feb 18)

You could be very happy today, even if there’s too much happening in your life. For example, you might agree to one too many tasks and now you must find a way out of your extra commitments. Nevertheless, mischievous Mercury tempts you into thinking there’s a viable shortcut you can take. However, the flirty Gemini Moon’s presence in your 5th House of Fun and Games indicates that you should be able to enjoy the company of others even if you still have a job to finish

 

Pisces Horoscopes

(Feb 19– Mar 20)

Your thoughts are moving so rapidly now that you may not be able to keep up with your own fantasies as they overflow into your reality. But even the most original ideas don’t bring you any closer to a viable solution, so it might be wise to keep the unfinished schemes to yourself for now. Even if it takes another week or so, allow plenty of time for your plans to solidify before sharing them with anyone else. Start by writing everything down that crosses your mind, and then you can make sense of it all later.

Your Weekly Love Horoscopes for January 21st

 

Aries Horoscope
Aries Horoscope (Mar 21 – Apr 19)

Thursday and Friday are relatively quiet days, but then you get a blast on Saturday that is bound to heat up your love life. A bold Leo Full Moon shines in your 5th House of Romance to light up your fiery personality. You’re ready to take chances, express your feelings without restraint and attract all the attention that your heart desires. Giving generously to others is the best way to get back the affection and appreciation you desire.

Taurus Horoscope
Taurus Horoscope (Apr 20 – May 20)

Your home could be the most fun place in the world this Saturday when the enthusiastic Leo Full Moon brightens your domestic 4th House of Roots, supplying you with tons of excitement and energy. Your comfort level rises when you play host or hostess even if it takes some creative effort to put on a good show. Restoring passion to your current relationship comes when you put your heart fully into it or a new one grows with your display of playful self-confidence.

Gemini Horoscope
Gemini Horoscope (May 21 – Jun 20)

Engaging in a serious discussion to work out a misunderstanding may slow your social life on Friday. But if an intervention isn’t necessary, taking a hard, cold look at your romantic aspirations is a useful way to refine your personal plans. A sassier you returns on Saturday with an audacious Leo Full Moon occupying your 3rd House of Communication. Your ability to entertain others and to strike up conversations anywhere and at any time makes you the life of the party wherever you go.

Cancer Horoscope
Cancer Horoscope (June 21 – Jul 22)

The evocative Moon’s shift into your sensitive sign on Wednesday night puts you in a reflective mood. If you’re attracted to someone, you should feel comfortable enough to make the first move. But when you encounter a person who doesn’t feel right, pulling back into your shell is completely appropriate. On Saturday morning, the energy changes dramatically. The lively Leo Moon inspires you to play for the rest of the weekend, wearing a colorful look and a confident attitude.

Leo Horoscope
Leo Horoscope (Jul 23 – Aug 22)

This could be a memorable week with Saturday’s scorching Full Moon occurring in your dramatic sign. Emotions are flowing with passions that will not cool until you’re finished expressing them. Those strong feelings tend to run the gamut from anger to ecstasy, requiring some self-control on your part to manage them appropriately. Putting yourself in a safe and acceptable place where you’re free to play, dance, and shout with joy is an ideal way to celebrate being alive during this celestial high-energy event.

Virgo Horoscope
Virgo Horoscope (Aug 23 – Sep 22)

You might feel like you’re on the fringes of the action this weekend. This cosmic break is better for enjoying quiet time alone or with one easygoing individual rather than putting yourself in the middle of a crowd. Friday is an excellent time to tackle tough emotional issues with a partner. Different values and expectations need to be ironed out to maintain harmony. If you’re single, a talk with a trusted friend will provide practical advice about your potential prospects.

Libra Horoscope
Libra Horoscope (Sep 23 – Oct 22)

It’s great to be optimistic about people but there’s a risk of over-estimating someone this Friday. Being attracted to a person and buying into what he or she says is appealing now, but things could fall short of your hopes if you’re not careful. Picking and choosing who you’re with and what you do is not about satisfying others’ desires, but it’s the best way to take care of yourself. Exercising a little bit of cautious self-restraint will go a long way toward keeping you safe and sound.

Scorpio Horoscope
Scorpio Horoscope (Oct 23 – Nov 21)

You are not likely to be in a casual mood this weekend when both of your intense ruling planets Mars and Pluto clash on Saturday. It’s better to be choosy about your company instead of trying to cooperate by agreeing to do something that’s not in your comfort zone. You might find yourself in the spotlight for a while, but you will probably be more content in a quiet corner. Focus your time and energy on one task you enjoy and one person who really matters.

Sagittarius Horoscope
Sagittarius Horoscope (Nov 22 – Dec 21)

Don’t wait for the weekend to play because Monday and Tuesday look like wonderful days for having fun with others. The chatty Gemini Moon in your 7th House of Partners joins your lucky planet Jupiter on Monday night, making it easy to end up in a fascinating conversation. This communicative trend continues the next day when you gracefully bounce from a sharing a humorous moment to intelligently discussing more serious matters. Others can’t help but notice the way you sparkle when you talk.

Capricorn Horoscope
Capricorn Horoscope (Dec 22 – Jan 19)

If trust issues are a concern in your relationships, then Thursday is an excellent day to address them with others. You have an almost ideal combination of sensitivity and logic that can help you to iron out differences in a partnership or enable you to get off to a solid start with someone new. Sharing your vulnerable side won’t make you look weak now; quite the opposite, it can make you appear much more attractive. You’re almost irresistible to your admirers when you can be both strong and soft.

Aquarius Horoscope
Aquarius Horoscope (Jan 20 – Feb 18)

Saturday night should be special with the bold Leo Full Moon landing in your 7th House of Relationships. You are craving adventure and looking for a romance that will rock your world. Make this a memorable day with your partner, if you’re lucky enough to have someone who loves you in return. The joy the two of you share can warm your hearts for a very long time. If you’re single, be brave and dare to express your feelings with passion instead of playing it cool. You will never know what might happen if you don’t put yourself out there and try.

Pisces Horoscope
Pisces Horoscope (Feb 19 – Mar 20)

The promise of romance grows stronger with the cuddly Cancer Moon’s presence in your amorous 5th House from Wednesday night until Saturday morning. Breaking away from routine tasks to enjoy the pleasures of life is healthy for you now. If you’re in a long-term relationship, this is a perfect time to spice it up by surprising your partner with something special. If you’re single, pleasing yourself will make you even more desirable to others.

Calendar of the Moon for January 21

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: 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.

[Pagan Book of Hours]

Current Moon Phase for Jan. 21st – First Quarter

First Quarter Moon

(waxing/86% illumination)

Emotions begin to stir coupled with recognizing that the new beginnings you are making must also increase personal security to be worthwhile over the long haul. This is a time when it’s appropriate to get in touch with your gut instincts and begin to guide your life more deliberately, with an awareness of using your “sixth sense” as well as your enthusiasm. Obstacles may emerge that require you to reevaluate how to better integrate yourself into your immediate environment.

The Witches Correspondence for Monday, January 21st

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The Witches Correspondence for Monday, January 21st

 

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, Fluorite, 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, January 21st

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 The Witches Almanac for *Monday, January 21st

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

 

Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. (observed)

*Waxing Moon

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

Moon Sign: *Taurus

*Taurus: Things begun now last the longest, tend to increase in value, and become hard to alter. Brings out appreciation for beauty and sensory experience.

Moon enters *Gemini 9:04 am

*Gemini: Things begun now are easily changed by outside influence. Time for shortcuts, communication, games and fun.

Moon Phase: Second Quarter

Incense: Hyssop

Color: Blue

Current Moon Phase for January 16th: Waxing Crescent

Crescent Moon

(waxing/36% illumination)

During this Moon phase, there is a slight slowing down of enthusiasm due to an emerging desire to produce tangible results from the energy being expended. The issue of values enters into the equation and an urge to tie together the data available so that you can utilize current opportunities. There is still plenty of forward motion, and this is a great time to continue initiating and progressing forward. This Moon phase favors gaining more information and the input of others to further your plans

The Witches Almanac for *Wednesday, January 16th

The Witches Almanac for *Wednesday, January 16th

Wednesday (Mercury): The conscious mind, study, travel, divination and wisdom.

Apprentices s Day

*Waxing Moon

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

Moon Sign: *Pisces

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

Moon Phase First Quarter 4:00 am

Moon enters *Aries 11:07 am

*Aries: Good for starting things, but lacks staying power. Things occur rapidly, but quickly pass. People tend to be argumentative and assertive.

Incense: Marjoram

Color: Brown

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January 15 – Daily Feast

January 15 – Daily Feast

 

Feeling drained and weak in the knees is not so much a physical problem as an emotional one. Too much pressure drains away strength and we feel we are going to pieces. Inertia and lightheadedness may be the result of having to face something that seems beyond any power to overcome. But these will dissolve when met with strong words of strength and faith. As soon as strength takes hold and begins to flow again, we know we have struck down something so wily and subtle that it was both real and imaginary. But nothing has power against strong words, “I will seek that which was lost, and bring again that which was driven away, and will bind up that which was broken, and will strengthen that which was sick.” And then we can ride the waves of our emotions like a canoe and not get upset among the waves.

~ Black Hawk is a true Indian, and disdains to cry like a woman. ~

BLACK HAWK

‘A Cherokee Feast of Days’, by Joyce Sequichie Hifler

The Daily Horoscopes for Tuesday, January 15th

The truth is difficult to discern today because our fantasies are encouraged now that the diffusive Pisces Moon dissolves the hard edges between fact and fiction. Reality is altered by our imagination, prompting us to see what we believe. Even if we have regular work scheduled, this is also a fantastic time for artistic, poetic and musical creations. Nevertheless, it’s lovely to dream as long as we don’t totally forget about our responsibilities.

 

Aries Horoscope

(Mar 21 – Apr 19)

A stroke of genius is right up your alley today and you love it when you’re able to figure out totally new solutions to problems that have you and your associates stuck. But just because you suddenly see the light, don’t assume you can make everyone else see things from your point of view. Patience is not your strongest suit, but it’s still a sensible practice for now.

 

Taurus Horoscope

(Apr 20 – May 20)

You may get so lost in your own dreams today that you can’t find your way around in the real world. Nevertheless, you have very important tasks to complete and if you don’t meet these obligations now, life will quickly grow more complicated. Get your chores out of the way as fast as possible, and don’t forget to let others know that you need some time alone. After you are accountable for your actions, you can return to exploring your wild imagination with guilt-free abandon.

 

Gemini Horoscope

(May 21 – Jun 20)

You’re not nearly as scattered as others think because you have a plan in place, even if no one knows about it yet. Actually, you may have several options that you’re juggling now, but this complexity is not beyond your natural capability. You can perform with the best of them, but remember that your goal isn’t keeping lots of balls in the air; instead, it’s about being happy. Fortunately, walking away from the distractions might be easier than you realize if you simply make a commitment to do it.

 

Cancer Horoscope

(Jun 21 – Jul 22)

Favorable opportunities arise from the most unusual places now, but this doesn’t make them any less reliable. Emotional interactions with friends or a romantic partner could lead to a conceptual breakthrough in how you reach your goals. Remain open to new possibilities, since your path is about to widen if you just let it happen without worrying so much about the outcome.

 

Leo Horoscope

(Jul 23 – Aug 22)

Emotions that have you tied in knots may be suddenly released today, as if a magician planned your escape in advance. You could be breathing a sigh of relief from being set free, but you can’t avoid the long-term issues you still face. Instead of running away, accept your current circumstances graciously as you work with determination to transform your life.

 

Virgo Horoscope

(Aug 23 – Sep 22)

A shady character may let you down today by not following through on promises made, but don’t waste your energy getting too upset about it. You might not have as much control over the actions of others as you prefer and you’ll only make yourself unhappy if you allow your emotions to get the best of you. Manage your time effectively and concentrate on improving your own work instead of trying to change anyone else.

 

Libra Horoscope

(Sep 23 – Oct 22)

You may be unsure why your day is overtaken by tasks that don’t help you move any closer to your goals. You might be feeling less than ambitious now, so it’s advantageous to just do whatever is expected of you. Even if you have lots of transformational ideas, applying them at work could take more effort than you’re willing to invest. Entertaining fantasies about the future is enough to bring you satisfaction today.

 

Scorpio Horoscope

(Oct 23 – Nov 21)

An unexpected emotional encounter can shock your nervous system today and wake you up from a deep sleep. You may be in a bit of denial about where your life is heading and now you can begin to see things more clearly. Don’t make the big changes yet; just playfully consider each possibility as it floats into your awareness.

 

Sagittarius Horoscope

(Nov 22 – Dec 21)

If you are stressed out about making a financial decision, don’t just take the easy way out today. There is more going on now than meets the eye; you’ll be better off if you let the current situation take its course for a while longer, giving you additional time to discern what’s best. Rest assured that your thoughts will grow clearer in the days ahead. Once your confidence returns, you will feel empowered to make the right choice.

 

Capricorn Horoscope

(Dec 22 – Jan 19)

You may have to let go of control over your schedule today. One thing after another comes up and you might have to accept that you cannot handle so much chaos at once. Don’t judge yourself too harshly while responding to the demands of the day. Do the best you can and let some of the loose ends stay unraveled until tomorrow when you have sufficient time to handle them all.

 

Aquarius Horoscope

(Jan 20 – Feb 18)

Responsibilities at work may conflict with your personal goals, but try not to let that concern you too much at this time. You might not have as much clarity as you want now, so avoid making a decision based upon inaccurate facts or incomplete data. Use this time to explore all of your options, without eliminating any of them. Most of all, be patient with yourself; you’ll figure out what you want within a few days.

 

Pisces Horoscope

(Feb 19 – Mar 20)

You are living in two distinct worlds today. On one hand, you’re quite comfortable floating around in the dreamy fuzziness of your own imagination. On the other hand, you are uncovering more factual information than you know how to manage. Find ways to integrate your feelings with your rational thoughts. When they magically merge, it’s time to swing into heroic action.