The Witches Correspondence for Friday, Sept. 14

The Witches Correspondence for September 14

Magickal Intentions: Love, Romance, Marriage, Sexual Matters, Physical Beauty, Friendship and Partnerships, Strangers and Heart
Incense: Strawberry, Sandalwood, Rose, Saffron and Vanilla
Planet: Venus
Sign: Libra and Taurus
Angel: Ariel
Colors: Green, Pink, Aqua
Herbs/Plants: Pink Rose, Ivy, Birch, Heather, Clematis, Sage, Violet and Water Lilly Stones: Rose Quartz, Moonstone, Pink Tourmaline, Peridot, Emerald and Jade
Oil: (Venus) Cardamom, Palmrosa, Rose, Yarrow
Friday belongs to Venus, and its energies are warm, sensuous, and fulfilling. Efforts that involve any type of pleasure, comfort, and luxury, as well as the arts, music, or aroma (incense and perfume) works well on this day. As Venus lends its sensuous influences to the energies of this day, use it for any magical work that deals with matters of the heart.

The Witches Almanac for *Friday, September 14

The Witches Almanac for *Friday, September 14

 

*Friday (Venus):  Love, friendship, reconciliation and beauty.

Holy Cross Day

Moon Sign: *Leo

*Leo: Draws emphasis to the self, central ideas, or institutions, away from connections with others and other emotional needs. People tend to be melodramatic.

*Waning Moon

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

Moon enters *Virgo 5:30 am

*Virgo:  Favors accomplishment of details and commands from higher up. Focuses on health, hygiene, and daily schedules.

Moon Phase:  Fourth Quarter

Incense:  Cypress

Color:  Purple

Daily Horoscopes for September 13

We are excited about recent developments in our lives and may also be rather upbeat about what’s ahead of us. Last night’s electric Venus-Uranus trine could still produce a pleasant surprise. The expressive Leo Moon encourages us to speak our minds and share what we’re feeling. Nevertheless, the Moon runs into anxious aspects this afternoon, testing our ability to maintain a positive attitude that focuses on solutions rather than problems.

 

Aries Horoscope
Aries Horoscope (Mar 21 – Apr 19)

Although you have a variety of chores to finish today, don’t forget to make time for guilt-free fun. You are amongst the ones who are most often ready to join in the festivities, given an invitation. The problem now is that you aren’t sure how much individuality you must sacrifice to participate in the social activities. The only way to find out is to take a leap of faith and jump in without knowing the outcome.

Taurus Horoscope
Taurus Horoscope (Apr 20 – May 20)

Even if you have to go to work today, it still feels like a stay-at-home day. Consider yourself lucky if you are among those who work where you live, since you might not want to go anywhere at all. However, if you must head out into the wide world, take a piece of your home along with you in the form of a daydream. Holding on to this visualization all day brings you a sense of comfort that you cannot get from anyone else.

Gemini Horoscope
Gemini Horoscope (May 21 – Jun 20)

You are buzzing now as you ride the energy of today’s lively Leo Moon. However, your early warning system is already picking up on a mosquito-like annoyance of the changes that are just around the corner. You know a major storm is on its way, and there is an undercurrent of excitement to the anticipation. Nevertheless, you’re ready for action. Don’t make your move too soon; your efficiency will improve if you can wait until tomorrow.

Cancer Horoscope
Cancer Horoscope (June 21 – Jul 22)

A creative approach to finances can improve your situation now. You may suddenly figure out a way around an obstacle that has been preventing you from buying something you had your heart set on. Don’t worry if you haven’t thought your plan through carefully because you don’t need to iron out every detail today. Investing in something of value is a good idea as long as you’re not trying to fool yourself into thinking that it’s something you really need.

Leo Horoscope
Leo Horoscope (Jul 23 – Aug 22)

Others may be reading your feelings now as if you are wearing them on your sleeve. You aren’t necessarily one to tuck away your heart in a deep dark corner, but now that the moody Moon is in your sign, it’s as if your emotions are being broadcast on the midday news. Don’t withdraw from interacting with others since the give-and-take can help you clarify what you really want.

Virgo Horoscope
Virgo Horoscope (Aug 23 – Sep 22)

You aren’t saying everything that you’re thinking today, but you have your reasons. Someone may assume that you’re telling all, but there is a danger in jumping to conclusions. Still, it’s smarter now to hold the conflict within yourself than to lay it out into the open where others need to deal with your unresolved feelings. You can always share more once the intensity begins to subside.

Libra Horoscope
Libra Horoscope (Sep 23 – Oct 22)

You may feel as if everything is going to change today, but you cannot yet fill in the details of what’s ahead. You’re approaching the end of something, but you don’t yet know what it is. Tie up as many loose ends as possible because there’s just one week left of summer. Lightening your load now enables you to be ready for whatever begins to unfold around the next corner.

Scorpio Horoscope
Scorpio Horoscope (Oct 23 – Nov 21)

You are facing a dilemma as you try to resolve the conflict between your head and your heart. Logically, you already know what to do and are ready to play your hand accordingly, but emotionally you’re feeling uncertain. You know that this isn’t the right time to turn everything upside down just because you are unsure of which path to follow. Patience is your friend now; fortunately, you have more time than you think.

Sagittarius Horoscope
Sagittarius Horoscope (Nov 22 – Dec 21)

You must be your own boss today since you may not be able to convince others to follow your lead. On one hand, this is fine because you are at the top of your production game. Unfortunately, you could go off on some half-cocked crazy idea and ultimately get the go-ahead, even if your idea is without merit. Do the responsible thing; stop yourself before you do something that you will soon regret.

Capricorn Horoscope
Capricorn Horoscope (Dec 22 – Jan 19)

You aren’t content to hang out in shallow waters today; you long for the deeper places, where the search for meaning can overshadow reality, itself. These are not simple times; past hurts and pains — emotional and physical — might come back to haunt you. But, there is a blessing in the current process of discovery. If you’re willing to do the work and face the issues, healing can occur on many levels to change your life for the better.

Aquarius Horoscope
Aquarius Horoscope (Jan 20 – Feb 18)

Everything you say and do today creates an immediate reaction. And the fallout from following your intuition isn’t always what you expect. You must deal with things as they happen, even if it takes time and energy from other activities. Resistance is futile; as annoyed as you might be by the unfolding situation, there may not be much you can do to change its course. Fortunately, everything seems to get easier once you loosen the reins of control.

Pisces Horoscope
Pisces Horoscope (Feb 19 – Mar 20)

You may go overboard today trying to make up for someone else’s shortcomings. Even if you’re committed to the group effort, there’s still a part of you that wants to be recognized for your special contribution to the project. Don’t be overly concerned if others are receiving all the credit now. The tide will turn and you’ll emerge a hero if you continue to do your job well.

Calendar of the Moon for September 13

Calendar of the Moon

Coll Invocation

Colors: Blue and Brown
Element: Water and Earth
Altar: Upon cloth of blue place a goblet of spring water, the figure of a leaping salmon, and three blue candles; next to them on cloth of brown place a musical instrument, a pen, and fresh flowers.
Offerings: Poetry, songs, art, writing.
Daily Meal: Either fish (for the Salmon), poultry (for the Duck) or salads.

Coll Invocation:

Call: Hail the month of the Hazel Tree!
Response: Hail the month of the nuts that nourish us.
Call: First tree of the harvest, you give forth wisdom.
Response: Last tree of the summer, you chant our memories.
Call: The fading warmth follows you,
Response: And we feast on the fruits of your knowledge.
Call: This is the month of words and song.
Response: This is the month of the search for the mysteries.
Call: This is the month of the sacred pool,
Response: Wherein swims the Salmon of Knowledge.
Call: We fish for the gleams of divine light on the surface,
Response: We dive for the truths that lie deep in the Well.
Call: Our intuition is the hazel-twig held before us.
Response: We shall search out the underground streams.
Call: We shall find the hidden treasures.
Response: We shall spread them forth in words of power.
Call: We shall bring them forth with our hands in works of art,
Response: We shall gift the Gods and the people with our songs.
Call: Our voices will find their way across the land.
Response: Hear us, O Gods, as we sing your praises!
Call: This is the month of the bard’s silver tongue,
Response: This is the month of the golden door of autumn.
Call: As the Hazel Tree stands with words of peace,
Response: So shall we stand between the warring parties.
Call: So shall our Rule spread Justice and Peace,
Response: So shall our words spread beauty and harmony.

(As this is the month of the Bard, one or more shall stand forth and sing before the others, or read what words they would, to bring gladness and knowledge to the hearts of those who listen.)

[Pagan Book of Hours]

Current Moon Phase for Sept. 13 – Waning Crescent

Balsamic Moon

(waning /10% illumination)

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.

The Witches Almanac for Thursday, September 13

The Witches Almanac for Thursday, September 13

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

The God’s Banquet (Roman)

Moon Sign:  Leo

Leo:  Draws emphasis to the self, central ideas or institutions, away from connections with others and other emotional needs. People tend to be melodramatic.

Waning Moon

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

Incense:  Mulberry

Moon Phase:  Fourth Quarter

Color:  Crimson

Daily Cosmic Calendar for September 12

It is only once in a while that Venus makes so many stellar contacts in a 48-hour time-period. Yesterday we watched Venus singing the praises of the Moon, Vesta, Mercury and Pallas. Today the lunar orb unites with Venus in Leo (8:17AM PDT) followed by Venus making an off-kilter, 150-degree tie with Chiron (10:54AM PDT) and Pluto (4:48PM PDT), and then Venus connecting with revolutionary Uranus in a flowing trine in fire signs (9:46PM PDT).  It was only last Thursday that Chiron in Pisces and Pluto in Capricorn forged a supportive, 60-degree alliance. Now Venus in Leo turns that 60-degree link into a Yod or Finger of God triangle sky pattern. Any Yod personifies mysteries and this one has something to do with holistic healing, psychology, metamorphosis, and becoming an agent of world goodwill.  Adding emphasis to the healing nature of today’s Venusian powerhouse is the presence of the Sun making a contra-parallel to Chiron (8:24PM PDT). This latter aspect can be tweaked into helping you tune into advances in alternative medicine, wise use of herbs, and meditational techniques that help you coordinate body, mind and spirit. The Venus liaison with Uranus (9:46PM PDT) activates your intuition — giving you a new boost in any of the fine or graphic arts.