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God – Xiuhtecuhtli

Xiuhtecuhtli – Aztec god of fire, day and heat from en.wikipedia.org

In Aztec mythology, Xiuhtecuhtli [ʃiʍˈtekʷt͡ɬi] (“Turquoise Lord” or “Lord of Fire”),[3] was the god of fire, day and heat.[4] In historical sources he is called by many names, which reflect his varied aspects and dwellings in the three parts of the cosmos.[5] He was the lord of volcanoes,[6] the personification of life after death, warmth in cold (fire), light in darkness and food during famine. He was also named Cuezaltzin [kʷeˈsaɬt͡sin] (“flame”) and Ixcozauhqui [iʃkoˈsaʍki],[7] and is sometimes considered to be the same as Huehueteotl (“Old God”),[8] although Xiuhtecuhtli is usually shown as a young deity.[9] His wife was Chalchiuhtlicue. Xiuhtecuhtli is sometimes considered to be a manifestation of Ometecuhtli, the Lord of Duality, and according to the Florentine Codex Xiuhtecuhtli was considered to be the father of the Gods,[10] who dwelled in the turquoise enclosure in the center of earth.[11] Xiuhtecuhtli-Huehueteotl was one of the oldest and most revered of the indigenous pantheon.[12] The cult of the God of Fire, of the Year, and of Turquoise perhaps began as far back as the middle Preclassic period.[13] Turquoise was the symbolic equivalent of fire for Aztec priests.[14] A small fire was permanently kept alive at the sacred center of every Aztec home in honor of Xiuhtecuhtli.[14]

The Nahuatl word xihuitl means “year” as well as “turquoise” and “fire”,[11] and Xiuhtecuhtli was also the god of the year and of time.[15][16] The Lord of the Year concept came from the Aztec belief that Xiuhtecuhtli was the North Star.[17] In the 260-day ritual calendar, the deity was the patron of the day Atl (“Water”) and with the trecena 1 Coatl (“1 Snake”).[15] Xiuhtecuhtli was also one of the nine Lords of the Night and ruled the first hour of the night, named Cipactli (“Alligator”).[18] Scholars have long emphasized that this fire deity also has aquatic qualities.[13] Xiuhtecuhtli dwelt inside an enclosure of turquoise stones, fortifying himself with turquoise bird water.[19] He is the god of fire in relation to the cardinal directions, just as the brazier for lighting fire is the center of the house or temple.[20] Xiuhtecuhtli was the patron god of the Aztec emperors, who were regarded as his living embodiment at their enthronement.[21] The deity was also one of the patron gods of the pochteca merchant class.[22]

Stone sculptures of Xiuhtecuhtli were ritually buried as offerings, and various statuettes have been recovered during excavations at the Great Temple of Tenochtitlan with which he was closely associated.[23] Statuettes of the deity from the temple depict a seated male with his arms crossed.[24] A sacred fire was always kept burning in the temples of Xiuhtecuhtli.[25] In gratitude for the gift of fire, the first mouthful of food from each meal was flung into the hearth.[21]

Xiuhtecuhtli is depicted in the Codex Borgia.[26]

Attributes

Xiuhtecuhtli’s face is painted with black and red pigment.[16] Xiuhtecuhtli was usually depicted adorned with turquoise mosaic, wearing the turquoise xiuhuitzolli crown of rulership on his head and a turquoise butterfly pectoral on his chest,[27] and he often wears a descending turquoise xiuhtototl bird (Cotinga amabilis) on his forehead and the Xiuhcoatl fire serpent on his back.[28] He owns fire serpent earplugs.[12] On his head he has a paper crown painted with different colors and motifs. On top of the crown there are sprays of green feathers, like flames from a fire.[12] He has feather tufts to each side, like pendants, toward his ears. On his back he has plumage resembling a dragon’s head, made of yellow feathers with marine conch shells.[12] He has copper bells tied to the insteps of his feet. In his left hand he holds a shield with five greenstones, called chalchihuites, placed in the form of a cross on a thin gold plate that covered almost all the shield.[12] In his right hand he has a kind of scepter that was a round gold plate with a hole in the middle, and topped by two globes, one larger than the other, the smaller one had a point.[12] Xiuhtecuhtli is closely associated with youthful warriors and with rulership, and was considered a solar god.[29] His principal symbols are the tecpatl (flint) and the mamalhuatzin, the two sticks that were rubbed together to light ceremonial fires.[30] A staff with a deer’s head was also an attribute of Xiuhtecuhtli, although not exclusively so as it could also be associated with Xochiquetzal and other deities.[31]

Many of the attributes of Xiuhtecuhtli are found associated with Early Postclassic Toltec warriors but clear representations of the god are not common until the Late Postclassic.[28] The nahual, or spirit form, of Xiuhtecuhtli is Xiuhcoatl, the Fire Serpent.[32]

Xiuhtecuhtli was embodied in the teotecuilli, the sacrificial brazier into which sacrificial victims were cast during the New Fire ceremony.[32] This took place at the end of each cycle of the Aztec calendar round (every 52 years),[33] when the gods were thought to be able to end their covenant with humanity. Feasts were held in honor of Xiuhtecuhtli to keep his favors, and human sacrifices were burned after removing their heart.

Annual festival[edit]

The annual festival of Xiuhtecuhtli was celebrated in Izcalli, the 18th veintena of the year.[34] The Nahuatl word izcalli means “stone house” and refers to the building where maize used to be dried and roasted between mid-January and mid-February. The whole month was therefore devoted to fire.[14] The Izcalli rituals grew in importance every four years.[35] A framework image of the deity was constructed from wood and was richly finished with clothing, feathers and an elaborate mask.[34] Quails were sacrificed to the idol and their blood spilt before it and copal was burnt in his honour.[36] On the day of the festival, the priests of Xiuhtecuhtli spent the day dancing and singing before their god.[37] People caught animals, including mammals, birds, snakes, lizards and fish, for ten days before the festival in order to throw them into the hearth on the night of the festival.[38] On the tenth day of Izcalli, during a festival called huauhquiltamalcualiztli (“eating of the amaranth leaf tamales”), the New Fire was lighted, signifying the change of the annual cycle and the rebirth of the fire deity.[39] During the night the image of the god was lit with using the mamalhuatzin.[40] Food was consumed ritually, including shrimp tamales, after first offering it to the god.[38]

Every four years a more solemn version of the festival was held at the temple of Xiuhtecuhtli in Tenochtitlan, attended by the emperor and his nobles.[42] Slaves and captives were dressed as the deity and sacrificed in his honour.[43] Godparents were assigned to children on this day and the children had their ears ritually pierced. After this, the children, their parents and godparents all shared a meal together.[42]

New Fire Ceremony[edit]

Xiuhtecuhtli was celebrated often but especially at the end of every 52-year period. This was the time the 365-day solar and the 260-day sacred calendars ended on the same day and the Aztec celebrated the Binding of the Years with the New Fire Ceremony.[17] In order to perform the ritual, priests marched in solemn procession up the Hill of the Star on a peninsula near Culhuacán to wait for the star Yohualtecuhtli (either Aldebaran in the Taurus constellation or the Pleiades as a whole) to get past its zenith. Having ascertained this, they would tear out the heart of a sacrificial victim and kindle a flame in a small wooden hearth they placed inside the hole left in his chest. Priests used a drill method to generate this sacred flame. It was then carried on pine sticks to light the fires anew in every hearth, including the sacred braziers of perpetual fire, that numbered over 600 in the capital alone.[44]

Goddess – Chantico, or Xantico

Chantico, The Aztec Goddess of Fire and the Household from oldworldgods.com

It was not unusual to see that in some religions, there were deities linked to both domestic and military matters. The Aztec goddess Chantico was an example of this link, just like the Roman goddess Vesta was in the Roman religion.

What was Chantico the goddess of?

In Aztec religion, Chantico was a domestic deity. She was mainly associated with the fires burning in the house hearth but was considered to be the protectress of the house and of the possessions inside it in general.

Because of a process of extension of her prerogatives, the Aztecs came to think of her as the protectress of their empire as a whole: it has been reported by the Spanish that Moctezuma, one of the last Aztec emperors, had an idol of the Aztec goddess Chantico with a removable leg, that he would have used as a tool to curse the land, obstructing the advance of Hernan Cortes.

For this reason, probably, Chantico had a tight link to the army and to military life in general, which was made evident in her iconography.

The appearance of Chantico goddess of fire

Her representations, in fact, usually displayed a crown made of spikes of a poisonous cactus, which was seen as a sign of aggressivity and peril, and at the top of her head was often present an ornament of feathers, which were a typical symbol of warriors.

In addition, among her accessories could be found the so-called alt-tlachinolli, or water-fire, a necklace which also was linked to warfare. Other elements which help to identify her in codexes and images are the obsidian sandals at her feet, the so-called itzcactli, and a golden pendant at her neck, which probably was a representation of the sun.

Connections and relationships with other Aztec deities

Being the goddess who presided to the domestic fire, Chantico was connected to this element, too, and was therefore linked to the other fire deities of the Aztec pantheon.

In particular, she was often associated with the god Xolotl: their connection was represented by the fact that they both were often depicted wearing the yacaxtuitl, a blue nose ornament.

Her cult was particularly strong among stonecutters. Likely for this reason, she was particularly worshipped in the town of Xochimilco, where stonecutting was widely practiced.

The meaning of Chantico Aztec goddess: Origin of the Name

It seems that the name “Chantico” might have signified “she who lives in the house”, surely alluding to her role as a domestic goddess.

Anyway, she was also referred to with other names. One of these was Quaxolotl, which would have meant “split in the upper part”, and would have therefore been a reference to Chantico’s link to the god of duality and twins, Xolotl.

Among stonecutters, she would have been also called Papaloxaual or Tlappapalo, meaning respectively “butterfly painting” and “the one of the red butterfly”. Anyway, there seem to be no other pieces of information clarifying this association of her with butterflies.

History of Chantico goddess and Most Important Myths Related to Her

According to some scholars, the cult of the Aztec goddess Chantico would have originated there where she was most worshipped, in the town of Xochimilco.

Therefore, it would have spread to all the Aztec Empire, included of course the capital, Tenochtitlan, where Chantico goddess would have been venerated in the most important religious building, the Templo Mayor.

Chantico goddess of fire was the main character of an interesting myth describing food taboos among the Aztecs. Let’s see this story in greater detail.

The Aztec goddess Chantico and the Paprika

According to this story, the Aztec goddess of fire Chantico liked paprika very much. Some suggest that the reason behind this fact could be found in Chantico’s association with fire: paprika, in fact, remembers fire both in color and taste.

Anyway, in Aztec religion, food was a prerogative of the god Tonacatecuhtli, who used to occasionally declare fasts, i.e. days during which some particular foods were banned.

One day, a fast of this sort, forbidding anyone to eat paprika, was pronounced by Tonacatecuhtli; nonetheless, the Aztec goddess Chantico could not resist pouring this beloved spice on her meal, which consisted of roasted fish.

Angered, Tonacatecuhtli changed Chantico into a dog, as a form of punishment. According to some, this might be the reason why dogs love to rest by the hearth.

Powers of the Aztec goddess Chantico

In her role of protectress of possessions, of the house, and, more generally, of the Aztec homeland, the Aztec goddess Chantico was thought to be able to deny access to strangers and enemies.

Symbols of Chantico and Their Meanings

Besides the ones already mentioned, one of Chantico’s symbols was an eagle foot covered with the skin of a jaguar, located on a dish of blood.

Like many others of her attributes, this peculiar image, also, might have represented her link with war, since the dish of blood was a symbol of warrior sacrifice.

Additional Aztec goddess Chantico Facts

Chantico’s figure is linked to one of the most impressive and important archeological remains found in the lands once occupied by the Aztecs: the so-called Coyolxauhqui-Chantico monument.

As its name suggests, this object has been linked by scholars to two Aztec goddesses: one is the goddess of the moon, Coyolxauhqui, while the other is the domestic goddess Chantico.

It represents a giant head and has been discovered in the Templo Mayor, the most important and famous building that could be found in the ancient city of Tenochtitlan, the capital of the Aztec Empire. This head was called this way by Hermann Mayer, an important Mesoamerican scholar.

In fact, he argued, elements related to both deities could be found in it. The form and the subject of the statue, a giant head, surely reminded of Coyolxauhqui, and in particular of her role in the myth describing the birth of Huitzilopochtli: according to this story, in fact, Coyolxauhqui and her brothers would have tried to kill their mother while she was pregnant with Huitzilopochtli, but he would have come out of his mother’s womb and defeated them, beheading Coyolxauhqui.

At the same time, as noted by Eduard Seler, the character to whom the head belongs, represented in other objects, presents elements that can be easily associated with Chantico. In particular, it wears the itzcactli, the obsidian sandals, and a golden pendant which are often displayed in Chantico’s portraits. These facts have led some scholars to think that the two deities might be connected. Anyway, none of the surviving sources in their possession is able to confirm or clarify this point.

Archangel – Gabriel

GABRIEL, ARCHANGEL OF STRENGTH from angelarium.net

Gabriel is like the complex feeling of delivering bad news. It’s affecting you as much as you are affecting the people around you. There is a weight in there. It’s a dark weight, but it’s valuable. There’s a message that needs to be said, and you need to be the one to say it.

This Golden Herald embodies those transmissions which are most important. Words, sounds and pictures that carry huge impact. Sometimes the results are glorious and sometimes they are terrible. Either way, there is no way to hold them back. When the herald lifts its lantern, everyone will see it. There’s no escaping it.

Witchcraft Symbols, Terms and Definitions – Dragon

Not to be confused with Dragon lizard, Komodo dragon, Draconian, Dracones, or Dragoon.
This article is about the legendary creature. For other uses, see Dragon (disambiguation).

A dragon is a reptilian legendary creature that appears in the folklore of many cultures worldwide. Beliefs about dragons vary considerably through regions, but dragons in western cultures since the High Middle Ages have often been depicted as winged, horned, and capable of breathing fire. Dragons in eastern cultures are usually depicted as wingless, four-legged, serpentine creatures with above-average intelligence. Commonalities between dragons’ traits are often a hybridization of feline, reptilian, and avian features. Scholars believe vast extinct or migrating crocodiles bear the closest resemblance, especially when encountered in forested or swampy areas, and are most likely the template of modern Oriental dragon imagery.[1][2]

Etymology

The word dragon entered the English language in the early 13th century from Old French dragon, which, in turn, comes from the Latin: draconem (nominative draco) meaning “huge serpent, dragon”, from Ancient Greek δράκων, drákōn (genitive δράκοντος, drákontos) “serpent”.[4][5] The Greek and Latin term referred to any great serpent, not necessarily mythological.[6] The Greek word δράκων is most likely derived from the Greek verb δέρκομαι (dérkomai) meaning “I see”, the aorist form of which is ἔδρακον (édrakon).[5] This is thought to have referred to something with a “deadly glance,”[7] or unusually bright[8] or “sharp”[9][10] eyes, or because a snake’s eyes appear to be always open; each eye actually sees through a big transparent scale in its eyelids, which are permanently shut. The Greek word probably derives from an Indo-European base *derḱ- meaning “to see”; the Sanskrit root दृश् (dr̥ś-) also means “to see”.[11]

Myth origins

Draconic creatures appear in virtually all cultures around the globe[12] and the earliest attested reports of draconic creatures resemble giant snakes. Draconic creatures are first described in the mythologies of the ancient Near East and appear in ancient Mesopotamian art and literature. Stories about storm-gods slaying giant serpents occur throughout nearly all Near Eastern and Indo-European mythologies. Famous prototypical draconic creatures include the mušḫuššu of ancient Mesopotamia; Apep in Egyptian mythology; Vṛtra in the Rigveda; the Leviathan in the Hebrew Bible; Grand’Goule in the Poitou region in France; Python, Ladon, Wyvern, and Kulshedra in Albanian Mythology and the Lernaean Hydra in Greek mythology; Jörmungandr, Níðhöggr, and Fafnir in Norse mythology; and the dragon from Beowulf.

Nonetheless, scholars dispute where the idea of a dragon originates from[13] and a wide variety of hypotheses have been proposed.[13]

In his book An Instinct for Dragons (2000), David E. Jones (anthropologist) suggests a hypothesis that humans, like monkeys, have inherited instinctive reactions to snakes, large cats, and birds of prey.[14] He cites a study which found that approximately 39 people in a hundred are afraid of snakes[15] and notes that fear of snakes is especially prominent in children, even in areas where snakes are rare.[15] The earliest attested dragons all resemble snakes or have snakelike attributes.[16] Jones therefore concludes that dragons appear in nearly all cultures because humans have an innate fear of snakes and other animals that were major predators of humans’ primate ancestors.[17] Dragons are usually said to reside in “dank caves, deep pools, wild mountain reaches, sea bottoms, haunted forests”, all places which would have been fraught with danger for early human ancestors.[18]

In her book The First Fossil Hunters: Dinosaurs, Mammoths, and Myth in Greek and Roman Times (2000), Adrienne Mayor argues that some stories of dragons may have been inspired by ancient discoveries of fossils belonging to dinosaurs and other prehistoric animals.[19] She argues that the dragon lore of northern India may have been inspired by “observations of oversized, extraordinary bones in the fossilbeds of the Siwalik Hills below the Himalayas“[20] and that ancient Greek artistic depictions of the Monster of Troy may have been influenced by fossils of Samotherium, an extinct species of giraffe whose fossils are common in the Mediterranean region.[20] In China, a region where fossils of large prehistoric animals are common, these remains are frequently identified as “dragon bones”[21] and are commonly used in traditional Chinese medicine.[21] Mayor, however, is careful to point out that not all stories of dragons and giants are inspired by fossils[21] and notes that Scandinavia has many stories of dragons and sea monsters, but has long “been considered barren of large fossils.”[21] In one of her later books, she states that, “Many dragon images around the world were based on folk knowledge or exaggerations of living reptiles, such as Komodo dragons, Gila monsters, iguanas, alligators, or, in California, alligator lizards, though this still fails to account for the Scandinavian legends, as no such animals (historical or otherwise) have ever been found in this region.”[22]

Robert Blust in The Origin Of Dragons (2000) argues that, like many other creations of traditional cultures, dragons are largely explicable as products of a Click here to learn more about a Dragon from en.wikipedia.org

Flower Meaning, Symbol and Spiritual Meaning – Snapdragon

Snapdragon Flower Meaning And Symbolism from florgeous.com

With more than 40 kinds of snapdragon plants all over the world, the snapdragon is a gorgeous flower that not only has a beautiful appearance and a fun-to-say name, but also a lot of hidden meaning.

Named many centuries ago, this flower is often used as a gift between friends and loved ones. Before you choose this flower in your next bouquet, consider its deep meaning and symbolism. Its flower symbol will help you give a gift that is not only lovely to look at, but meaningful, too.

What Does Snapdragon Mean?

The common English name “snapdragon” is taken directly from the appearance of the flower. This gorgeous flower looks just like a dragon’s head when it is squeezed.

Although people don’t find amusement out of this kind of silly hobby nowadays, back when the flower was first named, the snapdragon was a source of great hilarity!

The scientific name for snapdragon is Antirrhinums. There are more than 40 species of snapdragons in this genus. The name is derived from the Greek word “antirrhinum,” which means “nose-like.”

Interestingly, the Greeks had two names for the plant – the other one was ”kynokephelon,” which means “dog-headed.”

What Do Snapdragons Symbolize?

Snapdragons have multiple meanings. They can represent strength, as they’re able to grow in rocky, typically uninhabitable areas, but they can also symbolize themes like deviousness and grace.

Snapdragons are sometimes used as a charm against falsehood. They can also represent the idea of grace under pressure or in the internal strength that is necessary to overcome challenging situations.

What Does a Purple Snapdragon Mean?

Purple snapdragons are usually associated with spirituality. This is a sharp contrast when you compare purple snapdragons to other types of purple flowers – usually, purple flowers are seen as a symbol of royalty.

What Does a Red Snapdragon Symbolize?

Red snapdragons are usually used to symbolize love, passion, and positive energy.

What Does a White Snapdragon Represent?

White snapdragons are usually used to symbolize purity, innocence, and grace, as is common with white flowers of other species, too.

What Does a Yellow Snapdragon Mean?

Yellow snapdragons symbolize happiness, positivity, and good luck.

What is the Cultural Significance of a Snapdragon?

There has been symbolism surrounding the snapdragon since ancient times – even before the Roman Empire. These flowers were used as a charm to protect against falsehood.

In Victorian times, people used to send messages to each other using flowers. Snapdragons were used to symbolize truth-telling.

Originally grown in southern Spain, America, and North Africa, the Romans spread snapdragon throughout much of Europe.

They can vary greatly in size and are some of the most common ornamental plants. According to European folklore, stepping on a snapdragon has the power to break black magic spells, too.

What is the Symbolism of a Snapdragon Tattoo?

When you choose to get a snapdragon tattoo, you are making the decision to add a ton of symbolism to the artwork on your body.

This tattoo can have several meanings. First, a snapdragon can symbolize grace. However, it can also symbolize strength or even deviousness, since it has the ability to grow in rocky areas.

When Should You Give Someone a Snapdragon?

Thinking about giving someone a snapdragon? There are plenty of occasions in which it is appropriate to do so.

You could give a snapdragon as a gift to someone who has overcome a challenge in life – or perhaps to someone who needs to get through a bout of bad luck. It would be a great option on both occasions!

 How to Grow and Care for Snapdragon

28 March 2023 Southern Hemisphere’s Planetary Positions

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Southeastern Hemisphere

This local time is in Sao Paulo, Brazil, South America

28 March 2023
06:00 pm GMT 3:00 PM BRT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:07 Aries 48
Moon:03 Cancer 51
Mercury:19 Aries 08
Venus:14 Taurus 09
Mars:01 Cancer 35
Jupiter:18 Aries 20
Saturn:02 Pisces 23
Uranus:16 Taurus 38
Neptune:25 Pisces 36
Pluto:00 Aquarius 05

True Lunar Node:04 Taurus 21
Mean Lunar Node:05 Taurus 37 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):08 Leo 52

Chiron:15 Aries 23
Ceres:28 Virgo 44 Rx
Pallas:17 Cancer 23
Juno:09 Taurus 47
Vesta:21 Aries 50

Eris:24 Aries 23

Fire:7
Earth:6
Air:1
Water:5
Cardinal:9
Fixed:7
Mutable:3

Southern Hemisphere

This local time is in Cape Town, South Africa

28 March 2023
03:00 pm GMT 5:00 PM SAST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:07 Aries 40
Moon:02 Cancer 21
Mercury:18 Aries 54
Venus:14 Taurus 00
Mars:01 Cancer 32
Jupiter:18 Aries 19
Saturn:02 Pisces 22
Uranus:16 Taurus 38
Neptune:25 Pisces 36
Pluto:00 Aquarius 05

True Lunar Node:04 Taurus 21
Mean Lunar Node:05 Taurus 37 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):08 Leo 52

Chiron:15 Aries 23
Ceres:28 Virgo 45 Rx
Pallas:17 Cancer 21
Juno:09 Taurus 43
Vesta:21 Aries 47

Eris:24 Aries 23

Fire:7
Earth:6
Air:1
Water:5
Cardinal:9
Fixed:7
Mutable:3

Southwestern Hemisphere

This local time is in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

28 March 2023
04:00 am GMT 3:00 PM AEDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:07 Aries 13
Moon:26 Gemini 46
Mercury:18 Aries 00
Venus:13 Taurus 27
Mars:01 Cancer 18
Jupiter:18 Aries 12
Saturn:02 Pisces 19
Uranus:16 Taurus 37
Neptune:25 Pisces 35
Pluto:00 Aquarius 05

True Lunar Node:04 Taurus 20
Mean Lunar Node:05 Taurus 38 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):08 Leo 48

Chiron:15 Aries 21
Ceres:28 Virgo 52 Rx
Pallas:17 Cancer 12
Juno:09 Taurus 27
Vesta:21 Aries 34

Eris:24 Aries 23

Fire:7
Earth:6
Air:2
Water:4
Cardinal:8
Fixed:7
Mutable:4

Spell – Casting a Dragon’s Eye Circle

(YOU CAN COPY AND PASTE ANY SPELLS POSTED TO A DOCUMENT TO PRINT AND/OR SAVE ON YOUR COMPUTER)

From spellsofmagic.com

Casting a Dragon’s Eye Circle

You will need the following items for this spell:

appropriate tools to measure and draw a circle and sigil

a pre-planned and focused intent of the desired use of the circle

iron or silver filings (optional)

an athame or other personal tool to represent an act of will (optional)

Casting Instructions

The spell has several uses much like any traditional circle you would draw, and can include; protection, healing, cleansing of a sacred space, and of course as preparation for working a spell or rite/ritual. As such the circle will follow the intent you hold while making it so feel free to incorporate the process into other magics you wish to perform. Typically I draw this circle as a stand-alone when I want to create a small place of power by tapping into elemental energy and the earth’s ley-lines/dragon-lines. The shape of the dragon’s eye sigil is a natural draw of energy to a single point and the circle acts to hold that energy and lets it collect within the circle. To make a temporary or one-time use circle, simply draw it wherever is most convenient for what you intend to do. As long as it is a place where you are not likely to be disturbed for the duration of what you intend to do with it. Ideally in a natural setting where you can make the circle a part of the ground such as in earth among trees, in sand at a beach, or in chalk on the stone of a cave or cliff/rock. For a more permanent circle, you can draw it into a circle of cloth or heavy fabric to carry with you and place where needed, or of course you can incorporate the circle into your altar room. —————- Drawing the circle; 1) Draw your circle using your personal height as the measurement of radius. This is the representation of your connection to and ownership of the circle. Any medium works, so pick based on where the circle is. A branch or knife for earthen places, chalk, wax, etc for a harder surface or one you don’t want damaged/carved. *tip* place a tent stake or weight into/onto the ground and tie a string to it that is measured to your height. Then just go around the circle with it stretched out to draw a smooth one every time. 2) imagine a clock face on the circle, with 12:00 being at north. estimate as close as you can three points on the circle, and mark them just inside the boundary. One at about the 2:00 hour, one at 6:00 hour, and one at 10:00. now connect the 10:00 to the 2:00, 2:00 to the 6:00 and of course the 6:00 to the 10:00 with straight lines, forming a triangle. 3) find a point as close to the middle of the triangle as you can. if there is a mark from the tent peg you used earlier, use that. Draw straight lines connecting each corner of the triangle to that central point. It should now look like a triangle made up of triangles, or like a pyramid if you were looking straight down at it from above. If you want to deepen the protective nature of the circle, you can also lay twelve stones in sun-wise (clockwise) order to represent the light of the twelve star houses, placing each stone with a spoken personal affirmation of protection. My Go-to statement is “I place this stone as I build this wall. The light of the twelve star-houses protects me.” 4) When the drawing of the circle is completed (and the stones are laid), return to the east side of the circle. reach down and smooth out/un-mark an area of the circle that is only wide enough for you to step through. If you placed stones, lift the one from the 3:00 position and place it in your pocket. This will be the key to your ‘door’. 5) Extras; if you have some fine iron or silver filings, you can sprinkle them about within the circle to act as a symbolic conductor of the energies you wish to draw up from below. You can also light incense, or use a singing bowl or chimes to represent the energy you wish to draw from above. Also, if this circle is being drawn as a part of a larger spell or ritual, this is when you would bring within any tools and offerings you plan to use to call your corners and otherwise do your working. ——————- Closing/empowering the circle; 1) When it is time to use the circle and you have done all other preparations for your chosen intent, step to the ‘door’ to your circle and center yourself. A simple breathing exercise suffices. If you have a statement or affirmation you typically use to mark the beginning your magic rituals, you can do that now. If you laid stones, make sure you have the one you took with you when the circle was drawn. If you have a personal symbol of will that is not being included with the rest of your ritual like an athame, spear, sword, staff, or even just a sturdy stick, have that with you as well. 2) Step into the circle with confidence and full intent to use it for the task that it was built. Turn and draw closed the line of the circle so that it is once again complete. If you used stones, place the stone. With the theme of laying them before, I state “The stone is Laid, the wall is built, the lock is sealed.” as I set it down. 3) Stand at the center of the circle, over the focal point of the dragon’s eye sigil. Raise your arms to shoulder height, palms upwards or outwards, your symbol of will (if you are using one) in your dominant hand. Breathe in, visualize yourself in a place of strength, authority, and focused will. Breathe that energy out into your circle. 4)As you breathe in again draw your hands together in front of you at chest height, elbows comfortably bent, repeating your visualization. When your hands come together, breathe out again and release the second wave of energy to empower the first. 5)Finally keep your hands together and raise them up slightly, to the height of your brow while breathing in. While breathing in, repeat the visualization of building energy within for a third time. 4) Once the breath in is completed, without hesitation blow it out firmly in a huff and thrust your hands downward. If you have a symbol of will, press it into the ground at the top of the circle between the border and the sigil. Imagine the built energy following the gesture to fill the ground/floor of your circle and empower the drawn lines within, connecting them into a single continuous, unbroken line of light that glows upward and downward. Imagine that energy connecting to the flowing energy of the earthen dragon-lines and the nebulous strands of the aurora in the sky. You may now use the circle. This is where I usually sit at the center and meditate to raise my vibration to the highest state I can reach, letting the energies all collect and feed each-other to resonate within the circle. After a short time I imagine myself a bridge, allowing the healing and supportive energy of the earth to flow up my body from the soles of my feet through to upwards from the top of my head, and simultaneously imagine the highest vibration I can reach of spirit energy running through me from the top of my head through downwards to flowing out of my feet into the ground. Basically I allow myself to become a pipe to let earth and spirit energy connect into and feed/balance and heal each-other. For me it is a very powerful experience and can make a sacred space absolutely humm. Done even semi-regularly it can change the atmosphere of the whole place for an enduring time. ——————– Opening/releasing the circle; When you are finished with your task, and any summoned spirits/guides/guardians/etc are dismissed and the magic working is fully concluded, simply touch your palm to the place you earlier thrust your hand (or take a hold of your symbol of will) and lift it gently from the spot. While lifting, mentally let go of the pent up energy and imagine it flowing away and fading like a morning mist. If you are keeping the circle in place for future use or to continue the working the next day/night, simply smooth out the eastern side of your circle and/or lift the stone at the 3:00 position and step out. Otherwise if you are finished with the space, clean up the site as you would any other circle by rubbing or washing out the circle and sigil and continue on your way.

A Laugh for Today

Spell for Today – The Secret of Life Unicorn Spell

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From shirleytwofeathers.com

The Secret of Life Unicorn Spell

Did you ever meet someone, an elder perhaps, someone wise and calm, joyful and seemingly ageless, who seems to possess a deep inner peace? Someone who seems to have lived forever, seen everything and has the answers and advice to help us with all our problems?

If we don’t know someone like this, we wish we did, or we long for these qualities in ourselves—the patience and understanding to overcome any obstacle and the ability to learn from our challenges, while keeping a youthful glow and enjoying each day, and finding beauty in everything and everyone around us. Sounds impossible, right? We often attribute these characteristics to fantasy figures. But there truly are people who live this way, yet if we don’t personally know any of them, it seems like fantasy.

So, let’s use fantasy as a bridge to reality, through the magic of the unicorn. Legends of the unicorn speak of them as wise and immortal creatures. This spell is for the unicorn to help us age gracefully with a youthful carefree spirit. This is for people of any age, to ensure the lively and energetic qualities of vitality and joy and, in addition, to help us learn patience and gain wisdom.

You will need:

  • A unicorn statue of any size or color
  • A piece of white ribbon
  • Essential oil or other fragrance blend of your choice

Use your intuition when selecting the oil or blend of oils. Choose a scent that uplifts you and makes you feel cheerful or one you associate with happy memories. Sprinkle a few drops of the oil on the ribbon.

Visualize the unicorn, a wise and experienced sage. She has lived forever and endured many challenges with grace, and now she is bestowing her magic upon you. Make this visualization as detailed as you desire.

If this proves difficult, suspend your disbelief; pretend you are a child again. You meet a unicorn in the wild. Because you carry the white ribbon, the unicorn knows you are a kindred spirit. This ribbon is your link to the unicorn. You drape it around the unicorn’s neck and the two of you walk as companions through the forest. The unicorn confers wisdom upon you. This special wisdom contains the secrets for a happy life, whatever that may be for you.

Tie the ribbon around the statue. This is symbolic of your meeting with the unicorn and your initiation into her mysteries. The secrets will unfold throughout your life as you need them. One of the ways your higher spirit can help you discover what you need is through the use of symbols; the symbol of the unicorn can be a gentle and inspiring teacher and guide.

Speak this chant as you tie the ribbon:

Unicorn of legend, Unicorn of myth,
May your youthfulness and spirit stay with me.
Unicorn of mystery, Unicorn of magic,
May your endurance always offer possibility.
Unicorn of purity, Unicorn of power,
May your strength be at my side in every way.
Unicorn of inspiration, Unicorn of peace,
May your gentleness and grace bless all my days.

Source: Llewellyn

March 27 Divination Journal – Ogham, I Ching, Numerology, Angel Number, Animal Spirit Guide or Helper

Ogham

From thepeculiarbrunette.com

Ifin or Iphin

Tree Association – Pine or gooseberry

Meaning – Enjoying everyday life, vision, divination, and releasing emotions of guilt or shame.

I Ching

From psychic-revelation.com

Hexagram Twenty-Seven/27

Name: I.

Keyphrase: Nourishment.

Formed By The Trigrams: Mountain over Thunder.

General: Spiritual discrimination is as important as physical discrimination.

Love: Choose your thoughts and words wisely in your relationship and remember to be tolerant.

Business: Use the right words and you will help sustain and nourish your business.

Personal: Now is a good time to clear out all that is not worthy from your life.

Overview: I relates to nourishment. In the same way that food is used to nourish your body, I suggests that words and ideas be used in the same way. It cautions that as with food your words should be chosen carefully. Just as bad food can upset you or those around you, bad words can do the same. When the body and spirit are both well provided for then you will be at your most powerful and effective.

Numerology

From astrogle.com

Twenty-Seven

It is a counselor, a volunteer, and an artist, and is often successful. It represents inheritance. It is sometimes rigid and narrow-minded.

Angel Number

From sunsigns.com

Three Hundred Twenty – Seven

Angel Number 327: Be Ready For Change

Change is something that angel number 327 is trying to remind you. So, you have to adjust when things are getting tight on your side. But, the guardian angel is there to guide and support your ambitions in life. Hence, you have to be light mind and never give up that easily.

Angel Number 327 Spiritually

You have to develop good things in your wife except for making the right choices. Therefore, never think of the negative influence that re not helping you in a better version. Everything you engage in should be of sound reasons.

Angel Number 327 Symbolism

The style of living dictates the success you want to experience as an individual. So, belief in change is the only thing that might be cool. So, aim at the end of your goals as you imagine the good life.

What To Do When You Keep Seeing 327 Everywhere?

You have to be ready to change your stand when the situation is not favoring you. Th above beings will be there to direct your thoughts to the right way. So, you have to embrace something unique and think of a better way to ascertain your future objectives

Things You Should Know About 327

Facts about 327 are encouraging you to focus on what will bring the age to your life. So, you have to dissolve to other means that you are sure will bring joy and prosperity to your life. Thus, trust in your angels as you aim at something big and attractive.

Significance Of Angel Number 327

What is the significance of the number 327 to you? If you think it is a random number that keeps appearing everywhere with no importance, you are wrong. Instead, this is a special number that your guardian angel is using to communicate with you.

Either telling you to change your ways or stop doing things in a certain way for you to see a significant change in your life. So here is the message from angel number 327.

Angel Number 327 Meaning

Angel number 327 says that the best way to let people know how you feel is through communication. And not just any communication but the right communication. Your angel tells you to express yourself in the right way so that people will understand you and not make assumptions about certain things. Don’t be at war with everything and anything within you and around you. Instead, find peace within you.

Importance Of 327

Angel number 327 says that peace will make you strive to resolve things instead of quarreling and causing mayhem. A peaceful and calm environment is the right place to breed prosperity and good deeds and thoughts. A destructive and unstable environment breeds destruction, stagnation, and hate.

Summary

327 angel number is common in most of your activities. So, at times you have to be sensitive and show determination for your success to come closer. Of course, angels will be happy when you move from one step to the other in search of success.

Animal Spirit Guide or Helper

From angelicalbalance.com

The Greek mythology of unicorns describes them as powerful creatures.

Their qualities create an atmosphere of magic and the supernatural.

This is why it is easy to get spiritual messages from them.

I have discovered hidden spiritual meanings of unicorns, which addresses several aspects of life.

Do you want to know about these meanings?

A unicorn is an ancient mythical creature that has a single long and pointed horn at the center of its forehead.You must have seen it in movies – mostly magical movies.

Article Content

1) What does a Unicorn Symbolize?
2) What does a Unicorn Represent Spiritually?
3) Unicorn Symbol Meaning
4) Unicorn Spirit Animal Meaning
5) 11 (Hidden) Spiritual Meanings of Unicorns
6) Are Unicorns a Good Luck Sign?
7) Should I expect Good News?
8) Final Words

March 27, 2023 Birthday Horoscope

May the next year of your life be more positive than the past year! 

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As an Aries born on March 27th, you are full of initiative and possess the energy to go on with your plans. You are not afraid of challenges, on the contrary, you would go running towards them if that were possible.

You enjoy listening to the stories of others but don’t necessarily follow their advice but since you are charming and honest with them, people just let you be. Prepare to read a detailed horoscope profile below.

 The zodiac sign for March 27 is Aries.

 Astrological symbol: Ram. This is representative for strong individuals who are quick to take action and whom possess the courage and impulsivity to go head first. It is leading for natives born March 21 – April 19 with the Sun in Aries.

 The Aries Constellation with visible latitudes between +90° to -60° and the brightest stars Alpha, Beta and Gamma Arietis, is one of the twelve zodiac constellations. It is spread on an area of 441 sq degrees between Pisces to the West and Taurus to the East.

 In France it is called Bélier and in Greece goes by the name Kriya but the Latin origin of the March 27 zodiac sign, the Ram is in the name Aries.

 Opposite sign: Libra. This reflects upon adventure and timidity and the fact that a cooperation between the Aries and Libra sun signs, whether in business or love is beneficial for both parts.

 Modality: Cardinal. The modality shows the protective nature of those born on March 27 and their balance and determination about most life aspects.

 Ruling house: The first house. This zodiac placement means initiative and beginnings but also the individual nature of each person and especially the action oriented nature of Arieses.

 Ruling body: Mars. This celestial planet symbolizes clarity and pleasure. Mars is equivalent to Ares, the Greek god of the war. Mars is also suggestive for the combativeness component of these personalities.

 Element: Fire. This governs people born under March 27 zodiac who are strong and confident and at the same time it suggests their interactions with the other elements, such as with air, it makes a situation heat up quite easily.

 Lucky day: Tuesday. As many consider Tuesdays as the most determined day of the week, it identifies with the courageous nature of Aries and the fact this day is ruled by Mars only strengthens this connection.

 Lucky numbers: 2, 8, 13, 16, 26.

 Motto: I am, I do!

More info on March 27 Zodiac below ▼

March 27 zodiac, Aries People born on March 27 can be defined as rapid learners, bursting temperaments and risk takers who seek for frequent diversification in their lives. Just like a true Aries they are lively and ready to start something new at any time. They enjoy taking breaks from their flustered lives for personal development time. They hate being asked to do something as they are in no way the zodiac sign to easily abide by what others say, no matter who they are. Challenging work or leisure places are the best whereabouts for those born under this sign.

 Positive traits: These are intelligent and reliable individuals who also posses quite a sharp temper. They are full of ideas but they are also critical when the situation requires a bit of analysis. They seem to maintain their attention only on the things that truly interest them and they are overly active at times while putting the greatest price on achieving their goals. They are resourceful, especially when they take things personally.

 Negative traits: One of the things Aries needs to learn is to dose their enthusiasm and stop taking hasty decisions. They tend to jump head first into many actions or start different things and then quickly lose interest. They need to learn to engage with a project and stick to it up till the end, no matter how hard things turn out to be. Those born on this day are incredibly undiplomatic and also vain and egotistical. They are easily offended and tend to build up depression as they are not willing to talk to anyone about their problems and risk crashing their strong and self composed image

Love and Compatibility for March 27 Zodiac

 Lovers born on March 27 are fiery, passionate and sometimes hasty. They take their time before falling in love but even so they can sometimes get caught with appearances and play fools in love. They are attracted to eccentric and creative persons who can maintain their interest alive. You can conquer the heart of Aries if you are as ambitious and driven like them and keep up their rhythm. When they are single are even more productive and they don’t even have the time to realize they are being lonely.
 Elegant and sincere lovers, they are very attractive to the opposite sex. Naturally charming, they are used to consider the person near them the most special in the world, therefore they offer everything they have to their loved one and expect for the same. For them, relationships and settling will probably be a complex matter but once they decide to have their own family they will turn out to be very protective and patient. They are most compatible with those born on 3th, 5th, 6th, 12th, 14th, 15th, 21th, 23th, 24th and 31st.

 March 27 Zodiac people are most attached to the other two fire signs: Leo and Sagittarius as they tend to share the same vision of life. In love, Aries is in a constant search for someone with whom they can establish a trustful and emotional connection and to whom they can open their souls and the best to offer them this is the compassionate and delicate Libra. Aries is said to be least compatible with those born under the Pisces zodiac sign. As for the rest of partnerships between the other star signs and Aries, you know what they say, stars predispose but people dispose.

Lucky color

The color used in astrology for those with March 27 is red.

Red symbolizes passion, energy, attention and is the warmest of all colors. This zodiac color should be used in objects around the house and accessories.

People who have red as sign color express themselves with creativity and imagination as they possess an appreciable artistic flair. They are mostly cheerful, rarely moody and extroversion is their way of life. If they are more tempered you can still recognize them easily for their perseverance and determination in any endeavor.

Other colors indicated for Aries are scarlet and carmine.

Representative birthstone

The breathtaking diamond is the birthstone of preference for Aries natives, especially those born under the March 27.

Diamond is a precious material that denotes power and elegance. This zodiac birthstone could be used in accessories and bracelets.

Diamonds are precious stones that are though to help people clear their minds and take wise decisions. The Diamond used to be named the “teardrops of the gods” in ancient Greek.

Another gemstone considered beneficial for Aries natives is Emerald. It represents rebirth and harmony.

Characteristic flower

Honeysuckle is the flower said to be representative for Aries people born with March 27.

Honeysuckle is one of those plants that denote grace and delicacy. This zodiac flower is advised to be used for gifts and decorations.

Just like Aries, Honeysuckle is the first of the flower signs and comes with the same energy and determination as the above mentioned zodiac sign. This plant can be found during spring and summer time.

Other flowers for Aries people are Geranium and Ginger.

Symbolic metal

Iron is the metal of preference for Aries natives, especially those born under the March 27.

Iron symbolizes aggression and action. This zodiac metal could be used in accessories and decorative objects.

Iron usage promotes action and confidence. Left in moist air, Iron rusts which suggests that it should be handled with care exactly like the Aries native.

Another metal considered beneficial for Aries natives is Silver.

Characteristics of March 27.

March 27 Zodiac belongs to the first decan of ARIES (March 21-March 30). This decan is under the supervision of the planet Mars. Those born in this period are passionate leaders just like a true Aries and fiery idealists just as Mars makes them be. This period is also said to magnify all the positive and negative characteristics of Aries zodiac sign.
 Being born on the 27th day of the month suggests perseverance, independence, generosity and responsibility. The numerology for March 27 is 9. This number reveals change, progress and innovation. In association with number nine Aries people turn out to be innovative and humanitarian idealists.

 March is the third of the year, bringing the enthusiasm and revival of spring. Those born in March are attractive, loving and fine observers. March 27 Zodiac people are determined and generous. March symbols that resonate with these people are Aquamarine and Emerald as gemstones, Daffodil and Shamrock as plants and Mars, the god of war.

What statistics say about March 27 Zodiac?

In the Gregorian Calendar, March 27 is placed as the 86th day of the year or the 87th day in leap years and there are 279 days left until the end of the year. The twenty seventh day of spring, this is also the World Theatre Day, established by the International Theatre Institute in 1961.
 Aries as popularity, is placed the ninth on the list of most common birth signs. Under a definite masculine symbolism, this odd number sign is considered to have a positive meaning with forceful energy. This is highly representative for extrovert people who are talkative and indiscreet. The Dare Devil is an archetype used when referring to this sign. A sign of wealth, it seems there are many Aries billionaires born.

 Famous people born on March 27 under the Aries zodiac sign: Gloria Swanson, Mariah Carey, Quentin Tarantino, Jessie J and Fergie.

March 27, 2023 Daily Horoscopes

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Moon Alert

Avoid shopping or important decisions after 9:15 PM EDT today (6:15 PM PDT). The Moon is in Gemini.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

Today you feel like an action hero because you’re full of energy and the power of positive thinking. Oh yes, you feel you can do anything! (Well, almost.) Great day for a short trip. It’s also a fantastic day for those in sales, marketing, teaching and acting because your words are like gold! Don’t hesitate to go after what you want.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

This is an excellent day for business and commerce. Trust your ability to negotiate deals behind the scenes. Research will pay off. Whatever you do today might boost your income now or in the future. You might spontaneously socialize today! (Be smart and dress well so you’re ready to go anywhere.)

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

This is a wonderful day for you! The Moon is in your sign dancing with lucky Jupiter, which is lined up with your ruler Mercury. Too much techno talk? Trust me that this is a great day to schmooze with friends and groups because everyone will love your optimistic take on things.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

Conversations with bosses, parents and VIPs will go well today because people are charged up and optimistic. Those in authority will be impressed with your big ideas and enthusiasm. “Alice, this is probably the biggest thing I ever got into!” “Ralph, the biggest thing you ever got into was your pants.”

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

You might be excited about ambitious travel plans. Meanwhile, many of you can successfully explore opportunities in publishing, the media, medicine and the law because your timing is perfect today. In fact, an unexpected flirtation with a boss might take place.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Keep your pockets open because gifts, goodies and favours from others can come your way today. This is also an excellent day for important financial negotiations, especially about shared property, fundraising, insurance issues and estates. It’s an excellent day to ask for a loan or a mortgage.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

This is a marvellous day to schmooze with others – partners, close friends and members of the general public. People want to hear what you have to say because you’re enthusiastic — and enthusiasm is contagious! Furthermore, Mars at the top of your chart is arousing your ambition.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

This is a productive day for you because you are enthusiastic about something. In turn, your upbeat attitude will encourage coworkers to help you or go along with your ideas. Meanwhile, you feel courageous enough to endorse big plans and set the bar high. It’s a win-win situation! Work-related travel is likely for many.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Business and activity related to the entertainment world, show business, the videogame industry, professional sports and the education of children will flourish today because people are excited about ambitious, creative ideas. Enjoy social outings! Accept invitations to party.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Everything to do with your home and family scene is blessed today. By extension, issues related to real estate are also blessed and potentially profitable. Good day to explore real-estate opportunities. This is also an excellent day to entertain at home.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Because you’re in a positive frame of mind today, you are willing to entertain big ideas. You won’t hesitate to persuade others to your way of thinking. “To infinity and beyond!” Stock the fridge because you might spontaneously entertain.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

A wonderful day for business and commerce, in large measure because you have big moneymaking ideas! Home-based businesses in particular will flourish. Be open to the possibility of real-estate expansion as well as dealing with foreign interests.

If Your Birthday Is Today

Singer-songwriter, Mariah Carey (1969) shares your birthday today. People are attracted to because you are individualistic and likable. You are committed to whatever you do. This year is the first year of a new cycle for you, which will bring new beginnings, adventures and major changes in your life. Keep your eyes open for new opportunities!

March 27, 2023 Moon Goddess Current Phase

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

From MoonGiant.com

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

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

Today’s Waxing Crescent Phase

The Waxing Crescent on March 27 has an illumination of 35%. This is the percentage of the Moon illuminated by the Sun. The illumination is constantly changing and can vary up to 10% a day. On March 27 the Moon is 5.91 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.

Phase Details

Phase: Waxing Crescent
Illumination: 35%
Moon Age: 5.91 days
Moon Angle: 0.50
Moon Distance: 397,059.95 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 149,294,720.44 km

The 8 Lunar Phases

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

Useful Moon Resources

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

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

March 27, 2023 Northern Hemisphere’s Planetary Positions

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

Currentplanetarypositions.com

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

For Your Local Time and Date

Northwestern Hemisphere

This local time is in Los Angeles, California, USA

March 27, 2023
10:00 pm GMT 3:00 PM PDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:06 Aries 58
Moon:23 Gemini 43
Mercury:17 Aries 30
Venus:13 Taurus 09
Mars:01 Cancer 11
Jupiter:18 Aries 08
Saturn:02 Pisces 18
Uranus:16 Taurus 36
Neptune:25 Pisces 34
Pluto:00 Aquarius 05

True Lunar Node:04 Taurus 20
Mean Lunar Node:05 Taurus 39 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):08 Leo 47

Chiron:15 Aries 20
Ceres:28 Virgo 55 Rx
Pallas:17 Cancer 08
Juno:09 Taurus 18
Vesta:21 Aries 27

Eris:24 Aries 23

Fire:7
Earth:6
Air:2
Water:4
Cardinal:8
Fixed:7
Mutable:4

Northern Hemisphere

This local time is in Chicago, Illinois, USA

March 27, 2023
08:00 pm GMT 3:00 PM CDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:06 Aries 53
Moon:22 Gemini 41
Mercury:17 Aries 20
Venus:13 Taurus 04
Mars:01 Cancer 08
Jupiter:18 Aries 07
Saturn:02 Pisces 17
Uranus:16 Taurus 36
Neptune:25 Pisces 34
Pluto:00 Aquarius 04

True Lunar Node:04 Taurus 20
Mean Lunar Node:05 Taurus 40 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):08 Leo 46

Chiron:15 Aries 20
Ceres:28 Virgo 56 Rx
Pallas:17 Cancer 07
Juno:09 Taurus 15
Vesta:21 Aries 25

Eris:24 Aries 23

Fire:7
Earth:6
Air:2
Water:4
Cardinal:8
Fixed:7
Mutable:4

Northeastern Hemisphere

This local time is in Frankfurt, Germany, Europe

27 March 2023
03:00 pm GMT 4:00 PM CEST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:06 Aries 41
Moon:20 Gemini 07
Mercury:16 Aries 56
Venus:12 Taurus 49
Mars:01 Cancer 02
Jupiter:18 Aries 04
Saturn:02 Pisces 16
Uranus:16 Taurus 35
Neptune:25 Pisces 33
Pluto:00 Aquarius 04

True Lunar Node:04 Taurus 20
Mean Lunar Node:05 Taurus 40 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):08 Leo 45

Chiron:15 Aries 19
Ceres:28 Virgo 59 Rx
Pallas:17 Cancer 03
Juno:09 Taurus 08
Vesta:21 Aries 19

Eris:24 Aries 23

Fire:7
Earth:6
Air:2
Water:4
Cardinal:8
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March 27th Today in Worldwide History

Today’s Important Historical Events

1513 Spaniard Juan Ponce de León and his expedition first sight Florida

1625 Charles I, King of England, Scotland and Ireland ascends the English throne

1914 1st successful non-direct blood transfusion is performed by Dr. Albert Hustin in Brussels

1958 Nikita Khrushchev becomes Soviet Premier as well as First Secretary of the Communist Party

1977 583 die in aviation’s worst ever disaster when two Boeing 747s collide at Tenerife airport in Spain

Today’s Historical Events

196 BC Ptolemy V ascends to the throne of Egypt.

1003 Peace deal signed between Henry II, Holy Roman Emperor and the pagan Wends (Slavs)

1309 Pope Clement V excommunicates Venice and all its population.

1329 Pope John XXII issues his ‘In Agro Dominico’ condemning some writings of Meister Eckhart as heretical.

1351 Battle of the Thirty: 30 English and 30 Breton knights and squires square off using swords, maces, lances and daggers – considered one of the most chivalrous battles in history

1513 Spaniard Juan Ponce de León and his expedition first sight Florida

1599 English nobleman Robert Devereux becomes Lord Lieutenant of Ireland

1613 The first English child born in Canada at Cuper’s Cove, Newfoundland to Nicholas Guy

Today’s Historical Events in Flim and TV

1931 Charlie Chaplin receives France’s distinguished Legion of Honor

1943 Blue Ribbon Town (with Groucho Marx) 1st heard on CBS Radio

1950 WHAS TV channel 11 in Louisville, Kentucky (CBS) begins broadcasting

1951 Frank Sinatra records “I’m a Fool to Want You”

1952 “Singin’ in the Rain”, musical comedy directed by Gene Kelly and Stanley Donen, starring Gene Kelly and Debbie Reynolds, premieres at Radio City Music Hall in NYC

1955 Steve McQueen makes his network TV debut (Goodyear Playhouse, episode “The Chivington Raid”)

1955 WPRI TV channel 12 in Providence, Rhode Island (ABC) begins broadcasting

1957 29th Academy Awards: “Around World in 80 Days”, Ingrid Bergman, Yul Brynner win

Today’s Historical Events in Music

1808 Joseph Haydn’s oratorio “Die Schopfung” premieres in Vienna

1910 Fire during a barn-dance in Ököritófülpös, Hungary, killed 312

1945 Ella Fitzgerald and Delta Rhythm Boys record the Harold Arlen-Yip Harburg-Billy Rose song “It’s Only a Paper Moon”

1948 Just 11 days after being released from prison, Billie Holiday plays in front of a sold-out crowd at Carnegie Hall

1950 Jazz pianist Erroll Garner‘s solo concert (Cleveland, Ohio)

1955 9th Tony Awards: “The Desperate Hours” (play) & “The Pajama Game” (musical) win

1971 David Heneker and John Taylor’s musical “Charlie Girl” close at the Adelphi Theatre, London, after 2,202 performances

1973 Jerry Garcia (Grateful Dead) stopped for speeding and LSD possession

Today’s Historical Events in Sports

1871 First international rugby union match – Scotland beats England, 1-0 at Raeburn Place, Edinburgh

1873 35th Grand National: J. M. Richardson wins aboard 20/1 shot Disturbance by 6 lengths from Rhyshworth

1885 47th Grand National: Jockey Ted Wilson wins his second consecutive GN aboard 10/3 favourite Roquefort

1896 58th Grand National: Former owner David Campbell wins aboard 40/1 outsider The Soarer

1903 65th Grand National: Percy Woodland aboard 13/2 chance Drumcree wins by 3 lengths from Detail

1908 70th Grand National: Henry Bletsoe wins aboard American 66/1 outsider Rubio

1914 76th Grand National: Bill Smith aboard Sunloch wins by 8 lengths from Trianon III

1925 84th Grand National: Major John Wilson wins aboard 100/9 shot Double Chance; first year a tape, known then as a ‘gate’, used at the start line

A Laugh for Today

Spell for Today – Spell To Create A Unicorn

(YOU CAN COPY AND PASTE ANY SPELLS POSTED TO A DOCUMENT TO PRINT AND/OR SAVE ON YOUR COMPUTER)

From shirleytwofeathers.com

Spell To Create A Unicorn

You will need the following items for this spell:

  • Paper
  • Pencil or pen
  • Coloring items

Casting Instructions:

Draw what your unicorn will look like. Color in your unicorn, according to the element of your choice (fire, earth, air, or water). Draw yourself next to your unicorn. Draw your height next to the drawing of yourself and color yourself in (optional).

Fold the paper hamburger style. Write it’s info in either side ( name, element, breed, coat color, accessories, behavior, wingspan if have any, tail, what it eats, speed, etc). Fold paper hamburger style again.

Write and say this aloud: ” _____ (element) unicorn of mine, come to me, by egg of _____ (element). I summon the newborn mythical creature. So mote it be.” Then fold paper again. Draw a pentagram know either side. Now fold it once more.

Now every night, for three nights, chant, “God/ Goddess, grant my dream unicorn in the real world from egg to end.* then chant, ” _____ (element) unicorn of mine, come to me, by egg of _____ (element). I summon the newborn mythical creature. So mote it be.”

Gods – Cernunnos

Cernunnos – Wild God of the Forest from learnreligions.com

Cernunnos is a horned god found in Celtic mythology. He is connected with male animals, particularly the stag in rut, and this has led him to be associated with fertility and vegetation. Depictions of Cernunnos are found in many parts of the British Isles and western Europe. He is often portrayed with a beard and wild, shaggy hair–he is, after all, the lord of the forest.

With his mighty antlers, Cernunnos is a protector of the forest and master of the hunt. He is a god of vegetation and trees in his aspect as the Green Man, and a god of lust and fertility when connected with Pan, the Greek satyr. In some traditions, he is seen as a god of death and dying, and takes the time to comfort the dead by singing to them on their way to the spirit world.

History and Worship of Cernunnos

In Margaret Murray’s 1931 book, God of the Witches, she posits that Herne the Hunter is a manifestation of Cernunnos. Because he is found only in Berkshire, and not in the rest of the Windsor Forest area, Herne is considered a “localized” god and could indeed be the Berkshire interpretation of Cernunnos. During the Elizabethan age, Cernunnos appears as Herne in Shakespeare’s Merry Wives of Windsor. He also embodies fealty to the realm, and guardianship of royalty.

In some traditions of Wicca, the cycle of seasons follows the relationship between the Horned God–Cernunnos–and the Goddess. During the fall, the Horned God dies, as the vegetation and land go dormant, and in the spring, at Imbolc, he is resurrected to impregnate the fertile goddess of the land. However, this relationship is a relatively new Neopagan concept, and there is no scholarly evidence to indicate that ancient peoples might have celebrated this “marriage” of the Horned God and a mother goddess.

Because of his horns (and the occasional depiction of a large, erect phallus), Cernunnos has often been misinterpreted by fundamentalists as a symbol of Satan. Certainly, at times, the Christian church has pointed to the Pagan following of Cernunnos as “devil worship.” This is in part due to nineteenth-century paintings of Satan which included large, ram-like horns much like those of Cernunnos.

Today, many Pagan traditions honor Cernunnos as an aspect of the God, the embodiment of masculine energy and fertility and power.

A Prayer to Cernunnos

God of the green,
Lord of the forest,
I offer you my sacrifice.
I ask you for your blessing.

You are the man in the trees,
the green man of the woods,
who brings life to the dawning spring.
You are the deer in rut,
mighty Horned One,
who roams the autumn woods,
the hunter circling round the oak,
the antlers of the wild stag,
and the lifeblood that spills upon
the ground each season.

God of the green,
Lord of the forest,
I offer you my sacrifice.
I ask you for your blessing.

Honoring Cernunnos in Ritual

If your tradition calls for you to honor Cernunnos in ritual–especially around the season of the Beltane sabbat–be sure to read John Beckett’s article at Patheos, The Cernunnos Ritual. Beckett says,

“His presence, which had been mild but undeniable since we started setting up (what, you think a Forest God is going to sit quietly outside the door till he gets a proper invitation?) became overwhelming. Someone shouted. Someone got up and began to dance. Then another got up, and another, and another. Before long we had a whole line of people dancing, spinning, and chanting around the altar.
Cernunnos! Cernunnos! Cernunnos!”

Juniper, at Walking the Hedge, has an absolutely lovely and moving ritual worth reading about called A Devotional Ritual to Cernunnos. She says,

“I call to Him with feeling, with love with desire. I call until I feel His presence, I do not assume a few words of poetry will be enough and carry on. I call until the hair on the back of my neck stands up and goosebumps run down my arms. I call until I can smell His scent on the air… When Cernunnos has arrived I thank Him with gifts, by showing Him what offerings I have brought for Him and placing it at the foot of the god-stang.”

Other ways you can honor Cernunnos in a ritual setting include making offerings to him, particularly if you have a forest or wooded area nearby. Take some wine, milk, or consecrated water in a chalice and pour it upon the ground while calling to him. You can also decorate your altar with his symbols, such as leaves, shed antlers, moss, and fresh clean soil. If you’ve trying to conceive, and you’ve got a significant other who’s open to the practice of ritual sex magic, consider a bit of outdoor passion some evening, and call upon Cernunnos to bless your union.

Goddess – Epona

The motif of the “Lady of the Animals” lives on this religious depiction. Flanked by two horses, Epona is shown sitting on a throne holding a fruit basket on her lap. The Celtic goddess was revered as the patroness for wagoners. She was also popular among the military. The images was mainly occurred in the provinces of Gaul and Germania. Image credit: Rosemania – Flickr  

Epona – One Of The Oldest And Widely Known Celtic Deities from ancientpages.com

Epona is the Gaulish goddess of horses, donkeys, and mules. She was one of the oldest and most notable Celtic deities and was worshiped in ancient Rome.

Her name, ‘Epona,’ means ‘mare,’ and she was believed to be the protector of horses, donkeys, mules, and ponies.

As involved in ancient beliefs of many cultures, some scholars do not exclude that this goddess was often associated with death, similar to other mother goddesses. In that case, her symbol was a crow, a raven, or a dog symbolizing the afterlife.

As the guide (or companion) of souls, leading the deceased to the land of the dead, Epona had a mysterious key to opening the underworld (otherworld).

No doubt, Epona was a very popular deity in the Roman Empire, but as we said, she was not of Roman origin, for there were no such equestrian goddesses in the pantheon of these people. The Roman army adopted her worship and spread her cult throughout the empire. She was the only Celtic goddess granted a feast day (December 18).

The greatest concentration of inscriptions to Epona, along with altars and depictions of her, have been found in Roman Gaul, especially in Burgundy, and in the Metz-Trier and Meuse valley regions of Germany, Britain, Bulgaria, and North Africa as well.

In Celtic Gaul, Epona was initially associated with the beliefs of the tribe of Aedui, who inhabited the regions between Liger (Loire, the longest river in France) and Arar (the modern Saone river of eastern France).

In historical records, these people were remembered as allies of Rome, who in time supported Vercingetorix, a brave warrior who gathered an army of Gallic people against the Roman Empire and in 52 BC was defeated by Julius Caesar. At the same time, the Aeduians were incorporated into Roman Gaul.

Despite Epona’s wide popularity in ancient times, very little is known about her.  Many believe this goddess had many local incarnations and appeared under other names.

However, there is one interesting mythological story about when our planet Earth was almost empty. There were no gods or humans, only the sea and the land. When the sea met the ground, a white mare, Eiocha, made of sea foam, was born.

In the vicinity of this critical event, a strong oak tree grew, giving support to “a plant with white berries of “foam tears” from the sea. The white mare, Eiocha, ate the berries and grew heavy with the child. She gave birth to the first god, Cernunnos. The birth was painful, and in her struggle, Eiocha ripped pieces of bark from the oak tree and threw them into the sea, thus creating the Giants of the Deep. Cernunnos was lonely and coupled with Eiocha to produce other gods: Maponus, Tauranus, Teutates, and the goddess Epona.” 1

Horses for the Celts were vital because they were used for transport. In war and agriculture, it is only natural that the cult of the goddess – patroness of horses- constituted an essential part of their religious views. She was usually depicted on a horse, feeding a horse from her hand, leading two horses, or standing with horses around her.

Other attributes were a horn of plenty and a loaf of bread, which means she was also worshiped as a fertility goddess.

Archangel – Ariel

Meet Archangel Ariel, the Angel of Nature from learnreligions.com

Ariel means “altar” or “lion of God” in Hebrew. Other spellings include Ari’el, Arael, and Ariael. Ariel is known as the angel of nature.

As with all archangels, Ariel is sometimes depicted in male form; she is, however, more often seen as female. She oversees the protection and healing of animals and plants, as well as the care of the Earth’s elements (such as water, wind, and fire). She punishes those who harm God’s creation. In some interpretations, Ariel is also a liaison between the human and the elemental world of sprites, faeries, mystical crystals, and other manifestations of magic.

In art, Ariel is often depicted with a globe representing the Earth, or with elements of nature (such as water, fire, or rocks), to symbolize Ariel’s role caring for God’s creation on Earth. Ariel appears sometimes in male form and other times in the female form. She is often shown in pale pink or rainbow colors.

Origins of Ariel

In the Bible, Ariel’s name is used to refer to the holy city of Jerusalem in Isaiah 29, but the passage itself doesn’t refer to Archangel Ariel. The Jewish apocryphal text the Wisdom of Solomon describes Ariel as an angel who punishes demons. The Christian Gnostic text Pistis Sophia also says that Ariel works punishing the wicked. Later texts describe Ariel’s role caring for nature, including the “Hierarchy of the Blessed Angels” (published in the 1600s), which calls Ariel “Earth’s great lord.”

One of the Angelic Virtues

The angels were divided, according to St. Thomas Aquinas and other medieval authorities, into groups sometimes referred to as “choirs.” The choirs of angels include the seraphim and cherubim, as well as many other groups. Ariel is part of (or perhaps the leader of) the class of angels called the virtues, who inspire people on Earth to create great art and make great scientific discoveries, encourage them, and deliver miracles from God into people’s lives. Here is how one of the medieval theologians called Pseudo-Dionysius the Areopagite described the virtues in his work De Coelesti Hierarchia:

“The name of the holy Virtues signifies a certain powerful and unshakable virility welling forth into all their Godlike energies; not being weak and feeble for any reception of the divine Illuminations granted to it; mounting upwards in fullness of power to an assimilation with God; never falling away from the Divine Life through its own weakness, but ascending unwaveringly to the superessential Virtue which is the Source of virtue: fashioning itself, as far as it may, in virtue; perfectly turned towards the Source of virtue, and flowing forth providentially to those below it, abundantly filling them with virtue.”

How to Request Help From Ariel

Ariel serves as the patron angel of wild animals. Some Christians consider Ariel to be the patron saint of new beginnings.

People sometimes ask for Ariel’s help to take good care of the environment and God’s creatures (including both wild animals and pets) and to provide healing that they need, according to God’s will (Ariel works with the archangel Raphael when healing). Ariel can also help you to forge a stronger connection with the natural or elemental world.

To call upon Ariel, you need only request her guidance for goals that are within her realm. For example, you might ask her “please help me to heal this animal,” or “please help me to better understand the beauty of the natural world.” You can also burn an archangel candle dedicated to Ariel; such candles are typically pale pink or rainbow colored.

SOURCE: Hopler, Whitney. “Meet Archangel Ariel, the Angel of Nature.” Learn Religions, Feb. 8, 2021, learnreligions.com/archangel-ariel-the-angel-of-nature-124074.