Friday comes from the Old English name frigedaeg, which comes from the Norse goddess Frigga. Frigga, like Venus, is associated with love, making this a great day to focus on romance, passion, fertility, and friendship. Color: Pink, aqua, Planet: Venus Deities: Freya, Venus, Aphrodite Crystals: Coral, emerald, rose quartz Herbs: Strawberries, apple blossoms, feverfew Associations: Love, birth, romance, fertility, passion, friendship, pregnancy
Friday is a magical day of the week named for one of two goddesses: Freya or Frigg. Both are Norse goddesses and it’s debated whether Friday is named after one or the other. Some say they’re the same goddess, further complicating the matter. Freya and Frigg share similar qualities, which are good intentions for Friday magick: love, motherhood, marriage, emotions, female fertility, the household, passion, beauty, war and death. Friday is ruled by the planet Venus, Venus was also a goddess of love, passion, etc. When you think of Friday think the day of LOVE and passion.
Friday Magic Correspondences:
Magical Intentions: love, passion, sex, home and hearth, family, motherhood, female fertility, death, beauty
Crystals/stones: rose quartz, pink tourmaline, moonstone, jade, peridot, emerald, ruby
Herbs: red hibiscus, rose, lavender, rosemary, jasmine, blue lotus, violet, birch, sage, ivy
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.
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
The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waxing Gibbous phase. Visible through most of the night sky setting a few hours before sunrise. This phase is when the moon is more than 50% illuminated but not yet a Full Moon. The phase lasts about 7 days with the moon becoming more illuminated each day until the Full Moon.
During a Waxing Gibbous the moon rises in the east in mid-afternoon and is high in the eastern sky at sunset. The word Gibbous first appeared in the 14th century and has its roots in the Latin word “gibbosus” meaning humpbacked.
The Waxing Gibbous on January 10 has an illumination of 88%. 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 January 10 the Moon is 11.42 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.
Today’s Moon Sign: ♊ Gemini
The current zodiac moon sign is Gemini, positioned at 3.38° within the sign. The Moon entered Gemini on Jan 10, 12:48 AM and will shift into Cancer on Jan 11, 11:00 PM. The zodiac moon sign represents the position of the Moon as it moves through the twelve signs of the zodiac. Each zodiac moon sign lasts about 2 to 2.5 days as the Moon travels through that part of the sky.
Phase Details
Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Illumination: 88%
Moon Age: 11.42 days
Moon Angle: 0.54
Moon Distance: 369,842.63 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 147,122,169.97 km
The current moon phase for January 11th, 2025 is the Waxing Gibbous phase.
On this day, the moon is 11.69 days old and 93.77% illuminated with a tilt of 133.799°. The approximate distance from Earth to the moon is 374,246.61 km and the moon sign is Gemini.
he Moon phase for January 11th, 2025 is a Waxing Gibbous phase. This is the phase where the moon is more than 50% illuminated but has not yet reached 100% illumination (which would be a Full Moon).
In the Northern Hemisphere, the right side will be illuminated, and in the Southern hemisphere it’ll be the left side that is illuminated.
The Waxing Gibbous phase, like all moon phases, will last for just over 7 days. The actual length will vary because of the elliptical shaped orbit of the moon. During this Waxing Gibbous phase the moon will rise in the east in the mid- to late-afternoon and will be high in the eastern sky at sunset.
Assuming it’s a clear night, the Waxing Gibbous moon will then be visible through most of the night before setting just before sunrise.
Fun fact: the word Gibbous was first used in the 14th century and comes from the latin word gibbosus which means humpbacked.
Even on my darker days of pain or feeling depressed I try to find one thing to make me laugh. I also smile at strangers I may pass on the street or in a store or any place else I might encounter someone figuring a smile may brighten and otherwise yucky day. 8 out of 10 times the person smiles back at me. Try it you may find it brightens your day also!
I hope the rest of your and your family day and evening is relaxing, filled with fun, laughter, some me time, and love.
Lughnasadh is a Gaelic festival that occurs on August 1st each year, marking the dawn of the harvest season. This holiday marks the midpoint between the Summer Solstice and the Autumn Equinox. Lughnasadh traditions celebrate the first cutting of grain, the bountiful harvests of corn, and the Irish craftsman and warrior god, Lugh.
Traditionally, Lughnasadh is celebrated in Ireland, Scotland, and the Isle of Man. Historically, the occasion was marked with a festive competition testing skills of craft and athleticism in honor of Lugh and his foster mother Tailtiu. Offerings made to Lugh would include a sacred bull and a cutting of the first harvest of corn.
This holiday is considered a cross-quarter day on the neo-pagan Wheel of the Year. In some Wiccan traditions, this is the time of year in which the Horned God’s power begins to wane, and the Goddess prepares for his passing at the coming Samhain.
On the same day, some Christians celebrate the holiday of Lammas in an incredibly similar tradition. With the first harvest of grain a loaf of bread is baked and brought to the church to be blessed. Once its blessing is received, the baker takes the bread back home, breaks it into four pieces, and places them at the four corners of their barn or property to protect the grain in the coming months.
Lughnasadh or Lammas?
Though the two are often conflated in Neo-Pagan groups, Lughnasadh and Lammas are two separate celebrations. Lughnasadh is a holiday that is still celebrated by pagans and non-pagans alike in Ireland, Scotland, and The Isle of Man. Though it doesn’t look like what we think the ancient practices may have been, we do know that the traditions surrounding Lughnasadh have been syncretized and are still alive today.
Lammas is the name typically chosen for the Wiccan Wheel of the Year. It is celebrated as the first harvest festival of the year. As stated above, this is the time of year within Wiccan traditions when the Horned God prepares for his passing during Samhain. This holiday is celebrated with bread baking, frivolity, and feasting.
How to Celebrate Lughnasadh
There are many ways that you can celebrate Lughnasadh or Lammas. Here are a few ideas to help you build your own traditions!
Create a corn husk doll
Craft a besom or corn broom
Bake bread
Create a Lughnasadh altar
Craft something in Lugh’s honor
Engage in a competition
Pick apples and berries
Visit a local brewery
Hold a Lughnasadh or Lammas harvest ritual
Ready to celebrate?
Check out some of these spells and rituals to get some inspiration for Lughnasadh! Click on hyperlink above and scrool down for these spells.
Imbolc, also called Imbolg or St. Brigid’s Day, is a traditional Gaelic holiday that is celebrated by pagans worldwide, including Wiccans as one of the eight Sabbats.
Imbolc marks the midpoint between the winter solstice (Yule) and the spring equinox (Ostara). As such, it is considered a cross-quarter day on the pagan wheel of the year, and it is often celebrated around February 1st – 2nd, or August 1st – 2nd if you’re in the Southern hemisphere.
What’s the meaning of Imbolc? Each winter, we shut ourselves up in our homes for warmth, much like the animals and insects that enter hibernation through the colder months. The home has collected dust and stagnant energy as we have shifted our focus to survival mode.
Imbolc is a word that comes from the Old Irish i mbolc (Modern Irish: i mbolg), meaning ‘in the belly’, and refers to the pregnancy of ewes at this time of year. Spiritually, Imbolc is a time of banishing the winter season so that we can sow a bountiful harvest in the springtime. During this time, we celebrate the first signs of the approaching spring: blades of grass and dandelions steadily emerge from the cold ground, the singing of birds returns to soften the cold chill of the air, and many of those hibernating creatures are beginning to awaken.
Imbolc is traditionally the great festival and honoring of Goddess Brigid, known as St. Brigid by Catholics.
How to Celebrate Imbolc
The days are becoming longer again, and we can finally open up our homes to clear out the winter blues that have been lingering within. This time of new beginnings presents a wonderful opportunity to cleanse and purify ourselves and our homes of that stagnant energy we’ve been building up in hibernation.
Let’s take a look at some Imbolc rituals and other ways that pagans around the world practice Imbolc, including the members of our group: The Infinite Roots Coven
Lughnasadh falls opposite of Imbolc on the Wheel of the Year. While Imbolc is widely considered a sabbat of the divine feminine, many consider Lughnasadh a celebration of the divine masculine. Being the first of three harvest festivals, we can mark the occasion with plentiful gratitude for not only the flora and fauna that feeds us physically on a daily basis, but also gratitude for the fact that the harvest allows us to survive and thrive, thereby increasing our positive spiritual influence in the world.
Simply acquire any bones to which your intuition leads. Yes, humanely and sustainably sourced chicken or cow bones are okay! Ensure that the bones are dry, and use a permanent marker to draw symbols and words related to the harvest, satisfaction, and sustenance onto them. Consider tying stalks of wheat or any grain to the bones once you are finished decorating. Hang these in your home (especially inside or outside the front door) to encourage a plentiful life and to honor the earth now and forever.
If you’ve tried other spells without any success or you feel something is blocking you from attracting money, you can try this spell. This is especially powerful for any financial blockages you may be experiencing. This spell will free up the money logjam and allow the money to start flowing to you. The sage will cleanse, while the pine imbues the energy of immortality, vitality and never-ending luck. The essential oil of vetiver clears away stubborn blocks to money. Jasmine is an attractor and opens the pathways for money to enter your life.
Basic Supplies
Sage smudge stick
Gold candle (votive or pillar)
Candle holder
Matches or lighter
Anointing Oil Supplies
1/8 cup of olive oil, coconut oil or grapeseed oil
2-3 drops Jasmine essential oil
2-3 drops Vetiver essential oil
Small bowl to mix oils
1 pair disposable plastic gloves
Blockage Breaking Supplies
Gold ink pen
Green piece of paper
Citrine stone
1/8 teaspoon of dried thyme
1/8 teaspoon dried rose petals
Mortar and pestle
Fireproof bowl
Pine incense stick
Step One: Smudge Room
Clear your room of all negative energies using a sage smudge stick. Extinguish it once you’ve cleared the room.
Step Two: Light Pine Incense
Before you begin the work, light the pine incense and clear your mind of all fears and apprehensions. You can recite a mantra or say a prayer when you light the incense. Create a circle of protection around you.
Step Three: Use Mortar and Pestle
Using the mortar and pestle, crush the dried thyme and rose petals together until they are a powder. Set aside.
Step Four: Write Your Desire in Gold
One the green paper, use the gold ink pen to write down your money desire. It’s best to keep it short and open ended so the universe can give you the best of your desires. Once completed, pour the crushed thyme and rose petals into the center of the paper. Gather the four corner and twist them together, to form a pouch. Set aside.
Step Five: Mix Oils
Using the small bowl, pour the carrier oil (olive, coconut or grapeseed), jasmine and vetiver essential oils together. Gently swirl oils to blend.
Step Six: Dress Candle
The gold candle represents the gold mineral dug out of the Earth and has powerful energies. Don the disposable gloves, dip fingertips into the bowl of mixed oils and anoint the candle starting at the top and pulling the oil down the candle length. Repeat until the entire candle has been dressed with the oil. Set in the candle holder. Remove gloves and dispose of them.
Step Seven: Mantra for Lighting of Candle
While lighting the candle repeat a favorite mantra, slowly and deliberately while thinking of your money goal. You may prefer to repeat a money-oriented mantra. You can use this one:
“Money, Money, I call to thee,
Come now in answer to my summons,
Cross through all blocks and barriers,
Find this path I create just for thee,
Take up your new home with me
and stay forever.”
Step Eight: Burn Paper and Herbs
Visualize stacks of money coming to attention and marching toward you and through your front door. Imagine the money stacking up in your home, more and more bundled bills jumping onto the stacks. Pick up the green paper pouch you made and hold one corner to the candle flame. Let it burn for a while, then safely place it into the fireproof bowl. The pouch should burn up until it self-extinguishes.
Step Nine: Allow Candle and Incense to Burn Out
You want the candle and incense to burn out. Never leave a burning candle unattended. Don’t extinguish the candle. It will sabotage this spell and break it before it has time to cast.
Step Ten: Close Protection Circle
Once the work is complete, close your protection circle. You should experience a shift in your money/financial within the next 28 days. It usually requires a full lunar cycle for spells to manifest, but sometimes they can be much faster.
When Candles Self-Extinguish Too Soon
Some candles self-extinguish before burning up. In such cases, take the remains of the candle and bury it outside your home or office. Some people prefer to bury these in a glass jar at night as per their ritual. You will need to cast your spell a second time.
Resistant Candle Burning
If you have difficulties with your candle not completely burning, you may need to cast a banishment spell first by using a black candle (be sure to dress it, too). The black candle will remove negative obstacles. Once the black candle spellwork is completed, you can proceed with the money spell and your gold candle should now fully burn.
Taking its name from the Norse god Thor, this is a great day to work magic regarding growth, expansion, prosperity, business, abundance, and success. See my prosperity candle magic spell. Color: Royal blue, green, purple Planet: Jupiter Deities: Thor, Zeus, Jupiter, Juno Crystals: Turquoise, amethyst, lapis lazuli Herbs: Honeysuckle, oak, cinquefoil Associations: Honor, loyalty, harvest, prosperity, abundance, wealth, healing
Dieties – dedicated to Thor, god of thunder and agricultural work. his parallels in various European Traditions include Zeus, Taranis, Perun, and Perkunas.
Thursday is the best time to deal with such matters as: Business, Gambling, Logic, Social Matters, Political Power, Material Wealth, Publishing, Collage Education, Long Distance Travel, Foreign Interests, Religion, Philosophy, Forecasting, Broadcasting, Publicity, Expansion, Luck, Growth, Sports, Horses, The Law, Doctors, Guardians, Merchants, Psychologists, Charity, Correspondence Courses, Self-improvement, Researching, Reading and Studying.
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.
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
The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waxing Gibbous phase. Visible through most of the night sky setting a few hours before sunrise. This phase is when the moon is more than 50% illuminated but not yet a Full Moon. The phase lasts about 7 days with the moon becoming more illuminated each day until the Full Moon.
During a Waxing Gibbous the moon rises in the east in mid-afternoon and is high in the eastern sky at sunset. The word Gibbous first appeared in the 14th century and has its roots in the Latin word “gibbosus” meaning humpbacked.
The Waxing Gibbous on January 9 has an illumination of 80%. 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 January 9 the Moon is 10.35 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.
Today’s Moon Sign: ♉ Taurus
The current zodiac moon sign is Taurus, positioned at 19.70° within the sign. The Moon entered Taurus on Jan 7, 10:12 PM and will shift into Gemini on Jan 10, 12:48 AM. The zodiac moon sign represents the position of the Moon as it moves through the twelve signs of the zodiac. Each zodiac moon sign lasts about 2 to 2.5 days as the Moon travels through that part of the sky.
Phase Details
Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Illumination: 80%
Moon Age: 10.35 days
Moon Angle: 0.54
Moon Distance: 366,695.93 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 147,116,420.98 km
The current moon phase for January 10th, 2025 is the Waxing Gibbous phase.
On this day, the moon is 10.65 days old and 86.97% illuminated with a tilt of 124.298°. The approximate distance from Earth to the moon is 372,174.21 km and the moon sign is Gemini.
The Moon phase for January 10th, 2025 is a Waxing Gibbous phase. This is the phase where the moon is more than 50% illuminated but has not yet reached 100% illumination (which would be a Full Moon).
In the Northern Hemisphere, the right side will be illuminated, and in the Southern hemisphere it’ll be the left side that is illuminated.
The Waxing Gibbous phase, like all moon phases, will last for just over 7 days. The actual length will vary because of the elliptical shaped orbit of the moon. During this Waxing Gibbous phase the moon will rise in the east in the mid- to late-afternoon and will be high in the eastern sky at sunset.
Assuming it’s a clear night, the Waxing Gibbous moon will then be visible through most of the night before setting just before sunrise.
Fun fact: the word Gibbous was first used in the 14th century and comes from the latin word gibbosus which means humpbacked.
Imbolc, also known as Candlemas and Groundhog’s Day, occurs at the beginning of February. It marks the middle of Winter and holds the promise of Spring. The Goddess manifests as the Maiden and Brigid. The Groundhog is a manifestation of the God. Colors are White, and sometimes Red. It is a festival of spiritual purification and dedication.
Thoroughly clean your altar and/or temple room. Do a self purification rite with Elemental tools — cleanse your body with salt (Earth), your thoughts with incense (Air), your will with a candle flame (Fire), your emotions with water (Water), and your spiritual body with a healing crystal (Spirit). Bless candles that you will be using for rituals throughout the year. Invoke Brigid for creative inspiration. Take a Nature walk and look for the first signs of Spring. Reflect upon/reaffirm spiritual vows and commitments you have made.
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Foods to Improve Vaginal Health and the Practice of Vaginal Steaming
When it comes to our health, nutrition reigns all-important.
When it comes to the delicate balance of vaginal health, this could not be more true.
Vaginal health is something many women struggle with at some point in their lives as part of the natural cycle of development, maturity, and finally menopause. Yeast and bacterial infections, urinary tract infections, and a host of irritations can be unpleasant, painful, and uncomfortable. About 75% of women get at least one yeast infection during their lifetime, and if you have ever suffered one, you know that it is a real nuisance and can disturb quite a few areas of your life.
You are not alone!
Foods and drinks have a different effect on the body’s pH; some promote your health and vigor, while others are not so supportive of it. Not surprisingly, what we eat also has an effect on the vagina and vaginal health. Often, the key to improving your intimate well-being lies in what you put on your plate.
An emphasis on Nutrition
Here is a list of some common foods that will help you strengthen and preserve your vaginal health:
Natural yogurt and other probiotics
Eating probiotics plays an important role in maintaining the vaginal pH at its slightly acidic level, and warding off yeast infections. Probiotics, also referred to as the ‘good’ or ‘beneficial’ bacteria, keep your gut healthy, thus supporting the well-being of the whole body and balancing the body’s pH.
The best sources include fermented foods like natural yoghurt (Greek yogurt), miso, kimchi, sauerkrauts and kefir (you can also use kefir to cleanse your colon). When buying your yogurt, make sure to go for the one that contains live and active cultures and avoid sugary and flavored yogurts that will do little for your vaginal health.
The jury is still out on the benefits of drinking kombucha (a beverage made by fermenting tea) if suffering from a yeast infection. While some hail this drink for its probiotic effects, others advise not to consume it while fighting a yeast-overgrowth due to the sugar and yeast it contains (these two are food for organisms – such as a candida – that cause yeast infections).
Cranberry juice
Pure cranberry juice is well known for its beneficial effect on the bladder. It both prevents and relives the symptoms of urinary tract infections (UTI). Cranberries acidify the urine and balance the pH of the vaginal area. They contain acidic compounds that don’t get broken down when they travel though the digestive system, so they can fight the bacteria that cause urinary infections.
Most store-bought cranberry juices unfortunately contain way too much sugar to serve its healing purpose. Your best bet is to either look for pure, unsweetened cranberry juice or eat fresh cranberries. Unsweetened cranberries do taste tart and many people find them unpalatable. Try mixing them in your yogurt or sweeten them with honey which will not disturb your vaginal pH.
For a more convenient form of getting cranberries into your diet, check out Nature’s Bounty supplement with Vitamin C, an extra bonus!
This is definitely one way to get around that tart taste and still get the fruity compounds you need.
Garlic for vaginal health
Garlic
Garlic is known for its antimicrobial and antifungal properties. For best results, eat this ancient remedy raw and try to avoid these 6 common mistakes when using garlic as a medicine. If you suffer from a yeast (candida) infection, a garlic vaginal suppository (garlic pessary) is recommended – it effectively kills the yeasts and soothes the symptoms of the infection, which include itchiness and soreness. As odd as it might sound, you simply insert a clove of fresh, peeled garlic into your vagina and leave it overnight. You can design a sort of a tampon by wrapping the garlic in a gauze or cheesecloth before inserting it. Repeat the treatment for three consecutive nights.
The active ingredient in garlic is called allicin – it is responsible for garlic’s potent smell and its healing effect. True, consuming and using a lot of raw garlic might temporarily give you a distinct odor, but this is not a lot to put up with in exchange for a healthy and vibrant vagina.
Fresh fruits and vegetables
Fresh fruits and vegetables are a part of a balanced diet that also supports your vaginal health. Certain vitamins and minerals found in fresh veggies and fruits are particularly good.
Vitamin C is a well-known immune system booster. Citrus fruits, guava, strawberries, kiwifruit, green and red peppers and broccoli are all rich in vitamin C.
Leafy greens should be consumed in abundance. They help with the circulation and prevent vaginal dryness. Try to eat plenty of spinach, kale, cabbage, salad, Swiss chard, collards and other leafy greens. If you find it hard to eat them by themselves, mix them in a smoothie or sautéed them.
Avocado is another wonder of nature that stimulates vaginal health and also helps with the libido. Avocados contain B6 and potassium and support healthy vaginal walls.
Seeds and nuts
Adding nuts to your daily nutrition is a positive step to improving your wellness and overall health since nuts are both a source of protein and healthy fats. Vitamin E prevents vaginal dryness and can be found in sunflower seeds, almonds, walnuts and hazelnuts, as well as in the oils derived from these nuts. Almonds and pumpkin seeds are also rich in zinc. This essential mineral regulates the menstrual cycle and helps combat itching and other symptoms of dryness.
Flaxseed is another super-food that is good to include in your diet on a regular basis. Rich in phytoestrogens and omega-3 fatty acids, it helps to boost estrogen levels and stops vaginal dryness. It is important to consume ground flaxseed in order to enjoy their benefits.
Water
Agua! The mucous vaginal membranes require plenty of water. To function properly, they need to stay well-hydrated. The best way to achieve this is by drinking sufficient amounts of water. At least six to eight 8-ounces glasses of water should be drank each day (~1.5 to 2 liters). Water helps to lubricate your vagina and also diminishes the smell of your private parts.
Foods to avoid
If vaginal health is your priority, steer clear of certain foods. Products that disturb vaginal (and body) pH and contain nutrients bacteria and yeast feed on should be avoided, especially while you are trying to heal an infection. The main offenders include:
sugars
alcohols (these also contain sugars)
wheat
Often, the best way to treat a candida infection is to starve the yeast – these organisms are very fond of sugary environments, therefore a strict low carb diet is recommended. Yes, I know, we must avoid binge-ing on the ice cream 🙂 Some also advise skipping foods that contain yeasts, such as beer and bread.
Generally speaking, if you want to enjoy a healthy vagina, you should stick to a balanced diet, avoid processed and sugar-rich foods and eat plenty of fresh vegetables and fruits. Also, avoiding activities such as douching, panty perfume, and wearing not-so-breathable underwear and, of course, always practicing safe-sex and regular visits to the gyno help a bunch, too!
Did you know that you can cleanse and detox your vagina? Detoxing your vagina may sound odd but women, especially among the Asian cultures, have been doing it for centuries to regulate their menstrual cycles, reduce stress, fight infection, clear hemorrhoids, and aid fertility.
What is V-Steam?
Vaginal steam baths, popularly dubbed the V-steam baths, aim to cleanse, detox and tone up your vaginal lips, vaginal walls, cervix, and uterus. You sit over a pot or bowl of herbal infused steam that rises into the vagina.
Although vaginal steaming became popular in the recent years and is now being offered by some more progressive spas and holistic health clinics, this treatment is no novice to the world of health and beauty. It has been known for centuries in Central and South America as ‘bajos’, and as ‘chai-yok’ in Korea. While there is still no scientific evidence to support V-steam benefits, this age-old technique has been widely used by Korean women as stress and infertility remedy. It is now being rediscovered once again.
Health benefits of Vaginal Steaming
Vaginal steaming is supposed to help in the treatment of the following conditions and problems according to traditional medicine:
Bladder and yeast infections
Vaginal cysts
Hemorrhoids
Infertility
Irregular and painful periods
Uterine fibroids
Perennial tears
Scarring from caesarian section
Recovery from hysterectomies and laparoscopies
Similar to other forms of steaming, vaginal steaming too helps with stress and anxiety reduction. If you just think about how you feel after taking a soothing herbal sauna, this last benefit rings true.
Check out this book (only $2.99 on Kindle!) on how to perform a vaginal detox through steaming to learn more:
For an herbal pouch used in this steaming detox, check out this Yoni steaming (aka Vaginal steaming) pouch at Eupterra’s page.
*** Today you’re in the mood to discuss how to use your money, your assets and your belongings in the most efficient way so that they improve your life. After all, what you own should help you and not hinder you. Incidentally, someone older might have excellent advice for you.
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
**** Today the Moon is in your sign dancing nicely with Saturn, which makes you willing to accept your duties and responsibilities. (“I’ll come peacefully.”) You see that there are gains to be made by keeping things practical and orderly, even to the extent of putting your physical comfort second. (Admirable.)
Gemini (May 21-June 20)
*** This is an excellent today to do research of any kind because your mind is focused and purposeful. If you need answers to questions, you will keep looking until you find them. Oh yes, you’ll be like a dog with a bone. A boss or parent might be impressed.
Cancer (June 21-July 22)
**** This is a good day for a serious discussion with a friend or a member of a group, especially someone older or more experienced because whatever advice they give you could cause you to change your future goals. It’s often wise to stand on the shoulders of those who are gone before you.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
*** People notice you today and they respect you because you exude confidence, patience and authority. This isn’t surprising because you’re working hard right now, busting your buns to get things done. Fortunately, the resources of others will help you.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
**** Because you have a strong desire to do something different today (perhaps travel or making travel plans) a discussion with an older friend might help you see ways to do this. You’re in a playful mood and eager to explore the arts, social outings and vacations. Good luck.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
**** Home and family are your focus now, even though you’re uncertain about your long-term direction. Discussions with a work colleague or someone older or more experienced might help you reduce your debt or see better ways of using shared resources and shared property.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
*** Today you have to go more than halfway to get along with others. That’s just how it is – no biggie. However, discussions about the care and education of children might come up. This is a good time to look at these issues because the resources of others can help you this month.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
**** This is a positive day for you because you’ll be able to accomplish a lot primarily because you’re in the mood to roll up your sleeves and get things done. Your approach to everything, daily duties as well as your health will be practical and realistic.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
**** With the Sun in your sign, you’re powerful. This is why discussions with your kids or your decision to make social arrangements will be done in a practical, orderly fashion. You might also have a social outing with someone older or more established.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
*** A discussion with a parent or someone older or more experienced might benefit you today. They might give you a practical advice, especially about how to do things at home or deal with a family member. Meanwhile, you might shop for something beautiful for yourself or a loved one.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
**** Today you’re in a practical frame of mind, which is why you will have serious discussions with others about how to get things done and how to do them efficiently. It’s a good day to make plans for the future.
If Your Birthday Is Today
Actress Gabby Hoffman (1982) shares your birthday today. You can be successful in many fields. You are hard-working, determined and willing to make sacrifices to achieve your cherished goals. Take inventory of your life this year. It’s time to let go of people, places and things in the past that held you back.
Aries (March 21-April 19)
A good day to spend at home for most natives, even those who live on their own. You would be surprised how many things you can put in order even without making a fuss about cleaning or such.
A good day to make plans for remodeling or a future deep clean. You will feel a lot better on the inside once the outside is set.
Promising auspices for this Wednesday for those who are on the road, either on long commutes or on a business trip.
Of course we shouldn’t forget the lucky ones who are traveling for leisure but they don’t really have any concerns to begin with. For the rest, the good news is that the road is clear and the only thing you need to fear is you being tired.
A vengeful day for some natives, especially those in which the blood of anger is boiling, this Wednesday will offer, to many, occasions to see the real face of some of those around.
However, you shouldn’t resort to all kinds of pitiful stratagems because the real lesson of today is that you can’t really force anyone to repent if they don’t want to.
You will see that the sun is finally on your street with that complex legal endeavor you have been stuck with lately.
Perhaps you get the resolution you wanted or at least the chance to settle at a cost you are willing to take in. This Wednesday might also reveal who your real friends are but don’t expect anything dramatic about this, though.
You might be forced to recognize that someone else was right at some point and that you just forced their hand into choosing the wrong path.
And although there might be some sensible and in the spotlight moments that you will have to go through today, rest assured you will feel a lot more relieved once everything is over.
Some nice surprises at work in regards to the people you are going to spend this Wednesday with, perhaps you will get to choose them or at least you will be assigned those who are in favor of your ideas.
Interesting to see how the whole thing will develop as it seems the amount of pressure is growing and friendships are at risk.
When it comes to money, there is no point in asking for it, no matter how many chances you think you might have or how close the person you are targeting is.
It’s just not going to happen today. Plus, the prospects are not very good for lending or borrowing money in general so you don’t want to take a step forward at this point.
Communication is going to signal a total change of direction for you in a family strategy, either that things are finally going to be done the way you want them or because you need to comply with a decision taken by everyone else.
In any case, this whole outcome will bring a lot of relief to yourself and maybe take some responsibilities of your chest.
Your honesty is going to be appreciated by the right people today just like in a normal world but then there will be other people who you will have to protect yourself from angering.
If you are playing in a higher league than your abilities and if you also have some things from the path you are not very proud of, prepare for them to be revealed.
You might get the chance to participate in an event, perhaps a fancy party or some work related gathering.
In any case, this won’t be up your road at all today as you would rather go hope and crash on the couch but you need to act like a grownup. On the other hand, your love life looks quite sweet with no worries on this side.
You should try and avoid any activities that are too soliciting while at the same time to be just as helpful as you feel is necessary with those in your family.
This Wednesday is favorable to family endeavors and to plans that have already collected a lot of dust in the back of your mind. With a bit of tact and diplomacy you will go a long way.
Only those who are really close to you are going to understand what you are really after today as for the rest, there will be questions in the air, some obvious, others just lingering.
If you are trying to get the support of everyone maybe you should think of ways to be more open. Other than that, you have accumulated a lot of tiredness lately.
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Crystal Abundance Spell
Some quartz crystals contain bits of greenish mineral matter in them. These are known as “money crystals” or “abundance crystals.” If possible, use one of these in this spell. Otherwise, a clear quartz crystal will work fine.
INGREDIENTS/ TOOLS:
1 quartz crystal
An image that represents abundance to you
BEST TIME TO PERFORM THE SPELL:
On a Thursday when the moon is waxing
Select a magazine picture or download an online image that symbolizes prosperity to you. It might be an object or condition you desire, such as a new home, a sports car, or a European vacation. Lay the picture face up on a windowsill where the moon’s light will shine on it.
Wash the crystal in warm water with mild soap to cleanse it of any unwanted energies. Dry the crystal, then hold it to your third eye (between your eyebrows) while thinking about your intention. Doing this sends the image into the crystal. Then set the crystal on the picture. Make sure the crystal’s point faces toward the inside of your home, to draw what you want to you. Leave the crystal in place overnight. In the morning, remove the crystal and picture and give thanks for the bounty you are about to receive.
Source: Skye Alexander, The Modern Guide to Witchcraft: Your Complete Guide to Witches, Covens, and Spells
Light a green candle to promote growth, fertility and abundance. Meditating with a green candle encourages us to improve in personal projects such as studies, work and self-development. It is great for casting prosperity or good luck spells, and also when invoking the healing energies of Nature.
Ruling Deities
Cernunnos, Gaia, Osiris, Pan, Poseidon and Zeus are rulers of Thursdays.
Carrying these gemstones today can bring success and fulfillment of your goals. Wear them as a talisman or simply keep them close to you to harness their energy.
Potion
Drink a cup of Green Tea today to strengthen your focus. Green tea is loaded with beneficial antioxidants, and, besides caffeine, green tea contains aminoacids that help boost brain function. It has a large amount of L-theanine, an amino acid that is beneficial for memory, attention, concentration and learning.
As the candle burns out, prepare a warm bath. Pour a glass of coconut milk and two tablespoons of saffron into the water. Then immerse yourself in the water and, rubbing your skin well with a new sponge, repeat the magic formula again.
If you want to increase its potency:
This procedure can be followed to increase the effect of a spell.
We will take the herbs we will need for the ritual and put them in a wooden or mortar bowl.
We light 4 candles on each side of the bowl, a white candle on the right (it will give us protection and represents spirituality), a yellow candle on the left (to increase psychic powers), and so on for the other two sides (i.e. the top and bottom of the bowl).
To do this you need to find a quiet place and try to be alone.
At this point, we will visualize what you want to achieve. The spell ends with the elevation of the bowl to the sky and saying the following ritual words:
“I do this spell to get help; good spirits, ally with me and let me be more powerful.”
After this spell, we will be more prepared physically and emotionally for magic or a specific spell.
We can now blow out the candles and keep the remains.
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