Herbs for Spells and Magick: Harnessing Nature’s Powerful Secrets

The practice of using herbs for spells is deeply rooted in ancient wisdom, with each herb possessing its own unique energy and properties. In the practice of spellwork, herbs play a crucial role, adding potency, symbolism, and intention to our rituals. In this article, we will explore the world of herbs for spells, highlighting their specific magickal properties and how they can be incorporated into your spellcasting practice.

The Historical Significance of Using Herbs for Spells

The historical significance of using herbs for spells is a fascinating aspect of the practice, deeply rooted in the traditions and beliefs of ancient civilizations. Here, let’s delve deeper into this historical context:

Ancient Civilizations: The use of herbs for magical spells and spiritual purposes dates back to ancient civilizations such as the Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans. These cultures held strong beliefs in the power of nature and its connection to the divine. Herbs were considered gifts from the gods and were used not only for medicinal purposes but also in religious ceremonies and magical rituals.
Spiritual Connection: Many ancient cultures believed that herbs had spiritual or supernatural properties. They associated specific herbs with various deities or celestial forces, attributing them with the ability to invoke or channel these energies. This belief laid the foundation for the use of herbs in spellcasting.
Healing and Protection: In these early civilizations, herbs were not only used for spiritual purposes but also for practical ones. They were integral to healing practices and protection spells. Priests, priestesses, and shamans used herbs to cure ailments, ward off evil spirits, and protect individuals and communities from harm.
Alchemy and Herbalism: During the Middle Ages, the practice of alchemy and herbalism gained prominence in Europe. Alchemists sought to unlock the secrets of the universe, and herbs played a significant role in their experiments. This period also saw the development of grimoires, wiccan books of magic that often included instructions on using herbs in spells and rituals.
Witchcraft Trials: The historical association of herbs with magic and witchcraft also played a role in the infamous witch trials of the 16th and 17th centuries. Many accused witches were believed to use herbs in their spells and potions. This dark chapter in history demonstrates the profound fear and fascination society had with the power of herbs in spellwork.
Cultural Diversity: It’s important to note that the use of herbs for spells is not limited to Western cultures. Indigenous cultures around the world have their own rich traditions of herbal magic and shamanic practices. These traditions vary widely in their beliefs and practices but share a common thread of using herbs as conduits to the spiritual realm.
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Gods – Buddha Was Not a God

Buddhism Source: buddhism.info

The negative connotation associated with the term ‘atheist’

To be labeled an atheist or godless often has an insulting and derogatory connotation.

It implies that one denies worship, denies morals, denies any spiritual or social obligation and denies a religious life. This in no way describes the teachings of Buddha.

The terms atheist and godless are also often associated with one who subscribes to an entirely materialistic belief system, a doctrine that knows nothing beyond worldly senses and the slight, temporary happiness it can bestow.

Buddhism advocates nothing of the sort. Both Buddhists and followers of other religions believe that true and lasting happiness cannot be found in the material world.

In only one sense can Buddhism be described an atheistic religion – Buddhism denies existence of a Creator God, being an eternal omnipresent God who created the world and who can miraculously save others.

Unlike some other beliefs, Buddhists do not believe that a certain god will appear in this world at some future date to destroy the wicked, unsaved people and to protect the good ones.

Similarly, in Buddhism, there is no belief that someone can wash away their sins simply by asking for forgiveness.

Buddhists believe that redemption is only possible when people sincerely realize that what they are doing is wrong and then subsequently try to change their ways and do good.

It is only through this process that a sinner can counter the bad Karma that has accrued to them based on their evil deeds.

Although Buddhism does not depend on a Creator God, Buddhism emphatically recognizes the existence of moral and spiritual values.

Moreover, Buddhists believe in humanity – we believe that each human being is precious and important and that everyone has the potential to develop into a perfect human being.

The problems with religions based on Creator Gods

All theistic religions consider their concept of God to have ultimate authority over humans.

This supposed sacred authority can be dangerous as it can blindly strip us of our individuality and freedom.

These God-religions attempt to make you a follower and preach that the only true path to salivation is through God.

Under these theistic religions, it is possible for a person to have led a perfectly righteous and virtuous life, but still be condemned to eternal hell since he or she didn’t believe in the existence of a particular group’s idea of God.

On the other hand, someone may have led a life of sin, yet made a repentance before death, and thus that person can be forgiven and ‘saved.’

Buddhists believe there is no rational justification for this type of teaching.

However, as we discussed in detail in Buddhist Views on Religion, Race and Tolerance, it is critically important that we show respect and tolerance to everyone regardless of their religions views.

The benefits of religions based on Creator Gods

Although Buddhism has succeeded as a peaceful religion without incorporating a creator-god, we cannot overlook the fact that the believe in God has done a great service to mankind.

First, the believe in God has helped people control their animal nature.

Secondly, much help and charity has been given to others in the name of god. Many people also find inspiration and protection when the belief of god is in their mind.

Given these benefits, it is easy to see why so many people find the god concept so desirable.

Buddha was not a god

Unlike most other religions, Buddhism does not claim to have originated from heaven.

Buddha never said that he was the son of God, the messenger of God or a reincarnation of a God.

In fact, Buddha emphasized himself that he was not a god, rather he declared himself a simply a human being who was “full awake” and aware of the true nature of existence.

Buddha asked not to be worshiped by his followers but encouraged his followers to look deeply inside their own minds to answer fundamental questions about life, death and happiness. As such, Buddhists do not worship Buddha as a god or deity.

Although many Buddhists have statues and other Buddhism symbols in their homes and place of worship, this is done only as a reminder of our ability to have wisdom and compassion like the Buddha.

As we discussed in The Importance of Prostrating in Buddhism, prostrating or bowing before such figures can be very beneficial in your practice. However, such acts are not done to worship Buddha or the figure itself, but rather to show respect, gratitude and recognition.

Buddhist views of miracles, angels and praying

Often times people’s belief in their Creator God is confirmed or renewed because they prayed in a time of need and their prayer was answered.

Here, correlation doesn’t prove causation. Buddha rejected all of these as foolish and warned about the futility of taking refuge in the hills, woods or shrines when people are full of fear.

If miracles were possible, then there would be no need for hospitals and cemeteries.

Buddhists also don’t expect the gods to do things for us or the angels and guardians to protect us.

If you believe in these things, Buddhism teaches that you will suffer because you will always be waiting for the right day, the right month or the right year for your miracle.

Instead of praying to supernatural beings, Buddhists seek a practical means of conquering birth, aging, pain and death by destroying their mental defilements which cause greed, anger and delusion.

Buddhism doesn’t entice people into living a fool’s paradise, nor does it scare people with imaginary fears.

The traditional concepts of heaven and hell

From a Buddhist point of view, there is no such thing as the traditional concept of heaven and hell, being a permanent, eternal placed created by a God.

Buddhists believe that such a belief is ignorant, unreasonable and foolish to believe that there is an eternal heaven above the clouds or hell under the oceans.

Furthermore, Buddhists believe that it is unreasonable to condemn anyone to eternal hell for their human weakness.

The Buddhist concept of heaven and hell

However, Buddhism does have its own concept of heaven and hell.

Unlike other religions, these places are non-permanent, mental states of mind.

In other words, Buddhist believe that wise people make their own heaven while foolish people create their own hell.

Put yet another way, Buddhists define heaven as a temporary place where those who have done good deeds experience more sensual pleasures.

Hell is another temporary place where those who do evil experience more physical and mental suffering.

Hell is simply a place where one experience painful sensations due to suffering and heaven is a place where one experiences joyful and happy sensations.

However, these mental places are not permanent and there is no God involved. Each person experiences pleasure or pain, heaven and hell, according to their good and bad Karma.

Why do we experience heaven and hell?

According to Buddhists, people experience the fire and misery of hell in this world due to their anger, greed and ignorance. As we can all relate, human beings experience a mixture of both pain and happiness.

In other words, one experiences more pleasure or happiness in this world, then that place is a heaven to those who enjoy their worldly life in that place and time.

When there is more suffering, then that place is a hell to those who suffer. From a Buddhist point of view, if you are in hell, then you can get yourself out by creating good merit and Karma. T

here are no locks on the gates of hell. Hell is only a temporary place and there is no reason for humans to suffer there forever.

Buddha as the Enlightened One

Although Buddha was just a man, he was not an ordinary man like us. He was an extraordinary and incomparably person.

As such, Buddha is considered the Enlightened One, the most compassionate and wise person who ever lived in this world.

For this reason, people take refuge in the Buddha as a teacher or master who has lived and shown the real path of inner peace.

While people may show their respect and gratitude toward Buddha, they do not pray to Buddha with the illusion that he is a god who will reward or punish them. Nor do they ask for material favors through Buddha.

They simply pay homage to a great religious teacher. Those who recite verses from his teachings do so as a means of recalling his great virtues and good qualities in order to get inspiration, confidence and guidance for themselves.

This is all done so that we can try to be like him.

In Buddhism, salvation can only come from within

In some religions, people seek protection in certain objects which they believe are inhabited by spirits.

Buddhists however, know that the only protection they can have is through a complete understanding of their own natures and eradicating their base instincts.

When Buddhists seek refuge in Buddha, it simply means that they accept Buddha and his teachings as the means through which they can end their suffering.

Whether you call Buddhism a religion, philosophy or a way of life, Buddhism is practical, rational and presents a realistic view of life and the world as it exists today.

In the here and now, we should look into our own actions, speech, and Karma. By doing good, you inherit goodness; by doing bad, you inherit badness.

If we can understand that good and bad, right and wrong all lie within us, then we won’t have to go looking for those things somewhere else.

Put another way, if we lose our inner peace here, we must look to find or restore it where we lost it – within ourselves.

Even if you don’t find it at first, keep looking where you dropped it. Usually, we lose it within ourselves and then go looking outside of ourselves for the answers, but we’ll never find it over there.

November 7, 2024 Daily Horoscopes

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Moon Alert

Avoid shopping or making important decisions from 5:15 PM to 6:15 PM EST today (2:15 PM to 3:15 PM PST). After that, the Moon moves from Capricorn into Aquarius.

The Stars Rate Your Day

5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult

Aries (March 21-April 19)

* This is a challenging day on many fronts. Power struggles with parents, bosses and teachers are likely. Meanwhile, parents might also have challenges with their kids over hissy fits and meltdowns. It’s the vibes in the air. Surprises with authority figures in general are likely. Be on guard.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

* Steer clear of political and religious discussions today because they could be nasty. Likewise, relations with parents, bosses and the police could turn quickly angry. These things don’t have to happen but the possibilities exist. Be aware of this and tread carefully.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

* People have intense emotional reactions today, especially about money and how things are divided. In fact, you might talk to someone today who is obsessed. (Possibly this person is you?) Steer clear of controversial subjects, especially religion and politics because things could get nasty.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

** Be patient with friends, spouses and partners today, especially because some people can’t let go of an idea, which in turn, makes them difficult to deal with. If possible, don’t even go there. Give this kind of situation a wide berth because you don’t need trouble. Go gently.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

* Today you might feel angry with someone, which in turn makes you feel obsessed about ideas, especially that are work-related or even related to a pet. Do your best to stay calm. Avoid important discussions because you will risk alienating someone close to you.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

** Relationships with your kids as well as romantic relationships are endangered by irrational feelings of anger as well as power trips. Don’t get involved in this. People can be hurt by unkind words. Instead, focus on learning something new. Take a short trip. Tackle home repairs.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

** Postpone social occasions for another day, especially romantic get-togethers because tension between people could be nasty and petty. This will be hard for you because more than other signs, you need to have harmony in your environment. You like to get along. Keep your head down and your powder dry.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

* Be patient with parents and family members today because it’s easy to slip into a nasty argument. One of the things that might lead to conflict is you might insist on something. You might be fixated on a particular issue and you can’t let it go. Not wise.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

** This is the classic day for arguments, especially events where you end up saying something you later regret. This conflict might be triggered about financial issues or something you own, and it really bothers you. Stay frosty.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

* Be careful today. This morning the Moon is in your sign lined up with Pluto, which can make you obsessed about something. You can only see your own point of view. Later in the day, money squabbles or fights about your possessions might take place. Chill out.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

** You are progressive and a modern thinker. Therefore, keep your wits about you today and don’t lose your temper because many around you might be doing so. You are high viz. right now, which means you have the ability to influence others. Be a symbol for sanity and common sense.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

* Be patient with coworkers today. Meanwhile, avoid friends or members of groups who are too zealous. It’s as if some people have lost their common sense. A female friend might be vociferous or obsessed about something. Be a calm role model for others.

If Your Birthday Is Today

Singer, songwriter Joni Mitchell (1943) shares your birthday today. You are a strong, opinionated individualist. You do things your own way because you are modern and forward thinking. You have a wonderful imagination and a poetic soul. This year you can expect a promotion, kudos, acknowledgements and awards for your past achievements. Bravo!

Aries (March 21-April 19)

Be careful to how you express your emotions today, especially through body language and when in the company of strangers.

You risk being quickly misinterpreted and then your efforts are going to be in vain. Remember that first impressions matter and then everyone just tries to reiterate what they have thought about you and they cling by anything you have to offer them.

You can also read this special Aries Daily Horoscope.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

During this Thursday tension is in the air and it probably will require just a small spark to ignite everything.

You want to have fun and to do something engaging and worthwhile in your free time but you really overlook the possessiveness and jealousy of your partner and this will surely create a big area of conflict. At the same time, there might be responsibilities and things you’ve promised that you let aside to pursue your own fun.

You can also read this special Taurus Daily Horoscope.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

A learning day for those who keep their eyes open but quite a narrow one for those who are too lazy and bored to search for answers in places no one thought of searching.

Promising activities might fill your time but you also need to answer in a positive way to them. Interesting to see who will benefit more from this day, do expect some novelty in regards to money as well.

You can also read this special Gemini Daily Horoscope.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

You might be craving for some sort of new beginning but the stars are not going to offer you this chance, not at this moment when the likeliness is that you will waste it.

You want to do things differently but perhaps you don’t possess enough motivation and enough strength to actually carry ahead with your plan for more than just a few days.

You can also read this special Cancer Daily Horoscope.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

Professionally speaking you seem to be in a good place and you might have found yourself an interesting balance between the responsibilities you take and whatever other projects you want to pursue on your own.

However, not everything is exactly how you dreamed it to be and the likelihood is that your frustration comes from the difficult relationships you have with your coworkers, relationships that are going to be even more aggravated now.

You can also read this special Leo Daily Horoscope.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

You need to understand that you seem to be marching on thin ice in your couple and that the more you incline to listen to your own family, the harder your love life is going to be.

There is a boundary that someone is not respecting and it is either your parents that are too careful yet or it is you who are still prone to jumping to their arms whenever you feel like something is not going the way you would want it to go.

You can also read this special Virgo Daily Horoscope.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

You will have to draw a line at work between what you have to do and what others have to do or else things are going to become very cloudy and probably deadlines won’t be met anymore.

On a happier note, some travel opportunities might come your way, most likely something personal so who knows what kind of escapade you might be prepared by your partner or something similar.

You can also read this special Libra Daily Horoscope.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

A good working day for those who put a bit of effort and concentration in as you seem to have found an efficient method to deal with an arduous task you used to spend a lot of time into.

This will probably attract a bit of envy and gossip from some people in the office so don’t be surprised if you are all of a sudden being criticized for how workaholic you have become.

You can also read this special Scorpio Daily Horoscope.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

The current disposition will allow you to be bravely honest with those you love and even say some words you have been hiding from them.

This sincerity will free you and no matter the sorrow it might produce at the moment, you will see that eventually things will clarify and all parts involved will find themselves in a better place, once all has set in.

You can also read this special Sagittarius Daily Horoscope.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Someone close might manage to break the balance in your life with the information they bring into your life and although at the beginning it might only be natural for you to react the way you do.

As time progresses your thoughts should evolve too and you should see things from a more detached perspective as well. After all, you will eventually realize it wasn’t about you at all from the beginning.

You can also read this special Capricorn Daily Horoscope.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

You might get the chance this Thursday to impose yourself at work and to place yourself in the spotlight, especially in the attention of a superior.

On one hand this will help you further but on the other, on the exact spot it might not seem such a great idea anymore when you get delegated to perform some sort of very important task and get a lot more responsibility you haven’t asked for.

You can also read this special Aquarius Daily Horoscope.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

This creative disposition will bring some good ideas in your mind and you will probably spend most of the day thinking about them.

However, the key to balance is to actually dispose of them into your mind and just leave them there, they are good just as a thinking exercise but can’t really put them in practice and the more you try it, the more frustrated you will feel.

You can also read this special Pisces Daily Horoscope.

Spell For Friday – Hibiscus Tea Spell

LOVE SPELL WARNING: Love spells such as this one take the person who you want to love you free will/spirit away. What happens with a spell like this is the person will become obsessed with you to the point of possibly losing their job, which in turn can make them lose their home, automobile, friends, their family, etc. I have heard of people under love spells dying from not eating or drinking when they are not in the presence of the spellcaster 24/7/365. So, unless you want some who only loves you because of a spell you put on them then go for it. But if you want someone to love you because they feel that emotion towards you then please do not do this spell. The same warning goes for animals, birds, reptiles, or anything else that has a heart and can create a bond with someone.

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Some of the Witchcraft/Magickal Correspondence for Thursday

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Thursday Source: spells8.com

Candle

Thursday candles are Blue, Purple and Green. Check the Daily Devotional page here for today’s candle ritual ideas.

Deities

Thursdays are ruled by Cernunnos, Gaia, Juno, Jupiter, Poseidon, Pan, Osiris, Thor, and Zeus, among others.

Tea

Drink a cup of Green Tea to connect with Thursday’s actionable energy.

This tea has a large amount of L-theanine, an amino acid that is beneficial for memory, attention, concentration and learning.

Herbs

Cinnamon, Clove, Sage, Fig, Hyssop, Maple, Nutmeg, Star Anise, Cinquefoil, Honeysuckle, Musk, Oakmoss.

Crystals

Amethyst Activation, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Tiger’s Eye Activation, Sugilite.

Thursday Source: awithintime.weebly.com

Ruled by Jupiter. Good luck, wealth, healing, male fertility, legal matters.

Day – Thursday

Planet – Jupiter

Sign – Sagittarius, Pisces

Angel – Sachiel

Color – Purple, Green, Royal Blue

Plant – Cinnamon, Beech, Buttercup, coltsfoot, oak

Stone – Sugilite, amethyst, turquoise, lapis lazuli, sapphire

Intention – Business, logic, gambling, social matters, political power, material wealth

Element – Fire, water

More Qualities – expansion, luck, success, higher education, the law, career, finances, wealth, publishing, college education, long distance travel, foreign interests, religion, philosophy, forecasting, broadcasting, publicity, expansion, luck, growth, sports, horses, the law, doctors, guardians, merchants, psychologists, charity, correspondences courses, self-improvement, researching, reading, studying

November 7, 2024 Current Moon Phase and Planetary Positions for the Northern Hemispheres

Source: nineplanets.org

The current moon phase for November 7th, 2024 is the Waxing Crescent phase.

On this day, the moon is 5.72 days old and 30.99% illuminated with a tilt of 119.371°. The approximate distance from Earth to the moon is 385,338.86 km and the moon sign is Capricorn.

The Moon phase for November 7th, 2024 is a Waxing Crescent phase. This is the phase where the moon started to become visible again after the New Moon.

In this part of the moon cycle, the Moon is moving away from the Sun and is becoming more and more illuminated by sunlight. In this phase, the moon will go from 0.1% to 49.9% illuminated before reaching the First Quarter phase.

In the Waxing Crescent phase the moon rises before noon in the east, transits the meridian before sunset, before setting in the west before midnight.

The Waxing Crescent 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. The moon is close to the Sun in the sky and the right edge will become brighter as it approaches 50% illumination and the First Quarter phase

Fun fact: although only a small part of the Moon is illuminated in the Waxing Crescent phase, you can still sometimes see the rest of moon as faintly visible. This is known as “earthshine” or Da Vinci glow and is a result of sunlight being reflected off the Earth and back to the Moon.

Phase Details

Phase: Waxing Crescent

Moon age: 5.72 days

Moon illumination: 30.99%

Moon tilt: 119.371°

Moon angle: 0.52

Moon distance: 385,338.86 km

Moon sign: Capricorn

Source: currentplanetarypositions.com

Frankfurt, Germany, Europe

7 November 2024
11:00 am GMT 12:00 PM CET
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:15 Scorpio 32
Moon:23 Capricorn 26
Mercury:06 Sagittarius 19
Venus:24 Sagittarius 51
Mars:01 Leo 05
Jupiter:19 Gemini 57 Rx
Saturn:12 Pisces 45 Rx
Uranus:25 Taurus 38 Rx
Neptune:27 Pisces 23 Rx
Pluto:29 Capricorn 49

True Lunar Node:05 Aries 50 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:04 Aries 23 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):14 Libra 31

Chiron:20 Aries 10 Rx
Ceres:20 Capricorn 11
Pallas:20 Sagittarius 50
Juno:01 Scorpio 26
Vesta:05 Libra 15

Eris:24 Aries 44 Rx

Fire:8
Earth:4
Air:3
Water:4

Cardinal:9
Fixed:4
Mutable:6

Chicago, Illinois, USA

November 07, 2024
06:00 pm GMT 12:00 PM CST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:15 Scorpio 49
Moon:27 Capricorn 16
Mercury:06 Sagittarius 42
Venus:25 Sagittarius 12
Mars:01 Leo 10
Jupiter:19 Gemini 55 Rx
Saturn:12 Pisces 45 Rx
Uranus:25 Taurus 38 Rx
Neptune:27 Pisces 23 Rx
Pluto:29 Capricorn 49

True Lunar Node:05 Aries 49 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:04 Aries 22 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):14 Libra 33

Chiron:20 Aries 09 Rx
Ceres:20 Capricorn 16
Pallas:20 Sagittarius 57
Juno:01 Scorpio 32
Vesta:05 Libra 23

Eris:24 Aries 44 Rx

Fire:8
Earth:4
Air:3
Water:4

Cardinal:9
Fixed:4
Mutable:6

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

November 07, 2024
08:00 pm GMT 12:00 PM PST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:15 Scorpio 54
Moon:28 Capricorn 22
Mercury:06 Sagittarius 48
Venus:25 Sagittarius 18
Mars:01 Leo 12
Jupiter:19 Gemini 55 Rx
Saturn:12 Pisces 45 Rx
Uranus:25 Taurus 38 Rx
Neptune:27 Pisces 23 Rx
Pluto:29 Capricorn 49

True Lunar Node:05 Aries 48 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:04 Aries 22 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):14 Libra 34

Chiron:20 Aries 09 Rx
Ceres:20 Capricorn 17
Pallas:20 Sagittarius 59
Juno:01 Scorpio 34
Vesta:05 Libra 25

Eris:24 Aries 44 Rx

Fire:8
Earth:4
Air:3
Water:4

Cardinal:9
Fixed:4
Mutable:6

8 November 2024 Current Moon Phase and Planetary Positions for the Southern Hemisphere

Source: nineplanets.org

The current moon phase for November 8th, 2024 is the Waning Crescent phase.

On this day, the moon is 6.76 days old and 41.54% illuminated with a tilt of 114.004°. The approximate distance from Earth to the moon is 380,565.61 km and the moon sign is Aquarius.

The Moon phase for November 8th, 2024 is a Waning Crescent phase. This is the phase where the moon is less than 50% illuminated but has not yet reached 0% illumination (which would be a New Moon).

In this part of the moon cycle, it is getting closer and closer to the Sun as viewed from Earth and the night side of the Moon is facing earth with a decreasingly thin crescent being illuminated.

The waning (shrinking) crescement Moon will rise at around midnight, transit the meridian after sunrise, before setting after noon. This phase is best viewed 1-2 hours before sunrise and is a great time to see the features of the Moon’s surface. Along the illuminated crescent you can see the craters and mountains of the moon casting long shadows.

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 illuminated side of a waning crescent moon is always pointed eastwards, towards the sunrise.

Phase Details

Phase: Waning Crescent

Moon age: 6.76 days

Moon illumination: 41.54%

Moon tilt: 114.004°

Moon angle: 0.52

Moon distance: 380,565.61 km

Moon sign: Aquarius

Source: currentplanetarypositions.com

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

8 November 2024
01:00 am GMT 12:00 PM AEDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:16 Scorpio 07
Moon:01 Aquarius 08
Mercury:07 Sagittarius 05
Venus:25 Sagittarius 33
Mars:01 Leo 16
Jupiter:19 Gemini 53 Rx
Saturn:12 Pisces 45 Rx
Uranus:25 Taurus 37 Rx
Neptune:27 Pisces 23 Rx
Pluto:29 Capricorn 49

True Lunar Node:05 Aries 48 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:04 Aries 21 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):14 Libra 35

Chiron:20 Aries 09 Rx
Ceres:20 Capricorn 21
Pallas:21 Sagittarius 04
Juno:01 Scorpio 38
Vesta:05 Libra 31

Eris:24 Aries 44 Rx

Fire:8
Earth:3
Air:4
Water:4

Cardinal:8
Fixed:5
Mutable:6

Cape Town, South Africa

8 November 2024
10:00 am GMT 12:00 PM SAST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:16 Scorpio 30
Moon:06 Aquarius 07
Mercury:07 Sagittarius 34
Venus:26 Sagittarius 00
Mars:01 Leo 23
Jupiter:19 Gemini 51 Rx
Saturn:12 Pisces 44 Rx
Uranus:25 Taurus 36 Rx
Neptune:27 Pisces 22 Rx
Pluto:29 Capricorn 49

True Lunar Node:05 Aries 47 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:04 Aries 20 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):14 Libra 37

Chiron:20 Aries 08 Rx
Ceres:20 Capricorn 28
Pallas:21 Sagittarius 13
Juno:01 Scorpio 46
Vesta:05 Libra 41

Eris:24 Aries 44 Rx

Fire:8
Earth:3
Air:4
Water:4

Cardinal:8
Fixed:5
Mutable:6

Easter Island, Chile, South America

8 November 2024
05:00 pm GMT 12:00 PM EASST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:16 Scorpio 47
Moon:10 Aquarius 02
Mercury:07 Sagittarius 56
Venus:26 Sagittarius 21
Mars:01 Leo 28
Jupiter:19 Gemini 50 Rx
Saturn:12 Pisces 44 Rx
Uranus:25 Taurus 35 Rx
Neptune:27 Pisces 22 Rx
Pluto:29 Capricorn 50

True Lunar Node:05 Aries 47 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:04 Aries 19 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):14 Libra 39

Chiron:20 Aries 07 Rx
Ceres:20 Capricorn 33
Pallas:21 Sagittarius 19
Juno:01 Scorpio 52
Vesta:05 Libra 50

Eris:24 Aries 43 Rx

Fire:8
Earth:3
Air:4
Water:4

Cardinal:8
Fixed:5
Mutable:6

Goddess/Muse – Calliope

THE MUSE CALLIOPE IN GREEK MYTHOLOGY

THE MUSE CALLIOPE

Calliope is a famous name from Greek mythology, for Calliope was one of the Younger Muses, the beautiful goddesses who would inspire writers, artists and artisans.

Calliope the Muse of Epic Poetry, and hers was a name invoked by many writers and poets in antiquity; for they would give praise to the Muse for their ability to bring forth words of great eloquence.

CALLIOPE DAUGHTER OF ZEUS

As one of the Younger Muses, Calliope is the daughter of Zeus and the Titan goddess Mnemosyne; making her sister to Clio, Erato, Euterpe, Melpomene, Terpsichore, Thalia, Polyhmnia and Ourania.

Calliope was named as the eldest of the Younger Muses, conceived on the first night that Zeus lay with Mnemosyne.

CALLIOPE GODDESS OF MUSIC

Calliope was a Greek goddess of music, song and dance, and was specifically named as the Muse of Epic Poetry. In this role, Calliope was normally depicted with a writing tablet in her hand.

Calliope was also said to be the muse who bestowed the gift of eloquence about mortal kings, coming to them when they were a baby, and anointing their lips in honey.

As a result of Calliope’s actions, when adults, the anointed ones would spout gracious words, and utter true judgements.

Calliope was also considered to be the leader of the Muses, the wisest of the sisters, and also the most assertive.

CALLIOPE MOTHER OF ORPHEUS

Stories from Greek mythology would tell of the marriage of Calliope to the Thracian king Oeagrus, with the wedding taking place at Pimpleia. The marriage of Calliope and Oeagrus was said to have brought forth two notable individuals Orpheus and Linus. Orpheus was the great musical hero of Greek mythology, and Linus was the inventor of rhythm and melody; alternatively the father of Orpheus and Linus is named as the Olympian god Apollo.

Initially, Calliope and Orpheus were said to reside at Pimpleia, but later Calliope and her son were to be found with the other Younger Muses upon Mount Parnassus. For here Apollo visited to continue the musical training of Orpheus, which had been commenced by Calliope.

CALLIOPE IN GREEK MYTHOLOGY

Calliope was rarely spoken of as an individual but she is named as present, and spoken to by Thetis, when the Muses sang their dirges during the funeral rites of Achilles. Calliope was also certainly present when the Younger Muses were victorious in their contests with the Sirens and Pierides. Indeed, Calliope was said to be the Muse who caused the Pierides to be transformed into magpies after they had had the impudence to challenge Calliope and her sisters.

November 6, 2024 Daily Horoscopes

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Moon Alert

There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today. The Moon is in Capricorn.

The Stars Rate Your Day

5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult

Aries (March 21-April 19)

**** Today your energy level is high! You feel vigourous and willing to work. In particular, this is a good day to explore physical athletics and outdoor sports as well as competitive activities so that you can blow off any pent-up steam building up within you.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

*** Increased chaos and activity on the home front require your attention. Nevertheless, this is an exhausting time for you and you need more sleep. (Fortunately, romance is affectionate and appealing.) Travel or do something different today to expand your horizons.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

**** This will be a productive day for you. Not only will you work hard, you will be persuasive and convincing when talking to others. It’s a strong day for those in sales, marketing, teaching, writing and acting because you will say what you mean and mean what you say! Jupiter continues to give you divine protection.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

*** This is a time when you can work hard and party hard! In particular, you want to work to boost your earnings because you are spending money (big-time). Nevertheless, do be cooperative with others today. With the Moon opposite your sign, you have to be pleasant and accommodating. (No biggie.)

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

**** You will get a lot done today! Although you’re focused on home and your private life, you also want to socialize with others, especially with creative, younger people. In addition to which, coworkers will help you today. This means you have it all. Get busy!

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

**** Your communication skills are fabulous right now, which is a good thing because home and real estate have your attention. Family discussions about redecorating projects or home repairs might take place. Take some time out of your day to socialize. Schmooze with friends.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

**** This is a fast-paced and productive day for you! You’re out there talking to everyone, perhaps rousing your troops. Nevertheless, if you get a chance to relax at home, by all means do so because you need time off for good behaviour.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

**** This is a powerful day and you will get a lot done! Everything is going your way. For starters, you’re motivated and you have the ability to influence and persuade others today. Your moneymaking ideas and your general value system will no doubt, impress someone.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

*** Today you will easily share your point of view with others because you will put so much of yourself into what you have to say. You’re interested in many things, which is why your mind might jump from topic to topic. This is also a great time to get out and travel if you can.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

**** You might use your influence with a friend today or a group to get what you want. You are also working behind the scenes in quiet ways to get the cooperation of others. Others might use this same influence to explore a secret love affair? (You know who you are.)

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

*** Because you make such a great impression on others, you’ll be popular with friends and groups. Nevertheless, tension with a partner or close friend might surface. Don’t go looking for trouble. Instead, go with what works. Take the line of least resistance.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

*** Today you have the energy to work plus you have pull if you need to talk to bosses, parents and people in authority. They will listen to you. (Some of you might have a flirtation with your boss.) Share your goals with someone today, probably a female.

If Your Birthday Is Today

Actress Emma Stone (1988) shares your birthday today. You’re charismatic and passionate. You’re also responsible and self-disciplined. You’re in charge. This is a year of learning and teaching for you. Take time to reflect and perhaps renew your spiritual or religious beliefs. Explore philosophies that give you a better self-awareness and understanding of who you are.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

There might be some adjustments you’ll be forced to make, whether you want it or not, some you might have envisioned but of which you were too afraid or too reluctant to believe that they are going to happen.

This day might also help you pay some debt and come to certain terms in an agreement that has been stalling for a while. In any case, you will have to make some compromises.

You can also read this special Aries Daily Horoscope.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

You will have to change your list of priorities today if you want to accomplish anything. This might also come with a lot of trouble to begin with but then, as you go through the changes you will probably understand why it is best like this.

You are in quite a good physical shape as well so maybe you should replace one or two tasks with some exercise or just go for a walk instead.

You can also read this special Taurus Daily Horoscope.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

You need to dose your resources wisely and not expect you will be able to accomplish the work load of a week in just a day.

It might be that there are things pressuring you and deadlines you’ve overlooked till now but this doesn’t mean you get an increase in capacity just because you want it. Stay away from too much confidence and from trying to make others do your work for you.

You can also read this special Gemini Daily Horoscope.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

You need not sleep on any previous victory and expect you will repeat the stunt because it seems the stars are ready to teach you a harsh lesson if you plan on doing this.

You need to maintain your focus and don’t take anything for granted. At the same time you might have to fend for some bad comments, people criticizing you for how much work you put into something and how narrow minded you sometimes are.

You can also read this special Cancer Daily Horoscope.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

Quite a practical day for most natives, with many people so focused on each detail that they don’t consider any work done until they haven’t checked it several times.

This will allow you to perform great at work but might not help you at home, with less attentive people already starting to be terribly bothered by this extreme care of yours.

You can also read this special Leo Daily Horoscope.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

I don’t know where your usually eloquence has hidden this Wednesday but it seems you won’t have much to offer socially.

No matter how much those close might try to tempt you, there isn’t much you want to do with others and you will probably prefer to isolate yourself for a bit. Maybe even you won’t understand why you are behaving like this but the good news is that it is only temporary.

You can also read this special Virgo Daily Horoscope.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Something seems to prevent evolution and to stall your work and while during the first half of the day you will be terribly frustrated by this thought and trying to find solutions and better understand why this is happening, towards the second half of the day your attitude changes.

Now you are at war with the factors you see responsible and you tend to fight anyone who stays somehow in your way.

You can also read this special Libra Daily Horoscope.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

You are reacting in your own way and to some point there is nothing to blame but what you don’t seem to notice is maybe a change in the behavior of someone close and by overlooking this, you tend to create quite a big emotional conflict.

This is why you need to be very careful to when you risk being in error and to prevent this, even by openly asking them to tell you what they feel you are doing wrong.

You can also read this special Scorpio Daily Horoscope.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Your relationship risks evolving into something neither of you would really like to experience and this because of minor issues that have been adding up. If you recognize yourself into this description then be warned that it is time to take matters into your hands and do something about this.

Either that you are openly set to discuss with your partner or that you try changing what you already know you are doing wrong and then wait for a reaction from their side.

You can also read this special Sagittarius Daily Horoscope.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Some natives are in quite a sweet place with their love life, although they are only now figuring this out. This means that this Wednesday will be quite romantic, even if they don’t plan anything.

Others, might be easily irritable and will have a hard time following what other have to say if it is not related to work or to anything that is actually of interest for them.

You can also read this special Capricorn Daily Horoscope.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Some adjustments you are forced to make at home will challenge you this Wednesday and not necessarily in terms to how you react to them but more like how you prepare those around for them and how you support them during the change.

Some physical changes in terms of remodeling might follow suite as well but be mindful of your budget if you get into this.

You can also read this special Aquarius Daily Horoscope.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

You need to stay away from any confusing messages you ought to send this Wednesday, especially when relating to people you don’t know that well.

You are trying to integrate yourself smoothly in a new group but maybe you are bringing with yourself some questionable behaviors that not everyone is so readily to accept or even to understand from the beginning.

You can also read this special Pisces Daily Horoscope.

Spell For Wednesday – VANILLA CANDLE SPELL

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VANILLA CANDLE SPELL

Vanilla itself is a scent that is said to relieve stress and it happens to be my favorite.

While holding a vanilla scented candle in both hands visualize your negative aspects such as stress, fear, anger, etc leaving your body. See them flow out of your heart and your mind, and head off into the upper realms of the Universe where the gods can control them. Do this for a few minutes.

Then say to yourself: “I will not feel stressed. I will not feel fear. I am unafraid. I am feeling much better. This day will no doubt be successful. Now light your candle and chant this 3, 6, 9, or 12 times, depending on how big the problem.

“Vanilla, banish my fear,
Burn my stress,
By the Power of the Goddess
Send these things away.”Let the candle burn until all anxiety disappears.

November 6, 2024 Current Moon Phase and Planetary Positions for the Northern Hemispheres

Source: nineplanets.org

The current moon phase for November 6th, 2024 is the Waxing Crescent phase.

On this day, the moon is 4.68 days old and 21.58% illuminated with a tilt of 126.136°. The approximate distance from Earth to the moon is 389,744.79 km and the moon sign is Capricorn.

The Moon phase for November 6th, 2024 is a Waxing Crescent phase. This is the phase where the moon started to become visible again after the New Moon.

In the Waxing Crescent phase the moon rises before noon in the east, transits the meridian before sunset, before setting in the west before midnight.

Phase Details

Phase: Waxing Crescent

Moon age: 4.68 days

Moon illumination: 21.58%

Moon tilt: 126.136°

Moon angle: 0.51

Moon distance: 389,744.79 km

Moon sign: Capricorn

The Moon phase for November 7th, 2024 is a Waxing Crescent phase. This is the phase where the moon started to become visible again after the New Moon.

In the Waxing Crescent phase the moon rises before noon in the east, transits the meridian before sunset, before setting in the west before midnight.

Source: currentplanetarypositions.com

Frankfurt, Germany, Europe

6 November 2024
11:00 am GMT 12:00 PM CET
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:14 Scorpio 32
Moon:10 Capricorn 28
Mercury:04 Sagittarius 59
Venus:23 Sagittarius 39
Mars:00 Leo 46
Jupiter:20 Gemini 02 Rx
Saturn:12 Pisces 46 Rx
Uranus:25 Taurus 41 Rx
Neptune:27 Pisces 24 Rx
Pluto:29 Capricorn 48

True Lunar Node:05 Aries 54 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:04 Aries 26 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):14 Libra 24

Chiron:20 Aries 13 Rx
Ceres:19 Capricorn 53
Pallas:20 Sagittarius 27
Juno:01 Scorpio 05
Vesta:04 Libra 47

Eris:24 Aries 45 Rx

Fire:8
Earth:4
Air:3
Water:4

Cardinal:9
Fixed:4
Mutable:6

Chicago, Illinois, USA

6 November 2024
06:00 pm GMT 12:00 PM CST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:14 Scorpio 49
Moon:14 Capricorn 14
Mercury:05 Sagittarius 23
Venus:24 Sagittarius 00
Mars:00 Leo 51
Jupiter:20 Gemini 01 Rx
Saturn:12 Pisces 46 Rx
Uranus:25 Taurus 40 Rx
Neptune:27 Pisces 24 Rx
Pluto:29 Capricorn 48

True Lunar Node:05 Aries 52 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:04 Aries 25 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):14 Libra 26

Chiron:20 Aries 12 Rx
Ceres:19 Capricorn 58
Pallas:20 Sagittarius 34
Juno:01 Scorpio 11
Vesta:04 Libra 55

Eris:24 Aries 45 Rx

Fire:8
Earth:4
Air:3
Water:4

Cardinal:9
Fixed:4
Mutable:6

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

6 November 2024
08:00 pm GMT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:14 Scorpio 54
Moon:15 Capricorn 18
Mercury:05 Sagittarius 29
Venus:24 Sagittarius 06
Mars:00 Leo 53
Jupiter:20 Gemini 00 Rx
Saturn:12 Pisces 46 Rx
Uranus:25 Taurus 40 Rx
Neptune:27 Pisces 24 Rx
Pluto:29 Capricorn 48

True Lunar Node:05 Aries 52 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:04 Aries 25 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):14 Libra 27

Chiron:20 Aries 12 Rx
Ceres:19 Capricorn 59
Pallas:20 Sagittarius 36
Juno:01 Scorpio 13
Vesta:04 Libra 57

Eris:24 Aries 44 Rx

Fire:8
Earth:4
Air:3
Water:4

Cardinal:9
Fixed:4
Mutable:6

7 November 2024 Current Moon Phase and Planetary Positions for the Southern Hemisphere

Source: nineplanets.org

The current moon phase for November 7th, 2024 is the Waxing Crescent phase.

On this day, the moon is 5.72 days old and 30.99% illuminated with a tilt of 119.371°. The approximate distance from Earth to the moon is 385,338.86 km and the moon sign is Capricorn.

The Moon phase for November 7th, 2024 is a Waxing Crescent phase. This is the phase where the moon started to become visible again after the New Moon.

In the Waxing Crescent phase the moon rises before noon in the east, transits the meridian before sunset, before setting in the west before midnight.

Phase Details

Phase: Waxing Crescent

Moon age: 5.72 days

Moon illumination: 30.99%

Moon tilt: 119.371°

Moon angle: 0.52

Moon distance: 385,338.86 km

Moon sign: Capricorn

Source: currentplanetarypositions.com

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

7 November 2024
01:00 am GMT 12:00 PM AEDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:15 Scorpio 07
Moon:18 Capricorn 00
Mercury:05 Sagittarius 46
Venus:24 Sagittarius 21
Mars:00 Leo 57
Jupiter:19 Gemini 59 Rx
Saturn:12 Pisces 45 Rx
Uranus:25 Taurus 39 Rx
Neptune:27 Pisces 24 Rx
Pluto:29 Capricorn 48

True Lunar Node:05 Aries 51 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:04 Aries 24 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):14 Libra 28

Chiron:20 Aries 11 Rx
Ceres:20 Capricorn 03
Pallas:20 Sagittarius 41
Juno:01 Scorpio 17
Vesta:05 Libra 03

Eris:24 Aries 44 Rx

Fire:8
Earth:4
Air:3
Water:4

Cardinal:9
Fixed:4
Mutable:6

Cape Town, South Africa

7 November 2024
10:00 am GMT 12:00 PM SAST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:15 Scorpio 29
Moon:22 Capricorn 54
Mercury:06 Sagittarius 15
Venus:24 Sagittarius 48
Mars:01 Leo 04
Jupiter:19 Gemini 57 Rx
Saturn:12 Pisces 45 Rx
Uranus:25 Taurus 39 Rx
Neptune:27 Pisces 23 Rx
Pluto:29 Capricorn 49

True Lunar Node:05 Aries 50 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:04 Aries 23 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):14 Libra 31

Chiron:20 Aries 10 Rx
Ceres:20 Capricorn 10
Pallas:20 Sagittarius 50
Juno:01 Scorpio 25
Vesta:05 Libra 13

Eris:24 Aries 44 Rx

Fire:8
Earth:4
Air:3
Water:4

Cardinal:9
Fixed:4
Mutable:6

Easter Island, Chile, South America

7 November 2024
05:00 pm GMT 12:00 PM EASST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:15 Scorpio 47
Moon:26 Capricorn 43
Mercury:06 Sagittarius 38
Venus:25 Sagittarius 09
Mars:01 Leo 10
Jupiter:19 Gemini 55 Rx
Saturn:12 Pisces 45 Rx
Uranus:25 Taurus 38 Rx
Neptune:27 Pisces 23 Rx
Pluto:29 Capricorn 49

True Lunar Node:05 Aries 49 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:04 Aries 22 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):14 Libra 33

Chiron:20 Aries 10 Rx
Ceres:20 Capricorn 15
Pallas:20 Sagittarius 56
Juno:01 Scorpio 31
Vesta:05 Libra 22

Eris:24 Aries 44 Rx

Fire:8
Earth:4
Air:3
Water:4

Cardinal:9
Fixed:4
Mutable:6

Guide to Black Salt Benefits: How to Make it and Use it

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You may have heard about the magical power of witches black salt and its mysterious properties. Black salt has been used for centuries in many cultures for protection, cleansing and banishing spells. It is believed that it can help to ward off negative energies and protect you from harm. But what exactly is black salt and how can you use it in your spells? This ultimate guide will explain everything you need to know about using black salt in spells so you can maximize its magical potential.

What is black salt?

Black salt, a staple in black salt witchcraft, is renowned for its black salt protection qualities, making it an essential black salt for spells. Its black salt properties are utilized in witchcraft for creating a shield of black protection and are integral to the black salt spiritual uses.

The black salt magical properties are especially revered in black salt hoodoo and black salt wicca spells, where it is a key component for protection salt rituals, cleansing, and banishing spells, embodying the black salt spiritual meaning.

Black salt has the power to repel or even absorb negative energy. It has been used in many cultures for centuries and is still popular today. In traditional hoodoo and voodoo practices, it is used to ward off negative energies, protect from harm and even stop hexes. It can also be used for cleansing spaces and removing unwanted energies.

Uses of Black Salt for protection in Witchcraft

Banishing Spells

Removing negative thought patterns

Energetic Healing {viruses, infections}

Sending away bad energy being send your way

Protecting your home {sprinkle it around your home}

Removing Influence of a specific person

Removing Back luck Spells

Sprinkle it onto a black mirror during New Moon scrying session

Protective Love spells

Removing blockages from money spells

Candle Spells for Protection

How to make black salt?

Crafting your own black salt is an uncomplicated process, perfect for those wondering what is black salt used for. To begin, assemble your materials, which include…Click here to read the rest of this article Source: magickandwitchcraft.com

November 5, 2024 Daily Horoscopes

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Click here for Anyone’s Birthday or Daily or Monthly Horoscopes Source: thehoroscope.co

Moon Alert

Avoid shopping or important decisions from 5 AM to 10:45 AM EST today (2 AM to 7:45 AM PST). After that, the Moon moves from Sagittarius into Capricorn.

The Stars Rate Your Day

5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult

Aries (March 21-April 19)

*** Professional and business concerns are your focus today. Nevertheless, be aware that your personal life is on public display more than usual and you might find difficult to conceal certain facts about yourself. Be careful about blurring the distinction between your professional and personal relationships today.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

**** Today you have a strong urge to “get away from all this.” Travel and an opportunity to do something different will appeal. You might meet new friends from other cultures and different countries. It’s a good day to explore opportunities in publishing, the media, medicine and the law.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

*** Today your emotional experiences will be more intense than usual. Likewise, your emotional encounters with others will be memorable! You might also find that you want something that belongs to someone else so you feel envious in some way. (It happens.)

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

*** Today the Moon is opposite your sign, which means you will have to go more than halfway when dealing with others. It’s no biggie, really. It simply means you have to be accommodating and preferably, friendly, which is your style anyway. Enjoy socializing!

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

*** Home and family are your primary focus today. Fortunately, you’re bursting with energy because fiery Mars is now in your sign giving you physical drive and assertion. You might have to put the emotional considerations of someone else before your own today.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

**** This is a busy, fast-paced time for you! You’re eager to schmooze with others. You’re also eager to learn as well as share your ideas. It’s difficult for you to conceal your feelings today, which is why you are exuberant, especially in social situations and romance. Don’t hesitate to entertain.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

*** Your schmooze factor is high with both Mercury and Venus in your House of Communications. Nevertheless, today you want to retire and relax in familiar surroundings. It’s time to reflect on your values and examine what your possessions. Do they serve your needs or do you serve theirs?

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

**** It’s a strong day for you because the Sun is in your sign and the Moon is in your House of Communications. You’re pumped! Furthermore, fiery Mars is at the top of your chart arousing your ambition. (No moss growing on you!) This is an exciting day and you have a lot to say.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

*** Contradictory influences are at play today. In one way, you want to run away and hide. Nevertheless, both Mercury and Venus in your sign make you talkative and charming! Find a comfy perch to survey your realm and share your views.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

**** Today the Moon is in your sign, which will make you excitable. Fortunately, it will also tend to boost your good fortune, which is why things will tend to go your way. This is a popular time for you. Enjoy the company of others!

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

**** With the Sun high in your chart, you make a fabulous impression on everyone. And yet, the Moon is hiding today, which means you have mixed feelings about your public persona. Nevertheless, interactions with younger, creative people will be rewarding.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

**** This is an exciting day! You’re keen to do something different so that you can expand your world. Your interactions with a female friend or acquaintance might be significant today. You will also impress important people and bosses with your words and your style.

If Your Birthday Is Today

Actress Tilda Swinton (1960) shares your birthday today. You are charming and adaptable. You are also introspective and socially skilled. You’re excellent with words. This is a year of service for you, especially to family, which means it’s important to take care of yourself so you can be a support. Might this be time for a makeover?

Aries (March 21-April 19)

You are underestimating people you are working with and what this does is put an even bigger strain on your worries. You need to delegate certain actions and have fate that things will sort themselves out eventually.

By doing so, not only you will have more time to practice your own role but you might also be in for a pleasant surprise. Other than this, less caprice and more refrain will do you good.

You can also read this special Aries Daily Horoscope.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

Not everything is about you so try not to be paranoid in social gatherings, especially at work. Yes, people can be cruel and they probably gossiped about you at some point or another but there is no need for you to keep this in mind all the time.

Impose respect through your attitude and easily navigate any sensible situation, if you search to create conflict today, not only you won’t solve anything but you will be the one to fall as a drama queen.

You can also read this special Taurus Daily Horoscope.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

The way you relate to the children in your life is going to be in the spotlight today and will help you learn something new about yourself, especially if those are your own.

Patience is required but also a degree of firmness and then you will be able to enjoy the candor and sweetness of those little creatures. Spend some time outdoors with them or engage them into age appropriate activities.

You can also read this special Gemini Daily Horoscope.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

You seem to be quite cold blooded and calculated this Tuesday and although for you this will ensure everything runs smoothly and you have no misunderstandings or troubles to attend to, for those around you, it will create a totally different impression.

They will believe you are only after gain and that you are willing to overstep anything to reach that point, even other’s efforts and feelings.

You can also read this special Cancer Daily Horoscope.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

This Tuesday will be a day of consequences and of truths and although you might now expect to be the one to suffer them it seem that you will be the inquisitive one and the one to force others to accept their faults.

This will probably rise from your own suspicions towards your family and you will try to push everything towards the edge, remembering events and trying to piece certain actions and gestures together.

You can also read this special Leo Daily Horoscope.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

A difficult day, a day of conflict for all natives who don’t know where to stop. It might be a day of legal quarrel for some while others will try to solve their issues in private, however, with a lot of noise and consequences.

Be careful to what you agree to, accept to make compromise but don’t turn this into the whole result.

You can also read this special Virgo Daily Horoscope.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

You are in a soft spot in one of your relationships, most likely with a friend and you don’t really know how to get away from this complicated issue, without hurting anyone but also without making any personal compromises.

The first part of the day will prove the hardest to endure with all kinds of thoughts flying right at you but eventually you will clarify some of them and won’t feel as this is something you really need to sort right away.

You can also read this special Libra Daily Horoscope.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

No one was hurt by a bit of caution and no matter how much you might be feeling you are loosing, it’s actually something you can win if you refrain yourself from any temptations and risk.

If you succumb to them, you might have a bit of temporary fun and that’s it but if you keep your head high, you might actually get a sense of self accomplishment and pride.

You can also read this special Scorpio Daily Horoscope.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

It won’t take you long today to figure out that by using your charm you can not only sugar coat your way into certain solutions for some existing troubles but you might also gain some unexpected benefits.

This means that this Tuesday will probably transform itself into a hunt for good things and that you will probably end up in quite a manipulative state, ready to say or do anything to convince others to follow you.

You can also read this special Sagittarius Daily Horoscope.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Your house will be central to your thoughts today as you crave for some sort of change but at the same time try to do something without spending too much money.

This might also mean that you will resort to some diy, something to keep you busy during those spare hours in the afternoon but also at work, trying to browse the best ideas.

You can also read this special Capricorn Daily Horoscope.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

It will take you a while today to really understand the influence someone has had and maybe still has on you and maybe you will have to go through some sort of conflict with someone dear before you can really open your eyes.

The trouble with you sometimes is that you are so very stubborn with certain people, usually those who love you most and allow you anything and then, with others you tend to let yourself manipulated if they hit your soft spot.

You can also read this special Aquarius Daily Horoscope.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

The current disposition will allow you some time to pay your debts and regroup yourself but then if you do it again, you will probably receive a harsher punishment.

It is time for some natives to be a lot more responsible and think of the future rather than avoid it, something they have been doing successfully in the past. Stop yourself from buying things you don’t need, especially today when the temptation is so big.

You can also read this special Pisces Daily Horoscope.

Spell For Tuesday – Ritual for Success

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This ritual is customizable according to the kind of goal you would like to achieve.

Sometimes we feel ‘weakened’ by the many obstacles that seem to arise in our life, often making it difficult; sometimes everything seems complicated and difficult. And so, we need something ‘special’ to go back to being the lions and lionesses who conquer their own lives!

When we want to feel stronger and when we want to change the energies around us in order to increase the positive possibilities, this simple ritual can help. It is to be done on Tuesdays at noon solar time and at one summertime (specifically: at noon, you must light the candles, which will have been prepared according to the method described by the preparation of candles, minutes or hours before, depending on the time you have available).

The goal of this ritual was to restore winning energies around the person in question (but, as you know, you can do it for yourself; in this case, choose a stone that is significant for you, even crystal, after having purified it as I did).

The candles should be loaded (read the page on how to load the candles if you don’t know how) before the ritual.

You can also read more about success spells here.

The arrangement of the candles is:

White candle in the north, yellow candle in the center, and orange (or red) candle at the bottom. You will be seated behind the red candle.

Since the goal of this ritual was to increase the life force of the person in question so that it attracts positive or successful situations and events, there aren’t any specific words we can use.

I wrote two lines specific to the situation and recited them aloud like the other spells.

Like this:

as the white candle burns, I become more and more protected from the light
as the yellow candle burns, I get stronger and stronger (or: I am successful in…)
as the red (or orange) candle burns, I get stronger and stronger (or: I am successful in…)

Type of candles to use:

As you can see, I used very low candles; now that I have the experience, I work with almost all types of candles; if I use these bases, I always purify/load them by first removing them from the metal casing and, once loaded, putting them back in the casing.

If you use candles in glass cups you have to do the same thing (load them by removing them from the glass), so I almost never use them in glass cups (I find that they are difficult to extract).

Regarding the ideal timing for this type of ritual, I would say it would be this:

Unless you perform rituals that last seven days, using larger candles than the ones shown here doesn’t make sense (they would last too long).

Generally (but, as you can see from my example above, not always!)

I use ‘naked’ candles (like the ones next to them), without metal or glass enclosures. But, as I said, it doesn’t matter, as long as they are prepared (consecrated and loaded) without the wrapping.

If you use high-quality candles, they should burn completely; otherwise, there will be leftovers (you burn the whole candle, but sometimes there is some ‘melted’ wax around): these should be put in a hidden place in the house or in a place where you often go if it is a matter of propitiatory rites (positive); otherwise, as you know, the remnants of the rites to eliminate obstacles and specific negativities must be buried far from home.

November 5, 2024 Current Moon Phase and Planetary Positions for the Northern Hemispheres

Source: MoonGiant.com

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

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

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 November 2024 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.

Today’s Waxing Crescent Phase

The Waxing Crescent on November 5 has an illumination of 16%. 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 November 5 the Moon is 3.91 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: 16%
Moon Age: 3.91 days
Moon Angle: 0.51
Moon Distance: 388,130.60 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 148,271,199.55 km

Source: currentplanetarypositions.com

London, England

5 November 2024
12:00 pm GMT 12:00 PM GMT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:13 Scorpio 34
Moon:28 Sagittarius 16
Mercury:03 Sagittarius 42
Venus:22 Sagittarius 30
Mars:00 Leo 27
Jupiter:20 Gemini 07 Rx
Saturn:12 Pisces 47 Rx
Uranus:25 Taurus 43 Rx
Neptune:27 Pisces 25 Rx
Pluto:29 Capricorn 47

True Lunar Node:05 Aries 59 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:04 Aries 29 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):14 Libra 18

Chiron:20 Aries 15 Rx
Ceres:19 Capricorn 36
Pallas:20 Sagittarius 05
Juno:00 Scorpio 45
Vesta:04 Libra 20

Eris:24 Aries 45 Rx

Fire:9
Earth:3
Air:3
Water:4

Cardinal:8
Fixed:4
Mutable:7

Chicago, Illinois

November 05, 2024
06:00 pm GMT 12:00 PM CST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:13 Scorpio 49
Moon:01 Capricorn 26
Mercury:04 Sagittarius 02
Venus:22 Sagittarius 48
Mars:00 Leo 32
Jupiter:20 Gemini 06 Rx
Saturn:12 Pisces 47 Rx
Uranus:25 Taurus 43 Rx
Neptune:27 Pisces 25 Rx
Pluto:29 Capricorn 47

True Lunar Node:05 Aries 57 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:04 Aries 29 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):14 Libra 20

Chiron:20 Aries 14 Rx
Ceres:19 Capricorn 40
Pallas:20 Sagittarius 11
Juno:00 Scorpio 50
Vesta:04 Libra 27

Eris:24 Aries 45 Rx

Fire:8
Earth:4
Air:3
Water:4

Cardinal:9
Fixed:4
Mutable:6

Los Angels, California

November 05, 2024
08:00 pm GMT 12:00 PM PST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:13 Scorpio 54
Moon:02 Capricorn 30
Mercury:04 Sagittarius 09
Venus:22 Sagittarius 54
Mars:00 Leo 33
Jupiter:20 Gemini 05 Rx
Saturn:12 Pisces 47 Rx
Uranus:25 Taurus 42 Rx
Neptune:27 Pisces 25 Rx
Pluto:29 Capricorn 47

True Lunar Node:05 Aries 57 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:04 Aries 28 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):14 Libra 20

Chiron:20 Aries 14 Rx
Ceres:19 Capricorn 42
Pallas:20 Sagittarius 13
Juno:00 Scorpio 52
Vesta:04 Libra 29

Eris:24 Aries 45 Rx

Fire:8
Earth:4
Air:3
Water:4

Cardinal:9
Fixed:4
Mutable:6

6 November 2024 Current Moon Phase and Planetary Positions for the Southern Hemisphere

Source: MoonGiant.com

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

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

Visit the November 2024 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.

Today’s Waxing Crescent Phase

The Waxing Crescent on November 6 has an illumination of 25%. 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 November 6 the Moon is 4.88 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: 25%
Moon Age: 4.88 days
Moon Angle: 0.52
Moon Distance: 383,401.94 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 148,234,605.29 km

Source: currentplanetarypositions.com

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

6 November 2024
01:00 am GMT 12:00 PM AEDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:14 Scorpio 06
Moon:05 Capricorn 09
Mercury:04 Sagittarius 26
Venus:23 Sagittarius 09
Mars:00 Leo 37
Jupiter:20 Gemini 04 Rx
Saturn:12 Pisces 46 Rx
Uranus:25 Taurus 42 Rx
Neptune:27 Pisces 25 Rx
Pluto:29 Capricorn 48

True Lunar Node:05 Aries 56 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:04 Aries 28 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):14 Libra 22

Chiron:20 Aries 14 Rx
Ceres:19 Capricorn 45
Pallas:20 Sagittarius 18
Juno:00 Scorpio 56
Vesta:04 Libra 35

Eris:24 Aries 45 Rx

Fire:8
Earth:4
Air:3
Water:4

Cardinal:9
Fixed:4
Mutable:6

Cape Town, South Africa, Africa

6 November 2024
10:00 am GMT 12:00 PM SAST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:14 Scorpio 29
Moon:09 Capricorn 56
Mercury:04 Sagittarius 56
Venus:23 Sagittarius 36
Mars:00 Leo 45
Jupiter:20 Gemini 02 Rx
Saturn:12 Pisces 46 Rx
Uranus:25 Taurus 41 Rx
Neptune:27 Pisces 24 Rx
Pluto:29 Capricorn 48

True Lunar Node:05 Aries 54 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:04 Aries 26 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):14 Libra 24

Chiron:20 Aries 13 Rx
Ceres:19 Capricorn 52
Pallas:20 Sagittarius 27
Juno:01 Scorpio 04
Vesta:04 Libra 46

Eris:24 Aries 45 Rx

Fire:8
Earth:4
Air:3
Water:4

Cardinal:9
Fixed:4
Mutable:6

Easter Island, Chile, South America

6 November 2024
05:00 pm GMT 12:00 PM EASST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:14 Scorpio 47
Moon:13 Capricorn 42
Mercury:05 Sagittarius 19
Venus:23 Sagittarius 57
Mars:00 Leo 50
Jupiter:20 Gemini 01 Rx
Saturn:12 Pisces 46 Rx
Uranus:25 Taurus 40 Rx
Neptune:27 Pisces 24 Rx
Pluto:29 Capricorn 48

True Lunar Node:05 Aries 52 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:04 Aries 25 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):14 Libra 26

Chiron:20 Aries 12 Rx
Ceres:19 Capricorn 57
Pallas:20 Sagittarius 33
Juno:01 Scorpio 10
Vesta:04 Libra 54

Eris:24 Aries 45 Rx

Fire:8
Earth:4
Air:3
Water:4

Cardinal:9
Fixed:4
Mutable:6

Blue Salt or Witches Salt and how to make it.

Disclaimer: No flower or plant or herb should be used for medicinal purposes until you have checked with your health care professional to ask if it is safe for you to use it for any reason. The content provided on this website is for informational purposes only and DOES NOT CONSTITUTE THE PROVIDING OF MEDICAL ADVICE and is not intended to be a substitute for independent professional medical judgment, advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health providers with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your health. WitchesofTheCraft.com and/or any staff member of WitchesofTheCraft.com and/or Lady Carla Beltane are not responsible for any type of negative reaction when using this flower or plant for any reason.

Salt is pure and anything that is impure is repelled by it no matter what colour you use. Used in Witchcraft, Spells and Rituals. Use it together with Black salt to reverse bad luck.

BLUE SALT USES:-

Evil Eye: Blue Salt is used to protect against the Evil Eye or negative energy.

Healing: It is also used in healing, either in spellwork or placed directly beneath the bed.

Justice: Blue salt can be used in spellwork or placed in a pocket for legal issues and to promote justice in court.

Altar work: Can be used to draw your circle or for adding symbols or runes on your altar.

PROTECTION SPELL FOR THE HOME:

Put blue salt in 4 small jars or bottles and then place one in each corner of your home, saying the following chant as you do so:

Salt of earth guard this home, while I’m here or when I roam.

Keep it safe and all within. For good of all let this bond begin.

By my will, with harm to none, by earth’s power this spell is done

MAKING BLUE SALT:

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The Principles of Witchcraft Belief c.2018

The Principles of Witchcraft Belief

In the spring Witch meet held April 1974 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, The Council of American Witches adopted this statement entitled “The Principles of Wiitchcraft Beliefs.”

Of course Wiitchcraft Beliefs can vary from this from area to area, coven to coven and individual to individual there is no strict tenet laid down by a central council, this is just one particular bodies ideas.

Principles Outlined

1: We practice rites to attune ourselves with the natural rhythm of life forces marked by the phases of the Moon and the seasonal Quarters and Cross Quarters.

2: We recognize that our intelligence gives us a unique responsibility toward our environment. We seek to live in harmony with Nature, in ecological balance offering fulfillment and consciousness within an evolutionary concept.

3: We acknowledge a depth of power far greater than that apparent to the average person. Because it is far greater than ordinary it is sometimes called supernatural, but we see it as lying within that which is naturally potential to all.

4: We conceive of the Creative Power in the universe as manifesting through polarity ~as masculine and feminine~ and that this same Creative Power lies in all people, and functions through the interaction of the masculine and feminine. We value neither above the other, knowing each to be supportive to each other. We value sex as pleasure, as the symbol and embodiment of life, and as one of the sources of energies used in magickal practice and religious worship.

5: We recognize both outer worlds and inner, or psychological, worlds sometimes known as the Spiritual World, the Collective Unconscious, Inner Planes, etc. ~and we see in the interaction of these two dimensions the basis for paranormal phenomena and magickal exercises. We neglect neither dimension for the other, seeing both as necessary for our fulfillment.

6: We do not recognize any authoritarian hierarchy, but do honor those who teach, respect those who share their greater knowledge and wisdom, and acknowledge those who have courageously given of themselves in leadership.

7: We see religion, magick, and wisdom in living as being united in the way one views the world and lives within it ~a world view and philosophy of life which we identify as Witchcraft~ The Wiccan Way .

8: Calling oneself “Witch” does not make a Witch, but neither does heredity itself, not the collecting of titles, degrees, and initiations. A Witch seeks to control the forces within her/himself that make life possible in order to live wisely and well without harm to others and in harmony with Nature.

9: We believe in the affirmation and fulfillment of life in a continuation of evolution and development of consciousness giving meaning to the Universe we know and our personal role within it.

10: Our only animosity towards Christianity, or towards any other religion or philosophy of life, is to the extent that its institutions have claimed to be “the only way,” and have sought to deny freedom to others and to surpress other ways of religious practice and belief.

11: As American Witches, we are not threatened by debates on the history of the Craft, the origins of various terms, the legitimacy of various aspects of different traditions. We are concerned with our present and our future.

12: We do not accept the concept of absolute evil, nor do we worship any entity known as Satan or the Devil, as defined by the Christian tradition. We do not seek power through the sufferings of others, nor accept that personal benefit can be derived only by denial to another.

13: We believe that we should seek within Nature that which is contributory to our health and well-being.

Source: Wicca Chat

The Folklore and Medicine of Witch Hazel

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We have stirred up a witch hazel brew for you, now tossing even more folklore and medicinal recipes into ourHub for this plant ally!

Witch hazel (Hamamelis virginiana, Hamamelidaceae) is our kinky, golden-star flower shrub or small tree that blooms in cold weather when all other flowers are absent from the landscape. These flowers are long-lived, as they patiently wait for weather warm enough to wake up an array of possible pollinators, from gnats to flies to moths. The witch hazel flowers know they gotta get it while they can, and still, only one percent of the flowers will ever develop into seeds.

In this article, Juliet shares a humorously explosive story about the seed’s clever dispersal methods. Another name for the witch hazel tree is bead wood because its tiny seeds make a beautiful, hard and shiny, black nugget that can be used as jewelry.¹

More of the Lore Behind Witch Hazel’s Name

John-Manual Andriote wrote that witch hazel is “one of the few products that’s both FDA-approved and endorsed by real witches.”² Now that is a special plant! But which witch is witch hazel?

I suppose once a medicinal plant has the name witch in it, it’s bound to be seen as magical in some way. Witch as we use it today, comes from the old English word wicca, or wizard. It is said, though, that the “witch” in witch hazel originated instead from the Middle English word wiche, which means “to bend.” Think about wicker, which comes from the same root word, meaning “pliable branches that bend.”³

Another interpretation is that the name derives from the use of witch hazel’s branches for dowsing, also called “water witching.” Yet another idea is that it stems (pun intended) from the Middle English word wicke, meaning “lively,” which describes how the stems become alive and move when water is detected below.

Still others believe its name comes from the shape of a gall that’s sometimes found on the leaf, caused by an aphid, that looks like a witch’s hat.⁴ And one last reason for the name witch that I have come across over the years is that the witch hazel plant flowers near Samhain (Halloween), evidently from a witch’s spell. Well, which witch do you believe?

The hazel part of witch hazel’s name is derived from the resemblance of its leaves to those of the hazelnut (Corylus americana) tree, both being broadly oval and scalloped. They are distantly related, but one way they are different is that witch hazel leaves are asymmetrical at the base. There is also a white bottlebrush flower cousin in the Hamamelidaceae family called witch alder, of the Fothergilla genus, so witchy-ness indeed spreads!

Water Witching

Dowsing is an ancient art that has yielded successful results for centuries for locating both water and precious metals underground. Dowsing has been referred to as far back as Homer, when he writes in The Odyssey about the divining rod called the Caduceus that ended up in the hands of Asclepius, the old Greek God of Healing. That divining rod, with its head of entwined serpents, is what eventually became the well-known symbol of medicine.⁵

The Mohegan Tribe, in what is now called Connecticut, is believed to have been the first to show settlers how to use…

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