Tuesday Is Ruled By Mars
Archangel: Samael
Candle colour: Red
Incenses: Dragon’s blood or cinnamon
Crystals: Jasper or garnet
Use Tuesdays for spells for courage, change, independence in home or business life, for overcoming seemingly impossible odds and for passion.
Where possible, work near a fire or a bonfire or with a huge red beeswax candle as a focus; alternatively work next to a flowerbed or large vase of red, orange and/or yellow flowers.
Magickal Intentions: Courage, Physical Strength, Revenge, Military Honors, Surgery and the Breaking of Negative Spells, Matrimony, War, Enemies, Prison, Vitality and Assertiveness
Incense: Dragon’s Blood, Patchouli
Planet: Mars
Sign: Aries and Scorpio
Angel: Samuel
Colors: Red and Orange
Herbs/Plants: Red Rose, Cock’s Comb, Pine, Daisy, Thyme and Pepper
Stones: Carnelian, Bloodstone, Ruby, Garnet and Pink Tourmaline
Oil: (Mars) Basil, Coriander, Ginger
Mars rules Tuesday. The energies of this day best harmonize with efforts of masculine vibration, such as conflict, physical endurance and strength, lust, hunting, sports, and all types of competition. Use them, too, for rituals involving surgical procedures or political ventures.
The time of reaping is at hand. There is a feeling of completion infused into the atmosphere during the Last Quarter Moon. The opportunity opens to recognize how far you’ve come in various parts of your life. This is not a good time for new beginnings, but rather a reflective period suited to evaluating how you have been using your time and what has been accomplished. Issues of authority may arise. This Moon phase supports taking responsibility for actively tying up the loose ends of projects that are already underway.
The time of reaping is at hand. There is a feeling of completion infused into the atmosphere during the Last Quarter Moon. The opportunity opens to recognize how far you’ve come in various parts of your life. This is not a good time for new beginnings, but rather a reflective period suited to evaluating how you have been using your time and what has been accomplished. Issues of authority may arise. This Moon phase supports taking responsibility for actively tying up the loose ends of projects that are already underway.
The time of reaping is at hand. There is a feeling of completion infused into the atmosphere during the Last Quarter Moon. The opportunity opens to recognize how far you’ve come in various parts of your life. This is not a good time for new beginnings, but rather a reflective period suited to evaluating how you have been using your time and what has been accomplished. Issues of authority may arise. This Moon phase supports taking responsibility for actively tying up the loose ends of projects that are already underway.
The time of reaping is at hand. There is a feeling of completion infused into the atmosphere during the Last Quarter Moon. The opportunity opens to recognize how far you’ve come in various parts of your life. This is not a good time for new beginnings, but rather a reflective period suited to evaluating how you have been using your time and what has been accomplished. Issues of authority may arise. This Moon phase supports taking responsibility for actively tying up the loose ends of projects that are already underway.
Expect no shortage of drama in your love life. On Monday, Venus — now in your 7th House of Partnerships — will oppose Uranus in Aries. There may be a see-saw feeling when it comes to your role in a relationship. On one hand you want to be partnered up, but on the other hand you refuse to do so at the expense of your individuality. On Tuesday, Mars will enter your 5th House of Love and Sex. For the next several weeks you can certainly anticipate more fun in bed.
Your mental focus this week will decidedly revolve around matters of the heart. Mercury, the planet of communication, will continue to move through your 5th House of True Love. On Monday, Mercury will link up to Saturn, and you might have a serious conversation with your sweetheart about your commitment to each other. On Friday, you’ll likely make a positive decision together — possibly about a much-needed getaway. Your trip will likely be local and short (a long weekend perhaps), but it will surely be memorable.
Sudden interference from a friend regarding your love life might unnerve you this week. On Monday, Venus will oppose Uranus, now in your 11th House of Groups and Friends. You might receive an unexpected opinion about someone you’re dating. Even worse, your pal might give you a vibe that he or she is attracted to your sweetheart! Be careful on Tuesday not to overspend on your love. With Venus square Jupiter, now in your 2nd House of Earned Income, it’s possible you’ll purchase an extra indulgent gift. Don’t break the bank!
Saturn continues to move through your 5th House of True Love, and if you’re single it may be difficult to get exactly what/whom you want in love. You might have found the perfect soul mate, but due to circumstances beyond your control, you find it’s difficult to be together — at least for now. Or, you might be in a relationship and you’re not feeling as if you and your love are having much fun anymore. Responsibility may weigh you down. Tuesday is a good day to discuss how you feel with your lover. The dialogue will help.
You and your partner might have an unexpected difference of opinion this week — one that proves to be more than just a slight disagreement. You’ll want to remain open to your partner’s viewpoint, but there is likely to be something that rubs you the wrong way on Monday. Do your best to remain gracious even if you blurt out something less than tactful on this day. On Tuesday, Mars will enter Leo — a once in every two-year event! Your stamina will be incredible until October 15 and you’ll passionately pursue anything — or anyone — you want!
The week is likely to start out in a relationship haze, thanks to Monday’s opposition between the Sun and Neptune. You’re in a phase now where the potential to hold your mate on a pedestal is extremely likely. While it’s wonderful to practice unconditional love, at the same time you might ignore a potentially large blemish in your relationship. Remember to take off the rose-colored glasses long enough to see any flaws in your union. Then, you’ll be equipped to make a decision about whether or not your partner still deserves that podium.
An existing relationship is likely going through extensive change now. The parameters of your union will be revolutionized as you both challenge the traditional status quo of what a relationship “should be.” That definition simply does not work for you and your mate any longer and you’ll need to find your own way. The question is: Can you do this together? While you might begin to think that the grass is greener on the other side, consider what might happen if you take more time to water your own grass first.
You’re typically the one who can see right through anyone and uncover their true motivations. These days, however, nothing could be further from the truth — at least when it comes to a love interest. Neptune, the planet of unconditional love — but also confusion and potential disillusion — is moving through your 5th House of True Love. While this transit might bring your soul mate, at the same time you might go through at least one major disappointment in love. You’re so caught up in getting lost in a blissful union that you may choose to ignore a romantic entanglement.
If you’re single, or even if you’re in a relationship, a love opportunity may arrive in the most unexpected ways these days. This potential is due to the influence of Uranus in your 5th House of Romance. On Monday, Venus will oppose Uranus, stimulating this energy in an extraordinary way. You might suddenly meet someone who gives you an uncontrollable physical reaction. This might even be a case of “love at first sight.” In addition, someone you thought was only a friend might surprise you with a declaration of love. Wow!
Your erotic side is about to be stimulated! On Tuesday, Mars — the planet that rules our sex drive — will enter the most erogenous zone of your chart — the 8th House of Intimacy. You’ll have an opportunity to explore your deepest physical desires with your partner, which will last until October 15. You might even reach a new level of closeness as you find more courage to truly reveal yourself. Baring your body is one thing, but baring your soul is another altogether. Now, you’ll have the gumption to do both.
On Tuesday, Mars will enter your 7th House of Partnerships, where it will remain until October 15. Over the next several weeks there might be a few loud and dramatic squabbles between you and your mate. Still, whatever conflict may occur you’ll feel motivated to resolve it. Just be aware of how fragile your partner’s ego is now, and how the smallest bruise to it may result in a major fallout. You might have little patience for this, but the truth is if you embarrass your mate in public, expect to pay hefty price for it in private.
You might feel more intellectually connected to your partner this week. On Friday, Mercury will be at a friendly angle to Jupiter, now in your 5th House of Romance. An extra special conversation between you and your mate will put you in a positive frame of mind. You might also decide to pursue a new academic or spiritual interest together. If single, this will be a great night for a first date with someone new. The Moon will also enter your 5th house on Friday evening, adding to the emotional romantic potential.
[All times are calculated for the Pacific Daylight Zone. If you are living in a different time zone, add or subtract the necessary hours so that any timed alignment will be exact where you live.] This day is as puzzling and disturbing as yesterday. Juno square to Saturn (5:32AM) is not a friend when it comes to creating harmonious, respectful relationships. You may want to slow down regarding holistic healing matters as Venus makes an off-kilter, 150-degree link to Chiron (9:14AM). If shocks and surprises suddenly show up in the midst of one or more key partnerships, then you are responding to the annual Venus-Uranus opposition (10:57AM). Be pragmatic and sensible when it comes to dealing with loved ones and important friendships. In the meantime, the cosmic confusion machine is deftly at work later on during the annual Sun-Neptune opposition (8:44PM) and a Mercury-Neptune contra-parallel (11:14PM). If you remember, it was only yesterday that Mercury opposed Neptune. Now the Sun is adding to the potential haziness and psychic cloud cover. Of course, it is always possible to tweak these aspects in the direction of creating psychic sensitivity and utilizing your higher, creative imagination. Nevertheless, most people become more ensnared by the deceptions and illusions woven by fascinating, addiction-generating Neptune than by the enlightenment that this planet also emanates if you are living on a more exalted level of human spirituality. Try to utilize a frictional, 45-degree tie between Mercury and Pallas (7:08PM) toward solving some of your current problems.
Items You Will Need:
One onion
Black Candle
Cleanse an onion in fresh water, consecrate by you for your purpose. During a waxing moon, preferably on a Monday (unless you need to do it sooner) otherwise, Monday for the moon’s emotions.
Take the onion and light your candle. You can carve any protective symbols you wish on the onion to personalize it, or leave it as it is. Remember the onion represents you.
As you sit in the light of the candle, peel the onion, layer by layer, knowing that with each layer you peel, you remove on more layer of pain you hold within yourself, one more layer of hate, anger, rancor or greed.
After you have completed your task, and your onion is completely peeled away, place the remains in a white bowl on your windowsill, in the kitchen, recognizing that the moon’s power will remove the negativity around you, (even if the light of the moon is not visible, it’s the energy and thought that is important).
Once you have finished the spell, take a shower, or bath to cleanse and purify and complete your work. Know you are cleansed.
Monday (Moon): Peace, sleep, healing, compassion, friends, psychic awareness, purification, and fertility.
Waxing Moon
The Waxing Moon is the ideal time for magick to draw things toward you.
Moon Phase: Second Quarter
Moon Sign: Capricorn
Capricorn: Develops strong structure. Focus on traditions, responsibilities, and obligations. A good time to set boundaries and rules.
Moon enters Aquarius 12:07 am
Aquarius: Rebellious energy. Time to break habits and make abrupt changes. Personal freedom and individuality is the focus.
Incense: Lily
Color: Lavender
Emotions begin to stir coupled with recognizing that the new beginnings you are making must also increase personal security to be worthwhile over the long haul. This is a time when it’s appropriate to get in touch with your gut instincts and begin to guide your life more deliberately, with an awareness of using your “sixth sense” as well as your enthusiasm. Obstacles may emerge that require you to reevaluate how to better integrate yourself into your immediate environment.
Friday (Venus): Love, friendship, reconciliation and beauty.
Waxing Moon
The Waxing Moon (from the New Moon to the Full) is the ideal time for magick to draw things toward you.
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Sign: Sagittarius
Sagittarius: Encourages flights of imagination and confidence. This is an adventurous, philosophical and athletic Moon sign. Favors expansion and growth.
Moon enters Capricorn 11:25 pm
Capricorn: Develops strong structure. Focus on traditions, responsibilities, and obligations. A good time to set boundaries and rules.
Incense: Orchid
Color: Purple
Thursday (Jupiter): Expansion, money, prosperity, and generosity.
Waxing Moon
The Waxing Moon (from the New Moon to the Full) is the ideal time for magick to draw things toward you.
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Sign: Sagittarius
Sagittarius: Encourages flights of imagination and confidence. This is an adventurous, philosophical, and athletic Moon sign. Favors expansion and growth.
Incense: Clove
Color: Green
Emotions begin to stir coupled with recognizing that the new beginnings you are making must also increase personal security to be worthwhile over the long haul. This is a time when it’s appropriate to get in touch with your gut instincts and begin to guide your life more deliberately, with an awareness of using your “sixth sense” as well as your enthusiasm. Obstacles may emerge that require you to reevaluate how to better integrate yourself into your immediate environment.
Magickal Intentions: Courage, Physical Strength, Revenge, Military Honors, Surgery and the Breaking of Negative Spells, Matrimony, War, Enemies, Prison, Vitality and Assertiveness
Incense: Dragon’s Blood, Patchouli
Planet: Mars
Sign: Aries and Scorpio
Angel: Samuel
Colors: Red and Orange
Herbs/Plants: Red Rose, Cock’s Comb, Pine, Daisy, Thyme and Pepper
Stones: Carnelian, Bloodstone, Ruby, Garnet and Pink Tourmaline
Oil: (Mars) Basil, Coriander, Ginger
Mars rules Tuesday. The energies of this day best harmonize with efforts of masculine vibration, such as conflict, physical endurance and strength, lust, hunting, sports, and all types of competition. Use them, too, for rituals involving surgical procedures or political ventures.
Tuesday (Mars): Passion, sex, courage, aggression and protection
Waxing Moon
The Waxing Moon (from the New Moon to the Full) is the ideal time for magick to draw things toward you.
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Sign: Scorpio
Scorpio: Increases awareness of psychic power. Precipitates psychic crises and ends connections thoroughly. People tend to brood and become secretive.
Incense: Ginger
Color: Gray
Maria DeSimone on the topics of uranus, saturn, pluto, neptune, blogs, astrologyOuter planets Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto are heavy hitters. These guys mean business, and when they transit a personal planet (Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus and Mars) or angle in your chart by close degree, you can count on upsets in your world.
Right now, it’s fascinating to note that not one zodiac sign is immune from an outer planet transit. If you’re a Fixed sign (Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, Aquarius), we give you the transit of Saturn in Scorpio. If you’re a Mutable sign (Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, Pisces) then you’re the winner of a Neptune in Pisces transit. And if you’re a Cardinal sign (Aries, Cancer, Libra, and Capricorn), well then, you’ve won the cosmic jackpot. That’s because you get the simultaneous transit of Uranus in Aries and Pluto in Capricorn.
When I consult with my clients, or even look around the lives of my own family members, I see the fascinating difference that each type of outer planetary transit has in their world. The common theme is change through developmental tension, ultimately leading to personal growth. For each outer planet that transits something vital in your horoscope, it can feel like you’re going through the muck. I’m reminded of the famous Winston Churchill quote these days more than ever:
“When you’re going through hell, keep going.”
Easier said than done, right? And yet, we humans are a resilient bunch. We can take so much pressure from the outside world — and even from our own creation — and not only manage to survive, but thrive.
What resonates most about this quote as I apply it to astrological cycles is the reminder that even hell has an ending. Eventually, you’ll get out and come to the other side of pain. Eventually, you’ll see the light again. Yet the only way to ensure that is to keep going through the darkness.
While it’s true that every outer planetary transit to your horoscope has the commonality of morphing your world through a series of stressful circumstances, it’s important to note that each outer planet has a very different style, or modus operandi, with which he accomplishes this.
I thought it might be helpful to briefly clarify the differences so that when you or someone you know experiences a transit, you’ll have an idea of how the specific outer planet goes about achieving his mission.
Saturn transits change through restrictive, limiting and sometimes overbearing circumstances. Saturn is also discipline, responsibility and authority. There are many different ways in which this can happen. Let’s say you’re having a Saturn transit to your 10th House of Career. This angle of the chart is concerned with your status in life, your professional goals and ambitions, and authority figures in your world.
When Saturn comes to this point in your horoscope (and we all get this transit about once every 29 years) it can either be an incredible career pinnacle, where you’re recognized as the authority in your industry, or it can be a time of drudgery, where, in the eyes of the boss, your best is never good enough.
The positive end of this transit uses the most illuminative qualities of Saturn to help you master your goals. The shadow is felt as roadblock after roadblock as you work ferociously to get your name out there. Either way Saturn crystalizes what he touches. That’s how he teaches.
What if Uranus was transiting the same angle in your chart? Uranus is the great awakener of the zodiac. He presents radical change in our life in the most sudden, unexpected way. When transiting Uranus crosses your 10th house you can expect sudden opportunity in career or a sudden change in status (going from married to divorced or divorced to married are examples).
This is also a time of waking up to what liberates you in terms of your life direction and following it. Uranus teaches by destabilizing what it touches, forcing us to accommodate to these shifts and get in touch with our brilliance.
How about good old Neptune? Neptune dissolves what it touches. When you have a Neptune transit, something — or someone — tends to slip through your fingers. This can also be a time of tremendous idealism because of the extraordinary spiritual component of Neptune.
A transit of Neptune to your 10th house can result in a major ego loss professionally or personally. There might be a scandal involving you that obliterates your reputation if you have been going down an unsavory path. Alternatively, this might be a time you decide to follow your imaginative career goals and pursue that opportunity in music, film, photography or the healing arts.
What will disappear during this transit is your attachment to the status in life you held before Neptune arrived. Neptune transits teach us by softening us up enough to allow illumination in.
And then there’s Pluto. This planet, more than any other, likes it in hell. He is, after all, the God of the underworld. When you’re having a Pluto transit you know it because the pain you endure can be brutal. Pluto teaches through elimination. He kills off what you no longer need — what is actually impeding you from soul growth.
The more you fight Pluto on this, the harder your transit will be. Do yourself a favor and when Pluto comes calling, prepare to surrender. You’re only job during a Pluto transit is to accept the transformation. Even if it hurts. Especially when it hurts. Pluto is the planet of power, and if he happens to transit your 10th house you can either arrive at an incredible position of power (sometimes notoriety) professionally, or you can fall from a position of power if you’ve been abusing your clout.
Either way, Pluto teaches you that with great power comes great responsibility and if you’re not using it for the greater good, when he transits your 10th house he’s going to rip it right away.
So, are you going through hell right now? Join the club. My advice? Keep it moving.
During this Moon phase, there is a slight slowing down of enthusiasm due to an emerging desire to produce tangible results from the energy being expended. The issue of values enters into the equation and an urge to tie together the data available so that you can utilize current opportunities. There is still plenty of forward motion, and this is a great time to continue initiating and progressing forward. This Moon phase favors gaining more information and the input of others to further your plans.
Monday (Moon): Peace, sleep, healing, compassion, friends, psychic awareness, purification, and fertility.
Waxing Moon
The Waxing Moon is the ideal time for magick to draw things toward you.
Moon Sign: Libra
Libra: Favors cooperation, social activities, beautification of surroundings, balance and partnership.
Moon enters Scorpio 4:18 pm
Scorpio: Increases awareness of psychic power.
Incense: Neroli
Color: White
Friday (Venus): Love, friendship, reconciliation and beauty.
Waxing Moon
The Waxing Moon is the ideal time for magick to draw things toward you.
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Sign: Virgo
Virgo: Favors accomplishment of details and commands from higher up. Focuses on health, hygiene, and daily schedules.
Incense: Cypress
Color: Pink
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