Moody vibrations enter the scene fairly early today as the Moon continues its monthly transit through watery, nostalgic Cancer and the Sun makes an abrasive, 135-degree connection with underworld-ruling Pluto (8:42AM PDT). By itself, this is a reminder to hedge your bets as a business entrepreneur or investor. However, because the Sun will make the same aspect with radical-change agent Uranus tomorrow morning, we have a situation where the solar life-force is about to energize one of the two midpoints in the zodiac that hold Uranus/Pluto vibrations. This means that shocking news, surprises, and deeply transformative energy-dynamics are ready to inundate humanity. When psychic storm warnings are posted, be receptive and don’t think you are completely immune from physical, emotional and mental exhaustion. Ceres forming a contra-parallel with Pluto (7:58PM PDT) is one more ingredient that can lead to the celestial-seasonings pot boiling over. Waiting in the wings tomorrow is not only a Sun-Uranus battle, but Venus opposing Pluto and squaring Uranus while Mars and Saturn form their first conjunction since July 31, 2010. Ouch! The fear factor is about to get hot and heavy as Tuesday morphs into Wednesday.
Current Moon Phase for April 14
Disseminating Moon
(waning /135-90 degrees)
This is a tremendous time of transmutation. All of the prior elements are coming together for a final burst of creative output. You have seen a clear view of your own needs and the posture of significant others. Now the accumulation of that input is leading to a deep, core change within you. In this phase, you will naturally be inclined to seek higher guidance so that you can emerge from this transformation successfully. The Disseminting Moon favors sharing what you have learned (and are learning) with others.
The Witches’ Almanac for August 14th
Witches’ Almanac for *Tuesday, August 14
*Tuesday (Mars): Passion, sex, courage, aggression, and protection.
Festival at Sassari
Moon Sign: *Cancer
*Cancer: Stimulates emotional rapport between people. Pinpoints need, supports growth and nurturance. Tends to domestic concerns.
*Waning Moon
*The Waning Moon is a time for study, meditation, a little magickal work (except magick designed to banish harmful energies).
Incense: Cinnamon
Moon Phase: *Fourth Quarter
Color: Scarlet
Current Moon Phase for August 13 – Waning Crescent Moon
Crescent Moon
(waning /26% illumination)
This is a time to rest, reevaluate and reflect, pulling back into yourself to reconnect with inner sources of strength. Now is not a time to initiate anything new. It’s a phase suited to spending time with friends and getting in touch with the “big picture.” A window of opportunity exists for seeing your life objectively and becoming aware of what is important to you. At this point, what are your dreams and aspirations? What larger goals can you aspire to that will bring vitality and excitement into your life? This is a time for resting and gaining inner strength to prepare for a new cycle.
The Witches’ Almanac for Monday, August 13
Witches’ Almanac for *Monday, August 13
*Monday (Moon): Peace, sleep, healing, compassion, friends, psychic awareness, purification and fertility.
Women’s Day (Tunisian)
Moon Sign: *Gemini
*Gemini: Things begun now are easily changed by outside influence. Time for shortcuts, communication, games and fun.
*Waning Moon
*The Waning Moon is a time for study, meditation, and little magickal work (except magick designed to banish harmful energies).
Moon enters Cancer 4:27 am
Moon Phase: Fourth Quarter
Incense: Clary Sage
Color Lavender
Current Phase of the Moon for August 12
Last Quarter Moon
(waning/32% illumination)
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.
Witches’ Almanac for Sunday, August 12
Witches’ Almanac For Sunday, August 12
*Sunday (Sun): Healing, spirituality, success, strength, and protection.
Fiesta of Santa Clara
Moon Sign: Gemini
*Gemini: Things begun now are easily changed by outside influence. Time for shortcuts, communication, games, and fun.
Waning Moon
*The Waning Moon is a time for study, meditation, and little magickal work (except magick, designed to banish harmful energies.
Incense: Frankincense
Moon Phase: Fourth Quarter
Color: Orange
Current Moon Phase for August 10 – Last Quarter
The Moon for Aug 10, 2012
(At Midnight, US Central time, as viewed from the Northern Hemisphere)
Last Quarter Moon
(waning/90-45 degrees)
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.
Today’s Pagan Happenings for August 7
* 8/7: Gaia Consciousness Day–Day to meditate on Mother Earth as a living planet. [Anniversary of the first photograph of Earth from Space taken on 8/7/1959.] [For views of Earth from space, see the NSSDC Photo Gallery; Solar Views website.]
New Moon Report for August 7 – Mercury Direct
New Moon Report
by Jeff Jawer
Mercury Direct
Tuesday, August 7, 10:40 pm PDT, Wednesday, August 8, 1:40 am EDT
The forward shift of the communication planet should get information moving more easily in the days and weeks to come. Conversations put on hold can be restarted and data that’s been hard to find may finally show up. This change of direction with Mercury in dramatic Leo liberates creative ideas and invites heartfelt statements of affection.
Current Moon Phase for August 7 – Waning Gibbous Moon
Waning Gibbous Moon
(waning /62% illumination)
This is a tremendous time of transmutation. All of the prior elements are coming together for a final burst of creative output. You have seen a clear view of your own needs and the posture of significant others. Now the accumulation of that input is leading to a deep, core change within you. In this phase, you will naturally be inclined to seek higher guidance so that you can emerge from this transformation successfully. The Disseminting Moon favors sharing what you have learned (and are learning) with others.
Magickal Correspondence for Tuesday, Aug. 7th
Magickal Correspondence for Tuesday, August 7th
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.
Current Moon Phase for Aug. 6 – Waning Gibbous
Gibbous Moon
(waning /68% illuminated)
This is a tremendous time of transmutation. All of the prior elements are coming together for a final burst of creative output. You have seen a clear view of your own needs and the posture of significant others. Now the accumulation of that input is leading to a deep, core change within you. In this phase, you will naturally be inclined to seek higher guidance so that you can emerge from this transformation successfully. The Disseminting Moon favors sharing what you have learned (and are learning) with others.
Daily Cosmic Calendar for Aug. 4
If your emotional nature appears to be unsettled this morning, join the club. Millions of your fellow terra-firma dwellers are still recovering from yesterday’s Mars-Saturn and Mercury-Neptune clashes. Keep in mind that solar and planetary alignments on one day don’t just disappear 24 hours later. They may lessen in intensity, but they still have an ability to pull the rug out from under you if you are not careful. Adding to a potential psychic storminess right now is Venus making a contra-parallel link to distant Pluto (8:59AM PDT). Being jealous, moody or temperamental won’t win rave reviews. On the other hand, antique hunters and collectible aficionados can have a field day in locating nautical-oriented fine-art, books and treasures from the ocean depths under watery Pisces Moon. Immerse yourself in film or literary classics later on. Try out a new recipe for chowder or a favorite seafood dish. Love vibrations are more upsetting than nurturing this evening as Juno makes a frictional, 45-degree tie with Pluto (9:21PM PDT). Improvise with a musical instrument or dance the night away to relieve yourself of internal pressures.
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