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Calendar of the Sun for January 8th

Calendar of the Sun
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Carmentalia: Day of Sacred Pregnancy

Color: Red
Element: Earth
Altar: Upon a red cloth place seven red candles and the figure of a pregnant woman. If possible, a woman who is with child should be present and honored on this day.
Offerings: Give gifts to pregnant women in need.
Daily Meal: Eggs.

Carmentalia Invocation

All things grow in the dark place
Safe within the womb of the Mother,
Safe within the dream of the Mother.
The Earth lies now asleep
Full with big belly,
Each seed pregnant with hopes
Waiting for the return of the Sun.
So we are each of us,
Pregnant with hopes and dreams,
Big-bellied in our minds,
Waiting to for the moment
To begin our sacred labor.
This is the time of waiting,
Feeling the child within come to fruition,
Feeling it grow and change,
Feeling the faint motions
That signify the oncoming flood of life.
Call: May Life burst forth in a flood of joy!
Response: May Life come forth through the gate of eternity!
Call: We hail the Mother beneath our feet!
Response: We hail the Mother within our souls!
Call: We hail the Mothers from whence we descended!
Response: We hail the Mothers that are yet to bring forth!
Call: We hail the growth of possibility!
Response: We hail all that it yet to come!
Call: We hail the growth of the future!
Response: We wait for the birthing-time with open arms!

Chant: Mother I feel you under my feet
Mother I hear your heart beat

Correspondences & Spellcrafting for Sunday, Jan. 8th

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Correspondences for Sunday

  
Magickal Intentions: Growth, Advancements, Enlightment, Rational Thought, Exorcism, Healing, Prosperity, Hope, Exorcism, Money  

Incense: Lemon, Frankincense  

Planet: Sun  

Sign: Leo  

Angel: Michael  

Colors: Gold, Yellow, Orange and White  

Herbs/Plants: Marigold, Heliotrope, Sunflower, Buttercup, Cedar, Beech, Oak  

Stones: Carnelian, Citrine, Tiger’s Eye, Amber, Clear Quartz and Red Agate  

Oil: (Sun) Cedar, Frankincense, Neroli, Rosemary 

The first day of the week is ruled by the Sun. It is an excellent time to work efforts involving business partnerships, work promotions, business ventures, and professional success. Spells where friendships, mental or physical health, or bringing joy back into life are an issue work well on this day, too.  

 

 Spellcrafting for Sunday  

SPELL TO HEAL WHEN YOU ARE A LONG DISTANCE AWAY

You Will Need: 

Three white candles
A picture of the recipient (or write the recipient’s name and birthdate on a piece of
paper, and visualize him/her)
A quartz crystal (optional)
Rose, Eucalyptus, Gardenia or Peppermint incense, for healing

The Irish Goddess Brigid is a healing Goddess, as is the Sumerian Goddess Nanna. You can invoke Her with either of these names before this rite for extra healing power.

The Ritual

Light the candles in a semi-circle in front of you. Place the incense off to one side, and place the picture inside the semi-circle, facing you, with the crystal on it. Breathe deeply to center and then raise energy however works best for you – chanting, singing, drumming, dancing, whatever.

When you have reached your peak energy, direct it to the picture or the piece of paper. It may be helpful to direct the energy through your fingertips, visualizing a healing blue-white light streaming through you and into the recipient. Directing it through a piece of quartz enhances the distance the energy can travel.

Visualize the candles forming a protective ring of fire around the recipient, blocking all harm and pain. Visualize the healing light coming through you and finding the source of the illness or pain in the recipient, coating it, relieving the pain and filling the recipient with energy and life.

You probably will be very tired after this, so eat a piece of fruit or bread and drink some juice or wine to ground and revive yourself.

 
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New Moon Report for Jan. 7th – Mercury in Capricorn

New Moon Report

By Jeff Jawer

 

Mercury in Capricorn

Saturday, January 7, 10:34 pm PST, Sunday, January 8, 1:34 am EST

Cerebral Mercury in responsible Capricorn is excellent for rational thinking and clear communication. However, the speedy messenger’s aspects with boundless Jupiter and spontaneous Uranus today fill our heads with original ideas and spur provocative comments. Once this energy settles down we will quickly put our thoughts in order and find the intellectual discipline needed to concentrate on achieving our ambitions.

Calendar of the Moon for January 7th

Calendar of the Moon
Beth/Poseideion II

Birch Tree Moon

Color: White
Element: Air
Altar: Upon cloth of white set the budded birch branches, a single white candle, the rune Berkana carved onto a piece of birch wood, and a bowl of clear water.
Offerings: White cakes with the Berkana rune carved upon them.
Daily Meal: Vegetarian with dairy and eggs.

Beth Invocation

Call: Now is the beginning of the year.
Response: Now is the time of stillness and cold.
Call: Now all is still and waiting upon the earth.
Response: Now the earth sleeps beneath her many blankets.
Call: Now is the time of patience.
Response: Now is the time of our longest wait.
Call: We are at peace with the Earth and with each other.
Response: We are at peace with the Earth and ready to begin.
Call: This is the month of indrawn breath.
Response: This is the time of all beginnings.
Call: May the year grow strong before us!
Response: May we grow strong before the year!
Call: For as the birch tree steps forth into the burned fields,
Response: So do we step forth into the aftermath of our own burning.
Call: For as the soft branches of the birch beat away the old year,
Response: So do we lower our heads for the strokes of the future.
Call: For as the pheasant hunts the snow for food,
Response: So do we seek through the ruins of the past.
Call: For as Frigga spins the clouds into thread,
Response: So do we circle like the spinning whorl,
Call: So do we take up the fiber of what has been,
Response: So do we bring forth the new year from our very hands.
Call: From our open hands,
Response: From our open hearts,
Call: From our open bodies,
Response: From our open souls.

Chant: Silver tree, in your branches
White of snow, stars are dancing
Tree of clouds, like thread of silver
Time runs through our hands.

Daily Cosmic Calendar for Jan. 7th

Keep in mind that this is day two in preparation for tomorrow night’s potent, enlightening Full Moon. It is also a day filled with several aspects, and the more aspects in any one 24-hour time-period, the more emotional shifts and mood changes normally are in the works. Early morning insights can be pervasive – thanks to Mercury forming supportive, 60-degree alliances with Saturn (12:14AM PST) and Neptune (7:17AM PST). The pragmatic and the exalted can merge with dazzling results. If emotional turbulence begins to nip at your heels, join the club as the Moon makes five alignments from 10:36AM PST to 2:59PM PST. Along the way, Gemini Moon becomes void at 11:53AM PST – with this limbo time-span lasting until 1:06PM PST when the Moon enters its natural abode of watery Cancer. Once the Moon enters Cancer, everything connected to home and family concerns are back in the limelight. Cooking, baking and cleaning campaigns are emphasized. Learning more about your ancestral tree and the value of your antiques and heirlooms can provide revelations. Some jarring energies could arrive in the evening hours as Venus forms an abrasive, 45-degree tie to Pluto (7:38PM PST) while the Sun forms a similar connection with Chiron (7:51PM PST). It is a good time to heal old wounds and pains. A major event happens later on when Mercury enters Capricorn (10:35PM PST) – a cycle that lasts until January 27. Think more about your higher destiny on Planet Earth than on trivial pursuits.

Your Horoscope Guardian Trees

Your Horoscope Guardian Trees

  • Annie B. Bond

The grounded grace and benign presence of trees have both awed and comforted humans since our earliest beginnings. In both Native American and Celtic tradition, every season has its tree-spirits. In astrology, too, each sun-sign has special trees standing guard over it, sharing their healing energy.

Find out which trees hold a magical healing key for your sun-sign here:

Aries, March 21-April 19: Holly, thorn, chestnut

Taurus, April 20-May 21: Almond, apple, walnut, ash, sycamore, cherry, myrtle

Gemini, May 22-June 20: Elder, filbert

Cancer, June 21-July 22: Willow, sycamore

Leo, July 23- Aug 22: Palm, laurel, pine, oak

Virgo, Aug 23-Sept 22: Hazel, elder

Libra, Sept 23-Oct 22: Almond, walnut, plum, myrtle, apple

Scorpio, Oct 23-Nov 21: Holly, blackthorn

Sagittarius, Nov 22-Dec 21: Mulberry, chestnut

Capricorn, Dec 22-Jan 19: Pine, cypress, yew, spruce, holly

Aquarius, Jan 20-Feb 18: Pine

Pisces, Feb 19-March 20: Willow, elm, linden

Daily Cosmic Calendar for January 6th

It may seem that the upcoming Full Moon that will happen late on Sunday night is far into the future. Nonetheless, in astrology, the two days prior to a Full Moon represent a 48-hour time-period to prepare for the enlightening vibrations that come through to humanity from divine sources at the Full Moon. The two days after a Full Moon signify a distribution phase of the illuminating energies received. Therefore, a complete five-day process is really at work. Your job today is to stay in clear contact with friends and dear ones – gently guiding them upward and onward to the heights of inspiration that can occur a couple of evenings from now. While a supportive, 60-degree link from Vesta to Pluto (8:24PM PST) and a flowing trine from the Moon in Gemini to Venus in Aquarius (8:41PM PST) can give you a wealth of happy feelings, spurring you to excel in business ventures, and creative and artistic media, the Moon also squares Mars (8:45PM PST) while Venus in Aquarius and Mars in Virgo form an off-kilter, 150-degree link (9:28PM PST). Of these two aspects, the Venus-Mars 150-degree connection is the one to watch and possibly tweak in your favor. The tendency is for love bonds to possibly go awry due to a miscommunication. However, focus and attentiveness on your part may save the day. The bottom line is that you want to keep your distance from battles of the will and foolish arguments that lead to cul-de-sacs of the mind and heart.

MOON LORE

MOON LORE
 
Our mother used to take all the neighborhood young people on a moonlight
hike across the prairies. We always found a haystack that gave reason to
shove and push and throw hay at each other. Then we would stretch out
and our mother would tell us about the stars, pointing out different
ones — and the moon.
 
We were all quiet, listening to her words until she told us about the
different phases of the moon. Some asked when the moon would be full and
she said, “The moon is always full.” We all contradicted her but she
said, “We see the moon in all its phases but it is always the same.” She
told us there is a lunar moon and a solar moon according to time, and
that the moon is the only satellite that orbits our world.
 
The ultimate lesson was things are happening even if we cannot see it.
She said that we were disbelieving because wanted to see and touch
everything — but it takes faith to know what is going on whether we can
see it or not.
 
By Joyce Sequichie Hifler

Daily Cosmic Calendar for January 5

Keep decision-making to a bare minimum as the Moon in Taurus squares Neptune (12:47AM PST) and begins a short void lunar uncertainty zone that lasts until 2:45AM PST. Drop important plans for the time-being and be more reflective and contemplative. Once the lunar orb enters loquacious and versatile Gemini (2:45AM PST), light-hearted conversations, arts, crafts and hobbies are back in the picture. Stop worrying about things you can’t control. Catch up with correspondence and high-tech interests as the Moon makes a supportive, 60-degree liaison with Uranus (4:37AM PST). The Moon in this kind of rapport with revolutionary Uranus can also spark ingenious brainstorms that may eventually lead to the financial pot of goal. Write down inspirations in a special notebook for future implementation. Remember the admonition from the first day of the year concerning Jupiter and Saturn being close to an opposition sky pattern. Their tug-of-war across the zodiac is an actual frequency of energy that can disrupt how you think and feel on high and deep levels of awareness. Your best bet is to inject good humor into your business and professional work in order to avoid a retreat into self-doubt or pessimism.

Your Horoscope Vacation

Your Horoscope Vacation

  • Cait Johnson

The ideal vacation for a fiery, active Aries will probably look very different than the getaway for a tradition-loving Taurus or a super-organized Virgo, for instance. The wisdom from our sun sign can show us how to get the maximum in soul-nurturance from our summer break.

Find out what your horoscope can tell you about your ideal vacation here:

Aries, March 21-April 19: You will probably prefer a break that includes a lot of physical activity: surfing, kayaking, hiking, or vigorous sightseeing. If the rest of your family prefers loafing on the beach, find ways to stay on an even keel by doing yoga or tai chi in the sand.

Taurus, April 20-May 21: Taurus people generally prefer going to places that are familiar and traditional. This year, you might want to hoist yourself out of your rut and go someplace new. Wherever you go, you will find the deepest nurturance in the fertile green energy of nature.

Gemini, May 22-June 20: Geminis sometimes find it hard to feel grounded and to quiet their quickly-moving minds. You might consider taking a meditation retreat to help yourself be deeply present and still. If your family wants to do a theme park instead, just make sure you take time to go someplace quiet and simply sit.

Cancer, June 21-July 22: It can be difficult to get sensitive home-loving Cancers to go anywhere, but the seaside is a natural choice if you do decide to leave the safety and comfort of home. Allow the sound of the surf to bring you ease.

Leo, July 23- Aug 22: Most Leos love vacations that offer plenty of opportunity for your vitality to shine, so anything from karaoke singing to drama workshops to simply being the tour guide for your family may all appeal. You are a natural activities-director and entertainer, so enjoy!

Virgo, Aug 23-Sept 22: It is all too easy for Virgos to get caught up in the details of planning the vacation and forget to relax and be in the moment. But time spent gardening (or visiting famous gardens) or simply indulging in wonderful organic meals will help to soothe you.

Libra, Sept 23-Oct 22: Harmony-loving Libras may find they are more focused on pleasing everyone else when it comes to taking a vacation than in pleasing themselves. Be sure to feed your sensitive spirit with plenty of beauty, both natural and human: art museums and natural vistas both will offer soul-food.

Scorpio, Oct 23-Nov 21: Because Scorpios are so drawn to the depths, your ideal vacation may involve a spiritual workshop of some kind, or learning an esoteric practice, or doing deep couples work with your partner. If not, then snorkeling or scuba-diving might offer a literal way for you to explore those depths of which you are so fond.

Sagittarius, Nov 22-Dec 21: Sparkly Sagittarians usually need plenty of activity and social interaction to feed their souls. Your ideal vacation might involve a group tour of some interesting spot or a glimpse of another culture.

Capricorn, Dec 22-Jan 19: Work-oriented Capricorns usually need to be pried away from their desks and routines with a crowbar, but if you do decide you deserve a break, time spent in the mountains or some other expansive view will help you to unwind.

Aquarius, Jan 20-Feb 18: Your fertile imagination will take pleasure in coming up with meaningful activities to share with your closest loved ones. Anything that offers spiritual inspiration will be likely to engage and nurture you.

Pisces, Feb 19-March 20: Because of your dedication to service, your ideal vacation may involve some kind of environmental or social outreach: helping to clean up a park or building a house for the needy may appeal to your altruistic nature. If your family just wants to have fun, you can channel your need to help in smaller but no less important ways.

Daily Cosmic Calendar for January 4th

Once you shake off the emotional tensions coming from a Moon-Venus square (2:50AM PST), there is an excellent heavenly aspect attempting to raise your productivity quotient several notches – an inspirational, 72-degree tie from the Sun to the largest asteroid Ceres (3:16AM PST). Your personal charisma can soar later on as the Moon in Taurus trines Mars in Virgo (8:39AM PST) followed by a sensational Venus-Jupiter 72-degree contact (12:17PM PST). Take advantage of all glowing opportunities coming your way. Know that your creative artistry and optimistic mind-set can attract good fortune to you like a magnet. Overdoing a good thing may land you in hot water as the day proceeds since the Sun makes a frictional, 45-degree link to dreamy Neptune (3:13PM PST) while Mercury forms an abrasive square to Ceres (10:37PM PST). The Sun and Neptune in any kind of challenging rapport has the potential of building a temporary haze that can fog up your approach to dealing with affairs of the heart and money matters. Due to Mercury being at odds with Ceres, you may want to consider shifting your diet and nutritional needs on to a higher plateau.

Hello, my dear friends! It’ Wednesday Again!

Days Of The Week Comments
Hello, my dearies! How’s your day going today? I hope you are having a very delightful day. It is cold here but at least the sun is finally shining. I raised th blind were the sun could shine on my back. The warmth of the Sun feels so good. I know around here the grass is still green. With the Sun shining and the grass green, just looking you would think Spring is right around the corner. Boy, do I hope so. I don’t like being couped up. I go outside during th day, I get to hear hubby holler, “get back in here, you are going to catch cold!” And he knows how to get me back in too. He stands with the door cracked and there sits my two kitties. I haven’t figured it out yet. I don’t know if they (kitties) want to make a jail break or they are begging me to come back in, lol! There are times it is like a three-ring circus around here. If he puts up a big canvas sign on the side, attaches tires and hooks us to a semi-truck. I running for the hills, lol!

Now On With The Magick……

 

Correspondences For Wednesday

Magickal Intentions: Communication, Divination, Writing, Knowledge, Business Transactions, Debt, Fear,Loss, Travel and Money Matters

Incense: Jasmine, Lavender, Sweet Pea

 
Planet: Mercury and Chiron (though this is a moon of Pluto)

Sign: Virgo

 
Angel: Raphael

 
Colors: Orange, Light Blue, Grey, Yellow and Violet

 
Herbs/Plants: Fern, Lavendar, Hazel, Cherry, Periwinkle

 
Stones: Aventurine, Bloodstone, Hematite, Moss Agate and Sodalite

 
Oil: (Mercury) Benzoin, Clary Sage, Eucalytus, Lavender

This day is governed by Mercury. Wednesday’s vibration adds power to rituals involving inspiration, communications, writers, poets, the written and spoken word, and all matters of study, learning, and teaching. This day also provides a good time to begin efforts involving self-improvement or understanding.

 

Spellcrafting for Wednesday

 

Cleansing the Aura

This spell is a cleansing one which uses nothing but sound and can be done anywhere though the open air is better. It will depend on your own sense of yourself what sound you use but the one given is known to be successful.
 
You will need:
  • An open space
  • Your voice

The Spell:

  • Find a spot in which you feel comfortable -within your open space.
  • It will depend on what you are attempting to -get rid of which spot is better. Be sure to take-plenty of time over choosing this until it feels-absolutely right.
  • Settle yourself comfortably on the ground.
  • Take a big deep breath and then breathe out.
  • Your breath out should be slightly longer -than the in breath.
  • Do this three times to clear your lungs
  • Now take a further deep breath and this time -as you exhale say as loudly as you can:

Ahh Ee Oo

  • Repeat the sounds at least twice more -increasing in intensity each time until you are

-actually screaming

  • If you can, continue for two more sets of three

(nine times in all, though six is fine.)

  • Finally sit quietly, place your hands on the

earth or the floor, re-orientate yourself in your

surroundings and absorb fresh energy as you-do so.

  • Become aware of the sounds around you.
  • Leave the area.

This is quite a powerful technique and you do need

to be quiet for the rest of the day, so that you can

allow the energy to settle. The technique is a good

way to deal with the frustrations of your everyday

world and often results in being able to look at

things from a different perspective.

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Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 3rd

Astronomy Picture of the Day

Discover the cosmos!Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer.

2012 January 3
See Explanation. Clicking on the picture will download the highest resolution version available.

A Full Sky Aurora Over Norway
Image Credit & Copyright: Sebastian Voltmer 

Explanation: Higher than the highest building, higher than the highest mountain, higher than the highest airplane, lies the realm of the aurora. Auroras rarely reach below 60 kilometers, and can range up to 1000 kilometers. Aurora light results from energetic electrons and protons striking molecules in the Earth’s atmosphere. Frequently, when viewed from space, a complete aurora will appear as a circle around one of the Earth’s magnetic poles. The above wide angle image, horizontally compressed, captured an unexpected auroral display that stretched across the sky one month ago over eastern Norway.

Your Daily Horoscopes for January 3rd

This is a great time to get our heads out of the clouds and get down to business. The sensible Taurus Moon motivates us to produce tangible results while her fluid trines to powerful Pluto and the Sun in ambitious Capricorn give us the necessary endurance to reach our goals. Instead of wasting energy and resources on trying to manifest unrealistic dreams, we are now reminded of how important it is to keep our feet planted firmly on the ground.

 

Aries Horoscope
Aries Horoscope (Mar 21 – Apr 19)

You’re known for your ability to be spontaneous rather than planning ahead, yet you can also be very patient when you want something badly enough. Although your current desires may be strong, you are not in a hurry now. In fact, you might even be feeling a bit lazy, luxuriating in the status quo. But don’t get too comfortable with the way things are because your efforts today can have positive consequences in the future.

Taurus Horoscope
Taurus Horoscope (Apr 20 – May 20)

People may lean on you because you seem as steady as the Rock of Gibraltar. You are clear about what you want and how you’re going to get it — and there isn’t much that can alter your course today. Others believe that they could find security in the strength of your convictions. But your stability depends on you sticking close to the facts, so don’t waste brainpower attempting to understand the mysteries of the universe. Keep things simple and save the philosophizing and dreaming for another time.

Gemini Horoscope
Gemini Horoscope (May 21 – Jun 20)

You can find a simple kind of pleasure in being serious now because you want everyone to recognize how stable you are. You are often the one who speaks up with a provocative question or a witty comeback. However, you aren’t interested in showing others how clever you are today. Taking a few deep breaths instead of replying quickly is an effective tactic to demonstrate that you’re contemplating your answers before you speak.

Cancer Horoscope
Cancer Horoscope (June 21 – Jul 22)

Although you like the idea of working closely with others today, participating in group activities is complicated by dynamic emotional entanglements. Nevertheless, your profound sense of loyalty to your friends and colleagues makes it difficult to do anything that creates tension between you and anyone else. Don’t go silent simply to avoid conflict. You can still be a team player, even while standing up for your individual point of view.

Leo Horoscope
Leo Horoscope (Jul 23 – Aug 22)

You’re feeling more confident about your job today, even if you’re not receiving much feedback. Instead of riding on an emotional rollercoaster, your moods begin to stabilize, allowing you to maintain an overall sense of calmness. Integrate the wild ups and downs you recently experienced rather than stirring up new excitement now. Although this may be a mellow day, there will still be more thrills before your ride is over.

Virgo Horoscope
Virgo Horoscope (Aug 23 – Sep 22)

You may be anxious if your day doesn’t unfold according to your schedule. Even if there’s still plenty of time to finish your work, a fear continues to gnaw away in the back of your mind. It’s frustrating because you realize that whatever’s bugging you won’t be solved in a day. However, it’s pointless to spend time being self-critical or judgmental. Although you strive for perfection, remember that you’re human and must accept your shortcomings just like everyone else.

Libra Horoscope
Libra Horoscope (Sep 23 – Oct 22)

You’re tempted to let someone know that you’re annoyed today when working with others who believe they know it all. Unfortunately, expressing your frustration probably won’t improve your day. To make matters worse, you could unconsciously provoke someone to act even more stubbornly. If a friend or co-worker digs in his or her heels, remember that it’s not your job to change anyone’s mind. It’s a smarter strategy now to work on your own issues and let your actions speak for you instead.

Scorpio Horoscope
Scorpio Horoscope (Oct 23 – Nov 21)

You could benefit from setting a steady pace to your routine today, one that will enable you to reach your short-term goals in the days and weeks ahead. Hopefully, you realize that you can’t force anyone to move any faster than they’re already going — even if it would simplify your life. But don’t worry about things that are out of your control; instead, do whatever you can to positively affect your own behavior. Your unwavering persistence will be rewarded.

Sagittarius Horoscope
Sagittarius Horoscope (Nov 22 – Dec 21)

You may feel very content with your accomplishments today, but true satisfaction requires that you finish whatever projects you start. This means that you must establish realistic objectives, make a workable plan for the day and then follow through with consistent effort. Relying on your common sense supports your dreams, giving you a better chance of success.

Capricorn Horoscope
Capricorn Horoscope (Dec 22 – Jan 19)

Although this is a propitious day, it might not seem out of the ordinary as it unfolds. The steadfast Taurus Moon is harmonizing with the Sun and potent Pluto in your ambitious sign, indicating that you can accomplish nearly anything you set your mind to now. However, keep in mind that the results of your current work may take weeks to manifest. Just do the best you can and the rewards will follow.

Aquarius Horoscope
Aquarius Horoscope (Jan 20 – Feb 18)

You might appear less responsible than you actually are today, but you may keep the more serious issues to yourself. You are more practical than sentimental now, empowering you to set your emotions aside and just get down to work. Fortunately, applying yourself extra diligently will be worth it in the long run. Instead of frittering away your opportunity, do something that actually matters.

Pisces Horoscope
Pisces Horoscope (Feb 19 – Mar 20)

It’s challenging to know if you should take a bit of downtime when you’re offered the chance, or if it’s smarter to be practical and just keep working. The truth is that your best strategy combines hard work with a little escape. However, the sequence of events is critical. Meet your responsibilities first, and then indulge in your fantasies later on.

Daily Cosmic Calendar for January 3rd

Returning to work after the shift from one year to another is never an easy chore. However, the celestial bodies of our solar system seem to be in an affable mood right now as the Moon in Taurus forms a flowing trine to distant Pluto in Capricorn (5:20AM PST) while Venus unites with Pallas in Aquarius (10:09AM PST). The Moon-Pluto liaison can enhance your mental concentration and spiritual willpower, but the Venus-Pallas conjunction is truly a jewel as it reinforces your problem-solving skills and ability to strategize with trusted associates. In addition, it is wise to stock up on foods, vitamins and supplements that strengthen your immune system as Pallas connects to the genetic code, DNA and our defense against illness. More good news is on the horizon since the Moon in Taurus and the Sun in Capricorn form a harmonious trine (4:44PM PST) just 7 minutes before illuminating insights abound during a Sun-Mercury parallel (4:51PM PST). Later on, Mercury forms an inspirational, 72-degree link to Vesta (9:54PM PST) – a definite help in increasing the value of your assets and investments if you can sensibly tune into the shape of things to come on the economic front. Vesta also relates to home and hearth, insurance rates and coverage, as well as soul-sisters – eager to offer you wise advice across the board.

Your Horoscope Spirit Profile

  • Annie B. Bond

Most of us have read the personality descriptions on the online horoscope sites, or in the newspaper. But here is a somewhat deeper look at your Sun Sign’s primary qualities, seen from the perspective of the spirit.

Find out more about your deeper nature, right here:

Aries, March 21-April 19: Forceful, self-willed, enthusiastic, exaggerative, passionate, extrovert, pioneer, courageous, self-sufficient, idealistic.

Taurus, April 20-May 21: Strong-willed, toiling, practical, sensuous, musical, literary, artistic, temperate, moist, fruitful, magnetic, beneficent, intractable.

Gemini, May 22-June 20: Communicative, inventive, alert, inquisitive, swift, sharp, versatile, dry, mental, ardent, youthful, mobile, idealistic.

Cancer, June 21-July 22: Reflection, sensitivity, memory, receptiveness, fluctuation, responsiveness, sympathy, magnetism.

Leo, July 23- Aug 22: Initiation, power, glory, vigor, ardor, beneficence, creative force, self-expression, full of ideas, talent.

Virgo, Aug 23-Sept 22: Practicality, discernment, intelligence, healing (health, hygiene, diet), duty, fundamentals, craftsmanship, purity.

Libra, Sept 23-Oct 22: Harmony, gentleness, stability, discrimination, beauty, affection, partnership, marriage, social awareness, justice.

Scorpio, Oct 23-Nov 21: Power, energy, intensity, will, magnetism, subtlety, resurrection, elimination, renewal, resolution.

Sagittarius, Nov 22-Dec 21: Honesty, clarity, dignity, benevolence, magnanimity, jollity, encompassing quality, optimism, loyalty, independence, generosity, love of education, literature, justice.

Capricorn, Dec 22-Jan 19: Responsibility, duty, toil, enquiry, restraint, secrecy, discipline, patience, persistence, doggedness, indefatigable aspiration, limitation, taciturnity, practicality, idealism.

Aquarius, Jan 20-Feb 18: Independence, turbulence, fellowship, friendship, relationship, originality, genius, brotherhood, abstraction, optimism, intellect, remoteness, literature, science, inventiveness, peace, artistry, inspiration, perversity, tenacity, intuition.

Pisces, Feb 19-March 20: Intuitive, impressionable, fanciful, naïve, free spirit, unworldly, creative, imaginative, clairvoyant, retiring, vulnerable, studious, romantic, emotional, trusting, vacillating, melancholy, indecisive, insecure, artistic.

Your Love Horoscopes for the Week of January 2nd

The weekend starts out on a sassy note with the playful Gemini Moon’s creative connections to the cosmic lovers Venus and Mars. This flirtatious mood passes quickly, though, as the mood-setting Moon slips into sensitive Cancer on Saturday afternoon. Feelings shift for no reason and plans change without warning, reminding us to be flexible to maintain emotional balance.

 

Aries Horoscope
Aries Horoscope (Mar 21 – Apr 19)

Finding your comfort zone could be challenging this weekend with an awkward alignment of alluring Venus and aggressive Mars on Friday. Statements may be misinterpreted and stronger emotions might follow during the next two days that arouse defensive feelings. A little bit of discretion, an open mind and a strong dose of self-control can go a long way to help you avoid frustration and frayed nerves.

Taurus Horoscope
Taurus Horoscope (Apr 20 – May 20)

Your peace-loving ruling planet Venus is shaken by tense planetary patterns this week. Volatile Uranus springs surprises on Monday and provocative Pluto arouses mistrust on Saturday. Adjusting your social expectations helps you avoid feeling bullied or being perceived as stubborn. Still, addressing your deep feelings this weekend could strengthen a relationship if you’re able to discuss them without engaging in a blame game or falling victim to shame.

Gemini Horoscope
Gemini Horoscope (May 21 – Jun 20)

The Moon in your chatty sign is rich with social opportunities on Friday. The flirtatious side of your personality casts you in a positive light as long as you don’t take yourself too seriously. The mood changes drastically on Saturday, possibly provoking you to question your self-worth and what you want from others. You may not resolve issues right away, so allow time for feelings to settle instead of pushing for immediate answers.

Cancer Horoscope
Cancer Horoscope (June 21 – Jul 22)

You may have the sense that something is coming to a head since this week finishes with an evocative Full Moon in your sign late on Sunday night. It’s important to weigh your options and open up the lines of communication to maintain some semblance of order in your relationship life. A constructive conversation could go a long way to making sense out an emotionally charged issue. There are many different ways to look at your situation, so keep your mind and heart open to what others have to say.

Leo Horoscope
Leo Horoscope (Jul 23 – Aug 22)

Your ruling planet, the Sun, slips on an unsteady aspect with spacey Neptune on Wednesday that can stir up clouds of confusion. Feelings can change quickly this weekend, as a playful Friday of fun and frolicking turns more serious on Saturday and Sunday. Avoid making any major decisions until your clarity returns. It’s probably best now to spend some quiet time alone or with one person who you trust completely.

Virgo Horoscope
Virgo Horoscope (Aug 23 – Sep 22)

The reason that often guides your life can go up in a puff of smoke this weekend. The jittery Gemini Moon turns Friday into a kaleidoscope of contrasting feelings and confusing plans. Logic may return on Sunday when your brainy planet Mercury enters calculating Capricorn to help you communicate more clearly. Just don’t let a sense of certainty allow you to come across so strongly that you sound like you aren’t interested in listening to others.

Libra Horoscope
Libra Horoscope (Sep 23 – Oct 22)

Your hopeful nature may be challenged on Saturday when sweet Venus is stressed by manipulative Pluto. While this cosmic tension could bring some important relationship issues to the surface, it could also sow seeds of mistrust with someone you love. But if you’re single, this transit can awaken feelings of intense desire or inspire you to exaggerate your flaws. The situation, though, is less extreme than you think, so try not to overreact unnecessarily.

Scorpio Horoscope
Scorpio Horoscope (Oct 23 – Nov 21)

You may be seeking the comfort of familiar places and faces this weekend. Yet you might be surprised by unexpected reactions that can throw you off balance now. Instead of looking to the past for the security you crave, it’s wiser to search for different experiences and ideas to freshen up your personal life. Strange individuals or unfamiliar situations can be exciting when you maintain a healthy spirit of adventure.

Sagittarius Horoscope
Sagittarius Horoscope (Nov 22 – Dec 21)

The Moon is traveling through your relationship houses this weekend, which is bound to energize your social life. Friday could be a blast with a lunar presence in lighthearted Gemini. However, the tone turns more serious on Saturday when feelings grow tender and complex issues in partnerships are exposed. Being gentle in the face of someone’s strong emotions helps you gain trust and can deepen your connection in the long run.

Capricorn Horoscope
Capricorn Horoscope (Dec 22 – Jan 19)

The Moon enters your 7th House of Partners on Saturday, putting relationship issues on the front burner for the rest of the weekend. But this lunar transit is in subjective Cancer, which challenges you to push past reason to connect on an emotional level. Feelings can run the gamut from excitement to mistrust, which undercuts stability, yet you may be headed toward an emotional breakthrough triggered by the reflective Cancer Full Moon late Sunday night.

Aquarius Horoscope
Aquarius Horoscope (Jan 20 – Feb 18)

Thursday and Friday are great times for fun and games. The clever Gemini Moon’s presence in your 5th House of Romance puts more sparkle in your personality. It may be hard, however, for others to know whether you’re being serious or not. If you’re just teasing, it’s helpful to give some broad hints so that your behavior isn’t misinterpreted and you end up spending the rest of the weekend making amends.

Pisces Horoscope
Pisces Horoscope (Feb 19 – Mar 20)

You may be a little antsy this weekend since you can already anticipate the reflective Cancer Full Moon lighting up your 5th House of Romance very late on Sunday night. Friday may be festive and fun, but feelings grow stronger and more intense with the Moon slipping into caring Cancer on Saturday. Some emotional drama is possible, so give yourself and others a little slack for going over the top. Sometimes you have to go to extremes to discover your limits.

Cosmic Calendar for January 2nd

The New Year holiday spirit may stay in effect for this first Monday of 2012. However, instead of the trio of harmonious alignments that arrived yesterday morning, you have a tougher path ahead as Venus forms a dicey, 45-degree link to radical-change agent Uranus (8:11AM PST) while the Moon in Aries makes its monthly opposition with Saturn in Libra (11:02AM PST). Shortly thereafter, the Moon begins a void uncertainty zone at 12:08PM PST that lasts until 2:17PM PST. Pushing your personal agenda at all cost won’t win you any friends or supporters. It is wise to be conservative in the true sense of the word. During any void twilight zone, the standard rule of thumb is that it is all right to finish old business on a high note, but leave the initiation of new projects until the lunar orb enters the next sign – in this case Taurus (2:17PM PST). Once the Moon is firmly entrenched on Taurean terrain for the next 2+ days, practical matters and business affairs are on center stage. In addition, it is fine to clean the garden shed and organize tools and equipment for the growing season. Meanwhile, euphoria and levity can strike without warning as the Moon makes its first union of 2012 with Jupiter (3:15PM PST). This Moon-Jupiter merger is more exuberant than others because this is the initial lunar conjunction with our largest planet in the solar system since Jupiter shifted from reverse to direct on December 25, 2011. The bottom line is that there is extra success and achievement vibes waiting in the wings. Hopefully, you can tap into these vibrations and energize a key entrepreneurial undertaking that will lead to huge rewards down the road.

Happy & Prosperous New Year To You & Yours!

Miscellaneous New Year Comments 

Happy New Year, Again! I hope everyone is having a fantastic year so far. Everyone had their black-eye peas, cabbage and cornbread, so you will be healthy an wealthy. This a Southern tradition, so you might not do it. But I hope you did whatever you do in your area to make you healthy and wealthy, lol! So many people, so many different traditions, what a diverse world we live in. Ain’t it great!

I am going to try to do something really crazy today. I am going to actually do all my posts today! For the last couple of times I have tried to blog, someone comes in. And of course, not wanting to be a rude witch, I have to stop and entertain them. I think today if it happens, I am going to grab the laptop and run like hell, lol! Blogging on the go, the only way to blog!  

Have a great one, my luvs!  

 

Now on with the Magick…….

  

Correspondences for Monday

 Magickal Intentions: Psychic Sensitivity, Women’s Mysteries, Tides, Waters, Emotional Issues, Agriculture, Animals, Female Fertility, Messages, Theft, Reconcilliations, Voyages, Dreams and Merchandise
Incense: African Violet, Honeysuckle, Myrtle, Willow, Wormwood
Planet: Moon
Sign: Cancer
Angel: Gabriel
Colors: Silver, White and Gray
Herbs/Plants: Night Flowers, Willow Root, Orris Root, Birch, Motherwort, Vervain, White Rose and White Iris
Stones: Carnelian, Moonstone, Aquamarine, Pearl, Clear Quartz, Flourite, Geodes
Oil: (Moon) Jasmine, Lemon, Sandalwood
Monday belongs to the Moon. Monday’s energy best aligns itself with efforts that deal with women, home and hearth, the family, the garden, travel, and medicine. It also boosts rituals involving psychic development and prophetic dreaming.

 

 Spellcrafting for Monday

  

SPELL TO BOOST PRODUCTIVITY

To improve your own work productivity, during the waxing Moon place one hematite in a small basket or tray and enchant it by saying:
“Ground and heal, magnetic one; bring me clarity on this day.”
Add a quartz crystal to the contained and say:
“Bring boundless energy to me; may it last through this day.”
Add a calcite and say:
“Stone of joy and yellow light, help me sort through my work today.”
Place the container of stones on your desk and say:
“Help me work through this day; bring me inspiration.
And when the day is done, may the labor be finished.”



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Daily Horoscopes for Sunday, January 1

The New Year gets off to a great start with the enthusiastic Aries Moon forming harmonious aspects to indulgent Venus and clever Mercury, while her square to the Sun motivates us to take action. A magical Venus-Mars connection indicates that love is in the air, yet it may be tricky to manifest it tangibly. Fortunately, a creative quintile between the Sun and serious Saturn enables us to find a way to use our skills in order to reach satisfaction.

 

Aries Horoscope
Aries Horoscope (Mar 21 – Apr 19)

You are eager to get started with the New Year because you believe it will be amazing. Happily, your confidence is likely warranted. You’re capable of accomplishing a lot today, but paradoxically, the harder you push, the longer everything takes. It doesn’t make sense to force your agenda onto anyone else; instead, relax a bit and let events unfold naturally. Time is on your side so there’s no need to be in a hurry now.

Taurus Horoscope
Taurus Horoscope (Apr 20 – May 20)

You might wake up ready to conquer the world today as a wave of excitement washes over you. However, the rush passes quickly, leaving you with a more sensible outlook. Although you may have a concrete plan, it won’t help to overwhelm someone who resists your efforts. It’s smarter to turn the tables now and use your stubbornness to work in your favor. Your impatience will only provoke defensive reactions from others. Demonstrate your wisdom by focusing on your long-term strategy instead of wishing for immediate gratification.

Gemini Horoscope
Gemini Horoscope (May 21 – Jun 20)

You Twins are often of two minds, and today’s square between the spontaneous Aries Moon and the calculating Capricorn Sun is no exception. On one hand, you’re ready to swing into immediate action, fearing that you’ll miss an opportunity if you don’t do something right away. Meanwhile, you hear your inner voice cautioning you to wait for a more propitious time. Ultimately, your smartest strategy is to develop your plan more thoroughly first, and then give it your best shot.

Cancer Horoscope
Cancer Horoscope (June 21 – Jul 22)

Reacting in the moment is often a challenge for you cautious crustaceans unless you’re feeling extremely secure. A blast of excitement today can be quite invigorating, but it also raises concerns if you aren’t sure what to do next. Thankfully, a bit of planning helps you to sustain your energy once you come down from the adrenaline rush. Keep in mind that nurturing connections with friends and family is just as important now as demonstrating your productivity.

Leo Horoscope
Leo Horoscope (Jul 23 – Aug 22)

Although you may be able to dazzle others with your song and dance, your presentation might lack real substance today. Your fun-loving approach disarms others, eliminating their resistance. Even an adversary won’t be able to resist your charm in the long run because your subtle tenacity is relentless. Talking up a storm is fine; just remember to slow down and listen when following your heart’s desires.

Virgo Horoscope
Virgo Horoscope (Aug 23 – Sep 22)

It’s too easy for you to see the imperfections of someone else’s plan but not your own. Be careful, for your acute analysis and criticism won’t likely work in your favor now. In fact, you might inadvertently push an ally farther away if you say too much or come on too strong. Patience is your friend today; take lots of small steps when you’re ready instead of forcing one giant leap before it’s time.

Libra Horoscope
Libra Horoscope (Sep 23 – Oct 22)

You are in a cosmic game of tug-of-war as competitive friends try to get you to see things differently. However, playful give-and-take could suddenly turn more serious. Thankfully, there isn’t really a need for animosity, even if there is underlying tension today. But you’re more interested in making love, not war. Although there may not be any romance involved, focus on creating common ground and the harmonious atmosphere will soon return.

Scorpio Horoscope
Scorpio Horoscope (Oct 23 – Nov 21)

Your decisive actions demonstrate one story while your unexpressed desires tell a different tale. It looks like you’re fully engaged in a social setting today, yet you can also be very productive if left to your own devices. Nevertheless, you’re yearning for an entirely different experience, even if you’re not yet ready to share your visions. Remember, there is no hurry, so keep your dreams quiet until they’re solid enough to talk about with someone you trust.

Sagittarius Horoscope
Sagittarius Horoscope (Nov 22 – Dec 21)

Today is filled with fun and games as the feisty Aries Moon activates your 5th House of Play. Luckily, showing your good-natured personality to everyone helps you build the support you need. Doing too much planning brings diminishing returns, so just live in the power of now and make it up as you go along. If you maintain a joyful attitude, pleasurable rewards should follow.

Capricorn Horoscope
Capricorn Horoscope (Dec 22 – Jan 19)

Your current excitability may not guarantee fun, but if you can be a little less practical today, you should be able to manage your emotions. However, avoiding your feelings won’t work now, for they will return with increased power. Take time to separate your personal goals from your career objectives so you can gain clarity on both. Remember, it’s easier to be ambitious when you’re involved with something that you love.

Aquarius Horoscope
Aquarius Horoscope (Jan 20 – Feb 18)

You may feel as if satisfaction is within your reach today, and happily, you could be right. However, too much impatience can turn a pleasant social scenario into a mess. Logically, you know that you should be able to get what you want right away. Unfortunately, everything is going to take longer than you expect. As long you keep an eye on your goal, you should continue to make progress. Don’t be discouraged; instead, maintain a cheerful attitude or you could jeopardize the outcome.

Pisces Horoscope
Pisces Horoscope (Feb 19 – Mar 20)

You’re all fired up and could be quite productive at home once you put your mind toward getting things done. Sometimes you excel at avoiding the details of a project, yet now you’re able to maintain a high level of concentration. Apply yourself in the present moment, without being overly concerned about the unknown territory around the next corner.