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Five (5) of Cups
Menu of Contents
I. Keyword by Five of Cups Linestrider
II. Meaning of Five of Cups Linestrider
III. Five of Cups Linestrider in a Tarot spread
IV. Message of Five of Cups Linestrider
V. Corresponding Associations of Five of Cups Linestrider
Animal Spirit Guide or Helper
Source:UniGuide.com
Bat
Bat symbolism and meanings include community, longevity, maneuverability, balance, good fortune, evolution, and supernatural powers. Around the world, there are over 1,400 species of bats, and they live everywhere except in the most extreme deserts and polar regions. So, these intriguing flying mammals are subjects in the mythology and folklore of many cultures around the world. In addition, the bat spirit animal is an important figure to people who feel a strong kinship with bats.
In this post, you’ll learn about bat symbols and meanings (including vampire bats), bat mythology, the bat spirit animal, and more.
Table of Contents
Detailed Bat Symbols and Meanings
Ojibwe Story: How the Bat Came to Be
Rune
From The Rune Site – Gothic Runes
BaÃrkana/Bern
Sound: “b”
Stands for: Birth (or Regeneration)
Casting meaning: This rune represents the power of woman, birth and regeneration. It also represents the birch tree (or twig) which is the favored wood used for runic divination because it is considered pure and absent of harmful influences.
Witch’s Rune
Source: otherworldlyoracle.com
Trinity
Triple goddess, life/death/rebirth, trinity, love – romance
Some people read this witches rune as a flower – new life, birth, fertility, love. I tend to read it more like the triquetra – life/death/rebirth cycles, triple goddess, etc. It’s completely up to you how YOU interpret these!
Ogham
Source: druidogham.wordpress.com
Oir
Epiphany, realization, peak, lightning flash, elucidation
Tree: Spindle (Euonymus spp.)
Letter: Th
Oir signifies the realization something is at its peak. It is a few of insight and understanding; it is the “bolt of lightning” like Prometheus’s fire that enables human beings to evolve. Lifting the veil of ignorance can be painful and seeing the truth does not always feel like a gift. The possession of knowledge is a complex burden to carry: it is too complicated to qualify as “good” or bad”. Nevertheless, some epiphanies can be life-changers. They can grant us the ability to make good decisions and liberate us from cycles we no longer wish to participate in.
Believers in reincarnation speculate the reason we cannot remember our past lives whenever we want is because all of that information would fry our little human brains. The same is true of clairvoyance: if we could see all of the non-corporeal activity around us, it would likely send us straight into the asylum. A little fire is good; burning the house down or freezing to death for lack of a pack of matches is not good. Seeking knowledge is great; seeking to know it all at the expense of one’s sanity and personal hygiene never works out. Running away from the life of the mind ends badly in equal measure. As usual, this Ogham implies a balance should be struck.
Questions to ask when you draw Oir: …
I Ching
Source: IChingOnline.net
Hexagram Thirty – Two (32)
Hêng / Durability
Arousing Thunder and penetrating Wind.
Close companions in any storm:
The Superior Person possesses a resiliency and durability that lets him remain firmly and faithfully on course.
Such constancy deserves success.
SITUATION ANALYSIS:
Endurance is the key to success in this situation.
However, durability is not synonymous with stone-like rigidity.
True resilience requires a flexibility that allows adaptation to any adverse condition, while still remaining true to the core.
Can you maintain your integrity under any circumstance?
Can you influence the situation without giving opposing forces anything to resist?
Then you will endure to reach your goal.
Numerology
Source: worldnumerology.com
One
Among the nine single-digit numbers, the 1 holds a special place in numerology.
The Numerology Meaning of the Number 1: THE PRIMAL FORCE
From a spiritual perspective, the 1 is the number of creation – the primal force from which all other numbers spring forth. Some say once you truly understand the place and function of this elemental number, enlightenment will be yours.
This statement doesn’t apply to a Numerologist’s perspective alone, but perhaps it’s a good place to start since the personality of the number 1 aligns nicely with its elevated spiritual symbolism.
The 1 is a doer, a powerful force that produces results.
The 1 is aggressive – a necessary trait for creating, and not allowing anything to limit its potential. The 1 is the spearhead, always in the forefront directing and leading others.
The shape of this number reflects its meaning; the 1 walks upright with pride and purpose – strong, determined, and unwavering with a specific goal in mind. The 1 is capable of turning ideas into reality – pushing obstacles aside or simply drilling right through them.
The 1 tends to have a simple, straightforward view of life, heedless of its many complexities.
An individual with the dynamic 1 trusts their ability to separate right from wrong, doesn’t waste time on abstract ideas, and rarely follows a path that isn’t in line with their result-oriented goal. The 1 is no preacher, no philosopher, spiritual explorer, nor dreamer – and certainly not an idealist. They are pragmatic, ruthless conquerors, and warriors extraordinaire. The 1 is individualistic and independent to a fault. They will attempt to force their viewpoint on you but have no desire to hear yours.
The 1 can be confrontational, jealous, and exceedingly stubborn, but also courageous and willing to try anything new (with promise) even at great risk. They have a sense of honor and responsibility that demands respect and are the first to defend injustice and hypocrisy.
Befriend a 1 and you have a friend for life.
Fortunately, the 1 has a great capacity for humor, often self-depreciating, so you can poke fun at your friend and not worry about hurt feelings. But don’t cater to them to win love or friendship or you will lose their respect. Stand up to a 1 and you may lose the fight, but you’ll gain admiration. Working for a 1 you will be pushed to the limit, abused at all hours, and incapable of living up to unreasonable expectations. But you will also become the best you can be.
When in trouble, you want a friend with a strong 1 on your side, and you won’t find a braver partner or a more dedicated protector. But, if the 1 is your enemy, you could be crushed without mercy. And be forewarned, the number 1 is the most difficult of all lovers, demanding, jealous, confrontational, and impatient.
If you have a 1 in your core numbers, your happiness and sense of satisfaction will come from your work more than any other source.
Angel Number
Source: angel-numbers.com
Angels are helping you to materialize your thoughts, affirmations and visualizations.
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Tarot Card
Source: TarotX.net
The Empress – Major Arcana
Menu of Contents
The detailed description of the Empress Tarot card
Detailed meaning of the keywords of the Empress Tarot card
A few opposite cards to the Empress
A few support cards for the Empress
Upright meaning of the Empress: Mother, fertility, luxuriant, healing
Meaning of the Empress reversed: obstruct creativity, depend on others
More The Empress Cards from Famous Tarot Decks
Animal Spirit Guide and/or Helper
Rune
Source: TheRuneSite.com
Egeis/Eyz
Sound: “e” as in “egg”
Stands for: Horse
Casting meaning: Egeis represents the power and status of a horse. It was said that the gods used horses in divination, shamanism and royal pageantries. The rune Eyz signifies the aether, the medium prevading cosmos
Witch’s Rune
Source: OtherWorldlyOracle.com
Eye
Third eye, seeing the truth, clairvoyance, someone’s watching, the evil eye and protection
This rune is my favorite. The all-seeing eye. It represents seeing things unseen, also seeing the beauty in things others don’t. Can also be a warning of the evil eye or someone watching.
Ogham
Source: druidogham.wordpress.com
Tinne
Defense, courage, decisiveness, action that must be taken, confrontation
Tree: Holly (Ilex spp.)
Letter: T
Decisive action, victory. Setting hard limits. Rising above petty disputes and thereby overcoming them. Understanding the opposing force and reacting only when the time is right: the art of war. We are always at war with outside forces, whether it is advertisers trying to worm their way inside our heads with television and media or others trying to impose their belief systems on us out of insecurity and the fact misery loves company. Tinne is security without overconfidence. Know yourself an defend your boundaries.
Tinne indicates that you have to take a defensive position or perhaps an entire defense strategy. For those of us who hate confrontation, Tinne presents a familiar dread of being cornered. We are given no choice but to fight. For instance, you may be called upon to defend a defenseless person, perhaps with words or stronger stuff. Perhaps you are trying to attain a situation or a thing you want — a graduation, severance from a toxic individual or group, the completion of a project — and you have to fight against the tide to make it happen. Tinne can pop up in situations where other people act completely indecently and you are forced into either addressing it with them or taking action to avoid them.
Seeing Tinne as all negative is oversimplifying it. Tinne is honest. It tells you that you may have a confrontation and in doing so, you will have to face your own fears of losing, being powerless, or pissing somebody off.
Tinne says drawing limits is important: nobody is entitled to you or your time except maybe the children you chose to be parents to and your companion animals. Everybody else will just have to wait.
Questions to ask when you draw Tinne: …
I Ching
Source: IChingOnline.net
Hexagram Twenty-Nine (29)
K’an / Dangerously Deep
Water follows Water, spilling over any cliff, flowing past all obstacles, no matter the depth or distance, to the Sea.
The Superior Person learns flexibility from the mistakes he has made, and grows strong from the obstacles he has overcome, pressing on to show others the Way.
SITUATION ANALYSIS:
You are facing a crucial trial along your Journey.
The danger of this challenge is very real.
It is a test of your mettle.
If you can maintain your integrity and stay true to your convictions, you will overcome.
That’s not as easy as it seems when you are faced with the sacrifice of other things you’ve come to depend upon or hold dear.
Numerology
Source: worldnumerology.com
Five
The Numerology Meaning of the Number 5: A DYNAMIC FORCE
The most vibrant, freedom-loving of all numbers in numerology
The 5 is unpredictable, always in motion, and constantly in search of change.
Although it is molded from an almost equal mix of freedom-loving and loyal characteristics, the 5 is slightly more daring, and there is nothing submissive about it.
Ω
The 5 is extremely independent in mind and soul.
For an adventurer and risk-taker who has a hard time staying in one place, one job, or one relationship, the 5 is surprisingly loyal when the right partner comes along.
The 2 and the 6 are known as the most harmonious…
Angel Number
Source: Informationsiries.com
Two
“2” means “harmony and stability”
The number 2 is the beginning of an even number and is divisible by 2, so the angel number finds the number 2 to mean “harmony and stability.” If you have an instability or get into trouble now, the number 2 will give you harmony and stability.
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Tarot Cards
All cards are from The English Magic Tarot deck by Rex Van Ryn, Steve Dooley, and Andy Letcher p 46 – 47
General
Death – Major Arcana
Description:
A headsman prepares himself for an execution. The landscape is bleak and forbidding. They boney hand of death reaches towards him.
Reading:
The death card indicates some radical change. Nothing stays the same forever, however much we wish that things were otherwise. Only through calm acceptance can we allow new growth to appear.
Reversed, it can signal that we are stubbornly refusing to embrace change. It’s time to accept what is gone is gone and to grieve that lost fully.
Animal Spirit Guide or Helper
Rune
Source: TheRuneSite.com
Northumbrian Runes – Cweorth
Sound: “q”
Stands for: Flames of a fire
Casting meaning: This rune represents a process of transformation through fire. The spirit of a body from a person on a funeral pyre is liberated by fire. Cweorth refers to the sacredness of the hearth and ritual cleansing by fire.
Witches Rune
Source: otherworldlyoracle.com
Trinity
Triple goddess, life/death/rebirth, trinity, love – romance
Some people read this witches rune as a flower – new life, birth, fertility, love. I tend to read it more like the triquetra – life/death/rebirth cycles, triple goddess, etc. It’s completely up to you how YOU interpret these.
Ogham
Source: druidogham.wordpress.com
Uilleand
Generosity, discretion, beauty, subtlety, the occult, perception of abundance
Tree: Honeysuckle (Lonicera spp.)
Letter: P
The Ogham itself is like a bunch of ZIP files waiting to reveal itself to the patient and the thoughtful. Learning the secrets of magic is not a matter of coercion but instead a dedicated pursuit of perceiving subtle meanings and gently working with natural forces. The occult, as much as some people may want to imbue it with paranoid, ghastly images of blood sacrifice, merely means “the hidden”, meaning that which is not obvious and must be gleaned, sussed out, and pored over in order to understand.
Whether you are an occultist or not, it’s a good life strategy simply not to talk about every one of your inner thoughts and to censor yourself depending on who you are with. Some of your secrets never need to be known by anyone besides you, and that is OK. Honesty is often NOT the best policy, except with yourself when assessing your flaws and strengths.
As this Ogham connects with honeysuckle, it also ties in with the concept of generosity and the perception of abundance. The honeysuckle’s graceful, arching habit and profusion of sweetly-scented flowers provides nectar and shelter for many bugs and small animals.
Generosity is in no way the exclusive trait of the rich; in fact, the poor are notably more generous than the rich. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, people in the bottom 20 percent tend to give more than their capacity to give while Americans in the top 40 percent are capable of donating two or three times more than they actually give. Perhaps this is because the poorer you are, the more likely you are to have empathy you have for those who equally poor or poorer than you. Or perhaps this is because poor people are likely to appreciate the small abundances they have instead of hoarding and jealously standing in constant, miserable guard of their wealth like certain types of rich people. The elites at the pinnacle of modern monetary wealth are latter-day ogres: monsters who skulk in caves full of stolen gold coins, plundered weapons, and blood-crusted jewels. The perception of plenty often is one and the same as plenty, which is why having “lots of toys” has never been the path to happiness. Abundance has to come from somewhere, and one of the reasons some rich people are so unhappy and mentally disturbed these days is because many have spent lifetimes denying their own privilege while hoarding wealth that came from unfair consequences offloaded on those poorer than them and the ecosystem itself. Such “abundance” has a hefty karmic price, and it is as if the modern day rich ogres sense this and it quietly drives them mad.
The secret here is that generosity is a form of living by the golden rule. Give without fear and worry and you will always feel contented. Conversely, clinging greedily to material abundance and status symbols out of fear of not having enough ensures you will never feel you have enough, no matter how rich you become. Uilleand tells you to spread your generosity and to send your wealth back into the flow of nature. Give whatever you can. You’ll always have just enough. Uilleand is the perception of plenty: be generous with what you have and like will attract like.
I Ching
Source: ichingonline.net
Hexagram Eight/8
Pi / Bonding
Deep Waters on the face of the Earth:
Surface waters flow together.
The Superior Person recognizes the situation calls for joining together.
Thus he cultivates friendly relations with all.
Good fortune is possible.
Cast the coins again to discover if you have the qualities needed to lead such a group.
Then there will be no error.
Those uncertain will gradually join.
Those who join too late will meet with misfortune.
SITUATION ANALYSIS:
This is a time of connection with another or others — not just an alliance, but a melding of parts into a new whole.
Such a connection may be too close, too intense for some.
Consult the oracle again to see if you have the qualities needed to strengthen and withstand such an intense synthesis.
Upper Trigram:
K’an / Water
Image: Water, Clouds, Rain, Spring, Pit, Chasm.
Qualities: Dangerous, Difficult, Profound, Anxious, Deep, Mysterious, Damned, Persistent, Persevering, Flexible, Melancholy, Pervasive, Protean, Mobile, Fluid, Driving.
Direction: North.
Family Member: Middle Son.
Body Part: Ear.
Season: Midwinter.
Time of Day: Midnight.
Animal: Pig.
Color: Scarlet.
Element: Wood.
Miscellaneous: Ditches, Ambush, Bent and Straightened, Bow, Wheel, Sick Heart, Earache, Blood, Stumbling Horse, Wrecked Chariot, Moon, Thieves, Hardwood, Toil.
Lower Trigram:
K’un / Earth
Image: Earth.
Qualities: Weak, Yielding, Dark, Nurturing, Responsive, Receptive, Adaptable, Submissive, Charitable, Protective, Even-tempered, Frugal, Fertile.
Direction: Southwest.
Family Member: Mother.
Body Part: Belly.
Season: Early Autumn.
Time of Day: Night.
Animal: Cow.
Color: Black.
Element: Soil.
Miscellaneaous: Cloth, Kettle, Pregnancy, Level, Balanced, Impartial, Large Wagon, Form, Ornament, Multitude, Shaft, Tree Trunk.
Numerology
Source: numerology.com
Eight
What is the definition of 8 in Numerology?
Of all the numbers in Numerology, the number 8 is the achiever and measures life by the goals it reaches. It has good business sense, a powerful presence, and a strong drive for success. The 8 is also a symbol of balance — you can see it in its symmetrical shape. For every blessing it receives, it puts one back out to the universe. When things are balanced, they feel stable, controlled, and supported, which is the most productive environment for the 8 to work in.
In Chinese culture, the number 8 is considered the luckiest number of all, and is purposefully worked into wedding dates, birth dates, addresses, and finances. Even in the world of Numerology, there are people who have been known to change their name in order to add more 8s to their Numerology chart, hoping to emulate this number’s level of accomplishment. The 8 represents an ultimate form of achievement that many will spend their entire lives striving for.
Strengths of the number 8
Ambitious: To say the 8 has ambition would be putting it lightly — they live to achieve! This number is on a mission to reach as many goals and garner as much success as possible. It is strategic in its methods and dedicated to its purpose. The good feelings that come from accomplishment give the 8 everything it needs to keep climbing upward.
Karmic: In a spiritual sense, the number 8 is all about giving back. It realizes that its successes are not its alone and will intentionally recognize and appreciate any help it has received. It balances achievement with gratitude, which can then be rebalanced with more achievement — it’s a cycle of success that the 8 is continuously manifesting.
Enduring: Even when the chips are down, the 8 in Numerology has a great sense of fortitude. It knows it is capable, but that capability often isn’t the only factor at play. With patience and determination, the 8 is confident that things will come around eventually. It is willing to go through struggle because it has no doubt that prosperity is on the other side.
Weaknesses of the number 8
Materialistic: The 8 likes to revel in its accomplishments by surrounding itself with nice things. It looks at this as a personal reward and a way to rebalance the cycle of manifestation. Unfortunately, to others this trait can make the 8 appear shallow or like a show-off. It may also attract opportunists who misunderstand the 8’s intentions.
Authoritative: It’s no surprise all this accomplishment goes straight to the number 8’s head. It’s used to being a leader and this gives it a feeling of personal power. But the 8 always assumes its way is the right way and, by dismissing others’ opinions and ignoring their efforts, it may lose their support even faster than it gained it.
Entitled: The 8 in Numerology isn’t about to ask for permission or forgiveness. Its need to succeed can make it blind to rules and processes, but ignoring these limits and taking things into its own hands makes teamwork impossible and drives a wedge in partnerships. The number 8 is so used to getting its way that it now expects it.
Angel Number
Source: numerologysign.com
What Does Angel Number 8 Mean?
The Angel Number 8 is linked with the idea of cause and effect, and the forces at play in the world that cause events.
It is the idea of a butterfly flapping its wings in the amazon causing cyclones in Europe.
It often brings our attention to forces playing a significant role in our lives that we have not properly recognized.
These may be external forces, but more often, they are something within ourselves, and we aren’t properly understanding what is driving us.
In the Tarot deck, the number 8 is linked with the Devil card.
This is not a bad omen. But this card reminds us that actions have consequences, and where we are today is a result of our own actions in the past.
We carry the responsibility, and we have the power to change the future.
One of the cardinal numbers (which include the digits 0-9), seeing it in isolation can be a more resonant message than seeing a series of the digit, for example in the Angel Number 888.
A Thought for Today
May the Lord and Lady bless the WOTC Family and our families with love, happiness, all things positive!
SOrry for the short posts for a couple of days but Big Dwag’s job has kept us on the go. I’m barely getting todays’ done as I have had a broken 3 hours of sleep. Hopefully tomorrow I will have the time and energy to do the northern hemisphere’s Sunday and Monday’s post
Spell for Friday – Hand of Time Spell
Hand of Time Spell
Items you will need:
Both hands
6 fingers
Hold both of your hands in front of you. Stare at your hands, noticing your palms and fingers, for about thirty seconds. Then, say this chant one time:
“Palms sweaty,
From watching clocks.
No more.
One finger,
For every ten docked.
Seconds in a minute
1440 in a day.
Stop a few,
For singing birds
And trees that sway.”
This should feel like time has slowed-down and allowed you to appreciate life more.
Source
A Witch’s Week of Spells and Activities
Helga C. Loueen
Samhain Gods – Yama – Hindu
Yama
Yama or Yamarāja is a god of death, the south direction, and the underworld, belonging to an early stratum of Rigvedic Hindu deities. In Sanskrit, his name can be interpreted to mean “twin”. In the Zend-Avesta of Zoroastrianism, he is called “Yima”.
According to the Vishnu Purana, Yama is the son of sun-god Surya and Sandhya, the daughter of Vishvakarma. Yama is the brother of Sraddhadeva Manu and of his older sister Yami, which Horace Hayman Wilson indicates to mean the Yamuna. According to the Vedas, Yama is said to have been the first mortal who died. By virtue of precedence, he became the ruler of the departed, and is called “Lord of the Pitrs”.
Mentioned in the Pāli Canon of Theravada Buddhism, Yama subsequently entered Buddhist mythology in East Asia, Southeast Asia and Sri Lanka as a Dharmapala under various transliterations. He is otherwise also called as “Dharmaraja”.
Hinduism
In Hinduism, Yama is the lokapala (“Guardian of the Directions”) of the south and the son of Surya. Three hymns (10, 14, and 35) in the 10th book of the Rig Veda are addressed to him. In Puranas, Yama is described as having four arms, complexion of rain cloud with wrathful expression, surrounded by garland of flames, protruding fangs, dressed in red, yellow or blue garments, holding noose and mace or sword, and riding a water-buffalo. He wields a noose with which he seizes the lives of people who are about to die.
According to Hindu itihasa, Yama is the son of Surya and Saranyu. He is the twin brother of Yami, brother of Shraddhadeva Manu and the step brother of Shani. His wife was Goddess Dhumorna and his son was Katila.
Buddhism
In Buddhism, Yama (Sanskrit: यम) is a dharmapala, a wrathful god or the Enlightened Protector of Buddhism that is considered worldly, said to judge the dead and preside over the Narakas (“Hell” or “Purgatory”) and the cycle of rebirth.
The Buddhist Yama has, however, developed different myths and different functions from the Hindu deity. In Pali Canon Buddhist myths, Yama takes those who have mistreated elders, holy spirits, or their parents when they die. Contrary though, in the Majjhima Nikaya commentary by Buddhagosa, Yama is a vimānapeta – a that has a mixed state.
In other parts of Buddhism, Yama’s main duty is to watch over purgatorial aspects of Hell (the underworld), and has no relation to rebirth. His sole purpose is to maintain the relationships between spirits that pass through the ten courts, similar to Yama’s representation in several Chinese religions.
He has also spread widely and is known in every country where Buddhism is practiced, including China, Korea, Vietnam, Japan, Bhutan, Mongolia, Nepal, Thailand, Sri Lanka, Cambodia, Myanmar, Laos, and United States.
China
In Chinese texts, Yama only holds transitional places in Hell where he oversaw the deceased before he, and the Generals of Five Paths, were assigned a course of rebirth. Yama was later placed as a King in the Fifth Court when texts led to the fruition of the underworld that marked the beginnings of systemizations.
Japan
Yama can be found in one of the oldest Japanese religious works called Nipponkoku Genpō Zenaku Ryōiki, a literary work compiled by the Monk Keikai in 822. Yama was introduced to Japan through Buddhism, where he was featured as a Buddhist divinity. He holds the same position title as other works depict him – a judge who imposes decisions on the dead who have mistreated others.
Naraka (Hindu)
Naraka in Hinduism serves only as a temporary purgatory where the soul is purified of sin by its suffering. In Hindu mythology, Naraka holds many hells, and Yama directs departed souls to the appropriate one. Even elevated Mukti-yogyas and Nitya-samsarins can experience Naraka for expiation of sins.
Although Yama is the lord of Naraka, he may also direct the soul to a Swarga (heaven) or return it to Bhoomi (earth). As good and bad deeds are not considered to cancel each other out, the same soul may spend time in both a hell and a heaven. The seven Swargas are: Bhuvas, Swas (governed by Indra), Tharus, Thaarus, Savithaa, Prapithaa, and Maha (governed by Brahma).
Naraka (Sikhism)
The idea of Naraka in Sikhism is like the idea of Hell. One’s soul, however, is confined to 8.4 million life cycles before taking birth as a human, the point of human life being one where one attains salvation, the salvation being sach khand. The idea of khand comes in multiple levels of such heavens, the highest being merging with God as one. The idea of Hell comes in multiple levels, and hell itself can manifest within human life itself. The Sikh idea of hell is where one is apart from naama and the Guru’s charana (God’s lotus feet (abode)). Without naama one is damned. Naama is believed to be a direct deliverance by God to humanity in the form of Guru Nanak. A Sikh is hence required to take the Amrit (holy nectar/water) from gurubani, panj pyare (khanda da pahul) to come closer to naama. A true Sikh of the Gurus has the Guru himself manifest and takes that person into sach khand.
Naraka (Buddhist)
Naraka is usually translated into English as “hell” or “purgatory”. A Naraka differs from the hells of western religions in two respects. First, beings are not sent to Naraka as the result of a divine judgment and punishment; second, the length of a being’s stay in a Naraka is not eternal, though it is usually very long. Instead, a being is born into a Naraka as a direct result of his or her previous karma(actions of body, speech and mind), and resides there for a finite length of time until his karma has exhausted its cumulate effect.
East Asian mythology
Mandarin Diyu, Japanese Jigoku, Korean Jiok, Vietnamese Địa ngục literally “earth prison”, is the realm of the dead or “hell” in Chinese mythology and Japanese mythology. It is based upon the Buddhist concept of Naraka combined with local afterlife beliefs. Incorporating ideas from Taoism and Buddhism as well as traditional religion in China, Di Yu is a kind of purgatory place which serves not only to punish but also to renew spirits ready for their next incarnation. This is interchangeable with the concept of Naraka.
In Japanese mythology, Enma-O or Enma Dai-O judges souls in Meido, the kingdom of the waiting dead. Those deemed too horrible are sent to Jigoku, a land more comparable to the Christian hell. It is a land of eternal toil and punishment. Those of middle note remain in meido for a period awaiting reincarnation. Others, of high note, become honored ancestors, watching over their descendants.
Related concepts
Yama and Ymir
In a disputable etymology, W. Meid (1992) has linked the names Yama (reconstructed in Proto-Indo-European as *yemos) and the name of the primeval Norse frost giant Ymir, which can be reconstructed in Proto-Germanic as *umijaz or *jumijaz, in the latter case possibly deriving from PIE *ym̥yos, from the root yem “twin”. In his myth, however, Ymir is not a twin, and only shares with Yama the characteristics of being primeval and mortal. However, Ymir is a hermaphrodite and engenders the race of giants.
In Iranian mythology
A parallel character in Iranian mythology and Zoroastrianism is known as Yima Xšaēta, who appears in the Avesta. The pronunciation “Yima” is peculiar to the Avestan dialect; in most Iranian dialects, including Old Persian, the name would have been “Yama”. In the Avesta, the emphasis is on Yima’s character as one of the first mortals and as a great king of men. Over time, *Yamaxšaita was transformed into Jamšēd or Jamshid, celebrated as the greatest of the early shahs of the world. Both Yamas in Zoroastrian and Hindu myth guard hell with the help of two four-eyed dogs.
It has also been suggested by I. M. Steblin-Kamensky that the cult of Yima was adopted by the Finno-Ugrians. According to this theory, in Finnish Yama became the god cult Jumula and Joma in Komi. According to this hypothesis, from this cult, the Hungarians also borrowed the word vara which became vár ‘fortress’ and város ‘town’. (ibid)
In Javanese culture
There is Yamadipati in Javanese culture, especially in wayang. The word adipati means ruler or commander. When Hinduism first came to Java, Yama was still the same as Yama in Hindu myth. Later, as Islam replaced Hinduism as the majority religion of Java, Yama was demystified by Walisanga, who ruled at that time. So, in Javanese, Yama became a new character. He is the son of Sanghyang Ismaya and Dewi Sanggani. In the Wayang legend, Yamadipati married Dewi Mumpuni. Unfortunately, Dewi Mumpuni fell in love with Nagatatmala, son of Hyang Anantaboga, who rules the earth. Dewi Mumpuni eventually left Yamadipati, however.
In Buddhist temples
In the Buddhism of the Far East, Yama is one of the twelve Devas, as guardian deities, who are found in or around Buddhist shrines (Jūni-ten, 十二天). In Japan, he has been called “Enma-Ten”. He joins these other eleven Devas of Buddhism, found in Japan and other parts of southeast Asia: Indra (Taishaku-ten), Agni (Ka-ten), Yama (Emma-ten), Nirrti (Rasetsu-ten), Vayu (Fu-ten), Ishana (Ishana-ten), Kubera (Tamon-ten), Varuna (Sui-ten) Brahma (Bon-ten), Prithvi (Chi-ten), Surya (Nit-ten), Chandra (Gat-ten).
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October 5, 2023 Daily and Birthday Horoscopes
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Moon Alert
Avoid shopping or making important decisions from 2:30 AM to 9 AM EDT today (until 6 AM PDT). After that, the Moon moves from Gemini into Cancer.
Aries (March 21-April 19)
An older family member might have excellent advice for you today. Certainly, it won’t hurt to listen. Privately, you might also do some serious thinking about the future regarding your home and family. Why not jot down some possible goals?
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
This is an excellent day to study and learn something because you have a disciplined mind. You won’t overlook details; furthermore, you have the mental endurance and focus to finish what you begin. Discussions with others will be practical about serious matters.
Gemini (May 21-June 20)
This is a solid day for finances because you’re in a sensible frame of mind. If shopping, you will buy long-lasting, practical items. If you can get financial advice from someone older – give it serious consideration. You might impress a boss with your conscientious attitude today.
Cancer (June 21-July 22)
Today you have a strong respect for rules, regulations and your duties. You’re willing to do whatever is expected of you, especially in practical terms. This is why your own physical comforts and needs will seem to be relatively less important. You’re going to get the job done!
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
This is the perfect day to work alone or behind the scenes. In fact, it’s an excellent day to do any kind of research because you have the right mindset to pursue what you need to find. You won’t overlook details. You’ll be like a dog with a bone.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
Discussions with friends and members of groups will probably be about serious, practical matters today. This is a very good day to think, in serious terms, about what you want for yourself in the future. What are your goals? Don’t hesitate to share your hopes with someone else to get their feedback.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
Today an important discussion might take place, especially with someone older or more experienced. This person might even be your parent or a boss? In any event, people notice you today, and there’s a strong chance they will know that this discussion is taking place.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
This is the perfect day to do some serious studying and learn something that is important. You won’t mind it all. In fact, it will please you to focus on something in a meaningful way. You might also have the energy to make future travel plans, which require attention to detail.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
This is a good day to check details about wills, inheritances, shared property, insurance issues and banking matters. Someone older or more experienced might have advice for you? In any event, you have the patience and mental focus to make great headway in these areas today. Bravo!
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
A serious discussion with a close friend, spouse or partner might take place today, which is a good thing. Close relationships require definitions of boundaries and expectations. There might also be discussions about shared expenses and the division of labour.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
You’ll find it easy to work hard and accomplish a lot today because you will put your work ahead of your personal wants. This is because you have a strong sense of duty today and you are willing to tackle whatever needs to be done.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
This is an excellent day to teach children. It’s also a good day to practice or hone a particular technique whether it’s related to the arts, for example music, or sports. This is because you will find it easy to be disciplined and persistent.
If Your Birthday Is Today
Actress Kate Winslet (1975) shares your birthday today. You are a generous person with strong convictions. You can’t do enough to help. You fight for and defend the rights of others. This is the year to create solid foundations in your life. Take charge of your health. Exercise is important. Work, stay grounded and levelheaded.
Aries (March 21-April 19)
You are probably going to notice that it becomes easier to work in a team now and that there are shared actions in which you can perform better when you have a plan.
Benefit from the help and mindset of the ones you’re working with because it will also help you improve your skills. Leave some matters in the hands of others and don’t worry too much of them.
You can also enjoy this special Aries Daily Horoscope.
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
You are passionate about a million things at once in general but this time it seems you are able to focus your interest on just one thing so this might seem important.
However, it seems that you are also going to cooperate with others so be careful about their feelings as well. Try to make you better understood in order to avoid any confusion.
You can also enjoy this special Taurus Daily Horoscope.
Gemini (May 21-June 20)
You are loyal and loving and it seems that it is time for your qualities to be recognized. For the committed natives this automatically translates to them having an amazing time with their loved ones whilst the single natives are going to benefit from attracting in their lives people just as kind and caring as they are.
It is also a time to draw a few conclusions in this life territory.
You can also enjoy this special Gemini Daily Horoscope.
Cancer (June 21-July 22)
You seem preoccupied about your health more than ever and this will also translate into you taking better care for your body than you usually do.
It is a great moment to start a diet or take on a healthy habit but try not to rush into too many things at once because you might not be able to keep track of all the good habits you want to implement.
You can also enjoy this special Cancer Daily Horoscope.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
Today you are strongly advised to keep a clear track of how much you are spending and to make sure you also understand the effects of your purchases.
This is a time when you need to envision what is going to happen to you later on and to start taking measures to adapt to whatever you feel you are going to be facing.
You can also enjoy this special Leo Daily Horoscope.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
Direction is all towards family today and it seems that this will definitely be the only area of life in which you are going to feel most comfortable.
It is a good thing to pour your heart out for once and to have an honest talk with those you care about. It’s a great time to discover something different or to catch up with what everyone has been doing.
You can also enjoy this special Virgo Daily Horoscope.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
Today you might want to be very careful with your choice of words and the way you implement your decisions because it seems that most people are going to display some sort of grudge against you.
It is important to be impartial and to take responsibility whenever things seem to go a little off track because this is when you will be most needed.
You can also enjoy this special Libra Daily Horoscope.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
You might want to consider a few factors in relation to the way you interact with people around you because you seem to keep entering some awkward situations.
If there are any unresolved issues between you and other people please make sure you try and mend things and don’t forget that the easiest way is by telling the truth.
You can also enjoy this special Scorpio Daily Horoscope.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
You need to regain your desire to do new things as you seem a bit stuck in your usual ways and you also prefer the comfort of routine.
You need to get out of this zone and challenge yourself if you want to feel something more. You might also want to consider that the boredom you are feeling could be connected with this reluctance of yours for trying something new.
You can also enjoy this special Sagittarius Daily Horoscope.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
You are in a great physical condition but this cannot be said about your mental state unfortunately. Don’t think of anything serious but you still feel down and it is hard for you to get to the cause of your distress.
You might want to take some time in solitude and have some reflection of what has been happening to you lately.
You can also enjoy this special Capricorn Daily Horoscope.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
Today you might feel as if everyone is against you and yes, some things are unfair and you need to see them from a different perspective.
Maybe there are indeed some people that are trying to back stab you but in most cases you are the one who’s making things worse for yourself as you should be interacting with such people at a different level.
You can also enjoy this special Aquarius Daily Horoscope.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
If you’ve concentrated your attention more on the professional side then you should try and change perspective for a bit and focus on your personal life instead.
This isn’t actually a free pass to go and have fun but more likely a prompt to have an introspective moment and then switch towards those close to you for a good word.
You can also enjoy this special Pisces Daily Horoscope.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY from WOTC!!
May the next year of your life bring you more love, laughter, joy, happiness, enough income to cover what you have to along with a little left for fun than the past year! Plus a lot of positive energy in everything you do!
As a Libra born on October 5th, tolerance is an important lesson in your life, especially during your young years when you may be more harsh and direct. You are flirting with risk although at heart you are very stable and enjoy comfort.
You also are one of the most understanding people out there and will move mountains, if needed, to show your support to those you love. Get ready to better understand your horoscope personality below.
The zodiac sign for October 5 is Libra.
Astrological symbol: Scales. This symbolizes the balanced and tactful nature of these natives. It influences people born between September 23 and October 22 when the Sun is in Libra, the seventh zodiac sign.
The Libra Constellation is located between Virgo to the West and Scorpio to the East and it doesn’t have any first magnitude stars. It is spread on an area of 538 sq degrees and its visible latitudes are +65° to -90°.
The Latin name for the Scales, the October 5 zodiac sign is Libra. The Spanish name it Libra while the Greeks call it Zichos.
Opposite sign: Aries. It is considered that partnerships of any kind between the Libra and Aries sun sign people are the best in the zodiac and highlight nicety and bravery.
Modality: Cardinal. This quality shows the positive nature of those born on October 5 and their affection and read markability in taking life as it is.
Ruling house: The seventh house. This means a place that puts great interest on partnerships and the importance of having the best people around. This is somehow the life quest of Libras and this is what they need to be satisfied.
Ruling body: Venus. This combination suggests generosity and assertiveness. The Venus glyph is composed by the circle of spirit and the cross of matter. Venus is also representative for the pleasure of these natives’ existences.
Element: Air. This is the element of those who design and engage their lives by linking everything together. Is said to benefit people born on October 5 and influences their relationship with the other elements, for example in association with fire, it heats the situation up.
Lucky day: Wednesday. This timid day for those born under Libra is ruled by Mercury thus symbolizes passage and impartiality.
Lucky numbers: 7, 9, 11, 17, 26.
Motto: “I balance!”
More Information:
People born on October 5 loved to be cared for and they reciprocate all the affection they get. They are selfless and balanced, often perceived as graceful and eloquent although at times they are also quite aloof and distant, preferring quiet places. They have a sensible and peaceful nature and they try to avoid any kind of disruption in their lives as much as they avoid having to deal with mediocrity and lack of seriousness.
Positive traits: These natives have a pleasant way of living life, they are innovative and charming. You can most likely find them in quite an enthusiastic mood as they are optimistic beings. They are at peace with themselves or if not, they often search for balance in their lives and the lives of those close to them. They take in consideration solutions that others don’t see but they are often too circumspect to go along with their intuition.
Negative traits: Libra needs to learn to not be so tolerant and acceptable with everyone as some people might disappoint them on the way. Not everyone carries the best intentions. Those born on this day are timid and overly calculated. Their life can turn into a long routine unless they take some risks and have some fun. Despite their fame of being the most understanding and considerate people, they are sometimes intolerant, fastidious and over controlling.
Love and Compatibility
They are enthusiastic lovers, full of ideas and eager to spend all their time with their loved one. Sometimes they are prone to controlling behavior and jealousy fits. Freedom lover, they have an immense love for change and adventure and will experience many love relationships in their life that they will consider important. If they settle for one person, they will probably be hard to understand and they will still be governed by selfishness. They are most compatible with those born on 1st, 2nd, 8th, 10th, 11th, 19th, 20th, 28th and 29th.
October 5 Zodiac people are very attracted to the other air signs: Gemini and Aquarius as they tend to share the same vision of life. In life, Libra is constantly seeking for excitement in the shape of a humorous and creative partner who can bring some enthusiasm in their lives and the most suitable to offer them this is the native from Aquarius. Libra is thought to be least compatible with Aries. As for the rest of compatibilities between the other star signs and Libra, you know what they say, stars predispose but people dispose.
Lucky color
Blue is the color said to be representative for Libra people born with October 5.
Blue is a hue that indicates soothing characteristics and peacefulness. This zodiac color is advised to be used in accessories and items of clothing.
People with blue as sign color tend to sometimes use their emotions when faced with important decisions, however they rarely get overwhelmed and let emotions completely take over. This hue, whether it is in a pale or a dark shade suggests and sooths the harmonious and attentive nature of the native in Libra.
Other colors that suit Libra natives are pink and green.
Representative birthstone
The calming Opal is the birthstone that is considered lucky for those Libra natives with October 5.
Opal presents a precious stone that reflects clarity and sincerity. This zodiac birthstone should be used in all kinds of jewelry items that are to be worn frequently.
This gemstone is said to relax and induce physical visions. It is thought to unleash the creative genius and might help Libra express their emotions and ideas in a clearer and convincing way. Its name derives from the Greek “opallos” which means “to change color”.
Another gemstone considered influential for Libra natives is Jade. It suggests practical intelligence.
Characteristic flower
The lucky flower for those born under the October 5 is represented by Rose.
This plant is known to symbolize loyalty and dependability. This zodiac flower should be used in decorative items in the places these natives spend time.
White roses mean purity, red roses sensuality and yellow roses jealousy and so on for the other shades of roses. This flower can be found during midspring to fall.
Other plants indicated for Libra are the flowers of all fruit trees.
Symbolic metal
The metal considered to be representative for Libra natives with October 5 is Bronze.
Bronze symbolizes hard earned wealth and wisdom. The zodiac metal could be used in accessories and jewelry items.
Bronze is not only related to monetary wealth but also to arts and warfare. It is thought to influence knowledge and advancement of a whole generation. It was thought to influence progress and human civilization.
Another metal considered beneficial for Libra natives is Copper.
Characteristics
Being born on the 5th day of the month shows adaptability, restlessness and a permanent search for novelty. The numerology for October 5 is 5. This number reveals an active person, task oriented and boasting with life experience. Those Libra associated with number 5 are proactive people with great time management skills as they seem to never need any rest.
October is the second autumn month in the Northern Hemisphere, bringing all that autumn has to offer from harvest to heavy rain. Those born in October are orderly and decisive. October 5 Zodiac people are dependable and modest. The symbols for October include the Aquamarine and Opal as gemstones and the Calendula as plant. The name of this month comes from the Latin “octo”.
What statistics say
Libra is said to be the fifth zodiac sign on the list of most commonly met to least common signs in the horoscope. As a sign of positive meaning, with enchanting energy, this is also of masculine symbolism and an odd numbered sign. This is defining for extrovert natives who are charming and quite imprecise. An archetype often used when talking about this sign is the Peacemaker. Libra is also the sign with most chances to have a happy marriage.
Famous people born on October 5 under the Libra zodiac sign: Chester A. Arthur, Kate Winslet, Guy Pearce, Nicky Hilton and Daniel Baldwin.
If you were born on October 5, you have a strong sense of right and wrong! Good and evil are as clear as black and white to you. It boggles your mind how others, including friends and family, see so much gray when it comes to being a good person. Many of your loved ones come to you for advice. This isn’t because they think you won’t judge them (because you will), but mostly because you are very honest, direct, and explain things in a wise and calm way. Continue to avoid getting angry at those who make mistakes, and you’ll be a seriously good influence!
October 05 Libra at Their Best: Just, pure, kind
October 05 Libra at Their Worst: Judgmental, bothered, detached
What to Wear: Go trendy, but not too flashy. Libra will be watching the crowd and silently critiquing everyone’s ability to keep up with style and elegance.
What to Eat: Keep it healthy — you don’t have to go as far as no carb, gluten-free and vegan, but some meatless dishes and low-fat fare will be greatly appreciated.
Who to Invite: Restrict your list to the more refined people in the crowd. Libra doesn’t like noise, arguments or lewd behavior … unless it’s in their bedroom.
Where to Go: The newest, trendiest club or restaurant you can find.
OCTOBER 5 birthday horoscope predicts that you may not be so willing to compromise. The zodiac sign for this October 5th birthday is Libra – The Scales. You are spiritual beings and are wise. You are responsible but like having fun. You do not like to get into unwanted fights or arguments.
The October 5th birthday personality is also a proud person who stands on his or her political beliefs. Moreover, you are a thoughtful individual who is always going out of your way to help people. You seem to have the courage of a saint.
Your friends and family are always talking about how you are there for them providing the needed support. They come to you because you are strong and seem not to be surprised at anything you tell them.
This Libra birthday person normally won’t judge people on their mistakes or shortcomings but rather encourage people and lift them up. Often, you put your family and some of your friend’s needs before your own. Although they are appreciative, you need to think of yourself more.
The October 5 horoscope predicts that you love nature and its beauty. It’s like having serenity in a bottle. You need to explore and to be free. Those birthday characteristics are what makes you a knowledgeable person in ways that most humans cannot comprehend. You are likely to be successful because of it.
Being determined and mindful of what they want out of life, this October 5 birthday personality will stay focused on their goals. Your attitude is that you don’t need anyone’s help. You can handle any situation that comes your way. About your feelings, you can sometimes be insecure, and you don’t allow yourself to be vulnerable to others.
The October 5 astrology suggests that there are chances that you like to talk and you are good at stirring up fascinating conversations. Additionally, you have a good ear. When you have the company of someone who shares the same interests, you can talk for days.
However, you are open to those with different views and opinions. As a Libra born on this zodiac birthday, you don’t make your relationship the number one priority. This could be disappointing to your partner.
On the other hand, you can be a great parent. You take with you the values that your parents treasured as you had fond memories of your childhood. The way you were raised has a great deal to do with the person you are today, and frankly, you love yourself.
As far as your health goes, people born on an October 5 birthday, are not worried about it. You have never been overweight, and chances are, you will never be. You are just too active to gain any weight to speak of.
The October 5 zodiac predicts that it doesn’t seem to matter what you eat, but you maintain a semi-healthy menu. The only problem that could be perceived is that you can’t seem to relax. You feel that if you are idle, then something is left undone. Stress is a killer. Please be advised to get regular check-ups.
You have a good instinct when it comes to choosing the right nest eggs. More so, you don’t feel it necessary to spend your money just because you have it. You know what you need to eat and what you don’t.
The October 5 astrology also suggests that your business sense could possibly lead you into careers such as public relations, or even advertising and marketing.
Due to your social contacts, this goal could be straightforward to achieve. Then again, you find social work worthwhile and motivating. Whatever you want to do, you can do it, make sure it is something you enjoy doing.
The October 5 zodiac suggests that you are especially dedicated to helping others and making a change. As you are humble, you don’t need any awards for doing so. Although you take life seriously, you like to have fun.
Typically, this Libran lives and let lives without throwing stones. However, you stay focused as you are governed by your instincts and don’t let your love life interfere with your goals. Whatever you decide to do will have a positive impact on someone’s life. But you should not make things stress you out to the point where you cannot sleep at night.
Famous People And Celebrities Born On October 5
Neil Degrasse, Grant Hill, Allen Ludden, Bernie Mac, Jesse Palmer, Parminder Nagra, Cody Zeller
See: Famous Celebrities Born On October 5
This Day That Year – October 5 In History
1875 – San Francisco’s Market Street Palace Hotel open and ready for business.
1916 – Hitler injured.
1945 – Live on the radio presents “Meet the Press.”
1954 – The eastern half of the United States is hit by Hurricane Hazel.
October 5 Tula Rashi (Vedic Moon Sign)
October 5 Chinese Zodiac DOG
October 5 Birthday Planet
Your ruling planet is Venus that symbolizes the pleasures that money can buy us.
October 5 Birthday Symbols
The Scales Are The Symbol For The Libra Zodiac Sign
October 5 Birthday Tarot Card
Your Birthday Tarot Card is The Hierophant. This card symbolizes conformity to the rules and regulations laid down by society. The Minor Arcana cards are Three of Swords and Queen of Swords
October 5 Birthday Zodiac Compatibility
You are most compatible with people born under Zodiac Sign Aries: This is a true case of opposites attract.
You are not compatible with people born under Zodiac Sign Capricorn: This relationship is not a winner and will break up in the long run.
See Also:
October 5 Lucky Number
Number 4 – This number stands for order, self-control, determination, and justice.
Number 5 – This is a number associated with non-attachment, opportunity, sympathy, and intelligence.
Read about: Birthday Numerology
Lucky Colors For October 5 Birthday
Yellow: This is a color of communication, inquisitiveness, visibility, and self-worth.
Blue: This is a color that stands for sincerity, public speaking, reliability, and spirituality.
Lucky Days For October 5 Birthday
Sunday – This day ruled by Sun is a good day to take a look at your intentions and see where your true commitments lie in.
Wednesday – This day ruled by Mercury is symbolic of taking a look at the fine print and thinking with a rational mind.
October 5 Birthstone Opal
Opal is a gemstone that symbolizes good dreams, romance, psychic ability, and self-esteem.
Ideal Zodiac Birthday Gifts For People Born On October 5th
An expensive bottle of cologne for the man and biography of her favorite hero for the woman.
A Laugh for Today
A groaner laugh I know but it is a peek at the dry humor I enjoy
Worm Moon: Full Moon for March 2023
The full Worm Moon reaches its peak in the morning hours of Tuesday, March 7. Look for it to rise after sunset on both Monday and Tuesday! What is a Worm Moon? Here are the real meaning and origins of March’s full Moon—and when you can see this Moon at its brightest!
When to See the Full Moon in March 2023
The final full moon of the winter season will appear on the nights of Monday, March 6, and Tuesday, March 7. Specifically, March’s full Worm Moon reaches peak illumination at 7:42 A.M. ET on Tuesday, March 7, 2023.
Of course, you don’t have to wait until the middle of the night to see the Moon! Look for the spectacularly bright Moon as it rises above the horizon on Monday evening. If your weather is poor on Monday night, try again on Tuesday! See when the Moon will be visible in your area.
If you have just a bit of rain on either of these nights, you may even get to spot a rare phenomenon called a moonbow. A moonbow is just like a solar rainbow, but is created by moonlight (rather than sunlight) when it is refracted through water droplets in the air. Moonbows only happen when the full Moon is fairly low in the sky, so look for one in the hours after sunset when the sky is dark. Learn more about moonbows here!
This March Moon will look especially large to us when it’s near the horizon because of the “Moon illusion,” when it looks bigger when near comparative objects than it does when it’s high in the sky without any references.
Why Is It Called the Worm Moon?
The full Moon names used by The Old Farmer’s Almanac come from a number of places, including Native American, Colonial American, and European sources. Traditionally, each full Moon name was applied to the entire lunar month in which it occurred, not only to the full Moon.
The Surprising Truth Behind the Worm Moon Name
March’s full Moon goes by the name Worm Moon. For many years, we thought this name referred to the earthworms that appear as the soil warms in spring. This invites robins and other birds to feed—a true sign of spring!
However, more research revealed another explanation. In the 1760s, click here to read the rest of this article
Spell for Today – Sleep Spell – Printable
Spell for Tuesday
(YOU CAN COPY AND PASTE ANY COROSPONDENCES AND SPELLS POSTED TO A DOCUMENT TO PRINT AND/OR SAVE ON YOUR COMPUTER)
Open the Third Eye
This is one psychic spell you really have to do on a Monday to harness the power of the moon.
- A piece of moonstone or aquamarine
- Purple marker or paint
- A cup of clean water
The day before you want to perform the spell, drop the stone into the water and leave it on your altar until you are ready. Monday night, find a quiet and peaceful place to do the rest of this psychic spell.
Take the piece of crystal and hold it to your forehead, and visualize your third eye opening when you do. Picture the crystal as a magnet, pulling in energy for you.
Set the stone back down and draw an eye on your forehead in the same place with the purple ink (need I say it should be a washable product?). Let the ink dry, and continue your visualizing to open up that eye. Hold the moonstone to the eye you drew, and repeat several times:
Open the sight,
With moon light
Drink the cup of water that had held the crystal, and repeat the chant again. Sleep with the eye still on your forehead, and don’t wash it off until you have to. Chances are, that will mean the next morning before work or school, but if you are lucky enough to not have to worry about that, leave it in place for added power. You should soon start to feel new psychic abilities start to waken up.
Good Day WOTC Family and Friends!
Good Day WOTC Family and Friends! The Pagan Serenity Prayer – Printable
I really needed to read this again today as all week thanks mostly to the weather and high, for where I live, temperatures, I have been playing catch up every morning. Sunday’s regular posts will go up on Sunday and the same for Monday and Tuesday’s regular posts. Between brown outs, headaches from it being too hot and humid, getting up later than usual because of not being able to fall asleep, plus Big Dawg’s process server job I just haven’t been doing what I told you I would do as far as regular posts. We are going to be on the road serving papers for at least 6 to 8 hours today and the same for tomorrow. We live where going from one town to the next can take up to an hour or more and in between all we see are miles and miles and miles of corn and soybean fields…the fun of living and working in a rural area. Hopefully Tuesday morning I will have time to do the tomorrow posts for Wednesday 🤞.
Wishing you all a great, magickally fun weekend!
Witchcraft Symbols, Word Terms and Definitions – Ceremonial Magic
Today’s Word is
Ceremonial Magick
From moonlitpriestess.com
Typically less religious and more philosophical and intellectual in nature; often focused on Western Mystery traditions; characterized by emphasis on prescribed sets of rituals, formulaic words, tools, symbols, etc. May be referred to as “high magick” which was a classist term used to differentiate the ceremonial magick of the elite classes from the folk magick of peasants.
Some Humor for Your Day
My students aren’t afraid to ask questions
“How do you spell toad?” one of my first-grade students asked.
“We just read a story about a toad,” I said, then helped him spell it out: “T-O-A-D.”
Satisfied, he finished writing the story he’d begun, then read it aloud: “I toad my mama I wanted a dog for my birthday.”
Witchcraft Symbols, Terms and Definitions – Watchtowers or Quarters
From moonlitpriestess.com
Today’s Word is
Quarters
Another name for the four cardinal directions–north, east, south, & west. (See also: Watchtowers, the) Generally linked to the Elements in many Wiccan and Pagan traditions today.
Watchtowers, The
Another name for the four elements in some traditions; earth, air, fire, water. Sometimes used in reference to the spirits of the four directions–north, east, south, west–regardless of Elemental association. May also be in reference to the Archangels Raphael, Michael, Gabriel, and Uriel in similar fashion. As the Watchtowers, the spirits serve as protection within a magickal working.
From Spells8.com
Quarters
The four corners and/or watchtowers associated to each cardinal direction in a magickal circle. They are symbolic structures called upon to guard over a circle during a ritual.
Write Your Own Spells: Healing Ribbons c. 2018
Witchcraft Symbols, Terms and Definitions – Absolute
Pagan & Magickal Terms and Definitions
From moonlitpriestess.com
Some terms listed on this page may seem like common-sense words; however, they’re defined here as most often used in Wicca, Witchcraft, and general Paganism. Some terms have a different meaning in general society, other religions, and other sub-cultures. Please keep this in mind when learning the terms as they’re listed here.
Today’s Word is
Absolute:
concentrated, highly aromatic mixture similar to essential oils.
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