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Calendar of the Sun for Thursday, Aug. 22nd

Calendar of the Sun

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Day of the Virgin: Beginning of Virgo

Colors: Brown and tan and cream
Element: Earth
Altar: Set with cloth of brown and tan, a sheaf of grain, a winnowing basket, a sickle, and an earthenware cup of clear well water.
Offerings: From the night before to the morning of the following day, all must refrain from sexual congress, and may only touch each other with the fingertips during this time. The day’s work should revolve around the repair of that which is broken or in need of maintenance. Great care should be taken with cleanliness of the body in the morning.
Daily Meal: Vegan.

Invocation to Virgo

Lady who harvests the grain of thought
With the sickle of discrimination,
Lady who works alone
And understands solitude,
Lady whose center is untouched,
Whose gift is Mending,
Bless us with the ability to work hard
At the greatest of tasks,
The Repair of the World,
And to see divine will
In all the tiniest details.
By the power of all that labors,
You challenge us
To perfection.
May we go forth in purity.

(The Virgo chant has no words, but is merely precise notes sung in multi-part harmony. Afterwards, instead of a ritual, all will adjourn to clean the entire building as best they can, save for those who are doing repairs. Virgo would rather see work than anything else. Each should work alone, if possible.)

[Pagan Book of Hours]

Witches Almanac for Thursday, August 22

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The Witches Almanac for Thursday, August 22nd

Thursday (Jupiter):  Expansion, money, prosperity and generosity.

Feast of the Queenship of Mary (English)

Waning Moon

The Waning Moon is a time for study, meditation, and little magickal work (except magick designed to banish harmful energies).

Moon Sign: Pisces

Pisces: The focus is on dreaming, nostalgia, intuition, and psychic impressions. A good time for spiritual or philanthropic activities.

Moon Phase:  Third Quarter

Sun enters Virgo 7:02 pm

Virgo: Favors accomplishment of details and commands from higher up. Focuses on health, hygiene and daily schedules.

Incense:  Myrrh

Color: Crimson

Feng Shui News for Aug. 19th – 'Aviation Day'

It’s up, up and away on ‘Aviation Day.’ If you’re feeling stuck or struggling to see any forward movement in your future visions, then put an image or symbol of a rocket blasting off in your ‘Fame/Future Visions’ area and then watch as your energies and opportunities take flight! This time, not even the sky’s the limit!

By Ellen Whitehurst for Astrology.com

Daily Horoscopes for Sunday, August 18

Managing our options can be challenging today because it’s tempting to take our emotions to extremes. The ambitious Capricorn Moon prompts us to stifle our feelings as we offset sensual desires with an unquenchable thirst for success. However, pleasure-seeking Venus is empowered as she moves through her home sign of collaborative Libra until September 11. Nevertheless, it’s difficult now to strike a healthy balance between work and play

Aries Horoscope

(Mar 21 – Apr 19)

Finding your comfort zone is tricky today because the more you adapt to meet the needs of others, the more you want to break free from the demands being placed upon you now. However, withdrawing emotionally tends to make you resentful. Your smartest strategy is to prevent your energy from stagnating. If you consciously breathe deeply throughout the day, you won’t be as likely to suppress your feelings. Expressing your desires without being tied to the outcome relieves the pressure for everyone around you.

Taurus Horoscope

(Apr 20 – May 20)

You might have a difficult time acknowledging the wishes of your friends and family today. Although the Moon is still in earthy Capricorn, your stubborn streak may surface in little ways that prevent you from just walking away from a volatile situation. Explore strategies that include someone who was previously the subject of your criticism or ire. Instead of being a perfectionist now, make the most of your heightened senses by responding in a more practical and enlightened manner.

Gemini Horoscope

(May 21 – Jun 20)

You may be feeling a bit out of sorts today, especially if someone is counting on you for something you don’t want to do. You might have other plans, but chances are that not much is going to change yet. Your values are brought into sharp focus as you compare your desires to your current opportunities. But satisfaction is elusive; although having patience can be tough, you need it now more than ever. Waiting may be the hardest part, but it also brings the greatest rewards.

Cancer Horoscope

(Jun 21 – Jul 22)

You are at the beginning of a three-week phase where your needs may be in stark contrast with what is offered to you in the real world. The key is to seek balance between experiencing new pleasures and getting your most basic needs met so you can feel secure. This is not a time to go overboard with indulgences. Nevertheless, you will be surprised how happy you can be if you just take care of the bare minimums and leave the rest up to the universe.

Leo Horoscope

(Jul 23 – Aug 22)

You are eager to discuss your attractions and desires in an objective manner now. Thankfully, you have an even-handed approach to relationships and the more you talk about them, the better your chances are to find the love you’re seeking. However, chores or previous commitments could get in the way of your pursuit of happiness if you put too much emphasis on them. Meet your obligations, but leave time to explore your personal needs, too.

Virgo Horoscope

(Aug 23 – Sep 22)

Reevaluating your priorities inspires you to set new relationship goals. Thankfully, it’s easier to express your needs in a more spontaneous manner now that the earthy Capricorn Moon is visiting your 5th House of Love and Play. But you might also feel a bit wistful if you think you missed your chance to have fun today. Don’t worry if sharing your desires with a good friend is currently easier than actually fulfilling them. You’ll have another opportunity to act like a kid in just a few days.

Libra Horoscope

(Sep 23 – Oct 22)

You may be preoccupied with relationship issues as the love planet Venus travels through your sign for the next three weeks. Luckily, you’re more likely to experience sensual pleasure now since your charm factor is soaring. However, you also can get lazy as you soak in the good times that await you. Instead of concentrating all your energy on fleeting moments of physical enjoyment, explore ways to let your creativity take root and flower. Remain open to being surprised because romance is in the air and magic is afoot.

Scorpio Horoscope

(Oct 23 – Nov 21)

Someone may ask you to play the role of a compassionate caretaker now, and the more love you have for this person, the easier the job will be. You can feel a high level of altruism in relationships these days, but your tendency toward self-denial could become a problem if you are being pressured or coerced. If you’re not feeling it then inaction is better than faking good intentions; do what’s in your heart and you can’t go wrong.

Sagittarius Horoscope

(Nov 22 – Dec 21)

Your mind is working overtime envisioning reliable ways to make money, but your follow-through might not support your big ideas now. Your social needs lure you away from your more practical responsibilities; you may prefer to have a memorable time with friends than to put extra hours in on a project. Fortunately, love can be combined with friendship in a way that makes adventures more possible today, especially when you are participating in group activities. Get out and have some fun while the getting is good.

Capricorn Horoscope

(Dec 22 – Jan 19)

It may seem easier to make more money these days, but don’t get sidetracked by any kind of get-rich-quick schemes. Love isn’t full of surprises now; instead, you get what you deserve. This is a great time to reach for your goals because people in power are more inclined to support your ambitions now that attractive Venus is visiting your 10th House of Public Status. Happily, you can count on what you receive as being the real thing in matters of the heart or concerns about the bottom line.

Aquarius Horoscope

(Jan 20 – Feb 18)

Companionship arrives in unusual forms today and broadens your horizons in ways that you never imagined. These next three weeks may offer you intriguing opportunities to take a trip with someone special, but even if this doesn’t happen, keep in mind that you can still travel within the realms of your imagination. Lighten your approach to love; it’s too important of a journey to take seriously.

Pisces Horoscope

(Feb 19 – Mar 20)

You might attempt to maintain your balance in the realm of relationships now, but your sexual appetite could pull you into deeper emotional waters. Nearly any intimate encounter takes on unexpected intensity since you’re more likely to express your passions without restraint today. Your current challenge is to create an emotionally safe space where feelings can flow naturally.

The Witches Almanac for Friday, August 9th

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The Witches Almanac for Friday, August 9th

Friday (Venus): Love, friendship, reconciliation and beauty.

Nagasaki Peace Ceremony

Waxing Moon

The Waxing Moon is the ideal time for magick to draw things toward you.

Moon Phase: First Quarter

Moon Sign: Virgo

Virgo: Favors accomplishment of details and commands from higher up. Focuses on health, hygiene, and daily schedules.

Incense: Cypress

Color: Pink

For August 9th – Your Daily Horoscopes

Critical analysis empowers us to make better decisions now that the Moon is in exacting Virgo. We want to filter out feelings that are no longer useful but sweet Venus aligns with extravagant Jupiter today, nearly overwhelming us with our desires. Instead of allowing our emotions to carry us along, we may choose to limit them. Even if we restrain ourselves, we should remember that attractions are not always as neat and tidy as we might wish.

Aries Horoscope

(Mar 21 – Apr 19)

Your drive for independence often prompts you to take extreme action. However, you may be gathering more information now in order to balance other people’s needs with your own. Fortunately, acknowledging everyone’s boundaries will allow you to express yourself more freely. Respecting the wishes of your friends and acquaintances today is the wisest way to build a strong foundation in a new relationship.

Taurus Horoscope

(Apr 20 – May 20)

A roller coaster romance doesn’t sound so exciting today; neither does a get-rich-quick scheme that might turn out to be an expensive distraction. Although you like being entertained by your fantasies, you’re more interested in creating stability now than having fun. Thankfully, keeping your dreams separate from reality allows you to enjoy the best of both worlds.

Gemini Horoscope

(May 21 – Jun 20)

Decisions concerning your home and family won’t come easily today, yet your choices are not as critical as they may seem. Part of the current problem stems from being caught in the middle of an unsolvable dilemma. However, once you accept the notion that resolution is not on the horizon now, you are freed from having to take any action at all. Wait and see what happens before you make your next move.

Cancer Horoscope

(Jun 21 – Jul 22)

You can accomplish more than you expect today by micromanaging your calendar. The trick is you must execute your plan exactly as imagined. Unfortunately, if you stuff too many commitments into your tight schedule, it will only take one late appointment to mess up your whole day. It’s best to give yourself some wiggle room in advance to allow for circumstances that are beyond your control. Exercising self-restraint works to your advantage now.

Leo Horoscope

(Jul 23 – Aug 22)

It’s a perfect day to sit down and make a list of everything you do well. Consider this little exercise as a way of taking a personal inventory. But be completely honest and include those things about yourself you would like to improve as well. However, there is no reason to be extreme in your judgment about your shortcomings. You don’t need to make major changes now; instead play up your strengths rather than focusing on your liabilities.

Virgo Horoscope

(Aug 23 – Sep 22)

Your moods change dramatically throughout the day as you alternate between feeling positive about your goals and also struggling with your self-esteem. Since you’re often self-critical, it may seem awkward to go easy on yourself now. Even if you believe you’re doing fine, you still might bump into your inadequacies as if they belong to someone else. No matter who you are judging, continue to aspire toward greater acceptance. A compassionate heart creates the necessary space for positive change.

Libra Horoscope

(Sep 23 – Oct 22)

You may be captivated by your imagination today and there’s little you can do to escape the spell. But don’t worry if you get lost in your dreams since they can be a very powerful source of inspiration. However, the more you attempt to cling to reality, the more annoyed you become with yourself now. Watching your fantasies unfold as if you are an unattached observer empowers you to learn how to use them to your benefit.

Scorpio Horoscope

(Oct 23 – Nov 21)

It may feel as if your friends are being overly critical of you today, but your extreme reactions are probably connected to your current sensitivity. You might believe that growing thicker skin would help, but there is a dangerous price to pay for wearing a tough exterior. It’s better to receive kind feedback from a supportive ally now than it is to get a much harsher assessment from someone else later on. Listen with an open mind and graciously accept the message as a gesture of genuine concern.

Sagittarius Horoscope

(Nov 22 – Dec 21)

You might want to escape to a secluded tropical island now because there are too many details demanding your attention at work. You would rather leave this kind of micromanaging to someone else, but this is one of those times when you really need to knuckle down and do whatever is expected of you. Don’t waste energy complaining about your fate; whistle while you work and see who joins in.

Capricorn Horoscope

(Dec 22 – Jan 19)

Steady reassurance from others lifts your spirits through a difficult time. Although you would love to offer your support in return, chances are that your involvement won’t come without a cost. However, you must receive the bad news along with the good. Taking a bitter pill might be just the medicine you need to see things from a fresh perspective. A change in your attitude can greatly improve the relationship dynamics.

Aquarius Horoscope

(Jan 20 – Feb 18)

Sometimes you choose to avoid intense emotional interactions because you are not as comfortable navigating the illogical realms as the rational ones. However, you’re intrigued now by digging into repressed feelings with someone you trust, for there is useful information just beneath the threshold of your perceptions. Go slowly as you explore the shadows of your life since there are crucial lessons to learn on this spiritual journey.

Pisces Horoscope

(Feb 19 – Mar 20)

It’s no laughing matter when someone criticizes you in a way that hurts your feelings. However, the current feedback may not be as intentionally mean as it seems. It isn’t always easy to hear the truth, especially when it’s stated so matter-of-factly. Instead of focusing only on the negative, reframe it in a way that gives you somewhere positive to go. There are almost always silver linings in the dark clouds if you look hard enough to find them.

Daily Cosmic Calendar for August 9th

[All times are calculated for the Pacific Daylight Zone. If you are living in a different time zone, add or subtract the necessary hours so that any timed alignment will be exact where you live.]  During every sequence of approximately 10 to 14 days, usually one 24-hour time-period is offered as nearly a vacation day by the cosmic powers-that-be. Today is one of those days when it is all right to stop worrying about many minor concerns and old problems.  Even though the Moon is in Virgo and there is a natural tendency to worry, Venus is on the rise — forming a parallel to radical-change agent Uranus (10:45AM), an inspirational, 72-degree rapport with benevolent Jupiter (just one minute later at 10:46AM), and its monthly union with the Moon (3:06PM). With Venus so strong, it is wise to realize that social urges, the creative arts and love bonds can be high on the agenda.  There is also a reason to let go of recent tensions as the Moon-Venus conjunction also begins a void-of-course lunar cycle that lasts until 6:09AM tomorrow when the Moon enters affable Libra. During this kind of void lunar cycle — containing the potent but heart-centered essence of Venusian charm and beauty — your ability to magnetically attract what you need for achievements in the fine and graphic arts is greatly enhanced.

Daily Horoscopes for Tuesday, July 23rd

We need to push past our personal desires today so we can focus on the realms of community and humanity. The greater good is of higher concern now that the Moon is visiting conceptual Aquarius. Although we’re comfortable in the world of thought, we might seem emotionally distant from others. Nevertheless, we must make choices about what we like and what we don’t like while resourceful Venus is moving through analytical Virgo until August 16.

Aries Horoscope

(Mar 21 – Apr 19)

You might be quite distracted from the emotional issues that have been building over the last few weeks. There is much to say, but you can’t bring yourself to say it. Lately, you are more concerned about what others think of you, so you often change the subject to something less threatening. Get together with trusted friends and share what’s weighing on your heart. Receiving their support will be well worth the risk of revealing your feelings. Nothing ventured; nothing gained.

Taurus Horoscope

(Apr 20 – May 20)

You want to be acknowledged for your unflappable behavior, but even if people say wonderful things about you now, you might not be open to what you are hearing. It’s important to be actively engaged with those around you; if praise comes your way, smile and say thank you. Don’t deflect the positive support because of your temporary insecurity or low self-esteem. On the other hand, don’t go fishing for compliments; they mean a lot more when they’re unsolicited. Be the friend you want to have and focus your attention on the happiness of others.

Gemini Horoscope

(May 21 – Jun 20)

New opportunities create alternatives today as you think about all the future possibilities waiting for you. Even if you’re still feeling stressed out, the potential for change is improving day by day. But don’t expect circumstances to suddenly transform. Rather, the dreams you hold on to now will begin to take shape gradually. Think big, but try not to be too disappointed if everything takes some time yet to manifest. Remember, Rome wasn’t built in a day.

Cancer Horoscope

(Jun 21 – Jul 22)

You may go through a weird phase this week as you attempt to distance yourself from your feelings in order to cope with what’s happening. Although this sounds difficult, gaining perspective can be quite helpful. Relationships might be easier than they have been for a while, since your current emotional detachment enables you to enjoy yourself without being overwhelmed. Be aware of your desires, but don’t spread them out on the table for others to see. Give yourself time to sort things out before you share them with anyone else.

Leo Horoscope

(Jul 23 – Aug 22)

You roar with all the intent of the Lion or Lioness, but others may react to you now in ways you don’t expect. The high tension between your will and the emotional response that you elicit today might anger you if you can’t have your way. But don’t follow your temptation to turn this into a full-blown argument. If you do, there won’t be a winner. Call on your inner patience today because you’ll most likely achieve your goals if you can wait long enough for others to come around to your point of view.

Virgo Horoscope

(Aug 23 – Sep 22)

Your ideas may be worth more than anyone perceives, but it’s difficult to get your concepts across at this time. If you are misinterpreted, your tendency now is to inflate your cleverness in an attempt to convince others of your intellectual merit. But the more you say, the less they understand. Loosening the reins of control prevents problems from developing later on. Your best tactic is to communicate as little as possible and let the day take its own course, without feeling the need to control where it leads.

Libra Horoscope

(Sep 23 – Oct 22)

You have lots of energy today to put toward creating enjoyment for you and those around you. You could choose to have a party since that would fulfill your need for spending time with your friends in a spontaneous manner. Also, your creative juices are flowing, so if there’s a project you’ve been putting off, today is the day to get it off the ground. He who hesitates is lost.

Scorpio Horoscope

(Oct 23 – Nov 21)

Processing your emotions may be tricky if it seems that you have nowhere to go with your feelings. If you express them honestly, you won’t improve your current situation. However, if you try to bury them, you’ll only make matters even worse. Thankfully, there’s an easy solution; simply steer clear of blame. Acknowledge what you’re feeling, but don’t attempt to describe the cause. If you stay in the present moment and remember to be kind, then a difficult situation can magically transform into a beautiful encounter.

Sagittarius Horoscope

(Nov 22 – Dec 21)

Today has all the earmarks of a highly busy day, complete with unusual social encounters. Although you may be looking for meaning as much as you are seeking a good time, the emphasis is on turning your day into an adventure. Of course, you’re nearly always up for a good adventure. However, problems arise if you make too much out of a minor event. If you’re going to the beach for a swim, don’t try to turn it into a Caribbean pleasure cruise.

Capricorn Horoscope

(Dec 22 – Jan 19)

Even if the emotional turmoil has started to calm down, you still might be embroiled in a bit of a power struggle that upsets you. Unfortunately, you can easily express your frustration at the wrong target, which doesn’t necessarily help you to regain your sense of balance. Instead of focusing on a current situation, look ahead to next week and do whatever you need in order to carry out your long-term commitments. Keeping your eyes on the future gives you the confidence motivation to successfully handle the current situation.

Aquarius Horoscope

(Jan 20 – Feb 18)

A close family member or a good friend may be the source of temporary trouble for you now. You feel like you haven’t done anything wrong, but someone still could get angry with you for no apparent reason. You might even see the black cloud coming and try to stop the oncoming storm, but to no avail. Don’t take it all too seriously, for the drama seems so much more important than it really is. Let the emotional barrage roll off you like water off a duck’s back. No worries; the sun will come out tomorrow.

Pisces Horoscope

(Feb 19 – Mar 20)

You can drift off into your own fantasy-land these days, but escape might not be such a bad thing now. Others get on your case and try to make you see the folly of your ways but you know there’s treasure to be discovered. Thankfully, there is no harm from taking your little mental holiday as long as you remember the difference between reality and your imagination. Embark on your journey, but make certain you’re back in time to do your chores.

Your Love Horoscopes for the Week of July 22

Monday is a cosmically busy day as Venus slips into choosey Virgo, the Sun moves into proud Leo and the inventive Aquarius Full Moon casts our feelings in a different light. Romantic desires can be fulfilled when we’re willing to work for love this week. The magical Pisces Moon inspires relationship dreams on Wednesday that are likely to linger with us throughout the weekend. But several tough planetary aspects require us to gain more clarity and complete unfinished business from the past before we’re able to fully enjoy the tender moments that will stir our hearts.

 

Aries Horoscope
Aries Horoscope (Mar 21 – Apr 19)

You never know who you might meet when Monday’s Aquarius Full Moon lights up your 11th House of Groups, encouraging you to spend quality time with friends and colleagues. Expect a lively weekend that runs through the full spectrum of emotions and experiences. The Moon blasts into your ardent sign on Friday, drawing the spotlight in your direction and bringing your feelings to the surface. But if you’re too generous or idealistic on Friday, you may have to backtrack and clean up relationship messes on Saturday when an intense opposition of Mars and Pluto triggers both passion and conflict. Love takes work if you want to make it last.

Taurus Horoscope
Taurus Horoscope (Apr 20 – May 20)

Venus drops in to visit your 5th House of Romance on Monday for a three-week stay, and your heart might be so open that you feel like you can find love around every corner. This positive attitude adds joy to your current relationship or makes it very easy to meet someone new. However, the tone shifts this weekend if you feel under-appreciated for any reason. Standing up for yourself is usually a good idea, but it needs to be done privately to enable an honest exchange without embarrassing anyone. Discretion cultivates trust.

Gemini Horoscope
Gemini Horoscope (May 21 – Jun 20)

Keeping communication channels open is key to happier relationships now that the radiant Sun has taken up residence in your 3rd House of Information for the next month. Friends can help you fan the flames of romance this weekend with the hot Aries Moon sizzling in your 11th House of Groups. Avoid making a careless comment that may be received poorly on Saturday night. There’s a bit of edginess in the air that can trigger an argument without any notice. A single impulsive remark could open up a well of unresolved emotions, even though the initial issue might be trivial. Sensitivity and self-restraint are recommended unless you’re looking for a fight.

Cancer Horoscope
Cancer Horoscope (June 21 – Jul 22)

The unconventional Aquarius Full Moon shines in your 8th House of Intimacy on Monday, giving you an unexpected chance to share your feelings with someone you love. The enterprising Aries Moon occupies your 10th House of Responsibility this weekend, which can put you in a valuable position of authority. But if you try to play mother hen by protecting everyone else, you could wind up in the middle of conflicts that really don’t have much to do with you. Losing time and enthusiasm entangled in minor disputes is not a great idea. Avoid talking about other people’s dramas, so you can attend to your own relationship concerns. Leading by example is your smartest strategy.

Leo Horoscope
Leo Horoscope (Jul 23 – Aug 22)

The proud Sun saunters into your 1st House of Self on Monday, attracting plenty of attention your way over the next month. However, the week begins with the Aquarius Full Moon shining in your 7th House of Relationships, temporarily shifting your focus onto those you love. While your mind is wrapped up in aiming toward the future, reality pops up and demands your attention on Saturday night. The Sun, your ruling planet, crashes into a testing square with restrictive Saturn, signaling that you need to get your head out of the clouds and put your feet on the ground. Patience is a must, as is the willingness to honestly face your desires and discuss your fears. This personal disclosure might not sound sexy, but it’s an authentic way to establish trust that enables love to flourish.

Virgo Horoscope
Virgo Horoscope (Aug 23 – Sep 22)

Resourceful Venus enters earthy Virgo on Monday, bringing more love and creativity your way over the next three weeks. However, you may be pushed to the limit this weekend with the feisty Aries Moon creating mischief in your 8th House of Deep Sharing. This monthly transit often triggers strong emotional responses, both positive and negative. Yet intensity might rise to uncomfortable levels with pushy Mars’ opposition to provocative Pluto on Saturday night. If conflicts occur, sticking to the subject and keeping feelings in check can produce amazingly effective solutions.

Libra Horoscope
Libra Horoscope (Sep 23 – Oct 22)

The irreverent Aquarius Full Moon illuminates your 5th House of Fun and Games on Monday, offering you the opportunity to romance the one you love. Relationships are moving fast this weekend with the impatient Aries Moon traveling through your 7th House of Partners. Romantic feelings are easily stirred as you desire to experience a world of imagination and intimacy. Yet a bit of discretion is advised to help you avoid making choices that don’t really fit your needs. Attraction to a powerful person can be extremely exciting but if he or she lacks compassion, the results may be less than ideal. Now that Venus is hiding out in your 12th House of Privacy, you may want to take a break from the crowd and spend time with one special person or on your own.

Scorpio Horoscope
Scorpio Horoscope (Oct 23 – Nov 21)

Romance can be found in your circle of friends or in a group situation now that Venus is visiting your 11th House of Community for a three-week stay. Your emotional temperature rises on Saturday when your two intense rulers, Mars and Pluto, oppose one another. This can increase anger and desire, a complex combination that’s likely to stir up relationship issues. Bogging down in a power struggle or steaming with resentment does not pave the way to romance. But calmly addressing concerns could lead to meaningful changes that can clear a path for a more fulfilling partnership.

Sagittarius Horoscope
Sagittarius Horoscope (Nov 22 – Dec 21)

The bold Leo Sun shining in your 9th House of Adventure for the next month is bound to leave you itching for adventure. Are you ready for romance and fun this weekend? Well, you should be because they’re ready for you. The Moon fires into risk-taking Aries and your 5th House of Amour on Friday to ramp up your enthusiasm for pleasure and play. Getting attention comes easily, but be careful of what and who you attract. There’s so much fantasy in the air that your intentions may be misinterpreted and your judgment a little shaky. Let loose and have fun, but exercise enough moderation so you don’t have any regrets later on.

Capricorn Horoscope
Capricorn Horoscope (Dec 22 – Jan 19)

Venus moves into your 9th House of Big Ideas on Monday to encourage you to spread your wings and explore new romantic territory over the next three weeks. Reason and relationships may not go together very well this weekend. Sudden shifts of moods and fluctuating circumstances can alter your plans without any warning. Instead of fighting these tides of change, you’ll be happier by letting go now and going with the flow. Enjoy each moment without worrying about where it’s taking you. Living in the present may not be your usual mode of operation, but staying flexible and exercising your sense of humor are great ways to find pleasure under stormy conditions.

Aquarius Horoscope
Aquarius Horoscope (Jan 20 – Feb 18)

The powerful Aquarius Full Moon starts your week off with a bang. Your desire for freedom and hunger for new and different experiences might rattle a relationship or shake up the status quo. The Moon’s presence in independent Aries and your chatty 3rd House this weekend speeds up your thinking and is likely to reduce your patience. Anyone who attempts to coerce or control you could trigger a very strong reaction, so it’s best to back away from conflict unless you’re ready for a major showdown.

Pisces Horoscope
Pisces Horoscope (Feb 19 – Mar 20)

Your tender heart is wide open to love this week starting when alluring Venus moves into your 7th House of Others on Monday and the Moon slips into your sweet sign on Wednesday. And your taste for romance can expand enormously when your imaginative planet Neptune opposes amorous Venus on Friday. Knowing who and what you want is great if you’re willing to fight for it. A passive approach is unlikely to work with Saturday’s intense opposition of combative Mars and passionate Pluto. Standing up for your truth while still honoring the feelings of others allows your heart to shine.

Daily Cosmic Calender for July 22nd

As indicated in yesterday’s calendar entry, the Moon in Capricorn is in void mode until 11:08AM PDT this morning when the lunar orb enters airy Aquarius. Nine minutes later (11:17AM PDT), the Full Moon occurs — energizing 0+ degrees of Leo and Aquarius. Because the Full Moon happens at the very beginning of these signs, there will be another Full Moon of Leo-Aquarius on August 20 at 29 degrees of these zodiacal signs.  Before this morning’s Full Moon clocks in, Mars jolts Jupiter by communing with this largest planet in our solar system at 6 degrees of Cancer (12:36AM PDT). Psychic storm warnings are posted all around as the combination of the red planet with the striped, giant planet can equate with a rising tide of emotional moodiness and reckless physical actions. Of course, it is still possible that Mars merging its energy-field with Jupiter can strengthen your courage, leadership skills and athleticism. You should also note that Venus enters earthy Virgo (5:42AM PDT) until August 16 while Ceres forms an off-kilter, 150-degree link to Chiron (5:38AM PDT) and the Sun switches allegiance from Cancer to Leo (8:57AM PDT). Thus, the cosmos is hopping and super-charged in the early going today.  Once the Full Moon is reaching its crescendo (11:17AM PDT), it is wise to meditate in individual or group formation — sending out your healing thoughts and prayers to humanity in need of enlightenment and the struggling kingdoms of nature. Think more about your higher destiny in this lifetime than on fulfilling trivial pursuits. Consider taking part in volunteer efforts in your community or global causes close to your heart and philosophy of life with the Moon now transiting service-oriented Aquarius.

Gardnerian Traditional Witchcraft –B.14. Skyclad (1953) c.2013

Gardnerian Traditional Witchcraft –B.14. Skyclad (1953)

B.14. Skyclad (1953)
It is important to work naked from the start, so it becometh as second nature, and no thought of “I have no clothes” shall ever intrude and take your attention from the work.  Also, your skin being so accustomed to unconfinement, when power is given off the flow is more easy and regular.  Also, when dancing you are free and unconfined. . . .
And the greatest of all, the touch of the body of your beloved thrills your inmost soul, and so your body gives out its utmost power; and then it is most important of all that there is not the slightest thing to divert the attention, for then the mind must seize and mold the power generated, and redirect it to the desired end with all the force and frenzy of the imagination.
It has been said that no real knowledge may be gained our way, that our practices are such that they can only lead to lust; but this is not really so.  Our aim is to gain the inner sight, and we do it the most natural and easy way.  Our opponents’ aim is ever to prevent man and woman from loving, thinking that everything that helps or even permits them to love is wicked and vile.  To us it is natural, and if it aids the Great Work it is good.
‘Tis true that a couple burning with a frenzy for knowledge may go straight to their goal, but the average couple have not this fire.  We show them the way, our system of props and aids (i.e., magic ritual).  A couple working with nothing but lust will never attain in any case; but a couple who love each other dearly should already be sleeping together, and the first frenzy of love will have passed, and their souls will already be in sympathy.  If the first time or two they do stay a while to worship Aphrodite, ’tis only a day or two lost, and the intense pleasure they obtain only leads them again to the mysteries of Hermes, their souls more attuned to the great search.  Once they have pierced the veil they will not look back.
This rite may be used as the greatest of magics if it be done with both partners firmly fixing their minds on the object and not thinking of sex at all.  That is, you must so firmly fix your mind on your object that sex and all else are naught.  You inflame your will to such an extent that you may create a strain on the astral such that events happen.

 

Power Animals for Your Sun Sign

Power Animals for Your Sun Sign

 

Every sun sign is associated with several power animals that can help, guide,  and teach us throughout our lives. Yours may surprise you! Find out which  horoscope animals are your special allies here:

You may want to honor your sun sign’s animals by bringing small pictures or  figurines of them into your life, and thinking about their special and helpful  qualities.

Aries, March 21-April 19: Ram, tiger, leopard, stallion, vulture, magpie,  robin.

Taurus, April 20-May 21: Bull, cow, dove, sparrow, swan.

Gemini, May 22-June 20: Dog, squirrel, serpent, parrot, linnet, eagle,  finch.

Cancer, June 21-July 22: Crab, otter, seal, stag, heifer, unicorn, seagull,  owl, white peacock.

Leo, July 23- Aug 22: Lion, wolf, griffin, peacock, rooster, eagle.

Virgo, Aug 23-Sept 22: Rooster, squirrel, magpie, parrot.

Libra, Sept 23-Oct 22: Hart, hare, dove, swan, sparrow.

Scorpio, Oct 23-Nov 21: Scorpion, wolf, panther, dog, wild boar, eagle,  vulture, dragon, griffin, phoenix.

Sagittarius, Nov 22-Dec 21: Mare, lion, unicorn, eagle, peacock, bird of  paradise.

Capricorn, Dec 22-Jan 19: Dog, elephant, goat, bear, owl, falcon.

Aquarius, Jan 20-Feb 18: Dog, otter, cuckoo, albatross, phoenix.

Pisces, Feb 19-March 20: Sheep, ox, seal, swan, stork, sandpiper.

 

Your Horoscope Bird of Power

Your Horoscope Bird of Power

By Annie B. Bond

 

Ever wish you could fly? Your sun sign is traditionally associated with different birds that can carry messages to the Great Spirit for you, offer spirit-support and healing, or sing a song for your soul.

Find out which birds are your horoscope birds of power here.

Aries, March 21-April 19: Vulture, magpie, robin.

Taurus, April 20-May 21: Dove, sparrow, swan.

Gemini, May 22-June 20: Parrot, linnet, eagle, finch.

Cancer, June 21-July 22: Seagull, owl, white peacock.

Leo, July 23- Aug. 22: Peacock, rooster, eagle.

Virgo, Aug. 23-Sept. 22: Rooster, magpie, parrot.

Libra, Sept. 23-Oct. 22: Dove, swan, sparrow.

Scorpio, Oct. 23-Nov. 21: Eagle, vulture.

Sagittarius, Nov. 22-Dec. 21: Eagle, peacock, bird of paradise.

Capricorn, Dec. 22-Jan. 19: Owl, falcon.

Aquarius, Jan. 20-Feb. 18: Cuckoo, albatross.

Pisces, Feb. 19-March 20: Swan, stork, sandpiper.

 

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

 

 

A Little Humor for your day – Astrology Lightbulb Jokes

Astrology

Q: How many Aries does it take to change a light bulb?
A: Only one, but it takes a hell of a lot of light bulbs.

Q: How many Taurus does it take to change a light bulb?
A: What, me move?

Q: How many Gemini does it take to change a light bulb?
A: 2

Q: How many Cancer does it take to change a light bulb?
A: Only one, but he has to bring his mother.

Q: How many Leos does it take to change a light bulb? A: A dozen. One to change the bulb, and eleven to applaud.

Q: How many Virgos does it take to change a light bulb?
A: One to clean out the socket, one to dust the bulb, one to install, and two engineers to check the work.

Q: How many Libras does it take to change a light bulb?
A: Libras can’t decide if the bulb needs to be changed.

Q: How many Scorpios does it take to change a light bulb?
A: None. They LIKE the dark.

Q: How many Sagittarians does it take to change a light bulb?
A: One to install the bulb, and a Virgo to pick up the pieces.

Q: How many Capricorns does it take to change a light bulb?
A: The light’s fine as it is.

Q: How many Aquarians does it take to change a light bulb?
A: Have you asked the bulb if it WANTS to be changed?

Q: How many Pisceans does it take to change a light bulb?
A: What light bulb?

Q: How many astrologers does it take to change a light bulb?
A: “Don’t ask me now, Mercury’s retrograde!”

The Witches Almanac for *Thursday, January 31st


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The Witches Almanac for *Thursday, January 31st

*Thursday (Jupiter): Expansion, money, prosperity and generosity.

 

Independence Day (Nauru)

 

*Waning Moon

*The Waning Moon (from the Full Moon to the New) is a time for study, meditation and little magickal work (except magick designed to banish harmful energies).

Moon Sign: *Virgo

*Virgo: Favors accomplishment of details and commands from higher up. Focuses on health, hygiene and daily schedules.

Moon enters *Libra 1:36 am

*Libra: Favor cooperation, social activities, beautification of surroundings, balance, and partnership.

Moon Phase: Third Quarter

Incense: Clove

Color: Green

The Witches Almanac for *Wednesday, January 30th

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The Witches Almanac for *Wednesday, January 30th

*Wednesday (Mercury): This commination, mind, study, travel divination and wisdom

Three Hierarchs Day (Eastern Orthodox)

 

*Waning Moon

*The Waning Moon is a time for study meditation, little magical work(except magick designed to banish harmful energies)

Moon Sign: *Virgo

*Virgo: Favors accomplishments of details and command ffooo higher up. Focuses on healthk hygiene, and daily schedule

Moon Phase: Third Quarter

Incense: Bay laurel

Color: Yellow

Nightly Cosmic Calendar for Tuesday, January 29th

Putting too much on your plate right now may be counter-productive as the Moon in Virgo squares Jupiter in Gemini (3:15AM PST). Keep in mind that 24 hours from now, Jupiter will finally station and turn direct after almost four months of retrograde motion.  While it is wise to slow your tempo in educational, business and professional matters, a Sun-Vesta trine in air signs (7:05AM PST) can spark your interest in exploring new options on the investment front. Look into what makes the stock, bond, commodity and precious-metal markets tick. Health and dietary concerns are back on center stage with the Moon in Virgo. Consider using a juicer to add vitamins and minerals to your nutritional intake.  If you are feeling the urge to pull away from the crowd, chalk it up to the combination of hermit-like Virgo Moon as well as a supportive, 60-degree tie between the lunar orb and Saturn (12:14PM PST). Learn crucial lessons from history books, almanacs and biographies as Jupiter — the largest planet in the solar system — is poised to shift gears tomorrow morning.

Your Horoscope Bird of Power

Your Horoscope Bird of Power

Ever wish you could fly? Your sun sign is traditionally associated with  different birds that can carry messages to the Great Spirit for you, offer  spirit-support and healing, or sing a song for your soul.

Find out which birds are your horoscope birds of power here.

Aries, March 21-April 19: Vulture, magpie, robin.

Taurus, April 20-May 21: Dove, sparrow, swan.

Gemini, May 22-June 20: Parrot, linnet, eagle, finch.

Cancer, June 21-July 22: Seagull, owl, white peacock.

Leo, July 23- Aug. 22: Peacock, rooster, eagle.

Virgo, Aug. 23-Sept. 22: Rooster, magpie, parrot.

Libra, Sept. 23-Oct. 22: Dove, swan, sparrow.

Scorpio, Oct. 23-Nov. 21: Eagle, vulture.

Sagittarius, Nov. 22-Dec. 21: Eagle, peacock, bird of paradise.

Capricorn, Dec. 22-Jan. 19: Owl, falcon.

Aquarius, Jan. 20-Feb. 18: Cuckoo, albatross.

Pisces, Feb. 19-March 20: Swan, stork, sandpiper.

Your Horoscope Spirit Profile

Your Horoscope Spirit Profile

 

 

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.