Tag: Word of the Day

Good Day WOTC Family and Friends!

Hello dear Sisters, Brothers, and Friends! I am still waiting for further votes to know how you all would like the regular daily posts to come to your email’s inbox.

Please take a couple of minutes out of your busy day to tell me what you want. For today I am going by the votes I tallied early Sunday morning before getting things ready for my grandson’s birthday party Sunday afternoon.

I am a little confused, which is easily done lately, by the two people who have voted on Saturday, August 12th as they both said they want individual posts for everything but also want to daily and birthday horoscopes as well as the current moon phase and northern hemisphere’s planetary positions in 2 combined posts. If the votes are reading this, could you please clarify that for me separate posts for everything or the 2 combined posts and everything else separate?

Off to do tomorrow’s posts before leaving to go to the doctor for my yearly checkup…oh what fun…not! I wish you all a great Monday!

Once in a Blue Moon – The Origins and Meaning Behind the Phrase c. 2015

Once in a Blue Moon

The Origins and Meaning Behind the Phrase

You’ve probably heard the phrase “once in a blue Moon”, usually referring to a rare event. But where does the phrase come from? And does the Moon ever actually appear blue?
The Meaning of “Blue Moon”

Dating back to the 1800’s the term “blue moon” was used by the Farmer’s Almanac to denote the appearance of a third full Moon in a season where four full Moon’s will occur. Since there are normally 12 full Moon’s a year (one per month), this works out to three per quarter (three month period).

However, occasionally a quarter will see four full Moon’s.

The naming arises because each Moon in a given season has its own name. This tradition of naming full Moons has existed for hundreds of years across many cultures. The names generally accepted today are those coming from the Farmer’s Almanac.

For instance, during the second quarter of the year, the Moons are named Pink (April), Flower (May) and Strawberry (June). However, should another full Moon appear during this quarter it would be called, by default, a Blue Moon. Since the third of the four full Moon’s in a quarter is called the Blue Moon, the order of Moon’s in the second quarter of the year would be Pink, Flower, Blue and Strawberry.

Since Blue Moons only occur about once every three years, it became becomes a convenient measure of a long period of time, therefore giving rise to the cliche “once in a blue moon”.
A Misunderstanding Leads To A New Definition

While the above is the generally accepted meaning for Blue Moon, a misunderstanding lead to a new definition being adopted that today is the more often quoted.

In an article, “Once in a Blue Moon”, that appeared in the March 1946 edition of Sky and Telescope Magazine the author, James Hugh Pruett incorrectly stated that the Blue Moon was the name given to the second full Moon that appeared in any given month.

He had drawn this conclusion by looking at the 1937 Farmer’s Almanac. His analysis of the data therein lead him to draw the conclusion that, “seven times in 19 years there were — and still are — 13 full moons in a year. This gives 11 months with one full moon each and one with two. This second in a month, so I interpret it, was called Blue Moon.”

While the definition put forth by Pruett could coincidently be correct, it is not strictly true. For instance if we examine the example from earlier, it is possible that May could have two full Moons. Therefore the second full Moon in May would be called the Blue Moon (since it is always the third full Moon in the quarter). So, Pruett’s definition would be consistent with the traditional description. But, if two full Moons fall in June, the first full Moon would be the Blue Moon, rendering the two definitions inconsistent.

So, even though Pruett’s definition isn’t strictly correct, it became the adopted definition most widely used. In fact, it is so widespread that it is not uncommon for books to use Pruett’s definition over the correct one.

While actual Blue Moons only occur about once every three years, occurrences of two full Moons on a month are much more frequent. The years 2009 and 2010 saw multiple examples of this phenomenon, while 2011 will go without a single such event.
Does the Moon Ever Actually Appear Blue?

While the term Blue Moon is linked to full Moon events, it actually has nothing to do with the Moon’s color. However, under certain circumstances, the Moon can actually appear blue, even during non-full Moon nights.

The conditions under which a full Moon will occur have to do with moisture, gas and particulates in the atmosphere. When atmospheric conditions favor, for whatever reason, the existence of particles larger than 0.7 microns red light is easily scattered, while blue wavelenghts pass undisturbed. The result is that the Moon appears bluer (or some shade of grayish blue) than normal.

These conditions almost always limited to events such as volcanic eruptions or other large fires that fill the sky with smoke and dust particles. As winds carry these particles up into the atmosphere, certain regions of the world will experience these “blue” Moons.

Historical instances of visibly blue Moons include the eruption of Mt. St. Helens in 1980, and Mount Pinatubo in 1991.

Source: About.com

Weekly Horoscope Sunday, August 13 to Saturday, August 19, 2023

All Signs

This is an exciting week! It’s time to indulge our love of fashion, art and beautiful things. Although we’re all prepared to work, what we really want to do is have fun! (Yes – that “work hard/party hard” motto is alive and well.) On Wednesday, the New Moon takes place in glamorous, dramatic Leo. However, it is surrounded by disruption and exciting, new directions because on Tuesday, the Sun is at odds with unpredictable Uranus, and again on Wednesday, Mars is also dancing with Uranus. This means people are working, people are playing and people are eager for new ways of doing things. Life is full of exciting possibilities. “It’s all I ever wanted since I heard about it a minute ago!” (This column may be monitored for quality assurance.)

Aries (March 21-April 19)

Of course, this will be a playful, fun-loving and romantic week for you. No question. Nevertheless, do be aware that sudden changes might take place that affect your job, your work and even your health. You might explore a new job. You might see a new way to earn money. You might meet someone unusual through your work. Surprises related to pets are also possible. This particular New Moon urges you to respect your creative talents. (You love hobbies and crafts.) What might be a new approach to how you use your talents? For some, this new approach might relate to a style of parenting; for others, it could mean new love. (Lions and tigers and bears, oh my!)

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

This is a busy week for you because you’re juggling a lot of things in the air. Social plans will constantly change. Surprise invitations will pop up. Ditto for cancellations. New romance, new flirtations, new activities, new hobbies, fun getaways and events that are amusing will be stimulating. Parents take note that this could be an accident-prone time for your kids so be vigilant. Pick fun clothes to wear. Be ready for anything – even an impromptu vacation. This week certainly sizzles! Meanwhile the New Moon on Wednesday is your best chance all year to consider how you can improve family relationships; and also what you can do to improve your home and how you enjoy where you live.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

The energy for you this week is bright, crisp and full of possibilities because you will be full of new ideas and new urges. Wednesday’s New Moon is the best time all year to think about your style of communicating with others. How can you speak better so that others really hear you? Likewise, how can you listen with more awareness? Meanwhile, something will upset or change your home routine this week. Could be anything. It might be renovations or visiting company. Or you might have new ideas about how to do things, or changes that involve home repairs, redecorating ideas or new ways to communicate to family members. Change is in the air!

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

This is a fast-paced week, and your mind is brimming with original ideas. However, this week you will encounter interruptions to your daily routine. Be careful because it’s a mildly accident-prone time, so pay attention to everything you say and do. Nevertheless, this same influence could trigger genius-like ideas or a fresh approach to something. Note: If you want to begin something new, wait until Mercury retrograde is over, which is the middle of September. But to be really safe (if you’re starting a new business), wait until the beginning of October. The New Moon this week is the perfect time to introduce new ways of handling your money and your possessions. Ka-ching!

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

You are empowered because the Sun and Venus are in your sign; plus, the New Moon takes place in your sign on Wednesday, something that happens only once a year. This is the perfect week to take a realistic look in the mirror to see how you can improve the image you create on your world. Wardrobe? Hair? Shoes? You will make impulsive purchases this week. (Keep your receipts.) Because an unpredictable influence might impact your wealth and your possessions, be careful. Lock your car. Protect what you own. On the upside, you might discover a way to boost your earnings! Certainly, with Jupiter at the top of your chart, others admire your success and want you on their team.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Get ready because this week has detours, surprises and unexpected happenings because both Mercury and Mars are in your sign sparring with wild, unpredictable Uranus. This will make you impulsive. You will suddenly do and say things unexpectedly. Likewise, the universe will throw some surprises your way. Please note: this is a mildly accident-prone influence for you so pay attention: be aware of everything you say and do. But aside from that, stay light on your feet and be ready for anything! Do your laundry. (You might need to pack fast?) Stock the fridge. (Surprise company?) All you can do is play things by ear and roll with what happens.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

This week the New Moon is in your House of Friendships, which is the only time all year this happens. This means now is the perfect time to give serious thought to the friends that you have. Ask yourself, what kind of friend are you to others? Meanwhile, do you hang out with quality people? Do you like the friends you have? If you want to have more friends – be friendly! This is a good time to think about your connection with clubs and groups. Why? Actually, your associates are important because they affect your thinking, which in turn, affects your choices, which in turn, will affect your future. Your friends and associates are a very big deal. You might also feel restless with changes happening behind the scenes.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Others might surprise you this week. It might be a friend, especially someone younger? Or you might be surprised by someone who is competitive and a bit aggressive? Or someone in a group or an organization? Another aspect of this “fast surprise” could be that you decide to change your future goals? Someone might influence you or impress you, which in turn, makes you decide to change your goals? Meanwhile, the only New Moon all year that takes place at the top of your chart is happening this week. This dovetails with the possibility of you changing future goals because the New Moon will make you reassess your life direction. (Very interesting.)

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Your interactions with bosses, parents, teachers and authority figures, including the police, will yield a few surprises this week. The painful one is – don’t get busted. The best one is – a surprise promotion or good news! Something might happen that gives you great press, which makes everyone admire you. “I win!” One thing is certain, whatever occurs out of the blue, will be public. Others will notice whatever happens. Meanwhile, this week’s New Moon is the best opportunity all year for you to make future travel plans. Where do you want to go? What can you do to expand your world with rich, exciting rewards? Think about this.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Travel plans are tenuous this week. Specific plans might be cancelled or delayed. Conversely, some of you will have to suddenly travel when you did not expect to do so. In other words, it’s a crapshoot. This same unexpected and surprising quality might impact a medical situation or a legal matter. It might also affect your educational plans or something to do with writing a paper or a manuscript or taking a course. “And then, just like that – it was over.” Meanwhile, in another part of the forest, this week’s New Moon urges you to take a fresh look at how you handle debt, shared property, and anything that you own jointly with others. It’s time to reassess inheritances and estates. Heady stuff.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Please know that this is the best week of the entire year for you to give serious thought to how to improve your closest relationships. That’s because the New Moon this week (Wednesday) takes place opposite your sign (the only time all year) giving you a wonderful chance to set new goals, intentions and resolutions about how you relate to partners, close friends and spouses. (There’s always room for improvement – this we know.) Meanwhile, keep an eye on banking situations and anything to do with shared property, debt and inheritances because there will be some surprises and unexpected events impacting these areas. Don’t be caught asleep at the switch.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

A close friend, spouse or partner (professional or personal) will surprise you this week. They might have an unexpected suggestion? They might want to redefine the relationship? They might want more freedom in the relationship? Alternatively, you might meet someone new who is a real character. They’re unusual and exciting. Quite possibly, they will make you feel younger and more cutting-edge. Meanwhile, the only New Moon that happens all year in your House of Employment is taking place. Each New Moon is the perfect time to new resolutions, which is why now is the time to initiate ideas about how to improve your job. You can also make goals about how to improve your health. Ideas?

Good Day WOTC Family and Friends!

If you would like to copy and print this out or save it to whatever you are reading it on, please do.

I have this hanging up in my home office now along side a picture of Lady Abyss and it has really made me think how I go about working on all things connected to WOTC’s website, WOTC’s School of Witchcraft along with its monthly get together, answering emails, and WOTC’s Lady Carla Beltane’s Grimoire on Patreon. It made me realize I had moved my focus to how make I was making from all of it on a monthly basis instead of continuing to do the posts ectara as a labor of love and to carry on the work Lady Abyss started over 2 decades ago to let society know that being pagan and/or a witch is an OK thing. By spreading fact instead of fiction about witchcraft and pagan spiritual and magickal paths in general.

May the Gods and Goddesses bless you and yours with all good things in your life.

Pagan Serenity Prayer

Lord and Lady granted me the power of Water, to accept the things I cannot change.

The power of Fire, for energy and courage to change the things I can.

The power of Air, for the ability to know the difference.

Grant me the power of Earth, for the strength to know and walk my path.

So mote it be! (or however you end a chant or a spell or a prayer.)

Some Humor for Your Day

I would change one thing on this graphic to WOTC…..Browsing it!

I wish you all a smooth Saturday with lots of relaxing and having fun!

Candle Divination

Information on divination with candles both tapers and seven day novena candles.

Casting Directions for ‘Candle Divination’

The art of Ceromancy or divination with candles has different kinds to it. The studying of the pictures candle wax makes in water OR th way a candle burns. The way a candle burns is actually called Lychnomancy or La Lingus Delle Candelle, “the language of the candle.”

As this is about Ceromancy this is what I will dicuss first then I will discuss Lychnomancy later on. Ceromancy is when the witch lights a candle and then drips wax from the candle into a bowl of water. Then the witch would search for images that form in the wax in the water. It’s that easy.

One can probably use the candle color that is suitable depending on the question. Pink for love, green for cash, brown for your home, etc.. Although it was traditional for you to use darker candles because the darker candle wax is easier to see in the water.

One Italian System of ceromancy is recorded in Judika Illes, The Element Encyclopedia of 5000 Spells, 2004 (p. 307)

Bind two tapers–not dripless beeswax candles. Place standing in a bowl of water. Place in the water, nettle leaves,cumin seeds, three rose hips, and a couple of sprigs of rue.

Light the candles. Observe the wax dripping into the water that is chilly. Interpret any contours formed by the hot wax solidifing from the cold water. The best interpretation of what a shape is and what it means is up to you.

Here are the common image meanings found in Ceromancy:

AEROPLANE – A trip of a disappointment
ANCHOR – Your loved one is true

BABY – Troubles are coming
BALL or BALLOON – Your problem will not last very long
BEANS – Money difficulties
BED – A vacation would be good for you
BELLS – A wedding
BIRD – News will reach you shortly
BRIDGE – Take a chance
BROOM – Make a change

CANDLE – Spiritual growth
CAT – A friend is false
CHAIN – Go ahead with your plans
CIRCLE – Reconciliation
CLOUD – Something or somebody threatens you
CROSS – Do not fear for you are protected
CROWN – Sickness
CUP – Bitter quarrel with a friend

DOG – Your self-esteem is too low

EAR – Be alert for an opportunity to progress in your work
EGG – New developments shortly

FAN – A surprise is in store for you
FEATHER – The problem will be solved
FISH – Someone will betray you

GHOST – Someone from the past is looking for you
GRASS – Good fortune is approaching

HAT – A change of location is indicated
HEART – A friendship will become love
HOUSE – Better times are coming

Click here to read the rest of the article on Candle Divination

Good Day WOTC Family and Friends!

Wishing you all a fantastic, magickal Monday dear Sisters, Brothers, and friends!

August 14, 2023 Daily Horoscopes

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Aries (March 21-April 19)

It appears that the stars are prompting you to feel more and more confused because some things in your life are going to turn hectic.

Most natives that are going to find themselves in such a situation should blame it all on their past selves, more specifically on a certain decision they have taken in the past and that they knew wasn’t all right for them.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

During this start of the week you are recommended to reevaluate some of the most important aspects in your life.

This might have to do with your personal or with your professional life. There are choices you need to update and there are other things you need to some thought into. For some natives this might be a personal turning point.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

Despite this being the beginning of the week, your mind will be all set towards enjoying yourself so there are little chances for you to be actually capable of focusing on something important.

It might not be such a bad idea, given the current disposition, to simply go with the flow and to try and resort to activities that are entertaining and relaxed.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

There are certain things switching in a completely different direction in your life and you might not be completely aware of them.

You might want to be more observant, especially when it comes to personal aspects, more likely your relationship with your partner. Some things aren’t what they seem anymore and you need to update that in your mind.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

Today most natives are going to learn an important lesson, that of them not always being able to handle everything on their own and that of getting help not being such an offensive and demeaning thing.

They are going to get caught real bad in something important before they decide that it is best to ask for guidance and that asking for help doesn’t diminish their authority.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

This Monday you might want to be careful to the way you are handling money, be them your own or of those around you.

This means that you should avoid all speculations and if you choose to invest or save them aside you should opt for methods that have no risk involved. Postpone any lending or borrowing money for a different time.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Today you will be put in the situation to sell something, be it something physical like an object or something that has to do with a service you provide.

Or for some natives this might mean selling their skills to a prospective employer or partner. Make sure you have all your arguments in order and try not to distract yourself from the route you propose from the beginning.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Today is a good day to be both focused at work and active afterwards. So why not tend to all your mundane tasks quickly, then put a bigger thought into what is new and needs to be resolved and then have the rest of the day at your disposition.

It is a good moment to spend some time outdoors, even go for a run or practice a sport.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Today you are going to be somewhat forced to take a break and tend to what your body needs. Maybe it’s taking revenge for all your ignoring or for all your excesses.

Make sure you don’t ignore it once again and that you take all the right measures to minimize the results of previous decisions and to start fresh. It is a good time to start exercising.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

It seems that the current disposition looks into the changes you’ve recently made in your life and to the new program you now have and it’s like, why not mess around with all this balance.

So prepare for unexpected turns of events and really stupid misunderstandings going on. Check and double check everything important for the next few days.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Today you are going to be somewhat influenced towards doing something good for the community you live in.

Either that you simply volunteer or that you have the support of your company to put some money aside for a charitable fund. It is also a good time to take a rest and work towards improving your wellness and mindset.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

Today you are going to be in quite a generous disposition, but only of showing off yourself and of giving others in order to appear better than other people.

You should set your priorities straight and figure that you have nothing to prove to anyone and that you should change the way you react in certain situations or in relation to certain people.

Some Humor For Friday

It’s Friday night which means I’m pounding shots at the club and getting crazy til the break of dawn. Except by pounding shots, I mean drinking SleepyTime tea. By the club, I mean my couch. By getting crazy, I mean watching Good Eats. And by break of dawn, I mean 10:30 ish.

Me: “This Friday night is lit! *sips wine, continues to fold laundry

What goes by slower than a boring movie? Friday afternoon.

The highlight of Friday night when you’re a parent is the 5 minutes between putting your kids to bed and passing out on your own.

August 11, 2023 Moon’s Current Phase and Northern Hemisphere’s Planetary Positions

Moon’s Current Phase

You can use this link to go forward or backward in time for Moon phase information. If you are curious, you can even find out what phase the Moon was in when you or anyone else was born.

From MoonGiant.com

The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waning Crescent phase. This phase is best viewed just before the sunrise in the western sky. In this phase the Moon’s illumination is growing smaller each day until the New Moon. During this part of the Moon cycle, the Moon is getting closer to the Sun as viewed from Earth and the night side of the Moon is facing the Earth with only a small edge of the Moon being illuminated. It can also be a great time to see the features of the Moon’s surface. Along the edge where the illuminated portion meets the dark side, the craters and mountains cast long shadows making them easier to observe with a telescope or binoculars.

Visit the August 2023 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.

Today’s Waning Crescent Phase

The Waning Crescent on August 11 has an illumination of 21%. This is the percentage of the Moon illuminated by the Sun. The illumination is constantly changing and can vary up to 10% a day. On August 11 the Moon is 25.09 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.

Phase Details

Phase: Waning Crescent
Illumination: 21%
Moon Age: 25.09 days
Moon Angle: 0.50
Moon Distance: 394,537.03 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 151,607,999.32 km

Useful Moon Resources

Check the weather before a night of Moon gazing at weather.com

For a list of all the current meteor showers visit American Meteor Society

The 8 Lunar Phases

There are 8 lunar phases the Moon goes through in its 29.53 days lunar cycle. The 4 major Moon phases are Full Moon, New Moon, First Quarter and Last Quarter. Between these major phases, there are 4 minor ones: the Waxing Crescent, Waxing Gibbous, Waning Gibbous and Waning Crescent. For more info on the Moon Cycle and on each phase check out Wikipedia Lunar Phase page.

If you need to calculate the planetary positions in either hemisphere you can use this for a specific use and time in your local time zone, click on this link:

Currentplanetarypositions.com

To figure out GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) to your local time use this link: 

For Your Local Time and Date

Northern Hemisphere’s Planetary Positions

Northwestern Hemisphere

This local time is in Los Angeles, California, USA

August 11, 2023
11:00 pm GMT 4:00 PM PDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:19 Leo 01
Moon:00 Cancer 04
Mercury:16 Virgo 16
Venus:21 Leo 24 Rx
Mars:20 Virgo 06
Jupiter:14 Taurus 41
Saturn:04 Pisces 59 Rx
Uranus:22 Taurus 57
Neptune:27 Pisces 14 Rx
Pluto:28 Capricorn 39 Rx

True Lunar Node:27 Aries 44 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:28 Aries 24 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):24 Leo 07

Chiron:19 Aries 48 Rx
Ceres:16 Libra 24
Pallas:14 Virgo 58
Juno:27 Cancer 58
Vesta:19 Gemini 37

Eris:25 Aries 13 Rx

Fire:7
Earth:6
Air:2
Water:4
Cardinal:8
Fixed:5
Mutable:6

Northern Hemisphere

This local time is in Chicago, Illinois, USA

August 11, 2023
09:00 pm GMT 4:00 PM CDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:18 Leo 56
Moon:29 Gemini 03
Mercury:16 Virgo 12
Venus:21 Leo 27 Rx
Mars:20 Virgo 02
Jupiter:14 Taurus 40
Saturn:04 Pisces 59 Rx
Uranus:22 Taurus 57
Neptune:27 Pisces 14 Rx
Pluto:28 Capricorn 39 Rx

True Lunar Node:27 Aries 45 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:28 Aries 24 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):24 Leo 07

Chiron:19 Aries 48 Rx
Ceres:16 Libra 22
Pallas:14 Virgo 55
Juno:27 Cancer 55
Vesta:19 Gemini 35

Eris:25 Aries 13 Rx

Fire:7
Earth:6
Air:3
Water:3
Cardinal:7
Fixed:5
Mutable:7

Northeastern Hemisphere

This local time is in Frankfurt, Germany, Europe

11 August 2023
02:00 pm GMT 4:00 PM CEST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:18 Leo 40
Moon:25 Gemini 29
Mercury:15 Virgo 57
Venus:21 Leo 38 Rx
Mars:19 Virgo 51
Jupiter:14 Taurus 39
Saturn:05 Pisces 00 Rx
Uranus:22 Taurus 57
Neptune:27 Pisces 15 Rx
Pluto:28 Capricorn 39 Rx

True Lunar Node:27 Aries 47 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:28 Aries 25 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):24 Leo 05

Chiron:19 Aries 48 Rx
Ceres:16 Libra 16
Pallas:14 Virgo 47
Juno:27 Cancer 46
Vesta:19 Gemini 29

Eris:25 Aries 13 Rx

Fire:7
Earth:6
Air:3
Water:3
Cardinal:7
Fixed:5
Mutable:7

Good Day WOTC Family and Friends!

It has been long week but we got a lot accomplished at home. Big Dawg had a good week with serving papers and we have put him getting attacked last week behind us. I got more stuff done on Patreon come check it out Wotc’s Lady Carla Beltane’s Grimoire

The “All in One” tier is free for 7 days. 

I have not finished the ritual yet for the super, blue Moon that fall on August 30th. I will be up next week. I just start the ritual tier this week but have not got one live yet. Coming soon there will also be some more free things on Patreon. Well, it is time to go do a bunch of laundry.

Have a fantastic Friday!

Good Day WOTC Family and Friends!

(Side Note from Lady Beltane: Calliope comes to us from ancient Greece she is one of the 9 muses. She also helps to inspire me on what to post, writing spells, and rituals. She loves to have flowers around when she is coming to help someone.)

CALLIOPE’S PLIGHT

Calliope whispered,
Her back screaming, on fire
Flesh tightening, twisting
She grimaced and pulled closer
A pillar and her strong grip
The only things between alive and not
“Help me”

An unbearable weight
Pulling, swinging, no warning
Every fiber a candle wick
And bleeding, she feels the slick
What’s happening to me?
Trying hard just to focus
“Someone, anyone, please”

Lungs collapsing
Every breath excruciating pain
She cries out to the dark night
No help from the forest
Or the water below
The witching hour long past
“I can’t hold on”

A knotted rope around her chest
The mocking weight hung below
When suddenly and terribly, it came
First, an icy wind slithered up her legs
Hungrily licking at her wounds
Lusting at the raw sweetness of agony
“I….I can’t breathe”

And then everything gathered whiteness
Sight growing dim, must be dying
Vengeful girls gathered all around
Surrounded, and then a great sound
Something wicked now commencing
A shining darkness come to play
“Help”

A hunting party, that’s what they say
Message of death to a witch, this day
Her fondness for circumstance, it was
Wrong place, wrong time
A bridge, a rope, a sack of stone
How long could she hold on?
“It wasn’t me”

And now, there’s no one listening
The angry mob of menacing girls
Peddling their false justice off an interstate
But for one, things moved too slow
Her stone pitch, right down the middle
That probably broke a rib.
“!a!a!a!a!a!a!a!”

And how the laughter did flow
The taunts, and a surging crowd
Her pain threshold now crossed
The great iceberg cleaves with a fierce crashing
Waves churning, wind rising
And then, when eyes start glowing
“Enough!”

To the skies, Calliope whispered
And how they did swell and rumble
Blue lightning flashed, icy rain erupting
And suddenly, the heat escaped
Water freezing, blood pumping
A soulless cold spread like a plague
“I’m coming”

Rise she did, as a ghost on the wind
Up, up, and finally over the rail
No one’s laughing now, no one at all
One hand reaches angrily into the wind
Hammering gusts, mean girls running
Nowhere to go, black ice forming
“Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha !!!!”

Frozen bolts burst from her hands
She lashes out with the whip of winter
Oh the delicious screaming and wailing
But none escaping, each sees her eyes
Powerless as their souls ripped away
Leftovers fed to the damned
“Hmh”

The realization of painful exhilaration
It’s another long moment of finally being over
And tomorrow she’ll be far away
Start again, somewhere new, just like before
Maybe this time she can stay Calliope
And keep her secret Ice Witch away
“Maybe…”

About the Author:R.J. Schwartz is an American writer, poet, witch, and pagan historian. He has published two books of poetry and contributed to a third. He owns and writes all the content for The Gypsy Thread and also owns The Creative Exiles – an international poetry/short story/creative writing site.

Good Day WOTC Family and Friends

Wow I had to remove some tag words because of mixes up between WOTC’s School of Witchcraft and my sister’s school of witchcraft. After finding out there is over 5,000 pages of just tags words saved, some with nothing connected to them, I am slowly weeding through them all to only keep pertinent ones. This is one of those things where slow and sure will win the race just like in the story “The Turtle and The Hare.” Do you recall this from your or your descendants’ childhoods? In it the Turtle keeps going at its normal pace of running while the Hare thinks it has the race in its pocket and stops to take a nap which winds up being its downfall to losing the race. While we might want to finish some tasks fast it doesn’t mean they will be done well or completely. Such as when I sit down to bring you all the regular daily posts. I have learned over the past couple of months that it is not important how much I make from WOTC but what is important is the content of what I post daily.

August 10, 2023 Moon’s Current Phase

Moon’s Current Phase

You can use this link to go forward or backward in time for Moon phase information. If you are curious, you can even find out what phase the Moon was in when you or anyone else was born.

From MoonGiant.com

 

The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waning Crescent phase. This phase is best viewed just before the sunrise in the western sky. In this phase the Moon’s illumination is growing smaller each day until the New Moon. During this part of the Moon cycle, the Moon is getting closer to the Sun as viewed from Earth and the night side of the Moon is facing the Earth with only a small edge of the Moon being illuminated. It can also be a great time to see the features of the Moon’s surface. Along the edge where the illuminated portion meets the dark side, the craters and mountains cast long shadows making them easier to observe with a telescope or binoculars.

Visit the August 2023 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.

Today’s Waning Crescent Phase

Tomorrow the Moon will be in a Waning Crescent phase. This phase is best viewed just before the sunrise in the western sky. In this phase the Moon’s illumination is growing smaller each day until the New Moon. During this part of the Moon cycle, the Moon is getting closer to the Sun as viewed from Earth and the night side of the Moon is facing the Earth with only a small edge of the Moon being illuminated. It can also be a great time to see the features of the Moon’s surface. Along the edge where the illuminated portion meets the dark side, the craters and mountains cast long shadows making them easier to observe with a telescope or binoculars.

Visit the August 2023 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.

Phase Details

Phase: Waning Crescent
Illumination: 29%
Moon Age: 24.15 days
Moon Angle: 0.51
Moon Distance: 390,198.97 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 151,632,980.47 km

Useful Moon Resources

Check the weather before a night of Moon gazing at weather.com

For a list of all the current meteor showers visit American Meteor Society

The 8 Lunar Phases

There are 8 lunar phases the Moon goes through in its 29.53 days lunar cycle. The 4 major Moon phases are Full Moon, New Moon, First Quarter and Last Quarter. Between these major phases, there are 4 minor ones: the Waxing Crescent, Waxing Gibbous, Waning Gibbous and Waning Crescent. For more info on the Moon Cycle and on each phase check out Wikipedia Lunar Phase page.

For Any Hemisphere’s Planetary Positions

If you need to calculate the planetary positions for anywhere on Mother Earth you can use this for a specific use and time in your local time zone, click on this link

Currentplanetarypositions.com

To figure out GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) to your local time use this link  

For Your Local Time and Date 

 

Divination Journal

Tarot Card

From labyrinthos.co

Nine/9 of Pentacles – Minor Arcana

Keywords

Upright Keywords Reversed Keywords
rewarded efforts, success, achievement, independence, leisure, material security, self-sufficiency being guarded, living beyond means, material instability, reckless spending, superficiality
Skip to Upright Meaning Skip to Reversed Meaning
Upright Love Meaning Upright Career Meaning Upright Finances Meaning
high standards for partners, balance of love and independence achievement in career, hard work paid off, success financial abundance, property purchases
Reversed Love Meaning Reversed Career Meaning Reversed Finances Meaning
fear of giving up independence, being guarded in love desire to succeed without work, no work-life balance overspending, impulse purchases, desire for easy money

Animal Spirit Guide or Helper

From spiritanimaldreams.com

Seagull

The seagull spirit animal tells you to pause in what you are doing and take stock of your life.

You may have to move away from all the hustle and bustle of your daily existence to get a clear perspective of your life.

The seagull animal totem encourages you to understand all facets of your life. This requires that you go through a session of introspection to remind yourself what it is that you hold dear.

This spirit guide comes into your life to aid you to focus on what truly matters. Likely, you have spent a good chunk of your past pursuing things that add no value to your life.

This has to change if you hope to achieve your goals and dreams in good time.

The seagull chooses to fly into your life because there’s something you can do to make your life better.

This spirit guide is teaching you how to rise above the drama of your emotions. It wants you to soar above your weaknesses so that you can live your life to the fullest.

The appearance of the seagull spirit animal draws attention to your skills and talents. You have the resources you need to creatively move forward with your life.

The seagull spirit guide keeps urging you to unleash your full potential. This is only possible if you put your priorities right.

You need to define and pursue your soul purpose relentlessly. You need this spirit guide to create the right spiritual connection with your divine mentors.

Rune

From white-magic-help.net – Runes

PERTH

Initiation, Something Concealed, A Secret Thing

Deep, inner trans formative powers are interacting, but what you are going to get out of them isn’t easy to recognize.  An integrity – concealed, disguised, secretly hidden.  After all, what is going to heal us and our soul is a deep mystery.  On the side of the material world there probably will be surprises; unexpected profits are nothing to be excluded.  Nothing less than a renewal your spirit is the risk you take.  The old way found its end:  You simply cannot repeat the old things any longer without suffering.  However, you always have a chance:  Either you see all negative as a “misfortune”, or you recognize the entire as a hindrance stretch, an inaugural way that you have to follow at this moment.

Witch’s Rune

From 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

From symbolsage.com

Ea

The first of the last five letters, Ea stands for the sound Ea, but is sometimes known as Koad, which corresponds to the letter K. Like the ogham Eadha, the Ea is also symbolic to aspen or white poplar and is associated with the dead and the otherworld. In modern interpretation, it’s associated with attracting the harmonies of life through spiritual growth.

I Ching

From IChingOnline.net

Hexagram Sixty – One 61

Chung Fu / Inner Truth

The gentle Wind ripples the Lake’s surface:
The Superior Person finds common ground between points of contention, wearing away rigid perspectives that would lead to fatal error.

Pigs and fishes.
You may cross to the far shore.
Great fortune if you stay on course.

SITUATION ANALYSIS:

The subject of this hexagram discovers a key to Tranquility by first gaining insight into his own nature, then turning that vision outward.
By resolving inner conflicts and being at peace with himself, he learns to gain insight into others.
In effect, he enters another, sees with the other’s eyes, listens with the other’s ears, feels with the other’s heart.
He then returns to his own center, with new perspective and understanding.

Numerology

From worldnumerology.com

Fifthteen

It is loving, forgiving, and extremely tolerant. It is responsible, successful, dynamic, and strong. It is less constraints than other 6s and tends to enjoy travel and adventure. While family-oriented and loyal to a fault, it is also more private and unconventional.

 

August 9, 2023 Moon’s Current Phase and Northern Hemisphere’s Planetary Positions

Moon’s Current Phase

You can use this link to go forward or backward in time for Moon phase information. If you are curious, you can even find out what phase the Moon was in when you or anyone else was born.

From MoonGiant.com

The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waning Crescent phase. This phase is best viewed just before the sunrise in the western sky. In this phase the Moon’s illumination is growing smaller each day until the New Moon. During this part of the Moon cycle, the Moon is getting closer to the Sun as viewed from Earth and the night side of the Moon is facing the Earth with only a small edge of the Moon being illuminated. It can also be a great time to see the features of the Moon’s surface. Along the edge where the illuminated portion meets the dark side, the craters and mountains cast long shadows making them easier to observe with a telescope or binoculars.

Visit the August 2023 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.

Today’s Waning Crescent Phase

The Waning Crescent on August 9 has an illumination of 39%. This is the percentage of the Moon illuminated by the Sun. The illumination is constantly changing and can vary up to 10% a day. On August 9 the Moon is 23.19 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.

Phase Details

Phase: Waning Crescent
Illumination: 39%
Moon Age: 23.19 days
Moon Angle: 0.52
Moon Distance: 385,495.96 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 151,657,371.58 km

Useful Moon Resources

Check the weather before a night of Moon gazing at weather.com

For a list of all the current meteor showers visit American Meteor Society

The 8 Lunar Phases

There are 8 lunar phases the Moon goes through in its 29.53 days lunar cycle. The 4 major Moon phases are Full Moon, New Moon, First Quarter and Last Quarter. Between these major phases, there are 4 minor ones: the Waxing Crescent, Waxing Gibbous, Waning Gibbous and Waning Crescent. For more info on the Moon Cycle and on each phase check out Wikipedia Lunar Phase page.

If you need to calculate the planetary positions in either hemisphere you can use this for a specific use and time in your local time zone, click on this link

Currentplanetarypositions.com

To figure out GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) to your local time use this link  

For Your Local Time and Date 

Northern Hemisphere’s Planetary Positions

Northwestern Hemisphere

This local time is in Los Angeles, California, USA

August 09, 2023
11:00 pm GMT 4:00 PM PDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:17 Leo 06
Moon:05 Gemini 15
Mercury:14 Virgo 27
Venus:22 Leo 37 Rx
Mars:18 Virgo 50
Jupiter:14 Taurus 31
Saturn:05 Pisces 07 Rx
Uranus:22 Taurus 55
Neptune:27 Pisces 17 Rx
Pluto:28 Capricorn 41 Rx

True Lunar Node:27 Aries 54 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:28 Aries 30 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):23 Leo 54

Chiron:19 Aries 50 Rx
Ceres:15 Libra 40
Pallas:14 Virgo 02
Juno:26 Cancer 54
Vesta:18 Gemini 54

Eris:25 Aries 14 Rx

Fire:7
Earth:6
Air:3
Water:3
Cardinal:7
Fixed:5
Mutable:7

Northern Hemisphere

This local time is in Chicago, Illinois, USA

August 09, 2023
09:00 pm GMT 4:00 PM CST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:17 Leo 01
Moon:04 Gemini 12
Mercury:14 Virgo 23
Venus:22 Leo 40 Rx
Mars:18 Virgo 47
Jupiter:14 Taurus 31
Saturn:05 Pisces 07 Rx
Uranus:22 Taurus 55
Neptune:27 Pisces 17 Rx
Pluto:28 Capricorn 41 Rx

True Lunar Node:27 Aries 54 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:28 Aries 31 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):23 Leo 54

Chiron:19 Aries 50 Rx
Ceres:15 Libra 38
Pallas:14 Virgo 00
Juno:26 Cancer 52
Vesta:18 Gemini 53

Eris:25 Aries 14 Rx

Fire:7
Earth:6
Air:3
Water:3
Cardinal:7
Fixed:5
Mutable:7

Northeastern Hemisphere

This local time is in Frankfurt, Germany, Europe

9 August 2023
02:00 pm GMT 4:00 PM CEST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:16 Leo 45
Moon:00 Gemini 29
Mercury:14 Virgo 06
Venus:22 Leo 51 Rx
Mars:18 Virgo 36
Jupiter:14 Taurus 29
Saturn:05 Pisces 09 Rx
Uranus:22 Taurus 55
Neptune:27 Pisces 17 Rx
Pluto:28 Capricorn 42 Rx

True Lunar Node:27 Aries 55 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:28 Aries 31 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):23 Leo 52

Chiron:19 Aries 50 Rx
Ceres:15 Libra 32
Pallas:13 Virgo 52
Juno:26 Cancer 42
Vesta:18 Gemini 46

Eris:25 Aries 14 Rx

Fire:7
Earth:6
Air:3
Water:3
Cardinal:7
Fixed:5
Mutable:7

Some Humor for Your Day

Ever have one of those days that you wake up feeling totally yucky and tired even after a full night’s sleep? Well today is one of those days for me. I tried to take a nap before working but as it is already so late that I couldn’t fall asleep knowing I hadn’t gotten the posts done that you count on me for. So, here I am finally and will get as much done for the tomorrow’s previews as I can.

Wishing you all a day filled with good health, a little me time, and all good things happening for you.

August 8, 2023 Moon’s Current Phase and Northern Hemisphere’s Planetary Positions

Moon’s Current Phase

You can use this link to go forward or backward in time for Moon phase information. If you are curious, you can even find out what phase the Moon was in when you or anyone else was born.

From MoonGiant.com

The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Last Quarter phase. This phase occurs roughly 3 weeks after the New Moon when the Moon is three quarter of the way through it’s orbit around the earth. If you live in the northern hemisphere the Moons left side will be illuminated and the right side will be dark. For those of you in the southern hemisphere it will be the opposite with the right side illuminated. Also called a Third Quarter phase, it will rise around midnight on the eastern horizon and set in the west around noon the next day. In the days following the Third Quarter Phase the Moon’s illumination will decrees each day until the New Moon.

Visit the August 2023 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.

Today’s Last Quarter Phase

The Last Quarter on August 8 has an illumination of 49%. This is the percentage of the Moon illuminated by the Sun. The illumination is constantly changing and can vary up to 10% a day. On August 8 the Moon is 22.21 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.

Phase Details

Phase: Last Quarter
Illumination: 49%
Moon Age: 22.21 days
Moon Angle: 0.52
Moon Distance: 380,660.47 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 151,681,166.02 km

Useful Moon Resources

Check the weather before a night of Moon gazing at weather.com

For a list of all the current meteor showers visit American Meteor Society

The 8 Lunar Phases

There are 8 lunar phases the Moon goes through in its 29.53 days lunar cycle. The 4 major Moon phases are Full Moon, New Moon, First Quarter and Last Quarter. Between these major phases, there are 4 minor ones: the Waxing Crescent, Waxing Gibbous, Waning Gibbous and Waning Crescent. For more info on the Moon Cycle and on each phase check out Wikipedia Lunar Phase page.

If you need to calculate the planetary positions in either hemisphere you can use this for a specific use and time in your local time zone, click on this link

Currentplanetarypositions.com

To figure out GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) to your local time use this link  

For Your Local Time and Date 

Northern Hemisphere’s Planetary Positions

Northwestern Hemisphere

This local time is in Los Angeles, California, USA

August 08, 2023
11:00 pm GMT 4:00 PM PDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:16 Leo 09
Moon:22 Taurus 27
Mercury:13 Virgo 29
Venus:23 Leo 13 Rx
Mars:18 Virgo 12
Jupiter:14 Taurus 26
Saturn:05 Pisces 11 Rx
Uranus:22 Taurus 54
Neptune:27 Pisces 18 Rx
Pluto:28 Capricorn 43 Rx

True Lunar Node:27 Aries 55 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:28 Aries 33 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):23 Leo 47

Chiron:19 Aries 51 Rx
Ceres:15 Libra 18
Pallas:13 Virgo 35
Juno:26 Cancer 22
Vesta:18 Gemini 33

Eris:25 Aries 14 Rx

Fire:7
Earth:7
Air:2
Water:3
Cardinal:7
Fixed:6
Mutable:6

Northern Hemisphere

This local time is in Chicago, Illinois, USA

August 08, 2023
09:00 pm GMT 4:00 PM CDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:16 Leo 04
Moon:21 Taurus 22
Mercury:13 Virgo 24
Venus:23 Leo 16 Rx
Mars:18 Virgo 09
Jupiter:14 Taurus 26
Saturn:05 Pisces 12 Rx
Uranus:22 Taurus 54
Neptune:27 Pisces 18 Rx
Pluto:28 Capricorn 43 Rx

True Lunar Node:27 Aries 55 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:28 Aries 34 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):23 Leo 47

Chiron:19 Aries 51 Rx
Ceres:15 Libra 16
Pallas:13 Virgo 33
Juno:26 Cancer 20
Vesta:18 Gemini 31

Eris:25 Aries 14 Rx

Fire:7
Earth:7
Air:2
Water:3
Cardinal:7
Fixed:6
Mutable:6

Northeastern Hemisphere

This local time is in Frankfurt, Germany, Europe

8 August 2023
02:00 pm GMT 4:00 PM CEST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:15 Leo 47
Moon:17 Taurus 34
Mercury:13 Virgo 06
Venus:23 Leo 26 Rx
Mars:17 Virgo 58
Jupiter:14 Taurus 24
Saturn:05 Pisces 13 Rx
Uranus:22 Taurus 54
Neptune:27 Pisces 18 Rx
Pluto:28 Capricorn 43 Rx

True Lunar Node:27 Aries 56 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:28 Aries 35 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):23 Leo 45

Chiron:19 Aries 51 Rx
Ceres:15 Libra 09
Pallas:13 Virgo 25
Juno:26 Cancer 10
Vesta:18 Gemini 25

Eris:25 Aries 14 Rx

Fire:7
Earth:7
Air:2
Water:3
Cardinal:7
Fixed:6
Mutable:6

Special information for those who subscribed to Life in The Craft magazine.

Another day of riding in the Jeep for a few hours after I try to get WOTC stuff done. I am catching up on emails as quickly as I can.

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Crystal, Gems, and Stones Meanings and Magickal Usage – Sun Stone

Disclaimer: No crystal, or gem or stone should be used for medicinal purposes in place of what your health care professional has prescribed for you for any reason. The content provided on this website is for informational purposes only and DOES NOT CONSTITUTE THE PROVIDING OF MEDICAL ADVICE and is not intended to be a substitute for independent professional medical judgment, advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health providers with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your health. WitchesofTheCraft.com, any staff member of WitchesofTheCraft.com and/or Lady Carla Beltane are not responsible for any type of negative reaction when using a crystal or gem or stone for any reason.

Sun Stone Natural

Sun Stone Polished

Sun Stone from energymuse.com

An Introduction To Sunstone Healing Properties

The Sunstone properties are connected to the energy of the Sun. This crystal’s bright, positive energy aligns your mind, body, and spirit with its high vibrations. If you’re stuck in a rut, working with the frequencies of the Sunstone meaning can awaken within you a fiery energy like that of the Sun.

A Sunstone crystal has an uplifting quality that can bring passion, excitement, and creativity back into your life when you’ve lost touch with those feelings. Whether you feel like you’re living on auto-pilot or you feel overcome with darkness, the Sunstone crystal shines a light on all the opportunities for happiness and joy that surround you.

The Sunstone meaning reminds you that life is meant for living and enjoying. Although we all experience ups and downs, there are always lights at the end of the tunnel. Rushing through life or merely “getting by” makes it harder to find fulfillment and happiness. A Sunstone stone teaches you to treat every day as a chance to live life to the fullest. Slow down a bit so you can savor the good times, and hold onto those happy moments in the tougher times.

Just as the sun rises each day, the Sunstone crystal can help you to find the bright side every day.

History & Lore

First discovered in Norway, the Sunstone meaning is linked with ancient Norse texts that reference the Vikings using it to navigate the seas. Thanks to tiny particles of Hematite, Sunstone gets its distinctive shimmer from light-reflecting properties, which these famous seafarers used to catch rays of light from the sun — the original form of GPS.

Sunstone has always been collected by the Native Americans living in the Warner Valley of Oregon. According to Native American legend, the Sunstone stone meaning came about from the blood of a powerful warrior wounded by an arrow. The blood from the warrior, which is said to have given Sunstone its red coloration, infused the stone with the warrior’s spirit.

Ancient Greek culture believed that the Sunstone meaning represented the god of the Sun, which lends credence to its name.

Origin & Regionality

Sunstone is found in Canada, India, Norway, Russia, and the United States.

Sunstone Meaning

The Sunstone meaning stems from its connection to the heart. The combination of pink, orange, and red within the stone make this a powerful crystal for all matters of the heart. Whether you are working on confidence and self-esteem or you want to enjoy your life more, Sunstone holds the energy you need.

The Sunstone meaning helps you to clear away limitations and negative energies by replacing them with light and high vibrations. Embodying the power of the sun, the Sunstone blasts away all unwanted energy using the power of positivity.

By combining its connection to the heart with its connection to the sun, Sunstone reveals its unique ability to support a range of intentions. From deep emotional healing to boosting happiness and joy, the versatility of Sunstone uses makes it an essential component of any crystal lover’s collection.

TAKING PLEASURE IN THE THINGS YOU DO

As a stone of passion and pleasure, the Sunstone crystal brings back your zest for life when you’ve lost it. This bright and cheery crystal reminds you to stop and smell the roses — even small acts can make a big difference in life! Your Sunstone crystal helps you remember to savor every moment and enjoy every day to the maximum capacity.

FINDING HAPPINESS 

The Sunstone meaning is connected to the energy of the sun, one of the most powerful sources of light and positive energy that exists. By harnessing the energy of Sunstone, you can tap into your inner light and bring more joy and happiness into your life.

How to Use Your Sunstone Crystal

How to Use Your Sunstone Crystal to Indulge in the Pleasures of Life

To enhance your enjoyment of life and the world around you, use Sunstone in a daily crystal program. When you wear it, carry it with you, and place it in your environment, the Sunstone meaning acts as a constant reminder to enjoy every moment, no matter how big or small.

WEAR

Wearing a Sunstone crystal in the form of jewelry keeps your intention close to your body and spirit. It can be easy to get caught up in feeling too busy or rushed to enjoy the little things, but having that constant connection to your crystal serves as a reminder to slow down so you can appreciate all that life has to offer.

CARRY

In addition to wearing it, carrying a Sunstone crystal allows you to have a touchpoint for your intention. We all have days where the to-do list is never ending, or we’re pulled in too many directions. But even on those days, holding your Sunstone stone in your hands or over your heart reminds you to find ways, no matter how big or small, to get more enjoyment out of life.

PLACE

Placing Sunstone in your home or another environment is another powerful way to strengthen your intention. Every time you see your crystal, the Sunstone crystal properties will help you remember to stop and smell the roses (or find other ways to take pleasure in the things you do!).

Sunstone Crystal Intention for Taking Pleasure in the Things You Do: When working with Sunstone for taking pleasure in life, use the following crystal intention: My life is filled with joy. I take pleasure in the things I do.

How to Use Your Sunstone Crystal for Finding Happiness  

To bring happiness and positive energy into your life, create a crystal program for finding happiness using your Sunstone crystal. By wearing Sunstone jewelry, carrying the stone, and incorporating it into your space, you can surround yourself with joy and happiness.

WEAR

Wearing the stone allows you to access the The Sunstone crystal stone meaning whenever you need that energy the most. Whether it’s a necklace, bracelet, or earrings, having the physical connection to your stone raises your vibration and brings you closer to the energy of the Sun, which makes tuning into your inner happiness a little bit easier.

CARRY

In addition to wearing a Sunstone crystal, carrying it in your purse or pocket ensures that you have your crystal available to you whenever and wherever. If you find yourself feeling down or low, bring out your Sunstone and hold it to uplift your spirit.

PLACE

To complete your crystal program for finding happiness, place a Sunstone crystal in your environment to fill your space with positive energy. When your surroundings support your intention, it becomes easier to choose happiness each and every day.

Sunstone Crystal Intention for Finding Happiness: When working with Sunstone for finding happiness, use the following crystal intention: I am filled with joy and happiness.

Cleanse and activate your stone to boost the Sunstone Meaning

As a stone of positivity, the Sunstone crystal is one of the best in the mineral kingdom for absorbing any negativity. That’s why it’s important to keep its energy cleansed and charged, especially before programming your stone with the intention of filling your life with joy and positivity. When using any of these effective energy clearing methods with the frequencies of the Sunstone meaning, make sure to do so with the intention of cleansing and purifying.

THE SUN AND FULL MOON

The Sunstone meaning symbolizes the healing and restorative power of the sun, making sunlight a wonderful clearing tool that you can use straight from nature. The dazzling life-giving rays of the full sun work by burning away any stagnant or toxic energy absorbed by the Sunstone properties. Before and after working with the Sunstone uses in your crystal program, make sure to clear its energy of any previous programming by placing it in a sunny spot outside for at least 4 hours or more.

Cleansing and charging your Sunstone crystal with the light of the full moon is another way to restore its energy to the brightest form. Similar to the clearing method with the sun, place your Sunstone crystal under the light of a full moon for 4 hours or longer.

SELENITE

A wonderful tool for clearing and charging your Sunstone crystal is Selenite, one of the most powerful stones for purifying and magnifying any surrounding energy. Unique in the mineral world, the Selenite infuses your environment and other stones with pure white light, making it the only crystal that doesn’t need to be cleared and activated. An easy way to cleanse the Sunstone healing properties before using them in your crystal program is to place it on a Selenite charging plate for at least 4 hours or more.

SACRED SMOKE

The powerful cleansing effects of Sage, Palo Santo, and Frankincense are known to quickly carry away old, toxic energy, clearing your space and Sunstone stone frequencies so that you’re surrounded with an energetic field that is open and receptive to new programming. Fully immerse your stone in sacred smoke of either one or a combination of these clearing tools for 30 seconds or until the crystal seems brighter and more vibrant.

Healing layouts to enhance the Sunstone meaning

Working with the versatile Sunstone stone meaning on its own can help you stay on the sunny side of life, but when combined with other stones in healing layouts, you can align with its healing properties and go even deeper with your intention.

For chakra cleansing, place a stone over the sacral chakra on the lower part of the stomach to cleanse and activate the energy center associated with passion and creativity.

To support clear and loving communication, place a crystal over the throat. Close your eyes and take deep breaths as you feel the Sunstone filling your spirit with love and light.