Spell For Beltane – Beltane Ritual-Solitary c.2015

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A simple, fun and colorful ritual to enjoy

For this ritual one should dress brightly and strikingly, wearing flowers and greenery according to taste. A low altar should be built partially or entirely of stones at the middle of the ritual area.

What you will need:

Two candles should be placed on the altar, and the altar itself arranged as usual. (if the ritual is performed outdoors, the candles may be replaced be torches. These may be stuck in the ground on either side of the altar.)

Four candles or torches are placed before the altar to be lit later. A vertical pole about 3 feet in height is usualy erected on the far side of the altar: it should be decked with fruits, flowers, and bright ribbons. A half full cup of wine should be placed before the image of the Goddess.

Before dressing for the ceremony, take a ritual cleansing bath. When ready to go on with the rite, meditate for a while before going into the ritual area, thinking strongly on the old pagan ways and trying to imagine the rituals wich took place on this night in ages passed.

– Go alone to the ritual place. Kneeling before the altar, light the candles or torches on the altar, and the incense. Set alight the four candles before the altar and place them 3 or 5 feet from the altar at the North, then going deosil, saying:

“Here at this spot Do I create a place Sacred to the Gods of old. For a while, here and now Shall the ancient ways Live again”

– Take the wand and hold it out and salute toward the East, saying:

“Oh winds of the East Blow sweet and pure For the Lady reigns again!”

– Hold the wand out and salute toward the South, saying:

“Oh warmth of the South Bring forth life from the earth For the Lady reigns again!”

– Hold the wand out and salute toward the West, saying:

“Oh waters of the West Glisten clear and fresh For the Lady reigns again!”

– Hold the wand out and salute toward the North, saying:

“Oh lands of the North Grow rich and bounteous For the Lady reigns again!”

– Replace the wand and, holding the arms out over the altar, saying:

“Gracious and lovely Lady of the moon, Of joy and love, Protecteress of forests and wild things, This place is consecrated to Thee.”

-Take up the wine cup, holding it out at arm’s lenght, and pour out a few drops, saying:

” To the Great Ones of old And to the joyous times to come!”

-Drink some of the wine (or if you cannot drink alcohol, use an appropriate substitute).

– After a brief pause, rap three times on the altar with the wand saying:

“As woods and meadows flower forth I celebrate the ancient rite As the Ancients did before me. I cast the words into the mists Of time and space and otherwhere: Where one stays now, in years to come, May scores of others revel there. So may it be!”

– Rap once upon the altar. (More incense should be added now. Ad-lib additions are appropriate at this time…meditations, poetry …and the like.) (If a source of proper music is available, a solitary Dance of the Winds may be improvised.)

– Draw the Fertility talisman on the parchment, suffumigate it thrice, then, recite the supplication written on the back, …bow humbly and say:

“Friends of the nether worlds Now, come and assist us in our humble workings. Follow us to another sacred place of ours, And join your forces with ours, On this Fertilization Day.”

– Bury the talisman into the ground under an oak tree (if available), saying an ad-lib statement on the meaning of the talisman and its correspondances.Go back to the circle.

– When all is done, close by rapping four time with the wand, saying:

“Friends of the nether worlds Who have been about me for a while You may, with thanks, Return from whence you came.”

– Hold out arms and say:

“Blessed Lady of joy and laughter I thank Thee for Thy presence. May some of your love and power Remain with me. Blessed Be!”

– Put out the lights about the altar. As the two on the altar itself are darkened, say:

“This rite is ended…”

Note: Alter this ritual as needed to fit your circumstance. Note that many Beltane celebrations extend roughly one week past the May 1’st date, so any time in early May is appropriate to celebrate, in case you miss celebrating it on the May 1’st date.

October 26, 2025 Daily Horoscope and Birthday Horoscope’s Traits

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May the next year of your life bring you more love, laughter, joy, happiness, enough income to cover what you have to have along with a little leftover for fun! May it bring you everything you want if it is supposed to be and everything you need. May sorrow be unknown, and any negativity be minimal. May the wind always be at your back.

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 Astrological symbol: Scorpion. This symbolizes stubbornness in desire, fierceness, power and mystery. It influences people born between October 23 and November 21 when the Sun is in Scorpio, the eight zodiac sign.

 The Scorpio Constellation visible between +40° to -90° is one of the 12 constellations of the zodiac. Its brightest star is Antares while it covers an area of 497 sq degrees. It is placed between Libra to the West and Sagittarius to the East.

 The name Scorpio is the Latin name for Scorpion. In Spain, Escorpion is the name of the sign for October 26 zodiac sign, while in Greece and France they use Scorpion.

 Opposite sign: Taurus. This means that this sign and Scorpio sun sign are in a complementary relation, suggesting power and illumination and what one has the other lacks and the other way around.

 Modality: Fixed. This indicates how much logic and mystery exists in the lives of those born on October 26 and how entertaining they are in general.

 Ruling house: The eighth house. This placement is focused on what others own and on the permanent desire of having what others have and suggests why these have always been of interest for Scorpios.

 Ruling body: Pluto. This has as symbolism assurance and persistence. It is also said to influence bravery element. Pluto is associated with the regenerative sources of the body.

 Element: Water. This is the element of the sentimental and spontaneous individuals born on October 26 who reveal a introspective nature but who are also quite charming to those around. Water combined with earth shapes things in many different ways.

 Lucky day: Tuesday. This is a day ruled by Mars, therefore deals with intention and individuality. It suggests the emotional nature of Scorpio natives.

 Lucky numbers: 2, 3, 11, 13, 20.

 Motto: “I desire!”

 People born on October 26 are strong willed and very sociable. They appreciate being listened to and love to be in the spotlight. While they might appear as stubborn and selfish, they can also be very understanding with those with whom they feel the need to be like that. They avoid mediocrity at all costs and hate when they are not in control of a situation. They love to wrap themselves in a bit of mystery.

 Positive Traits: Unpredictable and challenging, these natives are extremely intelligent when it comes to dealing with a lot of things, but mostly when they are given some sort of heads up so they know what to expect. They make humorous companions and are dignified and honorable once you manage to win their attention. They are inquisitive by nature and dedicate their lives to discovering a lot of things about the world surrounding them.

 Negative Traits: Possessive and supervising, these natives need to learn how to take things easier because not everyone can live with these combative moments that they are triggering because of their weaknesses. They are very moody and clingy and often come up with fixed ideas that they find very hard to leave aside. They should also temper things down with their constant venting and complaining because everyone around them is probably sick of that.

Love and Compatibility: Lovers born on October 26 are passionate and secretive. They enjoy dating rituals and keeping an aura of mystery on their lives. They hardly connect with someone at a deeper level but when they do, they open their minds completely. They are attracted to sensual partners who know how to handle them and know how to combine praising with criticism. You can conquer the heart of Scorpio if you dedicate your life to understanding their complex parade of emotions and also to supporting their impulsive decisions.

 Intuitive and charming it is very …

Lucky Color: The color used in astrology for those with October 26 is deep red… Other colors for Scorpio people are purple, scarlet and carmine.

Representative Birthstone: The gracious Topaz is the birthstone said to be representative for Scorpios born with October 26… Another precious stone considered beneficial for Scorpio natives is Garnet. It represents tolerance and balance.

Characteristic Flower: Chrysanthemum is the flower that is considered lucky for those Scorpio natives with October 26… Other plants that suit Scorpio natives are Poppies and Lavender.

Symbolic Metal: Iron is the representative metal for those born under the October 26… Another metal considered influential for Scorpio natives is Zinc.

Characteristics: October 26 Zodiac belongs to the first decan of SCORPIO (Octombrie 23-November 2). This decan is under the supervision of the planet Pluto. Those born in this period are mysterious and sensual just like a true Scorpio and focused and possessive just as Pluto makes them be. This period is also said to magnify all the positive and negative characteristics of the Scorpio zodiac sign.

 Being born on the 26th day of the month shows efficiency, dependability, perseverance and adaptability. The numerology for October 26 is 8. This number reveals ambition and great power but also an embrace of the spiritual side, later in life. Those Scorpio associated with number eight pragmatic and analytical doers in all life matters. October is the tenth month of the year, bringing radiant activity and provision like activities. Those born in October are attentive and decisive. October 26 Zodiac people are introspective daydreamers. October symbols that resonate with these people are the Aquamarine and Opal as gemstones and the Calendula as plant. The name of this month comes from the Latin “octo”.

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 Scorpio is placed first on the list with the popularity of zodiac signs in terms of occurrence. Being an even number sign, this is also considered a feminine sign with a negative polarity and a sensual energy. This represents introvert people who are contemplative and moderated. The Sorcerer is an archetype often used when describing this sign. Scorpio natives are said to be amongst the high achievers in academics.

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October 26 Scorpio at Their Best: Interesting, knowledgeable, persuasive

October 26 Scorpio at Their Worst: Loud, manipulative, intense

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IF YOUR BIRTHDAY IS ON OCTOBER 26, it is likely that you are an emotional individual. You have a tendency to be insecure but you are an intelligent, resilient personality. You have good instincts and are able to “read” people.

However, the October 26 birthday personality is a private person and usually doesn’t discuss business or their feelings with other people. You don’t trust a lot of people and this is a smart practice.

But you surely have friends to whom you can vent your frustrations too. Your friends and family understand that you are not perfect and have your own set of disappointments and your periods of depression or blues.

When faced with obstacles, you have what it takes to come back fighting. It would not be smart to betray someone born on October 26. This Scorpio birthday person has a long memory.

They won’t forget who caused them discomfort and discord. This could be something that you may want to take a look at also. Stress has its way of coming back to haunt you mentally and physically.

The 26th October birthday astrology predicts that you have a tendency to look over your shoulders a lot looking for something to happen. This, also, could be because of the fact you seek revenge on people. Maybe you should find other ways of dealing with your anger and emotions. In a romantic relationship, one may find this 26th October birthday zodiac person to be jealous and controlling.

Be that as it may, you are knowledgeable and are smarter than the average bear. You have the gift of perception and insight so it’s hard for anyone to pull the wool over your eyes. Through this, however, you still find time to help people and have a hard time when you can’t.

Friends are few but that’s your choice. The October 26 birthday people prefer a small circle as opposed to a large group of associations. Your friends say that you are charming but you have the capability of being incredibly manipulative. However, you are not that heartless. You love deeply when you find a loyal and true friend or lover. Having the respect of people is more important to you than self-gratification.

The 26 October birthday horoscope foretells that career choices are many for those born on this day. You are particularly interested in professions that offer some crime or adventure. Forensic science is a growing program that can provide extensive training and hands on experience.

You are always in the know of things anyway so this will only accent your abilities. At the end of the day, having a Scorpio as your fearless leader could be the best idea yet. Besides being intelligent, you are not afraid and you tend to be protective of the people and things you care about.

Since you are willing to study for a new career, you will find yourself doing a lot of research… and liking it! You, as a team player, can go at it alone but you are very comfortable working by yourself and away from the spotlight. When it comes to money, the 26 October birthday personality would prefer to have it in the bank. You will not splurge on things you could live without. Your philosophy lies somewhere along the lines of being cheap. “Let me find out” you still have a flip phone!

The October 26 birthday meanings suggest that you are not the easiest person to understand or to get close to. You are a person who would rather talk about the latest news rather than the latest gossip. This does not appeal to you as you know gossip is mainly made up of lies and half-truths.

On the other hand, if you do find this Scorpio deep in a conversation about who, what, when and where, beware. The scorpion is probably setting a trap or at best, find out things they just have a need to know.

If today October 26 is your birthday, then you are concerned about your health. You stick to your eating schedules and meal planners. You prefer things like tennis, cycling, yoga, and meditation to physical exercise that requires sweat and pain. Looking good is important to you and your image but it should not hurt or so you say, Scorpio.

Generally, as someone born on October 26, you are a restless individual but you are motivated by success. You analyze almost everybody you come in contact with. This Scorpio is very capable of being passionate and mysterious at the same time.

You know your worth but don‘t find it necessary to flaunt it. Use that leverage when you need to let it all go. As a drawback or negative influence, you may suffer from paranoia.

Famous Celebrities Born On October 26

This Day That Year –October 26 In History

1941 – First savings bond is sold today.
1963 – Elizabeth Montgomery and William Asher exchange wedding vows.
1992 – Baseball’s female player, Dottie “Peaches” Green dies.
2002 – Jessica Simpson gets married to Nick Lachey in Texas.

October 26  Vrishchika Rashi (Vedic Moon Sign)
October 26 Chinese Zodiac PIG

Birthday Planet

Your ruling planet is Mars. It symbolizes your assertiveness, passion, and determination to be the best.

Birthday Symbols

The Scorpion Is The Symbol For The Scorpio Zodiac Sign

Birthday Tarot Card

Your Birth Day Tarot Card is Strength. This card shows that you have the reliability, energy and focus to become successful with a bit of hard work. The Minor Arcana cards are Five of Cups and Knight of Cups

Birthday Compatibility

Lucky Number

Number 9 – This number stands for a philanthropic analyst.
Number 8 – This number symbolizes an authoritative and powerful professional.

Lucky Colors

Red: This is a color that symbolizes aggression, boldness, leadership, and sexuality.
Black: This color stands for unknown secrets, protection, seduction, and mystery.

Lucky Days

Tuesday – This weekday is ruled by Mars. It symbolizes your need to be the best in what you do.
Saturday – This day is ruled by Saturn. It stands for a day when you will be grounded even if you have worked hard.

Birthstone Topaz

Topaz is an astral gemstone that symbolizes realization, control, independence, and trust.

Ideal Zodiac Birthday Gifts

Security gadgets for the car for the Scorpio man and an exclusive floral perfume for the woman.

October 22 Birthday Horoscope’s Traits

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May the next year of your life bring you more love, laughter, joy, happiness, enough income to cover what you have to have along with a little leftover for fun! May it bring you everything you want if it is supposed to be and everything you need. May sorrow be unknown, and any negativity be minimal. May the wind always be at your back.

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Astrological symbol: Scales. The sign of the Scales influences people born between September 23 and October 22, when in tropical astrology the Sun is considered to be in Libra. It refers to balance, knowledge but also permanent duality.

 The Libra Constellation is one of the twelve constellations of the zodiac, with no first magnitude stars. It is quite small covering an area of only 538 square degrees. It lies between Virgo to the West and Scorpio to the East, covering visible latitudes between +65° and -90°.

 The Latin name for the Scales, the October 22 zodiac sign is Libra. The Spanish name it Libra while the Greeks call it Zichos.

 Opposite sign: Aries. This is the sign directly across the zodiac circle from the Libra zodiac sign. It suggests sincerity and temper and these two are considered to make great partnerships.

 Modality: Cardinal. This means how much enthusiasm and creativity exists in the lives of those born on October 22 and how hard working they are in general.

 Ruling house: The seventh house. This house rules over partnerships, independent of nature. This explains the importance that each Libra takes in being in the company of only people whom can offer enough support for their true accomplishment.

 Ruling body: Venus. This celestial planet symbolizes understanding and effectiveness. Venus is considered the yin side while Mars is the yang side. Venus is also suggestive for the ambition component of these personalities.

 Element: Air. This element suggests the reality of what is around the individual born under the October 22 zodiac sign and influences him or her to be more aware and involved. Mixed with the element earth, air seems to suffocate or incorporate in it.

 Lucky day: Wednesday. As many consider Wednesdays as the most beneficial day of the week, it identifies with the sincere nature of Libra and the fact this day is ruled by Mercury only strengthens this connection.

 Lucky numbers: 6, 8, 11, 14, 20.

 Motto: “I balance!”

 People born on October 22 loved to be cared for and they reciprocate all the affection they get. They are selfless and balanced, often perceived as graceful and outspoken although at times they are also quite detached and isolated, preferring peaceful places. They have a attentive and tranquil nature and they try to avoid any kind of distraction in their lives as much as they avoid having to deal with commonness and lack of seriousness.

 Positive Traits: These natives are charming and seem to be optimistic all the time. This is because they know when to work hard and when to relax. Libra people are usually pleasant and innovative. Not only they find the right solution in no time, but it is also the solution that takes in consideration everyone involved. Those born under this sign also have a domestic and incredibly modest nature.

 Negative Traits: Learning to chill and stop over thinking is one thing Libra needs to do. The have to understand that worrying only makes things worse and a sober mind is sure to get the right explanations. Those born on this day are born nit-pickers and this can destroy their self esteem, unless they fall on the other side and become boastful and sarcastic. They are sometimes superficial and egotistic despite their fame of being the most helpful and accepting people. They also have their moments of being fastidious and supervising.

Love and Compatibility: Lovers born on October 22 are romantic and loyal. They are attracted to enthusiastic and imaginative people that are as reliable as they are. You can conquer the heart of Libra if you are as trustworthy and affectionate as they are. This single native is completely focusing energy on their personal development and is in no way in a hurry to enter a relationship if they don’t feel it’s the right thing to do.

 Elegant and sincere lovers, they are very attractive to the opposite sex. Naturally charming, they are used to intensely live every aspect of their life and their relationships are no exception. They are a person of extremes in love and sometimes this…

Lucky Color: The color considered to be representative for Libra natives with October 22 is blue. Other colors representative for Libra are pink and green.

Representative Birthstone: The versatile Opal is the birthstone that is considered lucky for those Libras with October 22. Another gemstone considered influential for Libra natives is Jade. It suggests practical intelligence.

Characteristic Flower: The lucky flower for those born under the October 22 is Rose. Other plants indicated for Libra are the flowers of all fruit trees.

Symbolic Metal: Bronze is the metal that is considered lucky for those Libra natives with October 22. Another metal considered lucky for Libra natives is Copper.

Characteristics: October 22 Zodiac belongs to the third decan of LIBRA (October 14-October 22). This decan is influenced by the planet Mercury. Those born under this influence combine the sympathetic and dependable nature of Libra with the humorous and communicative nature of Mercury. This period tempers the positive and negative characteristics of the Libra zodiac sign with a great accent on the negative ones.

 Being born on the 22nd day of the month shows efficiency, confidence, logic and stubbornness. The numerology for October 22 is …

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 Libra is the fifth most popular zodiac sign on the list of most common to least common astrology signs. It is of masculine symbolism, considered of odd number and with a positive meaning. This characterizes extrovert natives who are jovial and quite imprecise. The archetype used to characterize this sign is the Flirt. In Libra there are born the most high achievers in school.

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October 22 Libra at Their Best: Magnetic, exciting, intelligent

October 22 Libra at Their Worst: Controlling, manipulative, unhinged

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IF YOUR BIRTHDAY IS ON OCTOBER 22, then you are a Libra who is analytical. You are able to express yourself very well. On the other hand, you are secretive when it comes to your intimate feelings and ideas.

You have the gift of gab and anyone can see this as you talk to everybody you meet. Typically, the October 22nd birthday personality are observant people who are wise beyond most people’s imagination.

Some say that you posses a quality that is intimidating. You have this way about you that people just do not understand. You may appear to be unapproachable but this is not true. Those with a 22 October zodiac birthday are just choosy about their friends or who they let into their personal lives.

This is wise, Libra, as everyone does not come with good intentions. At the same time, you don’t have the time for many associations as your work takes priority. It’s likely that you accomplish what you start out to do. You are perhaps competitive by nature and you don‘t like losing.

Since the October 22nd birthday zodiac sign is Libra, you may have some traits typically belonging to this zodiac sign. Having this dual personality, you may have trouble deciding what to do.

You might need to control your ego. In addition, you can be dominating or even manipulative. Sometimes, you find it pleasing just to do nothing and at other times, you can’t sit still.

If today is your birthday, you are unique, ingenious and reliable. These qualities will help you professionally. This Libra birthday people are usually fair and unbiased.

You have a tendency to weigh the pros and cons before making a compromise or a decision that affects more than one person. On the other hand, you can be infamously indecisive. Additionally, you try to avoid conflicts and drama.

The 22 October birthday horoscope predicts that you get a kick out of life and find that wisdom comes from experience. You understand how most things work and are generally a good judge of character as well.

The 22 October birthday personality are direct and honest people. These qualities are what your friends and family love about you. Additionally, you put your whole heart into a relationship whether it is business or personal.

This Libra in love is a happy one. Nonetheless, you are a beautiful person. You find that being coupled with someone brings you around a full circle. If you should find a partner who shares your ideas and goals, you will commit to that relationship without hesitation.

The October 22 birthday characteristics show you are dependable, faithful and devoted individuals. As a negative, those of you born today have a hard time breaking up. Often times, you will be a good friend. You’re loyal and full of life. It would be easy to say that you may have an active sex life.

The October 22nd birthday meanings show that you have a tendency to ward off individuals with the impression of not being so friendly. You don’t like people poking around in your business. However, you are a very warm and understanding individual.

In fact, you are independent but you like being partnered with somebody. It’s almost a need for the 22 October birthday person. You keep your feelings to yourself but you are an honest Libra. Generally, your birthday astrology predicts that you are idealistic but grounded people.

Famous Celebrities Born On October 22

This Day That Year –October 22 In History

362 – An unexplained fire destroys the temple of Apollo at Daphne.
1879 – Thomas Edison refines the light bulb.
1970 – The infamous James Brown weds Ms. Deidre Jenkins today.
1994 – The founder of the Humanistic Psychology Movement, Rollo May dies.

October 22 Tula Rashi (Vedic Moon Sign)
October 22 Chinese Zodiac DOG

Birthday Planet

Your ruling planet is Venus that symbolizes feminine energy, love, music, and pleasures whereas Mars stands for your adventurous and rebellious nature.

Birthday Symbols

The Scales Is The Symbol For The Libra Sun Sign
The Scorpion Is The Symbol For The Scorpio Sun Sign

Birthday Tarot Card

Your Birth Day Tarot Card is The Fool. This card stands for an innocence that is spontaneous and free of all kinds of worry. The Minor Arcana cards are Four of Swords and Knight of Cups

October 22 Birthday Compatibility

Lucky Number

Number 5 – This number stands for new opportunities, adventure, curiosity, and resourcefulness.
Number 4 – This is a number that symbolizes wisdom, dependability, hard work and honesty.

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Lucky Colors

Silver: This is a color that symbolizes mystery, perception, modern thinking and elegance.
Blue: This color symbolizes idealism, trust, faith, communication, and stability.

Lucky Days

Sunday – This day ruled by the Sun signifies a day of renewal of your dreams, goals and future plans.
Friday – This day ruled by Venus signifies a day of pleasing yourself with doing what you like.

Birthstone Opal

Opal gemstone is a healing stone that can increase your energy and helps you become more stable mentally.

Ideal Zodiac Birthday Gifts

An expensive Calvin Klein perfume for the man and a potted flower plant for the woman.

Flashback 2004 Samhain

Expect the unexpected if you celebrate Samhain – the Celtic New Year – on All Hallows Eve: the planets bring a lot of energetic talk and chaos, and the resultant noise will add exuberance to the ritual. Look for psychic dreams on astrological Samhain, November 6; your intuition will be in top form if you do readings at ritual. The power is the strongest it has been in several years.

This is the sabbat for wearing your witchy black. Clean the house, including the hearth, from top to bottom; the garden also needs to be prepared for the winter by this date. Lay new fires. Fest with your family and set places for your ancestors. Cleanse divination tools (cards, crystals, runes) and rededicate them to the Goddess. For the last harvest festival, put apples, nuts, acorns, and squashes on the altar, and add pictures of the family members you are missing.

Using fresh harvested hazel nuts, make a wreath with nine nuts (three times three) to protect your house from fire and lightening. Offer thanks to the river gods or the gods of the sea, and remember to honor the goddess Hecate.

Source: K. D. Spitzer in Llewellyn’s Witches’ Datebook 2004 Page 63

Flashback 2004 Beltane

Beltane is he holiday that draws all witches outside to celebrate the returning power of the Sun and the fertility of the land.

Wear red robes for ritual and dress your altar with reds for passion. If you have identified a nearby rowan tree, you can make a wreath for your hair using rowan twigs. Decorate your house with freshly cut greens, herbs, and flowers. Arrange for music or drumming to lighten your steps of the dancers of the maypole or spiral dance. Lose yourself in the dance.

Fire is the honored element at this ritual, so have circle members jump a cauldron for purification and protection. Watr is another honored element: be certain to visit your local sacred spring or riverbank. Sprinkle perfume into the water for the undines. Again, leave a drop or two of milk and other food offerings for the nature spirits.

Wake before dawn on this day and watch the Sun rise over a river or beach. Gather a pitcherful where the Sun has gilded the water. When you return home, walk the bounds of your land, sprinkling water in your garden beds to ensure plenty of rainfall during the growing season.

By K. D. Spitzer in Llewellyn’s Witches’ Datebook 2004 Page 63

September 13 Birthday Virgo Horoscope’s Traits

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May the next year of your life bring you more love, laughter, joy, happiness, enough income to cover what you have to have along with a little leftover for fun! May it bring you everything you want if it is supposed to be and everything you need. May sorrow be unknown, and any negativity be minimal. May the wind always be at your back.

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You are charming and sociable and make friends easily. You seem to channel a lot of positive energy around you and this helps those around as well.

You are in your element when at home but this doesn’t mean you don’t like going out or traveling. If possible you would take a year off and just travel. Get ready to better understand your horoscope profile below.

 Astrological symbol: Maiden. The sign of the Maiden is influential for those born August 23 – September 22, when the Sun is considered to be in Virgo. It refers the pure and knowledgeable nature of these individuals.

 The Virgo Constellation, one of the 12 zodiac constellations is spread on an area of 1294 sq degrees and its visible latitudes are +80° to -80°. The brightest star is Spica and its neighboring constellations are Leo to the West and Libra to the East.

 In Italy it is called Vergine and in Greece goes by the name Arista but the Latin origin of the September 13 zodiac sign, the Virgin is in the name Virgo.

 Opposite sign: Pisces. This is relevant in astrology because it shows that partnerships between the Virgo and Pisces sun signs are beneficial and highlight wander and warmth.

 Modality: Mobile. This presents the direct nature of those born on September 13 and their compassion and philosophy in taking life as given to them.

 Ruling house: The sixth house. This is a space of performance, health and services. This is why Virgoans are so hard working and overly critical and also explains the interest they take in health matters and why they are prone to hypochondriac episodes.

 Ruling body: Mercury. This connection seems to suggest accessibility and boldness. Mercury governs over the immediate environment of neighbors. This also shows a focus on critique.

 Element: Earth. This is an element that quickly combines with the other elements and while it lets itself be modeled by water and fire it incorporates air, this being similar to the reactions of those born on September 13 when in relation to the other elements.

 Lucky day: Wednesday. Virgo best identifies with the flow of the orderly Wednesday while this is doubled by the connection between Wednesday and its ruling by Mercury.

 Lucky numbers: 6, 7, 12, 18, 25.

 Motto: “I analyze!”

People born on September 13 have a great sense of duty and are down to earth, attentive and loyal. Just like a true Virgo, they are enthusiastic and friendly. They appreciate having everything orderly around and to take their time off to disconnect and rediscover themselves. They dislike stupidity and mediocrity. Those born under this sign enjoy environments where they can meet witty people.

 Positive Traits: These natives are orderly and circumspect, so circumspect that they often work on only the worst case scenarios and this helps them avoid a lot of problems and always be somewhat taken by surprise by the best results they obtain. They are courageous and rational thus leaving the life day by day. They have a domestic and unfailing nature but often invest too much time in helping others.

 Negative Traits: Stop worrying so much and begin taking some speculations from time to time is one thing Virgo needs to learn. Those born on this day are distressed and worrisome. They tend to over think even the littlest obstacles and this behavior is taking all the unpredictable and fun out of their lives. They are sometimes biased and fastidious. They disagree with all the perks of others although they do forget to take their own into account.

Love and Compatibility:

Lucky Color: The color used in astrology for those with September 13 is navy blue…

Other colors for Virgo people are orange, beige and earth tones.

Representative Birthstone: The birthstone considered to be representative for Virgos with September 13 is the stylish Sapphire…

Another birthstone considered beneficial for Virgo natives is Amethyst. It symbolizes refinery and intelligence.

Characteristic Flower: The lucky flower for those born under the September 13 is Morning Glory…

Other flowers representative for Virgo are Clovers and Poppies.

Symbolic Metal: The metal for Virgo natives born with the September 13 is Platinum…

Another metal considered lucky for Virgo natives is Mercury.

Characteristics: September 13 Zodiac belongs to the second decan of VIRGO (September 3-September 13). This decan is under the supervision of the planet Saturn. Those born in this period are analytical and …

 September is the ninth month of the year…

What Statistics Say:

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You have devoted your life to the care of others! Whether you’ve made a career out of your empathy or simply share it with loved ones, you show your devotion for others every day. From providing a shoulder to cry on to lending money to helping someone move, you are a loyal and selfless friend! You find joy in this kind of work, but make sure that you’re not being taken advantage of. Always take care of yourself first and foremost!

September 13 Virgo at Their Best: Passionate, empathetic, devoted

September 13 Virgo at Their Worst: Pushover, unaware, shy

What to Wear:

What to Eat:

Who to Invite:

Where to Go:

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Birthday Horoscope

SEPTEMBER 13  birthday horoscope predicts that you will likely be an artistic Virgo. Being this way, you tend to be withdrawn or a person who spends time alone. Unlike others born under the same zodiac sign, you do not like being the center of attention. But you believe in taking care of details. You can be very creative and articulate in your work.

Being around your friends and family is a different story. You can be yourself around them and open up as you enjoy sharing your joys and embarrassments.

However, the September 13 birthday personality can be sensitive and find their feelings easily hurt. Like a Virgin, you appreciate life and the many wondrous things it offers.

If today is your birthday, you may find that you are more stable or humble than the other Virgos as well. You do not take many risks, especially regarding your money or achieving your goals. As a rule, you like certain things to stay the same.

This could be a good thing, but there is little room for growth, which in turn means that things will in fact, not change. Loosen up a little, you do not have to bet the family farm but take a chance now and again. It may be fun!

If you were born on this birthday, you have learned that decisions based on facts make the best decisions. When you find this Virgo birthday individual in love, you will find a reserved person. You can be somewhat submissive.

Personality

The September 13th horoscope also predicts that you tend to be analytical instead of observant. You are cautious and would like to present a calm attitude, as you do not like making assumptions about others. You take your time in understanding people.

A person born on a September 13  zodiac will likely choose a profession with very little to do with status or benefits. You may choose based on personal satisfaction, a job that drives you out of bed every day. This means more to you, although you like nice things.

The September 13 birthday  astrology also shows that your spending habits can go above your budget limitations. You like games like video games. While they are fun, they can be costly and take up a lot of your time. Maybe you want to put down the controller and get out a bit. At the same time, don’t go to the casino, either. This is one time you should not take a chance.

However, as a September 13th birthday personality, you like being independent and unique. Your occupation could be somewhat unusual or different from your neighbors. With this in mind, a career choice and availability could be tricky.

Characteristics

The September 13 horoscope shows that your dreams could go according to plan if you work hard enough but your goals need to be consistent. You have some idea of what you want out of life, but you’re unsure how to go about it. You mainly use your instincts to help guide you, and this can be a good thing.

As an artist, you are extremely sensitive about your work. This is not just some cliché in your case. On the other hand, your creative skills could be used in the courtroom, but be careful as your shenanigans may not be up to the judge’s approval. Not everyone can be a Perry Mason or a Danny Crain.

Health conditions for people born on September 13 are normally good with a few exceptions. Typically, Virgo birthday personalities are a bit skittish and jumpy. There may be occasional headaches due to tension, or you may not sleep very well at night.

I know you may think that playing your video games before going to bed relaxes you but it may have the opposite effect. Some would advise against having a television in the bedroom as the energy could disturb your sleep patterns.

The September 13 astrology shows that you are a Virgo who appreciates life and the opportunity to be in it. You are not likely to open up to strangers right away but are talkative among those you trust and love.

Normally, you are a creative individual but can be analytical. You are a cautious person who may suffer from headaches. You should learn to relax using positive measures. As a career, you are likely found doing a job that no one would normally do.

Famous Celebrities Born On September 13
Famous Personality Traits of September 13 Birthdays

This Day That Year – September 13 In History

1503 – Michelangelo begins forming the statue of David
1788 – The United States names NYC as its first capital city
1925 – Xavier University established as New Orleans’ first college for Black people
1965 – As their first Grammy, the Beatles accepts the award for Best Group of 1964

September 13 Kanya Rashi (Vedic Moon Sign)
September 13 Chinese Zodiac ROOSTER

Birthday Planet

Your ruling planet is Mercury. It shows you how you wish to focus on different things in different ways and its influence on your decision-making skills.

Birthday Symbols

The Virgin Is The Symbol For The Virgo Zodiac Sign

Birthday Tarot Card

Your  Birthday Tarot Card is Death. This card shows that some major changes are likely to take place in your life. The Minor Arcana cards are Ten of Disks and Queen of Swords

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 Birthday Zodiac Compatibility

You are most compatible with people born under the Zodiac Sign Taurus: This relationship will be grounded and stable in all ways.
You are incompatible with people born under the Zodiac Sign Leo: This relationship between opposites will need patience and compromise to survive.

See Also:

Lucky Number

Number 4 – This number symbolizes order, discipline, meticulousness, and determination.

Read about: Birthday Numerology

Lucky Colors

Blue: This is a color that symbolizes freedom, expansiveness, intelligence, and friendliness.
Silver: This color stands for elegance, wealth, prosperity, and wisdom.

Lucky Days

Sunday – This day is ruled by the Sun. It stands for ambition, inspiration, leadership, and courage.
Wednesday – This day is ruled by the planet Mercury. It stands for logic rational thinking, imagination, and mental clarity.

Birthstone Sapphire

Sapphire is a gemstone that improves communication between people and helps you think better.

Ideal Zodiac Birthday Gifts

A touchpad tablet for the Virgo man and designer luggage for the woman. All gifts should be elegant and of good quality. The September 13  birthday horoscope foretells that you love gifts that are delicate and expressive.

Binding Spells: A Commonsense Guideline

Binding Spells: A Commonsense Guideline

If you don’t like the idea of using poppets and have decided to work a binding, and you have a handle on your emotions, then here are some commonsense guidelines that I suggest you follow:

* Bindings are best performed on a Saturday.

* Work the binding at sunset and you pull into the spell the closing energies of not only the day, but of the entire week.

* Work with black candles; they coordinate with Saturn’s energies and they are the classic magickal color for this type of witchery.

Finally, to be crystal clear, a binding is the act of psychically restraining a harmful person or criminal so that their actions cannot harm anyone else. The goddess to call on is Hecate, and she is a mighty magickal force. Consider your words and actions carefully when you call on her. How you choose to work a binding is up to you. At this point, I suggest that you take a moment and draft out your binding spell on paper. Go carefully, and remember to harm none.

You may experience some dramatic special effects when working with Hecate. Don’t be taken aback if the wind picks up….if you candles flicker and snap…..or if you begin to notice barking or howling dogs. The animals sense when Hecate is near. Yes, we have gotten very serious all of a sudden. That’s because a binding is a serious matter. Surprised? Don’t be. Just because I tend to look at things from a humorous perspective doesn’t mean I am not serious when the situation calls for it.

This invocation includes some of the correspondences for Hecate. If you choose, you can add these to your spellwork. (This would also be a fine addition to the opening of poppet magick). A general invocation for Hecate follows.

Source: Book of Witchery Spells, Charms & Correspondences for Every Day of the Week Ellen Dugan

Basic Spell Template – Crafting The Spell

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Crafting The Spell

  • Identify your goal or desire

  • Examine the context of the situation

  • Evaluate the repercussions

  • Refine the specifics of your need or desire

  • Decide on a time

  • Decide on a method

  • Choose correspondences and components

  • Create central symbolic action

  • Write the text of the spell

  • Write the complete list of required materials.

Some of the Witchcraft/Magickal Correspondence for Friday

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Friday Source: whitewitchgrimoire.com

Planet: Venus
Colors: Pink and white

Date night! As tonight is Valentine’s Day for those who celebrate or care, which I don’t because every day is the Thunderdome of love up in this house, Venus is here to help bring everyone closer…rawr. But not just romantically, friendship is for Friday too. Anything to draw more love to you is for Friday, whether it’s self-love, sexual love or even mending a rift. Fridays are my best bath days too. Not just for purification, but have you ever done a glamour? Mirror mirror on the wall. I have a friend who found out I was a witch and in the conversation, I told her about a glamour because she had a date. She looked right at me and said “You bitch. I knew there were nights you just looked too good. That’s not fair” We used to go out back when we were both single. The feminine power of Venus is also good for crafting, harvesting herbs, making potions, and just flat getting your drink on. Now we all know why I go live on Fridays. Secret is out.

Friday Source: thewitchandwand.com

Thursday is also known as “Thor’s Day” in honor of the god Thor. This is a day of prosperity, abundance, and good health.

Metal: Tin

Colors: Blue, Purple, Turquoise

Gems and Stones: Turquoise, Sapphire, Lapis Lazuli, Amethyst

Botanicals: Saffron, Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Pine, Clove, Sage, Cinquefoil

Spellwork: Wealth, Health, Strength, Prosperity

Spell For the New Moon – Manifesting Ritual

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Some of the Witchcraft/Magickal Correspondence for Friday

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Friday Source: flyingthehedge.com

Friday comes from the Old English name frigedaeg, which comes from the Norse goddess Frigga. Frigga, like Venus, is associated with love, making this a great day to focus on romance, passion, fertility, and friendship.
Color: Pink, aqua,
Planet: Venus
Deities: Freya, Venus, Aphrodite
Crystals: Coral, emerald, rose quartz
Herbs: Strawberries, apple blossoms, feverfew
Associations: Love, birth, romance, fertility, passion, friendship, pregnancy

Friday Source: spells8.com

Deities

Fridays are ruled by Venus, Aphrodite, Isis, Hathor, and Eros among others.

Tea

Drink a cup of Hibiscus Tea to connect with Friday’s loving energy.

Hibiscus is a flavorful herb which is packed with antioxidants. It promotes weight loss and may help lower blood pressure. Traditionally, it has been used to make love potions and aphrodisiac charms.

Herbs

Apple, Birch, Myrtle, Saffron, Sandalwood, Feverfew, Raspberry, Rose, Strawberry, Thyme, Violet

Crystals

Love Activation”>Rose Quartz, Aventurine, Emerald, Jade, Pink Tourmaline, Peridot, Amber, Ruby.

Spells

Friday color correspondences are Pink and Green. A simple spell is: Burn a pink candle and meditate as you repeat self-love affirmations.

(One Person’s View Point) What are Moon Phases? c.2012

 

What are Moon Phases?

Next time you’re outside checking out the sky and the Moon happens to be out, notice what shape it is. Does it look round and full? Or, more like a banana or even a lopsided ball? Throughout each month, the Moon appears to change shape while it appears in the sky at different times. These changes are something you can observe as they happen, and they may even surprise you. For example, many people think the Moon is only up at night. But, as you will find out, it can also be up during the day.

It’s Just a Phase It’s Going Through
What you are witnessing are the phases of the Moon. A lunar phase is simply the shape of the sunlit part of the Moon as seen from Earth. That shape changes for the following reasons:

the Moon orbits Earth;
both Earth and the Moon orbit the Sun;
the Moon’s orbit is the same length as the length of time it spins on its axis (about 28 Earth days), which means that we see the same part of the lunar surface all month;
the Sun illuminates both Earth and the Moon.

When you put these all together, it means that the changing positions of the Moon and Sun relative to Earth show us different phases of the Moon (that is, different sunlit parts of the lunar surface). This happens each month in the same cycle of phases.

Get to Know Your Lunar Phases

There are eight phases of the Moon that you can track each month.

New Moon: during New Moon, the side of the Moon facing us is not illuminated by the Sun. At this time, the Moon is not up at night, but it is up during the day. We just can’t see it.

Waxing Crescent: as the Moon waxes (grows) into its crescent phase, it begins to show up low in the sky right after sunset. Look for a silvery-looking crescent. The side facing the sunset direction will be lit up.

First Quarter: seven days after New Moon, the Moon is in first quarter. Only half of it is visible 1/2 of the moon is visible for the first half of the evening, and then it sets.

Waxing Gibbous: after First Quarter, the Moon appears to grow into a gibbous shape. You can see most of it, except for a shrinking sliver over the next seven nights. Look for the moon at this time during the afternoon, too.

Full Moon: During Full Moon the Sun lights up the entire surface of the Moon that faces Earth. It rises just as the Sun sets and disappears beneath the western horizon when the Sun rises the next morning. This is the brightest phase of the Moon and it washes out the nearby part of the sky, making it difficult to see stars and faint objects such as nebulae.

Waning Gibbous: after the glorious appearance of Full Moon, the lunar shape starts to wane — meaning “get smaller”. It’s visible later at night and into the early morning, and we see a steadily shrinking shape of the lunar surface that’s being lit up. When you do spot the Moon, the side that is lit up is facing toward the Sun, in this case, the sunrise direction. During this phase, look for the Moon during the day — it should be in the sky in the morning.

Last Quarter: at Last Quarter we see exactly half the sunlit surface of the Moon and it can be in the early morning and daytime sky.

Waning Crescent: the last phase of the moon before returning to New Moon is called Waning Crescent, and it is exactly what it says: a steadily-shrinking crescent phase. We can see only a small sliver from Earth. It’s visible in the early morning and by the end of the 28-day lunar cycle, it has vanished almost entirely. That brings us back to New Moon to start the new cycle.

Make Your Own Lunar Phases

You can demonstrate this to yourself by setting up a light in the center of the room. Take a white ball in your hand and stand a few feet away from the light. Next, turn yourself in a circle, as if you are the Moon spinning on its axis. Watch how the ball is illuminated as you turn.

Observing the Moon throughout a month is a great school project, as well as something you can do simply on your own (or with family and friends). Check it out this month!

Source: About.com

Carolyn Collins Petersen, Space/Astronomy Expert

 

(One Person’s View Point) A Little About Moon Phases

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The Moon goes through four different phases every 29 days.

The full (Mother) Moon-this lasts from one night before until one night after the date the Full Moon is shown on a regular calendar. A full Moon is used to bring things to you. A good time for spells for your income to increase, protection for yourself, someone else or your home, etc. It is the best time to consecrate a Ritual tool, hold a Handfasting, marriage or Wiccaning.

Next comes the Waning Moon. This period lasts from the second night after the full Moon until one night before the New Moon. During this period, it is a time to send things away from you such as a build up of negativity around you or to charm an object to help you control a bad habit.

Then comes the New (Crone) Moon. This phase is from one night before until one night after the date the New Moon appears on a regular calendar. This is the time when being able to banish or send away bad habits, negative energy, do a house cleansing, etc.

Lastly is the Waxing Moon. This is a time of new beginnings and to bring good things to you. Use it to start a new project or job or getting to know someone better, etc. It is also a good time for a marriage or Handfasting. To charm an object to carry with you for protection or to do a house blessing, etc.

While I have only listed a very few things that work out better if done during the correct Moon phase. They are meant as a guideline to get you thinking about what else you may do during the correct phase.

Remember every time you do a spell or charm an object what energy you send out comes back to you three times as strong-The Law of Three.

Copyright 2011 Lady Beltane

(One Person’s View) Crystals for the Beginner Witch

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List of crystals that every witch should have in their witch toolbox…

Hematite: this is good to use for grounding, protection, and scrying

Rose Quartz: this is good for promoting love and helps fight anxiety and depression.

Clear Quartz: this is good for protection, healing, and clarity.

Selenite: Prevents bad dreams and great for clarity.

Amethyst: Used for protection and helps to rebut effects you don’t want.

These stones will help every witch out there in everyday life and for use during rituals or really anything and everything in your life.

Celtic Tree Calendar – Ash Tree February 18 to March 17

Ash Moon: February 18 – March 17

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In the Norse eddas, Yggdrasil, the world tree, was an Ash. The spear of Odin was made from the branch of this tree, which is also known by the Celtic name Nion, pronounced knee-un. This is one of three trees sacred to the Druids (Ash, Oak and Thorn), and this is a good month to do magic that focuses on the inner self. Associated with ocean rituals, magical potency, prophetic dreams and spiritual journeys, the Ash can be used for making magical (and mundane) tools — these are said to be more productive than tools made from other wood. If you place Ash berries in a cradle, it protects the child from being taken away as a changeling by mischievous Fae.

Ash – one Ireland’s sacred trees

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The Ash is part of the olive family and is prized for its strength as well as its healing qualities. In Ireland the ash was considered one of the trilogy of sacred trees along with the oak and hawthorn.

In Ireland the ash was considered one of the trilogy of sacred trees along with the oak and hawthorn. Three of the five magic trees of Ireland were ash along with one oak and one yew.

Sadly, these trees were cut down in 665 by the Christians to symbolise their victory over paganism, although some of the pagan traditions were adopted by the Christians and some trees were linked to the stories of the saints.

St Patrick supposedly banished the snakes from Ireland with an ash stick, which, in Irish mythology, was the preferred wood for a magic wand.

Irish emigrants took  Ash to America

According to the writer Robert Graves who created the modern Celtic tree calendar, a tree descended from the sacred tree of Creevna, another sacred ash was still standing in the 19th century.

Irish emigrants to America took pieces of the ash with them as a charm against drowning. Ash was thought to have power over water and was often planted near sacred springs known as ‘cloothe wells’.

It was also used to build boats. In Ancient Greek mythology ash was associated with Poseidon the god of the sea.

Possibly due to its strength and ability to grow to great heights (over 130ft), Celtic mythology refers to the ash tree as The World Tree, a tree that spans between worlds, the backbone of the universe.

It is the tree that represents The Tree of Life, with its tall branches reaching up into the heavens and its vast root system spread deep below the Earth.

Norse mythology had similar beliefs that the ash was the tree said to span the universe, linking worlds.

Medicinal uses of ash

The bark, seeds and leaves of the ash are all believed to have medicinal qualities. They have been used throughout time to strengthen the liver and spleen, cleanse the system and detoxify the body.

In Ancient Greece Hippocrates was known to have used ash to concoct remedies for gout and rheumatism. The inside of ash bark is a disinfectant and was used for cleansing wounds before the use of modern antiseptics.

The leaves of the ash are said to refresh tired feet when put inside boots.

Spell For Friday – Clothing Protection

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Clothing Protection

Need the following items:

1/2 cup sea salt

several gallons of Water

Camphor

Eucalyptus

Lavender

Clothes

Casting Instructions

Place salt and desired oils into wash basin. Wash cloths in proper temperature for the cloth. Hang dry in the sun or moon light if possible.

Camphor wards off physical attack or other unwanted advances.

Eucalyptus repels viruses and diseases.

Lavender increases shielding abilities.

How do I write a Spell?

How do I write a Spell?

State your intention. Decide on the result you want to accomplish with the spell.

The Moon is important in witchcraft and, therefore, has a profound influence. The Moon is important in witchcraft and, therefore, has a profound influence.

Time your spell. Timing when casting spells can be important. The Moon is important in witchcraft, and therefore has a profound influence upon us. It is very important to choose the right moon phase for your spell;Magical workings for gain, increase or bringing things to you, should be initiated when the moon is waxing (from new to full);When the moon is waning (from full to dark), then its time for magical workings of decrease or sending away.

The highest energy occurs at the full moon, and therefore this is the most powerful time for magical workings. The new moon is the next most powerful time for magic.

Work with the seasons. There is a natural time for starting things (a planting time), for maturing things (a growing time), for reaping things (a harvest time) and, of course, a time for rest and planning.

Gather your tools. Make sure that you have all the tools that you need for casting the spell. Your tools must have no inherent magic. They are to help you create a mood. You also have to clean your tools. Don’t forget to cleanse and bless (consecrate) your tools before your begin casting your spell.

Understand magic. Remember that magic is the manipulation of energy, a thought is a form of energy and a visualization is an even stronger form of energy. Your visualization can be a method used to intensify further and direct your will. Your visualization can be the method by which you control the magical energy you have produced. You must know what you want. You must see it. You must feel the high energy flow. You must direct it.

Write your spoken words. For making your words and thoughts stronger you can write your spell into a rhyme to be spoken aloud; this makes it easier to remember your spell, you can also chant your spell to raise energy.

Remember the Threefold Law. Everything that you want to reach with this spell comes back 3 times, good or wrong.

Additonal Tips

Before you write your final version of your spell, you can write on a note what you want to reach with your spell, and what you are needing.

Don’t forget to cast a circle before doing any spell, for you are totally vulnerable for elementals when casting higher powers of other beings.

Meditation is the key to relaxation, and being completely relaxed allows energy to flow freely throughout your body. You should learn how to clear your mind and focus with whats on hand.

Remember the very important law: if thee harm none, do what thou will.

Remember to always end a spell in “In no way shall this spell reverse, or place upon me any curse, so mote it be”

The Best Yule EVER!!

It a miserable or beautiful night, depending on your point of view, before Yule as the snow fell heavy and a howling wind could be heard, as it had been going on since noon. The animals were all sleeping in front of the empty fireplace which was waiting for the Yule log that might not be possible this year. The cat had even quit chasing the mouse.
Mom was in the kitchen putting her final loving touch on all that she had made for our Winter Solstice feast next day. Keeping an eye on the children through the archway.
Dad was in his recliner telling a tale or two about elves, unicorns, fairies and dragons. The kids listened closely as they all sip their tea and each had just one of their favorite cookie trying to stay awake on couches and pillows. The tea and dad’s stories were working their magick along with mom’s softly humming a magickal lullaby. They were finally falling asleep wherever they were in the family room.
When out on the lawn they heard a happy, loud sing in amongst the other many other familiar noises. They all jumped up and ran to the windows to see who was there. Even the twins Elliot and Asher who were almost 1 getting to celebrating their very first Yule. When what to their wandering, sleepy eyes should appear through the storm but their wildlife friends the bears and deers, wood nymphs, and gnomes trudging through the blizzard with their Yule log! The children rejoiced to see their friends and the all-important Yule log that helps to welcome the Oak King and bids the Holly King a good rest. Dad had said just that afternoon, “The storm is too ferocious to bring in the Yule log from the forest this year.
Triple Goddess and her Consorts had heard the children’s chant, ” Triple Goddess please bring us a Yule log to light the way for your son and consort the mighty Oak King as he is born and to bid the tired Holly King a good rest. It helps us bring the Sun back to shine more on Mother Earth.” This wasn’t really a chant or sung on key or even close to being a tune. But the Goddess and her Consorts had heard it being sung from their hearts with their parent’s inner children joining in. It was in answer to that chant that they had found a way to get it to them.
As all the friends came into the family room, yes even the deers and bears that had carried the Yule log from the forest to their door were welcomed inside for a drink and cookie. After the guests had been thanked for their help and everyone was done with their Yule snack all their friends slowly left to go to their homes or dens or wherever they lived the children could be heard shouting, “This is going to be the best Yule ever!!!”
Mom and dad tucked them in bed reminding them to thank the Triple Goddess, Oak and Holly King for answering their chant to get them their Yule log. As the children fell asleep their mom and dad decorated the big family room/kitchen with Pine, Holly, and Mistletoe than they laid Yule log just so in the fireplace to be lit when the awoke the children at midnight. They would be leaving their offerings of sweet wine, bread, pastries, and sweets to the retiring Holly King, the newborn Oak King, and the Triple Goddess on the front porch before they partook in the light feast that would sustain them until noon the next day when they would again put offerings from their meal out for the Goddess and newborn Oak King. Singing, dancing, a few games and presents would be exchanged than the best part of all dad telling them the story of the rebirth of the Oak King, the Holly King crossing the veil to be reborn at the Summer Solstice and how the Triple Goddess bids them farewell and welcomes them again as their time comes with the turn of the wheel of the year.
Mom and Dad put out an invitation to all their friends to return for the lighting of the Yule log they had brought that stormy winter night. As they went to their bed for a few hours’ sleep they could be heard echoing their children from a couple of hours ago, “Our thanks to the Triple Goddess and her Consorts the Oak and Holly King. Thanks to all our woodland friends especially the deer and bears who carried our Yule log to us, gnomes, and wood nymphs that helped to make THIS IS THE BEST YULE EVER!!!”
Thank you for your caring support through the good and bad times in my life this year as there were quite a few ups and downs. The best thing was Big Dwag and I getting married on June 21st. If you would like to attend our handfasting on June 22, 2024, via Skype please email me so you will include in the guest list. The worst thing was for her own comfort putting Dreamer into her eternal rest.
May you and yours have one of your best Yule’s ever this year. I wish you light and love as the wheel opf the year has turned full circle again!!

I hope you enjoyed reading this story.

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Some of the Witchcraft/Magickal Correspondence for Saturday

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Saturday Source: amagickalpath.co.uk

Planet – Saturn

Spells/Magic – binding, debts, discovery, justice, karma, protection, longevity, endings, home

Magical aspects: longevity, exorcism, endings, apprehension, austerity, caution, and limitations.

Oils – Black Orchid, Hyacinth, Iris, Juniper,

Plants and trees – black helleborn,garden nightshade,blackthorn tree,cypress tree,hedge bindweed,hemlock.ivy,morning glory,mullein,snowdrop,marigold,Rosemarry,Rue,Rowan tree, yew tree, holly tree.

Stones – Obsidian, onyx,black pearl

Colours – black, grey, red, white, brown, blue

Metal -Lead

Energy Type – Female

Dieties – dedicated to the shadowy Anglo-Saxon god Saetere, the equivalent to the Roman Saturn, and the Greek Cronos. It is also associated with the Norns, the Norse equivalent of the Three Fates, and the Trickster-god, Loki.

Saturday is the best time to deal with such matters as: Binding, Patience, Stability, Neutralization, Material Gain, Protection, Karma, Death, Manifestation, Structure’s, Reality, Laws of society, Limits, Obstacles, Tests, Handwork, Real Estate, Dentists, Bones, Teeth, Farm Workers, Sacrifice, Separation, Stalkers, Murderers, Criminals, Civil Servants, Justice, Math’s, Plumbing, Joint Money Matters, Wills, Debts, Financing, Real Estate, Discoveries, Transformation and Relations with Older People.

Saturday Source: thewitchandwand.com

Saturday is “Saturn Day”, a day of duty, discipline, wisdom, protection, purification, and banishing.

Metal: Lead

Colors: Black

Gems and Stones: Onyx, Obsidian, Pewter, Hematite, Smoky Quartz, Dark Garnet

Botanicals: Patchouli, Moss, Myrrh, Cypress

Spellwork: Protection, Cleansing, Banishing

For Your Viewing Pleasure – Appalachia Mountain Roots Plants and Herbs

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This is an interesting series by Donnie Law about the Appalachian Mountain people in the eastern USA. Included in this area is where Lady Abyss was from in Kentucky, USA. So, I always think of her when I am watching one of these videos.

Appalachia Mountain Roots Plants and Herbs

Appalachia – From Wikipedia

This article is about the region in the United States. For other uses, see Appalachia (disambiguation).

Appalachia (/ˌæpəˈlætʃə, –leɪtʃə, –leɪʃə/) is a cultural region in the Eastern United States that stretches from the Southern Tier of New York State to northern Alabama and Georgia.[1] While the Appalachian Mountains stretch from Belle Isle in Canada to Cheaha Mountain in Alabama, Appalachia typically refers only to the cultural region of the central and southern portions of the range, from the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia southwest to the Great Smoky Mountains. As of the 2010 United States Census, the region was home to approximately 25 million people.[2]

Since its recognition as a distinctive region in the late 19th century, Appalachia has been a source of enduring myths and distortions regarding the isolation, temperament, and behavior of its inhabitants. Early 20th century writers often engaged in yellow journalism focused on sensationalistic aspects of the region’s culture, such as moonshining and clan feuding, and often portrayed the region’s inhabitants as uneducated and prone to impulsive acts of violence. Sociological studies in the 1960s and 1970s helped to re-examine and dispel these stereotypes.[3]

While endowed with abundant natural resources, Appalachia has long struggled economically and been associated with poverty. In the early 20th century, large-scale logging and coal mining firms brought wage-paying jobs and modern amenities to Appalachia, but by the 1960s the region had failed to capitalize on any long-term benefits[4] from these two industries. Beginning in the 1930s, the federal government sought to alleviate poverty in the Appalachian region with a series of New Deal initiatives, such as the construction of dams to provide cheap electricity and the implementation of better farming practices. On March 9, 1965, the Appalachian Regional Commission[5] was created to further alleviate poverty in the region, mainly by diversifying the region’s economy and helping to provide better health care and educational opportunities to the region’s inhabitants. By 1990, Appalachia had largely joined the economic mainstream but still lagged behind the rest of the nation in most economic indicators.[3]