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Lughnasadh (sometimes written Lughnasa or Lúnasa) is a festival originating from Ireland that celebrates the start of the harvest season.

It is traditionally celebrated on August 1st (in the northern hemisphere) or halfway between the summer solstice and the fall equinox.

The festival is named for the Irish God Lugh and it is said that the festival started as a funeral feast and athletic competition to honor his mother or foster-mother Tailtiu who had died of exhaustion after clearing the plains of Ireland for agriculture.

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Secular Celebrations - Lughnasadh

From Midsummer, we move to Lughnasadh in early August. Also called Lammas, this is the first of the three harvest holidays. Much of what you’ll see associated with this holiday involves bread, bread, and for a change of pace, more bread and also corn. But there are also associations with field games, music, crafts, artistry, games of skill, self-expression, wishmaking, and the first fruits of the harvest. It’s another holiday for picnics and bonfires, so keep that in mind when you’re planning your festivities.

It’s probably easiest to talk about the food first, since that’s a big part of this holiday. Lots of witches bake bread of some sort for Lughnasadh, in observance of the grain harvest. This would be a great time to put that sourdough starter to use, if you made one. But don’t limit yourself to bread alone! Late summer fruits and vegetables are also coming into season and that gives you plenty of options for kitchen witchery. Check your local farmer’s market or produce stand for what’s available, or see what’s in season for your area, since this will vary from region to region.

You can make jams and preserves, try your hand at winemaking or brewing beer, make a vegetarian or fruit-based dish, or cook over an open fire, if you have the option. You should be able to harvest things from your garden as well, since it will be producing by this time, and this is another great holiday for visiting pick-your-own berry patches and orchards. If you can, share what you harvest or make with friends and neighbors. This is a time to remember your circle and your community as well. None of us stand alone, and we are stronger when we stand together and nurture those bonds.

Make decorations with wheat stalks and corn husks, and thank the fields and the sun for their bounty. Just like on Midsummer, you can hang ribbons and paper wishes from trees and shrubs if you like. I’m also partial to (very carefully) gathering brambles, rose thorns, and holly hedge cuttings for use later in the year around Lughnasadh. It’s a tricky, prickly business, but they come in very handy when you’re preparing magical protections for the home.

If you can have a small bonfire or have the opportunity to light up a cauldron or a burning bowl, you can throw incense or paper wishes into the fire. If you like, you can also throw paper packets containing your regrets into the fire, symbolically ridding them from your life and freeing you to move forward.

If the weather allows, have a field day! Play games, have a cookout or a barbecue, play music, and enjoy yourself. Celebrate the abundance that the first harvest brings into your life and all the hard work you’ve done so far in the year. Provided that your circle can gather, maybe have an informal tournament with games of skill and chance. For those of you who just went, “-gasp- Trivia contest!” you’re right on the mark. That carnival atmosphere comes into play again for Lughnasadh, so have a little fun with your near and dear.

Handicrafts and the arts are also celebrated at Lughnasadh. It’s a good time to start that new project you’ve been meaning to do, or to try your hand at a new skill.

This is also a time to begin reaping what you’ve sown and to examine your own progress since the beginning of the growing season. Meditate on how your personal projects are going. What progress have you made toward your goals? What have you learned so far this year? What promises have you kept, which ones could use more dedication, and which ones fell by the wayside?

How have your actions, for good or for ill, affected the direction of your path? What have you sown that is now coming to fruition? What is still budding? What has yet to manifest? What might require more of your attention?

Meditate also on self-expression. How well do you communicate with others? What would you like to improve? Are there boundaries that you need to clarify or reinforce? How much are you allowed or able to be your truest self? What do you long to be able to do or say or express differently?

Keep in mind that progress, education, and recovery do not happen in straight lines or have constant upward trajectories. Be patient with yourself. You may not be exactly where you thought you’d be, but you’re still further along than you were. Even a single step forward counts, and it’s okay to stop and rest if you need to.

- Hex Positive, Ep. 011 - Secular Celebrations (November 01, 2020)

Other Posts In This Series:

Imbolc

Spring Equinox

Beltane

Midsummer

Lughnasadh

Autumn Equinox

Samhain

Yule

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Litha (June 21st) also known as the Summer solstice is almost here.. Litha marks the first day of summer, the longest day and shortest night of the year. 🌞

In slavic traditions called Ivana Kupala (June 24/ July 7), flower wreaths are made and floated on water, it promised happiness and a long life or marriage.

Here are some Litha/Summer solstice correspondences: Symbols | The sun, blooming and colorful flowers, honey, fruits, bees, animals Colors | Yellow, blue, green, white, pink Spells | Love (self-love), protection, growth, abundance Crystals | Tigers eye, moonstone, agate, citrine, sunstone, amber, jade Herbs and flowers | Chamomile, thyme, dill, lavender, rose Food | anything with honey (cakes), herbal teas, fruits (ber ries, strawberries), cheese, wine, salads, homemade breads How to celebrate | Make flower crowns/wreaths, pick strawberries/cherries, bake!, go for a nature walk, picnic, sunbathe, make sun water/tea.

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Mermaid’s Guide for the Astrological Aspects

ˏˋ°•*⁀➷ Aspects 101

Planets Aspects

Sun Aspects

When it comes to the Sun and its aspects, it's all about the inner you, your personality and your ego.

Conjunct: Your self is emphasized

Opposition: Focus on self-perception and others

Square: Tension and challenge with your personality

Trine: Harmony and ease with your personality

Sextile: Help in expressing your ego.

Sun/Moon: Inner needs and feelings intertwined with self-expression

Sun/Mercury: Self-expression and creativity intertwined with information processing and idea exchange

Sun/Venus: Self-worth and creativity intertwined with partnerships and social activities

Sun/Mars: Purpose and creative expression intertwined with drive for action and assertion

Sun/Jupiter: Creativity and self-expression intertwined with philosophical and spiritual beliefs

Sun/Saturn: Creativity and self-expression intertwined with hard work and perseverance

Sun/Uranus: Creativity and self-expression intertwined with freedom and individuality

Sun/Neptune: Creativity and self-expression intertwined with sensitivity to the inner world and imagination

Sun/Pluto: Creativity and self-expression intertwined with embracing change and inner depths.

Moon Aspects

When it comes to the Moon in astrology, any aspect it makes accentuates your emotions.

Conjunction: Emotions are at the forefront

Opposition: Awareness of both your and others' emotional states

Square: Emotional challenges and tension

Trine: Transform the energy of negative and positive feelings into productive things

Sextile: Opportunity for positive emotional expression, boosted confidence.

Moon/Mercury: Feelings and instincts intertwined with information processing and self-expression in words

Moon/Venus: Feelings and instincts intertwined with appreciation and creation of art, beauty, and pleasure

Moon/Mars: Feelings and instincts intertwined with pursuit of desires and passions

Moon/Jupiter: Feelings and instincts intertwined with seeking knowledge, finding meaning, and connecting with purpose

Moon/Saturn: Feelings and instincts intertwined with responsibility, perseverance, and learning from challenges

Moon/Uranus: Feelings and instincts intertwined with embracing change, taking risks, and thinking outside the box

Moon/Neptune: Feelings and instincts intertwined with empathy, creation, and accessing deeper aspects of psyche

Moon/Pluto: Feelings and instincts intertwined with facing the shadow self, navigating intense emotions, and undergoing personal growth.

Mercury Aspects

When it comes to Mercury, any aspect you see is all about the mind.

Conjunction: Mind is front and center

Opposition: Can mess with the head or give a new perspective

Square: Mental gears grind and cause tension

Trine or sextile: Easy, flowing mental vibe.

Mercury/Venus: Seeks to harmonize mental processes and communication with social and creative expressions.

Mercury/Mars: Strong drive to assert ideas and communicate effectively, but may struggle with impulsiveness and argumentative tendencies.

Mercury/Jupiter: Mental abilities and communication skills influenced by exploration and intellectual pursuits.

Mercury/Saturn: Mental abilities and communication skills influenced by a disciplined and strategic approach to thinking.

Mercury/Uranus: Communication style marked by need for intellectual stimulation and innovation.

Mercury/Neptune: Communication style influenced by sensitivity and intuition.

Mercury/Pluto: Communication style marked by ability to uncover hidden truths and depths.

Venus Aspects

When Venus is in the picture, it's all about love, siren!

Conjunct: highlights your loving nature.

Opposition: brings a wake-up call about your feelings towards others.

Square: challenges your ability to love.

Trine/sextile: make love easy and flowing.

Venus/Mars - values, love and beauty align with drive and action-oriented nature.

Venus/Jupiter - values, love and beauty align with life philosophies.

Venus/Saturn - values, love and beauty linked to a sense of responsibility.

Venus/Uranus - value, love and beauty linked to individuality and differentiation.

Venus/Neptune - value, love and beauty aligned with dreams and aspirations.

Venus/Pluto - value, love and beauty marked by intensity and desire for emotional connection and transformation.

Mars Aspects

When Mars gets involved, it's all about energy and aggression.

Conjunction: intense energy and drive.

Opposition: reveals motivations, either your own or others'.

Square: a challenging aspect that brings out aggression.

Trine: smooth flow of motivation and energy.

Sextile: positive energy that can be channeled into something great.

Mars/Jupiter - drive and action-oriented nature amplified by sense of expansion and optimism.

Mars/Saturn - drive and action-oriented nature molded by discipline and focus.

Mars/Uranus - drive and action-oriented nature inspired by innovations and revolutions.

Mars/Neptune - drive and action-oriented nature inspired by dreams, sensitivity, and intuition.

Mars/Pluto -drive and action-oriented nature marked by intensity and desire for power and transformation.

Jupiter Aspects

Any aspect to Jupiter accentuates expansion, philosophical reasoning and protection.

Conjunction: emphasizes growth, expansion, and optimism.

Square/opposition: create tension between desire for more and the reality of the situation.

Trine: indicates natural talent or ability for growth.

Sextile: provides opportunities for positive growth.

Jupiter/Saturn - desire for growth is grounded by practicality.

Jupiter/Uranus - desire for growth is inspired by innovation and revolution.

Jupiter/Neptune - desire for growth is inspired by dreams, intuition.

Jupiter/Pluto - desire for growth is marked by intensity and desire for transformation.

Saturn Aspects

So, when it comes to Saturn, you're gonna wanna pay attention because there's probably a lesson in there for you. This planet is all about concentration, discipline, and getting your life together in a tangible way.

Conjunction: the above principles are important to you.

Square or opposition: challenge in taking responsibility.

Trine or sextile: provide smoother opportunities to learn and concentrate with Saturn.

Saturn/Uranus: balance structure and stability with change and innovation.

Saturn/Neptune: links structure and stability with spiritual and emotional grounding.

Saturn/Pluto: transforming and intensifying the need for structure and stability through personal growth.

Uranus Aspects

Alright, so any aspect to Uranus is like a wake-up call that shakes things up, frees you from the norm, and brings surprises.

Conjunction: it brings out your creative drive.

Square or opposition: make you more independent and rebellious.

Trine or sextile: let your inventive side shine and make it easy for you to do your own thing.

Uranus/Neptune - the need for change and innovation is challenged and inspired by creative and visionary thinking.

Uranus/Pluto - the need for change and innovation is transformed and intensified by personal transformation.

Neptune Aspects

Any aspect to Neptune should be seen as a connection to the spiritual realm and the imagination.

Conjunction: emphasizes the power of imagination and creative potential.

Square or opposition: challenge you to deal with illusions and confusion in your life.

Trine or sextile: provide opportunities to connect with the spiritual realm and use your imagination in a positive way.

Neptune/Pluto - the need for spiritual and emotional connection is transformed and intensified by their transformative experience of personal growth and evolution.

Pluto Aspects

When it comes to any aspect of Pluto, you can expect some deep transformation, power struggles, and revelations.

Conjunction: highlights a sense of intensity and depth.

Opposition: may bring power struggles and bring awareness to your innermost desires and fears.

Square: where you may face challenges and obstacles that test your strength and character, and it can help you transform into a stronger and more self-aware person.

Trine or sextile: provide opportunities to channel the transformative energy of Pluto into positive action, making it easier to connect with your inner power and personal growth.

Signs Aspects

Sign that Conjunct

Aries/Aries - highlights initiative, assertiveness, and confidence.

Taurus/Taurus - highlights grounding, stability, and a focus on material and sensory pleasures.

Gemini/Gemini - emphasizes communication, learning, adaptability, and versatility.

Cancer/Cancer - emphasizes emotional sensitivity, nurturing, and instincts.

Leo/Leo - highlights themes of self-expression, creativity, confidence, and leadership potential.

Virgo/Virgo - emphasizes practicality, attention to detail, analytical thinking, and a focus on health and self-improvement.

Libra/Libra - emphasizes themes of balance, harmony, diplomacy, and a focus on relationships and aesthetics.

Scorpio/Scorpio - highlights themes of intensity, secrecy, and a focus on emotional depth.

Sagittarius/Sagittarius - emphasizes themes of adventure, exploration, optimism, and a focus on expanding one's horizons through knowledge and experience.

Capricorn/Capricorn - emphasizes themes of ambition, discipline, responsibility, and a focus on achieving long-term goals through hard work and perseverance.

Aquarius/Aquarius - highlights themes of innovation, individuality, eccentricity, and a focus on progress and social change.

Pisces/Pisces - emphasizes creativity, compassion, and spiritual awareness.

Sign that Sextile

Aries/Gemini - emphasizes quick thinking, adaptability, and a desire for new experiences

Taurus/Cancer - emphasizes the importance of security and comfort in life.

Gemini/Leo - emphasizes communication, self-expression, and creativity.

Cancer/Virgo - emphasizes the need for emotional security and stability to create a practical, efficient, and nurturing environment.

Leo/Libra - emphasizes the need to balance self-expression and harmony in relationships.

Virgo/Scorpio - brings a focus on analysis and depth, leading to a drive for self-improvement and transformation.

Libra/Sagittarius - combines the urge for harmony and balance with the desire for expansion and exploration.

Scorpio/Capricorn - highlights the need to balance emotional intensity and power with practicality and responsibility.

Sagittarius/Aquarius - emphasizes a focus on individuality and personal freedom within a social context.

Capricorn/Pisces - emphasizes the balance between practicality and spirituality in achieving one's goals.

Aquarius/Aries - emphasizes a need for individuality and progressive action in pursuing one's goals.

Pisces/Taurus - is about balancing practicality and creativity in order to bring about tangible and meaningful results.

Sign that Square

Aries/Cancer - represents a dynamic tension between the assertive, independent energy of Aries and the nurturing, emotionally sensitive energy of Cancer.

Cancer/Libra - emphasizes finding balance between emotional needs and interpersonal relationships.

Libra/Capricorn - emphasizes finding balance between relationships and ambition, and learning to prioritize responsibilities while maintaining harmony with others.

Capricorn/Aries - emphasizes the tension between ambition and action.

Taurus/Leo - emphasizes the balance between material stability and creative self-expression.

Leo/Scorpio - highlights the tension between the desire for recognition and the need for personal transformation.

Scorpio/Aquarius - emphasizes the tension and integration between deep emotional intensity and the need for intellectual detachment and individuality.

Aquarius/Taurus - emphasizes the tension between unconventional, innovative ideas and practical, reliable approaches.

Gemini/Virgo - emphasizes the practicality of communication and the ability to analyze and synthesize information by yourself.

Virgo/Sagittarius - highlights the balance between attention to detail and the bigger picture perspective.

Sagittarius/Pisces - emphasizes the connection between faith and spirituality in both an expansive and mystical way.

Pisces/Gemini - emphasizes the need to balance intuition and logic.

Sign that Trine

Aries/Leo - is an explosive and dynamic combination that encourages bold self-expression and a desire for attention and recognition.

Leo/Sagittarius - signifies a strong desire for self-expression and a passionate pursuit of one's beliefs and ideals.

Sagittarius/Aries - can be summed up as a combination of fiery independence, adventurous spirit, and a desire to explore and expand one's horizons.

Taurus/Virgo - indicates a practical and hardworking approach to life with a focus on material stability and a desire for perfection in all of life.

Virgo/Capricorn - emphasizes the practical application of skills, hard work, and attention to detail in achieving long-term goals.

Capricorn/Taurus - emphasizes the practical and material of life, encouraging stability and persistence in pursuing financial and career goals.

Gemini/Libra - emphasizes communication and harmonious relationships.

Libra/Aquarius - involves a strong desire for balance, justice and fairness in society, as well as the need for intellectual stimulation and unconventional social connections.

Aquarius/Gemini - brings a dynamic and intellectual energy that stimulates communication, innovation and originality.

Cancer/Scorpio - brings intense emotional depth and psychic sensitivity to the forefront of one's experience.

Scorpio/Pisces - can bring intense emotions and powerful intuition, making it good for deep inner work and spiritual exploration.

Pisces/Cancer - highlights emotional depth and sensitivity, nurturing and empathy.

Sign that Oppose

Aries/Libra - highlights the need to balance independence with cooperation and to find harmony between personal desires and the needs of others.

Taurus/Scorpio - creates a dynamic tension between the desire for having everything for yourself or being free of anything that can give you problems.

Gemini/Sagittarius - is characterized by a tension between the desire of a little bit of everything or everything of a little bit.

Cancer/Capricorn - is the fight between what your inner child wants and your super-ego order.

Leo/Aquarius - highlight what your rights and duties are.

Virgo/Pisces - is a fight between being perfect or complete.

Houses Aspects

Houses that Conjunct

1st house/1st house - emphasis on self-expression, identity, and personal power, potentially leading to an increased sense of confidence and self-awareness.

2nd house/2nd house - emphasis on material possessions, resources, and values, potentially leading to a deeper understanding of one's relationship with money and financial stability.

3rd house/3rd house - emphasis on communication, learning, and mental activity, potentially leading to heightened intellectual curiosity and a strong desire for knowledge.

4th house/4th house - emphasis on emotional, familial, and domestic energies, potentially leading to a strong sense of rootedness and emotional security.

5th house/5th house - emphasis on creativity, self-expression, and pleasure-seeking energies, potentially leading to an increased desire for fun and enjoyment in life.

6th house/6th house - emphasis on health, work, and service-related activities, potentially leading to a heightened sense of responsibility and a focus on practical matters.

7th house/7th house - emphasis on partnership, harmony, and balance-seeking energies, potentially leading to a strong desire for meaningful connections and relationships with others.

8th house/8th house - emphasis on transformation, shared resources, and intimate connections, potentially leading to a heightened awareness of deep emotional and psychological patterns in oneself and others.

9th house/9th house - emphasis on expansive, philosophical, and travel-seeking energies, potentially leading to a strong desire for adventure and a deeper understanding of the world and one's place in it.

10th house/10th house - emphasis on career, ambition, and public image-related energies, potentially leading to a strong desire for recognition and success in one's professional life.

11th house/11th house - emphasis on social, community, and friendship-oriented energies, potentially leading to a strong desire for camaraderie and a sense of belonging in a larger group or organization.

12th house/12th house - emphasis on spiritual, subconscious, and hidden energies, potentially leading to a heightened awareness of the inner self and a strong desire for solitude and introspection.

Houses that Sextile

1st house/3rd house - represents a harmonious flow of energy between self-expression and communication, potentially leading to a strong ability to articulate oneself and a desire to explore new intellectual pursuits.

2nd house/ 4th house - signifies harmonious connection between material possessions and emotional security, potentially leading to a strong sense of comfort and stability in one's home environment.

3rd house/ 5th house - represents a harmonious flow of energy between communication and creativity, potentially leading to a strong ability to express oneself artistically and a desire to share one's ideas with others.

4th house/ 6th house - signifies a harmonious connection between emotional security and practical responsibilities, potentially leading to a strong ability to balance self-care with work and service-related activities.

5th house/7th house - represents a harmonious flow of energy between creative self-expression and partnership, potentially leading to a strong desire for romance and a tendency to seek out relationships with those who share similar creative interests.

6th house/8th house - signifies a harmonious connection between practical work-related activities and transformative, psychological energies, potentially leading to a strong ability to facilitate change in oneself and others through service-oriented work.

7th house/ 9th house - represents a harmonious flow of energy between partnership and higher learning, potentially leading to a strong desire for connections who share similar intellectual and philosophical interests.

8th house/10th house - signifies a harmonious connection between deep transformation and professional ambitions, potentially leading to a strong ability to use one's personal power and resources to achieve success in one's career.

9th house/11th house - represents a harmonious flow of energy between higher learning and social connection, potentially leading to a strong desire to connect with like-minded individuals and expand one's intellectual horizons through group activities or networking.

10th house/12th house - signifies a harmonious connection between professional ambitions and spiritual exploration, potentially leading to a strong ability to incorporate one's spiritual values into one's career and public image.

11th house/1st house - represents a harmonious flow of energy between social connection and personal identity, potentially leading to a strong desire to express oneself within a larger community or group and a sense of belonging.

12th house/2nd house - signifies a harmonious connection between spiritual pursuits and material possessions, potentially leading to a strong ability to find value in non-materialistic experiences and incorporate spiritual practices into one's daily life.

Houses that Square

1st house/4th house - indicates a strong challenge between one's sense of self-identity, self-expression, and personal style with their family roots and upbringing.

4th house/7th house - indicates conflicts between one's desire for emotional security and stability within their family life and their need for harmony and balance in their partnerships and relationships.

7th house/10th house - indicates challenges and conflicts between one's need for harmonious relationships and their ambition, career goals, and public image.

10th house/1st house - indicates conflicts between one's public image, career goals, and social status with their personal identity, self-expression, and independence.

2nd house/5th house - indicates conflicts between one's personal values, material possessions, and financial security with their creative self-expression, hobbies, and romantic pursuits.

5th house/8th house - indicates conflicts between one's desire for creative self-expression, romance, and pleasure with their need for intimacy, shared resources, and transformational experiences.

8th house/11th house - indicates conflicts between one's need for intimacy, shared resources, and transformative experiences with their desire for social change, group involvement, and future-oriented goals.

11th house/2nd house - indicates conflicts between one's desire for social change, group involvement, and future-oriented goals with their personal values, material possessions, and financial security.

3rd house/6h house - indicates conflicts between one's desire for intellectual stimulation, communication, and short-term goals with their daily routine, work environment, and health habits.

6th house/9th house - indicates conflicts between one's daily routine, work environment, and health habits with their beliefs, higher education, and spiritual or philosophical pursuits.

9th house/12th house - indicate conflicts between one's beliefs, higher education, and spiritual or philosophical pursuits with their unconscious patterns, spiritual transcendence, and self-sabotage tendencies.

12th house/ 3rd house - conflicts between one's unconscious patterns, spiritual transcendence, and self-sabotage tendencies with their desire for intellectual stimulation, communication, and short-term goals.

Houses that Trine

1st house/5th house - the individual's personal identity and sense of self are intertwined with their ability to creatively express themselves and enjoy leisurely activities.

5th house/9th house - the individual explores new horizons through creative pursuits, where artistic and playful expression is intertwined with a desire for philosophical and intellectual expansion.

9th house/1st house - the individual's personal growth and expansion through the pursuit of knowledge and understanding, where the individual's sense of self is intertwined with their philosophical and spiritual beliefs.

2nd house/6th house - the individual focuses on practicality and productivity, where the individual's financial and material stability is intertwined with their work ethic and ability to provide service to others.

6th house/10th house - the individual career and professional success through hard work and dedication, where the individual's daily routines and work ethic are intertwined with their ambitions and aspirations for success in the public sphere.

10th house/2nd house - the individual financial success and stability through a fulfilling career, where the individual's professional aspirations and public image are intertwined with their ability to generate income and accumulate material possessions.

3rd house/7th house - the individual's ability to express themselves and gather information is intertwined with their relationships with others, particularly in one-on-one interactions.

7th house/11th house - the individual's ability to engage in harmonious relationships is intertwined with their aspirations for social and community involvement.

11th house/3rd house - the individual's ideas and communication skills are intertwined with their aspirations for involvement in groups and organizations.

4th house/8th house - the individual's sense of security and roots are intertwined with their ability to delve into the mysteries of life and navigate transformative experiences.

8th house/12th house - the individual's ability to face their fears and embrace the unknown is intertwined with their spiritual and psychological growth.

12th house/4th house - the individual's innermost feelings and psychological well-being are intertwined with their need for seclusion and introspection.

Houses that Oppose

1st house/7th house - the individual's sense of self is intertwined with their ability to form partnerships and engage in one-on-one interactions with others.

2nd house/8th house - the individual's ability to accumulate wealth and possessions is intertwined with their capacity to navigate intense psychological and emotional experiences.

3rd house/9th house - the individual's ability to gather information and exchange ideas is intertwined with their philosophical and spiritual growth.

4th house/10th house - the individual's sense of security and home life is intertwined with their public image and career goals.

5th house/11th house - the individual's ability to manifest their unique talents and interests is intertwined with their aspirations for involvement in groups and organizations.

6th house/12th house - the individual's daily work routines and health habits are intertwined with their need for seclusion and introspection.

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🔮 Absolutely random, assorted facts from my experience with Tarot:

You can set rules with your deck. Don’t like reversed cards? Don’t pull them. Don’t interpret them. Request not to get them. Don’t care about the position of the card and want only its meaning? Ask for it.

You can pull confirmation cards. If you are working with a companion, you can set up their personal confirmation card. If you’re working with the deck and the general universe, you can pick a feel-good card (or a rare card if you want) and request it whenever you want to get a vibecheck.

You can repull. If it feels weird, it probably is weird. If you keep pulling the same card all over again, it’s probably correct. But if you pulled one weird one that just doesn’t seem like it belongs, repull. Your deck - your rules.

You don’t need to sweat too much over “official meanings”. So what if the Tower means “something bad”? If it means something positive for you, go with your feelings first. Each practitioner will have their own associations with the cards. I for one quite like the Tower, but I genuinely hate getting the High Priestess. It’s individual.

You don’t need to work with a specific Deity, spirit, or daemon. The cards are powerful tools without any additional presence.

You can assign a deck to a particular entity. I have four decks, out of which three belong to (a) companion(s) of mine. This is completely individual and fully relies on who you want to touch your cards.

You can confuse the cards. When the reading starts to feel like it just reiterates your feelings, it probably is. Or you worded your question badly and the cards don’t know what to tell you. Or you already know the answer. Or maybe something else.

You might be turning your spread into multiple spreads. If your session with tarot can be broken into a number of smaller sessions, you are probably overworking yourself. It helps to step back and think whether or not your multi-card spread turned into a multitude of smaller spreads. Is that why nothing is making sense?

You might be told to read cards some other time. Bias, moods, instability, or the cards just being not in the good state - all of these can affect whether they agree to work with you in the first place. I’ve had decks that stayed “silent” for months on and decks that were willing to work with me every day. It depends.

P. S. One more time: this is just my experience. It is not universal.

#i love these #when i was first getting acquainted with my deck i pulled the tower #and i was so happy cause i associate that card with myself! #it's my 'birthday card' according to an astrology book i have

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Dried rose and tulip petals. ♡

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Blessed Ostara to everyone who celebrates and a wonderful day or not to everyone else! ~ To new, hopefully sweet, beginnings! ♡

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IMBOLCﾟ. ｡*ﾟ🌨🕯🦌🌱

February 2nd

Other names: candlemas

Imbolc is the celebration of light, new growth & rebirth. It is the halfway point between yule and ostara.

🌱Colors: red, green, brown & yellow.

🕯Crystals: garnet, ruby, bloodstone, onyx, amethyst, moonstone & carnelian.

🦌Herbs/incense: rosemary, basil, cinnamon, sandalwood, blackberry, frankincense, bay leaves, myrrh & vanilla.

🌱Altar: seeds, bells, candles, pinecones & brigids cross.

🪺Spellwork: cleansing, new beginnings, creativity & candle magick.

🕯Activities: cleaning, simmer pots, making a brigid's cross, start planning your garden for spring & nature walks!

🦌Symbols: sheep, brigid's cross, candles, the sun, corn dolls, seeds & besoms.

🌱Foods: bread, milk, honey, scones & soups.

🪺Imbolc simmer pot - orange slices, blackberries, cloves, basil & bay leaf.

~ p1nk-sanri0🌿🌸✨️🔮🧚🏼‍♀️🎀🪻

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2023 Witch's Calendar

For all my witches out there, here's a handy list of the 2023 dates for the major holidays, full and new moons, and special events. I've listed my sources at the bottom. Dates and times for all events are calculated for Eastern Standard Time, USA, Northern Hemisphere. Adjust for your location as needed. Enjoy!

WOTY Holidays and Solstices

February 1-2 - Imbolc

March 20 - Spring Equinox / Ostara

May 1 - Beltane

June 21 - Summer Solstice / Midsummer

August 1 - Lughnasadh

September 23- Autumn Equinox / Mabon

October 31 - Samhain

December 21 - Winter Solstice / Yule

Full Moons

January 6 - Wolf Moon ♑

February 5 - Snow Moon ♒

March 7 - Worm Moon ♓

April 6 - Pink Moon ♈

May 5 - Flower Moon ♉

June 4 - Strawberry Moon ♊

July 3 - Thunder Moon (aka Buck Moon) ♋

August 1 - Sturgeon Moon ♌

August 31 - Blue Moon ♍

September 29- Harvest Moon ♎

October 28 - Hunter's Moon (aka Blood Moon) ♏

November 27 - Frost Moon ♐

December 26 - Cold Moon ♑

Fun Fact: The title of Harvest Moon is given to either the September or October full moon, whichever falls closest to the autumn equinox. In 2023, as in 2022, that month will be September.

New Moons

January 21 ♒

February 20 ♓

March 21 ♈

April 20 ♈

May 19 ♉

June 18 ♊

July 17 ♋

August 16 ♌

September 14 ♍

October 14 ♎

November 13 ♏

December 12 ♐

Special Events

May 5 - Penumbral Lunar Eclipse

August 30 - Blue Moon

September 29 - Penumbral Lunar Eclipse

Mercury Retrogrades (in case you need them)

Dec 29, 2022 - Jan 18, 2023

April 21 - May 14

August 23 - September 15

Dec 13, 2023 - January 1, 2024

SOURCES:

Moon Info - Full Moon 2023

Calendar-12.com - Moon Phases 2023

Full Moonology - Full Moon Calendar 2023

Yearly Horoscope - Mercury Retrograde 2023 Dates and Times

Your Zodiac Sign - 2023 Astrology Calendar

The Pagan Grimoire - The Wheel of the Year: The 8 Festivals in the Wiccan Calendar

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I updated my Yule tarot spread from last year. Feel free to tag me if you use this spread!

1. What needs my attention the most in the coming year?

2. What has pushed you forward this year?

3. What has held you back this year?

4. What gifts do you carry?

5. How can you best use those gifts?

6. A message of guidance from your deities/ancestors.

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HOW TO ENCHANT

Enchantments are used widely by witches and practitioners in the community for many different reasons. It can be super helpful within your craft, as enchantments are basically portable spells that you wear or items around your home made magical for a specific purpose

Why: Enchanted items can act like a spell that you wear or carry. It can look like a simple necklace or a ring or earrings, a rock you found in the garden, pretty much anything you want. They help bring about a magical intention. (This can also be done with larger objects around the home, but i suggest the third or fourth method below for that) It itself becomes imbued with magic, your power, and intention to bring about your chosen action.

How: There are a few methods to choose from that are listed below. Some methods may not work well for most people so I made sure to include a handful of different methods to choose from.

The first method is putting herbs that match your intention into a bowl of water with a candle in the middle. Place your jewelry or item you wish to enchant in the water, and speak your intention over the bowl. Light the candle and let your small item sit for as long as you feel is necessary.

The second method is to use energy and your own intention to activate it. Just hold it in your hands and focus, meditate with it and put energy that matches your intention into the item you're holding. You can also use elemental energy for this as well. Visualize yourself holding a piece of earth to create a grounding effect. A ball of fire for passion or love or energy. Water for intuition, psychic abilities, peace, etc. Air for mental agility, communication, freedom, etc. This also works for larger items as well, just direct your energy instead of palming it.

The third is to write a petition down on paper, what you want the enchantment to be, any limits you want it to have, anything you want it to achieve, and even how you wish it to recharge and cleanse itself if you desire it. Fold the paper a couple times (works best if its longer than it is wide), Burn the paper and bathe the piece of jewelry or the item in the smoke. Put out the smoldering paper in some water or snuff it out. it doesn't have to burn to completion.

You can also dip the item in oils that match your intention, or anoint larger objects with the oil of your choice.

There's no special trick to it and every witch does it differently. Do whatever method works best for you in your practice.

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