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Hey, I'm Mo. I'm an eclectic witch who specialises in cosmology, divination and past life regression. Feel free to ask anything!

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Yule (ThE PAgAn CHrIsTmAs) 🎁

Yule put very simply is the celebration of the Winer Solstice where Pagan family members and friends gather to just be with each other I guess. There is no set way to celebrate Yule but there is some common ground between all of the rituals.  

Depending on the individuals tradition there are many way to celebrate the Solstice season. Feel free to use this rituals and adapt it to your specifications.

Setting Up your Yule Altar

Colours of the season 

Blue, silver and white as well as reds and greens

Symbols of Winter 

Yule is a Sabbat that reflects the return of the sun, soo add solar symbols to your altar. Gold disks, yellow candles. anything bright and shiny can represent the sun. Some people even get a large pillar candle, inscribe it with solar symbols, and designate it as their sun candle. You  can also add evergreen boughs, sprigs of holly, pinecones, a Yule log, and even Santa Claus (if you want)/ Consider antlers of reindeer, along with other symbols of fertility. 

Try incorporating sacred plants associated with the winter solstice as well. as previously stated Evergreen boughs like pines, fir, juniper and cedar are typically associated with the themes of protection and prosperity, as well as that of a continuation of life and renewals. Hang a sprig of holly in your house to ensure good luck and safety to your family. Wear it in a charm, or make holly water by soaking the leaves overnight in spring water under a full moon. 

Other Signs of the Season 

Fruit and nuts, mistletoe, snowflakes, candy canes, bells, sun wheels and other solar symbols. 

Prayers for Yule 

Prayer to the Earth:

"Cold and dark, this time of year, the earth lies dormant, awaiting the return of the sun, and with it, life. Far beneath the frozen surface, a heartbeat waits, until the moment is right, to spring."

Yule Sunrise Prayer

"The sun returns! The light returns! The earth begins to warm once more! The time of darkness has passed, and a path of light begins the new day. Welcome, welcome, the heat of the sun, blessing us all with its rays."

Prayer to the Winter Goddess

"O! Mighty goddess, in silvery ice, watching over us as we sleep, a layer of shining white, covering the earth each night, frost on the world and in the soul, we thank you for visiting us. Because of you, we seek warmth in the comfort of our homes and hearths."

Yule Prayer for Counting Blessings

"I am grateful for that which I have. I am not sorrowful for that which I do not. I have more than others, less than some, but regardless, I am blessed with what is mine."

Using knots or beads count off each blessing

"First, I am thankful for my health. Second, I am thankful for my family. Third, I am thankful for my warm home. Fourth, I am thankful for the abundance in my life."

Prayer for the Beginning of Winter 

"See the gray skies overhead, preparing the way for the bright sun soon to come. See the gray skies overhead, preparing the way, for the world to awake once more. See the gray skies overhead, preparing the way for the longest night of the year. See the gray skies overhead, preparing the way for the sun to finally return, bringing with it light and warmth."

There are many more traditions and rituals, but as to make sure this post isn’t massive I will end it here! Feel free to message me with any questions. However, I will be honest I am not sure how quick I will reply as I am going to the U.K for the Christmas/ Yule/ Hanukkah/ Omisoka/ Three Kings Day/ Saturnalia/ Kwanzaa period. I hope all of you are blessed with many joyous things this holiday period.  

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The Major Arcana 🌌✨👑

The Fool Tarot Card 

Planet: Uranus

Keywords: Innocence, Wanderer, Free-spirit, Adventure, Risk

Affirmation: The Universe replies with a smile.

The Magician Tarot Card

Planet: Mercury

Keywords: Creation, Synchronicity, Manifestation, Devine, Word

Affirmation: I listen to and follow my inner voice. 

The High Priestess Tarot Card

Planet: Moon

Keywords: Purity, Feel, Inner, Guidance, Subconscious, Waters

Affirmation: I breathe. 

The Empress Tarot Card

Planet: Vensus 

Keywords: Loving, Pregnant, Cycle of Life, Flowing, Figurine 

Affirmation: I enjoy wonderful gifts of life.

The Emperor Tarot Card

Planet: Sun

Keywords: Willpower, I, Awareness, Authority, Father

Affirmation: I celebrate my inner power.

The Hierophant Tarot Card 

Planet: Jupiter

Keywords: Spiritual, Mediative, Truth, Learning, Beliefs

Affirmation: The Devine is already within me. 

The Lovers Tarot Card

Planet: Vensus 

Keywords: Partners, Relationship, Choice, Passion, Guidance 

Affirmation: I Deserve Love and Pleasure. 

The Chariot Tarot Card

Planet: Sun, Uranus

Keywords: Intent, Determined, Movement, Initiative, Power

Affirmation: I am Whole. 

Strength Tarot Card

Planet: Vensus 

Keywords: Creation, Mother Nature, Life, Courage, Polarities 

Affirmation: I am Connected to the Core of the Earth.

The Hermit Tarot Card

Planet: Pluto 

Keywords: Transformation, Isolation, Soul’s Path, Conception, Occult

Affirmation: My Wounds and Shadows make me Whole.

The Wheel of Fortune Tarot Card 

Planet: Jupiter

Keywords: Return, Reward, Destined, Driven, Stroke of Luck

Affirmation: My Breath Follows the Rhythm of the Universe.

The Justice Tarot Card

Planet: Saturn

Keywords: Fairness, Equation, Law, Ultimate Truth, Balance

Affirmation: Everything is Just. 

The Hanged Man Tarot Card

Planet: Uranus

Keywords: Letting Go, Enlightenment, Change, Cleanse, Feel

Affirmation: I Bring Heaven to Earth.

Death Tarot Card

Planet: Pluto

Keywords: Transform, Regenerate, Change, Purity, Cyclic

Affirmation: I Forgive Myself, Completely and Permanently. 

Temperance Tarot Card

Planet: Jupiter

Keyword: Synthesis, Moderation, Spiritual Growth, Virtue

Affirmation: I am Balanced and Calm. 

The Devil Tarot Card

Planet: Saturn

Keywords: Shadows, Curse, Instinctive, Animalistic, Cross Matter

Affirmation: The Devine Intent is my Intent.

The Tower Tarot Card

Planet: Mars

Keywords: Collective, Freedom, destruction, Falling Apart, Loss of Structure

Affirmation: I Release my Fears and Open my Soul to Trust

The Star Tarot Card

Planet: Neptune

Keywords: Creation, Devine, Feminine, Inspiration, Talent

Affirmation: I Recognise and Live my True Purpose. 

The Moon Tarot Card

Planet: Moon

Keywords: Rhythm, Tides, Dismissal, Buried Feelings, Depth

Affirmation: I Fill Every Void in my Soul with Love, Acceptance and Trust.

The Sun Tarot Card

Planet: Sun

Keywords: Vital, Light, Knowledge Self, Freewill

Affirmation: I am Free to Be Me. 

Judgement Tarot Card

Planet: Mars

Keywords: Purse, New Chapter, Calling, Ready, Initiation

Affirmation: I am grounded and safe.

The World Tarot Card

Planet: Saturn

Keywords: Achievement, Responsibility, Ending, Repaid, Done

Affirmation: It is my Responsibility to Love Me. 

Hope This Helps!

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Natural Antibiotics 🌿🌲🍀

Disclaimer 

Okay, straight off the bat I am going to say please, please, please go to a doctor and enquire about different forms of antibiotics before going completely natural. It is not the best idea to rely fully on natural antibiotics especially if you are fighting a bad infection. 

A Bit About Antibiotics 

The offical definition is: a medicine (such as penicillin or its derivatives) that inhibits the growth of or destroys microorganisms. 

Further Explanation:

Antibiotics are medicines used to treat a wide variety of infections or diseases caused by bacteria, such as respiratory tract infections (e.g. pneumonia and whooping coughs), urinary tract infections and infected wounds. There are certain dangers, mainly individuals who use antibiotics often can develop a resistance. 

15 Natural Antibiotics 

1. Garlic 

Garlic holds a status as an ancient antibiotic, and has been used for hundreds of years as a protection against sickness and infection. Garlic is high in antioxidants and supportive of a strong immune system, garlic also contains antibiotic, antiviral, anti-fungal and antimicrobial properties due to its high concentration of allicin - a compound that studies show kills harmful bacteria. 

This is a link explaining a little more on allicin:

https://www.verywellhealth.com/the-benefits-of-allicin-88606#targetText=Taking%20allicin%20supplements%20is%20said,diabetes

2. Oil of Oregano

Said to be a broad-spectrum natural antibiotic, oregano oil is regarded for its efficacy in reducing GI tract infections. When purchasing oregano oil, look for Origanum vulgare or Thymus capitatus. 

Oregano oil also acts as an anti-fungal -you can use it to kill foot or toenail, fungus, parasites or infections, and even sinus infections. Check that the oil your purchase has at least 70 percent carvacrol, the antimicrobial compound that makes oregano oil potent. 

3. Echinacea

An ancient remedy used for treating open wounds, blood poisoning, bacterial infections, and diphtheria, research shows that Echinacea can help treat respiratory infections. Contrary to popular belief though, research suggests it may not be very effective in preventing or treating the common cold. 

The link below is to the benefits of drinking Echinacea Tea:

https://www.healthline.com/health/echinacea-tea-benefits

4. Pau d’Arco 

Pau d’Arco helps reduce sugar cravings. Used for hundreds of years to treat fungal overgrowth, researchers in Brazil found that the herb also worked efficiently on yeast. Pau d’Arco can be taken as a tea, though many say its’s an acquired taste. 

5. Cayenne Pepper

Cayenne Pepper can be used as both an antibiotic and as an anti-fungal. If used on the skin, cayenne pepper oil requires a carrier oil - think olive -because it can be an irritant if used in doses that are too large. Use cayenne pepper oil to treat throat, and other respiratory discomforts. 

6. Grapefruit Seed Extract

Also referred to as GSE, Grapefruit seed extract is a powerful antibiotic that is so effective, scientists in one study claimed that it was ‘comparable to proven topical antibacterials.’ 

They also noted that ‘its comparative effectiveness against a wide range of bacterial biotypes is significant. GSE can be used to treat warts and household pathogens. If taking GSE internally, make the product in your own kitchen by mixing group grapefruit seeds with glycerin. 

7. Ginger

Ginger has ling be considered a natural antibiotic and a protector against food borne pathogens, like salmonella, listeria and campylobacter. This is why raw fish sushi is commonly served with pickled ginger. 

Ginger is also known to sooth digestive ailments and can promote balance in the gut. Scientists found that gingerol components “have been reported to posses antimicrobial and anti-fungal properties, as well as several pharmaceutical properties.” A mix of ginger, lime juice and spice helped to eliminate the pathogens in dirty drinking water. 

8. Olive Leaf Extract

Dutch scientists found that oleuropein - and more specifically, elenolic acid, is a broad spectrum antibiotic that halts harmful bacteria, fungi, and viruses in their tracks. Those with infections that are hard to shake, or issues like candida (yeast overgrowth) will benefit from incorporating olive leaf extract to their daily routines. 

9. Turmeric 

One spice that’s getting a second life is Turmeric. Used traditionally in Indian cooking, the spice has also been used in a holistic health setting for hundreds of years.

Researchers found that the substance curcumin – found in turmeric – was highly effective in reducing inflammation and gastric damage from stomach ulcers.Scientists have also determined that consuming turmeric can provide relief from allergy symptoms (think rhinitis or hay fever).

10. Cabbage 

Known for its potentially gaseous effects on the gastrointestinal system, cabbage is abundant in sulfur compounds that are a hallmark of vegetables of the cruciferous family (that includes broccoli and kale).

Fortunately, these compounds are effective in destroying harmful cells.

Raw cabbage is a natural antibacterial, so consume it as a raw slaw, or even as a fresh juice!

11. Coconut Oil 

No product has experienced such a meteoric high in popularity over the past few years as has coconut oil.

A review of research shows that coconut oil is naturally anti-fungal and anti-microbial. Coconut oil is also full of unique antioxidants.

Use coconut oil (in small doses) to balance the thyroid, cholesterol, blood sugar levels, improve the strength of the immune system and support brain functioning.

12. Apple Cider Vinegar 

If you’re using ACV to benefit your health, be sure you pick up the raw, unpasteurized version. ACV is widely lauded for its antibiotic and antiseptic effect — it also alkalizes the body, balancing pH naturally.  ACV is said to help patients manage weight, control cholesterol, and reduce risk of cancer.

Apple cider vinegar can also be used around the house as a cleaning agent, though there is no need to buy raw ACV for this purpose.

13. Fermented Foods 

If gut imbalances are your biggest issue, step away from the synthetic antibiotics and consider supplementing with fermented foods.

Their probiotic abilities promote good bacteria in the gut, and have been lauded by holistic health practitioners for years.

Additionally, fermented foods such as sauerkraut, raw pickles, non-dairy yogurt, and Korean kim chi all contain antioxidants and microorganisms that the body can use easily and effectively.

14. Myrrh Extract 

Known primarily for its role in the biblical retelling of Jesus’ birth, myrrh is also said to fend off harmful pathogens.

According to a study from 2000, myrrh extract was effective in combatting E. coli, staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Candida albicans.

15. Colloidal Silver 

This last one on this list is not plant-based and, while some laud it's remarkable ability to kill germs, others claim it comes with a risk.

Colloidal sliver is a remedy that has been around since the 1900s, when Alfred Searle discovered that this substance had the power to kill harmful pathogens.

Colloidal silver was thrust into the spotlight once more in the 1970s, when Syracuse University’s Dr. Robert O Becker discovered that the silver kills bacteria in addition to bacteria that was previously resistant to antibiotics.

On the negative side, two studies examined the gut microbiota of mice and rats fed with colloidal silver, and found that it disrupts gut flora.

As you can see, though it’s important to protect yourself and your family against infections, it’s equally important to consider antibiotic-resistance when choosing a treatment method.

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The Element of Earth⛰🌲🍀

The element of Earth is the sole purpose of all elements, since it represents a basis for each of them, for our existence, and something we all want to accomplish – materialization of our desires. This is a somewhat complicated element because it is stiff and unmovable, especially when a person has a lot of planets in it, but not enough of them in the element of Air to balance it out.

This is the element of our planet and got its name by it too. We should keep this in mind when we interpret anyone’s chart, for the lacking of Earth might point to big problems a person has finding grounding or connecting to the soil they were born to.

Signs ruled by the element of Earth are Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn. It is instantly obvious that these are all practical signs that value material things, work hard, and know how to make a plan and put it to action. All three of them have the ability to be specific and concrete, expecting everyone else to share their practical view on the world and their reasonable approach.

Earth represents matter itself, our physical body, and with it our finances, the food we eat, and our daily routine. Strongly set in their ways, individuals with this element accented have a tendency to give in to an unchangeable routine for years, sometimes too scared to get out of it. In a challenging mode, they will stick to habits that don’t make them happy just because they are convinced they have to, or stay at a job because of financial security, while completely neglecting their intelligence and creativity.

How Do We Balance Earth?

The biggest challenge Earth has to face is the recognition of something as fast, unstable and transparent as Air. Earthlings out of balance need to shake off their stiff habits, make changes to their life and their routine without regret, and stop questioning every decision they’ve already made. Their sense of purpose has to be clear and their contact with emotions strong and unshakeable, and this takes a special effort for someone like Virgo, taking Venus into fall.

To get in touch with the element of Air, these individuals should read, have a coffee break, walk aimlessly and socialize as much as possible. They need spoken word rather than a written one, a new computer, people who change places and ambitions to teach them how to move, and a lot of relaxation and stretching to prepare their body for the change. The best exercise for anyone pressured by Earth is dance, spontaneous and carefree, with modern loud music and preferably a relaxed partner.

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The Element of Fire 🔥☀️🧨

Aries, Leo and Sagittarius

When speaking about the element of Fire, we have to keep in mind that this is the only element that shines. Water can sparkle, but it only reflects the light created by Fire, whether it be a candle or the Sun as an enormous fiery celestial body. 

This is the element that represents energy itself, and even though there is a lot of earthly energy in the element of  Water, it cannon be compared with the amount of energy that lives in the Sun, even though though they might be equally important to the human race.

The element of Fire is represented in the zodiac through Aries, Leo and Sagittarius. These signs truly uplift the strength of the Sun and each individual born as one of the Sun signs has an assignment to nurture and cherish their emotional side. They often have been trained for compassion and a deeper understanding of other people, and have basic problems in relationships triggered by their need to give more than they should to those who didn’t ask for anything. 

Each fiery individual has to use their energy solely on their own lie, unless if somebody asks for their advice and engagement. Of all three, Sagittarius is the most giving, for they are at the end of this Fire trine, already learned so much, with a strong life philosophy and numerous good intentions. 

This is the first element with strong masculine energy, and it easily neglects the feminine principles within, burning everything around a person and making all the Water in their body and life evaporate (great pun hey!). A life without love isn't worth living, and in order to make them happier, all fiery people have to respect their emotional side and acknowledge their emotional needs. In the outer world, this translates to their relation to women, suppression of the feminine principle on a wider scale, leading to all sorts of conflicts that ultimately take place in human life.

The biggest challenge for anyone guided by the element of Fire is to remain calm and peaceful along the way. With a strong need to move forward, people born with an ascendant or many planets in Fire tend to forget that a passive approach is needed as much as an active one. Therapy could do miracles her, for they don’t lack awareness or the excitement when they learn something new and get an opportunity to save or recycle some of their wasted energy.

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The Element of Water💦🌊💧

Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces

This is an element of constant movement, but slow and steady, swirling inside each of us and holding on to its mystery. This is the element of conception and death, of illusions and fairytales, holding the secret to our Soul - its beginning and its end.

In the element of Water we deal with matters of life and death, of our genetic inheritance and all of our ancestors. Not surprisingly Water is also the element of emotion. We have to understand that our emotions have already been lived through by someone in our family tree and they are passed on from generation to generation, mostly through the role of the mother. 

Signs belong that belong to the element of Water are Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces. This makes the entire need of this element a bit complicated (don’t worry though), for the ruler of Cancer falls in Scorpio, and Pisces seem to be there to hide its body. Perhaps this is the greatest task of all, for each of us to embrace emotion. It is difficult for us to embrace emotion, accept the negative as much as the positive, anger and sadness as much as love. 

Typical representatives of Air have been said to be too emotional. They have the possibility of dealing with a lot of suffering before there realise there is no such thing as being ‘too emotional.’ Their sensitivity and fragile nature make them perfect for advisors and compassionate therapists, who enjoy helping those with deep emotional problems. They came to this plane to teach that love is truly endless and the human ability to have emotion (and have feelings) is our greatest quality. 

People with accented element of Water have something to learn about their emotional nature. This is the element of greatest possibilities but often puts us to sleep and makes it impossible for  person to creatively express themselves. This is a field of all talents and everything that was left for us to take in this lifetime. Here lies the river of everyone the lived before us and everyone that is ever going to be born. 

Water is a poo of endless possibility and it is almost impossible to find directions it if there is no contact with Fire. The element of Fire burns bright as a guiding light, and give the person energy, passion and direction where their talents can be found and properly used through creation. Element of Water standing alone simply carries us from shore to shore, from left to right, and even through life can be magical and dreamy inside it, we could simply be spinning in circles without ever finding a way out. 

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The Element of Air 🌬💨🎐

This is an element that connects all other elements, even though it might seem less relevant. This distance from the nature of Earth lifts us up as high, in impractical and mental planes that don't satisfy our physical needs. Still, this is the element that can be found in all others. We may say that the beginning of life wouldn't be possible without Fire, but there would be no fire without air? Do you get what I mean? Anyway..

The element Air gives us the room to breathe, widens our lungs, and with that allows us to open our Soul up to personal freedom. All signs that belong to this element have a strong need to feel liberated and free. 

Air Signs

Signs that represent the element Air in the zodiac are Gemini, Libra and Aquarius. It is interesting to notice that two of them have a problem with the Sun, Libra taking it to all and Aquarius too detriment. This is understandable as the Sun keeps everything in order, everything circling around it. 

Looking at the bigger picture, people born under the strong influence of these signs have a hard time fitting into a regular order, no matter if it is their country or their workplace. Their main goal in life is often to just stop pleasing others and working about their opinions, so they can be able to follow their brightest and most liberating ideas. 

How Do We Balance Air?

The biggest challenge for every individual marked by Air is to find grounding and to understand the importance of their body. They have a strong tendency to remain in higher spheres, where everything is lighter and seems possible (they are highly optimistic) It is not east to find a way to implement their ideas, intelligence and knowledge into practical things and truely make them alive.

To truely succeed in personal growth and overall development (both inner and outer) the most important thing for ‘Airy’ individuals is to stop talking and start creating concrete, practical moves towards their own fulfilment. They are balanced by the element Earth and need a healthy daily routine, with their meals repeated at the same time everyday, and physical activist ro remain aware of their physical existence. If they forget to eat, for example, this hole in their stomach will have an effect on any rational plan they have had. The importance of fulfilling their physical needs is primal and irreplaceable. 

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🌊🔥⛰💨The Elements of the Signs🌊🔥⛰💨

Water Signs 🌊

Water sings are exceptionally emotional and ultra-sensitive. Note; this is not a bad trait. It makes them great listeners and very good with people. Water signs love profound conversations and intimacy. They can be shy in the actions they take and are always there to support their loved ones. 

The Water Signs Are: Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces.

Fire Signs 🔥

Fire signs are very passionate, dynamic and temperamental. They get angry very quickly, I mean very quickly, they also have the ability to forgive easily. They are adventurous with immense energy. They are physically very strong and can be a source of inspiration and leadership for others. Fire signs are intelligent, self-aware, creative and idealistic people, always ready for action. 

The Fire Signs Are: Aries, Leo and Sagittarius

Earth Signs ⛰

Earth signs are grounded (no pun intended) and the ones that have the ability to bring the other sings back down to earth. They are mostly conservative and realistic, but juxtaposing this they can also become very emotional. They are connected to our material reality and can be turned to material goods. They are practical, loyal and stable and they stick by their people through hard time. Like Fire signs they also make great leaders. 

The Earth Signs Are: Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn

Air Signs 💨

Air signs are rational, social ad love communication and relationships with other people. They can often be perceived as ‘up in the clouds’ due to their creative ideas. They are thinkers, intellectual, communicative, analytical and friendly. They love philosophical discussions, social gatherings and books/ reading. They enjoy advice, but they can also be very superficial.

The Air Signs Are: Gemini, Libra and Aquarius 

I Will Be Posting A Longer Summary Of Each Elemental Sign Later So Stay Tuned!

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The History Behind The Horoscope ✨🌌💫

Since the beginning of time, humans have always looked to the stars for answers. This looking to the heaven has even bee indicated in cave art. 

In Ancient China noblemen and philosophers witnesses eclipses and sunspots as omens of good or bad times for the emperor. 

The Sumerians and Babylonians by the middle of the second millennium B.C had perfected many divinationary practices, such as looking at spots on the live and entrails of animals. but also looking to the sky and watching the planets and stars as a way of keeping track of the Gods. This can be traced to the The Venus Tablet of Ammisaduqa. This Tablet, which is dated to the first millennium BC and tracks the motion of Venus and is one of the earliest pieces of what’s been called Babylonian planetary omens. The Ancient Egyptians contributed the idea that patterns of stars made up constellations, through which the sun appears too “move” at a specific times throughout the year. 

It is thought that all of these ideas came together when Alexander the Great conquered Egypt around 330 B.C

It was during this Ancient Greek period that the 12 star signs of the zodiac with which many people are familiar. Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius and Pisces. These Wester, or tropical, zodiac signs were named after constellations and matched with dates based n the apparent relationship between their placement in the sky.

The Babylonians had already divided the zodiac into 12 equal signs by 1500 BC -- boasting similar constellation names to the ones familiar today for example The Great Twins, The Lion, The Scales - and these were later incorporated into Greek divination. The astronomer Ptolemy, author of the Tetrabiblos, which became a core book in the history of Western astrology, helped popularise these 12 signs. 

The word ‘Zodiac,’ come from the Greek term or ‘Sculpted Animal Figure.’

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However, the Earth has moved on its axis since then, a process known as precession, so now the dates that are used to mark the signs don’t really correspond to the background constellations that give them their signs names. In fact, the chronology has really shifted one sign to the West. That means zodiac sign dates, based on the mathematical division of the year, basically correspond today to the presence of the sun in the constellations of the signs that come before them. (The set nature of the signs is also why the Minnesota Planetarium Society’s 2011 argument that there should be a 13th zodiac sign now, Ophiuchus, didn't actually result in a big astrology change.)

Hope You Guys Enjoyed A Brief History of Astrology!

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Astrology Signs Meanings and Characteristics ✨🌏💫 (Using the Old Dates)

Aquarius 🏺

Element: Air Quality: Fixed Colour: Light Blue, Silver  Day: Saturday Greatest Overall Compatibility: Leo, Sagittarius  Lucky Numbers: 4,7,11,22,29 Date Range: January 20 - February 18  Strengths: Progressive, original, independent, humanitarian Weaknesses: Runs from emotional expression, temperamental, uncompromising, aloof Aquarius likes: Fun with friends, helping others, fighting for causes, intellectual conversation, a good listener Aquarius dislikes: Limitations, broken promises, being money, dull or boring situations, people who disagree with them. 

Pisces 🐠

Element: Water Quality: Mutable Colour: Mauve, Lilac, Purple, Violet, Sea Green Day: Thursday Ruler: Neptune, Jupiter Greatest Overall Compatibility: Virgo, Taurus Lucky Numbers: 3,9,12,15,18,24 Date Range: February 19 - March 20  Strengths: Compassionate, artistic, intuitive, gentile, wise, musical Weaknesses: Fearful, overly trusting, sad, desire to escape reality, can be a victim or a martyr  Pisces Likes: Being alone, sleeping, music, romance, visual media, swimming, spiritual themes Pisces Dislikes: Know it all, being criticised, the past is coming back to haunt, cruelty of any kind. 

Aries 🔥

Element: Fire Quality: Cardinal  Colour: Red Day: Tuesday  Ruler: Mars Greatest Overall Compatibility: Libra, Leo Lucky Numbers: 1,8,17 Date Range: March 21- April 19 Strengths: Courageous, determined, confident, enthusiastic, optimistic, honest, passionate Weaknesses: Impatient, moody, short-tempered, impulsive, aggressive Aries Likes: Comfortable clothes, taking on leadership roles, physical challenges, individual sports Aries Dislikes: Inactivity, delays, work that does not use ones talents 

Taurus 🐮

Element: Earth Quality: Fixed Colour: Green, Pink Day: Friday, Monday Ruler: Venus Greatest Overall Compatibility: Scorpio, Cancer Lucky Numbers: 2,6,9,12,24 Date Range: April 20-May 20  Strengths: Reliable, patient, practical, devoted, responsible, stable Weaknesses: Stubborn, possessive, uncompromising Taurus Likes: Gardening, cooking, music, romance, high quality clothes, working with hands Taurus Dislikes: Sudden changes, complications, insecurity of any kind, synthetic fabrics

Gemini 👩🏽👩🏽

Element: Air Quality: Mutable Colour:Light-Green, Yellow Day: Wednesday Ruler: Mercury Greatest Overall Compatibility: Sagittarius, Aquarius Lucky Numbers: 5,7,14,23 Date Range: May 21 - June 20 Strengths: Gentle, affectionate, curious, adaptable, ability to learn quickly and exchange ideas Weaknesses: Nervous, inconsistent, indecisive Gemini likes: Music, books, magazines, chats with nearly anyone, short trips around the town Gemini dislikes: Being alone, being confined, repetition and routine

Cancer 🦀

Element: Water Quality: Cardinal  Colour: White Day: Monday, Thursday  Ruler: Moon Greatest Overall Compatibility: Capricorn, Taurus Lucky Numbers: 2,3,15,20 Date Range: June 21 - July 22 Strengths: Tenacious, highly imaginative, loyal, emotional, sympathetic, persuasive Weaknesses: Moody, pessimistic, suspicious, manipulative, insecure Caner Likes: Art, home-based hobbies, relaxing near or in water, helping loved ones, a good meal with friends Caner Dislikes: Strangers, any criticism of Mom, revealing of personal life 

Leo 🦁

Element: Fire Quality: Fixed Colour: Gold, Yellow, Orange Day: Sunday Ruler: Sun Greatest Overall Compatibility: Aquarius, Gemini Lucky Lumbers: 1,3,10,19 Date Range: July 23 - August 22 Strengths: Creative, passionate, generous, warm-hearted, cheerful, humorous Weaknesses: Arrogant, stubborn, self-entered, lazy, inflexible Leo Likes: Theatre, taking holidays, being admired, expensive things, bright colours, fun with friends Leo Dislikes: Being ignored, facing difficult reality, not being treated like a king or queen

Virgo 🙅🏽‍♀️

Element: Earth Quality: Mutable Colour: Beige, Pale-yellow Day: Wednesday  Ruler: Mercury  Greatest Overall Compatibility: Pisces, Cancer Lucky Numbers; 4,14,15,23,32 Date Range: August 23- September 22 Strengths: Loyal, analytical, kind, hardworking, practical Weaknesses: Shyness, work, overly critical of self and others, all work no play Virgo Likes: Animals, healthy food, books, nature, cleanliness Virgo Dislike: Rudeness , asking for help, taking centre stage

Libra ⚖️

Element: Air Quality: Cardinal Colour: Pink, Green Day: Friday Ruler: Venus Greatest Overall Compatibility: Aries, Sagittarius  Lucky Numbers: 4,6,13,15,24 Date Range: September 23 - October 22 Strengths: Cooperative, diplomatic, gracious, fair-minded, social  Weaknesses: Indecisive, avoids confrontations, will carry a grudge, self-pity Libra Likes: Harmony, gentleness, sharing with others, the outdoors Libra Dislikes: Violence, injustice, loudmouths, conformity

Scorpio 🦂

Element: Water Quality: Fixed Colour: Scarlet, Red, Rust Day: Tuesday Ruler: Pluto, Mars Greatest Overall Compatibility: Taurus, Cancer Lucky Numbers: 8,11,18,22  Date Range: October 23 - November21 Strengths: Resourceful, brave, passionate, stubborn, a true friend Weaknesses: Distrusting, jealous, secretive, violent Scorpio Likes: Truth, facts, being right, longtime friends, teasing, a grand passion Scorpio Dislikes: Dishonesty, revealing secrets, passive people

Sagittarius 🏹

Element: Fire  Quality: Mutable Colour: Blue Day: Thursday  Ruler: Jupiter Greatest Overall Compatibility: Gemini, Aries  Lucky Numbers: 3,7,9,12,21 Date Range: November 22 - December 21 Strengths: Generous, idealistic, great sense of humor Weaknesses: Promises more than can deliver, very impatient, will say anything no matter how undiplomatic Sagittarius likes: Freedom, travel, philosophy, being outdoors Sagittarius dislikes: Clingy people, being constrained, off-the-wall theories, details

Capricorn 🐑

Element: Earth Quality: Cardinal  Colour: Brown, Black Day: Saturday  Ruler: Saturn Greatest Overall Compatibility: Taurus, Cancer Lucky Numbers: 4,8,13,22 Date Range: December 22 - January 19 Strengths: Responsible, disciplined, self-control, good managers Weaknesses: Know-it-all, unforgiving, condescending, expecting the worst Capricorn Likes: Family, tradition, music, understated status, quality craftsmanship Capricorn Dislikes: Almost everything at some point

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Grounding Crystals 🌑⛰🌑

Agate⛰ It is an earth stone. Overall, agates are gentle, nourishing and strengthening with a lower intensity than many other gemstone. 

Obsidian 🏔 Are helpful for surfacing grief held in the emotional body in order to cleanse and heal old trauma or wounds from a previous life. They are also great for protection and cleansing. 

Black Tourmaline 🌑 Is ideal for clearing and protecting the aura from negative influences. It helps connect with the earth. 

Bloodstone 🧶 Assits us in facing the hard realities and challenges of Earthly life with courage and nobility. It does this by strengthening the root energy point.

Hematite 🐾 Is the most powerful stone used for grounding. It can help you clear confusion and rent you towards practical action. 

Jade 🐲 Carries the energy of the Earth and nature, providing wholesome nurturing energy that uplifts and soothes the heart. 

Jasper 🌹 There are several dozen types of jasper which each have unique properties, but in general jaspers all share the property of connecting the wearer with Earth energy. 

Mahogany Obsidian ♦️Is useful for clearing self-imposed blocks that lurk in you subconscious due to past harmful experiences. 

Onyx 🍯 Focuses and directs your energy toward your goals, helping you stay on course. 

Petrified Wood 🌲 Is calming, soothing and nurturing and can help heal problems arising from family history or pst lives. 

Picture Jasper 🌕 Is like a window into the Earth. It facilitates inner journeying to specific places or times in the past, and connecting to sacred sites It is a good stone to use in ceremonies. 

Pyrite 🌼 Strengthens and activates the third energy point, the seat of the will. The result is increased confidence, assertiveness, creativity and the ability to do what it take to create what you want. 

Ruby 🥀 Is an activator of passion, confidence, determination and adventure. it helps you develop courage and face your fears. 

Shungite ⚖️ Consists mostly of carbon. It helps purify negative emotions and energies and transmute them into Light. 

Smoky Quartz ⌛️Clears negative energies from the environment by grounding them in the Earth. It also helps with higher sight.

Tiger Eye 🏺Helps you stay centred and calmly practical despite the ups and downs of life. It helps you balance polarities and accept contradictions, taking life as it come. 

Zircon 💎 Is an energy-stimulating stone that can help ‘wake up’ any energy points. It is also good for grounding idealistic or negative visions into practical applications. 

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Communication Crystals and Gemstones 💎✨❄️

Amazonite 🐉 Helps to harmonise apparently different motivations and interests by bringing the truth to light without emotional interference. 

Angelite  ☁️ Helps with communication with your angels and Spirit guides by radiating serenity, helping you shit into a peaceful state of mind. 

Aquamarine 🌊 Cools anger and helps create a calm, centred, relaxed but spiritually alert state with balances energy. It is the stone of the Devine Feminine.

Blue Lace Agate 💦 Is ideal for situations where you now you must speak up and don't feel confident in finding the right words. It helps you speak the truth and with conviction. 

Chrysocolla 🌏 These are very useful stone. Chrysocolla empires the Devine feminine, and the power of true wisdom to teach and transform, this is achieved by activating the throat and heart energy points (only use the word Chakras if you have permission by Archaka or are a practicing Hindu).  

Kyanite 🧬 Different colours of Kyanite have unique properties. Blue is the most common, and is a stone that enables communication and energy to transfer mind-to-mind, between the conscious mind and the dreaming mins, and between the physical and astral body. 

Larimar 🧩 Empowers you to speak directly from the heart. It is also one of the best stones for defusing anger and becoming more relaxed, for the purpose of clear communication. 

Pink Calcite 🌸 Helps to activate and enhance the heart’s way of knowing. It helps understand the true meaning of something. 

Sapphire 💧Is a stone of mental focus and order, as well as inner vision and psychic awareness. It can help open the third eye. 

Tanzanite 🌑 By harmonising and liking the heart and third eye, Tanzanite is a powerful stone for activating compassion and increasing the ability to speak the truth. 

Turquoise 📪 Like most blue gemstones turquoise activities the throat energy point, helping you to speak your wisdom and truth. 

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Reblog If Baby Witches Can Come To You With Questions

If you baby witches need advice, don’t be afraid to message me! Or send me an anon ask. When I started out, I didn’t even think of asking for help. But I should have. I should have asked multiple people lots of questions. I now want to give babies the opportunity to do just that.

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Protection Crystals ✨🌟🌙

Amber 🍯 Carries warmth and helps with wellbeing. It is good for those recovering from illness. It also protects you from negative energy. 

Amethyst 🔮 Amethyst is probably the best and most common stone for new witches. It vibrates at a high frequency that creates a bubble of spiritual protection. It awakens you to a higher conscious. 

Obsidian 💣 Is highly helpful for those going through periods of grief. It helps order the body making it easier for wounds to heal both psychological and physical. 

Tourmaline ♟This stone is ideal for clearing and protecting you aura from all negative influences. 

Labradorite 🌈 Awakens your psychic abilities. This depends on you abilities, those who are telepathic or prophetic are very susceptible to this stone. It facilitates self-mastery and awareness. 

Malachite 🐉 This is a very good protectors for extroverts. This stone helps boost strength and willpower. Again protects from negative energies. 

Obsidian 🐾 Activates the root chakra and grounds you to the Earth. It clears the aura of negative energy. 

Serpentine 🐍 Connect with the resonance and vibration of the natural worlds. Protects and further connects one to nature. 

Shungite 🎱 Helps purify negative emotions and energies. It turns negative energy into light. 

Smoky Quartz 🕯Clears all negative energies. It also serves as a general grounding stone, helps to give you higher insight. 

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Guide to Spirits - How to not Misidentify

Hey Guys,

I have been hearing a lot lately of people interacting with what they believe are demons, however the characteristic’s aren't typical of a demon. So I have decided to write a little guide on different types of spirits so you don't accidentally perform the wrong ritual. 

Benevolent Spirits:

Daimons: Originally a form of Ancient Roman house spirit. They protect the home and ward away evil spirits. They sometimes can be seen as little balls of light in the corners of doors or just in corners in general. They are super friendly and some witches (depending on ability) can communicate. 

Spirit Guides: These are tricky. Depending on belief they appear as different things. Some as angels, some as vibrations. Just know they are peaceful and are there to guide you along your spiritual path, wether you like it or not. 

Familiars: Familiars are animals who help and protect witches. They have stereotypically been believed to be cats, however familiars take the form of any animal. Some familiars are geckos or birds, e.c.t. They are very useful! Remember it is a partnership. Do not take them for granted. 

Ancestral Beings: These are spirits of passed loved ones and ancestors. They act as spirit guides and can sometime physically manifest. They are not harmful however your first interactions can be somewhat scary. 

Malevolent Spirits:

Demons: Not to be confused with Daimons, demons are evil physical (sometimes) beings that can cause disease, hate and other forms of negative events or symptoms. These being can be highly powerful and only highly trained witches should banish as they can attach themselves to the soul. If you need to quickly banish a demon or at least protect yourself there are a few ways:

- Holy water - yes I understand this is a Christian belief however it is a quick and easy way to stay protected. 

- Salt - every witch should carry salt anyway. Simply place some under the tongue or onto. If you are capable create a salt ring to give you time to think of what to do next. 

- Chants and prayers.

- Symbols and crystals.

Smoke or negative energy spirits: These spirits are not going to hurt you intentionally. This type of spirit is commonly misidentified as a demon however is just a should trapped in limbo or a soul that is being used or died very painfully or scared. They have come to you wishing for your help and are unfortunately passing their emotions onto you. You can experience headaches, negative thoughts and nausea. Simply try to communicate with them. Calm them down and do a small non painful banishment. 

Anyway I hope that was helpful!