June 2019 Horoscopes

Aries- It's nose to the grindstone and shoulder to the wheel for you this month as you try to become more dedicated and disciplined in your career. You want to be seen as an authority figure and may even take on extra duties. However, all work and no play makes you grumpy and irritable and so you should caution yourself against snapping at others. However, it is also likely that you are using work as an excuse not to let your hair down and enjoy yourself. Accepting any invitation that takes you outside your comfort zone is favored this month. By the end of the first week of June, money and material things don't seem as important as they did earlier, although you will continue to think about them for a little while longer.  Instead, you begin to value people and ideas above anything else. You identify with your neighbors and community and your focus now is opening the lines of communication with those in your near environment.  You socialize more, rub elbows, and make new connections. You still want to be busy and so may get involved in your community is some way such as volunteering at your local community center or participating in a neighborhood watch program.  Rather than tackling a bigger goal you are more suited to completing many small objectives as quickly as possible. 

Taurus-  You're more cynical now and go through a period of disillusionment in which you question your beliefs.  You want to get serious about your higher values but this requires serious study and soul-searching on your part.  This is a time in which you are primed for spiritual growth and transformation. However, this might require you to go through the "dark night of the soul" before you reach a new level of enlightenment.  You have more energy for communication and short trips around the neighborhood this month in your search for spiritual truth. Now is a good time to talk to your friends, your neighbors, and your elders.   You are aggressive and impulsive in how you express yourself and find yourself making snap decisions about the information you encounter. You understand things on an instinctual, or gut level.  You may spend some time the first week of June feeling more attractive and desirable and people are drawn to you. Your good looks and charm will open doors for you, but you'll need to work a little harder to keep people's attention.  You may find that you need more security in your life and for you that means having more money or surrounding yourself with beautiful things of value. You may receive some unexpected money or see an increase in income which allows you to buy nice things for yourself or your home.   Having such expensive and or beautiful things not only makes you feel more secure but they also boost your ego.  However, you should be careful that you do not spend more money that you can make.  

Gemini- You find yourself struggling with issues of self-control and personal power this month. You can either be a controlling yourself or simply give up too much of your own personal power to others allowing them to dominate you. You could meet someone this month who can help you recognize, heal, and grow from this place of imbalance in your life. Conversely, you could also end a relationship with someone who contributes negatively to your issues with power. You are driven to act on your feelings about your sense of security and values. You work harder so that you can earn more money, have more disposable income and a greater sense of security. For you, money doesn't only mean security but also power and the more money you have the more power you feel that you amass. Heading into the month, may not feel especially amorous -- at least outwardly-- though you may harbor a secret crush on someone special. You may feel drawn towards someone that you perceive needs you in some way, someone that you can "save" and who may turn out to be  lost cause. By the second week of June your desires shift and you are more open to a romantic relationship with someone who can give as much as they take from you. You can expect to be more concerned with your appearance because you want more attention from others to feed your ego and boost your self confidence.  

Cancer- Relationships pose a problem for you this month and you find yourself having to deal with issues related to your partner in business or love. In fact, an important relationship may come to an end or you may experience blocks in attempting to establish new relationships. Perhaps trying to forget your relationship woes you throw yourself into your work and things go well in that area of your life. You are more organized and able to get things done correctly, efficiently and in a timely manner. You have more energy now and have the drive to get things done. However, you are more apt to act on your feelings and assert yourself especially when challenged. While you mostly get along with the people around you, you can be somewhat competitive with those who are close to you. The first week of June you may not feel especially social preferring to keep to yourself, but that all changes the second week of June and you are ready to go out, meet people, and have fun. You may find yourself opening up to the idea of a new relationship. People find you more attractive and pleasant and want to get close to you, but you can come across as a little emotionally distance. Now is a good time for you to examine and heal your inner soul. The process begins by shedding those thoughts, words, and deeds that don't serve you or support your goals and life path.  You are more compassionate and want to help others but the lesson for you this month is that you must put yourself first. You can't pour from an empty cup, so always make sure you replenish your energy and vital life force before putting others before yourself. 

Leo- You're all about organization this month and are ready to refine your routines and streamline your processes. You want to be more efficient and organized in your daily life. This is a good time for you to learn how to manage your time properly and be more responsible. However, as hard as you work you also want to play and be creative.  Having fun is the reward of hard work and so once you get your work done you feel better about throwing yourself into fun activities that you enjoy such as a hobby that allows you to (re)connect with your childlike spirit.  Your dreams become more meaningful and or you may have trouble sleeping. You feel the urge to withdraw into yourself to rest, give yourself time to reflect on your life and replenish your vital life energy.    The first week of June can be favorable for dating or meeting someone new. You may meet someone through a friend or a friendship can blossom into a new romance. After the first week of June you might pull back a little more and play it cooler. Your relationship may become more private as you prefer to not have other people's interfering in your relationship. You have high ideals and want to help others in a big way such as joining an organization or humanitarian cause but you also want to avoid any emotional drama that can come about when a number of people come together. Now is a time to focus on the matter at hand, avoid taking sides in internal disputes and let others deal with any drama. 

Virgo- You're feeling less energetic than usual and don't have time, energy, or interest in things that once brought you joy. Your creative endeavors no longer inspire you and you may even feel unworthy of love. Now is the time to be your own advocate, your own muse, your own cheerleader, and your own healer. You might be feeling a little boxed in in your own home and feel a need for more freedom and expansion. You might clear the clutter out of your home, re-arrange the furniture, or otherwise make more room for you to move about.  You may even move into another, bigger home altogether.  In either case, a change of scenery may represent progress in life for you and eliminate that sense of staleness that has lingered over your life.  Shaking up your life gives you more energy and drive and you are drawn to things people and ideas that are considered strange or unusual. You can now allow yourself to dream bigger and have the energy to work towards those dreams.  You're more charming and attractive and people are drawn to you. You may find yourself attracted or drawn to someone older and more successful.  After the first week of June, you might get set up by friend and find that they actually did a good job. However, it would be wise to take is slow for the time being a really build a rapport with this new special someone. While you've cleaned out your home and cleared up your environment, you still have emotional and psychic baggage to deal with. You have more compassion and want to help other people but you need to take care of yourself first. 

Libra- You might experience the feeling of no longer being in control of your own home.  You want to take back some of that control by giving it a good cleaning, clearing out old clutter, remodeling, rearranging, or renovating your living space.  As you work on the outer issues, this is also a good time to work on inner issues such as your relationships with your family and shore up you ancestral foundations. Your mind is hungry for new knowledge and new information,  you may find yourself reading more books and / or websites, you might take a class, or get to know the people around on a much more deeper level than before. You live for conversation and really enjoy rubbing elbows with other people for no other purpose but for the experience. You have more drive and energy now to put into your career. You want success but more importantly, you want recognition and you want to be valued.  However, it is important that you don't give so much to your career at the expense of everything else.  You're much more charming and attractive at this time and while you may be garnering a lot more sexual attention and interest you only have eyes for one person. You find yourself attracted to people who are deep and mysterious and have not time for anyone who comes across as shallow or superficial.  

Scorpio- You're less optimistic this month and may suffer from frustration and anxiety.  You may shy away from people in general and have trouble speaking or communicating effectively. As a result it is possible that troubles with neighbors can or accidents close to home can occur. Opportunities to make more money may come to you this month, however, there may be a tendency to spend more money as well so it is important that you really pay attention to your finances and not put yourself in debt spending money in order to make yourself feel better.  Adhering to the same old routine can make you feel restless and unfulfilled.You are driven to have more life and have it more abundantly. You want to travel, to meet new people, experience new cultures, and expand your horizons.  Commitment is on your mind this month and the first week of the June finds you spending time patiently thinking about what you want in a partner. Later in the month, you may meet someone charismatic and deep who really sparks your interest and curiosity. The more you find out about them, the more you want to know. Your focus this month is on introducing positive changes in your life so as to better yourself and our environment. Now is a good time to review, research, and develop a plan of action to make these changes smooth as possible. 

Sagittarius- You don't feel confident in your sense of material security right now. You may have trouble hanging onto money or obtaining anything of value. You resolve to be more disciplined with your material resources and take a cautious approach to spending or investing your resources.  Though you lack confidence in your material success, you have an overall positive attitude and a sense of optimism that everything will ultimately work out.  In fact, maintain a positive and friendly attitude will go a long way towards making you feel better about your lot in life. You're not satisfied with your life and want to and make an effort to change it for the better.  You want more control and power in your life and may have disputes with anyone who wants to exercise any power over you. You love your routine and sticking to a predetermined schedule or plan gives you a greater sense of satisfaction.  You're focused more on your work and less on romance so you won't be charmed by anyone unless that make a lasting impression and the relationship make sense on some level.  You shy away from crowds this month and prefer to communicate with others in a one-on-one setting. In this way you can express yourself more clearly and better understand any information that is being conveyed to you. You work better with others now because you are so willing to compromise and give your partner in business the benefit of any doubt and allow their thoughts and talents to shine through.  

Capricorn- You have more self-discipline this month and see things through a more realistic point of view. You aren't fooling yourself about who you are and what you are capable of. You strive for self-improvement which begins with making the right choices. It may be hard for you to get along with others right now due to your strong sense of competitiveness which you take personally. Whether in business, love, or friendship, you really need someone to challenge you or else you get easily bored and become disinterested. You want more drama and excitement in your life and this comes through in your search for love and romance. You feel more playful and now is a good time to start dating someone new. If fact, you could find yourself being pursued by more than one person this month which gives you a thrilling sense of excitement and adventure.  Later in the month you might get tired of the thrill of the hunt, so to speak, and seek to settle down with someone special. You put more distance between yourself and anyone who isn't as interested in a commitment as you are. In fact, you may be introduced to someone special through a friend or business acquaintance. Overall, however, you are more focused on your work and your day to day activities. You can be a bit of a perfectionist now and so work best along as you may have a tendency to criticize others in such as way that may be off-putting if not offensive.  For you, this month will be about finding a balance between work and play. 

Aquarius- You're more introspective this month and spend a lot of time exploring your subconscious. You make an effort to relieve yourself of any emotional baggage that you may be carrying. This is not an ideal time to start anything new or make any long term commitments, but rather this is a time to exercise self care and spiritual maintenance.  Its important that you do not isolate yourself too much and make sure that you spend some time among friends or those of like mind and interest. Helping others through humanitarian efforts helps you to forget about your own woes for a time while also making you feel better about your self and the state of your life. You might throw yourself into your work this month in order to stay busy because the busier you are the more content and satisfied you are. Later in the month you may feel more romantic and playful. You find yourself attracted to someone younger or someone with a more youthful energy or outlook.  You may feel more daring and so take more risks and have more fun. You social more and give yourself more time to spend on your hobbies and creative pursuits.  In dealing with others you come across and more warm, friendly, and inviting.  You want to experience life and experience it more fully. 

Pisces- This month you may see many superficial relationships come to an end as people drift away or you make a conscious decision to put more of a distance between yourself and those you no longer click with on a significant level.  You want to focus on forming more meaningful relationships and profound connections with others. You don't have time for any  meaningless or superficial people or relationships.  This could be a great time for your career. Your hard work pays off and is noticed by your superiors and other people who matter. An important conversation with your boss, supervisor, or mentor can take place this month. You may take on more responsibility or be given an important project to complete. This is a good time to re-evaluate your long terms goals, especially those connected to your career or social status.  You have a surplus of energy especially for your hobbies and creative endeavors. You flirt more than usual and may even have the opportunity to date often this month. At other times, you find yourself spending more time with your family and loved ones doing things that you enjoy together.  You may also feel the urge to improve your surrounding by redecorating your home or buying something new for the home that will increase it's beauty, aesthetics, or value.  

Carolina Dean 

Astrology & the Law of Attraction

What is the Law of Attraction?

The Law of Attraction (LOA) is the belief that your thoughts manifest things, people, and experiences to yourself. Simply stated, what you dwell on inwardly you manifest outwardly; what you speak, you create; what you think about, is invited into your life. The belief that our thoughts are the building blocks of the universe, and therefore, our lives can be found in many philosophies and ideologies. For example, the Bible states in Proverbs 23:07 "as a man thinketh in his heart, so is he."

In the religion of Wicca, Traditional Witchcraft, and other new age practices the belief in affirmations and creative visualization, which in and of themselves are different forms of thought, follows that idea that like attracts like. For example, a person repeats to themselves "I am prosperous" and they attract money, or another person visualizes a tumor getting smaller and smaller and suddenly the doctor advises them it has disappeared completely. 

In order to attract our desires we must first define what it is that we want to be, do, or have. The process of deciding what we want to be, do, or have and then setting about being it, doing it, and having it is called setting one's intention(s).

As Above, So Below: Astrology & the Law of Attraction


Astrologers are accustomed to tracking the motion of the planets to divine future trends and possibilities. They are able to do this because astrologers throughout history before them have observed the motion of the planets and have drawn a correlation between astrological events such as the planets in certain signs and or houses as well as the pattern formed between the planets (called aspects) and events in the world at large and in our individual lives.

Magical practitioners have also learned to harness the energy of these patterns by performing their spells and rituals at certain auspicious times. For example, working by the moon, a magical practitioner may perform a spell to draw a new love on a Friday during the New Moon because Fridays are associated with Venus, planet of love, and the new moon is good for new beginning and drawing new things into our lives.

Professional astrologers can take this concept a step further to elect the best time for a certain goal or endeavor. Such an astrologer might check the current / future motion of the planets against your birth chart and see that Venus will be conjunct your natal Sun in the 5th house and augur that you are likely to meet someone during this time who could become a romantic love interest. Knowing this possibility exists, you might perform a spell during this time to put the odds in your favor.

You don't have to be a professional astrologer to use astrology to manifest your dreams. You can use the philosophy of the law of attraction and the science of astrology together simply by tracking the sign the moon is moving through, or transiting, at any given time to set your intention(s) and manifest your goals. It takes the moon roughly 28 1/2 days to pass through the twelve signs of the zodiac.

The Four Elements 

• Fire Signs (Aries, Leo, Sagittarius) When the Moon is in a Fire Sign you are more inspired to create positive changes in your life and you have the energy to devote to your goals. 
• Earth Signs (Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn) When the moon in in an Earth Sign you are more patient and stable. You have more determination and are able to cope with setbacks or obstacles.  
• Air Signs (Gemini, Libra, Aquarius) When the moon is in an Air Sign, you take a more mental approach to achieving goals. This is a good time to review and/or edit your spiritual plan, make lists or goals and intentions, or practice your affirmations. 
• Water Signs (Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces) When the Moon is in a Water Sign you are more emotionally attached to your intentions. You feel things more deeply and so this is a good time to take an emotionally approach to finding your own success. 

The Three Modalities 

• Cardinal Signs (Aries, Cancer, Libra, Capricorn) When the moon is in a cardinal sign, you are more proactive. You are not only ready to seek out change and make things happen but you also have the energy to match your ambitious. 
• Fixed Signs (Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, Aquarius) When the moon is in a fixed sign you are more stubborn and have more determination. This is a good time for improving upon what you are already doing to achieve your goals. 
• Mutable (Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, Pisces) When the moon is in a mutable sign you are more adaptable and roll with the punches so to speak. If you've been considering changing your tactics in terms of your spiritual plan of action, this is a good time to adjust your course. 

The Moon in the Signs and Houses of Astrology 


The Moon in Aries or the 1st House

Aries is the first sign of the zodiac and it rules the head (including the brain). Aries represents the archetype of the pioneer or explorer. When the moon is in Aries this is a good time for beginnings, for exploring your mind and thinking about what it is that you want to be, do or have. The keyword for Aries is I am and, according to the LOA, anything we put after I am will manifest. For example, I am beautiful. I am rich. I am healthy. Sit in a quiet place, you can light a candle and incense or put on some soothing music. Go into a meditative state and say to yourself I am and then just allow yourself to fill in that blank by saying the first words that come to your mind. Try to keep it positive and remember you're just exploring your options right now.

The Moon in Taurus or the Second House

Taurus is the second sign of the zodiac and it is the first sign categorized as fixed. Generally speaking, fixed signs are stubborn and persistent. The keyword for Taurus is I have. Now is the time to settle on a few I am statements and fix it in your mind that you can have what it that you want to have, you can be what it is that you want to be, you can do what it is that you want to do. Taurus rules the neck, including the throat and the throat-chakra. Now you will repeat your I am statement to yourself and then immediately swallow. When you swallow you are activating your throat chakra and absorbing the energy of your words into your being. That is, you are accepting the idea that all that you desire is not only possible but that it is inevitable. Incidentally, the throat chakra is associated with wishes.

The Moon in Gemini or the Third House

The keyword for Gemini is I communicate and it is ruled by Mercury. This sign is all about how we process and exchange information. You've already communicated your desires to yourself verbally but now you will write them down. Again, you may wish to make a ritual out of the act of writing down your intentions. You may set the mood by dimming the lights, lighting some candles dressed with condition oils that correspond to your goals, or a general one such as Attraction Oil, put on some meditative music. Next you will write a list of your goals or a list of I am statements on a piece of paper. If you desire, you can write your intentions in a special diary or book. A list of goals or intentions becomes a contract with your spirit and confirms that you are committed to making your dreams come true. One study has also found that when people write down their goals they are more likely to come to pass.

The Moon in Cancer or the Fourth House

Cancer is the first water sign and it is associated with our feelings. The moon rules Cancer so it is especially strong here. When the moon is in Cancer it is a good time to get in touch with your feelings about your goals and intentions. This is a good time to take out your wish list or book of intentions and read over them. Do this slowly and as you read them imagine how you will feel when they come to pass. You want to actually fill yourself with the feelings of accomplishment and experience the emotions you would feel when your dreams come true. It has been observed that the mind cannot distinguish between what is imagined and what is real. One way to help summon the necessary emotion is to visualize your desire as if it has come to pass. If you find it hard to visualize then simply use your imagination.

The Moon in Leo or the Fifth House

Leo is ruled by the Sun and it is associated with drama, creativity, and the arts. Up until now, you have used two of your three God-given gifts. They are: thoughts and words. Now you will use the third gift which is deeds. When the moon is in Leo, this is a good time for acting in accordance with your thoughts and beliefs. Some people call this "fake it till you make it". For example, if you want to be rich, spend money; if you want to lose weight, eat healthy and exercise; if you want to meet a new lover, go where the people are.

The Moon in Virgo or the Sixth House

Virgo is the second earth sign, behind Taurus, and it is one of four mutable signs along with Gemini, Scorpio, and Aquarius. Mutable signs are known for their adaptability and Virgo represents the archetype of the analyst. There's a reason that "anal" is in analyst, Virgos are perfectionist concerned with details so they make good editors. When the moon is in Virgo it is a good time to edit, refine, or otherwise improve your spiritual plan. Spend some time thinking about how you can think better, speak better, and do better concerning the attainment of your goals. You might want to take out a fresh piece of paper and re-write your intention list and burn the old one. You might also want to think about how you can accomplish your goals by changing your actions or how you approach certain situations.

The Moon in Libra or the Seventh House

Libra is the 7th sign of the zodiac and it's keyword is I balance. Because Libras represent the archetype of the diplomat, they can be vacillating and wishy-washy but often keep an open-mind. When the moon is in Libra, you may find yourself doubting yourself, doubting the process, or doubting your ability to make your wishes work. When this occurs, it is important that you surround yourself with people who are supportive of you and your goals. If there isn't anyone close you can open up to for encouragement then now is the time to be your own advocate, your own cheerleader, and your own mentor. Give yourself a pep-talk, re-read your intention list and imagine what you will feel like when you are successful. It is important now that you expose yourself to others through books, websites, and youtube videos and allow their success with the law of attraction to inspire you.

The Moon in Scorpio or the Eighth House

Scorpio is ruled by Pluto, the planet of powerful transformation and its keyword is I desire. In Greek mythology, Pluto is the King of the Underworld a gloomy place of death and rebirth. People often fear change and it is not unusual for people to actually fear having their wishes come true, to fear having more power in their life, or to fear being totally responsible for the course and quality of their lives. Now is the time to allow your doubts and fears to die away and the best way to do this is by owning your own power by facing your fears head on. When that tiny voice in your head speaks up saying "what if"; "what if I make a lot of money and have to pay more taxes", "what if I go out and get a flat tire", "what if meet someone special and they hurt me in the end?" Then you reply back to that little voice with two magic words. They are: "so what?". Say to yourself "so what, I'll deal with it". Something that "might happen" has an equal chance of "might not happening" in your mind. Shift your focus to the positive. Be afraid, but move forward anyway.

The Moon in Sagittarius or the Ninth House

Sagittarius is the 9th sign of the zodiac and it is one of three fire signs along with Aries and Leo. It is ruled by Jupiter, the planet of luck and expansion. Sagittarius represents the archetype of the Teacher, Mentor, or Truth Seeker. When the moon is in Sagittarius you might begin to feel more optimistic and want more freedom. The keyword for Sagittarius is I see and when the moon is transiting this fiery sign you feel more comfortable getting out of your comfort zone. Having learned to overcome your fears when the moon transitioned Scorpio, now is a good time to push past your personal boundaries and limitations.

The Moon in Capricorn or the Tenth House

Capricorn is the last earth sign behind Taurus and Virgo. It is ruled by Saturn the planet of responsibility and discipline and it's keyword is I use. When the moon is in Capricorn you may wish to live a more intentional life. You are more aware of your own power now and you want to use it more responsibly. When the moon is in Capricorn it is a good time for reviewing how your thoughts, words and deeds in the past have lead you to where you are now --- for good or bad. By recognizing the correlation between choices and consequences, or cause and effect it reinforces the belief or idea that you are in control of your life and that you must exercise discipline and responsibility in how you wield your power. You might want to read over your intention list now and think about the consequences of your goals coming to pass.

The Moon in Aquarius or the Eleventh House

Aquarius is the 11th sign of the zodiac. It is ruled by Uranus, the planet of rebellion and it's keyword is I know. Aquarius represents the archetype of the genius or inventor. When the moon is in Aquarius, you might feel like rebelling against what you have been taught, to forge your own path, to come up with new ways of thinking and doing things. In terms of the law of attraction, the moon in Aquarius says to get something you've never had, you have to do something you've never done. Inventors and scientists work by trial and error and so they often fail before they succeed. However they are able to learn from their mistakes, adapt and overcome. When the moon is in Aquarius it is a good time to experiment with new and different way to attract what you desire.

The Moon in Pisces or the Twelfth House

Pisces is the 12th and final sign of the zodiac. It is a water-mutable sign ruled by Neptune the planet of refinement and its keyword is I believe. When the moon is in Pisces, it is a good time to refine or adapt your beliefs about yourself, your beliefs about what you want to be, your beliefs about what you want to do, and your beliefs about what you want to have. Pisces represent the archetype of the intuitive introvert so this is a good time to draw into yourself and get in touch with your intuition and feelings about your goals and aspirations. If you practice any form of divination this is a favorable time to performing a divination about your goals. Since Pisces is the last sign of the zodiac, it is also associated with endings and this would also be a good time for putting the finishing touches, or taking the final steps towards achieving your goals or choosing now to pursue a certain goal for any number of reasons.


Short-Term Vs Long-Term Goals

It takes the moon approximately 28 days to transit, or pass through, the 12 signs. For short range goals, you can track the moon through the signs. However, for more long-term goals you can track the movement of the Sun through the signs which takes about one year or one sign every 30 days. The descriptions for the sun in the signs is the same as those for the moon through the signs given above.

Carolina Dean

Links 

Tracking Your Transits
Rev Ike Legacy (YouTube)
Evan Carmichael (YouTube)
Abraham Hicks (YouTube)
The Law of Attraction (Book)
The Secret (Book)

The Astrology of Hoodoo & the Moon

How to Maximize Your Magic with Moon Power 

The relationship between magic and the Moon is an ancient one.  Other than the Sun, the Moon is the only luminary, or planet, that humans can easily see with the naked eye; and given that the moon goes through eight phases it is easy to see how the moon became associated with change and transformation --- which is the ultimate goal of magic. 

Observing Times 

In the book of Ecclesiastes 3:1 it states that "to every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven." In rural communities, farmers were known to plan different activities such as planting, castrating bulls, harvesting, etc... by signs. In like fashion, some workers have interpreted this scripture to mean that certain times are efficacious for spiritual workings as well.  This belief works on the principle that certain energies of the Sun, Moon, and Planets are in sympathy with one’s goal.  Considerations include

• Moon Phase
• Moon's Sign
• Day of the Week
• Time of Day

However, I will only focus on the moon's phase and moon sign in this blog entry.  

Moon Phases 

Although the moon can be divided into 8 distinct phases, most Rootworker's focus on the more well known five. They are:

• Dark Moon- A dark moon occurs when there is no moon at all in the sky. This is a great time for efforts  of retribution, to bring down your enemies, and throw curses. 
• New Moon- The new moon occurs when the first sliver of the moon is visible in the night sky after a dark moon.  It is a great time to manifest anything new, begin new products. 
• Waxing Moon- The time between the new moon and the full moon is called the Waxing Moon. During a waxing moon, the moon will appear as a reverse C shape with the light side on the right and the dark side on the left.  The waxing moon phase is used to draw things to us. 
• Full Moon- A full moon occurs when the moon is completely lit up and round. Any type of spell can be done when the moon is full. 
• Waning Moon- The period between the full moon and the new moon is called the Waning Moon . During a waning moon, the moon will appear as a C-shape and the light side will be on the left and the dark side on the right. This period is used to move things away from us. 

Moon Sign

In earlier days, people named Signs for the areas of the body that they ruled, rather than the signs themselves. Many country folks gave a great deal of consideration to the area of the body the moon occupied before doing anything of a practical nature or even a magical one. For example, you would never have a tooth pulled when the Moon is in the Head (Aries) as it runs the risk of hemorrhaging.

• Aries, the Head- Initiating action, new beginnings, confronting things, getting in other people’s head, controlling and dominating people and situations, breaking habits.
• Taurus, the Neck- money matters, planning long-range goals, public speaking, dental work, putting up preserves
• Gemini, the Arms- intellectual Pursuits, juggling task, travel, protection
• Cancer, the Chest- attending to family and home matters, weddings, signing agreements.

• Leo, the Heart- creativity, protection, love, children, self confidence, good for making large purchases, and doing that that you want to last

• Virgo, the Bowels- organizing, analyzing, getting a job, healing, breaking bad habits, buying medicine, healing pets.
• Libra, the Kidneys- partnerships of all kinds, marriage, creativity, socializing, diplomacy, writing, contracts.
• Scorpio, the Genitals- research, investigation, psychic development, divination, seduction, lust, buying antiques.
• Sagittarius, the Thighs- expanding the mind, freedom beginning a diet or exercise program, spiritual pursuits.
• Capricorn, the Knees- pursuing ambitions, self-control, protection, organizing, focusing on your career.
• Aquarius, the Legs-  friendship, volunteering, originality, art, socializing.
• Pisces, the Ankles- banishing negativity, psychic development,

Tips & Tricks of the Trade Concerning the Moon 

It is a known that when you are working a spell meant to have an effect on another person, such as a love spell or a curse, the best time to do it is when the moon is in their sun sign. 

In addition each of the 12 signs of the zodiac are associated with one of the four elements. The sign that the moon occupies on a certain day is favorable for working with that sign’s element. For example, when the moon is in a fire sign (Aries, Leo, Sagittarius), it is good for working with the element of fire, candle magic, and fiery herbs (cinnamon, ginger, etc…). When the moon occupies the earth signs (Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn) it favors working with the element of earth such as dirts, footprints, doll babies, lodestones, talismans and mojo bags. Air Signs (Gemini, Libra, Aquarius) is for working with the element of air in the form of incense, prayers, mantras, and the like. Finally, Water Signs (Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces) are beneficial for working with the element of water in the form of spiritual baths, footwashing, head washing, and spiritual waters like Florida Water, Peace Water or War Water.

Finally, you can track your lucky and unlucky days according to the moon sign. When the moon is in your sun sign this is considered an auspicious day for good luck and personal power. However, when the moon is in the sign opposite your sun sign, this is an unlucky day. The signs and their opposites are as follows:

Aries         Libra

Taurus        Scorpio

Gemini       Sagittarius

Cancer        Capricorn

Leo        Aquarius

Virgo        Pisces    

Again, these are just a few factors to consider when timing your spells and rituals. I will cover the days of the week and astrological hours in a separate blog entry at a future time. 

Carolina Dean 

Further Reading 

• An Introduction to Hoodoo 
• Ethics of Conjure
• The Art of Conjure 

Aspects: Venus Conunct Mars

Today I want to go through the process of analyzing an aspect with you. If this is the first time you are reading about aspects, you may want to go back and read my article breaking them down. Specifically we will be discussing transit Venus in 7 degrees Taurus applying a conjunction to Natal Mars at 9 degrees Taurus. What this mean is that we are analyzing the movement of the planet Venus against the backdrop of someone's natal chart. In this scenario, Venus is moving and Mars is stationary because that is where it was at the time of the individuals birth. 

A conjunction occurs when two planets occupy the same degree of the same sign at the same time. As you can see from the picture at left Venus is two degrees away from an exact conjunction and it is getting closer or approaching exactness. This is called an applying conjunction.  It will be exact when Venus is at 9 degrees Taurus and a separating conjunction when Venus is at 10 degrees, or moving away from exact. 

Other things to keep in mind here is that Venus rules Taurus and in this chart Taurus is  in the 7th House; and Mars rules the 6th House (Aries).  

Let's start with some keywords:

• Venus (I Love): adaptable, harmony, affectionate, artistic, beauty, attraction, charm, connection, femininity, glamour, intimacy, love, pleasure, seduction, social ease and vanity. 
• Taurus (I Have): patient, consistency, predictable, steady, materialistic, passive, dependable, comfort, value, sensual, and laid back. 
• Mars (I Act): action, aggression, lust, anger, assertiveness, masculinity, passion, energy, strength, conquest, drive, impatience, willpower, sex, sexuality, desire, courage, restlessness and vigor. 
• Sixth House- Daily routine, health, pets, service to others 
• 7th House- Marriage, agreements, relationships, and open enemies. 

Next we apply our keywords to the placements. 

Venus in Taurus and the 7th House might translate to I love to have relationships. And Mars in Taurus and the 7th House might translate to I love to act in relationships. 

When a conjunction occurs between two planets their energies blend and become fused together. In fact, they may become so blended that it is difficult to tell them apart. Therefore, Venus Conjunct Mars in the 7th house might translate to I love to have relationships in which I am assertive, aggressive,  driven and sexual. 

Because Venus rules Taurus and therefore the 7th house, it's energy is much more powerful (see essential dignity) and so you might expand on your sentence by saying: I have a powerful urge to be  in a committed relationship which allows me to be aggressive, sexual, and passionate. 

Next we take into account the fact that Mars rules Aries which is aligned with the 6th house in this chart.  Knowing that the 6th house rules one's daily routine, health, pets and service others you might expand your sentence in such a manner: I work hard to make having a committed relationship a part of my life because I want it so badly. Having sex is an important part of any relationship right now and I want to make it  a part of our daily routine. I devote myself to being of service to my lover or partner and it is important to me that I be healthy and vital so that I can satisfy him or her. 

In addition, you might also note that during the short time that transit Venus will conjunct natal Mars love and sex may become so intertwined that one may be confused for another. You may also form a profound emotional bond with anyone that you have sex with, so if causal sex is something that is part of your life you might want to be careful of falling in "love" with a sexual partner. Alternately, you might also find yourself becoming sexually attracted to someone you only had platonic feelings for before. In fact, it could be someone you met recently when Venus made a conjunction to transit Uranus at 4 degrees Taurus which would have been about 4 days prior. 

If you are inclined to practice magic, you might take the opportunity to use this energy to your advantage by doing any kind of rootwork to draw either a known or an unknown lover to you.  Some examples may include:

• carrying a buckeye dressed with a combination of fast luck and kiss me now oil to attract a lover. 
• write a brief description of what you are looking for in a lover on a piece of paper. Burn a red candle dressed with your choice of oils (follow me boy, come to me, lavender love, etc..) on top of the prayer paper. If you desire, you can use a red penis candle or a red vulva candle as appropriate. Shortly before the candle is spent, burn the paper in the flame of the candle. 
• dress yourself with any of the oils mentioned above, depending on your specific intent. 
•  spend time reading / meditating / praying psalms or selected Bible verses such as the Songs of Solomon. 

I hope you enjoyed this blog entry and learned a little about the interpretation of aspects in the transit chart. 

Carolina Dean 

Mercury in Gemini

Mercury in Gemini 

5/21/19  3:52 AM PDT 

Natural Chart / Whole Houses 

Mercury (I Think) 

In a chart, Mercury represents how you process and exchange information.  Mercury rules Gemini / Virgo, is in detriment in Sagittarius / Pisces, exalted in Aquarius, and fall in Leo. 

Keywords: expression, communication, eloquence, flexible, information, intellect, knowledge, learning, logic, messenger, mindful, thoughtful, speech, transportation, movement, clever. 

Gemini (I Think) 

Gemini is an Air / Mutable / Masculine Sign that is ruled by Mercury. 

Keywords: Versatile, adaptable, curious, restless, indecisive, talkative, vacillating, open-minded, perceptive, flighty and sociable.  

Mercury in Gemini (General) 

Mercury in Gemini can translate to I think open-minded thoughts because I am curious about many things and because I have access to so much information my position on different topics is changeable.  Mercury rules Gemini so our minds are in overdrive and cannot seem to slow down. You may jump quickly from one thought or subject to another without finishing your original thought. 

How Mercury in Gemini Affect You 

When Mercury is in Gemini your thoughts are fast, quick, and changeable and where Gemini falls in your chart is what your thoughts will center on. 

• If your rising sign is Aries, Gemini is your 3rd House. 
• If your rising sign is Taurus, Gemini is your 2nd House. 
• If your rising sign is Gemini, Gemini is your 1st House. 
• If your rising sign is Cancer, Gemini is your 12th House. 
• If your rising sign is Leo, Gemini is your 11th House. 
• If your rising sign is Virgo, Gemini is your 10th House. 
• If your rising sign is Libra, Gemini is your 9th House. 
• If your rising sign is Scorpio, Gemini is your 8th House. 
• If your rising sign is Sagittarius, Gemini is your 7th House. 
• If your rising sign is Capricorn, Gemini is your 6th House. 
• If your rising sign is Aquarius, Gemini is your 5th House. 
• If your rising sign is Pisces, Gemini is your 4th House. 

Example 

Mercury in Gemini and the 9th House 

Using the keywords as before, Mercury in Gemini can translate to I think openminded, quick, and vacilating thoughts about my spiritual growth, my dreams, the higher mind, ethics, my education, and long journeys. With Mercury in Gemini and the 9th house you are more talkative and love to have conversations. The drawback here is that you may tend to talk more than you listen which can be off putting to some people. You may decide to start a writing project and while this placement is not good for finishing such a project it is good for gathering your research. 

Carolina Dean