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On the signature of fingers

« • Forefinger (Index Finger) — Ruled by Jupiter and the Oak, this finger is held to denote the Holy Ghost or Divine Spirit and accordingly did priests once wear rings on this finger as a sign of their office, likewise is a band worn on this 'wilful' finger said to indicate boldness of spirit.

• Fool's Finger (Middle Finger) —Ruled by Saturn and the Holly, this baleful finger rarely bares a ring, although Graves says when worn on this finger it naturally expresses a hope of resurrection. It is also known as the digitus impudicus after its use as an aggressive sexual insult, its form suggestive of the upright phallus, hence its use as a gesture to avert the evil eye. Intriguingly the Hand of the Mysteries depicts this, the longest finger, with a sun above it, and likewise do images in the Richel Collection show it as variously having a sun symbol, a triangle of dots or a glowing red tip.

• Ring, Leech or Physic Finger — Ruled by Apollo (the Sun) and Hazel, this finger was used in the 15th century to stir, taste and apply medicines, whilst stroked on wounds would speed heal- ingiyo. It is known as 'the ring finger' for it is upon this digit that the solar golden wedding band is popularly worn, sometimes by religious persons to denote 'marriage' to their patron god(s).

• Auricular Finger (Little Finger) — Ruled by the psychopomp Mercury and Apple, this finger is said by Graves to be divinatory and almost necromantic in nature, for when it is used to stopper the ear as an aid to inspiration it gives rise to mysterious whispers within which secrets might be discerned. A ring worn on this finger is said to denote a masterful spirit.

• Thumb — Ruled by Venus and Hawthorn, the Romans and Greeks wore their iron seal-rings upon this finger as a charm to preserve virility; the thumb evoking the phallus and the iron ring denoting the smith-god Vulcan, husband of Venus. In images of the Hand of the Mysteries the thumb is depicted as being crowned, denoting the dominance of the will over the four elements, that is to say the one thumb over the four fingers, as expressed in the saying 'under the thumb'. »

[Martin Duffy, The Devil’s Raiments]

Apollo

Greek god of music, art, light, prophecy, oracles, knowledge, science, healing, diseases, plague, poetry, dance, herds and flocks, and archery

Apollo has a complex role as a deity for he is both the healer and the destroyer. He is known to be warm at heart and is fond of delighting others with music, namely by playing a lyre. Apollo is also deeply connected with all forms of art for he is a lover of beauty and emotion, and in fact, he is so deeply connected with the arts that the Muses are his attendees. He is a very ancient god whose origins extend beyond the Greek pantheon, being known as Apol in Egypt where he was moreso a god of war. Apollo was among one of the most feared Greek gods, and was terrifying to even the gods themselves.  

As a healer, Apollo is known to visit humans suffering from plagues and epidemics so he can heal them. Though as destroyer, he is given the name “the god who punishes and destroys (oulios) the wicked and overbearing”. All sudden deaths of men, whether they were regarded as a punishment or a reward, were believed to be the effect of the arrows of Apollo; and with the same arrows, he would send out plagues. In mythology, a story tells that four days after his birth, Apollo went to mount Parnassus, and there killed the dragon Python, who had pursued his mother during her wanderings. The circumstance of Apollo being the destroyer of the wicked was believed by some of the ancients to have given rise to his name Apollo, which they connected with apollumi, “to destroy.“   

In myth, Apollo is a son of Zeus, King of the Gods, and the Titaness Leto. His mother was hounded by Zeus’ wife Hera throughout her pregnancy and thus was forced to wander the world in search of safe refuge. In one legend, his twin-sister Artemis was born one day before Apollo. His mother gave birth to Artemis on the island of Ortygia, then, almost immediately after her birth, Artemis helped her mother to cross the straits over to Delos, where she then delivered Apollo with Artemis’ help.  

Along with Artemis, Apollo was a protector of children (Artemis protecting females and Apollo the males). But paradoxically, they could also be the cause for their deaths through shooting them with their arrows and raining disease upon them. In one mythical story, Artemis with her twin brother, Apollo, put to death the children of Niobe. The reason being that Niobe, a mere mortal, had boasted to Leto, the mother of the divine twins, that she had bore more children than her, which must make her superior to Leto. Apollo being outraged at such an insult on his mother, informed Artemis. The twin gods then hunted Niobe’s children down and shot them with their arrows; Apollo killed the male children and Artemis the girls. 

In my personal experiences with this god, Apollo is an elegant, charming, intelligent, refined, wise, and sophisticated gentleman whose eloquent words reflect his role as a god of the arts. He is deeply compassionate and protective of those he cares for, making his heart golden like the sun itself. Though he does in fact get wrathful towards injustices and is not afraid to seek the destruction of the cruel. Apollo values courage, kindness, generosity, independence, and wisdom. He is incredibly sweet and helpful, giving wonderful advice to those who need it. He is also very calm and patient as well. When people are suffering, his heart goes out for them and he does whatever he can to heal them- both physically and mentally. Apollo also greatly loves to learn and teach, making him an outstanding deity for all sorts of areas of life. Appearance-wise, Apollo appears as a tall and very handsome gentleman with tanned skin, blue eyes, very long golden hair, and gentle facial features.   

| Symbolism of Apollo |

Lyres

Bow and arrows

Laurel wreaths

Hyacinth 

Pythons

Ravens

Dolphins

Swans

Wolves

Bees

The Sun

| Personal Associations |

Harps

Sunflowers

Marigolds

Hawks

Griffins 

| Some of his epithets |

Loimios (The deliverer from plague)

Epikourios (The helper of warriors)

Aphetor (Archer)

Chrusaôr (The god with the golden sword)

Akestôr (Averter of evil)

Hekatos (He who kills many {with plague})

Hekatebolos (He who strikes from afar)

Eleleus (He who utters a war-cry)

Erasmius (The lovely)

Aegletes (The radiant one)

Stratagios (The general)

Nikephoros (Bringer of victory)

Acesius (Healing)

Boedromios (Savior on battlefield) 

| Offerings |

White wine, clear gin, chamomile tea, apples, figs, olives, honey, honeycomb, fancy sweets, pastries, chocolate, river fish (like trout), lamb meat, sunflowers, marigolds, hyacinth, yellow roses, bay leaves, musical instruments, bow & arrows, daggers, cologne, hair pomade, round mirrors, music sheets, hand-made crafts, pottery, chamomile, sunstone, citrine, divination tools, yellow or gold candles, raven feathers, swan feathers, bathing salts, white salt, lamb wool, a bowl for lecanomancy, frankincense, lyres (mini or full-scale), images of his sacred animals, classical music, artwork, poetry, and prose.

152 Roman Gods & Goddesses (updated)

The Dii Consentes ( The 12 Major Gods )

Iuppiter /Jupiter / Jove (”father”) - Supreme god of the roman empire. Ruler of all mortals and immortals, ruler of the sky, thunder, lightning, wind, rain, daylight, law, order and divine witness to oaths.

Iuno / Juno (”young”) - Queen of the gods, protector of women, marriage, family, women’s fertility, pregnancy & childbirth. Protector & councilor of the Roman state.

Neptunus / Neptune (”wet, damp, clouds”) - God of freshwater, the sea, drought, horses and the roman cavalry. Races were held in his honor.

Ceres (”to grow”) -Goddess of the earth as a source of fertility & abundance. Rules over agriculture, the harvest, nourishment and motherly relationships.

Vesta (”hearth”) - Goddess of the hearth fire and the home.

Minerva (”intellect”) - Goddess of wisdom, inspiration, numbers, medicine, arts and crafts, genius and warcraft.

Mars (’male’) - God of war and father of the roman people. Originally, a god of agriculture.

Phoebus / Apollo - (”to destroy. strength, father light ”)- God of sunlight, truth, music, poetry, healing, plague, prophecy, oracles, archery and order.

Diana (”heavenly, divine”) - Goddess of moonlight, childbirth, wildlife and wilderness. Also considered the protector of the lower classes, especially slaves.

Venus (”love, sexual desire”) - Goddess of love, desire, sex, fertility, beauty, prosperity, vegetation, gardens and vineyards.

Vulcanus / Vulcan (”to flash”) - God of fire (especially destructive fire) and volcanoes.

Mercurius / Mercury (”to trade, wages”) - God of commerce, trade, profit, merchants, roads, travelers, athletes, messengers, dexterity and thieves. Father of the Lares.

Other Major Roman Divinities

Saturn / Saturnus - God of generation, time, dissolution, plenty, wealth, agriculture, periodic renewal and liberation. His reign was depicted as a Golden Age of plenty and peace. 

Pluto (”wealth”) - God of the underworld, judge of the dead and a god of wealth.

Ianus / Janus ( ”covered passageway” ) - God of gates and doors, beginnings and endings. The month January is named after him.

Bellona  (”war”)- Goddess of war. Accompanied Mars on the battlefield.

Quirinus (“spear”) - Mystery war god who was worshipped by the Sabines and had a popular cult following in Rome. Possibly Romulus deified.

Liber / Bacchus (“free”)- God of vegetation, male fertility, viniculture, wine and ecstasy. Guardian of plebeian freedoms. Worshipped alongside Libera and Ceres.

Libera - Consort of Liber. Goddess of wine, fertility and freedom. Worshipped alongside Liber and Ceres.

Ops / Opis (”plenty”) - Wife of Saturn. Goddess of opulence and abundance. Worshiped together with her daughter Ceres at the harvest.

Flora ( “flower, plant life”) - Goddess of flowers and spring. Protected the early blossoms.

Terra / Tellus ( “earth”) - Personified goddess of the earth. The first mother.

Fortuna (”fortunate”) - Goddess of good fortune and luck.

Cupid / Amor ( “love” ) - Winged archer god of love. Son of Venus and Mars.

Sol (’sun’) - God of the sun. 

Luna (”moon”) - Goddess of the moon.

Minor Roman Divinities (this list is not complete)

Abundantia ( “abundance”) - The goddess of abundance and prosperity.

Aeolus - God of the four winds.

Aequitas (”equal, even”) - God of fair dealing, equality, conformity and symmetry.

Aera Cura - Goddess associated with the infernal regions and underworld.

Africus ( ”south west” ) - God of the south western wind.

Angita - Early goddess of healing and witchcraft

Antevorte ( ”in front, advance of, forwards” )- Goddess of the future. Sister of Postverta.

Antinous - Deified lover of the emperor Hadrian & god of homosexuality.

Aquilo (”the north”) - God of the north wind.

Arcus ( “bow, arch” ) - Goddess of rainbows.

Aura / Aurae (”breeze”) - Divinities who symbolized breezes.

Aurora (”gold, dawn”) - Goddess of the dawn.

Auster (”southerly”) - God of the south wind.

Bona Dea (”the good goddess”) -  Popular goddess among the upper class. Goddess of female fertility and good health.

Bubona (“ox, cow”) Goddess of cattle and livestock.

Candelifera ( “She who bears the candle” ) -  One of the many childbirth goddesses.

Cardea - Goddess of thresholds.

Carmenta ( “magic spell, oracle or song” ) - Goddess of Childbirth and Prophecy. But also associated with the protection of mothers, children & midwives.

Clementia (”humanity”) - Goddess of forgiveness and mercy.

Cloacina ( “sewer”  ) -The Goddess who presides over the sewers in Rome.

Coelus (”heavens”)- Personified god of the sky. The first father.

Comus - God of drinking, eating, laughter, nocturnal entertainments and revelry. Son of Liber / Bacchus.

Concordia (”agreement”) - Goddess of concord and harmony.

Conditor ( ”founder, ” ) - God who stores the grain. One of Ceres helper gods.

Convector ( ”a collector, someone who establishes ” ) - God who carries the grain. One of Ceres helper gods.

Copia ( ”supply” ) - Goddess of wealth and plenty.

Devera - Goddess that rules the brooms used to purify ritual sites.

Discordia (“discord”) - Goddess of strife and discord.

Disciplina - Goddess of discipline.

Dius Fidus - God of oaths.

Edesia ( “eat” ) - Goddess of food who presides over banquets.

Epona - Foreign celtic goddess of horses, mules, ponies a donkeys.

Fabulinus - The God of children.

Fama (”to speak”) - Goddess of fame and popular rumour.

Fauna ( ”animal life” ) - Goddess of Prophecy with ties to the forest and fields and the animals found there.

Faunus {“strangler”} - God of wild nature and fertility.

Favonius (”favorable”) - God of the western wind, the herald of spring.

Feronia (”spring, wood goddess”) - Goddess of wildlife, fertility, health and abundance.

Fides ( “faith” ) - Goddess of loyalty.

Fontus / Fons (”source”) - god of wells and springs

Fraus (”fraud, swindle, deceit”) - Goddess of treachery.

Furrina - Goddess of obscure origin who was associated with water and springs.

Furina - Goddess of thieves

Furor (”the anger”) - Goddess of anger and rage.

Hesperia (“western land”) - The goddess of dusk.

Hippona ( “horse” ) - Goddess of horses.

Honos (”honour”)- God of morality and military honour.

Imporcitor -  God of the third ploughing. One of Ceres helper gods.

Insitor - God who plants the seeds. One of Ceres helper gods.

Invidia (”envy”) - Goddess of envy and jealousy.

Justitia (”justice,fairness”) - Goddess of justice.

Juturna (’nymph’) - goddess of lakes,wells and springs.

Juventus (”youth”) - Goddess of youth.

Lares (”homes”) - Deities who protected the home. Children of the god Mercury.

Larunda - Nymph who became Mother of the Lares.

Latona (”latium”) - Mother of Apollo & Diana. Goddess of Womanly Demure and Motherhood.

Libertas ( “liberty” ) - Goddess of freedom.

Libitina - Goddess of death, corpses and funerals.

Lua - Goddess to whom soldiers would sacrifice captured weapons.

Lucifer (”morning star”) - God of the morning star ( Not to be confused with the hebrew god of hell )

Lympha - Goddess of fresh water

Magna Mater (”great mother”) - Foreign Anatolian goddess of untamed nature and lions.

Maia (’daughter of atlas’) -The goddess of whom the month of May is probably named after. Associated with blossoming nature and spring.

Mater Matuta (”Mother Morning”) - Goddess of Sea Travel. Originally a goddess of the ripening of corn and the dawn.

Meditrina - Goddess of wine and health.

Mellona (”honey”) - Goddess of bees and honey.

Mens ( “mind”) - Goddess of the mind and consciousness.

Mors (”death”) - Personified god of death.

Messor - God who reaps. One of Ceres helper gods.

Muta (”change”) - Goddess of silence.

Naenia (”dirge”) - Goddess of funerals.

Necessitas (”unavoidableness,”) - Goddess of destiny.

Nox (”night”) - Personified goddess of the night.

Obarator - God who traces the first ploughing. One of Ceres helper gods.

Occator - God who harrows the fields. One of Ceres helper gods.

Orcus - God of the underworld, punisher of broken oaths. Sometimes interchangeable with Pluto.

Pales - Goddess of shepherds and flocks.

Patalena - Goddess or god who protects the blossoms.

Pax (”peace”) - Goddess of peace.

Penates (”inner part of house”) - Patron gods of the storeroom.

Pomona (”fruit”) - Goddess of fruit trees. Wife of Vertumnus.

Portunes - God of keys.

Portunus (”swimming, crab ”) - God of harbours and ports.

Postverta ( ”behind, afterwards, after” ) - Goddess of the past. Sister of Antevorte.

Priapus - God of gardens, viniculture, sailors, fishermen, the penis, male fertility.

Pietas - The Goddess of duty, respect, piety, obligation to the gods, parents and country.

Poena - Goddess of punishment.

Potina (“she of the act of drinking”) - Goddess of children’s potions.

Promitor - God who distributes the grain. One of Ceres helper gods.

Proserpina (”to emerge”) - Goddess of Spring and queen of the underworld. Wife of Pluto and daughter of Ceres.

Providentia (”foreknowledge”) - Goddess of forethought.

Pudicitia- Goddess of modesty and chastity.

Reparator - God who prepares the earth for ploughing. One of Ceres helper gods.

Robigus (”reddish”) - God who prevented agricultural disease.

Roma - Personified goddess of Rome.

Rumina - Goddess of suckling infants, both animal and human.

Salacia (“salt, salty”) - Goddess of salt water and the depths of the ocean. Wife of Neptune.

Salus (”safety, salvation”) -  Goddess of safety and wellbeing.

Sarnus - God of the Sarno river.

Sanctus ( “holy” ) - God of loyalty, honesty, and oaths.

Serritor - God who digs the soil. One of Ceres helper gods.

Silvanus (”forest, of the woods”) - God of forests and fields.

Sol Invictus ( “invincible sun”) - A sun god who is either Apollo (Phoebus) or Sol.

Somnia (“dreams”) - God of dreams.

Somnus (“sleep”) - God of sleep.

Sors - God of luck.

Spes (“hope”) - Goddess of hope.

Strenua ( ”quick, active” ) - Goddess of strength and vigour

Subruncinator - God who weeds. One of Ceres helper gods.

Summanus (”before the morning”) - God of the night sky and nightly thunder. His precise nature was unclear even to Ovid.

Tellumo- God of earthly regeneration and reproduction. Consort of Tellus / Terra.

Tempestes ( “weather; bad weather; storm, tempest” ) - A goddess of storms but also used to describe storm spirits.

Terminus (“border”) - God of boundaries and borders.

Tranquillitas - Goddess of peace and tranquillity.

Tiberinus - God of the Tiber river.

Trivia (”three roads”) - Goddess of crossroads (figuratively and literally).

Ultio (“vengeance”) - Goddess of vengeance.

Vejovis - A god of healing. Believed to be one of the first gods.

Verplaca - Goddess of family harmony.

Veritas ( “truth” ) - Goddess of truth and virtue.

Vertumnus (”green, seasons”) - God who symbolized the changes in seasons, protector of vegetation, gardens and orchards.

Vervactor - God of the first ploughing. One of Ceres helper gods.

Vesper (”evening, supper, evening star, west”) - God of the evening star.

Victoria (“victory”) - Goddess of victory.

Virtus ( ”courage, virtue” ) - God of bravery, military strength, valor and courage.

Volturnus - Water god.

Vulturnus (”south-east”) - God of the east wind.

For a list of the Greek Gods Click Here

SOURCES: theoi.com / wikipedia.com / “Who’s Who of Greek and Roman Mythology” by David Kravitz

List of Greek Gods & Goddesses (updated 3/11/20)

THE TWELVE OLYMPIANS ( THE GODS & GODDESSES WHO RESIDE ON OLYMPUS )

Zeus (Jupiter) - King of the gods and ruler of the sky. God of rain, thunder, lightning,wind, law, oaths and hospitality.

Hera (Juno) - Queen of the gods. Goddess of the sky, women, marriage, childbirth, family, heirs, kings and empires.

Poseidon (Neptune) - God of the sea and rivers, floods and droughts, storms, earthquakes and horses.

Demeter (Ceres) - Goddess of the earth’s fertility, agriculture, the harvest, motherly relationships, seasons and sacred law.

Hestia (Vesta) - Goddess of the hearth fire, home and domesticity.

Hephaestus (Vulcan) - God of fire, volcanoes, metalworking, stone masonry, sculpture and crafts. Husband of Aphrodite. Son of Zeus and Hera.

Athena (Minerva) - Goddess of reason, wisdom, intelligence, skill, peace, warfare, battle strategy and handicrafts. Daughter of Zeus and Metis.

Hermes (Mercury) - Messenger of the gods. God of boundaries, thieves, travelers, sports, communication, language, commerce and trade. Guide to the underworld.

Apollon (Apollo) - God of the sun, light, truth, music, poetry, healing, plague, prophecy and archery.Twin brother of Artemis.

Artemis (Diana) - Goddess of the moon, hunt, wilderness, wildlife  childbirth, chastity and protector of the young. Twin sister of Apollo.

Aphrodite (Venus) - Goddess of love, beauty, fertility, sex, desire and pleasure. Wife of Hephaestus and lover of Ares.

Ares (Mars) - God of war, violence and bloodshed. Son of Zeus and Hera.

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Hades / Pluto (Dis) - God of the dead, the underworld, subterranean regions, darkness, riches and metals.~ Although Hades was a major ancient Greek god, and was the brother of the first generation of Olympians, He resided in the underworld, far from Olympus, and thus was not usually considered to be one of the Olympians.~  

Dionysus / Bacchus (Liber) - God of wine, viticulture, fruitfulness, grape harvest, parties, festivals, madness, drunkenness, ecstasy, and theater. ~ Besides the twelve Olympians, there were many other cultic groupings of the twelve gods. Most listings include either Hestia or Dionysus as the twelfth Olympian.~

THE PRIMORDIAL GODS ( THE FIRST GENERATION OF GODS )

Achlys- The goddess of poisons. The personification of misery and sadness. Said to have existed before Chaos itself.

Aether- The god of light and the upper atmosphere.

Aion- The god of eternity, personifying cyclical and unbounded time. Sometimes equated with Chronos.

Ananke - The goddess of inevitability, compulsion, and necessity.

Chaos - The personification of nothingness from which all of existence sprang. Depicted as a void. Initially genderless, later on described as female.

Chronos - The god of empirical time, sometimes equated with Aion. Not to be confused with the Titan Cronus (Kronos), the father of Zeus.

Erebus - The god of darkness and shadow.

Eros (Cupid) - The god of love and attraction.

Gaia (Terra) - The first earth mother. Mother of the Titans and wife of Ouranos.

Hemera - The goddess of the day.

Hypnos (Somnus) - The god of sleep.

Nemesis - The goddess of retribution.

The Nesoi - The goddesses of the islands and sea.

Nyx (Nox) - The goddess of the night.

The Ourea - The gods of mountains.

Phanes - The god of procreation in the Orphic tradition.

Pontus - The first sea god , father of the fish and other sea creatures. Husband of Thalassa.

Tartarus - The god of the deepest, darkest part of the underworld, the Tartarean pit (which is also referred to as Tartarus itself).

Thalassa - Personification of the sea and consort of Pontus.

Thanatos (Mors) - God of Death. Brother to Hypnos (Sleep) and in some cases Moros (Doom)

Ouranus (Caelus) - The first sky father. Father of the Titans and husband of Gaia.

THE TITANS (THE SECOND GENERATION OF GODS )

Anchiale - Goddess who perhaps represented the warmth of fire.

Anytus - One of the younger Titans or Curetes. Anytus was an attendant of the goddess Demeter who fostered her Arcadian daughter Despoine.

Asteria -Goddess who presided over the night, stars and nocturnal prophecy. She was the mother of the goddess Hecate. After the fall of the Titans, Asteria was pursued by Zeus and but leapt into the sea to escape him where she was transformed into the island of Delos.

Astraeus - God of the stars, the winds, and the art of astrology. He was the father of the four directional winds and the five wandering stars (the Planets).

Atlas - God of astronomy and the revolution of the heavenly constellations. He was arrested by Zeus and condemned to bear the heavens upon his shoulders.

Aura - Goddess of the breezes.

Clymene - Goddess of fame and renown. She was the wife of Iapetos and mother of Prometheus.

Coeus - God who presided over the axis of heaven in the north around which the constellations revolve. At the end of the Titan-War, he was confined by Zeus in the Tartarean pit.

Crius - God of the heavenly constellations and the measure of the year. Associated with the constellation Aries. He was later cast into the Tartarean pit by Zeus. Crius was sometimes named as a leader of the Gigantes who rebelled against the rule of Zeus.  

Cronus (Saturn) - The King of the Titans, originally an agricultural god and a god of time. He led his brothers in the ambush and castration of their father Uranus, but was himself deposed and cast to Tartarus from his own son Zeus .Alternative stories tell of Saturn escaping to Italy where he ruled during a golden age of primordial peace, harmony, stability, and prosperity.

Curetes - A group of shield clashing Titan gods who came to the aid of Rhea to act as guardians of her son Zeus.

Dione - Prophetic goddess who presided over the Oracle at Dodona alongside Zeus.

Eos (Aurora) - The Goddess of the dawn. She was the mother of the wandering stars (the planets) and the four directional winds by the Titan Astraeus.

Epimetheus - The Titan god of afterthought. He was appointed with the task of creating the beasts of the earth.

Eurybia- Goddess of the power of the sea.

Eurynome - Goddess of earth’s flowery meadows. She was the mother of the three lovely Graces by Zeus.

Hecate / Hekate - Goddess of the new moon, crossroads, protector of the home, childbirth, magic, spirits and potions. She supported the Olympians in the Titan war and retained all of her privileges.

Helios (Sol) - God of the sun. He rode across the sky in a chariot drawn by four fiery, winged steeds.Brother of Selene. He supported the Olympians in the Titan war and retained all of his privileges.

Hyperion - The old god of light, and of the cycles of time measured by the lights of heaven – the sun, the moon and the dawn. Hyperion was one of the four brother Titans who held Uranus fast while Cronus castrated him with the sickle. At the end of the Titan War he was cast into the pit of Tartarus by Zeus.

Iapetos - God of mortality and the allotment of the mortal life-span. He was cast into the Tartarean pit by Zeus at the end of the Titan War.

Lelantos - The Titan god of the breezes of the air.

Leto (Latona) - Goddess of motherhood, light, womanly demure, modesty and the night. She was the mother of the twin gods Apollo and Artemis by Zeus.

Melisseus - God of honey. He was one of the protectors of the infant Zeus. His daughters were the god’s nurses.

Menoitios - The God of violent anger and rash action. Zeus blasted him into Erebus with a thunderbolt, where he became a bondsman of King Hades.

Metis - Goddess of memory and good counsel.The Mother of Athena.

Mnemosyne- Goddess of memory, words and language. She was the mother of the nine Muses by Zeus.

Okeanos - God of the oceans.Husband of Tethys and father of the rivers and lakes.

Pallas - The old god of war craft and the military campaign season. Some say Athena defeated him in battle and crafted her aegis-cape from his skin.

Perses - God of destruction.

Phoebe -Goddess of intellect and the original prophet of the great Oracle of Delphi. She was the grandmother of the gods Apollo and Artemis. 

Prometheus - God of forethought and the creator and benefactor of man.

Rhea (Ops) - The Queen of the Titans and mother of the gods. Goddess of maternity, female fertility and the mountain wilds. She saved her son Zeus from being eaten by his father Cronus by substituting the child for a stone wrapped in swaddling cloth.

Selene (Luna) -Goddess of the moon. She rode across the sky in a silver chariot drawn by two white horses.Sister to Helios.She supported the Olympians in the Titan war and retained all of her privileges.

Styx - Goddess of oaths of allegiance and of the deadly, netherworld River Styx.

Tethys - Goddess of the sources of fresh-water. She was known as the great nurse of life and spawned the Rivers, Clouds and Springs.

Theia - Goddess of sight and the shining light of heaven (“aither”). She was the mother of Helios, Selene and Eos.

Themis - Goddess of the natural order, divine law and tradition. By Zeus she was the mother of the Fates and of the Seasons, and had a seat by his side on Olympus as adviser.

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MINOR GODS AND GODDESSES

Achelous - Oldest of the river gods.Son of Oceanus and Tethys.

Acheron - A river god. Son of Oceanus and Tethys.

Adrestia - Goddess of the revolt and equilibrium between good and evil.

Aeolus - God and ruler of the winds.

Afer - the south-west wind.

Agathodaemon - A spirit of vineyards and fields, providing luck, happiness and health.

Aidos (Pudicitia)  - Goddess of modesty, shame, reverence and respect. A companion of Nemesis.

Alethia (Veritas) - Goddess of truth.

Alpheius - River god of Elis. He pursued the numpty Arethusa until she was changed into a spring by Artemis.

Amphitrite (Salacia) - Goddess and queen of the seas. The wife of Poseidon.

Angelos - Daughter of Zeus and Hera. Possibly an early form of Hecate. Connected with the underworld.

Anteros  - God of passion, mutual love and tenderness. Son of Aphrodite and Ares.

Arte (Virtus) - Goddess of virtue.

Aristaeus - Protector of beekeepers.

Asclepius - God of healing and medicine. Son of Apollo. He was struck down and killed by Zeus for bringing the dead back to life. He became the constellation Ophiuchus.

Asopus - A river god.

Asterion - A river god. Judged the contest between Hera and Poseidon for the patronage of Argos.

Astraea - Goddess of justice.

Ate (Fraus)- Goddess of evil, mischief and moral blindness.

Boreas (Aquila) - God of the north wind.

Caerus - God of opportunities and favorable moments.

Calliope - Muse of epic poetry, telling of heroes and their deeds; was often portrayed with Homer.

Cephisus- A river god.Father of Narcissus.

Cer - Goddess of violent death.

Charis - Goddess of delight.

Chloris (Flora) - Goddess of flowers and the personification of spring. Wife of Zephyrus.

Clio - Muse of History.

Corus - God of the north-western wind.

Crimisus - A river god. Son of Oceanus and Tethys.

Cybele (Magna Mater) - Anatonian mother goddess who was closely associated with Rhea and Gaia.

Deimos- God of terror. Son of Ares and Aphrodite.

Dike (Justicia) - Goddess of justice and the spirit of moral order and fair judgement

Doris - A sea goddess. Daughter of Oceanus and Tethys.

Dysnomia - The spirit of lawlessness.

Eirene (Pax)- Goddess of peace.

Eleithyia (Lucina) - Goddess of childbirth. Daughter of Hera and Zeus.

Elpis (Spes) - Personification of hope.

Enyo (Bellona) - Goddess of war, destruction, conquest, and blood lust who accompanies Ares on the battlefield. Daughter of Zeus and Hera.

Eosphorus (Lucifer) - God of the morning star.

Erato - Muse of love lyrics and bridal songs.

Eris (Discordia) - Goddess of discord and strife. Daughter of Zeus and Hera. Started the Trojan war by creating the apple of discord.

Eunomia - Goddess of lawfulness and good order.

Euphrosyne  - Goddess of joy and festivities.

Eurus - God of the the east wind / south-east wind.

Euterpe - Muse of lyric poetry.

Granicus- A river god. Granicus was a river of Ida near Troy.

Harmonia (Concordia) -  Goddess of harmony and concord. Daughter of Ares and Aphrodite.

Hebe  (Juventus) - Goddess of youth. Cup-bearer to the gods and daughter of Zeus and Hera. Wife of Herakles.

Hermaphroditus - Deity of hermaphrodites, unions, androgyny, marriage, sexuality and fertility. Child of Aphrodite and Hermes.

Hesperia - Goddess of dusk.

Hesperus (Vesper) - God of the evening star.

Himerus- God of desire. An attendant of Eros.

Horcus - The personification of the curse that would befall upon any person that broke an oath they had taken.

Hygieia (Salus) - Goddess of good health.

Hymen - A god of marriage and the wedding feast.

Iaso- Goddess of healing.

Limos (Fames)- Goddess of starvation and famine.

Iris (Arcus) - Goddess of rainbows and the messenger of Hera.

Kakia - Goddess of vice.

Ktesios- Spirit who guarded storerooms.

Melicertes (Portunus) - God of ports and harbors.

Melpomene- Muse of tragedy.

Moros- Personification of doom.

Morpheus (Somnia) - God of dreams. Son of Hypnos.

Nemesis- Goddess of revenge and retribution.

Nereus - The old man of the sea. Son of Pontus.

Nike (Victoria) - Goddess of victory. A constant companion of Athena.

Nile - was the River-God of Aigyptos (Egypt) in North Africa.

Notus (Auster) - God of the south wind.

Pan (Faunus) - God of nature, the wild, shepherds, flocks, beekeepers, goats, of mountain wilds, and is often associated with sexuality.

Peitho (Suada)  - Goddess of persuasion

Persephone (Proserpine) - Queen of the underworld. Wife of Hades and daughter of Demeter. She was seen as the personification of spring.

Phantasos- God of surreal dreams.Son of Hypnos.

Pheme (Fama) - Goddess of rumor and report.

Phobetor - God of nightmares.

Phobos - God of fear and terror.Son of Ares and Aphrodite.

Phyllis - God of escape.

Plutus - God of riches and wealth. Son of Demeter. Blinded by Zeus so he might favor both righteous and irreverent people indiscriminately.

Ponos - God of hard labor and toil.

Praxidice- Goddess of enterprises, evil deeds and their punishment.

Priapus - God of fertility, vegetables, nature, livestock, fruit, beekeeping, sex, genitals, masculinity and gardens.

Psyche - Goddess of the soul.

Satyrs (Fauns) - Half-human woodland spirits, with the legs and feet of goats. Followers of Pan (Faunus) and Dionysus (Liber). They had hairy bodies with short horns on their foreheads. Older Satyrs were called Sileni.

Telesphorus- God of convalescence.

Terpsichore - Muse of the dance.

Thalia - Muse of comedy.

Thaumas - God of the awe-striking wonder of the sea. Embodiment of the sea’s dangerous aspects

Triptolemus - One of the original priests of Demeter, one of the first men to learn the secret rites and mysteries of Eleusinian Mysteries. When he died he was deified as the god who presided over the sowing of grain-seed and the milling of wheat.

Triton - The messenger of the sea. Son of Poseidon and Amphitrite.

Tyche (Fortuna) - Goddess of fortune and luck.

Urania - Muse of astronomy.

Zephyrus (Favonius)- God of the west wind. Husband of Chloris.

…..

THE FOUR SEASONS:

They are the daughters of the titans Helios and Selene,and are described as the four handmaidens of Hera:

Eiar (Spring)

Theros (Summer)

Phthinoporon (Autumn)

Cheimon (Winter)

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THE TWELVE HOURS:

Auge, first light (initially not part of the set),

Anatolê or Anatolia, sunrise,

Mousikê or Musica, the morning hour of music and study,

Gymnastikê, Gymnastica or Gymnasia, the morning hour of education, training, gymnastics/exercise,

Nymphê or Nympha, the morning hour of ablutions (bathing, washing),

Mesembria, noon,

Sponde, libations poured after lunch,

Elete, prayer, the first of the afternoon work hours,

Aktê, Acte or Cypris, eating and pleasure, the second of the afternoon work hours,

Hesperis, end of the afternoon work hours, start of evening,

Dysis, sunset,

Arktos or Arctus, night sky, constellation (initially not part of the set).

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THE NYMPHS: Female spirits who represented different elements of nature:

Oceanids (nymphs of the ocean),

Nereids (sea- nymphs),

Dryads and Hamad Dryads ( nymphs of ash trees)

Oreads (Mountain Nymphs),

Epipotamides (river nymphs),

Naiads (nymphs of brooks, lakes and springs),

Crenids (nymphs of springs),

Limnades (nymphs of lakes, marshes and swamps),

Nyseides ( bacchant nymphs),

Potameides ( nymphs of fountains, lakes rivers, and springs),

Limoniades ( nymphs of meadows of flowers) ,

Napaeae ( nymphs of glens).

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THE CHARITIES (The Graces): Goddesses of charm, beauty and nature.

Aglaea- Splendor

Euphrosyne- Mirth

Thalia - Good Cheer

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THE MORAI / THREE FATES (Parcae)-

-The three goddess who controlled the thread of life of every mortal from birth to death.

Clotho (Nona) spun the “thread” of human fate.

Lachesis(Decuma) dispensed it.

Atropos (Morta) cut the thread (thus determining the individual’s moment of death).

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 - - - > For a list of the Roman Gods Click Here

- - - > For a list of the Norse Gods Click Here

- - - > For a list of the Slavic Gods Click Here

SOURCES: “Who’s Who of Greek and Roman Mythology” by David Kravitz / theoi.com / “Encyclopedia of Spirits” by Judika Illes / “Classic Mythology” by William Hansen / “Mythology” by Edith Hamilton

Hey I was was wondering how you make offerings to the gods? I don’t have much of a safe place in my home to do it because of my family, but when I can there’s a huge old oak tree I take fruit and wine to.

Ways to Worship Discreetly

Some of us still have to hide, unfortunately.

Altars with No Portraits

Choose an item that represents your deity. For Venus, a red rose. For Apollo, a mini lyre. For Mercury, a scroll. For Mars, a lamp of LED fire.

Shrines Hidden in Plain Sight

Build a small shrine on your nightstand, a section of your bookshelf or a nook inside a cabinet. To others it will look like décor. Nothing more.

Dry and Packaged Sweets as Gifts

A box of brownies, a jar of cookies, a bar of chocolate… Compared to fruit or meat, no prying eyes will expect these to be meant for deities.

Poetry, Song and Art as Presents

Whatever talent you have, humbly offer it. If you are good with words, write your deity a poem. If you are gifted in music, compose them a song.

Indoor Plants as Offerings

Gift your god a plant, and nurture it in their name. Speak to it as you water it. Between you and your deity, let it be a living conduit. Never let it wilt.

hi, I was born under saturn and venus and I was wondering how I’d know if I am speaking to them. Thanks :)

How to Know When Your God Has Claimed You

In my family’s experience, it is never just a feeling. It is real and concrete. Neither circumstantial nor fleeting.

APOLLO

The God of Victory will give you a miraculous triumph at the last minute. Whether through a sports match, a final exam in school or a promotion at work… whatever was impossible will take a turn. And at the moment of your win, the Sun will shine on you. If it is raining, it will suddenly stop. If it is a bright day, it will turn gloomy, except right above you.

DIANA

The Goddess of Fertility will bathe you in silver. When you look in the mirror, you will see yourself wearing a silver necklace you cannot feel on your neck. You will hear people compliment a silver bracelet you cannot see yourself wearing. You will see photographs of you wearing a silver dress when in reality the fabric was black or red.

MERCURY

The God of Wit and Trickery will give you a tragedy. Something unexpected and shocking. But almost immediately, you will find that this disaster has led you to something better than you ever imagined. That is him whimsically turning your car around, showing you the right way to your destiny.

VENUS

The Goddess of Beauty will scar you. Something will wound you. An accident will make you bleed. And then the very next day, you will see no trace of it on your skin. It will miraculously heal. That is her letting you know that she can give and she can take away, now that you are hers.

MARS

The God of War will spill blood in your name to christen you. That boy in school who has been bullying you will find himself in a wheelchair. Some villainous adult you have been feeling threatened by could suddenly die. You will come across books and websites about making your dreams come true and being ambitious and true to you.

JUPITER

The God of Abundance will give you a windfall. Your parents could suddenly get promoted, benefitting you directly. A distant aunt you did not know you had could die, leaving you an enormous inheritance. You could win a raffle draw you would not even remember joining. He likes to throw a party for his new children.

SATURN

The God of Harvest will balance the scales for you so you can start again. Anyone who cheated to get ahead of you will suddenly fall. Someone you deem unethical or immoral could lose everything they have. He will not give you an advantage, but he will take away others’ head start so you can compete fairly again.

URANUS

The God of Chaos will give you endless waking visions. You will spend a whole afternoon in a chocolatier only to find out the next day that it never existed. You will have a long conversation with a man only for someone to approach you and say, “Why are you talking to yourself?” He will let you travel through the veil to different times and realities.

NEPTUNE

The God of the Hidden will whisper in your ear. He will tell you secrets about people, places and things. It is a test. If you use this knowledge to hurt the innocent, you will never hear from him again. But if you use it to destroy only the cruel and the deserving, he will keep talking.

PLUTO

The God of the Underworld will physically visit you. You will wake up in the middle of the night to find a tall, hooded figure standing a few feet away. You will feel sleepy. When you wake up again, you will see him sitting on your bed, silently watching you. The next time you open your eyes, you will see his face inches away from yours. He will not be smiling, but it will feel so comforting.

Hello Lilian, do you have any recommendations for basic daily protection? I wear an evil eye, but was wondering if there’s anything else you might recommend that is good for personal safety and the safety of my loved ones. My anxiety is so bad these days and I’m hoping to have a bit of peace of mind. Thank you ❤️

I have quite a few recommendations actually ❤️

First, I would like to point out that the evil eye charm does not actually do anything to protect one from envy or other negative energies; it is simply just a folk charm. We have them everywhere in Greece, though if they actually had some power, so many people would not be getting affected still. So instead, one should use crystals, which act as amulets and talismans since they actually are imbued with spiritual energies and planetary connections (unlike evil eye trinkets). 

I would advise that you use these following stones, and to use as many as you like:

Alexandrite: keep on you in order for it to dispel negative energy out of your body and back to whoever caused it (no matter if it was intentional or not). 

Snowflake Obsidian: carry it on you and touch it before going outside while asking for it to protect your energy. This stone helps keep you grounded and more energized. 

Jet: this stone protects against curses

Black Tourmaline: this stone protects against negative energy and is also a healing stone. In order to use it for healing, you must place it on your bare stomach and slowly turn in around in a circle, then lay it still for about a minute or until your energy feels better. It is good to use this after being around other people, since their negative emotions can get built up inside our astral bodies; this stone takes that away. 

Star Sapphire: this stone acts as a guard against negative energy, but is unable to block all of it

As a note, if any of these stones are on jewelry, you will need to ritually bless the piece of jewelry in order for it to activate the stone.

For me it’s ✨🥰♑️💕♌️ sounds about right-

your first column of emojis describes your personality! what’s yours?

Good day, lady diana! Not to attack anyone but most of the greco roman pagans here only have literature, movies and their imagination as basis for what they're saying. You're the only one i trust to know the answer to my question. Since the old gods are not like the new ones who have a black and white view of good and bad, does that mean the old gods support crime? Since they're more open minded? Since they understand human impulse? Since they're more human in a way? Thank you very much!

Do the old gods support crime?

For a time in the Roman Empire, being a Christian was a crime. Then during the Victorian era, not wearing black after your husband died was an equally serious crime. And today, merely having an unpopular opinion on Twitter seems to be the biggest crime.

So if by crime, you mean our whimsical definition of the word, then I can tell you with certainty that the divine cannot be bothered.

But on our gods' definition of a crime, my elders’ tales and my own accounts are aligned.

Unlike the new gods, the old ones do not exist just to watch over us. They have their own exciting lives. That is why they value peace. Because peace on earth means they mostly live undisturbed.

Therefore, a criminal to them is whoever destroys the peace. But not just anyone who wreaks havoc. Rather, the one who starts a brawl. Here are some examples:

FOR APOLLO

To the Lord of Victory, cheating is a grave crime. But if your opponent did it first and you are only balancing the scales, then you are not the criminal in his eyes. The other guy is. He is the one who will be punished.

FOR DIANA

To the Goddess of the Hunt, killing wildlife is a crime. But those who hunt merely to eat have nothing to fear. Along with those who are only removing a threat to their own life, or to their crops and their livestock.

FOR MERCURY

To the Lord of Antics, pranks are a joy, not a crime. But those who use trickery to take advantage of the innocent should beware. Scammers, corrupt politicians, vile lawyers… such are criminals in his eyes.

FOR VENUS

To the Goddess of Love, stealing someone’s boyfriend is not a crime. Because such an act is impossible. Humans have free will. Our hearts cannot be stolen. Lying about loving someone just to use them – that is what a crime is.

FOR MARS

To the Lord of War, starting a fight is not a crime. Neither is losing it. Like Apollo, it is cheating that he despises, along with cowardice. And of course he enjoys bloodshed. But not when it is the blood of the innocent.

FOR JUPITER

To the Lord of Optimism, gossiping is a crime. Speaking ill of someone out of malice awakens his fury. And so when the victim fights back, he supports her completely, even when the punishment exceeds the crime.

FOR SATURN

To the Lord of Harvest, stealing is a crime. For he values honest work. Unless you are stealing from a thief. Then he appreciates you bringing everything back to balance. You can think of him as a Robin Hood fan.

FOR URANUS

To the Lord of Chaos, rocking the boat is not a crime. He loves people who think differently, no matter how harmful or threatening his opinions might be for others. Unless he actually hurts somebody, Uranus will see him dearly.

FOR NEPTUNE

To the Lord of Mysticism, not believing in anything bigger than yourself is a crime. He does not care whether it is him you believe in. But if you think you are the strongest force on earth, you might be pushing him to prove you wrong.

FOR PLUTO

To the Lord of Death, ending those who deserve it is not a crime. Think of him as a proponent of capital punishment. Makes sense that of all the gods, he is the most responsive to his children, when they are begging for vengeance.

Of course, the gods’ minds are more complex than I can comprehend. But the above is an authentic excerpt from the experience of the pagans in my lineage.

Dearest Lady Diana, I noticed you always mention amulets and talismans together, when the less experienced writers here just use these two words interchangeably like synonyms. Can I please know the difference between the two? Thank you!

Amulets vs. Talismans

An amulet is a shield. A talisman is a sword.

The first will protect you from harm. The second will do that and more, such as send malice back to its source, or collect its energy to be harnessed later on in a curse. It can even heal invisible wounds.

Except when a talisman is labelled a protective talisman. In that case, it really is just a synonym for “amulet”.

But this is not to belittle amulets. A man who took a gunshot to the chest would tell you how his life was saved by a bulletproof vest. Same with an amulet. It can shield you from bullets, curses, diseases.

Amulets are also safer for beginners. Because while amulets are programmed to serve their purpose, talismans have a mind of their own. If they do not think the wearer worthy of their power, they could refuse to work, or they could wreak havoc altogether.

Here are some, if you think yourself ready to try them:

Amulet Against Human-Caused Harm

Amulet to Keep Children Safe

Talisman Against Curses

Talisman to Banish Fear and Negativity

They need awakening and care, if you wish them to do their share:

Activating Amulets and Talismans

How to Clean Amulets and Talismans

BEKKATHYST HALLOWEEN 2020 GIVEAWAY

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Please read thoroughly before entering!

Hello lovely Tumblr folk! It’s that time again- I have a giveaway for you all. Unlike previous giveaways, this one has been made possible by the lovely human @classicintp who graciously sponsored the gift card prize. The crystal prize is coming straight from our shop as our contribution 🥰

We have both an online store and a physical location that could use your support!

My business is just a small, family run establishment that I started here on tumblr in 2013. I’ve been lucky enough to grow to the point where my husband and I opened a brick and mortar store and I’ve been able to employ my mother and several of my siblings! I’ve been supporting my mom and younger siblings since 2016 💜 I’ve always put compassion and ethics above all else in my business!

This giveaway is in honor of the rare blue moon that will happen this Halloween 🥰

This giveaway will have two winners - a grand prize winner and a runner up.

What the grand prize winner receives:

A $200 gift card that can be used for our online store or for any of our Tumblr sales!

What the runner up receives:

The pictured crystals which include: an agate geode dragon head, a laser quartz point, a rose quartz moon bowl, tumbled larimar, a labradorite heart, a fluorite sphere, a rough rose quartz chunk, an idigo gabbro palm stone, tumbled dragon's blood jasper, a tumbled blue aventurine, a tumbled rose quartz, tumbled ruby in zoisite, and a couple miscellaneous rough pieces (total retail value about $150)

Rules:

You must be 16 or older. (If under 18 you MUST have parent’s permission)

You don’t have to live in the US to join!

Shipping is entirely free, I will cover it. But if you live outside the US and for whatever reasons your country wants to charge you import tax, you are responsible for it. If it gets sent back to me, you will need to pay shipping to have it sent again.

You must be following me, so you can get updates if anything about the giveaway changes.

Please check out our online shop!

DO NOT tag this post as giveaway. That will risk the notes getting messed up, and this will be ruined for everyone.

Reblog this post to enter. Likes count, too. No giveaway or spam blogs. If you reblog on a side blog, let me know in the tags what the name of your blog is that you’re following me with.

Please don’t spam people with reblogs- limit 2 reblogs per blog per day.  

At the end, each entry will be assigned a number and the grand prize winner will be chosen by a random number generator. The runner up will be chosen second.

The giveaway ends Sunday, November 1st, 2020 at 6 pm Pacific time.

The winners will be messaged and must respond with their full names and addresses within 24 hours, or new winners will be chosen.

Please respect me and my rules, and have fun!

This seems so fun!

BEKKATHYST HALLOWEEN 2020 GIVEAWAY

~This giveaway is in no way affiliated with Tumblr.~

Please read thoroughly before entering!

Hello lovely Tumblr folk! It’s that time again- I have a giveaway for you all. Unlike previous giveaways, this one has been made possible by the lovely human @classicintp who graciously sponsored the gift card prize. The crystal prize is coming straight from our shop as our contribution 🥰

We have both an online store and a physical location that could use your support!

My business is just a small, family run establishment that I started here on tumblr in 2013. I’ve been lucky enough to grow to the point where my husband and I opened a brick and mortar store and I’ve been able to employ my mother and several of my siblings! I’ve been supporting my mom and younger siblings since 2016 💜 I’ve always put compassion and ethics above all else in my business!

This giveaway is in honor of the rare blue moon that will happen this Halloween 🥰

This giveaway will have two winners - a grand prize winner and a runner up.

What the grand prize winner receives:

A $200 gift card that can be used for our online store or for any of our Tumblr sales!

What the runner up receives:

The pictured crystals which include: an agate geode dragon head, a laser quartz point, a rose quartz moon bowl, tumbled larimar, a labradorite heart, a fluorite sphere, a rough rose quartz chunk, an idigo gabbro palm stone, tumbled dragon's blood jasper, a tumbled blue aventurine, a tumbled rose quartz, tumbled ruby in zoisite, and a couple miscellaneous rough pieces (total retail value about $150)

Rules:

You must be 16 or older. (If under 18 you MUST have parent’s permission)

You don’t have to live in the US to join!

Shipping is entirely free, I will cover it. But if you live outside the US and for whatever reasons your country wants to charge you import tax, you are responsible for it. If it gets sent back to me, you will need to pay shipping to have it sent again.

You must be following me, so you can get updates if anything about the giveaway changes.

Please check out our online shop!

DO NOT tag this post as giveaway. That will risk the notes getting messed up, and this will be ruined for everyone.

Reblog this post to enter. Likes count, too. No giveaway or spam blogs. If you reblog on a side blog, let me know in the tags what the name of your blog is that you’re following me with.

Please don’t spam people with reblogs- limit 2 reblogs per blog per day.  

At the end, each entry will be assigned a number and the grand prize winner will be chosen by a random number generator. The runner up will be chosen second.

The giveaway ends Sunday, November 1st, 2020 at 6 pm Pacific time.

The winners will be messaged and must respond with their full names and addresses within 24 hours, or new winners will be chosen.

Please respect me and my rules, and have fun!

What are your thoughts on black magic (eg. love spells/ for revenge) & collecting bones?

There is no black or white magic. Only magic that balances or unbalances.

If you knew a man who molested children, and you gave him a stroke, ensuring he never moves again… you took away his ability to cause pain. You helped bring balance back. Such magic cannot be called black.

If you cast on yourself a memory-improving charm, which placed you ahead of a classmate who deserved first place… you caused an imbalance. What to you was harmless was not quite. Such magic cannot be called white.

Love spells cause imbalance, for the affections you take are not yours to claim.

Revenge spells create balance, for you are merely giving back the pain you unwillingly obtained.

If you are powerful enough, you may do as you please. But know that those who cause an imbalance will owe a debt that will one day be collected.

As for bones, all that is dead should be given back to earth. They deserve to be left in peace, not taken and reawakened.

This spread is a powerful and spiritual spread for those who feel the thinning of the veil between our world and the Otherworld. Samhain is considered the Witches’ New Year, so this spread looks ahead to see what is in store as we pass beyond the end of October. Use this spread to explore your magic of the season, connect with the Otherworld, and develop a sense of focus. Enjoy!

Spirit Work Terminology

Metawork Terminology Series: [ Energy Work ] [ Astral Work ]

These definitions are not put forward as the only possible meanings, they are simply based on my own experiences and personal definitions. Like my other two posts, there are no citations because these definitions are based on my own experiences and may or may not describe the experiences of others.

BASIC SPIRIT TYPES & CLASSES

Spirit - An organized cluster of energy with at least some level of sentience that has an energy body and in most cases also an astral body. Spirits generally do not inhabit physical bodies unless they are possessing an entity with a physical body, are attached to a vessel, or are reborn as a spirit incarnate.

Vessel - A physical container that helps a spirit manifest on the physical plane.

Spirit incarnate - Any living being with a physical body (usually a human being) whose energy and astral bodies would be classified as a non-human spirit. This most frequently occurs as the result of a non-human spirit being reincarnated as a human, which is how the spirit became incarnated in a physical body.

Spirit species - A variety of spirits who all share many common traits in their general appearance, energy signatures, and other features. Spirits of the same species will generally be able to produce offspring that carry most of the same traits as their parent(s).

Class of spirit species - A broad grouping of many spirit species that are interrelated in terms of their energies and morphological features. They may also possibly share cultural, linguistic, political, regional, and other commonalities.

Deities - A class of spirits who are powerful beyond the scope of most other spirits and who have control over forces in a specific area or the entire universe on a macro scale. (friendly reminder: these are all my personal definitions, not universal ones)

Nature spirits - A very broad class of spirit species that relate to the forces of nature. I consider plant spirits, tree spirits, fae spirits, land spirits, and many elemental spirits to all be types of nature spirits.

Fae (faeries) - The faefolk are a sub-class of nature spirits. The many different fae species have a wide diversity of outward appearances, but they are all distinguishable by the common aspects of their energy signatures that every fae species shares. Fae energy is a specific combination of nature and pure magic energy. Some live on Earth’s physical plane while others reside in any of the many different fae realms across numerous astral planes.

Land spirits - A sub-class of nature spirits who are very closely associated with a certain territory and primarily live to protect that land.

Night spirits - A class of spirit species that are aligned with the nighttime. They are often classed as “demons,” but many are actually just various species of nature spirits. Usually but not always quite dangerous.

Parasite - A class of spirit species who are energy feeders and prey on certain entities as their hosts. Often warded and protected against.

Human spirits (ghosts) - The deceased spirit of a human being. All human spirits are a part of one single spirit species.

Ancestral spirits - A class of spirits who are the ancestors of an entity either from that entity’s current lifetime or across other lives. Typically, the terms “ancestral spirits” and “ancestors” refer to a person’s human ancestors from their current lifetime.

Twin flames - Two entities with energy signatures that are identical, almost identical, or so interrelated in some fashion that they clearly are two halves of a whole. Twin flames being reborn during the same lifetime seems to be rare.

SPIRIT WORK

Metawork - The practice and discipline of the three highly interrelated fields of energy work, spirit work, and astral work.

Spirit work - The practice and discipline of sensing, interacting with, or commanding spirits. A sub-field of metawork. This is not necessarily a type of witchcraft, but can be referred to as witchcraft when spirit work is incorporated into someone’s witchcraft practice. Closely associated with hedge craft. Many other types of magical traditions that are not forms of witchcraft also include spirit work.

Ancestor work - The practice and discipline of working with ancestral spirits. A sub-field of spirit work.

Conjuring - The act of bringing a spirit to a specific location. Conjuring encompasses a wide variety of different methods which can range from voluntary such as using a beacon of energy to request a spirit’s presence to involuntary which magically force a spirit to manifest at the target location.

Banishing - The act of sending a spirit away from a certain area (the opposite of conjuring). Banishing techniques can be voluntary such as communicating or negotiating with a spirit for them to leave or involuntary when magical methods are used to forcefully remove the spirit against their will.

Binding - The act of using magical means to control a spirit’s behavior in some way. Binding is frequently used to ensure that a spirit remains connected to a vessel, but it can also be used to keep a spirit in a general location or prevent them from transgressing certain predetermined rules. It not uncommon for binding to be completely consensual between spirits and spirit workers.

Possession -  When a spirit inhabits and/or takes control over a physical body that is usually controlled and inhabited by someone else. To some, this term implies that a spirit with harmful intentions has forced control over a human being, but in many religions, spirit possession is welcomed and invited. Whether or not being possessed by a spirit is a negative thing usually depends a lot on the specific context and the spirit involved.

Spirit adoption (reverse adoption) - When a spirit wishes to become a spirit companion or live and work with a spirit worker and voluntarily chooses to do so. Adoptions are often facilitated by a spirit adoption center or shop.

SPIRIT ROLES

Spirit spouse - A term usually used to describe a human spirit worker’s spouse who is a spirit or a deity.

Spirit companion - Any spirit and spirit worker who have established some kind of meaningful relationship and who wish to use this term to describe that relationship.

Spirit guardian - A spirit who has taken on the role of protecting something or someone. I typically use this term as a generic way of describing a spirit who spends a lot of time and energy looking after a person or another spirit. It is not uncommon for people to have spirit guardian(s), and sometimes a spirit companion may also wish to act as as a guardian.

Thoughtform - Any spirit who was created by a spirit worker through magical means (whether purposefully or accidentally). “Tulpamancy” comes from the Tibetan word tulpa that relates to practices within Vajrayana Buddhism, so this is not a secular spirit work term that is appropriate for general use.

If any of these definitions resonate with you, feel free to use them but if quoting me or reposting somewhere, please attribute credit back to me. Thanks!

Crystals and Stones for the Ancestors

In the spirit of Samhain which comes ever so close, here is a list of stones you can use to help you connect, channel, and feel your ancestors and loved ones on the otherside.

1. Amber

Amber is neither a stone nor a mineral. It is a resin that oozed from prehistoric forests millions of years ago. Sometimes, encased inside are insects and even small animals, preserved through the ages as they were when they were alive. Because of this, amber is a stone of immortality, of life after death, thus it was often placed inside graves of the deceased to symbolize their eternal life. Use this old, old, resin to connect with ancestors down the ancestral line. Bonus is there is a little critter in yours!

2. Petrified Wood

Fallen trees take a hundred years to petrify. Add that to how old the tree could have been when it fell and you have a good hefty amount of time. In sort, these stone are ancient. Trees already symbolize wisdom, knowledge, and family so using petrified wood to connect to your family tree and reach your roots is perfect. I can’t think of a better stone!

3. Bloodstone

Bloodstone’s link to blood can be traced back to as far as five thousand years ago in ancient Mesopotamia. It has long since been used to help circulation and ailments of the blood. When connecting with our ancestors, our bloodline is an important link to them. The DNA in our blood contains little genetic bits and pieces from those who have come before us. Nothing can be created or destroyed in nature. The DNA in our blood is not new, it has existed since the beginning of time and was passed down to us. Use bloodstone to tap into this, to connect, to travel through the bloodline into your ancestry as far as you would like to go. 

4. Any Quartz with an Upside Down Record Keeper

These little triangles hold information. They hold records of what was and what is. They record the history of earth since the beginning of time. They hold the history of earth creatures, the secrets of our evolution. They are links into the akashic records. Use them to access your heritage, your ancestors and your lost loved ones.

5. Garnet

I chose garnet for a similar reason as I chose the bloodstone. Garnet also has a strong association with blood and it’s also associated with fire and sexuality which gives me strong life vibes. I see using this crystal as a guide to take someone living through their blood into their ancestry.

Bonus

1. Any Stone Shaped into a Skull

Skull shapes are perfect for channeling and connect with ancestors and lost loved one. The shape resembles a human who has gone to the other side. If you have a bloodstone skull, all the better!

2. Anything of Sentimental Value of course!

If you have a necklace or a wallet or something that someone had, it works all the better to connect with that person specifically and to call them to you from the other side.

Another Bonus–Music!

Music is always something that helps me connect. Here are a few songs you can use to help you if you’d like. These are my go to for connecting with ancestors and loved ones. Celtic Music - Walking with the Ancestors https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aa25ZdYCNLA Calling the Others - Anilah https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mUNSD063yxw Wardruna - Helvegen (the way to Hel) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DD65K4VR6Lw Oldest Welsh Lullaby: Dinogad’s Smack https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZBl7ZFI-QP8 *Because this is so old, dating to the 7th century, it always brings me to a place to think about my ancestors even though my ancestors are not Welsh. Ancestral Shamanic Ambience https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_CxjC8yj1g

Working with Spirits

In my last post, I talked about different types of spirits that witches may work with. Today, we’re going to discuss how to approach spirits and establish a working relationship.

Keep in mind that these are general guidelines, and every spirit is different. I encourage you to do your own research beyond this post, especially if you plan to work with powerful entities like deities, angels, or fairies.

Remember the Four R’s

It’s important to keep these things in mind when working with spirits:

Respect. The spirits are powerful, and you need to have a healthy respect for that power when working with them. It’s also important to respect them as individual, autonomous beings.

I’m not saying that every interaction you have with the spirits needs to be a full blown ritual with incense and chanting. (In fact, some spirits don’t care for those types of rituals.) But every interaction you have with them should be conducted with an air of respect and reverence.

What this mostly boils down to is good manners. Being polite will get you better results — and it will also keep you from being on the receiving end of spirit mischief. Proper etiquette depends on the type of spirit you’re working with, which is one reason it’s important to do your research. In general, it’s polite to make an offering, use respectful language, and thank the spirits before you leave (unless you’re dealing with fairies — some traditions say you should never thank the fae).

Respecting spirits also means respecting their desires — even if that means respecting their wish not to work with you. Not every spirit you reach out to will want to form a relationship with you, just like not every person you meet in your life will want to be your friend. When a spirit turns you down, respect their decision, politely bid them farewell, and move on.

Reciprocity. The goal of spirit work is to establish a mutually-beneficial partnership — not for one partner to serve the other. On one hand, this means that you can’t just command spirits to do your bidding without giving anything in return. On the other hand, it also means that you won’t be worshiping/honoring them without receiving some kind of boon.

This is why it’s important to make offerings to the spirits you work with. These offerings “feed” the spirits by giving them power, and a good offering will likely make a spirit more willing to work with you. Offerings are not payment for favors from spirits (it’s not quite that simple), but they are a sign that you intent to practice reciprocity in your relationship.

In general, it’s important to make an offering when you first introduce yourself to a spirit and again before you ask them for anything. But you shouldn’t only make offerings when you’re about to ask for something! How would you feel if you had a friend who only did nice things for you when they were about to ask for a favor? You’d probably start avoiding them, right? You might even get angry. To avoid this kind of dynamic in your spirit work, make regular offerings to the spirits you work with. If you’re especially close with a spirit, you may want to offer to them every day.

Relationship. The spirits are not vending machines where you put offerings in and blessings fall out. They are living, sentient beings with feelings, and deserve to be treated as such. Your relationship with the spirits you choose to work with is just that: a relationship. And like any relationship, it requires time, energy, and emotional labor.

If that sounds like more effort than you want to make, there are plenty of ways to do magic without ever working with spirits. You don’t need to do spirit work to be a witch. It may not be your thing, and that’s okay!

But if you choose to work with spirits, it’s important to remember that you are working with them as an equal partner — you’re not their boss, and they are not obligated to like you, help you, or even tolerate you. Relationships with spirits are built over time, through mutual respect and trust.

You wouldn’t drive up to your friend’s house, throw a fast-food burger at them, and then demand a special favor. Likewise, you shouldn’t just dump an offering on your altar and demand something of the spirits. Take the time to sit down with them. Talk to them. Get to know them. Put some thought into your offerings, instead of just offering the same thing every time. Spirit work is, at its core, about building an authentic relationship with the spirits we choose to include in our practice. Enjoy it.

Research. When it comes to spirits, it’s important to know exactly who (and what) you’re dealing with. As previously mentioned, the etiquette for dealing with fairies is very different from other land spirits. Different deities have different standards for their worshipers, which vary from one pantheon to the next. The way you interact with your ancestors will probably be shaped by their personalities, cultures, and values. All this is to say it’s important to know who you’re reaching out to, preferably before you reach out to them.

With deities, this is easy. Most witches who choose to work with deities will feel drawn to a certain pantheon, or even a specific god or goddess. There’s a lot of information out there about most historical pantheons, so researching them is easy. The same goes for angels, saints, demons, and even fairies.

It can be a little more difficult to do your research when you’re dealing with land spirits, spirits of place, or other less well-known figures. In these cases, it’s best to take three steps: 1.) figure out what type of spirit you’re dealing with (land spirit, animal spirit, ancestor, etc.), 2.) find out what this type of spirit is like generally, and 3.) find out how that applies to your specific spirit.

For example: you want to connect with your local land spirits. You do some research to find out how land spirits have been treated in various cultures — you find out that they’re typically benevolent, are closely tied to the natural landscape, and were often given food offerings. Then, you do some research into your local plants and animals — what form might a nature spirit take in your local environment? Would it be a huge moose with snow-covered antlers, or a magnolia tree in full bloom? Is there any local folklore in your area that could be describing a land spirit? Once you have answers to these questions, you’ll have a much better idea of how to approach the spirits and start up a relationship.

Initiating a Relationship with a Spirit

Begin by identifying who this spirit is. For example, let’s say you choose to reach out to a specific ancestor spirit — maybe a deceased grandparent. Make sure you’re familiar with the etiquette for interacting with this type of spirit so you don’t accidentally do something disrespectful. (If your Grandma hated cussing, try not to drop any f-bombs while communing with her.)

Create a special space to communicate with the spirit. This can be as simple as lighting a candle or as elaborate as setting up a special altar. If you’re reaching out to a grandparent, you might set up a small ritual space with a photo of them, any of their belongings that you have access to, and some things that they enjoyed while they were alive. These items may make the connection easier, but you don’t need them to communicate. What matters is that you’ve taken the time to create a special space for this moment. (Like all ritual spaces, it should be clean and tidy, and it’s a good idea to do an energetic cleanse beforehand.)

Make an offering. Make sure your offering is appropriate for the spirit you’re connecting to. Offerings should be made with an air of reverence — don’t just toss a bag of Doritos on your altar and expect it to be well-received.

Introduce yourself. Speak out loud. State your intention and who you are hoping to connect with.

Wait and listen. You may feel a presence or receive some kind of sign — or you may not. Just because you didn’t get a sign doesn’t mean that your offering wasn’t noticed or that you’re being ignored. You may also receive a sign several hours, days, or weeks after you first reach out. Be patient.

Say your farewells. Express your gratitude for the spirit’s presence, and let them know that you are ending your little ritual. It’s up to you whether to invite them to stick around or politely tell them to leave, but if you’re going to give a spirit permission to linger in your home you better be 1000% sure you know who they are and what their intentions with you are.

Moving Forward

As you work with this spirit, it is important to establish clear boundaries for the relationship. Be clear about what you want to accomplish by working with them, and make sure you understand what they expect from you in return.

You might want to establish a time limit: for example, maybe you’re choosing to work closely with the goddess Brigid from Imbolc to Samhain, at which point you can choose to continue the relationship or to take a step back. Or, you may choose to work with a spirit on a specific task — for example, working with the goddess Aphrodite to get back on your feet and rebuild your self esteem after a breakup. Once this task is accomplished, you may choose to form a more long-term relationship or to take a step back.

Forming a permanent or long-term working relationship with a spirit is a very big, very serious commitment, and should not be taken lightly. This goes double for anything involving a ritual commitment, such as dedication to a deity. When you make these commitments, you are choosing to make a spirit and their energy a permanent part of your life. This decision requires some very serious introspection and consideration, and should not be made impulsively.

Resources:

Southern Cunning: Folkloric Witchcraft in the American South by Aaron Oberon

A Practical Heathen’s Guide to Asatru by Patricia M. Lafayllve

Where the Hawthorn Grows and The Morrigan: Meeting the Great Queens by Morgan Daimler

Wicca for Beginners by Thea Sabin

Azrael Loves Chocolate, Michael’s A Jock: An Insider’s Guide to What Your Angels Are Really Like and The Angel Code by Chantel Lysette

New World Witchery podcast (several episodes, including “Episode 164 — Irish Folklore and Magic,” “Episode 161 — Practicing Safe Hex,” and “Episode 152 — Honoring Ancestors”)

Astrology and Elemental Imbalance

Elemental imbalances occur when an individual has a limited element present in their birth chart and most often an excess of another. An unattended imbalance can cause stress of extremes of an element being projected by ones personality (Think of the knights in the Tarot).

Having 10 planets in the natal chart, including the rising sign, we naturally have a high chance of having an elemental imbalance in our birth chart and personality.

An imbalance of elements often looks like a minimum of 2 planets in an element, often seen as only having 2-0 planets missing from being familiar with that elements associations.

Having aspects from planets  that naturally contain the missing elemental energies prominent in the natal chart (example, if you lack air but have many mercury aspects), this can aid the elemental lack, though it will not necessarily bring the elements in ones personality into balance for the planet will still be in an excess sign (example mercury in pisces), and it will still act accordingly to the element it’s placed in.

Fire Signs: Aries/Leo/Sagittarius 

Air Signs: Gemini/Libra/Aquarius 

Earth Signs: Taurus/Virgo/Capricorn 

Water Signs: Cancer/Scorpio/Pisces

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Signs, symptoms and manifestations of having a limited element in the chart

Limited Fire:

Lacking passion and enthusiasm to do things

Having difficulty standing up for yourself

Tending to drift along with the flow of things which ends up being time consuming and making things progress slower than others

Feeling easily offended by harsh words or criticisms

Feeling uncomfortable around those who are quite flamboyant and expressive

Can’t stand noise of fast movement of things and people

Being highly introverted

Often feeling a lack of creativity

Lethargy and low energy often

Inertia and lack of motivation to take action

Feeling cold often

Often being too passive

Hypersensitivity to everything/everyone

Limited Air:

Leaping before thinking which ends up resulting in problems later on

Cognitive issues

Disconnected from others (either from self isolation of difficulty relating to people)

Limited socialising

Difficulty understanding other perspectives and ideas

Prefer expressing the self through non-verbal ways of communicating

Not a fan of social media and/or technology

Quiet (or very loud) speaking voice

Difficultly conveying thoughts and ideas cohesively

Tending to care more about ones own endeavours or how one self feels over another

Putting oneself down in analytical and ‘logical/rationalising’ areas of life (aka “Im dumb because i don’t know or understand this”)

Getting too emotionally involved with people, places and situations

Having a difficult time when it comes to standing back and rationally observe whats going on.

Limited Earth:

Having difficulty creating a practical plan and routine

Not caring too much about the material world and possessions

Having a difficult relationship with ones own body (can develop eating problems, wanting body modifications, excess dieting and bodybuilding)

A difficulty getting in touch with the body and its functions (can’t tell if hungry or full, if its hot or cold ect)

Having a difficulty staying grounded and often day dreaming

Giving things away to freely

Having a poor sense of taste, touch, sight, smell and hearing in one form or another

Difficulty creating the reality one wants

Not feeling connected to nature or animals

Getting too lost in thoughts, ideas and feelings and forgetting the reality of whats going on around you

Not caring about money or material possessions making the day-to-day life difficult

Not bothering keeping track of money and bills

Avoidance of hard work if possible

Easily physically fatigued

Limited Water:

Difficulty bearing with ones own emotional nature and that of others

Repressing emotions then realising them in private when they overflow

Becoming angry/agitated

Difficultly empathising with others

Not truly understanding what one is feeling

Expressing feelings inappropriately (getting angry over the little things/being calm when a tragedy occurs ect)

Rejecting ones own pain/refusing to feel it

Getting frustrated with those who are in an overly emotional state

Trying to rationalise and make feelings a practical and manageable thing

Thinking oneself out of feeling (excess air)

Expressing rage then calming down immediately after (excess fire)

Over spending (excess earth)

Difficultly in discriminating or recognising inutile hints and psychic messages

Avoiding closeness and touch of others

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Signs, symptoms and manifestations of having an excess element in the chart (3+ planets in element)

Excess Fire:

Feeling restless and having trouble sitting still/relaxing

Constantly thirsty/Drinking very little water

Feeling restless

Fluctuating Temper/Easily provoked

Loud and bold (at inappropriate times)

Over enthusiastic about ones own passion

Expression can overbear others at times

Can be desensitised to the feelings of others

Frustration when things are going ‘slow’

Leaping before looking

Excess air:

Talking too fast/Too loud/Too much

Not listening to others

Excess thinking to the point of blurring out reality

Dominant and sometimes intrusive thoughts

Fluctuating emotional stability

Difficulty relating to others on an emotional level

Detachment to people, places and things

Over intellectualising and over processing things

Consistent/loud mind chatter

Inability/Difficulty relaxing due to a need to move or fidget

Short attention span

Excess Earth:

Stubbornness

Low energy/Vitality

Slow process on tasks

Can lack drive and enthusiasm

Set in ones own ways

Emotionally distant by focusing only on what the 5 senses can provide

Focus on material gain and maintenance

Excluding family and relationships for work

Over/Under eating

Obsession with body (for good or bad)

Overworking ones self

Slacking and lazing around excessively

Excess Water:

Fearful and oversensitivity

Focusing too much on feeling to the point of creating a foggy reality

Not seeing reality for what it is

Living in a world of daydream

Feelings hurt easily

Fluctuating emotional state that can be difficult to control

Lacking drive to take action

Avoidance of everyday tasks if possible (chores/jobs/managing money)

Excess desire to connect with the higher realms and detach from the body

Physical weakness/lethargy  

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How to balance your elements

When we are unbalanced, we either draw others to use (or us to them) to act as an external reflection of the things we lack within ourselves, however, its possible to engage in other activities that can help bring our elemental lack into appropriate balance that can allow for self-healing and improved wellness.

At times due to elemental imbalances in out chart, we may be drawn to another who has excess of the element we lack (even signs) as to experiences a sense of ‘ying and yang’ by interacting with another. You may find you personally may greatly clash with another, yet you are reluctant to part because they seem to ‘fulfil’ you in a way you can’t explain.

For the element you lack the most in your chart, see the table below to find out ways you can help bring the lacking element in your personality.

Psychic Aspects in Astrology

Last month, I began researching 20 natal charts from online and personally known psychic readers to examine the particular aspects that are often found in their natal charts indicated extra sensory abilities.

Having a multitude of aspects listed below can indicate very strong psychic potential within an individual, and this may assist you in distinguishing your particularly strongest ‘clairs’ , then you may seek out training in that specific intuitive ability to hone in on your personal connection to spirit, or to simply identify you’re natural intuitive gifts.

Some may have several indicators of different ‘clair’s’, and may have the ability to tap into all forms of receiving spirits information. You are rarely ever limited to one particular method of psychic ability, rather that a form of connection may be easier for you than others.

See list below to see if you have any listed aspects within your chart to define your strongest Clair(s) + see links below image for FREE psychic guided meditations.

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Clairvoyance:

Also known as “clear seeing”. The  ability to see visions with either the inner sight or with the physical eyes. Pictures forming in the mind or people, places, symbols, situations and colours. This includes seeing spirits and auras. Tend to be visual learns, sensitive to the aesthetics of their environment and can ‘see’ things thats others do not.

Mercury/neptune (trine/sextile/conjunction/Quitnile/Bi-Qiontile/opposition)

Mercury in water

Mercury in water sign/in aspect to Neptune in the 1st

Neptune 1st/3rd/12th

Neptune aspecting sun/moon/mercury in the third

Mercury 8th/12th

Sagittarius rising

Pisces rising

Scorpio rising

Moon 3rd in aspect to outer planets

Jupiter in pisces/cancer/scorpio in aspect to planet in 3rd such as sun/mercury/moon

South node in 8th/12th house

Heavy 8th/12th house

Libra/Taurus Moon in aspect to Neptune

Libra Rising

1st house ruler in aspect to Neptune/Uranus/Pluto

Clairsentience

Receiving clear information about others through their own emotional responses and sensations indie the body or on the skin. Highly sensitive (either skin, emotions or both). Can detect the energies of an environment. Mat feel uncomfortable in dense public places or around a lot of electrical equipment.

Water rising

Neptune 1st

Moon 1st

Fire moon

Fire mars

Mars in aspect to uranus

Sun in 4th/8th/12th

Sun in water sign

Sun in aspect to Neptune

Sun in aspect to Pluto

Moon in aspect to Pluto

Cancer rising

Sun/moon

Taurus sun/moon/rising/mars

Libra moon (in aspect to Neptune/Pluto

in regards to picking up psychic information form others)

South node 4th house

South node in 12th house

Heavy 2nd/4th/8th house

1st House ruler in aspect to Neptune/Moon

Clairaudience/Automatic writing/Channeling

Hearing disembodied voices in ones mind or externally in the environment. Tingling/buzzing sensations in the ear. Hearing sentences, words and conversations in ones mind. Voice seems to come from slightly above inside the mind, where as you reading this, the sound of the words in your mind may feel as though they are coming through the centre of the brain. Hearing messages in songs, other peoples conversations or read in books that are significant to you and your current situation.

Mercury in pisces/Aquarius

Moon 3rd/8th/12th house

Uranus 3rd

Neptune 3rd

Mercury/uranus aspects

Mercury/neptune aspects

Mercury/pluto aspects

Mercury in Aquarius

Gemini rising with Mercury in water/aspect to outer planets

Gemini/Aquarius moon in aspect to Neptune/Pluto

South node 3rd/9th in water sign

Air moon/water house

Heavy 3rd/9th

Claircognisent

Intuitively ‘knowing’ things about people, places and things as if the information was already present within the mind. Sudden bursts of information, understanding and revelations.

Pluto 1st

Uranus 1st

Uranus in aspect to mercury

Uranus aspecting sun, moon, mercury from the 12th or 8th house

Mercury in aspact to pluto

Jupiter 3rd (well aspected)

Mercury in aspect to neptune

Sagittarius moon/sun/rising/mercury (enhanced by aspects to out planets)

Moon/Jupiter aspects (enhanced by aspects to outer planets)  

South node in 9th in air/fire/water

Heavy 9th/11th house

Note: There may also be more aspects as psychic indicators, though due to the limited number of sources, these were the most clear to identify.

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Planetary placements, houses and aspects that are important to psychic ability.

NEPTUNE/PISCES/12th HOUSE: These are often the most obvious in regards to connection to spirit and psychic ability. Reason being is that Neptune naturally ruling the 12th house, it blurs the boundaries between the physical ‘reality’ of the 6th house, into the realm of spirit.

Neptune’s watery energy is hypersensitive, allowing the recognition for subtle vibrations to be identified by the body and the 5 senses (12th house sextile the 2nd house/ Pisces sextile Taurus), though we often have a difficult time BELIEVING the psychic information we receive (12th house square the 9th/ Pisces square Sagittarius) because it doesn’t seem logical or rational (12 house square the 3rd house/Pisces square gemini) and therefore psychic information doesn’t seem tangible (12th opposite 6th/ Pisces opposite virgo).

Neptune is essentially our auric field, our astral body and etherial energy, and the health of this body is reflected by the health of our physical body (6th/Virgo/Ceres - or mercury if you use traditional rulers).

To have Neptune in preferably an easy aspect to other planets in the natal chart such as the moon (which is highly receptive and intuitive), the sun (identifying with the realms of the spiritual worlds) and especially mercury (our mind, how we communicate) is quite often seen in the charts of well balanced and strong intuitives. Neptune in easy aspect to Mars shows that one is able to take action based on intuitive guidance.

To have harder aspects to the personal planets from Neptune can also indicate strong spiritual connection to spirit, however this may at times be to the degree of being overwhelmed, becoming ungrounded easily or becoming confused due to having difficulty discriminating between whats imagined and what is true psychic information.

MERCURY/3rd HOUSE/GEMINI: “Mercury…psychic? You’re kidding right?…” Nope! Absolutely not, in fact, from what I’ve uncovered, mercury, the 3rd house and gemini are a crucial part to psychic ability, and even more so for readers.

Reason being…psychic ability is a form of COMMUNICATION

Essentially when you see a psychic reader or even connect with spirit yourself, you or the reader is communicating! Having receptive planets in the 3rd house, in aspect to the 3rd house ruler or mercury, or gemini on the 8th/12th can give an individual the ability to clearly communicate with spirit.

The most common aspect I have seen in the charts of clairvoyants is Mercury Trine (or sextile) Neptune, which is quite important if you need to clearly and affectively relay messages from spirits or what you ‘see’, ‘feel’, ‘hear’ or ‘know’ to someone you’re reading for, or when reading for yourself.

Often our strongest clair comes from the method in which we best LEARN and understand INFORMATION. It is quite possible for an individual to have a highly intuitive chart, though if mercury is poorly aspected, the individual may often disregard psychic information or it may go un-noticed all together.

Hence why when it comes to enhancing psychic ability, meditation is often encouraged to ‘still the mind and listen’ as mercury is the gateway in which we convert messages from spirit into information - hence why this is so difficult for most people as it is a highly un-natural thing to do. This is why Pisces forms a square aspect to Gemini - they really don’t understand each other! But in training the mind to calm down, we can become receptive to the messages and information we receive from ethereal sources (Hence why I have also written a post to make squares work, as it can be done to create profound changes - link here: https://ellie-mae-astrology.tumblr.com/post/163518731132/the-benefit-of-squares-astrology).

PLUTO/8th HOUSE/SCORPIO: Another recognised highly intuitive sign/house/planet. These astrological placements are all about kundalini, raw spiritual energy, mergence with another, and ‘sharing’. In regards to psychic ability, those with (preferably easy) aspects from Pluto to the Sun, moon, mercury and even mars, can truly dive deep into ones subconscious mind through shamanic spiritual connection.

When I think of Pluto, I see an image of a transformative Sharman, who has a very dark and etherial aura, who sits in silences as their glair right through your physical body into the dark corners of your mind. You feel exposed, but locked into place as you feel as if your body has solidified. Caught in the Sharman’s gaze, and they say - “I know you, all of you, the real you” - and with that, flashes of past traumas, self limiting beliefs and fears all seem to purge from you all at once. You’re in tears, shaking, and crying, though this great sense of purging brings you an immense sense of relief. You sit down, and feel as though you are now of pure light. All that was blocking you previously has seemingly been reaped from you from the powerful transformative energy of the Sharman.

This is the power of Pluto.

We obsess with Pluto because Pluto is obsessed with us. It wants us to let go of what no longer serves us, and so does spirit.

The 8th house is the gateway in your chart between you and your body (opposite the 2nd) and that of spirit and the deceased. The 8th house holds the energies in which is transmuted to our psychic tools. Tarot cards, pendulums and other divination systems are simply another more than a 2nd house/Taurian object - but when embedded with the energies of spirit, they become a powerful gateway between our world an theirs.  

Those with strong Pluto/scorpio energies are the souls to have a reading from in times of self limitation and stagnation that is blocking you from getting where they want to go. These people due to their raw energy aren’t always gentle - but they are very real, and very authentic. These people make great reiki and energy healers, as well as psychic readers that can deeply get to the deep rooted core of your issues.

MOON/4th HOUSE/CANCER: It is quite clear that the water signs, houses and planets play an important role when it comes to psychic ability, as these all have a particular ability to receive information from spirit from heightened sensitivity.

The Moon on the other hand, plays an important role to the receptivity of psychic information in the form of emotional responses. The moon will be quite literally our ‘gut feelings’. Our emotional responses are not always stimulated from the basis of the external environment, but is most commonly a response to ‘thoughts’ - hence why if you’ve ever heard about the moon ruling ‘the mind’ in other astrological posts, this is why. When we think a thought about something, usually of a PAST experience (moon ruled), it is stimulated by an emotional response. Hence why guided meditations are fantastic for people with strong moon placements, as they are quite receptive to the thought provocations given by the meditation guide.

To be able to receive thought from other people and spirit is the ability to connect with the emotional energies another person is projecting. Cancerians can pick up the underlying emotions of another, and a greatly stimulated by instinctual reactions to their environment.

There’s a much more deeper understanding to the moon when it comes to psychic information. One things to understand is that our moon sign, house and aspects are our subconscious programming. You may like to research personal paradigms by Bob Proctor and Esther Hicks (and also the moon plays a core role in our natural instinct and responses). These individuals are teachers of the Law of Attraction, and have mastered the understand of how changing ones paradigm (emotional state through thoughts) can assist you in manifestation (let me know if you’d like a post about the Law of attraction and Astrology!).

Because the moon indicates our primitive nature on the basis of self care, nurture and instinctual reactions, the condition of our moon will indicate how well we receive intuitive information and utilise it. Raising ones vibration in oder to meet with spirit is an act of greatly enhancing, calming and relaxing the emotional state (moon) and the mind (mercury) in order to receive information.

Once well practiced in the art of calming the mind and raising ones vibration, an individual can then easily tune into spirit quite easily, and without much effort. Those with Moon in (preferably easy) aspect to Uranus, Neptune or Pluto will greatly indicate someone who can easily tap into the spirit realm or receive intuitive information.

Uranus to the moon will indicate more of a claircognisent form of obtaining information, as these intuitive hits will strike the individual like lightening out of no where, and sudden downloads of information may be quite prominent.

Neptune to the moon is very, very, VERY sensitive to others and spirit. They may get much guidance (and even care and nurture) from spiritual beings more so than those in their physical environment. Their ability to tap into the psychic stream is phenomenal, in that they have the instinctual nature to feel out where spirits are, and be highly receptive to others.

Pluto to the moon is again the image of the wise Sharman, who’s instinctual nature is to help heal and transform another. These individuals can look through you like glass, and their presence can be quite healing in of itself. These people may be on the verge of also being mediumistic, being able to sense those who have passed on to the other side. These people are great healers, and may sometimes enjoy working with energy and darker elements of the psyche.

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FREE links to guided meditations to enhance psychic abilities (Sourced from Lights of Venus on Youtube).

Clairvoyance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v1s_K50eE5k

Clairsentience: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Op_aKvSYZ4&t=1s

Clairaudience: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dxDcYvggi8Y

Claircognisence: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LhOcYH3E3Vg

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The Midheaven and the Public Appearance

Many people who have been studying have become quite understanding of the nature of their rising sign and how this reflects their personality as an individual (as the 1st house of ‘I am’).

Though the Ascendant plays an important role as to how you recognise yourself, your personality and sense of individuality, your Imum Coeli, Descendant and Midheaven also play an integral role to core components of who you are in relation to the context of your family, relationships and in the eye of the public.

Ever noticed how your personality changes when you’re with your family compared to when your with friends or your romantic partner? And bringing the romantic partner into the family life can initially cause a sense of tension? (4th/Cancer square the 7th/Libra…makes sense!?).

In this segment, we are going to explore how the sign on your Midheaven can display how you are perceived in the eye of the public. This means how you will appear to people who barely know you, people who you walk by in the street or on the bus, to your social media platforms and the reputation you gain through your career. When watching celebrities on television, you are far more likely seeing their MIDHEAVEN sign (and 10th house activity).  

Take note the sign of the ruler of your Midheaven is in and read about that placement as well (especially if you have an empty 10th house) + you may also like to read about the planets in the 10th, though the sign of your midheaven and its ruling planet will be far more potent in relation to how you are perceived in the public eye and what you are most ‘famous’ for.

Note

I have listed as many possible positive and ‘not so positive’ reputations you may gain in the eyes of the public. Those that apply will greatly vary on the entire natal chart.

I am specifically referring to the Midheaven though planets in the 10th house will affect the presentation of the public image so those may be accounted for.

Aspects to the midheaven such as the conjunctions and opposition may be accounted for, though trines, textiles, and squares can give energy to the Midheaven also, their manifestations will be slightly more subtle. If you are new or intermediate to astrology, aim to only read about conjunctions or oppositions to your MC if you have any. Oppositions will indicate conjunctions to the IC (Imum Coeli) and this will mean that planet is hidden from the public.

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Aries (Mars)

Known for being a Pioneer and a self premotor

Being known as an entrepreneur

Independent and Passionate in the eyes of the public

Known for having a fiery personality

Temperamental and Aggressive in the eyes of the public

Talks about/focuses on the self

Selfie fiend

Social media tends to focus on the self

Sexual presentation to the public eye

Known for associations with sex

Not caring about the publics opinion

Being known for being Impulsive  

Made it to the top through their own efforts

Known for physical fitness/athletic ability

Number one (in their own world)

Competitive in the eyes of the public

Moving ahead regardless of what anyone else does/says

Possibly swearing/harsh language or humour

Self-focused role modelling for others

The public looking up to you for leadership

Taking the lead for the public

Fighting for your goals/ambitions/career  

Known for pushing through and fighting against all odds

Masculine sense of power and authority

Being recognised for ones own efforts

Fearless of the public

Known for starting (or contributing) online fights

Known for being combative

Being known for starting a new trend

Not scared to be on stage

Assertive, strong, persistent and forceful in the eyes of the public

A reputation for being single/doing things solo

Can be seen as naive to the public

Known for speed/doing things quickly/fast service

Taurus (Venus)

Beautiful in the eyes of the public

Sensual and natural public presentation

Known for wealth (how much or lack there of)

Known for being stubborn, persistent and strong willed

Known for being slow at progressing (perhaps mainly in career)

Bringing beauty and sensuality to the public

Being comfortable and calm in the eyes of the public

People see you for your beauty, water and what you have

People recognise you for the quality of what you have, your career and the things you make

Being recognised for your down to earth nature

Being known for being grounded and practical

Known for connection with nature, the land and mother earth

Known for the things you produce

Being known for your weight

Being recognised for your voice/singing/speaking

Being recognised for artistic endeavours

Known for being reliable and predictable

Can stay in the public eye for as long as you want

Being known to be cool, calm and soothing to the public

Known for body work (from body art, makeup, massaging, wrestling ect)

Recognised for being materialistic

Well known for disliking change

Well known for staying in a particular field for a long time

Known for physical strength

Known for being lazy, hedonistic and unmotivated

Known for doing little physical labour

Gaining a reputation for buying and selling things

Gemini (Mercury)

Known for written blogs, books, newspapers, magazines ect

Known for numerous posts on social media

Known for being very active on social media

Being talkative, communicative, inquisitive and curious in the eyes of the public

Known for your skills in technology/like-dislike of them

Being a teacher/source of a lot of information in the eyes of the public

Sharing a lot of information through all forms of communication

Known for being articulate, quick witted, humorous and good with words

Known for being a wordsmith and playing with the meaning of words

Known for written works/informative works

Having many usernames/nicknames/several personas, and constantly changing them

Having many social media accounts

Known for being inconsistent in the eyes of the public

Having serval careers/jobs at once

Doing many different things at once in the eyes of the public

Known for being a bit of a comedian

Known for what you say and how you say it (talking too fast/too slow/not much/or a lot)

Being intellectual and mentally stimulating in the eyes of the public

Known for the information you give

Known for your siblings

Well Known in your neighbourhood

Known for the neighbourhood you grew up in

Well known in the the local town

Known for association with technology and communication devices

Popular on the internet

Well known by people on public transport

Being known as a ‘know it all’

Cancer (Moon)

Being known for your family/family name

Being known for who your mother is/was

Known for your relationship with mother figure

Being known for your association with women and mothers

Being known as a gentle and nurturing person

Known for being at home a lot

Known for working at home/the home property/your home

Known for growing, caring and mothering people/things (animals or land)

Being recognised for being moody or ‘crabby’

Being known for being clingy

Known for being sweet and sensitive

Known for being a parent

Being emotional vulnerable in the eyes of the public

Well known for your emotional nature (for better or for worse)

Being protective and defensive in the eyes of the public

Known for being temperamental and over emotional

Known for being soft and timid

Known for addressing female/women’s issues

Known for real estate

Crying in public

Being well known for being protective

Being protective and defensive of your public image

Being vulnerable to the people of the public

Known fort your sense of intuition

Being at home in the eyes of the public

Being the mother figure for the public

Nurturing and caring for the public/the career

Known for being conservative, private and traditional

Having a motherly public image

Leo (Sun)

Known for being creative and playful in the eyes of the public

Known for being bold and courages in the eyes of the public

Shining on stage

Enjoying the attention and admiration of the public

Performing your absolute best when you know everyone is watching

Being a show off in the eyes of the public

Being over dramatic in the eyes of the public

Known for being confident and your authentic self in the eyes of the public

Being fun and childlike when relating to the public

Well known for your hair

Being seen as bossy and acting like a little princess

Known for being very generous to the public

Known for putting on a performance (for good or bad)

Well known for expressing oneself

Known for being vain and having an overwhelming ego to the public

Known for having a status of near royalty

Being seen as a king or queen in the eyes of the public

Known for relationship with the father figure

Known for being special, passionate, demonstrative and dignified in the eyes of the public

Being well liked and charismatic to the public people

Known for being happy, warm and friendly  

Having a sunny disposition in the eyes of the public

Being seen as a show off

Seen as having a bright, sunny and happy personality in the eyes of the public

Known for creativity and self-expression 

Virgo (Ceres - or Mercury if using traditional ruler)

Known for being practical, on point and on time

Well known for a sense of practicality and efficiency

Known for being nit-picky and fault finding in the eyes of the public

Being seen as quiet and shy in public

Known for being innocent and modest

Known for following the rules

Being observant and orderly in the eyes off the public

Known for being a health guru

Begin recognised for worth ethic and precision

Known for being an expert at what you do

Having a near perfect public image

Well known for service and employee status

Known for doing a job very well

Having a routine in relation to being in the public

Well known for being narrow-minded and perfectionistic

Being critical of the public

Known for cleanliness and orderliness

Known for self-deprecation and/or being an overachiever

Wanting to appear perfect in the eyes of the public

Well known for being humble, unselfish and hardworking

Know for being a specialist

Having keen observation skills in the eyes of the public

Putting the public into categories

Trying to perfect the public

Known for being minimalistic 

Known for playing the role of the nurse and caregiver 

Seeming as if you take care of your own problems (you’re your own saviour)

Libra (Juno- or Venus if using traditional ruler)

Known for being harmonious and sweet

Known for being beautiful

Well known for your marriage or relationship partner

Recognised when with, or in relation to the romantic partner

Known for having feminine qualities

Known for artistic/musical abilities

Known for being a fence sitter

Being peaceful and charming in the eyes of the public

Being agreeable to what they public wants/does/says

Known for being a romantic and attractiveness

Being diplomatic and a gentleman/woman in the eyes of the public

Known for being indecisive and compromising

Known for your business partnerships and deals

Known for your appearance (beauty)

Being known for your aesthetic tastes

Taking the opposing viewpoint of the public

Known for being flirtatious and flattering

A reputation for being superficial or too agreeable or passive

Known for always being with someone else

Being seen as a model

Being known for fairness and equality (either in or out of politics)

Gaining a reputation for not standing up for yourself

Known for being two-faced

Projecting a false public image

Gaining a reputation for being the ‘side person’ in tasks and careers

Known for being a councillor or a mediator

Scorpio (Pluto)

Hidden from the eyes of the public

Known for being mysterious and secretive

Barely seen in the public eye

Known for being transformative and intense

Known for being dark

Been seen as sexual and magnetic in the eyes of the public

Diving deep into the psyches of the public

Provoking a sense of intimidation in the eyes of the public

Known for being quite powerful

Known for being dominant and in control

Causing intense reactions in the public

Known for your powerful position over the public

Transforming the people of the public

Obsessing over your public image

Known for being taboo, raw and authentic

Having a love/hate relationship with people of the public

Known for healing, shamanistic and mediumistic abilities

Being known for associations around birth, death and transformation

Known for being intensely passionate

Known for being self-destructive (and to heal the self after)

Being known for being obsessive and destructive

Keeping yourself hidden from the public

Being known for associations with violence, horror and gore

Known for contact emotional fluxes

Known for witchcraft 

Epitome of a character from The Walking Dead or Game of Thrones

Known for having deep psychological penetrative abilities

Your shadow self on display for everyone to see

Exposing the truth to the public

Sagittarius (Jupiter)

Gaining a reputation for being philosophical and spiritual

Known for being a happy-go-lucky and a optimistic person

Known for publications and teaching

Being happy, fun and good humoured in the eyes of the public

Being playful and jovial in the public eye

Being well known overseas and or for associations with foreign cultures

Being known as stretching the mind of the public

Known for being religious or anti-religious

Known as being opinionated and/or argumentative

Known for being self-righteous

Being inspirational and giving hope and faith to the public

Well known for being blunt and straight to the point

Known for being brash and openly honest

Known for being a thrill seeker and a bit of a daredevil

Gaining a reputation for being a traveler and being a bit of a gypsy/nomad

Known for associations with horses and/or the great outdoors

Speaking the truth to the public, without censoring yourself

Known for being a freedom loving hippy

Known for being sporty and/or athletic

Known for ‘telling it like it is’

Known for going with the flow

Being known as someone who’s hard to pin down

Seeing being a bit wild in the eyes of the public

Known for casual, laid back attitude

Known for being philosophical and open minded  

Being known to casually drop an ‘f’ bomb and swear when feeling like it

Capricorn (Saturn)

Perceived as being older than you really are by the public

Known for being ‘mature for your age’

Known for the father figure

Known for being wise

Seen as being an authority figure

Seen as having a fatherly disposition

Looking older than you really are in the eyes of the public

Known for being strict and conservative

Known for creating structure and regulating the people of the public

Seen as a responsible leader in the eyes of the public

Known for being hardworking/very involved in your career

Seeming hard and cold to the people of the public

Being real and practical in the eyes of the public

Being seen as a professional

Being very well reserved and direct in the eyes of the public

Having a rigid public appearance

Not showing weakness or emotions in the public eye

Commanding the public’s respect

Known for being stern and serious

Known for being highly ambitious

Being seen as classical and traditional

Known as being the boss or the leader

Gaining a reputation for being in control (for good or for bad)

Being known for being retractive and limiting the self

Known for being hard on the self and overworking

Being known for your struggles and hardships

Being known for taking power back

Known for never asking for help

Aquarius (Uranus)

Being known as an eccentric

Being publicly known for doing things outside of the box

Known as being a bit of a nerd

Known as having a love of outer space

Being known for use of technology

Popular on the internet

Known for being a bit of a rebel

Posting weird things on the internet

Being known as been a political reformer/rebel

Known for wanting to change the way society works

Known for having a strange hobby/collection

Nerd culture (Star Trek/Star Wars/Game of Thrones/The Walking Dead ect…)

Known as being an alternative hippy

Known for Astrology

Public viewed as emotionally detached from the public

Public seeing you as a casual friend

Known for doing things in a unique and self-stylised way  

Being too unpredictable for the public to have an expectancy of you

Known as ‘The weird one’

Being known for association with aliens

Known for being all over the place and erratic

Public never knows what to expect of you

Feeling at one with the public

Known for being exciting, overwhelming and extreme

Pisces (Neptune)

Publicly known for spirituality and psychic abilities

Known for associations with angels and spirit guides

Being known for love of fantasy

Projecting an ideal self to the public

Having an illusional public persona

Known to constantly change persona

Known for being dreamy and unrealistic

Known for being a saviour/victim/martyr

Being known for being an over romantic

Being seen as gentle, sweet and having your head in the clouds

Being seen as being out of touch with reality

Being known for cosplay, dressing up as fantasy or fiction characters

Known for artistic abilities

Being known for healing

Gaining a reputation for being a storyteller and/or a bit of a lair

Known as being a great actor and moulding into different personas with conviction

Being known as an empath and hyper sensitive

Known for associations with drugs, alcohol or other addictions

Known for being unconditionally loving to the public

Being peaceful and soft spoken in the eyes of the public

Known for being a volunteer and charity work

Having a reputation for being a dreamer and having a strong imagination

Known for association with the water and the ocean

Public seeing that you live in your own dream world

Disappearing in the public

Known for magic (witchcraft/tarot ect) 

Blending in on social media

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The Planets in a Natal Chart

The Sun

The Ego

The Sense of self

Self Identity

Vitality (Health)

Consciousness

Self Expression

Your inner core

Recognition

The Father/Authority figure/Males

Creative expression

Confidence

The Moon

The inner self

Your emotional state

What you need to feel happy, safe, and secure

Your automatic reactions/responses

Instincts

Receptivity

Habits

Childhood experiences

How you nurture others

How you wish to be nurtured

Moods

The mother/women

The public

Food/drink

Domestic affairs

Family

The Home

Fertility

Clothing

Mercury

Communication/Speech

Thought process and cognitive thinking

Writing

Listening

Comprehension

Assortment and understanding of information

Short distance travel (under an hour from home location)

Reasoning and logic

Eloquence

Perception

Memory

Youth

Legal documents

Books

Technology

Communication tools and devices (from a phone to a pen)

Venus

What you love

How you love

How you attract (who and what you want)

Beauty and aesthetics

Art, music and fashionable clothing + jewellery

Charisma and sociability

Female sexual energy (sensual)

Harmony and charm

Pleasurable food

Pleasurable intercourse

Dancing

Poetry (combined with Mercury)

Singing

Cosmetics and hair products  

Money and wealth

Women/females

Values

Mars

Energy and drive

Will power

The act of sex

Passion

Physical vitality

Aggression

Men/males

Sexuality

Lust

Action

Male sexual energy (sexual)

Impatience

Sharp instruments

Weapons

War

Quarrels

Jupiter

Expansion

Optimism

Luck

Wealth

Prosperity

Higher learning and knowledge

Good fortune

Faith

Philosophy

Excess

Distant travel (over an hour from home)

Generosity

Cornucopia

Religion

Happiness

Saturn

Blocks and delays

Time

Maturity

Authority figures

The elderly

Difficulties

Fears

Limitation, control and consolidation

Boundaries

Building things (either physically or metaphorically)

Goals and ambitions

Discipline and direction

Wisdom

Denial and hardship

Responsibility

Restriction

Karma

The father (more so than the sun as it is opposite the moon)

Uranus

Chaos

Eccentricity

Rebellion

Changed

Originally and invention

Unpredictability

Non-conformity

Higher intelligence

Intuition

Change and liberation

Genius

Technology and electricity

Metaphysics

Science

Sci-fi

The future

Astrology

Neptune

Psychic power

Dreams

Illusion and delusion

Mysticism

Fine art and music

Dance and acting

Confusion

Photography and film

No boundaries

Inspiration

Ecstasy

Romance

Enlightenment

Addiction

Glamour

Impressionability

Savour, victim and martyrdom

Drugs, alcohol and poisons

The ocean

Weakness

Thieves and lies

Platonic love

Charity

Religion

Sacrifice

Meditation

The unconscious

Compassion

Abnormalities

Secrets

Suffering and victimisation

Pluto

Obsession

Possession

Birth, death and transformation

Destruction

Total control

Power

Abuse

Regeneration

Elimination

Taboo

Pollution

Compulsion

The deep unconscious mind (the dark side of it)

Decay

Psychology and psychoanalysis

Extremes

Intensity

Research

Drastic changes

Crime

Violence

Nuclear weapons

Black magic

Occult

Witchcraft

Deep connective sex

Passionate and animalistic sex

Pure lust

Blind passion

Horror and deep psychotic fears

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The Saturn rings symbolise the laws of karma, so obstruction with Saturn is somewhat inevitable. But Saturn also constructs internal conditions and rationalisations that result in external obstructions, and it’s most likely the prime experience we are consciously attempting to circumvent that we create. Certainly, Saturn can be the devil inside, re-enforcing to us why we deserve what we fear the most 

🖤 Saturn in the 1st - There is a consuming need to be loved, accepted, respected, and valued. But the mask can be so tightly sewn and programmed that the light is dim and people don’t have an opportunity to truly see them, the connections can therefore seem vague or unreal, but they don’t expose enough of themselves to make these relationships possible 

🖤 Saturn in the 2nd - The sense of being unworthy and void of value makes it difficult to enjoy what they have worked so hard for. They fear missing out on life to survive, but they can be so focused on surviving they forget to live, indulge, and remind themselves that they are important 

🖤 Saturn in the 3rd - Thought patterns regarding lack of intelligence and reduced sense of mental value can create paralysis in the mind. Fear of fearing an exam can become so consuming that the mind is worn down by the time pen is put to paper. They can see the work on the board and feel reduced, telling themselves over and over that they are too ‘dumb’ to learn it and missing everything the teacher says in the meantime 

🖤 Saturn in the 4th - Fear of change can bind the individual very closely to mental and physical conditions. They can lean dependently on personal routines and practices until they become self-destructive ritual and they are forced with desperation to make the substantial internal reflection and change they shy from. It can reach such a low they may be forced to change residence 

🖤 Saturn in the 5th - The sense of not being special enough to love can blind romantic opportunities when they present themselves, the individual can shut off from the person’s affections despite their need and desires, feeling that soon they will be exposed for what they are. The person may feel unworthy of a child or in desperate need for one, increasing stress on the body and physiology and obstructing its natural processes  

🖤 Saturn in the 6th - Fear of losing employment can create a nervous or vigilant nature at work that draws exactly what they attempt to avoid the most - attention. Intense self-consciousness can cause them to make unusual mistakes before superiors and act of of character, much to their detriment 

🖤 Saturn in the 7th - The image of the perfect, solid, and unproblematic relationship can be so consuming that the individual searches for a conditioned and constructed ‘spark’ or ‘feeling’ when seeking a prospective partner. It can be so tightly regulated that they ignore, deny, or evade the natural, mysterious, and evocative sensations they generate with the people who can provide what they are searching for  

🖤 Saturn in the 8th - Fear of exposure, vulnerability, and submission can occlude the flow into natural intimacy and interpersonal trust with lovers. They individual can fear the process of letting go and allowing instinct to take over, instead they can watch themselves, create pains, and fail to build into that peak of union they deeply long for 

🖤 Saturn in the 9th - There is significant desire to accredit and accomplish the mind, but feelings of intellectual invalidity can cause the individual to doubt their potential and withhold enrolling into higher education due to ‘never feeling ready’. The intense fear of failing and high expectation can create such severe nerves and mental paralysis that university is extended due to illness, underperformance, and reconfiguring the course 

🖤 Saturn in the 10th - Fear of failure or unreadiness blind successful opportunities when they present themselves, and seeming like they are making no progress only exacerbates this complex. Self-lowering beliefs can obstruct them from stepping into the world they desire to conquer 

🖤 Saturn in the 11th - There can be significant self-consciousness with friends, the taunting complex that they are disliked or purposely left out of things. It can make them quiet and withdrawn socially and threatens the substantial connections they crave because friends have a hard time knowing who this person really is 

🖤 Saturn in the 12th - There is a highly tuned instinct and a great inner knowing that the inner waters lead to the right direction. But they can feel unworthy or undeserving of intuition or helpful guidance and put it down to childishness. There can be a need to prime and perfect the intuition to such acute degree that the flow from heaven is substantially obstructed

-C.

art: Haenuli

Stress Relief

Moon, Mars, Saturn, Ceres, 5th house cusp, or 6th house cusp may apply.

The majority of these things may work for everybody but I’m listing them as most effective for specific signs based on their rulerships & such.

ARIES: physical activity / physical exertion through sports, fitness, or sex; thrill & excitement, adrenaline; creativity; dynamic motion (not necessarily of the body, sometimes even driving in a car suffices); decisive action & choice.

TAURUS: relaxation, luxury, indulgence, physical pleasure, sensory stimulation; creativity, art in general, working with the hands; nature, animals; making or listening to music, singing; physical comfort and affection; sleep.

GEMINI: speech, conversation, jokes & humor; variety, distractions, multi-tasking, activating & challenging many parts of the brain/mind at once; absorbing new information, methods, technique, trivia, and so on; background noise.

CANCER: emotional expression (crying, yelling, venting, etc).; nurturing / taking care of others OR being nurtured / taken care of; cuddling, physical affection, cradling / being cradled; sleeping; soft, safe, and comfortable atmospheres.

LEO: no-pressure performance; self-expression in any form (fashion, speech / conversation, creativity & art, etc); praise & encouragement (given or received); self-esteem exercises; positive energizing interpersonal connection.

VIRGO: problem-solving, puzzle-solving, rationalizing, analyzing; cleaning, organizing, doing chores, practicing good hygiene; self-care, nurturing the physical body, making healthy decisions; relaxation, breathing exercises.

LIBRA: expressing their thoughts; beautification (of self or surroundings); partnership, teamwork, receiving or giving advice, harmonious cooperation; diplomatic debates, peaceful social interaction, pleasant conversations.

SCORPIO: intimacy, sex / sexual release, safe emotional bonding; much alone time, privacy, peace & quiet; expressing their emotions somehow, sometimes vicariously; actively debilitating and/or healing the source of their stress.

SAGITTARIUS: getting away from the source of stress in big or little ways (vacation or even just taking a walk); finding meaning in the situation / their feelings, philosophizing; humor, release through laughter, playful banter.

CAPRICORN: dealing with & reducing the source of stress directly; support, encouragement, warmth & attention, being reminded of their worth; concrete rewards; planning, having solid goals & safety nets, priorities; delegating tasks.

AQUARIUS: community, teamwork, widespread cooperation, a large support system, sharing their circumstance with others somehow; knowing their place & value; having an important purpose & a clear vision; understanding, awareness.

PISCES: removing themselves from reality to recharge through dreams, fantasy, art, or substances; creativity, imagination; emotional expression, often through creativity; crystal healing, meditation, chakra readjustment; sleeping.

Astro 101

Lesson IV, Part 1, Post XXV

Planets in Houses

First House

Sun in First will give you vitality, leaderships skills, and a need to Express yourself.

Moon in First has a need to be appreciated they are intuitive and emotional.

Mercury in First has a thirst for knowledge and a need to discuss personal interests. They see everything from a logical stand point.

Venus in First tend to well liked. The have a taste for the finer things in life like beauty and art.

Mars in First have boundless energy and a need to take charge and assert oneself.

Jupiter in First tend to be elaborate and optimistic foreigne sites and topics interest them.

Saturn in First tend to be serious individuals with a quiet drive to successes. They likely have struggled with self esteem some point in their life.

Uranus in First have a need to Express there originality. They often experiences both positive and negative drastic changes.

Neptune in First have a mysterious allure. They tend to be in snyc with everything and every one around them. They can get carried anyway by their beliefs and have trouble with reality.

Pluto in First tend to go through periods of reinventing themselves.

Second House

Sun in Second is someone who is very concerned with their personal value and material world.

Moon in Second is someone who’s security is very important to them. The need to be comforted by shelter, food, and clothing.

Mercury in Second has an enterprising mind.

Venus in Second is attracted to symbols of success and partners who can provide for them.

Mars in Second are very ambitious, even if it means taking their time to get what they want.

Jupiter in Second tend to be very fortunate with high esteem.

Saturn in Second may work hard and achieve little. Success is delayed.

Uranus in Second tends to fluctuate in their values and possession.

Neptune in Second can inhance financial wealth and popularity or hinder it.

Pluto in Second can transform wealth and esteem positively or negatively. Greed can work against you.

Third House

Sun in Third House has a thirst for knowledge and communication. You have favorable relations with your relatives and community.

Moon in Third House allows their emotions to affect their mental focus and conversation. Intuition and memory are favored.

Mercury in Third House tend to be very quick minded with many intellectual and diverse interests. Travel may be common.

Venus in Third House are readers and communicators. There is favorable relations with relatives and community.

Mars in Third House are aggressive talkers that can lead to relatives and community disputes.

Jupiter in Third House has a taste for culture and travel. They absorb knowledge easily.

Saturn in Third House may struggle being heard. School or speech or socialization may have hit road blocks when young. You may have some responsibility to certain relatives and neighbors.

Uranus in Third House jumps from one focus to another. They absorb knowledge through random experience. Travel is often indicated.

Neptune in Third House has a visionary mind and memory. Some struggle communicating their vision. There is a wedge between xertain relatives and neighbors. Usually spiritual and intuitive.

Pluto in Third House is capable of transforming their environment often just my speaking their minds.

fourth House

Sun in Fourth House are very focused on their domestic lives. Their family, their home, and where they come from. They yearn to learn about themselves.

Moon in Fourth House has a deep emotion tie to their parent(s). They are often nostalgic for their childhood. Frequent change in residence is likely.

Mercury in Fourth House feels at home with intellectual pursuits. Healthy discussion was common in childhood. Frequency change in residence is likely.

Venus in Fourth House have close ties to their family and home. You abstain financial gain through family or property.

Mars in Fourth House learn independence early in childhood. Upbringing was energetic and in some cases hostile. You may have been put in a position where you were always competing or butting heads with another family member.

Jupiter in Fourth House thrive at home. Their childhood was happy and memorable. There may have been many family trips or spiritual involvement.

Saturn in Fourth House likely had too much responsibility and restriction growing up. They may of had to care for a I’ll parent or younger children. Discipline may have been harsh. Having children of their own may come late in life.

Uranus in Fourth House struggle for stability. Stability may have been hard to achieve in childhood. Home life was unusual and may of been lacking a foundation all together. This pattern may follow you into adulthood.

Neptune in Fourth House indicates a struggle to see things how they really are when growing up. You may have been sheltered from financial hardship, domestic violance, or societal upheaval. Intuition or prophetic dreams are possible.

Pluto in Fourth House indicates a need to transform the domestic experience. Upbringing may have been traumatic.

Fifth House

Sun in Fifth House requires pleasurable pursuits. Friendships, romance, hobbies, interests and arts take up a lot of your energy. Children likely bring you good fortune.

Moon in Fifth House enhances your creativity and bond with others. There is a deep need to Express your talent with others. Children is likely.

Mercury in Fifth House seek a intellectually stimulating bond. One where you can gush over common interests. Theater or script writing might be of interest.

Venus in Fifth House is happy sharing their love and joy with others. Children are often treasured and may possess a creative talent.

Mars in Fifth House need to expel energy in a relaxed setting such as a gym. Romances can be short lived.

Jupiter in Fifth House has a healthy relationship with art, romance, and children.

Saturn in Fifth House may have had to deal with too much responsibility imposed on them. The can have difficulties relaxing and expressing themselves. Child rearing may be delayed or encounter road blocks.

Uranus in Fifth House have unconventional relationships and hobbies. Your patently style is likely very progressive and modern.

Neptune in Fifth House is likely very intune with children of their generation with a deep understanding of their needs and wants. Creative gifts may be present.

Pluto in Fifth House may release some transformative art that reaches its entire generation.

Sixth House

Sun in Sixth House are hard workers that provide a service to their community at large. Often intune with our physical bodies and the impact of eastern and western medicine.

Moon in Sixth House will notice a direct relationship to their emotional state to their physical health and work performance. Their weight may fluctuate. Interaction with animals will bring you luck.

Mercury in Sixth House is mentally agile in the work setting. Work keeps you occupied from going astray. You are mentally thorough but must make sure your thoughts are going to good use. Excess stress can cause physical anomalies.

Venus in Sixth House is likely to be healthy and establish positive relationships in the work setting. One might meet their romantic partner at work.

Mars in Sixth House tend to be very physically active and require an exercise driven outlet. They are very ambitious but can stir up trouble in the work force.

Jupiter in Sixth House are usually are very healthy, though should watch their diet. There may be a interest in helping aid in underdeveloped countries.

Saturn in Sixth House may suffer a weak immune system and have to watch their health carefully or the may need to learn to establish a good work ethic.

Uranus in Sixth House goes through sporadic changes to their physical bodies and job titles. Extreme sports may be of interest.

Neptune in Sixth House maybe have weakened immune systems. They are better suited to jobs with loose guidelines and allow for creative reign.

Pluto in Sixth House your work can be transformative to its generation and to yourself. Your impact may be positive or negative, but, powerful whatever it is.

*stay tuned for house seven through twelfth!*

12th house and past lives

If you have no planets in the 12th house and are unsure of the house cusp, calculate the sign before your own ascending sign. For example, if you have Leo rising you have Cancer on the 12th house cusp. If you have Capricorn rising, you have Sagittarius on the 12th house cusp 

Sun in the 12th house/Leo on the 12th house cusp: The remnants of social importance from previous lifetimes activate through the spirit, there is a constant pressure to feel understood and gain acceptance, there is a spiritual purpose that in this lifetime is not recognised as they once were. In the past life the individual could have been a social representative, sovereignty, leader, artist, or public figure

Moon in the 12th house/Cancer on the 12th house cusp: The family dynamics and karma from ancestors is passed through to the individual such as past traumas, addictions, spiritual abuse. The individual made a lot of sacrifices, and the natural maternity can be astounding, they give form to the term ‘natural mother’, or 'natural father’. The individual may have been a devoted parent, crone, witch, nurse, or work with women in the community 

Mercury in the 12th house/Gemini or Virgo on the 12th house cusp: Thoughts from previous lifetimes make entrance so the individual can feel as though their mindset is trapped in another time. They can experience strange visuals or flashes with no origin. The individual may be a brilliant automatic writer or channeller because the memories of past life studies are so fresh. In past lives Gemini 12th house may have been a teacher, academic, messenger, writer. Virgo 12th house may have been a calligrapher, healer, pharmacist, nurse, witch. Virgo 12th house may carry on sicknesses from past lives that must be dealt with consciously 

Venus in the 12th house/Taurus or Libra on the 12th house cusp: The individual was a figure of beauty in previous lifetimes, likely revered for their artistry, femininity, and vision. There may have been abundant finances that are not so available in this lifetime, so the individual is used to a lavish life and may accumulate as though this is still so. Libra in the 12th inherits relationship dynamics and trauma from previous lifetimes, there is lingering heartbreak that needs to be healed

Mars in the 12th house/Aries on the 12th house cusp: The individual was forced to constantly fight for their life previously, so the survival dynamics can still subtly activate themselves, there can be unfounded fears about the world and inherited reactivity to danger. The spirit is used to danger, and it needs to be soothed in this lifetime. There may be troubles with men due to abuses in the past life 

Jupiter in the 12th house/Sagittarius on the 12th house cusp: The individual can access tremendous knowledge and wisdom through the portal of the higher mind because this was studied intently previously. The individual was likely a scholar, philosopher, or spiritualist. Because of the divine intimacy that was attained, the individual has inherited an intrinsic belief in the good powers of God and feels secretly protected. The abstract mind had been previously cultivated 

Saturn in the 12th house/Capricorn on the 12th house cusp: The guilt of the unfinished work in previous lifetimes is haunting, the individual feels they have inherited an intense responsibility that they are not ready for. Karmic family dynamics have been inherited that relate to the father, this relationship can be highly pressured or non existent 

Uranus in the 12th house/Aquarius on the 12th house cusp: Intuition and the ability to respond to this has been primed and cultivated in previous lifetimes meaning the individual is open to the flow of profound and developed intuitive wisdom that seems to come from nothing. There is natural spiritual knowledge that has not been consciously learned. In previous lifetimes the individual may have been a social outcast or reject, they may have been prosecuted for their progressive vision or knowledge. They may have been an astronomer, astrologer, occultist, scientist, academic, revolutionary 

Neptune in the 12th house/Pisces on the 12th house cusp: Dreams, visions, addictions, and sicknesses from past lives live through the individual they may be at hostage to previously cultivated psychic activity and psychological escapism. There is generous karma to relinquish, the individual may have been a mystic or mentally unwell. They have naturally adapted to the dreamlike state of reality 

Pluto in the 12th house/Scorpio on the 12th house cusp: This is a lifetime of constant, painful, and severe transformation in order to completely abolish and perish the demons that have been accumulated in previous lifetimes. The individual was a force of goodness and powerful societal change, in this lifetime they are offered the rectitude of focusing on themselves and reconciling the light and shadow

-C.

a part of your soul mission;

Jupiter in the 1st: With Jupiter we all kind of have a spiritual mission. In the 1st house Jupiter makes these individuals so youthful, it displays their child-spirit so well, they are very jovial. Their optimism and enthusiasm is very contagius. These people believe in all of their noble pursuits, and believe in fighting their way closer and closer to their goals, with hard work and persistance and of course a hint of courage. Their instincts are really keen and careful, their intuition as well. The fire burning inside them helps them light their way towards the top. Iron will as would come from the 1st house making them not accept ‘no’ as an answer. Their mission is to spread all of this positive energy, fill themselves with it first and then pass  on the enthusiasm and fighting spirit around their friends. They are here to spark the light in order for the others to follow through. These are people who are noble as well, have their own principles and never back down. They carry on with compassion and drive. Sometimes they can get carried away and forget that other people can take over for a bit, they need to take their rest for a minute and continue because they can become their own worst enemy.

Jupiter in the 2nd: People who know the right resources and where to find them in order to achieve their success and chase after their goals patiently. They have their steps calculated, they might slowly chase after it, but the time they take is calculating so it means it is almost never wrong to take your time. It gives them time to eliminate the errors and not butt in recklessly. They create their own luck by creating the right choices and choosing the right opportunities. These people have a mission for others, their mission is for us (the other people) to take note and be inspired by their work ethics. These people can get a bit overwhelmed with everything going on and need to be careful to not indulge in the wrong things while taking a break. They have an appreciation and an eye for beauty and aesthetics, their free time can be spent creating something with those skills. We get inspired by them, so we can also let them help us that is a part of their mission too.

Jupiter in the 3rd: Thirsty for knowledge, thirsty and hungry about information. Their brain absorbs it so easily, making their lips the tunnel through which they will pass it on. Their mission is for them to be the Messenger and pass on messages we need to find out about. Communication is very important to them, that is the platform which helps them talk about what makes them sparkle, what makes their heart burn and what ignites the fire of their thoughts. Their curiosity just leads them to the next level. Their sharing is useful and helpful for us. They show up at the right time and place to deliver their messages. Also these people are very caring for their close ones and very helpful. What they need to be careful off is not leave people behind once they need to pursue their mission. To not be afraid to create bonds and take their people with them.

Jupiter in the 4th: Amazing, on point intuition. Leading them and them hearing it, will take them places and help people. Their warmth is undeniable but once they’ve let an opening for you to feel that. These people are here to protect their loved ones, to protect people. To create that homely, warm environment even if they do not have a home. Because these people are that home. Extremely instinctive as well, if they are in a positive place they recongize and listen to their instincts and intuition as I mentioned. Very caring and loving. These are people though, who do not deal well with change and they should be careful not to attach themselves so much, pardon me, the better expression would be for them not to depend on these people. Because Jupiter in the 4th people can become very independent if they work on it, their bonds will forever stay they just do not need to depend on those people.

Jupiter in the 5th: The romantics of the group. Someone who sees with feelings and as some say through rose-tinted glasses. Someone who gives a lot and expects nothing in returns. Someone whose mission is to give and encourage people to be themselves and feel. Someone who is a breath of fresh air, so playful and warm it feels like you are talking with someone so bright you cannot even see their face clearly because they are shining. These people are also extremely creative, being so in touch with their emotions helps them think differently and feel differently which enables them to create things. Sometimes when put in a negative place they forget to relax and rest their spirit, which is something we all need to do. Then they awaken their ego and someone close needs to remind them of who they are, and just slow down a bit.

Jupiter in the 6th: These are people who are very in touch with their spirituality. This creates an opening for them to be very trust-worthy they prove themselves just by existing. Their whole persona is like that. Also their honesty is to thank for, their mission is for them to tell you the truth and let you rely on them. To open your eyes, that is their mission. These are people who are very productive and success comes to them with hard work, this also inspires others. Being so noble and honest earns them respect. Because they are so self-critical, when they hear critics from others they can become very over-protective and defensive if they are In a vulnerable state. So here these people need to relax and think with a cold head, and not to be knocked down by something so simple. Of course the support system they have from people/person will help them get back on their feet.

Jupiter in the 7th: People who are so charming and noticeable. They possess charisma and are very social and can carry their own in a conversation. They are very strong verbally. They are very fair and compromising, they worry about the justice in things and doing things right. That is their mission, to resolve wrongs into rights, to point out the wrongs and look for the justice. When they are in a positive state their mind cannot be clouded and their judgement is very right. Their whole persona is very graceful and elegant, their words are chosen carefully making them brilliant at speeches. When they stumble a bit, as well do, they can become very indecisive and clouds appear around their head. You step down and do some soul searching then, you put your mission on a pause. That is the best thing. You rely on your closest ones.

Jupiter in the 8th: People who are very talented, unconventional. They have different ways of thinking, different ways of expressing and doing things. They also possess very strong intuition that helps them realize their mission. Their mission is uncovering mysteries and discovering the truth, proving points and solving puzzles. Their mind works such ways that they can get to the core of things, their depth helps with that. They are a mystery themselves sometimes. Extremely giving people, very generous. That mystery about them sometimes can distance them from people, because they need time to let people in, to let them closer because they know exactly how this ugly world works. But what they need to do is follow their intuition there too, it will lead them to the right people, because they can read people like a book.

Jupiter in the 9th: Such a free-spirited soul that belongs to no place or a person. Very independent and eager to learn. They are also thirsty for knowledge, but they also want to pass that knowledge on willingly. Their mission is to inspire us to free our spirit and our mind, as well as listen to their philosophies, take them as advice. They are an experienced soul because they let life take them on journeys. They gain wisdom through that, that they need to pass on. They go on with an open mind and heart always, that is the honesty of their existence. What they need to be careful with is family and friends, to not just run off without a warning and taking them along the journey, or just keeping in touch. They do not wanna lose those strong bonds they create with people, just because they rush off on their own.

Jupiter in the 10th: Someone who knows exactly what they are doing. Someone who is aware of their strengths and weaknesses and use that to their advantage. Very mature, which helps them make their right choice. As we all now Jupiter represents luck but, we are all with a mission and Jupiter in the 10th’s mission is to teach us that that luck is our actual work ethic, which needs to be strong and our drive to achieve. These are people who are very kind, and their company is very pleasant and lovely. They are also very helpful. What they need to work on is to consider others’ opinions and feelings on subjects, two heads are better than one, even though we know these people are talented sometimes when they are low they need someone to be of help. Also they need the right people by their side, to help them snap out of their hard-working ways and them falling into the abyss of darkness and depression.

Jupiter in the 11th: People who are very strong, in terms of knowing what they want, how to get it, their thoughts and opinions. People who are warm in a way so they attract a crowd of people, their friendliness is undeniable, plus they are gifted with communication skills making them very social. That ability helps them express their opinions on matters publicly. Their mission is to awaken all of us, society, rebel against the wrongs. Their mission is that of a humanitarian character, to help the collective. They are also very influential, which helps hold their platform. Very kind and helpful too. What they need to work on is realizing that yes, they are capable of doing such great things, but once they open someone’s eyes they need to let them on the team. They forget they are not alone and that is a bit egotistical of them. They need to include help. And of course a solid support system from their loved ones.

Jupiter in the 12th: These are people who are here with the knowledge of the Universe. How everything is determined and how it works, they know it. They are also gifted with strong intuitive and psychic powers, which help them achieve their mission. And their mission is to help people spiritually, help them with their pain, help them open up their eyes to the bigger picture. These are people who are so selfless that is why this mission is perfect for them, because they will take care of everyone first and put themselves last. It is rough, but that is why they create strong bonds with people who will need to put some sense into them and remind them to take a break, gather their thoughts and have some soul searching once they stumble. Very generous also, giving without expecting anything in return. Honest and optimistic, perfect for helping people realize.

• passion

Mars in 1st: Unstoppable once they put their mind onto something. Their determination is combined with enthusiasm, everyone around them will be contained with that enthusiasm of theirs, the birth of an idea is such a force to them. A force that keeps them fighting and chasing their goals. The energy they feel and have is unbelievable, it takes on their whole body inside and out, you feel it from a mile away, which is why it is sometimes a bit too much, they come on too strong for some folks. These are people who do not have time to sugar-coat things, who do not have time to waste on beating around the bush, very direct and straight-forward. Their quickness to stay on their feet, their readiness and fire makes them a very prepared leader, they are a warrior, a warrior who stays amongst their people, who does not claim the throne. They might seem arrogant to some, but they really care for the people they are leading. Impulsive, reckless, impatient. Loyal, fiery, enthusiastic, strong, brave.

Mars in 2nd: Someone who takes it slower than Mars is used to, but the 2nd house needs to make sure everything clicks and works out, so they will have a very sure successful end.  Serious in their approach, very meticulous, you want to make sure everything is done right the first time. Definitely a hard-worker, definitely someone who pays attention and climbs the ladder slowly but surely. Very focused on the top and how to get there, their dedicated nature is admiring. But their patience is a big part to getting to the top and how careful they are.

Mars in 3rd: The quickness of the 3rd house and the loud voice of Mars helps them express their ideas, which they have plenty of. Communication is their strongest suit of self-expression and Mars is giving them the right amount of courage to go with. They have a sponge for a brain, they absorb all the information they are curious about, they work through it and store their knowledge, which is always necessary.  Their youthful energy brings joy, their enthusiasm is very visible, they get excited and are restless about chasing their dreams and goals. They have clever ways about them, they know how to make controversy help them into climbing up and up, and Mars gifted them boldness to do so. They are also very direct in their approach.

Mars in 4th: Mars gifted you with fierceness and protectiveness, you are a warrior fighting for your closest ones.  The compassion and worrying of the 4th house combined with the strength and intensity of Mars might make you dramatic, but you feel everything very strongly and passionately it is only right you have the platform of Mars to express it. It is what makes you fierce, you might seem angry sometimes, but letting that anger flow through something creative is how you can tame it, better yet how it can disappear which is a better option. Be careful not to become too controlling of your life, of your closest ones, you are always concerned about them, but grant yourself freedom first and then them.

Mars in 5th: People who take the best out of life, they notice the beauty of life and want to live it the fullest. The huge heart they have allows them to be sentimental about such moments that bring significance to their life. Very energetic, they possess that fiery ball within themselves, always so active and loud with their whole being. Very exciting, their excitement excites their surroundings, people enjoy their company because it is fun, the little things mean something and you realize this just by hanging out with these people. The warmth and light they bring is infectious and you want more. But this much fire also brings us to competitiveness, their spirit is competitive and they are all about a challenge. They are very creative as well, which helps them climb to the top.

Mars in 6th: High standards, right morals, right place of mind. All of the fierceness and enthusiasm Mars gives you goes into your work, you try to make things work right. 6th house allows you to notice everything, you have the eye for details, which helps you a lot with your work. Your dedication is also a very strong suit that leads you to success. Your mind is really organized, with the Mars fire you have the energy to be organized, to work hard , to be efficient. Your mind is detail-oriented as I mentioned, allowing you to always be thoughtful for your people, those things are really meaningful. Your standards and morals give you the necessary discipline to get to your place securely.

Mars in 7th: Your mind is so quick, to come up with ideas, to stimulate others, to have intellectual conversations, to question. Which is why sometimes it can get cloudy, it can get hard to decide, because you are so great at analyzing points, at seeing things, your brain can get scattered all over the plae. But the fire you hold for everything you believe in is incredible, you argue with such passion, the 7th house allows you verbal strength and Mars allows you the courage to say it, it gives you a voice.  Quick to come up with ideas, quick to react, you are restless and fiery. A force to be reckoned with when debating.

Mars in 8th: Constantly looking for answers, which can mean you are sometimes struggling inside. You are wondering about the workings of the Universe, of things people do not talk about a lot. Your emotions are on such a high level, not many people feel that intensely and passionately. While you are looking for those answers, you are so caught up within yourself, you give off that mystery, you give off a vibe that you are hard to understand or even touch. Strong instincts. Someone who is secretive, someone who is very introspective, someone who fights and protects what is theirs, sometimes it can mean being possessive. Someone who is real and vulnerable, but independent.

Mars in 9th: Very straight-forward, feels strongly about their opinions, but their mind is always open to discover new truths, new perspectives and gather that knowledge. Their curiousity also allows them to pick up different things, but their fiery nature allows them to fight for their cause, to fight for the truth. They do not sugar-coat things, they are blunt, but their bluntness does not make them mean, they are actually very kind and humorous, it is a joy being around them they will try their best to make you laugh. Playfulness is also a strong suit, it is always an adventure being accompanied by them.

Mars in 10th: Image, career all very important things to these people. So driven, so determined to get there. Their dedication and focus are something that inspires us all to do our best. These people are rocks we are so comfortable to rely on, they are our strong pillar that keeps us grounded. They work slowly but hard, they are careful of everything, their mind is strategic and they are meticulous. Their loyalty and sense of morality are strong suits that keep them at the top. Trustworthy and responsible. They approach all things In life seriously.

Mars in 11th: They cannot stand injustice, they have the necessary courage and drive to work through that and of course that irresistible 11th house rebellion. They have a strong sense of what is wrong and right and they lead their life with that. They are different, they think steps ahead, they think very far ahead with the intend on helping everyone develop as a collective. Very generous, giving, sacrificing for the betterment for everyone. You can never know what will happen next with them, their unpredictability makes them always relevant and interesting. Their special workings of their brain helps them to solve problems, to come up with different ideas. They are unique and eccentric. An inspiration to all.

Mars in 12th: These are people who may have a problem expressing their sensitivity, but are vulnerable and emotional, they turn to helping other people so much, while forgetting their own problems or rather avoiding them. They need to resolve their passive-aggressive behavior, it is conflicting but definitely something they can work on. That will give them the necessary confidence to embrace what they are an emotional, sensitive but confident person. Mars also gives them the courage to express themselves freely, to keep their mind open at all times. But the reality is that they are a dreamer, they are the ones who will help with the change of the world, they are intuitive and should definitely follow that.

The 9th House

sun in 9th: idealistic, highly curious, philosophical, spiritual, loves learning, sincere, wise, lucky, humanitarian, can be bad tempered, inspiring, good teacher, constantly searching for purpose, tolerant, open minded, optimistic, self righteous

moon in 9th: lacks practicality, imaginative, spiritual, curious, restless, longs to travel, cultured, wanderer, likes change, inquisitive, intellectual, easily bored, fast paced

jupiter in 9th: wise, true humanitarian, knowledgeable, energetic, enthusiastic to learn, endlessly curious, open minded, can be scatterbrained, independent, has naturally good fortune, intuitive, visionary

mercury in 9th: intellectual, lively, consistent, adaptive, philosophical, always wants to learn more, loves conversation, decisive, can be judgemental, doesn’t pay attention to details, good teacher

venus in 9th: passionate about learning, philosophical, spiritual, creative, charming, values independence in a relationship, zestful, free spirited, falls in love easily, decisive, fast paced, adventurous

mars in 9th: strong morals, full of ideas, restless, adaptable, compelling, explorer, often active/athletic, straightforward, likes debating, sincere, open minded, social butterfly, busy mind, unorganised, humorous

saturn in 9th: intellectual, stubborn, firm beliefs, can be seen as orthodox, inflexible, skeptical, often religious, conventional, can be narrow minded, responsible, enthusiastic about learning, rational

uranus in 9th: open minded, loves learning, loves travelling, original thoughts, imaginative, flighty, expansive, optimistic, intuitive, unique views, rule breaker, hates restriction, despises the status quo

neptune in 9th: mystical, has big dreams, optimistic, wears rose tinted glasses, inspirational, prophetic, balanced, lacks focus, psychic, sensitive, lacks discipline, confident in ideas, faithful, attracted to exotic things

pluto in 9th: loves travelling, busy mind, impatient, enthusiastic, optimistic, fears opposing ideas/beliefs, can be argumentative, creative, analytical, needs meaning in life, dislikes hypocrisy, interested in law

aries in 9th: finds identity through philosophy/religion, impatient, spontaneous, attacks corruption; protester, quick thinker, adventurous, optimistic, can be insensitive, adaptable, brings ideas into action, calm under pressure

taurus in 9th: tends to be traditional, cautious when travelling, unchanging beliefs, patient, persistent, practical, drawn to earthy tones, likes visiting places to do with nature

gemini in 9th: easily bored, adventurous, curious, always wants to try new things, can lose enthusiasm easily, challenged by authority figures,  has a mixture of beliefs, communicates understandably & effectively, interested in literature, finds meaning in everyday life, logical

cancer in 9th: intuitive, finds protection through spiritual/philosophical beliefs, can be self centred, emotional attached to beliefs, defends beliefs, needs instruction to grow, selfless worker, adaptable

leo in 9th: optimistic, bring ideas into action, calm under pressure, likes travelling, self confident, ideas are lofty, likes learning, enlightens others

virgo in 9th: interested in word events, ideas are orderly, strictly follow rules, can be judgemental of others beliefs, seeks higher knowledge, abstract thinker, down to earth

libra in 9th: likes to travel, wants to be in a harmonious environment, strong sense of equality, respects all beliefs, enjoys learning, indecisive about beliefs, intellectual, artistic, tactful

scorpio in 9th: interested in conspiracies, secretive, prefers not to travel, emotionally invested in beliefs, critical, can be judgemental, likes to research, loves culture and religion

sagittarius in 9th: positive, expanding mind, open minded about belief systems, ever changing mind, likes to travel, passionate about teaching, wants to discover the ‘ultimate truth’, philosophical, versatile interests

capricorn in 9th: conventional beliefs, requires facts to believe something, normally doesn’t like to travel, street smart, often wants to be the authority figure, traditional, ambitious, practical

aquarius in 9th: unconventional beliefs, progressive, enjoys to travel, interesting teacher, advanced thinker, can be aloof, eccentric energy, embraces other cultures

pisces in 9th: fiercely spiritual, likes to be around water, too trusting, creative, selfless, compassionate, believes everything is connected, can have delusional beliefs

The Signs as Beautiful Words

Aries - Phosphenes

(n) The light and colors produced by rubbing your eyes

Taurus - Sonder

(n) The realization that each passerby has a life as vivid and complex as your own 

Gemini - Epiphany

(n) A moment of sudden revelation 

Cancer - Divine 

(adj) Like God or a god / very good or pleasing

Leo - Aurora 

(n) The dawn in the early morning

Virgo - Mellifluous 

(adj) Sweet or musical; pleasant to hear

Libra - Opulent

(adj) Ostentatiously rich and luxurious or lavish

Scorpio - Alluring

(adj) Powerfully and mysteriously attractive or fascinating; seductive

Sagittarius - Euphoria

(n) A feeling or state of intense excitement and happiness

Capricorn - Serendipity 

(n) the occurrence and development of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way

Aquarius- Iridescent

(adj) Producing a display of rainbow-like colors

Pisces - Ethereal 

(adj) Extremely delicate and light in a way that seems too perfect for this world

Mercury Signs ☿

Mercury in Aries: Quick decisions, active & youthful spirit, constant movement of mind, fast paced speech.

Mercury in Taurus: Pragmatic thinking, fixed goals, mellow nature, slow paced speech, "one track mind".

Mercury in Gemini: Trivia-lover, eclectic & curious, impatient nature, constant the overlapping of ideas.

Mercury in Cancer: Long-term memory, emotional lenses, tenacious nature, easily inspired, consistency lover.

Mercury in Leo: Dynamic spirit, natural storyteller, fixed in their thoughts, life-loving spirit, loud.

Mercury in Virgo: Eternal searching for more, watchful nature, skeptical& nervous mind, common sense lover.

Mercury in Libra: Flexible & impartial mind, careful words, composed speech, "people-smart", a negotiator.

Mercury in Scorpio: Herectic & probing mind. Curious & critical nature, strong instincts, a born strategist.

Mercury in Sagittarius: Philosophical and independent spirit, exaggerated in their words, blunt speech.

Mercury in Capricorn: Cautious in their words, fact oriented, a practical mind & an ambitious spirit.

Mercury in Aquarius: Expansive genius, inventive & open-minded, sarcastic speech, progressive thoughts.

Mercury in Pisces: Daydreamer, Utopian idealist, intuitive spirit, forgetful, subjective in their words.