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[greenwitchcrafts]

March 2024 witch guide

Full moon: March 25th

New moon: March 10th

Sabbats: Ostara-March 19th

March Worm Moon

Known as: Crow Moon, Eagle Moon, Goose Moon, Hrethmonath, Lenting moon, Lentzinmanoth, Moon of Snowblind, Moon of Winds, Plow Moon, Sap Moon, Seed Moon, Sore Eyes Moon, Storm Moon, Sugar Moon & Wind Strong Moon

Element: Water

Zodiac: Pisces & Aries

Nature spirits: Air & water spirits & Mer-people

Deities: Artemis, Astarte, Athena, Cybele, Isis, Luna & Minerva

Animals: Boar, cougar & hedgehog

Birds: Sea crow & sea eagle

Trees: Alder, dogwood & honeysuckle

Herbs: Apple blossom, broom, high John root, Irish moss, pennyroyal, wood betony & yellow dock

Flowers: Daffodil, jonquil & violet

Scents: Apple blossom & honeysuckle

Stones: Aquamarine, bloodstone, jasper, opal &topaz

Colors: Pale-green, red, violet, yellow & white

Energy:  Balance, beginnings, dream work, energy breaking into the open, exploring, fertility, inner development, karma, prosperity, spirituality, success & truth seeking

For many years, it was thought that the name "Worm Moon" referred to the earthworms that appear as the soil warms in spring. This invites robins and other birds to feed—a true sign of spring.

However, more research revealed another explanation. In the 1760s, Captain Jonathan Carver visited the Naudowessie (Dakota) and other Native American tribes and wrote that the name Worm Moon refers to a different sort of “worm”—beetle larvae—which begin to emerge from the thawing bark of trees and other winter hideouts at this time.

March’s full Moon often plays a role in religion, specifically in Christianity, this Moon is known as the Lenten Moon if it is the last full Moon of the winter season (i.e., if it occurs before the spring equinox) or as the Paschal Full Moon if it is the first full Moon of spring (i.e., if it occurs after the spring equinox).

Ostara

Known as: Alban Eiler, Lady Day & Spring/Vernal equinox

Season: Spring

Symbols: 8-spoked wheel, butterflies, chicks, decorated baskets, eggs, feathers, jellybeans, lambs, rabbits, seeds, shamrocks, spring flowers & sunwheels

Colors: Green, indigo, light blue, pastels, pink, red & yellow

Oils/Incense: African violet, florals, ginger, jasmine, lotus, magnolia, rose, sage & strawberry

Animals: Cormorant, hare, hawk, rabbit, sheep, sparrow & swallow

Mythical: Dragon & Unicorn

Stones: Amethyst, aquamarine, bloodstone, moonstone, red jasper & rose quartz

Food: Dairy foods, eggs(hard boiled), fruits, honey, honey cakes, leafy greens, vegetables, pine nuts, pumpkin, sunflower seeds, sprouts & waffles

Herbs/Plants: Acorn, cinquefoil, dogwood, ginger, Irish moss, olive, strawberry & woodruff

Flowers: Celandine, crocus, daffodil, dandelion, Easter lily,  jasmine gorse, honeysuckle, hyssop, iris, jonquil, linden, narcissus, peony, snowdrop, tansy & violet

Goddesses: Aphrodite, Ariadne, Artemis, Athena, Coatlicue, Cybele,Demeter, Diana, Eos, Eostre, Flora, Gaia, Hera, Idunn, Iris, Ishtar, Juno, Minerva, Persephone, Venus & Vesta

Gods: Adonis, Attis, Celi, Cernunnos, Coel, Dagda, Dalon ap Landu, Dumuzi, Green Man, Lord of the Greenwood, Mithras, Odin, Osiris, Ovis & Pan

Issues, Intentions & Powers: Agriculture, balance, beauty, fertility, growth, life, love & rebirth/renewal

Spellwork: Air magick, fertility, new beginnings & water magick

Activities:

• Go on a hike/walk & look for signs of spring

• Add Ostara symbols to decorate your altar space

• Plant vegetable &/or flower seedlings

• Decorate eggs with bright colors

• Set your intentions for the weeks/months ahead

• Start a new class or hobby

• Create eggshell candles

• Make plans & new routines for the future

• Participate in rituals & ceremonies that connect you with energy & the life force of nature

• Have a feast with your friends &/family with sprouts & leafy greens

• Bake hot cross buns or lavender/lemon flavored treats

• Clean & de-clutter your home

• Try a re-birthing/ renewing ritual

• Bring fresh flowers or plants into into the home

• Host a spring & floral themed tea party

• Make egg based food dishes & desserts

This holiday marks the Spring Equinox, which happens before March 19-22. It is the second of three spring celebrations (the midpoint between Imbolc and Beltane)  during which light & darkness are again in balance, with light on the rise. It is a time of new beginnings & of life emerging further from the grips of winter.

There is much debate regarding the origins of Ostara due to the lack of primary sources about this sabbat. One theory is the name of Ostara came from the Anglo-Saxon goddess Eostre. Another theory is that Eostre is more of a localized goddess in Kent County, England. Despite the questions of her origins, Eostre is associated with modern-day Pagan traditions of Ostara.

There is no evidence that the ancient Greeks or Romans celebrated Ostara, although they did celebrate their own spring festivals, such as the Roman festival of Floralia & the Greek festival of Anthesteria. It was a time to honor the returning sun, fertility & rebirth.

Related festivals:

• Nowruz- March 19th

Nowruz marks the first day of spring & renewal of nature. It is celebrated on the day of the astronomical vernal equinox. It is also celebrated as the beginning of the new year by people all around the world for over 3,000 years in the Balkans, the Black Sea Basin, the Caucasus, Central Asia, the Middle East & other regions.

It promotes values of peace & solidarity between generations & within families as well as reconciliation & neighbourliness. Nowruz plays a significant role in strengthening the ties among peoples based on mutual respect & the ideals of peace and good neighbourliness. 

Traditional customs of Nowruz include fire & water, ritual dances, gift exchanges, reciting poetry, symbolic objects & more; these customs differ between the diverse peoples & countries that celebrate the festival.

• Holi- March 25th

Holi is a popular & significant Hindu festival celebrated as the The festival of colors, Love &Spring. It commemorates eternal and divine love of the deities Radha & Krishna. Additionally, the day signifies the triumph of good over evil, as it celebratess the victory of Vishnu as Narasimha over Hiranyakashipu. Holi originated & is predominantly celebrated in the Indian subcontinent, but has also spread to other regions of Asia & parts of the Western world through the Indian diaspora.

Holi also celebrates the arrival of Spring in India, the end of winter & the blossoming of love. It is also an invocation for a good spring harvest season. It lasts for a night & a day, starting on the evening of the Purnima (full moon day) falling on the Hindu calendar month of Phalguna, which falls around the middle of March in the Gregorian calendar.

• Easter- March 31st

also called Pascha or Resurrection Sunday is a Christian festival & cultural holiday commemorating the resurrection of Jesus from the dead, described in the New Testament as having occurred on the third day of his burial following his crucifixion by the Romans at Calvary c. 30 AD. It is the culmination of the Passion of Jesus Christ, preceded by Lent (or Great Lent), a 40-day period of fasting, prayer, & penance.

Easter traditions vary across the Christian world & include sunrise services or late-night vigils, exclamations & exchanges of Paschal greetings, flowering the cross & the decoration and the communal breaking of Easter eggs (a symbol of the empty tomb) among many others. The Easter lily is a symbol of the resurrection in Western Christianity traditionally decorates the chancel area of churches on this day & for the rest of Eastertide. Additional customs that have become associated with Easter & are observed by both Christians & some non-Christians include Easter parades, communal dancing, the Easter Bunny & egg hunting.

Other Celebrations:

• Festival of Luna- March 31st

Is a feast day honoring the Goddess Luna who is seen as the divine embodiment of the Moon.

The Temple of Luna was a temple on the Aventine Hill in Rome, dedicated to Luna, the moon goddess. Its dedication was celebrated on March 31st, thus the celebration.

According to Tacitus, it was built by king Servius Tullius. However, the first confirmed reference to a temple to Luna dates to 182 BC & refers to one of its doors being knocked off its posts by a miraculous blast of air & shot into the back of the Temple of Ceres. That account probably places the temple at the north end of the hill, just above porta Trigemina. The temple was struck by lightning around the time of the death of Cinna, as was the temple of Ceres. After the destruction of Corinth, Lucius Mummius Achaicus dedicated some of his spoils from the city to this temple. It was destroyed in the Great Fire of Rome in 64 AD & not rebuilt.

Sources:

Farmersalmanac .com

Llewellyn's Complete Book of Correspondences by Sandra Kines

Wikipedia

A Witch's Book of Correspondences by Viktorija Briggs

Encyclopedia britannica

Llewellyn 2024 magical almanac Practical magic for everyday living

[the-mortuary-witch]

PERSEPHONE

WHO IS SHE?

Persephone, also known as Kore (meaning "young woman” or “girl" in Greek), is one of the main deities from Greek mythology. She is the daughter of Zeus and Demeter, the Goddess of the Harvest. She is also the wife of Hades, the God of the Underworld, and she is associated with spring, fertility, and rebirth.

BASIC INFO:

Appearance: Persephone is typically depicted as a young and beautiful woman, with long, dark hair and eyes. She is often shown wearing a white dress or robe, and she is usually associated with flowers, especially flowering plants that bloom in the spring. She is also often associated with pomegranates, which symbolized her wedding to Hades, and which she ate while she was in the Underworld.

Personality: Persephone is usually depicted as kind, gentle, and compassionate. She is often seen as a mediator and peacemaker, and a defender of the innocent and vulnerable. She is also often portrayed as a motherly figure who is caring and nurturing. She is also sometimes seen as defiant and rebellious, and she is known to have a more powerful side that can punish those who defy her.

Symbols: pomegranate, waxing moon, narcissus, bones, seeds of grain, bats, torch, flowers, and deer

Goddess of: spring, the dead, the Underworld, grain, and nature

Culture: Greek

Plants and trees: asphodel wheat, willow, narcissus, lily, ivy, cherry tree, lily of the valley, daisy, lavender, vines, roses, pomegranates, oak, and hibiscus

Crystals: rose quartz, pigeon’s blood, rosolite, star diopside, flower agate, grossular, balas ruby, chiavennite, red spinel, clinoptilolite, Mozambique garnet, heliodor, African jade, uvarovite garnet, biotite, green calcite, hiddenite, green agate, African emerald, quantum, vivianite, indigo gabbro, green jasper, diopside, garnet, clinochlore, aventurine, iolite, and snowflake obsidian

Animals: deer, bat, black ram, parrot, and monkey

Incense: rose, pomegranate, jasmine, apple, vanilla, almond, horal, bergamot, and cinnamon

Colours: green, pink, black, light blue, purple, magenta, indigo, and yellow

Numbers: 3, 6, and 7

Zodiacs: Cancer, Scorpio, and Taurus

Tarot: High Priestess and Ace of Pentacles

Planets: Moon, Pluto, and Venus

Days: Monday, Friday, Ostara, Beltane, Lammas, Samhain, Lesser Mysteries. Eleusinian Mysteries, Proerosia, Stenia. Thesmophoria, and Heliogenna

Parents: Zeus and Demeter

Siblings: several paternal half-siblings and maternal half-siblings

Partner: Hades

Children: Melinoë, Zagreus, Dionysus, and Erinyes

MISC:

• Grains: due to her connection to the cycle of life and death. She is often depicted with grains, such as wheat, barley, and oats, which symbolize the cycle of life and death.These grains represent the cycle of life, as they are sown and then harvested, only to be sown again in a constant cycle. This symbolic representation of death and rebirth aligns perfectly with Persephone's association with the underworld and the cycle of seasons. Therefore, she is associated with grains to showcase the cycle of life and death.

• Spring: due to her connection to the changing of seasons and rebirth, she is often depicted as rising from the afterlife in spring, representing the renewal and rebirth of nature.This is because in the Greek myth, Persephone spends part of the year in the underworld with Hades, but returns to the land of the living in spring. Her return symbolizes the return of light and warmth, and the blossoming of nature.Therefore, she is associated with the season of spring as she symbolizes the rebirth and rejuvenation that comes with the new season.

• Pomegranates: according to the myth, Hades abducted Persephone and took her to the Underworld, where he forced her to eat a pomegranate. This act was a symbolic gesture of his hold over her, and it was also seen to symbolically represent her connection to the Underworld.The pomegranate became closely associated with Persephone and the Underworld, and it has remained a symbol of Persephone and her association with the Underworld ever since.

• Flowers: she is associated with flowers due to her association with spring. She is often depicted holding a bouquet of flowers, or being surrounded by blooming flowers.This is especially the case from the Greek festival of Anthesteria, which was a celebration in honour of Persephone's return from the Underworld. During this festival, people would decorate their homes and temples with flowers, representing the growth and renewal associated with Persephone's return.

• Birds: mainly doves, she is frequently depicted with a dove on her shoulder, and she overall shown with doves all around her.There are a couple of reasons for this. First, doves have long been symbolic of peace and tranquility, which aligns with Persephone's gentle and calming nature. Second, doves are often associated with symbols of fertility and rebirth, which aligns with Persephone's connection to the Underworld and spring.

• Water: she is associated with water for a couple of reasons. First, she is the Goddess of spring, and water is a vital factor for life and growth. Water is necessary for flowering bloom and green plants, so it is closely associated with the growth and renewal associated with spring. Second, water is also a symbol of rebirth and renewal, as it is a fluid element that is constantly changing and transforming. This fits well with Persephone's role as an Underworld Goddess and her connection with the cycle of life and death, as death and rebirth are represented as a transformation process.

• Gold: the Underworld is associated with riches and treasures that are commonly represented in the form of gold. This connection to riches represents the fact that the Underworld was a place of great wealth and abundance, and it represents the treasures that were found there, such as gold, jewels, and precious metals. This is another aspect of Persephone's connection to the Underworld and her role as a divinity of death and rebirth.

• Trees: they represent the natural cycle of life and death, as they grow and flourish during the warm months, then shed their leaves during the winter months, before starting the cycle all over again.Trees are also associated with fertility and rebirth, as they produce seeds and fruit that propagate new life. This ties in with Persephone's role as a Goddess of spring, and her connection with the Underworld and the cycles of nature.

FACTS ABOUT PERSEPHONE:

• She takes her role in the Underworld seriously.

• Her epithets included but were not limited to: Despoina (The Mistress), Melindia (Honey), Aristi Cthonia (Best Cthonic), and Kore (The Maiden).

• Unlike Hera and Amphitrite, Persephone didn’t have a husband that constantly cheated on her (she was married to Hades). However, there is a myth about her cheating on Hades with Adonis, depending on the version. As far as I know, Hades did nothing about the matter. I think that implies it didn’t count as cheating to him, or maybe Persephone only loved Adonis as her son, which makes sense to me since she raised him. But yes, it’s perfectly acceptable and legitimate to say she cheated on Hades.

• Persephone is often called a spring or vegetation Goddess but all that seems to mainly be related to Demeter, her mother, when it’s time for Persephone to return her. Truly incidental. Persephone was much more an Underworld Goddess than a flowery Goddess.

• There’s evidence to suggest that, as far as religious history goes, Persephone as a character in religion is older than Hades, and was an underworld deity too.

• Some sources suggest Persephone was the mother of Dionysus, but to be fair Dionysus has a bajillion origin stories.

• As far as I know, and correct me if I’m wrong, it wasn’t too popular to depict Persephone with red hair colours until the Victorian era, when a popular red-headed model was used for a famous painting of Proserpina (the Roman equivalent to Persephone). Before, she had occasionally been depicted with red hair, but black and blonde were just as popular. Nowadays, in media, she’s often portrayed as red or pink haired, although even that trend is dying again.

• Some people like to think Persephone was a minor or weak Goddess. That was simply not true. She was considered frightening in her own right.

• Someone tried to kidnap her right from the Underworld. Hades had him attached to a chair for eternity.

HOW TO INVOKE PERSEPHONE:

First, set up an altar or sacred space dedicated to her, you can then set offerings such as candles, flowers, and other symbolic items are also essential to respectfully honouring her. Prayers and incantations can be said to her to ask for guidance, support, and her blessings. Meditation and visualization can be used to feel Persephone's presence and connect with her energy. Feast days and holidays can also be celebrated to honour her.

PRAYER FOR PERSEPHONE:

“Lady Persephone, Goddess of the Underworld. I come before you in humility, I seek to find peace and healing to shed myself of pain and strife. I ask for your guidance and strength in my time of need to weather through the storms of life.”

“Thank you for your love and kindness. Please open my path to the light and give me the strength to continue to walk down this path. May we all find peace and healing, in the realm of both life and death. Hail Lady Persephone.”

SIGNS THAT PERSEPHONE IS CALLING YOU:

• A sense of calmness or peace around you.

• Feeling connected to nature and the changing of seasons.

• Attracting more birds or other doves.

• Seeing or smelling flowers in unexpected places.

• Having vivid dreams about death and rebirth.

• Experiencing a sudden increase in energy and motivation.

• Feeling connected to the Underworld and the realm of death.

• Having a deep feeling of contentment and acceptance within yourself.

OFFERINGS:

• Pomegranates/pomegranate juice.

• Honey.

• Floral tea.

• Breads.

• Flower crowns or arrangements.

• Dark chocolate.

• Flowers.

• Crushed mint.

• Animal bones.

• Jewelry.

• Art of bats, rams, or deer.

• Crystals: rose quartz, agate, black onyx, pink tourmaline, obsidian, coral, and jasper.

• Spring water.

• Grains.

• Plants.

• Incense: vanilla, almond, horal, bergamot, and pomegranate

• Sweets.

• Dirt from a dead plant (or person).

• Wine.

• Seeds.

DEVOTIONAL ACTS:

• Stop to smell flowers.

• Pair lace and leather together, she loves this.

• Singing.

• Plant flowers.

• Wear pomegranate scented things--perfume, lotion, lip gloss, etc.

• Tend to wild plants if they need care.

• Go barefoot more often and feel the way the ground feels on your bare feet.

• Honour the dead.

• Support local farmers and beekeepers.

• Honour the deaths of animals and if you can, bury them or leave them in a place where nature will care for them.

• Buy yourself a nice bouquet of flowers, or make your own.

• Place flowers on barren graves.

• Spread seeds of native flowers on the sides of highways or other unincorporated places (be sure to check local laws on this).

• Wear something fancy when you feel like it, make yourself feel like the royalty you are.

• Offer her fruits/nuts.

• Listen to music that reminds you of her.

• Wear a flower crown.

• Collect crystals like rose quartz, garnet, citrine, green tourmaline, and topaz.

• Rose quartz is a go-to stone for me for many Gods, Persephone being one of the many.

• She really digs topaz and the tourmaline in my experience.

• Love yourself, of course, just as she loves you.

• Gardening.

• Taking care of graveyards.

• Visiting forests and fields.

• Learn about local plants, flowers, and herbs.

• Creating flower crowns.

• Going bone hunting.

• Creating a more biodiverse lawn/backyard.

• Not killing animals (spiders, mice, etc.)

[themirroredmoon]

Wheel of The Year ✧ Yule (December 20th-23rd) ✧ General meanings: winter solstice, new beginnings, rebirth Crystals - Bloodstone, Clear Quartz, Emerald, Ruby, Garnet, Diamond Animals - Bear, Boar, Deer, Eagle, Owl, Tiger, Wren Herbs - Chamomile, Ivy, Mistletoe, Peppermint, Rosemary, Sage, Cedar, Cinnamon, Cloves, Frankincense, Juniper, Myrrh, Orange Deities - Odin, Ra, Isis, Brighid, Demeter, Gaea, Diana, Mithra, Lugh ✧Imbolc (February 2nd✧ General meanings: candlemas, hearth, and home Crystals - Amethyst, Bloodstone, Garnet, Onyx, Ruby, Turquoise Animals - Burrowing Animals, Bear, Deer, Groundhog, Lamb, Sheep Herbs - Acorns, Angelica, Basil, Bay, Blackberry, Chamomile, Crocus, Jasmine, Lavender, Rosemary Colors - Green, Brown, Red, White, Pink, Yellow Deities - Brigid, Triple Goddess, Eros, Osiris, Pan, Herne, Aradia, Athena ✧Ostara (March 20th-23rd)✧ General meanings: spring equinox, renewal and duality Crystals - Amethyst, Aquamarine, Clear Quartz, Agate, Jasper, Moonstone, Rose Quartz Animals - Butterfly, Chick, Rabbit, Lamb, Robin, Worm Herbs - Clover, Daffodil, Honeysuckle, Iris, Jasmine, Lemon Balm, Lilac, Lilies, Mint, Peonies, Tulips, Sandalwood, Tangerine, Ylang-Ylang, Geranium Colors - Pastels, Gold, Light Green, Blue, Pink, Yellow Deities - Eostre, Astarte, Aurora, Kore, Osiris, Dionysus, Ares, Adonis, Venus, Aphrodite, and Narcissus ✧Beltane (May 1st)✧ General meanings: may day, love, and fertility Crystals - Emerald, Garnet, Malachite, Rose Quartz, Tourmaline Animals - Bee, Cat, Cattle, Dove, Frog, Goat, Leopard, Rabbit, Swallow, Swan Herbs - Coriander, Crocus, Curry, Daffodil, Dandelion, Dragon’s Blood, Fern, Flaxseed, Hawthorn, Nettle, Paprika, Primrose, Snapdragon, Peach, Rose, Vanilla Colors - Bright Greens and Blues, Purples, Yellow and Red Deities - Bel, Pan, Maeve, Tanit, Flora, Gaia, Danu, Herne, Aphrodite, Artemis, Brigid, and Diana ✧Litha (20th-23rd)✧ General meanings: summer solstice, warmth, and the sun Crystals - Amber, Carnelian, Citrine, Diamond, Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Tiger’s Eye Animals - Bee, Butterfly, Cattle, Horse, Robin, Sea Creatures, Snake, Bird Herbs - Basil, Calendula, Chamomile, Heather, Heather, Mugwort, Wild Thyme, Peony, Roses, Daisy, Sunflower, St. John’s Wort, Cedar, Clove, Lavender, Mint, Pine, Sage Colors - Blue, Gold, Red, White, Yellow, and Green Deities - Aphrodite, Astarte, Freya, Hathor, Ishtar, Venus, Athena, Artemis, Dana Kali, Isis, Juno, Apollo, Helios, Ra, Sol, Zeus, Prometheus, and Ares ✧Lammas (August 1st)✧ General meanings: first harvest, abundance, and gratefulness Crystals - Citrine, Golden Topaz, Lodestone, Moss Agate, Obsidian, Peridot, Aventurine Animals - Calf, Pig, Rooster, Salmon, Crow Herbs - Apple Leaf, Basil, Clover, Goldenrod, Heather, Ivy, Marigold, Peony, Poppy, Rose, Rosemary, Vervain, Sunflower, Sandalwood, Frankincense Colors - Bronze, Green, Gold, Light Brown, Orange, and Yellow Deities - Lugh, Demeter, Ceres, Corn Mother, and John Barleycorn ✧Mabon (September 20th-23rd)✧ General meanings: autumn equinox, feast, and bounty Crystals - Amber, Citrine, Cat’s Eye, Lapis Lazuli, Sapphire, Yellow Agate Animals - Eagle, Blackbird, Owl, Salmon, Stag, Wild Goose, Wolf Herbs - Bittersweet, Chamomile, Marigold, Rue, Sage, Yarrow, Cinnamon, Myrrh, Frankincense Colors - Brown, Gold, Orange, Red, Yellow, and Green Deities - Mabon, Inanna, Demeter, Persephone, and The Horned God ✧Samhain (October 31st)✧ General meanings: new year, spirit, and potential Crystals - Aquamarine, Bloodstone, Carnelian, Jet, Obsidian, Onyx, Smokey Quartz Animals - Bat, Black Cat, Cat, Owl, Raven, Crow Herbs - Allspice, Calendula, Chrysanthemum, Deadly Nightshade, Mandrake, Mint, Nutmeg, Rosemary, Sage, Thistle, Wormwood, Hazel, Benzoin, Sweetgrass Colors - Black, Gold, Orange, Purple, White, and Silver Deities - Crone Goddesses, Hekate, Hel, Lilith, Kali, Ishtar, Arianrhod, Rhiannon, Persephone, Baba Yaga, and Isis

[phae-undergrove]

🐇✨OSTARA✨🐇

(CORRESPONDENCES)

MAGIC:

Ostara is the sabbat of new beginnings and life. Fertility magic (especially through the use of eggs and garden and seed blessings are commonly performed during this time)

Use this Sabbat to perform magic to break away barriers, start new projects or inventions, and breathe new life into your home and garden. This is also a great time to celebrate balance as day and night are equal on this day. Color eggs to attract different things such as love, fertility, wealth, and prosperity. Then plant them in the garden to slow these things to grow into your life.

SYMBOLISM

rebirth

new life

new beginnings

resurrection

fertility

balance

youth

SYMBOLS

Rabbits/Bunnies

Eggs

Flowers

Birds - Especially Robins and other spring birds.

Lambs

Baskets

ANIMALS

rabbits

hares

chicks

robins

lambs

snakes

unicorns

dragons

COLOURS

pastel green

yellow

pink

gold

grass green

robin's egg blue

red

White

Greens

Light Pink

Light Yellow

Pastel Purple

Pastel Blue

FOOD

Eggs

fresh fruit

dairy

Spring greens & herbs

leafy green vegetables

flower dishes

honey cakes

sprouts

fish

hot cross buns,

sweet bread

milk

chocolate,

jelly beans/eggs

lemonade

Custards

Quiches

Edible Flowers

Violet jelly

Lamb

HERBS AND FLOWERS

acorn

All Spring Flowers

crocus

daffodil

dogwood

Easter lily

forsythia

ginger

honeysuckle

hyssop

Iris

Jasmine

Lavender

linden

narcissus

Peony

Rose

Sage

Straw

Tulip

Violets

woodruff

DEITIES

Adonis

Aphrodite

Ares

Astarte

Athena

Aurora

Cernunnos

Cybele

Dionysis

Eostre

Gaia

Isis

Kore

Mars

Narcissus

Osiris

Ostara

Pan

Persophone

The Green Man

The Maiden

Thoth

Venus

Venus

STONES AND GEMS

amethyst

aquamarine

rose quartz

moonstone

bloodstone

red jasper

If you have anything to add please do! And don’t ever hesitate to reach out with any questions or concerns you may have!

Merry meet ~ B (Phae)

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[angievaldezart]

Just as fun side note to the Sailor Moon pieces, here’s the flower choices for each and why

Sailor Moon: White Roses - her signature flower in one of her signature color but also white roses also mean purity

Sailor ChibiMoon: Pink Roses - same reasoning but pink roses also mean sweetness and elegance

Sailor Mercury: Chinese Bellflower - signature flower in SM Crystal, used in Japanese flower language to mean honesty and loyalty.

Sailor Mars: Gerbera Daisies - signature flower in SM Crystal, usually means happiness and vitality. Also associated with the sun so it’s possible they were chosen for their fiery appearance 

Sailor Jupiter: Peony - Similar in shape to roses, but are larger and associated with honor and also riches and indulgences.

Sailor Venus: Carnation - signature flower in SM Crystal, means love and fascination 

Sailor Uranus: Musk Rose - symbolizes charm

Sailor Neptune: Campion Rose - used to give to someone to say “i’m only yours”, was known for being rare but is currently a trendy flower to have in gardens

Sailor Pluto: Camellia - symbolize affection, admiration and longevity, but I also personally view camellia as a very mature flower, I just felt they suited her.

Sailor Saturn: Moonflower - specifically a cactus rare moonflower that only blooms once a year then quickly fades. The shape also reminds me of her brooch and sleeves

Sailor Star Fighter: Forget-Me-Not - you know why. Also there’s 5 points to them like a star & they’re blue.

Sailor Star Healer: Star Annise flowers because they’ve traditionally been used as home remedies and have health benefits.

Sailor Star Maker:  Star of Bethlehem flowers - symbolize hope and purity but also since they’re associated with folklore/religion there’s a lot of nerdy symbolism that Taiki would be into reading about

Sailor Kakyuu: Osmanthus - Signature flower. 

Sailor Ceres: Orchid - a tropical flower that means luxury and beauty

Sailor Pallas: Nemophila - I associate this one with youthfulness because it’s used in the “Lupinus Lullaby” from Ojamajo Doremi. But it’s also a light blue and round shaped

Sailor Juno: Arum Lily - grows in the amazon, the long stalks reminded me of her hair, also represents faithfulness

Sailor Vesta: Bird of Paradise - another tropical flower and since VesVes was a beast tamer I wanted hers to resemble and animal

Sailor ChibiChibi: Rosebuds.

Sailor Galaxia: Saffron/Crocus - Means rebirth but also the gold yellow color has been used for dye in various things that people have to pick in order to use. I guess I was reaching for a darker association for her in that

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Ostara

Spring Equinox, the celebration of equal day & equal night. Renewal & rebirth along with the fertility of spring

Date(s): March 20th or March 21st

Altar Decorations: Baskets, budding twigs, bunnies, cauldron of spring water, chicks, colored ribbons, eggs, four-leaf clovers, spring flowers, sprouting bulbs

Activities: Plant bulbs or flowers, give seed-bombs, give back to the Earth, plan your garden, Spring cleaning, put out bird feeders, dye eggs, think about how you’ve blossomed as a person, make flower crowns, spend time outside in the sun

Animals: Butterflies, chicks, hares, lambs, rabbits, robins

Spell work: Balancing, cleansing, fertility, new beginnings, abundance, communication, manifesting plans, incorporate burying/planting into rituals, meditate, cleansing your tools

Colors: Pastels, gold, light green & yellow, pale pink, robin’s egg blue, silver, white, violet

Crystals: Amethyst, aquamarine, bloodstone, clear quartz, green moss agate, jasper, moonstone, rose quartz

Deities:

Greek: Aphrodite, Adonis, Artemis, Pan, Gaia, Eros, Eos, Persephone, Maia, Amalthea

Roman: Diana, Flora, Venus, Libera, Cupid, Cybele

Norse: Freya, Thor

Welsh: Blodewedd, Guinevere, Mabon

Celtic: Epona, Aengus MacOg, Cernunnos, the Dagda, 

Germanic: Eostre

Egyptian: Osiris, Renpet

Slavic: Vila

Russian: Umaj

Hindu: Rati, Kama, Saraswati

Ashanti: Asase Yaa

Wiccan: The Green Man, The Goddess

Flowers: Rose, iris, lilies, daffodils, dandelion, tulips, honeysuckle, lilac, narcissus, peonies, violet, orange blossom, primrose, apple blossom, crocus, daisy, jasmine, jonquil, columbine

Foods: Eggs, honey, bread, Spring veggies, herbal teas, milk, honey cakes, sprouts, seeds, lemon cake, hot cross bun

Herbs/Incense: Flowery scents (rose, lily, jasmine, lavender, etc.), sage, cedar, geranium, grapefruit, strawberry, lemon, patchouli, chamomile, vetiver, sandalwood, tangerine, clover, lemongrass, ylang-ylang, mint, Irish moss, high john root

Trees: Acorn, dogwood, elder, olive, pine, willow, apple, hawthorn, birch, ash, alder

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Another Magical Monday!

Good morning, my witches and warlocks! 'Tis I, Zinnia, bringing you another Magical Monday blog post! Today, we are going to be looking at one of the eight sabbats - Ostara!

Ostara, also known as Eostre, is the Spring Equinox which occurs every year around March 21st. It is the turning point from winter to spring, where life begins to reawaken. Night and day are of equal length and in perfect equilibrium - dark and light, masculine and feminine, inner and outer, in balance. The natural world is coming alive, the Sun is gaining in strength and the days are becoming longer and warmer.

Ostara takes its name after the Germanic goddess, Eostre/Ostara, who was traditionally honoured in the month of April with festivals to celebrate fertility, renewal, and rebirth. Some Pagans/Witches still choose to celebrate this Sabbat even today in honor of what it symbolizes in nature, following the yearly cycle.

Symbols of Ostara

As you might have guessed, the symbols for this sabbat are the hare and the egg. In Celtic tradition, the hare is sacred to the Goddess and is the totem animal of lunar goddesses such as Hecate, Freyja, and Holda. The goddess most closely associated with the Hare is Eostre, or Ostara. The nocturnal hare, so closely associated with the moon which dies every morning and is resurrected every evening, also represents the rebirth of nature in Spring. Both the moon and the hare were believed to die daily in order to be reborn - thus the Hare is a symbol of immortality. It is also a major symbol for fertility and abundance.

The egg contains 'all potential', full of promise and new life. It symbolizes the rebirth of nature, the fertility of the Earth and all creation. In many traditions, the egg is a symbol for the whole universe. The 'cosmic' egg contains a balance of male nad female, light and dark, in the egg yolk adn egg white. The golden orb of the yolk represents the Sun God enfolded by the White Goddess, perfect balance.

Ostara Correspondences

Symbolism: rebirth, new life, new beginnings, resurrection, fertility, balance, youth.

Symbols: rabbits, bunnies, eggs, chicks, daffodils, tulips, baskets, sprouts, lambs, ribbons, butterflies, bees.

Colors: pastel green, yellow, pink, gold, grass green, robin's egg blue, red.

Food/Drinks: hard-boiled eggs, deviled eggs, honey cakes, dairy, leafy green vegetables, flower dishes, sprouts, fish, hot cross buns, sweet bread, milk, chocolate, jelly beans/eggs, lemonade, fresh fruit.

Herbs: acorn, celandine, crocus, daffodil, dogwood, easter lily, ginger, hyssop, linden, honeysuckle, iris, jasmine, narcissus, peony, rose, violets, woodruff, forsythia, spring flowers.

Deities: Eostre, Ostara, Aphrodite, Athena, Cybele, Gaia, Isis, Persephone, Venus, Maiden, Pan, Cernunnos, Green Man, Adonis, Mars, Osiris, Thoth.

Crystals/Gemstones: amethyst, aquamarine, rose quartz, moonstone, bloodstone, red jasper.

Animals: rabbits, hares, chicks, robins, lambs, snakes, unicorns, dragons.

Magic: Ostara is the sabbat of new beginnings and life. Fertility magic and garden/seed blessings are commonly performed during this time. Use this Sabbat to perform magic to break away barriers, start new projects or inventions, and breathe new life into your home/garden. This is also a great time to celebrate balance. You can also use colored eggs to attract different things such as love, fertility, wealth, and prosperity.

10 Fun Ostara Activities

1. Dye eggs! It is always a fun activity - try dyeing them with natural food colorings. Using beets will color your eggs pink/red. Onion peel will color your eggs orange. Turmeric will color your egg yellow. Hibiscus will color your egg dark green. Purple cabbage will color your egg sea blue.

2. Make Ostara baskets!

3. Hide eggs and do an egg hunt!

4. Go outside and look at all the baby animals and blossoms. See life in nature being reborn and springing to life!

5. Grow grass in pots. Start preparing your garden by planting seeds inside and watch them grow!

6. Decorate your house for spring! Hang up flower wreaths, place decorative eggs around, hang up pastel colored ribbons, etc.!

7. Read up on the history and lore surrounding Ostara.

8. Talk about new beginnings. What would you like to start new?

9. Make some Ostara art! Draw a spring field, bunnies, etc.

10. Honor the birds. Leave some seed out for them, go birdwatching on a hike, etc.

Wrapping Up

There are so many wonderful ways you can celebrate Ostara. Even if you don't have much to offer, you can still take part by simply lighting a pink candle on your altar or write down on a piece of paper what spring means for you.

I hope you all have fun this upcoming Ostara. Until tomorrow!

May the Sun guide your way at day and the Moon guard you as you sleep. Blessed be!

_____

References:

Eostre - Wikipedia [en.wikipedia.org]; Ostara | The Goddess and the Greenman [goddessandgreenman.co.uk/ostara/]; Flying the Hedge [flyingthehedge.com/2016/03/ostara-correspondences]

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The Planets of Witchcraft

Sun

The real core of a being, inner self, and main concern. Gives us vitality and wisdom to assert ourself, and healing. Your fundamental qualities of self. Wishes, illumination, inspiration, success, and happiness are facets of the Sun too. Masculine & Father aspects.

Astrology sign: Leo

Color: Gold, Yellow

Day: Sunday

Physical areas: Heart, Eyes, and circulatory system, back

Changes: Monthly

Energy: Keeps the solar system aligned

Element: Fire

Incense: Frankincense, clove, Sun, cinnamon, myrrh

Moon

Representing our feelings, intuition, subconscious, and emotions. Imagination and adaptation to change. Your emotional personality. The feminine aspect, and secrets. Intimacy, home/family concerns, your personality, and the Mother aspect.

Astrology sign: Cancer

Colors: White, Grey, Black

Day : Monday

House: 4th

Physical areas: breasts, digestive system, uterus

Changes: every 3 days

Element: Water (controls tides)

Incense: Poppy, white willow bark, Moon

Mercury

Associated with communication, reason, impulse, logical, perception, intelligence, and common sense. Learning and new skills are part of the energy of Mercury. How you communicate. Law, education, travel, thinking (wisdom), being adaptable, and dealing with siblings.

Astrology signs: Gemini, Virgo

Color: Orange, Blue

Day: Wednesday

Houses: 3rd for Gemini, and 6th for Virgo

Physical areas: Brain, Nervous system, lungs, hands, tongue

Changes: every 3-4 weeks

Element: Fire, Air, Earth, Water

Incense: Lemongrass, sandalwood

Venus

Associated with beauty, love, pleasure, harmony, sexual activity & attraction, social communication, relating to others, desires, and relationships. How you love. Corresponded with shopping values, decorating, and relating with others.

Astrology sign: Taurus, Libra

Color: Pink, Red, and pastel

Day: Friday

Houses: 2nd for Taurus, 7th for Libra

Physical areas: Neck, Kidneys, lips, chin, cheeks

Changes: every 4-5 weeks

Element: Fire, Earth, Air, Water

Incense: Rose, Jasmine

Mars

Associated with desire, energy & the personal drive of someone. How you respond to action(s). Enthusiasm, passion, protection, and assertive acts. Courage, setting boundaries, and sexual identity, determination, ambition, and the independent freedom of impulse. In addition aggression, and the will to have success.

Astrology sign: Aries, Scorpio

Color: Red

Day: Tuesday

House: 1st

Changes: every 6 weeks

Physical areas: Muscles and testicles

Element: Fire, Air, Earth, and Water

Incense: Dragonsblood, Myrrh

Jupiter

The search for independent purposes, faith, freedom, and meaning for themselves. What you value in life. Money & prosperity correspondences, good luck, optimism, expanding what you desire. Hope, wisdom, optimism, and abundance, higher learning, justice, and long distance travels. Lastly about finding your spiritual path, Manifestation, Theology & Philosophy.

Astrology sign: Sagittarius, Pisces

Color: Blue, Green

Day: Thursday

Houses: 9th for Sagittarius, 12th for Pisces (Ancient Ruler)

Physical areas: Liver, fat, adrenal glands, thighs, feet, and sciatic nerves

Changes: every 12-13 months

Element: Fire, Earth, Air, Water

Incense: Copal, nutmeg

Saturn

Associated with showing how we relate to experience of our reality. Our conscious, time, morals, laws, and rules we choose to live by. Your work ethic. Attaining your goals, masculine energy, responsibly. Endurance & ability to concertante and use caution. Associated with long term goals, cause & effect, careers, hospitals, prisons, and karma. Great for reversal workings and shadow work.

Astrology sign: Capricorn, Aquarius

Color: Black, Purple

Day: Saturday

Houses: 10th for Capricorn,

(Ancient Ruler of Aquarius)

Physical areas: Hair, skin, teeth, joints, knees, and spleen

Changes: every 2-3 years

Element: Fire, Earth, Air, Water

Incense: Spruce, cypress

Uranus

Associated with inspiration, radical autonomy, change, originality, intuition, surprises, and insights. Your freedom needs. Associated with eccentric individuals & revolution, generational patterns & fads. Being receptive to newness, and the unknown. Connection with astrology as a whole.

Astrology sign: Aquarius

Color:

House: 11th

(Ancient higher energy than Mercury)

Physical areas: Thyroid gland, neural system, and aura

Changes: every 7 years

Element: Fire, Earth, Air, Water

Incense: Clove, Nutmeg

Day: Wednesday

Neptune

Associated with the 6th sense and the mystical path, dreams, and illusion. Your idealism of life. Letting go of Ego, intuition, divination, a generation planet, love, resourceful, creative, inspiration, subconscious. Emotionally intense, psychic abilities, healing, empathy, Linked to the reality & falseness of life, the connection of body & soul (Spirit), mystery, and addiction to drugs.

Astrology sign: Pisces

Color: Blue, Green, Lavender

House: 12th

Physical areas: Pineal gland, psychic development & healing

Changes: every 10-12 years

Element: Fire, Earth, Air, Water

Incense: Myrrh, lotus, water lily

Pluto

The way we deal with power, magickal experiences, your inner drive in life, transformation, rebirth, and the occult. Associated with regeneration, radical changes, and life & death cycles. Power, a generation planet, compulsion, and sexuality.

Astrology sign: Scorpio

Color: Dark Green, Black, Dark Red, Dark Blue

House: 8th

(Higher energy than Mars)

Physical areas: metabolism, pancreas, elimination

Changes: every 13-32 years - avg 21 years

Element: Earth, Water, Air, Fire (mostly Water)

Incense: Vetivert, hibiscus, passionflower

Day: Monday, Tuesday

Chiron

Planetoid as of 1977, associated with the wounded healer, teacher, warrior, and a Oracle. Nicknamed the rainbow bridge between the inner & outer planets. Healer of a wound, burden, or suffering (emotional or physical) that motivates us to gain understanding and change.

Astrology sign: Solitary or (Virgo, Sagittarius, Scorpio)

House: 6th

Color: ? Rainbow possibly

Changes: Varies due to being eccentric

Element: Fire, Earth, Air, Water

Incense: ?

Day: ?

Earth

Grounding, life, fertility, support, growth, protection. Associated with tolerance, patience, practically, sensuality, endurance, and productivity. Frames the whole solar system and our galaxy.

Astrology signs: Taurus, Capricorn, and Virgo

Houses: 2nd for Taurus, 7th for Capricorn, and 6th for Virgo

Physical areas: whole body, bones, teeth, nails

Color: Green, Brown

Changes: never

Element: Earth, Water

Incense: Cedar, clove, patchouli

Day: All- Time of day (midnight)

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The Sun, Moon, and Planet Correspondents✨

The Sun

Zodiac: Leo

Metal: Gold

Day: Sunday

Colors: organge, yellow, amber

Herbs: Angelica, poppy, sunflower, marigold, hibiscus, mistletoe

Stones: Amber, topaz, ruby, diamond

Symbols: lion, hexagram, sparrow hawk, dragon, head, heart, swan

Influences: renown, potency, fortune, tyranny, pride, ambition, masculinity, arrogance, bigotry, vitality, health

The Moon

Zodiac: cancer

Metal: sliver

Day: Monday

Colors: blue, sliver

Stones: moonstone, pearl

Herbs: eucalyptus, coconut, jasmine, lotus, myrrh, sandalwood

Symbols: The High Priestess (tarot), The Chariot (tarot), bow and arrow, crab, cat, turtle, Sphinx, owl

Influences: gradtitufe, friendliness, safe, travel, physical health, wealth, protection for enemies, deception, illusion, women, emotions, healing, dreams

Mercury

Zodiac: Virgo, Gemini

Metal: aluminum, Mercury

Day: Wednesday

Colors: violet, gray, purple, indigo, yellow

Stones: opal agate

Herbs: hyssop, juniper, betony, carrot, chickweed

Symbols: wand, octagram, the mind, The Lovers (tarot)

Influences: good fortune, gratitude, gain, memory, understanding, divination, dreams, forgetfulness, communication, business, cleverness, creativity, information, intellect, memory, perception, science, wisdom, gambling, writing, root of dishonesty, deception

Venus

Zodiac: taurus, libra

Metal: copper

Day: Friday

Colors: green, pink

Stones: turquoise, emerald, sapphire, jade

Herbs: jimsonweed, violet, rose, alder, apple, angelica, olive, sesame

Symbols: The Hierophant (tarot), sparrow, dove, swan, pentagram

Influences: peace, agreements, cooperation, fertility, joy, love, good fortune, jealousy, strife, promiscuity

Mars

Zodiac: aries, scorpio

Metal: iron, red brass, steel

Day: Tuesday

Color: Red

Stones: ruby, garnet, bloodstone, diamond

Herbs: ginger, mustard

Symbols: sword, pentagram, The Tower (tarot), horse, bear, wolf, vulture

Influences: war, victory, judgements, submission of enemies, bleeding, stripping one of rank, harness, discord, conflict, aggression, lust, power, courage, goals, protection, motivation, ambition, strength

Jupiter

Zodiac: pisces, sagittarius

Metal: tin

Day: Thursday 

Colors: blue

Herbs: balm, hyssop, maple leaf and bark, oak, sage, dandelion root

Stone: sapphire

Symbols: eagle, dolphin

Influences: gains, riches, favor, peace, cooperation, appeasing enemies, dissolving

Saturn

Zodiac: capricorn

Metal: lead

Day: Saturday

Color: black

Stone: onyx

Herbs: alder, apple, ash, asparagus, baneberry, belladonna, distort, hellebore, blackthorn, corm, cypress

Symbols: cuttlefish, mole

Influences: safety, power, success, positive response to requests, intellect, causes discord, strips honor, melancholy

Uranus

Zodiac: aquarius

Day: Thursday

Colors: blue-green, electric blue

Stones: quartz, labradorite, blue topaz, amber, amethyst, garnet, diamond

Herbs: clover, pokeweed, snowdrop, foxglove, love, rosemary, trees of heaven, hellebore, morning glory, sage, wintergreen, orchids, sweet woodruff

Symbols: dragonfly, butterfly

Influences: breaking connection, sudden and unexpected change, freedom, originality, radical and revolutionary ideas, enlightenment, equality, individuality, rebellion, instability, loneliness, boredom, mistrust of self

Neptune

Zodiac: pisces

Minerals: coral, aquamarine, platinum, neptunium

Colors: green, blue, lavender

Herbs: morning glory, night-blooming jasmine, pine, water lily

Symbols: the sea, Trident, the spine

Influences: dissolving boundaries, expanding upon ideas, changing established rules, intuition, idealism, sacrifice, glamour, illusion, evolution, decay, visions, art, healing, inspiration, dreams, creativity, compassion, drifting from reality, carelessness, stubbornness, absent mind

Pluto

Zodiac: scorpio

Metal: plutonium, tin chrome, steel

Day: Tuesday

Colors: maroon, dark red, purple, white, black

Stones: snowflake obsidian, clack tourmaline

Herbs: pomegranate, rosemary, vanilla, basil, poppies, belladonna, foxglove

Symbols: Phoenix, snake, scorpion, fox, eagle

Influences; destruction making way for renewal, rebirth, knowledge, spirituality, transformation, destiny, the subconscious, desire, arrogance, death, obsession, destruction

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The Elements

|Earth Correspondences| 

>direction : North

>zodiacs: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn 

> earth rules: grounding, strength, healing, nature, animals, success, stability, sturdiness, foundations, empathy, fertility, death, rebirth, wisdom

>time: midnight

>season: winter

>colours: green, brown, black, white gold 

>tools: pentacle, slat, crystals, dirt, herbs, wood, plants, flowers 

>crystals: agate, Apache tear, apatite, aventurine, boji stone, orange calcite, carnelian, diamond, fluorite, granite, iron pyrite, jade, jasper, jet, malachite, morion, onyx, petrified wood, rutilated quartz, rhodinite, ruby, staurolite, sugilite, tiger eye, tourmaline, unikite

>metals: iron, lead

>plants: ceder, cypress, honeysuckles, ivy, magnolia, grains, patchouli, primrose, sage, nuts, oak 

>ruling planets: Venus, Saturn

>essential oils: lavender, lemongrass, peppermint

>tarot: pentacles 

>candle color: green 

>moon phase: waning moon 

|Air Correspondences| 

>direction : East 

>zodiacs: Gemini, Libra, Aquarius

>air rules: mind, clarity, wisdom, knowledge, logic, abstract thought, wind, higher consciousness, divination, psychic work, intuition, memory

>time: dawn

>season: spring

>colours: yellow, gold, white, light blue

>tools: feather, wand, staff, incense, censer, pen, broom, bell

>metals: tin. copper

>crystals: amethyst, aquamarine, azurite, beryl, blue lace agate, carnelian, chalcopyrite, chrysoprase, citrine, diamond, fluorite, hemitite, kyanite, lazurite, moldivite, opal, pearl, snow quartz, sapphire, silver, sodalite, blue topaz, blue tourmaline, blue turquoise, vivianite

>plants: acacia, anise, aspen, clover, frankincense, lavender, lemongrass, myrrh, pine, vervain, yarrow 

>ruling planets: Mercury, Jupiter, Uranus

>essential oils: lavender, lemongrass, peppermint 

>tarot: swords

>candle color: yellow

>moon phase: waxing moon

|Fire Correspondences|

>direction :south

>zodiacs: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius 

>fire rules: energy, will, healing, destruction, courage, strength, physical exercise, self-knowledge, power, passion, sexuality, divinity, heat, flame, light

>time: noon

>season: summer

>colours: red, orange, gold, white

>tools: candle, lamp, athame, sword, dagger, burned herbs, couldron

>crystals: amber, beryl, bloodstone, gold calcite, carnelian, citrine, coal, diamond, flint, geodes, gold, red jasper, lorimar, obsidian, peridot, pumice, smoky quartz, rhodochrosite, sunstone, yellow topaz

>metals: gold, brass

>plants: allspice, basil, cinnamon, garlic, juniper, hibiscus, nettle, onion, red/orange peppers, red poppies, thistle

>ruling planets: Sun, Mars

>essential oils: basil, cedar wood, clove, frankincense, juniper, lime, nutmeg, orange, peppermint, rosemary, rose, geranium, tangerine

>tarot: wands

>candle color: red

>moon phase: full moon

|Water Correspondences|

>direction : west

>zodiacs: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces 

>water rules: emotion, intuition, psychic abilities, the unconscious mind, fertility,  tides, lunar energy, self-healing, refelction

>time: twilight 

>season: fall

>colours: blue, aqua, sliver, turquoise

>tools: sea shells, ocean water, sea wood, hag stones, chalice, cup

>crystal: alexandrite, aqua-aura, auricalcite, beryl, green, calcite, chalcedony, diamond, emerald, jacinth, jade, jet, konzite, lapis lazuli, magetite, moonstone, obsidian, black onyx, opal, peridot, rose quarts, river rock, rock crystal, sardonyx, blue topaz, pink tourmaline, green turquoise, zircon

>metals: mercury, sliver

>plants: aloe, apple, chamomile, ferns, gardenia; jasmine, lemon, lilac, lily, lotus, passion fruit, rose, seaweed, thyme, willow 

>ruling planets: Moon, Neptune, Pluto (yes i know it is not a planet, still counts though) 

>essential oils: chamomile, eucalyptus, lemon, myrrh, sandal wood, spearmint

>tarot: cups

>candle color: blue

>moon phase: new moon

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Correspondences ABC Guide

In magick, correspondences are symbolic links between something physical and something intangible.  For example, you probably already know that the color red symbolizes love and passion and if love is our goal we can put forth the color red to attract it.  

Color

Red- blood, fire, Aries, Scorpio, Mars, root chakra, passion, love, courage

Pink- Venus, success, self love, romance, moving forward, femininity, emotions

Orange- fire, sun, Leo, Sagittarius, happiness, alertness, harvest, sacral chakra

Yellow- Air, Mercury, Aquarius, Cancer, solar plexus chakra, friendship

Green- Earth, Venus, Mercury, Aquarius, Cancer, heart chakra, love, trust

Blue- Water, Jupiter, Moon, Virgo, Capricorn, Aquarius, Pisces, brow chakra

Violet- Mercury, Saturn, Capricorn, Jupiter, Gemini, Sagittarius, crown chakra

White- Moon, Pisces, crown chakra, safety, protection, transformation, truth

Black- Saturn, sacrifice, protection, death, stability, rebirth, creation, karma

Brown- Earth, Scorpio, Capricorn, security, animals, solidifying, nature

Planetary

Jupiter- Wealth, riches, gains, peace, tin, sapphire, enchantment, Pisces, eagle

Mars- War, victory, discord, conflict, iron, sword, horse, vulture, ruby, garnet

Mercury- Virgo, Gemini, silver, opal, wand, good luck, gratitude, memory, gain

Moon- Cancer, silver, pearl, the high priestess, gratitude, friendliness, safety

Saturn- lead, onyx, cuttlefish, power, success, intellect, melancholy, black

Sun- Leo, gold, amber, lion, dragon, renown, potency, success, fortune, yellow

Venus- Taurus, Libra, copper, emerald, peace, agreements, cooperation, joy

Days of the Week

Monday- moon, silver, Diana, Artemis, women’s mysteries, illusions, glamour

Tuesday- Mars, red, Ares, Tiwaz, courage, victory, rebellion, strength, defense

Wednesday- Mercury, purple, Hermes, Woden, communication, art, transportation

Thursday- Jupiter, blue, Thor, Juno, abundance, protection, prosperity, strength

Friday- Venus, pink, Aphrodite, Freya, love, birth, fertility, romance, gentleness

Saturday- Saturn, black, Hecate, banishing, protection, wisdom, purple

Sunday- Sun, gold, yellow, Brigid, Helios, Apollo, success, promotion, fame

Moon phase

Elemental

Fire- salamanders, protection, courage, strength, gold, iron, athame, sword

Water- fish, water lilies, chalice,  shells, purification, love, psychic, sleep, dreams

Earth- pentacle, lead, silver, caves, canyons, money, prosperity, fertility

Air- birds, wand, tin, wind instruments, travel, instruction, divination, visualization

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Sabbat Information

Yule- 21. Dezember - Holly Jolly Christmas Celtic Painting Traditional Colors: Blues Silvers Whites Reds Green Gold Symbolism: rebirth, transformation, new life, light, new beginnings, giving, merriment Symbols: evergreens, holly, mistletoe, poinsettias, lights, Yule Log, wreaths, bells, gifts, stars, sun, snow, ornaments, garland, Santa Claus, reindeer Colors: red, green, gold, silver, white Food and Drink: wassail, cider, nuts, apples, pears, fruitcake, cookies, eggnog, mulled wine, ham, turkey, lamb, breads, cakes Herbs: holly, mistletoe, pine, oak, fir, birch, hazel, sandalwood, ivy, comfrey, myrrh, frankincense, wintergreen, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, elder, spruce, cedar, balsam, thistle, sage, juniper, moss, bay, rosemary Deities: Mary, Holda, Isis, Ops, Hertha, Frey, Eve, Saturn, Cronos, Horus/Ra, Balder, Santa Claus, Odin, Holly King, Old Man Winter Crystals and Gemstones: cat's eye, diamond, ruby, garnet, bloodstone, clear quartz, pearls, green tourmaline, citrine, alexandrite Animals: bull, goat, reindeer, stag, wren, robin, elf Magic: Being the time of rebirth, this is a great time to remove anything that holds us back and to sow the seeds for the upcoming year. Success spells are best cast this evening. Many people also perform blessings, not only for themselves and their families, but for others as well. Cleansing your home and altar and banishing negativity can also be done this night. Whatever you do, make sure your heart is filled with peace, love, and joy and work magic to bring merriment to others. Please note this is not a complete list but a brief overview of symbols, colors, herbs, deities, and the like. _______ Imbolc - 2. February - "Life is Universal" pronounced "Ee-molc" Use some soft white polyfill (the snowy looking fabric) for around the altar to represent the snow. Symbolism: rebirth, purity, new life, light, new beginnings, warmth, growth, renewal, rejuvenation Symbols: candles, daffodils, lanterns, acorns, fire, Brigid's cross, acorns, brooms, corn dolls, sun wheels Colors: white, silver, pale yellow, red, pink, orange, lavender, light green Food and Drink: bread, cake, milk, spiced wine, cheese, yogurt, herbal teas, fish, white meat, honey cake, muffins Herbs: angelica, basil, bay, blackberry, chamomile, rosemary, heather, rowan, dill, myrrh, willow Deities: Cernunnos, Eros, Osiris, Pan, Athena, Bast, Blaize, Brigid, Ceres, Cerridwen, Venus, Gaia, Demeter, Hestia, Vesta, Cupid Crystals and Gemstones: amethyst, bloodstone, ruby, turquoise, garnet, onyx Animals: groundhog, bear, ewe, lamb, stag, robin, owl, dragons, phoenix Magic: This is the time of awakening as the Wheel turns toward spring. Out with the old and in with the new. Cleansing magic, home blessings, divination, initiation rituals, fertility magic, and self-discovery rituals are perfect for this Sabbat. Rid your home of stale energy left over from the cold winter. Light candles and hold a bonfire to call forth the Sun and honor the Earth. Search for signs foretelling of spring (think Groundhog's Day). Please note this is not a complete list but a brief overview of symbols, colors, herbs, deities, and the like. _______ Ostara on 21. March - Butterfly Triquetra Symbolism: rebirth, new life, new beginnings, resurrection, fertility, balance, youth Symbols: rabbits, bunnies, eggs, chicks, daffodils, tulips, baskets, sprouts, lambs, ribbons, butterflies, bees Colors: pastel green, yellow, and pink, gold, grass green, robin's egg blue, red Food and Drink: hard-boiled eggs, devilled eggs, honey cakes, dairy, leafy green vegetables, flower dishes, sprouts, fish, hot cross buns, sweet breads, milk, chocolate, jelly beans/eggs, lemonade, fresh fruit Herbs: acorn, celandine, crocus, daffodil, dogwood, Easter lily, ginger, hyssop, linden, honeysuckle, iris, jasmine, narcissus, peony, rose, violets, woodruff, forsythia, spring flowers Deities: Eostre, Ostara, Aphrodite, Athena, Cybele, Gaia, Isis, Persephone, Venus, Maiden, Pan, Cernunnous, Green Man, Adonis, Mars, Osiris, Thoth Crystals and Gemstones: amethyst, aquamarine, rose quartz, moonstone, bloodstone, red jasper Animals: rabbits, hares, chicks, robins, lambs, snakes, unicorns, dragons Magic: Ostara is the Sabbat of new beginnings and life. Fertility magic (especially through the use of eggs) and garden and seed blessings are commonly performed during this time. Use this Sabbat to perform magic to break away barriers, start new projects or inventions, and breathe new life into your home and garden. This is also a great time to celebrate balance as day and night are equal on this day. Color eggs to attract different things such as love, fertility, wealth, and prosperity. Please note this is not a complete list but a brief overview of symbols, colors, herbs, deities, and the like. _______ Beltane on 1. May- Celt at Arms Painting Fire can be used in form of candles Symbols: Eggs; Flowers; Chalice; May Pole; Butter churn; Chaplet; Baskets; Crossroads; Strings of beads; Ribbons Color Correspondences : Greens, yellows, reds, purples, blues Food and Drink Correspondences : all red fruits, green salads, red or pink wine punch, round oatmeal or barley cakes, dairy foods Herbs: almond, angelica, ash tree, bluebells, cinquefoil, daisy, frankincense, hawthorn, ivy, lilac, marigold, meadowsweet, primrose, roses, yellow cowslips Deities: Bast, Faunus, Flora, Maia,Aphrodite, Arianrhod, Artemis, Astarte, Venus, Diana, Ariel, Var, Skadi, Sheila-na-Gig, Cybele, Xochiquetzal, Freya, and Rhiannon, Apollo, Bacchus, Bel/Belanos, Cernunnos, Pan, Herne, Faunus, Cupid/Eros, Odin, Orion, Frey, Robin Goodfellow, Puck, and The Great Horned God Crystals and Gemstones: emerald, orange carnelian, sapphire, rose quartz Animals: Swallow, dove, swan, Cats, lynx, leopard, goats, rabbits, and honey bees Mythical beasts associated with Beltane include faeries, Pegasus, satyrs, and giants. _______ Litha- 21. June- Phoenix Sun Wheel Symbolism: life, fire, rebirth, transformation, power, purity Symbols: sun flowers, leaves, sword, spear, sun, God's eye, sun wheels, bonfire, balefires, fire, sun dials, bird feathers, seashells, Colors: red, gold, orange, yellow, white, green, blue Food and Drink: mead, ale, summer fruits and vegetables, strawberries, honey cakes, whipped cream, oranges, lemons, summer squash, honey Herbs: Saint John's Wort, lavender, rose, peony, vervain, mugwort, chamomile, chickweed, chicory, sun flower, lily, thyme, hemp, fennel, nettle, wisteria, rue, fern, heather, oak, yarrow, holly Deities: Ra, Bast, Helios, Oak King, Fortuna, Arinna, and other sun god. Crystals and Gemstones: Lapis, diamond, tiger's eye, emerald, jade, and other green stones Animals: butterflies, wren, horse, stag, robin, cattle, phoenix, dragon, faeries, satyrs Magic: Litha is the time to celebrate the Sun and all that he provides for us. Protection spells and fire magic are great to perform on this night. Make protective amulets to be empowered in the balefire lit on Midsummer's eve. Looking to promote a transformation, a new career, or create a new or strengthen an old relationship? Litha is a great night to perform such magic. Collect herbs, especially St. John's Wort, on the eve of this Sabbat to bring luck and enhance the herbs' power. Renew your wedding vows or just enjoy the time with your friends and family. This is also a great time to communicate with faeries and seek their help if you so wish. Be careful though. Faeries can be tricky. Please note this is not a complete list but a brief overview of symbols, colors, herbs, deities, and the like._______ Lammas (Lughnasadh) on 1. August - Crows in Pumpkin Patch Traditional Colors: Yellows Oranges Reds Browns Greens Symbolism: fruitfulness, reaping, prosperity, abundance, purification, transformation, change, plenty, life, birth Symbols: corn (fresh or dried), corn dolls, sun flowers, wheat stalks, threshing tools such as sickle and scythe, barley, oats, candles, cornucopias, gourds, sun wheels, bread, cauldrons Colors: gold, yellow, orange, light brown, bronze, green Food and Drink: wheat, barley, rye, oats, grains, corn, bread, honey, nuts, berries (especially blackberries), cider, red wine, fresh fruits and vegetables, pies and cobblers, jam, potatoes, cornbread, ale, beer, whiskey, mead, grapes Herbs: heather, goldenrod, peony, clover, yarrow, vervain, myrtle, rose, sunflower, poppy, mushrooms, garlic, onion, basil, apple leaf, hops, marigold, grape vine, ivy, rosemary, rose hips, blackthorn Deities: Lugh, Corn Grandmother, Vulcan, Dagon, Ceres, Isis, Dana, Tammuz, Seelu, Tailltiu Crystals and Gemstones: yellow aventurine, peridot, citrine, tiger's eye, lodestone, golden topaz, moss agate, obsidian, marble, lodestone Animals: roosters, calves, griffins, phoenix, centaurs, pigs Magic: This is a great time for hearth and home magic. Set up protection spells, cleanse the home, honor ancestors, and thank the Earth for her bountiful harvest. Please note this is not a complete list but a brief overview of symbols, colors, herbs, deities, and the like. _______ Mabon - 21. September- Forest of Crows Traditional Colors: Browns Yellows Oranges Reds Symbolism: fruitfulness, reaping, prosperity, abundance, thankfulness, giving, kinship, protection, harmony, balance Symbols: apples, acorns, wine, pine cones, gourds, grapes, grains, dried seeds and leaves, vines, horns, scythes, sickles, squash Colors: red, maroon, gold, brown, yellow, scarlet, purple, blue, violet, indigo, orange, autumn colors Food and Drink: apples, dried fruits, nuts, squash, pomegranates, breads, grains, seeds, potatoes, carrots, onions, wine, grapes, cornbread, beans, mutton, ale, cider Herbs: ferns, honeysuckle, marigold, milkweed, myrrh, pine, rose, sage, tobacco, thistle, wheat, barley, oats, aster, mums, oak, hops, cedar Deities: Mabon, Morgan, Epona, Persephone, Thoth, Thor, The Green Man, Demeter/Ceres, the Muses, the Wicker-man, Bacchus, Dionysus Crystals and Gemstones: yellow agate, lapis lazuli, sapphire Animals: dogs, wolves, goat, stag, blackbird, owls and birds of prey, gnomes, Sphinx Magic: This is a great time for hearth and home magic, especially for placing wards around your home. Working spells to bring harmony and peace to the home are especially powerful on Mabon. Giving thanks to the Earth and celebrating kinship is the theme of this Sabbat, so spend this time giving to others and reflecting on what you have to be thankful for. Please note this is not a complete list but a brief overview of symbols, colors, herbs, deities, and the like. _______ Samhain 31. Oktober- Samhain Painting Traditional Colors: Browns Yellows Oranges Symbolism: death and regeneration, transformation, end of old projects, new beginnings, return, change, rest, success, plenty, knowledge Symbols: skulls, bats, cats, leaves, nuts, seeds, barren trees and branches, pumpkins, cauldron, pentacle, crystal ball, besom or broom, witch's hat, moon, crows/ravens, ghosts, goblins, banshees, candy/caramel apples, chocolate, Jack-o-Lanterns, costumes, Trick-or-Treats, Death, acorns, bones, gourds, scarecrows Colors: black, orange, red, silver, gold, brown, purple, yellow Food and Drink: apples, cider, pork, hazelnuts, pomegranates, pumpkins, potatoes, squash, cranberries, turnips, beats, mugwort tea, ale, mulled wine, pies/cakes for the dead Herbs: apple leaf, almonds, bay leaf, nettle, hemlock, cloves, cinnamon, mandrake root, marigold, mums, mugwort, pine, rosemary, sage, wormwood, tarragon, rue, garlic, ginger, hazelnut, allspice Deities: Hekate, The Crone, Cerridwen, Bast, Persephone, Horned Hunter, Cernnunos, Osiris, Hades, Anubis, Loki, Arawn, Dis, and any other death/underworld god or goddess Crystals and Gemstones: black obsidian, jasper, onyx, bloodstone, smoky quartz, carnelian, Animals: cats, especially black cats, bats, spiders, rats, wolves, snakes, ravens and crows, owls, stags, jackals, scorpions Magic: This is the time to honor the dead. Set up an altar, serve them cakes, and let them know they are not forgotten. If you wish to communicate with deceased friends and family, this is the best time of year. The veil thins the night of Samhain, making communication easy. Do NOT, however, entice spirits, disrespect them, call demons, or perform any other magic that is anything less than respectful. I repeat, don't do it. Samhain is also a great time to practice divination in the form of runes, scrying, tarot, tea readings, etc. Reflect over the previous year and perform blessing spells to ring in the new year. Astral projection and lucid dreaming is also much easier to perform on this night, but remember to be safe, Banishing magic, especially those for bad habits, are especially strong on this night. Please note this is not a complete list but a brief overview of symbols, colors, herbs, deities, and the like. _______

[art-now-italy]

ROSE, Polina Ogiy

ROSE-Perfect, perfect flower.Very complex character. Ambivalent. One of the most common mytho-poetic images. Within a diverse and capacious "flower" code rose occupies a leading position. In ancient times, rose has been linked joy, and later — secrecy, silence, and love. The latest figure was the most stable element of the symbol of the rose. However, in Greece, Rome, China, and later in some German-speaking countries rose became the flower associated with funerals, death. Often it was turned into the flower of the afterlife Kingdom. A more complete set of symbolic meanings of roses include: beauty, perfection, grace, joy, love, pleasure, praise, fame, splendor, bliss, aroma, plamennoi, pride, wisdom, prayer, meditation, the secret, the mystery, the silence. Rose can act as a symbol of the sun, the stars, the goddess of love and beauty, women (mainly beautiful women; not by chance a large variety of "pink" names: rose, Rosina, Rosita, Rosetta, Rosalia, Rosalind, Rosamund, Rosablanca, etc.). Together with the Lily takes place East of the Lotus — mystic rose — its symbolic counterpart. Rose represents the West, as well as Lotus East and the chrysanthemum — the far East. "Wind rose" is drawn in the form of a circle enclosing a double cross, symbolizing the four cardinal directions together with the interim directions, thus it shares the symbolic meaning of a circle, centre, cross and solar wheel rays. "Rose Garden" is a symbol of Paradise and mystical marriage, the unity of opposites. Heraldic rose with five petals is a symbolic analog of the pentagram and friends characters. Silence is required at initiation, free thought, free from the prejudices and superstitions,— the General symbols for the images of roses on the locks of the Church vaults, transformer in the round medallions on the ceilings. This same value is used in the emblems of political parties. The language of flowers says about love. White — love sighs; pink — oath of love; tea — courtship; bright red — passionate love, admiration of beauty. rose since ancient times has been the subject of a tender offering. Reliably established that less than half of I Millennium BC. in China, the middle East, in Egypt and later in Greece and Rome, and then and on all continents, the rose has already received wide spread as an ornamental, and enjoy the fragrance of a flower. The name he gave the island of Rhodes, because they grew a great variety of these flowers. Queen of the flowers. Therefore, the rose is an attribute of a beautiful woman (on the East of Eden rose, Sharon). The scent of roses had a wholesome effect on the soul and on the heart. preserved tradition to throw flowers at the feet of the processions, to throw flowers on the heads of the bride and groom... Christian mysticism, and mystery of other cultures which preceded it — all of them strikingly coincide in honoring roses, whether it's a folk song, a pious legend or medieval paintings; Mary, mother of God, always sits in the rose garden or rose bushes. The cross in combination with five petals becomes a symbol of Resurrection and joy. If the top of the cross there are three roses, and in the bottom (not on the cross) four more, it means happy Union of the spiritual (heavenly, divine) the world denoted by the triad, with the lower, earthly, mortal world, which is signified by the number four. Basic values In our time, the rose is an attribute of sympathy, of love, of the desire of man to woman. Immaculate, model a flower in the Western tradition. maiden innocence, stubbornness. change, change, death, resurrection from the dead... poetic inspiration love, spring, beauty, youth; the attribute of goddesses of love, fertility, dawn, spring: heart, center of the universe, cosmic wheels, love — divine, romantic and sensual mystery, silence and secrecy, ordinances, heavenly perfection and earthly passion; time and eternity; life and death, fertility and virginity. The wholeness, the Pleroma, the completeness, the mystery of life, its focus, the unknown, beauty, grace, happiness, but also voluptuousness, passion; sensuality and seduction — in a combination to wine, love, life, creativity, fertility, beauty, and virginity is a flower of female deities death, mortality and grief — withering of a rose; the concern for the preservation of happiness in life; pain and death, pain, blood and martyrdom, thorns, spines in funeral rites — eternal life, eternal spring, the resurrection of divine beauty enclosed in every living being. the ancients saw in it a symbol of rebirth and therefore laid it on the grave. the life and dedication of a full-Blown rose — the death of the Sun of Eternity, death, and resurrection from the dead, life; The fragility, the weakness, unreliability; Sun, flames, stars, Perfection, beauty, spring, pride, joy; the Women's Foundation, hearts, virtue, girlhood, mystery, elegance, complementarity, aroma, luxury, fertility, carnal love, free love, prostitution; wine. eternal wisdom, spirituality, tenderness, lyrical inspiration; the mystical Union, the mystical circle, the ring, the Grail, the soul, prayer, mystery, silence; bombast, pomposity (mainly in the XVII century), the victory (in ancient Rome); the West; courage (the Arabs); the digit "5" (five petals of the wild roses). sacraments spiritual life. unfailing love and memory, and roses adorned the heads of lovers, petals peppered the conjugal bed, and the dead and their graves. The four petal — Quaternary division of space. Five-flower wild rose, in the opinion of the ancients was an expression of the Universe consisting of five elements-the elements: fire, water, earth, air and ether, as well as non-stop repetition of epochs in the circle of Eternity. In addition, the five leaves is the pentagram, the emblem of witchcraft and sorcery, a microcosm. Six-petal — the macrocosm. Semiletov — connected with family parties of space, days of week, planets, the degrees of perfection etc is Represented — the revival. Scarlet (red) — desire, passion, lust, impulse; shame, confusion, marriage, motherhood, joy, sensual beauty, the perfection of man's death. White — goodness, purity, virginity, piety. "flower of light", innocence, spiritual revelation, and charm. chastity Red and white — the Union of fire and water, the Union of opposites. Gold is perfection; a sign of the highest achievements, which the Pope rewards those who have done something very significant for Catholicism. Starting from the XI century is given in the fourth week of Lent. Yellow — jealousy, envy, infidelity. Blue (blue) — unattainable and impossible: such roses exist in nature (the same of the black roses). The symbolism of the various types of roses and its diverse elements. Rose red — Christian symbol of the earthly world; the emblem of Adonis, Aphrodite, Venus, Sappho; a sign to the house of Lancaster; the awe, shyness, shame, desire, embrace, passion, motherhood, death, martyrdom. White rose — purity, virginity, spirituality, abstract thought, silence; the sign of the house of York. In these cases, the bright (white) rose has always been an expression of the brevity of life and happiness, and also regret their loss; an attribute of the world blessed souls, residing in Elysian fields. Red and white rose — unity, Union. Garland of roses — attribute of Eros, Cupid, Saint Cecilia; blessed soul, heavenly joy and consolation in the Christian faith; the angelic crown. The rose on the cross — death of Christ. The thorn of a rose — the suffering, death; the Christian symbol of sin; * rose without a thorn — ingratitude. Wreath of roses - heavenly joy, the reward for virtue. Rose garden — the New Jerusalem; the Heavenly rose — rose of Dante's Paradise, the image of the universe and Supreme bliss. Golden rose — rose, blessed by the priest and made at the feast in the temple; the symbol of the Church, the heavenly blessings and joy. Silver rose — abode of Brahma. Rosette roses — the sign of seven names of Allah in Islam; in Buddhism, knowledge, law, path order, that is, the threefold truth, and symbolized by the Lotus flower, the star, the circle of the universe. Pink tree of refuge, a shelter. Astronomy/logy In ancient times and later of the great astrologers, in particular Agrippa Nettesheim, rose — flower of the goddess Venus and thus the symbol of the most beautiful period in one's life, love, beauty. Alchemy In Greco-Roman tradition rose — triumphant love, joy, beauty, desire, the emblem of Aphrodite (Venus). Roses were grown in gardens in the crypts as a symbol of resurrection and eternal spring. They were brought to the festival Rosalie and scattered on the graves. The Roman Emperor wore a wreath of roses. The red rose grew from the blood of Adonis. Rose, the emblem of Aurora, Helios, Dionysus and the Muses. In alchemy the rose is the wisdom, and govopit ??? is "Work"; in addition, it is a symbol of spiritual rebirth after the death of the mortal. Red and white roses are part of a dualistic system red/white, both of first principles sulphur and mercury, and rose Corolla with Semiletov indicate the seven metals and their equivalents in the form of planets. The Kabbalah of the Jewish tradition (Kabbalah): the center of the flower is the Sun, the petals are infinite but harmonious diversity of nature. Rose comes from the tree of Life. in the Jewish Cabbala the rose — the image of unity. Freemasonry Heraldic rose equivalent is inscribed in an invisible circle and the pentagram symbolizes the silence consecrate, a knight or a candidate for the Freemasons. The masons inform each other symbolic mysteries, using rose, and their internal Search is to comprehend the mystery. The Rosicrucians: the rose and the Cross is the Mystic rose as the wheel and the cross; the rose is divine light of the universe, and the cross — the transitory world of suffering and sacrifice.The rose grows on the Tree of Life, symbolizing rebirth and resurrection. The rose in the center of the cross is the four elements and the point of their unity. The crest of Johann Valentin Andrea (1586-1654), whose writings gave birth to the idea of the legendary Union, was St. Andrew's cross with four roses in the corners. Pays great attention to the rose in Masonic symbolism. At the burial of a member of the brotherhood he was put in the grave three roses. "John three roses" are interpreted as "light, love, life"; in Johns day (24 June), the bed is decorated with roses in three color tones, and the names of some lodges make a point of it ("The three roses" in Hamburg — Lodge, which was adopted by the G. E. Lessing). Rosicrucian and Masonic symbolism found in the poem Goethe's "Secrets" which tells of the cross entwined with roses: rose Who was connected with the cross And the stiffness of the wood clothed the Crown from all sides?.. Silvery clouds hovering in the center of the Cross and the rose in the ease akin. Pouring out the Holy life Triple beam from a point in the middle. Rose became the emblem and symbol of the occult and Kabbalistic order of the rosy cross, founded in the XVII century, whose emblem was a cross of roses, or a wooden cross with a rose in the cent re. A large number of petals symbolizing the stages of initiation and the centre of roses, in the opinion of the members of the order, was a point of unity, the heart of Jesus Christ, the divine light, the sun in the center of the wheel of life. In related symbolic system of three Freemasons of St. John roses are of light, love and life. ..У меня нет ничего, Ничего , кроме мечты, Мечты ,что ты -это Ты.... Ты сидишь на троне Сотканном из роз Звуком сотворенный Ангел дальних звезд. Светом окруженный, Муз небесных свод, Нежный и безумный, Призрачный как Бог. В облаках тумана, Ты не хочешь быть, Никому желанным , Никому светить. На алтарь твой льется, Кровь моей души, Птицей сердце бьется, Розы и шипы. Царство без Царицы, Море без земли. Времени мерцание, Вечность впереди. Ты не бойся Ангел, Я люблю тебя.... Жизнь тебе, лишь сниться, Пока я жива.... POLLIN. 7.05.2015

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Simple Planetary Magic

“The planets in our solar system all contain their own unique energies that can be called upon in rituals and magical workings. Each planet, including the Sun and Moon, has an ancient magical link to certain aspects of life, herbs, colors, metals, symbols, tarot cards, crystals and many other things. The planets in our solar system: The Moon, Mercury, Venus, Sun, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Earth, Neptune, Uranus and Pluto* are used widely in various forms of magic. It is advisable to use as many links as possible when performing any kind of planetary magic. Those who work with planetary forces discover that they are more than just ‘energies’, they are spiritual entities that have assisted magical workers for centuries.

*Pluto is still considered by many practitioners to be a planet, even though Pluto lost it’s “official” planet status in 2006. The International Astronomical Union (IAU) downgraded the status of Pluto to that of a “dwarf planet” because it did not meet the three criteria the IAU uses to define a full-sized planet. Essentially Pluto meets all the criteria except one- it “has not cleared its neighboring region of other objects.” Be that as it may, some practitioners still use the energies of Pluto with great success.

First, let’s examine each of the planets and their magical qualities. The correspondences listed below are by no means complete, there are many more.

MOON: The Moon is considered a feminine energy, linked to the powers of divination, intuition, psychic ability and the Third Eye Chakra. Crystals that draw upon Moon energy are Moonstone, Clear Quartz and Lapis Lazuli. Herbs and flowers linked to the Moon are Jasmine, Lily and Moonflower. The metal Silver and the colors White and Silver are associated with the Moon as is the day of Monday. In the Tarot, use The Moon, The Star or The High Priestess cards.

MERCURY: Mercury is linked to all forms of communication, self-expression and travel. Crystals for Mercury are Citrine, Goldstone and Yellow Jasper. Herbs and flowers for Mercury are Lemongrass, Peppermint and Clover. The color Orange and the day of Wednesday is linked to Mercury, and the Throat Chakra. From the Tarot, use The Chariot card. Mercury is also the metal for the planet, however, real Mercury is toxic and deadly, so many practitioners use the symbol instead. (See chart below).

VENUS: Venus is associated with love, lust, romance, relationships, friendships, family and other emotional attachments. It is also associated with Women’s Mysteries and Feminine Magic. Crystals that draw upon Venus energy are Rose Quartz and Amethyst. Herbs and flowers of Venus are Rose, Lavender and Elder. It’s day for magic is Friday and The Lovers card from the Tarot can be used. Venus colors are shades of Red, Pink and Blue. The metal of Venus is Copper, and it‘s Chakra is the Heart. (I sometimes simmer herbs in a copper cauldron when using Venus energies).

SUN: Though the Sun is technically a star, it is still included along with the other planets. The Sun is associated with ambition, success, enlightenment and achieving one’s goals. It is linked to the Crown Chakra, and various shades of Gold and Yellow. The metal of the Sun is Gold and it‘s day for magic is Sunday. Crystals for the Sun are Goldstone, Citrine and Golden Topaz. Flowers and herbs linked to the Sun are Sunflower, Marigold and St. John’s Wort. Use The Sun card from the Tarot in your Sun rituals.

MARS: The energies of Mars are fiery and masculine, primal and aggressive. Mars is linked to assertiveness, force, masculinity, Men’s Mysteries, male lust, passion, strength and power. It is very protective and militant. Herbs and plants linked to Mars are Red Clover, Cinnamon and Red Pepper. The color of Mars is Red and it’s day for magic is Tuesday. Crystals linked to Mars are Red Jasper, Ruby and Amber. Mars is ruled by the Sacral Chakra. From the Tarot, use The High Priest or the King of Swords.

JUPITER: The energies of Jupiter are associated with prosperity, money, career, growth and expansion. It’s day for magic is Thursday, and it’s colors are Green and Purple. Herbs and plants for Jupiter are Cinquefoil, Bayberry and Sage. Crystals for Jupiter are Green Aventurine, Emerald or Tree Agate. From the Tarot, use the Wheel of Fortunecard. Call on Jupiter energies when looking for a new job or any kind of advancement in your career or creative projects.

SATURN: The energies of Saturn are linked to boundaries, limitations, restrictions, obstacles, protection magic, banishing and binding. It’s day is Saturday and it’s color is Black. Crystals for Saturn are Hematite, Onyx, Hypersthene and Jet. Plants and herbs of Saturn are Mandrake, Belladonna and Henbane. (These are highly poisonous, so use caution! For a less toxic substitute, use Snapdragon or Slippery Elm). From the Tarot, use The World or The Tower cards.

EARTH: The energies of Earth represent grounding, stability, health, manifestation, and life on the physical plane. It is linked to the Root Chakra, and color shades of green and brown. All crystals and herbs can represent Earth. Tree bark can also be used. In the Tarot use the King of Wands or Queen of Wands.

NEPTUNE: Neptune is associated with the element of Water, intuition, sensitivity, empathy, compassion, adaptability and imagination. It’s color is Grey. Plants and herbs associated with Neptune are Melon, Cucumber, Pumpkin, Water Lily and Lotus Flower. Neptune crystals are Clear Quartz, Smoky Quartz and Pearl. Ocean sand, seashells and sea foam can also be used. In the Tarot, use the King of Cups.

URANUS: The energies of the planet Uranus are associated with individuality, non-traditionalism, revolution, invention and eccentricity. Plants and herbs linked to Uranus are those with sharp, irregular leaves, rare herbs and plants that shock or excite the nervous system, or plants that are purple or electric blue in color. Uranus colors are bright, neon or abstract designs. Rough, unpolished stones and crystals can be used to call upon Uranus planetary energies. In the Tarot, use The Fool or the Page of Wands.

PLUTO: The energies of Pluto are linked to rebirth, transformation, destiny and the subconscious. Herbs and flowers of Pluto are the passionflower, acacia, hollow larkspur, coneflower and the male fern. Colors for Pluto are White and Black. Crystals and stones are Snowflake Obsidian, White Howlite, Hypersthene and Black Tourmaline. In the Tarot use The Hanged Man or Death cards.

It should be noted that many witches and magical practitioners use only the seven classical planets: Moon, Mercury, Venus, Sun, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn, as these were the only planets known in ancient times. Neptune, Uranus and Pluto were not discovered much later, and their magical correspondences are fairly new. Now that we know what each of the planets represent, and the energies they contain, how do we use them?

One way is through meditation and visualization. Each of the planets have a symbol. If you are doing magic to bring prosperity in your life, you can enter a meditative state, close your eyes and visualize the symbol for Jupiter with an intention for prosperity. Or, you may choose to draw the symbol on a piece of parchment paper and place it on your altar under a green candle. It is important to use as many correspondences of the same planet that you can. Carve the Jupiter symbol on the side of the candle, place Jupiter crystals and Jupiter herbs around the candle. Write your intention for prosperity on a piece of paper and light it with the candle, and drop it into a cauldron to burn.

There are many ways to use planetary magic, and this article only scratches the surface. There are planetary sigils and kameas, (these are special symbols you create to manifest specific intentions), planetary oils and even planetary hours of the day. It is also helpful to know that each day of the week is associated with a planet. It can seem a bit confusing until you get it all figured out.”

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Research Topic #3: Roses

http://undergroundinkcny.com/tattoo-symbolism/flower-tattoo-symbolism/rose-tattoo-symbolism/

A yellow rose symbolizes joy, protection against envious lovers, and a mature love.

White roses symbolize purity, mysticism, and a secret admirer.

Red roses are typically thought of as symbolizing romance or passionate love, but they also represent sacrifice or memorial.

Pink roses are representative of healing, first love, and innocence.

Blue roses signify the unattainable or the impossible.

Black roses are a symbol of death and farewell. (This is not necessarily morbid; it can carry a message of memorial.)

http://www.flowermeaning.com/rose-flower-meaning/

In art of the renaissance period, a rose with eight petals was a message of rebirth and renewal.

In alchemical texts and art, a rose with seven petals was a symbol of inclusion, universal understanding and order.

The association between numerology and the rose is also seen in Freemasonry where each of three roses are symbolic of a guiding principle – Love, Life and Light.

In mythology the rose is associated with Aphrodite the Greek goddess of love who was often depicted adorned with roses around her head, feet and or neck. It is also said that a rose bush grew within the pool of blood spilled from Aphrodite’s slain lover Adonis.

In Christian mythology, a rose bush was also said to have grown at the site of Christ’s death.

In the Tarot the rose is considered a symbol of balance. It expresses promise, new beginnings, and hope. Its thorns represent defense, physicality, loss, thoughtlessness. In the major arcana the rose appears on the Magician, Strength, Death and Fool cards. All of these cards hold strong meanings of balance and equilibrium.

In the classical era, the rose was sacred to a number of goddesses including Isis. The ancient Greeks and Romans also identified the rose with the goddesses of love, Aphrodite and Venus respectively. In Rome a wild rose would be placed on the door of a room where secret or confidential matters were discussed. The phrase sub rosa, or “under the rose”, means to keep a secret and is derived from this ancient Roman practice.

Christians in Medieval times identified the five petals of the rose with the five wounds of Christ. The rose later became associated with the Virgin Mary and was eventually adopted as a symbol of the blood of the Christian martyrs. A bouquet of red roses is used as a gift on Valentine’s Day which is a day celebrating the Christian Saint Valentinus.

https://www.flowerweb.com/en/article/195137/15-Amazing-Facts-about-Roses

Out of all colors, there are no black roses. What might sometimes be referred to as a black rose is actually a dark red rose. A good example is “The Black Rose of Turkey”, is a breed that appears pitch-black to the eye, but is actually has a dark reddish-crimson color.

The rose hip of some rose species are known to be full of vitamin C. This is why the rose hip is sometimes used to create jam, jelly & marmalade. The hip also has minor medicinal uses, used in food supplements and can be pressed or filtered to make rose hip syrup.

Roses can live for a very long time. There are rose fossils discovered that date back 35 million years. The large rose bush that covers the wall of the Cathedral of Hildesheim in Germany has been there for over a millennium.

The rose is one among the only three flowers mentioned in the Bible. The others are lilies and camphire (henna.

https://www.gardenguides.com/96571-parts-rose-flower.html

Roses are “perfect” flowers, meaning that each flower has complete male and female parts. A rose blossom produces male pollen, and it also contains the female parts so it can produce seedsafter it is pollinated. Rose seeds are contained in the fruit, or “hip” that develops from a pollinated rose flower.

Sepals: Sepals are the green, leaf-like covering that protects the rose bud before it blooms. The sepals are the first part of the bud to unfurl. They are modified leaves.

Petals: Rose petals are the colored parts that attract insect pollinators as well as humans. Petals are also modified leaves.

Stamen: The stamen is the male part of the rose flower. It consists of the filaments, anthers and pollen. The filaments are fiber-like structures that extend from the center of the rose. At the tip of each filament is an anther, which is the part that carries the dust-like pollen grains. When the rose first opens, the anthers are yellow with pollen. Once bees have done their work pollinating, the anthers lose most of the yellow color.

Pistil: The pistil is the female part of the rose flower. It consists of the stigma, which is the sticky opening to the style, which is the tube that connects to the flower’s ovary. The sticky stigma collects pollen grains, which travel down the style to the ovary. The ovary contains ovules, or structures of egg cells. Once pollinated, the egg cells develop into seeds in the ovary, which develops into the rose hip.