Spiritual Social Dec 10, Witch Balls

Opening Astrology talk: waning crescent moon in Scorpio.

“A Scorpio Moon is wary. Scorpio strengths include an acute awareness of power dynamics, an ability to play the game, and the capacity to wait for the right moment. Scorpio challenges include being too suspicious to act, leaning into ‘ends justify the means’ thinking, and looking for revenge. - It’s time to check ourselves.”

Waning crescent also called the sickle moon:

“The waning crescent is the final phase of the lunar cycle before the dark Moon. And it’s known as a time of quiet reflection and introspection, before a brand new cycle begins. Spiritually, the waning crescent meaning revolves around release and letting go, making it an ideal time to shed old habits and patterns, and banish negative energy from your life.”

Midday moon in opposition uranus:

“Moon opposite Uranus transit creates a strong need for independence which contradicts your need for emotional support. This can lead to uncertainty, stress, mood swings or emotional detachment. You may become nervous, anxious and easily distracted.”

Transit/ Venus in opposition Jupiter:

“You'll yearn for pleasure, nothing else will make you happy. You will be impractical, try to avoid possible problems and people pleasing. You should therefore try to maintain discipline and responsibility during this transit. You should also remember to do everything in moderation and not to take everything you have for granted.”

Attendee Contribution: “I think of Jupiter as associated with luck and fated happenings.”

OPPOSITION: When two planets form an opposition they are facing each other in the zodiac, and their energies are working against each other. This is not a necessarily a NEGATIVE cancellation of energy, or aggressive entwinement but rather a frustrating push and pull of two competing energies.

TAROT: Seven of Swords

“I love that (attendee) chose this card for our meeting today -a day that falls on a Scorpio crescent moon. 

To me, the seven of swords has always emphasized strategy. Traditionally, the classic interpretation has been about being sneaky and getting away with something- but if you look at the card (Rider Waite) itself, you don’t know who the figure is stealing the swords from. Maybe he’s stealing weapons from the enemy at the risk of his own life. This card isn’t just about strategy, but also acknowledging the risks at stake. 

Scorpio is a sign of survival instinct. With the moon transitioning into a new moon tomorrow, bringing us another cycle of beginnings- this Scorpio energy might be the anxiety of our survival behaviors giving us a sharp edge before we also shift.”

Attendee Contribution: show and tell of the Oracle deck KALI. Available for local purchase at new metaphysical store Aura Loc’d n Lotus. Wasilla @ 490 E railroad ave 1C

Topic of Discussion: Witch Balls

“Hollow glass balls have been suspended in the windows of homes for centuries to ward off evil spirits. Legends say that evil spirits are attracted to the beauty of the ball, and upon touching its surface they are pulled inside and become forever trapped within the glittering web, thus protecting the home from any harm.”

Southern tradition- Blue bottle Trees.

Glass bottles have also been used in place of glass blown balls. A famous Irish witch named Biddy was well known for her cobalt blue bottle. This tradition has found its way to the American south where cobalt blue bottles are hung from a tree and it is believed that evil spirits become trapped in the bottles overnight. Once lit by the sun, the evil spirits are believed to be eliminated.

Attendee Contribution: “I know some people place the bottles in their windowsill to catch evil spirits and then place a feather into the bottle in the morning to stop them from escaping before the sun can dissolve them.”

GROUP CRAFT: WITCH BALL glass christmas ornaments

Attendees filled ornaments with black salt, ground resins, small animal bones, crystals and dried floral varieties. 🖤