Auckland Magickal Society

14/05/2022

Here are some photos from our meet to celebrate Samhain. Photography by the talented Tanja at The MaGik in ME Photography

19/04/2022

Season of Autumn: Integration by Heron Michelle (adapted for NZ time zone by admin)

HIGH AUTUMN - THE THIRD HARVEST: Samhain Sabbat
Exact Calendar Date: Friday, May 6, 2022

Ritual Function: Third Harvest of Blood, Divine Funeral, release to death, Ancestor veneration, silence.
Sun: 15 degrees Ta**us
Moon: 15 degrees Cancer (dignity)

Suggested Celebration Planning: Observe the exact day, or move to the Sunday before May 8th, for group celebrations and combine with Mourning Full Moon rites.
Time of Day: Mid-evening is perfect.

MOURNING FULL MOON - AUTUMN FIXED: Total Lunar Eclipse
Exact Calendar Date: Monday, May 16, 2022

Ritual Function: Maximize Autumn’s Integration of Great Work
Sun: 25 degrees Ta**us
Moon: 25 degrees Scorpio

Suggested Celebration Planning: Observe anytime the day before, after the moon enters Scorpio at 10:46 pm Saturday, May 14, 2022 until exact opposition with the Lunar Eclipse at 6:02 am Monday morning.
Planetary Magick by Day of the Week: Waxing moon magick.

DARK MOON GEMINI
Exact Calendar Date: Monday, May 30, 2022

Ritual Function: Balance elemental air energy, and shadow work for the virtues and vices of Gemini.
Sun: 8 degrees Gemini
Moon: 9 degrees Gemini

Suggested Celebration Timing: Very brief window of time to observe between the moon entering Gemini at 5:46 am on May 29th and exact conjunction 5:57 pm Monday the 30th.
Planetary Magick by Day of the Week: Waning moon magick.

LONG NIGHTS MOON - AUTUMN MUTABLE
Exact Calendar Date: Tuesday, June 14, 2022

Ritual Function: Conclude Autumn’s Integration of Great Work
Sun: 22 degrees Gemini
Moon: 23 degrees Sagittarius

Suggested Celebration Planning: Observe the day before, or anytime during the night after the moon enters Sagittarius 3:49 pm Monday.
Planetary Magick by Day of the Week: Waxing Mars magick.

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https://www.archaeoastronomy.com/2022.html

https://www.patheos.com/blogs/witchonfire/2021/11/witchs-2022-astrological-calendar-sabbats-esbats/

18/04/2022

'Earth is not only the source of fertility and new life. It is also an agent of death ... everything comes from earth and returns to it. This is ultimately what lies behind the saying of Paul, 'What you sow does not come to life unless it dies.'

[. . . ] The agricultural cycle images death and new life, themes closely connected the paschal mystery of Jesus. Indeed, some early Christian writers used pagan myths of life reborn from death, like the Phoenix rising from its ashes, as preambles to the announcement of Jesus' story.'

Image of The Black Madonna of Częstochowa.

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ezili_Dantor
https://udayton.edu/imri/mary/b/black-madonnas-origin-history-controversy.php

18/04/2022

Hope you all had a liberating and meaningful full moon in Libra this past Sunday. As She wanes, presently gibbous, in her astrological fall (the sign Scorpio), we are given a unique chance to protect ourselves and our loved ones.

Below is the recipe for a 'Witch Bottle' otherwise known as a magical phylactery.

Bottle for protection

Used to neutralize the power of those who intend to do you physical harm, or hurt your reputation, or in any way pose a threat to your security.

4 tbsp Frankincense or Myrrh
4 tbsp Black powdered Iron
4 tbsp Sea Salt
4 tbsp Orris-root Powder (or oak moss)
1 white candle
1 bottle with a cork or lid
Mortar and pestle
Parchment Paper
Black Ink or black ballpoint pen
Black thread

Mix the sea salt, orris-root powder, and the iron in a bowl. Then cut a piece of parchment to fit inside your bottle and write on it with black ink:

I neutralize the power of (name of adversary) to do me any harm.
I ask that this be correct and for the good of all.
So mote it be!

Roll up the parchment, tie it with a black thread to bind it, and place it in the bottle. Fill the bottle with the dry ingredients. Then take the white candle and while turning the bottle counterclockwise, drip the wax over the cork to seal it. Last, secretly bury the bottle in a place where it will not be disturbed and no animals or people will dig it up. This spell is like a genie in a bottle. It should never be unleashed or the power of the spell is lost.



https://lindaursin.net/library/welcome/potions-powders-olis-etc/witch-bottles/witch-bottle-recipes/

https://www.academia.edu/34736473/1_Refining_the_Definitions_of_Amulet_Phylactery_Charm_Lamen_and_Talisman_as_they_appear_in_the_PGM_and_the_grimoires

Basic bottle for the modern witch. This is the tried and tested basic witch bottle, suitable also for modern

17/04/2022

On the 20th of April 2022, Juno enters Pisces.

Juno, in Roman religion, chief goddess and female counterpart of Jupiter, closely resembling the Greek Hera, with whom she was identified. With Jupiter and Minerva, she was a member of the Capitoline triad of deities traditionally introduced by the Etruscan kings. Juno was connected with all aspects of the life of women, most particularly married life. Ovid (Fasti, Book V) relates that Juno was jealous of Jupiter for giving birth to Minerva from his own head. After Flora gave her an herb, Juno gave birth to Mars.

Astrologically speaking, partnership agreements enter the exalted realm of relationship ideals- the concepts of unconditional love and fidelity, the soulmate, the sacrifices you make for love.

Because Juno is also about the power balance in a relationship, her transit of Pisces can emphasize who is being victimized or deceived. Sometimes that deception is self-inflicted - If you turn your partner into a deity, you're going to be disillusioned when they're eventually revealed as human.

In some cases, this transit can point to a dream relationship which doesn't exist - the "contract" you have with this person is one-sided, because they have no idea how you feel. Or, they've never met you (for example, a celebrity). Imaginary partnerships can be harmless and fun, unless you believe the terms of that agreement are real.

Positive aspects of this transit include agreements which enhance mutual creativity and compassion. Perhaps one partner is the other's muse. Or both partners agree to forgive, heal and look beyond an area of pain. With Pisces, it's very important that the contract (written or unwritten) is mutual - it's far too easy for one person to sacrifice everything.

Sources: Britannica, RubySlipper Astrology

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