Shop Update

So there are big changes we are discussing with the shop today!

1) We are officially an LLC.
2) We are now insured through and members of the Indie Business Network!

Yes, yes! Thank you so much everyone! All of our clientele have been amazing and so wonderful and we are eternally grateful to be able to afford such a move. This also allows us to expand our product range safely and securely and let's us sale certain products outside of the US while offering things like scheduled Tarot Readings and all that fun stuff.

If you have been to our shop, you'll also notice that we are adding some other items that more decoration and also some of our own designed divination products like the Tasseography Cups and La Loteria Divination Decks.

 

There will be more coming your way in different designs. These are all limited editions right now, but this is just an example in the direction we wish to take our brand. We want to be your go to, so let us know what else you're looking for. With our life time of experience and knowledge, we're sure to meet your spell work needs. 

© 2016, Copyright The Dame and The Devil Business Blog - Writer The Dame

Timing and Spell Crafting - Weeks and Months

Timing and Spell Crafting - Weeks and Months

So today, were going to talk about how timing effects your spell work. I want to stay this of by saying, though, that this isn't something you have to use and it can vary from tradition to tradition. (Ie, how heathen's don't really use moon magick.) That's also not to say that you can't incorporate it into your practice if you want to and how you incorporate it can be completely different than how I do. First, we'll start off with days and seasons. I'll have another post discussing the monthly moon phases up next week with a little more insight into how technical witchcraft can really get. Then I'll explain actual hours and times of day which is probably the most lengthy.

Days of the Week

Monday

Ruled by the Moon (an old Anglo-Saxon reference), or Mani the God, this day can be tricky to use for spells. I hear a lot of people avoiding time, but I think it's just because they don't understand how to use this particular kind of energy. I suggest spells contacting spirits and mediumship on Monday. Trance, psychic development, scrying, and breaking in new cartomany decks are perfect for today. You can also practice mediation and working with all chakras. Some lesser known uses for today are kitchen magick of all types, reconciliation, theft, and even emotional journeys or binding spells. While all of these spells sound scary, the moon is also the Mother, so today would also be great for fertility magic as well. In Germanic practices this would be considered a Masculine energy.

It's colors and correspondences are

Silver, White, Grey, blues and purples on the darker shades, and even black.

Moonstone, Amythyst, Selenite, Flourite, and Ametrine

Jasmine, Deadly Nightshade, Sandalwood, Willow, Purple Tulips, Dahlia, Elder, and Wormwood

Tuesday

(Tyr's day) Is the day for things that are going to be a battle to overcome. Hot Foot spells and other more nastier works to force someone to comply or bend to your will are best performed on Tuesdays. With it's warlike agenda, these are also best for spells to protect as well as defend yourself. Lust, rather than love, also perform better, as do ones to enhance things like sexuality and potency. Other spells you can work include, ambition, strength (physical or inner), energy, passion, BREAKING hexes and curses, and anything that includes a victory like sports and competitions. 

It's colors and correspondences are:

Red, Orange, Pink, and sometimes Black

Bloodstone, Garnet, Ruby, Red Jasper, and Red Coral

Basil, Ginger, Black Pepper, Dragon's Blood, Patchouli, Red Peppers, Vinegar, Mustard, Birch, and Wolvesbane .

Wednesday

Wednesday's (Wodan/Odin's Day) is the day for travel spells, both physically and spiritually. Odin is well known for his eye that he sacrificed for the Wisdom of Ages, so today is also a great day to study, perform magicks that help you concentrate, work on goal making, focus, and alertness.  I would use this day to discover if anyone is working against you or getting to know your pantheon. Communication is also a great thing to work on, so light a couple of yellow candles and start a devotional with ancestors, or open up the pathways to better talks with people around you.

Its colors and correspodences:
Yellow, Purples, Green, sometimes Orange
Citrine, Agate, Adventurine, and Emeralds
Lavender, Eucalyptus, Sweetpea, Chrysanthemum, The Nine Herbs of Odin, Alder, and Forget-me-knots

Thursday

(Thunor/Thor's Day) While he is the God of thunder, there much more to him than the storms. They provided rain to grow the crops, so spells involving plants, planting, and growth (personal, spiritual, etc) are all practiced today. Luck, prosperity, and wealth spells will also do well. Other ones to consider are those concentrate around the home, hearth, and family life. You can also use today to add a boost to legal work, businesses (growth, start ups, etc), joy, writing, and also learning or teaching or other kind of leadership roles.

It's colors and correspondences :

Brown, Orange, Green

Smokey Quartz, Turquoise, Jade, Opal

Moss, Elm, Clove, Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Bay Leaves, Sage, Oak, Marigold (Caledunla), and Geranium

Friday

Friday is for Freyja, the goddess of love and all things beautiful. You should specifically practice all types of love and beauty magick today, but also fertility, marriage, sex, and sexuality. Today is also a good day for reconciliation for any of these matters, like trying to reverse a divorce. Other forms of magick I would suggest are those involving the arts and any other creative form. She also very close to nature, so anything to do with plants, especially floral ones, are going to work extra well. 

It's colors and correspondences:

Red, Pink, White, Green, Gold

Rose Quatrz, White Quartz, Lapis Lazuli, Pink Tourmiline, and Aventurine

Cherry Bark, Rose, Yarrow, Hibiscus, Saffron, Safflower, Vanilla, Cacao, Dandelion, Adam and Eve Root, and Orchid

Saturday

Saturday is the only day of the week that doesn't have a Germanic background. It's named for the Roman God, Saturn. With that being said, its correspondences for spell work don't actually meet up with the God, himself. So, while you could use this as a day for his name sake (which would be another day of agriculture, wealth, and such), you can also use it for these more serious and darker workings. Saturday is the day of the dead, the day meant to work with those crossed over, to help get over a deceased loved one, and a day to deal with things like time, limitations, and longevity. You can also use Saturday to help you locate lost items and even people. Today is definitely the day to perform anything in regards to binding and banishing, getting over addictions or bad habits and behaviors, and other more malicious intents. 

It's colors and correspondences:

Black, Grey, White, Purple, and at times Blue

Hematite, Obsidian, Pearl, Pewter, and Jet

Cypress, Myrrh, Patchouli, Black Peppers, Salt, Oleander, Poppy, Primerose, Weeping Willow, and Grasses. 

Sunday

Sunday is the day of Sunna (in Germanic faiths). This is the day to preform spells that make you shine above all for things like promotions, public speaking events,and other such instances where you are the center of attention or want to highlight your skills and attributes. This day is also great for working warm, happy spells, such as those for friendship, courage, or self-improvement. Sunday is also the best day for wealth spells. In Heathenry, this is a feminine energy.

It's colors and correspondences are:

White, Yellow, Gold, and Orange - Sometimes even red (the colors of the sun)

Citrine, Diamonds, Tiger's Eye, Sunstone, Amber, and Carnelian

Cedar, Frankincense, Lemons, Sunflowers, and St John's Wort

Seasons

These are a little more vast and obvious. The way you can combine these two is not to think of them as the only time to perform these spells, but that they have a better chance at working or a heightened energy to them. 

Spring

Water elemental, new beginnings, fertility, herbs, plants, agriculture, children, starting over, cleansings, cleaning. goal setting, new things, money, prosperity, abundance, discovery, travel, and legal matters. This is a great time to try new techniques or pick up a new trade altogether. It is also a great time to start getting active again so you can work off all of those cold month worries and drear.

Summer

Fire elemental, sea magick, friendship, communication, emotional, personal growth, consequences, happiness, joy, sun magick, strengthening, courage, self-development, social activities, competition, passion, action, revenge, sexuality, sex, and love. You'll feel bolder and more fearless, but try to stay cool doing so. 

Autumn

Air elemental, spirits, necromancy, divination in all forms, spiritual growth, astral travel, finding lost things, transitional magicks and also reflection. This is a wonderful time to start working on things that need special attention to detail, communication skills, and to start studying things you've been putting off in the warmer months. Prepare the crops and do a little extra work in the kitchen with cooking magick. 

Winter

Earth magick, death, necromany, the darker arts (so to speak), binding, banishing, self-healing, reflection, planning ahead, moving forward, family oriented spells and things to raises the spirits and keep joy alive. This is the ending of the year, so start working with having old habits ending, closing loose ends, or ending disagreements. Completeness is a good way to look at Winter if you're wanting a lighter feel to the season. 

 © 2016, Copyright The Dame and The Devil Business Blog - Writer The Dame

The Tower - 16 -

The Tower - 16 -

Sudden and drastic change, broken pride, upheaval

Fear of disaster or avoiding it, delaying the inevitable fall

Upright, this card doesn't necessarily mean all bad. It can just bring upon a very drastic change in life that you weren't expecting. This can be a good thing in that you receive a sudden promotion, but you must move to another city or state immediately. It may be a religious upheaval in your beliefs, or it could be as minor as a change in finances that escalates or worsens your life. This card could also be telling you that you need to let go of previous life path. Be positive, as this is meant to help you more than hinder and break the illusions that you set up. There are varying degrees, though, but it will always cause a major shift in your life one way or another. 

Reversed

The tower rarely has a good situation when reversed, though I have heard some claim it means the effects are lessened. I, however, liken it to the attempted avoidance of change or the delay of it. The card is the attempted biblical Tower of Babel that was built so high it was bound to fail. It was accomplished only by those who's pride drove them and it did, straight into the dust. It's the literal in the saying "Pride comes before the fall", almost as if saying that over-achievement can be a harmful thing as well. Crisis is looming on the horizon and you find yourself struggling to stop it. What you were hoping to happen is not the outcome you'll be getting, but ultimately it is what's in your best interest. Flying so close to the sun may burn your wings, but you'll be forced to rely on your more mundane talents or to find new ways of achievement. 

Planet

Mars

Element

Fire

Herbs

Honey, Honeysuckle, Mugwort, Thyme, Yarrow

Crystal

Loadstone, Garnet, Ruby

Special Card Combinations to Look for:

Death - Ruin or worse
The Sun - Happy ending

© 2016, Copyright The Dame and The Devil Business Blog - Writer The Dame

Pagans in the News - San Antonio, Texas

According to sources, a household in San Antonio have been placed under arrest for animal sacrifice. A neighbor had called the police claiming that there were 12 animals in the home, chickens, goats, and others, that were doing to be sacrificed for a ritual. They were charged with animal cruelty, but most likely due to the ignorance of those outside of the faith.

In Texas and many southern States, practices such as Palo and Santo are prevalent and they involve animal ritualistic sacrifice. Texas law protects this practice using laws that state animal sacrifice is within the legal confines of animal ownership and killing them is no different than the other practices you see within Judaism and Islam.

Various other Supreme Court rulings have been in favor of the practice so long as it's proven to be a humane process and offering to the orishas. In Florida, you'll read about how they ruled a ban on such is actually AGAINST the religious freedoms of Afro-Cuban followers. In other cases, [such as this one in Virginia, they have managed to successfully deter sentencing. Texas is certainly not new to police and nonpractioners constant demonization of this practice. Even Santaria in Dallas has seen it's right be tested and even the drumming and singing have been complained about constantly.

With any luck to those in San Antonio, they will also win their case and the right to practice as set by their ancestors. The first case to fight for their right was in Florida against an entire house. Thankfully, the courts file in favor of the Constitution, even against their own personal beliefs. We are no longer in the dark ages and this no longer a witch hunt! Will you stand beside your pagan brothers and sisters? The only way forward with these new laws established by a trump era is hand in hand.



References
https://www.animallaw.info/article/legal-aspects-animal-sacrifice-within-context-afro-caribbean-religions

Florida Case: https://www.nytimes.com/1993/06/12/us/supreme-court-animal-sacrifice-court-citing-religious-freedom-voids-ban-animal.html

Virginia Case:
http://www.animals24-7.org/2016/08/23/first-conviction-of-animal-sacrifice-practitioner-in-11-years

Dallas Case:
http://www.dallasobserver.com/news/a-court-case-forced-a-santeria-priest-to-reveal-some-of-his-religions-secrets-its-ritual-of-animal-sacrifice-he-revealed-on-his-own-6406316

Church of the Lukumi Babalu Aye v. City of Hialeah

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Church_of_the_Lukumi_Babalu_Aye_v._City_of_Hialeah

 © 2016, Copyright The Dame and The Devil Business Blog - Writer The Dame, the above image is owned by the writer

You Missed One, St. Patrick

Who is St Patrick?

St Patrick was born in Britian and taken prisoner by Irish pirates who enslaved him for for many years. I've read some accounts that he was actually born pagan, but that seems to have been debunked as well as other long standing beliefs of the patron saint of Ireland. During his time of captivity, he turned to Christianity and it's likely this was the catalyst for his later sainthood. He escaped his enslavement after hearing the word of God and made his way back to Britian. The same angel apparently came down and told him to return to Ireland as a missionary.

Driving Out the Snakes

After 15 years studying, Patrick was ordained and sent to Ireland to preach to the Christians there and convert the rest of the island. While the Christian sources claim he introduced Christianity to the natives, the fact is it was already there and he also wasn't the last to attempt the feat. Since he had spent six years captive, he knew the native traditions and decided to incorporate many into his teachings to convert the Druids. For instance, he used bonfires to celebrate Easter since the Irish already used bonfires at this time to celebrate the new year, the longer, warmer days, and of course, the end of winter (-likely how Ostara began). He also gave birth to the Celtic cross by adding the sun, since most pagan traditions were based on solar worship. The "Snakes" heard about in the overly exaggerated tales, were basically a prejudicial term for Celts, Druids, and other Irish pagans because of the tattooed snakes often found in their priests and followers. In pagan circles, it's suggested he slaughtered more pagans than he converted, but that is not proven or written about either. Needless to say, he barely made a dent in the conversion of those people, as the religion was practiced for a central or so after Patrick's time there. Historians P. Sufenas Virius Lupas and Ronald Hutton both attest that this "miracle" didn't even appear on any texts about St Patrick until the 11th century, while all of his other workings were written about back in the 7th. The most pivotal role was even an entire century before St Patrick was even born. 

Modern Day St Patrick's Day and Pagans

In my personal opinion, given the facts that he didn't actually do much of anything he's given credit for, I would say that this day is not about him personally. The day for me holds more of a poster boy image for everything done in the attempt to eradicate the pagan faith throughout the entire world, and specifically Europe. It's a day of morning and remembrance for things we will never get back due entirely to a people's poor judgement, lack of basic understanding, and complete ignorance. 

What is your take on the Christian holiday for his namesake? Any other folklore or tales you've heard?

2016, Copyright The Dame and The Devil Business Blog - Writer The Dame

The Devil - 15 -

The Devil - 15- 

Enslavement, Addiction, Over-Indulgence, Materialism, and Sex

Breaking Chains, Regaining Power, Overcoming, a New Path

In this deck we really don't see a "devil" in the contemporary christian way. Instead, it is a machine puppeteering it's makers to continue using it. It's meaning is that our devils are things we first make. Upright, it can mean just feeling trapped by our own devices, or feeling as if we are. In reality, we hold all of the choices and keys to the doors we are attempting to open. We only have to let our strings down enough to reach for them. You are not hopeless or helpless. You're likely always expecting the worst to happen and this fear is causing an imprisonment of failure, keeping you from fulfilling a more optimistic life. This feeling can also grows as we feed it, let it be through sex, drugs, alcohol, and other vices. Even anger can be a demon parasite taking all that you have until it is all that matters. It's all you know, feel, taste, and think of. It's what makes you wake up in the morning and not know a restful sleep without its comfort. It has chained you harshly and it will not let you stop shoveling it's coal. There are both male and female because it knows no particular type and can effect us all. In the least, it talks about the vices we are all subject to and that you should take a step back with a long, deep breathe. You're heading down the wrong way. This card can even indicate obsession to the point of danger. You need to remove yourself from whatever it is that is taking over your life and pay more attention to the aspects of. This can arise in the form of a relationship and it becoming abusive or controlling, a mental disorder, or a work project that you never leave. This is unhealthy for you and it's effecting those around you.

Reversed

In the case, the reversal is actually the better, brighter side, in my opinion. It's showing that you are indeed being controlled either by financial debt, co-dependent or abusive relationships, a dead-end career, or other more problematic issues like overindulgence to addiction. The good news is you're becoming aware of this vicious cycle and are looking for a way out. You're in a place where you're wanting to change your ways and make adjustments to improve your status in life. However, the journey forward will be a difficult one and you must be brave and willing to stay the course. This isn't saying you won't run into problems or it will just happen for you. You have to make this movement to positive habits happen. If you're not already in an addictive or other kind of controlling environment, the card is telling you to avoid those kinds of situations altogether. Pay attention to your finances and habits and keep them from taking a negative turn. Drugs are not harmless and you could easily find yourself in the hole. 

Planet

Saturn

Element

Earth

Herbs

Bindweed, Blackberry, Bramble, Lobelia, Perwinkle

Crystals

Amber, Bloodstone, Obsidian, Smokey Quartz

Special Card Combinations to Look For

If the Devil is followed by positive  cards, it means a release from those situations.

The Moon - Deception, hallucinations

Temperance - Abstaining from addiction

Heirophant - Corrupt organization or leader

Magician - Manipulation, con artist

Tower - Abuse

Lovers & Moon - Clandestine relationship 

Ace of Pents - Forgery

4 of Pents - Embezzlement 

5 of Pents - Debt, overspending

5 of Swords - Deception

8 of Swords - Confinement, prision

6 of Cups - Obsession with an ex

9 of Cups - Too much of a good thing

© 2016, Copyright The Dame and The Devil Business Blog - Writer The Dame

Temperance - 14 -

Temperance - 14 -

Balance, guardian, patience, purpose

Imbalance, loss of long-term vision, excess, overindulgence

This card is very close to the traditional. With one foot on land, stable in the material world, and one in the water exploring the subconscious. The angel dips their toes in to test the waters of the unknown before taking a dip. They're funneling water between the cups cycling through the sub and super-consciousness. Their entire background is balanced, equal, and almost perfect, but not quite. This card represents the same in your life. You have found balance and it's calming. There's a lull in your day to day, without stress and anxiety. You have the ability to take that middle path and avoid the worst part of life. You're thankful and are taking it easy, only touching the surface of the other paths so see if they're worth jumping to. There isn't a rush to meet your goals and you feel there right there at the end of the way. You have learned so much and have experienced so many new things in life, that this is a welcomed break and a time to reflect and access. Your guardian angel is lightly pushing you in the right direction. You find it easy to "play well with others" and work towards a common goal. If there is something you are having a time to achieve, this card is here to tell you to take your time. Patience is a true virtue and moderation is key. The situation will either resolve itself or the truth will reveal itself to you. 

Reversed

This is a time when we get overly excessive. We spend too much, eat too much; indulgence is a problem you're having right now. Its starting to drive a wedge in your life, though and you need to end the cycle. There is an imbalance that needs corrected. Maybe you lost sight of your goals; the glistening wants have proven more of a poor distraction than the actual prize. Take time and reevaluate. Find your way back to the beaten path and meet the true end. You're not cooperating with those around you and it's making life difficult.

Planet

Jupiter

Element

Fire

Herbs

Agrimony, foxglove, valerian

Crystals

Obsidian, Apache Tears

Card Combinations to look for

The Magician: Medicine
The High Priestess: A psychic healer. 
The Lovers: A balanced relationship
The Chariot: Overseas travel 
The World: Higher education 
Ace of cups: The Arts. Spiritual work. 
Four of cups: Contemplating.  
Ten of cups: A happy and loving family. 
Queen of cups: A Humanitarian. 
King of cups: A diplomat.
Three of pentacles: Long career path. 
Ace of swords: Telling the truth. 
King of swords: Broadcasting. 
Two of wands: A successful idea/enterprise. 
Three of wands: Export/import. 

© 2016, Copyright The Dame and The Devil Business Blog - Writer The Dame

Reading Coffee Grinds & Wine

Reading Other forms of Cups

This is very much the same as reading tea leaves. The only difference is you're using coffee and its brewed the Turkish way. Here's a video how to brew and a link to the coffee pot I purchased from Amazon.

Buy your own Turkish coffee pot for $18.99 on Amazon.

Coffee-

After brewing your coffee, you prepare it the same way you normally would. Drink the coffee the same way as the tea, with intent or question in mind. Then turn the cup over and see what comes out in the bottom of the cup. Another way of doing this is reading the bubbles that form from pouring the coffee BEFORE adding anything to it. Sometimes they give a "preview" and some people only read those. You can use any type of coffee, so long as you grind it finely. I bought regular old Maxwell and just added the amount I was brewing to our grinder and pulsed it for 2-3 minutes. The best coffee is, of course, espresso because of its consistency. Unlike with tea leaves, you don't want any large pieces or clumps, due to the way you brew it, you will have a lot of grinds attempt their way into your mouth. To avoid an upset stomach, swallow as little as possible, and stay tight lipped when you sip. A napkin will be your best friend. You should also have a decent amount of fall out from your cup. To avoid that, you can try to pour slowly from the pot and just not use the last bit of coffee after brewing.

Wine-

Wine sediments can also be read using the same symbols. This practice is very versatile and can a wonderful "party trick" just like it used to be in the 1800's. This will likely be more difficult with wine glasses due to their shape and largely because its not a glass that usually found with markings for an "easy" read guide. Because of this, I would really only see people who have experience with readings truly be able to handle it. There also isn't an indicator of what way the glass is facing or a handle to really go off of as a central point. The way I would recommend doing it is having someone simply hold their glass while you look into it. There wouldn't be a need for the usually turning and tapping of the cup either, because you're really only reading left over grapes, which isn't nearly as clumpy as tea leaves or coffee grinds. I've had plenty of glasses of wine that didn't even have sediments. Comment below if you have any additional information on this type of fortune telling.



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La Loteria Card Meanings

La Loteria Card Meanings

This is going to be a long post. In here, I will briefly explain what each means and then, like the Tarot, we will start a small segment on learning this form of divination as well.

1) El Gallo - The Rooster
Someone would deny or betray you. Look for an alarm or alert.

2) El Diablito - The Little Devil
Behave yourself. Mischief. Someone who's destructive or sexual. Temptation.

3) La Dama - The Lady
Someone is showing off. Handle the issue with grace. A woman. Mother. Wife.

4) El Catrin - The Dandy
Let go of what you're holding on to. Improve yourself. A man. Father. Husband.

5) El Paraguas - The Umbrella
Protection from the bad times. Guardian. Shielded. Safety.

6) La Sirena - The Mermaids
Being lead falsely. Be wary of what appears to be good. Keep a clear head. Temptation. Alluring.

7) La Escalera - The Ladder
One step at a time. Keep moving forward (or upward). Progress.

8) La Botella - The Bottle
Caution of addiction or someone drowning their sorrows. Illusion.

9) El Barril - The Barrel
Too much of anything is a bad thing. Don't overindulge

10) El Arbol - The Tree
Ask for help and you will receive it. Stability. Security.

11) El Melon - The Melon
Make a decision already; take it or leave it.

12) El Valiente - The Brave Man
Don't fear, you have what you need to be successful. Heroic. Courageous.

13) El Gorrito - The Bonnet
Take care of those around you. Someone needs looking after. A Child.

14)La Muetre
Can mean literal death. Dissatisfaction with self-image. Denial of something necessary. An end.

15) La Pera - The Pear
Don't wait or you'll lose. Short lived. Hesitation. Move quickly.

16) La Bandara - The Flag
Stand for what you believe in. Victory. Success.

17) El Bandolon - The Mandolin
Enjoy yourself. Harmony. Dance. Party. Social gathering. Let loose.

18) El Violoncello - The Cello
Don't be something you're not. Accept what or who you are. Finding happiness where you have it.

19) La Garza - The Haron
You may find love in an unlikely place or have to go out in search for it.

20) El Pajaro - The Bird
Nervousness. Follow through with your actions; don't pretend to take action only to back out. Speak up.

21) La Mano - The Hand
Dishonesty. Criminal. Or be careful of the people you are around and the choices you make. Theft.

22) La Bota - The Boot
Nothing has changed, or one decision is as good as the other. Set in their ways.

23) La Luna - The Moon
Love is in the air. Feminine. Inner voice. Emotions. Mystery. Secrets. Lovers.

24) El Cotorro - The Parrot
The truth. Don't repeat everything you hear. Listening only to respond. Be sociable. Communicate.

25) El Borracho - The Drunk
Partying too much. Being Controlled or influenced. Unpredictability. Actions speak louder than words.

26) El Negrito - The Black Man
Friendship. Looking on the brighter side. Someone who has a difficult life, but sees the good in it.

27) El Corazon - The Heart
Romantic feelings. Emotions. A Longing for someone. Wait for true love.

28) La Sandia - The Watermelon
Sweetness. Fulfillment. Plenty. Enjoy and be merry as there is plenty to go around.

29) El Tambor - The Drum
Warning. Things are not as they appear. Someone is wanting you or to use you.

30)  El Camaron - The Shrimp
Don't hesitate or you'll be lost. In control. The situation is larger than expected.

31) Las Jaras - The Arrows
Focus. Meeting goals. Desired outcomes. Plans. Practice makes perfect.

32) The Muscian
A creative person. Stubborn. Undesired outcomes. Deceit. Miscalculation.

33) La Arana - The Spider
Danger. Swift action is required. Someone means you harm. Risk.

34) El Soldado - The Solider
Following the rules. Order. Rigid situation. Do what you know. Stick to your path.

35 La Estrella - The Star
Hope. Guidance. Help. Finding your way through a difficult or unknown situation is easy.

36) El Cazo - The Saucepan
Mixing things up, pay attention. Feeling annoyed. Ignore the problem or you're being ignored. Missing something important.

37) El Mundo - The world
Burdens. Worries. Everything is inter-connected. Look to the foundation.

38) El Apache - The Apache
Surrounded by danger. Untrustworthy. Thugs. Gangs. Problems. A serious situation.

39) El Nopal - The Cactus
Something beautiful can sting you. You know what needs to be done to get what you need.

40) El Alcaran - The Scorpian
Danger near. Watch or you'll be stung. Caution. Back stabbed.

41) La Rosa - The Rose
Beauty. Love. Desire. Someone is being transparent. Emotionally open. Want is within arm's reach.

42) La Calavera - The Skull
Life is short. Things are in their place. Look and you'll find something new. Not unexpected, but still a shock.

43) La Campana -  The Bell
Announcement. Something hanging over your head. Come clean. Tell the truth.

44) El Canarito - The Pitcher
Having plenty. Seeking something. Persistent. Possibly obsessive. Not giving up.

45) El Venado - The Deer
Ignoring the situation at hand. Untruthfulness. Pretending. Acting as if nothing is wrong.

46) El Sol - The Sun
Masculine. Shining the light on something. The brighter side. Shelter. Housing. Helping the poor.

47) La Corona - The Crown
Leadership. Authority. Ruling over. Parent. Boss. Very important person.

48) La Chalupa - Little Boat
Journeys. Travel. Small steps. Something seems insignificant, but isn't. Tread slowly. Movement by ship or boat.

49) El Pino - The Pine
Celebration. Perseverance. Calm. Positive outcome. Good things coming. Purpose. Long standing.

50) El Pescado - The Fish
Being caught. Not in your element. Keep quite. Misunderstanding. Miscommunication.

51) La Palma - The Palm
Hard work. Pleasing someone. Rewards. Prizes. Work paying off.

52) La Maceta - The Flowerpot
Over protection. Frustration. Unchanging. Unyielding. Steadfast. Destiny. Outcomes meant to happen.

53) La Arpa - The Harp
Healing. Letting go of old ways. New discoveries. Modern. Loss of usefulness. A time for everything.

54) La Rana - The Frog
Quick movement. Versatile. Fears. Pay attention to the little things. Surprise.






© 2016, Copyright The Dame and The Devil Business Blog - Writer The Dame This list is my own interpretation. There isn't a published book on layouts, meanings, or really even a how to. Please use if you are only versed in another form of divination.

Death - 13 -

Death - 13 -

Death, loss, transformation, new beginnings

Unable to let go, mourning, inability to change

In the traditional deck, death is portrayed as a skeleton in armor. In this particular deck, its not. In fact, its a beautiful angel on the back of a brown horse wielding her scythe. You'll notice she's barely looking over her shoulder in the direction of the man at a gravestone. Death is a burden to bring and this shows that while she may appear meek, she is inescapable and lies in wait. Its easy to see why this card could be such a worry to any who draw it. However, its the most misunderstood card in the deck. While death does seem final, its not. All things are reborn an made anew in death. It is a rebirth and new chance. This card usually only comes out during a major change in your life. It will feel as if everything you knew is coming to end, but there is a hand to guide you through the tunnel to the light. It can also mean that you need to transform yourself in more emotional way, but through this change there will be a great, new you, a better you. It can also mean that you need to release any negative traits or people in your life. They're wearing and tearing you down. They may even be the death of you.

Reversed

This is often more the pain and destruction felt of not letting go of the past, or past habits. At it's worse it can be literal death, but it can also mean dangerous addictions. You need to clean yourself up and walk forward, one achingly slow step at a time. You may also be experiencing a mourning, but you shouldn't. You can be happy and still hold a place, person, or such dear. Remember the good times and celebrate their life, not their ending. If you're fearful of death, this could be a wake up call that death spares no man, woman, or child. Live your life to the fullest and enjoy what time you have. This could also relate to a long string of bad luck that never seems to end.

Planet

Moon

Element

Water

Herbs

Blackberry, bramble, periwinkle

Crystals

Amber, Bloodstone

Card Combinations to Look For

Magician - Skill Shortage

Chariot - Settling Down

Justice - Taxes

The World - Completion

Ace of Wands - Needing support

Five of Wands - comflict ending

Nine of Wands - Struggle ending

Ten of Wands -  Routines

Ace of Swords - Changing your mind

Three of Swords - Sadness ending

Four of Swords - Change your lifestyle

King of Swords - Business man

Ace of Cups - Find motivation

Two of Cups - Friendships ending

Six of Cups - Look to your childhood

King of Cups - Possessive man

Three of Pentacles - Changing careers

Five of Pentacles - Income increase

Nine of Pentacles - Over-spending

Ten of Pentacles - Inheritance money

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Tasseography Video - Tea Leaves

This video actually shows how to do a reading and touches on some things the blog didn't. Watch and comment and don't forget to join us on Sundays.

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Celebrating Spring

Celebrating Spring

It seems that my last post on holidays really riled up some of my followers, but that was not the purpose of the post. The point in my religious journey is finding the truth, or what is closest to it. With that being said, this is how my family and I welcome in the spring.

Food:

For the most part we still abide by a more Easter like dinner, but more because if the timing. In this part of year you would most likely see small animals like rabbits, dove, or pheasant being hunted. My grandmother's cookbook has recipes for squirrel, but I don't think I could find enough let alone find the patience to properly check and butcher them. My husband, who's family is from Mexico, would usually kill a goat, but it's a lot of meat and I'm not keen on the grease. So we're most likely going for a traditional ham unless I can find pheasant. Spring time is best for root vegetables, peas, beans, and leafy greens. For dessert, a nice pear or strawberry crumble is best for this really season. Now a days, these items would simply be as the best price in grocery stores, so stock up if you can.

Ritual:

This month we don't really see anything special going on ritual wise. Maybe the March of Nerthus would be appropriate, but I think giving an offering of grain and fruit to our tree in the backyard is plenty. I plan on making corn husk dolls of Nerthus with her veil and then sitting her high in the tree branches just barely seen. This will mostly be a very busy time in the old days because these are planting and harvesting months. Little time for anything outside of the usual monthly Thing. With that being said, take the month to decorate your altar and clean your house and worship space. Take a ritual bath. Start working out or dieting. This would be the opportune season to start new habits. Plant any new crops or plants and dedicate them to the Gods. Because the nights are often still cold, many may still be lighting fires to guide spring in. Light a white candle at night or use a battery operated ones and keep them in the window sills. Never leave a burning candle unattended and always extinguish it before going to bed.

Decor:

Tulips, daffodils, lilies, hyacinth, and bluebells are common flowers of the season. Pick up some fake ones for season long decor (or if you have allergies from Hel like I do) and place them in cases with long grasses or wheat. If you can afford it, change out fresh ones weekly. Create dollies, perfumes and oils, and besoms to hang. Use the besom to sweep ito negative energy and always keep the close to a main door. Baskets, eggs, small birds and animals are still a very common sight, so use them to brighten your home. I just bought some cute carrot garland and I'm working on my besoms now. The best colors are of course yellow, lavender, pink, and light blue, but also all greens and browns. Have fun and comment what you're doing to be creative and festive. ❤️

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The Hanging Man - 12 -

The Hanged Man - 11 -

Suspension, Limbo, Alternative view, Letting go

Self-sacrifice, Tied up, Indecision

The man in this image is chained to a beam above the underworld. His arms arm tied by the vines, signifying an earthly connection. The sun behind his head is the heavens shining through the stained glass window beset in a stone wall. What people don't fully realize with this card is that this is his own doing. This can be a form of self-sacrifice or forsaking oneself or one's needs for the greater good. You may be asked to do this in your life or to let go of something, but you'll receive better. This pose is what the decided to be in, so you're likely needing a new perspective of some type. Just try thinking out of the box, or on your head. (ha!) Once looking at the situation or problem from another view point, you will be able to make a better decision or have a better understanding. In less literal terms, the hanged man can mean being caught up or delayed in a way, or should be. Take a time out and let things rest before rushing in. New and better options may present themselves, or just a better way of handling the situation. It could also be that you're stuck in life, but instead of fidgeting and getting yourself into even more of a knot, take a deep breath and relax. Wait it out. Open up to new experiences. Surrender. Accept the circumstances and allow them to happen, for now. 

Reversed

The sacrifice you have given is returning nothing. Everything has been put on hold because of issues effecting you both internally and externally. It feels as if you're unable to move in any direction, but this lack of movement is due to a major change about to bulldoze through your life. This can also mean that you're arrogantly putting off a decision hoping it will work itself out, but it won't. Your own lack of movement can be a problem. The issue is still there, probably getting worse, and it still needs you to do something about it if you like the outcome or not. You could've lost your own way, religiously or emotionally, and can't seem to find your way to the greener side. You must accept the inevitable, change what you can, and try your best to find happiness. 

Planet

Neptune

Element

Water

Herbs

Grape, ivy, marigold

Crystals

Aquamarine, Tiger's Eye

Special Card Combinations to Look for

Fool - Unconventional 

Hermit - Slow movement

The Devil - Overcoming addiction by going cold turkey

The Tower - No need for battle

The Emperor/Empress - Domineering person is best handled by turning the other cheek

The High Priestess - submit one's self to the universe

Two of Swords - Stalemate

Page of Swords - Dely

Journey Through the Tarot

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Preparing and Reading a Cup for Tasseography

 

So this post is really going to be rather quick and simple. There's not much of a right or wrong way and I do have videos on my Facebook where I already went over most of this information, however the videos are not all that great of a quality, so I'll rerecord and then upload them later.

Now, you brew your tea by adding roughly 1/2 a teaspoon for every 8 ounces of hot water in a cup loosely. It's best to use specifically loose leaf tea and not the ground up type in bags, but I've done both and have not had an issue with it. The type of tea is also largely a personal choice. Every Sunday (except today) on my Instagram I review a new type of tea from this wonderful subscription box, Simple Loose Leaf. It costs me about $11 a month and I get four types of teas with enough for five cups each bag. Each box is different and wonderful and each tea is unique which is why I use them. I want to show people that you can use nearly any type of tea to do this and there isn't really a right or a wrong way. You can also add sweetener to your tea, but it's not suggested to use creamer. I haven't added creamer to test the waters, but I do plan on doing it at some point.

What is important is the PROCESS.

Now, tasseography will always deal with things that are happening with a past, present, future theme, so keep that in mind when doing your reading. The only time this process changes is when you're using a specialty cup. We'll discuss all of these types of cups in a later post. For the purpose of this post, we'll be referencing just a plain porcelain tea cup with a saucer.

The process is also very simple, but it must be done right. As you drink your tea, you can focus on a particular issue or just enjoy it, but when you're done, leave just a slight bit of tea in the up with all the leaves. Turn the cup over with the handle facing your dominant hand. Now, a lot of references will tell you the right, but I feel dominant is best because that's usually the hand you send energy out through. I think it's a) because most people are right handed and b) back when this popular and thriving as a main stream practice, people thought left handers were evil and all that other crazy nonsense. Anyway, tap the bottom on the cup, now facing upwards three times. Turn the cup full circle three times using your NON-dominant hand while it's still upside down. You can turn it the left for a past reading, the right for a future reading, or a combination of both for something you're focusing on in the present  or a generalized reading. Then tap three times on the bottom and turn the cup right-side up. Make sure the handle is still facing your dominant hand.

Now, for this part you'll understand why the handle placement isn't really all that important. At this time move the handle so that it is directly in front of you. The handle is now your dividing line.

If you are asking a Yes or No question:
The left is no and the right is yes. Read which side has the most tea leaves on it.

If you are reading Past, Present, Future for a "When..." question:
The rim of the cup is present. The body of the cup is future, and the bottom of the cup is distant future.
You can read this one of two ways-
1) Go by where the greatest amount of tea leaves sit.
2) If it was a general "What does my future hold" read the images.

If you're asking about a timing:
Read to the left, or clockwise, starting at the handle going by months. Split the cup visually into 12 pie slices and eye it as best as you can. You can also use this in other ways.
1) A month: split it into 4 weeks
2) Seasons : split it into 4 seasons starting with spring
3) 6 months
4) Etc.
Which ever you feel or want to look into. If the majority of the leaves are stuck at the bottom and you can't see any images, it's likely to not happen in that time frame.

Another common way to read is about something effecting you or your life, or a Cause and Effect
The way you read this the left is the past circumstances or influences
The right is how it will turn out because of the past.

Check out the image dictionary we have constructed.
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Eostre - Myth or Mythology?

There is a lot of controversy surrounding this rather popular holiday, but why?

Bede: 

In his reconstruction of the faith, Bede talks about a possible Old Germanic Goddess, Eostre, from the name ôstarâ and the month ôstarmânoth, not Eosturmanoth in Germany. So the stretch isn't a long one, especially considering that in my own studies I have found that almost every month holds some kind of Blôt. The problem is, this is not backed up in any other known texts, such as Germania by Tacitus, or in any art from the time. In fact, the only other text to mention her was by Jacob Grimm, which was based off of Bede's reconstruction. However, it is plausible she existed in some form given that she was important enough to name a month after. Could it be possible that they were just naming the season though? We trace the root of her name to "East" often referring to dawn or spring time.

Grimm:

While some regard his book on German mythology to be a good reference, you'll find that much of it could be considered as influenced by his time and opinions rather than fact. He made the connection between Bede's shortly mentioned goddess Eostre and Easter then proclaiming her Ôstarâ. In fact, the earliest known story about her and a hare came about from the 19th century in the Ukraine. Now, while the Easter Bunny does trace back to Germany, this still isn't enough evidence to convince me that she was a goddess.

My Personal Conclusion:

I don't think Eostre was a Goddess. I believe that the Proto-Germanic tribes did worship the sun and fertility though, which is seen through their worship of goddessess like Freyja and Nerthus, along with the twins Alcis. I do think that this time was a celebration of the sun itself and the lengthening of days. We see around this time Nerthus being paraded and the Charming of the Plow, so it's very likely that this was just a continuation of that celebration. Or that one holiday was one month and the other this month, like I said they usually have something almost every full moon. There is also no known worship of any Goddess throughout the evolution of the Proto-Germanic Traditions and with something like that being rather important to the Germans, you'd expect her to show up in later forms such as through the Norse. So my conclusion is simple, celebrate spring, the dawn of the year.

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Sites:
https://blogs.loc.gov/folklife/category/jacob-grimm/
http://www.koshabq.org/2012/03/09/celebrating-eostre/
https://archive.org/stream/tacitusagricolag00taciiala/tacitusagricolag00taciiala_djvu.txt

Justice - 11 -

Justice - 11 -

Balance, Law, Equality, Legal Matters, Truth

Dishonesty, Unfairness, Criminal, Lack of accountability

While in traditional tarot, justice is usually blindfolded to show impartiality, in this deck they use the scales with diamonds and a feather. Both hold the same weight and therefore are equal in her eyes. The cards falling from her hand are the reversed hanging man (indecision/water), queen of wands (determination/fire), eight of swords (restriction/air), and the ace of pentacles (new business/earth). Each is a facet of justice and also an element. There are both good and bad and we must deal with them throughout life. Without both, this simply isn't a fair world. In literal terms, the Justice card can mean a court ruling in your favor. This card calls for the utmost fairness, even if it's not in your favor. Take a step back and look at the situation from an intellectual perspective where you can make the best decision. You are the judge, but can you make this right? Be truthful and honest with yourself and others. Playing fair will give everyone a positive outcome. 

Reversed

Either someone in your circle or you, yourself, are being dishonest. There is a sense of superficial belief or it's always your way or no way, removing the availability for justice to preside. This can also be a literal interpretation of an unjust ruling, jail time, or a ticket. It could be a clouded mind not passing fair judgement. It could even be that life and the universe are seemingly dishing out unfair trouble. If the path is becoming too difficult, take a break, but be sure that you're headed in the direction you're going for a reason. You could also be a very black and white kind of person. This card is meant to tell you that sometimes in life there is a little grey or a splash of color, and doesn't mean it's a bad thing. Let loose and try not to be so rigid. Try to get back in touch with that human part of yourself.

Planet

Venus

Element

Air

Herbs

Garlic, honeysuckle

Crystals

Cat's eye, Jet

Special Card Combinations to Look for

Magician - being mislead

The High Priestess - someone close to you has all the answers.

The Emperor - Rational and practical male figure

The Hermit - Time for deep thought and contemplation

Temperance - Balanced emotions

Five of Wands - Imbalance

Two of Swords - Indecision, two minds

Five of Swords - Dishonest

King/Queen of Swords - Lawyers or police

Ace of Pentacles - Contacts with business have a blessing

Two of Pentacles - Maintaining balance

Journey Through the Tarot

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Introduction into Tasseography

Tasseography

The study of reading a cup using tea leaves, coffee grounds, and even wine sediments. From the French word for cup; tasse. Also known as tasseomancy and tassology. Some believe that it works due to how a drinker influences a cup of tea while drinking it since, even subconsciously, we are thinking about something at all times. Others look at it as a form of clairvoyance called psychometry where you use inanimate objects to gain insight. 

A History of Tea

Teas were introduced to the Western world in the 17th century from China to India, and then to Europe through the Dutch trading companies. It's supposed that tea reading began in China soon after tea's discovery by Emperor Shen Nun in 2800 BC. It was developed by monks who started with reading the cracks in bells to foretell the future. The origin story talks about a group of friends who sat down to enjoy a cup of tea while chatting. When done with their tea, one person noticed how the leaves formed pictures relating to their conversations. The way this happened is how many speculate the term "throwing cups" came about. Tea was almost always drank loosely, so you would have to throw out the remaining leaves before getting another cup. Unless you rinse it, there's almost always some residing afterwards, which should form pictographs that can be interpreted. 

Unfortunately, soon after tea met Europe, the Tea Act was singed in England making the drink only accessible to the upper class since importing it was so expensive. This then turned the act of tasseography into a parlor trick. In the early 1800's, a Scottish botanist, Robert Fortune (haha!, the irony) was able to replicate the growing processes so that tea was more readily available to any and everyone. This attracted the traveling Romani into the parlors who would share their gifts of Fortune telling. The art and parlors even spilled into America arrive the first would war since it was cheap and fun.

We'll discuss how to use tea leaves in the next post, then move on to coffee and wine. You can join us on Instagram every Sunday to see our tea reviews and weekly cups.
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Tasseography Master Post

Introduction to Tasseography
Preparing and Reading a Cup for Tasseography
Tasseography Video 
Coffee Grinds and Wine






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Wheel of Fortune - 10 -

The Wheel of Fortune - 10 -

Cycle of life, a turning point, good luck, major changes, destiny

Losing control, Fate-run, negative forces or bad luck

In this image you see the wheel of the year represented by the twelve zodiac sigils as a working gear with three smaller gears inside. The top one, the planets, the bottom right is the elements, and the bottom left is the pentagram, the symbol of the pagan faith and spirit. These three gears turn each other working in tandem, turning the larger gear, all playing their part in the greater mechanism of life. Lightly, in the background, you find the multitude of mathematical equations of circles and movement. You'll also notice this image is in the heavens showing that fate is still very much a part of our lives and that somethings may be out of our reach. The lesson in all this that there is a way we  can take hold of our fate and make our lives function. Yes, there must be balance to make it run smoothly, but we can effect how well oiled our machine is. There will be problems that need fixing, there will be a need for maintenance, and there will be days when things run better than others. But such is life. Be excited for the good days, and be prepared for the bad. For every action there is an opposite and equal reaction, remember, so plan ahead and don't let the Gods make all the decisions for you. You must be an active participant. When dignified, this card symbolizes holding onto optimism for greater things are coming your way. A change is in the making, so be ready and enjoy it as best as you can. Try to think positively and that something good will come out of anything bad that happens. This can also represent something of a karmic reaction in your life. Make sure and work towards that outcome being a good one. You reap what you sow. 

Reversed

Reversed this card is the same meaning, just for the wrong reasons. You're having bad luck. You're life is significantly changing for the worst. Possibly losing touch with one of these gears and it's causing your machine to gunk up. Maybe an oil change is in your future so you can get back to owing your fate. Its feeling as if everything is out of your hands, but it's not. If anything, your inactivity or poor choices have brought this change into your life. However, good news is in there. Remember that without these bad times, the good ones wouldn't be so damn good. You wouldn't appreciate them nearly as much, so take a deep breath and think of what you can do to rectify or alter your outcome. Make your own fate. Watch out with dealings, as they may sour, and try to find a way out of them with the least amount of loss.

Planet 

Jupiter

Element

Fire/Water

Herbs

Clover, daisy, heather, jasmine

Crystals

Amethyst, Opal

Special Card Combinations to look for

The Tower - A bounce back, avoiding a bad situation

Death with the Fool - A complete change from one course to another

The Devil - a problem with vices. Look to the dominant element for what type

The Sun with the World - Large amount of success 

The Star - you're being put in the spotlight

Temperance - A peaceful outcome of events

The Hermit - Either the ending of a current relationship or the beginning of a new one.

Aces - a new venture

5's - risk 

Journey Through the Tarot

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Heathen New Moon and Full Moon Rituals

There are a LOT of tips on how to create your own rituals. They can be done in a coven, with family and friends, or just by yourself. You can be a grandiose as you please or do it on a shoe string budget. The important part is getting YOUR intent across properly. What do you feel needs to be done to make your spell work? Here are a few examples of things you can do and their uses. Try them all or pick and choose whichever correlate best to you and your practice.

The New Moon

From a heathen view point, new moons are meant for new business and was usually when a Thing* would be held. This is still reflected in the new moon being the time of wishes and starting new paths or wanting to bring in new energy or what have you. So around this time I personally work on new products for my shop and go over my new courses for the blog. I also usually always perform a bathing ritual so that I start my month over again. In the traditional religion, heathens would bring certain matter to a close or tie up lose ends two days before the New moon. That way they could start on the next phase or new issues. They also used this time to handle any kind of legal business, so while most neo-pagans might not suggest that kind of spell work, I would. They obviously found this time to be the best to handle such matters, so I trust their judgement.

For my bathing ritual, I use basic herbs and salts you can pick up in your grocery isle. It's the kitchen witch in me. I use about a
teaspoon of sage - cleansing
a teaspoon of lemon peel - removes negative energy
some dried blueberries - blocks negative energy
a teaspoon of basil - money and prosperity
a teaspoon of pink Himalayan salt - purity and harmony
a cup of epson salt
a couple drops of pine essential oil - cleanses spaces and purification

I always take a shower first before doing any kind of bathing ritual so that I don't wash away any of the magickal aspects of the ingredients. This is a practice I highly recommend as the results will have a better sticking power, so try taking a shower before, do the bathing ritual and jump straight into bed, then wait until the next night to take another shower.

Other things to do at this time are to cleanse your scared space and tools, your divination cards, clear the corners of each room that have the heaviest traffic, and relax.

The Full Moon

For the mos part, Heathens celebrate all of their holidays during the full moons of each month and, yes, we have more than just the regular either holidays that you see on the evermore popular Wiccan Wheel of the Year. You'll notice that a lot of my blogs on the holidays correspond to these times and I often don't give specific dates. This is largely because the full moon is never on the same day every year and some months in the new calender won't have holidays, for instance February. I may have waited until Friday because it was easier for me to celebrate Oimelc, but it was supposed to be observed during the wonderful Blood Blue Moon Eclipse. 

That being said, most of my full moon rituals are all spent honoring specific Gods and the changing time of the year. That's no saying you can't incorporate any of the newer ideas and customs into your ritual. The Full Moon is pretty much regarded as the all-purpose spell casting time, so any will work, however it is best for any healing you might need. Eclipses hold special meaning, so we'll do a section on those separately. You can refer to the previous post on moons to find the general substances of moon phases here.

Eclipses

Many heathens revered eclipses as bad omens. They would hold rites to please the gods in return of the moon or sun. Since they could not predict these events, it was likely a rushed offering to the temples and then followed by solemn gatherings and very light footsteps in which ever path they were going. There's not much more on these events, but I would suggest reading more in the Wolves and Mani. I'll return to this section and add on if I ever find more information. So in the mean time, plan a nice Bolt! 

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