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Tropical/Western Zodiac or Sidereal Zodiac

The zodiac is primarily a language of symbols. It is the attribution of meaning to clusters of stars, constellations, in the sky. More specifically, the meaning is attributed, in both the Tropical and Sidereal zodiacs, to 30 degree divisions of space beginning and ending at a specific point, not the actual constellations which are uneven in size.

From what is the symbolism of the zodiac derived? The answer to that question is complex.

In modern astrology the Tropical zodiac’s symbolism is a mixture of Northern Hemisphere seasonal correlations (Aries = Spring) and loose connections between the names of the planets and Greek and Roman mythology (ie. Mars, god of war). There are also some significations that come from the symbolism of the animals or objects attribute to be revealed in the constellations. So, Taurus the Bull is stubborn and willful.

The meaning attributed to and associated with signs of the Tropical zodiac seems to be more of reverse engineering. The physical experience of the seasons is attributed to the sign and planet. However in the sidereal zodiac, and especially traditionally, the symbolism of the signs comes primarily from the nature of the planets that rule each sign. In Hellenistic terms, this means the system of essential dignities and debilities.

This is not meant to be a conversation about traditional versus modern astrology; however, it is relevant since the sidereal zodiac in modern times is, with rare exception, almost exclusively used by Vedic astrologers who maintain a fairly unbroken history of astrological practice. A major philosophical difference then, is that the Tropical zodiac reflects the earliest homogenization of a western culture, an attempt at normalizing astrological time.

One kind of zodiacal symbolism is readily experienced in the physical sense, that being Tropical. And the other, Sidereal, can be observed as a phenomenon of time in space.

The primary function of the zodiac is as a language of symbols. The zodiac is not measuring anything tangible. Words are symbols to represent concepts. They are used in place of actual objects, to communicate their meaning or purpose. But the words are not the objects themselves. And they could never  The same can be said of the signs of the zodiac. The zodiac is not the thing; the zodiac is the symbol that helps to communicate the thing.

You have been reading horoscopes based on tropical astrology all your life. It’s time you learn about sidereal astrology.

The Difference between Sidereal and Tropical Zodiac?

Most of the horoscopes you see in the United States and Europe are based on the tropical system of astrology. However, there is another kind called true sidereal astrology. Both forms of astrology contain signs named after constellations.

The difference is the tropical system is based on a fixed astrological map of the stars as they were around 0 AD. The sidereal system is based on the current position of the constellations and takes into account Precession, the Earths natural axis tilt.

The phenomenon of precession – which defines the fundamental difference between how the Tropical and Sidereal zodiacs are calculated – reflects the subjective nature of time. Tropical is convenient and orderly in a way the normalizes, or standardizes time, forsaking the shifting nature of time within the context of space for something more subjective to our experience on Earth, something more ‘universal’.

The subjective nature of time is apparent with the Sidereal, but hidden with Tropical. In Sidereal the Aries point, beginning of the zodiac, moves as the stars in our solar system move against the backdrop of the Milky Way Galaxy, thus subtly shifting where the zodiac begins as each hour, day, and year passes. But in Tropical, the Aries point remains fixed, tethered to the intimate relationship between the Earth’s rotation around the sun.

Over the years, the stars have slowly changed location relative to Earth, which means there is a twenty-four degree variance between the tropical system you are accustomed to using and the actual constellations. That means your sun sign is probably different in the sidereal zodiac than in the tropical zodiac.

According to the sidereal zodiac…

You are an Aries if you are born in between Apr 21 and May 12.

You are a Taurus if you are born between May 13 and Jun 19.

You are a Gemini if you are born in between Jun 20 and Jul 16.

You are a Cancer if you are born in between Jul 17 and Aug 6.

You are a Leo if you are born in between Aug 7 and Sep 14.

You are a Virgo if you are born in between Sep 15 and Nov 3.

You are a Libra if you are born in between Nov 4 and Nov 22.

You are a Scorpio if you are born in between Nov 23 and Dec 6.

You are a Ophiuchus if you are born in between Dec 7 and Dec 18.

You are a Sagittarius if you are born in between Dec 19 and Jan 19.

You are a Capricorn if you are born in between Jan 20 and Feb 13.

You are an Aquarius if you are born in between Feb 14 and Mar 9.

You are a Pisces if you are born in between Mar 10 and Apr 20.

If you are born within three days of another sign you are a blend of both signs and is called a Cusper.

Ancient cultures — like the Egyptians, Persians, Vedics, and Mayans — have always relied upon the sidereal system. They considered it more accurate since it is based on an actual link between the time of birth and the natural world as opposed to a theoretical position based on the seasons of the earth.

The Thirteenth Zodiac Sign

There are twelve signs in the tropical system. The sidereal system contains the same signs with the addition of Ophiuchus.

The constellation Ophiuchus is known as the serpent-bearer. It is represented as a man grasping a snake.

If you were born between December 7 and December 18, you fall under Ophiuchus. This means you are spirited, magnetic, curious, impulsive, and clever. You have a thirst for wisdom and knowledge. You have an excellent sense of humor.

However, you are jealous, secretive, single-minded, and have a horrible temper. The second you mistrust someone, you shut them out of your world forever. You are also an introvert and avoid situations where you are not in control.

The Traits Of Each Sidereal Sign

The remaining twelve zodiac signs are also found in the tropical system. Although their dates differ, the personality traits associated with each sign are similar.

Here is a rundown of each sign in case yours is different than what the tropical system led you to believe:

If you are an Aries, you are energetic, tenacious, and heroic. You are also impatient, combative, and aggressive.

If you are a Taurus, you are romantic, grounded, and supportive. You are also vain, possessive, and stubborn.

If you are a Gemini, you are adventurous, adaptable, and vibrant. You are also deceptive, distracted, and superficial.

If you are a Cancer, you are caring, helpful, and creative. You are also uncommunicative, hypersensitive, and defensive.

If you are a Leo, you are generous, entertaining, and warm. You are also arrogant, jealous, and blunt.

If you are a Virgo, you are practical, organized, and resourceful. You are also critical, reserved, and overwhelmed.

If you are a Libra, you are social, fair, and charming. You are also indecisive, manipulative, and unopinionated.

If you are a Scorpio, you are passionate, brave, and magnetic. You are also secretive, obsessive, and probing.

If you are a Sagittarius, you are optimistic, enthusiastic, and bold. You are also reckless, irresponsible, and overconfident.

If you are a Capricorn, you are responsible, ambitious, and hardworking. You are also unforgiving, pessimistic, and cold.

If you are an Aquarius, you are independent, open-minded, and inventive. You are also detached, irrational, and idealistic.

If you are a Pisces, you are comforting, sympathetic, and intuitive. You are also gullible, clingy, and self-pitying.

What Does A Sidereal Birth Chart Tell You?

There are three main components to any birth chart — houses, signs, and planets.

Houses represent the areas of life that are most important to you. For example, your house might be linked to matters relating to inner peace and connectedness. Or it might be linked to matters relating to transparency, healing, and the depth of life. 

Signs represent the qualities of your life. That could mean expressing yourself through creativity, playfulness, and sharing who you are with others. Or it could mean building a legacy through discipline, patience, and perseverance. 

Planets represent the transient experiences of your life and personality. For instance, Mercury relates to interactive learning. Mars relates to self-determined action. Saturn relates to developing structure.

When you look at your birth chart, you should also look at your sun, moon, ascendent, and chart ruler.

The sun and moon represent the fundamental elements of your personality. The sun represents your outwardly focused, expressive side. The moon represents your inwardly focused, reflective side.

Meanwhile, your ascendent represents the qualities you are developing as a result of your life experiences. Combined with your chart ruler, it tells you how your life is going to unfold and how your personality will develop based on your life experiences.

Should You Rely On The Sidereal Zodiac Or Thr Tropical Zodiac?

There is a heavy debate over whether the sidereal or tropical system is more accurate.

Even though the tropical system is more popular in Western areas of the world, Hindu astrology continues to use the sidereal system for their predictions.

However, there are problems with both systems. The tropical system is based on the seasons, which is problematic since they are flipped in the northern and southern hemispheres.

Meanwhile, in the sidereal zodiac, the constellations do not line up with the signs perfectly, so sidereal astrologers debate the starting point for the zodiac.

Everyone has a different opinion on whether tropical astrology or sidereal astrology is more accurate. You are free to follow whichever system makes the most sense to you.

Much love to all… go in peace my friends

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Astrological Systems & Their Meanings

Tropical Astrology: More commonly known as western astrology, it is quite easily the most popular form of astrology used today. It deals primarily with the equinoxes, or the seasons. It is a geocentric form of astrology which interprets the chart based upon the relation of the earth to the luminaries and planets at the moment of first breath. It is much more personal than Vedic astrology. It is a snapshot of the conscious self here in this material reality and represents how this person will ultimately experience life.

Sidereal Astrology: More commonly known as Vedic astrology, it is one of the most ancient forms of astrology in existence. Vedic astrology is also known as Indian Astrology, as this is where it began its development. It deals primarily with the placement of the constellations at the moment of your birth, and is much more indicative of the goings-on of the world at large. Some say the Vedic chart is indicative of past lives, but it is far less personal than your tropical chart. This is where the term "star sign" originated.

Draconic Astrology: More commonly known as soul astrology, draconic astrology uses the natal chart as a sort of starting point to determine who you are at your most profound level. Some say it’s who you were before the world made you into who you are now. This level of astrological interpretation takes your natal North Node (moon) point and moves it forward or backward until it reaches 0 degrees of Aries. And thus your natal chart is adjusted accordingly. It is essentially your soul blueprint, and if you believe in past lives, it shows the person you more than likely were in a previous incarnation. The placement of the North Node at 0 degrees of Aries showcases the birth of identity, of the self, which is why draconic astrology is used as a representation of the soul.

Synastry: More commonly known as relationship astrology, synastry is a very complex form of astrology which compares the charts of two different people to determine how compatible they are with one another. It uses a variety of different points to determine compatibility, such as the moon, Venus, DC (descendant - 7th house cusp), your sun/moon midpoint and the vertex. Examples of such charts used in synastry are the Davison Composite Chart & the 9th harmonic chart. The Davison chart overlays two charts over one another so the creator can see the compatibility for themselves. The 9th harmonic chart, or a 9th divisional chart, which is commonly referred to as a "soul mate" chart, takes the original natal chart of one person and exposes the qualities they are most drawn to. They say that in order for two people to be truly compatible, the moon sign of one person's harmonic chart must be in harmony with the natal moon of the other person.

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~ a tarot spread for reconnecting and communicating with your deck ~

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A little witchy calendar to look forward to next year, since this one was a little bit.. cursed.

This lets you know about the full moons, new moons, wheel of the year celebrations and zodiac entrys, I hope you can use this to aid you on your practice.

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FILIPINO MYTHOLOGY / the deities of kasamaan.

in ancient tagalog, kasamaan is where the evil spirits and entities reside. SITAN is the god of the afterlife, as well as the guardian of the realm. he has the help of four other gods in reigning sin and destruction among the people. MANGGAGAWAY is the source of diseases; she changes into human form often and poses as a false healer, and she used a magic wand in order to kill. MANISILAT was responsible for destroying happiness and love among families. MANGKUKULAM, whose name is mostly known for meaning “witch”, created fire in order to burn down a victim. HUKLUBAN, literally “crone” or “hag”, had the ability to change into any form and kill with the raise of her hand. 

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🔲 Grounding & Centering 🔳

It’s common for our energies to get swept up and swirled around, especially with the modern societal need to always be doing something. There is never any time you just be. Grounding is a practice of bringing all parts of you back to the Earth. Centering is very similar, but instead of reconnecting with the Earth, it is with yourself.

Grounding:

standing in nature (especially barefoot)

placing your hands on the ground (especially outside) and feel your energy syncing with the Earth’s.

mindful walking (You walk with your normal breath. Step with the inhale, and step with the exhale. It’s very slow.)

box breaths (breathe in for 4 slow counts, hold for 4, exhale 4, hold 4, repeat)

meditation, especially with a mantra or chant

yoga or stretching

holding ice

working with your senses (5 things you can see, 4 things you can hear, 3 things you can feel, 2 things you can smell, and 1 thing you can taste)

Centering:

meditation, especially body scans (Find a comfortable position. Identify each part of your body, and send your breath there. Appreciate that part of your body, and notice if there’s any tension or sensations.)

stand in front of a mirror, naked or clothed, and view, love, and appreciate yourself.

box breaths

working with your senses

yoga or stretching

anything that makes you feel positive towards yourself without stressing you (makeup, singing, art, exercise, anything!)

And most importantly, this list is not absolute. If these don’t work for you, or something else does, there is no wrong way.

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the moon shines for you …

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How to celebrate the New Moon 🌑

Channel lunar energy and store it in a crystal for later use

Make new moon water

Perform any spells for new beginnings, cleansing, renewal, rebirth, peace, love, and healing 

Leave offerings for the moon 

Cleanse any tools, crystals, or other witchy items 

Cleanse yourself in the bath or shower - visualize any negative energy being washed down the drain (using soaps, shower gels, or bath oils that consist of scents like citrus, lavender, lemongrass, or anything else you associate with cleansing)

Cleanse your home

Put up new wards or renew wards that are currently in place

Take a ritual bath using herbs and oils that represent the moon (jasmine, lemon, sandalwood, honeysuckle, for example)

Alternately, use herbs and oils that represent rebirth and renewal instead (cedar, grapefruit, lemon, lemongrass, lime, etc.)

Light incense that corresponds to the moon

Start a new creative project 

Seek out new friendships or relationships 

Put in applications for employment, college, etc.

Break old or bad habits 

Treat yourself

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Moon Magick🌙

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The Great Goddess Hecate (Hekate)

Who is Hecate? She is the Goddess of Witchcraft, Necromancy, Ghosts, Magic, and, in some instances, the Night, Darkness, The Mist, and Moon. For some She is also the goddess of motherhood, protection, and the sea. She is a Hellenic deity, born of the Titans Asteria and Perses. There’s a few beliefs circling around Her being a crone goddess or a Triple Goddess, but those are modern and neopagan beliefs—which She predates. I also consider Her to be a part of the Chthonic deities.

Symbology: Black dogs, Wolves, Keys, Torches, Flames, Torches, Crossroads, Serpents, Daggers, Birds of Prey (crows, ravens, owls), the Moon, witchcraft tools (such as cauldrons, tarot, athames)

Offerings & Devotional Acts for Her:

Figurines of any of Her symbols

keys, skeleton keys, lockets

fire witchcraft and candles, flames, matchsticks

dedicating any lunar or symbolic jewelry to Her

black/dark crystals such as obsidian and onyx

nocturnal animal imagery

black/cool colored glitter

baneful/poisonous herbs and plants

pomegranates/berries (She seems to really like blackberries)

dark blend wines

honey, cinnamon, poppy seeds, chocolates (dark)

mugwort, lavender, roses, jasmine, dragon’s blood

bones and feathers from birds of prey (please check your local laws about obtaining these)

pinpricks of blood (please DO NOT attempt this if you struggle with self harm/etc, blood magic is particularly strong and isn’t for everyone. She will understand if you cannot offer that to her).

Taking midnight walks, setting up altars and rituals at crossroads, paying respects to the dead and practicing your craft in a cemetery 

Any playlists, poems, literature, whether it be your own or just a piece you associate with Her, also make wonderful offerings. 

Lunar Influences & Connections: Reaching out to Hecate tends to work best at night, and really any time the moon is at it’s peak. The Witching Hours, midnight to 3A.M., during strong lunar influences (blue moons, blood moons, eclipses, new moons, etc) all hold strong bonds with Hecate. Also, any time it is particularly foggy or your surroundings are covered in a mist is a good time to try to connect with Her.

Disclaimer: These are correspondences that have been gathered through my personal experiences working through my craft with Her. If you find She responds better to different offerings/during different times, by all means, stick to it! Your bond with Her is your own and should be cultivated in whichever way works best for you and Her. Thank You!

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Basic Recipe of a Spell

Ingredients

Intent (what is the purpose of your spell?)

A correspondence (candles, stones, incense, etc.)

A source of power (your own energy, fire, a quartz crystal, etc.)

A binder to connect all of them (an offering, an incantation, dance, art, writing, etc)

A cleanser (a bell, ethically sourced sage, salt, etc.)

Steps:

Cleanse your working space

Ensure that your intent is clear and loud in your mind for the duration of the spell

Set up your working space in an organized way

Activate your source of power

Activate your correspondence

Activate your binder

Repeat but in reverse

This is not a definitive guide, but is rather a very easy to follow guide to making spells for those who don’t know where to begin! I recommend you tweak it for your needs and to match your magickal style.

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Conversations with the moon. I tell her all my secrets and she never let me down.

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