Dog Days just began - Happy ancient Egyptian New Year

The Dog Days just began

The Egyptian New year was celebrated with a festival known as ‘The Arrival of Sirius’ (known as Sopdet in Ancient Egypt), now known as the ‘Dog Days’. Almanac makers vary in the dating of this period, which lasts anywhere from four to six weeks. Hence, Dog Days vary between early July and early September. Many ancient Calendars place the beginning on July 7/8 2023.

What are the Dog Days? These are the hottest days of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. Before the 'Dog Days', Sirius cannot be seen for about 70 days, from May to few weeks after midsummer (usually June 21). This happens because the Sun conjuncts Sirius, and the sunlight renders Sirius invisible.

After midsummer, the heliacal rising of Sirius is when the star and sun are sufficiently separated so that—for the first time in 70 days—Sirius can be seen on the horizon just before dawn. In the northern hemisphere, this occurs in mid-to-late summer, the hottest part of the year.

Egyptian stargazers thought that the heat of the Summer days were coming from Sirius. Not only Sirius affected heat, but they also observed that the appearing of Sirius was changing the life-giving Nile. Ancient Egyptians noted that Sirius rose just before the Sun each year immediately prior to the annual flooding of the river Nile. Of course this could not go unnoticed by those keen ancient astrologers. Because, although the floods could bring destruction, they also fertilised the soil and brought new life to the land of Egypt. Here, let me remind you that Osiris - god linked with Sirius, the Sparkling one - is the god of Rebirth, vegetation and fertility.

The constellation which is most linked with ancient Egypt is Orion and Canis Major (the Great Dog) who follows Orion, believed to be the Guardian of the Soul of Horus, the son of Osiris and Isis. Its most bright star, probably one of the most famous stars in Ancient World, is Sirius also known as the Dog Star. As Sirius is the brightest of Stars, it was observed and honoured in the ancient times.

According to ancient astrologers and Ptolemy, Sirius has the qualities of Jupiter and Mars. He is protective yet fierce and full of opportunities. Moreover, Sirius is associated with Vervain, one of the Faery plants. According to Raven Grimassi, "its blossom has long been a sign of peace when carried by messengers."

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3 Witchy Ways to Replenish your Magical Energy

Magic is energy. It's the breath of life. What make the world move and change is the core of all witches belief. Hence, what we call magic can be seen and felt because is the harbinger of change and manifestation. But as beautiful it is to see magic happen all over, it is also very frustrating to feel your magical energy getting drained. Therefore, you regularly need to replenish your Magical Energy. Because let's face, it often runs out!

There are many ways for you to do so. Especially if you are an empath (see here if this is you) you will more often feel the need to isolate yourself because hanging out with others make your mind fuzzy and your body ache. In this article you will learn how to regularly protect and replenish your magical energy. This is not luxury. It's self-defense.

Befriending a tree: to heal your Aura

Witches loved forests and the wilds for many many reasons. One of the patronesses Goddesses of Witchcraft is Artemis (Diana in Latin). She is the Goddess running free in the Woods accompanied by animals and friendly spirits. Her followers, the witches who were later got prosecuted by fanatics, loved the woods and acknowledged the power which springs from these places.

Trees have power. The talk, the breathe, they communicate with witches. And it's now scientifically proven. Trees are also witches best friends. They create an energy matrix around them which connect the heavenly powers with the deepest secrets of the Earth. The Witch who befriend the trees, can channel both powers. These are the true mystics.

• Find a big healthy tree whose roots reach deep down in earth. Now before you begin, befriend with the tree. Water it and speak to it gently. Tell it what’s on your mind. Ask its help.

• Clap your hands twice vividly. Feel the energy in the centre of your palms.

• Now embrace the tree, stand still or sit down and hug the tree. Breathe slowly, gently. Inhale with nose, exhale with mouth. Let the energy flow over and over again.

Water Power: to wash away darkness

You've probably already know that we love Water Magic. It's probably one of the most natural things for humans as we descend from the Sea. Did you know what our blood has salt in it like we constantly carry the Sea with us? Well, this also needs reminding from times to times.

Water is a cleansing catalyst, a powerful force of nature, a conduit of energy. By taping into this power you actually remind yourself that you are water, and nothing can stop a river. Nothing. You will still flow as long as you remember you carry the Sea in you.

• When you are sad, when you are hurt, when you feel your magical energy depleated go to to the sink. Open the tap so that the water can flow generously.

• Remind yourself that water constantly flows in you. You carry the Seas in you.

• Clap your hands twice, vividly. Feel the energy in the centre of your palms.

• Now put your hands wet your hands in the flow of water and let it wash away your troubles, your sadness and emptiness. Let the water become one with you. Let it run through you. Not just on you.

Amethyst Light: Embrace the Magic flow

These amazing crystal will assist your intuition and will help you open up to the unlimited love of the Divine. From years of experience with the stone, I can guarantee you that amethysts seldom need cleansing as they never cage negative energy. Instead, the stone has this magnificent quality to always send positive, loving energy to the environment.

If you ever feel unloved or neglected always take an amethyst to keep you company. It will help you heal your emotional scars and will send you all the love you need (infinite amounts of love!). Be careful when exposing amethysts to direct sunlight for extended periods of time as it will wear off its deep purple colouration.

So it's time to recharge yourself. When you feel your energy dangerously low do the following.

• Clap your hands twice, vividly. Feel the energy flow from the centre of your palms.

• Take two amethyst crystals as pictured. One pointing outwards while the other pointing inwards. This will create an magical energy circuit.

• Breathe from your nose. Exhale from your mouth. Let the energy flow. Visualize the energy of the amethyst as a bright violet color running through you. This is true magic.

Daily Predictions for Saturday 08 July 2023

General Daily Predictions: Today, the Moon, from Pisces, forms a triangle with Mercury, in Cancer, a hexagon with each Uranus, in Taurus, and the Retrograde Pluto, in Capricorn, and it conjuncts the Retrograde Neptune, in Pisces. Then, it rests in Aries. Furthermore, from 18:22 UT until 19:19 UT, the Moon will be void of course.

So, this will be a mostly good day. Somewhat intense, at times, but mostly good.

Pisces , Cancer, Capricorn and Taurus will be the luckiest zodiacs of the day.

Daily Predictions for Aries:

Work, career and business matters receive beneficial influences, today. Also, finances receive support. It’s a helpful day for improving your financial policies. Also, emotional healing seems good. Furthermore, your spiritual abilities are more capable than usual.

Daily Predictions for Taurus:

Your productivity is quite good and capable, today. Much progress can be achieves with all your projects. It’s also a good day for starting new ones. Also, studies and the like receive support. Furthermore, social life can be quite active and mostly pleasant.

Daily Predictions for Gemini:

Work, career and business matters receive supportive energies, today. Progress and successes, there, are achievable. Also, finances, in general, and income, in particular, receive support. Furthermore, it’s a helpful day for plan and decision making regarding such matters.

Daily Predictions for Cancer:

Studies and all occupations and avocations of intellectual nature receive support, today. Also, your productivity seems good. Travelling, too, receives some good vibes. Furthermore, love and social life are mostly good and pleasant.

Daily Predictions for Leo:

Work, career and business matters receive supportive energies, today. Progress and successes, there, are achievable. Also, health receives strengthening and healing energies. Furthermore, your magical and spiritual abilities are quite capable.

Daily Predictions for Virgo:

Your productivity is quite good and capable, today. Projects depending on other people’s cooperation can also advance well. It’s a helpful day for job interviews and applications, too. Furthermore, love and social life are mostly pleasant.

Daily Predictions for Libra:

Work, career and business matters receive beneficial influences, today. Progress and successes, there, are achievable. Also, healing, both yours and of your family, receives support. Furthermore, this is a good day for housekeeping and for organising your schedule for the coming days.

Daily Predictions for Scorpio:

Your creativity and your productivity are quite good and capable, today. It’s also a helpful day for brainstorming. Travelling, too, receives some good vibes. Furthermore, love and social life seem quite pleasant.

Daily Predictions for Sagittarius:

Home and family can play a mostly pleasant, or supportive role in your day, today. It’s a good day for house keeping, as well as for taking care of your home’s and family’s needs. Also, healing receives a boosting.

Daily Predictions for Capricorn:

Your creativity and your productivity are quite good and capable, today. It’s also a good day for starting new projects, before the void of course Moon period. Also, love and social life seem quite pleasant and, in many cases, somewhat lucky.

Daily Predictions for Aquarius:

Work proceeds quite well and productively so, today. Profitably, too, wherever this is applicable. Also, finances, in general, receive beneficial influences. It’s a good day for purchasing what you want and need, too.

Daily Predictions for Pisces:

Your creativity and your productivity are quite good and capable, today. Much progress can be achieved with all your projects. It’s also a good day for starting new ones, before the void of course Moon period. Also, love and social life are mostly pleasant.

Astrology and Magic:

All magic receives an extra boosting today.

That’s all. Have fun, and enjoy your day!