WITCHTIPS & HOROSCOPES 12/4-12-10/2019

Artwork by @Morysetta

Astrology by Lisa Stardust for The Hoodwitch

WITCH Tips:

We kick off this week with the First Quarter Moon in Pisces on the 4th, may make us feel mentally and physically exhausted. Later in the week, sentiments get triggered in bizarre ways, when the Sagittarius Sun and Neptune, who’s in Pisces, square off on the 8th. Neptune has one more magical dance on the 8th, this time with Venus, who’s in Capricorn. We will all become extra emotional and sensitive as a result of Venus and Neptune’s cosmic connection. Jupiter, who’s in Capricorn, and healing asteroid Chiron, who’s retrograde in Aries, clash in the cosmos on the 8th. They’ll force us all to mend past wounds — even if it hurts. Mercury enters fiery Sagittarius on the 9th, making us all impulsive in how we communicate and think. We found off the week with Mercury and Chiron retrograde opening up about former issues on the 10th. 

Aries 

March 21 - April 19

All work and no play can make anyone feel dull. Don’t worry, Aries, you are anything but boring. This week will make you yearn for freedom from your work and personal life — which may prove challenging. A simple suggestion to escape the pressures of work for a few minutes during the day is to meditate on your desires. You can travel the seven seas and five oceans in your mind, if not in reality. 

Taurus 

April 20 - May 20

You’re evolving at a fast pace (which is more shocking to you than anyone else). Your mind and heart are opening up to new possibilities and embracing life to its fullest. You’re experiencing your conscious awakening, which will make you more powerful than ever. No more looking back — only looking forward. You are shedding the past and moving into the future. You’ve built the foundation. You now know who you are and where you’re going. 

Gemini 

May 21 - June 20

You may feel as though the walls are closing in on you this week — all of which will cause more stress in your life. What you’re actually feeling is anxiety about your professional career and future. While you may want to run away in avoidance of making decisions, you’ll be forced to make choices regarding work — particularly around your new visions. Don’t worry! You’ll succeed at any venture you put your heart into.

Cancer 

June 21 - July 22

Your heart will soar to new unforeseen depths, arousing your desire to partner and work through long-standing issues with others. While you may be shy in going after your heart’s desires, you will be cosmically pushed to lean into your sentimental side (even with those who have recently let you down). You’re letting go of the drama and frustrations in relationships, with the incentive of starting fresh. After all, the heart wants what it wants. 

Leo

July 23 - August 22

Your creativity is in high gear, allowing you to use your artistic visions to manifest your passions. The only thing standing in your way is self-doubt (which is unlike you). It’s time you implemented  a few daily affirmations to help you step up your game. This will help you boost your courage and confidence. In no time, you’ll get back to feeling like the fierce and artistic lion you are. Nothing can hold you back. 

Virgo 

August 23 - September 22

Your soul is focusing solely on spiritual pursuits this week. You are craving clarity and peace of mind around all matters in your life, which may force you to risk all your resources and attachments for inner fulfillment. The lesson that you’ll learn  this week is to be reasonable with the amount of energy and time you give to your personal pursuits. Do not let anyone steal your thunder and prowess. Take back your power! 

Libra 

September 23 - October 22

Your Networking is in high gear this week, allowing you to make many professional connections. The caveat is that while you are finely tuned to meeting colleagues and others who can help your career, your energies are not primarily focused on work at the moment. You’re busy daydreaming about the future and not focused on real life activities. Try a grounding exercise like rooting to help anchor yourself into reality and be in the moment. 

Scorpio 

October 23 - November 21)

Hidden enemies are brought to light this week. Words of advice: Keep your professional ideas a secret until meetings, in order to protect your career. You may be the victim of professional gaslighting this week. A frenemy at work may try to steal your glory, or, take credit for your ideas. Make sure to protect your energy from psychic vampires who don’t serve your best interests. Saging your space and Himalayan salt baths are a necessity. 

Sagittarius 

November 22 - December 21

Shake ups to your life will leave you feeling a bit lost in the world. You’re now being forced to evaluate your personal comforts. In the past, you’ve scoffed at the desire others have for security. Now, you are realizing that it’s important for you to live with caution. This will not stop you from being the thrill seeker you are deep down. But, it will make you act less impulsive and more practical minded. 

Capricorn 

December 22 - January 19

Healing childhood wounds is never easy. It can take a lifetime to get over past trauma. Your mending of past heartbreaks may bring up old wounds — some of which have been long buried in your heart and mind. Word of advice: Find a group to meet with to discuss your emotions. You may be tempted to go about this process alone, which is fine. You will feel more supported if you connect with others. 

Aquarius 

January 20 - February 18

You may be a little adrift at sea this week. Although you are emotionally out of touch with those you hold near and dear, it doesn’t mean that you won’t feel things on an extremely deep level. Your aloofness is just a mask you wear to protect your heart from being hurt. Discussing your sentiments with others will help you to release frustrations. If you can’t, then journal writing is a great option for you. 

Pisces 

February 19 - March 20

Known for your tender and kind heart, you’re using most of your loving energy on yourself this week. For the first time in a long time, you’re treating yourself to the finer things in life, such as massage, reiki, and yoga. You’re connecting your body, mind, and spirit together while detoxing yourself from past anxieties. This will help fuel your vibe with positive momentum for the future. Clearing your energy will also elevate your intuition.

Manifesting with the Sagittarius New Moon

Astrology by Lisa Stardust for The Hoodwitch

The Sagittarius New Moon is on November 26th and serves as a fertile time for us all to prosper in life. It’s an ideal time to revisit projects, dreams, and relationships started at the beginning of 2019 to see if and how we’ve grown — also, to recommit to the vision (or a different version of it). 

A New Moon occurs when the Sun and Earth are on opposite sides of the Moon, but are all in line with each other. The Moon becomes invisible, as we cannot see its luminous glow as a result. The Moon becomes invisible, resulting in changes in personal energy. New Moons are wonderful times to magically manifest and create visions. They allow us to start fresh and set our goals in motion. 

The Sagittarius New Moon is very potent. Not only is Jupiter (the planetary ruler of Sagittarius) in Sagittarius. Currently, Jupiter is aligned with the Galactic Center (the entrance and exit to the Milky Way). The Galactic Center is a crack in the universe that opens our minds to our unconscious desires. It serves as a spiritual and creative awakening. The Galactic Center’s conjunction with Jupiter during this luminary, will tune us into ourselves on a deeper and soulful level — one we haven’t experienced before. We will be awakened by the cosmos and start to create our passions. 

Warrior asteroid Pallas and fixed star Marfik link up with the New Moon point, forcing us to fight for and find the most honorable and truthful path. It’s time to be real with ourselves about who and what we want to be in this life. If we are honest with ourselves and make the right choices, we will be catapulted to success. 

The Sabian symbol for this luminary is “An Old Owl Sits Alone On The Branch Of A Large Tree.” Symbolically, owls represent wisdom. Also, the branches the owl is sitting on is the Tree of Life. Through our knowledge and personal power, we can nourish and sustain our hearts desires. We have to believe in ourselves. Then, we can achieve anything — even the impossible. 

This New Moon is an ideal time to inspire ourselves. We still have a little more time left in 2019 to implement our resolutions that we started in January. We still have time to put our resolutions into reality. Under this New Moon, it’s important we take stock of our ideals and desires — not only to manifest them into reality, but to also understand our future visions. 

Light four purple candles (purple is the color associated with Sagittarius) and place them in each corner of the room. Close your eyes and meditate on your childhood dreams. Think about where your youthful goals have taken you. Are you living your dreams? Have you strayed from the path? Keep all of these thoughts in mind as you write a letter to your future self (that should be read on May 26, 2021 during the lunar eclipse, which marks the end of this lunar cycle). State your goals for the upcoming decade. What is your personal tagline? How can you achieve your desires? Once you are done penning the letter, place it in a box and bury it (or keep it hidden in your closet until May 26, 2021). Now that you’ve put your personal desires out into the universe, it’s time to shoot for the stars and attain your dreams.

*The New Moon occurs November 26th at 7:05AM PST and 10:05AM EST.

Sensual Manifesting with the Taurus Full Moon

Artwork by Janet Hill

The sensual Taurus Full Moon occurs on November 12th. For the first time, in a while, we will all feel the healing and tender lunar energy of the Moon. This lovely luminary is a time to worship the body, heart, soul and spirit. Our sexual passions will be peaked, as well as our desire to create. 

The Moon is exalted in Taurus. Meaning, it loves to reside in the Bullish sign because the Moon loves to eat, drink, and be merry — all sentiments of Taurus, who is ruled by Venus. Mercury, who is retrograde in Scorpio, will allow us to transform and augment projects, goals, and relationships — even offering us the chance to rid ourselves of that which isn’t serving our highest purpose anymore. Saturn, Neptune, and Pluto all touch this luminary, making it an ideal time to manifest our dreams. The earthy Moon will use Saturn, Neptune, and Pluto to cleanse us of the past, making us feel reborn as a result. Mars and Jupiter also collide the same day as the Taurus Full Moon, giving us the determination and hope we need to move forward. These planets will act as a catalyst heighten our lust for live and sexual inclinations. 

The Sabian symbol for the Taurus Full Moon is “Wisps Of Winglike Clouds Streaming Across The Sky.” We can create the future by augmenting our present circumstances. We will be able to transcend, as long as we wash away old views. This luminary is high time to indulge our fantasies and yearnings. We are also called upon to purge our minds, hearts, and bodies of old dreams or visions we had — with the incentive of replacing them with the newer version. 

Through orgasmic and sacred sexual manifestation, we can visualize our dreams and put them into play. It will give us the motivation and energy to embrace the next phase of our lives and evolve. 

*The Full Moon occurs November 12th at 5:34AM PST and 8:34AM EST.

Taurus moon ritual

Place rose quartz and rose petals around your body. Eat a sweet decadent treat like chocolate or a truffle. Put on your most sensual outfit (like lingerie or a silk robe — anything that makes you feel amazing). Make a toast to honor (Taurus’s planetary ruler) with wine or champagne. Play some soft tunes. Light pink candles to honor Venus. Try to feel and connect with your body. Lay down under or by a window (if you’re adventurous go outside). Let the Moon’s energy consume you. Feel the lunar vibes take over your body. Place your hand on your heart to connect with your emotions. With your yoni or linga facing the Moon, start to pleasure yourself. As you start to climax, meditate on what you want to release and bring in to your life. Think about what you can let go of and start that will elevate your life to the next level. What you’ll find, is that you’re able to release all the negativity and toxins that are dormant in your body through your orgasms. You’ll be able to bring in positive energy and incentives for the future through orgasmic manifestation. 

WITCHTIPS & HORRORSCOPES 10/30-11/5/2019

Astrology By: Lisa Stardust for The Hoodwitch 

This week is celestially intense. We kick off the week with Mercury, who’s roaming the pre-retrograde zone in Scorpio, conjoining with Venus, who’s also in Scorpio, on the 30th. Mercury retrograde officially kicks off on Halloween and Samhain. From October 31st to November 20th, we will be revisiting the story that began on October 11th. Mercury will be moonwalking in transformative Scorpio and will be asking us to make changes within our lives. We will be working with this energy until Mercury clears its post-retrograde shadow on December 7th. On November 2nd, the Scorpio Sun softly connects with the Nodes of Destiny. We will be making fated decisions and choices that may augment the direction of our lives forever. Venus enters Sagittarius on November 1st, adding a philosophical attitude to romance and financial matters. Venus and healing asteroid Chiron, who’s retrograde in Aries, will help mend fences and relationships on November 5th. But, later in the day, trouble arises when Mars, who’s in Libra, squares off with Pluto, who’s in Capricorn. The desire to control situations and others will force us all to let go of old arguments—even if we know we are right and have been wronged. 

Happy Halloween! Happy Samhain! Feliz Dia de los Muertos!   

~Witchtips & HORRORscopes for the Week Ahead~

Aries 

March 21 - April 19

You have become overextended as a result of committing yourself to several projects. Rather than feeling stressed, try to simplify your life. Learn to say “no”. This will help you to create boundaries with others. Also, allow you to prioritize your free time. Use this as a reason to revise and augment your schedule (with the incentive of creating balance). You’ll find that setting limits gives you time to focus on more important matters—including yourself. 

Taurus 

April 20 - May 20

It’s time you change up your routine and experience new adventures. Take an online class that appeals to your personal beliefs. You can choose from a bevy of topics ranging from mindful meditation to astrology. With your brain activated, you’ll want to create your own unique philosophy. Others will be motivated by your intellectual openness and drawn to your knowledge. You’ll create a new outlook for the world and gain notoriety for your novel ideas.

Gemini 

May 21 - June 20

You’ve been such a busy bee lately, which was physically wore you out.  While you may want to continue going at top speed, it’s important that you slow down. This week, it’s necessary (for your mental and physical health) that you  give yourself a much needed break from extra projects and activities (or ask for extensions). Not only will this prove effective in completing your tasks, but your brain and body will thank you too.

Cancer 

June 21 - July 22

A former relationship will re-emerge out of the blue, making you question your heart. Deciding whether or not you should go back down the road already travelled will be challenging. Before you open that door again and ignite old feelings, make sure that you are emotionally ready to revisit this relationship. You may decide it’s too hard to go back in time. Weigh your options and think this matter through before surrendering to the past. 

Leo 

July 23 - August 22

First and foremost, it’s important that you subdue your dramatic emotions this week. You don’t have to create conflict with others to make your point. Projecting your sentiments into others will make matters worse. Try to resolve inner conflicts by journaling. Through this process, you’ll be able to understand your motives with greater clarity and consciously work to change your ways. By week’s end, you’ll have a deeper insight into yourself—which will heighten our confidence. 

Virgo 

August 23 - September 22

You’re normally an avid communicator; however, this week you’re taking space  away from your emails and text messages with the incentive of focusing all your energy on yourself. You’ll feel refreshed by week’s end and in the mood to hear all the recent gossip. The only celestial advice is for you to clear with your friends about your need for downtime. After all, it is very much out of character for you to remain quiet. 

Libra 

September 23 - October 22

Open yourself up to spiritual possibilities this week. Although your natural sense of well being may be dependent on your material wealth, it’s time to open yourself up to higher minded ideals. This means prefacing your airy intellect over physical desires. Reading books about harmonizing your energies allows you to see the broader scope of life’s possibilities. With your views intact, you’re going to display more positivity through these upcoming cold autumnal and wintery days. 

Scorpio 

October 23 - November 21

Your mind will expand through intellectual conversations 

Your open mindedness and curiosity will not only leave an impression at work, but also other areas, like between the sheets (it’s a great time to practice manifesting through sex magic). Your friends will be impressed by your newfound playfully assertive manner. You’ll be seen as a fierce force to be reckoned with—which will no doubt be admired by others. The power to success is within you—embrace it! 

Sagittarius 

November 22 - December 21

A financial windfall may leave you wishing you had saved more money in your rainy day fund. Rather than stress over your lack of financial security, revamp your bank account with magic. It’s time you got a money tree to aid in adding luck and prosperity to your wallet. Add a nickel to the bottom of the plant (in the soil) to ensure wealth as the tree grows. Financial success and well-being will come soon.

Capricorn 

December 22 - January 19

Revise an old passion project this week. Keep it precious, sacred, and close to your heart—don’t share it with others to avoid negative criticisms. This way, you can manifest your desires and dreams with positivity. Your activities don’t have to be super flashy or over the top. You can simply take a cooking or yoga class, join a book club, or knit a scarf. Anything that keeps you happy, busy, and engaged is advisable. 

Aquarius 

January 20 - February 18

Worried about getting a return on the fruits of your labor? This week, try to take a breath when your temperature is rising at work. Practice Kundalini techniques, such as Breath of Fire, to calm frustrations. By rapidly and rhythmically breathing, you’ll be able to reduce stress and induce calmness within. You’ll thank yourself for trying out this method later, when you’re recognized by your peers and  colleagues for keeping calm when times were tough.

Pisces

February 19 - March 20

Confrontation may be a challenge for you, as you hate to argue with others (especially romantic interests or people who belong to your inner social circle). Don’t be afraid to be direct and express your feelings. Chances are, your counterpart will respect your assertions and want to work out the matter. Your charm will help you navigate through this situation, even helping you to mend the issue gracefully. Your sensible nature will help mend fences.

The Hoodwitch x Essie

I was thrilled when Essie asked to partner with me for the launch of their new limited edition line of Mercurial inspired shades available exclusively at Ulta beauty and just before Mercury Rx! Halloween which is my favorite holiday marks the midpoint of the autumnal season and also is one of the most spiritual times of the year. We are able to transcend between both the spiritual and earthly planes and what makes Halloween 2019 extra special is that we will be experiencing a Mercurial shift. Mercury, (planet of communication) will be retrograde in the sign of transformative and spooky Scorpio. During this time, the veil between worlds will become thinner and we will be able to communicate with the spirits. While most fear Mercury retrograde, it’s a wonderful time to find balance between planes and cosmic energies.

Through the darkness and shadows we can emerge with a different attitude and look. We can transform ourselves on the inside and out.

Dating Horror Stories

Written by Bri Luna and Lisa Stardust

In the essence of spooky season, we broke down some of the most horrific dating stories by zodiac sign (the sun sign of the date, not the one telling the story). From our poling, we found the craziest, scariest, and most absurd stories experienced by The Hoodwitch followers. 

Aries 

Once Bitten, Twice Shy 

“[He] got arrested while I was in his car in a Wendy’s parking lot. He had a warrant out for his arrest for biting someone’s finger off. I got driven home in a cop car.”

Taurus 

Silent, But Deadly 

“My Taurus ex would barely talk to me when we first broke up. They’ll check in once every two years to send me a birthday message on Facebook—that’s it. I still wonder why we aren’t talking and broke up.”

Gemini 

Exorcism on an Ex 

“I’m convinced he either has an entity attached to him or he’s a whole demon. After breaking up, he'd still try doing black magic on me. The amount of reversals I've had to do, and undig myself out of graves is…another story.”

Cancer 

Liar, Liar, Pants on Fire 

“Lying, cheating, parasitic lifestyle, lives off women, expects women to do everything for him, preys on women via Instagram. Worst still, he somehow continually gets away with it, styling himself as Mr. Woke Feminist, queer and poc ally, when he couldn't be further from that.”

Leo

Narcissistic Nightmare 

“We broke up because he got upset that I was shooting down ideas of his that he had for MY life. He said he didn’t want to waste energy he was using to encourage me, when he could be using it on himself! I told him that was all I needed to hear.”

Virgo

Shady AF

“He’s nice enough to drive me home but BEFORE HE DOES—HE SAYS “I’m in love with you; but how do you feel about physical fitness?” I didn’t get to answer my question [because] 1. He just called me fat...? 2. He started going on and on about how he thinks that fitness is SUPER important to him and that we don’t match up.”

Libra 

Don’t Hate the Player, Hate the Game

“I dated a Libra for years. When things got tough for them, they started to get distant and even began looking for a job in another country. They even created an online dating profile. Mind be, the whole time they were telling me how much in love they were with me.”

Scorpio 

He was Possessed by Another 

“He was a Scorpio and bragged about it. He also spoke very highly of a weird-sounding work acquaintance advising him on everything, they gave him homework of reading self-improvement books, made him start taking piano lessons…”

Sagittarius 

Too Little, Too Late 

“She wouldn’t commit to me and gaslighted me when I would want to talk about where the relationship was headed...typical Sag stuff. When I moved on, she zombied me. Now she tells me she loves me and I’m the one who got away. She had her opportunity to be with me…”

Capricorn 

Jeepers Creepers

“I met him online and we instantly bonded. I wasn’t feeling it on our first date, but I kept the conversation between us going. They began to show up at my work and bars I hung out at to talk to me face to face...they even showed up at a family gathering at my parents' house.”

Aquarius 

Jason Bateman Vibes 

“They were more interested in playing video games than being intimate with me. I had to compete with Grand Theft Auto! When we would go out, they insisted on splitting the bill—and made me leave the tip! Not to mention that their home smelled like Clorox and was startlingly clean—like American Psycho.”

Pisces 

He Played Us 

“I met him on Tumblr and over the course of two years he would treat me like I was subordinate to him while having no place to live. He would sext with at least one girl telling her that she was “his soulmate whom he knew from another life” and eventually graduated to screwing someone I considered a friend at the time. He fed her some twin flame/ soulmate bullshit too—now she’s single with one of his kids just like me.”

Courage Under Fire: Manifesting with the Scorpio New Moon

Astrology by Lisa Stardust

October 27th brings an intense New Moon our way in transformative Scorpio. During this luminary, we will be morally tested by the universe to make karmic decisions that will have a major impact on our lives. We will be given the chance to choose between our higher and lower energetic vibrations to make honorable choices. Whether or not we choose the “right” path to go down will change our future. 

Uranus, who is known as “The Great Awakener,” is in opposition the Scorpio New Moon in earthy Taurus. We will make major discoveries today, which will shift our passions, minds, and hearts. Revelations will be made. Secrets revealed. The only caveat is that our emotions may force us to act impulsively, which will steer us in another direction. 

Venus and Mars are currently in mutual reception, as are Mars and Saturn (by exaltation). This means that these planets are strengthening each other in the sky. Venus and Mars are forcing us to move towards our desires. While Mars and Saturn are forcing us to asset our individuality by letting go of the past. Mercury is in it’s retrograde shadow, creating internal confusion and uncertainty. We may be distracted by information that will prove untrue. Take scandalous and shocking news with a grain of salt. 

The asteroid Nessus connects with the New Moon degrees with sour emotions. Don’t despair! The asteroid Varuna creates a T-Square in the cosmos with the New Moon and Uranus. This is a triumphant aspect. Honor, grace, and courage will have power over our judgements which will allow us to reach our highest potential. 

The fortunate fixed star Syrma is allotting us cosmic inspiration and spiritual knowledge. We are getting divine help from the universe to take concise action during this luminary. The Sabian Symbol for the New Moon is “A 

Massive Rocky Shore Resist The Pounding Of The Sea”—quite an accurate metaphor for the celestial energy—as we will all literally be pounding our heads against the wall while we try to gain clarity for the future. 

Under the Scorpio New Moon, it’s magically advisable to to gain a deep, almost penetrating understanding, of wisdom. Using a black obsidian mirror, with patchouli incense (an essence of Scorpio) burning in the background, we can visualize our passions and gain clarity on how to achieve our dreams. We will know which road to choose and who to trust from the visions presented by the incense above the scrying mirror. 

This will help us to break out of the constraints that hold us back and knock down blocks that stand in our way in our quest towards success. 

*The New Moon occurs on October 27 at 8:38PM PST and 11:38PM EST.