Day 8 Sunday – 8 December Sagittarius Sun – Element of Fire Pisces 2nd Qtr Moon – Element of Water Mercury is Retrograde until Sunday, 15 December 2024 Mars is Retrograde until Sunday, 23 February 2025
Greetings and Good Morning!
May Good Spirits Surround you this day!
Celestial Brew – A Quick Peek at the Heavens Today
Moon in Pisces
The Moon, flying the flag of Pisces, moves into the 2nd quarter, changing the flow from forming to building. Here, the energy is all about action and growth on what we have already begun. The 2nd Qtr moon is at a stage that encourages us to take decisive steps toward our goals. It’s a moment to harness enthusiasm and motivation, to push through challenges, and to embrace the work that lies ahead. This energy invites you to be bold and assertive, using the clarity gained from the past weeks to propel your efforts forward. As you navigate through this period, think of it as a call to take stock of your achievements and realign with your aspirations. Let the light of this Pisces creative moon inspire you to sail ahead with purpose. This is a time to nurture your visions, and share your passion with others. Embrace the transformative energy of the second quarter moon, and remember that every step you take, no matter how small, brings you closer to realizing your dreams. Allow the illuminating light of the moon to guide your path, instilling hope and determination as you move forward. Even though Mercury and Mars are retrograde don’t let this stop you from working on current projects. The creativity of Pisces can dig deep and allow colorful solutions and amazing pathways to rise to the surface. Remember, we only get to embrace the Pisces moon energy once through this challenge. Make the most of it!
Today's Challenge… The Noththe’s Sisters Spell
Counting chants are common in folk magick practices. Whether we are counting up to create something or down to banish a problem, the practice considers that all circumstances are a web of connections and a dynamic platform of moveable parts. A situation, good or bad, rarely stands on its own without connections to something else or dependant upon a plethora of circumstances. The Noththe's Sisters Spell is one of my favorite diminishing/banishing chants. This Anglo-Saxon leechbook chant can also be used repetitively to destroy sickness, break apart an unfortunate situation, or remove evil from the home. Whether using physical objects in the spellwork, walking around the household sprinkling holy water or blessed perfume, or censing an object or area with a burning banishment herb mix, such as sage and lemon verbena, this easy-to-remember charm is a great go-to! Some surmise that Noththe could derive from Old English words like nōðe (need, trouble) or nīþ (strife, enmity). The term is thought to represent hardship or challenge. It acknowledges that all situations are a collection of energies and that the human mind needs to break situations into pieces to solve the ultimate problem.
By using the analogy of "sisters," we agree that there are pieces or parts to the problem that, although related, can be individually eliminated. As we remove each section (sister), we weaken the overall issue/sickness. Remember, in Braucherei, sickness is thought to have a spirit of its own. Destroy/banish the spirit? You then destroy/banish the sickness. It would be the same with debt or any other problem.
The Process of the charm is typical to Braucherei: Say the charm 9 times – three times a day – for 21 days. OR: You can say the charm once – 9 times a day – for 21 days. Here is the Charm:
Nine were Noththe's sisters.
Then the nine became eight
and the eight became seven
and the seven became six
and the six became five
and the five became four
and the four became three
and the three became two
and the two became one
and the one became none
Conclude the last repetition by drawing the equal-armed cross in the air and allowing yourself to experience total peace.
Spell Tips:
1. If you are using this for hands-on healing, move your hands over the afflicted area in a scrubbing motion. You can also use a feather. As you say each number, throw your hand out to the side as if you are throwing pieces of the disease or illness away. Wash your hands after completing the charm.
2. If you are using this charm at your altar, you can employ pennies, stones, or buttons (any small object will do) and take one away after each number. Cleanse the objects you use in holy water, if you choose to use them again, OR you can give them to nature. This would get rather expensive with coins, so I think I would opt for stones or shells, or even slips of paper that you can burn. For example, have nine slips of paper numbered from one to nine. As you repeat the chant, burn the corresponding number.
3. I created peg dolls and affectionately named them the Chaos Sisters because I can also use them for the Weeping Sisters chant as well (yes, we will do that one, too, in this program). Notice each doll has a different pattern in agreement that many problems have individual parts. Using the dolls, I set them up in a place where they will not be disturbed for 9 days. I also created Noththe's Sisters banishing tea candles (available in my WhisperMagick store). The Sisters surround the candle on my altar. I write my intent on a piece of paper and put it under the candle. Each day, I recite the chant 9 times and then remove one sister.
Today's Challenge: Review the Noththe's Sisters information and then choose how and when you will work with this chant. You may wish to begin today, or you may want to wait until the full moon or when the moon is in its third quarter. If you do not do the work today, write down how and when you plan to do it and how it may be helpful in your current situation.
Spirit Message for Today
Summary
1. Do the Morning Ritual – earn one gold star.
2. Practice the Rattle Bath - 5 Gold stars
3. Complete Today’s Challenge (or one of your own) – Noththe’s Sisters- 5 Gold Stars
4. Contemplate today’s Message from the Spirits . How do you feel about this message? – 5 Gold Stars
5. Choose Something to Donate Today – 5 Gold Stars
6. Do at least two 3-Minute Dashes! – 5 Gold Stars
7. Most important! Throw or give one thing away. – 2 Gold Stars
Possible Gold Stars Today: 28…oh! And If I ever count the stars wrong? You automatically get another 10!
So…what is your reward today?
Big hugs and best wishesHave a lovely day!
Peace with the GodsPeace with NaturePeace Within!
Silver!
Here is the link to my Noththe’s Sisters Candles.
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