Rune of the Day: Thurisaz

Practice with diplomacy today, even with those you don't think deserve your time, or perhaps, especially with them.  Often it is our relationships with others that helps to keep the chaos of the world away from us.  Work on building those relationships today using courtesy and plain speaking.
 

Tarot Card of the Day: 7 of Pentacles

Your cleverness and hard work are starting to pay off today.  You're finally realizing rewards from the efforts you have been putting in, especially in financial matters.  Be on the lookout for new opportunities today, there is at least one good one coming your way.
 

The Two Together

Thurisaz paired with the 7 of Pentacles is telling us that we must practice kindness and diplomacy at all times; even when things are going well for us.  It's often easy to disregard unpleasant people when our lives are going well, but everyone deserves common courtesy.  Remember, in this life things often turn on a dime, you may need those very people you snub today in the near future.

Blessings!

Rune of the Day: Othala

 Keep the focus on your family and friends today.  Making time for them, and spending time with them, helps to keep you grounded and focused on what's really important in life.  It's easy to get caught up in the day to day stresses, let your loved ones remind you what life is really all about.

Tarot Card of the Day: 10 of Cups Reversed

Often we get so caught up in our daily routine that we don't notice what is happening with those around us.  They may be hurting and just not saying anything because they don't want to bother us, or they are ashamed of needing someone.  Reach out today, see what's really going on with your loved ones, you just may be surprised.

The Two Together

Both Othala and the Reversed 10 of Cups are telling us to reach out to our loved ones today.   Otrhala because we need to reconnect; and the 10 of Cups because someone we care about needs our support.  If you're living in my local area, you're probably not going anywhere with the blizzard that's hitting now anyway.  
 

Blessings!

Pagan Blog Project D is for Dill

Dill is a masculine plant associated with the planet Mercury and the element of Fire; it is also associated with the Goddess Orchun of the Yoruban pantheon.

Most commonly dill is used in cooking, especially sauces-think dill sauce for salmon, and in salads.  It is also, of course, an essential ingredient in the pickling of anything. 

Magickally it is used for protection, money, love and lust.

For protection you can hang dill over the door.   This will prevent those who are jealous of you, and those with evil intent, from entering your home.  Placing dill in a child's crib is said to protect them from harm. 

Dill is also helpful in protecting us from getting carried away with our own thoughts.  It is said to keep you aware of the differences between the reality of magick and the superstitious beliefs around it.  (And perhaps of our own wishful thinking at times! lol)

There is an old saying, used in reference to evil witches 'Vervain and dill, hinder witches of their will.'  Obviously this worked more as a peace of mind remedy for those who were afraid of magick and how it might be used against them.

It is said that the smell of dill stimulates lust and that taking a bath with dill in the water will make one irresistible.  This is probably why dill is so often used in love spells. 

Dill is a plant that produces a lot of seeds which makes it a natural to use in money spells.  Carrying dill with you is also said to attract prosperity. 

 Dill also has several healing properties.  As always, any information given here is not meant as a substitute for medical advice.  Please contact your medical professional with any and all health concerns. 

The smell of dill is said to cure hiccups.

Ingesting dill helps to encourage milk production and ease breast congestion in nursing mothers. 

Perhaps most commonly, dill is known to help with digestive issues.  Ingesting it helps lessen flatulence and colic: it also helps to settle one's stomach and stimulate the appetite.  

Personally, I have to wonder if it's propensity to stimulate the appetite, and keep the stomach settled, isn't part of why serving pickles with sandwiches became so common at restaurants.  After all, what could be better for them, something that makes you hungry and yet keeps your tummy from getting upset, even if you eat too much, or maybe too many greasy fries.  

Blessings!

 

Rune of the Day: Kenaz Reversed

You will be required to work hard today at whatever you attempt: concentration and seriousness are needed if you are to be successful.  This especially applies in areas of study and of craftsmanship, and this includes learning about yourself and your own spiritual journey.  Keep your mind and your intent clear to make the most spiritual progress. 
  
Tarot Card of the Day: Two of Cups

Look to others for help and support today, sometimes just knowing someone is there to vent to makes all the difference.   You may meet someone today who has just the right advice at the right time.  Take their advice and think about bringing this person into your circle-they may have a lot more to offer as time goes on.
 
The Two Together

Kenaz reversed paired with the 2 of Cups is telling you that it is okay to let others help you.  Sometimes we get so focused on doing things that we tend to shut out the rest of the world.  Try to let others into your way of thinking today, they may have some great ideas you hadn't considered.

Blessings!

Rune of the Day: Hagall

 

Today will be a day of major surprises and disruptions.  These are things beyond your control that are happening: just step back and let things take their course.  Trying to minimize or control these problems will most likely make them worse.  What's happening today is happening to help you grow, and is probably leading to a change that you have been avoiding.  The bigger the shocks you receive today, the bigger the changes you need to make.
  

Tarot Card of the Day: 9 of Wands

You will find some obstacles in your way today, some things that are just standing in your way.  The thing to remember is that how you solve problems and overcome blockages is more important than the fact that you overcame them.  Consider your actions carefully and learn from what is holding you back-those obstacles are there for a reason.

The Two Together

Both Hagall and the 9 of Wands are referring to obstacles and problems in your path today.  Use caution and learn from what you experience today.  Setbacks happen for a reason, the sooner we understand the reason, the sooner the setbacks are overcome. 
 

Blessings!

Rune of the Day: Ing

You will have so much energy today you may not know what to do with it all.  It is a day of fertility and prosperity, a day of letting go of tension and uncertainty, of embracing the new and the untried.  There is definitely a lot of heat today, so go ahead and make that romantic gesture that you have been putting off, it just might be reciprocated.  Try something new creatively, it's almost spring, start planning your garden-if you live in a warm area you can probably even get a bit of planting done today.
 

Tarot Card of the Day: 5 of Cups Reversed

 Relationships and partnerships are looking promising today.  You may meet someone new that you just kind of 'click' with, or perhaps run into an old friend.  
Let old grudges go, it is time to let bygones be bygones.  Making a fresh start can lead to a new relationship better than it ever has been.

The Two Together

Both Ing and the Reversed 5 of Cups are saying this is going to be a good day.  Both also are indicating that relationship wise today is the day to reach out, to try something new, or to make peace with someone who's been wronged.   With the energy of both of these symbols, surely it's worth the effort to try something different today. 

Blessings!

Rune of the Day: Sigel

This is a day of blessings, of energy and warmth, of wisdom and enlightenment.  Some days we just know how blessed we truly are and this is one of those days.  Even things that go wrong today will lead to new opportunities and better things.  It's a great day to look into new projects or research vacation destinations.  Plan something fun, or do something you've been wanting to do and haven't had time for. 
 

Tarot Card of the Day: 2 of Pentacles Reversed

 You may be called upon to go along with someone else's agenda today; make the best of the situation.  Remember that this is their time, and although it may not be important to you, it means the world to them.  So put on a happy face and do your best to be their number one fan and cheerleader. 

The Two Together

Sigel paired with the Reversed 2 of Pentacles is telling us to make the best of whatever situation we find ourselves in.  Whether we are doing what we truly enjoy, or doing something to help out another, there is always happiness to be found.  We just have to look for it sometimes.
 

Blessings!