Tărâmul Esențelor Pure

The Eclipse
​I have been preparing this painting for today's alignment of the dark sun, where heaven and earth meet.
​The veil thins, light pours into the shadow, and what was hidden is laid bare to be transformed. As above, so below—today’s alignment inspires a space where celestial mystery meets the grounded earth, inviting us to surrender to the deep light hidden within the darkness.
​When the sky holds its breath, the soul listens. The dark sun opens a doorway, casting down threads of gold to pull us back into harmony with the unseen.
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Today is Wednesday, August 12th, the 224th day of 2026 and there are 141 days left in the year. The next sabbat, Mabon, is in 42 days.

The Moon is NEW at 0% illumination. The New Moon for this phase is TODAY Wednesday, August 12th and the next Full Moon will be Thursday, August 27th. According to Native American lore, the August Moon is known as the Sturgeon Moon.

🌙 The current Moon sign is Leo, element of Fire 🔥

🌞 The current Sun sign is Leo, element of Fire 🔥

Today’s planet is Mercury, element of Air 🌬️

Today’s color is Orange 🧡

The incense for today are Storax, Mace, Sandalwood💨

💎 The stones/crystals for today are Emerald, Amethyst, Peridot, Citrine, Aventurine, and Chrysocolla.

Gods we honor today are Mercury, Wodin, Ligh, Hermes.

Today’s keywords are Creativity, Communication, Attraction, and Encouragement.

The Tarot card of the moment is the Four of Swords.

🕯️ TODAYS ACTIVITY: Fan out a tarot spell to increase your creativity. Work with magical plants like the Fern for protection; this plant will also boost the power of any other magical plants with which it is arranged. This is a good day for focusing on opening up communication – especially if your own actions are preventing you from being an effective speaker or listener✨

“Give to me Vision, clarity, wisdom, and courage.”

•: F O U R o f S W O R D S :•

Rest, relaxation, meditation, contemplation, recuperation.

The Four of Swords tells you to rest before you take on the next challenge. You have reached an important first milestone and must recharge your energy before the next phase begins so you are refreshed and ready to go. Even if you are highly productive and driven, take time out from your busy schedule to restore your energy and heal the body and the mind. Constant stress and tension will break even the hardest and most resilient of people but brief periods of rest enable you to refresh your energy, concentration and focus so that you are ready for the next challenge.

If you have been going through tough times recently, such as the trauma of break-up or departure, relationship or family problems, financial and health worries, stress or conflict, then the Four of Swords comes as a sign to take a step back and regain perspective. Take a day off work, travel to a new destination, or spend time with your loved ones – whatever you need to take a break. Now is not the time to make decisions.

In fact, the Four of Swords presents a new challenge: to stay silent and inactive. Now is the time to build up your mental strength by clearing your mind of any mental ‘clutter’ or stress. Meditate and spend time in a place that creates peace, calm and tranquillity for you. Go on retreat or start a meditation course. You need to replenish your strength and spend time connecting with your Higher Self.

The Four of Swords suggests the need for seclusion. You need solitude to negotiate your situation and time apart from others to gather your thoughts and feelings. Following on from the painful loss of the Three of Swords, this Four suggests your need to spend time alone to re-evaluate your life. Solitude, although often difficult to bear, is necessary for you to recharge your batteries and rejuvenate your spirit. This solitary experience always bears fruit in greater inner strength and confidence. Retreat from pain, conflict and distractions, and rid yourself of stress and anxiety. Ground and re-charge yourself. Look inward for a real change and meditate daily.

In a practical sense, the Four of Swords is an indicator that you need to take some time to review your progress so far. This is an excellent time to re-assess your priorities. It is almost like conducting your own ‘post-implementation review’ following a major milestone or a significant challenge. Create time and space to evaluate what has worked well, what has not, and what you need to change. Pausing to reflect after each major challenge will position you well for success in the future.

DESCRIPTION meaning is based on the Rider Waite cards from Biddytarot. com… PICTURED: Four of Swords from the “Celtic Dragon” Tarot illustrated by Lisa Hunt; lisahuntart. com)

*note: all dates and times are according to Pacific Standard Time (PST)*

~ Alemanaka; the Witches Almanac
by The Spae-Wife Witch ~

Alo, Universul?
Da, Cori, te-am sunat pe pisica neagră.
Știu, așa suni la fiecare entanglement cosmic. Ai sunat să-mi zici de eclipsă?
Bravo!
E în regulă! Vin la suprafață densități, frici, rezistențe celulare. Îmi scriu gagicile, deja.
Așa, invită-le la observare! Hate-ul e pe pauză azi. Fluxul constant se resetează fiindcă vechile tipare mentale își pierd sursa de alimentare constantă. Aulu aulu! Ce-ai în poală?
Vreo 10 roșioare. Pun de o supă!
Corect! Cu mult usturoi și busuioc. Ți-am trimis un melc în solar.
Mersi, l-am văzut. I-am făcut un duș cu apă rece și l-am lăsat acolo. Bună dimineața, melc! 🐌🌞🌕🌍

One day you will ask me which is more important? My life or yours? I will say mine and you will walk away not knowing that you are my life.

Khalil Gibran