Sympathetic Magic & Magical Sympathies

When speaking of sympathies in magic you are saying "Like things attract like
things". To attract that which you desire you perform a rite full of magical
sympathies. Everything in a rite can be used to this end, the colour candle you
choose, stones, symbols, even the actions you perform. They are used to create
a microcosm (little world) that will effect the macrocosm in which we all live.

Some ancient acts of sympathetic magic that are still used should be mentioned
here, they will also serve as an example of the main principal of Sympathetic Magic.

When the crops had been planted, the villagers would hold a celebration in
expectation of the plenty they were hoping for when the harvest came. They would
jump as high as they could to show the Gods and the plants themselves that they
wished them to grow to their greatest height. When a game animal was desired their
form was painted on the wall in plenty and the hunters were depicted along side
successful in the hunt. Hunts were also acted out with a "Hunter" reenacting the
killing of a game animal portrayed by a man dressed in the skins of the desired
animal. This magic proved powerful enough for our ancestors to obtain all they
needed to survive.

Introduction To Astrology

Who we are now starts with our position in the Universe when we were born.
The Energies of the stars and the planets are our first sources of power and
as such carry with them significant knowledge and insight into our strengths
and weaknesses, our goals and our limitation. By looking at one's Natal
Astrological Chart you can learn much but even cursory understanding of your
Zodiac Sign (Sun Sign) will empower you in your life and magical workings.

Though listed as a pseudoscience many people, even those who are not into any
sort of "Alternative Religion" know their sign and read their weekly
horoscopes. Astrology is fascinating and has been a focus of a great many
civilizations.The idea that many of our personality traits and even our
destinies are written in the stars has a strong pull on the human psyche and
using this knowledge can bring many benefits.

You may have had your Natal (birth) chart done by an Astrologer or from a
program on the internet. These can be very in-depth and insightful giving
points where we excel and opportunities to improve our lives simply by
understanding our exact position in the Zodiac.

The Greek Zodiac is the most popular in the Western world. It consists of twelve
signs named for the constellations of stars in the sky at the time for which they
stand.

There are four Cardinal signs - Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer.
Four Fixed signs - Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio.
And Four Mutable signs - Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, Pisces.

Three Fire signs - Aries, Leo, Sagittarius.
Three Earth signs - Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn.
Three Air signs - Gemini, Libra, Aquarius.
And Three Water signs - Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces.

The Chinese Zodiac is favored in the East as in Asia predominantly. There are
twelve signs that are designated by year of birth.

Year of the Rat, Year of the Ox, Year of the Tiger, Year of the Rabbit, Year of
the Dragon, Year of the Snake, Year of the Horse, Year of the Goat, Year of the
Monkey, Year of the Rooster, Year of the Dog and the Year of the Pig. To find your
sign try a site that has a list of birth years that correspond to each sign.




Use the tables in the pages listed below to tap into the Power of your Birth Sign
or to gain greater understanding of the other Signs.

Aries - Astrology

                ARIES  
   
Date:    Mar 21st - Apr 19th    

Symbols:             The Ram
Animals:             Rams
Ruling Planet:       Mars          
Polarity:            Negative/Male    
Number:              9
Cardinality:           Cardinal Sign
Ruling Element:      Fire  
Direction:             South      
Body:                  The Head
Stone:                  Diamond        
Metal:                 Steel
Colour:                Red    
Day of the Week:     Tuesday
Energy center:       The Root Chakra, Mooladhara.
Woods:               Juniper, Pine, Cedar Wood.
Resins:                Copal, Dragon's Blood,
                          Frankincense.      
Flower:              Daisy, Carnation.
Herbs, Incence, Oil: Cinnamon, Clove, Fennel, Galangal,
                          Peppermint, Alspice, Cumin.

Gets along with Sagittarius & Leo. May encounter struggles with Libras.

Positive Traits: Independent, Generous, Optimistic, Courageous, Adventurous,
Energetic, Confident, Brave, Sincere, Dynamic, Spontaneous, Initiative, Inspiring,
Childlike Enthusiasm.

Negative Traits: Moody, Self-involved, Impulsive, Impatient, Short-tempered, Demanding
things instantly, Reacting too fast.

Taurus - Astrology

                 TAURUS  
   
Date:     Apr 20th - May 20th    

Symbols:             The Bull
Animals:              Bulls
Ruling Planet:       Venus  
Polarity:              Positive/Female    
Number:              6
Cardinality:           Fixed Sign
Ruling Element:      Earth
Direction:           North
Body:                The Neck, Eyes, Ears, Nose, & Face.
Stone:                 Emerald          
Metal:                 Copper
Colour:               Pink or Rose.
Resins:                Vanilla
Woods:               Apple
Fruit:                   Apple
Day of the Week:     Friday    
Energy center:       The Heart Chakra.    
Flower:              Lily of the Valley, Lilac, Rose, Violet, Apple Blossom, Daisy,
                         Honeysuckle, Magnolia, Orchid.
Herbs, Incense, Oil: Oakmoss, Patchouli, Thyme, Cardamom, Plumeria, Tonka.


Gets along with Capricorn & Virgo. May encounter struggles with Scorpios.

Positive Traits: Dependable, Persistent, Loyal, Patient, Generous, Compassionate,
Reliable, Physical and Emotional Strength, Friendly, Strong Willpower, Sense of
Aesthetics, Strong Instincts,

Negative Traits: Comfort loving, Greedy, Inflexible, Stubborn, Lazy, Possessive,
Materialistic, Self-indulging, Aggression, Sensitivity, Dislike change.

Gemini - Astrology

                GEMINI
     
Date:    May 21st - Jun 20th    

Symbols:             The Twins
Animals:             Butterflies
Ruling Planet:       Mercury
Polarity:            Negative/Male      
Number:              5
Cardinality:         Mutable Sign
Ruling Element:      Air
Direction:           East  
Body:                The Lungs, Arms & Hands.
Stone:               Pearl            
Metal:               Mercury
Colour:              Orange
Resins:               Gum Mastic
Woods:               Ash
Nut:                   Almond
Day of the Week:     Wednesday
Energy center:       The Second Chakra, Swadisthan.      
Flower:              Rose, Lily, Lavender, Clover.
Herbs, Incense, Oil: Citron, Dill, Mace, Parsley, Peppermint, Anise, Bergamot Mint,
                          Horehound, Lemon Grass.

Gets along with Aquarius & Libras. May encounter struggles with Saggitarius.

Positive Traits: Intellectual, Logical, Talented in writing, Talkative, Knowledgeable,
Energetic, Clever, Imaginative, Witty, Adaptable, Jovial, Good communication skills,
Inquisitive.

Negative Traits: Superficial, Impulsive, Devious, Indecisive, Selfish, Confusing
personality, Difficulty being on time, Changing, Two-faced, Artificial, Emotionally
Insufficient, Gossiping, Critical

Cancer - Astrology

               CANCER  
   
Date:    Jun 21st - Jul 22nd    

Symbols:             The Crab
Animals:               Crabs
Ruling Planet:       The Moon
Polarity:                Positive/Female    
Number:               2
Cardinality:           Cardinal Sign
Ruling Element:      Water  
Direction:               West
Time of Day:         Midnight
Body:                   The Breasts & Stomach.
Stone:                   Moonstone          
Metal:                   Silver
Colour:                 Silver  
Resins:                  Myrrh
Fruit:                     Lemon
Day of the Week:     Monday
Energy center:       The Seventh Chakra, the Sahasrara.
Woods:                  Eucalyptus, Sandalwood.      
Flower:                  Larkspur, Chrysanthemum, Jasmine,
                             Lotus, Violet, Rose, Lilac.
Herbs, Incense, Oil: Gardenia, Lemon Balm, Calamus.

Gets along with Pisces & Scorpio. May encounter struggles with Capricorns.

Positive Traits: Loyal, Dependable, Caring, Adaptable, Responsive, Genuine attachment
to a family, Empathetic, Motherly, Protective, Sacrificing, Receptive to other people’s
needs, Intuitive.

Negative Traits: Moody, Clingy, Self-pitying, Oversensitive, Self-absorbed, Emotional
outbursts, Indecisive, Offended easily, Changing, Worries a lot, Restless.

Leo - Astrology

                 LEO  
       
Date:    Jul 23rd - Aug 22nd    

Symbols:             The Lion
Animals:               Lions
Ruling Planet:       The Sun  
Polarity:               Negative/Male      
Number:              1
Cardinality:           Fixed Sign
Ruling Element:      Fire
Direction:             South
Time of Day:         Noon
Fruit:                   Orange  
Body:                 The Heart & Spine.
Stone:                 Peridot            
Metal:                 Gold
Colour:                Gold
Day of the Week:     Sunday
Energy center:       The Sixth Chakra, Agnya.
Resins:                 Copal, Benzoin, Frankincense.
Woods:               Oak, Juniper, Sandalwood.            
Flower:                Poppy, Acacia, Heliotrope.
Herbs, Incence, Oil: Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Rosemary.

Gets along with Aries & Sagittarius. May encounter struggles with Aquarius.

Positive Traits: Confident, Ambitious, Generous, Loyal, Encouraging, Kind, Big-hearted,
Energetic, Optimistic, Honest, Noble, Expanded thinking, Self confident, Inspiring,
Artistic.

Negative Traits: Impractical, Pretentious, Melodramatic, Stubborn, Vain, Jealousy prone,
Possessive, Egotistical, Dominating personality, Intolerant.

Virgo - Astrology

                VIRGO  
   
Date:    Aug 23rd - Sept 22nd  

Symbols:             The Virgin
Ruling Planet:       Mercury
Polarity:               Positive/Female    
Number:              5
Cardinality:         Mutable Sign
Ruling Element:      Earth  
Direction:           North
Body:                The Intestines
Stone:               Sapphire          
Metal:                Iron
Colour:              Green
Woods:             Cypress
Nut:                   Almond
Day of the Week:     Friday    
Energy center:       The Second Chakra, Swadisthan.      
Flower:                 Aster, Lavender, Honeysuckle,  Lily.
Herbs, Incense, Oil: Dill, Fennel, Mace, Patchouli,  Peppermint, Bergamot Mint, Moss.

Gets along with Capricorn & Taurus. May encounter struggles with Pisces.

Positive Traits: Analytical, Observant, Helpful, Reliable, Precise, Perfectionist,
Realistic, Practical, Dependable, Sincere, Patient.

Negative Traits: Skeptical, Fussy, Inflexible, Cold, Interfering, Critical, Restless,
Lack demonstrativeness, Push themselves too hard.

Libra - Astrology

                LIBRA
       
Date:   Sept 23rd - Oct 22nd  

Symbols:                The Scales
Ruling Planet:         Venus    
Polarity:                 Negative/Male      
Number:                6
Cardinality:            Cardinal Sign
Ruling Element:       Air    
Direction:                East
Body:                     The Kidneys
Stone:                     Opal              
Metal:                     Pewter
Colour:                   Yellow or Pastels
Woods:                  Cherry
Fruit:                       Apple
Resins:                     Vanilla
Day of the Week:     Friday  
Energy center:          The Heart Chakra.      
Flower:                    Calendula, Rose, Violet, Apple  Blossom, Magnolia, Orchid.
Herbs, Incense, Oil: Lilac, Marjoram, Mugwort, Spearmint, Thyme, Catnip, Plumeria, Sweet Pea.

Gets along Aquarius & Gemini. May encounter struggles with Aries.

Positive Traits: Diplomatic, Graceful, Peaceful, Idealistic, Hospitable, Patient,
Balanced, Gregarious, Loving, Affectionate, Cheerful, Energetic, Social.

Negative Traits: Superficial, Vain, Indecisive, Unreliable, Careless, Prone to
Indulgence, Overly emotional, Sensitive.

Scorpio - Astrology

                SCORPIO
   
Date:     Oct 23rd - Nov 21st    

Symbols:             The Scorpion
Animals:             Scorpions
Ruling Planet:       Saturn  
Polarity:            Positive/Female    
Number:              9
Cardinality:         Fixed Sign
Ruling Element:      Water
Direction:           West  
Body:                The Genitals
Stone:               Citrine            
Metal:               Lead
Colour:              Black or Dark Red
Day of the Week:     Saturday
Energy center:       The Seventh Chakra, Sahasrara.
Woods:               Pine
Resins:              Myrrh, Vanilla.            
Flower:              Chrysanthemum, Gardenia, Violet.
Herbs, Incence, Oil: Basil, Clove, Galangal, Ginger,
                     Alspice, Cumin.

Gets along with Pisces & Cancer. May encounter struggles with Taurus.

Positive Traits: Passionate, Resourceful, Observant, Dynamic, Trustworthy, Passionate,
Charismatic, Mystifying, Power to transform themselves, Perceptive, Intuitive, Determined,
Influential.

Negative Traits: Jealous, Obsessive, Suspicious, Manipulative, Unyielding, Possessive,
Grudges, Doubtfulness, Indulgence in power.

Sagittarius - Astrology

              SAGITTARIUS

Date:     Nov 22nd - Dec 21st  

Symbols:             The Centaur, Archer.
Animals:             Horses
Ruling Planet:       Jupiter
Polarity:            Negative/Male    
Number:              3
Cardinality:         Mutable Sign
Ruling Element:      Fire
Direction:           South
Body:                The Thighs
Stone:               Blue Topaz            
Metal:               White Gold
Colour               Purple or Turquoise
Day of the Week:     Wednesday
Energy center:       The Third Chakra, Nabhi.
Fruit:               Orange        
Flower:              Pointsettia, Rose, Carnation.
Resins:              Dragon's Blood, Copal, Frankincense.
Woods:               Oak, Juniper, Cedar Wood.
Herbs, Incense, Oil: Clove, Ginger, Nutmeg, Sage, Anise,
                     Star Anise.

Gets along with Leo & Aries. May encounter struggles with Geminis.

Positive Traits: Honest, Intelligent, Generous, Philosophical, Optimistic,
Open to new things, Understanding, Religious, Freedom loving, Enthusiastic, Faithful,
Forthright, Lighthearted, Intellectual, Excellent communication skills.

Negative Traits: Dogmatic, Not careful in speech, Blunt, Sharp tongued, Prone to change,
Restless, Flirtatious nature, Judgmental, Know-it-all.