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it's hard to stay focused, but even more so motivated. These people get motivated easily, yet they have a hard time staying motivated. They could have more of a subconscious fear of committment in romantic partnerships. They want the ideal romance, partnership, yet they fear it won't be enough or they will get bored of it. They also are masters of self improvement, so they want a partner to grow and expand with them. And I'm not gonna lie, this is hard to find. That's why they are single for a long time. Because they find stagnant partners who won't want to grow with them. They like someone who is on the same self evolving, self improvement journey. They also marry or partner up rather late, even after 30 or they jump from one person to another due to searching for the one that would fit more to their personality, habits. They also are constantly learning in new nonformal ways, the type to read a book per week, watch educational video and read educational resources on any topic of their choice. They actually strive for education, yet have the most intense time, stress time during it. These people get easily stressed out when in higher education, their energy runs out quickly, that's why a lot of these people love education, yet still find it stressful.

A lot of these people will say that they absolutely love acquiring knowledge and information, but don't enjoy the process of studying, learning, going to the lectures, writing thesis, writing research papers, because they get easily stressed out during those times. It impacts their health directly too.

Sidenote: I am not shaming anyone for having these shadow aspects as shadows exist within everyone, myself included as I have this aspect in my own natal chart. Most of the things I'm speaking about are things I currently struggle with or have previously struggled with in the past or come from the experiences of other Lilith-Venus natives I've done research on.

These people are often sexualized at a very young age and throughout their lives. People will make sexual comments or gestures towards these individuals while simultaneously shaming them. People can project their fantasies onto Venus-Lilith natives, treating them as objects, only viewing them as sexual figures rather than actual human beings—they can also become fetishized. People may have hidden agendas towards the Venus-Lilith person, usually revolving around wanting to obtain something from them. In extreme cases people seek out Lilith-Venus natives for sexual gratification. People may also paint Venus-Lilith people to be provocative and "sexually suggestive" even if they're the ones to initially approach them in this manner. If sexualized at a young age or shamed by others, they can easily seek external validation in their later years which in return ruins their perceptions of themselves, harming their self esteem. They could have an obsession over wanting to achieve perfection and committing to an ideal that often is projected onto them by another. These people must work on healing this aspect within themselves as they can easily act on self hatred or create a false, masked image of themselves.

Venus-Lilith natives are often shamed by others. People project a lot onto these folks and it's usually because there's something within them that they've repressed, not allowing themselves to explore the parts of them they may feel ashamed of. One of the purposes of Lilith dominance in a chart is for the person to completely leave societal expectations to follow their own unique path and to do it fearlessly, regardless of how another responds. This is a huge challenge for them as they will often feel judged, unaccepted and ridiculed by others so they go down a route of immense suppression and internalized shame. They can place themselves in a very restrictive box just so they feel accepted by society. This wound can stem from projections placed onto them by their own family members. They may have been bullied during their developmental years, creating these deep, harmful beliefs about themselves. Whatever a Lilith dominant person does that isn't deemed acceptable by the common collective, there will be talk. They must learn to disregard this and continue to walk their own path at their own pace and live their lives to the fullest—something that's true to them and only them. They must learn to honor and wield the things that make them different from others rather than repress and run away from them.

Venus-Lilith folks may have issues regarding control within themselves and their relationships. They may resist any control that is placed onto them, but can unconsciously push to control their partners. They have a difficulty with being told no which can lead to acting impulsively and seeking instant gratification to get what they want—when their eyes are set on something, they will do everything to get it. They also can have a hard time with compromising with partners due to this need for control. The need for control often stems from not wanting to be taken advantage of by others, especially by the people they're supposed to trust like their partners. Something to be mindful of when you have this aspect is men. Men treat Lilith dominant folks like they're a sexual fantasy, completely stripping them of their autonomy and human nature—in other words they can treat them like pieces of meat. Men in relationships will show interest, they'll stare at you in public, they'll stalk you, harass you, unsolicitedly approach you, try to control and dominate you, they'll think you're seducing them, and they will project their fantasies onto you and objectify you without shame. I've had men straight up suggest sexual favors or ask me for it—men who I've barely spoken to or just met.

As for sexuality, I have seen this play out in mainly two different ways. One being the Venus-Lilith person choosing to refrain from indulging in their sexual desires, putting a restraint on their sexuality and sexual expression, or they discover their sexuality earlier on and strive towards becoming sexually liberated. The shadow sides of these two scenarios is they can either be sexually repressed, usually caused by shame or guilt for having such desires, or they can overt their sexuality in a very unhealthy manner—leading them towards debauchery or using their sexuality to gain or win something from another by seducing them. Venus-Lilith natives must create a healthy balance between their sexuality and sexual desires so it's not completely dormant and kept on the back burner and so it doesn't completely overrule their lives, causing them to make poor choices. Relationships can be quite complicated for Venus-Lilith natives and is rarely smooth sailing. They can become another person's rebound, can participate in infidelity (usually by becoming the other woman), can enter very toxic relationships, can confuse passion, limerence, and lust for love, and can engage in very self destructive behaviors for/because of their lovers—they can repeatedly face heartbreak and chaos in their love lives because of this.

What is the South Node in Astrology?

Also known as the Dragon's Tail, the South Node represents our past lives, our natural inclinations and the things we're comfortable since our past life.

The South Node is associated with karma, and is thought to represent the things we need to let go of in this lifetime. It's also believed to be a point of weakness, and can indicate areas of our lives where we need to be careful.

The South Node is an important point to consider when interpreting a birth chart, as it can give us insight into our past lives and our karmic path in this lifetime.

1.) South Node in the first house

When a native has South Node in the first house, it symbolizes things from their past life that they need to let go of in this lifetime. The first house is all about self, so the native may have issues with ego and being too self-centered. They need to learn to let go of their ego and be more humble. The native may also have issues with being too self-critical. They need to learn to love themselves more and accept themselves for who they are. With South Node in the first house you may not feel it necessary to be self aware or feel yourself as South Node is mostly a force of detachment.

2.) South Node in the second house

The South Node in the second house is a placement that can bring both good and bad fortune. On the one hand, this position can represent a person who is gifted with material abundance and on the other hand, it can represent someone who is excessively attached to their possessions, but has no possessions.

The South Node in the second house is said to be a horrible placement, as it often indicates a life of non luxury and no abundance of material things. This is a position that is associated with wealth, material success, and a general sense of well-being. People with the South Node in the second house are often able to have a strong difficulty somewhere when they strive to acquire whatever they desire, whether it be material possessions or power.

For the most part the South Node in the second house is a negative placement, as it can represent a person who is excessively attached to their possessions. This can lead to a life of greed, materialism, and a general sense of dissatisfaction. People with the South Node in the second house may find it difficult to let go of things, even when they are no longer useful or desired.

The South Node in the second house is a placement that can bring both good and bad fortune. On the one hand, this position can represent a person who is gifted with the sense of having no need for material abundance and can survive with less and maintain self joy but on the other hand, it can represent someone who is excessively attached to their possessions and unable to get what they desire and be on a rat wheel running forever. For the most part this placement means a tough or a detachment somewhere within the material world.

3.) South Node in the third house

The South Node in the third house is a powerful position that can bring about great change in your life. This is a time when you will be called upon to make some major decisions and to take some decisive action. The South Node in the third house is all about communication and self-expression. This is a time when you will need to be very clear and concise in your communication. You may find yourself needing to speak up more often or to be more assertive in your communication. This is also a time when you will need to be very honest with yourself and with others. The South Node in the third house is a counter productive placement which hurts you in this area. You may find it difficult to communicate with others. You will need to be very careful not to bite off more than you can chew within projects or within groups regarding to conversations among others. The South Node in the third house is a time when you will need to be very mindful of your words and your actions. This is a time when you will need to be very careful not to say or do anything that could potentially hurt someone. You may be highly detached around others and will be not the right light for some. Be cautious and honest. You cannot allow the South Node in the third house ruin your relationships with others as this placement is a detachment here.

4.) South Node in the fourth house

When it comes to having South Node in the fourth house, it's all about family and home. This placement is all about comfort, security, and the past. With South Node in the fourth house, you may find yourself drawn to the things that make you feel comfortable and secure. This may include your family, your home, and your roots.

South Node in the fourth house is also about your connection to the past. This may be a past life, a previous relationship, or even your childhood. You may find yourself drawn to the things that remind you of your past. This may include people, places, and things.

South Node in the fourth house will effect you with your family. You will have a disconnect somewhere here or problems. This can be where you dislike your parents or simply cannot get along with them. This placement only means a problem with your family.

5.) South Node in the fifth house

When it comes to having South Node in the fifth house, it can be said that this is generally a good placement. After all, the fifth house is all about fun, creativity, and self-expression. So, what does it mean to have South Node in this house?

For one, it means the worst in this area. You are likely to be no good at creative pursuits. Whether it's writing, painting, or music, you have a large dark hole for expressing yourself in a unique and beautiful way. You may also find yourself drawn to activities that are fun and pleasurable, such as parties, gambling, and risky behaviors but will have a dark grey area within this where you will find yourself having an ongoing trouble.

You are so focused on having fun and enjoying yourself, you may sometimes neglect your responsibilities. You may also find it difficult to commit to anything, as you prefer to keep your options open. You may not be someone that can be trusted for showing up to events or group gatherings or following through in creative task as the South Node will detach you from these things somehow.

6.) South Node in the sixth house

When a person has South Node in the sixth house, it's usually an indication that they need to let go of some of their perfectionist tendencies in order to find true fulfillment. This can manifest in a number of ways, but the overall theme is that the individual needs to learn to accept themselves (and others) as they are, rather than constantly striving for some unattainable ideal.

There are many possible ways that this can play out, but some common examples include:

- Feeling like you can never do anything right, no matter how hard you try

- Constantly comparing yourself to others and feeling like you fall short

- Being overly critical of yourself and others

- Feeling like you have to do everything perfectly in order to be worthy of love and respect

If you have South Node in the sixth house, it's important to try to let go of some of these perfectionist tendencies. Remember that nobody is perfect, and that it's okay to make mistakes. Try to focus on the process of doing things, rather than on the outcome. And most importantly, learn to love and accept yourself (and others) just as you are.

7.) South Node in the seventh house

When a person has South Node in the seventh house, it indicates that the individual has a tendency to cling to relationships and partnerships that are no longer serving them. This can be due to a fear of being alone, or a need for validation and approval from others. The individual may also have difficulty let go of the past, and may hold onto resentments and grudges. It is important for the individual to learn to let go of unhealthy relationships, and to trust that they will be able to find happiness and fulfillment on their own. The South Node will have you not getting enough of something and having a dark twist towards an area within your life. You may want to be in a relationship but may not be fully involved in every aspect like a non favor towards bed pleasure or a love towards someone but a dark twist as you love but do not show it as you have a detachment here in someway.

8.) South Node in the eighth house

When a person has South Node in the 8th house, it is said that this person has karmic ties to other people and situations from past lives that need to be worked out in this lifetime. The 8th house is all about transformation, so it stands to reason that the South Node in this house would indicate some areas of life where the individual needs to do some major work.

One of the main things that a person with South Node in the 8th house needs to learn in this lifetime is how to let go. The 8th house is about death and rebirth, and in order to move forward and evolve, we need to be able to let go of the past. This can be difficult for someone with South Node in the 8th house, as they may have a hard time letting go of people and situations that are no longer serving them.

It is also important for a person with South Node in the 8th house to learn how to channel their energies in a constructive way. The 8th house is associated with sex, death, and taxes, so it can be easy for someone with South Node in this house to get caught up in destructive behaviors. It is important for these individuals to find healthy outlets for their energies, such as creative pursuits, physical activity, or meditation.

If you have South Node in the 8th house, it is important to be aware of the areas of your life where you need to do some work. By acknowledging the areas that need improvement, you can begin to work on them and move forward in your life.

9.) South Node in the ninth house

The South Node in the ninth house is associated with higher education, travel, and foreign affairs. This placement suggests that your past life was focused on these areas, and that you have a lot of experience and knowledge in these areas. The South Node in the ninth house indicates that you may have a tendency to over-think things and to over-analyze situations. You may also have a tendency to be overly critical of yourself and of others. This placement suggests that you need to learn to trust your instincts and to go with your gut feeling. The South Node in the ninth house also suggests that you need to learn to let go of your need for control and to allow yourself to be open to new experiences. With the South Node here you may not go into higher education and pursue other things as your previous life has already done that and now are free to do something different.

10.) South Node in the tenth house

The tenth house is associated with a person's career, public image, and reputation. This is the house of ambition and achievement. With the South Node in this house, there is a high detachment on these things. There may be a pressure to do but you will not feel much care in this area.

The South Node in the tenth house can indicate that a person has lived a previous life where they were very career-oriented. They may have been obsessed with their public image and reputation. This can be a difficult placement.

This lifetime you will do things without the need of a dependent career, large public image, or a high reputation. You will feel less in these areas but be fine here as well.

11.) South Node in the eleventh house

When a person has their South Node in the eleventh house, it is said to be related to having South Node in houses 1-12. This means that the person is comfortable with their place in the social order and is able to work well with others. They are also able to use their influence to further their own goals.

The eleventh house is all about community and working towards the common good. Those with their South Node in this house are said to be disconnected with helping those or being a push in group settings. You will want real independence and may feel no true need to help others as your previous life was full of this and now you will achieve something else in this life. You will feel like their is no need to take risk or to burn yourself out as this was all who you were in your previous life.

12.) South Node in the twelfth house

I’ve been reading a lot about synastry and how there are asteroids that might be more important than Venus. This was a bit odd to me because Venus is the planet of Love and Beauty, but that’s the fascinating thing about astrology, there is always a plethora of things out there for you to learn and it is just incredibly intriguing. The asteroid that caught my eye was “Valentine” because this is the “I will die for you” asteroid as some astrologers have described it. This brings out the TRUE feelings of love, what can bind people in a way that makes them both feel as if they are fated to be together. There are times when Venus trines another’s Venus in synastry, but the love might feel weathered or tired. That is where the asteroids sneak in, like Juno, Valentine, Amor, Cupido, etc. They add more of a binding to the relationship and make you feel connected on a soul level. After reading, this truly made me consider the Twin Flame theory, but I think this would have more to do on how these asteroids come in contact with your personal planets. The Vertex and Anti-Vertex as important but the effects of Eros, Cupid & Psyche can also impact and fire up the passion, love and desire in our synastry and composite charts.

Valentine in Synastry but focusing on the easy aspects such as Trines, Sextiles and Conjunctions. I will make another post on oppositions and squares

Valentine/Sun – A light shining in the life of the native with the asteroid. They will be drawn on a magnetic level. Spirits will be lifted; the Sun will feel beautiful around the native and the native Valentine will do everything in their power to be close to the Sun. This is a beautiful aspect that encourages love and mutual support.

Valentine/Moon – Emotional connection that feels binding. This is a pleasant position, one that serves to bind two people spiritually and emotionally. The flow between both parties will be noticed by everyone around them. Their connection can even be on the psychic level.

Valentine/Mercury – The native Valentine feels like they have found the person that that understands them on an intellectual level. Mercury meshes perfectly with the asteroid person, allowing them to expand their creative side. Thoughtful discussions begin with these two that can make them connect on an intellectual level.

Valentine/Venus – A destined feeling of finding their true love will consume the Valentine person. Venus to them is the object of their desire, their Princess or Prince Charming incarnate. This will most likely feel fated and if there is a double whammy, the reciprocation will be incredible between both parties.

Valentine/Mars – A soft aspect between these two will create explosions amongst the parties involved. Here Valentine will muster the courage and want to take on the role of the protector. Mars fuels their energy and gives them the tools needed to be braver and go forth with what they want. Love here may or may not be passionate. It can either cause a passionate connection or it can empower the couple in a more platonic way.

Valentine/Jupiter – Expansion here is witnessed by both parties. Valentine grows, and Jupiter feels the effects. To those with a weakened Venusian synastry, this aspect can bring some of the fires Venus has not been capable of producing. Both parties love one another and provide support. With a conjunction it can feel like too much of a good and lovely thing.

Valentine/Neptune – When this aspect is present in a Synastry Chart, it can make both parties feel as if they have met their soul mate. Love here blooms but one must be wary not to let the other party get away with some annoying flaws. Valentine encourages and supports Neptune, allowing them to do whatever they please because they will be trusting and seduced by the deceptive planet.

Valentine/Saturn – Karmic love that might feel heavy for both parties. This is a glue that refuses to unbind. Valentine sees Saturn as a refuge, a hope and/or a saving grace. Both parties feel an aura of maturity and it can turn into a relationship where both parties value one another and are not afraid to let their love blossom and mature as years go by.

Valentine/Uranus – A shocking love, one that pulls you feel and fills you with irrational emotions. There could be a shock when you meet this person because of the electrical currents that might course through your body. This person will epitomize everything you desire in love. It might feel like a dream come true and Valentine might do anything to preserve them.

These observations were gotten from readings I’ve done for others. I deleted this by mistake and I added more observations.

Before I begin “Astra inclinant, non necessitant”. Meaning “the stars impel, they do not compel”. They urge us or drive us but they do not force us.

⭐️The MC can show how you are seen by others and it’s not only a career indicator. If it creates an aspect with a personal placements it can reflect in physical appearance/behaviour.

MC= how others see you, public image

💫 People with Pisces placements have muse-like quality. They are often muses in pop culture and history.

⭐️ Moon-Pluto synastry can cause for change in each other’s habits, instincts and ways of life.

💫 Your MC sign can show the sign of those you look up to in the industry you would like to work in.

I want to work in the fashion industry, I have a Sag MC, some of my favorite fashion designers are Sags.

⭐️ Aquarius Sun / Sun-Uranus placements may dislike unoriginality. But may HATE unoriginality (especially if one of the planets is in 8th house /in Scorpio).

💫  Venus-Uranus or Aquarius Venus may fall out of a crush very quickly.

⭐️ Taurus placements may enjoy cooking and baking A LOT.

Especially when they are going through a strenuous time.

💫 Scorpio placements/ Pluto dominated people get a lot of recognition when they dye their hair blonde/red.

They usually change their hair after a tough period in their life.

⭐️ People with Mercury at mutable signs may have very high pitched singing/talking voices and versatile voices.

💫 Jupiter aspecting Moon can cause for big boobs…. 👀

⭐️ Venus-Neptune may dream of their future boyfriend or spouse.

💫 Degrees can represent who, Signs can represent the where.

⭐️ Mercury-Uranus / Aquarius Mercury may enjoy watching anime, animated tv shows.

💫Scorpio placements thrive on hate or fear of others. It’s either they are feared or hated on by others. This pushes them or drives them. 

Why you may ask. Mars is the ancient ruler of Scorpio. Mars= drive. The hate and fear also give them power. Pluto=power.

⭐️ Natural red-heads usually have Mars dominance in their chart or have placements at Aries.

Credit: The degree meanings are owed to the degree theory by Nikola Stojanovic. RIP Nikola. Also Happy New Year, everyone. Thank you all for following <3

Extra notes: I also believe you guys should check out Sabian symbols but they usually have malefic and harsh meanings so be careful.

Before I begin “Astra inclinant, non necessitant”. Meaning “the stars impel, they do not compel”. They urge us or drive us but they do not force us.

Each degree is linked to a zodiac sign and a planet as well. They hold influence on placements we have. I also believe they can show us the who. And can also influence behaviour as well. It’s never certain, but one thing for sure is that it’s important.

The degrees span from 0-29°. And 0° is always considered an embodiment of the sign it is in. 0° is the beginning. If you have a Mercury at let’s say 0° Aries. You embody the sign Aries when it concerns communication, thinking.

A placement is a sentence. We have the sign, planet, the house, aspect and the degree. The degree is just as important. Not only do degrees matter when we have a placement, it also matters between aspects.

Degrees create aspects and they also show how intense an aspect is in a person. 

For example, a person has Sun conjunction Mercury. Conjunction occurs when two planets are in the same sign. But what renders how strong the conjunction is, is the degree separating Sun and Mercury. If the difference of degrees is 2, that would be more powerful than a difference of 8.

Those little numbers at the top corner in the boxes are the degree differences in the aspect between 2 planets.

Before I dive into degrees. Degrees also have malefic connotations to them so please know I will be talking of suicide, death etc. I will be talking about some very special ones brought to our attention by Nikola Stojanovic. 

2°- It is said to be a degree that gives supreme power, greatness or recognition.

5°- considered to be a degree of those considered as sex symbols. It is considered to be a degree of minor/brief fame (It’s a Leo degree).

11°- represents suicide.

15°- assassination degree.

18°- represents bad fortune and health issues.  

22°- to kill or be killed degree. I do not really feed into the whole doom and gloom of the degree. I believe it can mean where in one’s chart where they have to make very hard decisions. It can also mean witnessing death.

SIGNS, DEGREES & THEIR MEANINGS

Mind you I did not put all the words related to the degrees.

Aries (1°,13°, 25°) - red, injuries/bleeding, to be the first, brave, hard work, spicy, blood, to make/produce , flame, sports, goat, sports, of Germanic origin, the head.

Taurus (2°,14°, 26°) - the bank, throat, to cook, opera, kitchen, money, fat, possession, growth, to sing, food, nature, the color green.

Gemini (3°,15°, 27°) - communication, newspaper, television, intellectuals, personal documents, neighbors, brother/ sister, elementary school, transportation.

Cancer (4°,16°,28°) - mother, maternal figure, human race, family, homeland, tears, water, nation, public opinion, twin, couple.

Leo (5°,17°,29°) -  public eye power, top-quality, of good value, the sun, one’s father, children, romance, vacations, gold, proud/one’s ego.

Virgo (6°, 18°) - everything work-related, health, routine, illness, aunts/uncles, stomach, chess, honey, adoptive parents.

Libra (7°,19°) - marriage, law, politics, justice, physical touch, a beauty, art, marriage, paintings, gifts, polite, nice, unable to make decisions.

Scorpio (8°, 20°) - sex, death, to kill or  be killed, surgery, curse words, someone else’s money (inheritance,loans,scholarships), transformation, to investigate.

Sagittarius (9°, 21°) - a foreign place, tennis, films, religion, travel, university, philosophy, women’s thighs, publishing of books, horses.

Capricorn (10°, 22°) - old, long lasting, dark colors, dirty, suffering, winter, hard, antiques/vintage, delay, winter.

Aquarius (11°, 23°) - astrologer, innovation, airports, technology, divorce, loud, electricity, high place, fast pace, future, artificial.

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❦  asteroid aphrodite [1388] is an asteroid that is about fertility, love beauty and passion. where and how you are blessed with beauty, where people find you the most beautiful, your sex appeal. the art of seduction and where you can hook many suitors.

♇ ASTEROID APHRODITE IN 1H/ARIES ⟶ strong beauty indicator, known for having a beautiful face, could have many moles + beauty spots. indicator of being very fertile, and people could think you're a heart-breaker, very seducing and hard to catch so people likely chase after you. can have many people compliment you on sight, or stare at you. people would likely find your face and your body as the most beautiful think you have, or just one of them and it just stands out. you are likely crushed by many people around you, this is the bombshell archetype.

♇ ASTEROID APHRODITE IN 2H/TAURUS ⟶ known for having a beautiful face, nice voice or curvy body/small waist. people might want to buy things for you and make you feel spoiled. could be someone who attracts very possessive people, potential sugar baby. someone in the family might have been in a cheating scandal, or even you. could have a roster of lovers, nice neck and eyebrows, could have freckles, this person values beauty a lot, this is the material girl archetype.

♇ ASTEROID APHRODITE IN 3H/GEMINI ⟶ could have beautiful twins, heart-breaker for sure, cant be tied down for too long. very nice fashion style, or even online feed. could gain fame for your beauty, adaptable beauty, many things suit them. could be the relative or could have a relative that could be considered as a cheater. nice hand writing, could easily get dates, particularly from online dating matches. charming and flirts easily with almost everyone and everything around her, easily distracted. can charm the pants off of someone, this is the girl next door/school crush archetype.

♇ ASTEROID APHRODITE IN 4H/CANCER ⟶ very fertile placement, other people might want to settle down with you and even trap you. could point to infidelity happening within the family, and could have a really nice smile and other people might like your breast/chest area. pinnacle of beauty, apple cheekbones and could have a wider/curvy body. voluptuous or just big in the front and back with wider hips. could have really nice hair, could embody people's wants in a significant other, this archetype is the old hollywood beauty.

♇ ASTEROID APHRODITE IN 5H/LEO ⟶ could love to get into situationships, could have a breeding kink, beautiful back tattoos. star-girl kind of beauty. it reminds me of the six of wands type of charm and glamour. could have a lot of suitors in their dms, and even wanting to settle down or leave a child with them, this placement could point to being someone's arm candy, fur coats and diamonds, looking rich and expensive, sometimes people with this placement might feel like they're objectified very easily by others, this archetype is the golden girl beauty.

(Part one of the Talismans, Pentacles, and Sigils series)

The Greater Key of Solomon contains numerous planetary pentacles for use in magickal operations. When properly constructed they are quite potent and require little additional input from the magician aside from periodic maintenance making them an excellent method of low energy spell casting. Rather than reproducing all of the pentacles here, please refer to this excerpt from the Greater Key before beginning. 

Construction

Choose a pentacle appropriate for your working. In general Saturn pentacles deal with destruction and baneful magick, Jupiter with wealth and protection, Mars with war and domination, Sun with spirit control and status, Venus with love and emotional/sexual domination, Mercury with knowledge and acquisition, and the Moon with freedom, divination, and water. Note that these are not hard and fast classifications and the realm of influence for each planet varies widely so choose your pentacle carefully to ensure you receive the greatest effects. 

Gather your materials. Traditionally pentacles were engraved on a disk of metal corresponding to the planet however this is a huge pain in the ass as well as expensive and toxic in many cases. Using metal is not strictly necessary though if you plan keeping it around for long term use, it can be beneficial. Paper works perfectly well and I suspect other materials would also be adequate so feel free to get creative. You will also need a Bible and a means of calculating the planetary hours (please see the “planetary correspondences” and “calculating the planetary hours” sections below for more information). 

On the day and hour associated with your planet (day and hour of Jupiter etc), draw the pentacle in an appropriately colored ink. While it may be tempting to print out your pentacle, avoid doing so because the process of drawing it by hand is the majority of the casting method. It doesn’t matter how the end product looks - a shitty pentacle will work just as well as a beautiful one, it’s the process that matters. You may start later than the planetary hour or finish drawing after the planetary hour has concluded but take care not to start early otherwise your pentacle will not be infused with the correct planetary energies. If you plan on drawing pentacles regularly, a compass and ruler will make your life much easier. 

Casting - this is the easy part. During the correct day and planetary hour, light some incense and hold the pentacle over it while reciting Psalms 8, 21, 27, 29, 32, 51, 72, and 134. Next read the Bible verse associated with your pentacle over it. If your pentacle has any special instructions (such as the 6th pentacle of the Moon), do them now. Using the correct hour is more important than the day so you can fudge this if necessary but it will not function as reliably. 

You’re done! If you want to keep it around feel free to though I personally find that paper pentacles are only good for one or two uses or as a component of a planetary talisman.

Calculating the Planetary Hours

Every day is ruled by one of the classical planets and each hour of the day is also ruled by a planet. These combinations of planetary day and hour can serve to either strengthen or weaken the planets effects depending on how the two interact with each other which in turn effects the outcome of planetary-based spellwork. For example Saturn (the great malefic) and Jupiter (the great benefic)  don’t play well together so curses cast on the day of Saturn in the hour of Jupiter will be weaker than normal or may not function at all. Conversely, Saturn and Mars serve to strengthen each other so a curse could be made more aggressive by casting during the day of Saturn, hour of Mars. The nitty-gritty of choosing the correct combination of planetary day and hour is outside the scope of this post so for our purposes we will be focusing on matching day and hour as this is when the planet’s influence is strongest. 

Planetary hours are calculated from sunrise to sunset and from sunset to sunrise so though they are based off a 24 hour cycle, they are not one hour long nor does their duration and starting time stay consistent throughout the year. Instead the time between sunrise and sunset is divided into 12 equal parts as are the hours between sunset and sunrise. Each day begins on it’s ruling planet - the first hour of Sunday is the hour of the sun, the first hour of monday is the hour of the moon, and so forth. The following chart is useful for illustrating the procession of the hours but remember: these are not the times in which the planetary hour occurs 

Quite frankly, manually determining the planetary hour is a pain in the ass. The good news is there is literally no reason whatsoever to do this by hand (unless you’re a masochist I guess). There are a number of programs, apps, and websites that will determine them for you based on your geographic location. ChronosXP is a good option for Windows and there are numerous free apps in the Android and iOS stores.  This is a good option for those of you who prefer to use your browser. 

Planetary Correspondences

Sun - gold, yellow, Sunday

1st Pentacle - “Behold His face and form by Whom all things were made, and Whom all creatures obey.”

2nd Pentacle - Angels: Shemeshiel, Paimoniah, Rekhodiah, Malkhiel

3rd Pentacle - Daniel 4:34

4th Pentacle - Psalm 13:3-4

5th Pentacle - Psalm 91:11-12

6th Pentacle - Psalm 69:23, Psalm 135:16

7th Pentacle - Psalm 116:16-17

Moon - silver, silver, Monday

1st Pentacle - Psalm 107:16

2nd Pentacle - Psalm 56:11

3rd Pentacle - Psalm 40:13

4th Pentacle- “Let them be confounded who persecute me, and let me not be confounded; let them fear, and not I.”

5th Pentacle - Psalm 68:1

6th Pentacle - Genesis 7:11-12

Mars - iron, red, Tuesday

1st Pentacle- Angels: Madimiel, Bartzachiah, Eschiel, Ithuriel

2nd Pentacle - John 1:4

3rd Pentacle - Psalm 77:13

4th Pentacle - Psalm 110:5

5th Pentacle - Psalm 91:13

6th Pentacle - Psalm 37:15

7th Pentacle - Psalm 105:32-33

Mercury - mercury, mixed colors, orange, Wednesday

1st Pentacle - Spirits: Yekahel, Agiel

2nd Pentacle - Spirits: Boel and other Spirits

3rd Pentacle- Angels: Kokaviel, Gheoriah, Savaniah, Chokmahiel

4th Pentacle - “Wisdom and virtue are in his house, and the Knowledge of all things remaineth with him for ever.”

5th Pentacle- Psalm 24:7

Jupiter - tin, blue, Thursday

1st Pentacle - Angels: Netoniel, Devichiah, Tzedeqiah, Parasiel

2nd Pentacle- Psalm 112:3

3rd Pentacle- Psalm 125:1

4th Pentacle- Psalm 112:3

5th Pentacle- Ezekiel 1:1

6th Pentacle- Psalm 22:16-17

7th Pentacle- Psalm 113:7

Venus - copper, green, Friday

1st Pentacle - Angels: Nogahiel, Acheliah, Socodiah (or Socohiah), Nangariel

2nd Pentacle - Canticles 8:6

3rd Pentacle - Genesis 1:28

4th Pentacle - Genesis 2:23-24

5th Pentacle - Psalm 22:14

Saturn - lead, black, Saturday

1st Pentacle - Psalm 72:9

2nd Pentacle- Psalm 72:8

3rd Pentacle- Angels: Omeliel, Anachiel, Araughiah, Anazachia

4th Pentacle- Deuteronomy 6:4, Psalm 109:18

5th Pentacle- Deuteronomy 10:17

6th Pentacle- “Set thou a wicked one to be ruler over him, and let Satan stand at his right hand.”

7th Pentacle- Psalm 18:7

So I usually post works and spells that would generally be considered “light” and positive but it is worth noting that Hoodoo is definitely not always these things. So today I am posting how to perform a sour jar. This is 100% a curse friendly blog and I will not tolerate any curse shaming in the notes. There are a million reasons people may feel the need to curse and it is not my place to judge. This is a defensive and potent work and it will fuck someone up so make sure this is what you want. The only rule to cursing and my personal advice on it is to feel NO guilt and be absolutely certain you justify your own actions. From my perspective, the universe grants us what we ask for and the concept of “deserve” does not exist. There are plenty of truly vile pieces of shit who will never be punished for the things they do and have done. There are just as many wonderful and amazing people who suffer for no good reason. The world is an unfair place, and as witches, conjure wo/men, brujas, magicians, etc in some form we seek to make it a bit sweeter for ourselves, our clients, and those we love. Cursing sometimes is a part of that.

A little history:

Sour jars are used to literally sour someone’s life. Sour jars can be used on one single person but are also often used to sour and break up relationships be it romantic, familial, or otherwise. Sour jars are considered defensive magic and aim to make the targets life miserable, sour, and otherwise destroyed. In my experience, most sour jars I have come across have bases of vinegar (*four thieves, white, and apple cider, all depends on the preference of the person). The great thing about sour jars is that they are highly customizable and like most folk practices, cheap. All you actually need is a jar, vinegar of your choice, a petition with the targets name, and your intention. In place of a petition, some people opt to use dolls but that’s up to you. Of course, there are tons of other things you can put in sour jars that make them even more potent but it is your intention and energy that make your works manifest.

Things you can use

 *some of these items I highly recommend using gloves to handle. Also, some of these are not for the faint of heart. Hoodoo uses animal products so please don’t come at me in the comments. I always recommend obtaining animal products ethically.*

Hot peppers/Hot sauce- you can use whole chilis, chili flakes, Tapatio, literally anything spicy. You want this person to be burning and irritated. Spicy stuff adds great oomph to defensive works

Urine- take this one as you are literally pissing all over this person’s life.

Cat and Dog hair- This one would be specifically if you were making a jar to break up a couple because you want them to fight like cats and dogs.

Nails- in Hoodoo coffin nails are often used in defensive work and you can get these from your local or online botanica or hoodoo shop. If you don’t have any way of getting coffin nails you can use regular ones. In the vinegar, they will rust and give more power to the jar.

Spiders/Insects- These are often used in darker works for added negativity. You can imagine spiders and insects covering this persons life as it decomposes and falls apart.

Mustard seeds-excellent for making couples or people fight and also causing fights and misunderstandings in the persons life.

Poppy seeds-causes confusion and chaos in the mind of the target and can also cause nightmares.

Sulfur- be extremely careful with sulfur and I always recommend using gloves when handling it. You only need a little bit as this stuff is POTENT. It will cause a bubbling reaction in the vinegar and this is why a lot of people use it. It makes it look like there is literally a fight in the jar. Sulfur is also just traditionally used in a lot of hoodoo defensive work like hot foot powder.

I'm going to outline the associations of feathers from different birds and then feathers of different colors (because not everyone can identify feathers).

Type of Birds

Blue Jay: protect family at all costs

Blackbirds (Crow, Raven): magic, mystery, intuition

Ibis: directly connected to the Egyptian god of wisdom and writing, Thoth

Seagull: humor, silliness, wise use of resources

Cardinal: vitality, life, power

Parrot: awareness of surroundings, healing through color therapy

Dove and Pigeon: peace, love, family

Mockingbird: sing your song, be your unique self

Owl: magic, intuition, developing psychic awareness, seeing in the dark

Hawk: connect with spirit, stay focused, fly high

Color of Feather

White: a sign from an angel, or a recently passed loved one

Black: a call to spiritual action or self exploration

Red: passion or love to come

Gray: a time of peace is coming

Blue: communication, peace, protection

I've determined these correspondences based on where the dirt I'd found and how the environment affected the vibe of the material

Labyrinth: many possibilities, mystery, confusion, misdirection, being lost

Cemetery: endings, deaths, rest, spirit work, spirit communication

Garden (Food/Herbs): practicality, self sustenance, food security, health

Flower Garden: aesthetic, glamor magic, beauty, self expression, outward beauty

Construction Site: change, industry, human made, structure, innovation

Home: hearth, nostalgia, childhood memories, familiarity, family

Potted Plant (Alive): nurturing, friendship, green energy

Dead Potted Plant: passing, goodbyes, incompatibility, negative energy

Campground: impermanent living, new scenery, exploration, discovery

Forest: earth energy, ancient knowledge, survival, practicality, communication with the planet

Orchard: plentiful food, success, romantic meetings

Shrine: deity work, communication with higher powers

Side of the Road: travel, commerce, trade

Farm: family, cooperation, teamwork, hard work, manual labor, animal energy