Pagan Blog Project - Q is for Quantum Physics

Yesterday's magic is today's science.

There are two sets of laws that govern our universe: the laws that explain the happenings in the universe at large and the laws that explains what happens at the subatomic levels.

Definition of Quantum Physics
Also known as quantum mechanics or quantum theory. As said above, QP explains what happens at the subatomic levels. It's also responsible for the parallel universe and multiverse theories. Are you familiar with Schrödinger's cat? A theoretical cat is placed in a box with poison. Until the viewer actually opens the box to see the cat, QP says the cat is both alive and dead. (I'm simplifying this thought experiment; read the link for a better explanation.) QP provides for nearly "anything " to be possible. Every possibility exists until the event has occurred. In other words, just as it is possible for the winning mega millions numbers to repeat themselves in two consecutive drawings, the Quantum universe when applied beyond the sub-atomic level says it is "possible" though unlikely to smash a coke bottle into a brick wall from afar and have all of the shattered pieces land in such a way as to reassemble the shattered pieces.

QP and Witchcraft
When I told my hubs about witchcraft, he told me about QP. I was amazed at how much sense they both made when applied together. What we see as solid objects are energy patterns densely packed together. QP  says that an event's outcome depends upon the expectations of the observer. The observer has direct influence over the outcome.

A spell is cast in the same way; for example, the wording for a new job spell is "I have a new job," not "I will get a new job." Most witches agree that details such as tools, potions, time of day, moon phase, etc. are extras. The most important part of the spell is the intent of the caster. If you have a bad attitude or do not truly believe the spell, it will not work or it will not have the outcome that you wish.

Are you a witch who is fond of science? Do you feel that science complements your witchcraft?

Special thanks to my hubs for some of the scientific content. Maybe one day he will write an entire post!

Executioner's Moon

Ra's Day
LuniSol - Moonth 9, Day 23
Metonic - Year 13, Lunation 207, Day 8
Dreamspell - Yellow Planetary Star (10 Lamat) - Kin 88
Mayan Tzolk'in - 2 Imix (Red Lunar Dragon) - Kin 41
Mayan Ha'ab - 4 Mol

1st quarter moon in sidereal Scorpio

On the Executioner's Moon, we remember all the times we have done things to "get back at" someone. Perhaps we feel that our actions were justified; perhaps they taught a good lesson; perhaps they were simply wasteful hatred. In retrospect, how might we have handled the situation differently? - Moon Phase Astrology by Raven Kaldera.

At a former job, I asked a coworker to do me a favor. The bus was coming and I wanted to leave to catch it. Well, she refused even when I explained to her that I had to get the bus. About a week later, she must have forgotten her refusal because she asked me to do her a favor. "Nope", I said and kept on about my business. Perhaps, I could have done the favor anyway with a "you owe me" attached to it.

Feel free to share your vengeful moments *evil laugh*!

Quarter Call

This was posted by Jen at Chasing Domestic Bliss for the Pagan Blog Project. I thought it was beautiful so I'm reposting it.

As the sun rises in the east we call the properties of air to form the circle Fly to us on Raven wings 
As the sun warms the south we call the properties of fire to form the circle Travel to us on a sun ray, warm us as you warm the snake 
As the sun sets in the west we call the properties of water to form the circle Swim to us with the noble turtle 
As the sun sometimes never sets in the north we call the properties of earth to form the circle Run to us beside the majestic polar bear 
As our center shines with our internal sun we call the properties of spirit to form the circle Bind us together with the grace of nature's energy 
the circle is cast, we are between the worlds, blessed be

Apprentice's Moon

Thoth's Day
LuniSol - Moonth 9, Day 19
Metonic - Year 17, Day 4
Dreamspell - Yellow Rhythmic Seed (6 Kan) - Kin 84
Mayan Tzolk'in - 11 Caban (Red Spectral Earth) - Kin 37
Mayan Ha'ab - 0 Mol

Waxing crescent in sidereal Virgo

On the Apprentice's Moon, we learn new skills, polish old ones, work in groups (especially with handcrafts or with people who are all learning a new skill together), and in general educate ourselves. Any class or workshop will do, so long as it teaches something useful...This is also a time for developing discipline and good habits. - Moon Phase Astrology by Raven Kaldera..

Sun Child's Moon

Ra's Day
LuniSol - Moonth 9, Day 16
Metonic - Year 13, Lunation 207, Day 1
Dreamspell - Red Electric Dragon (3 Imix) - Kin 81
Mayan Tzolk'in - 8 Ix (White Galactic Wizard) - Kin 34
Mayan Ha'ab - 7 Yaxkin

New moon in sidereal Leo
Kemetic lunar leap month Djehutet

During the Sun Child's Moon, we concentrate on creativity in any endeavor, and we try to reattain that childlike confidence of the era before we became conscious of the criticism of others. It's also a good time for people who are not performers...to tentatively get up on stage and try their best. If we can neither create nor perform, then the task is to focus on feeling joy and on spreading that joy to others by whatever means we have. - Moon Phase Astrology by Raven Kaldera.

I'm pretty creative, I suppose. My poetry book is still waiting to be written though. I've always wanted to perform one of my original writings at an open mike. I'm a member of my local UU church's choir. For an introverted person, this is a big step.

What creative skills or talents do you have?

Pagan Blog Project - P is for Pyramid

Ra's Day
LuniSol - Mooth 9, Day 9
Metonic - Year 13, Lunation 206, Day 24
Dreamspell - White Solar Wizard (9 Ix) - Kin 74
Mayan Tzolk'in - 1 Manik (Blue Magnetic Hand) - Kin 27
Mayan Haab - 10 Yaxkin

The pyramids that we are most familiar with are more specifically called square pyramids. The base is square and the 4 remaining sides are triangles. A perfect pyramid or golden pyramid has a slope equal to phi (golden ratio) or 51° 50' on each side. The Egyptian pyramids have a slope that is very close to the golden ratio.

Ancient pyramids were the tombs of pharaohs. Some say that the ancient Egyptian received help from aliens or time travelers to help construct the pyramids. Who knows? However, modern science has proved that they are build to exact specifications. The north-south axis of the Great Pyramid of Giza is aligned to true North; it is off by about 2 1/2 minutes. Pretty accurate to be working with primitive tools, eh?

I plan on getting my pyramid corners from Precision Pyramids. There is a handy guide at this site to align your pyramid to true North to harness the magical powers. Once aligned properly each side not corner will face a cardinal direction. Hubs will be able to get the wooden dowels to complete it. I want to put it in my backyard. Won't that freak my neighbors out!

Sopet Rising aka Wen Renpet

Blessed Wen Renpet! (I'm not sure of the proper greeting.)

Wen Renpet is the 1st day of the Egyptian solar new year. Ancient Egyptians used the heliacal rising of Sopdet / Sirius to predict when the Nile would flood. The next new moon (8/17/12) is Tepy Renpet, the 1st day of the lunar new year.