Month: September 2022

September 11, 2022 Current Moon Phase

You can use this link to go forward or backward in time for Moon phase information. If you are curious, you can even find out what phase the Moon was in when you or anyone else was born.

From MoonGiant.com

The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waning Gibbous Phase. This is the first phase after the Full Moon occurs. It lasts roughly 7 days with the Moon’s illumination growing smaller each day until the Moon becomes a Last Quarter Moon with an illumination of 50%. The average Moon rise for this phase is between 9pm and Midnight depending on the age of the phase. The moon rises later and later each night setting after sunrise in the morning. During this phase the Moon can also be seen in the early morning daylight hours on the western horizon.

Visit the September 2022 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.

Today’s Waning Gibbous Phase

The Waning Gibbous on September 11 has an illumination of 98%. This is the percentage of the Moon illuminated by the Sun. The illumination is constantly changing and can vary up to 10% a day. On September 11 the Moon is 15.93 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.

The 8 Lunar Phases

There are 8 lunar phases the Moon goes through in its 29.53 days lunar cycle. The 4 major Moon phases are Full Moon, New Moon, First Quarter and Last Quarter. Between these major phases, there are 4 minor ones: the Waxing Crescent, Waxing Gibbous, Waning Gibbous and Waning Crescent. For more info on the Moon Cycle and on each phase check out Wikipedia Lunar Phase page.

Phase Details

Phase: Waning Gibbous
Illumination: 98%
Moon Age: 15.93 days
Moon Angle: 0.53
Moon Distance: 378,251.59 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 150,574,979.98 km

Useful Moon Resources

Check the weather before a night of Moon gazing at weather.com

For a list of all the current meteor showers visit American Meteor Society

Happy Harvest Moon

I am sorry the post went up so late today. After going 36 hours with 3 hours sleep, I slept in today, then mowed the rest of the lawn, and did some housework so time got away from me. I will be catching up on emails on Monday and trying to get the new issue of Life in The Coven out to all subscribers by September 17th.

Until we meet again dear sisters, brothers, and honored guests may your life be filled with all things positive!

September 10 Divination Journal

Tarot Card

From Tarotx.net – Wildwood Tarot Deck

Five of Bows

Rune

From londonverse.com – Norse/Viking Runes

FEHU VIKING RUNE

PROPERTY, AND FOOD

This Norse rune depicts fulfillment and balance in life. It also offers food from the common to the holy while helping people preserve things they have achieved easily. During the celebration of happy times, many advise not to waste time on unimportant things. But to put the focus on the essential things which can bring great success and happiness in life.

Witch’s Rune

From thecarnutiannemeton.com – Witch’s Rune

Scythe Rune

Rune of End

At times in our life we carry with us things that need not be anymore and need to be cut away separated from us to move forward. This rune brings in a forcing transformation a great change we must make in order for us to move forward. The end of something is but only the beginning of something new.

Keywords
completion, end, begins, rebirth, separate, forward

Ogham

From Ireland-Calling.com

Nion/Nuin,

N
The ash is the fifth letter in the Ogham alphabet, ‘Nion’ or ‘Nuin’, and the third month in the Celtic Tree Calendar.

From LearnReligions.com

Nion

N is for Nion, sometimes called Nuin, which is connected to the Ash tree. Ash is one of three trees which were sacred to the Druids (Ash, Oak and Thorn), and connects the inner self to the outer worlds. This is a symbol of connections and creativity, and transitions between the worlds.

In Norse legend, Yggdrasil, the World Tree, is an Ash. Its roots grew down far into the Underworld, and its branches reached all the way up into the heavens. Odin hung himself from the tree for nine days as a sacrifice. Ash also features prominently in the Irish myth cycles, and is often depicted growing beside a well or pool of wisdom.

Nion Correspondences

Mundane Aspects: Remember that for every action, there is a consequence, and these effect not only ourselves but others as well. What we do in our life will carry into the future and possibly even beyond. Every one of our words and deeds has some sort of impact.

Magical Aspects: The Universe is like a giant web. Strands bind us all together, either closely or at a distance. We are all connected in one way or another, so it is important to find harmony between the spiritual realm and the physical, and between all living beings. Endeavor to live a spiritual life that considers the needs of the natural world around you.

I Ching

From IChingOnline.net – For more information about Hexagram 32

Hexagram Thirty – Two 32

Hêng / Durability

Arousing Thunder and penetrating Wind.
Close companions in any storm:
The Superior Person possesses a resiliency and durability that lets him remain firmly and faithfully on course.

Such constancy deserves success.

SITUATION ANALYSIS:

Endurance is the key to success in this situation.
However, durability is not synonymous with stone-like rigidity.
True resilience requires a flexibility that allows adaptation to any adverse condition, while still remaining true to the core.
Can you maintain your integrity under any circumstance?
Can you influence the situation without giving opposing forces anything to resist?
Then you will endure to reach your goal.

Numerology

Angel Number

Animal Spirit Guide or Animal Spirit Helper

September 10, 2022 Current Moon Phase

You can use this link to go forward or backward in time for Moon phase information. If you are curious, you can even find out what phase the Moon was in when you or anyone else was born.

From MoonGiant.com

The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Full Moon phase. During a Full Moon the moon is 100% illuminated as seen from Earth and is on the opposite side of the Earth from the Sun. The Moon will be visible throughout the night sky rising at sunset in the east and setting with the sunrise the next morning. The point at which a Full Moon occurs can be measured down to a fraction of a second. The time it takes between full moons is known as a Synodic month and is 29.530587981 days long. Keep track of all the Full Moons throughout the year on the Full Moon Calendar >

Visit the September 2022 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.

Today’s Full Moon Phase

The Full Moon on September 10 has an illumination of 100%. This is the percentage of the Moon illuminated by the Sun. The illumination is constantly changing and can vary up to 10% a day. On September 10 the Moon is 14.85 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.

The 8 Lunar Phases

There are 8 lunar phases the Moon goes through in its 29.53 days lunar cycle. The 4 major Moon phases are Full Moon, New Moon, First Quarter and Last Quarter. Between these major phases, there are 4 minor ones: the Waxing Crescent, Waxing Gibbous, Waning Gibbous and Waning Crescent. For more info on the Moon Cycle and on each phase check out Wikipedia Lunar Phase page.

Phase Details

Phase: Full Moon
Illumination: 100%
Moon Age: 14.85 days
Moon Angle: 0.53
Moon Distance: 373,690.57 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 150,614,182.62 km

Useful Moon Resources

Check the weather before a night of Moon gazing at weather.com

For a list of all the current meteor showers visit American Meteor Society

September 10, 2022 Daily Horoscopes

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Moon Alert

Avoid shopping or making important decisions after 8:15 PM EDT today (from 5:15 PM to 11:50 PM PDT). After that, the Moon moves from Pisces into Aries.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

Generally, the Full Moon is a time of heightened conflict. However, today’s Full Moon is a release. Issues with your health or problems with your job will diminish. Even problems with a pet might disappear. Alphabetize your blessings!

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

Difficulties that might have built up in your dealings with groups or a friend will diminish because of today’s Full Moon. Suddenly, a solution is at hand. Everyone is happier. In fact, this is a good day to celebrate and enjoy the arts.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

Today the only Full Moon that takes place at the top of your chart all year is happening. Traditionally, this means you feel pulled between the demands of home and family versus the demands of your career or your public reputation. However, today everything comes together in a beautiful way. You’re happy.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

This is an accident-prone day because of the Full Moon, which means you need to pay attention to everything you say and do. Do not be distracted by propaganda from others that you don’t agree with. Instead, be friendly with other cultures.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

Financial matters have been building up recently. This concerns not only your own earnings and wealth but the wealth of someone else or shared property. Today’s Full Moon will bring a breakthrough to this situation. A happy solution!

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Today the only Full Moon all year that is opposite your sign is taking place. Usually, this heightens tension between you and a close friend or partner. However today, this energy is softer and ushers in solutions and warm understanding. How refreshing.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Issues that have been building up at work or with your health can be resolved today. A solution might be at hand. If not, certainly you will feel an improvement or a breakthrough that is welcome news. You are a sign that appreciates beauty; and today, is a wonderful day for creative, artistic activities.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

This is a lovely day to schmooze and be friendly with others. You will enjoy sports events, artistic adventures, playful times with children and romantic get-togethers. There will be a heightened energy today due to the Full Moon; however, there will also be a sense of release and relaxed harmony.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Today you will find a resolution to problems that might have been building up pitting your home and personal life against your career and your public reputation. Everything is suddenly easier as of today. Solutions and resolutions are at hand. Good reason to celebrate!

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

You will enjoy studying, learning, writing and any involvement with social media today because you are eager to put the word out. Prior to today, some difficulties might have held you back. But today’s Full Moon is a breakthrough and you feel it. It’s a welcome relief.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Financial issues might have been building up for some time, perhaps related to your earnings, or a purchase, or something to do with a possession that you own. Whatever the case, today, you will feel some kind of resolution or a solution to your problems. Glory hallelujah!

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

Today the only Full Moon in your sign all year is taking place. Possibly, you have felt increased tension dealing with partners, spouses and close friends in the last few days. If so, today will bring a relief of some kind. These problems will be diminished. A good thing.

If Your Birthday Is Today

Actor Colin Firth (1960) shares your birthday today. You are determined, hard-working and efficient. You make a strong impression on others even though you appear reserved. You are a romantic and a bit of a dreamer. This year you will experience more solitude because it’s important to learn and study. You want to know more and understand yourself at a deeper level.

King Charles III and Camilla, Queen Consort of the United Kingdom

Camilla, Queen Consort and King Charles III

Please join me in praying for King Charles III with his Queen Consort Camilla to carry out their duties as head of state for the United Kingdom and Commonwealths with compassion, love, and humility. May they reunite the royal family with the Duke and Dutchess of Sussex. That their reign is full of positive changes and keeps important traditions intact.

Long live King Charles III and Camilla, Queen Consort

Queen ELizabeth II has Crossed the Veil Into the Summerland

In honor of this great woman’s crossing and in empathy with our brothers and sisters across the United Kingdom and all the commonwealths, I choose to do no more post today or tomorrow. As we all absorbed this tragic news.

Queen Elizabeth has been and inspiration to me since I was a teenager. After I became a high priestess I would read about her as a strong, dedicated to her people leader in the hope that I could learn from her on how to be diplomatic within my coven. I am sorry if this sounds confusing but I can’t find the right words to describe how much this beautiful woman and spirit has influenced my life especially as a leader.

I ask that you send loving, comforting thoughts and energy to the Queen’s family. May her spirit find peace that she has missed for a while now and she be reunited with the love of her life, Prince Philp, Duke of Edinberg.

As I am unsure what news outlet you prefer to read or listen to, I am put up a link for a general search about Queen ELizabeth II’s death today.

General Search for Queen ELizabeth II Death

At the time of her death, she was surrounded by all her children and Prince WIlliam. At the moment of her death Prince Charles became King Charles. He may choose to use at different name when his coronation takes places.

The Many Titles of Queen Elizabeth II

Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II

Her Majesty The Queen, since her birth in 1926, has been granted the use of numerous official and unofficial titles and styles befitting her position as a child of a royal Duke, the heir presumptive to the throne, the spouse of a royal Duke and as Sovereign. Although The Queen is known as, simply ‘The Queen’ or ‘Elizabeth II’ by her subjects, this is an oversimplified version of her royal title.

In the United Kingdom, the Queen is officially titled ‘Elizabeth the Second, by the Grace of God, of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and of Her other Realms and Territories Queen, Head of the Commonwealth, Defender of the Faith’, with the style of ‘Majesty’. This title was altered in 1953 in order to reflect more clearly the relations of the members of the Commonwealth to one another and of their recognition of the Crown as a symbol of their free association.

Prior to this, as altered following the independence of India in 1947, the title of the Sovereign was ‘Elizabeth the Second, by the Grace of God, of Great Britain, Ireland and the British Dominions beyond the Seas, Queen, Defender of the Faith’.

In Her Majesty’s other fifteen realms, variations of this title are officially used, reflecting her position as the head of state in these countries. These, in most cases, follow the style of ‘Elizabeth the Second, by the Grace of God, Queen of [name of the Commonwealth Realm] and of Her other Realms and Territories, Head of the Commonwealth’, which applies to most of her other realms.

In the realms of Canada and Granada, Her Majesty’s title denotes her position as Queen of the United Kingdom; in Canada, the title is ‘Elizabeth the Second, by the Grace of God of the United Kingdom, Canada and Her other Realms and Territories Queen, Head of the Commonwealth, Defender of the Faith’. In Grenada, her title is ‘… Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and of Grenada and Her other Realms and Territories…’. New Zealand follows a similar way of referring to the Queen, but include the title ‘Defender of the Faith’.

As well as these official titles, there are many unofficial titles that the Queen has been granted. Her Majesty The Queen was awarded the title ‘Mother of all People’ by the Salish nation in Canada. In Jamaica, Her Majesty is unofficially known in Jamaican Patois as ‘Missis Queen’ or ‘The Queen Lady’. In New Zealand, The Queen is unofficially known as ‘the White Heron’ by the Maori people, a cherished bird rarely seen in New Zealand.

In addition to these affectionate titles, Her Majesty The Queen is also known by various historic but informal titles. In the Channel Islands, consisting of the Bailiwicks of Jersey and Guernsey and their dependencies, The Queen is known as the Duke of Normandy. This title reflects the fact that these islands had been part of the Duchy of Normandy since the 10th century. However, The Queen reigns as Queen and is also referred to as ‘The Crown in Right of Jersey/Guernsey’, although sometimes referred to as ‘The Queen, Our Duke’.

From 2010, The Queen has been called ‘Queen of Gibraltar’ in a semi-official way. This title appeared on a Gibraltarian £5 coin and now appears on Gibraltarian and British government documents in reference to The Queen as Sovereign in Gibraltar. However, as a British Overseas Territory, the Rock does not enjoy this as an official title in the same way that the Commonwealth Realms enjoy differing titles.

Even though Fiji abolished their monarchy in 1987, The Queen was still known, unofficially, as ‘Tui Viti’ which translates as ‘Paramount Chief’. The Great Council of Chiefs, a constitutional body disbanded in 2012, recognised The Queen as being the incumbent holder of these titles, although these titles were not recognised by the Fijian government.

For republicans, the unofficial address of ‘Mrs. Windsor’ has entered into circulation as a pejorative title to demonstrate discontent towards the existence of the monarchy. However, this title is not one that will be received with disdain from some and disregard by many.

From royalcentral.co.uk

September’s Full Moon Wants You To Dream Big

With so much emphasis on logic, information, and details these days amid Virgo season, I’m sure you could benefit from a nice, relaxing vacation to get some relief from your busy schedule. While taking time off to plan a trip may not be at the top of your list of priorities at the moment, who’s to say you can’t use your imagination as a form of escapism? With the upcoming full moon in the dreamy, idealistic sign of Pisces preparing to illuminate the cosmos, the sense of urgency you’ve felt around keeping busy is bound to melt away, and your desire to envision what’s possible is coming into focus. As a mutable earth sign, Virgo season has been all about being of service, and while this has likely allowed you to cross plenty of tasks off your to-do list, it hasn’t left much space to tap into your creative side. Though being rooted in a realistic Virgo world promotes efficiency and productivity, the spiritual meaning of the September 2022 full Harvest Moon is all about focusing less on the nitty-gritty details, and embracing what’s possible — even if it’s currently not right in front of you.

As a mutable water sign, Pisces is a sign all about ideals, and not necessarily about actuality. It’s an energy that promotes envisioning what could be, regardless of what the current circumstances may look like. As the moon prepares to fill up with the sun’s productivity-oriented rays on Sept. 10, your dreams will be illuminated, prompting you to tap into your imagination, regardless of whether or not it makes sense. Since Jupiter — the planet of wisdom, growth, and expansion — rules this full moon and is currently retrograde in Aries, it may be somewhat challenging to move forward with any major plans (especially since Mercury’s stationing retrograde the day before), but this full moon is less about taking action and more about giving your mind the space to think outside the box. Consider what’s possible when you don’t limit yourself.

What Is A Harvest Moon?

A harvest moon is a full moon that takes place annually, right around the fall equinox. The rare thing about this full moon is that it takes place at the same time every evening a few nights in a row, and lends its light to farmers looking to harvest their crops before fall arrives, which is where it gets its name. This annual lunation is also commonly referred to as a Corn Moon or an Autumn Moon.

When Is The September 2022 Full Harvest Moon In Pisces?

The full Harvest Moon in Pisces will take place on Sept. 10, 2022 at 6:00 a.m. EST. Taking place in Pisces at 17 degrees, this lunation will shed light on the Pisces-ruled house in your birth chart, illuminating the dreams and ideals you’ve possibly been neglecting. Since Virgo season’s been in full swing, you’ve likely been more tapped into your logical mind, where it’s been easy to sight of the bigger picture. With this full moon bringing your attention back to your hopes and ideals, you’ll be reminded that in order to be the most productive, you can’t lose sight of your purpose. Remaining rooted in reality will allow your dreams to come to fruition, so it’s important to allow them to work together. Too much logic stifles creativity, and too much dreaming can keep you from taking action, so be sure not to lose sight of what you’re ultimately striving for.

From elitedaily.com

THERE ARE 1 TOO MANY RETROGRADE PLANETS IN SEPTEMBER — INCLUDING MERCURY

A new month is upon us, which means that a new set of planetary transits is on the horizon, including retrogrades. Retrogrades are usually dreaded in the astro community, but it’s important to remember that they don’t always spell doom and gloom. When outer planets like Uranus and Neptune station retrograde, the effects aren’t as intense as when inner planets such as Venus and Mercury station retrograde. And even when the inner planets station, it’s only for a short period. So, while the number of retrograde planets in September 2022 may sound like too much to handle, it’s not as daunting as you may think (even though Mercury is one of them).

What Is A Retrograde?

A retrograde takes place when a planet essentially slows down, causing the planet to appear to move backward in the sky from our place on Earth. In reality, the planet isn’t actually moving backward, but it is moving much slower than normal, which is where the retrograde mishaps can come into play. A retrograde is what takes place when a planet reaches a certain distance away from the sun, called a trine, which coincides with the beginning and end of a retrograde cycle. Since Mercury typically retrogrades about three times every year, the effects are usually more noticeable and discussed, especially since it’s the planet that rules over speech, communication, and transportation. Since the outer planets don’t rule over mundane topics, their effects aren’t always as apparent, at least not initially.

How Many Planets Will Be Retrograde In September 2022?

This month, six planets in total will be retrograding through the cosmos — but five of them stationed retrograde prior to this month, and they’re all outer planets. The good thing is, you’ve experienced the retrogrades of each of these planets every single year, so it’s nothing you can’t handle.

What To Expect From September 2022’s Retrograde Planets

Though six planets retrograde is literally more than half of the sky, it’s nothing to worry about, because only one of these planets will actually be stationing retrograde in September.

The only planet that will actually station retrograde this month is Mercury, on Sept. 9. As a planet that stations retrograde pretty often, the themes of Mercury rx may already be engrained in your mind: texts sent to the wrong person, delayed or canceled travel plans, and Instagram going down, to name a few. Generally, Mercury retrogrades are typically a time to review, revise, and rethink the topics Mercury occupies over in your birth chart. Be sure to look not only at where Mercury will be stationing retrograde, but also at the astrological houses that Mercury rules over (Gemini and Virgo-ruled houses) in your birth chart. These are the areas prone to revisions, while the house Mercury actually stations in may be where you’re called to actualize these changes.

Mercury Retrograde (Sept. 9-Oct. 2)

Mercury is the planet all about details, information, and communication. When it stations retrograde, it can cause these themes to be more challenging, particularly based on the sign it’s stationing retrograde in. This time around, Mercury will initially be stationing retrograde in the cardinal air sign of Libra, prompting you to reconsider how you mediate, connect, and find balance in your life. As a sign ruled by Venus, Libra is all about treating people fairly and taking the time to understand every side to a story. Since Mercury will be retrograde, however, it may be challenging to receive accurate information during this time, so it’ll be important that you double check any messages that come your way now.

On Sept. 23, Mercury will retrograde back into the mutable earth sign of Virgo, grounding communication in a way that’s logical and efficient. Since this is the sign where Mercury is exalted, the second half of Mercury retrograde is bound to feel slightly more productive than the first half. With Mercury still retrograde, however, don’t expect productivity to be linear now. Instead, use this time to assess details and information, but don’t feel too much pressure to tackle everything listed on your to-do list until Mercury stations direct on Oct. 2.

From elitedaily.com

September 2022 Holidays & Observances Worldwide

From calendarific.com

There is a total of 255 public holidays and observances in September of 2022 for over 230 countries and 3300 locations around the world. In the table below, you will find the details of the holidays & observances along with when and where they are observed.

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These dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check back regularly for updates or sign up for our newsletter to receive regular updates. All updates are automatically added to our API as well.

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Thursday, September 1, 2022 Knowledge and Literature Day Armenia
Thursday, September 1, 2022 Anti War Day Germany
Thursday, September 1, 2022 Commencement Day of Eritrean Armed Struggle Eritrea
Thursday, September 1, 2022 Kirani Day Grenada
Thursday, September 1, 2022 Day of Knowledge Russia
Thursday, September 1, 2022 Constitution Day Slovakia
Thursday, September 1, 2022 Day of Students and Knowledge Turkmenistan
Thursday, September 1, 2022 Independence Day Uzbekistan
Thursday, September 1, 2022 Independence Day Holiday Vietnam
Friday, September 2, 2022 Day of the Independent City of Ceuta Spain
Friday, September 2, 2022 Labor Day Marshall Islands
Friday, September 2, 2022 Army Day Nicaragua
Friday, September 2, 2022 Teachers’ Day Singapore
Friday, September 2, 2022 Independence Day Vietnam
Saturday, September 3, 2022 Almarhum Sultan Iskandar Hol Day Malaysia
Saturday, September 3, 2022 Gaura Parba Nepal
Saturday, September 3, 2022 Yamashita Surrender Day Philippines
Saturday, September 3, 2022 The Feast of St Marinus and Republic Day San Marino
Saturday, September 3, 2022 Armed Forces Day Taiwan
Sunday, September 4, 2022 Father’s Day Australia
Sunday, September 4, 2022 World Sexual Health Day United States
Monday, September 5, 2022 Mother Teresa Beatification Day Albania
Monday, September 5, 2022 Labor Day American Samoa
Monday, September 5, 2022 Labour Day Bermuda
Monday, September 5, 2022 Labor Day Guam
Monday, September 5, 2022 Umhlanga Reed Dance Eswatini
Monday, September 5, 2022 International Day of Charity United States
Monday, September 5, 2022 Labor Day United States
Tuesday, September 6, 2022 Unification Day Bulgaria
Tuesday, September 6, 2022 Elcano’s Day Spain
Tuesday, September 6, 2022 Defence Day Pakistan
Tuesday, September 6, 2022 Armed Forces’ Day Sao Tome and Principe
Tuesday, September 6, 2022 Somhlolo Day (Independence Day) Eswatini
Wednesday, September 7, 2022 Independence Day Brazil
Wednesday, September 7, 2022 Constitution Day Fiji
Wednesday, September 7, 2022 Victory Day Mozambique
Wednesday, September 7, 2022 Faro Day Portugal
Wednesday, September 7, 2022 International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies United States
Wednesday, September 7, 2022 Still’s Disease Awareness Day United States
Thursday, September 8, 2022 National Day Andorra
Thursday, September 8, 2022 Jeune Genevois Switzerland
Thursday, September 8, 2022 Virgin of the Plains Spain
Thursday, September 8, 2022 Day of Asturias Spain
Thursday, September 8, 2022 Day of Extremadura Spain
Thursday, September 8, 2022 Virgin of the Victory Spain
Thursday, September 8, 2022 Kosrae Liberation Day Micronesia
Thursday, September 8, 2022 Onam India
Thursday, September 8, 2022 Nativity of Mary Lebanon
Thursday, September 8, 2022 Nativity of Our Lady Liechtenstein
Thursday, September 8, 2022 Independence Day North Macedonia
Thursday, September 8, 2022 The Feast of Our Lady of Victories Malta
Thursday, September 8, 2022 Feast of the Nativity of Mary Philippines
Thursday, September 8, 2022 International Literacy Day United States
Friday, September 9, 2022 Martyrs and Ahmad Shah Masoud Day Afghanistan
Friday, September 9, 2022 Madhu Purnima Bangladesh
Friday, September 9, 2022 Children’s Day Costa Rica
Friday, September 9, 2022 National Day North Korea
Friday, September 9, 2022 Chuseok Holiday South Korea
Friday, September 9, 2022 Indra Jatra Nepal
Friday, September 9, 2022 Day of the Victims of Holocaust and of racial violence Slovakia
Friday, September 9, 2022 Independence Day Tajikistan
Friday, September 9, 2022 Mid-Autumn Festival Holiday Taiwan
Friday, September 9, 2022 International Day to Protect Education from Attack United States
Friday, September 9, 2022 California Admission Day United States
Saturday, September 10, 2022 St. George’s Caye Day Belize
Saturday, September 10, 2022 Knabenschiessen Switzerland
Saturday, September 10, 2022 Teachers’ Day China
Saturday, September 10, 2022 Mid-Autumn Festival China
Saturday, September 10, 2022 German Language Day Germany
Saturday, September 10, 2022 Gibraltar Day Gibraltar
Saturday, September 10, 2022 Mid-Autumn Festival Hong Kong
Saturday, September 10, 2022 Children’s Day Honduras
Saturday, September 10, 2022 Chuseok Harvest Festival North Korea
Saturday, September 10, 2022 Chuseok South Korea
Saturday, September 10, 2022 Binara Full Moon Poya Day Sri Lanka
Saturday, September 10, 2022 Repression Victims’ Day Mongolia
Saturday, September 10, 2022 Day of the Workers in the Energy Sector Turkmenistan
Saturday, September 10, 2022 Mid-Autumn Festival Taiwan
Saturday, September 10, 2022 World Suicide Prevention Day United States
Saturday, September 10, 2022 Carl Garner Federal Lands Cleanup Day United States
Saturday, September 10, 2022 Native American Day United States
Sunday, September 11, 2022 Knabenschiessen Switzerland
Sunday, September 11, 2022 Mid-Autumn Festival holiday China
Sunday, September 11, 2022 European Heritage Days Germany
Sunday, September 11, 2022 Grandparents’ Day Estonia
Sunday, September 11, 2022 Nayrouz Egypt
Sunday, September 11, 2022 Geez New Year Eritrea
Sunday, September 11, 2022 National Day of Catalonia Spain
Sunday, September 11, 2022 Ethiopian New Year Ethiopia
Sunday, September 11, 2022 Pohnpei Liberation Day Micronesia
Sunday, September 11, 2022 Chuseok Holiday South Korea
Sunday, September 11, 2022 Fathers’ Day Latvia
Sunday, September 11, 2022 Day after the Mid-Autumn-Festival Macau
Sunday, September 11, 2022 First Responders Day United States
Sunday, September 11, 2022 Patriot Day United States
Sunday, September 11, 2022 National Grandparents Day United States
Sunday, September 11, 2022 Constitution Commemoration Day United States
Sunday, September 11, 2022 Our Lady of Coromoto Venezuela
Monday, September 12, 2022 Knabenschiessen Switzerland
Monday, September 12, 2022 Mid-Autumn Festival holiday China
Monday, September 12, 2022 Pohnpei Liberation Day observed Micronesia
Monday, September 12, 2022 Gibraltar Day observed Gibraltar
Monday, September 12, 2022 Day after Mid-Autumn Festival Hong Kong
Monday, September 12, 2022 Mid-Autumn Festival Holiday Macau
Monday, September 12, 2022 International Day for South-South Cooperation United States
Tuesday, September 13, 2022 International Programmers’ Day United States
Wednesday, September 14, 2022 Battle of San Jacinto Nicaragua
Thursday, September 15, 2022 Independence Day Costa Rica
Thursday, September 15, 2022 Nuestra Señora de la Bien Aparecida Spain
Thursday, September 15, 2022 Independence Day Guatemala
Thursday, September 15, 2022 Shout of Dolores Mexico
Thursday, September 15, 2022 Independence Day Nicaragua
Thursday, September 15, 2022 Birth of Bocage Portugal
Thursday, September 15, 2022 Restoration of Primorska to the Motherland Day Slovenia
Thursday, September 15, 2022 Day of Our Lady of Sorrows Slovakia
Thursday, September 15, 2022 Grand Magal de Touba Senegal
Thursday, September 15, 2022 Independence Day El Salvador
Thursday, September 15, 2022 International Day of Democracy United States
Thursday, September 15, 2022 First Day of National Hispanic Heritage Month United States
Friday, September 16, 2022 National Heroes Day Saint Kitts and Nevis
Friday, September 16, 2022 Martyrs’ Day Libya
Friday, September 16, 2022 Independence Day Mexico
Friday, September 16, 2022 Malaysia Day Malaysia
Friday, September 16, 2022 Independence Day Papua New Guinea
Friday, September 16, 2022 International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer United States
Friday, September 16, 2022 Constitution Day and Citizenship Day observed United States
Friday, September 16, 2022 National POW/MIA Recognition Day United States
Saturday, September 17, 2022 National Hero Day Angola
Saturday, September 17, 2022 National Unity Day Belarus
Saturday, September 17, 2022 Valentine’s Day Colombia
Saturday, September 17, 2022 Day of Melilla Spain
Saturday, September 17, 2022 Teacher’s Day Honduras
Saturday, September 17, 2022 Arbaeen Iran
Saturday, September 17, 2022 Chelum Pakistan
Saturday, September 17, 2022 Birthday of Crown Prince Tupouto’a-‘Ulukalala Tonga
Saturday, September 17, 2022 World Patient Safety Day United States
Saturday, September 17, 2022 Constitution Day and Citizenship Day United States
Saturday, September 17, 2022 National CleanUp Day United States
Sunday, September 18, 2022 Day of the Walloon Region Belgium
Sunday, September 18, 2022 Swiss Federal Fast Switzerland
Sunday, September 18, 2022 National Day Chile
Sunday, September 18, 2022 Confucius’ Birthday Hong Kong
Sunday, September 18, 2022 Jitiya Parwa Nepal
Sunday, September 18, 2022 International Equal Pay Day United States
Sunday, September 18, 2022 Air Force Birthday United States
Monday, September 19, 2022 Federal Fast Monday Switzerland
Monday, September 19, 2022 Army Day Chile
Monday, September 19, 2022 Independence Day Costa Rica
Monday, September 19, 2022 The Feast of Saint Januarius (Naples) Italy
Monday, September 19, 2022 Respect for the Aged Day Japan
Monday, September 19, 2022 Independence Day Saint Kitts and Nevis
Monday, September 19, 2022 Constitution Day Nepal
Monday, September 19, 2022 Foundation of the Slovak National Council Day Slovakia
Tuesday, September 20, 2022 German World Children’s Day Germany
Wednesday, September 21, 2022 Independence Day Armenia
Wednesday, September 21, 2022 Akhari Chahar Somba Bangladesh
Wednesday, September 21, 2022 Independence Day Belize
Wednesday, September 21, 2022 Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Day Ghana
Wednesday, September 21, 2022 Independence Day Malta
Wednesday, September 21, 2022 St. Matthew’s Day Portugal
Wednesday, September 21, 2022 International Day of Peace United States
Thursday, September 22, 2022 Independence Day Bulgaria
Thursday, September 22, 2022 Mauritius Day Switzerland
Thursday, September 22, 2022 Resistance Day Estonia
Thursday, September 22, 2022 Independence Day Mali
Thursday, September 22, 2022 Saudi National Day Saudi Arabia
Thursday, September 22, 2022 World Maritime Day United States
Thursday, September 22, 2022 Emancipation Day United States
Friday, September 23, 2022 September Equinox American Samoa
Friday, September 23, 2022 Blessed Rainy Day Bhutan
Friday, September 23, 2022 Day of Saint Tecla Spain
Friday, September 23, 2022 Manit Day Marshall Islands
Friday, September 23, 2022 Slovenian Sports Day Slovenia
Friday, September 23, 2022 International Day of Sign Languages United States
Friday, September 23, 2022 International Celebrate Bisexuality Day United States
Friday, September 23, 2022 Native American Day United States
Friday, September 23, 2022 Michigan Indian Day United States
Friday, September 23, 2022 September Equinox Cabo Verde
Friday, September 23, 2022 Autumn Equinox Japan
Friday, September 23, 2022 September Equinox Brunei
Saturday, September 24, 2022 Saint Rupert’s Day Austria
Saturday, September 24, 2022 Our Lady of Las Mercedes Dominican Republic
Saturday, September 24, 2022 Virgin of Mercy Spain
Saturday, September 24, 2022 Independence Day (National Day) Guinea-Bissau
Saturday, September 24, 2022 Constitutional Day Cambodia
Saturday, September 24, 2022 Pchum Ben Festival Cambodia
Saturday, September 24, 2022 New Caledonia Day New Caledonia
Saturday, September 24, 2022 Armed Forces Day Peru
Saturday, September 24, 2022 Anniversary of the Failed Attack on Lomé Togo
Saturday, September 24, 2022 Republic Day Trinidad and Tobago
Saturday, September 24, 2022 Public Lands Day United States
Saturday, September 24, 2022 National Public Lands Day United States
Saturday, September 24, 2022 Heritage Day South Africa
Sunday, September 25, 2022 Rosh Hashana Eve Argentina
Sunday, September 25, 2022 European Heritage Days Austria
Sunday, September 25, 2022 Mahalaya Bangladesh
Sunday, September 25, 2022 St. Nicholas of Flüe Switzerland
Sunday, September 25, 2022 Unification Day of Istria, Rijeka, Zadar, and the Islands Croatia
Sunday, September 25, 2022 Rosh Hashana Eve Israel
Sunday, September 25, 2022 Demise of Prophet Muhammad and Martyrdom of Imam Hassan Iran
Sunday, September 25, 2022 Pchum Ben Festival Cambodia
Sunday, September 25, 2022 Armed Forces Day Mozambique
Sunday, September 25, 2022 Sir Hammer DeRoburt Day Nauru
Sunday, September 25, 2022 Gold Star Mother’s Day United States
Monday, September 26, 2022 Rosh Hashana Argentina
Monday, September 26, 2022 Queen’s Birthday Australia
Monday, September 26, 2022 First Day of Navaratri Bangladesh
Monday, September 26, 2022 Rosh Hashana Canada
Monday, September 26, 2022 Navaratri Indonesia
Monday, September 26, 2022 Rosh Hashana Israel
Monday, September 26, 2022 First Day of Sharad Navratri India
Monday, September 26, 2022 Pchum Ben Festival Cambodia
Monday, September 26, 2022 Navaratri Myanmar
Monday, September 26, 2022 Armed Forces Day observed Mozambique
Monday, September 26, 2022 Ghatasthapana Nepal
Monday, September 26, 2022 Sir Hammer DeRoburt Day observed Nauru
Monday, September 26, 2022 South Canterbury Anniversary Day New Zealand
Monday, September 26, 2022 Navaratri United Kingdom
Monday, September 26, 2022 Rosh Hashana United Kingdom
Monday, September 26, 2022 Navratri United States
Monday, September 26, 2022 Rosh Hashana United States
Monday, September 26, 2022 International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons United States
Monday, September 26, 2022 American Indian Day United States
Monday, September 26, 2022 Rosh Hashana United States
Monday, September 26, 2022 Revolution Day Yemen
Monday, September 26, 2022 Navaratri South Africa
Tuesday, September 27, 2022 Second day of Rosh Hashana Argentina
Tuesday, September 27, 2022 Day of the French Community Belgium
Tuesday, September 27, 2022 World Tourism Day Congo Democratic Republic
Tuesday, September 27, 2022 Second Day of Rosh Hashana Germany
Tuesday, September 27, 2022 Meskel Eritrea
Tuesday, September 27, 2022 Rosh Hashana (Day 2) Israel
Tuesday, September 27, 2022 National Day Maldives
Tuesday, September 27, 2022 Independence Day Turkmenistan
Tuesday, September 27, 2022 World Tourism Day United States
Wednesday, September 28, 2022 St. Wenceslas Day Czechia
Wednesday, September 28, 2022 Gedaliah Fast Israel
Wednesday, September 28, 2022 International Bosniaks’ Day (for Bosniak community) North Macedonia
Wednesday, September 28, 2022 Teachers’ Day Taiwan
Wednesday, September 28, 2022 International Day for Universal Access to Information United States
Wednesday, September 28, 2022 World Rabies Day United States
Wednesday, September 28, 2022 Day of Bosnians Kosovo
Thursday, September 29, 2022 Boqueron Battle Victory Day Paraguay
Thursday, September 29, 2022 International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste United States
Thursday, September 29, 2022 World Heart Day United States
Friday, September 30, 2022 Friday before the AFL Grand Final Australia
Friday, September 30, 2022 Thimphu Drubchoe (Thimphu only) Bhutan
Friday, September 30, 2022 Botswana Day Botswana
Friday, September 30, 2022 National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Canada
Friday, September 30, 2022 Chuuk Constitution Day observed Micronesia
Friday, September 30, 2022 Day off for Independence Day Palau
Friday, September 30, 2022 Nationalization of the Roças Sao Tome and Principe
Friday, September 30, 2022 National Youth Day Turks and Caicos Islands
Friday, September 30, 2022 International Translation Day United States
Friday, September 30, 2022 American Indian Heritage Day United States

All Religious Holidays for September 2022

From calendarz.com

Thursday Nativity of Mary Christian Holidays Sep 8, 2022 Today
Thursday Onam Hindu Holidays Sep 8, 2022 Today
Friday Anant Chaturdashi Hindu Holidays Sep 9, 2022 Tomorrow
Wednesday Holy Cross Day Christian Holidays Sep 14, 2022 in 6 days
Saturday Vishwakarma Puja Hindu Holidays Sep 17, 2022 in 9 days
Monday Rosh Hashanah Jewish Holidays Sep 26, 2022 in 18 days

 

Monday Navaratri Hindu Holidays Sep 26, 2022 in 18 days
Wednesday Fast of Gedaliah Jewish Holidays Sep 28, 2022 in 20 days
Thursday Michael and All Angels Christian Holidays Sep 29, 2022 in 21 days

All Missing Birthday Horoscopes

All the missing birthday horoscopes are now posted on their correct date!

Click here to read anyone’s birthday horoscope from sunsigns.org

The monthly Chinese and Sun sign horoscopes will be up by Sunday.

Regular and 1st of the Month Posts Resuming Wednesday

I finally sort of figured out how to use my cellphone as a hot spot to get my laptop online. I miss my daily interaction with my WOTC family and guests.

We have a close friend of many decades coming in from Texas today who is spending the night. I have not seen her face to face in about 20 years thanks to my ex-boyfriend who basically chased any friends I had away by his attitude and abusive words to them and myself.

Lady Rhiannon is also one of my few dear sister witches. She has agreed to soon do some posts about witchcraft. She is the high priestess of a face to face coven where she lives.

So with her visit I am going to be selfish and spend every minute with her that I can because I do not know when she will be back in Illinois. She is here this weekend because her brother is very sick in a nursing home. I know she would appreciate the WOTC family lighting candles and sending Brian comforting energy.

Celtic Vine Month: September 2 – September 29

Vine – the tree of joy

From Ireland-Calling.com

Vines, or grape vines, didn’t reach the shores of Ireland until the Romans introduced wine around 2000 years ago.

The bramble, however, is native to the cool climate of Northern Europe, shares the winding characteristics and bares sweet fruit like the vine. This is why the ogham muin could represent either the vine or the bramble.

Since the introduction of wine to Ireland, the country has had a long love affair with both the plant and the drink, believed to loosen the tongue, release inhibitions and consumed by seers to stimulate prophecy.

Wine

During the 9th century, Viking traders who had already settled in the Loire Valley would bring wine to Ireland and it later became used as a tribute to the king; one ton of wine for each day in the year.

Wine was a big part of the feast culture of the old chieftains and, in later years it was Irish emigrants escaping English rule, known now as ‘Winegeese’ who were responsible for introducing vineyards to many countries throughout the world.

In mythology the vine is sacred to the Greek gods Dionysus and Osiris and the Roman God Bacchus. The vine is known as the tree of joy, exhilaration and wrath and is believed to be one of the sacred woods burned on the Beltane fires in Britain and Ireland representing joy and happiness.

Romans and Greeks celebrated the vine tree

The Romans and Greeks also had a festival involving the vine called Vinalia Rostica which celebrated and gave thanks the first harvest.

In the Celtic tree calendar the vine represents harvest time and the beginning of Autumn. The Autumn Equinox and festival of Mabon falls within the vine month, a festival of thanksgiving and learning.

In Christian belief, wine was the drink shared by Christ at the last supper and is still consumed in churches for this reason. It was the monasteries who cultivated the vine in Ireland and the British Isles for it could not grow in the wild as brambles could.

The bramble bush…

Christians had a very different story involving the Bramble. It was that when the devil was thrown out of heaven he landed on a bramble bush. This made him so angry that he cursed the plant and spat upon it.

Because of this, it was wrong to eat the fruit of the bramble after Michaelmas, September 29th, because the devil enters them.

This belief had a few variations. In Celtic Brittany it was said to be because of the fairies, and, in Wales, simply because they were poisonous by that time.

This is not actually the case, however certain insects do begin to lay their eggs on the ripened fruit during October which could well have been the cause of some stomach upsets.

Bramble wood was used in basket weaving and to make beehives, in a similar way to willow and bramble was often planted with hawthorn, sometimes known as the fairy tree, in hedgerows in order to bind a hedge.

Perhaps the close association to these very pagan trees and old ways is what made the Christians link the Bramble to a story about the devil.

Vine trees in Celtic mythology

Muin, M – The vine represents the eleventh letter in the ogham alphabet, muin, and the tenth month in the Celtic tree calendar.

 

Vine Moon: September 2 – September 29

From LearnReligions.com

The Vine month is a time of great harvest — from the grapes of the Mediterranean to the fruits of the northern regions, the Vine produces fruits we can use to make that most wondrous concoction called wine. The Celts called this month Muin. The Vine is a symbol of both happiness and wrath — passionate emotions, both of them. Do magical workings this month connected to the Autumn Equinox, or Mabon, and celebrate garden magic, joy and exhilaration, wrath and rage, and the darker aspect of the mother goddess. Use the leaves of the Vines to enhance your own ambition and goals. during this month. The month of Vine is also a good time to get balanced, as there are equal hours of darkness and light.