Day: January 23, 2023

24 January 2023 Southern Hemisphere’s Planetary Positions

If you need to calculate the planetary positions for a specific use and time, click on this link

Currentplanetarypositions.com

To figure out GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) to your local time use this link  

For Your Local Time and Date 

Southeastern Hemisphere

The time for these Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Sao Paulo, Brazil, South America

24 January 2023
06:00 pm GMT 3:00 PM BRT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:04 Aquarius 28
Moon:15 Pisces 07
Mercury:10 Capricorn 25
Venus:27 Aquarius 04
Mars:08 Gemini 59
Jupiter:04 Aries 44
Saturn:25 Aquarius 00
Uranus:14 Taurus 57
Neptune:23 Pisces 23
Pluto:28 Capricorn 26

True Lunar Node:09 Taurus 01 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:08 Taurus 57 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):01 Leo 49

Chiron:12 Aries 25
Ceres:06 Libra 37
Pallas:13 Cancer 20 Rx
Juno:05 Aries 28
Vesta:23 Pisces 45

Eris:23 Aries 56

Fire:5
Earth:5
Air:5
Water:4
Cardinal:8
Fixed:7
Mutable:4

Southern Hemisphere

The time for these Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Cape Town, South Africa

24 January 2023
01:00 pm GMT 3:00 PM SAST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:04 Aquarius 16
Moon:12 Pisces 03
Mercury:10 Capricorn 16
Venus:26 Aquarius 48
Mars:08 Gemini 58
Jupiter:04 Aries 42
Saturn:24 Aquarius 59
Uranus:14 Taurus 56
Neptune:23 Pisces 23
Pluto:28 Capricorn 25

True Lunar Node:09 Taurus 03 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:08 Taurus 57 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):01 Leo 47

Chiron:12 Aries 24
Ceres:06 Libra 36
Pallas:13 Cancer 24 Rx
Juno:05 Aries 22
Vesta:23 Pisces 40

Eris:23 Aries 56

Fire:5
Earth:5
Air:5
Water:4
Cardinal:8
Fixed:7
Mutable:4

Southwestern Hemisphere

The time for these Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

24 January 2023
04:00 am GMT 3:00 PM AEDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:03 Aquarius 53
Moon:06 Pisces 30
Mercury:10 Capricorn 02
Venus:26 Aquarius 20
Mars:08 Gemini 55
Jupiter:04 Aries 38
Saturn:24 Aquarius 56
Uranus:14 Taurus 56
Neptune:23 Pisces 22
Pluto:28 Capricorn 25

True Lunar Node:09 Taurus 06 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:08 Taurus 59 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):01 Leo 45

Chiron:12 Aries 24
Ceres:06 Libra 34
Pallas:13 Cancer 29 Rx
Juno:05 Aries 11
Vesta:23 Pisces 30

Eris:23 Aries 56

Fire:5
Earth:5
Air:5
Water:4
Cardinal:8
Fixed:7
Mutable:4

Spell for Today – Sinus-Clearing Healing Salt Bowl

From spells8.com

Make this beautiful healing salt bowl (with just a handful of herbs and essential oils) to effectively clear sinuses- for a breath of fresh air during cold and flu season!

Why this Spell Works

  • The Herbs, Spices and Essential Oils used to make this bowl each have their own healing properties which, combined with your intentions, will help to cleanse, purify and ease cold and flu symptoms.
  • White Candles are used for healing and protection spells.

Sinus-Clearing Healing Salt Bowl

Recipe by Kasie

Use a blend of herbs and essential oils to create this healing bowl.

INGREDIENTS

DIRECTIONS

  • Light your rosemary incense, cast a circle and call the quarters if you wish.
  • Anoint a white candle using any of the oils suggested above and light it.
  • Mix the herbs in a mortar and pestle and say:
    “Herbs of green, herbs of health,
    Give me well being, good luck, and wealth.”
  • Repeat this chant until the herbs are well combined and crushed.
  • Add the herbs and oils to the salt in a bowl.
  • Stir with the pointer finger of your dominant hand and say the charm again, until you’ve said it nine times in total.
  • Take a few deep breaths, letting the scent go into your sinus cavities.
  • Open your circle if you’ve cast one and let the candle burn down.
  • Place the bowl in the middle of the room you’re most in and your sinuses should clear.

Spell for Today – Hand of Time Spell

When dealing with a weekly spell guide, Mondays are thought to be the logical day for money, love, time and meditation spells. Since Mondays are thought to be the start of the work week, it gives plenty of time for a Monday spell to gain strength throughout the rest of the week.

Hand of Time Spell

Items you will need:

Both hands
6 fingers

Spell:

Hold both of your hands in front of you. Stare at your hands, noticing your palms and fingers, for about thirty seconds. Then, say this chant one time:

“Palms sweaty,
From watching clocks.
No more.
One finger,
For every ten docked.
Seconds in a minute
1440 in a day.
Stop a few,
For singing birds
And trees that sway.”

This should feel like time has slowed-down and allowed you to appreciate life more.

Source

A Witch’s Week of Spells and Activities
Helga C. Loueen

Some of the Witchcraft/Magickal Correspondence for Tuesday

From lightwarriorslegion.com

A Thought for Today

Dear sisters, brothers, and honored guests may the Great Mother and Great Father, Lord and Lady, bless you and your family with all things positive!

Pink Iguana hatchlings spotted for the first time on the Galápagos in decades

The Galápagos Islands in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Ecuador are a playground for biodiversity . Particularly famous for their role in helping Charles Darwin and his theory of evolution in the 1830s and 1840s , it’s home to many species that aren’t found anywhere else on the planet. Giant tortoises, flightless cormorants, and three species of land iguanas are some of the many animals that only call these islands home.

 

One land iguana species is the critically endangered Galápagos Pink Land Iguana ( Conolophus marthae ), which is only found on Isabela Island, one of the 13 major islands in the archipelago. First discovered in 1986 and identified as a new species in 2009 , there are only about 200 to 300 of these photogenic reptiles on the Isabela Island.

[Related: Rare, storied pink iguana discovered. ]

For the first time since scientists found the species, hatchling and juvenile populations of the Galápagos Pink Iguana have been found. The iguanas live along the slopes of Isabela Island’s Wolf Volcano and stretch up to 18.5 inches long.

“This discovery marks a significant step forward, which allows us to identify a path going forward to save the Pink Iguana,” said Danny Rueda, the director of the Galápagos National Park, in a statement .

 

One of the most remote spots monitored by the Galápagos National Park, the Wolf Volcano is home to a research and monitoring 

Click here to read the rest of this article from newsbreak.com

A Laugh for Today

January 23, 2023 Northern Hemisphere’s Planetary Positions

If you need to calculate the planetary positions for a specific use and time, click on this link

Currentplanetarypositions.com

To figure out GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) to your local time use this link  

For Your Local Time and Date 

Northwestern Hemisphere

The time for these Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Los Angeles, California, USA

January 23, 2023
11:00 pm GMT 3:00 PM PST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:03 Aquarius 40
Moon:03 Pisces 23
Mercury:09 Capricorn 54
Venus:26 Aquarius 05
Mars:08 Gemini 53
Jupiter:04 Aries 36
Saturn:24 Aquarius 55
Uranus:14 Taurus 56
Neptune:23 Pisces 22
Pluto:28 Capricorn 24

True Lunar Node:09 Taurus 08 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:08 Taurus 59 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):01 Leo 43

Chiron:12 Aries 23
Ceres:06 Libra 33
Pallas:13 Cancer 32 Rx
Juno:05 Aries 05
Vesta:23 Pisces 25

Eris:23 Aries 56

Fire:5
Earth:5
Air:5
Water:4
Cardinal:8
Fixed:7
Mutable:4

Northern Hemisphere

The time for these Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Chicago, Illinois, USA

January 23, 2023
09:00 pm GMT 3:00 PM CST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:03 Aquarius 35
Moon:02 Pisces 08
Mercury:09 Capricorn 51
Venus:25 Aquarius 58
Mars:08 Gemini 52
Jupiter:04 Aries 35
Saturn:24 Aquarius 54
Uranus:14 Taurus 56
Neptune:23 Pisces 22
Pluto:28 Capricorn 24

True Lunar Node:09 Taurus 09 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:09 Taurus 00 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):01 Leo 43

Chiron:12 Aries 23
Ceres:06 Libra 33
Pallas:13 Cancer 34 Rx
Juno:05 Aries 03
Vesta:23 Pisces 23

Eris:23 Aries 56

Fire:5
Earth:5
Air:5
Water:4
Cardinal:8
Fixed:7
Mutable:4

Northeastern Hemisphere

The time for these Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Frankfurt, Germany, Europe

23 January 2023
02:00 pm GMT 3:00 PM CET
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:03 Aquarius 17
Moon:27 Aquarius 45
Mercury:09 Capricorn 41
Venus:25 Aquarius 37
Mars:08 Gemini 50
Jupiter:04 Aries 32
Saturn:24 Aquarius 52
Uranus:14 Taurus 56
Neptune:23 Pisces 22
Pluto:28 Capricorn 23

True Lunar Node:09 Taurus 12 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:09 Taurus 00 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):01 Leo 41

Chiron:12 Aries 23
Ceres:06 Libra 32
Pallas:13 Cancer 38 Rx
Juno:04 Aries 54
Vesta:23 Pisces 16

Eris:23 Aries 56

Fire:5
Earth:5
Air:6
Water:3
Cardinal:8
Fixed:8
Mutable:3

January 23, 2023 Moon Goddess Current 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 Waxing Crescent Phase. Best seen in the west after the sun dips below the horizon at sunset. This is the first Phase after the New Moon and is a great time to see the features of the moon’s surface. The moon is close to the sun in the sky and mostly dark except for the right edge of the moon which becomes brighter as the days get closer to the next phase which is a First Quarter with a 50% illumination.

Visit the January 2023 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.

Today’s Waxing Crescent Phase

The Waxing Crescent on January 23 has an illumination of 4%. 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 January 23 the Moon is 1.9 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.

Phase Details

Phase: Waxing Crescent
Illumination: 4%
Moon Age: 1.90 days
Moon Angle: 0.55
Moon Distance: 364,928.30 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 147,252,992.35 km

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.

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

Spell for Today – January Fire Spell

From spells8.com

This month is ideal for spells of initiating new beginnings, new jobs, new relationships, new lovers, new ventures, and new ideas.

Fire is the perfect element for transforming a bad habit or pattern into a good one.

1. Write whatever you wish to purge on a piece of paper.

2. Fold the paper as small as you can while visualizing this unwanted presence in your life being crushed, growing smaller.

3. Feel the power of courage within you that allows you to make whatever change you need in your life and turn negative to positive.

4. Chant the following five times as you burn the paper safely in a heat-proof container:

“Transforming Fire
Bane to desire.”

5. Allow the paper to burn completely and bury the ashes.

Some Stone Correspondences for Every Day

From galleries.com

The days of the week were named (in English at least) for the Sun, the Moon, and the five planets known to the ancients (or for the Roman or Norse Gods associated with those planets).There are as many variants for the Gemstones of the Days of the Week as there are sources; no two seem to agree completely. There are consistencies, and the most common gemstones for English and several other Latin-based languages are listed here. Note that the alternate stones are consistent with the primary associated color (since the ancients sometimes called all red gems ruby, all green gems emerald, all violet stones amethyst, and so on), with the exception of Jupiter (Thor’s day) which has been identified with both Sapphire and Emerald, and often with another gemstone, Cat’s Eye.

SUNDAY: The Sun

Sunstone

Golden Topaz

MONDAY: The Moon

Moonstone

Pearl

TUESDAY: Mars (Tiw)

Ruby

Garnet

WEDNESDAY: Mercury (Woden)

Amethyst

Tanzanite

THURSDAY: Jupiter (Thor)

Sapphire

Emerald

FRIDAY: Venus (Frigg)

Emerald

Peridot

SATURDAY: Saturn

Labradorite

Turquoise

January 23, 2023 Daily Horoscopes

Click here to read Georgia Nicols Daily Horoscopes

Moon Alert

Avoid shopping or important decisions from 5 AM to 1 PM EST today (2 AM to 10 AM PST). After that, the Moon moves from Aquarius into Pisces.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

This is an excellent time to hang out with friends and deal with groups, clubs and conferences because you feel friendly and eager to expand your repertoire of contacts. (You like to have a positive trap line you can count on.) Furthermore, when talking to others, you’ll be enthusiastic!

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

You make a wonderful impression on others at this time because you appear to be successful, affluent and popular. In fact, you are so appealing and popular to others, some of you will strike up a romance with a boss or someone in a position of authority. Tread carefully.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

You’re gung-ho to do something! Travel would be the perfect choice because you’re full of energy, and eager to travel for pleasure and explore the world You will enjoy meeting new people and encountering adventures. Meanwhile, new romance with someone “different” might blossom.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

As this week begins, it’s an excellent time for financial discussions, especially about inheritances and how to divide or share the wealth of others. This includes using something that someone else owns. Whatever happens, you will come out laughing all the way to the bank.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

This week is a wonderful time to relate to partners and close friends, and today is no exception. Enjoy schmoozing with those who are closest to you. Likewise, you will enjoy interacting with members of the public because you’re willing to reach out and connect. That’s all it takes.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

This is a productive day for you. In fact, this will be a productive week because you are upbeat, enthusiastic and ready to work. Make note that you will get more done by working with others in groups or specific units. This is not the time to go it alone. Work-related travel is likely.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

You have a positive, fun-filled week to look forward to! If you can, slip away on a vacation. If not, make time for fun luncheons, get-togethers at Happy Hour, playful activities with kids, movies, musical performances and the enjoyment of the arts. Romance is promising!

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Starting today, you’re entering a lovely window where you will enjoy entertaining at home. You might have redecorating plans or ideas about how to expand or renovate where you live. This is also an excellent time to think about real-estate deals.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Get ready for an upbeat, playful week! Today you will enjoy schmoozing with others. Make time for siblings, relatives and neighbours as well as short trips. This busy pace will please you because it’s easy for you to appreciate your daily world.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Business and commerce look favourable this week – starting today. Value your moneymaking ideas. Work-related travel might prove to be financially beneficial. Not only are you enjoying earning money – you’re spending it on beautiful things as well!

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

This is a positive week for you because the Sun is in your sign along with Venus, Saturn and Pluto. Furthermore, the Sun is dancing beautifully with lucky, moneybags Jupiter, which boosts your desire to be part of something larger than yourself. This is an excellent time to work harmoniously with others.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

This is a feel-good week; and today is a feel-good day. Many of you are working behind the scenes, plugging away on certain projects that will yield future profits for you; and very likely, increased earnings this year. Lucky you – your finance scene is blessed!

If Your Birthday Is Today

Musician Django Reinhardt (1910-1953) shares your birthday today. You are strong willed and determined, which allows you to overcome enormous obstacles and challenges. You are also talented, innovative and creative. Whatever you do this year will be the result of hard work. Simplicity is the key to your life this year. Physical exercise will be important.

January 23, 2023 Daily Horoscopes

Click here to read Georgia Nicols Daily Horoscopes

Moon Alert

Avoid shopping or important decisions from 5 AM to 1 PM EST today (2 AM to 10 AM PST). After that, the Moon moves from Aquarius into Pisces.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

This is an excellent time to hang out with friends and deal with groups, clubs and conferences because you feel friendly and eager to expand your repertoire of contacts. (You like to have a positive trap line you can count on.) Furthermore, when talking to others, you’ll be enthusiastic!

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

You make a wonderful impression on others at this time because you appear to be successful, affluent and popular. In fact, you are so appealing and popular to others, some of you will strike up a romance with a boss or someone in a position of authority. Tread carefully.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

You’re gung-ho to do something! Travel would be the perfect choice because you’re full of energy, and eager to travel for pleasure and explore the world You will enjoy meeting new people and encountering adventures. Meanwhile, new romance with someone “different” might blossom.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

As this week begins, it’s an excellent time for financial discussions, especially about inheritances and how to divide or share the wealth of others. This includes using something that someone else owns. Whatever happens, you will come out laughing all the way to the bank.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

This week is a wonderful time to relate to partners and close friends, and today is no exception. Enjoy schmoozing with those who are closest to you. Likewise, you will enjoy interacting with members of the public because you’re willing to reach out and connect. That’s all it takes.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

This is a productive day for you. In fact, this will be a productive week because you are upbeat, enthusiastic and ready to work. Make note that you will get more done by working with others in groups or specific units. This is not the time to go it alone. Work-related travel is likely.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

You have a positive, fun-filled week to look forward to! If you can, slip away on a vacation. If not, make time for fun luncheons, get-togethers at Happy Hour, playful activities with kids, movies, musical performances and the enjoyment of the arts. Romance is promising!

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Starting today, you’re entering a lovely window where you will enjoy entertaining at home. You might have redecorating plans or ideas about how to expand or renovate where you live. This is also an excellent time to think about real-estate deals.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Get ready for an upbeat, playful week! Today you will enjoy schmoozing with others. Make time for siblings, relatives and neighbours as well as short trips. This busy pace will please you because it’s easy for you to appreciate your daily world.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Business and commerce look favourable this week – starting today. Value your moneymaking ideas. Work-related travel might prove to be financially beneficial. Not only are you enjoying earning money – you’re spending it on beautiful things as well!

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

This is a positive week for you because the Sun is in your sign along with Venus, Saturn and Pluto. Furthermore, the Sun is dancing beautifully with lucky, moneybags Jupiter, which boosts your desire to be part of something larger than yourself. This is an excellent time to work harmoniously with others.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

This is a feel-good week; and today is a feel-good day. Many of you are working behind the scenes, plugging away on certain projects that will yield future profits for you; and very likely, increased earnings this year. Lucky you – your finance scene is blessed!

If Your Birthday Is Today

Musician Django Reinhardt (1910-1953) shares your birthday today. You are strong willed and determined, which allows you to overcome enormous obstacles and challenges. You are also talented, innovative and creative. Whatever you do this year will be the result of hard work. Simplicity is the key to your life this year. Physical exercise will be important.

A Thought for Today

Dear sisters, brothers, and honored guests may the Great Mother and Great Father, Lord and Lady, bless you and your family with all things positive!