A Laugh for Today

So I know some of the regular posts are smaller than usual but I am adding new topics to the regular daily posts increasing my time at my desk by about 2 to 3 hours. Sunday I spent 9 hours at my desk and am still trying to unkink from that. Bear with us while the website is undergoing some changes which I hope you will think it is for the better.

Happy thirsty Thursday…Cheers 🥤

Spell of the Day – The Knots Prayer

When I have used this prayer/spell I start with a rope with one knot in it for each thing the spell/prayer helps to untie. I take my time concentrating on each knot as I undo it to feel the knot inside of me untie. Let us know how the spell/prayer works for you in the comments section.

23 February 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

This local time is in Sao Paulo, Brazil, South America

23 February 2023
06:00 pm GMT 3:00 PM BRT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:04 Pisces 51
Moon:21 Aries 45
Mercury:18 Aquarius 11
Venus:04 Aries 12
Mars:17 Gemini 05
Jupiter:10 Aries 42
Saturn:28 Aquarius 35
Uranus:15 Taurus 23
Neptune:24 Pisces 22
Pluto:29 Capricorn 21

True Lunar Node:05 Taurus 52 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:07 Taurus 21 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):05 Leo 10

Chiron:13 Aries 35
Ceres:05 Libra 32 Rx
Pallas:10 Cancer 42
Juno:21 Aries 08
Vesta:06 Aries 54

Eris:24 Aries 05

Fire:8
Earth:4
Air:4
Water:3
Cardinal:10
Fixed:6
Mutable:3

Southern Hemisphere

This local time is in Cape Town, South Africa

23 February 2023
01:00 pm GMT 3:00 PM SAST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:04 Pisces 38
Moon:18 Aries 51
Mercury:17 Aquarius 51
Venus:03 Aries 57
Mars:17 Gemini 01
Jupiter:10 Aries 40
Saturn:28 Aquarius 34
Uranus:15 Taurus 22
Neptune:24 Pisces 21
Pluto:29 Capricorn 21

True Lunar Node:05 Taurus 53 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:07 Taurus 22 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):05 Leo 09

Chiron:13 Aries 35
Ceres:05 Libra 34 Rx
Pallas:10 Cancer 41
Juno:21 Aries 01
Vesta:06 Aries 48

Eris:24 Aries 05

Fire:8
Earth:4
Air:4
Water:3
Cardinal:10
Fixed:6
Mutable:3

Southwestern Hemisphere

This local time is in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

23 February 2023
04:00 am GMT 3:00 PM AEDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:04 Pisces 16
Moon:13 Aries 36
Mercury:17 Aquarius 16
Venus:03 Aries 29
Mars:16 Gemini 52
Jupiter:10 Aries 35
Saturn:28 Aquarius 31
Uranus:15 Taurus 22
Neptune:24 Pisces 20
Pluto:29 Capricorn 20

True Lunar Node:05 Taurus 54 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:07 Taurus 23 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):05 Leo 07

Chiron:13 Aries 33
Ceres:05 Libra 37 Rx
Pallas:10 Cancer 40
Juno:20 Aries 49
Vesta:06 Aries 38

Eris:24 Aries 05

Fire:8
Earth:4
Air:4
Water:3
Cardinal:10
Fixed:6
Mutable:3

A Thought for Today

A Laugh for Today – Winter Jokes That Will Warm You Up with Laughter

Click here for more winter jokes from Reader’s Digest

Hilarious winter jokes for the perfect pick-me-up

When there’s a nip in the air, the days start getting shorter and snow begins to fall, you know that winter is here. And whether you like it or not, it’s here to stay for a while. But even though the brisk weather means spending more time inside, there are also some perks: having snowball fights, building snowmen and snuggling up with loved ones in front of the fire. Even better? Those chilly moments can also serve as the inspiration for some hilarious winter jokes!

These seasonal jokes are great to include in cards along with a winter quote, to send via text or to entertain a crowd IRL. Whether you’re looking for short jokes, bad jokes or short jokes for kids, this list of sidesplitting winter jokes is perfect for the whole family and will keep you as warm as a nice cup of hot chocolate.

Short winter jokes

1. How do snowmen read their texts?

With an icy stare.

2. What kind of ball doesn’t bounce?

A snowball.

3. What bites but doesn’t have teeth?

Frost.

4. What do you get when you mix a snowman with a vampire?

Frostbite.

5. What do you call a penguin in the Sahara Desert?

Lost.

6. What do you call a snowman in August?

A puddle.

7. Where do snowmen love to dance?

At a snowball.

8. What do you call a slow skier?

A slope-poke!

9. What do snowmen eat for lunch?

Iceburgers.

10. What do snowmen win at the Olympics?

Cold medals!

11. Which one is faster: hot or cold?

Hot. You can catch a cold.

12. Where do snowmen put their money?

In snow banks.

13. How do snowmen buy birthday presents?

With cold, hard cash.

14. What did the tree say after a long winter?

What a re-leaf!

15. What does Frosty’s mom put on her face at night?

Cold cream.

Corny winter jokes

16. What do you sing at a snowman’s birthday party?

“Freeze a Jolly Good Fellow!”

17. Why did the girl keep her trumpet out in the snow?

She liked playing cool jazz.

18. What do you call a snowman’s temper tantrum?

A meltdown.

19. How do snowmen get information?

They search on the winter-net.

20. How do polar bears make their beds?

With sheets of ice and blankets of snow.

21. Why did the two snowmen divorce?

One thought the other was a flake.

22. What do snow parents call their kids?

Chill-dren.

23. What do you call it when a snowman ignores you?

The cold shoulder.

24. Why don’t you see penguins in Britain?

They’re afraid of Wales.

25. Which side of a polar bear has the most fur?

The outside.

26. How does a penguin build a house?

Igloos it together.

27. What do you call a snowman on rollerblades?

A snowmobile.

28. As I grow, I come closer to the ground. What am I?

An icicle.

29. If a winter fox lost his tail, where would you go to buy him a new one?

A retail store.

30. Why did the bear keep getting fired?

He always disappeared in the winter.

Winter jokes for kids …

Snow jokes …

A Laugh for Today – Funny Quotes

CLOTHED WHILE DOING LAUNDRY

Spotted on a Laundromat corkboard: “Please keep clothes on while doing laundry.” —Sue Connor

STEVE MARTIN ON SUCCESS

Some people just have a way with words, and other people … oh … not have waySteve Martin

GORE VIDAL ON THE FOUR MOST BEAUTIFUL WORDS

The four most beautiful words in our common language: 
I told you so. Gore Vidal

Some of the Witchcraft/Magickal Correspondence for Thursday

From modernwellnesswitch.com

Thursdays are best for asserting needs, deciding on plans, or making career and business moves. A great day for working on big projects and beating the odds. Start of a journey or travel is supported this day as well as pursuing creative works or innovative concepts.

Planet: Jupiter

Element: Earth

Tarot Card: Chariot

Rune: Ehwaz

Colors: Deep Blue, Purple, Green

Plants*: Anise, Banyan, Borage, Chestnut, Cinquefoil, Clove, Dandelion, Endive, Fig, Honeysuckle, Hyssop, Liverwort, Maple, Meadowsweet, Nutmeg, Sage, Sarsaparilla, Sassafras, Star Anise, Witch Grass

Stones: Amethyst, Sugilite, Blue Howlite, Kyanite, Lapis Lazuli, Iolite, Celestite, Azurite, Blue Topaz, Hawk’s Eye, Apatite, Tektite

Magical Uses: Expansion, Luck, Abundance, Protection, Stability, Joy, Pleasure, Employment, Leadership

From lightwarriorslegion.com

Spell for Today – Empath Sheilding

What you need:

4 oz Amber glass spray bottle
2 oz Moonwater
2 oz Witch hazel
15 drops Sage
10 drops Frankincense
10 drops Rosemary
8 drops Lemon
6 drops Cedarwood

Combine, shake, spray as needed.

Avoid eyes and mouth.

As always, please use caution when playing with essential oils. Especially around pregnant and nursing mothers, children and pets.

:warning:NOT ALL ESSENTIAL OILS ARE SAFE and CAN NOT go directly on the skin! In fact some can be very toxic and even deadly to your pets.

From Spells8.com

Witchcraft Symbols, Terms and Definitions Wednesday

 

From GypsyWolf.weebly.com

Wednesday, the fourth day of the week,  is named after the Scandinavian Woden (Odin), the “All-Father” of Norse mythology, god of wisdom, poetry and magic .  He sacrificed himself, hanging with a spear thrust in his side by his own hand, on Yggdrasil, the World Tree, to receive the knowledge of the Runes.  His symbols are the wolf, raven, and the valknut, Knot of the Vala.  Wednesday also corresponds to the Roman God, Mercury, also known as Hermes (Greek), messenger of the gods, and god of speed, travel, fortune and communication.

Latin: Dies Mercurii, the day of Mercury.
French: mercredi
Italian: mercoledi
Spanish: miércoles
German: Mittwoch
Dutch: woensdag
Rules: Communication, eloquence, education, travel, mental agility, intelligence, wisdom, self-improvement, divination, breaking  negative habits, overcoming addictions, writing.
Colors: Yellow, Grey, Mixed Hues
Planet: Mercury
Metal: Quicksilver, a liquid mercury that contains amounts of the platinum group metals, has been interpreted as the caduceus of the Greek Hermes (Mercury in Roman myth); Zinc
Stones: Agate, Aventurine, Jasper (mottled), Mica, Pumice
Herbs: Almond, Bergamot Mint, Caraway, Dill, Fennel, Lavender, Lemongrass, Lemon Verbena, Peppermint, Thyme
Zodiac: Gemini & Virgo

From FlyingTheHedge.com

This day of the week gets its name from Woden’s Day, an Old English name. It is a direct translation of the Latin term mercurri dies, “day of Mercury.” When they translated the day, they changed to god Mercury to a local god, Woden, so people would understand. This is a great day to work on communications, thought, wisdom, self-expression, and the arts. Also a good day for divination.
Color: Purple, orange
Planet: Mercury
Deities: Odin, Woden, Hermes, Mercury, Athena, Lugh
Crystals: Adventuine, agate
Herbs: Aspen, lilies, lavender, fern
Associations: Business, communication, debt, the arts, transportation, fortune, chance, creativity

From AncientPathway.com

Magickal Intentions:
Communication, Divination, Writing, Knowledge, Business Transactions, Debt, Fear,Loss, Travel, Money Matters
Incense:
Jasmine
Lavender
Sweet Pea
Planet:
Mercury
Chiron
Sign:
Virgo
Angel:
Colors:
Orange
Light Blue
Grey
Yellow
Violet
Herbs/Plants:
Fern
Lavender
Hazel
Cherry
Perriwinkle
Stones:
Aventurine
Bloodstone
Hematitie
Moss Agate
Sodalite

 

Goddess of the Day – Demeter

Demeter

The goddess of agriculture, horticulture, grain and harvest. Demeter is a daughter of Cronus and Rhea and sister of Zeus, by whom she bore Persephone. She was depicted as a mature woman, often crowned and holding sheaf’s of wheat and a torch. Her symbols are the Cornucopia (horn of plenty), wheat-ears, the winged serpent and the lotus staff. Her sacred animals are pigs and snakes.

Flower Meanings, Symbolize, and Their Spiritual Meaning

Since we are getting close to spring in the northern hemisphere and thinking, “What can I planet this year?” I figured it would be a good idea to explorer what different colors of flowers mean, symbolize, and their spiritual meaning.

From uniguide.com

Purple Flower Meaning: What Do They Symbolize?

Purple flower meaning and symbolism includes peace, harmony, honor, respect, royalty, and spiritual awareness. The color purple is special in that it blends the warm hues of red with the cool hues of blue. So, purple flowers have varied and unique meanings.

Types of Flowers that Are Purple

Before we go into more detail about what purple flowers signify, I thought you might be interested in getting a list of some of the types of flower that come in purple. It’s important to keep in mind that different types of purple flowers have their own distinct meanings.

For example, purple clematis meaning includes aspiration and reaching for the stars. While purple iris symbolism includes goodwill, understanding, and forgiveness. Lavender meaning, on the other hand, includes healing, purity, and luxury. You can learn more about specific types of purple flower meanings by clicking on some of the names below.

Anemone

Aster

Azalea

Carnation

Chrysanthemum

Clematis

Columbine

Dahlia

Delphinium

Fuchsia

Hollyhock

Hydrangea

Iris

Lavender

Lily

Lilac

Orchid

Peony

Rose

Sweet pea

Tulip

Violet

Zinnia

A Harmonious Blend of Meanings

Because the color purple strikes a balance with beautiful results, it symbolizes peace and harmony. As the color purple blends divergent colors, it symbolizes honoring differences.

So, purple flowers are lovely gifts for someone with whom you want to ask forgiveness. They are also ideal for a peace garden.

As an extension of peace and harmony, purple flower symbolism also includes honor and respect. Alice Walker wrote in The Color Purple“I think it pisses God off if you walk by the color purple in a field somewhere and don’t notice it.”

It was an easy-to-understand way of expressing how important it is to honor life and creation in all its unique forms.

For centuries, people have also associated the color purple with royalty. Thus, purple flowers also symbolize majesty and wealth. As purple is associated with nobility, purple flower meaning also includes aspiration and devotion.

Purple Flower Spiritual Meanings

On a spiritual level, purple flowers symbolize expanded awareness and intuition. Both the sixth and seventh chakras are shades of purple.

The sixth chakra is indigo and the seventh is violet. The sixth chakra, or Ajna, rules your mind and your third eye, or intuition.

The seventh chakra, Sahasrara, also called the crown chakra, is at the top of the head, and it governs the super-conscious.

Thus, purple flowers make wonderful gifts for loved ones who are working on their spiritual growth.

Purple flowers are often given as a gift for a 25th wedding anniversary.

In summary, purple flowers send a lovely message of unity, understanding, and respect. They are also off-beat, like orange flowers, so they make wonderful gifts for people who march to the beat of their own drum.

You might like these other articles on UniGuide:

Purple Butterfly Meaning

Lavender Flower Meaning

Sound Healing

Third Eye

Crown Chakra

Witchcraft Symbols, Terms and Definitions – Blessed Be A – Z for Children of All Ages

Click here to download a PDF of Blessed Be A-Z

A
Tall and straight as the ash tree grows
all the things that Athena knows
Smooth and sharp as an athame blade
All the color of an autumn glade

B
Fires at Beltane jumping high
Watch the bees buzzing by
A silver bell ringing bright
A besom sweep makes it right

C
Stir a cauldron round and round
Cast a circle on the ground
Catch a crystal in your hand
Light a candle if you canD
A raven dips and dives in the dark
Demeter makes things grow in the park
Dragon dozing in his lair
Dance with delight, do as you dare
Little Pagan Acorns

E
In the early east, an eagle flies
In an elder elm, her one egg lies
Energy comes from elements four
Embrace them all, open each door

F
Flight and a feather, often together
Fish and fin, go for a swim
Light a fire, flames grow higher
Find a fox, on nature walks
G
The God and Goddess are all around
From sky above to grass on the ground
Grab a goblet, give a toast
Visit a grave to honor the ghost
H
Horus hears as a hawk flies high
Hemlock hills are rolling by
Share some happiness with a hug
Sit on Hestia’s warm hearth rug
Little Pagan Acorns
I
Isis whispers in the night
Is there incense left to light?
Sprites and imps will skip around
Inner spirit can be found
J
Catch a firefly in a jelly jar
Jump for joy when you see that star
Enjoy a summer day in June
Join your hands under the moon
K
I like when Magick is in the air
When kids get kisses in their hair
Cats and kittens, on your knee
Together like a lock and key
L
Love at Litha lets flowers bloom
A little laughter lifts a room
Loki plays a silly joke
Light a lamp and blow the smoke
Little Pagan Acorns
M
The Morrigan smiles under May’s moon
Tomorrow sometimes comes too soon
Maiden, mother and then the crone
Making mischief all alone
N
Pine needles in the wood
Nearby nests sit snug and good
Notice knots, they hold in power
Midnight nears, that’s the hour
O
Osiris has two but Odin only one
Color eggs at Ostara, that’s always fun
Only in the Otherworld do goblins stroll
Don’t get confused, a goblin’s not a troll
P
Poseidon likes to play in the deep
A pile of puppies makes a cute heap
The pentacle protects sacred space
Pansies and petunias have a pretty face
Little Pagan Acorns
Q
Porcupine has quills, arrows in a quiver
Quite cold in winter, quick to shiver
Call the quarters, salute the Queen
Ask the question that is never seen
R
Relax when you are reading runes
A raven calls out raucous tunes
Write a ritual for Friday morn
That red rose may have a thorn
S
Basking in the solstice sun
Warming like a sticky bun
Smudging sage smells so sweet
Slithering snakes have no feet
T
Teas and tinctures, talismans galore
Thoth likes books more than Thor
Water trickles down the stream
Try some Tarot. What does it mean?
Little Pagan Acorns
U
Ugly umbrellas raised up high
Thunder rumbles in the sky
Venus on a unicorn
Out of bubbles, she was born
V
Nike votes for victory
Volcanoes and Pele over the sea
Valkyries to Valhalla fly
Vanilla for love, give it a try
W
Make a wish on a western wind
With a wand, wild women grinned
Witches, Wiccans, warlocks too
In the winter, owls ask who
X
A pixie relaxes in the wood
Jinxes and hexes are never good
With equinox, the days are split
With waxing moon, the sky is lit
Little Pagan Acorns
Y
Both holly and yew are right for Yule
You’ll find nymphs by yonder pool
Yarrow and tansy in a vase
Sitting on some yellow lace
Z
Zeus in a fez, do what he says
Zebras in zoos, time for a snooze
Wander the maze, the ancient ways
Need for some zen? Just say when

February 22 Divination Journal – Part 2

I Ching

From psychic-revelation.com

Hexagram Twenty-Two/22

Name: Pi. Keyphrase: Grace. Formed By The Trigrams: Mountain over Fire. General: Valuing beauty will enable you to cultivate your taste for harmony in all aspects of your life. Love: Beauty is only skin deep – do not be taken in by superficial appearances. Look beneath the surface to see a person’s true character. Business: If a business proposition looks too good to be true then it probably is. Make sure it’s exactly what it appears to be. Personal: Enhance your inner beauty. Overview: Pi is about observing natural grace and allowing that observation to inspire you to emulate it in life. Pi also is a warning not to be taken in by superficial beauty or appearance. Instead, make sure that what lies underneath the surface is more enduring. To neglect to do so may well lead to errors of judgment. Remember, the more enduring beauty is seen with the heart. Not with the eye.

Numerology

From astrogle.com

Angel Number

Animal Spirit Guide

Today’s Animal Spirit Guide card comes from Messages from Your Animal Spirit Guides Oracle Cards by Steven D. Farmer

Wolverine

“You’re a lot tougher than you think you are”

You have what it takes to deal with this turmoil, onw where events have taken a different turn from what you expect. Recall those times when you’ve faced adversity, when you had to dig deep inside yourself to discover the internal resources and the will to continue onward. As you recall those memories, beware of how the feel in your body. Anchor those feelings by calling on to them to shore your courage and help you maintain your dignity. By dealing with this situation head-on and paying attention to the nuances of the shifting energies, your inner wisdom will dictate when to move ahead and when to retreat, helping you sustain your power throughout.

By maintaining this stance, you’re not only protecting yourself physically and emotionally, but also spiritually. Call upon the Warrior inside, the archetypal aspect of yourself that’s charged with defending the inner kingdom and the archetypal King or Queen. This is one of those times when you definitely need to be assertive with others, saying no when necessary, asking for what you want, and sustaining your physical and emotional boundaries. Pull your shoulders back, lift your head up, look straight ahead, and keep a relaxed vigilance. Do your best not to complain and be a martyr about what you’re involved in presently, for it will only drag you down.

Associations: Ferocity; Strength; Clarity; Focus; Persistence; Personal Power; Cunningness; Perseverance; Adaptability; Shapeshifting; Invisibility; Scavenging; Resourcefulness; Survival; Endurance; Balance; Wildness

February 22, 2023 Daily Horoscopes

Click here to read Georgia Nicols Daily Horoscopes

Moon Alert

After 12:30 AM EST, there are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today. The Moon is in Aries.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

This is an exciting day full of daydreams and romantic possibilities! Anything might happen, including a discussion with someone younger about moneymaking ideas. A private love affair or a secret crush might make you feel swept away today.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

A secret affair might be thrilling for some of you today. For others, a friend might become a romantic interest or even a lover. This is because it’s easy for you to idealize someone today. Meanwhile, a conversation with a boss or parent will be lively, direct and dynamic.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

Relations with friends and members of groups are so warm and cozy, a friend might become a lover. Or you might develop a crush on someone? Perhaps travel plans will excite you? Meanwhile, this is an excellent day to study, write or exchange ideas about politics and religion.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

You might develop a crush on your boss or someone in authority. (This works both ways, which means someone might flirt with you.) Either way, you look good to people today! Meanwhile, discussions about shared property, inheritances and insurance matters will be firm and to the point.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

Romance with someone different or from another country might take place for some of you today. This same influence will make you yearn to travel somewhere for pleasure. “I need a change of scenery!” Meanwhile, expect to have a lively, dynamic discussion with a close friend or partner.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

This is a passionate, romantic day. You have strong feelings for someone. In fact, this same passionate influence can actually attract money and wealth to you as well, which makes this the perfect day to ask for more equipment or an increase to your budget at work. Try it. You might get!

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Love at first sight might happen for some of you. (Eyes across a crowded room and all that.) Possibly, this is a work-related romance? Meanwhile, existing partnerships and close friendships are passionate. (Without doubt, some of you will be swiping your phone today.)

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Family discussions will be clear and lively today. You will make your case if you want to do home repairs or make changes to a family business; and others will support you. In fact, a work-related romance might begin for some of you, especially with someone “different.”

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Many of you are excellent speakers. (Winston Churchill was a Sagittarius.) Today you’re in the groove, which means you can sell anyone the Brooklyn Bridge. Family members will listen to you. Meanwhile, new romance or an exciting flirtation might begin because you will woo them with your words.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

This is a marvellous day to entertain at home. Invite the gang over! It’s also an excellent day to explore real-estate opportunities. You’ll have no trouble expressing your ideas about money and financial matters, which means you can negotiate whatever you want.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Today Mercury is in your sign dancing with fiery Mars, which makes you willing to tackle difficult problems. You are confident. In fact, you will impress others with your ability, which means this might be a good time to ask for a raise. (It’s the perfect day to sweettalk someone.)

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

Financial negotiations will go well. This is an excellent day for business and commerce. Behind-the-scenes deals and research will also yield solutions and potential profits for you. In fact, look for ways to boost your income because you might be able to do this today.

If Your Birthday Is Today

Actor Kyle MacLachlan (1959) shares your birthday today. You have an inquisitive mind and are an excellent problem solver. You resist routine. Many of you have an unusual life. You have a wide variety of interests. Simplicity is the key to life this year. It’s time to take charge of your health. Physical exercise will be important.

February 22, 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 February 2023 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.

Today’s Waxing Crescent Phase

The Waxing Crescent on February 22 has an illumination of 7%. 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 February 22 the Moon is 2.49 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: 7%
Moon Age: 2.49 days
Moon Angle: 0.53
Moon Distance: 372,362.86 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 148,000,381.07 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

 

February 22, 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

This local time is in Los Angeles, California, USA

February 22, 2023
11:00 pm GMT 3:00 PM PST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:04 Pisces 03
Moon:10 Aries 39
Mercury:16 Aquarius 56
Venus:03 Aries 14
Mars:16 Gemini 48
Jupiter:10 Aries 32
Saturn:28 Aquarius 30
Uranus:15 Taurus 21
Neptune:24 Pisces 20
Pluto:29 Capricorn 20

True Lunar Node:05 Taurus 55 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:07 Taurus 24 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):05 Leo 05

Chiron:13 Aries 33
Ceres:05 Libra 39 Rx
Pallas:10 Cancer 39
Juno:20 Aries 42
Vesta:06 Aries 33

Eris:24 Aries 05

Fire:8
Earth:4
Air:4
Water:3
Cardinal:10
Fixed:6
Mutable:3

Northern Hemisphere

This local time is in Chicago, Illinois, USA

February 22, 2023
09:00 pm GMT 3:00 PM CST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:03 Pisces 58
Moon:09 Aries 28
Mercury:16 Aquarius 48
Venus:03 Aries 08
Mars:16 Gemini 46
Jupiter:10 Aries 31
Saturn:28 Aquarius 29
Uranus:15 Taurus 21
Neptune:24 Pisces 20
Pluto:29 Capricorn 20

True Lunar Node:05 Taurus 55 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:07 Taurus 24 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):05 Leo 05

Chiron:13 Aries 33
Ceres:05 Libra 39 Rx
Pallas:10 Cancer 38
Juno:20 Aries 39
Vesta:06 Aries 30

Eris:24 Aries 05

Fire:8
Earth:4
Air:4
Water:3
Cardinal:10
Fixed:6
Mutable:3

Northeastern Hemisphere

This local time is in Frankfurt, Germany, Europe

22 February 2023
02:00 pm GMT 3:00 PM CET
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:03 Pisces 40
Moon:05 Aries 17
Mercury:16 Aquarius 21
Venus:02 Aries 46
Mars:16 Gemini 39
Jupiter:10 Aries 27
Saturn:28 Aquarius 27
Uranus:15 Taurus 21
Neptune:24 Pisces 19
Pluto:29 Capricorn 19

True Lunar Node:05 Taurus 56 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:07 Taurus 25 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):05 Leo 03

Chiron:13 Aries 32
Ceres:05 Libra 42 Rx
Pallas:10 Cancer 37
Juno:20 Aries 29
Vesta:06 Aries 23

Eris:24 Aries 05

Fire:8
Earth:4
Air:4
Water:3
Cardinal:10
Fixed:6
Mutable:3

February 22, 2023 Today in History

Today’s Important Historical Events

303 1st official Roman edict for persecution of Christians issued by Emperor Diocletian at Nicomedia, ordering all churches to be closed and scriptures burnt

1632 Galileo‘s “Dialogue Concerning the Two Chief World Systems” is published

1774 British House of Lords rules authors do not have perpetual copyright

1797 The Last Invasion of Britain, launched by the French during the Revolutionary Wars, begins near Fishguard, Wales

1825 Russia & Britain establish Alaska-Canada boundary

1967 25,000 US and South Vietnamese troops launch Operation Junction City against the Viet Cong. Largest US airborne assault since WWII.

Today’s Historical Events

303 1st official Roman edict for persecution of Christians issued by Emperor Diocletian at Nicomedia, ordering all churches to be closed and scriptures burnt

896 Pope Formosus crowned Arnulf King of Carinthia and Holy Roman Emperor

1071 Battle of Cassel; Robert I the Frisian defeats Arnulf III/I

1281 Simon de Brion elected Pope Martinus IV

1288 Girolamo Masci elected Pope Nicolas IV

1300 Pope Boniface VIII issues papal bull (decree) instating a Jubilee Year, granting forgiveness of sins and debts for those who fulfill various conditions

1349 Jews are expelled from Zurich, Switzerland

1415 English King Henry V lays the foundation stone for Syon Abbey for nuns of the Bridgettine Order. Became one of the wealthiest abbeys in England.

Today’s Historical Events in Flim and TV

1858 Dion Boucicault‘s play “Jessie Brown” premieres in NYC

1934 “It Happened One Night” directed by Frank Capra and starring Clark Gable and Claudette Colbert opens at NY’s Radio City Music Hall (Academy Awards Best Picture, Director, Actor, Actress and Screenplay 1935)

1935 “The Little Colonel” premieres starring Shirley TempleLionel Barrymore and Bill Robinson, featuring famous stair dance with Hollywood’s first interracial dance couple

1936 Sonja Henie of Norway follows up her Winter Olympics victory with an incredible 10th consecutive women’s World Championship figure skating gold medal in Paris, France

1951 4th British Film and Television Awards (BAFTAs): “All About Eve” Best Film

1958 15th Golden Globes: “The Bridge on the River Kwai“, Alec Guinness, & Joanne Woodward win

Today’s Historical Events in Music

1878 Peter Tchaikovsky‘s 4th Symphony in F premieres at a Russian Musical Society concert in Moscow [February 10 O.S.]

1941 Paul Creston’s 1st Symphony premieres

1941 Roy Harris‘ “Ballad of a Railroad Man” premieres

1943 Plane crash in the Tagus River, Lisbon, Portugal kills 23 with 15 survivors including singer Jane Froman

1950 Brockway & Weinstock publish “Men of Music” (rev ed)

1958 “Portotino” closes at Adelphi Theater NYC after 3 performances

1963 Beatles begin their own music publishing company (Northern Songs)

1964 Beatles arrive back in England after their 1st US visit

Today’s Historical Events in Sports

1860 Organized baseball played in San Francisco for 1st time between the Eagles and the Red Rovers

1888 “Father of American Golf” John Reid first demonstrates golf on a Yonkers cow pasture to friends

1892 Manitoba Rugby Football Union forms

1893 1st Iron Bowl: Auburn beats Alabama 32-22 in Birmingham

1927 ARC soccer team forms in Alphen on the Rhine

1933 Malcolm Campbell sets world land speed record speed of 272.46 mph driving his famous Blue Bird car at Daytona Beach, Florida

1936 Sonja Henie of Norway follows up her Winter Olympics victory with an incredible 10th consecutive women’s World Championship figure skating gold medal in Paris, France

1952 German husband and wife team Ria and Paul Falk win the mixed pairs gold medal at the Oslo Winter Olympics; defeat American siblings, Karol and Peter Kennedy