Day: March 25, 2023

Let’s Have Some Fun for Children of All Ages – Coloring Page

Spell for Today – Exercise Spell c. 2018

Exercise Spell

Items needed for this spell:
Your body
Put on your exercise apparel and start your exercise routine. Do whatever warm-ups you need to do, before starting this spell. Once you are warmed-up, Hold up your hands up in the air and move your arms in gesture, as you say this chant eight times:

“I’m a tree, I’m a tree.
Today is two, for Tuesday.
Tomorrow is three.
Tonight the moon will rise.
Everyone tells me it’s good for
the body,
And that I need to exercise.”

Then, put your hands on your waste. Bend to your left side, eight times, while saying this chant:

“I’m a tree, I’m a tree.
I sway and bend.
One, two, three.
Limbering up for wind.”
Repeat this chant for the right side:
“I’m a tree, I’m a tree.
I sway and bend.
One, two, three.
Limbering up for wind.”

Now, bend over and touch your toes for about eight times. Each time you bend over, say this chant:

“I’m a tree, I’m a tree.
Today is two, for Tuesday.
Tomorrow is three.
Tonight the moon will rise.
I know it’s good for my body,
And that I need to exercise.”

Then, stand on one leg for about a fifteen seconds and alternate between both legs, for a total of about 4 minutes, while doing this, say this chant:

“I’m a tree, I’m a tree.
Today is two, for Tuesday.
Tomorrow is three.
Tonight the moon will rise.
If I want to stay healthy,
I need to exercise.”

Finally, run in place for about 10 minutes and say this chant:

“Step, step, step, step.
One after another
And more to go.
I’m running and talking,
Every day, a little further.
Taking breaths and walking.
Every inch grows.
Step, step, step, step.
Keep going.
Water in my cup.
Or bottled not to spill.
Always a test of the mind,
And a test of the will.
Might run tired,
But I never give up.”

Saying these chants while exercising, will, hopefully, ensure your desire to repeat these routines, week after week, and make the time go by quicker.

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

The Study of Pagan Gods and Goddesses: Vidar c. 2018

Vidar

Vidar (Old Norse Víðarr), his name might mean “Wide Ruler” he is the son of the all-father Odin and the giantess Gríðr. Yes, you read that correctly, some of the Æsir have previously been together with the Jotuns, also known as giants. Some of the giants were so beautiful that even the Gods could not resist their beauty.

Vidar is the second strongest of the Æsir only Thor is stronger than him, Vidar might have inherited some of his strength from the giant side of the family. Vidar lives in Asgard in a great hall called Vidi, it’s a peaceful home and the inside looks like a garden.

Vidar is known for being very silent he loves being at peace with nature. Vidar sometimes sits for hours in his garden working on a special shoe.
This special shoe is the strongest of all the shoes and is being made from all bits and pieces of leather that shoemakers throw in the trash when making new shoes in Midgard. Vidar will use this special shoe to revenge his father’s death Odin at Ragnarok (Ragnarök).

This is when Vidar will fight the fearsome Fenris wolf, by placing one foot on Fenris’s lower jaw and pressing his hands on the upper jaw until Fenris’s mouth will be pulled apart. Ragnarok is the doom of the Gods and the end of the world. But from death, there also comes life, and Vidar is one of the few Gods who will survive Ragnarok and rebuilt the new world

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Hymn to Vidarr

Vidar1Hail to the Silent God
Who sees much and speaks little,
Who waits patiently for the moment
Of injustice that needs to be equalized.
Hail to the God called upon
When cruelty has gone so far
That there is no making things right,
Hail to the God of cold vengeance
Who does what is necessary
To even up the debt,
To bring Fate’s balance true
Quicker than entropy would allow.
Hail to the God of the Thick-Soled Shoe
Whose steps are silent
So that he might approach from behind.
Hail to you, son of Grid the Wise
And Odin the Powerful,
May I know to call upon you
Only as a last resort.

— Seawalker, Author

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Vidar

It is said that Odin had an affair with the warrior goddess Grid, and that she bore him a son named Vidarr, who took after his father and became one of the honored Aesir Gods. He is one of the two Gods of Vengeance – the other being his half-brother Váli, as it seems that in ancient Norse culture one deity of vengeance was not enough.

Vidarr’s name may originally have meant “widely ruling”. He is known as “the Silent God”, meaning that he does not flaunt his vengeance; Vidarr is said to speak little, but be a fierce warrior when the moment is needed. It is also said that he is almost as strong as Thor, and that the Gods depend upon him in times of trouble. Some scholars theorize that his “silent God” appellation may have something to do with ancient rituals of vengeance; it may be that individuals who were preparing for a vengeance battle refrained from speaking as part of a ritual purification.

He is also known as the God of the Thick Shoe, as he is constantly in the process of building up the soles of his shoes. This is done so that if Ragnarok comes and he faces Fenrir, he will be able to put his foot on Fenrir’s enormous jaws and strike his heart through his throat. Traditionally, shoemakers (and before that, people who made their own shoes) were encouraged to dedicate the little scraps of leather they trimmed off of their new shoe soles to Vidarr, who would collect them and add them slowly to his own soles.

In the saga Grímnismál, Odin describes the halls of many Gods, including that of his son Vidarr:

Brushwood grows and high grass
widely in Vidar’s land
and there the son proclaims on his horse’s back
that he’s keen to avenge his father.

This latter point is a harbinger of the prophecy that if Ragnarok comes, Fenrir will be loosed and will slay Odin, but he will be slain in turn by Vidarr. Both brothers are said to survive Ragnarok and help to rebuild a new world after Surt’s fires have burnt down. To make an offering to Vidarr, give him a weapon – throw it into icy water, or a bog, or bury it in ice.

 

Reference

Norse Mythology

Odin’s Family Tribe of Asgard

Goddess Of The Day: VENUS c. 2011

Venus

 

 

Lupercalia (Rome)
Themes: Love; Passion; Romance; Sexuality
Symbols: Doves; Flowers; Berries; Trees; Pine Cones
About Venus: Venus was originally an Italic goddess of blossoms; hearts and flowers have slowly become attributed to her loving, passionate energies. In fact, her name became the root for the word to venerate – to lift up, worship, or esteem. So it is that Venus greets prespring efforts for uplifting our hearts with positive relationships.
To Do Today: During Lupercalia, an ancient predecessor of Valentine’s Day, single girls put their names in a box, and unmarried men drew lots to see with whom they would be paired off for the coming year. To be more modern-minded, try pinning five bay leaves to your pillow instead to dream of future loves. If you’re married or otherwise involved, steep the bay leaves in water and drink the resulting tea to strengthen the love in your relationship.
To encourage balance in a relationship, bind together Venus’s symbols, a pine cone and a flower, and put them somewhere in your home. Or, to spice up a passionate moment, feed fresh berries to each others and drink a berry beverage from one cup (symbolizing united goals and destinies).
In Roman tradition, anywhere there’s a large stone adjacent to a tall tree, Venus is also there. Should you know of such a place, go there today and commune with her warm, lusty energy.

 

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By Patricia Telesco

Daily OM – Working with Angels c. 2012

Graceful Guidance

by Madisyn Taylor

Our angels are here to help us and by calling on them for assistance they are able to do their job.

 

At some point in our lives, we are likely to find ourselves asking for help, perhaps from no one in particular, and without knowing where help could possibly come from. We may have raised our eyes skyward or whispered our need under our breath only to find that somehow we were heard, and the help we needed arrived. It might have come in the form of a person who appeared at the right time, or perhaps it came in the form of luck, chance, or divine intervention. However assistance appears, these are times when we can be sure that there are angels watching over us.
We may find ourselves asking for their help with simple things—like finding a parking spot or to watch over loved ones—but then we forgot to call on them when we found ourselves alone or in pain. We don’t need to be aware of them to receive their assistance, but there is comfort in the knowledge that they are there for us when we need them. And when we remain open to their presence, we can call on them whenever we need them to connect and be nurtured by their ethereal and heavenly energy.
As symbols of grace and gentle encouragement, they can offer us comfort as they enfold us in their wings or lift our spirit as they take flight. We may be warmed by their glow, guided by their gentle nudges or inspired by their whispers in our ears. We may hear the name of our angel and feel a personal connection, but it isn’t necessary. All they need is to be heard, to see us benefit from their guidance and perhaps to hear a word of thanks sent their way every now and then. Whether they appear in the guise of a helpful stranger, or as a thought that suddenly occurs to us, angels are our loving guides from the spiritual realm, who with a brush of their angelic wings help us to make the most of our human experience by balancing it with the spiritual awareness that all things are possible and that we are not alone.

Magick Symbols – SQUARE c. 2018

SQUARE

In contrast to the circle which often symbolizes the sacred and spiritual (including the sacred earth), the square represents the physical world. Like the quartered circle, it points pagans to the four compass directions: north, east, south and west. While the circle and “spiral” symbolize female sexuality in many earth-centered cultures, the square represents male qualities.

Since It Is Almost Planting Time, Plants and Herbs for Your Zodiac Sign c. 2019 Printable

Plants and Herbs for Your Zodiac Sign

An astrological guide to the benefits of Mother Nature

By Tarot.com Staff
Astrology, Health, Spring, Summer, Wellness, Zodiac

Which plants, herbs, fruits and vegetables are most helpful to YOUR zodiac sign? Each of the 12 signs can benefit from the properties of certain plants, which help to heal, grow, balance, and inspire. Look up your sign below and thrive by filling your garden, refrigerator, and home with these brilliant gifts from Mother Nature!

Aries is a Fire sign ruled by the planet Mars. Plants associated with this element and planet usually have thorns or prickles. They are also spicy or bitter in flavor or are red in color. Because Aries rules the head, eyes and face, the best plants for Aries are those that purify the blood, stimulate the adrenal glands, or are high in iron (Mars rules the mineral iron).

Fruits and Vegetables: Chinese cabbage, mustard, horseradish, onion, garlic, leeks, red pepper, rhubarb, chives, radishes

Flowers: Calendula, geranium, anise hyssop, poppies, red roses, tulips, amaryllis, hollyhock, cowslip, tiger lily, impatiens

Herbs: Nettles, burdock root, cayenne, red clover, yellow dock, yarrow, St. John’s wort, hops, marjoram, milk thistle, wormwood, gentian, sarsaparilla, tarragon, ginger, coriander

Taurus (April 20 – May 20)

Taurus is an Earth sign ruled by the planet Venus. Venus is the planet that represents desire and beauty, so Taurus plants often have gorgeous flowers and enticing fragrances. Because Taurus rules the throat and ears, the best plants for the Bull are often soothing to the throat, or may calm the digestive system after overindulging in the finest foods.

Fruits and Vegetables: Spinach, peas, potatoes, sweet potatoes, gourds, artichoke, olive, grape, apple, fig, apricot, pomegranate, strawberry

Flowers: Daisies, lilac, aster, lily of the valley, sweet pea, lilies, larkspur, columbine, violet, foxglove, rose, sweet William, daisy, geranium

Herbs: Licorice, fenugreek, slippery Elm, anise hyssop (Venus), mallow, lavender, dandelion, marshmallow, sage, vervain, feverfew, thyme, angelica, yarrow

Gemini (May 21 – June 20)

Ruled by the planet Mercury, Gemini is an Air sign that rules the lungs, shoulders, arms, and hands.

Gemini’s plants usually feature finely divided leaves or stems (like the bronchi of lungs), hairy or fuzzy leaves (related to the cilia in the lungs), or subtle odors. Plants associated with Gemini help to strengthen the lungs and respiratory system, or relax the nervous system.

Fruits and Vegetables: Endive, carrots, parsnips, oats

Flowers: Orchid, chrysanthemum, lilac, azalea, daffodil, Lily-of-the-valley, honeysuckle

Herbs: Mullein, hyssop, lemon balm, lobelia, elecampane, vervain, woodbine, yarrow, meadowsweet, dill, fennel, skullcap, lavender, fenugreek, licorice, valerian

Cancer (June 21 – July 22)

Because Cancer is a Water sign and is ruled by the Moon, Cancer’s plants generally have soft or Moon-shaped leaves, contain a lot of moisture, or are found near water. Oftentimes they are white in color, or have white or pale yellow flowers. Cancer rules the stomach, breasts, diaphragm, and liver, so plants that aid digestion or affect the subconscious are associated with the sign of the Crab.

Fruits and Vegetables: Brussels sprouts, broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, endive, kale, lettuce, watercress, kohlrabi, mushroom, turnip, sweet potato, cantaloupe, cucumber, gourds, watermelon, pumpkin, squash, seaweed, mango, banana, apple, pear

Flowers: Daisy, water lilies, jasmine, hyssop, morning glory, geranium, lily, lotus, white roses, opium poppy

Herbs: Peppermint, spearmint, papaya leaf, agrimony, lemon balm, parsley, verbena, chickweed

Leo (July 23 – Aug. 22)

Naturally, Leo is a Fire sign ruled by the brilliant Sun. The part of the body ruled by Leo the Lion is the heart. Leo’s plants are usually large and gold or orange in color, or have heart-shaped leaves or a radiating shape. Plants that regulate blood pressure and have an uplifting effect on the spirit are most beneficial to Leo.

Fruits and Vegetables: Chinese cabbage, corn, collards, mustard, Swiss chard, okra, peppers, pineapple, orange, grapefruit, olive, coconut

Flowers: Marigolds, anise hyssop, sunflower, dahlia, larkspur, aster, passion flower, heliotrope, poppy, peony, calendula, crocus

Herbs: Borage, hawthorn, motherwort, rosemary, celandine, mint, lavender, parsley, dill, fennel, chamomile, St. John’s wort, angelica, eyebright, anise, ginger, saffron

Virgo (Aug. 23 – Sept. 22)

Virgo is an Earth sign ruled by the planet Mercury. Virgo is traditionally the Goddess of the Grain, and is associated with autumn. Her plants often have finely divided leaves or stems, subtle odors, or small, brightly-colored flowers. The most beneficial plants for Virgo are high in potassium and help to calm the nerves.

Fruits, Vegetables and Grains: Endive, carrots, parsnips, barley, oats, rye, wheat, millet

Flowers: Narcissus, chrysanthemum, aster, violet, all brightly colored small flowers (particularly blue or yellow)

Herbs: Dill, fennel, blackberry (leaves and root), plantain, St. John’s wort, skullcap, woodbine, valerian, lavender, marjoram, licorice, parsley, fenugreek, dill

Libra (Sept. 23 – Oct. 22)

Libra is an Air sign, and is ruled by the planet Venus. Because Venus is the planet of beauty and love, Libra’s plants often have light, lovely flowers and gorgeous scents. Libra rules the kidneys and the adrenals, so her plants help to bring balance to these areas of the body.

Fruits and Vegetables: Broccoli, eggplant, spinach, peas, sweet potato, artichoke, watercress, pomegranate, apricot, apple, fig, plum, grape, strawberry, olive

Flowers: Orchid, gardenia, tea roses, tuberose, freesia, gladiolus, aster, hydrangea, daisy, nasturtium, rose, violet, primrose, pansy, columbine

Herbs: Parsley, cleavers, juniper, corn silk, uva ursi, mint, thyme, yarrow, angelica, vervain

Scorpio (Oct. 23 – Nov. 21)

A Water sign ruled by both Mars and Pluto, Scorpio’s plants are often found in remote places or underground. They will likely have thorns, be red in color, and grow under adversity. The reproductive organs are ruled by Scorpio, so plants that balance the hormones, regulate the menstrual cycle, or help with childbirth and pregnancy are very beneficial to Scorpio.

Fruits and Vegetables: Mushroom, peppers, rhubarb, leek, onions, chives, pepper, garlic, horseradish, radish, mustard

Flowers: Calendula, rhododendron, geranium, holly, black-eyed Susan, scarlet monkey flower, anemone, heather, gardenia, honey-suckle, peony, hibiscus

Herbs: Aloe vera, ginseng, pennyroyal, raspberry leaf, saw palmetto, cramp bark, basil, gentian, wormwood, ginger, coriander

Sagittarius (Nov.  22 – Dec.  21)

Sagittarius is a Fire sign that is ruled by the planet large and optimistic planet Jupiter. So the Archer’s plants tend to be large in size and fairly conspicuous, with a pleasant odor. The best plants for Sagittarius will support the liver, are high in the mineral silica, and promote a positive frame of mind.

Fruits and Vegetables: Asparagus, endive, rhubarb, beets, tomato, turnip, watercress, olive

Flowers: Red roses, calendula, anise hyssop, pinks, carnations, clematis, peony, crocus, jasmine

Herbs: Dandelion, horsetail, Oregon grape root, wild yam, sage, feverfew, sage, anise, nutmeg, mint

Capricorn (Dec. 22 – Jan. 19)

As an Earth sign ruled by the planet Saturn, Capricorn’s plants usually have few flowers, are knobby or woody, and may have an unpleasant smell or taste. Saturn rules plants with long lives and slow growth, so plants with annual rings are also associated with the Goat. And because Capricorn rules the knees, joints, bones, and teeth, plants that are high in calcium can be very beneficial.

Fruits and Vegetables: Spinach, mushroom, beets, parsnips, barley, rye

Flowers: Calendula, black poppy, henbane, nightshade, African violet, snowdrop, jasmine, love-lies-bleeding, pansy, baby’s breath

Herbs: Comfrey, sarsaparilla, rue, kava kava, mullein, thyme, horsetail, shepherd’s purse

Aquarius the Water Bearer (Jan. 20 – Feb. 18)

Aquarius is an Air sign ruled by odd-ball Uranus, so the Water-bearer’s plants will often grow in unusual places and may vary in appearance. The most healing and beneficial plants for Aquarius are ones that help circulation, relax the nervous system, or promote inspiration.

Fruits and Vegetables: Spinach, beets, rye, barley, parsnip

Flowers: Bird of paradise, orchid, gladiolus, trillium

Herbs: Chamomile, catnip, skullcap, passion flower, valerian, hops, aloe, myrrh, frankincense, spikenard, kava kava, comfrey, cinnamon, cloves

Pisces the Fish (Feb. 19 – March 20)

As a Water sign ruled by both Jupiter and Neptune, Pisces plants are often large but hard to find, and may grow near the ocean. The most healing plants for Pisces are those that strengthen the immune system or have an antibacterial effect. Pisces plants may also catalyze expanded states of awareness and be helpful in dream work.

Fruits and Vegetables: Asparagus, endive, mushroom, rhubarb, beets, tomato, seaweed, watercress, olive

Flowers: Calendula, anise hyssop, jasmine, lilac, narcissus, water lily, poppy, clematis, wisteria, lilac, orchid

Herbs: Golden seal, Echinacea, chaparral, eyebright, mugwort, kava kava, yarrow, skullcap, oatstraw, nutmeg, anise

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26 March 2023 Southern Hemisphere’s Planetary Positio

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

26 March 2023
06:00 pm GMT 3:00 PM BRT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:05 Aries 49
Moon:09 Gemini 12
Mercury:15 Aries 11
Venus:11 Taurus 46
Mars:00 Cancer 37
Jupiter:17 Aries 52
Saturn:02 Pisces 10
Uranus:16 Taurus 33
Neptune:25 Pisces 31
Pluto:00 Aquarius 03

True Lunar Node:04 Taurus 18
Mean Lunar Node:05 Taurus 43 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):08 Leo 39

Chiron:15 Aries 16
Ceres:29 Virgo 11 Rx
Pallas:16 Cancer 47
Juno:08 Taurus 38
Vesta:20 Aries 56

Eris:24 Aries 22

Fire:7
Earth:6
Air:2
Water:4
Cardinal:8
Fixed:7
Mutable:4

Southern Hemisphere

This local time is in Cape Town, South Africa

26 March 2023
03:00 pm GMT 5:00 PM SAST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:05 Aries 41
Moon:07 Gemini 37
Mercury:14 Aries 56
Venus:11 Taurus 37
Mars:00 Cancer 33
Jupiter:17 Aries 50
Saturn:02 Pisces 09
Uranus:16 Taurus 32
Neptune:25 Pisces 31
Pluto:00 Aquarius 03

True Lunar Node:04 Taurus 18
Mean Lunar Node:05 Taurus 43 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):08 Leo 38

Chiron:15 Aries 16
Ceres:29 Virgo 12 Rx
Pallas:16 Cancer 45
Juno:08 Taurus 33
Vesta:20 Aries 52

Eris:24 Aries 22

Fire:7
Earth:6
Air:2
Water:4
Cardinal:8
Fixed:7
Mutable:4

Southwestern Hemisphere

This local time is in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

26 March 2023
04:00 am GMT 3:00 PM AEDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:05 Aries 14
Moon:01 Gemini 46
Mercury:14 Aries 02
Venus:11 Taurus 04
Mars:00 Cancer 20
Jupiter:17 Aries 43
Saturn:02 Pisces 07
Uranus:16 Taurus 31
Neptune:25 Pisces 30
Pluto:00 Aquarius 03

True Lunar Node:04 Taurus 17
Mean Lunar Node:05 Taurus 45 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):08 Leo 35

Chiron:15 Aries 14
Ceres:29 Virgo 19 Rx
Pallas:16 Cancer 37
Juno:08 Taurus 18
Vesta:20 Aries 40

Eris:24 Aries 22

Fire:7
Earth:6
Air:2
Water:4
Cardinal:8
Fixed:7
Mutable:4

A Thought for Today

Laugh for Today

Spell for Today – Honeyed Words Potion

  1. Dip your finger into honey and use it to write your desires into a cup.

  2. Fill it with red wine, so that the honey clinging to the sides isn’t too obvious, and serve to the object of your affections.

 

 

c. 2011

Some of the Witchcraft/Magickal Correspondence for Saturday – Printable

March 25, 2023 Daily Horoscopes

Click here to read Georgia Nicols Daily Horoscopes

Moon Alert

Caution! Avoid important decisions or shopping from 12 noon until 9 PM EDT today (9 AM to 6 PM PDT). After that, the Moon moves from Taurus into Gemini.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

Be careful about financial matters today, especially spending money. However, this also applies to any important decisions that you might negotiate with others. Your idealism is aroused, plus you are inclined to be extravagant. Meanwhile, most of this day is a Moon Alert. (See above.)

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

For most of today, the Moon is in your sign dancing with fuzzy Neptune. This heightens your imagination as well as your sensitivity to others. You might feel generous to someone who is less fortunate. Nevertheless, be aware of what you’re doing, especially financially, during the Moon Alert. (See above.)

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

In many ways, you will feel more laid back today. You might even want to hide or be low profile. One reason is that after months of being in your sign, Mars has left Gemini today. In addition, the Moon today is “hiding” in your chart. Keep things simple.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

Your interactions with a friend or even a group will be mutually sympathetic today. You will want to help someone in need or vice a versa, they might want to help you. Nevertheless, during the Moon Alert (see above) it’s a poor time to make important decisions or spend money.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

Today you are high viz. People notice you more; and they see you as sympathetic, approachable, caring and compassionate. These are wonderful qualities to role model for others. But don’t let this go to your head. Be real. Be yourself. (You can’t save the world before bedtime.)

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

You are the sign of service; and today you want to help people, especially in foreign countries. However, during the Moon Alert, it’s a poor time to initiate new ideas and actions. Do your homework and then, when the Moon Alert is over 9 PM EDT (6 PM PDT), you can act freely.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Be careful when making decisions about other people’s money or shared property or resources because most of this day is a Moon Alert, which is a poor time for important financial decisions. Be aware of this. Wait until the Moon Alert is over. (See above.)

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Discussions with partners and close friends will be warm and mutually sympathetic. They will get where you’re coming from and vice versa, you will understand them. Nevertheless, wait until today’s Moon Alert is over before you agree to anything important. (See above.)

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Recently, cooperation from coworkers has been rewarding. Today is no exception. However, it will be wise to postpone important decisions, especially financial ones until after today’s Moon Alert is over. (See above.)

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

This is a fabulous day to socialize and enjoy creative activity in the entertainment world, show business, the arts or playful times with children. Even areas related to sports might reveal new ways of doing things. Explore but agree to nothing until the Moon Alert is over: 9 PM EDT (6 PM PDT).

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

You will probably feel sympathetic to a family member today, especially a parent. If you can do anything to help them – you will. If there are important family decisions to be made, do your homework but wait until the Moon Alert is over to act. (See above.)

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

Today you will spend time daydreaming or being lost in a fantasy world, which is something you’re good at. (More than any other sign, you’re imaginative and you have amazing powers of visualization.) Enjoy this dreamy day. Check the Moon Alert.

If Your Birthday Is Today

Actress Sarah Jessica Parker (1965) shares your birthday today. You are energetic, enthusiastic and resilient. You are also daring, bold and never shy to make your case. This is a marvellous year for you because you will get recognition for your past efforts. Expect awards, acknowledgements, praise, a raise or a promotion Bravo!

March 25, 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 March 2023 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.

Today’s Waxing Crescent Phase

The Waxing Crescent on March 25 has an illumination of 17%. 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 March 25 the Moon is 3.99 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: 17%
Moon Age: 3.99 days
Moon Angle: 0.51
Moon Distance: 388,305.65 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 149,209,308.90 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

March 25, 2023 Northern Hemisphere’s Planetary Positions

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

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Northwestern Hemisphere For 1500 PDT GMT 2200

This local time is in Los Angeles, California, USA

March 25, 2023
10:00 pm GMT 3:00 PM PDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:04 Aries 59
Moon:28 Taurus 33
Mercury:13 Aries 31
Venus:10 Taurus 46
Mars:00 Cancer 12
Jupiter:17 Aries 40
Saturn:02 Pisces 05
Uranus:16 Taurus 30
Neptune:25 Pisces 30
Pluto:00 Aquarius 03

True Lunar Node:04 Taurus 17
Mean Lunar Node:05 Taurus 46 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):08 Leo 33

Chiron:15 Aries 13
Ceres:29 Virgo 22 Rx
Pallas:16 Cancer 33
Juno:08 Taurus 09
Vesta:20 Aries 33

Eris:24 Aries 21

Fire:7
Earth:7
Air:1
Water:4
Cardinal:8
Fixed:8
Mutable:3

Northern Hemisphere For 1500 CDT GMT 2000

This local time is in Chicago, Illinois, USA

March 25, 2023
08:00 pm GMT 3:00 PM CDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:04 Aries 54
Moon:27 Taurus 29
Mercury:13 Aries 21
Venus:10 Taurus 40
Mars:00 Cancer 10
Jupiter:17 Aries 39
Saturn:02 Pisces 04
Uranus:16 Taurus 30
Neptune:25 Pisces 29
Pluto:00 Aquarius 02

True Lunar Node:04 Taurus 17
Mean Lunar Node:05 Taurus 46 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):08 Leo 33

Chiron:15 Aries 13
Ceres:29 Virgo 23 Rx
Pallas:16 Cancer 31
Juno:08 Taurus 06
Vesta:20 Aries 31

Eris:24 Aries 21

Fire:7
Earth:7
Air:1
Water:4
Cardinal:8
Fixed:8
Mutable:3

Northeastern Hemisphere

This local time is in Frankfurt, Germany, Europe

25 March 2023
03:00 pm GMT 4:00 PM CET
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:04 Aries 42
Moon:24 Taurus 46
Mercury:12 Aries 56
Venus:10 Taurus 25
Mars:00 Cancer 04
Jupiter:17 Aries 36
Saturn:02 Pisces 03
Uranus:16 Taurus 30
Neptune:25 Pisces 29
Pluto:00 Aquarius 02

True Lunar Node:04 Taurus 17
Mean Lunar Node:05 Taurus 47 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):08 Leo 31

Chiron:15 Aries 12
Ceres:29 Virgo 26 Rx
Pallas:16 Cancer 28
Juno:07 Taurus 59
Vesta:20 Aries 25

Eris:24 Aries 21

Fire:7
Earth:7
Air:1
Water:4
Cardinal:8
Fixed:8
Mutable:3

March 25th Today in Worldwide History

Today’s Important Historical Events

31 1st Easter, according to calendar-maker Dionysius Exiguus

1436 Florentine Cathedral Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore with then the largest dome in the world by Filippo Brunelleschi with support from Cosimo de’ Medici, consecrated by Pope Eugene IV (begun 1296)

1807 British Parliament abolishes slave trade throughout the British Empire; penalty of £120 per slave introduced for ship captains

1895 Italian troops invade Abyssinia (Ethiopia)

1960 1st guided missile launched from nuclear powered sub (Halibut)

(Side Note from Lady Carla Beltane: 1934 My Dad, Carl, was born)

Today’s Historical Events

1 Origin of Dionysian Incarnation of the Word

31 1st Easter, according to calendar-maker Dionysius Exiguus

421 Friday at 12 PM – city of Venice founded

708 Constantine begins his reign as Catholic Pope

1150 Tichborne family of Hampshire England start tradition of giving gallon of flour to residents to keep deathbed promise

1199 King Richard I (the Lion Heart) of England, is wounded by a crossbow bolt while fighting France, leads to his death on April 6

1305 Consecration of the Scrovegni Chapel (Arena Chapel) in Padua, Italy, with fresco masterpiece by Florentine painter Giotto

1306 Robert the Bruce crowned Robert I, King of Scots, having killed his rival John Comyn, Lord of Badenoch

Today’s Historical Events in Flim and TV

1913 Home of vaudeville, Palace Theatre, opens (NYC) starring Ed Wynn

1943 Jimmy Durante & Garry Moore premiere on radio

1954 26th Academy Awards: “From Here to Eternity” best film, William Holden & Audrey Hepburn best actor, actress

1954 RCA manufactures 1st color TV set (12½” screen at $1,000)

1963 KWHY TV channel 22 in Los Angeles, CA (IND) begins broadcasting

1968 KLVX TV channel 10 in Las Vegas, NV (PBS) begins broadcasting

1974 Barbra Streisand records the album “Butterfly”

1975 Linda Ronstadt releases cover of the Everly Brothers’ 1960 song “When Will I Be Loved” as a single; climbs to No. 2 in the charts

Today’s Historical Events in Music

1931 Hal Kemp & his orchestra record Whistles, with Skinnay Ennis

1939 Billboard Magazine introduces hillbilly (country) music chart

1946 1st performance of Igor Stravinsky‘s “Ebony Concerto”, by Woody Herman and His Thundering Herd, at Carnegie Hall, New York City

1951 5th Tony Awards: “Guys & Dolls” (musical) and “The Rose Tattoo” (play) win

1961 “13 Daughters” closes at 54th St Theater, NYC, after 28 performances

1961 “Gypsy” closes at Broadway Theater NYC after 702 performances

1961 Elvis Presley performs live on the USS Arizona

1962 “Family Affair” closes at Billy Rose Theater NYC after 65 performances

Today’s Historical Events in Sports

1876 Glasgow 1st soccer match Scotland defeat Wales (4-0)

1881 43rd Grand National: Irish jockey Tommy Beasley wins his second consecutive GN aboard 11/2 co-favourite Woodbrook

1887 49th Grand National: Bill Daniels aboard 20/1 chance Gamecock wins by 3 lengths from Savoyard

1889 1st Test Cricket match played at Newlands, Cape Town v England

1898 60th Grand National: John Gourley wins aboard 25/1 shot Drogheda

1904 66th Grand National: Arthur Birch wins aboard 25/1 New Zealand bred Moifaa; horse survives shipwreck off Ireland a year earlier

1907 Stanley Cup, Winnipeg Auditorium, Winnipeg, Manitoba: Montreal Wanderers lose to Kenora Thistles, 6-5 but win on 2 game aggregate, 12-8

1916 Jess Willard fights Frank Moran to no decision in 10 for heavyweight boxing title in NYC

Hello Our Wonderful WOTC Family – 10 of the Best Poems about Magic and the Supernatural

Click on the hyperlinks to read the rest on the poems on interestingliterature.com

Poetry and magic share a curious history, since shamans and priests of ancient times would chant verses and incantations as part of their rituals designed to heal the sick, influence the weather, or appeal to the gods. So we might even say there is something peculiarly ‘magical’ about poetry.

Below, we introduce ten of the very best poems about magic and the supernatural, featuring witches, black magic, fairies, ghosts, and much else.

1. William Shakespeare, from A Midsummer Night’s Dream.

Over hill, over dale,
Thorough bush, thorough brier,
Over park, over pale,
Thorough flood, thorough fire!
I do wander everywhere,
Swifter than the moon’s sphere;
And I serve the Fairy Queen,
To dew her orbs upon the green;
The cowslips tall her pensioners be;
In their gold coats spots you see;
Those be rubies, fairy favours;
In those freckles live their savours;
I must go seek some dewdrops here,
And hang a pearl in every cowslip’s ear.

2. John Donne, ‘The Apparition’.

3. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, ‘The Magic Net’.

Important Summertime Time Zone For Our European WOTC Families – SPRING A HEAD

In this part of the world when clocks go forward 1 hour they refer to this time period as Summertime rather than Daylight Savings time as we do in the USA and Canada.