(SIDE NOT: Sandalwood oil can be used in place of any other essential)
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This local time is in Sao Paulo, Brazil, South America
4 March 2023
06:00 pm GMT 3:00 PM BRT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)
True Lunar Node:05 Taurus 24 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:06 Taurus 53 Rx
Lilith (Black Moon):06 Leo 11
Chiron:14 Aries 02
Ceres:04 Libra 02 Rx
Pallas:11 Cancer 44
Juno:26 Aries 06
Vesta:10 Aries 57
Eris:24 Aries 09
This local time is in Cape Town, South Africa
4 March 2023
01:00 pm GMT 3:00 PM SAST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)
True Lunar Node:05 Taurus 26 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:06 Taurus 54 Rx
Lilith (Black Moon):06 Leo 10
Chiron:14 Aries 02
Ceres:04 Libra 04 Rx
Pallas:11 Cancer 42
Juno:25 Aries 59
Vesta:10 Aries 51
Eris:24 Aries 09
This local time is in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
4 March 2023
04:00 am GMT 3:00 PM AEDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)
True Lunar Node:05 Taurus 29 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:06 Taurus 55 Rx
Lilith (Black Moon):06 Leo 07
Chiron:14 Aries 01
Ceres:04 Libra 08 Rx
Pallas:11 Cancer 39
Juno:25 Aries 47
Vesta:10 Aries 41
Eris:24 Aries 09
Love magick is a perennial popular topic. However, there is more to this topic than meets the eye. There are many enchanting layers here for us to explore on this day of the week. What about creating a loving home, or producing a loving and nurturing family? What about keeping your intimate relationships vital and on track? How about promoting happy, healthy, and enduring friendships? See, there is more to be considered than just the “You shall be mine…” type of fictional love spell.
Don’t forget that many of the deities associated with Fridays are also parents. So, yes, while this is the day to work on romance, sex, and love spells, there is additional magick to be considered here, which makes Fridays a more well-rounded and bigger opportunity for witchery than many folks ever truly realize. The truest, strongest magick always comes from the heart.
Book of Witchery – Spells, Charms & Correspondences For Every Day of the Week
Ellen Dugan
Themes: Luck; Wealth; Beauty
Symbols: Boats; Dragons; Guitars; Snakes; Saltwater
About Benten:
As the Japanese goddess steering the New Year’s Treasure Ship, Benten is a perfect figure to call on for financial improvements this year. She is the only goddess of luck in Japan and is referred to as queen of the seas and patroness of gamblers.
Japanese women invoke her to bring beauty and fortune into their lives. Benten is depicted as riding a golden dragon, playing a biwa (guitar), and sending out white snakes with her missies. Her robe bears a jewel that grants wishes.
To Do Today:
To welcome Benten’s prosperity into your home, sprinkle a little saltwater on the threshold today. Or, to generate beauty within and without, soak in a bath of Epsom salts while listening to guitar music. The Shigato Hajime festival honors the beginning of the work week
in Japan, where it is believed that good omens for work begin today. If you want to get a peek at how your employment will fare this year, try divination by dice (a traditional gambler’s tool). Hold one die in your hand, ask for Benten to provide a sign, then roll it. The results can be interpreted as follows:
(1) a negative omen; (2) feeling torn between two good options; (3) a good omen; (4) financial security (5) not much material change, but improvements in interoffice relationships (6) an excellent omen; roll again. If you get two more sixes, Benten’s treasures will be yours!
By Patricia Telesco
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1575 Indian Mughal Emperor Akbar defeats Bengali army at the Battle of Tukaroi
1857 Second Opium War: France and the United Kingdom declare war on China
1861 Alexander II of Russia signs the Emancipation Manifesto, freeing serfs and granting them the full rights of free citizens [O.S. Feb 19]
1887 Anne Sullivan begins teaching 6 year old blind-deaf Helen Keller
1917 1st major strike of the Russian “February Revolution” starts at the giant Putilov factory in Petrograd [OS=Feb 18]
1921 Toronto’s Dr Banting & Dr Best announce discovery of insulin
1939 Mahatma Gandhi begins a fast in Mumbai (Bombay) to protest against autocratic rule in India
1943 Battle of the Bismarck Sea: Australian and American air forces devastate Japanese navy convoy
1991 Los Angeles police officers severely beat motorist Rodney King, the beating is famously captured on amateur video and later leads to riots when the police officers are acquitted
78 Origin of Saka Era (India)
468 St Simplicius elected to succeed Catholic Pope Hilarius
473 Glycerius appointed a puppet Emperor of the Western Empire by Burgundian king and patrician Gundobad (deposed 474)
493 Ostrogoten King Theodorik the Great beats Odoaker
1284 Statute of Rhuddlan incorporated the Principality of Wales into England
1409 Austrian civil war ends
1431 Bishop Gabriele Condulmer elected as Pope Eugene IV
1575 Indian Mughal Emperor Akbar defeats Bengali army at the Battle of Tukaroi
1958 KTVU TV channel 2 in Oakland-San Francisco, California (IND) 1st broadcast
1966 WRFT (now WVFT) TV channel 27 in Roanoke, VA (IND) begins broadcasting
1975 1st People’s Choice Awards: John Wayne & Barbra Streisand win (Motion Pictures) and Alan Alda, Telly Savalas & Mary Tyler Moore win (TV)
1985 “Moonlighting” with Cybill Shepard & Bruce Willis premieres on ABC TV in the US
1990 Carole Gist (20) is the 1st African American to be crowned Miss USA in Wichita, Kansas
2002 33rd NAACP Image Awards: “Ali” wins Outstanding Motion Picture
2005 American rapper 50 Cent releases his album “The Massacre” (2005 Billboard Album of the Year, Grammy Award nomination for Best Rap Album 2006)
2006 37th NAACP Image Awards: “Crash” wins Outstanding Motion Picture
1794 1st performance of Joseph Haydn’s 101st Symphony in D (“The Clock”) at the Hanover Rooms, in London, England
1842 1st performance of Felix Mendelssohn‘s 3rd (“Scottish”) Symphony in Leipzig Gewandhaus
1875 Georges Bizet‘s last and greatest opera “Carmen” premieres at the Opéra-Comique in Paris, France
1931 “The Star-Spangled Banner” officially becomes US national anthem by congressional resolution; lyrics by Francis Scott Key in 1814, set to John Stafford Smith’s 18th century tune “The Anacreontic Song”
1931 Cab Calloway records “Minnie the Moocher” (Jazz’s 1st million seller)
1940 American bandleader Artie Shaw records “Frenesi” on RCA Victor label
1944 Premiere performance of US Army Corporal Samuel Barber‘s 2nd Symphony by the Boston Symphony, conducted by Serge Koussevitzky in Boston, Massachusetts
1955 Elvis Presley makes his 1st TV appearance on a broadcast of radio show “Louisiana Hayride”
1841 3rd Grand National: Horatio Powell wins aboard 14/1 Charity; first mare to win the race
1847 9th Grand National: Denny Wynne wins aboard 10/1 Mathew; regarded as the first Irish-trained horse to win the race
1852 14th Grand National: Alec Goodman wins first of 2 GN victories (1866) aboard Miss Mowbray
1869 31st Grand National: George Stevens wins his 4th GN aboard 100/7 outsider The Colonel; repeats with back-to-back victories the following year
1883 In the series decider England beats Scotland, 2 tries to 1 at Raeburn Place, Edinburgh to win the inaugural Home Nations Rugby Championship with an undefeated record
1904 England cricket all-rounder Bernard Bosanquet takes 6 for 51 as tourists dismiss Australia for 171 in the 4th Test in Sydney to regain the Ashes; take an unassailable, 3-1 series lead
1920 Montreal Canadiens scores NHL record 16 goals beating Quebec Bulldogs
1950 National-American Football League reverts to calling itself the NFL after 3 months
Avoid shopping or major decisions from 9 AM to 10:30 AM EST today (6 AM to 7:30 AM PST). After that, the Moon moves from Cancer into Leo.
Steer clear of power struggles with parents and bosses this morning. Don’t try to prove anything. On the other hand, you don’t have to be a doormat. (Not your style.) Later in the day, entertaining diversions movies, sports events and fun times with kids will delight.
Squabbles with daily contacts, siblings, relatives and neighbours might take place this morning. Essentially, these are power struggles or ego trips. Don’t get involved. Take the high road. As the day wears on, you will love to cocoon at home. Send out for pizza.
Money fights or arguments about possessions might take place this morning. Don’t get sucked into these disagreements because nobody wins. After all, your objective today is to be happy and have a good time. Life is short (and fat).
Be patient and agreeable this morning to avoid arguments with loved ones. Power struggles are likely with many people today. For your own peace of mind don’t be one of them. Later in the day, financial matters will be a priority. Stay on top of your cash flow.
Tempers might flare this morning; however, after the Moon enters your sign, you will the advantage over all the other signs. Your luck will be slightly better! Why not test it by asking the universe for a favour? Expect to be more emotionally excitable today.
Be patient with friends and members of groups this morning to avoid arguments and power struggles. (You don’t need this.) It’s Friday, and you want to have a great day. Enjoy being low key and watching from the sidelines because that will feel best for you today.
Avoid arguments with parents, bosses or authority figures (including the police) this morning. However, after the Moon changes signs, you’ll feel sociable! Call a friend or get involved with a club or organization because this will please you today.
Steer clear of controversial subjects this morning because things will go south in a New York minute. Bad way to start your day. Plus, there are none so deaf as those who are wearing headphones. With the Moon high in your chart today, people notice you. Some seem to know personal details about your private life. Oops.
Be patient with financial disputes this morning, especially about shared property. Look for a win-win solution. Later in the day, travel will appeal because you want to do something to expand your horizons. If you can’t travel, be a tourist in your own city. Learn something new!
Be patient with partners, close friends and loved ones this morning. It’s curious how mornings are such a testing time for everyone. It’s easy to be impatient, combative and sometimes nasty. But then, this can ruin everyone’s day – so who wins? Short trips and interesting discussions will appeal today.
Arguments about health issues or your job might be a distraction in the morning. Don’t even go there. Instead, be cooperative with others because today, you will have to go more than halfway when dealing with those who are closest to you because the Moon is opposite your sign. Factoid.
Avoid romantic squabbles. Be patient with your kids. Later in the day, look for ways to be supportive and helpful to someone because this will make you feel valued. Your personal sense of self-respect will increase. It feels good to be kind.
Actress Julie Bowen (1970) shares your birthday today. You are determined and versatile. From an early age, you began to expect big things for yourself. You love to prepare for anything. Simplicity is the key to your life this year. Take charge of your health. Stay grounded and levelheaded. Work to accomplish your goals.
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.
The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waxing Gibbous phase. Visible through most of the night sky setting a few hours before sunrise. This phase is when the moon is more than 50% illuminated but not yet a Full Moon. The phase lasts about 7 days with the moon becoming more illuminated each day until the Full Moon. During a Waxing Gibbous the moon rises in the east in mid-afternoon and is high in the eastern sky at sunset. The word Gibbous first appeared in the 14th century and has its roots in the Latin word “gibbosus” meaning humpbacked.
Visit the March 2023 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.
The Waxing Gibbous on March 3 has an illumination of 86%. 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 3 the Moon is 11.12 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.
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.
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
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This local time is in Los Angeles, California, USA
March 03, 2023
11:00 pm GMT 3:00 PM PST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)
True Lunar Node:05 Taurus 31 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:06 Taurus 55 Rx
Lilith (Black Moon):06 Leo 06
Chiron:14 Aries 00
Ceres:04 Libra 11 Rx
Pallas:11 Cancer 37
Juno:25 Aries 40
Vesta:10 Aries 35
Eris:24 Aries 09
This local time is in Chicago, Illinois, USA
March 03, 2023
09:00 pm GMT 3:00 PM CST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)
True Lunar Node:05 Taurus 32 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:06 Taurus 56 Rx
Lilith (Black Moon):06 Leo 05
Chiron:14 Aries 00
Ceres:04 Libra 12 Rx
Pallas:11 Cancer 36
Juno:25 Aries 37
Vesta:10 Aries 33
Eris:24 Aries 09
This local time is in Frankfurt, Germany, Europe
3 March 2023
02:00 pm GMT 3:00 PM CET
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)
True Lunar Node:05 Taurus 35 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:06 Taurus 57 Rx
Lilith (Black Moon):06 Leo 03
Chiron:13 Aries 59
Ceres:04 Libra 15 Rx
Pallas:11 Cancer 34
Juno:25 Aries 27
Vesta:10 Aries 25
Eris:24 Aries 09
As you might have read in a previous post, I leave in 13 ½ days to go to one of my grandson’s Army Basic Combat Training graduation. So as I get colds, flu, and other nasty bugs easily due to my immune system being comprised by a few different things I decided to get my 4th covid, this year’s flu, and a pneumonia vaccine at the same time yesterday. I am also wearing a mask in any public place. I am not going to disappoint him by being sick and unable to join in on celebrating this milestone in his life.
Now the not-so-good reaction coming from the vaccines integrating into my system has left both of my upper arms extremely sore amongst other things. I am using my cellphone with a stylus to do this post as it hurts to type, along with bad brain fog, feeling very tired, and a bad fibromyalgia flare. I hope the symptoms go away by tomorrow so I feel up to bringing you the daily things you are used to seeing on WOTC.
Tomorrow’s posts will go live sometime during the day. Just please don’t look for them starting at 9:00 AM CST. Thank you!
Soul contracts are based on the notion that before incarnating into a new body, our souls correspond other’s souls. During these prenatal meetings, human souls negotiate agreements to collaborate and develop further on Earth.
Positive and unpleasant experiences build our souls’, to borrow a phrase from Aldous Huxley. However, in order to participate in them, we require the help of other folks – and other souls.
These soul contracts assist us in achieving our life’s purpose. In a nutshell, these individuals aid us in learning all we need to know about humans. These ties are often claimed to have a spiritual bond.
During our time on Earth, we feel the greatest when we’re around individuals with whom we have shared soul agreements. There are, however, some connections that cause us unendurable agony in order to assist us progress in life. Both love and distress exist in these connections.
According to the theory of a soul contract, before we incarnate in this lifetime, we correspond with a specific soul. The two souls then meet and negotiate an agreement to collaborate and grow together on Earth. In order to do that, we require the help from other people – and other souls.
These contracts aren’t written in stone. They’re created to stimulate our spiritual growth, just like any other decision we make in life. However, when two souls are meant for each other, their connection will bring them the greatest happiness.
Saint Distaff’s Day (Europe)
Themes: Work; Weaving Destiny
Symbols: Web; Spinning Wheel; Needle
About Arachne:
Arachne, the Greek Spider goddess, inspires positive changes in your destiny for the new year. Legend tells us that Arachne challenged Athena to a weaving contest and won. In anger, Athena destroyed the girl’s tapestry. Arachne, grief-stricken, took her destiny in hand and turned herself into a spider, but she continues to use her weaving talents to spin and pattern the lives of mortals.To Do Today:
According to lore, Saint Distaff, the patroness of weaving, was a fictional persona made up to mark the resumption of normal activity after the holidays. Instead of this imaginary figure, we turn to Arachne to help us take the strands of our fate in hand and begin weaving a year filled with goddess energy.To direct your spiritual focus toward the goddess, wear something woven today, or display it proudly. If you have no such items, braid together three strands of thread or yarn saying:
Arachne, bless this magick braid, so on you my mind is staid.
Carry this as a charm to keep your thoughts and actions goddess-centered.
Finally, mend any work clothes in need of repairs to improve your job standing. As you make the final knot in a button or hem, bind the magick by saying:
This tread I wind, the magick bind.
Visualize your professional goals as you work.
By Patricia Telesco
The Eye of Horus is a symbol from ancient Egyptian that is used for protection or to connote power and good health. The symbol comes from Horus, a sky god in ancient Egypt whose eye was injured and then restored, which is why the symbol can be used for transformation, healing and redemption. This symbol can also be called a wedjat.
Represents: the Egyptian god Horus.
Used in rituals for: protection, healing.
Aster flower meaning and symbolism includes hope, optimism, new beginnings, innocence, fun, affection, and other lovely attributes.
There are over 32,000 species of aster flowers, which comprise the Asteraceae family of flowers, and they are found on every continent except Antarctica. Because of their popularity and wide distribution, many people are curious about what they symbolize. In fact, many cultures around the world have myths and folktales that involve asters.
In this post, we’ll explore all aspects of aster flower symbolism and meanings. And if you’re curious about one of the most well-known flowers in the aster family, be sure to check out my dedicated post on sunflower meaning and symbolism.
“Along the river’s summer walk, The withered tufts of asters nod; And trembles on its arid stalk, The hoar plum of the golden-rod.”
– John Greenleaf Whittier
Here’s a quick list of what asters symbolize. We’ll go into more detail on these throughout this post:
As springtime flowers that come out when the days are growing longer and the sun is shining, aster flowers are also symbols of hope and optimism.
In fact, the name “aster” comes from an Old English term that translates to “day’s eye.” The reason for the name is that, like lotus flowers, aster flowers open up in the morning to take in the day’s sunshine and then close up again in the evening. So, they respond to the warm and positive energy of the sun.
In this way, they remind us to focus on the positive. After all, hope, gratitude, and having a positive attitude are the best ways to manifest good outcomes.
Because they open up with the morning sun of a new day, aster flower symbolism also includes fresh starts and new beginnings. The aster is a positive symbol for believing each day is filled with opportunities.
Because of these qualities, the aster is the perfect gift for new babies, newborn spiritual ceremonies, or even those embarking on a new adventure.
As they are symbols of new beginnings and hope, aster flowers are also associated with innocence. So, they make wonderful gifts for babies and children.
The aster also reminds us grownups to never forget our own inner child. Just because we’re grownups with adult responsibilities, doesn’t mean we have to be sophisticated and self-contained all the time.
The aster reminds us, as the Buddhists say, to have “a beginner’s mind.” This means having an approach to life that is curious and enthusiastic, like a child. In other words, it’s the opposite of being jaded.
There is an easy-breezy aspect to aster flowers. They bloom in spring, when nature is waking up, and they grow easily in a variety of conditions. Not to mention, these flowers are easy to draw. In fact, they were probably the first flowers that many of us drew as kids.
As asters are associated with children, they are also associated with fun and lightheartedness. After all, children naturally know how to laugh and have a good time.
How many of us have plucked the petals of an aster flower as we played the game “He loves me, he loves me not” or “She loves me, she loves me not”?
Because asters grow easily in many locations, they are often the wildflowers picked spontaneously for a bouquet to give to someone you have a crush on. This is why aster flower meanings also include love and affection.
In fact, in Victorian England, where flower symbolism was a popular pastime, giving a bouquet of aster flowers to someone meant that you returned their affection.
The pastime of making flower chains out of aster flowers and their stems goes back hundreds of years. In fact, people in ancient cultures wore aster flower chains as head wreaths and belts. Not only were they beautiful, they symbolized ever-lasting love.
Just as they are associated with springtime, newborns, and babies, aster flowers are also symbols of fertility and motherhood.
In fact, in ancient Scandinavia, as you’ll read about below, aster flowers were associated with the fertility goddess Freya.
The Latin name for the Asteraceae family of flowers comes from the Latin word for “star,” which is “aster.”
These flowers not only resemble bright stars, they’re also named for the Greek goddess Astraea who turned into a star. You’ll read more about Astraea in the section on Greek mythology below.
As a symbol for stars, asters remind us of something fundamental, which is that we all originated from the same source, which is stardust.. As Joni Mitchell sang in her song “Woodstock”: “We are stardust Billion year old carbon…”
Asters come in a variety of bright colors, and each color has its own special meanings. Here are some of those associations:
With their white petals and yellow centers, the white aster symbolizes new beginnings, hope, innocence, and motherhood. This is why white aster flowers, or daisies, make lovely gifts for new parents and babies.
Like the sunflower, yellow aster flowers symbolize joy, fun, hope, and good luck. In addition, they symbolize prosperity and good fortune.
So, they make lovely gifts for friends or anyone whose spirits you want to lift. As well, they are good luck symbols for manifesting more abundance in your life or that of someone you love.
As with other orange flower meanings, an orange aster flower symbolizes health, healing, and optimism. They also symbolize zany, off-beat fun.
Like other pink flowers, pink asters symbolize love and affection, including both platonic and romantic love. They also symbolize innocence and serenity.
So, pink asters are ideal for gardens and in flower pots to welcome new babies, celebrate new moms, or simply as gifts for those in your life who love the color pink.
Like other red flowers, red asters symbolize romantic love. Because the nature of these flowers is lighthearted and fun, red asters make lovely gifts for new crushes or long-term partners when you want to keep things light.
In addition, as a symbol of eternal love, the red aster is a sweet gift for a long-term flame when you want to reconfirm your commitment to them.
Red is also the color of wealth and good luck in some cultures, such as China. So, red aster flowers also symbolize prosperity and good fortune.
Like orange asters, purple aster flowers symbolize zany fun and spontaneity.
In addition, purple is the color of peace and understanding. So, as with other purple flowers, a purple aster symbolizes the kind of hope and optimism that brings people together and heals misunderstandings. Thus, it is a flower that represents unity.
As with other blue flower meanings, blue asters symbolize loyalty and trust.
They’re also helpful symbols to use in visualization and other meditation practices.
Like wishing on a star, focusing on a blue aster in prayer or meditation can help to calm the mind and envision positive outcomes.
Green aster flowers symbolize new beginnings, renewal, and growth. So, they are helpful symbols for new creative, business, or other endeavors. Along these lines, they are positive symbols for building wealth.
On a spiritual level, the aster represents spiritual faith and the eternal life of the soul.
They also embody the idea that we all have the opportunity to begin again, no matter the mistakes we’ve made in our past. For some, aster flowers are also symbols of reincarnation.
Because they grow on every continent except Antarctica, the aster plays an important role in the natural ecosystems in which they grow. As a result, they share synergies with the wild animals and insects in their natural habitats.
For example, rabbits and deer love to eat aster flowers. In addition, insects including ladybugs, spiders, damselflies, and dragonflies prey on the insects that eat asters. In doing so, they help to protect the life force of the flowers.
Furthermore, birds, including finches, sparrows, cardinals, and towhees, are attracted to asters for their seeds and the insects that live in their ecosystems as a source of food.
There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today. The Moon is in Cancer.
You will enjoy cocooning at home today by yourself; or you might like a heart-to-heart talk with a family member because family conversations will be warm and mutually supportive today. Yes, you feel warm and friendly; nevertheless, you will welcome some privacy and downtime.
This is a great day to interact with others, particularly younger people. Get out an be involved with groups and organizations. Share your ideas because others need to hear your perspective, which will be sympathetic and compassionate. Don’t be afraid to speak up.
You make a fabulous impression on others today, which is why bosses, parents and people in authority will be impressed with you. In fact, some are so impressed with you, a romance might blossom! Meanwhile, you might boost your income today. Ka-ching!
This is a powerful day for you because the Moon is in your sign dancing with Neptune, while Venus and Jupiter line up at the top of your chart. People see you as benevolent, attractive and successful. (A winning combo!) Meanwhile, tonight you want to party!
Travel for pleasure totally appeals today. Meanwhile, you might develop a crush or a new romance with someone who is “different.” This is a solid day to discuss inheritances and issues regarding shared property because you will come out laughing all the way to the bank. Tonight, passion rules!
This is a wonderful day to schmooze with friends and partners because you are happy to see them and you want the best for them. Naturally, they will warm to your good feelings for them, and will want to share good times with you! It’s a marvellous evening to have fun and enjoy a date.
This is a productive day and you will accomplish a lot in a very pleasant way because others are cooperative and helpful. In fact, someone might be so helpful that a new romance or flirtation might begin. Relations with partners and friends are excellent. Share good times with someone this evening.
Put on your dancing shoes because it’s time to paint the town red! This is a wonderful day to socialize with others. It’s also a great day to enjoy fun activities with children, sports events, the arts, the theatre, movies and above all romance, romance, romance! Get out the glitter!
You will enjoy entertaining at home today. Certainly, family gatherings will be loving, upbeat and warm hearted. In fact, family members will help each other, especially with home repairs. This is a great day to enjoy kids’ activities as well. Meanwhile, romance is in the air!
A warm, heart-to-heart discussion with a partner or close friend will be a bonding experience for both parties today. In fact, whatever transpires might shift a platonic friendship to a romantic level. (Anything is possible because this is a very romantic day and people feel particularly cozy.)
If shopping today, you might be tempted to buy something elegant and luxurious. (Might even be a plane.) Caution about self-indulgence. Nevertheless, social outings will be fun and romantic! “And a good time was had by all.”
You are a sensitive romantic. It’s important to know that today, and this evening, might be one of the best times to have a romantic date in the entire year! Gifts and goodies might come your way. You feel sociable and eager to reach out to others. You also feel playful, prankish and flirtatious!
Actress Rebel Wilson (1980) shares your birthday today. You are an independent thinker who is loyal to your friends. You have a vision of what you want for yourself. This is a marvellous year to socialize and enjoy life! Nurture the happiness and beauty you have within yourself. Old friends might reappear to rekindle relationships.
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.
The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waxing Gibbous phase. Visible through most of the night sky setting a few hours before sunrise. This phase is when the moon is more than 50% illuminated but not yet a Full Moon. The phase lasts about 7 days with the moon becoming more illuminated each day until the Full Moon. During a Waxing Gibbous the moon rises in the east in mid-afternoon and is high in the eastern sky at sunset. The word Gibbous first appeared in the 14th century and has its roots in the Latin word “gibbosus” meaning humpbacked.
Visit the March 2023 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.
The Waxing Gibbous on March 2 has an illumination of 79%. 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 2 the Moon is 10.24 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.
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.
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
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