Day: May 7, 2023

Laugh-A-Day: You might be practicing Bubba Wicca if …

You might be practicing Bubba Wicca if …

  1. You are out in the woods and the Horned God appears to you and it takes you more than 30 seconds to put down your deer rifle.
  2. You’ve ever duct-taped an outhouse and called it a sweat lodge.
  3. You run out of candles and then get the emergency flares out of your   trunk.
  4. Your altar is made from the hood of an old Chevy pick-up.
  5. You begin your Circle by calling for quarters to be placed in the beer fund jar.
  6. You enter a skyclad circle with the words, In Perfect Love and Perfect Lust.
  7. You close a circle with the words “Hot damn, let’s party!”
  8. You get most of your spiritual wisdom about the cycles of nature from Bill Dance bass fishing shows.
  9. You watch NASCAR for its karmic revelation.
  10. Your ritual robes are made of weatherproof camouflage.
  11. Your revel fire causes the smokejumpers to fly in.
  12. The only herb you use has to be planted in the middle of nowhere.
  13. You think “The Reclaiming Collective” is a great name for a used automobile parts business.
  14. Before you can use your ritual cauldron, you have to wash out the bones from your fish stew.

8 May 2023 Southern Hemisphere’s Planetary Positions

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For Your Local Time and Date 

Southeastern Hemisphere

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

8 May 2023
02:00 pm GMT 4:00 PM BRT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:17 Taurus 44
Moon:24 Sagittarius 23
Mercury:07 Taurus 26 Rx
Venus:01 Cancer 05
Mars:23 Cancer 12
Jupiter:28 Aries 07
Saturn:05 Pisces 55
Uranus:18 Taurus 52
Neptune:26 Pisces 57
Pluto:00 Aquarius 21 Rx

True Lunar Node:04 Taurus 00 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:03 Taurus 27 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):13 Leo 27

Chiron:17 Aries 43
Ceres:23 Virgo 50
Pallas:02 Leo 24
Juno:03 Gemini 46
Vesta:10 Taurus 19

Eris:24 Aries 50

Fire:6
Earth:7
Air:2
Water:4
Cardinal:5
Fixed:9
Mutable:5

Southern Hemisphere

This local time is in Cape Town, South Africa

8 May 2023
07:00 pm GMT 4:00 PM SAST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:17 Taurus 56
Moon:27 Sagittarius 19
Mercury:07 Taurus 20 Rx
Venus:01 Cancer 18
Mars:23 Cancer 19
Jupiter:28 Aries 10
Saturn:05 Pisces 56
Uranus:18 Taurus 53
Neptune:26 Pisces 57
Pluto:00 Aquarius 21 Rx

True Lunar Node:04 Taurus 00 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:03 Taurus 26 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):13 Leo 28

Chiron:17 Aries 44
Ceres:23 Virgo 50
Pallas:02 Leo 29
Juno:03 Gemini 53
Vesta:10 Taurus 24

Eris:24 Aries 50

Fire:6
Earth:7
Air:2
Water:4
Cardinal:5
Fixed:9
Mutable:5

Southwestern Hemisphere

This local time is in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

8 May 2023
06:00 am GMT 4:00 PM AEST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:17 Taurus 24
Moon:19 Sagittarius 41
Mercury:07 Taurus 35 Rx
Venus:00 Cancer 43
Mars:23 Cancer 01
Jupiter:28 Aries 02
Saturn:05 Pisces 54
Uranus:18 Taurus 51
Neptune:26 Pisces 56
Pluto:00 Aquarius 21 Rx

True Lunar Node:04 Taurus 01 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:03 Taurus 28 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):13 Leo 25

Chiron:17 Aries 42
Ceres:23 Virgo 49
Pallas:02 Leo 16
Juno:03 Gemini 34
Vesta:10 Taurus 10

Eris:24 Aries 49

Fire:6
Earth:7
Air:2
Water:4
Cardinal:5
Fixed:9
Mutable:5

Spell – Energy Building: Quick Chant to Manifest your Need

(YOU CAN COPY AND PASTE ANY SPELLS POSTED TO A DOCUMENT TO PRINT AND/OR SAVE ON YOUR COMPUTER)

Energy Building: Quick Chant to Manifest your Need

From plentifulearth.com

Want to help your need manifest faster? The key to helping your spells and intentions manifest faster is to have emotion and energy behind the intent! One of our favorite ways to raise energy, aside from drumming and dancing, is chanting! The elements are used heavily within this charm because they are the building blocks of existence on our plane.

This quick chant will help you find the rhythm of your circle’s energy, harness it, and add it to your spell. Simply:

  1. Begin chanting the following chant plus your spell.
  2. Feel the elemental building blocks of energy inside of your space.
  3. Know that they are aiding in your spell’s manifestation!
  4. When you feel the speed and energy of the chant mounting, dare to be silent and know that the charm has worked.

Quick Chant to Manifest your Need

This chant can be said with visualization or by passing your written spell over and through the elements as you say them. Always follow your heart and intuition.

As always, spells are worked best within a protective circle where energy can be contained and released intentionally.

Air for intellect

Fire to warm

Water for emotion

Earth to form

[Say your spell or intention for manifestation here]

Repeat as necessary.

Not a Goddess but a Wife of a God – Enarete

Greek – ENARETE WIFE OF AEOLUS

ENARETE IN GREEK MYTHOLOGY

Though her name is not well known, Enarete is an important woman in Greek mythology. 

ENARETE WIFE OF AEOLUS

Enarete was a queen Ancient Greece, for she was married to Aeolus, son of Hellen, grandson of Deucalion. Enarete herself was the daughter of Deimachus, a man about whom nothing else is known.

Aeolus ruled a land then known as Aeolia, though it would later be known as Thessaly, but he and Enarete would become the ancestors of all the Aeolian people; the Aeolians being one of the four ancient tribes, alongside the Achaeans, Dorians and Ionians. 
There is no agreed on figure for the number of children born to Enarete, for her and Aeolus’ children varies depending on source being read, and over time more and more mythical figures were added. 

SONS OF ENARETE

​One early source, written by Hesiod, names five sons of Enarete; these sons being, Athamas, Cretheus, Perieres, Salmoneus and Sisyphus.

Athamas – a king of Boeotia, and father of Phrixus and Helle amongst others
Cretheus – a king of Iolcus, and father of Aeson, Pheres and Amythaon amongst others
Perieres – a king of Messenia, husband of Gorgophone, and father of Tyndareus amongst others
Salmoneus – an impious king of Elis, and father of Tyro
Sisyphus – an impious king of Corinth, father of Glaucus amongst others

MORE CHILDREN FOR ENARETE

Additional children were named in the Bibliotheca (Pseudo-Apollodorus), these children being named as Alcyone, Calyce, Canace, Deion, Magnes, Pisidice and Perimede.

Alcyone – husband of Ceyx
Calyce – husband of Aethlius, mother of Endymion
Canace – lover of Poseidon
Deion – king of Phocis, father of Cephalus
Magnes – king of Magnesia
Pisidice – wife of Myrmidon, mother of Actor
Perimede – lover of Achelous

Contents

Colin Quartermain – Enarete – 8th August 2021

Gods – Aeolus

Aeolus – Greek God Of Wind

Aeolus

Aeolus is the name of a few different characters in GREEK MYTHOLOGY, but the one most commonly associated with the name is the god of winds. He plays a key role in Homer’s Odyssey, in which he’s also known as the keeper of the winds. This Aeolus, from the story, was originally human, but in later classical writings he was treated as only a god.

AEOLUS FACTS
Name(s): Aeolus/ Aiolos
Rules over: Wind, Air, Island of Aiolia
Title: God of the Winds and Air
Gender: Male
Symbols: Open Bag
Sacred animals: Kingfisher
Items: Harp
Parents: Hippotes & (possibly) Melanippe
Consort: Cyane
Other significant others: Retinue: – Anemoi
Children: 12 Children according to Homer, though varying accounts across different stories
Roman name: Aeolus

Aeolus – God Of Wind

The god of wind was the son of Hippotes, who was mortal. Aeolus himself was king of the island of Aeolia and befriended ODYSSEUS when his crew was stranded on the island. The friendship led to Aeolus bagging up all the winds except a gentle westerly wind, which would help Odysseus get home (this Aeolia was located near Sicily, and in real life is part of the Lipari Islands). But his crew got greedy and, after deciding the mysterious bag must hold untold wealth, opened the bag and released the other winds, which only prolonged their journey home.

In Other Myths

Aeolus is also the name of a half-human son of POSEIDON, the OLYMPIAN GOD of the sea, and the name of another human who may have been the ancestor of the other two. The god-of-wind and son-of-Poseidon Aeoluses are often confused by writers.

The third Aeolus, the son of Hellen and a nymph, Orseis, married Enarete and lived in another area called Aeolia, which later became Thessaly. This version had a daughter named Arne, who later gave birth to the Aeolus who was the son of Poseidon. The son of Poseidon, when not conflated with the god of wind, is sometimes treated as a grandfather of the god of wind, and also as the founder of Lipara in the Lipari Islands. It was extremely confusing to Greek writers and historians, too.

SOURCE: <a href=”https://greekgodsandgoddesses.net/gods/aeolus/”>Aeolus: https://greekgodsandgoddesses.net</a&gt; – Greek Gods & Goddesses, October 18, 2019

Flower Meaning, Symbolizes, and Spiritual Meaning – Moonflower

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Meaning And Symbolism Of The Moonflower

Also referred to as the moon vine, the moonflower is a plant whose flowers bloom only at night, hence its name. They often have white blossoms, but some varieties have purple ones instead, but all of them are powerfully fragrant and give off a romantic vice.

During the day, the flowers of the moon vine are closed off like tiny buds that are only one or two inches wide.

However, after the sun sets, they slowly open wide as if to welcome the moon and can expand up to seven inches wide. This is why the plant has often been associated with the moon.

What Does The Moonflower Symbolize?

The moonflower’s appearance, fragrance, and behavior make it appear mystical and romantic, leading to deep symbolism attached to its presence. Here are ten of the most popular meanings of the moonflower:

1. Divine Existence

Several cultures revere the moonflower due to its association with gods and mystical beings.

The presence of this plant serves as a reminder that there are mystical experiences in the world that cannot be explained by logic alone.

For example, the ancient Greeks believed that the flowers on the plant represented the tears of the moon goddess Selene. Aside from this, the moonflower is also thought to be associated with Hecate, the goddess of witchcraft and magic.

Related Article: Meaning And Symbolism Of Waves

2. Feminine Energy

The moon is widely accepted as a symbol of femininity and is attributed with female qualities such as intuition and emotion.

Even the phases of the moon have been associated with the female reproductive cycle.

With the moonflower’s deep connection with the moon, the plant has also become linked to feminine energy. As such, it is often used in lunar rituals to help attract the power and energy of the moon.

Related Article: Meaning and Symbolism of Watches

3. Healing And Recovery

In some countries, such as Cameroon and Thailand, the moonflower is recognized for its medicinal properties.

Several parts of the plants can be used to treat snakebites, boils, hemorrhoids, and wounds. It can work as a laxative, antipyretic, and anti-diabetic, as well as helping to increase breast milk production.

Spiritually, this plant can help heal wounds of betrayal, rejection, and abandonment. Let it surround you and help you achieve deeper emotional wellness by tapping at the wisdom and energy of the moon.

Related Article: Meaning And Symbolism Of Teddy Bears

4. Duality And Contradiction

While the moonflower can help heal physical and emotional illnesses, it can also have a toxic effect.

The contrasting effects of the moonflower make it a symbol of duality and contradiction, as it can heal and cause harm at the same time. Because of this, the plant and its extracts must not be ingested randomly.

It must be taken with caution, subject to the approval and monitoring of a medical professional. Improper use of this plant can result in heart problems, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Some people also experience psychological effects like agitation, confusion, anxiety, or hallucinations.

5. Spiritual Guidance

With bright flowers that only bloom at night, the moonflower is often seen as a symbol of guidance.

It helps illuminate the dark paths at night and accompanies spirits in their journey. With this, some cultures believe that the plant can help them commune with otherworldly beings like ghosts and spirits.

In some countries, the moonflower would be planted around gravesites so they could help guide the souls of the departed on their way to the afterlife. The Japanese would also use the moonflower in ceremonies to honor the dead.

6. Dreams And Fantasies

Its oneness with the night also makes the moonflower a symbol of sleep and dreams.

The plant’s deep connection with the moon gives it psychic abilities as well. As such, it is often the flower of choice for people who are fascinated by the unknown or those who want to explore the mystic realm.

Some cultures believe that the plant carries the powers of the moon goddess and is thus associated with mystery and magic. Others claim that placing a moonflower under your pillow will allow you to receive visions or prophecies through your dreams.

7. Growth And Determination

As the petals of the moonflower remind you of the moon, its climbing vines stand for growth and change.

This is primarily because of its remarkable ability to survive in different kinds of environments and even in unlikely places, like abandoned lots or cracks in the sidewalk.

The plant also makes use of night creatures like moths and baths to aid in pollination, enabling it to reach new territories and establish its presence there.

This shows its resilience and determination to keep on surviving, despite unfavorable conditions. As such, the moonflower can serve as your inspiration when you are going through challenges in life.

8. Fertility And Reproduction

Each moonflower plant is able to produce hundreds of seeds each year.

These seeds fall to the ground and self-propagate, getting themselves ready for growth in the next season. This means that the plant can grow by itself without the need for special nurturing or human intervention.

Because of these abilities, the moonflower has been associated with fertility and reproduction. In some cultures, such as in China, the plant is given to new mothers as a sign of goodwill.

9. Protection And Shelter

Its association with the moon goddess also makes the moonflower a symbol of protection.

The blossoming of the flowers at night represents the watchful eye of the goddess, who is believed to protect those sleeping under her radiance.

The large petals of the flower also curve around the center as if to protect it from outside elements that may cause it harm. Aside from this, the delicate fragrance of the flowers also have the ability to ward off evil spirits, thus protecting night travelers from harm while on their journey.

10. Blooming In Adversity

While most flowers look best under the shining rays of the sun, the moonflower reaches its peak beauty at night.

This is a reminder that it is possible for you to bloom and achieve your full potential even in the middle of difficulties.

The moonflower shows you that there is beauty in darkness as it shows off its pretty petals and spreads its fragrance at night.

If you find yourself faced with challenges that prohibit you from growing or moving forward, let the blossoms of the moonflower show you that there is opportunity even in adversity.

Conclusion

The moonflower is known for its unique behavior of closing up its petals during the day and opening them up at night.

This behavior has associated it with the moon along with Selene, the goddess of the moon, and Hecate, the goddess of witchcraft and magic.

Because of this, the plant has been attributed with meanings related to protection, divine presence, and spiritual guidance. Moonflower is also both a healing and a toxic plant, which gives it a symbolism of duality and contradiction.

Meanwhile, its ability to produce hundreds of seeds and to grow even in unexpected places enables it to represent fertility, growth, and determination.

May 7, 2023 Daily Horoscopes

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Moon Alert

There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today. The Moon is in Sagittarius.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

Life is getting better for you. No question. In the next week, you might want to entertain at home or make your home look more attractive. Today in particular you want to do something different. A short trip or a chance to learn something new would be perfect.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

Like Aries, your life is really going to improve but for different reasons. Lucky Jupiter will soon enter your sign for the first time in 12 years. And it will stay there for an entire year! (Mom always liked you best.) Tie up loose ends with financial paperwork today.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

Today the Moon is opposite your sign for another day, which means it’s in your best interests to go more than halfway when dealing with others. Keep the peace. Meanwhile, you will soon be shopping for beautiful things for yourself and others. (Keep your receipts.)

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

This is a lovely time because you feel so sociable, you’re enjoying times with friends as well as groups and organizations. In addition, fair Venus moves into your sign today, which will make you charming and diplomatic for the next few weeks. Perfect timing!

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

You continue to make a great impression on others because the Sun is at high noon in your chart. Today in particular, grab opportunities to play, have fun, enjoy sports events and activities with children, as well as social diversions and romantic adventures. Do it.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Despite your desire to travel, explore new ideas and meet new faces; nevertheless, today you’re happy to hunker down at home and focus on family issues, perhaps with a female relative. Things might be a bit competitive with a group or a friend.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

How fortuitous that today fair Venus moves to the top of your chart, which makes you look charming and receptive to everyone. This is well-timed because meanwhile, today the Moon is making you eager to communicate to others. You want to be heard. You want to discuss something that is important to you.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

You need more sleep right now. Take naps if you can. Meanwhile, travel and exploration will appeal to strongly to you in the next few weeks. Today money issues and cash flow are on your mind. Keep your eyes open and be alert.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

You might be more emotional than usual about practically anything that arises today because the Moon is in your sign and the Moon always affects a person’s feelings and emotions. (Happens for 2 1/2 days every month. For men as well as women.) On the upside, when the Moon is in your sign, things tend to go your way. Yay!

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

This is a playful time for you! Many of you are enjoying time off on a vacation. Others are socializing more than usual or involved with sports and playful activities with kids. Nevertheless, today you might pull in your reins a little and enjoy being low-key and quiet.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

During this time when you have a strong focus on home and family (especially home repairs), today you’ll enjoy reaching out and talking to a friend or becoming involved in a group. A female colleague in particular might interest you.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

This is a powerful time for you because your energy is strong, and your daily pace is accelerating. You’ve got things to do, places to go and people to see! Meanwhile, others seem to know personal details about your private life. Be aware.

If Your Birthday Is Today

Director, filmmaker Amy Heckerling (1954) shares your birthday today. You are sensitive, compassionate and an elegant communicator. You know how to inspire others. This year is the beginning of a new nine-year cycle. Expect new beginnings, adventures and major changes. Keep your eyes open for new opportunities and be ready to take action. Prepare for leadership.

Click here for today’s or anyone’s birthday horoscope from thehoroscope.co

Aries

Finances will definitely be a weaker point for you this day so try not to spend a weekend that is over your budget. You need to watch your spending thoroughly in order to have money to pay your bills at the right time.

It’s also not a great time to invest or use your resources in purchases that can wait for longer. Be a balanced version of yourself today for better times and less fears tomorrow.

Taurus

This is going to be quite a peaceful day for you. Apparently quiet but also rewarding for those natives whom will be up to socializing and meeting new people.

There is a great moment for those interested in meeting a prospective partner as all the lights will be on them and it will just be in their convincing natures to seal the deal. There is also a great time for those natives interested in making travel arrangements.

Gemini

This Sunday is going to be great time for you to start making arrangements on plans that involve travel or study because you will be able to find the right course or journey opportunity.

You will be buzzing around all kinds of ideas and eventually the right one will sparkle in front of you. Don’t go global with your plans, start local and see where this will eventually take you.

Cancer

It seems that you will prefer to spend your day dreaming with your eyes open. To be honest, it’s more like you are completely lazy and unwilling to do anything today so you prefer to think of a hundred things and imagine how great life could be.

Well, maybe it’s time to get up and see where that great life is hiding because it might actually be in front of your eyes.

Leo

Having this Sunday off will give you a chance to take a ride in that creative mind of yours. Don’t hesitate dreaming with your eyes open because this is today’s opportunity.

You might discover that some plans you’ve had a long time ago are just right to be put to action at the present moment. Just be careful not to make any hasty decisions in the rush of the moment.

Virgo

This Sunday’s free time will give you a chance to think about your career and plan your next moves. It seems that you are either eager to start the following week or eager to see one of your projects to completion.

This day of introspection might also help you see things in a different perspective and even acknowledge how helpful other people were to you lately.

Libra

Today might prove to be quite a difficult day in terms of human interrelations for you so be patient.

You might be faced with a situation that will require an immediate apologize reaction from your side but instead of making amends and trying to repair your wrongs, you will probably react in the opposite direction and try to throw the fault into the other person’s hands.

Scorpio

It seems that this Sunday will be quite a revealing day after all. The worst part is that the things you might find about are not going to give you any reason to rejoice.

There might a conflict with someone close bursting or maybe you realize that your better half is not that honest and might not be going in the same direction as you are. Check these incompatibility signals thoroughly.

Sagittarius

Today is going to be quite a revealing day for you as you will get the chance to see that someone close to you has been taking advantage of yourself.

Be it that there is someone that has been asking you for help or worse, someone to whom you’ve been kind and whom know is backstabbing you. In any case you should keep it to yourself on whatever you see for later use.

Capricorn

This Sunday you will probably get the chance to do something romantic. Be it that you spend time with your significant other or you take someone special out.

There is a great time for you to speak about of your feelings openly and reach out to the person you like as there are also high chances for these feeling to be mutual. So don’t hesitate on doing something special.

Aquarius

This Sunday won’t bring you any reasons to rejoice and won’t either let you breathe. There might be some things you need to talk through with your family or partner and this weekend is the best chance you can get.

Don’t avoid speaking openly about yourself and don’t hesitate to reach for help if you need it. On the other hand don’t get your hopes too high because you might not be all understood.

Pisces

Today you will probably feel the air of change and even an inner desire to do things differently. But for most natives, these might not be the best impulses to act on and they should try to temper themselves and mind the important things.

For a small amount of natives there will be some sort of unexpected event blowing their minds and forcing them to take immediate measures.

May 7, 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

May 07, 2023
11:00 pm GMT 4:00 PM PDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:17 Taurus 08
Moon:15 Sagittarius 35
Mercury:07 Taurus 44 Rx
Venus:00 Cancer 24
Mars:22 Cancer 51
Jupiter:27 Aries 58
Saturn:05 Pisces 53
Uranus:18 Taurus 50
Neptune:26 Pisces 56
Pluto:00 Aquarius 21 Rx

True Lunar Node:04 Taurus 01 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:03 Taurus 29 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):13 Leo 23

Chiron:17 Aries 41
Ceres:23 Virgo 49
Pallas:02 Leo 09
Juno:03 Gemini 24
Vesta:10 Taurus 02

Eris:24 Aries 49

Fire:6
Earth:7
Air:2
Water:4
Cardinal:5
Fixed:9
Mutable:5

Northern Hemisphere

This local time is in Chicago, Illinois, USA

May 07, 2023
09:00 pm GMT 4:00 PM CDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:17 Taurus 03
Moon:14 Sagittarius 25
Mercury:07 Taurus 47 Rx
Venus:00 Cancer 18
Mars:22 Cancer 48
Jupiter:27 Aries 57
Saturn:05 Pisces 52
Uranus:18 Taurus 49
Neptune:26 Pisces 55
Pluto:00 Aquarius 21 Rx

True Lunar Node:04 Taurus 02 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:03 Taurus 29 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):13 Leo 22

Chiron:17 Aries 41
Ceres:23 Virgo 49
Pallas:02 Leo 06
Juno:03 Gemini 21
Vesta:10 Taurus 00

Eris:24 Aries 49

Fire:6
Earth:7
Air:2
Water:4
Cardinal:5
Fixed:9
Mutable:5

Northeastern Hemisphere

This local time is in Frankfurt, Germany, Europe

7 May 2023
02:00 pm GMT 4:00 PM CEST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:16 Taurus 46
Moon:10 Sagittarius 21
Mercury:07 Taurus 55 Rx
Venus:29 Gemini 59
Mars:22 Cancer 38
Jupiter:27 Aries 53
Saturn:05 Pisces 51
Uranus:18 Taurus 48
Neptune:26 Pisces 55
Pluto:00 Aquarius 21 Rx

True Lunar Node:04 Taurus 02 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:03 Taurus 30 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):13 Leo 20

Chiron:17 Aries 40
Ceres:23 Virgo 49
Pallas:01 Leo 59
Juno:03 Gemini 11
Vesta:09 Taurus 52

Eris:24 Aries 49

Fire:6
Earth:7
Air:3
Water:3
Cardinal:4
Fixed:9
Mutable:6

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

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

Today’s Waning Gibbous Phase

The Waning Gibbous on May 7 has an illumination of 96%. 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 May 7 the Moon is 16.62 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: Waning Gibbous
Illumination: 96%
Moon Age: 16.62 days
Moon Angle: 0.53
Moon Distance: 374,408.55 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 150,971,048.52 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

May 1st to 7th Astronomy Picture of the Day

These are the Astronomy Picture of the Day for the proceeding week starting on the past Monday through this Sunday. Just click on the hyperlink next to the date for the pictures you want to see.

2023 May 07: The Helix Nebula from CFHT
2023 May 06: Twilight in a Flower
2023 May 05: Shackleton from ShadowCam
2023 May 04: The Galaxy, the Jet, and a Famous Black Hole
2023 May 03: Centaurus A: A Peculiar Island of Stars
2023 May 02: Flat Rock Hills on Mars
2023 May 01: Carina Nebula North

Weekly Horoscope Sunday, May 7 to Saturday, May 12, 2023

All Signs

A breath of fresh air! This week our self-esteem is stronger and we’re pumped with confidence. Fresh opportunities blossom along with the promise of romance. (Be still my beating heart.) Singles will have calloused fingers from swiping their phones; and committed partners will feel happier and reassured. At the beginning of the week, a demand for freedom will be the rallying cry. Some will be rebellious, ready to mutiny. Routines will change. People want to be free to do their own thing! I read somewhere that a large part of happiness is letting go of what you think life is supposed to look like. This means be open minded. Be the best you can be. Veni, vidi, viccu! I came, I saw, I vacuumed!

Aries (March 21-April 19)

This week holds exciting financial opportunities for you. Something unexpected might impact your earnings, your cash flow or your possessions at the beginning of the week. For some it could be a new job, a new income stream or new, moneymaking ideas. You will see ways to make lovely improvements at home. You’re keen to solidify a financial situation. Whatever this is might be secretive or done privately. Certainly, the home improvements that you make now will have a long-lasting benefit in the future. Remember that your finances will improve because this year, you’re getting richer!

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

This is a powerful week for you. Admittedly, at the beginning of the week, you will feel impulsive even rash. Guard against accidents. But you will also feel freer and younger and ready to do new things and explore new horizons. Listen to the advice of someone older or more experienced because this could help you. Conversations with others will be warm and friendly because Mercury is in your sign dancing with fair Venus, which makes your words smooth and sweet. (Handy in case you have to eat them later.) This week it pleases you to make your everyday surroundings more attractive. This is a good idea because whatever you do (perhaps gardening or landscaping) will have a long-term benefit. Bonus!

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

You feel restless this week because lots of activity is taking place in a hidden part of your chart. This means your bursting at the seams to do something, but somehow it’s not manifesting – not yet. The good news is that you can attract money, wealth and favours to you this week. Someone older or in a position of authority will help you. Listen to their advice. You’ve been spending a lot of money lately; now it will be nice to see some of it coming back your way. This is not surprising because this is the most powerful time for you in a 30-year cycle. Since 2008, you have been steadily building towards this time of fruition and success. Now you see clearly what is working in your life and what is not. Trust in your good fortune.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

Your popularity is strong this week, particularly with younger people. Everyone find you charming because fair Venus in your sign. However, with Mars in your sign as well, you’re ready for action. Those of you involved in group efforts or an organization will shake things up this week. Perhaps a new mandate? You might even leave a group? Discussions with others might lead you to change your future goals? Certainly, someone older or more experienced has advice for you, especially related to philosophy, religion or politics. Listen to what is offered because it might benefit you. After all, you don’t have to reinvent the wheel. Why not stand on the shoulders of those who have gone before you?

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

This continues to be a powerful time for you because the Sun is at the top of your chart casting you in a flattering spotlight. Something might happen, especially in the beginning of the week, that causes you to change your life direction. It’s sudden but you are certain now about what you want to do. As a result, you feel freer and certainly more excited about your future. New possibilities! New ways of doing things! You might get wise advice from someone about financial matters especially related to inheritances, wills, estates, taxes and debt. You might also be attracted to a boss or someone in authority; however, this attraction is secret. In fact, this is the perfect week for a hidden love affair.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Grab every opportunity to travel if it comes your way. Having said this, at the beginning of the week, travel opportunities might suddenly change or be cancelled. Or possibly, you suddenly have to travel when you didn’t expect to do so? Exciting breakthroughs will come through study, involvement in politics or something related to writing a book, an important paper or a manuscript. You might have an epiphany — that “Eureka!” moment. Romance with someone different or from another culture might begin for some of you. Conversations with long-term partners (or someone older) about future travel plans will be encouraging. The bottom line for you right now is you want to feel free to be who you are!

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

You might encounter a surprise or something unusual regarding shared property, taxes, debt or inheritances at the beginning of the week. Nevertheless, most of this week is about warm relations with others, especially people from your past, long-term friends or someone older or more established. Romance with a boss is likely. At the least, you will admire someone in authority. You can get a lot done if you have to deal with “red-tape” details regarding shared property and inheritances. With Mars high in your chart, you’re ambitious. This means you can accomplish a lot if you choose. Or you might just play the bureaucracy game. That’s where everyone stands in a circle and the first person to do anything loses.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

This week has a different vibe! A partner or close friend might surprise you. They might demand more freedom or a different arrangement in the relationship. You might meet someone new who is unusual. (The difference is what you find attractive.) You might be stimulated by an encounter with someone in the general public. Discussions with someone older might yield helpful advice. You might also discuss future plans to travel for pleasure. Life is starting to feel that it holds the promise of an exciting future. And you’re right!. Very soon, Jupiter will sit opposite your sign for the first time in 12 years, encouraging you to go after everything that you want. (And you want a lot.)

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

This is an exciting, productive week! At the beginning of the week, be careful. Accidents might happen, especially to a pet. Pay attention to everything you say and do. Something unexpected might also impact your job or your health. Fortunately, a discussion with someone older, especially in the family, will help to solidify your home base. This is a romantic, passionate week for you as well. A new romance might begin with someone who is connected to something you own or something you share. Passions are running high! Use money and assets that come to you now to solidify your home base because that is your number one priority. Your second priority is to escape on a marvellous vacation.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

This is an exciting time for you! You feel like you are suddenly breaking free from a chrysalis and being reborn. It’s a whole new world! You are a hard-working sign; nevertheless, this is the perfect time to party, take a vacation, enjoy the arts, see the theatre and the entertainment world and also delight in playful activities with children. Meanwhile, romance is full of all kinds of possibilities for you, especially this week! Many of you might begin a relationship with someone of an age difference. (This is your style.) Remember that you are in a two-year window where residential moves and job changes are likely.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Home and family continue to be a primary focus right now. Expect some sudden changes on the home front at the beginning of the week. It could even be a family mutiny. In fact, you might be the one shouting the rallying cry, “To the gates!” Certainly, something will happen this week that makes you feel freer and younger. It will be an unexpected change – possibly minor, possibly major. As a result, family discussions, with older family members or parents will ensue. These discussions could have financial repercussions. They might also affect your job. However, in the long-range, they will benefit you and clarify things for your long-term future.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

A busy, fast-paced week! Please be mindful of the beginning of the week to avoid an accident. This is because sudden changes are likely, and these changes are slightly accident-prone. New ideas, new places, new faces, new trips, new ways of learning – it could be anything. One thing is certain – your daily world will be stimulated or suddenly changed. As a result, you will have discussions with someone older and more experienced, which will ultimately benefit you. You might encounter new romance because new love is highly likely for your sign! Accept invitations to socialize because you’re eager to grab your dancing shoes and trip the light fantastic!