July 15, 2023 Moon’s Current Phase

Moon’s 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 Crescent phase. This phase is best viewed just before the sunrise in the western sky. In this phase the Moon’s illumination is growing smaller each day until the New Moon. During this part of the Moon cycle, the Moon is getting closer to the Sun as viewed from Earth and the night side of the Moon is facing the Earth with only a small edge of the Moon being illuminated. It can also be a great time to see the features of the Moon’s surface. Along the edge where the illuminated portion meets the dark side, the craters and mountains cast long shadows making them easier to observe with a telescope or binoculars.

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

Today’s Waning Crescent Phase

The Waning Crescent on July 15 has an illumination of 5%. 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 July 15 the Moon is 27.45 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 Crescent
Illumination: 5%
Moon Age: 27.45 days
Moon Angle: 0.50
Moon Distance: 396,376.33 km
Sun Angle: 0.52
Sun Distance: 152,059,010.94 km

Useful Moon Resources

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.

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Northern Hemisphere’s Planetary Positions

Northwestern Hemisphere

This local time is in Los Angeles, California, USA

July 15, 2023 
11:00 pm GMT 4:00 PM PDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:23 Cancer 12
Moon:02 Cancer 57
Mercury:09 Leo 04
Venus:27 Leo 40
Mars:03 Virgo 20
Jupiter:11 Taurus 40
Saturn:06 Pisces 34 Rx
Uranus:22 Taurus 17
Neptune:27 Pisces 38 Rx
Pluto:29 Capricorn 16 Rx

True Lunar Node:00 Taurus 24 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:29 Aries 50 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):21 Leo 06

Chiron:19 Aries 56
Ceres:07 Libra 00
Pallas:02 Virgo 35
Juno:13 Cancer 17
Vesta:09 Gemini 28

Eris:25 Aries 15

Fire:6
Earth:6
Air:2
Water:5
Cardinal:8
Fixed:6
Mutable:5

Northern Hemisphere

This local time is in Chicago, Illinois, USA

July 15, 2023
09:00 pm GMT 4:00 PM CDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:23 Cancer 08
Moon:01 Cancer 56
Mercury:08 Leo 55
Venus:27 Leo 39
Mars:03 Virgo 17
Jupiter:11 Taurus 39
Saturn:06 Pisces 35 Rx
Uranus:22 Taurus 17
Neptune:27 Pisces 38 Rx
Pluto:29 Capricorn 17 Rx

True Lunar Node:00 Taurus 25 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:29 Aries 50 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):21 Leo 06

Chiron:19 Aries 56
Ceres:06 Libra 58
Pallas:02 Virgo 33
Juno:13 Cancer 14
Vesta:09 Gemini 26

Eris:25 Aries 15

Fire:6
Earth:6
Air:2
Water:5
Cardinal:8
Fixed:6
Mutable:5

Northeastern Hemisphere

This local time is in Frankfurt, Germany, Europe

15 July 2023
02:00 pm GMT 4:00 PM CEST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:22 Cancer 51
Moon:28 Gemini 21
Mercury:08 Leo 23
Venus:27 Leo 35
Mars:03 Virgo 06
Jupiter:11 Taurus 37
Saturn:06 Pisces 35 Rx
Uranus:22 Taurus 16
Neptune:27 Pisces 38 Rx
Pluto:29 Capricorn 17 Rx

True Lunar Node:00 Taurus 28 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:29 Aries 51 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):21 Leo 04

Chiron:19 Aries 56
Ceres:06 Libra 53
Pallas:02 Virgo 25
Juno:13 Cancer 04
Vesta:09 Gemini 19

Eris:25 Aries 15

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

July 15, 2023 Daily Horoscopes

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Moon Alert

Avoid shopping or making important decisions from 8:15 AM to 1:30 PM EDT today (5:15 AM to 10:30 AM PDT). After that, the Moon moves from Gemini into Cancer.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

It’s Saturday, and this weekend is an excellent time for family discussions. Be open to listening to the advice of someone older or more experienced because, let’s face it, you don’t have to reinvent the wheel. It’s also a lovely day to schmooze and enjoy playful times with kids and sports.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

Short trips, errands, appointments and interactions with siblings, relatives and neighbours will make this a lively day. Someone older or more experienced, perhaps a friend or a member of a group, might have excellent advice for you. Meanwhile, grab invitations to socialize!

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

If shopping today, which is likely, please be aware of the restrictions of the Moon Alert (see above). This is a good day to discuss financial matters, including a possible raise, with bosses and VIPs. You might also make improvements to where you live.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

This is a fine day (especially this afternoon) to make long-range travel plans. You will also enjoy study of any kind, as well as discussions about philosophy, politics and profound subjects. You have lots of energy today to after what you want!

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

If you work alone or behind the scenes today, you can accomplish a lot, especially in terms of research or coming up with solutions about financial matters, inheritances and shared property. Something might motivate you to see ways to boost your income.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Discussions with friends, and groups or organizations will be lively today. In particular, you might deal with athletics or a physical competition. An older friend or colleague might have some valuable input for you. (It never hurts to listen.)

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Today you are high viz., which means people notice you more than usual. (In fact, they might be aware of personal details about your private life.) Nevertheless, it’s a good day to make practical plans about your health, a pet, or something related to your work, especially if you want practical future results.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Do something different to break free of your routine because today you need stimulation and adventure! It’s a great day to make travel plans or to blow town. You might also be involved with friends from another culture or an international organization.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Financial discussions, especially regarding taxes, debt, shared property or inheritances will go well today because you are planning for your future. These discussions might involve a parent or an older family member. For sure you can position yourself to get what you want.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

A discussion with a partner or close friend will be lively today. It might involve politics, travel plans, or something to do with religion or racial issues. One thing is certain – you want practical results and a plan for the future. Listen to the advice of someone older or more experienced.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

This will be a productive day for you, especially later in the day, because you will make prudent decisions about finances and earnings. In fact, someone older might help you. You’re happy that you have the energy to get things done today because you want to make a difference.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

This can be a playful day for you, especially regarding children’s activities, social outings and anything to do with sports. This is also an excellent day to practice something or hone your skills or technique in the performing arts or a particular sport. Listen to the advice of someone more experienced or older.

If Your Birthday Is Today

Actor Forest Whitaker (1961) shares your birthday today. You appreciate art, beauty and intellectual discoveries. You sometimes have a strong effect on people, whether you know this or not. This is a slower paced year. Take time to focus on relationships, especially those that will benefit you and help you. Make time to rejuvenate yourself.

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

Aries (March 21-April 19)

Today the premises are set for a new partnership and maybe it’s time for you to settle if you haven’t done it already.

It is also a good time to strike for balance in your life and to even mediate a conflict from inside your family. If you are single and someone got your attention, don’t hesitate to get closer to them and see what they’re up to.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

This is going to be a period of relative peace and tranquility around you. It seems that all your previous efforts have paid off and now you are able to relax.

Take advantage of this slow time to reconnect with your love one and even go shopping. This Saturday could be a good time to renew your wardrobe for the remainder of summer and the start of autumn.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

It seems that despite this being a Saturday you are able to focus on serious matters and nothing will seem to be too overwhelming for you at this time.

You are doing your best both with small and big task and you seem unstoppable. Today you might also carry an important conversation that could shed a new light on a series of activities.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

Today you might want to steer away from melancholy and from feelings of pettiness as it is time to focus on your creativity and on engaging with a sum of hobbies.

If you are single, it might be the time for you to meet someone online or even create an unexpected connection. Lines of communication with your partner are fully opened at this time.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

Today is going to be quite a slow day for you as you will prefer to focus on your emotions rather then on actions. So sit around with a coffee or a smoothie and contemplate what you’ve been up to lately.

Just don’t be too rash on yourself if you feel like you could have used your time better. We do the things we find appropriate at a certain time and we don’t seem to look back anymore.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

The current disposition will make you appear a lot more flexible and quick to adapt to any change coming your way.

This means you will keep your mind busy with all kinds of tactics and scenarios while socializing with those you meet. Take advantage of your great humor and spend more time talking to others than you would usually do.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Today you should try and take your time when coming up with new ideas. It’s not like you are not realistic or way too dreamy about things but it is more like you might not see the whole picture.

In personal affairs especially, you shouldn’t let your heart rule over your head as there might be some implications that will strike you later on.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Today you will feel like letting everyone know how you feel. This means that you will be all open to discussing both your actions and your feelings and that you will feel the need to have others accept your ideas and propositions.

The only word of caution for you is not to let yourself blocked by what others say because people don’t always carry the best intentions.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Today you will feel like isolating yourself and steering away from the crowd. This might not be the worst idea if the development of things will let you do that.

However, if you have other things planned for the day, you should avoid not respecting your promises. In this regard you should also avoid making false promises or promises you know you can’t keep.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Today you will discover that you work best or interact better with a larger group of people. This attitude despite that you usually prefer to do things on your own.

This Saturday you could find help in the least expected place and at the least expected person and you should definitely accept it. Communications will also be running smoothly.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Today you might feel a bit under the weather and you might find it hard to realize why things are happening the way they do.

Instead of dwelling in questions you should focus more on your projects and on your long term plans. You should maintain a realistic outlook of things but also care to make small talk with people that you are meeting this day.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

You seem to have a more optimistic outlook of things this day and people will also find it easier to talk to you this day.

Maybe you are not that intense and charming today but there will certainly be something about you that will channel everyone’s attention. It’s also a good time to learn about other cultures or expand your horizon.

Hail and Well Met WOTC Family and Friends!

I will be back to doing all the regular daily posts and something extra tomorrow plus the northern hemisphere tomorrow posts.

My son is now healing at home since late yesterday afternoon. Thank you all for your support and healing energy that made it possible for him to heal quicker!

Wiccans Practicing Witchcraft

Wiccans Practicing Witchcraft

Ro Longstreet
BellaOnline’s Wicca Editor

You can walk a Wiccan spiritual path without practicing witchcraft. Wicca is a religion centered upon the natural world that involves worship of God and Goddess. It also requires that you live by certain tenets such as the Wiccan Rede (“An harm it none, do what ye will”).

Meanwhile, witchcraft is a set of learnable methods by which you can influence the flow of energy that surrounds you and permeates the universe. As with skills such as growing herbs or meditating, witchcraft can add a deeper layer to your spiritual life, but you do not have to practice witchcraft to worship the God and Goddess in a Wiccan way. Many Wiccans are interested in witchcraft, some are good at it, and others have no interest whatsoever in picking it up.

Within the broad scope of Wicca, witchcraft is only a small part. If you live your life as a Wiccan without practicing witchcraft, you will still have plenty to keep you occupied. You can focus on ritual rather than spellwork. Daily rituals can include morning and evening prayers to God and Goddess, blessing food and drink, and making everyday choices to live in harmony with the earth.

You can observe ceremonies known as esbats to mark the phases of the moon, and sabbats for the passing of the seasons. Milestones in your life such as marriage, birthdays, birth of a child, passage into adulthood, self-dedication to your spiritual path and more can be celebrated with Wiccan ritual.

Much of Wiccan ritual is similar to witchcraft with a focus on altar, tools, candles, herbs, and other accessories. The difference is that you would not be raising, focusing, and directing energy, as in spellwork. Rather, your ceremony communicates devotion to God and Goddess. If you were to compare an act of witchcraft to a religious ritual, the two would feel very different. Casting a spell involves a rising tension and release whereas a ceremony is more a gentle outpouring of gratitude.

If you did want to practice witchcraft as part of your Wiccan spiritual path, it can deepen your understanding of the natural world that surrounds you. This is similar to how growing your own herbs can put you in touch with the agricultural cycles of life. If you learn to cast spells, it will teach you about the ebb and flow of the energy that fills the universe – and your own place within the tide pool of that vast ocean.

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