Day: December 1, 2023
December 1 and 2, 2023 Current Moon Phase for the Northern and Southern Hemispheres
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.
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Current Moon Phase for the Northern Hemisphere
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 November 2023 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.
Today’s Waning Gibbous Phase
The Waning Gibbous on December 1 has an illumination of 83%. 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 December 1 the Moon is 18.78 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
Illumination: 83%
Moon Age: 18.78 days
Moon Angle: 0.50
Moon Distance: 400,401.65 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 147,501,547.03 km
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
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.
Current Moon Phase for the Southern Hemisphere
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 November 2023 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.
Today’s Waning Gibbous Phase
The Waning Gibbous on December 2 has an illumination of 75%. 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 December 2 the Moon is 19.7 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
Illumination: 75%
Moon Age: 19.70 days
Moon Angle: 0.49
Moon Distance: 403,024.93 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 147,478,085.07 km
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
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.
December 1, 2023 Daily and Birthday Horoscopes
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Moon Alert
Avoid shopping or important decisions from 8 AM to 11:15 AM EST today (5 AM to 8:15 AM PST). After that, the Moon moves from Cancer into Leo.
Aries (March 21-April 19)
Grab your dancing shoes because it’s time to trip the light fantastic! Accept invitations to party. Enjoy social and romantic outings with your main squeeze. Fun times with children and sports events, the arts and the hospitality industry will be excellent choices. Enjoy your day!
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
This is a wonderful day to entertain at home because any kind of gathering will be upbeat and interesting. However, you might also enjoy a quiet, romantic, feel-good evening with someone as well. Relations with coworkers are positive. In fact, a work-related romance might blossom.
Gemini (May 21-June 20)
Today you’re enthusiastic and ready to enjoy yourself, which is why you will reach out and make contact with others in social, fun-loving ways. Meet friends for coffee, or lunch or Happy Hour. Your mind is very sharp today, which is why you will delight in stimulating debates. Learn something new!
Cancer (June 21-July 22)
Even though this is a fun-loving, playful day for everyone, this is also an excellent day for business and commerce for your sign. Trust your moneymaking ideas. Look for ways to boost your income. Be smart and check with the Moon Alert restrictions – see above.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
Today the Moon is in your sign dancing with fiery Mars and lucky Jupiter. This will energize you and boost your sense of optimism. Small wonder you look good in the eyes of others. You might entertain at home or make home improvements today. Your call.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
This is a feel-good day! You might choose to socialize with others; but more likely, you will be happy to play things low-key and keep a quiet profile. Nevertheless, you will enjoy lively conversations with someone because you have something to say!
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
A popular day! Enjoy schmoozing with others because your personal relationships as well as interactions with clubs and organizations will be rewarding. You might also be excited about moneymaking ideas. This is a good day to check out a loan or mortgage because doors will open for you.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
You’re high viz. today, which means other people notice you more than usual. In fact, they seem to know personal details about your private life. Nonetheless, you’re popular! Enjoy fun outings with close friends and partners. You might feel a tad competitive today.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
This is perfect day to blow town if you can swing this. If you can’t travel far, explore your own neighbourhood because you want some adventure and fun! With the Sun in your sign, you have energy; plus, you will attract people to you. Enjoy the company of artistic, creative types today.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
This is a lovely day to wrap up your week. Relations with parents, teachers, bosses and authority figures are smooth and supportive. (Romance with a boss might percolate.) You will also enjoy competitive activity with groups and teams. Enjoy schmoozing with friends.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
This continues to be a popular time for you. Today is a lovely day to enjoy the company of close friends, partners and spouses. Travel for pleasure will be an excellent choice. You will also enjoy philosophical, stimulating discussions, especially if they prompt you tweak your future goals.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
You look wonderful to others now because the Sun is casting you in a flattering spotlight. This is a positive day at work. Your health feels vigourous. In particular, you will enjoy hanging out with people from different cultures or other countries.
If Your Birthday Is Today
Actress, singer Bette Midler (1945) shares your birthday today. You are generous, witty and charming. You’re also courageous and outspoken about what matters to you. This year is laid-back and slower paced so that you have an opportunity to rejuvenate your energy and your outlook on life. Focus on relationships that are beneficial to you. This is important.
Aries (March 21-April 19)
You should offer yourself some time for a personal retreat this Friday as there might be tension that has build up.
Whether you are planning on going out with your friends or partner, stay away from alcohol or any food excesses because they will only put a greater strain on your body. Relax and try to forget your worries for a bit.
You can also check this special Aries Daily Horoscope.
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
The current disposition is in someway trying to influence your activities and productivity at work and what is sure is that it is not trying to make your work harder.
Whether you are going to find it particularly difficult to interact with others or that you will not be able to be your convincing self. Be sure you will have to put extra effort to have it your way.
You can also check this special Taurus Daily Horoscope.
Gemini (May 21-June 20)
You are going to be the most kind and generous person today for your friends and any one of them will know that he or she can count on you at any time.
Whether you get the chance to do something important for one of your friends and show how caring you are or just because you will show everyone your support, be sure they will see you.
You can also check this special Gemini Daily Horoscope.
Cancer (June 21-July 22)
There might be some sort of change announcing for you, most likely at your work place.
Unfortunately the current disposition can swing both ways for you at this time and you can even find yourself in a situation like you are ready to be promoted and you are then assigned to a lower position or similar and there isn’t much you can do.
You can also check this special Cancer Daily Horoscope.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
You are advised to tend to your daily activities as efficiently as you can and then have the rest of the afternoon free to plan your weekend.
This is a great disposition for you to work on your personal development, from new skills to interacting with different kinds of people and finally getting out of your comfort zone.
You can also check this special Leo Daily Horoscope.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
You are going to try all kinds of things to get rid of the daily monotony and one of the directions you might resort to is trying to romance either your partner if you have one or someone you might have a crush on.
There might not be anything wrong with an innocent flirt but make sure you don’t bring it in the office as it might get complicated.
You can also check this special Virgo Daily Horoscope.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
Although the current disposition might be drilling on your nerves for a bit and although there might be some sensible discussion in your couple at the moment, be patient as you will eventually understand why things had to be this way.
Today’s events will teach you a great lesson but you will only see it this way later.
You can also check this special Libra Daily Horoscope.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
You seem to be quite impatient today and also critical about yourself and you would probably want for things to be different in many aspects of your life. However, you need to work with what you have so don’t be pretentious.
As long as you are healthy and there isn’t anything really important bothering you, be sure everything will be all right.
You can also check this special Scorpio Daily Horoscope.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
You are all about having fun today and you will probably search ways to entertain you no matter what, you might even get to the point you risk some previous work just to have it your way.
You need to have some sort of wake up call and understand that there should be some limits to your actions and you can’t be so immature now.
You can also check this special Sagittarius Daily Horoscope.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
You are quite a family person today and this will probably bring you closer to your dearest and you will all get the chance to reconnect and have a good time together.
On the other hand, there might be some things bothering each of you that you all prefer to keep to yourself and this will make things more difficult at the beginning.
You can also check this special Capricorn Daily Horoscope.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
You are going to prove yourself very responsible today and although by the looks of it, there might seem you are going around promoting all kinds of idealisms, in the back you are really trying to fight for your opinions and bring a change in your field of activity.
Make sure you don’t let yourself influenced by what others have to say about your endeavors.
You can also check this special Aquarius Daily Horoscope.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
You need to learn from your old mistakes, no matter how old they are so if there’s any place in the past where you’ve done something wrong with your money be sure it is back and it will bite you a bit.
You need to make amends, even if only to yourself and to try and plan better and not resort to any impulse shopping any more.
You can also check this special Pisces Daily Horoscope.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY from WOTC!!
May the next year of your life bring you more love, laughter, joy, happiness, enough income to cover what you have to along with a little left for fun than the past year! Plus, a lot of positive energy for everything you need to do!
Your motivations come from your family heritage and you are very strong on your life principles. Prepare to read an outstanding personality report below.
Astrological symbol: Archer. This symbol suggests high purpose, creativity and ambition. It is characteristic for people born between November 22 and December 21 under the Sagittarius zodiac sign.
The Sagittarius Constellation is one of the twelve constellations of the zodiac, covering visible latitudes between +55° and -90°. It lies between Scorpius to the West and Capricornus to the East on an area of 867 square degrees. The brightest star belongs to an asterism called Teapot.
In Greece it is called Toxotis and in France goes by the name Sagittaire but the Latin origin of the December 1 zodiac sign, the Archer is in the name Sagittarius.
Opposite sign: Gemini. Partnerships between the Sagittarius and Gemini sun signs are considered auspicious and the opposite sign reflects upon the surrounding eccentricity and joyfulness.
Modality: Mobile. The quality reveals the modest nature of those born on December 1 and their strength and warmth regarding most life events.
Ruling house: The ninth house. This means that Sagittarius is inclined to travel a lot, take life as a permanent adventure. This is the house of long distance journeys but also of higher philosophies and education.
Ruling body: Jupiter. This planetary ruler suggests wealth and eloquence. Jupiter is one of the seven classical planets that is visible to the naked eye. It is also relevant to mention about the amicability component.
Element: Fire. This element is considered to make people born on November 1 enthusiastic and warm but also offers them the confidence to pursue their endeavors.
Lucky day: Thursday. Under the governing of Jupiter, this day symbolizes experience and idealism. It is suggestive for the Sagittarius natives who are intellectual.
Lucky numbers: 2, 5, 14, 18, 24.
Motto: “I seek!”
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Positive traits: Sociable but frank, these natives have a great sense of ethic and justice. Sagittarius people are usually affectionate, dependable and generous with the majority of people they know, unless someone disappoints them. That’s when they turn the cold shoulder and move on. Those born under this sign are also witty, humorous and lively, they never seem to get any time off and are the spirit of every social gathering.
Negative traits: Impractical, often too proud and conceit at times, these natives often act foolish without even realizing it. They prefer to put themselves on a high pedestal because of their fiery nature and don’t accept that others might be right and they might be wrong. They act hastily and lose all control when things don’t go as they anticipated they would. They are quick to accept any competition and battle but sure don’t know the meaning of fair play and can be extremely resentful when at loss.
Love and Compatibility
They believe in love at first sight and don’t need much time to get attached to someone. They either like someone the moment they get in touch with him or her or they don’t. They are persons of extremes in love and sometimes this attitude will make them prone to disappointment. They are likely to fall in love at a young age as they are attractive and positive persons. Regarding their family life they will marry when they are completely ready and they will probably be a cool parent if they choose to have a one big family. They are most compatible with those born on 4th, 6th, 8th, 13th, 15th, 17th, 22nd, 24th, 26th, and 31st.
December 1 Zodiac people seem to be most attracted to the other fire signs: Aries and Leo as they tend to share the same vision of life. In love, Sagittarius is in a permanent search for a lively, creative and communicative partner and the most suitable to offer them this is the native born under Gemini. The lover in Sagittarius is said to be least compatible with Scorpio. As for the rest of partnerships between the other star signs and Sagittarius, you know what they say, stars predispose but people dispose.
Lucky color
The color considered to be representative for Sagittarius natives with December 1 is purple.
Purple, as a hue, combines peaceful and cool blue with fiery heated red in a mysterious hue. This zodiac color should be used for objects that are sitting in places where these natives spend most of their time.
People who have purple as sign color are wise persons, perfectionists and humanitarians. Their whole life is dedicated to the strive to become the best of what they think they should be. The rich and majestic purple empowers the ambitious native.
Other colors representative for Sagittarius are pink and blue.
Representative birthstone
The serene Turquoise is the representative Sagittarius birthstone for those born under the December 1.
Turquoise symbolizes achievement and glory. This zodiac birthstone should be used in pendants, bracelets and other accessories.
This is one of the birthstones openly recognized for its healing properties. It helps treat respiratory infections, asthma and even depression. Ancient Egyptians considered this a stone of life. This is one of the gemstones that is quite plentiful and available in a wide range of sizes.
Another gemstone considered influential for Sagittarius natives is Quartz. It suggests openness and cleanness.
Characteristic flower
Narcissus is the flower that is considered lucky for those Sagittarius natives with December 1.
This plant is known to symbolize honesty and wisdom. This zodiac flower could be used in gifts and accessories.
It is the flower of the wise and of those who love to learn and evolve. You can enjoy this flower during spring time.
Other flowers representative for Sagittarius are Geranium and Ginger.
Symbolic metal
The lucky metal for those born under the December 1 is represented by Tin.
Tin is one of those metals that denote knowledge and progress. This zodiac metal is advised to be used in pendants and earrings.
This metal is said to influence emotions and reactivity to external stimuli. Tin has been in use since ancient civilizations.
Another metal considered beneficial for Sagittarius natives is Silver.
Characteristics
Being born on the 1st day of the month shows a lot of independence, loyalty and energy. The numerology for December 1 is 1. This number reveals revels leadership qualities, great will power and an original approach to life, all wrapped in a charming personality. Those Sagittarius can only be proud of this association as this is the number of achievers, of those who see the bigger picture and are set to follow their goals no matter what.
December is the last month of the year, bringing the Christmas celebrations. Those born in December are proud and attractive. December 1 Zodiac people are outgoing and trustworthy. December symbols that resonate with these people Turquoise and Zircon as gemstones and Narcissus as a plant. The name of this month comes from the Latin “decem”.
What statistics say
Sagittarius is the tenth most popular zodiac sign on the list of most common to least common astrology signs. Exuding positive meaning and a intuitive energy, this is an odd numbered sign with a masculine symbolism. This portrays extrovert natives who are energetic and indiscreet. The archetype used to describe this sign is the Free Spirit. Natives in Sagittarius are said to earn the most money.
Famous people born on December 1 under the Sagittarius zodiac sign: Woody Allen, Bette Midler, Sarah Silverman and Nestor Carbonell.
If you were born on December 1, you could light up any room! There’s a kindness to you that electrifies and warms those around you. You have a fun, bubbly sense of humor that can range from sharp and sarcastic to silly and slapstick. While you normally only show your sweet side, you’ll occasionally get a bad case of the blues. It’s very important for you to take care of yourself and prioritize your own health and needs before dishing out smiles to everyone else!
December 01 Sagittarius at Their Best: Vibrant, extroverted, caring
December 01 Sagittarius at Their Worst: Confused, depressed, frazzled
What to Wear: What to Wear: Something bright, cheery and washable. You could be drooled upon at this friendly gathering.
What to Eat: Foods from around the world. Chicken tikka masala, Beijing duck and moussaka — all on the same plate!
Who to Invite: Everyone you can plausibly think of, plus some international men and women of mystery.
Where to Go: If guests can’t make it to a far-off destination, any out-of-the-way space that allows for large groups and raucous behavior will do!
The December 1 birthday horoscope predicts that you are a person who is spontaneous, cheerful and humorous. Usually, with a flair for the dramatics, you are feisty perhaps when you should be. You make a good friend in need.
You dance by your beat, and this is a wonderful quality to have as long as it is not self-destructive behavior. Those of you born today have many associates and friends who are from all across the globe.
Can we talk about your love life? It would seem as if this December 1st birthday personality could not ever be serious about anyone. However, your love life is to be envied as someone who is incredibly attractive usually escorts you to all of the A-List parties and events. You want more than just good looks. As the December 1 zodiac sign is Sagittarius, you need someone who can make you laugh, think and be your best friend.
When you meet the right one, you will instinctively know it and be ready to commit. This person will be complimentary of your style and values. Accordingly, you will likely have an unusual relationship. The December 1st birthday horoscope predicts that those born on this day are sexually active or spontaneous. If you are dating this Sagittarian, you may need to keep an open mind about things and leave the stuffy behavior behind you.
The December 1 horoscope suggests that as an adult, you may not decide to become a parent. If you do, it may be later on in life. You would make a great father or mother, but you would rather be sure of a stable life before bringing another life into this world. You realize that being a parent could change a lot of things for you and could infringe on your ability to move about the country on a whim.
You have great weekends. If today December 1 is your birthday, you like to have a good time. You make everyone feel at ease with your witty nature. You, in the spotlight, are pleasurable people.
The December 1st astrology shows that you are exceptionally healthy. Looking good may come easy for you or at least that is the way you make it seem. You work just as hard on your body as you would a project. As a part of your regime, you tend to use herbal remedies for headaches or muscle aches. The December 1 birthday personality feels that a natural cure is better for what ails them. Stressful situations call for a night in the Jacuzzi as you know this could do wonders for the body and the mind.
The Sagittarius birthday horoscope shows that the career choice you make could be based on your huge imagination and creative qualities. You can be extremely resourceful and energetic when it comes to your job. You take pleasure in working with people but especially when it involves doing something for the community.
Your birthday characteristics analysis show that you are good at managing a budget and may have a fund set aside for life’s unexpected events. You have a way of making this look easy but it takes discipline.
Overall, you as a Sagittarius with a zodiac birthday on December 1 can be one independent and practical person. You do best with someone like you by your side. The future of the person who born on 1 December can be a challenging yet amazing journey.
It is typical of this Archer to have children, but no more than two and it will come preferably late in life. You like taking advantage of the world and the earth. It is natural for you to use holistic health measures instead of going to a physician for small issues and illnesses.
See: Famous Celebrities Born On December 1
This Day That Year – December 1 In History
1965 – Cuban refugees are transported to the US.
1994 – Richard Gere and Cindy Crawford get separated.
1997 – CBS merges as Westinghouse.
2012 – The USS Enterprise, after over five decades, is decommissioned.
December 1 Dhanu Rashi (Vedic Moon Sign)
December 1 Chinese Zodiac RAT
December 1 Birthday Planet
Your ruling planet is the Jupiter that symbolizes intelligence, spiritual inclinations and a constant need to explore.
December 1 Birthday Symbols
The Archer Is The Symbol For The Sagittarius Zodiac Sign
December 1 Birthday Tarot Card
Your Birthday Tarot Card is The Magician. This card symbolizes excellent communication abilities and the will to take the right decision. The Minor Arcana cards are Eight of Wands and King of Wands
December 1 Birthday Zodiac Compatibility
You are most compatible with people born under Zodiac Sign Aries: This can be an energetic and enthusiastic love match.
You are not compatible with people born under Zodiac Sign Pisces: This is a relationship that will be difficult.
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December 1 Lucky Numbers
Number 1 – This number stands for positivity, creativity, leniency and raw courage.
Number 4 – This number symbolizes solid foundations and a consistent, hardworking temperament.
Read about: Birthday Numerology
Lucky Colors For December 1 Birthday
Orange: This color signifies stimulation, rejuvenation, prosperity and good fortune.
Purple: This is a color that stands for imagination, dreams, psychic abilities, and high consciousness.
Lucky Days For December 1 Birthday
Sunday – This day ruled by the Sun helps you become confident and sure of your goals in life.
Thursday – This day ruled by Jupiter is a day of competition, learning and expanding your knowledge.
December 1 Birthstone Turquoise
Turquoise gemstone is symbolic of pure positive energy and helps in detoxifying your immune system.
Ideal Zodiac Birthday Gifts For People Born On December 1
A vacation in the Australian outback for the Sagittarius man and take the woman out bungee jumping or skydiving. The December 1 birthday horoscope predicts that you are always ready for an adventure.
December 2023 Printable Moon Phase Calendar
December 2023 Moon Phase Calendar Source: en.tutiempo.net
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11 | 12 New | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 |
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25 | 26 | 27 Full | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 |
December 2023 Moon Details
December 2023 Moon Phase Information Source: moongoant.com
Full Moon and New Moon for December 2023
⟨ | Last Quarter December 5 05:49 UTC |
New Moon December 12 23:32 UTC |
First Quarter December 19 18:39 UTC |
The Full Moon for this month will occur later in the month on Wednesday, December 27th. The New Moon is earlier in the month on Tuesday, December 12th.
About December’s Cold Full Moon
December full moon is commonly known in the Northern Hemisphere as the Full Long Nights Moon. It takes its name from the winter solstice, which has the longest night in the year. The Full Long Nights Moon cuts a soaring trajectory through the wintery skies, in direct opposition to the low-hanging sun. According to Pagan tradition, on years that the Full Moon falls before the winter solstice, it is referred to as the Mourning Moon. For our early Pagan ancestors this was a time of cleansing by stopping bad habits to make one stronger to service the cold winter ahead. The Algonquins called this full moon the Cold Moon, in reference to the cold light it casts upon long winter nights. Strangely enough, in certain other cultures, December’s full moon can actually be associated with warmth.
To the Deborean Clan, the Cold Moon is associated with staying in your cosy home beside a crackling fireplace, surrounded not just by physical warmth, but also the warmth of family and friends. Similarly, the Wishram tribe named December’s full moon the Winter Houses Moon. Given that it coincides with holidays like Yule, Pagans consider this the perfect time to open up your home and provide warmth to those you love, as well as to those who are most vulnerable to the cold of winter.
For those who are more inclined towards solitude, the Full Long Nights Moon provides an excellent opportunity to enjoy your cosy home in peace and quiet. Consider taking lots of restful naps under warm, fluffy comforters, or allowing yourself to lounge in bed in the mornings instead of rising immediately to work. Appropriately, the Native American Zuni tribe called December’s full moon the “Moon Where the Sun Comes Home to Rest”. This full moon is a great time for you to take a long overdue break and recharge, so that you may shine all the brighter when it comes time for you to rise again.
This period of slow restfulness is also very conducive to introspection. When you look inwards and take stock of your life during this time, try to focus on loose ends and the little things that you’ve left hanging throughout the year. As the last full moon that rises before the year draws to a close, the Full Long Nights Moon is a time of endings. Take advantage of this full moon’s energy and bring an end to tasks you’ve been meaning to do, clearing your mind so you can move forward with a clean slate.
As much as the Full Long Nights Moon may be about endings, it is also about beginnings and rebirth. The Sioux Indians’ name for December’s full moon is the “Moon When Deer Shed Their Horns”, thus beginning the process of growing new ones. The Celts, on the other hand, call it the Elder Moon. Elder is fragile and easily damaged, but it’s also full of vitality and recovers very quickly. As the Elder Moon shines upon you, allow yourself to rest and heal from everything that has hurt you over the year, and focus instead on new beginnings and promising areas of growth. This is an excellent time to start planning your New Year’s resolutions and set exciting new goals for the upcoming year.
Local Date and Time for December 2023 Full Moon in major cities around the world:
Los Angeles,
San Francisco,
Vancouver
December 26, 2023
4:33pm PST
Denver,
Salt Lake City,
Calgary
December 26, 2023
5:33pm MST
Chicago,
Houston,
San Antonio
December 26, 2023
6:33pm CST
New York,
Toronto,
Atlanta
December 26, 2023
7:33pm EST
London,
Manchester,
Dublin
December 27, 2023
12:33am GMT
Paris,
Rome,
Berlin
December 27, 2023
1:33am CET
Athens,
Istanbul,
Helsinki
December 27, 2023
2:33am EET
Dubai,
Abu Dhabi,
Muscat
December 27, 2023
4:33am +04
Bangalore,
Mumbai,
New Delhi
December 27, 2023
6:03am IST
Singapore,
Kuala Lumpur
December 27, 2023
8:33am +08
Perth,
Hong Kong,
Beijing
December 27, 2023
8:33am AWST
Sydney,
Brisbane,
Melbourne
December 27, 2023
11:33am AEDT
Gardening Moon Calendar – December 2023
Gardening Moon Calendar – December 2023
December 2023 – Gardening by the Moon, Biodynamic Planting Guide
1) Moon Phase x Moon Zodiac Sign:
Please keep in mind, that Gardening by Moon Phase and Gardening by Moon Zodiac Sign are two different/independent biodynamic systems and they might give you different or contradictiory gardening recommendations.
- a) Each Moon Phase (except Full Moon and New Moon) lasts about 1 week
- b) Each Moon Zodiac Sign lasts about 2.5 days
Try to experiment with these two systems to find which recommendations suits you the most.
2) Tropical (Astrological) x Sidereal (Astronomical) Zodiac:
(1-2 days difference in Leaf, Fruit, Root and Flower days)
There are two different zodiacs for determining the Moon Sign:
- a) Tropical zodiac (Astrological) is based on the seasons – Vernal Equinox is fixed as 0° Aries (The 1st Fruit day)
- b) Sidereal zodiac (Astronomical) takes into account Precession of Equinoxes and shifts 0° Aries back by cca 1-2 days. Maria Thun who was an authority on biodynamics was using this Sidereal zodiac
Try to experiment also with these two zodiac systems to find which system suits you better.
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Moon Phase | Gardening by the Moon Phase |
Gardening by the Moon Zodiac Sign Tropical Zodiac (by Seasons) |
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Dec 1 Fri |
Waning Gibbous | Sow/Plant: Below ground plants, especially Root plants Plant trees, shrubs and perennials – Harvest all crops |
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Dec 2 Sat |
Waning Gibbous | Sow/Plant: Below ground plants, especially Root plants Plant trees, shrubs and perennials – Harvest all crops |
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Dec 3 Sun |
Waning Gibbous | Sow/Plant: Below ground plants, especially Root plants Plant trees, shrubs and perennials – Harvest all crops |
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Dec 4 Mon |
Waning Gibbous | Sow/Plant: Below ground plants, especially Root plants Plant trees, shrubs and perennials – Harvest all crops Spraying days: Moon Opposition Saturn |
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Dec 5 Tue |
Last Quarter | Sow/Plant: Below ground plants, especially Root plants Plant trees, shrubs and perennials – Harvest all crops |
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Dec 6 Wed |
Waning Crescent | Barren phase: Time to rest. Avoid seed sowing – Harvest and store crops |
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Dec 7 Thu |
Waning Crescent | Barren phase: Time to rest. Avoid seed sowing – Harvest and store crops |
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Dec 8 Fri |
Waning Crescent | Barren phase: Time to rest. Avoid seed sowing – Harvest and store crops |
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Dec 9 Sat |
Waning Crescent | Barren phase: Time to rest. Avoid seed sowing – Harvest and store crops |
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Dec 10 Sun |
Waning Crescent | Barren phase: Time to rest. Avoid seed sowing – Harvest and store crops |
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Dec 11 Mon |
Waning Crescent | Barren phase: Time to rest. Avoid seed sowing – Harvest and store crops |
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Dec 12 Tue |
NEW MOON at 23:31 |
Time to rest, celebrate and meditate |
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Dec 13 Wed |
Waxing Crescent | Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers – Mow lawns (to increase growth) |
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Dec 14 Thu |
Waxing Crescent | Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers – Mow lawns (to increase growth) |
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Dec 15 Fri |
Waxing Crescent | Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers – Mow lawns (to increase growth) |
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Dec 16 Sat |
Waxing Crescent | Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers – Mow lawns (to increase growth) |
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Dec 17 Sun |
Waxing Crescent | Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers – Mow lawns (to increase growth) |
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Dec 18 Mon |
Waxing Crescent | Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers – Mow lawns (to increase growth) |
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Dec 19 Tue |
First Quarter | Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers – Mow lawns (to increase growth) |
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Dec 20 Wed |
Waxing Gibbous | Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Fruit plants also Cereals and Flowers – Mow lawns (to increase growth) |
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Dec 21 Thu |
Waxing Gibbous | Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Fruit plants also Cereals and Flowers – Mow lawns (to increase growth) |
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Dec 22 Fri |
Waxing Gibbous | Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Fruit plants also Cereals and Flowers – Mow lawns (to increase growth) |
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Dec 23 Sat |
Waxing Gibbous | Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Fruit plants also Cereals and Flowers – Mow lawns (to increase growth) |
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Dec 24 Sun |
Waxing Gibbous | Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Fruit plants also Cereals and Flowers – Mow lawns (to increase growth) |
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Dec 25 Mon |
Waxing Gibbous | Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Fruit plants also Cereals and Flowers Optimum planting day (2 days before the Full Moon) – Mow lawns (to increase growth) |
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Dec 26 Tue |
Waxing Gibbous | Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Fruit plants also Cereals and Flowers Optimum planting day (2 days before the Full Moon) – Mow lawns (to increase growth) |
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Dec 27 Wed |
FULL MOON at 00:32 |
Time to rest, celebrate and meditate
Pick medicinal herbs and plants |
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Dec 28 Thu |
Waning Gibbous | Sow/Plant: Below ground plants, especially Root plants Plant trees, shrubs and perennials – Harvest all crops |
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Dec 29 Fri |
Waning Gibbous | Sow/Plant: Below ground plants, especially Root plants Plant trees, shrubs and perennials – Harvest all crops |
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Dec 30 Sat |
Waning Gibbous | Sow/Plant: Below ground plants, especially Root plants Plant trees, shrubs and perennials – Harvest all crops |
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Dec 31 Sun |
Waning Gibbous | Sow/Plant: Below ground plants, especially Root plants Plant trees, shrubs and perennials – Harvest all crops Spraying days: Moon Opposition Saturn |
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Gardening by the Moon Zodiac Sign (Element) – Legend
Biodynamic Calendar – Icon Legend | |
Leaf days (Water Element)
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Fruit days (Fire Element)
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Root days (Earth Element)
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Flower days (Air Element)
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Gardening by the Moon Phase – Legend | |
NEW MOON
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NEW MOON PHASE
New Moon -» First Quarter (Waxing Crescent) – Moonlight is increasing – Strongest gravitational pull – Soil releases / Earth exhales / Energy draws UP into upper planets
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FIRST QUARTER PHASE
First Quarter -» Full Moon (Waxing Gibbous) – Moonlight becomes stronger – Gravitational pull is a little less now – Soil releases / Earth exhales / Energy draws UP into upper planets
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FULL MOON
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FULL MOON PHASE
Full Moon -» Last Quarter (Waning Gibbous) – Moonlight is decreasing – Gravitational pull is decreasing – Soil absorbs / Earth inhales / Energy draws DOWN into the Roots
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LAST QUARTER PHASE
Last Quarter -» New Moon (Waning Crescent) – Moonlight has decreased – Gravitational pull has decreased – Soil absorbs / Earth inhales / Energy draws DOWN into the Roots
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Moon Opposition Saturn | |
SPRAYING DAYS
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Date 2023 |
Moon Phase | Gardening by the Moon Phase |
Gardening by the Moon Zodiac Sign Tropical Zodiac (by Seasons) |
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Dec 1 Fri |
Waning Gibbous | Sow/Plant: Below ground plants, especially Root plants Plant trees, shrubs and perennials – Harvest all crops |
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Dec 2 Sat |
Waning Gibbous | Sow/Plant: Below ground plants, especially Root plants Plant trees, shrubs and perennials – Harvest all crops |
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Dec 3 Sun |
Waning Gibbous | Sow/Plant: Below ground plants, especially Root plants Plant trees, shrubs and perennials – Harvest all crops |
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Dec 4 Mon |
Waning Gibbous | Sow/Plant: Below ground plants, especially Root plants Plant trees, shrubs and perennials – Harvest all crops Spraying days: Moon Opposition Saturn |
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Dec 5 Tue |
Last Quarter | Sow/Plant: Below ground plants, especially Root plants Plant trees, shrubs and perennials – Harvest all crops |
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Dec 6 Wed |
Waning Crescent | Barren phase: Time to rest. Avoid seed sowing – Harvest and store crops |
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Dec 7 Thu |
Waning Crescent | Barren phase: Time to rest. Avoid seed sowing – Harvest and store crops |
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Dec 8 Fri |
Waning Crescent | Barren phase: Time to rest. Avoid seed sowing – Harvest and store crops |
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Dec 9 Sat |
Waning Crescent | Barren phase: Time to rest. Avoid seed sowing – Harvest and store crops |
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Dec 10 Sun |
Waning Crescent | Barren phase: Time to rest. Avoid seed sowing – Harvest and store crops |
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Dec 11 Mon |
Waning Crescent | Barren phase: Time to rest. Avoid seed sowing – Harvest and store crops |
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Dec 12 Tue |
NEW MOON at 23:31 |
Time to rest, celebrate and meditate |
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Dec 13 Wed |
Waxing Crescent | Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers – Mow lawns (to increase growth) |
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Dec 14 Thu |
Waxing Crescent | Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers – Mow lawns (to increase growth) |
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Dec 15 Fri |
Waxing Crescent | Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers – Mow lawns (to increase growth) |
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Dec 16 Sat |
Waxing Crescent | Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers – Mow lawns (to increase growth) |
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Dec 17 Sun |
Waxing Crescent | Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers – Mow lawns (to increase growth) |
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Dec 18 Mon |
Waxing Crescent | Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers – Mow lawns (to increase growth) |
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Dec 19 Tue |
First Quarter | Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers – Mow lawns (to increase growth) |
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Dec 20 Wed |
Waxing Gibbous | Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Fruit plants also Cereals and Flowers – Mow lawns (to increase growth) |
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Dec 21 Thu |
Waxing Gibbous | Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Fruit plants also Cereals and Flowers – Mow lawns (to increase growth) |
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Dec 22 Fri |
Waxing Gibbous | Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Fruit plants also Cereals and Flowers – Mow lawns (to increase growth) |
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Dec 23 Sat |
Waxing Gibbous | Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Fruit plants also Cereals and Flowers – Mow lawns (to increase growth) |
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Dec 24 Sun |
Waxing Gibbous | Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Fruit plants also Cereals and Flowers – Mow lawns (to increase growth) |
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Dec 25 Mon |
Waxing Gibbous | Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Fruit plants also Cereals and Flowers Optimum planting day (2 days before the Full Moon) – Mow lawns (to increase growth) |
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Dec 26 Tue |
Waxing Gibbous | Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Fruit plants also Cereals and Flowers Optimum planting day (2 days before the Full Moon) – Mow lawns (to increase growth) |
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Dec 27 Wed |
FULL MOON at 00:32 |
Time to rest, celebrate and meditate
Pick medicinal herbs and plants |
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Dec 28 Thu |
Waning Gibbous | Sow/Plant: Below ground plants, especially Root plants Plant trees, shrubs and perennials – Harvest all crops |
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Dec 29 Fri |
Waning Gibbous | Sow/Plant: Below ground plants, especially Root plants Plant trees, shrubs and perennials – Harvest all crops |
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Dec 30 Sat |
Waning Gibbous | Sow/Plant: Below ground plants, especially Root plants Plant trees, shrubs and perennials – Harvest all crops |
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Dec 31 Sun |
Waning Gibbous | Sow/Plant: Below ground plants, especially Root plants Plant trees, shrubs and perennials – Harvest all crops Spraying days: Moon Opposition Saturn |
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Gardening by the Moon Zodiac Sign (Element) – Legend
Biodynamic Calendar – Icon Legend | |
Leaf days (Water Element)
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Fruit days (Fire Element)
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Root days (Earth Element)
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Flower days (Air Element)
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Gardening by the Moon Phase – Legend | |
NEW MOON
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NEW MOON PHASE
New Moon -» First Quarter (Waxing Crescent) – Moonlight is increasing – Strongest gravitational pull – Soil releases / Earth exhales / Energy draws UP into upper planets
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FIRST QUARTER PHASE
First Quarter -» Full Moon (Waxing Gibbous) – Moonlight becomes stronger – Gravitational pull is a little less now – Soil releases / Earth exhales / Energy draws UP into upper planets
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FULL MOON
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FULL MOON PHASE
Full Moon -» Last Quarter (Waning Gibbous) – Moonlight is decreasing – Gravitational pull is decreasing – Soil absorbs / Earth inhales / Energy draws DOWN into the Roots
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LAST QUARTER PHASE
Last Quarter -» New Moon (Waning Crescent) – Moonlight has decreased – Gravitational pull has decreased – Soil absorbs / Earth inhales / Energy draws DOWN into the Roots
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Moon Opposition Saturn | |
SPRAYING DAYS
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December 2023 PAGAN CALENDAR OF OBSERVANCES
December 2023 Pagan Calendar of Observance Source: wiccanfamilytemple.org
DEC. 1: – Greek / Roman Day of Pallas Athena / Minerva.
– Day for Meditation on Tantric Bodhisattva Goddess Red Tara – Protector against evil and harm.
DEC. 3: – Roman Day of Cybele / Rhea – The Great Mother.
DEC. 4: – Feast of Shango – Orisha who defends against evil.
DEC. 6: – Mindfulness Day – Zen Buddhist day for mindfully seeing and acting with compassion for the poor and oppressed.
DEC. 7: – Haloia of Demeter.
DEC. 7 – 9: Feast of the Immanent Feminine Divine Spirit – Honoring Goddess as Maha Devi Shakti (Hindu), Holy Spirit Wisdom (Christian).
DEC. 8: Rohatsu – Zen Buddhist celebration of the Buddha’s enlightenment.
DEC. 11: – Sacred to Arianrhod.
DEC. 12: – Fiesta of Our Lady of Guadalupe – Mother of God and Mother of the Oppressed.
DEC. 13: – Feast of the Light-bringer – Honoring Goddess as Juno Lucina (Old Roman).
DEC. 14 – 28: Halcyon Days: time of tranquility.
DEC. 17: – Yoruba / Santeria feast of Orisha Babalu Aye – Healer of deadly diseases.
– Roman/Greek: Saturnalia begins festival to Saturn/Kronos as Harvest and Father Time with His scythe
DEC. 18: – Sacred to Epona.
DEC. 19: – Modresnact: Norse Mothers Night Festival.
DEC. 21: – thru 25 – Old Egyptian festival of Isis, the Magna Mater (Mother of God and Mother of All) giving birth to God Horus.
– YULE SABBAT: Winter Solstice; Return of the Sun God.
DEC. 23: – Sacred to Hathor.
DEC. 24: – Celtic Tree Month – Month of Reed ends, Tree Month of Elder begins.
– Celtic / German Nodlaig Eve/Modresnach: Night of the Great Mother
DEC. 25: – European Feasts of Herne, Frey, Dionysus – Birth of the God, the Light of the World.
DEC. 25: thru Jan 5: Old Norse festival honoring Saturn, Dionysus, Frey and Freya (Deities of Fertility) and the birth of the new-born Baldur (God of Light) with evergreens, fires, and feasting.
DEC. 28: – Sacred to Freya.
DEC. 31: Hogmanay—New Year’s Eve; Crone preparing to depart, winter at its height; Crone, old and withered year changes at midnight into young and fresh New Year. Hag’s Eve.
– Egyptian Lucky Day of Sekmet – Sekmet, the ravaging lioness, with her burning solar eye, is the destroyer/devourer aspect of the goddess.
All December Holidays in 2023
December Holidays in 2023 Source: holidayscalendar.com
All Sun Signs Zodiac Horoscopes for December 2023
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Aires (March 21 – April 19)
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
Gemini (May 21-June 20)
Cancer (June 21-July 22)
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
December 2023 Chinese Monthly Horoscope for All Zodiac Signs
December 2023 Chinese Monthly Horoscope for All Zodiac Signs Source: sunsigns.org
December 2023 Chinese Horoscope will give the predictions for the different aspects of a person’s life in that zodiac. These forecasts include all the Chinese zodiac signs, from Rat to Pig, for the year of the Black Water Rabbit.
The Chinese Lunar Calendar 2023 begins on January 22, 2023, and ends on February 09, 2024. December (Month 12) commences on January 11, 2024, and ends on February 9, 2024.
Rat
Rats will be able to find solutions for the existing problems during this month. Career growth may face difficulties. It is essential to face challenges with a calm mind and maintain your balance. Finances should be strictly controlled, and money should be saved as far as possible.
Singles will not be lucky in forming love relations. There will be happiness and joy in marital relationships with the scope for pregnancy. Stress may affect the health condition of Rats. Physical health will require regular diet and exercise plans. Relaxation will maintain mental health.
Ox
Ox people can expect good fortune in all facets of life. The career will progress smoothly. All the problems will be resolved with the necessary effort. There will be financial rewards to increase income.
Finances will look up during the month. There will be good money flow from the existing savings instruments. Married couples can look forward to increased happiness in their love life. Health should be maintained through regular medical checkups and care.
Tiger
Tigers will have good luck during the last month of the year. Career progress will be smooth, and they can complete their projects successfully. Financial investments may prove to be risky. Avoid all speculations.
Singles will be very much fortunate in love. They will get the right partners and should take every opportunity to improve the relationship. Health fortune is not very good. Take care of the ailments promptly. The health of family members also will require immediate attention.
Rabbit
Rabbits will have good fortune in many aspects of life during December 2023. Their career advancement will see them overcome difficulties in their jobs. Their persistence will get the approval of the management. They will be rewarded sufficiently through monetary benefits.
Dragon
Good luck will be smiling on the Dragons during December. The career will see tremendous growth. The company will appreciate your performance, and you will be rewarded with promotions and financial benefits.
Business people will prosper in their ventures. There will be opportunities to expand the current projects and start new ones. Health will not pose any serious problems. Minor ailments can be taken care of by regular medical intervention.
Snake
There will be a steady fortune for the Snakes during December. The career will face quite a few problems. Harmonious relationships with colleagues will help you tide over the crisis.
Money flow will be steady and will cover all the expenses. Investments should be made only in reliable instruments. Avoid giving loans to friends.
Health will pose quite a few problems. Diet and exercise plans may require changes to improve health. A good relationship with a spouse will help to reduce the problems. Any confrontation with your partner can affect your mental health.
Horse
Horse people will be subject to swinging moods during the month. This may affect their overall fortunes. Hence, it is necessary to have control over their emotions.
Career progress will be subject to their excellent performance. Keep your mood under control and try to accomplish your tasks. This will result in promotions and salary benefits.
Singles will have excellent prospects of meeting the love partners of their choice. Marital happiness will improve by maintaining cordial relationships with spouses.
Health will be affected by both physical and mental stress. Keep a check on your activities and relax enough to maintain your health.
Sheep/Ram
December promises to be a lucky month for Sheep individuals. Career development will be smooth. There will not be any problems in executing your projects. Appreciation and rewards are expected from the management.
Finances will improve, and there will be good money flow from previous investments. Singles can look forward to getting married to their love mates. All the problems existing in marital life will disappear, and harmony will return to the union. It can be further improved by couples’ holiday travel and more interaction between the partners.
Health for Goats will face minor problems from time to time. These can be taken care of through immediate medical assistance.
Monkey
Monkeys can look forward to a great month in December. The career will progress well with increased responsibilities and challenges. Your performance will attract the seniors and get promotions and monetary benefits.
Finances will see an uptrend due to the professional income and bonuses increase. All types of speculative investments should be avoided. They will end up in losses.
Single people will find their partners in love in social circles and get-togethers. There will be plenty of opportunities, and they will be lucky in love. Married life will be very cordial, and the partners will understand well.
Health will pose quite a few problems. Maintaining your physical fitness through a good diet and fitness programs is necessary. Otherwise, it may affect progress in other areas of life.
Rooster
The month of December will prove to be very lucky for Roosters. Career professionals will excel in their careers because of their experience and expertise. The company will be able to make good profits because of your performance. Hence, there will be promotions and financial bonuses.
With plenty of money in your kitty, you will have enough money to splurge on luxuries. Single Roosters will be successful in making good partnerships in love. They will get the partners of their liking. Marital happiness will be excellent and complete understanding exists between partners. Health prospects will be expected. You should avoid too much stress and take enough time to relax.
Dog
Dogs can look forward to increasing fortunes during the month. Career Dogs will do commendable work in their professions. Naturally, there will be a commensurate rise in financial incomes.
Finances will require good planning. It is essential to save as much money as possible. Avoid all types of borrowing and lending. The life of married couples will continue to be sweet, and the friendship will continue to add to the happiness of the marriage.
Health will require much more attention. Old diseases tend to reappear and will require immediate medical attention. Diet and exercise programs should be taken up as a priority to maintain good health.
Pig
Pigs can expect an auspicious month to end the year on a happy note.
Career people will get opportunities to improve their knowledge through advanced courses. The unemployed will do well in their ambition to get into good jobs. Money flow will be copious, and surplus money should be invested in secure investments.
Singles will be lucky to get the right partners in love. Married couples can go on a pleasure trip to increase the happiness and harmony in their union. Health will be fabulous, and hardly any problems will come up.
December Birthstone Color and Flower and More
Source: monthlybirthstones.com
The December Birthstone is Turquoise
The traditional birthstone for December is brilliant blue Turquoise and the December birthstone color is blue. There are in fact three official December birthstones – Turquoise, Tanzanite and Blue Zircon, with Blue Topaz as the alternative December gemstone.
Topaz is the main Zodiac birthstone for Sagittarius (Nov 23 – Dec 21) and Turquoise is one of the secondary stones. Ruby is the primary birthstone for Capricorn (Dec 22 – Jan 20). Other birthday symbols include the birth flowers for December which are the Narcissus (Daffodil) and the Poinsettia.
Besides being meaningful December birthday gifts, Turquoise jewelry is the gift to celebrate an 11th wedding anniversary and Tanzanite jewelry for a 24th anniversary.
The name Turquoise comes from ‘pierre turquoise’ which means ‘stone of Turkey’ so called when the stone was brought to Europe from Turkish bazaars.
According to legends the Turquoise stone symbolizes success, happiness and prosperity.
Watch the short, informative videos below highlighting the history, symbolism and properties of all three of December’s gemstones. (Clink on the link above to watch the video.)
The December Birthstone Color is Blue
Blue is the birthstone color for December and comes from the three official December gemstones – Turquoise, Tanzanite and Blue Zircon, which all occur in shades of blue.
Turquoise
Turquoise is formed by groundwater containing copper that has seeped into the bedrock. Reactions with other minerals over time form an opaque stone of stunning shades of blues and greens. The dark lines and shapes seen in turquoise are derived from the surrounding rock, known as matrix. Beautiful blue-green Turquoise is one of the earliest gemstones to be cast in jewelry since ancient times.
Rare violet-blue Tanzanite was recently discovered in the 1960’s and the only known deposit is in northern Tanzania.
Sparkling Zircon has been used in jewelry for over 2000 years and is available in many colors, the most popular being blue Zircon.
Blue Topaz is the alternative birthstone for December and also a very popular gemstone in jewelry. Topaz occurs in variety of natural colors and its color range has been extended by chemical or heat treatments of colorless Topaz.
December birthstone jewelry set with any of the blue birthstones of December, or with blue crystals or beads, makes a lovely gift for a December birthday. Turquoise earrings continue to be very popular all year round.
Discover more about turquoise properties and turquoise symbolism.
Tanzanite
The Second December Birthstone is Tanzanite
Tanzanite is the second of the three official December gemstones – Turquoise, Tanzanite and Blue Zircon. The American Gem Trade Association (AGTA) added Tanzanite to the official birthstone list in 2002, the first change to the list since 1912.
Tanzanite is a beautiful blue-violet variety of zoisite and is only found in northern Tanzania in Africa. It was formed about 585 million years ago during great upheavals in the earth’s crust that later formed Mount Kilimanjaro. It is thought that the intense heat generated caused chemical changes in deposits of brown zoisite to form the unusual blue-violet colored zoisite.
These rare deposits were discovered in 1967 and later given the trade name of ‘Tanzanite’ by Tiffany & Co. Tanzanite crystals can actually display three colors – blue, violet and burgundy depending on the angle of the crystals and lighting conditions.
Due to its rarity Tanzanite jewelry tends to be more expensive than other semi-precious gemstones, however the amazing purple-blue hues definitely make it worthwhile. Tanzanite engagement rings are becoming popular and are more affordable than rings set with traditional precious gemstones.
Discover more about the discovery and mining of tanzanite.
Blue Zircon
Blue Topaz
(Side Note from LCB -There will be a post dedicated to each of December birthstones this month)
December Birthday Symbols and Zodiac Signs
Birthstone: Turquoise
Official birthstones: Turquoise, Tanzanite & Blue Zircon
Alternative birthstone: Blue Topaz
Birthstone color: blue
Birth flower: Narcissus (daffodil)
Zodiac star sign: Sagittarius (Nov 23 – Dec 21)
Zodiac star sign: Capricorn (Dec 22 – Jan 20)
11th wedding anniversary: Turquoise
24th wedding anniversary: Tanzanite
December Zodiac Signs and Crystals
The two November birthday zodiac signs are Sagittarius and Capricorn. The Sagittarius sign is from November 22 to December 21 and the Capricorn sign from December 22 to January 20. (The start and end dates can vary by a day or so each year).
New Moon Beginnings offer Zodiac crystal sets (rough or tumbled) to enhance each sign’s positive qualities and to calm negative energies.
Snowflake obsidian, sodalite, clear quartz, citrine and tigers eye are included in the Sagittarius crystal set to enhance their optimistic and adventurous nature. Discover how these stones amplify the qualities of the Sagittarius sign.
In the Capricorn crystal set – garnet, fluorite, smoky quartz, onyx and azurite compliment the self-sufficient and ambitious Capricorns. Find out how these stones can help strengthen the Capricorn sign characteristics.
Sagittarius Crystals (Nov 22 – Dec 21)
Capricorn Crystals (Dec 22 – Jan 20)
December Birth Flowers are Narcissus and Poinsettia
The birth flowers for December are the pretty Narcissus and the vibrant Poinsettia, which both flower during the month of December.
Narcissus
The primary birthday flower for December is the Narcissus which blooms in late winter to spring (Northern Hemisphere).
Narcissus is a group of plants in the amaryllis family, also known as Daffodil or Jonquil, and the flowers are white, yellow or orange.
Narcissus are native to woodlands and meadows of southern Europe and North Africa, with the center of diversity in the western Mediterranean.
The name Narcissus is linked to the Greek word for ‘narcotic’ and the Greek myth of a youth that fell in love with his own reflection (narcissism).
The Narcissus is a national flower of both Wales and Iran and the Daffodil is the flower given to celebrate a tenth wedding anniversary.
Poinsettia
The vibrant red Poinsettia is the second birthday flower for December and is widely used in Christmas decorations.
The Poinsettia is indigenous to Mexico but has been introduced world wide and there are a number of cultivated varieties. It is the national flower of the Caribbean island country of Trinidad and Tobago.
The Poinsettia was named after a US ambassador to Mexico, J.R Poinsett, who is thought to have informed botanists about this attractive plant.
The language of flowers introduced in Victorian times says that Poinsettias symbolize good cheer and success.
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