Month: March 2024

March 23 and 24, 2024 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.

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

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Northern Hemisphere

March 23, 2024

The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waxing Gibbous phase. Visible through most of the night sky setting a few hours before sunrise. This phase is when the moon is more than 50% illuminated but not yet a Full Moon. The phase lasts about 7 days with the moon becoming more illuminated each day until the Full Moon. This September Full Moon will be the forth and final supermoon of 2023.

During a Waxing Gibbous the moon rises in the east in mid-afternoon and is high in the eastern sky at sunset. The word Gibbous first appeared in the 14th century and has its roots in the Latin word “gibbosus” meaning humpbacked.

Visit the March 2024 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.

Today’s Waxing Gibbous Phase

The Waxing Gibbous on March 23 has an illumination of 97%. This is the percentage of the Moon illuminated by the Sun. The illumination is constantly changing and can vary up to 10% a day. On March 23 the Moon is 13.16 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.

Phase Details

Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Illumination: 97%
Moon Age: 13.16 days
Moon Angle: 0.49
Moon Distance: 405,408.73 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 149,156,461.91 km

Southern Hemisphere

24 March 2024

The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waxing Gibbous phase. Visible through most of the night sky setting a few hours before sunrise. This phase is when the moon is more than 50% illuminated but not yet a Full Moon. The phase lasts about 7 days with the moon becoming more illuminated each day until the Full Moon. This September Full Moon will be the forth and final supermoon of 2023.

During a Waxing Gibbous the moon rises in the east in mid-afternoon and is high in the eastern sky at sunset. The word Gibbous first appeared in the 14th century and has its roots in the Latin word “gibbosus” meaning humpbacked.

Visit the March 2024 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.

Today’s Waxing Gibbous Phase

The Waxing Gibbous on March 24 has an illumination of 99%. This is the percentage of the Moon illuminated by the Sun. The illumination is constantly changing and can vary up to 10% a day. On March 24 the Moon is 14.05 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.

Phase Details

Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Illumination: 99%
Moon Age: 14.05 days
Moon Angle: 0.49
Moon Distance: 405,363.99 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 149,198,991.65 km

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Charm Bag for Love

LOVE SPELL WARNING: Love spells such as this one take the person who you want to love you free will/spirit away. What happens with a spell like this is the person will become obsessed with you to the point of possibly losing their job, which in turn can make them lose their home, automobile, friends, their family, etc. I have heard of people under love spells dying from not eating or drinking when they are not in the presence of the spellcaster 24/7/365. So, unless you want some who only loves you because of a spell you put on them then go for it. But if you want someone to love you because they feel that emotion towards you then please do not do this spell. The same warning goes for animals, birds, reptiles, or anything else that has a heart and can create a bond with someone.

Ingredients:

  • Love charm
  • Red Pouch
  • Cinnamon stick
  • Paper
  • Pen

Make the love charm in my article on Fire Magic.

Draw the following love rune on the piece of paper:

The paper can be small. It will need to fit into the pouch.

Now visualize what love means to you. It can be romantic or sisterly. The type of energy you focus now will affect what will return to you.

Be very clear and certain with the intention. Wrap the love charm in the paper and set it in the pouch.

Say the words:

Charm bag for love:
I place this gem.
Goddess energy above
Grant your power to them.

Continue to place each ingredient into the bag and feel the energy flow out of you and into the charm bag. Take as much time as you need.

It is now complete.

March 22 and 23, 2024 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.

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

Source: MoonGiant.com

Northern Hemisphere

March 22, 2024

The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waxing Gibbous phase. Visible through most of the night sky setting a few hours before sunrise. This phase is when the moon is more than 50% illuminated but not yet a Full Moon. The phase lasts about 7 days with the moon becoming more illuminated each day until the Full Moon. This September Full Moon will be the forth and final supermoon of 2023.

During a Waxing Gibbous the moon rises in the east in mid-afternoon and is high in the eastern sky at sunset. The word Gibbous first appeared in the 14th century and has its roots in the Latin word “gibbosus” meaning humpbacked.

Visit the March 2024 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.

Today’s Waxing Gibbous Phase

The Waxing Gibbous on March 22 has an illumination of 93%. This is the percentage of the Moon illuminated by the Sun. The illumination is constantly changing and can vary up to 10% a day. On March 22 the Moon is 12.27 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.

Phase Details

Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Illumination: 93%
Moon Age: 12.27 days
Moon Angle: 0.49
Moon Distance: 404,517.54 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 149,114,051.67 km

Southern Hemisphere

23 March 2024

The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waxing Gibbous phase. Visible through most of the night sky setting a few hours before sunrise. This phase is when the moon is more than 50% illuminated but not yet a Full Moon. The phase lasts about 7 days with the moon becoming more illuminated each day until the Full Moon. This September Full Moon will be the forth and final supermoon of 2023.

During a Waxing Gibbous the moon rises in the east in mid-afternoon and is high in the eastern sky at sunset. The word Gibbous first appeared in the 14th century and has its roots in the Latin word “gibbosus” meaning humpbacked.

Visit the March 2024 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.

Today’s Waxing Gibbous Phase

The Waxing Gibbous on March 23 has an illumination of 97%. This is the percentage of the Moon illuminated by the Sun. The illumination is constantly changing and can vary up to 10% a day. On March 23 the Moon is 13.16 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.

Phase Details

Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Illumination: 97%
Moon Age: 13.16 days
Moon Angle: 0.49
Moon Distance: 405,408.73 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 149,156,461.91 km

A Smile for Today

Who says chocolate bunnies, eggs, etcetera is just for a Christian Easter? Enjoy dying your eggs, making Ostara baskets for yourself and your family!

I try to do this every year and my grandchildren love they get goodies and small toys baskets twice. I don’t do an egg hunt anymore as most of my grandchildren are to old to believe in a Goddess hiding eggs or parents are working during the week and it would be hard for a 1 and 5 year old to find them in the dark. After the 1 year old was born in January 2023 we did an egg hunt inside. It was banned as an egg I hid, I make a map to make sure none are forgotten started with my children decades ago, wasn’t where it should have been a search of the area around there turned up nothing. Will my grandson who was 4 at time found it about a month later and ate it. He had moved it so grandma could find it. Unfortunately he did get sick from eating the rotten egg, thankfully he was better in a couple of days.

Let’s Have Some Fun – Printable Ostara Coloring Pages

THE WICCAN CALENDAR: OSTARA (SPRING EQUINOX)

When is Ostara: March 19-23
Ostara pronunciation: OH-star-ah
Themes: balance, renewal, action, beginnings, hope, new possibilities
Also known as: Alban Eiler, Rites of Spring, Eostra’s Day, Vernal Equinox, March Equinox, Spring Equinox, Lady Day, Bacchanalia

Ostara is the second of three spring festivals on the Wheel of the Year. Coming in between Imbolc and Beltane, this is a time for celebrating the balance between extremes that is found amid the seasons. Although it may still be chilly in many regions, this is the official beginning of Spring in the Northern Hemisphere—it is the Vernal (Spring) Equinox, the moment of exact balance between the light and the dark.

Though it’s typically celebrated on March 20, the exact moment of the Equinox varies from year to year. This is due to a slight misalignment between the Gregorian calendar and the actual rate of the Earth’s rotation around the Sun. The Equinox also occurs at differing local times, so depending on where you live, it may fall the day before or the day after the date listed on any given calendar. For this reason, a date range of March 19-21 is often cited in sources on the Wheel of the Year.

In the Wiccan mythology, the growing daylight is evidence of the God moving from infancy toward maturity. Likewise, the Earth becomes warmer and more fertile as the Goddess is coming into the full power of her Maiden aspect. The promise of greener, warmer, more bountiful times is becoming apparent as buds and blossoms emerge from the trees and shrubs, bees return to begin the pollination cycle, and fields of grass wake up from their winter slumber. This is a time of innocence and child-like wonder as the end of Winter finally becomes a reality and being outdoors is pleasant again. We have not yet arrived at the passion and heat of Summer, but are instead enjoying the more balanced energies of this Equinox.

To honor the energies of this time of year, you can decorate your altar Click here to read the rest of this article about Ostara/Spring Equinox

Spell for Today – 5 Simple Ostara Rituals

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Spell For Today – Ways to Honor Mabon c. 2017

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Some of the Witchcraft/Magickal Correspondence and Symbols For Ostara c.2022

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Correspondences & Symbols of Ostara

Symbols used to represent Ostara include the egg-for fertility and reproduction, and the hare-for rebirth and resurrection, the New Moon, butterflies and cocoons. Symbolically, many Pagans choose to represent Ostara by the planting of seeds, potted plants, ringing bells, lighting new fires at sunrise, either in the fireplace, in the cauldron, or light a balefire outdoors. I always give myself a gift of a newly potted plant or take a seed and plant it within my cast Circle. Ritually, a fire may be lit in the cauldron during (not before) the rite itself. You may want to decorate your altar with a colorful bouquet of Spring wildflowers. Other traditional activities include working on magickal gardens and practicing all forms of  herbal work—magickal, artistic, medicinal, culinary, and cosmetic. author unknown

Ostara Deities: Eostre, the adolescent Spring Maiden, the adolescent Spring Lord, All Youthful and Virile Gods and Goddesses, Sun Gods, Mother Goddesses, Love Goddesses, Moon Gods and Goddesses, and all Fertility Deities including :Persephone, Blodeuwedd, Eostre, Aphrodite, Athena, Gaia, Cybele, Hera, Isis, Ishtar, Minerva, Venus, Robin of the Woods, the Green Man, Cernunnos, Lord of the Greenwood, The Dagda, Attis, The Great Horned God, Mithras, Odin, Thoth, Osiris, and Pan.

Symbolism of Ostara: Renewed promise of life, The Union of the Goddess and the God, Fertility, and dispensing of the old and making way for the new.Resurrection of life , The Season of Rebirth

Symbols of Ostara: Eggs, bunnies, new moon, butterflies, cocoons, dragons, flowers,trees.

Colors: lemon yellow, pale green and pale pink. Other appropriate colors include green, all pastels, Robin’s egg blue, violet, and white.

Ostara Foods: eggs, egg salad, hard-boiled eggs, honey cakes, first fruits of the season, fish, cakes, biscuits, cheeses, honey and ham. You may also include foods made of seeds, such as sunflower, pumpkin and sesame seeds, as well as pine nuts. Sprouts are equally appropriate, as are leafy, green vegetables.

Plants and Herbs: acorn, broom, celandine, cinquefoil, crocuses, daffodil, dandelion, dogwood, elder, ginger, Gorse, honeysuckle (woodbine), iris, jasmine, jonquils, irish moss, lavender, lemon balm, lilac, Lily, lily of the valley, lovage, marjoram, meadowsweet, narcissus, oak, oakmoss, olive, orris root, peony, rose, rose hips, sage, snowdrops, strawberry, tansy, tarragon, thyme, trefoil (purple clover), tulip, vervain, violet, willow, woodruff and all spring flowers.

Incense: jasmine, frankincense, myrrh, dragon’s blood, cinnamon, nutmeg, aloes wood, benzoin, musk, African violet, sage, strawberry, lotus, violet flowers, orange peel, or rose petals.

Gemstone: agate, amazonite, amethyst, aquamarine, bloodstone, clear quartz crystal, garnet, lapis lazuli, moonstone, red jasper and rose quartz.

Spellwork for Ostara: Spellwork for improving communication and group interaction are recommended, as well as fertility, balance and abundance

Animals and Mythical Beasts: rabbits,snakes,unicorns, merpeople, and pegasus

Candle Colors: Yellow and Green.

Tree: The Alder, a tree sacred to the God Bran, who is said to protect the British Isles. Trees are very
important to Witches, and indeed important to us all. They are the lungs of the Earth, purifying the very air we breathe as they shade us and protect us.

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March 20 and 21, 2024 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.

Source: MoonGiant.com

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

Northern Hemisphere

March 20, 2024

Today the Moon will be in a Waxing Gibbous phase. Visible through most of the night sky setting a few hours before sunrise. This phase is when the moon is more than 50% illuminated but not yet a Full Moon. The phase lasts about 7 days with the moon becoming more illuminated each day until the Full Moon. This September Full Moon will be the forth and final supermoon of 2023.

During a Waxing Gibbous the moon rises in the east in mid-afternoon and is high in the eastern sky at sunset. The word Gibbous first appeared in the 14th century and has its roots in the Latin word “gibbosus” meaning humpbacked.

Visit the March 2024 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.

Today’s Waxing Gibbous Phase

The Waxing Gibbous on March 20 has an illumination of 81%. This is the percentage of the Moon illuminated by the Sun. The illumination is constantly changing and can vary up to 10% a day. On March 20 the Moon is 10.48 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.

Phase Details

Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Illumination: 81%
Moon Age: 10.48 days
Moon Angle: 0.50
Moon Distance: 400,035.49 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 149,029,640.75 km

Southern Hemisphere

21 March 2024

Today the Moon will be in a Waxing Gibbous phase. Visible through most of the night sky setting a few hours before sunrise. This phase is when the moon is more than 50% illuminated but not yet a Full Moon. The phase lasts about 7 days with the moon becoming more illuminated each day until the Full Moon. This September Full Moon will be the forth and final supermoon of 2023.

During a Waxing Gibbous the moon rises in the east in mid-afternoon and is high in the eastern sky at sunset. The word Gibbous first appeared in the 14th century and has its roots in the Latin word “gibbosus” meaning humpbacked.

Visit the March 2024 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.

Today’s Waxing Gibbous Phase

The Waxing Gibbous on March 21 has an illumination of 88%. This is the percentage of the Moon illuminated by the Sun. The illumination is constantly changing and can vary up to 10% a day. On March 21 the Moon is 11.38 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.

Phase Details

Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Illumination: 88%
Moon Age: 11.38 days
Moon Angle: 0.49
Moon Distance: 402,709.98 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 149,071,773.69 km

Happy and Blessed Ostara/ Spring Equinox

Who are the Harvest Gods and Goddesses? Archetypal meanings of Harvest deities.

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The practice of expressing gratitude for the harvest season and preparing for the onset of winter is a widespread and ancient tradition observed by cultures across the globe.

Festivals are held to celebrate the abundance of crops, offer thanks to Mother Earth, and bid farewell to Summer. Historically, mythologies worldwide have honored and revered various deities associated with the harvest and the Autumn Equinox. Although not a comprehensive account, this article briefly acknowledges some of the most prominent harvest and equinox deities from various cultures, listed alphabetically.

Autumnus, the Roman goddess of the Harvest

Autumnus, the fall season’s deity, embodies nature’s overflowing abundance during harvest. In addition, Autumnus is gender fluid, appearing in both male and female forms, which speaks to the inclusive and diverse nature of this season’s divine patron.

Banbha, the Celtic goddess and Earth Mother

Amidst the fall equinox celebrations, the Irish deity Banbha reigns supreme. As an Earth Mother, she presides over the culmination of the bountiful harvest. Banbha, much like the revered Greek goddess Gaia, is the protector and nurturer of all living beings and the land that sustains them.

Ceres, the Roman goddess of the Harvest, grain, and fertility

Ceres, the goddess of the harvest, was revered for her abundant generosity and for imparting essential knowledge to humanity.

In Greek mythology, she was known as Demeter. She was hailed as the deity who taught people the art of cultivating, preserving, and preparing grains and maize. Her divine powers were closely linked to the land’s fertility, and she was regarded as one of the most prominent guardians of the harvest.

Ceres’ influence and guidance ensured the earth’s bounty was always plentiful. Her legacy lives on as a symbol of abundance and fertility.

Çhicomecoatl, the Aztec goddess of abundance and corn

Çhicomecoatl, the goddess of fire and fertility, embodies vitality, community, and plenty. She is revered in Mexico, particularly during the harvest season, as the guardian of corn and all fertile things. Her emblems are hot spices, maize, and fire, representing her power and providence over the land.

Corn Mother, the goddess of the Harvest of the Indigenous Peoples of North America

With her bountiful presence, the Corn Mother embodies the qualities of abundance, vitality, and strength. Her powers of fertility and harvest are celebrated as she blesses the land with the promise of plentiful crops.

In addition to her agricultural emblems of corn and corn sheaves, she also holds the healing attributes of the earth, nurturing all who seek her aid.

Demeter, the Greek goddess of the Harvest and Agriculture

At the center of one of the most famous myths about the seasons and the Harvest lies Demeter, the goddess of grain and fertility and mother of Persephone.

When Hades, the god of the Underworld, abducted Persephone, Demeter’s anguish for her daughter resulted in a severe drought that threatened all life on Earth. With the crops perishing and humankind facing doom, Demeter embarked on a quest to rescue her daughter.

However, despite eventually reuniting with Persephone, now the goddess of the Underworld, fate demanded a sacrifice. Having consumed six pomegranate seeds, Persephone was bound to spend six months of the year in the Underworld, which begins with the Autumn Equinox when Persephone descends again into the depths.

Huichi, the Japanese goddess of the Harvest Click here to read the rest of this article

Ostara – Saxon Goddess Of Spring And Easter

Ostara

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Easter gets its name from the goddess Ostara, also known as Eastre. ​Ostara is a fertility goddess. Her annual arrival in spring is heralded by the flowering of trees and plants and the arrival of babies, both animal and human.

Table of Contents

The Origin Of Ostara

​The Goddess Ostara And The Easter Bunny

​More Easter Bunny Beliefs

    1. Bunnies And Christianity
    2. Resurrection And The Rabbit

Legacy

Ostara Symbols

    1. General
    2. Animals
    3. Plants
    4. Perfumes/Scents
    5. Gems And Metals
    6. Colors

March 19 and 20, 2024 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.

Source: MoonGiant.com

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

Northern Hemisphere

March 19, 2024

The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waxing Gibbous phase. Visible through most of the night sky setting a few hours before sunrise. This phase is when the moon is more than 50% illuminated but not yet a Full Moon. The phase lasts about 7 days with the moon becoming more illuminated each day until the Full Moon. This September Full Moon will be the forth and final supermoon of 2023.

During a Waxing Gibbous the moon rises in the east in mid-afternoon and is high in the eastern sky at sunset. The word Gibbous first appeared in the 14th century and has its roots in the Latin word “gibbosus” meaning humpbacked.

Visit the March 2024 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.

Today’s Waxing Gibbous Phase

The Waxing Gibbous on March 19 has an illumination of 72%. This is the percentage of the Moon illuminated by the Sun. The illumination is constantly changing and can vary up to 10% a day. On March 19 the Moon is 9.57 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.

Phase Details

Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Illumination: 72%
Moon Age: 9.57 days
Moon Angle: 0.50
Moon Distance: 396,579.64 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 148,987,665.57 km

Southern Hemisphere

20 March 2024

Tomorrow the Moon will be in a Waxing Gibbous phase. Visible through most of the night sky setting a few hours before sunrise. This phase is when the moon is more than 50% illuminated but not yet a Full Moon. The phase lasts about 7 days with the moon becoming more illuminated each day until the Full Moon. This September Full Moon will be the forth and final supermoon of 2023.

During a Waxing Gibbous the moon rises in the east in mid-afternoon and is high in the eastern sky at sunset. The word Gibbous first appeared in the 14th century and has its roots in the Latin word “gibbosus” meaning humpbacked.

Visit the March 2024 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.

Today’s Waxing Gibbous Phase

The Waxing Gibbous on March 20 has an illumination of 81%. This is the percentage of the Moon illuminated by the Sun. The illumination is constantly changing and can vary up to 10% a day. On March 20 the Moon is 10.48 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.

Phase Details

Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Illumination: 81%
Moon Age: 10.48 days
Moon Angle: 0.50
Moon Distance: 400,035.49 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 149,029,640.75 km

Ash Tree: February 18th – March 17th

Ash Tree: February 18th – March 17th

Ash Tree Buds

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  • Ogham Letter: Nion (N)
  • Symbolic Meaning: Master-ship, Growth, Power
  • Ruling Planet: The Sun & Neptune
  • Ruling Elements: Water & Fire
  • Season: Spring & Autumn
  • Corresponding Star Sign: Pisces / Aries

The third Lunar month is ruled by the Ash Tree. A large, relentless species that roots penetrate deep into the Earth. It’s strongly associated with the vertical link between otherworldly realms such as the underworld, middle earth, and the spiritual world. This gives it the status of the ‘World Tree’.

This tree that is linked to otherworldly realms is also medicinal, especially when it comes to treating childhood ailments. In Celtic Lore the tree is given the name of “Cradle of Life” and from it, remedies could be created that would cure children of their illnesses.

Part of the ash is used in protective rituals due to the energies believed to be held within the tree. Its leaves are thought to bring love and affluence.

Ash Tree Zodiac

Ash signs are empathetic, compassionate and very creative. They are in tune with nature and others around them and often look upon the world with an artistic perspective. They do well in careers of creativity. They constantly strive for self-growth and renewal they think freely without much care for what others may think of them. They are viewed as introverts but are often just immersed in their own world and people are intrigued with their enchanting personality.

Ash signs pair well with Willow and Reed signs.

Ash Tree Seeds

Source: learnreligions.com

In the Norse eddas, Yggdrasil, the world tree, was an Ash. The spear of Odin was made from the branch of this tree, which is also known by the Celtic name Nion, pronounced knee-un. This is one of three trees sacred to the Druids (Ash, Oak and Thorn), and this is a good month to do magic that focuses on the inner self. Associated with ocean rituals, magical potency, prophetic dreams and spiritual journeys, the Ash can be used for making magical (and mundane) tools — these are said to be more productive than tools made from other wood. If you place Ash berries in a cradle, it protects the child from being taken away as a changeling by mischievous Fae.

Ash Tree

Spell For Monday – Happiness Bottle Spell

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

Happiness Bottle Spell

Ingredients:

Glass Vial or Jar (Buy Me!)

Pink Himalayan Sea Salt

Amethyst Chips

Pink Rose Petals (Buy Me!)

1 Olive Leaf

1 Small Peridot

Rose Oil

Gold Essence (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Tightly pack your glass vial or jar with the ingredients in any order that appeals to you, being sure to charge each ingredient for happiness as you add it to the bottle! How do you charge an item? Simply hold the item in your hands and visualize yourself at your absolute happiest, tell the item that you are charging it for happiness, and imagine it surrounded by pink light!
  2. After you’ve added all of the dry ingredients to the bottle, add a few drops of charged rose oil and a drop of the gold essence, which is an optional energy super charger.
  3. Close your bottle and charge the bottle for happiness! You can set parameters on the bottle by visualizing and saying those parameters aloud. We charged ours for happiness within 7 feet of the bottle, because I keep mine in my purse around my desk at work!
  4. Keep your bottle on you or in the space that could use a little happiness!
  5. Be happy!

March 18 and 19, 2024 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.

Source: MoonGiant.com

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

Northern Hemisphere

March 18, 2024

The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waxing Gibbous phase. Visible through most of the night sky setting a few hours before sunrise. This phase is when the moon is more than 50% illuminated but not yet a Full Moon. The phase lasts about 7 days with the moon becoming more illuminated each day until the Full Moon. This September Full Moon will be the forth and final supermoon of 2023.

During a Waxing Gibbous the moon rises in the east in mid-afternoon and is high in the eastern sky at sunset. The word Gibbous first appeared in the 14th century and has its roots in the Latin word “gibbosus” meaning humpbacked.

Visit the March 2024 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.

Today’s Waxing Gibbous Phase

The Waxing Gibbous on March 18 has an illumination of 63%. This is the percentage of the Moon illuminated by the Sun. The illumination is constantly changing and can vary up to 10% a day. On March 18 the Moon is 8.64 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.

Phase Details

Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Illumination: 63%
Moon Age: 8.64 days
Moon Angle: 0.51
Moon Distance: 392,470.53 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 148,945,860.86 km

Southern Hemisphere

19 March 2024

The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waxing Gibbous phase. Visible through most of the night sky setting a few hours before sunrise. This phase is when the moon is more than 50% illuminated but not yet a Full Moon. The phase lasts about 7 days with the moon becoming more illuminated each day until the Full Moon. This September Full Moon will be the forth and final supermoon of 2023.

During a Waxing Gibbous the moon rises in the east in mid-afternoon and is high in the eastern sky at sunset. The word Gibbous first appeared in the 14th century and has its roots in the Latin word “gibbosus” meaning humpbacked.

Visit the March 2024 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.

Today’s Waxing Gibbous Phase

The Waxing Gibbous on March 19 has an illumination of 72%. This is the percentage of the Moon illuminated by the Sun. The illumination is constantly changing and can vary up to 10% a day. On March 19 the Moon is 9.57 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.

Phase Details

Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Illumination: 72%
Moon Age: 9.57 days
Moon Angle: 0.50
Moon Distance: 396,579.64 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 148,987,665.57 km

Weekly Horoscope Sunday, March 17 to Saturday, March 23, 2024

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All Signs

On Tuesday, the Vernal Equinox occurs, which marks the beginning of spring. Yay! The two big changes that take place this week are the Sun entering Aries to stay for four weeks; and Mars entering Pisces to stay for the five weeks. These two changes will highlight different areas of our lives because both the Sun and fiery Mars generate energy! Read on below to see how these changes will affect your sign. Meanwhile — “Spring is sprung! The grass is riz. I wonder where da boidies is? Dey say da boids are on da wing. But that’s absoid. Da wings are on da boid!” (My dad told me this verse when I was shorter and weighed less.)

Aries (March 21-April 19)

On Tuesday, the Sun enters your sign, where it will stay for the next four weeks. This happens only once a year; and when it occurs, it boosts your confidence and increases your energy. This is why you will be more powerful and effective at getting out there and doing what you want. “Hello world, I’m back!” The Sun will also attract people and favourable situations to you. Meanwhile, Mercury is also in your sign, which makes you eager to express your views and discuss your ideas with others. However, be careful because hidden enemies might gain some traction in the next month. Be smart. Keep your eyes open, and if you suspect something fishy is going on – it is!

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

This shift of the Sun for four weeks and Mars for five weeks is affecting everyone. For your sign, it will create conflicting influences. On one hand, you’ll want to be low profile. You’ll be happy to stay at home and work alone or behind the scenes. In fact, research and digging for answers will go well. On the other hand (you have different rings); actually, in contradiction to your preference for privacy, fiery Mars will boost your desire to be involved with friends, especially groups and organizations. You’ll be competitive, physically active and ready to take charge! One thing is certain: You will more easily achieve your goals by working with others, which means look for win-win solutions. Focus on long-term aspirations.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

Time for your curtain call! For the next six weeks, you’re ambitious! You will work hard at any project that you identify with. However, you will want independence and authority, which means you should be your own boss. (If not, conflict with coworkers is likely. Worse yet, supervisors and bosses might feel threatened by you.) Meanwhile, the Sun will make you more popular with others, which means the next four weeks are a marvellous time to socialize! Strive to integrate your energy with the people around you because this will make you happy, and also help you achieve your goals. Enjoy schmoozing with pals!

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

Once a year, the Sun travels across the top of your chart for four weeks and that time has arrived. This is good news because this symbolizes that you are in a flattering spotlight! This is why bosses, parents and authority figures will admire you even if you don’t do anything special. This is also why people will approach you to take on increased responsibilities. (You look so capable!) Since you have this magical advantage, it’s in your best interests to use it. (Ya think?) Demand the advantage. Push your agenda. Make travel plans and explore opportunities in publishing, higher education, medicine and the law because you’re golden!

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

The next four weeks will be pleasant for you because the Sun is in your fellow Fire sign. (This happens twice a year, four months before and four months after your birthday.) This creates a lovely boost to your energy, which in turn, will help you pursue your goals. Life will hum along easily; and you’ll enjoy meeting people from other countries or different cultures. Grab every chance to travel because you want a change of scenery. Explore opportunities in publishing, higher education, the law and medicine. Your sex drive will be amped. Disputes about shared property and finances might occur. (Well, nothing’s perfect – but it is a lovely week!)

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

This week both the Sun and Mars change signs, which will affect you. For starters, the next four weeks will be more passionate and more intense! You might attract someone who is powerful and intense to you, and this person might stir things up or promote some psychological self-inquiry within you. You’ll also be concerned with shared property, taxes, debt and inheritances. Meanwhile, Mars is opposite your sign for the next five weeks, which happens only once every two years. This could trigger tension with partners and close friends. People will be more assertive and you might reply in kind. Make sure something is worth fighting for. Avoid needless controversy. Stay chill.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

You will need more sleep in the next four weeks because the Sun, which represents energy, will be opposite your sign, which means it is now as far away from you as it can get all year (in your chart). This happens only once a year; and this is why you will need naps or an earlier bedtime. However, countering this will be the fact that Mars will spur you to work hard! (Go figure.) Mars will make you eager to get things done, especially because you will take pride in what you do. Note: Your desire to work and accomplish a lot is more singular, which means you’re not too keen to be a team player. You will delegate to others more than usual. Nevertheless, you’ll be happy and enthusiastic about what you’re doing.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

For the next four weeks, you’re in work mode! You will want to get as much done as possible, which is why you want to be efficient, effective and productive. Admittedly, you might have to work to benefit someone else, as well as yourself. (“It’s a joy to labour for those you love.”) It’s interesting that one of the 12 rules that Jordan Peterson espouses is “Treat yourself like you are someone you are responsible for helping.” It’s so true that we often take better care of someone else than we do our own self! How crazy is that? But it’s true. (I have observed this with myself. Although I like my creature comforts, I often ignore self-care.) Respect your health in the next four weeks because you’ll be in “work hard/party hard” mode.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Lucky you! The next four weeks promise to be a wonderful, playful window of time for you. Social outings, an appreciation of the arts, involvement in sports events and playful activities with kids are some reasons you’ll feel more enthusiastic about life. By all means, accept invitations to socialize with others. Slip away on a vacation if you can. Grab every opportunity to express your creative talents through writing, drawing, singing, performing or doing whatever pleases you. Meanwhile, renovations, redecorating projects and efforts to make home improvements will occur where you live because increased activity will create chaos for the next month!

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

When the Sun change signs on Tuesday, your focus will shift to home and family for the next four weeks. You might be more involved with a parent. Others will be busy with home repairs and DIY projects. Nevertheless, you will also welcome a chance to relax at home among familiar surroundings and buffer yourself from the busy world. Memories of past events will come up. (“Remember when your dad took you golfing, then drove home alone because he forgot you were there?”) However, Mars will counter this desire to relax at home by accelerating your daily pace. It will make you identify with your beliefs. This is why you will vigourously defend your ideas! I rest my handbag.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

In the next four weeks, you’ll start to be more involved with your immediate surroundings. Interactions with siblings, relatives and neighbours will increase. The pace of your days will pick up with a busy schedule of errands, appointments and conversations. Do travel if you can because you’re eager for a change. In particular, the next four weeks are an excellent time to share your ideas with others. Define your boundaries. State your position and make it clear. This is also the perfect time to take a course because you’ll love to read, write, learn and teach. Meanwhile, not only will you work harder for your money, many of you will spend more on purchases. Ka-ching!

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

Both the Sun and Mars will change signs this week. Mars will enter your sign on Friday to stay for five weeks. (This happens only once every two years.) This will really boost your physical energy and enthusiasm for life! You will work hard to further your own interests. You’ll be more of a fighter for your own rights; in fact, you’ll defend the rights of others as well. It’s a positive time! Meanwhile, the Sun will cause you to ponder your values and think about what is really worthwhile in life. It will also prompt you to think of your possessions and what is useful to you versus what is just deadweight that you should cast off. “Be gone!”