Month: March 2024

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!”

March 16 and 17, 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 16, 2024

The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waxing Crescent Phase. Best seen in the west after the sun dips below the horizon at sunset. This is the first Phase after the New Moon and is a great time to see the features of the moon’s surface. The moon is close to the sun in the sky and mostly dark except for the right edge of the moon which becomes brighter as the days get closer to the next phase which is a First Quarter with a 50% illumination.

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

Today’s Waxing Crescent Phase

The Waxing Crescent on March 16 has an illumination of 43%. 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 16 the Moon is 6.72 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 Crescent
Illumination: 43%
Moon Age: 6.72 days
Moon Angle: 0.52
Moon Distance: 383,037.29 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 148,862,813.53 km

Southern Hemisphere

17 March 2024

The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waxing Crescent Phase. Best seen in the west after the sun dips below the horizon at sunset. This is the first Phase after the New Moon and is a great time to see the features of the moon’s surface. The moon is close to the sun in the sky and mostly dark except for the right edge of the moon which becomes brighter as the days get closer to the next phase which is a First Quarter with a 50% illumination.

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

Today’s Waxing Crescent Phase

The First Quarter on March 17 has an illumination of 53%. 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 17 the Moon is 7.69 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: First Quarter
Illumination: 53%
Moon Age: 7.69 days
Moon Angle: 0.51
Moon Distance: 387,882.92 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 148,904,239.29 km

A Laugh for Today – 54 Jokes for Anyone with a Sense of Humor

(These jokes are not posted to offend anyone I just have a dry, sometimes twisted sense of humor) From Reader’s Digest

Dark jokes may seem a bit taboo, but sometimes it’s OK to just laugh. We promise we won’t tell anyone that you did.

Life can be a real challenge sometimes, and during those times you may just have to laugh it out—even if that means getting a little dark. While these may not be the best jokes to crack with your mother-in-law or boss, it’s OK to giggle at them on your own or even with some like-minded friends. Dark jokes aren’t for everyone, but laughing at dark jokes could mean you’re a genius. Genius or not, there’s no harm in letting off some steam on the harder days with some dark humor.

1. I don’t have a carbon footprint.
I just drive everywhere.

2. The most corrupt CEOs are those of the pretzel companies.
They’re always so twisted.

3. When we were kids, we used to be afraid of the dark.
But when we grew up, the electricity bill made us afraid of the light!

4. What did the asteroid that killed the dinosaurs say?
“T. rex, I’m coming for my hug!”

5. An apple a day keeps the doctor away…
Or at least it does if you throw it hard enough.

6. I have a stepladder because my real ladder left when I was just a kid.

7. I visited my friend at his new house. He told me to make myself at home.
So I threw him out. I hate having visitors.

8. I was playing chess with my friend and he said, “Let’s make this interesting.”
So we stopped playing chess.

9. Why did Mozart hate all of his chickens?
When he asked them who the best composer was, they all replied, “Bach, Bach, Bach.”

10. The other day, my wife asked me to pass her lipstick, but I accidentally passed her a glue stick.
She still isn’t talking to me.

Feeling cheesy? Try these corny jokes that will make everyone laugh while they roll their eyes.

11. Patient: Oh doctor, I’m just so nervous. This is my first operation.
Doctor: Don’t worry. Mine too.

12. I just got my doctor’s test results and I’m really upset. Turns out, I’m not gonna be a doctor.

13. Never break someone’s heart. They only have one.
Break their bones instead. They have 206 of them.

14. My husband is mad that I have no sense of direction.
So I packed up my stuff and right.

15. I childproofed my house
Somehow they still got in!

16. The guy who stole my diary just died. My thoughts are with his family.

17. What’s worse than biting into an apple and discovering a worm?
Biting into an apple and discovering half a worm.

18. As I get older, I remember all the people I lost along the way. Maybe a career as a tour guide was not the right choice.

19. My wife told me she’ll slam my head into the keyboard if I don’t get off the computer.
I’m not too worried — I think she’s jokindkdkslalkdlkfjslfjslksdlkfjuahehwhgwdklaljdf

20. You’re not completely useless.
You can always serve as a bad example.

21. A man walks into a magic forest and tries to cut down a talking tree. “You can’t cut me down,” the tree complains. “I’m a talking tree!” The man responds, “You may be a talking tree, but you will dialogue.”

22. What’s a pirate’s favorite letter of the alphabet?
None. Historians have suggested most pirates would have been illiterate.

23. “Welcome back to Plastic Surgery Anonymous. Nice to see so many new faces here today!”

24. My wife left a note on the fridge that said, “This isn’t working.” I’m not sure what she’s talking about. I opened the fridge door and it’s working fine!

25. What’s the last thing to go through a fly’s head as it hits the windshield of a car going 70 miles per hour? Its butt.

26. My boss told me to have a good day.
So I went home.

27. A child determined to burn his home down. His dad watched, tears in his eyes. He put his arm across the mother and stated, “That’s arson.”

28. Imagine when you walked into a bar and there was a lengthy line of individuals ready to take a swing at you. That’s the punch line.

29. Wife: “I want another baby.”
Husband: “That’s a relief, I also really don’t like this one.”

30. “What’s your name, son?” The principal asked his student. The kid replied, “D-d-d-dav-dav-david, sir.” “Do you have a stutter?” the principal asked. The student answered, “No sir, my dad has a stutter but the guy who registered my name was a real jerk.”

31. My favorite film is The Hunchback of Notre Dame.
I love a protagonist with a twisted back story.

32. Why are friends a lot like snow?
If you pee on them, they disappear.

33. I threw a boomerang a few years ago.
I now live in constant fear.

34. A blind woman tells her boyfriend that she’s seeing someone. It’s either terrible news or great news.

35. When I see the names of lovers engraved on a tree, I don’t find it cute or romantic.
I find it weird how many people take knives with them on dates.

36. Why don’t skeletons ever go trick or treating?
Because they have no body to go with.

37. My boss said to me, “You’re the worst train driver ever. How many have you derailed this year?”
I said, “I’m not sure; it’s hard to keep track.”

38. My wife and I have reached the difficult decision that we do not want children. If anybody does, please just send me your contact details and we can drop them off tomorrow.

39. You know you’re not liked when you get handed the camera every time they take a group photo.

40. I have a joke about trickle down economics. But 99 percent of you will never get it.

41. My parents raised me as an only child, which really pissed off my sister.

42. What rhymes with “boo” and stinks?
You.

43. I have a fish that can breakdance.
Just for 20 seconds though and only once.

44. What’s pink and dangerous for your tooth?
A brick.

45. “I work with animals,” the man says to his date.
“That’s so sweet,” she replies. “I love a man who cares about animals. Where do you work?”
“I’m a butcher,” he says.

46. Why don’t cannibals eat clowns?
Because they taste funny.

47. Watching my daughter at the park earlier. Another parent asked, “Which one is yours?” I replied, “I’m still deciding.”
They looked horrified.

48. My mother said one man’s trash is another man’s treasure.
Turns out I’m adopted.

49. When my uncle Frank died, he needed his ashes to be buried in his favorite beer mug. His final wish was to be Frank in Stein.

50. Why do vampires seem sick?
They’re always coffin.

51. Do the very last thing my grandfather stated to me earlier than he kicked the bucket? “Grandson, watch how far I can kick this bucket.”

52. Well, it is true that humans eat more bananas than monkeys just as recent research suggests. I agree because I can’t remember when last I enjoyed eating a monkey.

53. Today I made a decision to go go to my childhood house. I asked the residents if I may come inside because I was feeling nostalgic, however, they refused and slammed the door on my face. My mother and father are the worst.

54. What’s the difference between jelly and jam? You can’t jelly a clown into the tiny automobile.

Ostara: The Promise

Ostara, the vernal equinox, is celebration of rebirth and renewal. It’s the promise of eternal life. The green world holds the promise of rebirth.  The grass greens sand a veil of green mists the trees. Daffodil foliage pierces the soil, greeting the spring Sun. In the early evening the small Hylas or “peppers” can be heard singing the spring song from the swamp margins. It’s a song as ancient as time itself. It’s the voice of renewal and enduring life.

To observe Ostara’s promise of life’s eternal cycle, you’ll need two hard-boiled eggs. Place them on your altar. Hold one egg. Think of how it holds the promise of new life. Peel the egg and discard the shell. Slowly, with purpose, eat the egg. The white represents the future. The yolk represents the life-giving Sun. Last, decorate the second egg with life affirming design of your choice. Flowers, a cross, and a pentacle are a few ideas. Keep the egg for a while, then discard it.

Let Ostara’s promise of new life spark your energy and creativity.

By James Kambos in Llewellyn’s Witches’ Datebook 2024 Page 57

Mabon: The Bounty

The sabbat of Mabon observes the autumn equinox. It’s a time of Thanksgiving for the bounty of the earth and a time to observe nature’s decline into the dark season.

Mabon means “Great Son.” As the legend goes, Mabon the son of the Goddess, was abducted as a child and taken to the land of Avalon. He was freed and returned as a young man. The legend is used to explain nature’s decline in autumn and its return at Ostara. Even though we are entering the dark season, we are surrounded by bounty. Country markets overflow with pumpkins, apples, and autumn flowers.

To celebrate this time of bounty, decorate your altar with seasonal decor–pumpkins, mums, and leaves are ideas. Then in your Book of Shadows write down the bounty you are grateful for–family, home, career, etc. Leave your book open for a few days. Then review your list. Send loving thoughts to the people and things on your list. Put your book away.

The chill comes and the fingers of the dark earlier across the land, but we are surrounded by the bounty of Mabon.

By James Kambos in Llewellyn’s Witches’ Datebook 2024 Page 119

Spell for Friday – Past Life Spell

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Some of the Witchcraft/Magickal Correspondence for Friday

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Friday Source: whitewitchgrimoire.com

Planet: Venus
Colors: Pink and white

Date night! As tonight is Valentine’s Day for those who celebrate or care, which I don’t because every day is the Thunderdome of love up in this house, Venus is here to help bring everyone closer…rawr. But not just romantically, friendship is for Friday too. Anything to draw more love to you is for Friday, whether it’s self-love, sexual love or even mending a rift. Fridays are my best bath days too. Not just for purification, but have you ever done a glamour? Mirror mirror on the wall. I have a friend who found out I was a witch and in the conversation, I told her about a glamour because she had a date. She looked right at me and said “You bitch. I knew there were nights you just looked too good. That’s not fair” We used to go out back when we were both single. The feminine power of Venus is also good for crafting, harvesting herbs, making potions, and just flat getting your drink on. Now we all know why I go live on Fridays. Secret is out. If I am creating a tea or anything for healing, I like to craft on a Friday. And hey, I know you don’t smoke weed, I know this; but I’m gonna get you high today, ’cause it’s Friday; you ain’t got no job… and you ain’t got shit to do. I smell Netflix and chill…. (movie reference #2).

Friday Source: thewitchandwand.com

Friday is the day of Venus, love, beauty, friendship, fertility, and sex.

Metal: Copper
Colors: Green, Light Blue, Pink
Gems and Stones: Emerald, Rose Quartz, Jade, Malachite
Botanicals: Apple, Rose, Sage, Vanilla, Cardamom, Thyme
Spellwork: Love, Friendship, Romance, Fertility, Pleasure, Luxury, Beauty

March 15 and 16, 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 15, 2024

The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waxing Crescent Phase. Best seen in the west after the sun dips below the horizon at sunset. This is the first Phase after the New Moon and is a great time to see the features of the moon’s surface. The moon is close to the sun in the sky and mostly dark except for the right edge of the moon which becomes brighter as the days get closer to the next phase which is a First Quarter with a 50% illumination.

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

Today’s Waxing Crescent Phase

The Waxing Crescent on March 15 has an illumination of 33%. 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 15 the Moon is 5.71 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 Crescent
Illumination: 33%
Moon Age: 5.71 days
Moon Angle: 0.53
Moon Distance: 378,191.94 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 148,821,596.16 km

Southern Hemisphere

16 March 2024

The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waxing Crescent Phase. Best seen in the west after the sun dips below the horizon at sunset. This is the first Phase after the New Moon and is a great time to see the features of the moon’s surface. The moon is close to the sun in the sky and mostly dark except for the right edge of the moon which becomes brighter as the days get closer to the next phase which is a First Quarter with a 50% illumination.

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

Today’s Waxing Crescent Phase

The Waxing Crescent on March 16 has an illumination of 43%. 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 16 the Moon is 6.72 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 Crescent
Illumination: 43%
Moon Age: 6.72 days
Moon Angle: 0.52
Moon Distance: 383,037.29 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 148,862,813.53 km

Divination Journal

Tarot Card

Source: Tarotx.net

The High Priestess – Major Arcana

Menu of Contents

 

I. Meaning of the High Priestess Gilded Tarot

II. Message of the High Priestess Gilded Tarot

III. Interpretation of the High Priestess Tarot in a spread

Animal Spirit Guide or Helper

Rune

Source: TheRuneSite.com

Ziu

Sound: “zz” as in “buzz”
Stands for: Thunderbolt of the God Ziu
Magick/Healing use: Concentrates and channels cosmic energies to maintain correct order.

Witch’s Rune

Source: wizardforest.com

SICKLE

Rune Sickle means sudden limits, sudden changes, when something is cut in your life. The rune hints that now it is important to refuse from something. It may warn about danger, injuries and illness. It is also connected with energy of skill and training. Maybe, it is time to get important knowledge. Key words: cutting of old things, creation of new, important warning, unexpected turn, disaster, manipulation, destruction of something

Sabbat: Mabon

Element: Air

Ogham

Source: LearnReligions.com

Amhancholl

Ae (sometimes represented as X or Xi), is Amhancholl or Eamhancholl, associated with Witch Hazel. This natural astringent is purifying and cleansing. The word Eamhancholl literally translates to “twin of Hazel”, so there is a strong connection to C–Coll in the Ogham. When Amhancholl appears, it’s usually an indicator that cleansing and purification is necessary or has taken place.

From a purely medicinal standpoint, Witch Hazel has long been used as a cleanser and astringent. Native American tribes turned it into a poultice which was used to treat swelling and tumors. Amongst the early settlers, midwives arriving in the New World found that it could be used to prevent sepsis following childbirth or an abortion. Today, it’s still in use as a treatment for skin inflammations, such as insect bites, mild burns, and even hemorrhoids.

Amhancholl Correspondences

Mundane Aspects: When this symbol appears, it means it’s time for a cleansing. Sometimes this is a physical cleansing of our Self, but often it applies to emotional clutter and baggage. Smudge your home, get rid of all the negative energies around you, and allow yourself to purify both your body and your mind.

Magical Aspects: This is a good indicator that you need to do a re-evaluation of your spiritual life. Are you studying things that no longer interest you? Are you hanging on to books or other magical items that you know you’ll never need–or worse, that you really dislike? If you’re feeling stagnant, or that you’re drifting a bit on a spiritual level, when this symbol appears it probably means you need to rethink your priorities. What are your spiritual goals? Do a cleansing ritual, and help yourself begin anew.

I Ching

Source: ichingonline.net

Hexagram Fifty- Two/52

Kên / The Mountain

Above this Mountain’s summit another more majestic rises:
The Superior Person is mindful to keep his thoughts in the here and now.

Stilling the sensations of the Ego, he roams his courtyard without moving a muscle, unencumbered by the fears and desires of his fellows.
This is no mistake.

SITUATION ANALYSIS:

There is a higher vantage point available to you, but it is obscured by the visible peak of personal ambition.
To climb to this higher plane, you must shake off the desires and fears of the conscious, visible world around you.
To make this journey you must quiet the Ego, empty your mind of past and future, and dwell totally in the moment at hand.
Thorough mindfulness of what is before you is the only tranquility.
Be. Here. Now.

Numerology

Angel Number

Spell For Thursday – How to Cleanse an Object for Magical or Ritual Use

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How to Cleanse an Object for Magical or Ritual Use

Simply put, cleansing an object entails cleaning it. The distinction is that you’re not just cleaning it physically. What you’re aiming to do is cleanse it energetically.

The act of cleansing is the removal of all past energy from an item. Even with brand-new ritual items, unwanted energy can emanate from a variety of sources. Almost any product involves the energy of multiple people who handle it along the way, from its construction to its final sale.

If you buy something used, it already has a lot of energy from the person who owned it before you.

Why Cleanse an object before Ritual use?

Objects do store energy. And you don’t want to use a magical tool that has negative energies or energies you don’t know about because it will affect your work.

Because of this, you should cleanse all of your magical and ritual items. This includes your athame, robe, and any other tools you plan to use in rituals or keep on your altar.

Even the candles you use and the item you use to engrave sigils onto your candles should be cleansed.

How to Cleanse an Object

There are various ways to cleanse a magical object, depending on what you have on hand and the material of the item itself.

Cleansing is a rather easy process. Start by cleaning the objects normally and taking care of them as you normally would. For example, any stones should be cleaned with water and proper cleaners. Cast iron may be cleaned using salt and oil or any other way you want. Candles and other tools can be dusted off and cleaned. Cleaning and sanitizing drinking and eating vessels is essential. Then continue to clean it energetically.

Common Methods to Cleanse an Object

  • Smudging is an old ritual used by shamanic peoples all over the world. To cleanse an object, simply pass it through the smoke. It’s best to use a purifying scent like sage, sandalwood, lavender, or rosemary, but use what seems best for you.
  • You can also use your breath to cleanse and purify your tool by grounding and centering yourself first and then focusing your breath on the object.
  • Use the weather.  You may leave your tools outside, ideally on a windy day, and let the breeze take care of the work for you.
  • You can pass things over a candle flame, but be careful and make sure the object won’t get damaged. You’ll need some visualization abilities for this one since you’ll need to imagine the flame growing and surrounding the object to purify it.
  • Another natural cleanser is sunlight. Put your ritual items in bright sunlight for at least an hour to burn off any bad energy. This will leave them clean and ready to be charged with your energy for the best results.
  • Moonlight works similarly and is preferred for any objects that may be faded or otherwise affected by the sun’s light and heat. This is especially important when it comes to some gems and plants that you might want to use in spells.
  • You can wash the object in running water, like from a faucet or a stream, and say a simple prayer over it while imagining all the bad energy leaving the object and white light filling it. You may alternatively submerge the object in water that has been added a pinch of salt or a few drops of a purifying essential oil. If the object is very fragile, simply sprinkle it with a few drops of salt water.
  • If the object is resilient, you can bury it for at least a day in dirt or salt. Any negative energy will be absorbed by the soil or salt. Sea salt has been used for a long time to clean up dense energies, especially in crystals and candles. Simply bury the object for at least a day in a basin of salt, then remove and rinse – make sure to get rid of the salt. You can change this method by mixing sea salt with water and soaking or sprinkling your objects. But, depending on what they are made of, not everything lasts well in a salt bath, so you should do some research first.
  • Visualization is the simplest method. Take the object in your hands, and visualize a clean, pure white light coming through your hands and into the object. This will flush out any bad energy and fill the object with pure, clean energy.
  • Sound is another effective approach to releasing and breaking up stagnant energy; try ringing a bell or some chimes over your more delicate ritual items and ingredients to cleanse them for magical usage.

Use your discretion and be realistic when it comes to cleansing. Metal should not be soaked in seawater overnight because it will rust. Similarly, you should avoid placing paper near a fire.

Some of the Witchcraft/Magickal Correspondence for Thursday

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Thursday Source: flyingthehedge.com

Taking its name from the Norse god Thor, this is a great day to work magic regarding growth, expansion, prosperity, business, abundance, and success. See my prosperity candle magic spell.
Color: Royal blue, green, purple
Planet: Jupiter
Deities: Thor, Zeus, Jupiter, Juno
Crystals: Turquoise, amethyst, lapis lazuli
Herbs: Honeysuckle, oak, cinquefoil
Associations: Honor, loyalty, harvest, prosperity, abundance, wealth, healing

March 14, 2024 Current Moon Phase for the Northern Hemisphere

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

The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waxing Crescent Phase. Best seen in the west after the sun dips below the horizon at sunset. This is the first Phase after the New Moon and is a great time to see the features of the moon’s surface. The moon is close to the sun in the sky and mostly dark except for the right edge of the moon which becomes brighter as the days get closer to the next phase which is a First Quarter with a 50% illumination.

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

Today’s Waxing Crescent Phase

The Waxing Crescent on March 14 has an illumination of 23%. 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 14 the Moon is 4.66 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 Crescent
Illumination: 23%
Moon Age: 4.66 days
Moon Angle: 0.53
Moon Distance: 373,627.75 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 148,780,599.75 km

Witchcraft – Definition, History, Varieties, & Facts

Witchcraft, traditionally, the exercise or invocation of alleged supernatural powers to control people or events, practices typically involving sorcery or magic. Although defined differently in disparate historical and cultural contexts, witchcraft has often been seen, especially in the West, as the work of crones who meet secretly at night, indulge in cannibalism and orgiastic rites with the Devil, or Satan, and perform black magic. Witchcraft thus defined exists more in the imagination of contemporaries than in any objective reality. Yet this stereotype has a long history and has constituted for many cultures a viable explanation of evil in the world. The intensity of these beliefs is best represented by the European witch hunts of the 14th to 18th century, but witchcraft and its associated ideas are never far from the surface of popular consciousness and—sustained by folk tales—find explicit focus from time to time in popular television and films and in fiction.

Meanings

The modern English word witchcraft has three principal connotations: the practice of magic or sorcery worldwide; the beliefs associated with the Western witch hunts of the 14th to the 18th century; and varieties of the modern movement called Wicca, frequently mispronounced “wikka.”

The terms witchcraft and witch derive from Old English wiccecraeft: from wicca (masculine) or wicce (feminine), pronounced “witchah” and “witchuh,” respectively, denoting someone who practices sorcery; and from craeft meaning “craft” or “skill.” Roughly equivalent words in other European languages—such as sorcellerie (French), Hexerei (German), stregoneria (Italian), and brujería (Spanish)—have different connotations, and none precisely translates another. The difficulty is even greater with the relevant words in African, Asian, and other languages. The problem of defining witchcraft is made more difficult because the concepts underlying these words also change according to time and place, sometimes radically. Moreover, different cultures do not share a coherent pattern of witchcraft beliefs, which often blend other concepts such as magic, sorcery, religion, folklore, theology, technology, and diabolism. Some societies regard a witch as a person with inherent supernatural powers, but in the West witchcraft has been more commonly believed to be an ordinary person’s free choice to learn and practice magic with the help of the supernatural. (The terms West and Western in this article refer to European societies themselves and to post-Columbian societies influenced by European concepts.) The answer to the old question “Are there such things as witches?” therefore depends upon individual belief and upon definition, and no single definition exists. One thing is certain: the emphasis on the witch in art, literature, theatre, and film has little relation to external reality.

False ideas about witchcraft and the witch hunts persist today. First, the witch hunts did not occur in  click here to read the rest of this article

Spell For Tuesday – Uncrossing Spell

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Uncrossing’ means getting rid of all unwanted and unneeded energies and attachments. 💫 If you believe you may be suffering from a hex-related illness or a run of misfortune, try an uncrossing ritual.

There are many different ways to do an uncrossing spell. Almost all cultures have a version of this ritual, which is mainly for removing negative energies. Keep reading and learn how to uncross yourself if you feel someone has cast a harmful spell against you.

How this Uncrossing Spell works

Bay leaf 🍃 is a strongly protective herb with commanding aspects. In the Middle ages, bay leaves were used to protect people from the plague in various spells and charms. Learn more about Bay Leaf Magic.

Cinnamon promotes healing and is used for opening roads and in purification rituals. More spells with Cinnamon.

Two incense sticks ⚔️ are going to act as our uncrossing agent. Some practitioners prefer to use oils, but in this case we will cross two Frankincense sticks to symbolize the act of physically uncrossing all negative energies.

Uncrossing Spell

Recipe by Francisco Huanaco

Learn how to do an uncrossing ritual with incense, a white candle, and herbs: Bay leaf and Cinnamon.

INGREDIENTS

1 handful of Bay leaves

2 Frankincense sticks

Cinnamon powder (or ground cinnamon)

1 white candle

1 dish

Lighter or matches

DIRECTIONS

Start your ritual by visualizing a circle or simply take three deep breaths as you empty your mind.

Light the white candle on your altar.

Place the bay leaves on the dish.

Sprinkle the cinnamon on top. As you do this, say:Easy Uncrossing spell chant

Cross the two sticks of incense on the dish and light them.

Let the incense and the candles burn completely. Don’t let candles burn unattended!

All disturbances, hexes, negative influences and curses will now begin to disappear. If you’re dealing with a particularly strong energy, you can repeat this uncrossing ritual with new incense sticks and candles for 7 consecutive days.

Once you’re done, bury or throw away all the remains in the compost or trash as you say Thanks.

March 12 and 13, 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 12, 2024

The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waxing Crescent Phase. Best seen in the west after the sun dips below the horizon at sunset. This is the first Phase after the New Moon and is a great time to see the features of the moon’s surface. The moon is close to the sun in the sky and mostly dark except for the right edge of the moon which becomes brighter as the days get closer to the next phase which is a First Quarter with a 50% illumination.

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

Today’s Waxing Crescent Phase

The Waxing Crescent on March 12 has an illumination of 7%. 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 12 the Moon is 2.45 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.

Phase Details

Phase: Waxing Crescent
Illumination: 7%
Moon Age: 2.45 days
Moon Angle: 0.54
Moon Distance: 366,448.81 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 148,699,319.83 km

Southern Hemisphere

13 March 2024

The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waxing Crescent Phase. Best seen in the west after the sun dips below the horizon at sunset. This is the first Phase after the New Moon and is a great time to see the features of the moon’s surface. The moon is close to the sun in the sky and mostly dark except for the right edge of the moon which becomes brighter as the days get closer to the next phase which is a First Quarter with a 50% illumination.

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

Today’s Waxing Crescent Phase

The Waxing Crescent on March 13 has an illumination of 14%. 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 13 the Moon is 3.58 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 Crescent
Illumination: 14%
Moon Age: 3.58 days
Moon Angle: 0.54
Moon Distance: 369,626.95 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 148,739,836.82 km

A Thought for Today

Dear Sisters, Brothers, and Honored Guests welcome to WOTC!

If you would to see some information on any tradition of witchcraft please put it in the comment section. I will try to find some information to post about it.

May your life be filled with all things positive!

Life is in the super-fast lane lately and my fibromyalgia has been in overdrive with the weather changes making it hard for me to get to my computer daily to post.

Please let me know what other monthly posts you would like to see and I will attempt to get them up this week.

Thank you for your continuing support and good thoughts you send my way.

Weekly Horoscope Sunday, March 10 to Saturday, March 16, 2024

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All Signs

This week is pretty chill. Take it easy if you can. Don’t push the river. Fair Venus has just moved into starry eyed Pisces, which will definitely promote romance, as well as everything to do with making art as well as appreciating art in all its forms. Take time to smell the proverbial roses and enjoy the beauty in the world around you. Remember – even though Daylight Saving Time will begin tonight and rob you of an hour; nevertheless, in the much bigger picture and certainly in the long run – you will never again be as young as you are right now. (Profound to ponder.)

Aries (March 21-April 19)

Two different influences are at play for you this week and they are contradictory. (Of course, life does have its contradictions.) A strong influence still exists that makes you want to engage in sports and outdoor activities, especially team sports and competitions. (You are a competitive sign.) In fact, you’ll get a lot of personal satisfaction from whatever you do. However, countering this impulse, you also have a desire to be low key. You might even feel rewarded by taking care of someone. You will definitely welcome some time alone to relax in privacy and alphabetize your blessings. In particular, you might ponder how you can get richer this year – because you can.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

This is a pleasant week! It’s also an excellent time to enjoy friends and group activities. People will be friendly to you, which is a big reason why you will enjoy social occasions, parties and good times with friends and groups, including business conferences. Romance will also be warm and friendly; and for some of you, a platonic relationship could become flirtatious. (Who knew?) Basically, friendships will bring love and love will bring friendships. Despite all these feel-good vibes, four planets at the top of your chart continue to arouse your ambition. Now you see what is working and what is not. Move on from failure and give your energy to what really matters. Your time is precious.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

You look really good to others this week because both the Sun and fair Venus are at the top of your chart making you shine in a attractive way! Others will admire you, particularly parents, bosses and authority figures. They will see you as someone who wants to work harmoniously with everyone. Because you have this magical advantage, this is a great week to make your pitch or do whatever you can to advance your agenda. Ask for what you want! Meanwhile, some of you might fall in love with your boss or an authority figure. Legal disputes might arise for others. You will also identify strongly with your political and religious beliefs now.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

You need a change of scenery! (Lucky Cancers are in Mexico or fascinating places abroad.) Not only do you want to explore new places, you also want to learn new things, discover new facts and beliefs and have a consciousness-expanding experience that promotes and broadens your understanding of yourself and the world around you. Naturally, a chance to “get away from all this” is a perk! Grab it if you can. Meanwhile, disputes about shared property, taxes, insurance matters and inheritances are also likely. (It’s a sad fact that you never really know someone until you have to share an inheritance with them.)

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

Not only is this a pretty chill week, it’s also a fortunate week for Leos because gifts, money, favours and practical assistance from others can come your way. These favours to you might be the result of disputes with partners and others that have finally reached a settlement. Whatever the case, be grateful for whatever comes your way. Fortunately, if you have a grievance with someone you will have the confidence and energy to speak up and defend yourself. But avoid bickering. Meanwhile, in a sweet way, romantic relationships will be more loving, affectionate and intense. And let us not forget that this is the year when you will promote your name and good reputation in the eyes of everyone.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Lucky you! Venus has just moved into the best sign possible for this planet. (According to astrology Venus is “exalted” in Pisces.) Furthermore, this excellent configuration of Venus is now in your Seventh House, which is the House of Partnerships and Marriage. This is the best place it can be for all your relationships – friends, partners, spouses and even your enemies. This means all these relationships will function more smoothly. You will have a better understanding about where the other person is coming from and what they’re dealing with. You will also be more likely to express your affection to others, something everyone wants to hear. This is the perfect week to patch up misunderstandings and mend broken fences. Meanwhile, you’re pumped to work hard and be productive! (I’m impressed.)

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

This is an easy-going week, which is happy news for you. However, the theme of “work hard/party hard” is more apt for your sign. You will feel healthier and more invigorated this week; plus, your working relations with others will be excellent. This is a good time to review and discuss agreements and clarify the duties and obligations you have with others. What do they expect of you? Meanwhile, you feel playful, supportive and daring! You’re ready to enjoy flirtations and romance with others. In fact, you might even make the first move. Why not? Life is short and you can’t win if you don’t buy a ticket.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

You have a lovely week ahead! Both the Sun and now Venus are travelling through the most playful part of your chart. Therefore, you can expect to enjoy entertaining diversions, social outings, movies, the theatre, sports events and playful times with children. Romance will be blessed! Meanwhile, look for ways to express your creative talents. Obviously, this is the perfect time for a vacation or any kind of a fun getaway. The main thing to remember is that it’s important to set aside some time for yourself to have fun and personal enjoyment. Give yourself this chance to enrich your world. (Also keep in mind that close relationships will flourish this year.)

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Your focus on home, family and your private world continues but in a more relaxed and easy-going way this week. Make time for decorating efforts – big or small. Tidy up your surroundings. New towels for the bathroom? Colourful pillows or a throw in the living room? Do something that makes you enjoy your home more because this will please you when you entertain — and this is a great week to invite people over! Enjoy the company of loved ones. (“It’s a joy to labour for those you love.”) Meanwhile, in another part of the forest, continue to look for ways to improve your health, as well as to improve your existing job or get a better job. This is possible!

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

This is a pleasant week for you because Venus will now bring all kinds of attractive nuances to your daily activities. For example, your social life will be more enjoyable, especially with relatives, siblings and neighbours. Other people will be happy to see you and vice versa. Personally, you will also have a greater appreciation of your daily surroundings. Not only that, you might realize how much love there is in your daily world. That’s why this is the time to let others know that you care for them, either by gesture or telling them out right. Why not? What’s to lose? You’re the one who is enriched by feelings of caring for someone else. (Just as they are enriched by caring for you.)

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

All the zodiac signs will enjoy this week in a pleasant way, as will you; however, you will also be focused on your wealth and your assets more than usual. Perhaps you are looking for a new job or another way to boost your income? Some of you might be shopping for beautiful things for yourself – or someone else. If so, you’re looking for something special and beautiful. Meanwhile, you have the ability this week to attract money and wealth to you. Ka-ching! This will be a busy fast-paced week but you will be confident, upbeat and bold about defending your own best interests. Oh yeah – you’re in the zone!

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

Not only is this a lovely week for you but it is powerful because the Sun is in your sign along with your ruler Neptune and fair Venus. (Venus actually enters your sign on Monday the 11th to stay until April 4th.) This certainly promote your desire to relate to others. It makes you charming and diplomatic, which is why you will enjoy good times with friends. You will definitely choose pleasure over work, if you can. Obviously, this is a great window of time for a vacation. It’s also an excellent time to buy wardrobe items for yourself because you feel comfortable in your own skin, which is why you’ll like what you see in the mirror. (It’s always best to buy wardrobe goodies when you’re feeling good about yourself. Especially fun shoes or boots.) “How do ya like me now?”

March 10 and 11, 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 10, 2024

The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a New Moon phase. During this phase the Moon is too close to the sun in the sky to be visible. The moon rises and sets with the sun and is not present in the night sky. Because of this the night sky is darker and an excellent time to view other celestial objects. Like the Full Moon, a New Moon happens at a very specific time when the sun and moon have the same ecliptic longitude and it can be measured down to the second it occurs.

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

Today’s New Moon Phase

The New Moon on March 10 has an illumination of 0%. 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 10 the Moon is 0.13 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: New Moon
Illumination: 0%
Moon Age: 0.13 days
Moon Angle: 0.55
Moon Distance: 363,344.06 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 148,619,073.26 km

Southern Hemisphere

11 March 2024

The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waxing Crescent Phase. Best seen in the west after the sun dips below the horizon at sunset. This is the first Phase after the New Moon and is a great time to see the features of the moon’s surface. The moon is close to the sun in the sky and mostly dark except for the right edge of the moon which becomes brighter as the days get closer to the next phase which is a First Quarter with a 50% illumination.

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

Today’s Waxing Crescent Phase

The Waxing Crescent on March 11 has an illumination of 2%. 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 11 the Moon is 1.3 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 Crescent
Illumination: 2%
Moon Age: 1.30 days
Moon Angle: 0.55
Moon Distance: 364,305.89 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 148,659,061.19 km

Turn Your Clocks Ahead TONIGHT if Your Live in North America

March 10, 2024 at 2:00 AM Local Time