Divination Journal

Tarot Card

Source: Tarotx.net

3 of Wands

Menu of Contents

I. Meaning of the Three of Wands Gilded Tarot

II. Message of the Three of Wands Gilded Tarot

III. Interpretation of the Three of Wands Gilded Tarot in a spread

Animal Spirit Guide or Helper

Source: UniGuide.com

Cardinal

Cardinal meanings and symbolism include friendship, flair, home, love and devotion, good luck, music, and messages from angels. There are three species of cardinals and their native range spans from North America to the northern part of South America. So, these distinctive birds are favorites among people of diverse cultures, many of whom wonder what they symbolize. In this post, you’ll learn about cardinal meanings and symbolism, cardinal mythology and folklore, the cardinal spirit animal, and more.

Table of Contents

What does it mean when you see a cardinal?

Detailed Cardinal Symbols and Meanings

Cardinal Angel Messages

Blue Cardinal Meaning

Cardinal Mythology and Folklore

Native American Cardinal Meaning and the Number 12

Choctaw Red Bird Legend

Cherokee Cardinal Legend

Cardinal Spirit Animal

Cardinal Power Animal

Cardinal Totem

Cardinal Dream Meaning

Cardinal Tattoo

How You Can Help Cardinals

Rune

Source: white-magic-help.net

OTHILA

Separation, Withdrawal, Heir

This is the time of your ways separating. Old skin must shed, outdated relationships need to be given up.  If this rune appears, a “molting” is necessary.  Othila is a rune of the radical separation.  Obedience and probably also withdrawal is necessary – to know, when and how you need to withdraw, and to actually have the determination, to do it.  Property is also an aspect of this rune, because Othila is the rune of the acquisition and profit.  The profit however, that “heir”, which you receive, could likely be made of something that you need to abandon. This process can be especially hard if that what needs to be abandoned is something of your cultural heir and backing.  Not ‘rigidly’ but rather like a ‘river’ is the correct attitude to have.  And yet – you have to wait that the universe begins to act.

Witch’s Rune

Source: OtherWorldlyOracle.com

Rings

Bonding, alliance, marriage, teams, family

This witches rune indicates an issue, be it good or bad, with family, co-workers, friends, etc. Bonding on different levels is also the message.

Ogham

Source: druidogham. wordpress.com

Mor

Change, shift, the sea, maps, realm of the subconscious, great undercurrents

Tree: Witch hazel (Hamamelis spp.)

Letter: X

“Sea change” is a term for profound or holistic change. Change is the foundation of existence. The interplay of opposing forces creates and destroys ad infinitum. Mor bookends the concept of change introduced by the first Ogham, Beith. The intention that sowed an action reaped a habit, the habit reaped a character, and the character reaped a destiny. The new track in space has been laid and change is inevitable.

When you draw Mor, look for the changes in and around you. These are not necessarily good or bad. Often, drawing this Ogham can mean something as basic as “oh look, the season of Spring is arriving”. Mor doesn’t have to indicate any kind of drama, although it could. Mor calls out to you to look at overarching influences, new factors or people, and to examine the permutations and possibilities of how they affect the environment.

Mor is a bird’s eye view of opposing forces in our lives rather than being upswept by the random forces that weave in and out of our daily existences. Understanding your own subconscious gives you the ability to calmly deal with challenges that come your way. The work you do on understanding yourself is the sails you build on your boat in the great sea of life. You still need to figure out which way the wind is blowing, of course, but knowing a thing or two about your own position, your tendencies, desires, faults, and strengths will give you the power you need to dodge rocks and survive storms.

I Ching

Source: ichingonline.com

Hexagram Forty – One/41

Sun / Decrease

The stoic Mountain drains its excess waters to the Lake below:
The Superior Person curbs his anger and sheds his desires.

To be frugal and content is to possess immeasurable wealth within.
Nothing of value could be refused such a person.
Make a portion of each meal a share of your offering.

SITUATION ANALYSIS:

This is an occasion for downsizing to fighting trim.
Simplicity and economy are strong defenses against the slings and arrows of Outrageous Fortune.
Whether this is a time of want or a time of plenty, it is an auspicious time to shed a dependency.

Numerology

Source: worldnumerology.com

Four

In numerology, the 4 is the number of strength and stability.

The Numerology Meaning of the Number 4: THE SALT OF THE EARTH

The chief characteristics of the number 4 are dependability, productivity, punctuality, and obedience. It is trustworthy, patient, conventional, and traditional.

People with prominent 4’s can seem dispassionate and solitary, preferring to toil in quiet obscurity. They work steadily and are extremely persistent, finding deep satisfaction in their accomplishments.

The 4 favors results over financial reward and public recognition. They are humble, often dress conservatively, and don’t clash with their surroundings.

The 4 does not like to draw attention but will fight tooth and nail if you try to muscle in on their territory.

Angel Number

Source: infoemationseries.com

Four

Support from angelsI am very lucky to see Angel Number 4. The angels will be near you, support you, and will guide you in the event of trouble.

Angel number 4 thus has the meaning of angel support. If you ask angels for help, they will surely help you.

Be sure to receive the support of these angels and turn that support into your own energy and move forward. The power received from the angel will eventually become important to you.

The angels are cheering that you have done a lot of hard work and you haven’t failed. That’s why so many angels are protecting you around you so that your life goes well in the future.

Merry meet dear Sisters, Brothers, and Honored Guests, welcome to WOTC! A Thought for Today

May 4th posts will be up later today. May 5th posts will be posted on that date as we are making a 500 mile round trip tomorrow to see one of my grandsons graduate with his bachelor degree on his way to becoming a doctor. So we are working about 8 – 9 hours today for Big Dawgs job.

If you want 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 and your family’s lives be filled with all things positive!

Merry part until we merry meet again!

May 2 and 3, 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

May 2, 2024

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

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

Today’s Waning Crescent Phase

The Waning Crescent on May 2 has an illumination of 39%. This is the percentage of the Moon illuminated by the Sun. The illumination is constantly changing and can vary up to 10% a day. On May 2 the Moon is 23.23 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.

Phase Details

Phase: Waning Crescent
Illumination: 39%
Moon Age: 23.23 days
Moon Angle: 0.54
Moon Distance: 365,464.25 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 150,816,324.94 km

Southern Hemisphere

3 May 2024

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

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

Today’s Waning Crescent Phase

The Waning Crescent on May 3 has an illumination of 28%. This is the percentage of the Moon illuminated by the Sun. The illumination is constantly changing and can vary up to 10% a day. On May 3 the Moon is 24.32 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.

Phase Details

Phase: Waning Crescent
Illumination: 28%
Moon Age: 24.32 days
Moon Angle: 0.55
Moon Distance: 363,805.97 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 150,853,416.56 km

Divination Journal

Today’s Divination Journal takes parts from divination posts done by Lady of the Abyss spanning a few different years. The year they were first posted and any notes by Lady Beltane will be in { } next to the type of reading it is. With doing this tribute to Lady Abyss some of the regular divination topics will be missing because Lady A did not post all the topics I do daily and she posted some that I do not but might consider adding. This post is copied and pasted as it was when she posted it.

Today’s post was orginally posted c. 2019

Your Personal Daily Tarot Card 

The Hermit

The Hermit denotes a need to have some space between you and the everyday hustle and bustle of our busy world. The Hermit needs to retreat. Indeed, happiness for The Hermit requires seclusion, freedom from material wants, and time for intense introspection. The answers The Hermit needs cannot be found in our physical world. The truths he seeks are internal, spiritual, and the distraction of a well developed social life can only impede his quest for his personal truths. Still, although not anything remotely resembling extroversion, The Hermit does sometimes need to share time with others; so he can both learn and teach, guide and be guided. The Hermit’s time spent amongst people depletes his energy rapidly. To avoid mental and physical overload he has to retreat from social settings quickly.

Your Personal Daily Love Tarot Card

The Fool

You deserve a partnership that deepens as you get to know each other. Wait for the person who has risen above commitment immaturity if commitment is your desire. The Fool reminds us that dating someone is not a mistake. It is falling in love and marrying them if it is not right. If your long-term relationship is encountering a difficult patch, now is the time to work together to rebuild.

Your Personal Daily Erotic Tarot Card

The Judgement

The Judgement card indicates that you’ve had some sexual hang-ups in the past, but you’re working toward getting over them. This is a period of transition, and although you’re doing the work, you may not be getting the exact results you desire. Forgive yourself for past missteps in order to take a sexual step forward today. Being afraid to express your true erotic self can even effect other areas of your life, so getting beyond your sexual inhibitions translates into a happier overall existence.

Your Daily Rune

Laguz

“Log-uhz” – Literally: “Water” or Ocean – Esoteric: Unconscious, Collective Memory

 

Rune of the unconscious context of becoming or the evolutionary process. Rune of Life’s longing for itself.

Psi: emotion, psychic powers, unconscious mental processes, love, dreaming

Energy: life energy, ocean spirit, origins of life, collective unconscious, the astral plane, love as unity, evolution

Mundane: water, imagination, occultism, dreams

Divinations: Life, passing a test, sea of vitality and of the unconscious growth, memory, dreams; or fear, circular motion, avoidance, withering, depression, manipulations, emotional blackmail, lack of moral fiber, fantasy, poison, toxicity

Governs:

Transpersonal powers
Mastery of emotion in order to shape wyrd
Guidance through difficult initiatory tests, ie. initiation into life
Increase in vitality and life force
Communication between your conscious mind to another’s unconscious mind
Development of ‘second sight’ or prophetic wisdom
All powers of dreaming (lucid dreams, astral projection)

Your Daily Influences

 

Tarot Influence

Eight of Coins
A time to learn the ways of an occupation. A viable venture may be beginning. Handling worldly affairs skillfully.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Astrological Influence

Cancer Reversed

Cancer reversed denotes a lack of creative energy and disregard for home-life

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Element Influence

Water Reversed

Water reversed denotes secrets to which you are not privy. Approach all ventures with caution.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Your Animal Spirit for Today

Porcupine

Porcupine has appeared in your reading today to bring a message of innocence and trust. Although Porcupine can throw quills when cornered, he is gentle, loving, and non-aggressive. Is there an area of your life that need Porcupine energy? Have you lost the ability to trust??

May 2024 Moon Details

May 2024 Moon Details

Last Quarter - May 2024
Last Quarter
May 1
11:27 UTC
New Moon - May 2024
New Moon
May 8
03:22 UTC
First Quarter - May 2024
First Quarter
May 15
11:48 UTC
Full Moon - May 2024
Full Moon
May 23
13:53 UTC
Last Quarter - May 2024
Last Quarter
May 30
17:12 UTC

The Full Moon for this month will occur later in the month on Thursday, May 23rd. The New Moon is earlier in the month on Wednesday, May 8th.

May’s Full Flower Moon

May is most notable for being the turning point in the year where temperatures rise and a vast variety of flowers come into full bloom, letting the world break out into a riot of color. As such, May’s full moon has come to be known as the Full Flower Moon. The Anishnaabe tribe also called it the Blossom Moon. In Northern America, you can expect to see flowers such as bluebells, sundrops, violets, and so on, as well as lush greenery to go with the blossoms. The Apache and Lakota peoples named May’s full moon the Green Leaves Moon, while the Mohawk tribe called it the Big Leaf Moon. But there is one specific plant that’s very important during the May season – and it is, in fact, not a flower.

This plant is corn, an important staple food for Northern American peoples. According to the Algonquin tribes, May’s full moon is the Corn Planting Moon. For Native American tribes, this is the perfect time for them to start preparing the fields for farming and sowing the seeds saved up from last year. Appropriately, the Abenaki culture refers to May’s full moon as the Field Maker Moon, while the Haida tribe calls it the Food Gathering Moon. Apart from corn, other foods such as beans, squash, and potatoes are planted during this time. The Cherokee tribe called May’s full moon the Anisguti Moon, or the Planting Moon, and would traditionally perform a Corn Dance during this period to encourage a fruitful corn harvest.

Due to the rising temperatures, the Full Flower Moon is also a time of heightened fertility. This is a good time for women to bear children in a warm, safe environment that would increase the chance of their survival. That’s why May’s full moon is also named Mother’s Moon, or Milk Moon, which could refer to breastfeeding or to the milking of cows. The latter interpretation is based off the Old English name Rimilcemona, or the Month of Three Milkings, referring to how this was a period where cows could be milked up to three times daily.

In other parts of the world, the Full Flower Moon is better known as Vesak or Buddha Day, the most significant celebration for Buddhists all around the world. On the first full moon of May, Buddhists commemorate the birth, enlightenment, and passing of the Buddha. Devout practitioners are encouraged to renew their intention to adhere to sacred Buddhist principles, as well as refrain from all forms of killing and violence, including eating meat. Celebrations include giving charity to the poor, disabled, and otherwise marginalized groups in society. Depending on your location, you may witness the spectacular practice of releasing thousands of caged birds into the air as a symbolic gesture of liberation, though this tradition is illegal in countries such as Singapore because it may cause harm to local ecosystems.

Pagans, on the other hand, associate the Full Flower Moon with the element of fire, and thus often celebrate it by lighting bonfires and engaging in other magical fire rituals to bring prosperity. Powerful colors for the Full Flower Moon include fiery colors like red, yellow, and orange. This is a good time to tend your garden and let the seeds you’ve planted blossom – both literally and metaphorically. Cultivate your passions and desires, encourage them to burst forth into bloom, and you will be rewarded with abundance in various forms in your life.

Local Date and Time for May 2024 Full Moon in major cities around the world:

Los Angeles,
San Francisco,
Vancouver
May 23, 2024
6:53am PDT

Denver,
Salt Lake City,
Calgary
May 23, 2024
7:53am MDT

Chicago,
Houston,
San Antonio
May 23, 2024
8:53am CDT

New York,
Toronto,
Atlanta
May 23, 2024
9:53am EDT

London,
Manchester,
Dublin
May 23, 2024
2:53pm BST

Paris,
Rome,
Berlin
May 23, 2024
3:53pm CEST

Athens,
Istanbul,
Helsinki
May 23, 2024
4:53pm EEST

Dubai,
Abu Dhabi,
Muscat
May 23, 2024
5:53pm +04

Bangalore,
Mumbai,
New Delhi
May 23, 2024
7:23pm IST

Singapore,
Kuala Lumpur
May 23, 2024
9:53pm +08

Perth,
Hong Kong,
Beijing
May 23, 2024
9:53pm AWST

Sydney,
Brisbane,
Melbourne
May 23, 2024
11:53pm AEST

Gardening Moon Calendar – May 2024

Source: mooncalendar.astro-seek.com

Please read this first:

1) Moon Phase x Moon Zodiac Sign:

Please keep in mind, that Gardening by Moon Phase and Gardening by Moon Zodiac Sign are two different/independent biodynamic systems and they might give you different or contradictiory gardening recommendations.

  • a) Each Moon Phase (except Full Moon and New Moon) lasts about 1 week
  • b) Each Moon Zodiac Sign lasts about 2.5 days

Try to experiment with these two systems to find which recommendations suits you the most.

2) Tropical (Astrological) x Sidereal (Astronomical) Zodiac:
(1-2 days difference in Leaf, Fruit, Root and Flower days)

There are two different zodiacs for determining the Moon Sign:

  • a) Tropical zodiac (Astrological) is based on the seasons – Vernal Equinox is fixed as 0° Aries (The 1st Fruit day)
  • b) Sidereal zodiac (Astronomical) takes into account Precession of Equinoxes and shifts 0° Aries back by cca 1-2 days. Maria Thun who was an authority on biodynamics was using this Sidereal zodiac

Try to experiment also with these two zodiac systems to find which system suits you better.

Sidereal Zodiac (Maria Thun)

Date
2024
Moon Phase Gardening by the
Moon Phase
Gardening by the
Moon Zodiac Sign

Tropical Zodiac (by Seasons)
Sidereal Zodiac (Maria Thun)

May 1
Wed
Last Quarter Sow/Plant:
Below ground plants, especially Root plants
Plant trees, shrubs and perennials

– Harvest all crops
– Fertilize, Transplant
– Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)

root Days
CapricornCapricorn
May 2
Thu
Waning Crescent Barren phase:
Time to rest. Avoid seed sowing

– Harvest and store crops
– Fertilize, Transplant
– Destroy weed
– Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)

root Days
CapricornCapricorn

until 09:02
flower Days
from 09:02

AquariusAquarius

May 3
Fri
Waning Crescent Barren phase:
Time to rest. Avoid seed sowing

– Harvest and store crops
– Fertilize, Transplant
– Destroy weed
– Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)

flower Days
AquariusAquarius
May 4
Sat
Waning Crescent Barren phase:
Time to rest. Avoid seed sowing

– Harvest and store crops
– Fertilize, Transplant
– Destroy weed
– Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)

flower Days
AquariusAquarius

until 11:08
leaf Days
from 11:08

PiscesPisces

May 5
Sun
Waning Crescent Barren phase:
Time to rest. Avoid seed sowing

– Harvest and store crops
– Fertilize, Transplant
– Destroy weed
– Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)

leaf Days
PiscesPisces
May 6
Mon
Waning Crescent Barren phase:
Time to rest. Avoid seed sowing

– Harvest and store crops
– Fertilize, Transplant
– Destroy weed
– Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)

leaf Days
PiscesPisces

until 12:12
fruit Days
from 12:12

AriesAries

May 7
Tue
Waning Crescent Barren phase:
Time to rest. Avoid seed sowing

– Harvest and store crops
– Fertilize, Transplant
– Destroy weed
– Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)

fruit Days
AriesAries
May 8
Wed
NEW MOON
at 03:21
Time to rest, celebrate and meditate
fruit Days
AriesAries

until 13:36
root Days
from 13:36

TaurusTaurus

May 9
Thu
Waxing Crescent Sow/Plant:
Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants
also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers

– Mow lawns (to increase growth)
– Graft & Prune (to increase growth)

root Days
TaurusTaurus
May 10
Fri
Waxing Crescent Sow/Plant:
Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants
also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers

– Mow lawns (to increase growth)
– Graft & Prune (to increase growth)

root Days
TaurusTaurus

until 16:55
flower Days
from 16:55

GeminiGemini

May 11
Sat
Waxing Crescent Sow/Plant:
Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants
also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers

– Mow lawns (to increase growth)
– Graft & Prune (to increase growth)

flower Days
GeminiGemini
May 12
Sun
Waxing Crescent Sow/Plant:
Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants
also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers

– Mow lawns (to increase growth)
– Graft & Prune (to increase growth)

flower Days
GeminiGemini

until 23:34
leaf Days
from 23:34

CancerCancer

May 13
Mon
Waxing Crescent Sow/Plant:
Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants
also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers

– Mow lawns (to increase growth)
– Graft & Prune (to increase growth)

leaf Days
CancerCancer
May 14
Tue
Waxing Crescent Sow/Plant:
Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants
also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers

– Mow lawns (to increase growth)
– Graft & Prune (to increase growth)

leaf Days
CancerCancer
May 15
Wed
First Quarter Sow/Plant:
Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants
also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers

– Mow lawns (to increase growth)
– Graft & Prune (to increase growth)

leaf Days
CancerCancer

until 09:55
fruit Days
from 09:55

LeoLeo

May 16
Thu
Waxing Gibbous Sow/Plant:
Above ground annuals, especially Fruit plants
also Cereals and Flowers

– Mow lawns (to increase growth)
– Graft & Prune (to increase growth)

fruit Days
LeoLeo
May 17
Fri

MoonOppositionSaturn

Waxing Gibbous Sow/Plant:
Above ground annuals, especially Fruit plants
also Cereals and Flowers

– Mow lawns (to increase growth)
– Graft & Prune (to increase growth)

Spraying days: Moon Opposition Saturn

fruit Days
LeoLeo

until 22:34
root Days
from 22:34

VirgoVirgo

May 18
Sat
Waxing Gibbous Sow/Plant:
Above ground annuals, especially Fruit plants
also Cereals and Flowers

– Mow lawns (to increase growth)
– Graft & Prune (to increase growth)

root Days
VirgoVirgo
May 19
Sun
Waxing Gibbous Sow/Plant:
Above ground annuals, especially Fruit plants
also Cereals and Flowers

– Mow lawns (to increase growth)
– Graft & Prune (to increase growth)

root Days
VirgoVirgo
May 20
Mon
Waxing Gibbous Sow/Plant:
Above ground annuals, especially Fruit plants
also Cereals and Flowers

– Mow lawns (to increase growth)
– Graft & Prune (to increase growth)

root Days
VirgoVirgo

until 11:04
flower Days
from 11:04

LibraLibra

May 21
Tue
Waxing Gibbous Sow/Plant:
Above ground annuals, especially Fruit plants
also Cereals and Flowers
Optimum planting day (2 days before the Full Moon)

– Mow lawns (to increase growth)
– Graft & Prune (to increase growth)

flower Days
LibraLibra
May 22
Wed
Waxing Gibbous Sow/Plant:
Above ground annuals, especially Fruit plants
also Cereals and Flowers
Optimum planting day (2 days before the Full Moon)

– Mow lawns (to increase growth)
– Graft & Prune (to increase growth)

flower Days
LibraLibra

until 21:25
leaf Days
from 21:25

ScorpioScorpio

May 23
Thu
FULL MOON
at 13:52
Time to rest, celebrate and meditate

Pick medicinal herbs and plants

leaf Days
ScorpioScorpio
May 24
Fri
Waning Gibbous Sow/Plant:
Below ground plants, especially Root plants
Plant trees, shrubs and perennials

– Harvest all crops
– Fertilize, Transplant
– Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)

leaf Days
ScorpioScorpio
May 25
Sat
Waning Gibbous Sow/Plant:
Below ground plants, especially Root plants
Plant trees, shrubs and perennials

– Harvest all crops
– Fertilize, Transplant
– Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)

leaf Days
ScorpioScorpio

until 05:05
fruit Days
from 05:05

SagittariusSagittarius

May 26
Sun
Waning Gibbous Sow/Plant:
Below ground plants, especially Root plants
Plant trees, shrubs and perennials

– Harvest all crops
– Fertilize, Transplant
– Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)

fruit Days
SagittariusSagittarius
May 27
Mon
Waning Gibbous Sow/Plant:
Below ground plants, especially Root plants
Plant trees, shrubs and perennials

– Harvest all crops
– Fertilize, Transplant
– Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)

fruit Days
SagittariusSagittarius

until 10:34
root Days
from 10:34

CapricornCapricorn

May 28
Tue
Waning Gibbous Sow/Plant:
Below ground plants, especially Root plants
Plant trees, shrubs and perennials

– Harvest all crops
– Fertilize, Transplant
– Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)

root Days
CapricornCapricorn
May 29
Wed
Waning Gibbous Sow/Plant:
Below ground plants, especially Root plants
Plant trees, shrubs and perennials

– Harvest all crops
– Fertilize, Transplant
– Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)

root Days
CapricornCapricorn

until 14:36
flower Days
from 14:36

AquariusAquarius

May 30
Thu
Last Quarter Sow/Plant:
Below ground plants, especially Root plants
Plant trees, shrubs and perennials

– Harvest all crops
– Fertilize, Transplant
– Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)

flower Days
AquariusAquarius
May 31
Fri
Waning Crescent Barren phase:
Time to rest. Avoid seed sowing

– Harvest and store crops
– Fertilize, Transplant
– Destroy weed
– Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)

flower Days
AquariusAquarius

until 17:40
leaf Days
from 17:40

PiscesPisces

Gardening by the Moon Zodiac Sign (Element) – Legend

Biodynamic Calendar – Icon Legend
Leaf Days Leaf days (Water Element)

  • It is the appropriate time to sow, transplant and cultivate plants from which the intention is to use Leaves and Stems.
  • Ex: Cabbage, Salads, Lettuce, Spinach, Green onions, Broccoli, Cauliflower and Celeriac.
  • Leaf plants should be harvested in Flower days (or Fruit days).
  • Harvesting in Leaf days is not recommended (products start decomposing in a shorter time).
  • Beekeeping: Working with the hive is not recommended in Leaf days.

Fruit Days Fruit days (Fire Element)

  • It is the appropriate time to sow, transplant and cultivate plants that produce Fruits and Seeds.
  • Ex: Cherry, Strawberry, Tomato, Pea, Bean, Corn, Pumpkin, Nut, Cereal, Courgette.
  • Harvesting in Fruit days allows fruits and seeds to have a better storage quality.
  • Leaf plants should be harvested in Flower days (or Fruit days).
  • Beekeeping: Fruit days stimulate the collection of nectar. Bees are also supposed to be more gentle these days.

Root Days Root days (Earth Element)

  • It is the appropriate time to sow, transplant and cultivate Root plants and Root vegetables.
  • Ex: Carrot, Turnip, but also Potato, Beet-root, Garlic, Onion, Leek.
  • Crop should be stored in Root days.
  • Beekeeping: Bees should be encouraged to build more comb.

Flower Days Flower days (Air Element)

  • It is the appropriate time to sow, transplant, cultivate and harvest Flower plants or herbs used for medicinal purposes.
  • Flowers, if cut in these days, have a more intense scent and endure longer.
  • Leaf plants should be harvested in these Flower days.
  • Beekeeping: Flower days stimulate brood activity and colony development. Bees are also supposed to be more gentle these days.
Gardening by the Moon Phase – Legend
NEW MOON

  • Time to rest, celebrate and meditate.


NEW MOON PHASE

New Moon -» First Quarter (Waxing Crescent)

– Moonlight is increasing

– Strongest gravitational pull

– Soil releases / Earth exhales / Energy draws UP into upper planets

  • Sow/Plant: Above ground Leaf plants, Cereals, Grains, Lawns, Herbs, Cucumbers.
  • Jobs: Graft, Mow lawns & Prune foliage (to increase growth).


FIRST QUARTER PHASE

First Quarter -» Full Moon (Waxing Gibbous)

– Moonlight becomes stronger

– Gravitational pull is a little less now

– Soil releases / Earth exhales / Energy draws UP into upper planets

  • Sow/Plant: Above ground Fruit plants (with “inside seeds” such as Tomatoes, Peppers, Peas and Bean), Cereals, Grains, Lawns and Flowers.
  • Jobs: Graft, Mow lawns & Prune foliage (to increase growth).
  • Planting and Grafting take best if done two days just before the Full Moon.
FULL MOON

  • Time to rest, celebrate and meditate.
  • Pick medicinal herbs and plants.


FULL MOON PHASE

Full Moon -» Last Quarter (Waning Gibbous)

– Moonlight is decreasing

– Gravitational pull is decreasing

– Soil absorbs / Earth inhales / Energy draws DOWN into the Roots

  • Sow/Plant: Below ground Root plants such as Potatoes, Carrots & Onions.
    Plant trees, shrubs, biennials & perennials.
  • Jobs: Harvest all crops, Fertilize, Transplant, Mow lawns & Prune foliage (to reduce growth).


LAST QUARTER PHASE

Last Quarter -» New Moon (Waning Crescent)

– Moonlight has decreased

– Gravitational pull has decreased

– Soil absorbs / Earth inhales / Energy draws DOWN into the Roots

  • Barren phase: Time to rest and prepare for the next New Moon.
  • Jobs: Avoid seed sowing.
  • Jobs: Harvest and store crops, Fertilize, Transplant, Destroy weed, Mow lawns & Prune foliage (to reduce growth).
Moon Opposition Saturn
MoonOppositionSaturn SPRAYING DAYS

  • Spraying Biodynamic preparations out during Moon opposition Saturn increases soil activity.
  • The MoonMoon represents fertility and germination, while SaturnSaturn represents form and strong structure.
  • It is also a perfect time to plant seeds out.

Tropical Zodiac (by Season)

Date
2024
Moon Phase Gardening by the
Moon Phase
Gardening by the
Moon Zodiac Sign

Tropical Zodiac (by Seasons)
Sidereal Zodiac (Maria Thun)

May 1
Wed
Last Quarter Sow/Plant:
Below ground plants, especially Root plants
Plant trees, shrubs and perennials

– Harvest all crops
– Fertilize, Transplant
– Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)

flower Days
AquariusAquarius
May 2
Thu
Waning Crescent Barren phase:
Time to rest. Avoid seed sowing

– Harvest and store crops
– Fertilize, Transplant
– Destroy weed
– Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)

flower Days
AquariusAquarius

until 18:52
leaf Days
from 18:52

PiscesPisces

May 3
Fri
Waning Crescent Barren phase:
Time to rest. Avoid seed sowing

– Harvest and store crops
– Fertilize, Transplant
– Destroy weed
– Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)

leaf Days
PiscesPisces
May 4
Sat
Waning Crescent Barren phase:
Time to rest. Avoid seed sowing

– Harvest and store crops
– Fertilize, Transplant
– Destroy weed
– Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)

leaf Days
PiscesPisces

until 20:41
fruit Days
from 20:41

AriesAries

May 5
Sun
Waning Crescent Barren phase:
Time to rest. Avoid seed sowing

– Harvest and store crops
– Fertilize, Transplant
– Destroy weed
– Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)

fruit Days
AriesAries
May 6
Mon
Waning Crescent Barren phase:
Time to rest. Avoid seed sowing

– Harvest and store crops
– Fertilize, Transplant
– Destroy weed
– Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)

fruit Days
AriesAries

until 21:42
root Days
from 21:42

TaurusTaurus

May 7
Tue
Waning Crescent Barren phase:
Time to rest. Avoid seed sowing

– Harvest and store crops
– Fertilize, Transplant
– Destroy weed
– Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)

root Days
TaurusTaurus
May 8
Wed
NEW MOON
at 03:21
Time to rest, celebrate and meditate
root Days
TaurusTaurus

until 23:21
flower Days
from 23:21

GeminiGemini

May 9
Thu
Waxing Crescent Sow/Plant:
Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants
also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers

– Mow lawns (to increase growth)
– Graft & Prune (to increase growth)

flower Days
GeminiGemini
May 10
Fri
Waxing Crescent Sow/Plant:
Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants
also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers

– Mow lawns (to increase growth)
– Graft & Prune (to increase growth)

flower Days
GeminiGemini
May 11
Sat
Waxing Crescent Sow/Plant:
Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants
also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers

– Mow lawns (to increase growth)
– Graft & Prune (to increase growth)

flower Days
GeminiGemini

until 03:13
leaf Days
from 03:13

CancerCancer

May 12
Sun
Waxing Crescent Sow/Plant:
Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants
also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers

– Mow lawns (to increase growth)
– Graft & Prune (to increase growth)

leaf Days
CancerCancer
May 13
Mon
Waxing Crescent Sow/Plant:
Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants
also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers

– Mow lawns (to increase growth)
– Graft & Prune (to increase growth)

leaf Days
CancerCancer

until 10:36
fruit Days
from 10:36

LeoLeo

May 14
Tue
Waxing Crescent Sow/Plant:
Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants
also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers

– Mow lawns (to increase growth)
– Graft & Prune (to increase growth)

fruit Days
LeoLeo
May 15
Wed
First Quarter Sow/Plant:
Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants
also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers

– Mow lawns (to increase growth)
– Graft & Prune (to increase growth)

fruit Days
LeoLeo

until 21:33
root Days
from 21:33

VirgoVirgo

May 16
Thu
Waxing Gibbous Sow/Plant:
Above ground annuals, especially Fruit plants
also Cereals and Flowers

– Mow lawns (to increase growth)
– Graft & Prune (to increase growth)

root Days
VirgoVirgo
May 17
Fri

MoonOppositionSaturn

Waxing Gibbous Sow/Plant:
Above ground annuals, especially Fruit plants
also Cereals and Flowers

– Mow lawns (to increase growth)
– Graft & Prune (to increase growth)

Spraying days: Moon Opposition Saturn

root Days
VirgoVirgo
May 18
Sat
Waxing Gibbous Sow/Plant:
Above ground annuals, especially Fruit plants
also Cereals and Flowers

– Mow lawns (to increase growth)
– Graft & Prune (to increase growth)

root Days
VirgoVirgo

until 10:23
flower Days
from 10:23

LibraLibra

May 19
Sun
Waxing Gibbous Sow/Plant:
Above ground annuals, especially Fruit plants
also Cereals and Flowers

– Mow lawns (to increase growth)
– Graft & Prune (to increase growth)

flower Days
LibraLibra
May 20
Mon
Waxing Gibbous Sow/Plant:
Above ground annuals, especially Fruit plants
also Cereals and Flowers

– Mow lawns (to increase growth)
– Graft & Prune (to increase growth)

flower Days
LibraLibra

until 22:34
leaf Days
from 22:34

ScorpioScorpio

May 21
Tue
Waxing Gibbous Sow/Plant:
Above ground annuals, especially Fruit plants
also Cereals and Flowers
Optimum planting day (2 days before the Full Moon)

– Mow lawns (to increase growth)
– Graft & Prune (to increase growth)

leaf Days
ScorpioScorpio
May 22
Wed
Waxing Gibbous Sow/Plant:
Above ground annuals, especially Fruit plants
also Cereals and Flowers
Optimum planting day (2 days before the Full Moon)

– Mow lawns (to increase growth)
– Graft & Prune (to increase growth)

leaf Days
ScorpioScorpio
May 23
Thu
FULL MOON
at 13:52
Time to rest, celebrate and meditate

Pick medicinal herbs and plants

leaf Days
ScorpioScorpio

until 08:24
fruit Days
from 08:24

SagittariusSagittarius

May 24
Fri
Waning Gibbous Sow/Plant:
Below ground plants, especially Root plants
Plant trees, shrubs and perennials

– Harvest all crops
– Fertilize, Transplant
– Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)

fruit Days
SagittariusSagittarius
May 25
Sat
Waning Gibbous Sow/Plant:
Below ground plants, especially Root plants
Plant trees, shrubs and perennials

– Harvest all crops
– Fertilize, Transplant
– Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)

fruit Days
SagittariusSagittarius

until 15:36
root Days
from 15:36

CapricornCapricorn

May 26
Sun
Waning Gibbous Sow/Plant:
Below ground plants, especially Root plants
Plant trees, shrubs and perennials

– Harvest all crops
– Fertilize, Transplant
– Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)

root Days
CapricornCapricorn
May 27
Mon
Waning Gibbous Sow/Plant:
Below ground plants, especially Root plants
Plant trees, shrubs and perennials

– Harvest all crops
– Fertilize, Transplant
– Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)

root Days
CapricornCapricorn

until 20:45
flower Days
from 20:45

AquariusAquarius

May 28
Tue
Waning Gibbous Sow/Plant:
Below ground plants, especially Root plants
Plant trees, shrubs and perennials

– Harvest all crops
– Fertilize, Transplant
– Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)

flower Days
AquariusAquarius
May 29
Wed
Waning Gibbous Sow/Plant:
Below ground plants, especially Root plants
Plant trees, shrubs and perennials

– Harvest all crops
– Fertilize, Transplant
– Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)

flower Days
AquariusAquarius
May 30
Thu
Last Quarter Sow/Plant:
Below ground plants, especially Root plants
Plant trees, shrubs and perennials

– Harvest all crops
– Fertilize, Transplant
– Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)

flower Days
AquariusAquarius

until 00:33
leaf Days
from 00:33

PiscesPisces

May 31
Fri
Waning Crescent Barren phase:
Time to rest. Avoid seed sowing

– Harvest and store crops
– Fertilize, Transplant
– Destroy weed
– Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)

leaf Days
PiscesPisces

Gardening by the Moon Zodiac Sign (Element) – Legend

Biodynamic Calendar – Icon Legend
Leaf Days Leaf days (Water Element)

  • It is the appropriate time to sow, transplant and cultivate plants from which the intention is to use Leaves and Stems.
  • Ex: Cabbage, Salads, Lettuce, Spinach, Green onions, Broccoli, Cauliflower and Celeriac.
  • Leaf plants should be harvested in Flower days (or Fruit days).
  • Harvesting in Leaf days is not recommended (products start decomposing in a shorter time).
  • Beekeeping: Working with the hive is not recommended in Leaf days.

Fruit Days Fruit days (Fire Element)

  • It is the appropriate time to sow, transplant and cultivate plants that produce Fruits and Seeds.
  • Ex: Cherry, Strawberry, Tomato, Pea, Bean, Corn, Pumpkin, Nut, Cereal, Courgette.
  • Harvesting in Fruit days allows fruits and seeds to have a better storage quality.
  • Leaf plants should be harvested in Flower days (or Fruit days).
  • Beekeeping: Fruit days stimulate the collection of nectar. Bees are also supposed to be more gentle these days.

Root Days Root days (Earth Element)

  • It is the appropriate time to sow, transplant and cultivate Root plants and Root vegetables.
  • Ex: Carrot, Turnip, but also Potato, Beet-root, Garlic, Onion, Leek.
  • Crop should be stored in Root days.
  • Beekeeping: Bees should be encouraged to build more comb.

Flower Days Flower days (Air Element)

  • It is the appropriate time to sow, transplant, cultivate and harvest Flower plants or herbs used for medicinal purposes.
  • Flowers, if cut in these days, have a more intense scent and endure longer.
  • Leaf plants should be harvested in these Flower days.
  • Beekeeping: Flower days stimulate brood activity and colony development. Bees are also supposed to be more gentle these days.
Gardening by the Moon Phase – Legend
NEW MOON

  • Time to rest, celebrate and meditate.


NEW MOON PHASE

New Moon -» First Quarter (Waxing Crescent)

– Moonlight is increasing

– Strongest gravitational pull

– Soil releases / Earth exhales / Energy draws UP into upper planets

  • Sow/Plant: Above ground Leaf plants, Cereals, Grains, Lawns, Herbs, Cucumbers.
  • Jobs: Graft, Mow lawns & Prune foliage (to increase growth).


FIRST QUARTER PHASE

First Quarter -» Full Moon (Waxing Gibbous)

– Moonlight becomes stronger

– Gravitational pull is a little less now

– Soil releases / Earth exhales / Energy draws UP into upper planets

  • Sow/Plant: Above ground Fruit plants (with “inside seeds” such as Tomatoes, Peppers, Peas and Bean), Cereals, Grains, Lawns and Flowers.
  • Jobs: Graft, Mow lawns & Prune foliage (to increase growth).
  • Planting and Grafting take best if done two days just before the Full Moon.
FULL MOON

  • Time to rest, celebrate and meditate.
  • Pick medicinal herbs and plants.


FULL MOON PHASE

Full Moon -» Last Quarter (Waning Gibbous)

– Moonlight is decreasing

– Gravitational pull is decreasing

– Soil absorbs / Earth inhales / Energy draws DOWN into the Roots

  • Sow/Plant: Below ground Root plants such as Potatoes, Carrots & Onions.
    Plant trees, shrubs, biennials & perennials.
  • Jobs: Harvest all crops, Fertilize, Transplant, Mow lawns & Prune foliage (to reduce growth).


LAST QUARTER PHASE

Last Quarter -» New Moon (Waning Crescent)

– Moonlight has decreased

– Gravitational pull has decreased

– Soil absorbs / Earth inhales / Energy draws DOWN into the Roots

  • Barren phase: Time to rest and prepare for the next New Moon.
  • Jobs: Avoid seed sowing.
  • Jobs: Harvest and store crops, Fertilize, Transplant, Destroy weed, Mow lawns & Prune foliage (to reduce growth).
Moon Opposition Saturn
MoonOppositionSaturn SPRAYING DAYS

  • Spraying Biodynamic preparations out during Moon opposition Saturn increases soil activity.
  • The MoonMoon represents fertility and germination, while SaturnSaturn represents form and strong structure.
  • It is also a perfect time to plant seeds out.

May 2024 Moon Phase Calendar

Source: mooncalendar.astro-seek.com

Date Moon Phase
(Lunar Phase)
Moon Sign
Organs influenced by the Moon Sign
——
Surgery
Wed May 1 Last Quarter Moon Last Quarter AquariusAquarius Calf, ankle, shin, Achilles Yes
Thu May 2 Waning Crescent Moon Waning Crescent AquariusAquarius

from 18:52

(6:52 pm)

PiscesPisces

Calf, ankle, shin, Achilles Yes
Fri May 3 Waning Crescent Moon Waning Crescent PiscesPisces Feet, toes, pineal gland Yes
Sat May 4 Waning Crescent Moon Waning Crescent PiscesPisces

from 20:41

(8:41 pm)

AriesAries

Feet, toes, pineal gland Yes
Sun May 5 Waning Crescent Moon Waning Crescent AriesAries Head, teeth, tongue, arteries Yes
Mon May 6 Waning Crescent Moon Waning Crescent AriesAries

from 21:42

(9:42 pm)

TaurusTaurus

Head, teeth, tongue, arteries Yes
Tue May 7 Waning Crescent Moon Waning Crescent TaurusTaurus Neck, vocal cords, throat, thyroid gland Yes
Wed May 8 NEW MOON NEW MOON
at 03:21
TaurusTaurus

from 23:21

(11:21 pm)

GeminiGemini

Neck, vocal cords, throat, thyroid gland No
Thu May 9 Waxing Crescent Moon Waxing Crescent GeminiGemini Shoulders, arms, hands, bronchial tubes, lungs
Fri May 10 Waxing Crescent Moon Waxing Crescent GeminiGemini Shoulders, arms, hands, bronchial tubes, lungs
Sat May 11 Waxing Crescent Moon Waxing Crescent
from 03:13 am

CancerCancer

Stomach, mucosa, breast, womb, ovary
Sun May 12 Waxing Crescent Moon Waxing Crescent CancerCancer Stomach, mucosa, breast, womb, ovary
Mon May 13 Waxing Crescent Moon Waxing Crescent
from 10:36 am

LeoLeo

Heart, aorta, blood pressure, blood circulation
Tue May 14 Waxing Crescent Moon Waxing Crescent LeoLeo Heart, aorta, blood pressure, blood circulation
Wed May 15 First Quarter Moon First Quarter LeoLeo

from 21:33

(9:33 pm)

VirgoVirgo

Heart, aorta, blood pressure, blood circulation
Thu May 16 Waxing Gibbous Moon Waxing Gibbous VirgoVirgo Pancreas, small intestine, digestive tract
Fri May 17 Waxing Gibbous Moon Waxing Gibbous VirgoVirgo Pancreas, small intestine, digestive tract
Sat May 18 Waxing Gibbous Moon Waxing Gibbous
from 10:23 am

LibraLibra

Kidney, ureter, urinary bladder, veins, skin
Sun May 19 Waxing Gibbous Moon Waxing Gibbous LibraLibra Kidney, ureter, urinary bladder, veins, skin
Mon May 20 Waxing Gibbous Moon Waxing Gibbous LibraLibra

from 22:34

(10:34 pm)

ScorpioScorpio

Kidney, ureter, urinary bladder, veins, skin
Tue May 21 Waxing Gibbous Moon Waxing Gibbous ScorpioScorpio Genitals, anus, urethra, prostate
Wed May 22 Waxing Gibbous Moon Waxing Gibbous ScorpioScorpio Genitals, anus, urethra, prostate
Thu May 23 FULL MOON FULL MOON
at 13:52
from 08:24 am

SagittariusSagittarius

Liver, hips, thighs, sacrum NO!
Fri May 24 Waning Gibbous Moon Waning Gibbous SagittariusSagittarius Liver, hips, thighs, sacrum Yes
Sat May 25 Waning Gibbous Moon Waning Gibbous SagittariusSagittarius

from 15:36

(3:36 pm)

CapricornCapricorn

Liver, hips, thighs, sacrum Yes
Sun May 26 Waning Gibbous Moon Waning Gibbous CapricornCapricorn Backbone, joints, knees, skin, hair Yes
Mon May 27 Waning Gibbous Moon Waning Gibbous CapricornCapricorn

from 20:45

(8:45 pm)

AquariusAquarius

Backbone, joints, knees, skin, hair Yes
Tue May 28 Waning Gibbous Moon Waning Gibbous AquariusAquarius Calf, ankle, shin, Achilles Yes
Wed May 29 Waning Gibbous Moon Waning Gibbous AquariusAquarius Calf, ankle, shin, Achilles Yes
Thu May 30 Last Quarter Moon Last Quarter
from 00:33 am

PiscesPisces

Feet, toes, pineal gland Yes
Fri May 31 Waning Crescent Moon Waning Crescent PiscesPisces Feet, toes, pineal gland Yes
Attention:
Surgical operations are generally recommended during the Waning Moon, because human body is healing better after surgery.

However, try to avoid surgeries of the organs under the influence of the zodiac sign the Moon is in on the day of the surgery. These organs are more sensitive when the Moon is passing the sign they are affiliated with and their surgery is not recommended.

May 1 and 2, 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

May 1, 2024

The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Last Quarter phase. This phase occurs roughly 3 weeks after the New Moon when the Moon is three quarter of the way through it’s orbit around the earth. If you live in the northern hemisphere the Moons left side will be illuminated and the right side will be dark. For those of you in the southern hemisphere it will be the opposite with the right side illuminated. Also called a Third Quarter phase, it will rise around midnight on the eastern horizon and set in the west around noon the next day. In the days following the Third Quarter Phase the Moon’s illumination will decrees each day until the New Moon.

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

Today’s Last Quarter Phase

The Last Quarter on May 1 has an illumination of 50%. This is the percentage of the Moon illuminated by the Sun. The illumination is constantly changing and can vary up to 10% a day. On May 1 the Moon is 22.16 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: Last Quarter
Illumination: 50%
Moon Age: 22.16 days
Moon Angle: 0.54
Moon Distance: 368,160.89 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 150,778,869.51 km

Southern Hemisphere

2 May 2024

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

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

Today’s Waning Crescent Phase

The Waning Crescent on May 2 has an illumination of 39%. This is the percentage of the Moon illuminated by the Sun. The illumination is constantly changing and can vary up to 10% a day. On May 2 the Moon is 23.23 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.

Phase Details

Phase: Waning Crescent
Illumination: 39%
Moon Age: 23.23 days
Moon Angle: 0.54
Moon Distance: 365,464.25 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 150,816,324.94 km

May 1 Birthday Horoscope’s Traits

Click here for Anyone’s Birthday or Daily or Monthly Horoscopes Source: thehoroscope.co

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Joyful birthday wishes from Lady Carla Beltane with the WOTC Family and Friends!!

May the next year of your life bring you more love, laughter, joy, happiness, enough income to cover what you have to have along with a little leftover for fun! May it bring you everything you want if it is supposed to be and everything you need. May sorrow be unknown, and any negativity be minimal. May the wind always be at your back.

Being a Taurus born on May 1st, you are passionate and committed to your ideas. Although you are generally sensible and polite, you can also become quite temperamental when things don’t go as you’d like them to.

You enjoy making yourself respected and prefer to stay away from any controversy. You are also very loyal to your family. Get ready to better understand your horoscope profile below.

 The zodiac sign for May 1 is Taurus.

 Astrological symbol: Bull. This relates to simplicity, wealth, strong nature and tension coupled with peace. This is the symbol for people born between April 20 and May 20 when the Sun is considered to be in Taurus.

 The Taurus Constellation, one of the 12 constellations of the zodiac is placed between Aries to the West and Gemini to the East and its visible latitudes are +90° to -65°. The brightest star is Aldebaran while the whole formation is spread on 797 sq degrees.

 In Italy it is named Toro while the Spanish call it Tauro. However, the Latin origin of the Bull, the May 1 zodiac sign is Taurus.

 Opposite sign: Scorpio. This complementary relationship with Taurus across the horoscope chart suggests practicality and mystery and shows how these two signs can help each other in keeping things balanced.

 Modality: Fixed. This modality of those born on May 1 shows curiosity and enthusiasm and also offers a sense of their humorous nature.

 Ruling house: The second house. This house represents all material and non material possessions an individual gets in a lifetime. This only doubles the influence orienting Taurus towards wealth and life’s pleasure.

 Ruling body: Venus. This celestial body is said to influence sympathy and authority. It is also relevant from the sentimentalism perspective. The Venus glyph is composed by the circle of spirit and the cross of matter.

 Element: Earth. This is an element for the dignified and polite individuals born under the May 1 zodiac. It allows fire and water to model it while it incorporates air.

 Lucky day: Friday. Under the governing of Venus, this day symbolizes allure and sympathy. It is suggestive for the Taurus natives who are friendly .

 Lucky numbers: 7, 8, 13, 15, 26.

 Motto: “I own!”

 People born on May 1 have certain and assiduous temperaments and they often choose to be accommodating and wait for a certain result rather than force things out. They are the ones who know how to appreciate refinement and the mushy value of even material holdings. They dislike getting into any heated controversies but they are rapid to show how bull headed they are when they consider something is relevant enough as to be worth the fight. They can be very polite and accepting but only with those who gain their scrutiny and respect.

 Positive Traits: These natives are affectionate and loyal and seem to approach all life matters in a sensible manner. They are highly dependable and always try to respect their promises and finish whatever they said they would, regardless of the hardships they might meet along the way. They are hardworking and loyal and anyone can depend on them as long as there is a relationship of mutual respect instilled in between.

 Negative Traits: These natives find it hard to make decisions sometimes and are prone to laziness as they tend to avoid some obstacles and even let them pile up. Of course it is better for them that they deal with them later than never, but they would avoid a lot of effects if they were to pay more scrutiny. They often find escape routes by coming with easy explanation and rapid fixes but they are also spiteful if others critique their results. They need to begin seeing beyond personal gain in order to grow up spiritually.

Love and Compatibility: Lovers born on May 1 are passionate and committed. They are rather affectionate and stable rather than adventurous and they prefer to settle for a serious relationship rather than date many people. They are attracted to creative and fun people whom can keep their interest alive and with whom they can spoil and protect. You can conquer the heart of Taurus if you are all eyes on them but also maintain your individuality and degree of independence. This single native is not making a drama out of his single status but even enjoys time alone and enters a relationship only when is prepared to.

 They believe in love at first sight and don’t need much time to get attached to someone. They either like someone the moment they get in touch with him or her or they don’t. They are persons of extremes in love and sometimes this attitude will make them prone to disappointment. They are likely to fall in love at a young age as they are attractive and positive persons. Regarding their family life they will marry when they are completely ready and they will probably be a cool parent if they choose to have a one big family. They are most compatible with those born on 4th, 6th, 8th, 13th, 15th, 17th, 22nd, 24th, 26th, and 31st.

 May 1 Zodiac people are most attracted to the other earth signs: Virgo and Capricorn as they tend to share the same vision of life. In love, Taurus is permanently seeking for an unpredictable companion who can keep his interest alive and the best to offer them this is the native born under Scorpio. The lover in Taurus is said to be least compatible with Aries. As for the rest of partnerships between the other star signs and Taurus, you know what they say, stars predispose but people dispose.

Lucky Color: Green is the color for Taurus zodiac.

Soothing green symbolizes growth and renewal. This hue is placed in great harmony with the moments of calm and shyness of Taurus and this is exactly what they need, a relaxing but energizing color. The power color can be used in things around, from clothes, decorations to even the color of your vehicle.

Other colors that are good for people born on May 1 are pink, yellow and most earth tones.

Representative Birthstone: The sign stone for Taurus zodiac is the stunning Emerald.

This precious stone is said to conduct positive and creative energies towards the wearer. It can help Taurus regain self confidence and communicate easier with others.

Other sign stones that are considered to influence people born on May 1 are Rose Quartz and Lapis Lazuli.

Characteristic Flower: Poppy is the flower of choice for Taurus zodiac.

Poppy symbolizes sensibility, grace and liveliness. From ancient times it referred to the eternal character of life and the remembrance of the ones lost.

Other flowers considered to bring luck to people born on May 1 are Violet and Lily.

Symbolic Metal: Copper is the metal of choice for Taurus zodiac.

Copper symbolizes liveliness and a nurturing nature. One of the first materials discovered by mankind, this metal is said to bring prosperity and influence romantic affairs.

Another metal considered lucky for Taurus is Silver.

Characteristics: May 1 Zodiac belongs to the second decan of TAURUS (April 30-May 10). This decan is under the supervision of the planet Mercury. Those born in this period are dependable and affectionate just like a true Taurus and communicative and friendly just as Mercury makes them be. This period tempers the positive and negative characteristics of Taurus zodiac sign with a great accent on the positive ones.

 Being born on the 1st day of the month shows a lot of independence, loyalty and energy. The numerology for May 1 is 1. This number reveals revels leadership qualities, great will power and an original approach to life, all wrapped in a charming personality. Those Taurus can only be proud of this association as this is the number of achievers, of those who see the bigger picture and are set to follow their goals no matter what. May is the fifth month of the year, bringing great opportunities for starting courageous endeavors. Those born in May are imaginative and understanding. May 1 Zodiac people are motivated and enterprising. May symbols that resonate with these people are the Emerald and Aquamarine as gemstones, the Lilly of the Valley as plant and the roman goddess of spring.

What Statistics Say: May 1 is the 121st day of the year, or the 122nd day in leap years, in the Gregorian Calendar and there are 244 days left until the end of the year. The sixty second day of spring, this is also May Day, the International Worker’s Day.

 Taurus comes seventh on the list of most common to least common zodiac signs amongst births. Being an even numbered sign, this exudes a negative polarity and a feminine symbolism. This is characteristic for introvert natives who are reluctant and self-supporting. An archetype used to describe this sign is the Silent One. Those people with birthdays in spring are said to be nine per cent less active and engaged into physical activities. Famous people born on May 1 under the Taurus zodiac sign: Calamity Jane, Glenn Ford, Emilia Clarke, Judy Collins, Tim McGraw, Julie Benz, and Lady Carla Beltane.

If you were born on May 1, you are very zen! There is a balanced and relaxed air around you that is comforting to others. You are also very comfortable in your own skin and feel that you are on the exact right path that you’re meant to be on. However, this calm, cool confidence can sometimes make you a little lazy. It’s great to have faith that everything will work out, but add some pep to your step, and you’ll increase the chances of a productive and fulfilling life.

May 01 Taurus at Their Best: Calm, realistic, peaceful

May 01 Taurus at Their Worst: Procrastinator, lethargic, blunt

What to Wear: Anything plush, leather or suede — even if it’s hot outside. Due to the foodie tendencies of this birthday honoree, you might also consider an expandable waistband.

What to Eat: Taurus lives for sensual pleasure, so deliver it with several courses of creamy, rich and savory dishes — and don’t forget the wine!

Who to Invite: Taurus might pretend to not care who comes, but unless you invite everybody on this territorial person’s buddy list, you could be in for some sulking.

Where to Go: Pick a venue that at least looks posh. Taurus always likes to experience a nothing but the best kind of birthday.

MAY 1 birthday horoscope predicts that you are one determined and independent person. How you are stable and restless at the same time is beyond other Taurus’ abilities.

The May 1st birthday astrology analysis predicts that you value your security, but sometimes you invent your excitement. You are determined to retain your naughty youthfulness.

If you were born on this day, the May 1st birthday meanings suggest that you are persistent and full of life. There is no energy wasted wondering what people are tweeting or posting about you. You know your role, and you have what it takes to accomplish what you set out to do.

These Taurus birthday people want emotional stability but find it hard to communicate. Most of you are happiest with a companion than without. The May 1 birthday personality is a confident Taurus. Sex appeal only compliments the poised personality that makes you so very passionate.

The May 1birthday analysis predicts that this Taurus has many admirers who find humor and generosity in the souls of those born on this day. If today is your birthday, you have a knack for bringing out people’s hidden talents.

The May 1 horoscope reports that you sometimes go head first into relationships. You are sometimes blind-sighted by their superficial presence, but soon, the relationship will lose its vigor.

The ideal candidate or the perfect match for those born on this day could be an ambitious, upbeat, fiery soul mate. Someone much like this May 1 zodiac Taurus is destined to be loved with an intense gratification and loyalty.

Those born on this day May 1, are said to take an active role as a parent. Only the children will need added authority because you may not have all the tools necessary to effectively discipline or guide your children properly. You can find information anywhere on raising children nowadays. Find the proper resources to help yourself.

The salary and benefits package is most important to those born on May 1. The astrology for May 1 suggests that you are not afraid to reach out for more and will work long hours to prove it. Taureans born on this day want to provide a secure future.

Normally, your expertise is financial management. You are good with the numbers and can juggle budgets to meet deadlines, but personally, you don‘t need to adhere to spending strategies. You have your choice of careers; it is up to you.

What your birthday says about you is that you have plans to be successful. You have no problems helping those in your corner. You are likely to take measures to ensure that dreams come true. The May 1 horoscope characteristics show that you are restless and adventurous.

The May 1 birthday personality is sensible when it comes to health and fitness. You likely will keep an active lifestyle, therefore, rejecting stress-related illnesses. Those Taureans born on this day enjoy trying new and exciting foods.

Individuals born under this zodiac sign will have serious skills in the kitchen. Cooking up a new menu would be a pleasure for this Taurus. Your motto is when it comes to health; keep it simple and sensible.

The May 1 birthday zodiac analysis suggests that you are determined, independent and healthy individuals. Taurus’ born on this day are likely to be restless in their fight for success. You can be anything you choose!

You prefer a salary that affords your dreams, and you will likely live the life you dream about. If you have this Taurus birthday, you ooze confidence, and you are sexy. Those are just two of your undeniably awesome assets.

Famous People And Celebrities Born On May 1

Judy Collins, Glenn Ford, Calamity Jane, Ajith Kumar, Tim McGraw, Ray Parker, Jr., Drew Sidora

See: Famous Celebrities Born On May 1

This Day That Year – May 1st In History

1883 – The first Wild West Show starring “Buffalo Bill” Cody is shown today.
1912 – The Beverly Hills Hotel is ready for occupancy.
1926 – Satchel Paige’s throws his first pitch in The Negro Southern League.
1939 – Comic books featuring Batman are published.

May 1 Vrishabha Rashi (Vedic Moon Sign)

May 1 Chinese Zodiac SNAKE

May 1 Birthday Planet

Your ruling planet is Venus that symbolizes a feminine planet that controls your pleasures, heart, love, and adornments.

May 1 Birthday Symbols

The Bull Is The Symbol For The Taurus Zodiac Sign

May 1 Birthday Tarot Card

Your Birthday Tarot Card is The Magician. This card symbolizes the ultimate male achiever who is ambitious and skilled. The Minor Arcana cards are Six of Pentacles and Knight of Pentacles.

May 1 Birthday Zodiac Compatibility

You are most compatible with people born under Zodiac Sign Virgo: This love match will have lots in common.
You are not compatible with people born under Zodiac Sign SagittariusThis is a relationship that will be rocky and unstable.

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May 1 Lucky Numbers

Number 1 – This number stands hard work, independence, pioneering and freedom.
Number 6 – This number symbolizes harmony, feminine, nurturing, extrovert and attractive.

Read about: Birthday Numerology

Lucky Colors For May 1st Birthdays

Orange: This color signifies the color of stimulation, positive energy, happiness, and vibrancy.
Blue: This is a color that stands for loyalty, trust, intelligence, and truth.

Lucky Days For May 1 Birthday

Sunday – This day ruled by the Sun helps you re-energize yourself by being in the company of loved ones and spreading your illumination all around you.
Friday – This day ruled by Venus is a great day to build relationships and let your hair down.

May 1 Birthstone Emerald

Emerald gemstone is symbolic of inner beauty that is not usually seen by the world.

Ideal Zodiac Birthday Gifts For People Born On May 1

Arrange a skydiving jump for the Taurus man and get a beautiful leather purse for the woman. The May 1 birthday zodiac sign people love challenges in all aspects of life.

Divination Journal

Tarot Card

Source: The Celtic Dragon Tarot by D. J. Conway. With art done by Lisa Hunt. 

Knight of Chalices – Minor Arcana Court Card

This is a card of proposals and invitations, of socializing, networking, and making new contacts. There may be artistic or romantic proposal, or simply the enjoyment of good times, perhaps with an invitation received to attend a propitious occasion. The invitation may allow for social advancement or provide a desired opportunity to make necessary contacts for emotional fulfillment and satisfaction in life. If representatives of a person, this card is someone who has something beneficial to offer. One’s enthusiasm may prompt openings and opportunities, especially through casual mingling among people who prove helpful. Relaxation and good times are indicated, as well as holiday fun with others, and opportunities. Artistic expression is given direction and finesse. There is also a possible opportunism with this card: someone being capricious with one’s emotions, vacillating and leading one on. Flattery or deception could come into play. or a person could be misleading one either for his or her own gain or simply because of an inability to be emotionally consistent or make a sincere commitment. Other cards in the spread will clarify the intention.

Marigolds, flowers of well being, affection, and relationship, make a wreath. A stork, a symbol of beginnings, devotion, and opportunities, stand by the tree.

Meaning: Artistic direction, romantic or social proposal, invitation, fun, relaxation, opportunity, advancement, emotional sensitivity, developing style, love, breakthrough.

Prompt Words: Proposals, socializing

Animal Spirit Guide or Helper

Rune

Source: TheRuneSite.com

Gebo

Sound: “g” as in “gift”
Stands for: Gift
Color: Gold & Silver (Red)
Casting meaning: Gebo represents the honor and connection that is created between people when they exchange gifts. The connection and honor is similar to the connection and honor that a person has with the gods for giving them life.

Witches’ Rune  

Source: summergoddess.wordpress.com

Flight

The Flight Rune stands for a time when you will finally break free and overcome obstacles that have impeded your progress.

You can look forward to a time when all communications; physical, meta-physical and spiritual are of great importance.

Expect to be given news that will alter your direction. Look to gain sudden insights and crucial revelations.

This rune signifies the kind of communication that changes your course of action, so there may be shake-ups or surprises in events you had already planned.

Ogham

Source: learnreligions.com

Oi/Oir

Oi, sometimes representing the Th sound, is Oir, the Spindle tree, which was used to make bobbins and pegs, as well as (obviously) spindles. This dainty little tree is misleading–while it looks delicate, it’s also very strong. The durability and strength of the wood made it useful for oxen-goads, which were used in ploughing. The white flowers and bright red autumn fruits, connect the Spindle tree to the hearth and home, as well as the bonds of kinfolk and clan.

Oir Correspondences

Mundane Aspects: When this symbol appears, focus on family honor. Remember that in addition to blood family members, we have people that we choose to invite into our hearts, our spiritual family members. Fulfill obligations you may have to people you love, whether you have been planning for or not. Don’t be afraid to ask questions, but ultimately, do what’s right for those who enjoy the hospitality of your hearth.

Magical Aspects: Work on developing a connection not only to the people in your clan, but in the greater spiritual community. Remember that differing tribes still have to work together for a common purpose, and that means someone has to assume the role of mediator when conflicts arise. If you’re active in the Pagan community, or in a specific group, this may fall to you.

I Ching

Numerology

Source: worldnumerology.com

Two

Considered the most cooperative of the single-digit numbers, the 2 is often the most underestimated.

Known as the peacemaker, the 2 is almost always gentle, tactful, diplomatic, forgiving, and non-confrontational.

However, the shape of the 2 gives us a clue to its resilience and ability to survive. This symbol, as if bowing in servitude, could easily be perceived as weak and powerless. But when the humble 2 is under attack, even burdened by a crushing weight, its flexible nature allows it to bounce back quickly.

This is in stark contrast to the power and pride of the bold 1, who is unlikely to back down. (The competitive, bold, individualistic nature of the 1 makes it strong, but its rigid posture can shatter under prolonged pressure.)

People in leadership positions – often individuals with a well positioned 1 in their chart – recognize the value of their calm, thoughtful friend. The 2 is often the real power behind the throne.

The 2 understands the underlying motivation driving the people around them.

The ability to understand others helps them navigate divergent opinions and ideas, giving a little here, taking a little there. Many psychotherapists, skilled at reading human nature, have a strong 2 in their chart.

Patient and unassuming, individuals with a prominent Number 2 people don’t always get the recognition they deserve but they tend to hold a special place in the hearts and minds of those who know them.

The number 2 is recognized for its grace, sophistication, style, and taste in art and music. Dancers often carry this number due to its inherent sense of rhythm. In social environments, the 2 is a good conversationalist with a witty, self-depreciating sense of humor (never slapstick or juvenile as they are too sophisticated for that).

Every coin has two sides.

If the Greek god Zeus could be compared to the number 1, his wife (and sister) Hera would represent the number 2. Like Hera, the number 2 can be jealous and mean-spirited when others reach for something they covet.

As gentle and loving as Hera is much of the time, another side of her emerges when she feels mistreated – a side that can be vengeful, cruel, and unrelenting. The number 2 can also be critical and verbally abusive, with bouts of bad temper (for trivial reasons… for extended periods of time).

Normally skilled at negotiation, emotional periods can find the 2 exhibiting illogical reasoning, making verbal arguments feel like slicing water with a knife. Quarrels often stem from the hurt feelings of this overly sensitive number.

Witchcraft Symbol

Source: LearnReligions.com

Celtic Shield Knot

The Celtic shield knot is used for warding and protection. Shield knots have appeared in cultures around the world and have taken a variety of different forms. They are almost universally square in shape, and the knotwork of the design ranges from simple to complex. In the Celtic version, a series of knots is formed. In other cultures, such as the early Mesopotamian era, the shield is simply a square with a loop at each of the four corners.

Fans of Celtic artwork occasionally get variations of this piece as tattoos or wear them as talismans of protection. In modern Celtic reconstructionist groups, the shield knot is sometimes invoked as a ward to keep negative energy away. In some traditions, the corners of the knot are meant to represent the four elements of earth, air, fire, and water, although it’s important to note that Celtic spirituality is usually based upon the three realms of earth, sea, and sky.

If you’re interested in following a Celtic Pagan path, there are a number of books that are useful for your reading list. Although there are no written records of the ancient Celtic people, there are a number of reliable books by scholars that are worth reading.

Happy Beltane to Our Northern Hemisphere WOTC Family! A Thought for Today

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to ALL THOSE BORN IN MAY!

Joyful birthday wishes from Lady Carla Beltane with the WOTC Family and Friends!!

May the next year of your life bring you more love, laughter, joy, happiness, enough income to cover what you have to have along with a little leftover for fun! May it bring you everything you want if it is supposed to be and everything you need. May sorrow be unknown, and any negativity be minimal. May the wind always be at your back.