Day: September 25, 2024

Spell For Wednesday – Potato Home Protection Spell

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One of our favorite ways to protect the home with a spell is by reinforcing the foundational four walls of your full property. By placing symbols, totems, crystals, or plants in the four corners, you mark the boundaries of your safe space.

The element of Earth represents the energy of a strong, safe, and grounded foundation. So, in this spell, we’ll be using one of the most well-connected spell ingredients we could find.

The main ingredient of this house protection spell is a potato. Potatoes dig deep into the Earth, creating strong, nourishing roots. The plant, itself, is poisonous; this natural defense mechanism helps deter predators from harming the plant. So, we’ll utilize those two symbolic aspects of the potato to keep your home safe from harm, safe from negative energy, and full of nourishing love.

Potato Home Protection Spell

Spell Timing:

Waning Gibbous

Spell Ingredients:

Spell Directions:

  1. Cleanse: Cleanse your sacred space with a sage bundle or palo santo.
  2. Cast: If your spiritual path calls for it, cast a protective circle around your sacred space.
  3. Prepare:
    1. Using your boline, cut the potato into quarters. Each quarter represents a corner of your home.
    2. On the paper, draw the property outline of your property, making sure to draw it as large as the paper. Draw your home within the boundaries of your property.
    3. Place the candles at the 4 corners of your property line.
  4. Enchant: One by one, hold a quarter of a potato and light one candle. Say:
    1. Beacon of protection shine up to the sky
      Protect this beautiful house of mine
      I call down protection from all around
      To take root and protect us deep in the ground
      And as this plant begins to grow
      Harmful visitors shall turn and go
      Forget the reason you came here
      I no longer live in fear.
    2. Repeat this for each potato quarter.
  5. Visualize: Visualize a box of golden, protective light connecting each of the candles. Know and see that your home is safe.
  6. Close the circle: If you cast a circle for step two, take your circle down, now.
  7. Finish the spell: Let the candles burn out on their own. As they burn, bury one potato piece in each quarter of the yard. Visualize a box of golden, protective light connecting each of your property’s corners. Know and see that your home is safe.

26 September 2024 Current Moon Phase for the Southern Hemisphere

Source: nineplanets.org

The current moon phase for September 26th, 2024 is the Waning Crescent phase.

On this day, the moon is 22.88 days old and 35.71% illuminated with a tilt of -36.947°. The approximate distance from Earth to the moon is 390,546.71 km and the moon sign is Cancer.

The Moon phase for September 26th, 2024 is a Waning Crescent phase. This is the phase where the moon is less than 50% illuminated but has not yet reached 0% illumination (which would be a New Moon).

In this part of the moon cycle, it is getting closer and closer to the Sun as viewed from Earth and the night side of the Moon is facing earth with a decreasingly thin crescent being illuminated.

The waning (shrinking) crescement Moon will rise at around midnight, transit the meridian after sunrise, before setting after noon. This phase is best viewed 1-2 hours before sunrise and is a great time to see the features of the Moon’s surface. Along the illuminated crescent you can see the craters and mountains of the moon casting long shadows.

The Waxing Gibbous phase, like all moon phases, will last for just over 7 days. The actual length will vary because of the elliptical shaped orbit of the moon. During this Waxing Gibbous phase the moon will rise in the east in the mid- to late-afternoon and will be high in the eastern sky at sunset.

Assuming it’s a clear night, the Waxing Gibbous moon will then be visible through most of the night before setting just before sunrise.

Fun fact: the illuminated side of a waning crescent moon is always pointed eastwards, towards the sunrise.

Phase Details

Phase: Waning Crescent

Moon age: 22.88 days

Moon illumination: 35.71%

Moon tilt: -36.947°

Moon angle: 0.51

Moon distance: 390,546.71 km

Moon sign: Cancer

More about Waning Crescent phase →

September 25, 2024 Current Moon Phase for the Northern Hemispheres

Source: nineplanets.org

The current moon phase for today is the Waning Gibbous phase.

On this day, the moon is 21.86 days old and 46.11% illuminated with a tilt of -41.333°. The approximate distance from Earth to the moon is 385,207.52 km and the moon sign is Cancer.

The Moon phase for today is a Waning Gibbous phase. This is the first phase after the Full Moon where the illumination of the moon decreases each day until it reaches 50% (the Last Quarter phase).

The waning (shrinking) gibbous Moon will rise after sunset in the east, transit the meridian after midnight, before setting after sunrise in the west.

During this phase, the illumination of the moon will go down from 99.% to 50.1%. Technically, the phase starts as soon as the Full Moon has passed, but it can be difficult to calculate and differentiate the first stage of a Waning Gibbous Moon from a Full Moon when 98-99% of the Moon’s surface is illuminated.

Fun fact: the word Gibbous was first used in the 14th century and comes from the latin word gibbosus which means humpbacked.

Phase Details

Phase: Waning Gibbous

Moon age: 21.86 days

Moon illumination: 46.11%

Moon tilt: -41.333°

Moon angle: 0.52

Moon distance: 385,207.52 km

Moon sign: Cancer

September 25, 2024 Daily Horoscopes

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

Moon Alert

There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today. The Moon is in Cancer.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

This can be an industrious day for you because you can make improvements at home. You might start shoving furniture around. You might also see ways to improve your health or improve your job. These are all quite spectacular possibilities. Heads up!

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

All your communications with others today will be enthusiastic and upbeat because you feel optimistic! This is great news for those of you in sales, marketing, teaching, acting, writing and editing. You might see a new approach to dealing with children. You might see an improved method in sports.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

You’re gung-ho to make money today because you have definite ideas about spending it. Meanwhile, family discussions might be intense; however, the result might be that you can make home improvements, especially to plumbing and bathroom areas or something to do with garbage and recycling.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

Today the Moon is lined up with Mars in your sign, which could make you impulsive and inclined to rash actions. Take it easy! Don’t coerce others into agreeing with your opinions. Lighten up. You’re excited about something but perhaps others don’t agree?

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

You might see new ways to boost your income today. Or perhaps, you will see new uses or applications for something that you already own. (Could that lawnmower be a floor lamp?) Meanwhile, be cautious because somebody out there might not have your best interests at heart.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Today it’s as if you have X-ray vision because you are capable to see the subtext of things and issues happening all around you. You see what motivates others. You see beneath the surface of things. In fact, this is why you will be attracted to mysteries and sharing fun puzzles with someone.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

This is wonderful day for research because you will easily plumb the depths of any subject that interests you. You’ll be like a dog with a bone. You won’t let go until you find what you’re looking for. You might also discover secrets today. Secrets about others as well as self-revelations about yourself.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Today you might encounter someone who has powerful ideas. Fortunately, it’s the perfect day to learn something new or to transform your beliefs, possibly in a group setting. Some of these ideas might relate to travel, which will appeal to you now.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Tread carefully today because a discussion with a parent or anyone in authority will be powerful. Someone might lay down the law. Or perhaps you are going to speak up? Fortunately, if this discussion is about your fair share of something or what is owing to you – you win.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

You might meet a teacher today or someone who has a profound effect on your thinking because they might teach you new ways of looking at something. They might discuss politics, religion or social issues. You might want to share this knowledge with a partner or close friend.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Today your communications with others will be serious and profound. Someone might say something that shifts your point of view. Meanwhile discussions about how to share or divide something will be clear and to the point, which will make things easier for you at work.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

Your involvement with a friend or partner will be intense today because whatever discussions take place will be important to you. They might reveal more of you or more of the other person? However, you also feel playful and up for fun and sports!

If Your Birthday Is Today

Actor Michael Douglas (1944) shares your birthday today. You are complex because you can be sympathetic and identify with others; but also, skeptical. You value your independence. This is a year of service, probably service to family. Therefore, take care of yourself so you can be a support. Personalize your home. Is it time for a makeover?

Aries (March 21-April 19)

Love will be a main point of focus today but not necessarily because you want it or crave any emotional connection but more like in order to give you a chance to hide from real important thoughts.

On the other hand, the more elusive and avoidant you are, the less stressed and more approachable you become and this makes you feel good about yourself.

You can also read this special Aries Daily Horoscope.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

Educational endeavors are going to be on the rise for most natives today, whether they involve the simple act of doing some research online, reading a book or considering going into a new course.

The more you crave knowledge, the more open you are to whatever life has to offer and thus connecting with a lot of people.

You can also read this special Taurus Daily Horoscope.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

You are going to find yourself in the position to take leadership into a certain matter, whether you want it or not.

This will put you not only in a busy position, might even force you to leave some of your work aside for some time, but will also put you in an emotional spot because you might have to criticize someone you care deeply about.

You can also read this special Gemini Daily Horoscope.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

Quite a culture filled day for some natives who might find themselves somewhat trapped in a very fancy environment, having to raise to the behavior of those around.

Whether we are talking about a fancy party or just a normal day to day activity which all of a sudden reunited certain people, be sure you will have to watch your attitude.

You can also read this special Cancer Daily Horoscope.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

This Wednesday will form a certain belief in your mind about someone in particular, maybe someone you’ve recently met and you didn’t really know where to position them.

You will have to appeal to all your intuition and flair but at the same time try to be impartial and objective. Of course, the least judgmental you prove to be, the better.

You can also read this special Leo Daily Horoscope.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

This Wednesday it seems that you will show everyone just how opinionated you really are and how they can’t beat you to this.

You are very keen on expressing now only what you think of a certain things but also how you feel about it. While objective argumentation might be all right, when you get to the feelings side, sparks might ignite a bit of conflict.

You can also read this special Virgo Daily Horoscope.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Your health will be of concern this Wednesday as it seems you find it very hard to find a balance between work and rest and as well don’t really enjoy a healthy appetite.

Will see whether these will transform into something more serious but why wait for that if you can take some small measures from now.

You can also read this special Libra Daily Horoscope.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

On one side you would like the financial reward of extra work or hours but on the other you are quite comfortable in your routine and don’t really want any challenge in your life.

So when opportunity kicks in don’t be surprised you will be left with a lot of questions and not really able to discern what you care for more or what you want to do eventually.

You can also read this special Scorpio Daily Horoscope.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

You want to be proclaimed the master of the house whether or not you are entitled to this in general and you are doing whatever it is in your power to force feed everyone your decisions or beliefs.

The more upheaval around you, the more you turn on your aggressive approach and the higher the chances for family scandal.

You can also read this special Sagittarius Daily Horoscope.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

You will see that today the accent falls more on the words you are using rather than on the meaning you are trying to convey.

Therefore it is going to be quite difficult to attain any real work results unless you manage to wrap the tasks nicely or else people are going to either slowly ignore you but definitely take you easy.

You can also read this special Capricorn Daily Horoscope.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Quite an auspicious day overall for most natives although for some it might be a blessing in disguise as they might have to take some extra hours of work and will probably have their own plans delayed.

But as long as you keep your head straight about anything that comes your way and try to see the benefits of it, you will be fine.

You can also read this special Aquarius Daily Horoscope.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

This is going to be quite a tempting day as you will be in a dreamy state and it will be very easy for you to drift away from your mundane activities.

At the same time you do have high hopes for the day and reality will probably hit you hard if you don’t wake up properly and get going to work with less dreams and more motivation.

You can also read this special Pisces Daily Horoscope.

Merry Meet Dear Sisters, Brothers, and Friends, Welcome to WOTC! A Thought for Today

All birthday horoscopes are caught up and posted on the appropriate date. Today I am only doing a few select posts. I will get back to posting tomorrow posts tomorrow. Thank you for your understanding and support while I took some time off to deal with family things and to recharge afterward. It is good to be back with my WOTC Family!

If you want to see some information on any tradition of witchcraft, please put it in the comment section or email Lady Carla Beltane at ladybeltane@witchesofthecraft.com. I will try to find some information to post about it.

May your and your family’s lives be filled with all things positive!

Blessed be.

Weekly Horoscope Sunday, September 22 to Saturday, September 28, 2024

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All Signs

This week it will be easy to bite off more than you can chew. If you’re ambitious and confident, you could be overwhelmed by an onslaught of work that suddenly presents itself. Fortunately, Wednesday is an excellent day to focus, concentrate and make important decisions. (Incidentally, in the midst of this busy week, Thursday is an inspirational gift! Full of imagination, creative visualization and dream goals! Who knew?) Meanwhile, today the Sun is changing signs, which means we’re leaving something behind and moving to something new. (Generally, when one door closes, and another door opens, you’re probably in prison.)

Aries (March 21-April 19)

Today the Sun moves opposite your sign to stay for the next four weeks. This is the only time all year this happens, and it means that the Sun is now as far away from your sign as it can get all year. (We’re not talking 93 million miles. We’re talking six inches on your astrology chart.) Nevertheless, because the Sun is your source of energy, this means you will be slightly weaker. Your energy will be somewhat flagging. Therefore, it’s important to get more sleep in the next month. Go to bed. Ironically, increased chaos and activity on the home front will make demands on your time. One gift of this position of the Sun is that you will have more objectivity viewing your closest relationships. You will learn a lot.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

As this onslaught of work arrives this week, you will be more prepared for it than other signs. Why? This is because you are suddenly eager to work! You want to get things done. More than that, you want to work smart. You want to get the best results for your efforts, which is why you want to be efficient and effective. Not only will you be hands-on with whatever you do, you will be effective doing mental work as well because you will pay more attention to detail. It’s also a good time to sit down with coworkers to solve problems. Because fiery Mars is in your House of Communications, you will identify with your ideas and be convincing!

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

You might have a few challenges this week because although the work will inevitably arrive, and this will make demands on your time and energy; nevertheless, as the Sun shifts signs today, it moves into the most fun-filled, playful part of your chart! Fortunately, this will give you opportunities to express yourself and have fun for the next four weeks, even if this week is busy. Grab every chance to amuse yourself! Accept invitations to party. Your attitude toward your relationships will be lighter because you feel happier. Ironically, you’re still willing to work hard to boost your earnings, because you’re spending money! Ka-ching!

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

You have a pleasant four weeks ahead because today the Sun moves into the part of your chart that is all about home and family. This suits you perfectly because at heart, you’re a nester. This means that for the next month, you will focus on parents and family members more than usual. Family discussions will be important. Very likely, you will tackle some home repairs. But all is not work – oh no. Creative Venus wants you to play and express your creative talents! Expect love affairs, fun activities with children and exciting, creative diversions. There is no need to pretend to be what you are not. (“Hi, it’s me.”)

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

This is a busy week and the tempo of your days is accelerating! Suddenly, you have things to do, places to go and people to see. Many of you will be reading, writing and studying more than usual. Interactions with siblings, relatives and neighbours might increase. Short trips are likely. Redecorating and tweaking your digs to make them more attractive will appeal; plus, you might squeeze in some time to entertain at home. (This is likely because Jupiter is boosting your popularity this year.) However, do be aware that someone out there might not have your best interests at heart. If you suspect something fishy is going on – it is. Don’t be naive.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

You’re prepared to work this week because you’re focused on money and assets more than usual. Take inventory and figure out what you own and what you owe. Furthermore, take inventory of your possessions to see what is worth keeping because it enriches your life, or it helps you in some way versus what you might be keeping because you don’t know what else to do with it. Lighten up if you can. Get rid of what you no longer use, need or like. Give it away, sell it, recycle it or turf it. You’ll make your life easier. Meanwhile, you are charming and friendly right now because Venus is in your House of Communications. Everyone wants to share your company! Kiss, kiss, hug, hug.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Today the Sun moves into your sign to stay for the next four weeks. This happens once a year and when it does, it’s your chance to recharge your batteries for the rest of year. You will make an excellent impression on others because you’ll project yourself with more energy. You will also have a great need to express yourself. Don’t deny this. Find people who want to listen to you, especially because Mercury will also move into your sign, adding to your desire to talk, teach, lecture, market and sell. This is a powerful time because in addition to the Sun being in your sign, fiery Mars is at the top of your chart arousing your ambition. Now is the hour to get things done!

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Today the Sun moves into a hidden part of your chart, which means that similarly, you will choose to “hide” or be low profile for the next four weeks. It’s not that you’re being antisocial. It’s simply what you prefer to do. In fact, with Venus in your sign, you’ll find it easy to be charming with everyone. But you will choose to do things at your own pace. Meanwhile, do note that this is an excellent week to buy wardrobe goodies for yourself. It’s also a great time to travel or do anything that makes you feel that you’re expanding your horizons and learning something new. Get out of town or be a tourist in your own city.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Today the Sun moves into your House of Friendships; and on Thursday, Mercury joins the Sun in this same House. This means that in the next four weeks, you’ll be involved more not only with friends, but with groups, clubs and organizations. These friendships will be important to you. In fact, you will be most effective working with others or in a partnership at this time. (Keep this in mind.) Very likely, you’ll be involved with younger people. However, this is an excellent time to examine the role that certain people play in your life. Remember that your friends can influence your future because they can influence your choices, which in turn, create your future. (Something to think about.)

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

You have a lovely month ahead! Today the Sun moves to the top of your chart to stay for four weeks. This is something that can happen only once a year, and when it does, it symbolizes that you are being thrust in the spotlight of the Sun and this light is flattering! Say no more. This means that you don’t have to do anything special, but people will admire you and think you’re the cat’s meow. Because this is an advantage for you – use it! Now is the time to go after what you want and advance your agenda. Don’t hesitate to ask bosses, parents and people in power for what you want. Meanwhile, relations with friends and groups will be warm and supportive. In fact, a friend might become a lover.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

For the next four weeks, your desire to get outta Dodge will be strong. You want to travel! You want adventure! You want to see new places, discover new ideas and be inspired by whatever you encounter. You adore meeting new and unusual characters and this is what you can do whether you travel far, or you explore your own neighbourhood. Meanwhile, this is a busy, productive week for most, and you will accomplish a lot because Mars will help you work. Be careful not to be too demanding of coworkers because they might not keep up with your pace. Romance with a boss is possible. Enjoy good times that come your way.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

You want to do your own thing right now. You want to slip away on vacations. You want to travel. You want to have fun! You might be more competitive than usual. In fact, sports will delight. Your romantic passions are ignited because your desire nature is strong. (Woot!) Physical intimacy will be one of the forms of self-expression that you seek. Since you want to indulge your passions, this is also great time to buy new boots or shoes. After all, you will be focused on shared property, taxes and debt a bit more than usual. Plus of course, as you well know – “Winter is coming.”