
Day: October 15, 2024
A Little Humor for Your Day

I hope the rest of your day and evening is relaxing, filled with fun and love.
Merry part until we merry meet again!
Talking To a Loved One Who Has Died
What to know about communicating with the dead
Talking to your loved one after their death is a common experience, and many people feel that the connection goes both ways.
Grief experts say these conversations can be a healthy coping tool and a source of comfort.
The desire to communicate with the dead is deeply human; cultures throughout history have practiced it in different ways.
In grief, we see the world a little differently. Try to be patient with what you’re observing and not to control it.
Remember that this is your own experience with your loved one—beware of anyone promising to intercede for a price.
When someone close to you dies, one of the most painful things is the idea that you’ll never speak with them again. You’ll never share another inside joke. You’ll never again have a late-night heart-to-heart, or get to ask them for advice.
If you feel like you still want to continue the conversation with them, you’re not alone. It may take your mind a while to catch up to the painful finality of death, and it is not unusual to continue feeling their presence. It may thus feel natural to talk to your loved one when… Click here to read the rest of this article
16 October 2024 Current Moon Phase and Planetary Positions for the Southern Hemisphere

Source: nineplanets.org
The current moon phase for October 16th, 2024 is the Waxing Gibbous phase.
On this day, the moon is 12.79 days old and 95.6% illuminated with a tilt of 108.025°. The approximate distance from Earth to the moon is 358,690.20 km and the moon sign is Pisces.
The Moon phase for October 16th, 2024 is a Waxing Gibbous phase. This is the phase where the moon is more than 50% illuminated but has not yet reached 100% illumination (which would be a Full Moon).
In the Northern Hemisphere, the right side will be illuminated, and in the Southern hemisphere it’ll be the left side that is illuminated.
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 word Gibbous was first used in the 14th century and comes from the latin word gibbosus which means humpbacked.
Phase Details
Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon age: 12.79 days
Moon illumination: 95.6%
Moon tilt: 108.025°
Moon angle: 0.56
Moon distance: 358,690.20 km
Moon sign: Pisces

Source: currentplanetarypositions.com
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
16 October 2024
02:00 am GMT 12:00 PM AEST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)
Moon:03 Aries 25
Mercury:03 Scorpio 37
Venus:27 Scorpio 55
Mars:22 Cancer 17
Jupiter:21 Gemini 16 Rx
Saturn:13 Pisces 29 Rx
Uranus:26 Taurus 29 Rx
Neptune:27 Pisces 51 Rx
Pluto:29 Capricorn 39
True Lunar Node:06 Aries 38
Mean Lunar Node:05 Aries 34 Rx
Lilith (Black Moon):12 Libra 02
Chiron:21 Aries 09 Rx
Ceres:14 Capricorn 08
Pallas:12 Sagittarius 28
Juno:23 Libra 33
Vesta:24 Virgo 43
Eris:24 Aries 57 Rx
Earth:4
Air:4
Water:5
Fixed:3
Mutable:5
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Cape Town, South Africa
16 October 2024
10:00 am GMT 12:00 PM SAST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)
Moon:08 Aries 28
Mercury:04 Scorpio 09
Venus:28 Scorpio 19
Mars:22 Cancer 26
Jupiter:21 Gemini 15 Rx
Saturn:13 Pisces 28 Rx
Uranus:26 Taurus 28 Rx
Neptune:27 Pisces 50 Rx
Pluto:29 Capricorn 39
True Lunar Node:06 Aries 38 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:05 Aries 33 Rx
Lilith (Black Moon):12 Libra 05
Chiron:21 Aries 08 Rx
Ceres:14 Capricorn 13
Pallas:12 Sagittarius 35
Juno:23 Libra 40
Vesta:24 Virgo 52
Eris:24 Aries 57 Rx
Earth:4
Air:4
Water:5
Fixed:3
Mutable:5
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Easter Island, Chile
16 October 2024
06:00 pm GMT 12:00 PM EAST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)
Moon:13 Aries 32
Mercury:04 Scorpio 40
Venus:28 Scorpio 43
Mars:22 Cancer 35
Jupiter:21 Gemini 15 Rx
Saturn:13 Pisces 27 Rx
Uranus:26 Taurus 27 Rx
Neptune:27 Pisces 50 Rx
Pluto:29 Capricorn 39
True Lunar Node:06 Aries 38 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:05 Aries 32 Rx
Lilith (Black Moon):12 Libra 07
Chiron:21 Aries 07 Rx
Ceres:14 Capricorn 17
Pallas:12 Sagittarius 43
Juno:23 Libra 47
Vesta:25 Virgo 02
Eris:24 Aries 57 Rx
Earth:4
Air:4
Water:5
Fixed:3
Mutable:5
October 15, 2024 Current Moon Phase and Planetary Positions for the Northern Hemispheres

Source: nineplanets.org
The current moon phase for October 15th, 2024 is the Waxing Gibbous phase.
On this day, the moon is 12.77 days old and 95.51% illuminated with a tilt of 106.869°. The approximate distance from Earth to the moon is 358,735.70 km and the moon sign is Pisces.
The Moon phase for October 15th, 2024 is a Waxing Gibbous phase. This is the phase where the moon is more than 50% illuminated but has not yet reached 100% illumination (which would be a Full Moon).
In the Northern Hemisphere, the right side will be illuminated, and in the Southern hemisphere it’ll be the left side that is illuminated.
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 word Gibbous was first used in the 14th century and comes from the latin word gibbosus which means humpbacked.
Phase Details
Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon age: 12.77 days
Moon illumination: 95.51%
Moon tilt: 106.869°
Moon angle: 0.56
Moon distance: 358,735.70 km
Moon sign: Pisces

Source: currentplanetarypositions.com
London, England
15 October 2024
11:00 am GMT 12:00 PM BST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)
Moon:24 Pisces 00
Mercury:02 Scorpio 38
Venus:27 Scorpio 09
Mars:22 Cancer 00
Jupiter:21 Gemini 16 Rx
Saturn:13 Pisces 31 Rx
Uranus:26 Taurus 30 Rx
Neptune:27 Pisces 52 Rx
Pluto:29 Capricorn 39
True Lunar Node:06 Aries 37
Mean Lunar Node:05 Aries 36 Rx
Lilith (Black Moon):11 Libra 58
Chiron:21 Aries 11 Rx
Ceres:13 Capricorn 59
Pallas:12 Sagittarius 15
Juno:23 Libra 20
Vesta:24 Virgo 25
Eris:24 Aries 58 Rx
Earth:4
Air:4
Water:6
Fixed:3
Mutable:6
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Chicago, Illinois
October 15, 2024
05:00 pm GMT 12:00 PM CDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)
Moon:27 Pisces 46
Mercury:03 Scorpio 02
Venus:27 Scorpio 27
Mars:22 Cancer 07
Jupiter:21 Gemini 16 Rx
Saturn:13 Pisces 30 Rx
Uranus:26 Taurus 29 Rx
Neptune:27 Pisces 51 Rx
Pluto:29 Capricorn 39
True Lunar Node:06 Aries 37
Mean Lunar Node:05 Aries 35 Rx
Lilith (Black Moon):12 Libra 00
Chiron:21 Aries 10 Rx
Ceres:14 Capricorn 02
Pallas:12 Sagittarius 20
Juno:23 Libra 25
Vesta:24 Virgo 32
Eris:24 Aries 58 Rx
Earth:4
Air:4
Water:6
Fixed:3
Mutable:6
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Los Angels, California
15 October 2024
07:00 pm GMT 12:00 PM PDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)
Moon:29 Pisces 01
Mercury:03 Scorpio 10
Venus:27 Scorpio 33
Mars:22 Cancer 09
Jupiter:21 Gemini 16 Rx
Saturn:13 Pisces 30 Rx
Uranus:26 Taurus 29 Rx
Neptune:27 Pisces 51 Rx
Pluto:29 Capricorn 39
True Lunar Node:06 Aries 38
Mean Lunar Node:05 Aries 35 Rx
Lilith (Black Moon):12 Libra 00
Chiron:21 Aries 10 Rx
Ceres:14 Capricorn 04
Pallas:12 Sagittarius 22
Juno:23 Libra 27
Vesta:24 Virgo 34
Eris:24 Aries 57 Rx
Earth:4
Air:4
Water:6
Fixed:3
Mutable:6
October 15, 2024 Daily Horoscopes
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Click here for Anyone’s Birthday or Daily or Monthly Horoscopes Source: thehoroscope.co

Moon Alert
Avoid shopping or important decisions from 3:30 PM to 4:45 PM EDT today (12:30 PM to 1:45 PM PDT). After that, the Moon moves from Pisces into Aries.
The Stars Rate Your Day
5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult
Aries (March 21-April 19)
**** This is a romantic, passionate day! You also feel generous; in particular, you might feel concerned for the welfare of those who are less fortunate, especially animals. (You are an animal lover.) A surprise about something you own, or your finances might occur.
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
**** Relations with others are flirtatious today! New romance might begin. A platonic relationship could turn romantic. Someone unusual might appeal to you, or you might be introduced to someone new, especially through a group.
Gemini (May 21-June 20)
**** Relations with a boss or someone in authority might surprise you today. This could be due to an unexpected flirtation or a sexy attraction. (Probably work-related.) How you handle this is your choice but don’t do anything you might later regret.
Cancer (June 21-July 22)
***** Travel plans might suddenly change today. Or perhaps, you will suddenly have to travel when you didn’t expect to do so. Meanwhile, you might meet someone unusual today, and you find this individual attractive in a compelling way. Could this be new love? Actually, it could.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
**** An unexpected gift or favour from someone might benefit you or your home or a family member today. It could be a gift that makes your home more attractive. It might also be an unexpected romantic attraction to someone? Today is full of all kinds of swoon-worthy opportunities!
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
**** You’ll enjoy communicating to others today. However, the real reason that your communications with others will be pleasant is that you are in a good frame of mind. You’re happier, and more inclined to see beauty in your surroundings. (This is a gift.)
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
**** In astrology, each sign has domain over different aspects of the world. Libra rules the law. It also rules haute couture. (This is why so many lawyers are well dressed.) Today you might want to spend money on beautiful things, which you certainly appreciate because you have an eye for beauty.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
***** You might spend time today in a fantasy world. You can also use your imagination in a creative way as well. Meanwhile, you have compassion for those who are less fortunate. (Be careful about kidding yourself about a “soul mate” connection, which could be a delusion.)
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
**** This morning you might consider playing hooky or hiding at home because you want to kick back and relax. However, as the day wears on, you will feel increasingly sociable and eager to enjoy sports events, playful times with kids, the arts and socializing.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
**** Today you feel tenderhearted to a friend and if you can help this person, you will. Possibly, you will channel this energy into working for a charitable organization? Whatever the case, you have genuine concerns for those who are less fortunate. Do what you can because then you will greater self-respect.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
**** You make a marvellous impression on others today, especially bosses, parents, teachers and VIPs. Quite possibly, this excellent impression will indirectly benefit you in a financial way. It could lead to a better paying job or an important contact. (No moss growing on you.)
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
***** Travel plans or a chance to do something different will appeal to you today. In part, this is because your appreciation of beauty is heightened, and you would love to see beautiful places and the arts and crafts of other countries. You might also appreciate these wonders closer to home.
If Your Birthday Is Today
Actor Dominic West (1969) shares your birthday today. You are charming with stylish good taste. You are also warm and generous to others. This year is about service for you. Very likely, service to family. Therefore, take care of yourself so that you can be a support to others. Time for a makeover?

Aries (March 21-April 19)
You will be in charge with some important decisions today in regard to your family dynamic and you will have to consider everyone else because if not, conflict will rise and it will be a lot more difficult to contend than this.
If you need help, ask for it but don’t expect to actually get it because people might be busy with their own outs and abouts.
You can also read this special Aries Daily Horoscope.
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
Family is going to play an essential role in your decision making process this Tuesday, maybe too much of a role for your own sake.
But at the same time, we are all different and some people do appreciate a lot of support when they tackle important choices. You will need though a lot of patience before you can extract exactly the wisdom you need.
You can also read this special Taurus Daily Horoscope.
Gemini (May 21-June 20)
This is going to be a bit of a conflicting Tuesday because you will feel as if you’ve hit a brick wall with your partner as they prefer to have some liberty on their own, something you might have asked for in the past but wasn’t really given to you.
And now you stand in a difficult position, acknowledging this and not really knowing what to do.
You can also read this special Gemini Daily Horoscope.
Cancer (June 21-July 22)
Creative endeavors will surface around you but you won’t be the one to originate them but more likely you will be a person of support from someone else.
Although you are usually being told to temper off criticism, this time you seem to have a free hand at expressing yourself and the more objective and even tough you are, the more helpful.
You can also read this special Cancer Daily Horoscope.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
This Tuesday will mark a good time for social outings and for making plans with your friends but at the same time make sure you are warned that you need not overreact with this or else you will feel some pressure from your family or partner.
Although at some point you might feel you prefer to be on your own, this is just temporary so get ahead with those plans.
You can also read this special Leo Daily Horoscope.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
You are not really in the mood to try new things and maybe your partner or someone close are trying to get you into exactly such a situation.
You are not seeing things very vividly and you are not that imaginative so it will be very difficult for them to convince you of it but you are not doing a great job at refusing firmly either.
You can also read this special Virgo Daily Horoscope.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
You are terribly pessimistic this Tuesday and behaving totally uncharacteristically for you. Preferring to dwell into the extremes you are choosing just difficult scenarios and no matter what ideas are brought on, you are quick to deny them or exhibit all their flaws.
Don’t be surprised when people start avoiding you because of that.
You can also read this special Libra Daily Horoscope.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
An auspicious period for love endeavors but at the same time you do benefit from great ideas at work and your tendency will be, no matter how big the passion, to first implement these and then go home, where, most likely you will find your partner long asleep.
Frustrating enough, this might happen not only today but for a couple days in a row.
You can also read this special Scorpio Daily Horoscope.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
Communication will be somewhat impaired so if you really want to transmit an efficient message you will have to make sure you are meeting the person face to face. Don’t rely too much on messages and things that can be easily distorted.
The more confident you are, the bigger the misunderstandings you will have to deal with later on.
You can also read this special Sagittarius Daily Horoscope.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
You need to be more careful to what you are doing than to what you are saying because it seems that everyone around you will look more at your gestures and your behavior than at your words.
Therefore make sure you align these two if you want to be respected and as well, don’t let certain emotions slip through.
You can also read this special Capricorn Daily Horoscope.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
You need to focus more on your own plans than on those of others and you need to steer clear away from your worries.
If you are not there involved in the matter this doesn’t mean that those dear to you won’t be fine. And who knows, maybe they are supposed to hit their heads on their own so they can come up with their own solutions.
You can also read this special Aquarius Daily Horoscope.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
The current disposition will feel as if money is coming and going with the speed of the light and you won’t really understanding anything of it.
For some natives this might be due to a circle of paycheck shopping repetition while some other natives will have to cover debts that they have ignored till this point.
You can also read this special Pisces Daily Horoscope.
Some Ideas for Office Witchcraft

Merry Meet Dear Sisters, Brothers, and Friends, Welcome to WOTC! A Thought for Today
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.
A Little Humor for Your Day

Unleash Your Inner Child’s Mind and Creativity to Carve a Pumpkin-Jack-O-Lantern and/or Flowers, Leaves, Etc. In Any Way You Would Enjoy Seeing Them!
This is just for our WOTC Family and Friends. No tag or keywords are being used for other people to find this post. So let your inner child out to play and create!
I am really into pumpkin craving this year because of binge watching “Outrageous Pumpkins” television show.


With Samhain coming up soon in the Northern Hemisphere and Beltane in the Southern Hemisphere I think it would be cool for those who want to participate to email me a picture of any or all the things mentioned in the title. I will do a post when it it Tuesday, October 29th in the Northern Hemisphere of all the pictures sent in.
Please email your contribution to ladybeltane@witchesofthecraft.com. Include the picture of your and 1 or more children in your life creation in the body of your email along with the name you wanted used and 2-3 sentences telling us about what you craved or arrangement. No professional, store bought contribution. This is a time for us to show off our creative, inner child side. Even if you think you don’t have any talent, don’t worry about it. Instead, tap into your inner child a remember even the stick people drawings you did as a child were great.

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