Beltane

Beltane

Beltane’s energy is about sexuality, beauty, and manifestation. Make aphrodisiacs, love charms, and potions during this sabbat. Charm your beauty products and makeup and adding botanicals that can boost their magickal properties. Make charms manifesting your goals. Leave them in your wallet, your car, or even every room in your house. Soak orange peels in white vinegar for two weeks, strain, and add the same amount of Moon-blessed water as the vinegar to a bottle. Use it as a mirror cleanser so that whenever you look at your reflection, you see your inner and outer beauty reflected back on you. Make rosewater to add to your laundry wash to imbue your clothes with passionate energies. Put away your winter blankets and clothes. Tuck sachets of cloves, rosemary, and thyme in with them to keep them safe and to ward off moths until you need them again. Place carnelian in any space where you want more passionate energy to reside.

Source: Rachel Henderson Llewellyn’s Witches’ Datebook 2023 page 71

29 October 2024 Current Moon Phase and Planetary Positions for the Southern Hemisphere

Source: MoonGiant.com

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

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

Today’s Waning Crescent Phase

The Waning Crescent on October 29 has an illumination of 7%. This is the percentage of the Moon illuminated by the Sun. The illumination is constantly changing and can vary up to 10% a day. On October 29 the Moon is 27.01 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: 7%
Moon Age: 27.01 days
Moon Angle: 0.49
Moon Distance: 405,348.27 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 148,539,282.60 km

Source: currentplanetarypositions.com

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

29 October 2024
01:00 am GMT 12:00 PM AEDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:06 Scorpio 06
Moon:28 Virgo 17
Mercury:23 Scorpio 14
Venus:13 Sagittarius 33
Mars:27 Cancer 46
Jupiter:20 Gemini 41 Rx
Saturn:12 Pisces 58 Rx
Uranus:26 Taurus 01 Rx
Neptune:27 Pisces 34 Rx
Pluto:29 Capricorn 43

True Lunar Node:06 Aries 29
Mean Lunar Node:04 Aries 53 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):13 Libra 28

Chiron:20 Aries 34 Rx
Ceres:17 Capricorn 28
Pallas:17 Sagittarius 16
Juno:28 Libra 08
Vesta:00 Libra 50

Eris:24 Aries 50 Rx

Fire:6
Earth:4
Air:4
Water:5
Cardinal:10
Fixed:3
Mutable:6

Cape Town, South Africa

29 October 2024
10:00 am GMT 12:00 PM SAST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:06 Scorpio 28
Moon:02 Libra 42
Mercury:23 Scorpio 46
Venus:14 Sagittarius 00
Mars:27 Cancer 55
Jupiter:20 Gemini 40 Rx
Saturn:12 Pisces 57 Rx
Uranus:26 Taurus 00 Rx
Neptune:27 Pisces 33 Rx
Pluto:29 Capricorn 43

True Lunar Node:06 Aries 30
Mean Lunar Node:04 Aries 52 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):13 Libra 31

Chiron:20 Aries 33 Rx
Ceres:17 Capricorn 34
Pallas:17 Sagittarius 24
Juno:28 Libra 16
Vesta:01 Libra 01

Eris:24 Aries 49 Rx

Fire:6
Earth:3
Air:5
Water:5
Cardinal:11
Fixed:3
Mutable:5

Easter Island, Chile

29 October 2024
05:00 pm GMT 12:00 PM EASST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:06 Scorpio 46
Moon:06 Libra 08
Mercury:24 Scorpio 12
Venus:14 Sagittarius 21
Mars:28 Cancer 02
Jupiter:20 Gemini 39 Rx
Saturn:12 Pisces 56 Rx
Uranus:25 Taurus 59 Rx
Neptune:27 Pisces 33 Rx
Pluto:29 Capricorn 43

True Lunar Node:06 Aries 30
Mean Lunar Node:04 Aries 51 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):13 Libra 33

Chiron:20 Aries 32 Rx
Ceres:17 Capricorn 39
Pallas:17 Sagittarius 31
Juno:28 Libra 22
Vesta:01 Libra 09

Eris:24 Aries 49 Rx

Fire:6
Earth:3
Air:5
Water:5
Cardinal:11
Fixed:3
Mutable:5

October 28, 2024 Current Moon Phase and Planetary Positions for the Northern Hemispheres

Source: MoonGiant.com

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

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

Today’s Waning Crescent Phase

The Waning Crescent on October 28 has an illumination of 13%. 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 October 28 the Moon is 26.12 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: 13%
Moon Age: 26.12 days
Moon Angle: 0.49
Moon Distance: 404,333.44 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 148,578,687.14 km

Source: currentplanetarypositions.com

London, England

28 October 2024
12:00 pm GMT 12:00 PM GMT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:05 Scorpio 33
Moon:21 Virgo 54
Mercury:22 Scorpio 27
Venus:12 Sagittarius 54
Mars:27 Cancer 34
Jupiter:20 Gemini 43 Rx
Saturn:12 Pisces 59 Rx
Uranus:26 Taurus 02 Rx
Neptune:27 Pisces 34 Rx
Pluto:29 Capricorn 42

True Lunar Node:06 Aries 29
Mean Lunar Node:04 Aries 55 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):13 Libra 25

Chiron:20 Aries 35 Rx
Ceres:17 Capricorn 19
Pallas:17 Sagittarius 03
Juno:27 Libra 57
Vesta:00 Libra 35

Eris:24 Aries 50 Rx

Fire:6
Earth:4
Air:4
Water:5
Cardinal:10
Fixed:3
Mutable:6

Chicago, Illinois

October 28, 2024
05:00 pm GMT 12:00 PM CDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:05 Scorpio 46
Moon:24 Virgo 22
Mercury:22 Scorpio 45
Venus:13 Sagittarius 09
Mars:27 Cancer 39
Jupiter:20 Gemini 43 Rx
Saturn:12 Pisces 58 Rx
Uranus:26 Taurus 02 Rx
Neptune:27 Pisces 34 Rx
Pluto:29 Capricorn 43

True Lunar Node:06 Aries 29
Mean Lunar Node:04 Aries 54 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):13 Libra 26

Chiron:20 Aries 35 Rx
Ceres:17 Capricorn 22
Pallas:17 Sagittarius 08
Juno:28 Libra 01
Vesta:00 Libra 41

Eris:24 Aries 50 Rx

Fire:6
Earth:4
Air:4
Water:5
Cardinal:10
Fixed:3
Mutable:6

Los Angels, California

October 28, 2024
07:00 pm GMT 12:00 PM PDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:05 Scorpio 51
Moon:25 Virgo 21
Mercury:22 Scorpio 52
Venus:13 Sagittarius 15
Mars:27 Cancer 40
Jupiter:20 Gemini 42 Rx
Saturn:12 Pisces 58 Rx
Uranus:26 Taurus 02 Rx
Neptune:27 Pisces 34 Rx
Pluto:29 Capricorn 43

True Lunar Node:06 Aries 29
Mean Lunar Node:04 Aries 54 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):13 Libra 27

Chiron:20 Aries 35 Rx
Ceres:17 Capricorn 24
Pallas:17 Sagittarius 10
Juno:28 Libra 03
Vesta:00 Libra 43

Eris:24 Aries 50 Rx

Fire:6
Earth:4
Air:4
Water:5
Cardinal:10
Fixed:3
Mutable:6

October 28, 2024 Daily Horoscopes

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Moon Alert

There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today until 11:30 PM EDT (8:30 PM to 10 PM PDT). After that, the Moon moves from Virgo into Libra.

The Stars Rate Your Day

5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult

Aries (March 21-April 19)

*** There’s an element of confusion today, which means your best option is to work hard. Keep your head down and your powder dry. Postpone important money decisions, especially about how to share or divide something for another day because you might give away the farm.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

*** This is a tricky day! In an effort to keep someone happy, especially someone like a boss or parent, you might make a questionable decision. Trust your gut instincts. If something feels fishy, it is. Don’t fall for sob story today. Get your facts.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

*** This is not an ideal day to make important financial decisions because you might have the wrong information; or someone might lie to you. Even partners and close friends might be difficult to read. Think for yourself today.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

*** Somebody might try to talk you into something today. (Ironically, you might also do this to yourself.) Meanwhile, romance is promising but perhaps confusing? When dealing with kids, social situations and sports events, get your facts. Know what’s happening. Be clear about things.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

**** You might want to help a family member today or someone in need. By nature, you’re a generous sign, so you will probably be ready to step up to the plate. However, it’s important to make sure you know what you’re doing. Do not act until you have information you can trust.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

**** Today it’s easy to act on issues because of wishful thinking. But do you really have the facts? Or are you just trying to talk yourself into something? Ironically, family and relatives might not be able to help because of their own limitations. It’s a tricky day!

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

*** If you’re dealing with financial matters or shopping, be careful because wishful thinking might lead you down the garden path. For example, you might spend too much money on luxurious items and then later regret it. (The devil made me do it!) Don’t try to “keep up” with someone. Be true to yourself.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

**** Wishful thinking is rampant today. Sometimes wishful thinking is a good thing because it opens new doors and pushes us to new achievements. However, at other times, wishful thinking leads to unrealistic choices and regrets. Make sure you know what you’re doing.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

*** Hidden secrets and confusion might make it difficult for you to make wise decisions about shared property, banking and how to work with the resources of someone else. Ask yourself if what you do might lead to future regret? If you’re not sure what to do – do nothing. Wait a day.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

**** This is a popular time for you! You’re interacting with others, especially younger people. However, if you feel that someone is not being honest with you – listen to this warning in your head. There’s a strong element of confusion present everywhere today. Keep your eyes and ears open.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

*** Be clear with authority figures today if asked to do something, especially if you’re doubtful. Make sure you know what others expect of you. Furthermore, if someone wants you to do something that’s against your principles – stand up for yourself. Be true to your beliefs.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

**** Your appreciation of beauty is heightened today, which is why you will enjoy galleries, beautiful stores, arts and crafts, and the creations of others. Nevertheless, if spending money, think twice before you part with your hard-earned cash.

If Your Birthday Is Today

Actress Julia Roberts (1968) shares your birthday today. You’re intelligent, and a natural explorer. You’re independent and you think for yourself. This is the first year of a new nine-year cycle for you, which brings new beginnings, adventures and major changes. Keep your eyes open for new opportunities and be ready to act. Prepare for leadership.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

You are quite interested in spirituality and concerned about what is coming next in your life. Therefore you are trying to research about yourself and the meanings of your decisions.

You are attracted to symbolism and try to get in touch with people who practice this but this might prove to be more than difficult at this time.

You can also read this special Aries Daily Horoscope.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

It seems that your wish to be in the spotlight is starting to reveal itself again but this time you are not really willing to fight for it.

This is why you will try to make your attributes shine and stay out of the crowd but at the same time you are not willing to move more than a finger. Some exciting news might make you change your mind.

You can also read this special Taurus Daily Horoscope.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

It seems that creativity is going to be one of your fortes during this Monday but on the other hand, the more space you leave to these ideas, the harder it is going to be for you to catch a grip on reality.

Therefore the challenge of the day for you will be to try and find a balance to what you are imagining and what you actually have to do.

You can also read this special Gemini Daily Horoscope.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

Prudence should be the word of the day for you as it seems you benefit from too much energy for your own good.

Small accidents and injuries might be of the ordinary today although you are going to pay attention. This doesn’t necessarily mean that you can succumb to fate and wait for it to happen but there is a component you can’t control and you need to be aware of that.

You can also read this special Cancer Daily Horoscope.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

You can count on the stars to give you a lot of work if you want to fill your day and be active but at the same time you won’t be too inspired.

Therefore you will probably find it easier to tackle tasks that are focused on numbers and on strict guidelines rather than tasks where you are allowed to devise your own strategies.

You can also read this special Leo Daily Horoscope.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Your expectations are way too high in regards to your love life and you want more from your partner than you are actually doing yourself.

If you don’t align this chances are conflict will rise and the stars won’t be there to support you on that. Don’t start any kind of sensible conversation if you don’t know where you want to get with it.

You can also read this special Virgo Daily Horoscope.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Your loved one will either prepare a nice surprise for you or will try to take your relationship further and you might be surprised by how fast things are moving.

Calibrate your reaction and understand where he or she stands because otherwise your reaction might be misinterpreted and you risk falling in another extreme.

You can also read this special Libra Daily Horoscope.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

You are trying to appear as serious and balanced as you can in front of your family in order to impose more respect.

It seems that this is your actual quest for the day and what you want to obtain from them. While the stars might support this maturity outburst, you might want to show a little patience with those around who might be taken by surprise.

You can also read this special Scorpio Daily Horoscope.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

A difficult time for those natives who are still pretending to live their life carefree and even be a little childish at times.

It seems that this current disposition is set to mature everyone who is not really accepting the passage of time. Some difficulty might be faced especially in terms of relations with friends and people of same age.

You can also read this special Sagittarius Daily Horoscope.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Your intuition might lead you up until one point and why not admit that you will be quite proud about this but unfortunately there is also a boundary that won’t be passed.

Therefore you need not let arrogance and a sense of too much confidence take over you because once these are over you will really be on your own.

You can also read this special Capricorn Daily Horoscope.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

You seem to benefit from the help of some good allies at home but you don’t even realize it yet.

Therefore when it is time to talk and mingle do that without asking anything for in return because you will benefit from this attitude later. Also, work your mind as you tend to be quite innovative and inspired during this period.

You can also read this special Aquarius Daily Horoscope.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

You need to try a positive approach if you want people to react to what you are asking them to do, especially at work.

So avoid being despotic and try to sugar coat your way into those plans. At the same time, try face to face communication rather the practical but cold messaging. You have chances to meet your targets fairly easy.

You can also read this special Pisces Daily Horoscope.

Divination Journal

Lady Carla Beltane picks out the symbol, rune, tarot card, etc., but the information is from the website in the hyperlink or book listed. The description of these is one person’s view on them. Please click on the hyperlink for more information. 

Tarot Card

Source: ata-tarot.com

King of Wands – Minor Arcana Court Card

The King of Wands is pure fire energy, but strangely enough, he has the least to do with actual creation and creativity. His forte is not in dreaming up ideas and implementing them himself, but in taking an idea and changing the world to match his vision. As such he is a natural leader and commander of all kinds of people. They flock to him to hear what he has to say and leave just as eagerly when he gives them something to do for him. Like the rest of the Kings, the ruler of the Wands suit will appear in two ways in your life: either as a person or as a part of yourself that must be awakened.

As a person, the King of Wands is the ultimate leader, who looks forward to challenges because he enjoys the rush of adrenalin that solving a difficult problem can induce. He not only dispels his own fear but that of others, by ensuring them that they shall succeed. He is not all talk, though; when the going gets tough no one hangs in there longer than he does. The King of Wands has a deep and innate respect for other people, and his compassion extends farther than most people would expect. For a King, he has a remarkably good relationship with the common people. When he is unable to assist by himself, he will empower and enable others to help in his place.

As with all of us, the King’s faults emerge from his strengths. Most of the time he does not show enough restraint to know when assistance is not needed or wanted. He can sometimes make things even worse by doing what he thinks is the right thing – and he always thinks that what he is doing is the right thing. Most of the time his high sense of ethics proves him right, but in those few times where he is on the wrong side of the argument, he can do more harm than good. But one thing that can never be said of him is that he walks away from problems, whatever they are. He will defend another man just as vigilantly, if not more so, than he would protect himself.

An inner spiritual change is often heralded when this card appears. The King of Wands invites us to act as he would to solve our problems. His vision is one of ideal reality, and his vision is that humanity might always be better than it is. He is the warrior of light who stands up for something that matters, and his appearance is an invitation for you to do so as well. If there is a cause you wish to support, but you are unsure of your position, you may proceed with the knowledge that your base of power is strong. Enjoy the King’s power and authority, but be sure to use it for productive means. Take your responsibilities seriously, think of new ways to do things, and never stop believing in yourself.

This page was made by James Rioux (The Black Shadow), bshadow@nbnet.nb.ca.
Copyright 2000 James Rioux.

Animal Spirit Guide or  Helper

Source: UniGuide.com

Crane

Crane symbolism and meanings include grace, devotion and faithfulness, travel, open-mindedness, aspiration, longevity, immortality, and transformation. There are 15 species of cranes and they live on every continent except South America and Antarctica.1 As a result, these elegant birds appear in the mythology and folklore of many cultures around the world. Plus, the crane spirit animal is an important figure in the spiritual beliefs of people who feel a special kinship with these beautiful birds. In this post, you’ll learn about crane symbols and meanings, including crane spiritual meanings, as well as crane mythology and folklore and more.

Table of Contents

What does the crane symbolize?

Detailed Crane Symbols and Meanings

Crane Spiritual Meanings

Crane Meaning in Buddhism

Cranes in Hinduism

Crane Meaning in the Bible, Judaism, and Christianity

Crane Mythology and Folklore

Crane Symbolism in Aboriginal Australia

Crane Meaning in Japan

Korea

Crane Mythology in China

Crane Symbolism in India

Middle East

Cranes in Egypt

Crane Symbolism in Africa

Crane Meaning in Greek Mythology

Native American Crane Meanings

Crane Spirit Animal

Crane Power Animal

Crane Totem

Crane Dream Meaning

Crane Tattoo Meaning

Organizations that Protect Cranes

Rune

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URUZ

MANHOOD

The rune is an indication of the new phase beginning in a person’s life and the termination of the old one. The rune symbolizes the future changes that are yet to happen in the night. It speaks of ending one part of life and how a man goes out of his childhood frame. This means it must be left behind to attain manhood.

Witch’s Rune

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Sun

Always a good omen, the Sun Rune means something of value is coming your way. You can look forward to taking a bold step, embarking in a new direction.

Some may be carried out of their daily grind by unexpected and fortunate events. Other will be made aware of added responsibility and will have to deal with it.

Expect public promotions and public affairs. Look to be amazed, dazzled or even shocked by scandals. An older person, or person of authority could have the answers you are now seeking.

Accept your position as a mover and shaker of the world. For you, the time is right to head for the spotlight.

Ogham

Huathe-Hawthorn

The Celts often believed the hawthorn to be a portal to the Otherworld. The hawthorn is a hardy plant commonly used for hedges and great firewood. It can even be an invasive species at times. The key points to remember with the letter Huathe are obstacles, walls, and obstructions. Its ability to form a natural wall gives the diviner an idea in what this symbol can mean to them and their lives.

Fortune – To overcome obstacles and walls you must make a personal sacrifice, to gain we must lose something of ourselves!

I Ching

Source:  psychic-revelation.com

Hexagram Twelve/12

Hexagram: 12

Name: P’i.

Keyphrase: Stagnation.

Formed By The Trigrams: Heaven over Earth.

General: Although this is a time of adversity you should remember that all things change and there is always hope.

Love: A lover or potential lover may not be what they seem. Beware of falling in love.

Business: New business ventures may be too good to be true. Examine them carefully.

Personal: Strengthen your moral and ethical senses. Don’t be led astray.

Overview: P’i relates to a time of stagnation and to the fragility of life. If the foundations are weak or unstable then a building will eventually fall. This analogy should also be applied to people. P’i often indicates a time when arrogant individuals come to power or occupy positions of authority. Their arrogance will eventually be their downfall. Beware of individuals trying to subvert your sense of ethics or the consequences will be far-reaching for you.

Numerology

Source: astrogle.com

Twelve

It is highly creative, individualistic, and unconventional. It represents the interests of the self versus those of the group.

Angel Number

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One Hundred Twenty – Four

A glimpse of angel number 124 will soon open the door to success. However, it seems that the guardian angels are appealing that you aim to go one step further and open yourself up.

A literal translation of angel number 124 means, “Angels support you to explore yourself