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Would love to see your jack-o-latern.

April’s showers have given way to rich and fertile earth, and as the land greens, there are few celebrations as representative of fertility as Beltane. Observed on May 1st (or October 31 – November 1 for our Southern Hemisphere readers), festivities typically begin the evening before, on the last night of April. It’s a time to welcome the abundance of the fertile earth, and a day that has a long (and sometimes scandalous) history. Depending on your tradition, there are a number of ways you can celebrate this Sabbat. First, you might want to read up on:
Depending on your particular tradition, there are many different ways you can celebrate Beltane, but the focus is nearly always on fertility. It’s the time when the earth mother opens up to the fertility god, and their union brings about healthy livestock, strong crops, and new life all around.
Here are a few rituals you may want to think about trying — and remember, any of them can be adapted for either a solitary practitioner or a small group, with just a little planning ahead.
Interested in learning about some of the traditions behind the celebrations of May Day? Learn why the Romans had a big party, and who the popular fertility gods are.
Beltane is a season of fertility and fire, and we often find this reflected in the magic of the season. Let’s look at some of that spring magic, from ritual sex to fertility magic, along with the magic found in gardens and nature.
As Beltane approaches, you can decorate your home (and keep your kids entertained) with a number of easy craft projects. Start celebrating a bit early with fun floral crowns and a Maypole altar centerpiece.
No Pagan celebration is really complete without a meal to go along with it. For Beltane, celebrate with foods that honor fertility of the earth. Enjoy light spring soups, Scottish bannocks, fertility bread loaves, and more.
Date: May 1
Animals: Swallow, dove, swan, Cats, lynx, leopard
Deities: Flower Goddesses, Divine Couples, Deities of the Hunt, Aphrodite,
artemis, Bast, Diana, Faunus, Flora, Maia, Pan, the Horned God, Venus, and all Gods and Goddesses who preside over fertility.Tools: broom, May Pole, cauldronStones/Gems: emerald, malachite, amber, orange carnelian, sapphire, rose quartzColors: green, soft pink, blue, yellow, red, brown
Herbs and Flowers: almond tree/shrub, ash, broom, cinquefoil, clover, Dittany of Crete, elder, foxglove, frankincense, honeysuckle, rowan, sorrel, hawthorn, ivy, lily of the valley, marigold, meadowsweet, mint, mugwort, thyme, woodruff may be burned; angelica, bluebells, daisy, hawthorn, ivy, lilac, primrose, and rose may be decorations, st. john’s wort, yarrow, basically all flowers.
Incense: frankincense, lilac, rose.
Symbols and Decorations: maypole, strings of beads or flowers, ribbons, spring flowers, fires, fertility, growing things, ploughs, cauldrons of flowers, butterchurn, baskets, eggs
Food: dairy, bread, cereals, oatmeal cakes, cherries, strawberries, wine, green salads.
Activities and Rituals: fertilize, nurture and boost existing goals, games, activities of pleasure, leaping bonfires, making garlands, May Pole dance, planting seeds, walking one’s property, feasting
Wiccan mythology: sexual union and/or marriage of the Goddess and God
It’s association with fire also makes Beltaine a holiday of purification.
Wiccan weddings are frequently held on or around Beltaine
Source: PaganPages.org

The current moon phase for October 30th, 2024 is the Waning Crescent phase.
On this day, the moon is 27.25 days old and 4.45% illuminated with a tilt of -27.404°. The approximate distance from Earth to the moon is 406,112.22 km and the moon sign is Libra.
The Moon phase for October 30th, 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: Waning Crescent
Moon age: 27.25 days
Moon illumination: 4.45%
Moon tilt: -27.404°
Moon angle: 0.49
Moon distance: 406,112.22 km
Moon sign: Libra

30 October 2024
01:00 am GMT 12:00 PM AEDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)
True Lunar Node:06 Aries 30 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:04 Aries 50 Rx
Lilith (Black Moon):13 Libra 35
Chiron:20 Aries 31 Rx
Ceres:17 Capricorn 45
Pallas:17 Sagittarius 38
Juno:28 Libra 29
Vesta:01 Libra 18
Eris:24 Aries 49 Rx

30 October 2024
10:00 am GMT 12:00 PM SAST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)
True Lunar Node:06 Aries 29 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:04 Aries 49 Rx
Lilith (Black Moon):13 Libra 38
Chiron:20 Aries 30 Rx
Ceres:17 Capricorn 51
Pallas:17 Sagittarius 47
Juno:28 Libra 37
Vesta:01 Libra 29
Eris:24 Aries 49 Rx

30 October 2024
05:00 pm GMT12:00 PM EASST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)
True Lunar Node:06 Aries 29 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:04 Aries 48 Rx
Lilith (Black Moon):13 Libra 40
Chiron:20 Aries 30 Rx
Ceres:17 Capricorn 56
Pallas:17 Sagittarius 53
Juno:28 Libra 43
Vesta:01 Libra 37
Eris:24 Aries 49 Rx

The current moon phase for October 29th, 2024 is the Waning Crescent phase.
On this day, the moon is 26.23 days old and 9.27% illuminated with a tilt of -24.15°. The approximate distance from Earth to the moon is 405,931.70 km and the moon sign is Libra.
The Moon phase for October 29th, 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: Waning Crescent
Moon age: 26.23 days
Moon illumination: 9.27%
Moon tilt: -24.15°
Moon angle: 0.49
Moon distance: 405,931.70 km
Moon sign: Libra
29 October 2024
12:00 pm GMT 12:00 PM GMT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)
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 36
Pallas:17 Sagittarius 26
Juno:28 Libra 18
Vesta:01 Libra 03
Eris:24 Aries 49 Rx
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October 29, 2024
05:00 pm GMT 12:00 PM CDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)
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
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October 29, 2024
07:00 pm GMT 12:00 PM PDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)
True Lunar Node:06 Aries 30 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:04 Aries 51 Rx
Lilith (Black Moon):13 Libra 33
Chiron:20 Aries 32 Rx
Ceres:17 Capricorn 40
Pallas:17 Sagittarius 33
Juno:28 Libra 24
Vesta:01 Libra 11
Eris:24 Aries 49 Rx

After 1 AM EDT today, there are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today. The Moon is in Libra.
5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult
*** Make an effort to listen to others today. Be ready to compromise or go more than halfway because this is how your day will work best. Don’t be demanding. Be accommodating. Travel or make travel plans if possible because you want to have a change of scenery that’s exciting.
*** Today you might have to put your emotional considerations second to those of someone else. Perhaps you have to help someone? You might have to perform a service for them? You’re not being a martyr — this is simply what’s happening. Look for ways to improve your health.
**** Your protective, nurturing instincts are stronger today, especially with kids; but you’ll also feel protective about romantic partners as well. Meanwhile, this is a lighthearted, playful day! Do something that makes you feel “with it”. You don’t want to be left behind.
*** Home and family are your focus today, which is why you’ll be happy to relax at home among familiar surroundings. You might want to veg out. Or perhaps, you want to entertain. An important one-to-one conversation might take place with a family member.
**** This is the perfect day for a short trip. Or you might be busy with errands, appointments and conversations with siblings, relatives and neighbours. You want some gossip or information, or a chance to learn something new and interesting! “What’s the buzz, cuz?”
*** Today your cash flow and earnings or something to do with your belongings and assets will be a stronger focus. You might want to take care of something that you own by cleaning it or repairing it. You might also look for ways to boost your earnings. Tidy up loose ends.
**** For 2 1/2 days every month, the Moon is in your sign. This is happening right now and it can make you more emotional. Stay cool. The good news is it can slightly improve your good luck, which means this is a good day to ask the universe for a favour. Try it. See what happens?
*** By nature, you are private. Today in particular, you will protect your privacy because you feel the need to go off by yourself or work alone or behind the scenes. By no means is this a deprivation. Find someplace comfortable with good food and drink.
**** Your emotional contact with a friend might be important to you today. Perhaps you have to agree on a decision? Actually, this is a good day to share your hopes and dreams for the future with others because their feedback will help you. What are some of your goals?
*** Your professional and business concerns are primary today. However, today and tomorrow, personal details about your private life might be public to some. Be aware of this in case you have to do some damage control. (Check out the impression you create.)
**** Today you have a strong urge to get away from it all. You want to break free from your daily routine and seek adventure! Obviously, travel would be the perfect choice. Nevertheless, you can also be a tourist in your own town. Check it out.
*** Your emotional experiences will be more intense today. You might have an intense discussion with someone or you will attract intense people to you. This could be because you’re discussing debt, insurance matters, inheritances or something that you share or divide with someone.
Actress Winona Ryder (1971) shares your birthday today. You are passionate and playful. However, family and loved ones are always important to you. This is a slower paced year with a strong focus on partnerships and close friendships. Take time to rejuvenate yourself. Focus on people who are kind and beneficial to you.

Health might be of concern this Tuesday but probably something that has to do with the weather and you not adapting to it.
Therefore you will only have yourself to complain while you are suffering from the poor disposition. Try not to snap if those in your family are going to try and add a little more criticism to this mix.
You can also read this special Aries Daily Horoscope.
This Tuesday you might appear as controlling and edgy, even with people you are not supposed to act like this in any way, for instance your colleagues.
However, with a little explanation and a softer tone of voice you might get a long way ahead. Also be careful to what you are saying and trying to convey in written messages as well.
You can also read this special Taurus Daily Horoscope.
You might want to avoid any misunderstandings today because although the error might seem minor, the effects will be quite big.
So do take some risk management measures, especially at work. Also the stars might warn you about your reputation so I think there are two things you are gambling at the moment when choosing to pay attention to certain aspects or not.
You can also read this special Gemini Daily Horoscope.
Your social life will be the first point of attraction today but might also interfere with your sentimental and love life if you don’t pay the required attention.
So try not to get in any sensible misunderstandings as you will have a lot of explaining to give otherwise and you risk building up a complicated grudge with your partner.
You can also read this special Cancer Daily Horoscope.
The current disposition will help you at work so the more time you invest the better. Don’t overwork yourself however, because there is also a limit to what you can achieve during this time.
Those who practice endeavors that have to do with vocation and talent and usually the great arts are going to be most benefited by this.
You can also read this special Leo Daily Horoscope.
This Tuesday a sugar coated word will take you a lot further than any planned action you might have.
Therefore you need to focus more on the messages you are trying to convey and to try different ways to make them work rather than adopt a forceful approach and pretend that showing is better than explaining because this is time it really isn’t.
You can also read this special Virgo Daily Horoscope.
A good period for learning endeavors and for going back to school for those natives still doing that but as well a period for supporting others with their learning.
Therefore keep informational resources close to you and you will be enlightened. Also, it might not be a bad idea to keep nature close as well so do spend time outdoors.
You can also read this special Libra Daily Horoscope.
An opportunistic day for those natives who have paid enough attention to their friends in recent times and as well for those who put some money aside and now have it ready for some investment perhaps.
Chances are you will be given such occasion but at the same time don’t enter any legal contract for too long and stay away from strict rules.
You can also read this special Scorpio Daily Horoscope.
This is going to be quite a difficult day because although you benefit from quite a lot of energy your mind is dull and prefers to block any creative endeavors.
Therefore you will waste your energy on being frustrated by your own lack of motivation and those around will be quick to catch up on this and come with their own criticism.
You can also read this special Sagittarius Daily Horoscope.
You are expressing yourself strongly and don’t really want to let others interfere with your plans. This might surprise even your family who might not be used to seeing this face of yours.
You are flirty and encouraging but also domineering so I wouldn’t be surprised if you don’t create some crushes around you in this time.
You can also read this special Capricorn Daily Horoscope.
You are quite generous in your ideas but also try to stay away from certain people who are only up to criticism because you are very sensitive today and tend to change your mind very quickly.
Other than that, quite a peaceful day ahead and as a word of advice, try to align your expectations with those of your partner as well.
You can also read this special Aquarius Daily Horoscope.
You might want to share your rewards equally with those who deserve a part of them or with your family and partner.
This is not a time to be selfish or else you will probably attract the fury of the stars. Give and you will later be given as well as impart knowledge if you feel like you have something worth sharing.
You can also read this special Pisces Daily Horoscope.

I am taking today off. I’ll be back tomorrow with the usual today and tomorrow posts.
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