Month: October 2024

Witchcraft and Empowering your Herbal Work c.2014

Witchcraft and Empowering your Herbal Work

Let the Magick come to life….’

You do not have to be practicing Witch to make use of the recipes and skills which are covered here, but it will help if you have an understanding of the principles of the Craft. For some this mean putting aside the misconceptions created by the media especially the popular press) and the adverse comments made by those who have no understanding and no desire to understand our heritage. Witchcraft is one of a number of belief systems whose roots pre-date Christianity and which come under the umbrella heading of Pagan. Indeed, Witchcraft has roots which go back to Pala eolithic times, as illustrated by the cave paintings of our ancient ancestors. Having said that, the Craft is a living religion and has as much relevance to us today as it had to its practitioners in the past. We still seek healing of our bodies and minds, strength to deal with our daily lives, understanding and compassion to help us relate to those around us and to develop our own selves.

So what do Witches believe in and how do they express these beliefs? First, you have to understand that, unlike the more orthodox religions, the Craft has no paid or formal priesthood we are each our own Priest or Priestess and therefore make our own decisions as to the expression of our beliefs. As a result there is no one true way to being a Witch. This gives rise to a great diversity in our daily practices and indeed enables the Craft to grow and adapt to the real world in a way that other paths find difficult because of their interpreted doctrine. Having said that, there are many beliefs and practices that most Witches have in common.

Spell For Thursday – Jupiter Amulet to Attract Money

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Jupiter Amulet to Attract Money

This ritual is amazing to create and consecrate an amulet to attract money.

You can wear it, hide it in a secret place that is sacred for you, or you can carry it in your pocket, your wallet, or your bag for an important meeting or if you go to bet on or invest your money in something!

Ingredients:

Seven yellow candles

Three sandalwood incense sticks

A silver coin

Rice

A small green cloth bag

How to perform it:

Place the seven yellow candles around the silver coin and light them.

Light the three sandalwood incense sticks one by one, by reciting these magical words:

“Jupiter, ruler of the lightning bolt and king of the gods, lead me to fortune by means of your greatness, power, and energy.”

Cover the silver coin with rice and recite this magic formula seven times:

“Jupiter, be my guide, lead me to wealth, money, success.”

Let the candles and incense sticks burn out and put the silver coin and rice inside the green cloth bag.

Keep the magic bag with you like a money-attracting amulet.

Some of the Witchcraft/Magickal Correspondence for Thursday

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Thursday Source: awithintime.weebly.com

Planet – Jupiter

Sign – Sagittarius, Pisces

Angel – Sachiel

Color – Purple, Green, Royal Blue

Plant – Cinnamon, Beech, Buttercup, coltsfoot, oak

Stone – Sugilite, amethyst, turquoise, lapis lazuli, sapphire

Intention – Business, logic, gambling, social matters, political power, material wealth

Element – Fire, water

More Qualities – expansion, luck, success, higher education, the law, career, finances, wealth, publishing, college education, long distance travel, foreign interests, religion, philosophy, forecasting, broadcasting, publicity, expansion, luck, growth, sports, horses, the law, doctors, guardians, merchants, psychologists, charity, correspondences courses, self-improvement, researching, reading, studying

Thursday Source: amagickalpath.co.uk

Planet – Jupiter

Spells/Magic – money, prosperity, holiday, travel, business, luck, growth, self improvement, generosity, health, wealth

Magical aspects: controlled optimism, energetic growth, physical well-being, material success, expansion, money/wealth, prosperity, leadership, and generosity.

Oils – lime, magnolia, strawberry, vanilla

plants and trees – sage, nutmeg,oak tree,meadowsweet, hyssop,borage,butterfly weed,clove,dandelion chestnut,maple tree, anise .

Stones – Amethyst, laptis lazuli, sapphire

Colours – blue, metallic colours, green, turquoise, white, purple.

Metal – Tin

Energy Type – Male

Dieties – dedicated to Thor, god of thunder and agricultural work. his parallels in various European Traditions include Zeus, Taranis, Perun, and Perkunas.

Thursday is the best time to deal with such matters as: Business, Gambling, Logic, Social Matters, Political Power, Material Wealth, Publishing, Collage Education, Long Distance Travel, Foreign Interests, Religion, Philosophy, Forecasting, Broadcasting, Publicity, Expansion, Luck, Growth, Sports, Horses, The Law, Doctors, Guardians, Merchants, Psychologists, Charity, Correspondence Courses, Self-improvement, Researching, Reading and Studying.

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

Source: nineplanets.org

The current moon phase for October 11th, 2024 is the Waxing Gibbous phase.

On this day, the moon is 8.62 days old and 58.61% illuminated with a tilt of 111.701°. The approximate distance from Earth to the moon is 378,703.10 km and the moon sign is Capricorn.

The Moon phase for October 11th, 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: 8.62 days

Moon illumination: 58.61%

Moon tilt: 111.701°

Moon angle: 0.53

Moon distance: 378,703.10 km

Moon sign: Capricorn

Source: currentplanetarypositions.com

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

11 October 2024
02:00 am GMT 12:00 PM AEST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:18 Libra 15
Moon:21 Capricorn 53
Mercury:25 Libra 35
Venus:21 Scorpio 51
Mars:19 Cancer 56
Jupiter:21 Gemini 20 Rx
Saturn:13 Pisces 44 Rx
Uranus:26 Taurus 38 Rx
Neptune:27 Pisces 58 Rx
Pluto:29 Capricorn 39 Rx

True Lunar Node:06 Aries 34
Mean Lunar Node:05 Aries 50 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):11 Libra 29

Chiron:21 Aries 23 Rx
Ceres:12 Capricorn 59
Pallas:10 Sagittarius 40
Juno:21 Libra 47
Vesta:22 Virgo 20

Eris:25 Aries 00 Rx

Fire:5
Earth:5
Air:5
Water:4
Cardinal:12
Fixed:2
Mutable:5

Cape Town, South Africa

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

Sun:18 Libra 35
Moon:26 Capricorn 20
Mercury:26 Libra 08
Venus:22 Scorpio 15
Mars:20 Cancer 06
Jupiter:21 Gemini 20 Rx
Saturn:13 Pisces 43 Rx
Uranus:26 Taurus 38 Rx
Neptune:27 Pisces 58 Rx
Pluto:29 Capricorn 39 Rx

True Lunar Node:06 Aries 34
Mean Lunar Node:05 Aries 49 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):11 Libra 31

Chiron:21 Aries 22 Rx
Ceres:13 Capricorn 03
Pallas:10 Sagittarius 48
Juno:21 Libra 54
Vesta:22 Virgo 30

Eris:25 Aries 00 Rx

Fire:5
Earth:5
Air:5
Water:4
Cardinal:12
Fixed:2
Mutable:5

Easter Island, Chile

11 October 2024
06:00 pm GMT 12:00 PM EAST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:18 Libra 55
Moon:00 Aquarius 50
Mercury:26 Libra 40
Venus:22 Scorpio 40
Mars:20 Cancer 15
Jupiter:21 Gemini 20 Rx
Saturn:13 Pisces 42 Rx
Uranus:26 Taurus 37 Rx
Neptune:27 Pisces 57 Rx
Pluto:29 Capricorn 39 Rx

True Lunar Node:06 Aries 34
Mean Lunar Node:05 Aries 48 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):11 Libra 34

Chiron:21 Aries 21 Rx
Ceres:13 Capricorn 08
Pallas:10 Sagittarius 55
Juno:22 Libra 01
Vesta:22 Virgo 39

Eris:25 Aries 00 Rx

Fire:5
Earth:4
Air:6
Water:4
Cardinal:11
Fixed:3
Mutable:5

October 10, 2024 Current Moon Phase and Planetary Positions for the Northern Hemispheres

Source: nineplanets.org

The current moon phase for October 10th, 2024 is the First Quarter phase.

On this day, the moon is 7.58 days old and 47.51% illuminated with a tilt of 117.237°. The approximate distance from Earth to the moon is 384,694.40 km and the moon sign is Capricorn.

The Moon phase for October 10th, 2024 is the First Quarter phase. In this phase, exactly half of the moon is illuminated and half is in darkness.

The First Quarter phase comes roughly 7 days after the New Moon and this is when the moon has completed one quarter of its orbit around the Earth (hence the name, First Quarter). The moon will be high overhead at sunset in this phase and will be visible until mid-night, when it sets in the west.

The First Quarter of the moon phase cycle happens on one day. It’s followed by the intermediate phase, Waxing Gibbous, and will become more illuminated every day until it reaches the Full Moon phase.

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: if you live in the Northern Hemisphere, the right side of the moon will be illuminated during the First Quarter. If you live in the Southern Hemisphere, the left side is illuminated.

Phase Details

Phase: First Quarter

Moon age: 7.58 days

Moon illumination: 47.51%

Moon tilt: 117.237°

Moon angle: 0.52

Moon distance: 384,694.40 km

Moon sign: Capricorn

Source: currentplanetarypositions.com

London, England

10 October 2024
11:00 am GMT 12:00 PM BST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:17 Libra 38
Moon:13 Capricorn 38
Mercury:24 Libra 33
Venus:21 Scorpio 06
Mars:19 Cancer 38
Jupiter:21 Gemini 20 Rx
Saturn:13 Pisces 47 Rx
Uranus:26 Taurus 39 Rx
Neptune:27 Pisces 59 Rx
Pluto:29 Capricorn 39 Rx

True Lunar Node:06 Aries 34 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:05 Aries 52 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):11 Libra 25

Chiron:21 Aries 24 Rx
Ceres:12 Capricorn 51
Pallas:10 Sagittarius 27
Juno:21 Libra 33
Vesta:22 Virgo 03

Eris:25 Aries 01 Rx

Fire:5
Earth:5
Air:5
Water:4
Cardinal:12
Fixed:2
Mutable:5

Chicago, Illinois

October 10, 2024
05:00 pm GMT 12:00 PM CDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:17 Libra 53
Moon:16 Capricorn 55
Mercury:24 Libra 58
Venus:21 Scorpio 24
Mars:19 Cancer 45
Jupiter:21 Gemini 20 Rx
Saturn:13 Pisces 46 Rx
Uranus:26 Taurus 39 Rx
Neptune:27 Pisces 59 Rx
Pluto:29 Capricorn 39 Rx

True Lunar Node:06 Aries 34 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:05 Aries 51 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):11 Libra 27

Chiron:21 Aries 24 Rx
Ceres:12 Capricorn 54
Pallas:10 Sagittarius 32
Juno:21 Libra 39
Vesta:22 Virgo 10

Eris:25 Aries 00 Rx

Fire:5
Earth:5
Air:5
Water:4
Cardinal:12
Fixed:2
Mutable:5

Los Angels, California

October 10, 2024
07:00 pm GMT 12:00 PM PDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:17 Libra 58
Moon:18 Capricorn 00
Mercury:25 Libra 06
Venus:21 Scorpio 30
Mars:19 Cancer 47
Jupiter:21 Gemini 20 Rx
Saturn:13 Pisces 45 Rx
Uranus:26 Taurus 39 Rx
Neptune:27 Pisces 59 Rx
Pluto:29 Capricorn 39 Rx

True Lunar Node:06 Aries 34
Mean Lunar Node:05 Aries 51 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):11 Libra 27

Chiron:21 Aries 24 Rx
Ceres:12 Capricorn 55
Pallas:10 Sagittarius 34
Juno:21 Libra 40
Vesta:22 Virgo 12

Eris:25 Aries 00 Rx

Fire:5
Earth:5
Air:5
Water:4
Cardinal:12
Fixed:2
Mutable:5

October 10, 2024 Daily Horoscopes

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Moon Alert

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

Aries (March 21-April 19)

 This is not the day to ask for permission or approval from authority figures, bosses, parents or the police because their reply will likely be, “Talk to the hand.” People are quick to anger today (including you). Tread lightly and work to be part of the solution not the problem.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

 Steer clear of discussions about controversial topics today because they will quickly become arguments that could turn nasty. This might be about something in the media or universities, politics, religion or racial issues. Whatever the case, everyone is touchy!

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

 Disputes or squabbles about financial matters might arise today. This could pertain to arguing about the cost of a vacation or a social outing or it could pertain to costs related to children or even a lover’s quarrel about shared expenses. “Don’t quibble, Sybil.”

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

 Today fiery Mars is in your sign opposing the Moon, which is opposite your sign. Meanwhile, issues about home and family are on the table. This is a setting ripe for disputes and arguments. Hey, don’t even go there. Keep your head down and your powder dry.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

 People are quick to argue today. You might be one of them (but probably not.) In any case, steer clear of something that looks like an argument ready to bubble over into a geyser. Walk or run the other way. Who needs this? Not you. Better yet, why not be a role model for others? Demonstrate grace under pressure.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

 Be patient dealing with friends and your kids. Romantic partners will also have to be patient with each other. Arguments about money, earnings or belongings might become heated. Be smart and make sure you don’t say or do anything you will later regret. Zip thy lip.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

 Be patient with family, authority figures and the police because everyone seems to have a short fuse today; or they seem to take things personally. Some people are irritated, which means they’re ready to argue about anything for the sake of arguing. (Yikes!)

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

 You are a powerful sign and you have tremendous self-discipline. However, most of you don’t realize that you can also be intimidating to others when you’re steamed up about something. Keep this in mind if you find yourself arguing with someone about a personal matter or something in the media. Take it easy.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

 Avoid money squabbles or arguments about your possessions or who owns what. Ditto for disputes about debt, credit or shared property. People are very touchy about their stuff! Studies show that people are more secretive about their finances than they are their sex life.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

 Pay attention to everything you say and do today to avoid accidents. Of course, an accident doesn’t have to happen; but you might be distracted because you’re irritated or angry about something. Do what you can to keep the peace.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

 Work-related issues or something to do with someone from another culture could irritate you today. If so, you have a choice of response. You can fuel your angry energy, or you can put a lid on it and do what you can to keep things congenial.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

 Lovers’ quarrels, problems with kids and disputes about shared property or shared expenses are classic today. However, if you want to be calm and relaxed, you will steer clear of this kind of conflict. Consider your own happiness.

If Your Birthday Is Today

Actor Bradley Whitford (1959) shares your birthday today. You are well organized. In fact, you take pleasure in creating order out of chaos; and you like to help others get organized as well. This year is a nine-year cycle for you. Keep your eyes open for new opportunities. Prepared to take on a leadership role.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

Your mind and the way you react to what is happening to you are governing your entire train of thought and you are trying to be very analytical of yourself.

At the same time, while you are all into yourself you might meet up with someone, either someone you already know or someone new, who will change a bit this perspective of yours.

You can also read this special Aries Daily Horoscope.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

Some health complications might not let you enjoy the day at its fullest but don’t worry too much because it will help you out to rest.

At the same time you will benefit from having those around you close so things won’t seem that bad after all. Other than that, do prepare for some busy days in the next period.

You can also read this special Taurus Daily Horoscope.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

You will have to think very well about your next actions because you might not get a second chance to repair things if you mess them round the first time.

At the same time your partner might not be of great help as they seem to be focused on their own problems so you will kind of feel alone and isolated with this decision.

You can also read this special Gemini Daily Horoscope.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

You might have to work some extra hours and this will of course raise the stress levels. But at the same time who will be the happiest and most accomplished once all is done and dusted?

Probably you but only if you feel you’ve left everything in order so do make whatever it is in your power to arrange everything beforehand.

You can also read this special Cancer Daily Horoscope.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

You seem to go past certain things and actions of people around you just not to create any discussions but this surely isn’t a good way to overthink everything.

Maybe think about what you want to change and start making some changes soon. Other than that, you just probably focus on enjoying the time you have with certain people.

You can also read this special Leo Daily Horoscope.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

The current disposition catches you in good mood but you will still have to bear certain discussions and maybe not such an entertaining time.

At the same time you don’t know yourself what do you want so this might not be that big of a deal. Some news from afar as well but nothing too big or too different.

You can also read this special Virgo Daily Horoscope.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Quite a generous day and not only because you are ready to party but also because you find yourself in a good mood and trying to bring joy in the lives of those around you as well.

You are also set to do whatever you can to make your significant other feel loved and probably you will exceed their expectations which is good.

You can also read this special Libra Daily Horoscope.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

This is going to be a special day as you are trying to draw line over certain things that have happened and consider what is next.

At the same time, although happy for the accomplishment and motivated to go past failure you are also highly melancholic and regard with sadness this passage of time. You will probably be highly emotional with your family too.

You can also read this special Scorpio Daily Horoscope.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

This Thursday will show you that all is temporary and everything passes so maybe it’s time to really enjoy what you have at the present, no matter if it’s not exactly what you want.

The motto of the day will go towards settling and towards enjoyment and maybe you should leave all ambitions and desires for the following days.

You can also read this special Sagittarius Daily Horoscope.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

You will have to be less judgmental with yourself and to view the half full side of the glass if you want to enjoy at least some of this day and tonight.

You are trying to draw a line over what you did but you are in quite a critical mood and prefer to highlight the bad times and the failures more instead of focusing on the accomplishments.

You can also read this special Capricorn Daily Horoscope.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Quite a social day ahead and not only because you are somewhat forced to spend time with other people but also because you actually enjoy it.

This means that you will love networking and talking small nothings with people while waiting for the big change. Don’t let yourself distracted from your own plans though.

You can also read this special Aquarius Daily Horoscope.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

Your love life is going to give you some emotions tonight, especially if things have not been going the way you expected them to go lately.

However, this doesn’t mean that this period won’t bring people together, but it’s going to take a multilateral effort for this to happen and you will have to pull your weight.

You can also read this special Pisces Daily Horoscope.

Wicca, Witchcraft or Paganism? What’s the Difference? c.2014

Wicca, Witchcraft or Paganism?

What’s the Difference, Anyway?

By , About.com

 

Wicca is a tradition of Witchcraft that was brought to the public by Gerald Gardner in the 1950s. There is a great deal of debate among the Pagan community about whether or not Wicca is truly the same form of Witchcraft that the ancients practiced. Regardless, many people use the terms Wicca and Witchcraft interchangeably. Paganism is an umbrella term used to apply to a number of different earth-based faiths. Wicca falls under that heading, although not all Pagans are Wiccan.

So, in a nutshell, here’s what’s going on. All Wiccans are witches, but not all witches are Wiccans. All Wiccans are Pagans, but not all Pagans are Wiccans. Finally, some witches are Pagans, but some are not.

If you’re reading this page, chances are you’re either a Wiccan or Pagan, or you’re someone who’s interested in learning more about the modern Pagan movement. You may be a parent who’s curious about what your child is reading, or you might be someone who is unsatisfied with the spiritual path you’re on right now. Perhaps you’re seeking something more than what you’ve had in the past. You might be someone who’s practiced Wicca or Paganism for years, and who just wants to learn more.

For many people, the embracing of an earth-based spirituality is a feeling of “coming home”. Often, people say that when they first discovered Wicca, they felt like they finally fit in. For others, it’s a journey TO something new, rather than running away from something else.

Paganism is an Umbrella Term

Please bear in mind that there are dozens of different traditions that fall under the umbrella title of “Paganism”. While one group may have a certain practice, not everyone will follow the same criteria. Statements made on this site referring to Wiccans and Pagans generally refer to MOST Wiccans and Pagans, with the acknowledgement that not all practices are identical.

Not All Pagans are Wiccans

There are many Witches who are not Wiccans. Some are Pagans, but some consider themselves something else entirely.

Just to make sure everyone’s on the same page, let’s clear up one thing right off the bat: not all Pagans are Wiccans. The term “Pagan” (derived from the Latin paganus, which translates roughly to “hick from the sticks”) was originally used to describe people who lived in rural areas. As time progressed and Christianity spread, those same country folk were often the last holdouts clinging to their old religions. Thus, “Pagan” came to mean people who didn’t worship the god of Abraham.

In the 1950s, Gerald Gardner brought Wicca to the public, and many contemporary Pagans embraced the practice. Although Wicca itself was founded by Gardner, he based it upon old traditions. However, a lot of Witches and Pagans were perfectly happy to continue practicing their own spiritual path without converting to Wicca.

Therefore, “Pagan” is an umbrella term that includes many different spiritual belief systems – Wicca is just one of many.

Think of it this way:

Christian > Lutheran or Methodist or Jehovah’s Witness

Pagan > Wiccan or Asatru or Dianic or Eclectic Witchcraft

As if that wasn’t confusing enough, not all people who practice witchcraft are Wiccans, or even Pagans. There are a few witches who embrace the Christian god as well as a Wiccan goddess – the Christian Witch movement is alive and well! There are also people out there who practice Jewish mysticism, or “Jewitchery”, and atheist witches who practice magic but do not follow a deity.

What About Magic?

There are a number of people who consider themselves Witches, but who are not necessarily Wiccan or even Pagan. Typically, these are people who use the term “eclectic Witch” or to apply to themselves. In many cases, Witchcraft is seen as a skill set in addition to or instead of a religious system. A Witch may practice magic in a manner completely separate from their spirituality; in other words, one does not have to interact with the Divine to be a Witch.

Spell for Wednesday – A Witch’s Lucky Candle

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A Witch’s Lucky Candel

At midnight, anoint a candle with cinnamon oil,

Light it and say:

Brimstone, Moon , and witch’s fire,

Candlelight’s bright spell

Good luck shall I aquire.

Work thy magic well,

Midnight twelve the witching hour,

Bring the luck that I seek.

By wax and wick now work thy power

As these words I speak.

Harming now,

This spell is done

By law of three,

So mote it be

 

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

Source: nineplanets.org

The current moon phase for October 10th, 2024 is the First Quarter phase.

On this day, the moon is 7.58 days old and 47.51% illuminated with a tilt of 117.237°. The approximate distance from Earth to the moon is 384,694.40 km and the moon sign is Capricorn.

The Moon phase for October 10th, 2024 is the First Quarter phase. In this phase, exactly half of the moon is illuminated and half is in darkness.

The First Quarter phase comes roughly 7 days after the New Moon and this is when the moon has completed one quarter of its orbit around the Earth (hence the name, First Quarter). The moon will be high overhead at sunset in this phase and will be visible until mid-night, when it sets in the west.

The First Quarter of the moon phase cycle happens on one day. It’s followed by the intermediate phase, Waxing Gibbous, and will become more illuminated every day until it reaches the Full Moon phase.

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: if you live in the Northern Hemisphere, the right side of the moon will be illuminated during the First Quarter. If you live in the Southern Hemisphere, the left side is illuminated.

Phase Details

Phase: First Quarter

Moon age: 7.58 days

Moon illumination: 47.51%

Moon tilt: 117.237°

Moon angle: 0.52

Moon distance: 384,694.40 km

Moon sign: Capricorn

Source: currentplanetarypositions.com

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

10 October 2024
02:00 am GMT 12:00 PM AEST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:17 Libra 16
Moon:08 Capricorn 45
Mercury:23 Libra 56
Venus:20 Scorpio 38
Mars:19 Cancer 27
Jupiter:21 Gemini 20 Rx
Saturn:13 Pisces 48 Rx
Uranus:26 Taurus 40 Rx
Neptune:28 Pisces 00 Rx
Pluto:29 Capricorn 39 Rx

True Lunar Node:06 Aries 34 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:05 Aries 53 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):11 Libra 22

Chiron:21 Aries 25 Rx
Ceres:12 Capricorn 46
Pallas:10 Sagittarius 19
Juno:21 Libra 25
Vesta:21 Virgo 52

Eris:25 Aries 01 Rx

Fire:5
Earth:5
Air:5
Water:4
Cardinal:12
Fixed:2
Mutable:5

Cape Town, South Africa

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

Sun:17 Libra 36
Moon:13 Capricorn 05
Mercury:24 Libra 29
Venus:21 Scorpio 03
Mars:19 Cancer 37
Jupiter:21 Gemini 20 Rx
Saturn:13 Pisces 47 Rx
Uranus:26 Taurus 39 Rx
Neptune:27 Pisces 59 Rx
Pluto:29 Capricorn 39 Rx

True Lunar Node:06 Aries 34 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:05 Aries 52 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):11 Libra 25

Chiron:21 Aries 25 Rx
Ceres:12 Capricorn 50
Pallas:10 Sagittarius 26
Juno:21 Libra 32
Vesta:22 Virgo 01

Eris:25 Aries 01 Rx

Fire:5
Earth:5
Air:5
Water:4
Cardinal:12
Fixed:2
Mutable:5

Easter Island, Chile

10 October 2024
06:00 pm GMT 12:00 PM EAST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:17 Libra 55
Moon:17 Capricorn 28
Mercury:25 Libra 02
Venus:21 Scorpio 27
Mars:19 Cancer 46
Jupiter:21 Gemini 20 Rx
Saturn:13 Pisces 46 Rx
Uranus:26 Taurus 39 Rx
Neptune:27 Pisces 59 Rx
Pluto:29 Capricorn 39 Rx

True Lunar Node:06 Aries 34 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:05 Aries 51 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):11 Libra 27

Chiron:21 Aries 24 Rx
Ceres:12 Capricorn 55
Pallas:10 Sagittarius 33
Juno:21 Libra 40
Vesta:22 Virgo 11

Eris:25 Aries 00 Rx

Fire:5
Earth:5
Air:5
Water:4
Cardinal:12
Fixed:2
Mutable:5

October 9, 2024 Current Moon Phase and Planetary Positions for the Northern Hemispheres

Source: nineplanets.org

The current moon phase for October 9th, 2024 is the Waning Crescent phase.

On this day, the moon is 6.54 days old and 36.89% illuminated with a tilt of 124.024°. The approximate distance from Earth to the moon is 390,213.11 km and the moon sign is Capricorn.

The Moon phase for October 9th, 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: 6.54 days

Moon illumination: 36.89%

Moon tilt: 124.024°

Moon angle: 0.51

Moon distance: 390,213.11 km

Moon sign: Capricorn

Source: currentplanetarypositions.com

London, England

9 October 2024
11:00 am GMT 12:00 PM BST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:16 Libra 39
Moon:00 Capricorn 44
Mercury:22 Libra 54
Venus:19 Scorpio 53
Mars:19 Cancer 09
Jupiter:21 Gemini 20 Rx
Saturn:13 Pisces 50 Rx
Uranus:26 Taurus 41 Rx
Neptune:28 Pisces 01 Rx
Pluto:29 Capricorn 39 Rx

True Lunar Node:06 Aries 34 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:05 Aries 55 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):11 Libra 18

Chiron:21 Aries 27 Rx
Ceres:12 Capricorn 38
Pallas:10 Sagittarius 06
Juno:21 Libra 12
Vesta:21 Virgo 34

Eris:25 Aries 01 Rx

Fire:5
Earth:5
Air:5
Water:4
Cardinal:12
Fixed:2
Mutable:5

Chicago, Illinois

October 09, 2024
05:00 pm GMT 12:00 PM CDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:16 Libra 54
Moon:03 Capricorn 55
Mercury:23 Libra 19
Venus:20 Scorpio 11
Mars:19 Cancer 16
Jupiter:21 Gemini 20 Rx
Saturn:13 Pisces 49 Rx
Uranus:26 Taurus 41 Rx
Neptune:28 Pisces 01 Rx
Pluto:29 Capricorn 39 Rx

True Lunar Node:06 Aries 34 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:05 Aries 54 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):11 Libra 20

Chiron:21 Aries 26 Rx
Ceres:12 Capricorn 41
Pallas:10 Sagittarius 11
Juno:21 Libra 17
Vesta:21 Virgo 41

Eris:25 Aries 01 Rx

Fire:5
Earth:5
Air:5
Water:4
Cardinal:12
Fixed:2
Mutable:5

Los Angels, California

October 09, 2024
07:00 pm GMT 12:00 PM PDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:16 Libra 59
Moon:04 Capricorn 59
Mercury:23 Libra 27
Venus:20 Scorpio 17
Mars:19 Cancer 18
Jupiter:21 Gemini 20 Rx
Saturn:13 Pisces 49 Rx
Uranus:26 Taurus 40 Rx
Neptune:28 Pisces 00 Rx
Pluto:29 Capricorn 39 Rx

True Lunar Node:06 Aries 34 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:05 Aries 54 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):11 Libra 20

Chiron:21 Aries 26 Rx
Ceres:12 Capricorn 42
Pallas:10 Sagittarius 13
Juno:21 Libra 19
Vesta:21 Virgo 43

Eris:25 Aries 01 Rx

Fire:5
Earth:5
Air:5
Water:4
Cardinal:12
Fixed:2
Mutable:5

October 9, 2024 Daily Horoscopes

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Moon Alert

After 6 AM EDT today (3 AM PDT) there are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions. The Moon is in Capricorn.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

 It’s important to know you’re high viz. today. People notice you more than usual; and some know personal details about your private life. Be aware of this in case you have to do some damage control. A partner or close friend might have helpful input.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

 Today you want more out of life! You need to push the boundaries. Obviously, if you can travel somewhere new, this will satisfy your desire for change. However, if you can’t travel, you can still be a tourist in your own neighbourhood. Shake things up a little!

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

 Even though this is a playful time, you’re working hard. Focus on banking details and matters related to shared property, inheritances, insurance and shared responsibilities. Coworkers are supportive. Enjoy the company of younger people.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

 Today you will have to go more than halfway when dealing with others. This means you have to compromise with someone, perhaps a partner or close friend. This is no big deal; but be aware that this is the operative energy today.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

 You might have to put the considerations of someone else before your own today because an element of service is present: Service to family, service to community – whatever. You might also focus on a pet or your health today.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

 Today you need to be yourself – who you really are. This is why you might project yourself more emotionally than usual. Some might not like this. Too bad. You might also feel protective or nurturing to others, especially children.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

 This is a good day to retire by yourself to your own private place. You need time to relax and ponder your navel and think about life. You might also have a significant family discussion with a female relative. It’s a good time to be aware of your habits.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

 Today your communications with others are important. You feel that you have something to say and you hope someone will listen and understand your words. You don’t want to waste time in superficial chitchat about the weather. You want to be heard. Group discussions will also appeal.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

 It’s easy to identify with your possessions today because you have the feeling that you are what you own. You might also feel attached to something that you own and not want to lend it to anyone or let them use it. This is not an ideal frame of mind for you to shop or spend money on expensive items.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

 Today the Moon is in your sign, which makes you feel subjective and highly emotional. Be careful about having a knee-jerk reaction to something that someone says. However, when the Moon is in your sign, which occurs for 2 1/2 days every month – your luck improves! Bonus!

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

 Today your privacy matters to you. In fact, you’re tempted to withdraw from the busyness of everything around you and seek some solitude in beautiful surroundings. (Naturally, with good food and drink.) You might also want to explore some kind of mystical or spiritual discipline that interests you.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

 Today time spent with a friend will be meaningful and important to you. In fact, someone might say something that touches you or makes you feel that you’re having a deeper bond with them – something meaningful. This is why you might feel protective and caring.

If Your Birthday Is Today

Supermodel Bella Hadid (1996) shares your birthday today. You are sincere with others. Order and harmony are important you; and you work hard at your career. This is the final year of a nine-year cycle for you, which is why it’s time to let go of people, places and things from the past that have held you back.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

You might want to keep your personal life personal and try to stave off the interest, especially that of people in your family.

Although they might appear to only carry the best of intentions, you might later find them to be either gossipy or too judgmental. Although you do want to get some things off your chest, this situation might be more trouble than it’s worth.

You can also read this special Aries Daily Horoscope.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

Quite a promising day ahead, especially when it comes to love as you are doing all you can to be in the grace of your loved one.

Single natives especially are going to benefit most from inspiration and all kinds of ideas which will in turn get them closer to what they are actually after. Spend some time outdoors as well to clear your mind.

You can also read this special Taurus Daily Horoscope.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

Outside personal relations you are not doing that well so if it were to give you an advice for the day that would be to avoid at all costs being on your own.

Your thoughts are not that flattering and can quickly get you down but the more time you spend with other people, the easier you find it to socialize with them and forget about your troubles.

You can also read this special Gemini Daily Horoscope.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

Everything will be judged in terms of rivalry and games today as you are highly competitive and although not everyone views a certain thing as a challenge for you it’s actually a big fight.

While some people might enter this game of yours, other might actually feel offended. So be very careful how you interpret signals from those around.

You can also read this special Cancer Daily Horoscope.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

Work and certain obligations are going to keep you from taking time off during the next period and you might even feel as if these are not ever ending.

This will contribute to the bad temper you might have already been nurturing somehow. Interesting to see what is going to happen next, especially if you don’t let anyone help you.

You can also read this special Leo Daily Horoscope.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

You will have to work seriously hard for anything you want to accomplish today because nothing will come on a plate for you given the current disposition.

At the same time it seems that this will teach you a lesson and will probably make you feel better about yourself when it comes to acknowledging what you did for what results.

You can also read this special Virgo Daily Horoscope.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Quite a dramatic day ahead but only because you want it like this. Although the stars favor your mind and activities that have you thinking ahead, you prefer to be lazy and to choose the short road.

This will in turn deny some pleasures for you and it will probably take you a while to figure this out and when you will, it will be too late to gain back the time.

You can also read this special Libra Daily Horoscope.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Quite a challenging day ahead as you might have to do some preparations, something which will probably involve shopping and running around the whole day with errands.

This will get you so tired and fed up that you won’t even be able to rest properly so maybe you should be careful, especially, to how you perceive this mentally.

You can also read this special Scorpio Daily Horoscope.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

This is a great day for dreaming and for making plans and although most of them will probably be too out of hand to ever come true, it is your right to keep dreaming.

At the same time you are quite receptive towards the opinions and problems of those around and you will probably win the title of the most generous person around.

You can also read this special Sagittarius Daily Horoscope.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

This Wednesday your words are going to be more powerful than you can imagine and are surely going to leave an interesting in print.

At the same time you are also surfacing as a very interesting person to someone who might have not given you enough attention to this point. Interesting to see how this will unravel.

You can also read this special Capricorn Daily Horoscope.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

This might be quite a revealing day in terms of what others are expecting from you but also a great occasion for you to analyze your own behavior.

You are way more receptive to what’s going on around but maybe you are not showing enough interest and maybe you should intensify the way you appear in front of other people.

You can also read this special Aquarius Daily Horoscope.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

It seems that you are going to benefit from the cooperation of those around you for your plans, whether they are personal or last minute work things that you want to achieve.

What it is expected from you though and what you might find as most challenging is the fact that you will need to be patient with certain people.

You can also read this special Pisces Daily Horoscope.

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!

Herb and Essential Oils Magickal and Medicinal Uses – Potatoes

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Call stability and protection into your life with the humble potato.

Part of the nightshade family, potatoes have a powerful energy that’s very useful in all spells, including kitchen magick.

In this guide:

Magickal Correspondences of Potatoes | A Materia Magicka

Latin Name

Folk Names

Gender

Elements

Planets

Signs

Deities

Chakras

Magical Properties Of Potato

Because this tuber is deeply connected to Earth, it can be used as a poppet for sympathetic magick!

Here’s how to use it in kitchen witchcraft and spells…

Spell for Tuesday – A Tea Spell to Ease Anxiety

(YOU CAN COPY AND PASTE ANY SPELLS POSTED TO A DOCUMENT TO PRINT AND/OR SAVE ON YOUR COMPUTER)

A Tea Spell to Ease Anxiety

This is a little spell to relieve anxiety I have used for many years when life was too tough to handle at times. This requires a tea be made, a quiet place to sit, and sip for just a few minutes. The little chant is a take on a knot spell but I liked it and it as done me well over the years. I suggest writing a chant that is meaningful to you. Here is how I completed my spell to help deal with my anxiety at time.

I first made a tea, then said my chant, and drink the tea. I have said this spell at work while mixing my tea saying my chant under my breath. It had some interesting results when others who happen to walk in during my tea break and start talking about their recent hurts. It happened enough that I can’t say it is a coincidence. Mind you nothing was said to the person about my spell.  I only made my intentions privately known and at the time worked in a public setting that would frown upon magic, spells, or anything other than completing one’s work.

This is a tea enchantment spell. You can make this tea ahead of time if you know it is going to be a particularly angst filled week. The magic comes in when you take a spoon filled with honey or other sweetener and stir your tea to activate it with intention.

Anxiety Spell Ingredients

Make a transmutation elixir (a.k.a. Calming tea) using:

  1. Brew: Simmer and steep the herbs in a pot for 20 minutes, strain herbs, and pour 8 ounces of tea into a teacup.
  2. Enchant: Stir in your honey using a clockwise motion. This sweetens your intent. Visualize things in your life becoming sweeter.
  3. Say:
    Hawthorn, oat, lavender, nettled
    Transform this hurt
    To wholesome fettleBy the swirl of one
    This spell is done.By the swirl of two
    This hurt bids adieuBy the swirl of three
    With transmute completeNo harm to thee
    Not harm to meWith love and light
    So mote it be.
  4. Drink the tea.

9 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 Waxing Crescent Phase. Best seen in the west after the sun dips below the horizon at sunset. This is the first Phase after the New Moon and is a great time to see the features of the moon’s surface. The moon is close to the sun in the sky and mostly dark except for the right edge of the moon which becomes brighter as the days get closer to the next phase which is a First Quarter with a 50% illumination.

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

Today’s Waxing Crescent Phase

The Waxing Crescent on October 9 has an illumination of 37%. 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 9 the Moon is 6.13 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: Waxing Crescent
Illumination: 37%
Moon Age: 6.13 days
Moon Angle: 0.51
Moon Distance: 386,912.11 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 149,378,251.26 km

Source: currentplanetarypositions.com

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

9 October 2024
02:00 am GMT 12:00 PM AEST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:16 Libra 17
Moon:25 Sagittarius 58
Mercury:22 Libra 17
Venus:19 Scorpio 26
Mars:18 Cancer 57
Jupiter:21 Gemini 20
Saturn:13 Pisces 51 Rx
Uranus:26 Taurus 42 Rx
Neptune:28 Pisces 02 Rx
Pluto:29 Capricorn 39 Rx

True Lunar Node:06 Aries 34 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:05 Aries 56 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):11 Libra 16

Chiron:21 Aries 28 Rx
Ceres:12 Capricorn 33
Pallas:09 Sagittarius 58
Juno:21 Libra 04
Vesta:21 Virgo 23

Eris:25 Aries 01 Rx

Fire:6
Earth:4
Air:5
Water:4
Cardinal:11
Fixed:2
Mutable:6

Cape Town, South Africa

October 09, 2024
10:00 am GMT 12:00 PM SAST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:16 Libra 36
Moon:00 Capricorn 12
Mercury:22 Libra 50
Venus:19 Scorpio 50
Mars:19 Cancer 07
Jupiter:21 Gemini 20 Rx
Saturn:13 Pisces 50 Rx
Uranus:26 Taurus 41 Rx
Neptune:28 Pisces 01 Rx
Pluto:29 Capricorn 39 Rx

True Lunar Node:06 Aries 34 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:05 Aries 55 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):11 Libra 18

Chiron:21 Aries 27 Rx
Ceres:12 Capricorn 37
Pallas:10 Sagittarius 05
Juno:21 Libra 11
Vesta:21 Virgo 33

Eris:25 Aries 01 Rx

Fire:5
Earth:5
Air:5
Water:4
Cardinal:12
Fixed:2
Mutable:5

Easter Island, Chile

9 October 2024
06:00 pm GMT 12:00 PM EAST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:16 Libra 56
Moon:04 Capricorn 27
Mercury:23 Libra 23
Venus:20 Scorpio 14
Mars:19 Cancer 17
Jupiter:21 Gemini 20 Rx
Saturn:13 Pisces 49 Rx
Uranus:26 Taurus 41 Rx
Neptune:28 Pisces 00 Rx
Pluto:29 Capricorn 39 Rx

True Lunar Node:06 Aries 34 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:05 Aries 54 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):11 Libra 20

Chiron:21 Aries 26 Rx
Ceres:12 Capricorn 41
Pallas:10 Sagittarius 12
Juno:21 Libra 18
Vesta:21 Virgo 42

Eris:25 Aries 01 Rx

Fire:5
Earth:5
Air:5
Water:4
Cardinal:12
Fixed:2
Mutable:5

October 8, 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 Waxing Crescent Phase. Best seen in the west after the sun dips below the horizon at sunset. This is the first Phase after the New Moon and is a great time to see the features of the moon’s surface. The moon is close to the sun in the sky and mostly dark except for the right edge of the moon which becomes brighter as the days get closer to the next phase which is a First Quarter with a 50% illumination.

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

Today’s Waxing Crescent Phase

The Waxing Crescent on October 8 has an illumination of 27%. 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 8 the Moon is 5.18 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: Waxing Crescent
Illumination: 27%
Moon Age: 5.18 days
Moon Angle: 0.51
Moon Distance: 391,529.99 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 149,421,195.65 km

Source: currentplanetarypositions.com

London, England

8 October 2024
11:00 am GMT 12:00 PM BST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:15 Libra 40
Moon:18 Sagittarius 08
Mercury:21 Libra 14
Venus:18 Scorpio 40
Mars:18 Cancer 39
Jupiter:21 Gemini 20
Saturn:13 Pisces 53 Rx
Uranus:26 Taurus 43 Rx
Neptune:28 Pisces 02 Rx
Pluto:29 Capricorn 39 Rx

True Lunar Node:06 Aries 35 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:05 Aries 58 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):11 Libra 12

Chiron:21 Aries 30 Rx
Ceres:12 Capricorn 25
Pallas:09 Sagittarius 45
Juno:20 Libra 51
Vesta:21 Virgo 05

Eris:25 Aries 02 Rx

Fire:6
Earth:4
Air:5
Water:4
Cardinal:11
Fixed:2
Mutable:6

Chicago, Illinois

October 08, 2024
05:00 pm GMT 12:00 PM CDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:15 Libra 54
Moon:21 Sagittarius 15
Mercury:21 Libra 40
Venus:18 Scorpio 58
Mars:18 Cancer 46
Jupiter:21 Gemini 20
Saturn:13 Pisces 53 Rx
Uranus:26 Taurus 42 Rx
Neptune:28 Pisces 02 Rx
Pluto:29 Capricorn 39 Rx

True Lunar Node:06 Aries 35 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:05 Aries 58 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):11 Libra 13

Chiron:21 Aries 29 Rx
Ceres:12 Capricorn 28
Pallas:09 Sagittarius 50
Juno:20 Libra 56
Vesta:21 Virgo 13

Eris:25 Aries 02 Rx

Fire:6
Earth:4
Air:5
Water:4
Cardinal:11
Fixed:2
Mutable:6

Los Angels, California

October 08, 2024
07:00 pm GMT 12:00 PM PDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:15 Libra 59
Moon:22 Sagittarius 18
Mercury:21 Libra 48
Venus:19 Scorpio 04
Mars:18 Cancer 49
Jupiter:21 Gemini 20
Saturn:13 Pisces 52 Rx
Uranus:26 Taurus 42 Rx
Neptune:28 Pisces 02 Rx
Pluto:29 Capricorn 39 Rx

True Lunar Node:06 Aries 35 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:05 Aries 57 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):11 Libra 14

Chiron:21 Aries 29 Rx
Ceres:12 Capricorn 29
Pallas:09 Sagittarius 52
Juno:20 Libra 58
Vesta:21 Virgo 15

Eris:25 Aries 02 Rx

Fire:6
Earth:4
Air:5
Water:4
Cardinal:11
Fixed:2
Mutable:6