Day: December 14, 2024
December 14, 2024 Daily Horoscopes
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Moon Alert
There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today. The Moon is in Gemini.
The Stars Rate Your Day
5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult
Aries (March 21-April 19)
***** Today you have a wonderful, positive outlook on life! Furthermore, you’re finding it easy to see the big picture. Meanwhile, this is a good day to focus on gratitude. It’s also a wonderful day to focus on future success! Share your joy with others. Live it up!
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
**** You are the financial wizard of the zodiac, and today the Moon is in your Money House lined up with lucky, moneybags Jupiter. This is good news! By all means, look for ways to boost your income. Gifts, goodies and favours from others might come your way. Purchases will please you.
Gemini (May 21-June 20)
***** Today the Moon is in your sign lined up with Jupiter. This is favourable! This is why you feel warm and openhearted to others. In particular, you will enjoy practising kindness and being generous to others because it makes you feel good. (Plus, what goes around – comes around.)
Cancer (June 21-July 22)
**** Today it’s easy for you to feel fortunate and appreciative. You’re happy to be in your own skin. These positive feelings might encourage you to explore mystical ideas or information about spirituality or religion. You want to connect with your higher aspirations.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
***** This is a fabulous day to schmooze with friends and to interact with clubs, groups and organizations because you’re enthusiastic and positive minded! Your energy will attract others to you, which will make you feel successful. In fact, this is a great day to set some goals.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
**** You look fabulous in the eyes of others today! People see you as successful, generous, broad-minded and wise. (Go with the flow and don’t do anything to ruin this great press.) People might ask for your approval or your advice. Remember that you’re in the public eye.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
***** This is a wonderful day to travel or do something to get a change of scenery. If you can’t travel then be a tourist in your own neighbourhood. You will also love to learn something new. You might like to study. You might talk to people from different backgrounds and other cultures. Good day for legal and medical matters.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
**** Keep your pockets open because the universe will favour you today. (Oh yeah. Many of you will be laughing all the way to the bank.) However, this is also a good day to be generous to others because you will feel a sense of warm satisfaction and increased self-respect.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
**** Relations with partners, spouses and even members of the general public will be warm and friendly today, which is why you will enjoy socializing with others, including group activities. Very likely, someone will inspire or uplift you, which is a wonderful perk.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
**** Work-related travel will be on the books for some of you today. You’ll be pleased to do anything that widens your world and expands your knowledge. Work with groups today to be the most productive. Connect with others and explore new ideas!
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
***** Accept all invitations to socialize today because you’ll have fun! It’s a great day for sports events, the theatre, anything to do with the hospitality industry plus playful activities with children. You will find it rewarding to spread joy to others.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
**** This is a great day to entertain at home. Invite the gang over for good food and drink. Any gathering at your home will be a successful, upbeat event! By extension, this can also be a profitable and favourable day for real estate.
If Your Birthday Is Today
Actress Natascha McElhone (1969) shares your birthday today. You are spirited, versatile and intelligent. Your sense of adventure takes you to new places. You’re also down to earth. This is a year of learning and teaching. It’s also time to renew your spiritual or religious beliefs. Explore meditation, yoga or philosophies and help you get a better self-awareness.
Aries (March 21-April 19)
The current disposition seems to give you the chance to strengthen your relationship with your partner but don’t expect too many sparks because it is not the case. It will more likely be about talking and being honest to each other.
So why not take this occasion to say anything that has been on your mind for a while now, it might prove very useful eventually.
You can also read this special Aries Daily Horoscope.
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
You will have to do some work related activities today, maybe revise some project or get back to some work you have done in the past. In any way, it’s not going to be something that you find too exciting and this will probably show.
There might be some time you will get the chance to spend for your own personal purposes but use it wisely because it seems limited.
You can also read this special Taurus Daily Horoscope.
Gemini (May 21-June 20)
This is not going to be too much of an entertaining day for you as it seems house chores are going to occupy most of the day.
However, you might get the chance to spend some time travelling, maybe in between chores and this you will find quite pleasant. Make sure you have someone enjoyable to keep you company if this is possible.
You can also read this special Gemini Daily Horoscope.
Cancer (June 21-July 22)
You are meeting new people and doing new things but you don’t seem too impressed by this. It’s either because you are becoming immune to certain things or because your mind is in a completely different place at the moment.
But if you can’t be bothered to react to certain things at least don’t ruin the fun to those around you who are.
You can also read this special Cancer Daily Horoscope.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
You are carrying the right words with you but maybe you are not using them when you should. And I bet you didn’t even consider this.
There is no need now to stress too much about it but what I would suggest is to be attentive to how other people are reacting to what you are saying and maybe do a few tweaks from there.
You can also read this special Leo Daily Horoscope.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
You might feel as if you are doing someone a favor by helping them with a particular task although it might look as a bit of cheating overall.
The whole things highly depends on whether we are talking about a grown up or a child as you will be most likely preventing them from learning a valuable lesson. Other than that quite a peaceful day.
You can also read this special Virgo Daily Horoscope.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
Although you fancy yourself as a winner, there are times when you need to step down and accept a defeat and this Saturday might actually mark one of those moments.
It’s either you have been weak or misinterpreted certain signals but don’t worry, you will have plenty of time to think about this and come with a better plan for next time.
You can also read this special Libra Daily Horoscope.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
You are going to be faced with the revealing of a lie close to you and might be one of the most disappointed by it.
While at first you might want to play it cool and protect yourself from showing your sorrow to others, you will eventually succumb to this and not really care whomever sees you or to whom you are complaining about the injustice that’s been done to you.
You can also read this special Scorpio Daily Horoscope.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
You are debating some things way too much and are probably making people angry with your reluctance.
If this happens at home, well those people are basically stuck with you anyway but if this is happening with strangers, rest assured there is a limit to which they can stand this behavior. Interesting to see though how far you can go.
You can also read this special Sagittarius Daily Horoscope.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
You are remembering some happy moment but you also have some bad memories you will have to revisit today.
This all happens because you either have a new contact with someone from your past or you need to do some paperwork in regards to your situation. This will probably have you be very melancholic for a big chunk of the day.
You can also read this special Capricorn Daily Horoscope.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
The current disposition is trying to get your attention in the area of your home but unless your love interest is around there, your mind and probably your body will try and resist that and go wherever your significant other is.
For some it might be easy but others might find themselves actually chasing a bit of an illusion.
You can also read this special Aquarius Daily Horoscope.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
This Saturday will kind of bombard you with a lot of information and you will probably end up not discerning whom or what you can trust and who or what not.
I know they say it’s all about the experience but at times you tend to be quite sensible and focus more on the package and small details and get overwhelmed when this happens.
You can also read this special Pisces Daily Horoscope.
Spell For Sunday – How to make Florida Water: Traditional Recipe and Uses
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How to make Florida Water: Traditional Recipe and Uses
Despite the name, Florida Water 💧 is not a water-based potion! Most people use vodka to steep the herbs and flowers. Its strong magical properties have made it an essential ingredient in Hoodoo, Voodoo, Santeria, Wicca, and Witchcraft practices.
Why this Spell Works
This Traditional Recipe has been used for hundreds of years, adopted by Southern practitioners of the Hoodoo and Voodoo traditions to cleanse the home and use in rituals. Originally named as the American version of Eau de Cologne in the 1800’s. 🧐
The Herbs listed here each have their own magical properties which, combined with your intention, will aid in cleansing and protecting from negative energies.
How to make Florida Water
Florida Water has many uses – it can be used to cleanse yourself, your home, your tools and crystals. It can be added to bath water, used to anoint candles and as a spell ingredient.
Ingredients
Clean Glass Jar
6 Cups Vodka
1/2 Cup Dried Sweetgrass
1/2 Cup Dried Lavender
1/2 Cup Dried Sage
1/2 Cup Dried Cedar
Directions
Gather your herbs, give thanks to them for their use.
Add the vodka to it and store in a glass jar at room temperature.
Allow the herbs to infuse for 14 days. You can place the jar outside/in a window to infuse with either a full or New Moon.
Use a paper towel or cheese cloth to strain out the liquid from the herbs into a clean, preferably glass container. Cover the lid tightly and store until needed.
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Litha – Midsummer Holiday
Midsummer, a holiday celebrating the traditional midpoint of the harvest season and the summer solstice (June 20 or 21), the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
Midsummer is celebrated in many countries but is synonymous with Scandinavia, where it is observed as a national holiday in Sweden and Finland. In Sweden it is celebrated on a Friday between June 19th and 25th, while in Finland it is always observed on a Saturday between June 20th and 26th. In Scandinavia and elsewhere, many Midsummer celebrations are held over several days and often occur in tandem with St. John’s Eve festivities, which usher in the feast day of St. John the Baptist (June 24).
The holiday originated as a pagan celebration to welcome the summer season and ensure a successful harvest. It may have been associated with local gods, such as Ukko, the Finnish god of thunder who controlled the rain and thus the fertility of the land. Festivities included dancing, singing, drinking, cleaning house, lighting bonfires, and collecting flowers.
Many of these rituals arose from the belief that Midsummer was a magical time of good fortune and healing. Bonfires were lit and loud behavior was encouraged to drive away evil spirits. Perhaps due to the time of year’s connection with fertility, love spells were often cast at Midsummer, such as placing seven flowers beneath one’s pillow on Midsummer’s Eve to conjure dreams of one’s future partner. One could also see the face of one’s future bride or groom by looking into a well at midnight. Bathing in natural springs and decorating houses with flowers and plants brought good health, as water and greenery were believed … Click here to read the rest of this article Source: britannica.com
December 14, 2024 Current Moon Phase 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
Moon Phase
The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waxing Gibbous phase. Visible through most of the night sky setting a few hours before sunrise. This phase is when the moon is more than 50% illuminated but not yet a Full Moon. The phase lasts about 7 days with the moon becoming more illuminated each day until the Full Moon.
During a Waxing Gibbous the moon rises in the east in mid-afternoon and is high in the eastern sky at sunset. The word Gibbous first appeared in the 14th century and has its roots in the Latin word “gibbosus” meaning humpbacked.
Visit the December 2024 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.
Today’s Waxing Gibbous Phase
The Waxing Gibbous on December 14 has an illumination of 99%. 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 December 14 the Moon is 14.09 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.
Today’s Moon Sign: ♊ Gemini
The current zodiac moon sign is Gemini, positioned at 9.39° within the sign. The Moon entered Gemini on Dec 13, 4:50 PM and will shift into Cancer on Dec 15, 1:56 PM. The zodiac moon sign represents the position of the Moon as it moves through the twelve signs of the zodiac. Each zodiac moon sign lasts about 2 to 2.5 days as the Moon travels through that part of the sky.
Phase Details
Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Illumination: 99%
Moon Age: 14.09 days
Moon Angle: 0.54
Moon Distance: 371,950.78 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 147,233,860.44 km
Illumination: 99%
Moon Age: 14.09 days
Moon Angle: 0.54
Moon Distance: 371,950.78 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 147,233,860.44 km
15 December 2024 Current Moon Phase for the Southern Hemisphere
Source: nineplanets.org
The current moon phase for December 15th, 2024 is the Full Moon phase.
On this day, the moon is 13.34 days old and 99.43% illuminated with a tilt of 152.94°. The approximate distance from Earth to the moon is 368,415.25 km and the moon sign is Gemini.
The Moon phase for December 15th, 2024 is the Full Moon phase. In this phase, the moon is 100% illuminated when seen from Earth (hence the name Full Moon).
The Full Moon happens when the moon is on the opposite side of the Earth from the Sun. The sunlight fully illuminated the moon, and this is what we call being “full”. The moon will be visible throughout the night sky as it rises at sunset in the east, transits the meridian at midnight, before setting at sunrise in the west.
The specific point at which the Full Moon occurs can be measured down to a fraction of a second. The time that passes between full moons is called the Synodic month and is 29.530587981 days long.
Fun fact: lunar eclipses can only happen within a few days of the Full Moon, but they don’t happen for every Full Moon because the moon’s orbit has a 5.1° tilt around the Earth compared to Earth’s orbit around the Sun. Only when the intersection of these two orbits is pointing towards the centre of the Moon do we get a lunar eclipse.
Phase Details
Phase: Full Moon
Moon age: 13.34 days
Moon illumination: 99.43%
Moon tilt: 152.94°
Moon angle: 0.54
Moon distance: 368,415.25 km
Moon sign: Gemini
Yule Festival
Yule, festival observed historically by Germanic peoples and in modern times primarily by Neo-Pagans, coinciding with the winter solstice (December 21–22 in the Northern Hemisphere; June 20–21 in the Southern Hemisphere). The pre-Christian festival originated in Scandinavia and was later subsumed, along with other pagan celebrations, into the Christian holiday of Christmas. Some modern celebrations of Yule attempt to re-create ancient traditions, while others have been adapted or reimagined to suit contemporary personal and religious practices.
Yule is one of the oldest winter solstice festivals, with origins among the ancient Norse thousands of years ago. Its roots are complicated and difficult to trace, although there are several theories about how and why the festival was celebrated. It is generally agreed that Yule celebrations began as a Norse festival called jol, although assessments of the purpose and traditions vary. Like most winter solstice festivals, themes of light, fire, and feasting are common threads. Some historians think that sacrifices were an important part of the observance, either to the gods and other supernatural beings (such as elves) or to the dead or both. In the harsh climate of northern Europe, most cattle were slaughtered because they could not be fed during the winter. Meat, therefore, was plentiful for a midwinter feast or to leave out as an offering. Some contend that the original festival was a sort of Norse Day of the Dead, with the god Odin as a major player; among Odin’s many names was Jolnir, and among his many duties was acting as a god of the dead. However, this has been disputed in recent years, at least one historian positing that jol was a new year festival intended to set the tone for the months ahead.
One of the earliest known references to Yule is from English monk and historian Bede, who wrote in the early 8th century about “giuli,” a period in the old pagan calendar used by Germanic groups such as the Norse and … Click here to read the rest of this article Source: britannica.com
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