Day: December 22, 2024
Weekly Horoscope Sunday, December 22 to Saturday, December 28, 2024
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All Signs
The holiday season can be a time that presents challenges for everyone. George Burns said, “Happiness is having a large, caring, close-knit family living in another city.” (We can all relate.) I think the key is to avoid over planning and taking control in an attempt to uphold every tradition you can think of. Lighten up! Be grateful for your health and your ability to share good times with loved ones. December 24 is a laid-back, easy-going freewheeling day – if you let it be. By midday December 25, life can be emotionally cozy. Remember to stay in the moment. Get dressed. Go with what’s happening. Charlie Brown said, “Christmas is doing a little something extra for someone.” What matters most is not what’s under your tree – but who is around it. Happy holidays to all my dear readers.
Aries (March 21-April 19)
This week the Sun is at the top of your chart casting you in a flattering spotlight. This means you look great in the eyes of others. Furthermore, Venus in your House of Friendships makes this an excellent time to enjoy parties and socialize with friends and groups. In fact, Venus will guarantee that all your relationships will be warmer and more rewarding. Because Mercury is no longer retrograde, many of you will move forward with travel plans, because who likes to explore the world more than you? No one. Meanwhile, your ability to make big plans (more optimistic than ever before) guarantees exciting times ahead!
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
This week you’re emboldened to do something different. You feel experimental. Obviously, you’ll enjoy travel and unfamiliar experiences that give you a chance to explore your world. Grab any chance to learn something new because it will be rewarding. You might have an interesting discussion with someone that promotes a metaphysical or religious journey because you’re more receptive than usual to these ideas. Meanwhile, fair Venus is at the top of your chart, which means no matter what you do for a living, you might be more involved in artistic matters. People might ask for your advice about how to make something look better. This also means you might strike up a flirtation or a new romance with someone in authority who might be able to help you. (The best labour-saving device is marrying someone rich.)
Gemini (May 21-June 20)
You’re curious about change, new information, and the stimulation of new faces and new places! This is why you’ll love to travel this week. In particular, you will appreciate the artistic creations of others. Perhaps someone might introduce you to something new? You’ll also be attracted to people from different backgrounds. Despite the challenges of unexpected changes to your daily routine, something might occur that prompts you to get in touch with your deeper self. (Someone you encounter might trigger this.) Meanwhile you are focused more than usual on cash flow, and resources that are jointly held with someone else – including debt. (Groan.) You’re humming “It’s beginning to cost a lot like Christmas.”
Cancer (June 21-July 22)
This can be a challenging week for you because the Sun is opposite your sign, which will rob you of your energy. Therefore, it’s important to acknowledge this and go to bed earlier or take naps. (This is a fact.) Meanwhile, this is the perfect week to form working units and get things done through teamwork. You might even consult an expert. Fortunately, this week, gifts, goodies and favours from others will come your way. Intimate relationships will be passionate and memorable. (Well, you are spending more time in bed.) Practical matters will favour you. In fact, this is a solid week to ask for a loan because doors will open for you. Ka-ching!
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
You love festivities and tradition. Fortunately, Venus is opposite your sign this week, which is the best placement for all relationships – love affairs, relations with partners, coworkers and even your enemies. For example, this is the perfect time to extend an olive branch to someone. (Mistletoe might be too much.) Meanwhile, your true good fortune is that the placement of the Sun in your chart this week will help you work and be productive. (Bonus!) You will tackle tasks that need to be done with efficiency and effectiveness. You might also be more health conscious. (“I do this exercise for three minutes every day. It’s important to be consistent.”)
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
Lucky you! This week the Sun is sitting in the most pleasure-seeking part of your chart, which means you’re up for fun times during the holidays. It’s ironic because normally, you’re the sign of service; nevertheless, this week your primary drive is to do what you want and set your own priorities. “Me first!” However, this placement of the Sun will enhance your ability to relate to children. In fact, all your relationships with everyone will be lighter and more enjoyable! Venus will also promote warmer relations with coworkers. In fact, someone might begin a work-related romance?
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
The stars are giving you conflicting messages this week. In one way, you’re better prepared than other signs because your focus is already on home and family. This means you’re pumped for the holidays! Because you love your home and the appearance of your surroundings, you’re primping the place and giving attention to the pretty details so everyone feels welcomed. Nevertheless, by contrast, the conflicting energy of the placement of your Sun, means you want to relax by yourself in a comfy robe with your feet up enjoying good food and drink. Fortunately, your ruler Venus will encourage romance, social outings, parties, enjoying the arts and delighting in playful activities with children.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
Fortunately, you have the energy and zest to tackle this holiday season because the Sun is attracting your attention to your immediate surroundings. This will bless and increase your interaction with friends, neighbours, siblings, relatives and business associates. Oh yes, you’re happy to be on the go. The acceleration of your daily tempo will feel natural. You’ll have more energy to communicate to others and share your feelings and your ideas. Meanwhile, Venus will encourage you to make your home look attractive by dabbling in redecorating ideas and putting out extra effort into loving details. In turn, this encourages you to entertain at home. You can see why you’re a winner this holiday season! Oh yeah, you’ve got what it takes!
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
You’ll be relieved to know that Mercury is no longer retrograde in your sign. This is a relief because this means errors, mixed-up communications, transportation delays and goofy forgetfulness will be reduced. Admittedly, the shadow phase of Mercury retrograde will last until January 3 next year, which means although the frustrations of Mercury retrograde have been reduced; nevertheless, you will be wise to wait until after January 3 to buy expensive items like ground transportation, computers and cell phones. Meanwhile, a lovely influence from Venus this week will sweeten your words in conversations with others. It will also heighten your appreciation of your daily surroundings. A cool blessing!
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
All hail Capricorn! This week the Sun is in your sign, which is so empowering, it’s your chance to re-charge your batteries for the rest of the year. This will also make you feel very chatty with others, and eager to socialize during this holiday week. Obviously, you’ll make an exceptional impression on everyone. (You like to present well to your public world.) Added to this strong advantage, Venus in your Money House will attract money to you. This is why this is an excellent week for financial negotiations or investments. You will also enjoy buying beautiful things for yourself and loved ones. (“Are those Louboutins 75% off??”)
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
You are a social sign, and you adore your friends – no question. Nevertheless, there are conflicting influences in your chart this week. In one way, you’re happy to play things low-key and stay in the background. You’re content with your own company while all the party shenanigans take place elsewhere. However, countering this, is the fact that fair Venus is in your sign, and Venus will make you want to socialize with others and have a good time with friends. (This is because Venus ranks pleasure above work.) Therefore, although you will attract people and fun-loving situations to you, you may choose at times, to sit things out. It’s entirely your call.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
This week will be a sociable, fun-loving time for you because the Sun is sitting in your House of Friendships. This means your attention will naturally turn to others. Not only will you want to socialize with others; you will also want to work and cooperate with them. In particular, you will enjoy hanging out with people who share your values, especially because right now, your idealism is aroused. Although Mercury is still in its shadow phase of its prior retrograde motion; nevertheless, it is at the top of your chart prompting you to make plans about your professional life and what you might do to get ahead. For example, is this the time to check out new courses or learning a new skill? This is also an excellent time to talk to bosses and superiors to get their input. (Secret love affairs are likely.)
December 22, 2024 Daily Horoscopes
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Moon Alert
Avoid shopping or big decisions from 8 AM to 2:30 PM EST today (5 AM to 11:30 AM PST). 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)
**** Relations with partners and close friends will be intense and dynamic, especially later today. Make plans to socialize because you have strong ideas about what you want to do. Great day for sports events and fun activities with kids!
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
*** Later today, you will feel lively and energetic. You might socialize at home. You certainly make an excellent impression on others, especially bosses and authority figures. You might be keen to explore new inroads related to your job or your health.
Gemini (May 21-June 20)
**** Even though you might have a slow start today, this is a wonderful day to socialize! Make plans to enjoy fun activities with friends and family. Sports events, playful times with children and the arts will appeal. Take a mini vacation!
Cancer (June 21-July 22)
*** Family discussions will be lively and intense today. Basically, you or someone else wants to introduce improvements or better ways of doing things, especially better ways of handling shared property, costs and financial matters. (You’re thrifty and you’ll speak up.)
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
**** Despite a sluggish start this morning, later in the day, you will come alive! You’ll be full of great ideas and keen to get out and do things. Physical sports and competitive activities will appeal. You might also have an intense discussion with a partner or close friend.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
*** Trust your moneymaking ideas today because you are on the mark. You might also have excellent ideas about how to improve your job, your health or even how you take care of a pet. Meanwhile, relatives might be camped on your doorstep. Stock the fridge.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
**** After the Moon moves into your sign today, (see above) you will swing into action! Social outings, fun times with kids, the arts and sports events will invigorate you! Expect to get involved with groups, especially teamwork and competitions. Go after what you want today because you will get it.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
*** This is a busy time for you; nevertheless, today you initially want to be low-key. You might want to sleep in. However, as this day wears on, you will come alive and be keen to interact with others and probably entertain at home. You might want to make home improvements.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
**** Interactions with friends and groups will be important to you today. Very likely, you’ll attract someone to you who is powerful and intense. This could be because you’re having a physical competition with someone or you’re making grandiose plans to travel. (No surprise there.)
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
**** People will notice you today, perhaps because you have excellent moneymaking ideas or because you’re spending money on art and beautiful things for yourself and loved ones. One thing is certain: You’re energetic, persuasive and sexy! (Some of you have a secret to hide.)
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
**** Do something different today because you want adventure and a bit of stimulation! Unexpected plans involving partners and close friends might be in the mix. You might also want to do something to improve your appearance or improve the impression that you create on your world. Ideas?
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
*** Discussions about shared property, taxes, debt, credit cards or inheritances could be intense today. Someone might want to get to the bottom of something – the real truth. Issues related to your job or your health might also come under scrutiny. Everyone wants to put in their own two cents.
If Your Birthday Is Today
Actor Ralph Fiennes (1962) shares your birthday today. You are sensitive and giving. You work extremely hard because you’re a perfectionist. This year you have helped others. Next year will be a time of reflection, learning and teaching. You will explore philosophies and religions that give you a better self-awareness of the true meaning of your life.
Aries (March 21-April 19)
Don’t play with fire because you are going to get burnt. Of course, hoping this won’t happen in a literal way, we are now focusing on what effects your words have and how they bounce back to you.
This is why you might need to find a good ally this Sunday, someone who can stand by you and who can easily interpret exactly what you are trying to say.
You can also read this special Aries Daily Horoscope.
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
You are still in a pretend mode, maybe denying something that happened in the past few days or refusing to accept some consequences to your own actions.
It is going to be very interesting to see the lengths you go to in order to hide from all this and how you involve even those dearest to you in the avoidance project.
You can also read this special Taurus Daily Horoscope.
Gemini (May 21-June 20)
You are going to be faced with some sort of challenge that at first might sound a bit scary but which will in turn prove to be quite rewarding if you attempt it.
This coupled with how competitive you are feeling this Sunday and how you need something to test your abilities, are going to make a great team and offer you a day which will be hard to forget.
You can also read this special Gemini Daily Horoscope.
Cancer (June 21-July 22)
You will need a lot of perseverance today, even just for relaxation purposes because it seems your mind is restless and you can’t shake off the feeling that something is going terribly wrong or that you are forgetting something really important.
You are going to show yourself terribly materialistic as well, something that won’t do you any honor.
You can also read this special Cancer Daily Horoscope.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
The current disposition is making put a real front out there, trying to show yourself full of strength and invincible while behind the curtains you are actually acting like a scared little mouse. You are avoidant and trying to get as little work done as possible.
To some extent this might work but when it comes to house chores, if I were you, I would beware.
You can also read this special Leo Daily Horoscope.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
A tense Sunday which won’t probably offer you too many occasions for relaxation, however you shouldn’t cast a shadow on this either because it is not the case. It will still be a busy but productive day and quite rewarding up to some point.
What will matter most is how you interpret this and how you feel about everything.
You can also read this special Virgo Daily Horoscope.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
This Sunday will help expand your horizon but take it only as a taster session as it will probably be up to you to take things to the next level and discover more in depth whatever has caught your eye in the first instance.
You can also take advantage of these kinds of opportunities to meet people and get out of your usual comfort zone.
You can also read this special Libra Daily Horoscope.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
It seems that this Sunday will start on a foot of change and reinterpreting shapes around you. Whether you do this at home, maybe even by starting a bit of do it yourself or planning on a remodel, or that you participate in a creative endeavor, be sure you will have a totally different experience than you might usually have.
Things are boiling in some respects in your love life and you might need to cool them off a bit.
You can also read this special Scorpio Daily Horoscope.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
You are going to feel exactly when and where things are drifting apart but by the looks of it, the stars won’t really allow you to interfere in any way.
So be patient until a ray of light will show itself. There is also no need for self pity or feeling as if you are disappointing those around you because this is not the case. You might get the chance to make up for this in some small gestures.
You can also read this special Sagittarius Daily Horoscope.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
You have the capacity to make some sort of change or at least be the movement factor in the life of one of your friends but only if you push past some sort of psychological barrier that has been raised there.
You will be able to use your own experience to provide a good example and even bad things that have happened to you might prove useful at this point.
You can also read this special Capricorn Daily Horoscope.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
You will feel a lot more stability around you these days and if you are lucky, you might actually see with your own eyes, how things settle.
Your partner will probably play a very important role in this happening in your life but it isn’t absolutely compulsory that you count on their intervention. You will see that individuality can also pay off and in a big way.
You can also read this special Aquarius Daily Horoscope.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
Although you might pretend or even genuinely think everything is all right in your love life, this day is here to prove you the contrary.
Whether this happens by things reaching to a boiling point or you just get some time to meditate and think some aspects thoroughly it’s all up to you and up to where previous actions are going to take you.
You can also read this special Pisces Daily Horoscope.
Some of the Witchcraft/Magickal Correspondence for Monday c.2015
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The Witches Correspondences for Monday
Day: Monday ( Moon-day)
Planet: Moon
Colors: Silver and White and Grey
Crystals: Moonstone, Pearl, Aquamarine, Silver, Selenite
Aroma: Jasmine, Lemon, Sandalwood, Moon Oil, African violet, Honeysuckle, Myrtle, Willow, and Wormwood
Herb: Moonwart
The sacred day of the Moon, personified by such goddesses as Selene, Luna, Diana, and Artemis. The Moon is ruler of flow affecting the changeable aspects of people. If a full moon falls on a Monday, its powers are at their most potent.
Magical aspects: peace, sleep, healing, compassion, friendships, psychic awareness, purification, and fertility Monday is ruled by the moon – an ancient symbol of mystery and peace. Monday is a special day for mothers as the cycle of the moon has long been associated with the female menstrual cycle. Those wishing to conceive a baby would be wise to try on a Monday as the magic of motherhood is strong and pregnancy is in the air.
This is the proper day of the week to perform spells and rituals involving agriculture, animals, female fertility, messages, reconciliation’s, theft, voyages, dreams, emotions, clairvoyance, home, family, medicine, cooking, personality, merchandising, psychic work, Faerie magic, and Goddess rituals
Some of the Witchcraft/Magickal Correspondence for Sunday c.2012
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The Witches Correspondences for Sunday
Magickal Intentions: Growth, Advancements, Enlightenment, Rational Thought, Exorcism, Healing, Prosperity, Hope, Exorcism, Money
Incense: Lemon, Frankincense
Planet: Sun
Sign: Leo
Angel: Michael
Colors: Gold, Yellow, Orange and White
Herbs/Plants: Marigold, Heliotrope, Sunflower, Buttercup, Cedar, Beech, Oak
Stones: Carnelian, Citrine, Tiger’s Eye, Amber, Clear Quartz and Red Agate
Oil: (Sun) Cedar, Frankincense, Neroli, Rosemary
The first day of the week is ruled by the Sun. It is an excellent time to work efforts involving business partnerships, work promotions, business ventures, and professional success. Spells where friendships, mental or physical health, or bringing joy back into life are an issue work well on this day, too.
Spell For Sunday – MIRROR SPELL c. 2016
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MIRROR SPELL
(this is a spell to send bad vibrations back to their source).
Needed:
Hand Mirror
Black Candle
Incense
Black string
Bell
Spell:
Call the Spirits to witness the rite using the bell. Say:
“I am immune to their hate, their malice.
I will not accept their guilt or their intolerance.
Their words and thoughts are no bane to me.”
Hold the mirror behind the candle and say:
“As this mirror reflects back the light of this candle
so shall these things be reflected back to their sender(s)
and as the mirror neither adds or detracts from the reflection
I shall add no malice to nor subtract any from that which I send back.
As it comes to me so shall it return to them.”
Tie the black string in three knots. As you tie each knot say:
“With this string I bind this spell, As I will it, So mote it be.”
Dismiss the spirits. Let the candle and incense burn out on their own.
Place the string in a special box set aside for spells and leave it there always.
December 22, 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 the Last Quarter phase. This phase occurs roughly 3 weeks after the New Moon when the Moon is three quarter of the way through it’s orbit around the earth. If you live in the northern hemisphere the Moons left side will be illuminated and the right side will be dark. For those of you in the southern hemisphere it will be the opposite with the right side illuminated. Also called a Third Quarter phase, it will rise around midnight on the eastern horizon and set in the west around noon the next day. In the days following the Third Quarter Phase the Moon’s illumination will decrees each day until the New Moon.
Visit the December 2024 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.
Today’s Last Quarter Phase
The Last Quarter on December 22 has an illumination of 52%. 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 22 the Moon is 21.98 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: ♍ Virgo
The current zodiac moon sign is Virgo, positioned at 26.71° within the sign. The Moon entered Virgo on Dec 19, 8:02 PM and will shift into Libra on Dec 22, 1:41 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: Last Quarter
Illumination: 52%
Moon Age: 21.98 days
Moon Angle: 0.49
Moon Distance: 404,074.54 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 147,143,394.97 km
Illumination: 52%
Moon Age: 21.98 days
Moon Angle: 0.49
Moon Distance: 404,074.54 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 147,143,394.97 km
23 December 2024 Current Moon Phase for the Southern Hemisphere
Source: nineplanets.org
The current moon phase for December 23rd, 2024 is the Waning Crescent phase.
On this day, the moon is 21.6 days old and 49.33% illuminated with a tilt of -25.536°. The approximate distance from Earth to the moon is 403,363.64 km and the moon sign is Libra.
The Moon phase for December 23rd, 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: 21.6 days
Moon illumination: 49.33%
Moon tilt: -25.536°
Moon angle: 0.49
Moon distance: 403,363.64 km
Moon sign: Libra
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