Day: December 24, 2024
December 24, 2024 Daily Horoscopes
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Moon Alert
Caution! Avoid shopping or making important decisions after 5:30 AM EST today (2:30 AM PST). The Moon is in Libra.
The Stars Rate Your Day
5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult
Aries (March 21-April 19)
*** You feel pulled between feeling friendly and outgoing on the one hand; and yet, attracted to the desire to be alone, on the other hand. At different times, we all have these contradictions. Therefore, be careful about the promises you make or whatever you agree to. Be realistic.
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
*** Your desire to travel and explore the world and reach out for exciting adventure is tempered by obligations to a friend, or a group. Or possibly, someone older is critical of you or holding you back in some way? You can handle this dance because you are the financial wizard of the zodiac.
Gemini (May 21-June 20)
**** You feel playful, upbeat and energetic. However, parents, authority figures and older family members have requirements that you have to meet, and it seems whatever they are these requirements might clip your wings a bit. Look for a happy compromise. Enjoy what you can, and meet the expectations of others.
Cancer (June 21-July 22)
*** Be cooperative with partners and close friends today. And be patient with others because you need more sleep right now, and if you’re not getting extra sleep, you could be cranky or moody. (“Me?” “Yes, you.”)
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
*** Playful opportunities and invitations from friends, groups and organizations might come your way; however, financial restrictions and obligations could limit your chance to enjoy these social outings. This could be a disappointment. Fortunately, your focus on work and relations with partners is excellent.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
*** Today it’s tough balancing your need for play, fun diversions and entertaining adventures with your obligations to others. You are caught in the classic scenario of: “what the large print giveth, the small print taketh away.” Good luck.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
*** You might have to delay travel plans and chances to explore exciting opportunities because of work or health obligations. Or perhaps, limitations based on health issues or taking care of a pet. This is one of those days where you can’t have it all.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
*** This could be a good day to explore getting a mortgage or financial backing or a loan because you can benefit from the wealth and resources of others right now. Gifts and goodies might come your way. However, restrictions, perhaps with your kids, might cloud the picture with obligations you can’t ignore.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
*** Today you want the freedom to do your own thing, especially to relate to those who are close to you, as well as members of the general public. Nevertheless, responsibilities related to home and family will restrict your actions and choices. Cope with this as best you can given these restrictive parameters.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
*** Even though issues related to your job and your health are promising at the moment, in another part of the forest, job changes, residential moves and difficulty in dealing with relatives and neighbours could create some problems. You will have to make choices.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
*** Financial limitations might restrict you today in your social options, especially when it comes to fun diversions with friends, exploring the arts and the entertainment world, sports events and fun activities with children. Find ways to have fun that cost less. Don’t increase your debt.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
*** Family gatherings and interactions with relatives and people at home will be positive and friendly today. Nevertheless, your laid-back, easy-going style could be at odds with someone who is taking control and over planning things. You knew this would happen. Do what you can to keep the peace.
If Your Birthday Is Today
Singer, songwriter Louis Tomlinson (1991) shares your birthday today. You are sensitive, responsible and compassionate. You respect the past and what it has to offer. This year has been a time of recognition and acknowledgement. Next year, you will finish a nine-year cycle and let go of what is no longer relevant in your life.
Aries (March 21-April 19)
Good food and maybe some drinks will probably be the highlight of your day and it seems your expectations are in no way higher.
You are very happy to keep things at a minimum although there might be some sort of celebration that you will have to go through. In any case, a good time to spend with your family.
You can also read this special Aries Daily Horoscope.
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
You should leave shyness aside if you want to accomplish something this Tuesday as it seems there will be more social challenges than you’d expect.
A favorable time to mingle with people who are in important positions but you will need more than your personal charm in order to make a good impression.
You can also read this special Taurus Daily Horoscope.
Gemini (May 21-June 20)
You need to be very careful with what you are doing this Tuesday and especially with the decisions you are making because they are going to influence you more than you’d expect.
This also means that the choices you make are going to create some sort of precedent and you will somewhat be held responsible for them later on.
You can also read this special Gemini Daily Horoscope.
Cancer (June 21-July 22)
Some sort of practical revelation will help you win some time and give you an unexpected advantage compared to your colleagues.
Of course you still have to invest some effort, but at least the time can be significantly diminished. What you also need to learn out of all this is the fact that you were able to come with this idea all by yourself and that you should trust yourself more.
You can also read this special Cancer Daily Horoscope.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
This Tuesday is great for building up rapport and for showcasing your abilities, either that we are talking about private life or at work.
Of course that if you want to impress a significant other you need to count on more than just the help of the stars so don’t be too shy in any preparations. Make sure you look nice at all times as this will make an impression as well.
You can also read this special Leo Daily Horoscope.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
You are showing yourself as terribly possessive today and this doesn’t help you at all. This is why you are also keen to enter all kinds of plots and terrible ideas and you are quick to seize anything that gives you some sort of advantage.
Just pause for a minute and think of what honest people around you think about this behavior of yours.
You can also read this special Virgo Daily Horoscope.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
Some things are going to come directly at you and this might get you a sense that you are terribly lucky but what is actually happening is that you are receiving some sort of reward for something you have done in the past.
This also means that you shouldn’t necessarily count on this happening again and that you should fight ahead.
You can also read this special Libra Daily Horoscope.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
You are quite scared or troubled by one thought and you don’t really know what to do. There is nothing you can actually do to prevent it from happening but at the same time the likelihood is very small so what you are obtaining is just tormenting yourself.
You need to count on your senses more and just let go of a few things.
You can also read this special Scorpio Daily Horoscope.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
A good amount of this day will be spent trying to figure out what you did wrong and not understanding what should be improved. The longer you keep yourself focused on one matter a time, the more you are preventing new ideas to come in and remain stuck.
You can also let others tell you what they think and you might even be surprised by the outcome of this exercise.
You can also read this special Sagittarius Daily Horoscope.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
You will see that at the bottom of some successful areas in your life there have been people who helped you a lot and this day will allow you to celebrate this.
At the same time you might be able to get in contact with people you haven’t seen in a while and reconnect at a higher level. Change is not yet feasible so enjoy what you have.
You can also read this special Capricorn Daily Horoscope.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
The possibility of revamping some parts of your image is going to make you a lot more active than usually and you are going to feel things a lot differently than you used to.
At the same time, this is a great moment to be spiritual and to search for higher meanings but possibly you will have to do this on your own.
You can also read this special Aquarius Daily Horoscope.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
Your capacity to look ahead in time is going to help you a lot, not necessarily in advancing but surely in preventing and mitigating some risks.
This will definitely get you in the spotlight at work but try to maintain your calm and refrain as this is not necessarily a time to boast how good you are. Emotions are also high in the air this Tuesday.
You can also read this special Pisces Daily Horoscope.
Spell For Tuesday – Coffee Consecration
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Celtic Tree Month of the Birch December 24 – January 20
(SIDE NOTE: I am sorry I am posting this month so late. I lost track of it going up between all the holidays)
From ireland-calling.com
Birch – the tree of birth
Birch is a hardy and adaptable tree, able to grow where many trees cannot. It seldom grows alone and is often found in groves.
The birch tree has many uses both medicinal and practical.
Birch wood is durable but quick to rot, making it a good home for insects and birdlife.
It was often used to make May poles and start the fires at Beltane, the festival of new beginnings, due to a highly combustible tar in its bark.
This tar is furthermore believed to be good for the skin and can be used to treat eczema.
Birch is also associated with purification and protection. The leaves of the birch can be brewed into a tea that treats infection, stimulates the gall bladder and kidneys and is said to dissolve gravel and kidney stones.
Birch used to stimulate purification process
In Scandinavia birch is used in saunas to stimulate the purification process and in Russia birch branches are beaten against the skin at steam rooms for the same purpose. This practice was also used as a punishment in old England to purify a criminal of evil.
The Birch was seen by the Druids as the tree of birth – a symbol of new beginnings. Beth, meaning birch, is the first letter in the Ogham alphabet and the first month in the Celtic Tree Calendar.
Brooms were often made out of birch twigs as birch was believed to have protective qualities.
The birch brooms were used to drive away the spirits of the old year in a protective ritual called ‘beating the bounds’.
Babies’ cradles were often made of birch for these same protective qualities and it is said that carrying a piece of birch will protect you from fairies.
Some of the Witchcraft/Magickal Correspondence for Tuesday
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Tuesday Source: witchucation.com
Tuesday is ruled by Mars.
Do spells and rituals concerning war, battle, conflict, defence, competition, lust. Physical endurance, sports, hunting, politics.
Tuesday Source: smudgemetaphysical.com
Planet: Mars
Colour: scarlet, red, black, and orange.
Plants: snapdragon, thistle, and holly
Stone: garnet, bloodstone
Herbs: Basil, Ginger, Black Pepper, Dragon’s blood and patchouli
Oils:Dragon’s Blood Oil
God/Goddess: Ares, Tiwaz, Tiw, and Tyr.
Food: carrots, peppers, and garlic
Tuesday is ruled by the planet mars who is associated with the roman god of war Ares. This day of the week is perfect for any areas of your life that requires strength, courage and speed.
This day is also great for boosting your energetic shields, to guard yourself before jumping into action.
Spells and rituals: courage, physical strength, revenge, military honours, surgery, the breaking of negative spells, dynamic energy, matrimony, war, enemies, prison, hunting, politics, contests, protection, victory, and athletics.
Trusty Tuesday spells:
Take a ritual bath with epson salts, a garnet and dragon’s blood oil to cleanse yourself and boost your protection shields and armour up.
Start your day with a hearty omelet with peppers and garlic to strengthen you throughout the day.
Wear red, orange and black today and use colour magic to boost your confidence and bring courage into your day.
Harness the fiery energy and try our Cord Cutting Ritual To embrace Your True Self.
December 24, 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 Waning Crescent phase. This phase is best viewed just before the sunrise in the western sky. In this phase the Moon’s illumination is growing smaller each day until the New Moon. During this part of the Moon cycle, the Moon is getting closer to the Sun as viewed from Earth and the night side of the Moon is facing the Earth with only a small edge of the Moon being illuminated. It can also be a great time to see the features of the Moon’s surface. Along the edge where the illuminated portion meets the dark side, the craters and mountains cast long shadows making them easier to observe with a telescope or binoculars.
Visit the December 2024 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.
Today’s Waning Crescent Phase
The Waning Crescent on December 24 has an illumination of 33%. 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 24 the Moon is 23.75 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: ♎ Libra
The current zodiac moon sign is Libra, positioned at 18.59° within the sign. The Moon entered Libra on Dec 22, 1:41 PM and will shift into Scorpio on Dec 25, 9:10 AM. 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: Waning Crescent
Illumination: 33%
Moon Age: 23.75 days
Moon Angle: 0.49
Moon Distance: 405,457.95 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 147,128,218.97 km
Illumination: 33%
Moon Age: 23.75 days
Moon Angle: 0.49
Moon Distance: 405,457.95 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 147,128,218.97 km
25 December 2024 Current Moon Phase for the Southern Hemisphere
Source: nineplanets.org
The current moon phase for today is the Waning Crescent phase.
On this day, the moon is 22.62 days old and 39.64% illuminated with a tilt of -26.455°. The approximate distance from Earth to the moon is 404,425.14 km and the moon sign is Libra.
The Moon phase for today 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: 22.62 days
Moon illumination: 39.64%
Moon tilt: -26.455°
Moon angle: 0.49
Moon distance: 404,425.14 km
Moon sign: Libra
History of Christmas
Christmas is celebrated on December 25 and is both a sacred religious holiday and a worldwide cultural and commercial phenomenon. For two millennia, people around the world have been observing it with traditions and practices that are both religious and secular in nature. Christians celebrate Christmas Day as the anniversary of the birth of Jesus of Nazareth, a spiritual leader whose teachings form the basis of their religion. Popular customs include exchanging gifts, decorating Christmas trees, attending church, sharing meals with family and friends and, of course, waiting for Santa Claus to arrive. December 25—Christmas Day—has been a federal holiday in the United States since 1870.
The middle of winter has long been a time of celebration around the world. Centuries before the arrival of the man called Jesus, early Europeans celebrated light and birth in the darkest days of winter. Many peoples rejoiced during the winter solstice, when the worst of the winter was behind them and they could look forward to longer days and extended hours of sunlight.
How Did Christmas Start?
In Scandinavia, the Norse celebrated Yule from December 21, the winter solstice, through January. In recognition of the return of the sun, fathers and sons would bring home large logs, which they would set on fire. The people would feast until the log burned out, which could take as many as 12 days. The Norse believed that each spark from the fire represented a new pig or calf that would be born during the coming year.
The end of December was a perfect time for celebration in most areas of Europe. At that time of year, most cattle were slaughtered so they would not have to be fed during the winter. For many, it was the only time of year when they had a supply of fresh meat. In addition, most wine and beer made during the year was finally fermented and ready for drinking.
In Germany, people honored the pagan god Oden during the mid-winter holiday. Germans were terrified of Oden, as they believed he made nocturnal flights through the sky to observe his people, and then decide who would prosper or perish. Because of his presence, many people chose to stay inside.
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