Month: December 2024

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

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

Some Humor for Your Day

May the rest of your day be filled with relaxation, love, and all positive things!

Until we meet again blessed be.

If you want to see some information on any tradition of witchcraft or herbs or flowers or anything pertaining to witchcraft, please put it in the comment section or email Lady Carla Beltane at ladybeltane@witchesofthecraft.com. I will try to find some information to post about it.

If you want a friend to talk to please email me and I will get back to you as soon as possible. We can do it by email or audio or video Skype. I am an ordained minster the reason this might be important to you is I cannot discuss anything we talk about with anyone else (even Big Dawg, my husband)

December 21, 2024 Daily Horoscopes

Click here to read Georgia Nicols Daily, Weekly and Monthly Horoscopes

Click here for Anyone’s Birthday or Daily or Monthly Horoscopes Source: thehoroscope.co

Moon Alert

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

The Stars Rate Your Day

5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult

Aries (March 21-April 19)

*** Unexpected events might take place today that affect your job, your health or your pet. (Note: pet owners should be vigilant to avoid mishaps.) Big ideas might lead to exciting, new plans because you’re in an exploratory mood! Perhaps an exciting trip in the future?

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

**** Social plans might suddenly change today. You might cancel a particular event or commitment; or perhaps, you might get an unexpected invitation? Parents should be vigilant because this could be an accident-prone your home routine will be interrupted today day for your kids. Be alert. Meanwhile, upbeat feelings make you want to party!

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

**** Your home routine will be interrupted today. Small appliances might break down or a minor breakage could occur. Nevertheless, because you feel upbeat and happy, you might entertain at home because something unexpected or unusual might occur. Turn up those eviction speakers!

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

*** Keep your wits about you today because this is a mildly accident-prone day. It’s also a fun-loving day full of surprises, new people, new situations and new places. You might have clever new ideas? Profound discussions about philosophical, spiritual matters will appeal. You will feel concern for the welfare of someone.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

*** Keep an eye on your money today. For example, you might find money: you might lose money. It will be wise to do what you can to protect your belongings against loss, theft or damage. Caution about impulse spending. Meanwhile, you will might meet someone unusual today. Someone intriguing.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

**** Guard against impulsive, rash behaviour, which might tempt you today. This is because the Moon is in your sign dancing with unpredictable Uranus. Be wise and think before you speak and act. Make sure your big ideas are doable. Easy does it. Nevertheless, you will impress bosses, supervisors and people in authority.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

**** This is a feel-good day for you! Stay on top of banking details and credit charges because something unexpected could affect you. Meanwhile, discussions about lofty topics including philosophy and religion will intrigue you. (Librans are excellent debaters and comfortable in the legal arena.)

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

*** Expect to meet some unusual people today because friends and members of groups will surprise you. Stay light on your feet because this is a changing landscape. Fortunately, gifts, goodies and favours from others will come your way. Keep your pockets open!

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

**** You are high viz. today, which means people notice you more than usual. Very likely, you will do something unexpected or unusual, which will surprise someone, especially someone in authority like a boss, supervisor, teacher or even the police. Fortunately, relations with partners and close friends are warm and uplifting. This is a great day to socialize!

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

**** Unexpected opportunities to travel might fall in your lap today. Likewise, you might meet someone unusual or from another background. (Someone intriguing.) Work-related travel is likely for some of you. Meanwhile, you have opportunities to boost your income or buy pretty things.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

**** Make friends with your bank account because something unexpected could affect your assets. This surprise might also affect your relationship with shared property, taxes, debt or insurance matters. Meanwhile, your plans for vacations or social outings are exciting and grandiose!

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

*** Expect a few surprises from partners and close friends today. They might change plans. Someone might want to change the arrangement in a partnership? They might want more freedom? They might want to expand your home base in some way? Anything is possible.

If Your Birthday Is Today

Actress Jane Fonda (1937) shares your birthday today. You have great people skills. You’re charming, entertaining and vivacious; and you’re comfortable with attention. This year has brought change into your world. Next year, in 2025, service will be a theme, especially service to family. Therefore, take care of yourself so that you can be a resource.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

You are going to raise yourself and all initiatives around you beyond mundane and vulgarity and you will have to put your creativity to work.

You see yourself in a different light these days, maybe as a teacher or someone ready to impart wisdom but you are missing the point of the fact that you also need assistance and guidance.

You can also read this special Aries Daily Horoscope.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

You are putting the need for you to be right beyond some practical aspects and this will make you totally miss the point of this Saturday.

For this day the stars have prepared for you a bit of tasting session of several actions, some presenting themselves with a challenge. So this means this is not going to be your ordinary running errands weekend day.

You can also read this special Taurus Daily Horoscope.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

The current disposition is really aiming to put you in contact with your inner strength and to demonstrate you the power of your thoughts. You also need to take time off work and just breathe and this is the perfect chance.

There is no need to feel guilty about not doing what you are supposed to do because you are actually the person deciding what you are supposed to do.

You can also read this special Gemini Daily Horoscope.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

This Saturday is going to be all about order for you and you are going to try and impose this to everyone around you.

Of course this won’t work in the ideal manner and what you will probably end up is a lot of quarrel. Try not to be as inflexible as you are tempted to because this is not the case. You will feel a lot more exhausted mentally if you don’t listen to this.

You can also read this special Cancer Daily Horoscope.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

You are going to experience some sort of personality clash with quite an unexpected person, someone you are usually in agreement with.

This will probably leave you baffled for a while, maybe not understanding what is going on. Surprisingly enough, if you resort to even just a bit of communication you will then see things differently.

You can also read this special Leo Daily Horoscope.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Auto control is going to be the key to every small success you are attaining today but not necessarily in terms of emotions but more like when it comes to perseverance and trying things until you get them right.

There will be some moment of failure and despair and so it is up to you how much interest you put in those and how you interpret them.

You can also read this special Virgo Daily Horoscope.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

You know how they say that at times you need to leave your brain aside and do whatever your heart dictates. Well, this time you are supposed to make the two work together.

I really don’t know why or how but it’s interesting how you won’t be able to proceed further until you make a decision that involves the two.

You can also read this special Libra Daily Horoscope.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

You are going to reveal some hidden talents, perhaps in the area of gastronomy if not in another area that has to do with creativity or lifestyle.

And you are quick to jump onto any initiative of this kind. This might help you relax but also feel better about what you can and cannot do. A bit of optimism will probably serve you good.

You can also read this special Scorpio Daily Horoscope.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Don’t expect anything spectacular happening today although the stars seem to have prepared something to brighten up your day.

Maybe it’s news from afar or an opportunity to participate in an activity. In any way, this Saturday will be more about acknowledging something than actually living it and you’ll have to postpone the actual excitement for when it happens.

You can also read this special Sagittarius Daily Horoscope.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

You are going to form a very strong team with your partner, for some natives this might be needed in the relation with children or with other members of the family, perhaps older.

Other natives will be able to sort some conjugal issues and maybe discover some new things about each other. Some social choices might show up as well, a lot more important than choosing the place where you want to spend your evening out.

You can also read this special Capricorn Daily Horoscope.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Someone close might disappoint you in a way you have expected perhaps, but always hoped is not going to happen.

For some reason you might actually feel relieved that this is happening at this particular time but for the rest you are probably going to be angry as hell at fate. You need to put certain material aspects in order as well this Saturday, although unrelated to what we’ve discussed earlier.

You can also read this special Aquarius Daily Horoscope.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

You are not very good with decisions this Saturday so consider yourself warned. You might be able to seize an opportunity or compare some alternatives but it is only to this point that you can handle things.

Therefore postponing is going to actually be a good solution for you at this stage and life will probably give you the chance to come back to this later on.

You can also read this special Pisces Daily Horoscope.

The Coming of Litha

 

The Coming of Litha

Litha is the Wiccan Sabbat that marks the Summer Solstice and usually occurs around December 21 in the Southern Hemisphere. It marks the first day of summer on traditional calendars, but it is actually the Midsummer mark for Pagans.

Litha marks the longest day of the year, the day when the sun reaches its apex and is aspected to zero degrees Cancer. This is a day that celebrates the God in all his glory. It is also the time of year when the Goddess is glowing with motherhood in her pregnancy.

In Wiccan lore, once again the Holly King and the Oak King battle. This time, it is the Holly King who is victorious, and from this point on, the days grow shorter.

For those of you familiar with Shakespeare, you might remember the play centered around the Solistice: “A Midsummer’s Night’s Dream”. It is believed that Midsummer Night’s Eve is a special time for those who believe in the Faerie traditions. Like Samhain, this is a day where the veils are thin between the realms of the Sidhe (the Faerie realm) and the world of mortals. It is a time for merriment and the making of wishes.

Litha marks the first of three harvest celebrations. This is the time to gather the herbs from your garden. Tradition suggests using your boline or a scythe to cut the plant by the moonlight. Some suggest chanting the use of the planet while doing so.

As we’ve seen happen in the past, Christianity has tried to hone in on our holiday. They have declared it John the Baptist’s birthday. I’ve read that other Saints in the Church are remembered on the day they’ve died. But not so with John the Baptist. He is the only Saint recognized on his birthday. They celebrate the Solstice with the Jack-in-the-Green to the Feast of St. John the Baptist, often portraying him in rustic attire, sometimes with horns and cloven feet (like Pan).

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December 21, 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 Gibbous. During this phase the Moon can be seen in the early morning daylight hours on the western horizon. This is the first phase after the Full Moon occurs. It lasts roughly 7 days with the Moon’s illumination growing smaller each day until the Moon becomes a Last Quarter Moon with an illumination of 50%. The average Moon rise for this phase is between 9pm and Midnight depending on the age of the phase. The moon rises later and later each night setting after sunrise in the morning.

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

Today’s Waning Gibbous Phase

The Waning Gibbous on December 21 has an illumination of 61%. 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 21 the Moon is 21.08 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 16.50° 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: Waning Gibbous
Illumination: 61%
Moon Age: 21.08 days
Moon Angle: 0.50
Moon Distance: 401,927.86 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 147,152,110.03 km

22 December 2024 Current Moon Phase for the Southern Hemisphere

Source: nineplanets.org

The current moon phase for December 22nd, 2024 is the Last Quarter phase.

On this day, the moon is 20.59 days old and 58.96% illuminated with a tilt of -25.831°. The approximate distance from Earth to the moon is 401,002.49 km and the moon sign is Virgo.

The Moon phase for December 22nd, 2024 is the Last Quarter phase, which is also sometimes known as the Third Quarter. In this phase, the moon has completed three quarters of it’s orbit around the earth and exactly half of the moon is illuminated and half is in darkness.

The Last Quarter phase comes roughly 3 weeks after the New Moon and this is when the moon has completed three quarters of its orbit around the Earth (hence the name, Last Quarter). The moon will rise around midnight on the eastern horizon, transits the meridian at sunrise, before setting at noon in the west.

The Last Quarter of the moon phase cycle happens on one day. It’s followed by the intermediate phase, Waning Crescent, and will become less illuminated every day until it reaches the New Moon phase.

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

Phase Details

Phase: Last Quarter

Moon age: 20.59 days

Moon illumination: 58.96%

Moon tilt: -25.831°

Moon angle: 0.5

Moon distance: 401,002.49 km

Moon sign: Virgo

Some Humor for Your Day

May the rest of your day be filled with relaxation, love, and all positive things!

Until we meet again blessed be.

If you want to see some information on any tradition of witchcraft or herbs or flowers or anything pertaining to witchcraft, please put it in the comment section or email Lady Carla Beltane at ladybeltane@witchesofthecraft.com. I will try to find some information to post about it.

If you want a friend to talk to please email me and I will get back to you as soon as possible. We can do it by email or audio or video Skype. I am an ordained minster the reason this might be important to you is I cannot discuss anything we talk about with anyone else (even Big Dawg, my husband)

December 20, 2024 Daily Horoscopes

Click here to read Georgia Nicols Daily, Weekly and Monthly Horoscopes

Click here for Anyone’s Birthday or Daily or Monthly Horoscopes Source: thehoroscope.co

Moon Alert

After 3 AM EST today, there are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today. The Moon is in Virgo.

The Stars Rate Your Day

5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult

Aries (March 21-April 19)

*** Today you might have to put your emotional considerations and needs second to those of someone else. In other words, you might have to perform a service for someone or help them out. In your free time, you’ll appreciate a chance to get better organized and catch up on personal details.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

**** Your feelings are pretty obvious today. In fact, some of you are wearing your heart on your sleeve. This is why you will project yourself more forcefully, especially in romance. Be careful not to be so wrapped up in your own feelings that you forget to see what’s going on with someone else.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

*** Today you’re happy to retire to your home and relax among familiar surroundings if you can do this. You need a little downtime with good food and drink so that you can ponder profundity or watch daytime TV. You might notice how much your habits control your world.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

**** Today you have a strong need to speak up about something. You want to be heard by someone. You don’t want to get tied up in superficial conversations about the weather that are meaningless. Therefore, pick and choose who you decide to talk to. Find someone willing to listen.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

*** You might identify more than usual with your possessions today, which is why you won’t want to part with anything. (“My precious!”) For some reason, you might feel you have to defend yourself about something that doesn’t really matter.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

**** Today you have a heightened emotions along with increased self-awareness because the Moon is in your sign. You might also feel emotionally vulnerable. This is why you need some nurturing from others and yourself. Focus on your personal needs. Get some pampering. (Send out for dark chocolate.)

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

*** Even though you’re the most sociable sign in the zodiac, today you crave privacy and solitude. This is why you will try to withdraw from the craziness around you so that you can pull your act together. Look for ways to relax in a quiet environment. Take food.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

*** Today your emotional contact with your friends is important. You might want a discussion with a friend or a member of a group. You might also feel more protective and supportive to a friend. You might even feel jealous if that friend pays attention to someone else.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

*** The Moon is at the top of your chart today, which happens for 2 1/2 days every month. When it occurs, it can encourage scrutiny from others. You are noticed more than usual. In fact, some people will even know personal details about your private life. It is what it is.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

**** Today you have a strong urge to get away from all this. Travel or explore your own city. Basically, it’s important to do something different. Shake up your routine. This way you’ll feel stimulated by some tiny adventure!

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

*** Issues related to shared property, inheritances, banking matters, insurance situations and the like will be a focus for you today. This stuff can be boring and frequently involves forms and government speak. Do what you can to tie up some loose details.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

*** Be prepared to go more than halfway when dealing with others today. This is not a big deal. It simply requires a patient, cordial, friendly approach to others. If someone is speaking to you, by all means listen – politely.

If Your Birthday Is Today

Actor Jonah Hill (1983) shares your birthday today. You’re idealistic and fun-loving but also, careful. You strive to help others as well as yourself. This was a year of hard work and building. 2025 will be a time of exciting change and increased personal freedom. Seek out new opportunities and trust your intuition. Expect to travel.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

For some, a time of joy may have arrived, at least in their souls and it seems they are planning on keeping the good mood for longer than a few hours or a day.

You need to take advantage of this glorious moment, especially since you have a lot of liberty to express yourself and people around seem to actually listen to what you have to say,

You can also read this special Aries Daily Horoscope.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

Remember it’s all in the attitude, especially in the office this Friday, therefore you might find yourself in the situation to kind of fake it till you make it.

Of course I don’t recommend exaggerating what you can do and what you have done but there is place for you to show yourself in a better light and you should take advantage of this while the opportunity is open.

You can also read this special Taurus Daily Horoscope.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

If you are expecting some sort of promotion then rest assured that you are still going to wait for a while. Maybe you are just at the beginning of the road and you still got a few more things to learn in the place you are currently in.

You should instead be focusing on making the best impression you can and on trying to get involved in as many actions as possible.

You can also read this special Gemini Daily Horoscope.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

You are spreading a lot of energy wherever you are going today but this doesn’t necessarily mean that it will be helpful to you.

On the contrary, you might find yourself entering all kinds of social chit chats which will wear off any productivity you might have shown at the beginning of the day. You will then need a lot of focus to get through this Friday.

You can also read this special Cancer Daily Horoscope.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

It’s not going to be about watching your words but more like down to controlling your mimic this Friday as it seems you are quite sensible and quick to react to whatever is bothering you.

Therefore you will tend to show this dismay in all ways possible, even in situations where it might not be appropriate. At least at home you are surrounded by love and understanding.

You can also read this special Leo Daily Horoscope.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

You are craving for understanding and for actually being listened to but most of the words you are producing today are actually in vain and you are not making any serious points.

Don’t go on the naive path and dramatize because this won’t help you either. Instead of that maybe focus on your health and on your general state.

You can also read this special Virgo Daily Horoscope.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

You are all of a sudden a lot warmer with some people you have kept quite a distance from lately and there will be a few raised eyebrows because of this.

At the same time, you will feel a lot better about yourself, more confident in your feelings and your ability to interact with people even in situations you found socially awkward till now.

You can also read this special Libra Daily Horoscope.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Collaborations are going to be the only way through which you are going to actually see things moving so don’t be surprised if nothing seems to be on the right track on your own.

At the same time this is going to be a difficult day so don’t even think about the weekend. A lot of attention to detail will be required of you in different shapes.

You can also read this special Scorpio Daily Horoscope.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

You need to resume yourself only to important communications today and try to send clear messages. It’s not like there is too much risk of you being misinterpreted but more like the risk of you appearing too bold or too demanding.

Therefore you need to avoid any complications and stick with the basics. You will have enough time the following week to elaborate on that.

You can also read this special Sagittarius Daily Horoscope.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

It’s not like you are literally pouring hatred in your circle of friends but your actions today are going to resemble this somehow.

Maybe you are dissatisfied with certain aspects or maybe you want to provide some sort of wake up call. But what you don’t probably understand is that it is not your place to do that and you shouldn’t meddle as much as you do.

You can also read this special Capricorn Daily Horoscope.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Your passions are going to play a more important role today than even work itself but maybe this will help lead you to a better conclusion.

Maybe there are some changes which should be made in regards to career and occupying yourself with a hobby might provide the relaxed mind frame to tackle those dreaded thoughts once for all.

You can also read this special Aquarius Daily Horoscope.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

For those natives who are passionate about travelling this is going to be an auspicious day with some chances for them to seal the deal to a holiday or at least some long distance work travel.

This is an ascending path for you and you need to make all efforts to remain on it, perhaps take more responsibility for what you are doing.

You can also read this special Pisces Daily Horoscope.

Sun Ritual for Midsummer

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Sun Ritual for Midsummer

Midsummer is the time of the summer solstice, the Litha sabbat, and it’s the longest day of the year. Falling around June 21 in the northern hemisphere, and around December 21 below the equator, this is a time to celebrate the warmth and power of the sun. It’s a great time of year to get outside, enjoy the extra hours of daylight, and celebrate the season with family and friends. You can do this ritual as a group or adapt it to perform as a solitary practitioner.

You’ll need the following items:

  • A larger candle to represent the sun
  • An individual candle for each participant to hold

Also, be sure to decorate your altar with symbols of the season – solar symbols, fresh flowers, in-season summer produce and crops that you’ve harvested. You should do this ritual outside if at all possible, so you can take advantage of the sun’s light and energy.

If your tradition requires you to cast a circle, go ahead and do that first.

Take a moment to ground and center, and get yourself focused. Bask in the rays of the sun, feeling its warmth on your face, and welcoming its power into you.

The person who is leading the ritual – for ease of purpose, we’ll call that person the HPs – should stand at the altar.

HPs: We are here today to celebrate the power and energy of the sun. The sun is the source of warmth and light around the world. Today, at Litha, the summer solstice, we mark the longest day of the year. From Yule until this day, the sun has been moving ever closer to the earth. Flowers are blooming, crops are growing, and life has returned once more. Today we honor the gods and goddesses of the sun.

The HPs lights the sun candle on the altar.

HPs: The sun is the ultimate source of fire and light. Like all sources of light, the sun shines brightly and spreads around the world. Even as it gives its light and power to each of us, it is never diminished by the sharing of that energy. The sun passes over us each day, in the never-ending circle of light. Today, we share that light with each other, passing it around the circle, forming a ring of light.

Using the sun candle, the HPs lights her own candle, and turns to the next person in the circle. As she lights the next person’s candle, she says: May you be warmed and rejuvenated by the light of the sun.

The second person turns to the third, lighting their candle, and passing along the blessing. Continue until the last candle in the circle has been lit, returning back to the HPs.

Remember, this is a joyous celebration – feel free to include dancing, clapping, music or even a drum circle as you enjoy the power of the sun!

As each person in the group holds their lit candle, the HPs calls upon the gods and goddesses of the sun. Feel free to add or substitute different solar deities as your tradition or needs require.

HPs: Gods who bring us light, we honor you!
Hail, Ra, whose mighty chariot brings us light each morning!
Hail, Ra!
Hail, Apollo, who brings us the healing energies of the sun!
Hail, Apollo!
Hail, Saule, whose fertility blooms as the sun gains in strength!
Hail, Saule!
Hail, Helios, whose great steeds race the flames across the sky!
Hail, Helios!
Hail, Hestia, whose sacred flame lights our way in the darkness!
Hail, Hestia!
Hail, Sunna, who is sister of the moon, and bringer of light!
Hail, Sunna!
We call upon you today, thanking you for your blessings, accepting your gifts. We draw upon your strength, your energy, your healing light, and your life giving power!
Hail to you, mighty gods and goddesses of the sun!

Each member of the group should now place their candles on the altar, surrounding the sun candle.

HPS: The sun radiates out, never dying, never fading. The light and warmth of today will stay with us, even as the days begin to grow shorter, and the nights grow cold once more. Hail, gods of the sun!

Invite everyone to take in the warmth of the sun once more, and when you are done, end the ritual as you normally would.

 

Source: ,Paganism/Wicca Expert Article originally published on & owned by About.com

Litha Correspondences c.2018

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The Best Yule EVER!!

It a miserable or beautiful night, depending on your point of view, before Yule as the snow fell heavy and a howling wind could be heard, as it had been going on since noon. The animals were all sleeping in front of the empty fireplace which was waiting for the Yule log that might not be possible this year. The cat had even quit chasing the mouse.
Mom was in the kitchen putting her final loving touch on all that she had made for our Winter Solstice feast next day. Keeping an eye on the children through the archway.
Dad was in his recliner telling a tale or two about elves, unicorns, fairies and dragons. The kids listened closely as they all sip their tea and each had just one of their favorite cookie trying to stay awake on couches and pillows. The tea and dad’s stories were working their magick along with mom’s softly humming a magickal lullaby. They were finally falling asleep wherever they were in the family room.
When out on the lawn they heard a happy, loud sing in amongst the other many other familiar noises. They all jumped up and ran to the windows to see who was there. Even the twins Elliot and Asher who were almost 1 getting to celebrating their very first Yule. When what to their wandering, sleepy eyes should appear through the storm but their wildlife friends the bears and deers, wood nymphs, and gnomes trudging through the blizzard with their Yule log! The children rejoiced to see their friends and the all-important Yule log that helps to welcome the Oak King and bids the Holly King a good rest. Dad had said just that afternoon, “The storm is too ferocious to bring in the Yule log from the forest this year.
Triple Goddess and her Consorts had heard the children’s chant, ” Triple Goddess please bring us a Yule log to light the way for your son and consort the mighty Oak King as he is born and to bid the tired Holly King a good rest. It helps us bring the Sun back to shine more on Mother Earth.” This wasn’t really a chant or sung on key or even close to being a tune. But the Goddess and her Consorts had heard it being sung from their hearts with their parent’s inner children joining in. It was in answer to that chant that they had found a way to get it to them.
As all the friends came into the family room, yes even the deers and bears that had carried the Yule log from the forest to their door were welcomed inside for a drink and cookie. After the guests had been thanked for their help and everyone was done with their Yule snack all their friends slowly left to go to their homes or dens or wherever they lived the children could be heard shouting, “This is going to be the best Yule ever!!!”
Mom and dad tucked them in bed reminding them to thank the Triple Goddess, Oak and Holly King for answering their chant to get them their Yule log. As the children fell asleep their mom and dad decorated the big family room/kitchen with Pine, Holly, and Mistletoe than they laid Yule log just so in the fireplace to be lit when the awoke the children at midnight. They would be leaving their offerings of sweet wine, bread, pastries, and sweets to the retiring Holly King, the newborn Oak King, and the Triple Goddess on the front porch before they partook in the light feast that would sustain them until noon the next day when they would again put offerings from their meal out for the Goddess and newborn Oak King. Singing, dancing, a few games and presents would be exchanged than the best part of all dad telling them the story of the rebirth of the Oak King, the Holly King crossing the veil to be reborn at the Summer Solstice and how the Triple Goddess bids them farewell and welcomes them again as their time comes with the turn of the wheel of the year.
Mom and Dad put out an invitation to all their friends to return for the lighting of the Yule log they had brought that stormy winter night. As they went to their bed for a few hours’ sleep they could be heard echoing their children from a couple of hours ago, “Our thanks to the Triple Goddess and her Consorts the Oak and Holly King. Thanks to all our woodland friends especially the deer and bears who carried our Yule log to us, gnomes, and wood nymphs that helped to make THIS IS THE BEST YULE EVER!!!”
Thank you for your caring support through the good and bad times in my life this year as there were quite a few ups and downs. The best thing was Big Dwag and I getting married on June 21st. If you would like to attend our handfasting on June 22, 2024, via Skype please email me so you will include in the guest list. The worst thing was for her own comfort putting Dreamer into her eternal rest.
May you and yours have one of your best Yule’s ever this year. I wish you light and love as the wheel opf the year has turned full circle again!!

I hope you enjoyed reading this story.

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Solitary Yule Ritual c.2015

 

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Solitary Yule Ritual

The altar is adorned with evergreens such as pine, rosemary, bay, juniper, and cedar, and the same can be laid to mark the Circle of Stones. Dried leaves can also be placed on the altar.

The Cauldron, resting on the altar on a heatproof surface (or placed before it its too large), should be filled with ignitable alcohol, or a red candle can be placed within it. At outdoor rites, lay a fire within the cauldron to be lit during ritual.

Arrange the altar, light the candles and incense, and cast the Circle of Stones.

Recite the Blessing Chant

Invoke the Goddess and God

Stand before the cauldron and gaze within it.

Say these or similar words:
I sorrow not, though the world is wrapped in sleep.
I sorrow not, though the icy winds blast.
I sorrow not, though the snow falls hard and deep.
I sorrow not; this too shall soon be past.

Ignite the Cauldron (or candle), using long matches or a taper. As the flames leap up say:
I light this fire in Your honor, Mother Goddess.
You have created life from death; warmth from cold;
The Sun lives once again; the time of light is waxing.
Welcome, ever-returning god of the Sun!
Hail, Mother of All!

Circle the altar and cauldron slowly, clockwise, watching the flames. Say the following chant for some time:

The wheel turns; the power burns.

Meditate upon the Sun, on the hidden energies lying dormant in winter, not only in the Earth but within ourselves. Think of birth not as the start of life but as its continuance. Welcome the return of the God.

After a time cease and stand once again before the altar and flaming cauldron. Say:
Great God of the Sun,
I welcome Your return.
May You shine brightly upon the Goddess;
May You shine brightly upon the Earth,
Scattering seeds and fertilizing the land.
All blessings upon You.
Reborn One of the Sun!

Works of magic if necessary, may follow

Celebrate the Simple Feast

The Circle is released

Source: Scott Cunningham

The Witches Correspondences for Yule c. 2015

 

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YULE CORRESPONDENCES

Other Names: Jul (“wheel”, Old Norse), Saturnalia(Rome ~December 17 & 18), Yuletide(Teutonic), Midwinter, Fionn’s Day, Alban Arthuan, Christmas (Christian~December 25), Xmas, Festival of Sol, Solar/Secular/Pagan New Year

Animals/Mythical beings: yule goat (nordic), reindeer stag, squirrels, yule cat, Sacred White Buffalo, Kallikantzaroi-ugly chaos monsters(greek), trolls, phoenix, yule elf, jule gnome, squirrels, wren/robin

Gemstones: cat’s eye, ruby, diamond, garnet, bloodstone

Incense/Oils: bayberry, cedar, ginger, cinnamon, pine, rosemary, frankincense, myrrh, nutmeg, wintergreen, saffron

Colors: gold, silver, red, green, white

Tools,Symbols, & Decorations: bayberry candles, evergreens, holly, mistletoe, poinsettia,mistletoe, lights, gifts, Yule log, Yule tree. spinning wheels, wreaths, bells, mother & child images

Goddesses: Great Mother, Befana (strega), Holda (teutonic), Isis(egyptian), Triple Goddess, Mary(christian), Tonazin(mexican), Lucina(roman), St. Lucy (swedish),Bona Dea (roman), Mother Earth, Eve(Hebrew), Ops(roman Holy Mother), the Snow Queen, Hertha (German), Frey (Norse)

Gods: Sun Child, Saturn(rome), Cronos (Greek), Horus/Ra(egyptian), Jesus(christian-gnostic), Mithras(persian), Balder(Norse), Santa Claus/Odin(teutonic), Holly King, Sol Invicta, Janus(God of Beginnings), Marduk (Babylonian)Old Man Winter

Essence: honor, rebirth, transformation, light out of darkness, creative inspiration, the mysteries, new life, regeneration, inner renewal, reflection/introspection

Dynamics/Meaning: death of the Holly (winter) King; reign of the Oak (summer) King), begin the ordeal of the Green Man, death & rebirth of the Sun God; night of greatest lunar imbalance; sun s rebirth; shortest day of year
Purpose: honor the Triple Goddess, welcome the Sun Child

Rituals/Magicks: personal renewal, world peace, honoring family & friends, Festival of light, meditation

Customs: lights, gift-exchanging, singing, feasting, resolutions, new fires kindled, strengthening family & friend bonds, generosity, yule log, hanging mistletoe, apple wassailing, burning candles, Yule tree decorating; kissing under mistletoe; needfire at dawn vigil; bell ringing/sleigh-bells; father yule

Foods: nuts, apple, pear, caraway cakes soaked with cider, pork, orange, hibiscus or ginger tea, roasted turkey, nuts, fruitcake, dried fruit, cookies, eggnog, mulled wine

Herbs: blessed thistle, evergreen, moss, oak, sage, bay, bayberry, cedar, pine, frankincense, ginger, holly, ivy, juniper, mistletoe, myrrh, pinecones, rosemary, chamomile, cinnamon, valerian, yarrow

Element: earth

Threshold: dawn

December 20, 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 Gibbous. During this phase the Moon can be seen in the early morning daylight hours on the western horizon. This is the first phase after the Full Moon occurs. It lasts roughly 7 days with the Moon’s illumination growing smaller each day until the Moon becomes a Last Quarter Moon with an illumination of 50%. The average Moon rise for this phase is between 9pm and Midnight depending on the age of the phase. The moon rises later and later each night setting after sunrise in the morning.

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

Today’s Waning Gibbous Phase

The Waning Gibbous on December 20 has an illumination of 71%. 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 20 the Moon is 20.13 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.

Today’s Moon Sign: ♍ Virgo

The current zodiac moon sign is Virgo, positioned at 6.34° 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: Waning Gibbous
Illumination: 71%
Moon Age: 20.13 days
Moon Angle: 0.50
Moon Distance: 398,754.78 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 147,161,983.21 km

21 December 2024 Current Moon Phase for the Southern Hemisphere

Source: nineplanets.org

The current moon phase for December 21st, 2024 is the Waning Gibbous phase.

On this day, the moon is 19.54 days old and 68.76% illuminated with a tilt of -28.527°. The approximate distance from Earth to the moon is 397,299.81 km and the moon sign is Virgo.

The Moon phase for December 21st, 2024 is a Waning Gibbous phase. This is the first phase after the Full Moon where the illumination of the moon decreases each day until it reaches 50% (the Last Quarter phase).

The waning (shrinking) gibbous Moon will rise after sunset in the east, transit the meridian after midnight, before setting after sunrise in the west.

During this phase, the illumination of the moon will go down from 99.% to 50.1%. Technically, the phase starts as soon as the Full Moon has passed, but it can be difficult to calculate and differentiate the first stage of a Waning Gibbous Moon from a Full Moon when 98-99% of the Moon’s surface is illuminated.

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: Waning Gibbous

Moon age: 19.54 days

Moon illumination: 68.76%

Moon tilt: -28.527°

Moon angle: 0.5

Moon distance: 397,299.81 km

Moon sign: Virgo

Welcome to WOTC! A Thought for Today

Woke up to enough snow to make a small snowman. Which I would have done if I was not in pain from the weather change again. I will do my best today to get all the posts done but not in their usual order and the informative posts might be missing. To others with chronic pain issues I hope your pain level is not too high and you can get through your daily safely.

May your and your family’s lives be filled with love, happiness, laughter, joy, and all things positive!

Blessed be.

Some Humor for Your Day

I am finally feeling like me again. Now to see if these immunizations work in the real world as I do not want to be sick this winter!

May the rest of your day be filled with relaxation, love, and all positive things!

Until we meet again blessed be.

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