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January 10, 2025 Daily Horoscopes

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Moon Alert

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

The Stars Rate Your Day

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

Aries (March 21-April 19)

**** Today is a mix between optimism and almost a feeling of guilt about what you should be doing. Lighten up. We all “should be doing” more. But it’s totally okay to be doing the best you can. Basically, you’re in a positive frame of mind so enjoy your day!

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

*** You might have excellent moneymaking ideas today, which is not surprising because you are the financial wizard of the zodiac. You can practically mint money in your backyard. Nevertheless, someone older or a member of a group might be critical. (You can’t please everyone.)

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

**** Today you feel upbeat and happy as well as sympathetic and generous to others. The world is your oyster! Even your health feels vigourous today. Having said that, later in the day, a boss, parent or someone in authority might rain on your parade. (This is nothing you can’t handle.)

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

*** Today you have a warm feeling in your tummy, which is why travel appeals; plus, a chance to meet new and different people. Having said that, you’re also happy to be low key and work alone or behind the scenes. Rules and regulations might discourage you today. And so it goes.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

**** This is a popular day for you! In particular, you will enjoy schmoozing with friends and interacting with groups, clubs and organizations. Admittedly, later in the day, the restrictions of shared finances or differing values might be a challenge. Nevertheless, you will remain optimistic.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

*** You’re high viz. today in a positive way. People see you as upbeat, joyful and generous. Many will admire you. Nevertheless, duties and obligations connected with a partner, spouse or close friend cannot be ignored. Don’t worry, you can handle this. Enjoy good times!

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

**** Travel plans and travel opportunities are exciting! You’re keen to see ways to expand your world if not through travel, then by learning or exploring opportunities in medicine, the law, higher education, publishing and the media. So many possibilities! But first, take care of work obligations.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

*** You feel rich today because you see ways to benefit from the wealth and resources of others, perhaps a partner or spouse. Some of you might inherit. Whatever happens, you can’t ignore the responsibilities you have for kids. You might also have to pick up the tab today for a social occasion.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

*** Relations with members of the general public as well as spouses, partners and close friends are warm and friendly today. You will feel stimulated by the company of others! Nevertheless, responsibilities with a parent or someone at home cannot be ignored.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

*** Work-related travel is likely today. Others will be happy to form partnerships and groups in order to get the most done. Teamwork is the key today. Don’t fall into worry mode. “Worry is like a rocking chair. It gives you something to do but gets you nowhere.”

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

**** This is a marvellous day to schmooze with others! Enjoy social outings, sports events, the arts, musical performances, the theatre and playful activities with kids. Admittedly, financial restrictions might clip your wings or make you rethink some plans. It was ever thus. You play – you pay.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

**** This is wonderful day to entertain at home. In fact, group gatherings for any reason will be a positive experience for you. You might also check out real-estate opportunities. Nevertheless, you can’t ignore obligations that face you right now. That’s the name of the game.

If Your Birthday Is Today

Actress singer, songwriter Rod Stewart (1945) shares your birthday today. You’re self-confident, charming, optimistic and always original. You inspire respect from others. This year is slower paced. It’s okay to rest. Take time to rejuvenate your energies and focus on those who are kind and helpful to you. It’s okay to get help from others.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

It appears like this Friday catches you in quite a distant mood, not only at work but also at home. Maybe you don’t want to feel emotionally tied down by things that don’t even directly concern you.

On top of this you also tend to chase any adrenaline occasions and are attracted by everything that is the tiniest bit unconventional.

Check every day your Aries Daily Horoscope.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

It appears like this Friday finds you impressed by something happening in someone else’s life and you kind of want to replicate that into your own life.

Perhaps you are right about it but maybe you should be more cautious about the way you interpret things because you can never know if what you see is actually true.

Check every day your Taurus Daily Horoscope.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

A friendly attitude and good humor seem to follow wherever you are going today and it is going to be quite a busy day.

For some reasons, there might also be some delays, perhaps in you getting the answers you need but you shouldn’t despair. Things will balance out eventually even if you don’t interfere within.

Check every day your Gemini Daily Horoscope.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

Your social attitude lacks more than diplomacy and therefore you will manage to raise a few eyebrows.

The attention and time you are investing in your relationship are going to pay off but don’t expect too big results because this is not the case. An honest talk and an emotional shared moment are going to be as much as you get.

Check every day your Cancer Daily Horoscope.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

You’ll be surprised and somewhat relived to find out that work matters are not going to stand in your way as you are favored in your endeavors.

Some efforts will be instantly rewarded while others, although will remain unnoticed, will probably contribute to the overall result. Using the correct means will get you where you want faster.

Check every day your Leo Daily Horoscope.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

New initiatives are favored just as everything is new today so don’t let yourself fooled by any criticism and use this day.

You might find it hard though to reach good allies but with a bit of persistence you might stand some chances in front of someone you really didn’t expect to be interested. A bit of the hypochondriac you is going to surface as well.

Check every day your Virgo Daily Horoscope.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Not really starting on the best foot because you are anxious to see yourself over with some things and seem to just bypass some important stages of the whole process you are going through.

This might also mean that you either miss on something important or that you will still have to get through this at some point or another.

Check every day your Libra Daily Horoscope.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

You will be approached with a message today and this might put you to think about yourself and maybe about things you did when you were younger.

Don’t image necessarily news or anything revealing and don’t even picture a real message, the metaphor of the day is way deeper than this. Some natives might benefit from a short distance trip.

Check every day your Scorpio Daily Horoscope.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

An informal talk might actually lead to better results than expected today. However, some other interactions of this Friday might leave you with a bitter taste and a sense of disappointment.

You need to be in more harmony with your group of friends if you really want to have that shoulder to cry on available to you.

Check every day your Sagittarius Daily Horoscope.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

You will be influenced once again or let’s say persuaded into a family matter and although deep inside you are completely unhappy about it, on the outside, you won’t find the energy to fight it.

Therefore leisure time is going to be occupied with practical matters or at its best, with some sort of family reunion you will have to sit through.

Check every day your Capricorn Daily Horoscope.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Major objectives are revolving around you, perhaps someone close finally takes a leap of faith and tries something new or completely changes their life.

This will put you in quite a sensible mood as if you are to do something as well. Don’t let yourself fooled by this, maybe you are just empathizing a bit too much so try to be objective.

Check every day your Aquarius Daily Horoscope.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

Too many negative scenarios seem to be stuck in your head so you are not actually thinking as clearly as you should.

On the other hand, financially speaking you are not in a bad place and overall this combination of caution and money might put you in the place to start saving or save more than you used to.

Check every day your Pisces Daily Horoscope.

Spell For Saturday – Black Candle Banish Spell

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Black Candle Banish Spell

This is a simple banishing spell, that requires very basic ingredients.

Ingredients:

Take a black candle and engrave on it the name of the person you want to remove followed by his/her date of birth.

Light the candle on a Saturday, at midnight, and let it be consumed while thinking intensely that this person will stop bothering you.

When the candle is consumed, collect what remains and throw it into the fire along with incense and a pinch of salt.

Some of the Witchcraft/Magickal Correspondence for Saturday

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Saturday Source: smudgemetaphysical.com

Planet: Saturn

Colour: black and deep purple

Plants: pansy, morning glory , cypress 

Stone: obsidian, hematite, or jet, Coral, Hematite, Salt, Lead, Serpentine, Pewter

Herbs: Cypress, Myrrh, Patchouli, Black Poppy seeds, Mullein

Oils: High John oil

Gods/Goddess: Hecate, Saetere, Saturn, Cronos, the Norns, Loki.

Saturday is ruled by Saturn, the planet of time, karma, self-discipline, and systems that are in place to help you live your best life. This is an excellent day to begin breaking a habit, it is the ideal day to clean up any messes, whether physical or energetic, so that you can start your week off on a clean slate.  

This is the day to create plans. To write down goals. To evaluate aspects of your life. To decide what is working and what needs to be altered. If you work a 9 to 5 job then this time is yours and yours alone. You can choose to dedicate a small portion of your day to improving your life. 

Spells and rituals: spirit, communication, meditation, psychic attack or defence, locating lost items or missing persons, self-discipline, life, building, doctrine, protection, freedom, elderly, destroying diseases and pests, crystallization, hidden or obscure matters, limitations, and boundaries.

Solution Saturday spells:

Write a list of what you are grateful for from the week you’ve experienced and attract more of that yummy energy into your life. 

Do a 3 card tarot spread of what area of your life needs re-evaluating, how it’s affecting your life and how can you go about altering it. 

Perform some magical cleansing by sweeping your home and smudging it to dispel the old energy and invite new energy.

Saturday Source: plentifulearth.com

Of all the magical days of the week, Saturday is the best for banishing spells.

Planet: Saturn

Element: Earth, Fire

Gender: Female

Deities: Cronos, Fates, Hecate, Loki, Saturn

Colors: Purple, Black, Maroon, Dark Colors, Indigo

Crystals: Apache Tear, Black Onyx, Coal, Coral, Hematite, Jet, Lead, Obsidian, Pewter, Salt, Serpentine, Smoky Quartz, Tourmaline

Herbs & Plants: Amaranth, Beet, Belladonna, Boneset, Comfrey, Cypress, Hellebore, Hemlock, Hemp, Ivy, Mimosa, Morning Glory, Mullein, Quince, Skullcap, Slippery Elm, Thyme

Incenses: Cypress, Myrrh, Patchouli, Saturn Oil

Energies & Associations: Agriculture, Apprehension, Banishment, Binding, Boundaries, Caution, Cleansing, Creativity, Cursing, Destruction of All that Does Not Serve, Elderly Care, Endings, Exorcism, Fortune, Freedom, Hexing, Hidden Matters, Hope, Limitations, Locating Lost Items or People, Longevity, Meditation, Overcoming Obstacles, Protection, Psychic Defense, Revealing Truth, Self-Discipline, Spiritual Communication

Lughnassadh / Lammas

Lore and Rituals by Selena Fox

Lammas, or Lughnassadh, occurs in late July and early August. It is marks the middle of Summer and the beginning of the harvest. It is the first of three harvest festivals and is usually associated with ripening grain. It heralds the coming of Autumn. The Goddess manifests as Demeter, Ceres, Corn Mother, and other agricultural Goddesses. The God manifests as Lugh, John Barleycorn, and vegetation Gods. Colors are Golden Yellow, Orange, Green, and Light Brown. It is a festival of plenty and prosperity.

Have a magical picnic and break bread with friends. Do a meditation in which you visualize yourself completing a project you have already begun. Make a corn dolly charm out of the first grain you harvest or acquire. Bake a sacred loaf bread and give a portion of it to Mother Earth with a prayer of appreciation. Make prayers for a good harvest season. Do prosperity magic. Harvest herbs in a sacred way for use in charms and rituals. Kindle a Lammas fire with sacred wood and dried herbs. If you live in or near a farming region, attend a public harvest festival, such as a corn or apple festival.

CHANT

Lammas Round

Now is the time when the Harvest starts again,
So Sing & Dance until Night ends,
Praising the Powers on Whom we Depend.

Ritual Chant from 1970s by Selena Fox & Jim Alan

Spell For Friday – Rose Oil Attraction Spell

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LOVE SPELL WARNING: Love spells such as this one take the person who you want to love you free will/spirit away. What happens with a spell like this is the person will become obsessed with you to the point of possibly losing their job, which in turn can make them lose their home, automobile, friends, their family, etc. I have heard of people under love spells dying from not eating or drinking when they are not in the presence of the spellcaster 24/7/365. So, unless you want some who only loves you because of a spell you put on them then go for it. But if you want someone to love you because they feel that emotion towards you then please do not do this spell. The same warning goes for animals, birds, reptiles, or anything else that has a heart and can create a bond with someone.

Rose Oil Attraction Spell

This is a white magick spell that requires readily available ingredients; the important thing is to perform the spell on a Friday under the influence of Venus’s energy and magic.

Ingredients

1 blue or pink candle

1 dagger (blessed with holy water)

1 bottle of rose oil

How to perform it:

The first thing to do is to choose a blue or pink colored candle, depending on the sex of the person who will perform the spell.

Take the dagger and engrave a heart on the candle, meanwhile visualize the person who interests you. Then grease the candle with rose oil and say the following request:

“Goddess Venus, you who has the power of love, fill me with your strength and make the person I love (say his/her name) come to me.”

Let the candle burn naturally and, before going to bed, sprinkle a drop of rose oil on your body, so that the love spell has greater power.

Some of the Witchcraft/Magickal Correspondence for Friday

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Friday Source: flyingthehedge.com

Friday comes from the Old English name frigedaeg, which comes from the Norse goddess Frigga. Frigga, like Venus, is associated with love, making this a great day to focus on romance, passion, fertility, and friendship.
Color: Pink, aqua,
Planet: Venus
Deities: Freya, Venus, Aphrodite
Crystals: Coral, emerald, rose quartz
Herbs: Strawberries, apple blossoms, feverfew
Associations: Love, birth, romance, fertility, passion, friendship, pregnancy

Friday Source: otherworldlyoracle.com

Friday is a magical day of the week named for one of two goddesses: Freya or Frigg. Both are Norse goddesses and it’s debated whether Friday is named after one or the other. Some say they’re the same goddess, further complicating the matter. Freya and Frigg share similar qualities, which are good intentions for Friday magick: love, motherhood, marriage, emotions, female fertility, the household, passion, beauty, war and death. Friday is ruled by the planet Venus, Venus was also a goddess of love, passion, etc. When you think of Friday think the day of LOVE and passion.

Friday Magic Correspondences:

Magical Intentions: love, passion, sex, home and hearth, family, motherhood, female fertility, death, beauty

Crystals/stones: rose quartz, pink tourmaline, moonstone, jade, peridot, emerald, ruby

Herbs: red hibiscus, rose, lavender, rosemary, jasmine, blue lotus, violet, birch, sage, ivy

Gods/Goddesses: Freya, Frigg, Venus, Aphrodite

January 10, 2025 Current Moon Phase for the Northern Hemisphere

Source: MoonGiant.com

You can use this link to go forward or backward in time for Moon phase information. If you are curious, you can even find out what phase the Moon was in when you or anyone else was born.

The 8 Lunar Phases

There are 8 lunar phases the Moon goes through in its 29.53 days lunar cycle. The 4 major Moon phases are Full Moon, New Moon, First Quarter and Last Quarter. Between these major phases, there are 4 minor ones: the Waxing Crescent, Waxing Gibbous, Waning Gibbous and Waning Crescent. For more info on the Moon Cycle and on each phase check out Wikipedia Lunar Phase page.

Useful Moon Resources

Check the weather before a night of Moon gazing at weather.com

For a list of all the current meteor showers visit American Meteor Society

Moon Phase

The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waxing Gibbous phase. Visible through most of the night sky setting a few hours before sunrise. This phase is when the moon is more than 50% illuminated but not yet a Full Moon. The phase lasts about 7 days with the moon becoming more illuminated each day until the Full Moon.

During a Waxing Gibbous the moon rises in the east in mid-afternoon and is high in the eastern sky at sunset. The word Gibbous first appeared in the 14th century and has its roots in the Latin word “gibbosus” meaning humpbacked.

Visit the January 2025 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.

Today’s Waxing Gibbous Phase

The Waxing Gibbous on January 10 has an illumination of 88%. 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 January 10 the Moon is 11.42 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.

Today’s Moon Sign: ♊ Gemini

The current zodiac moon sign is Gemini, positioned at 3.38° within the sign. The Moon entered Gemini on Jan 10, 12:48 AM and will shift into Cancer on Jan 11, 11:00 PM. The zodiac moon sign represents the position of the Moon as it moves through the twelve signs of the zodiac. Each zodiac moon sign lasts about 2 to 2.5 days as the Moon travels through that part of the sky.

Phase Details

Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Illumination: 88%
Moon Age: 11.42 days
Moon Angle: 0.54
Moon Distance: 369,842.63 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 147,122,169.97 km

11 January 2025 Current Moon Phase for the Southern Hemisphere

Source: nineplanets.org

The current moon phase for January 11th, 2025 is the Waxing Gibbous phase.

On this day, the moon is 11.69 days old and 93.77% illuminated with a tilt of 133.799°. The approximate distance from Earth to the moon is 374,246.61 km and the moon sign is Gemini.

he Moon phase for January 11th, 2025 is a Waxing Gibbous phase. This is the phase where the moon is more than 50% illuminated but has not yet reached 100% illumination (which would be a Full Moon).

In the Northern Hemisphere, the right side will be illuminated, and in the Southern hemisphere it’ll be the left side that is illuminated.

The Waxing Gibbous phase, like all moon phases, will last for just over 7 days. The actual length will vary because of the elliptical shaped orbit of the moon. During this Waxing Gibbous phase the moon will rise in the east in the mid- to late-afternoon and will be high in the eastern sky at sunset.

Assuming it’s a clear night, the Waxing Gibbous moon will then be visible through most of the night before setting just before sunrise.

Fun fact: the word Gibbous was first used in the 14th century and comes from the latin word gibbosus which means humpbacked.

Moon Phase Details – Jan 11th, 2025

Phase: Waxing Gibbous

Moon age: 11.69 days

Moon illumination: 93.77%

Moon tilt: 133.799°

Moon angle: 0.53

Moon distance: 374,246.61 km

Moon sign: Gemini

Welcome to WOTC! A Thought for Today

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

Blessed be.

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