Day: January 19, 2025
Weekly Horoscope Sunday, January 19 to Saturday, January 25, 2025
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All Signs
Today the Sun enters Aquarius bringing a shift of energy for the next four weeks that makes everyone want to connect with each other and be more involved with their community. “Hail fellow, well met!” People will feel independent and chafe at restrictions. Many will have original ideas and explore high-tech innovations. Meanwhile, Gemini and Libra will get a special boost of energy because Aquarius is their fellow Air Sign. Yes, I know it’s confusing because Aquarius is an Air Sign even though its symbol is the Water Bearer. (A cruel hoax.) Actually, this dates back to the Sumerian god Enki of fresh water, intelligence and mischief. And yes, this is the same god that came up with pizza flavoured ice cream.
Aries (March 21-April 19)
In the next four weeks, you’re more popular! Everyone wants to see your face. It’s a great time to socialize; and many of you will hang out with younger people more than usual. This influence occurs twice a year roughly two months before and two months after your birthday. However, one advantage that you might explore is the fact that if you share your hopes and dreams for the future with others – their feedback will help you. Why not test this out? Perhaps on a clever Aquarian? Meanwhile, while some of you are involved in a secret love affair; all of you are taking care of problems at home or in the family that have been a challenge. By the end of February, solutions will be apparent. That’s good news.
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
For the next four weeks, the Sun is at the top of your chart. This happens only once a year, and when it does, it symbolizes that the Sun is casting you in a spotlight and this light is flattering! This means you’ll look great to everyone, which is why people will approach you and ask you to take on increased responsibilities. Say yes because you won’t have to do anything extra to dazzle them. You might also be involved with a parent more than usual. One thing is certain: you will focus more on your career, your role in society, and your standing in the community. How do people describe you? What do you think they say?
Gemini (May 21-June 20)
You’re clever, curious and you love to learn new things. (“Look, a bright, shiny object!”) The next four weeks are exciting because your desire to explore and discover new experiences is even stronger! Travel will appeal to you because you want to broaden your horizons, see new places and meet new faces. But even if you can’t travel, you can be a tourist in your own town. Go someplace you’ve never been before. Check out new restaurants, parks and different parts of the city. Explore new places because these activities will rev your engines and make you feel more alive. Some might also be more involved with the law, medicine, publishing or higher education.
Cancer (June 21-July 22)
This is a tough time for you because Mars is retrograde in your sign, which can make you feel uncertain and hesitant about things. You might lack confidence. You might second-guess yourself. You have lower energy; and you might have some misplaced anger and not know why. This could lead to revisiting old conflicts, which again feeds misplaced anger. (Time to send out for dark chocolate?) Don’t initiate anything right now. Practice patience. You might want to journal or cook or explore activities that motivate you. Discussions about inheritances, insurance issues and shared property are likely. Meanwhile, seek a change of scenery!
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
Mars is retrograde in your 12th House, which can bring up hidden fears and make you feel more introspective. You might have suppressed anger and not know why. (But you know you feel irritable and restless.) Problems from the past might surface now. As a result, some of you will long for some isolation so that you can retreat from the world. Furthermore, you have low energy. For the next four weeks, the Sun will be as far away from your sign as it can get all year (in your chart this is about 5 inches). This may be symbolic but believe me – it’s real. You will need more rest and more sleep. Cut yourself some slack. Fortunately, finances look good. Romantic intimacy is also affectionate.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
You might feel disappointed even angry with a friend or a group right now. It’s tricky. You might know why you feel this way – or you might not. Astrologically, this is because Mars is retrograde in your House of Friendships. The last time this happened was 15 years ago in 2010. Fortunately, relations with partners and close friends are excellent and mutually supportive. (This is a bonus.) Meanwhile, in the next four weeks, you’ll bust your buns being as productive as possible in an efficient, effective way. Many of you will also be focused more than usual on improving your health. (This year I’m eating only plant-based foods, but I’m afraid I’ll start tilting towards the sun.)
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
You might feel frustrated about your ability to assert yourself, especially with authority figures because this is the classic time for misunderstandings or tension with parents, bosses and managers. Grrr. (You can debate extremely well; however, you don’t like power struggles.) This might be why career frustrations and concerns about your public status are on your mind. Fortunately, two lovely areas are shining in your chart! Coworkers and colleagues at work are supportive. (This is a bonus.) Meanwhile, for the next four weeks, fun, pleasure, socializing and schmoozing are where it’s at for you. Enjoy the arts, the entertainment world, sports events and fun times with kids. Lucky you!
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
You’ve encountered delays and problems with publishing, the media, as well as finishing important papers and manuscripts or anything to do with higher education, and this is a challenge. Even travel plans have been stalled. Fortunately, your frustrations in these areas will be resolved or over by the end of February. Meanwhile for the next four weeks, home, family and your private life will be your primary focus. (Some of you will be dealing with a parent more than usual.) On the upside, opportunities to express your creative talents as well as socialize with others will be rewarding and fun. Good!
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
The pace of your days will accelerate in the next four weeks because you’re busier! Some of you might travel. You might also take a course or learn something new. Interactions with siblings, relatives and neighbours will be more involved. For the most part, this will be a “happy” busy – not a frantic busy. In fact, you will enjoy redecorating projects or tweaking your digs, especially if you entertain and can show others what you’ve done. (“Clever me!”) Delays and frustrations dealing with inheritances and shared property are likely. In addition, you might also feel annoyed because you’re forced to deal with people whose values are different from yours. (This is a thorny challenge.)
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
This shift of the Sun will make you think more about finances values, possessions and self-worth. You might see ways to boost your income. If so, write down your moneymaking ideas. You might rethink your spending habits. (“Is this a need or a want?”) The next four weeks are the perfect time to de-clutter and reorganize what you own. This is also a good time to get better clarity about your own sense of self-worth and learn how to nurture it and be grateful for who you are and what you have. It’s time to prioritize and get rid of superficial stuff. (Keep the teddy bear.) Meanwhile, relations with others will be warm and mutually supportive because Venus is in your House of Communications. You rock!
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
Once a year the Sun is in your sign for four weeks and that time has arrived! With the Sun in your sign, it’s appropriate to focus on yourself, your identity and how you present yourself to the world. You’ll feel more confident, assertive and ready to go after what you want. Your physical energy will be high. You’ll have more courage to assert your individuality. This is a good time for you to reflect upon what you want for yourself in the coming year. Also think about what you need in terms of your physical and emotional well-being. Yes, self-care. You can attract money to you at this time. In the bigger picture, plan on vacations, social outings and joy from children.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
The next four weeks are about introspection and self-reflection. Take time to look inward and examine your thoughts, emotions and past experiences. Get more rest. Step back from your busy life and prioritize what you really need. Avoid overextending yourself. Secrets that you have from others (as well as yourself) might bubble to the surface of your mind. You might become more involved in your dreams. Note: Don’t worry if you feel a bit lonely or isolated because this is classic right now before the Sun enters your sign in four weeks. Meanwhile, with Venus in your sign, you’re charming and attractive to everyone. Continue to look for ways to improve family relations as well as your home.
January 19, 2025 Daily Horoscopes
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Moon Alert
There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today. 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)
**** This is a wonderful day to talk to bosses, parents and people in authority because not only will you be charming and interesting; you will have something solid to bring to the table. People will listen to you. It’s also a good day to make plans for your general direction in life.
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
**** You’ll enjoy studying and learning something new today, especially related to the arts. (You are a collector.) In fact, some of you might want to explore a new language. This is a great day to travel. You might also have a fascinating discussion about medicine, the law, politics or religion. Heady stuff!
Gemini (May 21-June 20)
**** Financial discussions will go well, especially conversations about inheritances, shared property, taxes, debt and red-tape stuff. If you have to convince somebody to pay you money that they owe you, you’ll be successful. (They won’t even see you coming.)
Cancer (June 21-July 22)
*** This is the perfect day for an intense discussion with partners and close friends. You will also enjoy talking to people from different backgrounds and other countries because you want to learn something. In addition, you have a lot to say!
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
**** This is a positive day for those of you who are working because you will roll up your sleeves and get hands-on with projects. Fortunately, you will have the budget or the material that you need to do a good job. You’re keen to share your ideas today – hopefully, someone will listen.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
**** This is a playful day for you! Enjoy sports events, fun outings with children and entertaining diversions. Nevertheless, you have your mind on financial matters as well. Take time to do something that pleases you today. Give yourself this gift.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
***** Today the Moon is in your sign, which will make you a bit more emotional than usual; however, it will also slightly attract good luck to you. This means you have an edge over all the other signs. Obviously, this is the day to ask for what you want – you just might get it.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
*** You will welcome a chance to catch your breath and take it easy today because this has been a very busy time for you. Short trips, errands and talking to everyone has made demands on your energy and your schedule. Take some time off today to relax.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
**** You might be interested in shopping today. Or you might be figuring out a budget or planning how to boost your earnings or spend your money. Purchases for your home or family are likely. You might also have excellent ideas for a family business.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
***** Both the Sun and Mercury are in your sign right now; and Mercury is dancing with Venus, which makes you lighthearted and playful. You’ll enjoy using your mind for reading for amusement, or going to art exhibits or chatting with friends. Take the day off and relax.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
**** This is a good time to do research, especially research into the arts or something beautiful that interests you. Meanwhile, you’re also keen to break free of your routine today. You want to do something different that is stimulating and adventurous!
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
***** This is a wonderful day to enjoy the company of younger people. You might share your feelings of friendship with someone. You might even tell someone how much you care for them. It’s also a lovely day to appreciate the beauty of your surroundings as well as the beauty of art, specially created by others.
If Your Birthday Is Today
Actor, comedian Shawn Wayans (1971) shares your birthday today. You are a determined and curious visionary. You have an inquisitive mind and a single-minded determination to achieve your goals. This year is slower paced. Take time to rejuvenate yourself. Focus on partnerships and close friendships that have your back.
Aries (March 21-April 19)
You might find it easier to focus on one thing at a time today, maybe just on one particular activity today and to avoid complex plans.
The current disposition seems to prompt you in the same direction so you shouldn’t oppose. Unless you are stubborn enough to think that your motivation and inspiration can beat all the odd against.
Check every day your Aries Daily Horoscope.
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
This Sunday you will show exactly how passionate you are about particular activities and at the same time you’ll exhibit a lot of motivation, although tomorrow is Monday and you are a bit under the weather because of this.
You feel the need to express yourself and perhaps doing so through activities with quick results is the best choice.
Check every day your Taurus Daily Horoscope.
Gemini (May 21-June 20)
You are counting too much on praise from other people and kind of connect all your plans today on that. If something doesn’t stand a chance in bringing you some sort of recognition then no way you are going to pursue that.
Even though you would like to and it might make you feel good. Therefore you will be spending this Sunday in a perpetual search.
Check every day your Gemini Daily Horoscope.
Cancer (June 21-July 22)
You are keen on bringing your comments to light and you don’t really seem to care who you are hurting with them.
Nothing will stop you from expressing your personality, even if this is not very kind to others. You are also seeking to impose your ideas in the family and this perhaps will bring more that raised brows and discussions might be heated.
Check every day your Cancer Daily Horoscope.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
There might be some difficulties today that you will have to bypass, perhaps some changes in your Sunday routine or on the contrary, there is no adrenaline filled activity to keep you busy.
Therefore frustration will come into play easily and it will take you a while to shake that off. A good moment to learn the first steps of a skill or trade.
Check every day your Leo Daily Horoscope.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
A relaxing day that will also prove you that good intentions don’t always work out and that at times you need to offer exactly as much help as you would like to get in return.
At the same time, you might see yourself wasting useful energy on activities that bring you no return and don’t help you get your mind off other stressful things either.
Check every day your Virgo Daily Horoscope.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
This Sunday will be quite difficult to bear for you as it seems will prove you that you have little control on particular matters you perhaps thought you were more involved into.
Instead of taking it all on other people maybe you should be more tolerant and have a different approach. If you are not controlling everything to the last detail, it doesn’t mean things can’t go right.
Check every day your Libra Daily Horoscope.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
You are trying to eschew from a particular discussion topic but not necessarily because you find yourself guilty of anything but more because you don’t feel all right in this position.
However, from the outside things might look the other way around and your image might suffer. Therefore the word of advice for you is to leave any feelings aside and face the facts.
Check every day your Scorpio Daily Horoscope.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
You will find that this Sunday offers you some occasions to do something new, try something you never tried before and in general challenge yourself.
Don’t expect anything too serious or with any degree of difficulty because we are mostly talking about entertaining activities. However, when it comes to interacting with particular persons, some complications might arise.
Check every day your Sagittarius Daily Horoscope.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
No matter how much you want it, perhaps today you shouldn’t think about yourself and instead focus on those around. And you might find it hard because it seems the stars are making you a lot more sensible.
But this is perhaps exactly why you should avoid any interior thoughts and engage in all kinds of busy ideas, in order to prevent unnecessary drama.
Check every day your Capricorn Daily Horoscope.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
You are taking your right to personal freedom as the main justification to all your actions, some that might prove to be beyond selfishness.
Some chances are you will meet exactly the person to not accept this story of yours and you’ll have to be more convincing about your choices or accept that you are not necessarily doing the right thing.
Check every day your Aquarius Daily Horoscope.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
You will find that relationship life is more dynamic that you imagined this Sunday when your partner might show you a different side of them, a side either kept hidden so far or perhaps something arising for their passion in a particular area.
In any case, for most natives this is going to be a pleasant surprise and reason to pursue discussions further.
Check every day your Pisces Daily Horoscope.
Witch-Cult Hypothesis
The witch-cult hypothesis is a discredited theory that the witch trials of the Early Modern period were an attempt to suppress a pagan religion that had survived the Christianization of Europe. According to its proponents, accused witches were actually followers of this alleged religion. They argue that the supposed ‘witch cult‘ revolved around worshiping a Horned God of fertility and the underworld, whose Christian persecutors identified with the Devil, and whose followers held nocturnal rites at the witches’ Sabbath.
The theory was pioneered by two German scholars, Karl Ernst Jarcke and Franz Josef Mone, in the early nineteenth century, and was adopted by French historian Jules Michelet, American feminist Matilda Joslyn Gage, and American folklorist Charles Leland later that century. The hypothesis received its most prominent exposition when it was adopted by a British Egyptologist, Margaret Murray, who presented her version of it in The Witch-Cult in Western Europe (1921), before further expounding it in books such as The God of the Witches (1931) and her contribution to the Encyclopædia Britannica. Although the “Murrayite theory” proved popular among sectors of academia and the general public in the early and mid-twentieth century, it was never accepted by specialists in the witch trials, who publicly disproved it through in-depth research during the 1960s and 1970s.
Contemporary experts in European witchcraft beliefs view the ‘pagan witch cult’ theory as pseudohistorical. There is now an academic consensus that those accused and executed as witches were not followers of any witch religion, pagan or otherwise. Critics highlight several flaws with the theory. It rested on highly selective use of evidence from the trials, thereby heavily misrepresenting the events and the actions of both the accused and their accusers. It also mistakenly assumed that claims made by accused witches were truthful, and not distorted by coercion and torture. Further, despite claims the ‘witch cult’ was a pre-Christian survival, there is no evidence of such a ‘pagan witch cult’ throughout the Middle Ages.
The witch-cult hypothesis has influenced literature, being adapted into fiction in works by John Buchan, Robert Graves, and others. It greatly influenced Wicca, a new religious movement of modern Paganism that emerged in mid-twentieth-century Britain and claimed to be a survival of the ‘pagan witch cult’. Since the 1960s, Carlo Ginzburg and other scholars have argued that surviving elements of pre-Christian religion in European folk culture influenced Early Modern stereotypes of witchcraft, but scholars still debate how this may relate, if at all, to the Murrayite witch-cult hypothesis.
Early modern precedents
The witch-hunt of the 16th and 17th centuries was an organized effort by authorities in many countries to destroy a supposed conspiracy of witches thought to pose a deadly threat to Christendom. According to these authorities, witches were numerous, and in conscious alliance with Satan, forming a sort of Satanic counter-religion. Witch-hunts in this sense must be separated from the belief in witches, the evil eye, and other such phenomena, which are common features of folk belief worldwide. The belief that witches are not just individual villains but conspirators organized in a powerful but well-hidden cult is a distinguishing feature of the early modern witch-hunt.
This idea of an organized witch-cult originates in the second half of the 15th century, notoriously expounded in the 1486 Malleus Maleficarum. In the following two centuries, witch trials usually included the charge of membership in a demonic conspiracy, gathering in sabbaths, and similar. It was only with the beginning Age of Enlightenment in the early 18th century, that the idea of an organized witch-cult was abandoned.
Early Modern testimonies of accused witches “confirming” the existence of a witch cult are considered doubtful. Norman Cohn has argued that such testimonies were often given under torture, and that their details were determined mainly by the expectations of the interrogators and by free association on the part of the accused, reflecting only the popular imagination of the times.[1] Carlo Ginzburg and Éva Pócs hold that some of these testimonies can still give insights into the belief systems of the accused. Ginzburg discovered records of a group calling themselves benandanti, the “good walkers” who believed that they combatted witches (streghe) by magical means. The benandanti were persecuted for heresy in the period of 1575 to 1675.[2]
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Lammas History: Welcoming the Harvest c2018
Lammas History: Welcoming the Harvest
THE BEGINNING OF THE HARVEST:
At Lammas, also called Lughnasadh, the hot days of August are upon us, much of the earth is dry and parched, but we still know that the bright reds and yellows of the harvest season are just around the corner. Apples are beginning to ripen in the trees, our summer vegetables have been picked, corn is tall and green, waiting for us to come gather the bounty of the crop fields.
Now is the time to begin reaping what we have sown, and gathering up the first harvests of grain, wheat, oats, and more.
This holiday can be celebrated either as a way to honor the god Lugh, or as a celebration of the harvest.
CELEBRATING GRAIN IN ANCIENT CULTURES:
Grain has held a place of importance in civilization back nearly to the beginning of time. Grain became associated with the cycle of death and rebirth. The Sumerian god Tammuz was slain and his lover Ishtar grieved so heartily that nature stopped producing. Ishtar mourned Tammuz, and followed him to the Underworld to bring him back, similar to the story of Demeter and Persephone.
In Greek legend, the grain god was Adonis. Two goddesses, Aphrodite and Persephone, battled for his love. To end the fighting, Zeus ordered Adonis to spend six months with Persephone in the Underworld, and the rest with Aphrodite.
A FEAST OF BREAD:
In early Ireland, it was a bad idea to harvest your grain any time before Lammas — it meant that the previous year’s harvest had run out early, and that was a serious failing in agricultural communities.
However, on August 1, the first sheaves of grain were cut by the farmer, and by nightfall his wife had made the first loaves of bread of the season.
The word Lammas derives from the Old English phrase hlaf-maesse, which translates to loaf mass. In early Christian times, the first loaves of the season were blessed by the Church.
HONORING LUGH, THE SKILLFUL GOD:
In some Wiccan and modern Pagan traditions, Lammas is also a day of honoring Lugh, the Celtic craftsman god. He is a god of many skills, and was honored in various aspects by societies both in the British Isles and in Europe. Lughnasadh (pronounced Loo-NAS-ah) is still celebrated in many parts of the world today. Lugh’s influence appears in the names of several European towns.
HONORING THE PAST:
In our modern world, it’s often easy to forget the trials and tribulations our ancestors had to endure. For us, if we need a loaf of bread, we simply drive over to the local grocery store and buy a few bags of prepackaged bread. If we run out, it’s no big deal, we just go and get more. When our ancestors lived, hundreds and thousands of years ago, the harvesting and processing of grain was crucial. If crops were left in the fields too long, or the bread not baked in time, families could starve. Taking care of one’s crops meant the difference between life and death.
By celebrating Lammas as a harvest holiday, we honor our ancestors and the hard work they must have had to do in order to survive. This is a good time to give thanks for the abundance we have in our lives, and to be grateful for the food on our tables.
Lammas is a time of transformation, of rebirth and new beginnings.
SYMBOLS OF THE SEASON
The Wheel of the Year has turned once more, and you may feel like decorating your house accordingly. While you probably can’t find too many items marked as “Lammas decor” in your local discount store, there are a number of items you can use as decoration for this harvest holiday.
Sickles and scythes, as well as other symbols of harvesting
Grapes and vines
Dried grains — sheafs of wheat, bowls of oats, etc.
Corn dolls — you can make these easily using dried husks
Early fall vegetables, such as squashes and pumpkins
Late summer fruits, like apples, plums and peaches
CRAFTS, SONG AND CELEBRATION
Because of its association with Lugh, the skilled god, Lammas (Lughnasadh) is also a time to celebrate talents and craftsmanship.
It’s a traditional time of year for craft festivals, and for skilled artisans to peddle their wares. In medieval Europe, guilds would arrange for their members to set up booths around a village green, festooned with bright ribbons and fall colors. Perhaps this is why so many modern Renaissance Festivals begin around this time of year!
Lugh is also known in some traditions as the patron of bards and magicians. Now is a great time of year to work on honing your own talents. Learn a new craft, or get better at an old one. Put on a play, write a story or poem, take up a musical instrument, or sing a song. Whatever you choose to do, this is the right season for rebirth and renewal, so set August 1 as the day to share your new skill with your friends and family.
Source: Patti Wigington, Author Published on ThoughtCo
Spell For Sunday – Positivity Spell
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Sunday Positivity Spell
This is a simple spell specially designed to attract luck into our life.
Ingredients:
- A coin minted in the year of your birth
- A cabbage leaf
- String
- Natural fiber fabric (linen, cotton)
Once you have recovered a coin with the year of your birth imprinted, wrap the latter in a cabbage leaf (a food notoriously linked to good luck) and tie everything with a piece of string.
Let the leaf dry in the sunlight (this usually takes 2 to 3 days) and then wrap it in a piece of natural fabric.
This spell to make a talisman to attract good luck can be repeated each Sunday if you feel like it!
Conclusion
If you want to shed some light, success, and positivity into your life, or you want to get rid of something of someone, but you don’t feel comfortable with casting such spells on your own, don’t forget I have your back!
January 19, 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 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 January 2025 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.
Today’s Waning Gibbous Phase
The Waning Gibbous on January 19 has an illumination of 69%. 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 19 the Moon is 20.28 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 3.42° within the sign. The Moon entered Libra on Jan 18, 10:20 PM and will shift into Scorpio on Jan 21, 5:38 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: 69%
Moon Age: 20.28 days
Moon Angle: 0.49
Moon Distance: 404,595.96 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 147,207,689.24 km
Illumination: 69%
Moon Age: 20.28 days
Moon Angle: 0.49
Moon Distance: 404,595.96 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 147,207,689.24 km
20 January 2025 Current Moon Phase for the Southern Hemisphere
Source: nineplanets.org
The current moon phase for January 20th, 2025 is the Waning Gibbous phase.
On this day, the moon is 19.95 days old and 67.9% illuminated with a tilt of -25.445°. The approximate distance from Earth to the moon is 403,265.24 km and the moon sign is Libra.
The Moon phase for January 20th, 2025 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: 19.95 days
Moon illumination: 67.9%
Moon tilt: -25.445°
Moon angle: 0.49
Moon distance: 403,265.24 km
Moon sign: Libra
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