A Little Humor for Your Day c.2016

I occasionally have to repeat this funny, it is one of my favorites, Enjoy!

Why keeping summoned beings as pets is a bad idea…

 

They may be cute and cuddly when they’re little, but they tend to grow. Fast. To something large.

You can’t flush your overgrown summoned pet down the toilet and no pound will take one. (Trust me on this one. )

Unless you spay or neuter them, they will breed, quickly.

Good luck trying to find a vet that will spay or neuter one…

The feeding costs are astronomical. New Age shops are very expensive. Oh, sorry, I meant “astrological”.

An exotic summoned pet is very difficult to feed. Museums start suspecting your interests in ancient cultures rather quickly.

Getting them used to gourmet food is a bad idea: there aren’t that many virgins around, you see!

Cats sitting on the chest of a sleeping child sucking their life-force out may be a myth. With summoned pets, it isn’t.

No insurance will cover it if your summoned pet bites your guests.

They may even eat your guests while you pop into the kitchen for tea.

When they nibble your toes on Sunday morning, it does NOT feel nice. Besides, you need those toes for proper balance.

Clipping their toenails to save your sofa from being torn into shreds is pretty damn hard.

You think a pet stealing your stuff is bad? Summoned pets steal your stuff and hide it to the astral plane!

Summoned pet dung is difficult to get rid of. They won’t accept it at the toxic waste plant anymore …

Cat’s hairballs are easy to clean away. Try dealing with astral slime puke.

They don’t stay in their cage unless you remember to seal it magickally properly. Every single time.

It also gets a bit tedious to keep that triangle of salt intact in the corner of the living room.

A summoned pet possessing your grandmother is NO fun, I can tell you!

A summoned pet possessing your stereo system may be painful.

Having them play with your altar tools is not cute.

Having them play with your Book of Shadows is even less cute.

Smell of sulfur wafting in the apartment tends to deter Jehovah’s Witnesses and other pests, though… But it does make breathing labored in the long run.

Landlords tend to dislike the “things that go bump in the night” routine you have going on in your flat.

Landlords will detest finding out that paying residents in your block are disappearing as if by magick.

On the other hand, the police may become a tad too interested in the very same phenomena.

It’s not fun to have your pet deciding to “hump” your neighbor’s dog in the middle of your daily walk.

It’s practically impossible to find new, caring homes for the resulting Cerberoses, too.

While it may be cute to have a pet that actually does talk back to you, it’s not nice when they start throwing curses.

It may be nice to have a pet that can retrieve your e-mail along with regular post, but it’s NOT fun having them actually posting replies…

Advanced summoned pets may summon pets of their own. That means BIG trouble.

Last but not least: If you’re not quite careful, you may one day wake up realizing that it is in fact YOU who are the pet in this deal.

 

Source: Author: Faerie K. Article Published On Ecauldron

January 24 Birthday Horoscope Traits

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Joyful birthday wishes from Lady Carla Beltane with the WOTC Family and Friends!!

May the next year of your life bring you more love, laughter, joy, happiness, enough income to cover what you have to have along with a little leftover for fun! May it bring you everything you want if it is supposed to be and everything you need. May sorrow be unknown, and any negativity be minimal. May the wind always be at your back.

Being an Aquarius born on January 24th, you prefer to spend a lot of time in reverie and often require someone just as creative as you to show you that things can be accomplished in real life as well.

It is very important for you that your love partner shares the same life expectations and you try to play with the cards on the table straight away to make sure things are like this from the start. Prepare to read a comprehensive report below.

 The zodiac sign for January 24 is Aquarius.

 Astrological symbol: Water Bearer. This relates to the ever changing but compassionate nature of these individuals. This is the symbol for people born between January 20 and February 18 when the Sun is considered to be in Aquarius.

 The Aquarius Constellation is one of the twelve constellations of the zodiac. It is spread on an area of 980 square degrees. It covers visible latitudes between +65° and -90°. It lies between Capricornus to the West and Pisces to the East and the brightest star is called alpha Aquarii.

 The Spanish call it Acuario while the French use the name Verseau for the January 24 zodiac sign but the real origin of the Water Bearer is in the Latin Aquarius.

 Opposite sign: Leo. This suggests that this sign and Aquarius are complementary and placed across each other on the astrological wheel, meaning loyalty and relaxation and some sort of balancing act between the two.

 Modality: Fixed. This reveals how much vanity and power exists in the lives of those born on January 24 and how down-to-earth they are in general.

 Ruling house: The eleventh house. This house represents the space of dreams, friendship and higher expectations. Aquarius is by nature a friendly and open person. They are also idealist thinkers and achievers through social support.

 Ruling body: Uranus. This celestial planet reveals yearning and warm heart and also highlights honesty. Uranus is equivalent to Caelus, the Roman owner of the skies.

 Element: Air. This is the element of those who prioritize and organize their lives while linking everything together. Is said to influence those born under January 24 zodiac and governs their relationship with the other elements, for instance in association with fire, it heats the situation up.

 Lucky day: Tuesday. This day is under the governing of Mars and symbolizes center and immateriality. It also identifies with the original nature of Aquarius natives.

 Lucky numbers: 5, 7, 14, 19, 21.

 Motto: “I know”

People born on January 24 are altruistic and ingenious and involve themselves in humanitarian enterprises of some kind, whether it is something bigger or just doing something for their community or mates. They are captivating and exert some sort of attraction for those who meet them the first time and they are very aware of that and try to play their cards right from the beginning. They avoid pragmatic enterprises and getting stuck in a ordinary and if possible they would live in a dream like world.

 Positive traits: These natives are loyal and loving and have pleasing personalities especially when they get attached to someone or feel that their efforts are being recognized. They try to live their lives recognizing the beauty around and bringing their own contribution, even if this only means helping those close. They are also quite dependable and they usually do their best to keep their promises.

 Negative traits: Unpredictable, irritable and full of sarcasm these natives can be quite malicious with other people, especially with those who they don’t believe to be worthy of their attention. They often make decisions on a whim and then require the support of others to see them through. They are not very trustworthy and are not afraid to hurt one’s feelings when they feel as if there is a higher goal to that and their priorities are bigger than a simple promise.

Lovers born on January 24 are extremely attractive and charming. They always have their words, but imagine when this eloquence is combined with passion. They are attracted to people who can accept their eccentricities and keep up with them. You can conquer the heart of Aquarius if you master the art of revealing who you are step by step so they never get bored. When they are single they act just about the same as when they are in a relationship, they seem to have no restrictions and just live their life at its fullest.

 Remarkably charming and affectionate they sometimes fall in love just for the feeling of it and not for the person near them. Once they find the right person, they will dedicate all their life and everything they have to this relationship and will ask for the same. They are a very kind soul and this won’t remain unnoticed by the important persons in their life. They will lead a great inner home happiness governed by domestic responsibility and good judgment. They are most compatible with those born on the 1st, 6th, 9th, 10th, 15th, 18th, 19th, 24th and 27th.

 January 24 Zodiac people seem to be most attracted to the other air signs: Gemini and Libra as they tend to share the same vision of life. In love, Aquarius is in a permanent search for someone capable of understanding their adventurous and curious nature and the most suitable to offer them this is another native born under Aquarius. The lover in Aquarius is said to be least compatible with Scorpio. As for the rest of partnerships between the other star signs and Aquarius, you know what they say, stars predispose but people dispose.

Blue-green is the color defined for January 24 and in general for Aquarius natives.

Blue-green as a hue, is the symbol of dependability and lack of movement. This zodiac color is advised to be used in accessories and items of clothing.

Those with blue-green as sign color know how to act and what to say at any time and in any situation but they don’t pick sides and tend to remain reserved and neutral. This ever changing mix, ranging and changing shades appeals and stimulates the creative and visionary Aquarius.

Other colors for Aquarius people are navy blue and grey.

The irresistible Amethyst is the birthstone that is considered lucky for those Aquarians with January 24.

Amethyst suggests stability and inner peace. The zodiac birthstone could be used in accessories and jewelry items.

This birthstone is thought to help the wearer express their ideas to others. This gemstone is part of the quartz family and was believed by ancient Greeks and Romans to ward off alcohol intoxication.

Another gemstone considered beneficial for Aquarius natives is Amber. It represents courage and action.

The irresistible Amethyst is the birthstone that is considered lucky for those Aquarians with January 24.

Amethyst suggests stability and inner peace. The zodiac birthstone could be used in accessories and jewelry items.

This birthstone is thought to help the wearer express their ideas to others. This gemstone is part of the quartz family and was believed by ancient Greeks and Romans to ward off alcohol intoxication.

Another gemstone considered beneficial for Aquarius natives is Amber. It represents courage and action.

Orchid is the flower that is considered lucky for those Aquarius natives with January 24.

This plant is known to symbolize sensibility and grace. This zodiac flower could be used in gifts and accessories.

This flower is thought to relate to fertility, curiosity and spirit of innovation. You can enjoy this flower during spring time.

Other flowers representative for Aquarius are Chrysanthemum and Ivy.

The metal considered to be representative for Aquarius natives with January 24 is Platinum.

Platinum is one of those metals that denote inner strength, power and wealth. This zodiac metal is advised to be used in pendants and earrings.

This is one of the rarest metals on Earth and so it associated with an exclusive and prestigious status. Being resistant to tarnish and wear platinum is frequently used in electronic equipments.

Another metal considered influential for Aquarius natives is Aluminum.

January 24 Zodiac belongs to the first decan of AQUARIUS (January 20-January 31). This decan is strongly influenced by the planet Uranus. This is representative for people who are altruistic and resourceful just like Aquarius and inquisitive just like Uranus. This decan is said to be magnifying all characteristics of the Aquarius zodiac sign, both positive and negative.

 Being born on the 24th day of the month shows exuberance, imagination and charm but also great attention and responsibility. The numerology for January 24 is 6. This number reveals responsibility, affection and a domestic approach to life. Those Aquarius associated with the number 6 enjoy spending time with families and building a safe environment for those they love.

 January is the second winter month in the Northern Hemisphere, bringing the novelty of a New Year beginning. Those born in January are witty and organized. January 24 Zodiac people are ambitious and hardworking. The symbols for January include Garnet and Onyx as gemstones, Carnation as a plant and the Roman god of openings and closure.

In the Gregorian Calendar, January 24 is placed as the 24th day of the year while there are 341 days left until the end of the year or 342 days in case of leap years. The fifty fifth day of winter, this is also the Unification Day in Romania.

 Aquarius as popularity, is placed the twelfth on the list of most common birth signs. As a sign of positive meaning, with objective energy, this is also of masculine symbolism and an odd numbered sign. This is highly representative for extrovert people who are affectionate and pretty hectic. One of the archetypes used to describe this sign is the Rebel. This sign was also rated second place in top billionaire’s zodiac signs.

 Famous people born on January 24 under the Aquarius zodiac sign: John Belushi, Neil Diamond, Nastassja Kinski and Mischa Barton.

If you were born on January 24, you’ll be admired and coveted by many to the point that you become uncomfortable, turn inward, and act aloof. Others find you funny and interesting and charismatic, but the more they tell you so, the less you believe it. Try to use your natural gift for psychology on yourself. Once you realize you are special for your original thoughts and integrity, you’ll realize your admirers were right all along.

January 24 Aquarius at Their Best: Larger-than-life, brilliant, alluring

January 24 Aquarius at Their Worst: Aloof, insecure, self-absorbed

What to Wear: Anything — from tie-dye and glitter to stripes, plaids and check, erratically combined.

What to Eat: Original dishes that reflect global consciousness. If it’s earth-friendly, local, or sustainable, Aquarius will celebrate it!

Who to Invite: If humanitarians like Angelina Jolie and Bono aren’t available, round up the usual suspects at the nearest protest rally.

Where to Go: In a public park — if weather makes that a no-go, move it into a unique space like an arcade, skating rink or museum.

JANUARY 24 birthday horoscope predicts that you are identified as having unique qualities. You can conform to certain situations with ease. So what star sign is January 24? What does our birthday horoscope have to say? Find out how people born on this day fare in everyday life.

The zodiac sign for a January 24 birthday is Aquarius. But these Aquarians are far from your “norm.” The way you dress, and the way you talk shows you are setting trends. You thrive on what‘s new and different. The future of  January 24 personality depends on how innovative you are.

These Aquarians will have the latest technology before anyone else does. Your interests become your hobby and what you bring to it, usually reflects your personality. Creativity is one of your best assets.

The Aquarius birthday horoscope predicts that new environments give you the opportunity to explore and show off your many talents. People respond well to your winning attitude. As they give in to you, it would explain your varied friendships. You know people from all walks of life, and it makes you even more fascinating.

What is so attractive about Aquarians born on January 24 is how genuine they are. With this trait, you tend to suffer a vulnerability that friends love to see. Your love for them, however, can be complicated.

As an Aquarius, your competitive nature flows over into your friendships. Who would have thought that someone who is intelligent and successful could be insecure? You let your friends pick you instead of you picking them. When it comes to romantic relationships, you are easily fooled.

Some people that come into your life are superficial or more to the point, phony and this is even predicted in the January 24 birthday compatibility. They are usually opportunists looking for ways to come up in the world.

Perhaps you need to try a more traditional approach when it comes to choosing a soul mate. Happy you will be when you meet your mate, and you can settle down. You need a companion for the future.

Because you enjoyed success early on, you may become complacent in your journey. January 24 horoscope predicts you are not the energetic Aquarians that we have come to know. This can be your downfall due to your potential to exceed.

You stand to miss some awesome opportunities due to your lack of motivation. However, as smart as you are, you tend to lose control when it comes to spending. Your habits or hobbies are typically extreme.

People born on January 24 are people who need to be nurtured. Sometimes you need that extra push to get projects going in the right direction. You are capable of amazing things but can lack the confidence with which to do it.

Additionally, you can be quite immovable in your will a predicted by your birthday astrology analysis. You are paired with the Air. You can be either very mobile or stagnant. Your stagnant nature can prevent you from showing any emotions as a part of your personality.

You are gifted with many talents including your problem-solving ability. January 24 Aquarius, you have many career options. Your need for exploration could land you a job with research duties or one that includes travel. On the other hand, you may be suited to teach. It is indeed a notable career.

Aquarians, as your birthday horoscope profile indicates, among your basic personalities, you can be shy and very sensitive. This is a contributing factor to your gentle and patient nature. Depending on which way the wind is blowing, you can be frivolous or high-spirited. Either way, you are strong.

If today is your birthday, you appreciate the truth however it may be presented to you. With your ability to see both sides of a situation, you can bring the whole truth to the light. Your vision is logical, uncomplicated and clear. It has been said that you encompass psychic ability. Perhaps you should engage in more spiritual activities.

The Aquarian philosophical side causes events to inspire them. When this happens, you can exert the time and devotion needed to complete such tasks. You could quickly drive yourself to the point of mental fatigue.

You look forward to your retirement years as you prepare a financial pillow made for good times, rest. You are defined by your means. Aquarius with January 24 birthday are independent but resent interference. However, helpful friends, or family tries to be. However different from most, you have good taste. People follow your example.

See: Famous Celebrities Born On January 24

This Day That Year – January 24 In History

1639 – Under Fundamental Orders, Connecticut colony is organized.
1901 – Baseball’s first American League games are played.
1927 – The story, The Pleasure Garden, is released as Alfred Hitchcock first film.
1950 – In Dodger history, Jackie Robinson the baseball player gets the first highest contract for $35,000.

January 24 Kumbha Rashi (Vedic Moon Sign)

January 24 Chinese Zodiac TIGER

January 24 Birthday Planet

Your ruling planet is Uranus that symbolizes changes on a large scale, independence, and liberation.

January 24 Birthday Symbols

The Water Bearer Is The Symbol For The Aquarius Star Sign

January 24 Birthday Tarot Card

Your Birthday Tarot Card is The Hierophant. This card symbolizes that you are on a greedy as well as a spiritual quest. The Minor Arcana cards are Five of Swords and Knight of Swords.

January 24 Birthday Compatibility

You are most compatible with people born under Aquarius: This can be a fantastic match between two similar individuals.

You are not compatible with people born under VirgoThis is a not a harmonious relationship as you have nothing in common.

See Also:

January 24 Lucky Numbers

Number 6 – This number signifies sympathy, love, and affection for everyone around you.
Number 7 – This number signifies solitude, innovation, analytical mind, and perfection.

Read about: Birthday Numerology

Lucky Colors For January 24 Birthday

Lilac: This color stands for enthusiasm, love, childishness, glamor, and innocence.
Cerise: This is a feminine color that stands for energy, honor, and youthfulness.

Lucky Days For  January 24 Birthday

Saturday – This is the day of planet Saturn that helps you decide if you are headed in the right direction.
Friday – This is the day of planet Venus and helps you fulfill all your creative pursuits and nurture your relationships.

January 24 Birthstone

Your lucky gemstone is Amethyst which is spiritual and relieves stress, addictions and increases intuition.

Ideal Zodiac Birthday Gift For People Born On January 24

The best gift would be a digital camera for the women and the latest iPod for the man. This January 24 horoscope personality is one geeky person.

Some of the Witchcraft/Magickal Correspondence for Saturday

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Saturday Source: modernwellnesswitch.com

SATURDAY

Saturdays are best for hard work such as chores around the house, yard or garden work, or work towards other long-term projects and goals. Use this day for any type of cleansing and progress towards discipline practices.

Planet: Saturn

Element: Earth

Tarot Card: Hierophant

Rune: Jera

Colors: Black, Purple

Plants*: Amaranth, Beech, Beet, Belladonna, Buckthorn, Comfrey, Cypress, Datura, Elm, Hemlock, Hemp, Ivy, Kava-Kava, Morning Glory, Mullein, Pansy, Quince, Scullcap, Skunk Cabbage, Slippery Elm, Solomon’s Seal, Tamarind, Wolf’s Bane, Yew

Stones: Sapphire, Yellow Jasper, Orange Aragonite, Petrified Wood, Fossils, Holey Stones, Smokey Quartz, Obsidian, Jet, Black Onyx, Snowflake Obsidian, Black Opal, Lodestone, Zinc

Magical Uses: Banishing, Protection, Control, Order, Self-Discipline, Cleansing, Boundaries

Saturday Source: lightwarriorslegion.com

Spell for Friday – Candle Magick for Rocky Times

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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.

Candle Magick for Rocky Times

You will need:

Pink Candle

The Spell:

A love candle with oils and herbs hidden in a secret place instills confidence in our power to be good lovers. It is a secret source of inspiration when times are hard and you need to work through problems that arise in your relationship.

Hold a pink candle and charge it for future spells, by visualizing you and your lover in a happy loving embrace. Put the energy from this vision into the candle. The say out loud:

“We will always love each other.
May the Goddess and God grant this.
for the good of all.”
 

When problems arise in your relationship or you need self-confidence, take out the candle on a Friday during a waxing moon and anoint it with love oil using this procedure: Put some oil on your index finger, and beginning in the middle of the candle, run your finger to the wick end. Then repeat, rubbing the oil down to the bottom of the candle. Light the candle and let it burn down completely and go out.

Some of the Witchcraft/Magickal Correspondence for Friday

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Friday Source: plentifulearth.com

Planet: Venus

Element: Water

Gender: Female

Deities: Aphrodite, Eros, Freya, Venus

Colors: Aqua, Copper Colors, Green, Light Blue, Pink

Crystals: Aventurine, Blue Lace Agate, Copper, Coral, Emerald, Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Moonstone, Quartz, Rose Quartz, Selenite

Herbs & Plants: African Violet, Apples, Apple blossoms, Apricot, Barley, Birch, Cardamon, Carnations, Catnip, Columbine, Feverfew, Foxglove, Germanium, Goldenrod, Heather, Hibiscus, Iris, Lilac, Magnolia, Roses, Strawberries, Sweetpea, Thyme

Incenses: Cardamon, Rose, Saffron, Sandalwood, Strawberry, Vanilla, Venus Oil, Yarrow

Energies & Associations: Arts, Beauty, Birth, Fertility, Friendship, Growth, Harmony, Love, Marriage, Music, Nature, Partnerships, Peace, Perfumes, Platonic Love, Lust, Passion, Pleasure, Reconciliation, Relationships, Resolving Relationship Issues, Romance, Sexuality, Social Activities, Transformation

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

January 24, 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 Crescent phase. This phase is best viewed just before the sunrise in the western sky. In this phase the Moon’s illumination is growing smaller each day until the New Moon. During this part of the Moon cycle, the Moon is getting closer to the Sun as viewed from Earth and the night side of the Moon is facing the Earth with only a small edge of the Moon being illuminated. It can also be a great time to see the features of the Moon’s surface. Along the edge where the illuminated portion meets the dark side, the craters and mountains cast long shadows making them easier to observe with a telescope or binoculars.

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

Today’s Waning Crescent Phase

The Waning Crescent on January 24 has an illumination of 24%. 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 24 the Moon is 24.76 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: ♐ Sagittarius

The current zodiac moon sign is Sagittarius, positioned at 2.24° within the sign. The Moon entered Sagittarius on Jan 24, 5:05 AM and will shift into Capricorn on Jan 26, 8:21 AM. The zodiac moon sign represents the position of the Moon as it moves through the twelve signs of the zodiac. Each zodiac moon sign lasts about 2 to 2.5 days as the Moon travels through that part of the sky.

Phase Details

Phase: Waning Crescent
Illumination: 24%
Moon Age: 24.76 days
Moon Angle: 0.50
Moon Distance: 399,042.16 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 147,280,887.81 km

25 January 2025 Current Moon Phase for the Southern Hemisphere

Source: nineplanets.org

The current moon phase for January 25th, 2025 is the Waning Crescent phase.

On this day, the moon is 25.11 days old and 20.55% illuminated with a tilt of -47.639°. The approximate distance from Earth to the moon is 394,938.21 km and the moon sign is Sagittarius.

The Moon phase for January 25th, 2025 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: 25.11 days

Moon illumination: 20.55%

Moon tilt: -47.639°

Moon angle: 0.5

Moon distance: 394,938.21 km

Moon sign: Sagittarius

Welcome to WOTC! A Thought for Today

This is going to be a short posting day due to my lack of sleep and the time I did not have this morning to post.

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

Blessed be.

If you want to see information on any tradition of witchcraft, herbs, flowers, a Goddess or a God, or anything pertaining to any tradition of 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.