Month: January 2025

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.

If you want to see some information on any tradition of witchcraft or herbs or flowers or 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.

Some Humor for Your Day

Even on my darker days of pain or feeling depressed I try to find one thing to make me laugh. I also smile at strangers I may pass on the street or in a store or any place else I might encounter someone figuring a smile may brighten and otherwise yucky day. 8 out of 10 times the person smiles back at me. Try it you may find it brightens your day also!

I hope the rest of your and your family day and evening is relaxing, filled with fun, laughter, some me time, and love.

Merry part until we merry meet again tomorrow!

What Is Lughnasadh and How To Celebrate It

What Is Lughnasadh & How To Celebrate It

Lughnasadh is a Gaelic festival that occurs on August 1st each year, marking the dawn of the harvest season. This holiday marks the midpoint between the Summer Solstice and the Autumn Equinox. Lughnasadh traditions celebrate the first cutting of grain, the bountiful harvests of corn, and the Irish craftsman and warrior god, Lugh.

Traditionally, Lughnasadh is celebrated in Ireland, Scotland, and the Isle of Man. Historically, the occasion was marked with a festive competition testing skills of craft and athleticism in honor of Lugh and his foster mother Tailtiu. Offerings made to Lugh would include a sacred bull and a cutting of the first harvest of corn.

This holiday is considered a cross-quarter day on the neo-pagan Wheel of the Year. In some Wiccan traditions, this is the time of year in which the Horned God’s power begins to wane, and the Goddess prepares for his passing at the coming Samhain.

On the same day, some Christians celebrate the holiday of Lammas in an incredibly similar tradition. With the first harvest of grain a loaf of bread is baked and brought to the church to be blessed. Once its blessing is received, the baker takes the bread back home, breaks it into four pieces, and places them at the four corners of their barn or property to protect the grain in the coming months.

Lughnasadh or Lammas?

Though the two are often conflated in Neo-Pagan groups, Lughnasadh and Lammas are two separate celebrations. Lughnasadh is a holiday that is still celebrated by pagans and non-pagans alike in Ireland, Scotland, and The Isle of Man. Though it doesn’t look like what we think the ancient practices may have been, we do know that the traditions surrounding Lughnasadh have been syncretized and are still alive today.

Lammas is the name typically chosen for the Wiccan Wheel of the Year. It is celebrated as the first harvest festival of the year. As stated above, this is the time of year within Wiccan traditions when the Horned God prepares for his passing during Samhain. This holiday is celebrated with bread baking, frivolity, and feasting.

How to Celebrate Lughnasadh

There are many ways that you can celebrate Lughnasadh or Lammas. Here are a few ideas to help you build your own traditions!

Create a corn husk doll

Craft a besom or corn broom

Bake bread

Create a Lughnasadh altar

Craft something in Lugh’s honor

Engage in a competition

Pick apples and berries

Visit a local brewery

Hold a Lughnasadh or Lammas harvest ritual

Ready to celebrate?

Check out some of these spells and rituals to get some inspiration for Lughnasadh! Click on hyperlink above and scrool down for these spells.

January 9, 2025 Daily Horoscopes

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Moon Alert

Avoid shopping or important decisions from 5 PM to 8:30 PM EST today (2 PM to 5:30 PM PST). After that, the Moon moves from Taurus into Gemini.

The Stars Rate Your Day

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

Aries (March 21-April 19)

*** Keep an eye on your finances and your possessions because today is a bit of a crapshoot. You might find money; you might lose money. Protect what you own against loss, theft or damage. Meanwhile, respect your moneymaking ideas. Why not run them up the flagpole to see if anyone salutes?

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

**** Today is full of surprises; in part because you’re impulsive and spontaneous. You might pursue some unusual ideas with a friend or a group, especially about something idealistic or about ways to help those who are in need. You can afford to do be generous, this year.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

**** You feel restless and impulsive today, which is why this is an unpredictable day for you. Whatever the case, others admire you and see you as someone who is pleasing, approachable and helpful. Perhaps you’re in a position to persuade the powers that be to do something meaningful?

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

**** A friend or a member of a group might surprise you today, especially because your appreciation of beauty is aroused along with your idealism. Meanwhile, look for ways to travel because you would dearly love to do this – perhaps with a female friend. Explore the world!

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

**** People notice you today, especially because you might be caught off guard by something – perhaps something that a parent or a boss says or does. Whatever the surprise is might lead to your ability to help a third party through fundraising or using the resources of someone else. Do what you can.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

*** Travel plans might be cancelled or changed today. Or alternatively, you might suddenly travel somewhere when you least expected to do so? This certainly fits in with your desire to have a good time and get out there and do your own thing. Partners are supportive.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

**** Make friends with your bank account because something unpredictable or unexpected could impact your finances. Fortunately, coworkers are supportive, even helpful to you. Meanwhile, home, family and perhaps a parent are your primary focus right now.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

*** Get ready for a few surprises because close friends, partners and spouses might do something that catches you off guard. Hopefully, it will be a pleasant surprise for you. (It probably will be.) Meanwhile, parents should be extra vigilant with their children today to keep them from harm’s way.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

**** Your work routine will be interrupted today because something unusual will occur. Staff shortages, power outages, an unusual event might catch you off guard. Meanwhile, you will enjoy redecorating where you live and inviting people over. (“How do you like what I did with the place?”)

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

**** Social plans might suddenly change today. You might receive an unexpected invitation. Conversely, something might be cancelled or delayed. Meanwhile, guard against sports accidents. Parents should be vigilant with their kids today to avoid mishaps.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

*** Your home routine will be interrupted today. Small appliances might break down or a minor breakage could occur. Perhaps someone unexpected will knock on your door? Stock the fridge so you’re ready for anything. (Food soothes the savage beast.)

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

**** Pay attention to everything you say and do today because this is an accident-prone day for your sign. On the upside, you might have some brilliant ideas – perhaps an epiphany about something? Your daily routine will change. Stay mindful and alert for your own benefit.

If Your Birthday Is Today

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge (1982) shares your birthday today. You have sharp, analytical abilities. You’re perceptive and make high demands on yourself. You’re committed and determined. This is the beginning of a nine-year cycle for you. Expect adventure and major change. Prepared to take on a leadership role. What you do now will bring benefits in the future.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

I might not be the only person telling you today that your concerns are exaggerated and that you should be more relaxed but the best part is that I can tell it to you without judgment, unlike the way you are going to face it from anyone else.

So don’t search for drama in the land of people preoccupied with actual life problems if you don’t want to be taken as a buffoon.

Check every day your Aries Daily Horoscope.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

You might be craving for something at home but the only aspect you are getting this Thursday is peace and quiet and you should enjoy that as the tumultuous weekend approaches.

Your relationship with neighbors or someone in close proximity is not really advancing in the direction you are expecting it and some stress might come out of this.

Check every day your Taurus Daily Horoscope.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

This Thursday might be a bit of a turning point for you when you realize that some behavior you have perpetuated for a long while is not bringing you any benefits but on the contrary, is making you lose grips with reality.

Whether this day provides a rude awakening or not, you are going to spend some time thinking about this.

Check every day your Gemini Daily Horoscope.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

A good day to meet new people, not necessarily the most influential but surely people you can learn something from.

It is not excluded for them to also bring some traveling prospects with them or to provide you with a different view on a matter you long had your mind set on. You’ll feel the need to get right to action once you’re done with them.

Check every day your Cancer Daily Horoscope.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

You are projecting some of your sadness onto younger people in your life, whether we are talking about friends, siblings or your own children.

Maybe you are not doing it on purpose or it’s just a way of emotional revenge because they might have it easier than you. In any way, of course it’s not a grown up thing to do and attract bad karma too.

Check every day your Leo Daily Horoscope.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Some act or decision might be blamed on you and it will take you a while to clear out your name. On the other hand this whole situation might benefit you if you play your cards right.

Of course you should avoid any shady behavior like manipulating or black mailing anyone but who says you can’t ask for some compassion.

Check every day your Virgo Daily Horoscope.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

A popular day for most natives this Thursday both in the office and outside of it and it is recommended for you to stop being so cautious and to stop measuring all your words.

People are probably way too self absorbed to even analyze everything you are doing and only your behavior of this kind can be a bit exaggerated in this whole setting.

Check every day your Libra Daily Horoscope.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Your ambition is growing and if you won something yesterday you probably want to replicate this today as well.

Of course, for most natives I am not talking about any actual gains or financial benefits but more of leverage or ability to showcase themselves further. Perhaps in a job interview or during the presentation of an important project.

Check every day your Scorpio Daily Horoscope.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

You have neglected some of your duties recently and this will come to bite you eventually, however you are not really tempted to make amends either.

Therefore you find yourself a bit stuck in the middle, not really able to act further because you would go deeper in the mistakes but also not willing to take a step back and admit what you should do.

Check every day your Sagittarius Daily Horoscope.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

You might see your energy resources decreasing and you need to be quite wise about it because you still have a full Friday to deal with tomorrow.

At the same time, due to tiredness you will find yourself quite irritable and not really in the mood to respond to any family duties or to social challenges your friends might have for you. Just find yourself really good excuses.

Check every day your Capricorn Daily Horoscope.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

This Thursday is on one hand characterized by very good auspices but on the other there will be a lot of work involved as well.

Another word of advice would be to not count on lies, even those that appear to be innocent. It’s better to accept some things as they are and wait instead of entering in a complex web of lies and deceit.

Check every day your Aquarius Daily Horoscope.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

Not a good day to ask for money, especially if you don’t want to look hopeless, even in the eyes of your own family.

Plus, if you are asking for a loan to indulge yourself or to pursue some kind of dream, do expect for even more raised eyebrows to follow. Use your own abilities, make better plans and appear more convincing next time.

Check every day your Pisces Daily Horoscope.

14 Imbolc Ritual Ideas for a Pagan February Eve Celebration

14 Imbolc Ritual Ideas for a Pagan February Eve Celebration

Imbolc, also called Imbolg or St. Brigid’s Day, is a traditional Gaelic holiday that is celebrated by pagans worldwide, including Wiccans as one of the eight Sabbats.

Imbolc marks the midpoint between the winter solstice (Yule) and the spring equinox (Ostara). As such, it is considered a cross-quarter day on the pagan wheel of the year, and it is often celebrated around February 1st – 2nd, or August 1st – 2nd if you’re in the Southern hemisphere.

What’s the meaning of Imbolc? Each winter, we shut ourselves up in our homes for warmth, much like the animals and insects that enter hibernation through the colder months. The home has collected dust and stagnant energy as we have shifted our focus to survival mode.

Imbolc is a word that comes from the Old Irish i mbolc (Modern Irish: i mbolg), meaning ‘in the belly’, and refers to the pregnancy of ewes at this time of year. Spiritually, Imbolc is a time of banishing the winter season so that we can sow a bountiful harvest in the springtime. During this time, we celebrate the first signs of the approaching spring: blades of grass and dandelions steadily emerge from the cold ground, the singing of birds returns to soften the cold chill of the air, and many of those hibernating creatures are beginning to awaken.

Imbolc is traditionally the great festival and honoring of Goddess Brigid, known as St. Brigid by Catholics.

How to Celebrate Imbolc

The days are becoming longer again, and we can finally open up our homes to clear out the winter blues that have been lingering within. This time of new beginnings presents a wonderful opportunity to cleanse and purify ourselves and our homes of that stagnant energy we’ve been building up in hibernation.

Let’s take a look at some Imbolc rituals and other ways that pagans around the world practice Imbolc, including the members of our group: The Infinite Roots Coven

Imbolc Rituals

1. Create an Altar for Imbolc

2. Seven Candle Ritual

3. Make a Brigid Corn Doll

4. Hold a Fire Feast

5. Home Cleansing Ceremony

6. Decorate for Spring

7. Bid Farewell to Winter

8. Winter Closing Meditation

9. Make a Brigid Cross

10. Prepare Your Garden

11. Consecrate Your Tools

12. Hold a Self-Purification Ritual

13. Candlemas

14. Groundhog Day

Spell For Friday – Clothing Protection

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Clothing Protection

Need the following items:

1/2 cup sea salt

several gallons of Water

Camphor

Eucalyptus

Lavender

Clothes

Casting Instructions

Place salt and desired oils into wash basin. Wash cloths in proper temperature for the cloth. Hang dry in the sun or moon light if possible.

Camphor wards off physical attack or other unwanted advances.

Eucalyptus repels viruses and diseases.

Lavender increases shielding abilities.

Flashback 2022 – Lughnasadh/Lammas

Lughnasadh Bone Charm

Lughnasadh falls opposite of Imbolc on the Wheel of the Year. While Imbolc is widely considered a sabbat of the divine feminine, many consider Lughnasadh a celebration of the divine masculine. Being the first of three harvest festivals, we can mark the occasion with plentiful gratitude for not only the flora and fauna that feeds us physically on a daily basis, but also gratitude for the fact that the harvest allows us to survive and thrive, thereby increasing our positive spiritual influence in the world.

Simply acquire any bones to which your intuition leads. Yes, humanely and sustainably sourced chicken or cow bones are okay! Ensure that the bones are dry, and use a permanent marker to draw symbols and words related to the harvest, satisfaction, and sustenance onto them. Consider tying stalks of wheat or any grain to the bones once you are finished decorating. Hang these in your home (especially inside or outside the front door) to encourage a plentiful life and to honor the earth now and forever.

Raven Digitals Llewellyn’s Witches’ Datebook 2022 Page 107

Spell For Thursday – Money Spell to Overcome Financial Blockages

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Money Spell to Overcome Financial Blockages

If you’ve tried other spells without any success or you feel something is blocking you from attracting money, you can try this spell. This is especially powerful for any financial blockages you may be experiencing. This spell will free up the money logjam and allow the money to start flowing to you. The sage will cleanse, while the pine imbues the energy of immortality, vitality and never-ending luck. The essential oil of vetiver clears away stubborn blocks to money. Jasmine is an attractor and opens the pathways for money to enter your life.

Basic Supplies

  • Sage smudge stick
  • Gold candle (votive or pillar)
  • Candle holder
  • Matches or lighter

Anointing Oil Supplies

  • 1/8 cup of olive oil, coconut oil or grapeseed oil
  • 2-3 drops Jasmine essential oil
  • 2-3 drops Vetiver essential oil
  • Small bowl to mix oils
  • 1 pair disposable plastic gloves

Blockage Breaking Supplies

  • Gold ink pen
  • Green piece of paper
  • Citrine stone
  • 1/8 teaspoon of dried thyme
  • 1/8 teaspoon dried rose petals
  • Mortar and pestle
  • Fireproof bowl
  • Pine incense stick

Step One: Smudge Room

Clear your room of all negative energies using a sage smudge stick. Extinguish it once you’ve cleared the room.

Step Two: Light Pine Incense

Before you begin the work, light the pine incense and clear your mind of all fears and apprehensions. You can recite a mantra or say a prayer when you light the incense. Create a circle of protection around you.

Step Three: Use Mortar and Pestle

Using the mortar and pestle, crush the dried thyme and rose petals together until they are a powder. Set aside.

Step Four: Write Your Desire in Gold

One the green paper, use the gold ink pen to write down your money desire. It’s best to keep it short and open ended so the universe can give you the best of your desires. Once completed, pour the crushed thyme and rose petals into the center of the paper. Gather the four corner and twist them together, to form a pouch. Set aside.

Step Five: Mix Oils

Using the small bowl, pour the carrier oil (olive, coconut or grapeseed), jasmine and vetiver essential oils together. Gently swirl oils to blend.

Step Six: Dress Candle

The gold candle represents the gold mineral dug out of the Earth and has powerful energies. Don the disposable gloves, dip fingertips into the bowl of mixed oils and anoint the candle starting at the top and pulling the oil down the candle length. Repeat until the entire candle has been dressed with the oil. Set in the candle holder. Remove gloves and dispose of them.

Step Seven: Mantra for Lighting of Candle

While lighting the candle repeat a favorite mantra, slowly and deliberately while thinking of your money goal. You may prefer to repeat a money-oriented mantra. You can use this one:

“Money, Money, I call to thee,
Come now in answer to my summons,
Cross through all blocks and barriers,
Find this path I create just for thee,
Take up your new home with me
and stay forever.”

Step Eight: Burn Paper and Herbs

Visualize stacks of money coming to attention and marching toward you and through your front door. Imagine the money stacking up in your home, more and more bundled bills jumping onto the stacks. Pick up the green paper pouch you made and hold one corner to the candle flame. Let it burn for a while, then safely place it into the fireproof bowl. The pouch should burn up until it self-extinguishes.

Step Nine: Allow Candle and Incense to Burn Out

You want the candle and incense to burn out. Never leave a burning candle unattended. Don’t extinguish the candle. It will sabotage this spell and break it before it has time to cast.

Step Ten: Close Protection Circle

Once the work is complete, close your protection circle. You should experience a shift in your money/financial within the next 28 days. It usually requires a full lunar cycle for spells to manifest, but sometimes they can be much faster.

When Candles Self-Extinguish Too Soon

Some candles self-extinguish before burning up. In such cases, take the remains of the candle and bury it outside your home or office. Some people prefer to bury these in a glass jar at night as per their ritual. You will need to cast your spell a second time.

Resistant Candle Burning

If you have difficulties with your candle not completely burning, you may need to cast a banishment spell first by using a black candle (be sure to dress it, too). The black candle will remove negative obstacles. Once the black candle spellwork is completed, you can proceed with the money spell and your gold candle should now fully burn.

Some of the Witchcraft/Magickal Correspondence for Thursday

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Thursday Source: FlyingTheHedge.com

Taking its name from the Norse god Thor, this is a great day to work magic regarding growth, expansion, prosperity, business, abundance, and success. See my prosperity candle magic spell.
Color: Royal blue, green, purple
Planet: Jupiter
Deities: Thor, Zeus, Jupiter, Juno
Crystals: Turquoise, amethyst, lapis lazuli
Herbs: Honeysuckle, oak, cinquefoil
Associations: Honor, loyalty, harvest, prosperity, abundance, wealth, healing

Thursday Source: amagickalpath.co.uk

Planet – Jupiter

Spells/Magic – money, prosperity, holiday, travel, business, luck, growth, self improvement, generosity, health, wealth

Magical aspects: controlled optimism, energetic growth, physical well-being, material success, expansion, money/wealth, prosperity, leadership, and generosity.

Oils – lime, magnolia, strawberry, vanilla

plants and trees – sage, nutmeg,oak tree,meadowsweet, hyssop,borage,butterfly weed,clove,dandelion chestnut,maple tree, anise .

Stones – Amethyst, laptis lazuli, sapphire

Colours – blue, metallic colours, green, turquoise, white, purple.

Metal – Tin

Energy Type – Male

Dieties – dedicated to Thor, god of thunder and agricultural work. his parallels in various European Traditions include Zeus, Taranis, Perun, and Perkunas.

Thursday is the best time to deal with such matters as: Business, Gambling, Logic, Social Matters, Political Power, Material Wealth, Publishing, Collage Education, Long Distance Travel, Foreign Interests, Religion, Philosophy, Forecasting, Broadcasting, Publicity, Expansion, Luck, Growth, Sports, Horses, The Law, Doctors, Guardians, Merchants, Psychologists, Charity, Correspondence Courses, Self-improvement, Researching, Reading and Studying.

January 9, 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 9 has an illumination of 80%. 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 9 the Moon is 10.35 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: ♉ Taurus

The current zodiac moon sign is Taurus, positioned at 19.70° within the sign. The Moon entered Taurus on Jan 7, 10:12 PM and will shift into Gemini on Jan 10, 12:48 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: Waxing Gibbous
Illumination: 80%
Moon Age: 10.35 days
Moon Angle: 0.54
Moon Distance: 366,695.93 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 147,116,420.98 km

10 January 2025 Current Moon Phase for the Southern Hemisphere

Source: nineplanets.org

The current moon phase for January 10th, 2025 is the Waxing Gibbous phase.

On this day, the moon is 10.65 days old and 86.97% illuminated with a tilt of 124.298°. The approximate distance from Earth to the moon is 372,174.21 km and the moon sign is Gemini.

The Moon phase for January 10th, 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.

Phase Details

Phase: Waxing Gibbous

Moon age: 10.65 days

Moon illumination: 86.97%

Moon tilt: 124.298°

Moon angle: 0.54

Moon distance: 372,174.21 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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