Weekly Horoscope Sunday, February 9 to Saturday, February 15, 2025

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All Signs

Valentine’s Day is a sweet oasis in a hectic week ahead. However, even Valentine’s Day will have a spontaneous quality, so don’t over plan. Meanwhile, we’re getting closer to Feb. 24 when Mars retrograde will be over. Glory hallelujah! Mars went retrograde in Leo on Dec. 6, and a month later, it slipped back into Cancer where it still is. When Mars is retrograde, people lash out and prematurely end things or sever bonds. Hidden anger simmers beneath the surface causing problems everywhere. Major equipment breakdowns and delays occur. Plans don’t work out. Both Canada and the US are Cancer countries. (July 1st and July 4th) Mars was retrograde in Cancer in 1928, 1931, 1945-46, 1960, 1975, 1978, 1992-93, 2007 and this year 2025. In 2 1/2 weeks, life will move forward more easily. (It’s always darkest before it gets pitch black.)

Aries (March 21-April 19)

Life has been difficult because you feel frustrated with family members. This anger might even be unconscious, which means that you might act compulsively or inappropriately and then wonder why. It’s hard to get things done at home. You might begin projects in different areas, only to find them stalled in the water. Grrr. Meanwhile, something has upset your home routine. Interactions with parents might be particularly challenging. Fortunately, on the upside, relations with friends, groups and organizations are positive, enthusiastic and full of purpose. And one final blessing – with fair Venus in your sign, you find it easy to be charming and diplomatic. Sweet!

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

In some ways, life has been lurching along. I say lurching because at times, it feels like it’s two steps forward, one step backwards. For example, your communications with others have not been on the usual even keel that you like to maintain. As a rule, you don’t get really angry, because if you do, it’s game over and you know it. (This is why you’re always in control.) But lately, your communications, especially with siblings, relatives and neighbours have been tested – and I mean tested. Fortunately, the Sun at the top of your chart is saving the day by making you look attractive to others, which ameliorates everything. In fact, their admiration warms and softens you.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

Mars retrograde makes you concerned about finances. You don’t want to repeat past mistakes and you don’t want to spend impulsively. You might have a conflict with someone about financial issues or your possessions, which create feelings of self-doubt; and you might catch yourself second-guessing whether you’re being too aggressive or too passive about what you want to do. (It’s a Gemini thang, which twin is talking?) Meanwhile, make plans to travel or do something for a change of scenery because this will lift your spirits! You will impress parents, bosses and authority figures with your word dazzle. (Some people have a way with words. Some not have way.)

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

Mars retrograde makes you feel fatigued and lacking in confidence and drive. (And yet, you can be irritated with others.) You might question your appearance and wonder about your wardrobe or your hair or the image you create on your world. The bottom line is once again, you’re second-guessing yourself. Ironically, the truth of the matter is that fair Venus is at the top of your chart making you appealing and charming to everyone, especially authority figures. Furthermore, you feel confident about financial negotiations and decisions about shared property, inheritances, taxes and debt because you’re on top of your game. Relax.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

By nature, you’re confident and optimistic, as well as flirtatious and romantic. (Oh sure, there’s more but do we have time?) The thing is that Mars has been retrograde in a hidden part of your chart, and will continue doing this for the next few weeks. This is why you are secretly nursing the worst fears about yourself. You doubt your abilities as a parent, a lover, a friend, a boss, an employee, a leader and so on. Fortunately, these crippling thoughts are temporary. Admittedly, with the Sun opposite your sign this month, you’re tired and you need more sleep. A change of scenery will make you feel better. You have great ideas about your finances as well. You’ll be strong and vibrant by the end of the month.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Relations with friends have been a bit bizarre because at times, you might be questioning your ability to be a good friend. You wonder if you’ve made enough effort to nourish your friendships. Ironically, you might feel irritated with a friend, but at the same time, you can’t assert yourself or discuss it. These are self-critical, self-doubting thoughts triggered by Mars retrograde going through your House of Friendships. The truth is because you are so observant and always willing to help others, your friends love you. Meanwhile, this is a lovely, productive time for you. In addition, romance is affectionate. Let these feelings of self-doubt go because by the end of the month – they’re history.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

You present well because you’re colour coordinated and well-dressed. As a people pleaser, you’re also charming. (Libra is one of the most attractive signs of the zodiac.) That’s why it’s curious that you doubt your ability to make a great impression right now? You might be worried about the image you create on bosses and important people because you feel you’re not receiving the recognition you deserve. In turn, this could trigger misunderstandings with bosses; and make you reassess your goals and wonder about your direction in life. Fortunately, this is also a fun-loving, playful time for you, which is why you’re enjoying socializing, meeting friends in restaurants and taking time for romance and vacations. Live it up!

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Travel delays have been disappointing. You might have had to cancel trips or revise travel plans. Meanwhile, interactions with others might be challenging because of heated debates and misunderstandings about philosophy, religion, politics and racial issues. These are hot topics. In fact, they could lead to thinking about getting further education or training. Perhaps you want to sharpen your media skills because you have plans about how to network better or reach out to others. Many of these ideas will start to come to fruition by the end of the month – but not before hand. Meanwhile, focus on home repairs and family to feel the greatest rewards this week. This is also a creative time for you!

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Optimism is a survival issue because it’s vital that you have a positive frame of mind for you to do what you want and to achieve your goals. Right now, you’re worried about financial issues related to banking, mortgages, loans, inheritances and the resources and wealth of your partner. You seem to be second-guessing yourself and others. In one way, you think you know what you should do – but then, suddenly you’re not sure. These feelings are triggered by Mars retrograde in one of your Money Houses. Wait until after February 24, and you will know what to do. In the meantime, stay busy. Enjoy short trips. Talk to others. Take a course or learn something new!

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Your closest relationships have been challenging because Mars has been retrograde opposite your sign. One of the biggest things you’ve been dealing with is repressed anger, either on your part or the part of someone else, which can mushroom into an argument at the drop of a hat. Be reassured that after February 24, whatever conflict you feel with someone else will be better defined and more easily understood. This will be less frustrating because you will know what’s going on. Fortunately, you’re on top of your earnings and your money scene. This is good. In fact, your confidence is strong. Enjoy redecorating at home. Invite someone over to see what you’ve done.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

You are one sharp cookie. Many of you are computer geeks, scientists and activists because you want to make the world a better place. But lately, your confidence at work sucks. You’re not sure about the security of your job, as well as whether or not you’re dazzling others like you used to. Things are vague. Fear not, this self-doubt about your performance related to your work and even the state of your wellness or health is related to Mars retrograde. The good news is that Mars will no longer be retrograde after February 24. Fortunately, with the Sun and Mercury in your sign now, you’re confident and attractive to others. (This is a temporary dark cloud on your horizon.)

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

For those of you who are parents, relations with your kids has been confusing. In fact, you might question your ability as a parent or a teacher. Likewise, romance has been in the toilet. No matter what you do, things seem to go sideways. Some of this has been due to a latent anger or hostility that you are finally expressing. And some of it is due to feeling distracted and not focused the way you usually are. After February 24, things will improve immensely! Trust me. In the meantime, keep a low profile. However, on Valentine’s Day, Mercury will move into your sign making you chatty and talkative to everyone. It’s all good. Everything will work out.

February 9 – 15, 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 for Feb 09, 2025

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.

Today’s Waxing Gibbous Phase

The Waxing Gibbous on February 9 has an illumination of 91%. 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 February 9 the Moon is 11.98 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.

Phase Details

Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Illumination: 91%
Moon Age: 11.98 days
Moon Angle: 0.52
Moon Distance: 380,519.50 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 147,629,798.63 km

Moon Phase for Feb 10, 2025

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.

Today’s Waxing Gibbous Phase

The Waxing Gibbous on February 10 has an illumination of 96%. 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 February 10 the Moon is 12.94 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.

Phase Details

Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Illumination: 96%
Moon Age: 12.94 days
Moon Angle: 0.52
Moon Distance: 385,081.96 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 147,655,837.79 km

Moon Phase for Feb 11, 2025

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.

Today’s Waxing Gibbous Phase

The Waxing Gibbous on February 11 has an illumination of 99%. 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 February 11 the Moon is 13.92 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.

Phase Details

Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Illumination: 99%
Moon Age: 13.92 days
Moon Angle: 0.51
Moon Distance: 389,760.61 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 147,683,581.79 km

Moon Phase for Feb 12, 2025

The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Full Moon phase. The Moon will be visible throughout the night sky rising at sunset in the east and setting with the sunrise the next morning in the west. During a Full Moon the moon is 100% illuminated as seen from Earth and is on the opposite side of the Earth from the Sun. The point at which a Full Moon occurs can be measured down to a fraction of a second. The time it takes between full moons is known as a Synodic month and is 29.530587981 days long. Keep track of all the Full Moons throughout the year on the Full Moon Calendar >

Today’s Full Moon Phase

The Full Moon on February 12 has an illumination of 100%. 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 February 12 the Moon is 14.88 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.

Phase Details

Phase: Full Moon
Illumination: 100%
Moon Age: 14.88 days
Moon Angle: 0.51
Moon Distance: 394,127.70 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 147,711,901.95 km

Moon Phase for Feb 13, 2025

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.

Today’s Waning Gibbous Phase

The Waning Gibbous on February 13 has an illumination of 99%. 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 February 13 the Moon is 15.83 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.

Phase Details

Phase: Waning Gibbous
Illumination: 99%
Moon Age: 15.83 days
Moon Angle: 0.50
Moon Distance: 397,981.45 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 147,740,789.21 km

Moon Phase for Feb 14, 2025

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.

Today’s Waning Gibbous Phase

The Waning Gibbous on February 14 has an illumination of 95%. 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 February 14 the Moon is 16.8 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.

Phase Details

Phase: Waning Gibbous
Illumination: 95%
Moon Age: 16.80 days
Moon Angle: 0.50
Moon Distance: 401,271.47 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 147,771,473.23 km

Moon Phase for Feb 15, 2025

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.

Today’s Waning Gibbous Phase

The Waning Gibbous on February 15 has an illumination of 91%. 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 February 15 the Moon is 17.71 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.

Phase Details

Phase: Waning Gibbous
Illumination: 91%
Moon Age: 17.71 days
Moon Angle: 0.49
Moon Distance: 403,602.92 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 147,801,489.58 km

9 to 15 February 2025 Current Moon Phase for the Southern Hemisphere

Source: nineplanets.org

Moon Phase for Sunday Feb 9th, 2025

The current moon phase for today is the Waxing Gibbous phase.

On this day, the moon is 11.17 days old and 90.9% illuminated with a tilt of 141.816°. The approximate distance from Earth to the moon is 382,937.52 km and the moon sign is Cancer.

The Moon phase for today 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: 11.17 days

Moon illumination: 90.9%

Moon tilt: 141.816°

Moon angle: 0.52

Moon distance: 382,937.52 km

Moon sign: Cancer

Moon Phase for Monday Feb 10th, 2025

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

On this day, the moon is 12.2 days old and 96.15% illuminated with a tilt of 151.284°. The approximate distance from Earth to the moon is 386,268.07 km and the moon sign is Cancer.

The Moon phase for February 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: 12.2 days

Moon illumination: 96.15%

Moon tilt: 151.284°

Moon angle: 0.52

Moon distance: 386,268.07 km

Moon sign: Cancer

Moon Phase for Tuesday Feb 11th, 2025

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

On this day, the moon is 13.24 days old and 99.18% illuminated with a tilt of 165.78°. The approximate distance from Earth to the moon is 389,744.25 km and the moon sign is Leo.

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The Moon phase for February 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.

Phase Details

Phase: Waxing Gibbous

Moon age: 13.24 days

Moon illumination: 99.18%

Moon tilt: 165.78°

Moon angle: 0.51

Moon distance: 389,744.25 km

Moon sign: Leo

Moon Phase for Wednesday Feb 12th, 2025

The current moon phase for February 12th, 2025 is the Full Moon phase.

On this day, the moon is 13.25 days old and 99.2% illuminated with a tilt of 166.817°. The approximate distance from Earth to the moon is 389,780.99 km and the moon sign is Leo.

The Moon phase for February 12th, 2025 is the Full Moon phase. In this phase, the moon is 100% illuminated when seen from Earth (hence the name Full Moon).

The Full Moon happens when the moon is on the opposite side of the Earth from the Sun. The sunlight fully illuminated the moon, and this is what we call being “full”. The moon will be visible throughout the night sky as it rises at sunset in the east, transits the meridian at midnight, before setting at sunrise in the west.

The specific point at which the Full Moon occurs can be measured down to a fraction of a second. The time that passes between full moons is called the Synodic month and is 29.530587981 days long.

Fun fact: lunar eclipses can only happen within a few days of the Full Moon, but they don’t happen for every Full Moon because the moon’s orbit has a 5.1° tilt around the Earth compared to Earth’s orbit around the Sun. Only when the intersection of these two orbits is pointing towards the centre of the Moon do we get a lunar eclipse.

Phase Details

Phase: Full Moon

Moon age: 13.25 days

Moon illumination: 99.2%

Moon tilt: 166.817°

Moon angle: 0.51

Moon distance: 389,780.99 km

Moon sign: Leo

Moon Phase for Thursday Feb 13th, 2025

The current moon phase for February 13th, 2025 is the Waxing Gibbous phase.

On this day, the moon is 14.27 days old and 99.98% illuminated with a tilt of -80.66°. The approximate distance from Earth to the moon is 393,268.35 km and the moon sign is Leo.

The Moon phase for February 13th, 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: 14.27 days

Moon illumination: 99.98%

Moon tilt: -80.66°

Moon angle: 0.51

Moon distance: 393,268.35 km

Moon sign: Leo

Moon Phase for Friday Feb 14th, 2025

The current moon phase for February 14th, 2025 is the Waxing Gibbous phase.

On this day, the moon is 15.3 days old and 98.63% illuminated with a tilt of -33.89°. The approximate distance from Earth to the moon is 396,686.41 km and the moon sign is Virgo.

The Moon phase for February 14th, 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: 15.3 days

Moon illumination: 98.63%

Moon tilt: -33.89°

Moon angle: 0.5

Moon distance: 396,686.41 km

Moon sign: Virgo

Moon Phase for Saturday Feb 15th, 2025

The current moon phase for February 15th, 2025 is the Waning Gibbous phase.

On this day, the moon is 16.33 days old and 95.3% illuminated with a tilt of -26.925°. The approximate distance from Earth to the moon is 399,795.23 km and the moon sign is Virgo.

The Moon phase for February 15th, 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: 16.33 days

Moon illumination: 95.3%

Moon tilt: -26.925°

Moon angle: 0.5

Moon distance: 399,795.23 km

Moon sign: Virgo

Welcome to WOTC! A Thought and a Little Humor for Today

If the energy of the posts has seemed a little erratic it’s because I started using a nicotine patch on Thursday to quit smoking. Which I have been doing on and off for 50+ years. I never set goals or make a resolution for the new year on January 1st, instead I wait until my Spirit Guides and ancestors talk to me and I choose to listen to them (lol) to know what I should be doing to make an improved me in the new calendar year. This year they have told me that I need to start living and being a healthier me. Between depression, anxiety, asthma, arthritis, and fibromyalgia plus turning 67 years wise in a couple of months I need to look inward at my mental, physical, and spiritual health more to be a better me for not only myself but for my family, friends, and all of you. Yeah, a lot more shadow work this year too. The stop smoking is step 1. Step 2 is after my knee finishes healing to get back into an exercise routine which for me is an easy daily workout and walking more for physical health. Journaling, meditating more and talking to a therapist for mental health. Shadow work, meditating more and celebrating the Esbats as well as the Sabbats for spiritual health.

I would love to know what you do to keep your health at its current level or improve it. It maybe something I or someone else can add to our own routines.

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

Having a good laugh at least once a day can bring about higher level of good stuff in your mind and body thus lowering your stress levels!!

 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!

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.