A Little Humor for Your Day

I hope you all enjoy the change in posting the regular daily posts.

Current Date Posts:

Thought for Today

Current Southern Hemisphere Moon Phase

Daily Horoscope

Birthday Horoscope Traits

Divination Journal

Extra Information Posts

A Little Humor for Your Day

Tomorrow Posts:

Northern Hemisphere Moon Phase

with the Current Southern Hemisphere Moon Phase

Daily Correspondences

Spell for Today

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!

Some of the Witchcraft/Magickal Correspondence for Saturday

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Saturday Source: witchucation.com

Saturday is ruled by Saturn.

Do spells and rituals for binding, protection form slander, spells for karmic issues, reincarnation, long term projects, endings and death.

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.

April 25, 2025 Daily Horoscopes

Click here to read Georgia Nicols Daily and Weekly Horoscopes

Click here for Anyone’s Birthday or Daily or Monthly Horoscopes Source: thehoroscope.co

Moon Alert

after 4 AM EDT today (1 AM PDT) there are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today. The Moon is in Aries.

The Stars Rate Your Day

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

Aries (March 21-April 19)

**** This is a powerful day for you because the Moon is in your sign dancing with your ruler Mars, which boosts your energy level and makes you keen to play a leadership role. You’re ready to start projects as well as encourage others to follow your lead. “Forward ho!”

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

*** With the Sun in your sign, you are powerful now; nevertheless, today you’ll be happy to take a backseat and work behind the scenes. Mysteries will intrigue you. Furthermore, research might show you ways to make improvements and repairs, especially to your home.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

**** Your interactions with a friend or members of a group will be positive and energetic today. People will be impressed with you and want to hear what you have to say. You might share some hidden truths or inspire people to take action in a new way. You’ve got what it takes!

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

**** Today you’re in a position of leadership if you so choose to embrace this. In other words, people notice you, and it appears to them that you radiate excitement and enthusiasm about something. You will have a charismatic effect on others. It’s important to know this in case you want to use it.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

**** Travel and a chance to learn new things and see new places will appeal to you today because you’re hungry to expand your horizons. You’re eager to discover answers to powerful questions especially about mysterious and esoteric subjects. You might reach out to others through the media.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

*** When it comes to discussions about shared property, inheritances or any kind of financial negotiations with someone else, you have strong opinions today. Because of this, you will be convincing! You have specific ideas about how you think certain resources should be used.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

*** Expect to have lively discussions with someone today, in part because you might attract high energy people to you. You might talk to someone who wants to make the world a better place or introduce positive changes. Possibly this person is academically oriented, especially in the sciences. (What are the secrets of the universe?)

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

*** Follow your instincts to make improvements and reforms in your job, your work and even your health today because you can do this. You’re focused, energetic and powerfully determined. This is a great day to begin ways to turn over a new leaf!

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

**** Your ability to socialize with others today is top-notch. People are interested to see you and hear what you have to say because you’ll be charismatic and convincing! This is a strong day for those of you involved in the arts, the entertainment world or working with kids. You’re in the groove!

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

*** You can use today’s planetary energy to see ways to make improvements at home. In particular, you might want to approach plumbing, bathrooms, garbage disposal or recycling. Why not explore your ideas? Try something.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

**** This is a great day to start something. Because you radiate enthusiasm and excitement for what you’re doing, people will climb on board! You might have secrets to reveal or a better way of doing something.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

*** Today you might see better ways of using your money, as well as better ways of using what you own. You might want to clean something, or repair it, or organize your possessions in an orderly way so that things work better for you. (Smart.)

If Your Birthday Is Today

Actress Gina Torres (1969) shares your birthday today. You are proactive and dynamic. You are strong minded, vigourous and always strive to succeed. You’re a leader. This is a slower paced year. Take time to rejuvenate and replenish yourself. Focus on business and personal relationships, especially with people who are kind, helpful and have your back.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

One step ahead is demanded from you but again, you are trying to delay any important decisions as much as possible.

Some might interpret this as childish while others will actually be quick to find you excuses, perhaps because they know they might be feeling the same. An uneventful day otherwise, especially at work.

You can also enjoy this special Aries Daily Horoscope.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

You will have to commit to doing that particular thing you have been avoiding or else you won’t get any peace today.

Certain aspects of the day might prove easier to manage than others. Your partner will come with a good dose of energy but you might not know how to use it properly. You will be able to express your wishes though.

You can also enjoy this special Taurus Daily Horoscope.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

While in your head, nothing may be impossible, in real life you are being stuck behind many constraints, most of them coming from your private life.

But regardless of their nature, it seems that you will be most impacted at work where you can’t focus properly. Try to postpone any important decisions for later on.

You can also enjoy this special Gemini Daily Horoscope.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

It will be very hard this Friday for you to control your emotions and some changes will be required from you if you want to advance.

Other than this, you are also prone to jumping quickly to conclusions and will probably do so wrongly. Wait before you have the full picture or at least the majority of it and then things might look differently.

You can also enjoy this special Cancer Daily Horoscope.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

You seem to benefit from a great deal of understanding from someone close but you still can’t find your own balance.

You should be aware that most of the tension you have accumulated will get out through your actions. But let’s not forget about words too because it seems that you are really speaking your mind, no matter how uncomfortable you are.

You can also enjoy this special Leo Daily Horoscope.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

The current disposition might be prompting you which of the areas of your life is most prone to bring you peace and accomplishment but at the same time, your emotions tend to sabotage you.

This is why, by following your intuition, you will probably get into a situation that is more complicated than anything you have experienced so far.

You can also enjoy this special Virgo Daily Horoscope.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

You might be feeling as if you are stuck indoors but this is only your exploring spirit acting up. And for some natives this might be more poignant than for others.

This is why the remedy should differ. Some friends might propose you something but you are not really in the mood for that. At the same time, a heated discussion with your partner might shut your mood off entirely.

You can also enjoy this special Libra Daily Horoscope.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

The word of advice for you this Friday is to be more careful to what others are telling you and if you do not follow their lead, at least pretend you do, especially for things coming from people you care about.

Other than this, it appears that fate is testing your courage and you might have to deal with a very important last minute decision.

You can also enjoy this special Scorpio Daily Horoscope.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

If you want something this Friday then you should better say it out loud because no one will have the patience to follow up on you, not even your partner.

Other than this, things are looking good for those natives who are willing to go the extra mile. Some news from afar will probably result into you being even more ambitious.

You can also enjoy this special Sagittarius Daily Horoscope.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

You will probably notice some changes in the dynamic around you today but nothing to really put you thinking too much.

Perhaps someone close will surprise you with a particular gesture but again, this won’t impact you too much. You are also willing to try something new and this might lead you towards some kind of exploration.

You can also enjoy this special Capricorn Daily Horoscope.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

You are not very patient today and you ought to jump to the wrong conclusion if you don’t take the time to actually see what is going on.

Other than this, you manage to rationalize some previous decisions of yours and might be able to come up with some excuses in regards to that, perhaps something that your partner has been waiting from you for a while now.

You can also enjoy this special Aquarius Daily Horoscope.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

You might want to be very careful to the way you behave with others today because your attitude this Friday will quickly turn back on you.

Some medical situation might keep you in tension for longer than you have expected. This might also have you postpone some of the lengthy plans for the day and you might not get to work too much.

You can also enjoy this special Pisces Daily Horoscope.

April 26, 2025 Current Moon Phase for the Southern Hemisphere which is Tomorrow’s Northern Hemisphere Moon Phase

Source: nineplanets.org

Moon Phase for Saturday April 26, 2025

The current moon phase for April 26th, 2025 is the Waning Crescent phase.

On this day, the moon is 28 days old and 3.52% illuminated with a tilt of -65.815°. The approximate distance from Earth to the moon is 359,024.48 km and the moon sign is Aries.

The Moon phase for April 26th, 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: 28 days

Moon illumination: 3.52%

Moon tilt: -65.815°

Moon angle: 0.55

Moon distance: 359,024.48 km

Moon sign: Aries

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

Today’s Waning Crescent Phase

The Waning Crescent on April 26 has an illumination of 2%. 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 April 26 the Moon is 28.24 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 Crescent
Illumination: 2%
Moon Age: 28.24 days
Moon Angle: 0.55
Moon Distance: 363,741.46 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 150,585,178.78 km

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

April 25, 2025 Current Moon Phase for the Northern Hemisphere

Source: nineplanets.org

Moon Phase for Friday April 25, 2025

The current moon phase for today is the Waning Crescent phase.

On this day, the moon is 26.96 days old and 9.69% illuminated with a tilt of -71.091°. The approximate distance from Earth to the moon is 362,640.34 km and the moon sign is Pisces.

The Moon phase for today 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: 26.96 days

Moon illumination: 9.69%

Moon tilt: -71.091°

Moon angle: 0.55

Moon distance: 362,640.34 km

Moon sign: Pisces

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

Today’s Waning Crescent Phase

The Waning Crescent on April 25 has an illumination of 7%. 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 April 25 the Moon is 27.04 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: ♈ Aries

The current zodiac moon sign is Aries, positioned at 2.14° within the sign. The Moon entered Aries on Apr 25, 3:12 AM and will shift into Taurus on Apr 27, 8:03 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: 7%
Moon Age: 27.04 days
Moon Angle: 0.54
Moon Distance: 365,482.17 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 150,544,107.29 km

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

Welcome to WOTC! A Thought for Today

The way I do all the regular daily posts are going to be slightly different starting today. The moon phase, daily correspondences, and spell for today will be for tomorrow. The rest of the regular daily posts will still be posted for the current date will be posted on that date. These changes will be starting today except for today all the regular posts will be done for both days. I hope these changes will help with your spell casting and rituals.

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.

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

Blessed be