Spell For Tomorrow – Athena’s Spell-Writing Charm

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Athena’s Spell-Writing Charm

Light a purple candle for Athena and a white candle for peace. Now sit before the candles and concentrate on what variety of spell you’d like to write. Close your eyes for a few moments to center yourself. Now repeat the following spell three times:

Computer and printer, ink pens and paper
Send me inspiration sooner than later
Athena blesses me under a Wednesday-night sky
I can create my own spells, now let my magick fly
Using a bit of Wednesday’s witchery
As I do will it, so mote it be!

Close this up by writing your own spell or charm. If you’d like to add a little herbal magick to this spell, add some lavender for transformation. It will help to transform your ideas into reality. Check your spice rack, and make use of some dill for good luck. Most of all, just have fun. Don’t be afraid to try writing your own spells.

Source: Book of Witchery: Spells, Charms & Correspondences for Every Day of the Week by Ellen Dugan

Some of the Witchcraft/Magickal Correspondence for Wednesday

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Wednesday Source: witchucation.com

Wednesday is ruled by Mercury.

Do spells and rituals concerning intellect, mental agility, memory, creativity, writing, speaking, commerce especially e-commerce, communication (verbal, written, contractual, technological), travel.

Wednesday Source: smudgemetaphysical.com

Planet: Mercury

Colour: purple, orange

Plants: fern, Lavender, lily of the valley, aspen

Stone: Citrine, Agates, Aventurine, Mica, Pumice, Quicksilver, Zinc

Herbs: Lavender, Eucalyptus, Jasmine, Sweet-pea

Oils:Tranquility Oil

God/Goddess: Odin, Athena, Hermes

Wednesday is ruled by the planet Mercury, making this the perfect day for communication. If there’s a conflict that needs addressing, a big decision to discuss, a promotion you want to ask your boss for, or any other situation where communication will be your sword, this is the day to harness that magic. 

Spells and rituals: the conscious mind, study, travel, divination, and wisdom.

Working Wednesday spells: 

Carry an Agate stone in your pocket to help you face any unexpected obstacles that may be in your path. 

If you have a decision to make today is the perfect day to make a pros and cons list. Burn a blue candle for clarity while doing so. 

Gargle with salt water and apply lavender oil to your throat to help you speak effectively. 

April 30, 2025 Current Southern Hemisphere for Tomorrow’s Northern Hemisphere Moon Phase

Source: nineplanets.org

The current moon phase for April 30th, 2025 is the Waxing Crescent phase.

On this day, the moon is 2.85 days old and 10.37% illuminated with a tilt of 120.742°. The approximate distance from Earth to the moon is 364,195.35 km and the moon sign is Gemini.

The Moon phase for April 30th, 2025 is a Waxing Crescent phase. This is the phase where the moon started to become visible again after the New Moon.

In this part of the moon cycle, the Moon is moving away from the Sun and is becoming more and more illuminated by sunlight. In this phase, the moon will go from 0.1% to 49.9% illuminated before reaching the First Quarter phase.

In the Waxing Crescent phase the moon rises before noon in the east, transits the meridian before sunset, before setting in the west before midnight.

The Waxing Crescent 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. The moon is close to the Sun in the sky and the right edge will become brighter as it approaches 50% illumination and the First Quarter phase.

Fun fact: although only a small part of the Moon is illuminated in the Waxing Crescent phase, you can still sometimes see the rest of moon as faintly visible. This is known as “earthshine” or Da Vinci glow and is a result of sunlight being reflected off the Earth and back to the Moon.

Phase Details

Phase: Waxing Crescent

Moon age: 2.85 days

Moon illumination: 10.37%

Moon tilt: 120.742°

Moon angle: 0.55

Moon distance: 364,195.35 km

Moon sign: Gemini

Source: MoonGiant.com

Today the Moon will be in a Waxing Crescent Phase. Best seen in the west after the sun dips below the horizon at sunset. This is the first Phase after the New Moon and is a great time to see the features of the moon’s surface. The moon is close to the sun in the sky and mostly dark except for the right edge of the moon which becomes brighter as the days get closer to the next phase which is a First Quarter with a 50% illumination.

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

Today’s Waxing Crescent Phase

The Waxing Crescent on April 30 has an illumination of 12%. 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 30 the Moon is 3.35 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.

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.

Phase Details

Phase: Waxing Crescent
Illumination: 12%
Moon Age: 3.35 days
Moon Angle: 0.54
Moon Distance: 369,225.67 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 150,739,774.32 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

April 29, 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 2:50 AM EDT today, there are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions. 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)

**** When communicating to others today, you will express yourself openly and sincerely. Oh yes. Others will have no doubt about where you stand because you’ll be clear about your ideas and visions. This is because your mind is alert, alive and assertive today, which is why you can expect lively exchanges with others!

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

***** You are the financial wizard of the zodiac and today, you’ll be firm about your financial ideas, including moneymaking opportunities. You might take the initiative in sharing or proposing something today. In either case, others will respect you. (Oh yes, you rock.)

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

**** Today the Moon is in your sign dancing with both Pluto and fiery Mars, which makes you affirmative, positive thinking and courageous. This is why you will attract people who are strong and have this kind of energy to you. This is also appealing energy, which is why today has great romantic potential!

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

*** This is a popular time especially with friends and organizations. Today you might choose to work behind the scenes; nevertheless, you will reach out in a powerful way to arrange financial deals, purchases and negotiations with others. People admire you!

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

**** Fiery Mars is now moving forward in your sign giving you a huge boost of energy and confidence. Meanwhile, interactions with friends and groups are positive and dynamic today. In fact, you have the capacity to work either with others or alone – your choice. Romance is blessed!

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

**** People notice you more than usual today. In fact, some will know personal details about your private life. They will also see you as strong, dynamic and convincing, especially if you have to deal with authority figures. You might champion reforms at work or with your health.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

**** This is an exciting, invigorating day for you. You might want to make travel plans. If you discuss politics, religion or any subject dear to your heart – you will be passionate and convincing! You will be particularly effective working with groups and organizations today.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

**** You’re stoked today because your ambition is aroused. This is why you’ll be successful in financial negotiations with others including discussions about banking, shared property, inheritances and perhaps differing values with someone. You might also see ways to improve your home scene.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

*** Today you will have to cooperate with others, and be willing to go more than halfway when dealing with someone. Nevertheless, conversations will be invigorating and forceful because you’ll put a lot of yourself into whatever you say. Both work and social opportunities will shine!

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

*** Today you might see ways to improve your health or improve your job or even improve the way that you help someone else. This is because you’re in an inventive, resourceful frame of mind, plus you have lots of mental energy. (Remember to take time out to play and have fun.)

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

***** This is a playful, high-energy day for you! Accept invitations to party and socialize. Enjoy sports events, especially competitive activity with teams. Although you’re happy to hide at home – today you’re invigorated by social situations and young people.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

**** Look around you and see what you could do to improve your home or where you live. Likewise, you might be able to improve family relationships, even though discussions will be intense and perhaps opinionated. You’re full of ideas and you genuinely want to help.

If Your Birthday Is Today

Actress Uma Thurman (1970) shares your birthday today. You are physically dynamic. You’re an independent thinker with bold concepts. You’re daring, but you always do your homework and plan ahead. This is a year of service for you, perhaps service to family. Therefore, take care of yourself because you are resource. Perhaps it’s time for a makeover?

Aries (March 21-April 19)

You are doing all right, especially at work and not to mention that your partner seems to be more supportive than ever.

But this doesn’t mean that things are as easy when it comes to other aspects, such as money. Either that you worry without any real fundament or that you have reasons to behave the way you do, things are still in a blockage.

You can also enjoy this special Aries Daily Horoscope.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

You either appear too close and trustworthy or too arrogant this Tuesday and can’t seem to find the middle ground.

This might also be happening because inside your head you are also dwelling between extremes and there is a fine line that you have long went past. You are also worrying for some things that are never going to come true.

You can also enjoy this special Taurus Daily Horoscope.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

This Tuesday will prove you that the more hardship, the sweeter the outcome and while this might not apply accurately at work, when it comes to your personal life, it will be the norm.

Either that you get into a big fight or have some roadblocks you will try to go past, your partner will react in an unexpected way.

You can also enjoy this special Gemini Daily Horoscope.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

Be careful with any compromises you are pushed into making this Tuesday as it seems you are not thinking clearly and there is a high risk you will be manipulated into making them.

You are also craving stability and although there might not be any real issues on the horizon, you are still trying to stick to anything or anyone who offers this to you.

You can also enjoy this special Cancer Daily Horoscope.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

This Tuesday seems to offer you the chance to move some things in your personal life, perhaps make amends and come to better terms with someone you have been in a fight with.

Either that you are the one to make the first step or they come to you with the peace offer, the result will make everyone happy.

You can also enjoy this special Leo Daily Horoscope.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

You are trusting your partner with something you are not sure they can handle and because you are not ready to leave the ropes entirely, you will probably shadow them, most likely without them knowing.

This is quite risky because, in case they do notice, you are in for a big, heated argument and into a lot of trust issues.

You can also enjoy this special Virgo Daily Horoscope.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Beware of manipulating techniques this Tuesday, either that they come from someone else or that you attempt them yourself.

Everything that is built on foundations of deceit will not stand and crumble faster than expected. You are also somewhat provoked to show more maturity in a matter of both the soul and practical life.

You can also enjoy this special Libra Daily Horoscope.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

You are going to be more and more active amongst your friends this Tuesday but this doesn’t necessarily mean that you endorse their habits.

Perhaps it’s just your way of fitting in for a while. If this is the only case, perhaps you should make this clear to your family and not let them think that you are off on a different path.

You can also enjoy this special Scorpio Daily Horoscope.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Some occasion to attend a particular event, most likely work connected, is going to sweep you off your feet and you will probably feel as if you don’t know what you are doing.

Although your confidence levels are not going to be awoken easily, you still need to show courage and make an apparition. Things will calibrate as time goes by.

You can also enjoy this special Sagittarius Daily Horoscope.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

You will see that you first need to walk in someone’s shoes and then complain about what they are doing.

You are very harsh with almost everyone, most likely without a particular reason. It will probably take you a while to realize it but when you do, some apologies will be required. You will not be afraid to admit you are wrong but it might be too late.

You can also enjoy this special Capricorn Daily Horoscope.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Given the current situation, I would advise you to mind your own work and avoid getting involved with anyone else’s.

You never know how difficult things might get and what responsibilities might come your way through this. At the same time, you are way too optimistic and trusting with almost everyone, something rare for you and bound to end in complications.

You can also enjoy this special Aquarius Daily Horoscope.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

Watch for signs of things moving ahead but be cautious in following them because they might just be an illusion.

You really want to break from your routine but at the same time you need to acknowledge the consequences of doing so. While some natives are happier to withstand whatever storm, others will choose comfort over anything.

You can also enjoy this special Pisces Daily Horoscope.

Welcome to WOTC! A Thought for Today

I am not sure if I will be posting extra articles today or not. It depends on how my fingers are doing when I get to that point as fibromyalgia has reared its ugly head in a flare again.

I have a question that only you can answer…Are you interested in websites that do tarot readings or a website that helps you find things on it through using an AI as apposed to a human interaction? Please put a 1 if your interested or 2 if your not in the comments. I have been approached by two different websites mainly powered by AI to be added to our Links page but do not want to add them if your are not interested in something like that.

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

Blessed be