Day: May 23, 2025
(One Person’s View Point) Cast the Circle
If you are just working on your own, meditating or doing a simple candle spell I don’t believe casting a circle is always necessary. If you regularly smudge and protect your house and have your own shielding in place I wouldn’t bother, but the choice is yours. If you are going to be raising energy, especially if there is a group of you then I would recommend casting a circle. If you are gathered together to celebrate a Sabbat especially then it’s nice to ‘put on the full works’ too. Casting a circle puts up a protective barrier around you, it not only keeps out any unwanted negative energy but it also keeps the energy you are raising safely inside the circle until you release it. Casting a circle does however create a place ‘between the worlds’ it is grounded in the physical but also gives you a connection to the spiritual. It can also be a very safe, secure place especially if you need a bit of a spiritual hug, casting a circle and just ‘being’ inside it can be very uplifting.
Some witches will invoke the elements before casting the circle, others will cast the circle first it’s another one of those personal choice things.
Two words you will often hear when people refer to rituals the first is deosil which means clockwise or sun wise and then widdershins which means anti clockwise. Basic rule of thumb is when you want to bring good energy or protection in you go deosil (clockwise) then when you want to dismiss something or banish negative energies you work widdershins (anticlockwise). The circle is cast deosil and the quarters are called deosil, always move around the circle in a deosil motion. The circle and quarters are thens usually released widdershins.
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(One Person’s View) How to Cast a Circle and Why You Want To
Casting a circle is a foundational, powerful practice when it comes to ritual. It creates an energetic and psychic container – a safe, protected space – for magic and healing to take place. When you cast a circle, you are said to be in a space between worlds – void space, magic space, spiral space beyond linear time.
Why would you want to cast a circle? Casting a circle has many purposes. Keep scrolling to read and watch more.
CREATE INTENTIONAL SPACE
Part of casting a circle is about mindset. It allows us to shift out of the mundane world and into the sacred. As you get used to casting a circle, it will start to signal to your body and brain that you’re entering into a ritual space, and your energy will likely begin to shift automatically.
PSYCHIC PROTECTION
FOCUS THE ENERGY OF YOUR SPELL OR RITUAL
HOW TO CAST A CIRCLE
There are so many ways to cast a circle. It’s my belief that magical practice is always more powerful when it’s intuitive, so take what you’d like from what I share below and let your intuition guide you to the unique method that’s right for you.
However you choose to cast your circle, you’ll work with visualization and the four directions (which are associated with the four elements). Here is an example of how to cast a circle:
Center yourself with a few deep, grounding breaths.
Let your eyes close and start to call on the elements.
Starting in the East, with the element of Air, speak aloud to invite the energy of Air, of breath, of voice, of mind, to hold the circle.
Then turn your focus to the South, the element of Fire, and speak aloud to invite the energy of Fire, of transformation, of passion, of the sun, to hold the circle.
Turn your focus again to the West, the element of Water, and speak aloud to invite the energy of Water, of feeling, of surrender, of the ocean, to hold the circle with you.
Lastly, turn your focus to the North, to the element of Earth, and speak aloud to invite the energy of Earth, of holding, of soil, of forests, to hold the circle.
Feel the shift in your body and your space as the circle forms. Visualize a golden circle of light around you, supported by the powerful energy of each of the elements, holding a sacred and safe container for you.
When you feel ready, say out loud: “The circle is now cast.”
OTHER WAYS TO CAST A CIRCLE
I hope this supports you in casting circles of your own.
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Some of the Witchcraft/Magickal Correspondences for Saturday
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Saturday Source: Ancient Pathway
Magickal Intentions:
Spirit Communications, Meditation, Psychic Attack or Defense, Locating Lost Things and Missing Persons, Building, Life, Doctrine, Protection, Knowledge, Authority, Limitations, Boundries, Time and Death
Incense:
Black Poppy Seed
Myrrh
Planet:
Saturn
Sign:
Capricorn
Aquarius
Angel:
Cassiel
Colors:
Black
Grey
Indigo
Herbs/Plants:
Myrrh
Moss
Hemlock
Wolfsbane
Coltsfoot
Nightshade
Fir
Stones:
Jet
Smokey Quartz
Amethyst
Black Onyx
Snowflake Obsidian
Lava
Pumice
Saturday is the sixth day of the work week. It’s officially the weekend. Some see it as one of the luckiest days for gambling. It’s one of those days where you can do what you need around your home and relax, as well. You can take care of a little business then, reap the rewards. It’s a really good day to do collect, courage, reap, gamble and exercise spells
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May 23, 2025 Current Southern Hemisphere/Tomorrow’s Northern Hemisphere Moon Phase
Source: nineplanets.org
The current moon phase for May 24th, 2025 is the Waning Crescent phase.
On this day, the moon is 26.63 days old and 12.34% illuminated with a tilt of -65.899°. The approximate distance from Earth to the moon is 361,908.11 km and the moon sign is Aries.
The Moon phase for May 24th, 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: 26.63 days
Moon illumination: 12.34%
Moon tilt: -65.899°
Moon angle: 0.55
Moon distance: 361,908.11 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.
Today’s Waning Crescent Phase
The Waning Crescent on May 24 has an illumination of 9%. 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 May 24 the Moon is 26.73 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: 9%
Moon Age: 26.73 days
Moon Angle: 0.55
Moon Distance: 363,423.18 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 151,530,049.34 km
Illumination: 9%
Moon Age: 26.73 days
Moon Angle: 0.55
Moon Distance: 363,423.18 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 151,530,049.34 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
May 23, 2025 Daily Horoscopes
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Moon Alert
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 fabulous day for romance and warm, loving relations with others because the Moon is in your sign, lined up with Venus in your sign, which is also close to Neptune in your sign. Oh yes, this is a tender-hearted love fest! Get out and socialize. Radiate your good vibes to others!
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
**** This is a pleasant, peaceful day for you. Despite the fact that you have energy to make improvements at home, in addition to which you are also focused on money and cash flow – nevertheless, if you can grab some quiet time for yourself today, this will please you.
Gemini (May 21-June 20)
**** This is a lovely day. Both the Sun and lucky Jupiter are in your sign. And today in particular, the Moon is lined up with Gemini in your House of Friendships paving the way for warm interactions with friends, as well as members of groups. In fact, a friendship could turn romantic.
Cancer (June 21-July 22)
**** Although you’re a bit more reclusive right now; nevertheless, today you’re high viz. and people notice you. People will see you as friendly, warm and helpful. In fact, some of you might strike up a flirtation or a new romance with a boss or someone in a position of authority.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
***** A popular day! Enjoy fun activities with friends as well as groups and organizations. Meanwhile, romance with someone different, or from another culture might blossom. Some Leos will meet new love while they’re travelling, especially in foreign countries. Enjoy your day!
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
**** This is an excellent day for financial transactions. It’s an especially good day for discussions about how to borrow money, or settle disputes, or decide how to share something because you will come out smelling like a rose. Meanwhile, romance is affectionate!
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
***** Today fair Venus and the Moon are lined up in your House of Partnerships, which means all your relationships with others will be warm and friendly. Furthermore, you’ll be able to express your affection more easily, and make your feelings clear to someone. Be open and receptive.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
**** You will experience improved relations with work colleagues, customers and people connected to not only your job, but perhaps your health, or even something to do with a pet. Not only will people be more friendly with you, a hint of romantic potential could surface.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
***** This is one of the more romantic days of the year for you. That’s because the Moon is lined up with Venus and Neptune in the part of your chart that has domain over love affairs, romance, the arts and fun diversions. Get out and socialize!
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
**** Enjoy entertaining at home today, especially a romantic interest – candlelight, wine and soft music. However, any kind of entertaining will be successful. You will also enjoy redecorating or adding nice touch to where you live.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
**** Today you have the special gift of being able to see the subtle beauty of your daily surroundings. It’s true when they say that beauty is in the eye of the beholder. It’s also true that when you change the way you look at things – the things that you look at change.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
**** Stay grounded when it comes to financial matters today because you’ll be tempted to spend money on extravagant, elegant luxuries. Definitely, keep your receipts. And the box. On the upside, you might attract money to you today because people will be generous to you.
If Your Birthday Is Today
Actress Melissa McBride (1965) shares your birthday today. You are enthusiastic, charming and popular. You’re also insatiably curious. This is the beginning of a new nine-year cycle, which means it’s a year of adventure and major changes. Keep your eyes open for new opportunities. Be ready to take action and define your goals. Prepare for leadership.
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Aries (March 21-April 19)
This Friday you are trying to reach the origin of a problem that you have been confronting with for a while now.
And this attempt will probably see you deal with some past choices and even with some things you have said in tense times, perhaps things you didn’t really mean. This could be used as a good time to make amends as well.
You can also read this special Aries Daily Horoscope.
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
It appears that any of your intellectual attempts are favored this Friday. And this is probably more than good news, especially for those natives who are dealing with exams or such during this period.
You can also use your free time to help others and show how understanding you can be, maybe in the company of young people as well.
You can also read this special Taurus Daily Horoscope.
Gemini (May 21-June 20)
You are going to find yourself in the middle of some kind of heated argument between two people you care about, perhaps at work.
And if this is the setting, things ought to be even more complicated as you won’t really know which should be the etiquette in this case. You may be given some other tasks and you will have to decide which one will go first.
You can also read this special Gemini Daily Horoscope.
Cancer (June 21-July 22)
A bit of spotlight again for you as the weekend approaches, this time your efforts having been recognized by someone you care for deeply.
It may be that a superior gives you some kind of prize or are in the contest for a promotion. You are trusting your instincts and doing the best you can so you shouldn’t have any fear.
You can also read this special Cancer Daily Horoscope.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
You are very quick to see which are the sensible points in your relationship and should take advantage of this period of intuition.
You ought to disperse tension and as well make things stronger. At work, you might have to deal with someone else’s workload for a change and although at first this might frustrate you, in the end you will learn more than ever.
You can also read this special Leo Daily Horoscope.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
Although it is Friday, it seems that for you, things are just starting to take off at work. And thankfully, I am not talking about more workload, but instead of some kind of opportunities.
Or maybe some meetings you have been chasing for a while now are finally happening. Some chances of partnership as well or who knows.
You can also read this special Virgo Daily Horoscope.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
You have one last chance to deal with a work matter that you might have postponed the entire week. And you finally need to show just how responsible you can be.
On the other hand, there may also be a situation in which you are counting on someone else so in case you don’t manage to attain the goal, it is not necessarily your fault.
You can also read this special Libra Daily Horoscope.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
You are ready to tackle a very stressful situation at work but it seems that the stars are not really going to let you go through that and you will just get the scare of it.
Also, at home, you might be greeted with some kind of surprise or a nice plan for relaxation tonight. You are feeling special and you should continue to do so no matter what happens.
You can also read this special Scorpio Daily Horoscope.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
An eventful Friday both at work and socially as you seem to go out during the evening. You have a lot of space to handle your own projects and might work more for yourself than for actual work.
The only word of advice in this regard is to be careful not to postpone anything important or any big workload for the following week.
You can also read this special Sagittarius Daily Horoscope.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
You seem to be needing your own space but you don’t really know how to express that and have no intention to actually verbalize it.
This is why you may be acting a bit erratic this Friday and no one will have an explanation as to why you are behaving like this. I think that you need to first clarify to yourself what you want and need.
You can also read this special Capricorn Daily Horoscope.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
This Friday might mark a good starting point for you. A point from which you start making small and assumed decisions and not risk as much as you have recently.
It is also a mature perspective and might help you get some room into your mind to actually think about the consequences of your actions. You are also very prompt in helping others.
You can also read this special Aquarius Daily Horoscope.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
You are keen to get your plan covered but you are overlooking some important work force that might be right under your nose.
So instead of stressing out to the amount of work you have to deal with, perhaps you should reconsider working in an extended group. Your partner might also be able to give you a piece of helpful advice, outside of personal matters.
You can also read this special Pisces Daily Horoscope.
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