Month: May 2025

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

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

Click here to read Georgia Nicols Daily and Weekly Horoscopes

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.

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

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.

(One Person’s View Point) Let’s Talk Witch – Writing and Working Your Own Spells c. 2015

 

Writing and Working Your Own Spells

 

While using spells made by other people can be just as effective, writing your own spells is not that difficult at all. In fact, in some cases, it is more than encouraged. Another person’s work will not resonate with you as much as your own words will. Even when working with a traditional spell, making modifications to the words to suit your specific goal can enhance the results.

Learning how to write original spells is important to you as a modern practitioner especially in times when the exact kind of spell that you are searching for cannot be found in a book.

Work a vague spell and you are likely to get a vague result. With the exception of a few special cases, the first secret to writing an effective spell is to be as specific as possible. This entails knowing exactly what you want. Try not to send mixed signals to the universe because if you do, it is likely to come back to you. This is why, as previously mentioned, meditation is often a prerequisite prior to dealing with spells.

You should take your time to formulating the words. Remember the ambiguous wording can be dangerous. Also, be careful what you ask for because, well, you know the rest…

Symbolism plays a crucial role in magick spell workings. The second thing to consider when writing an original magick spell is whether you need certain tools to accompany it. The commonly used tools for spells include crystals, candles, robes, incense and herbs. While these items may not possess magick by themselves, they help in building the atmosphere. Remember to cleanse and consecrate these objects before using them.

The third ingredient to working a spell is the timing. You must determine whether the moon phase is a vital factor to your spell. Performing a spell under the right moon phase is likely to increase its effectiveness. Keep in mind that spells used to attract things and spells for abundance are best performed under a waxing moon.

A full moon provides the highest energy, followed by the new moon. Spells used to send things away are performed under a waning moon. If a spell needs to be performed during a specific time of the day or for several successive nights or days, follow it conscientiously.

A magick spell is more effective when you keep them in tune with the seasons. For example, you can do spells used to start things during the planting season and do spells used for obtaining things during harvest season.

Write down your magick spell on paper. The written word, in itself, is magick. While you write, you are transferring your energy into your words. Writing by hand also enables you to enter a different state of consciousness.

If a spell has not worked within an entire lunar month, chances are you need to rework the wording or the procedure.

Finally, the most important rule: Believe in your spell. Working a spell, no matter how wonderfully worded, without believing in it will result to failure. You should never attempt to cast a spell without sufficient faith in magick because doing so is to render yourself vulnerable to negative forces.

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Spell For Tomorrow – -Chamomile Tea Protection Spell

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Some of the Witchcraft/Magickal Correspondence for Friday

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Friday Source: www.angelfire.com

Friday/Venus: romantic love, friendships, beauty, soulmates, courtship, dating, artistic abilities, harmony, affection, relationships, partners, alliances, grace, luxury, social activity, marriage, decorating, cosmetics, gifts, income, growth, gardening, architects, artists, beauticians, chiropractors, dancers, designers, engineers, entertainers, fashion, music, painting, poetry, household improvements, planning parties, shopping

FRIDAY Anything related to love and relationships will have good results when done this day, which is derived from the Goddess Frigg, the Norse patroness of fertility.

Other correspondences for Friday are: Venus

Rituals: Love, Attraction.

Element: Water

Colour: Green

Number: 7

Friday Source: learningwitchcraft.com

Is associated with Venus

Colours of Green, Pink and White.

Friday is the best time to deal with such things as: Romantic Love, Friendship, Beauty, Soul-mates, Artistic Ability, Affection, Partners, Alliances, Grace, Luxury, Social Activity, Marriage, Decorating, Cosmetics, Gifts, Income, Gardening, Architects, Artists, Beauticians, Chiropractors, Dancers, Designers, Engineers, Entertainers, Fashion, Music, Painting, Poetry, Courtship, Dating, Household Improvements, Planning Parties, Shopping, Herbal Magick, Luck, Fertility, Physical Healing, Balance, Prosperity, Courage, Change, Material Things, Peace, Harmony, Relationships and Success.

May 23, 2025 Current Southern Hemisphere/Tomorrow’s Northern Hemisphere Moon Phase

Source: nineplanets.org

The current moon phase for May 23rd, 2025 is the Waning Crescent phase.

On this day, the moon is 25.59 days old and 21.65% illuminated with a tilt of -69.904°. The approximate distance from Earth to the moon is 365,658.59 km and the moon sign is Aries.

The Moon phase for May 23rd, 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: 25.59 days

Moon illumination: 21.65%

Moon tilt: -69.904°

Moon angle: 0.54

Moon distance: 365,658.59 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 23 has an illumination of 17%. 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 23 the Moon is 25.55 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: 17%
Moon Age: 25.55 days
Moon Angle: 0.55
Moon Distance: 364,655.44 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 151,501,639.43 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 22, 2025 Daily Horoscopes

Click here to read Georgia Nicols Daily and Weekly Horoscopes

Moon Alert

Avoid shopping or important decisions from 11:30 AM to 12:45 PM EDT today (8:30 AM to 9:45 AM PDT). After that, the Moon moves from Pisces into Aries.

The Stars Rate Your Day

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

Aries (March 21-April 19)

**** You feel sympathy for someone today because the Moon is in your sign lined up with Neptune, which creates feelings of compassion and empathy within you. However, this can also lead to confusion. It’s almost as if you are bombarded with too much subtle stimuli. Tread carefully.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

*** A confusing situation might lead to a compromised business decision today. Be careful. In one way, you will help someone in need. But in another way, information could be misleading, which means you could have later regrets. Caution.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

***** You’re confident and friendly today, which is why you’re ready to help a friend if they need assistance. Or perhaps, you’ll lend your expertise and energy to a charitable organization that is linked to another country because your idealism is aroused today.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

**** You are nurturing sign. Today you might work behind the scenes; and yet, you might make a public presence in some way to promote a good cause. You might also develop a crush on a boss or someone in authority, especially because you admire their values.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

**** Romance with someone different might blossom today because you feel a kinship with others, especially if you think you can help someone in need, perhaps in another country. People will listen to you today because you will speak with conviction.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

***** You are in a position to make a difference in the life of someone today because you’re admired, due to the fact the Sun is casting you in a flattering spotlight. This dazzling image could help you fund raise or get money from a third party for a cause.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

**** You want to travel and “get away from all this” today. You might persuade a friend, spouse or partner into joining you for a tiny vacation – even an overnight trip – to satisfy your desire to break free and make a run for it. And you’re right – sometimes a change is as good as a rest.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

**** This is a passionate, romantic day! This can be expressed in many ways for you but one of them could be a work-related flirtation that blossoms into something special. You might also meet someone through a pet or health-related situation. Dress your best.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

**** Today has the potential for fairytale romance for your sign. Because you have stars in your eyes (metaphorically), you are ready to see romantic potential in many places. This same influence can revive an existing relationship in a lovely, special way. Who knew?

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

*** Your desire to help a family member or to listen with sympathy to what they want to say is admirable today. You might also entertain at home, or do something to make your home more attractive, perhaps in an extravagant way.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

***** If beauty is in the eyes of the beholder, this certainly applies to love for your sign today. You see beauty in your everyday surroundings; and likewise, you see the beauty of other people around you. This is why many of you will develop a crush or fall in love with someone.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

**** Be careful with financial matters today because you might be tempted to spend too much money on something elegant or luxurious. Furthermore, you might be misled with financial matters and then later regret something. Nevertheless, romance is promising for you!

If Your Birthday Is Today

Actress Maggie Q (1979) shares your birthday today. You have many interests, but when you focus on something,s you truly study it. You are inquisitive, pioneering and empathetic with others. This is the final year of a nine-year cycle. It’s time to take inventory, and let go of people, places and things that have held you back.

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

Aries (March 21-April 19)

It appears like you are using this Thursday to start planning your next moves and feel that the more organized you are, the more chances you have to succeed.

And why fake it, this is probably a good attitude for you at the moment. Other than this, you may experience a bit of pessimism but nothing to get you off track.

You can also read this special Aries Daily Horoscope.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

While you may not be starting this Thursday under the best auspices, it seems that things are changing for the better right under your nose.

So no more pessimism, incertitude or desperation. Don’t imagine that you ought to receive whatever you want instantly but surely there will be some kind of confirmation you are on the right track.

You can also read this special Taurus Daily Horoscope.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

You seem to be spending your hard earned money on little nothings that you don’t really need and probably blame your lack of self-restrain on the sneaky sales or manipulating techniques. Well, to put it bluntly, it is all you.

No one will interfere in your habits though, because surely they don’t want to risk some kind of reprimand.

You can also read this special Gemini Daily Horoscope.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

Someone from your long gone past or even from the recent one will come back into your life and perhaps is not an ordinary person but someone who has influenced you to a degree.

You are seeing things differently and they will probably help you come to grips with some kind of loss you couldn’t get past.

You can also read this special Cancer Daily Horoscope.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

Someone younger than you will teach you a valuable lesson of love and understanding today and not only will you be impressed by this but you will probably steal a bit of their charm and their lesson to apply it yourself with others.

This is a highly emotional day and although you might have to deal with some mundane tasks, you won’t be bothered by them at all.

You can also read this special Leo Daily Horoscope.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

You seem to be exposing yourself to a high degree of stress at work, perhaps due to the period or maybe because you have some kind of project going on.

In any case, although the atmosphere may be tense around you, it seems that you maintain your sense of humor and try to find ways to dodge all those difficult moments.

You can also read this special Virgo Daily Horoscope.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Good news from all fronts, but more from the emotional one as you seem to be very in tune to what you want and to the ways you can work to obtain it.

Now it is important for you to reflect on that further and also to set some goals that you are willing to follow for a long period of time. Your partner or someone you fancy could come to you with a decision as well.

You can also read this special Libra Daily Horoscope.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Emotional but understanding, you are quick to show just how much you care, especially this Thursday and to anyone coming to you.

And if they come for some nice words, you surely are not going to send them off with just that and probably will do even more for them and make them feel welcomed. You may have good interactions with children.

You can also read this special Scorpio Daily Horoscope.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

You are keeping a keen eye on the valuables in your life and perhaps at times prove to be a little too materialistic.

But this Thursday will also teach you a lesson about your efforts and how those bring further satisfaction. Also, this satisfaction might translate today into interactions with other people, some who may be from a different social circle.

You can also read this special Sagittarius Daily Horoscope.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

You seem to show quite a realistic love to your significant other and perhaps you lack those real emotions. And this might not be on your side, especially if your partner is doubting you in any way.

Perhaps you need to show them more of what is going on in your mind or try to show love in a way you can, with less emotion but more proof.

You can also read this special Capricorn Daily Horoscope.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

You are cheerful and could laugh out of almost anything and this is exactly what you are doing in the company of anyone, no matter how long or short you have known them.

And not only this attitude of yours is contagious but might actually change the day for the better for someone who is not in the best of places and you might not even know.

You can also read this special Aquarius Daily Horoscope.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

The current disposition has moved the attention of the stars to a more material area of your life but you are still quite emotional and don’t seem to figure just yet what is important for you.

At the same time, a bit of quarrel, perhaps at home, might have a bigger impact than you can imagine on how you perceive things further.

You can also read this special Pisces Daily Horoscope.

Welcome to WOTC! A Thought for Today

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

Spell For Thursday – Self-Love jar

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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.

Self-Love jar

As you add each item into the jar say aloud what you want to gain from the object. When it comes to the bay leaves, using a permanent marker write clear affirmations. Once you have added all your items seal the spell by lighting your candle, allow the wax to drip down to form a wax seal. While the wax is still wet you could place a Rose quartz into the wax.

Some of the Witchcraft/Magickal Correspondence for Thursday

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Ruled by Jupiter. Good luck, wealth, healing, male fertility, legal matters.
Planet – Jupiter

Sign – Sagittarius, Pisces

Angel – Sachiel

Color – Purple, Green, Royal Blue

Plant – Cinnamon, Beech, Buttercup, coltsfoot, oak

Stone – Sugilite, amethyst, turquoise, lapis lazuli, sapphire

Intention – Business, logic, gambling, social matters, political power, material wealth

Element – Fire, water

More Qualities – expansion, luck, success, higher education, the law, career, finances, wealth, publishing, college education, long distance travel, foreign interests, religion, philosophy, forecasting, broadcasting, publicity, expansion, luck, growth, sports, horses, the law, doctors, guardians, merchants, psychologists, charity, correspondences courses, self-improvement, researching, reading, studying

Source: PlentifulEarth.com

Planet: Jupiter

Element: Earth

Gender: Masculine

Deities: Juno, Jupiter, Thor, Zeus

Colors: Blue, Green, Purple, Rich Royal Colors

Crystals: Aventurine, Amethyst, Brown Jasper, Green Lodestone, Green Tourmaline, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Peridot, Tin, Turquoise

Herbs & Plants: Anise, Borage, Cinquefoil, Clove, Dandelion, Dill, Fig, Honeysuckle, Hyssop, Maple, Meadowsweet, Mint, Nutmeg, Oak, Patchouli, Sage, Star Anise

Incenses: Cinnamon, Clove, Jupiter Oil, Musk, Nutmeg, Oakmoss, Patchouli, Sage

Energies & Associations: Abundance, Career, Employment, Energetic Increase, Expansion, Generosity, Growth, Happiness, Healing, Harvesting, Honest Leadership, Honor, Leadership, Legal Matters, Loyalty, Luck, Male Fertility, Material Opportunities, Money, Optimism, Power, Prosperity, Protection, Riches, Wealth

May 22, 2025 Current Southern Hemisphere/Tomorrow’s Northern Hemisphere Moon Phase

Source: nineplanets.org

The current moon phase for May 22nd, 2025 is the Waning Crescent phase.

On this day, the moon is 24.56 days old and 32.4% illuminated with a tilt of -71.834°. The approximate distance from Earth to the moon is 370,397.73 km and the moon sign is Pisces.

The Moon phase for May 22nd, 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.

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Phase Details

Phase: Waning Crescent

Moon age: 24.56 days

Moon illumination: 32.4%

Moon tilt: -71.834°

Moon angle: 0.54

Moon distance: 370,397.73 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 May 2025 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.

Today’s Waning Crescent Phase

The Waning Crescent on May 22 has an illumination of 26%. 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 22 the Moon is 24.48 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: 26%
Moon Age: 24.48 days
Moon Angle: 0.54
Moon Distance: 366,872.14 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 151,474,971.06 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 21, 2025 Daily Horoscopes

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Moon Alert

There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today. The Moon is in Pisces.

The Stars Rate Your Day

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

Aries (March 21-April 19)

**** The pace of your days will accelerate in the next four weeks due to a busy schedule of short trips, increased reading, writing and studying, time spent with siblings and relatives, plus appointments and time-consuming errands. You’re up for this!

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

*** Something will prompt you to reflect upon your values in the next several weeks. You might think about your earnings and what you own. You might examine your relationship to the things you own. For example, do they serve your needs, or do you serve theirs?

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

***** Today the Sun moves into your sign to stay for the next four weeks. This happens only once a year, and when it occurs, it boosts your energy and your confidence. It’s your chance to recharge your batteries for the rest of year!

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

*** Your birthday looms ahead, which means your personal year is coming to an end. In the next few weeks, look back at the last year. How are you doing at the art of living? How do you want your new year ahead to be different? Jot down some ideas.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

**** Your popularity will increase in the next several weeks because today, the Sun has entered your House of Friendships. Expect your focus to turn to groups and friends. Work and cooperate with others. Strive to establish who you are with others without fear or apology.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

***** Today the Sun moves to the top of your chart, which occurs only once a year, and lasts for four weeks. This symbolizes that you’re being thrust in a flattering spotlight, which means people will admire you (especially bosses) even if you don’t do anything different. You can use this!

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

**** Grab every opportunity to travel or study or do something to broaden your horizons in the next several weeks, because this will give you pleasure and a sense of personal reward and satisfaction. Some of you will be more involved with the law. Others will explore metaphysical, religious and spiritual ideas.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

*** In the next four weeks, you’ll be more passionate and intense (for different reasons according to the details of your personal life). You might meet someone who produces psychological self-inquiry within you. You might also have a strong desire to reinvent yourself.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

**** You will need more sleep and more rest in the next four weeks; and it’s important that you recognize this need. (Do yourself this favour.) Meanwhile, because you will have increased objectivity to see your role in your closest relationships – you might see ways how to improve things.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

**** Your ability to be efficient and work hard will be fabulous in the next four weeks, which is why you are entering a productive month ahead. Get as much done as possible. Your high standards will extend to your health as well. Make it all happen!

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

***** The next four weeks might be one of the most playful times of the year for you because your primary drive will be to do what you want, and set your own priorities. Seek out amusement and recreation. Romance will flourish. Relationships will be more lighthearted. Enjoy sports and fun activities with kids.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

**** Home, family and your private life will be your primary focus in the next four weeks. Some of you will be more involved with a parent. All of you will welcome a chance to relax at home among familiar surroundings and contemplate your navel. Chill out.

If Your Birthday Is Today

Judge Reinhold (1957) shares your birthday today. You are attentive, determined, and caring. You have strong physical and intellectual energy and an investigative mind. This year you’ll reap the benefits of your hard work. You’ll attain power and leadership in your activities and relationships. You might receive an award, a promotion, kudos, certainly acknowledgement.

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

Aries (March 21-April 19)

This is going to be a highly beneficial day for all those who have in plan to perform some kind of financial move.

Some might be in for a more significant win while others will be able to simply move on. Interesting to see the human interactions that are going to develop around this matter as it seems that there will be a bit of movement in this regard as well.

You can also read this special Aries Daily Horoscope.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

You have to leave your fears aside and just talk to whomever you need to talk. You are benefiting from certain opportunities but otherwise are not really having the best time because you are holding yourself back.

If you want to position yourself as an honest and open person you need to actually behave like that and you should start now.

You can also read this special Taurus Daily Horoscope.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

You are lecturing others but when it comes to your own chores, you are postponing them. But the interesting part is that you are actually doing a good to yourself because you can occupy your time differently.

Perhaps with things that are closer to what you like and in areas where you can actually accomplish something. A prosperous move might await.

You can also read this special Gemini Daily Horoscope.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

Your activities become most important for you but at the same time you are trying to make room for relax time.

You should then listen to those invites and prompts from your friends and make room for them. It might not be exactly the place or the full company you want to be in but at least in one step towards relaxation.

You can also read this special Cancer Daily Horoscope.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

It appears that a certain encounter might leave you with a bitter taste and since this happens in the morning, to some extent, you will be influenced to believe that this is how the whole day will go.

But here is where I come in scene to reassure you that this is not something to linger on and that karma will return the favor and change your mood.

You can also read this special Leo Daily Horoscope.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

You are trying to predict some kind of move for the long run but perhaps your intuition is a bit indulgent. It is nice to believe that not all people are evil but perhaps you can’t trust everyone.

Instead of focusing as much on what others will be doing and how to adapt to that, you can be the stronger person and influence them to follow you instead.

You can also read this special Virgo Daily Horoscope.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

The middle of the working week will bring some secret wishes to the surface, either that you actually verbalize them or just because you can’t stop thinking about them.

And you know how it is that when you think of something long and strong enough, it kind of happens. This might be your case this lucky Wednesday as well.

You can also read this special Libra Daily Horoscope.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

You are trying to piece together something that has happened currently with some signs you have had in the past.

Perhaps you are playing the detective because you don’t feel you can trust a certain person. But the good news is that all your suspicions are going to fall apart and most likely, you will be proven that there is no need to worry.

You can also read this special Scorpio Daily Horoscope.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Sentimentally speaking you are in the sweet spot and to add to this, your family is also supportive and might even help you accomplish something you’ve been longing for in a while.

But to be fair, it has taken you a long while to get here so perhaps this is a victory that you can truly enjoy, especially if the relationships with your family on the subject have not been the most cordial.

You can also read this special Sagittarius Daily Horoscope.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

You are looking around yourself and perhaps you are not very content with what you see or you simply want a change.

And this is what you will be occupying yourself with this Wednesday. And since you are so focused on moving furniture or buying decorations, you will probably succeed in obtaining that design you are longing for.

You can also read this special Capricorn Daily Horoscope.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Although during the morning you will feel as if you are on top of everything and all that you are doing only depends on your efforts, as the day goes by, some of that might change.

And this is not necessarily for the worst as it seems that the unexpected interference will bring more help than nuisance. Just be patient for a bit while this unravels.

You can also read this special Aquarius Daily Horoscope.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

Your current plans are quite big and at times you probably wonder if you are actually going to achieve them.

But this attitude is exactly what gets you down. The good news is that some of what is going to happen today is going to play down on exactly this and will probably prompt you to strengthen the belief that everything will be all right.

You can also read this special Pisces Daily Horoscope.

I Will be Back Tomorrow

Life is crazy and in the fast lane what with spring yard clean up, inside spring cleaning, and Big Dawgs job. I will not know until the night before what day I am taking off this week but I will let you know as soon as I do. Please remember I only do the Birthday Horoscope Traits on my day off.

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

May 20, 2025 Current Southern Hemisphere/Tomorrow’s Northern Hemisphere Moon Phase

Source: nineplanets.org

The current moon phase for May 20th, 2025 is the Last Quarter phase.

On this day, the moon is 22.49 days old and 55.12% illuminated with a tilt of -71.006°. The approximate distance from Earth to the moon is 381,016.27 km and the moon sign is Aquarius.

The Moon phase for May 20th, 2025 is the Last Quarter phase, which is also sometimes known as the Third Quarter. In this phase, the moon has completed three quarters of it’s orbit around the earth and exactly half of the moon is illuminated and half is in darkness.

The Last Quarter phase comes roughly 3 weeks after the New Moon and this is when the moon has completed three quarters of its orbit around the Earth (hence the name, Last Quarter). The moon will rise around midnight on the eastern horizon, transits the meridian at sunrise, before setting at noon in the west.

The Last Quarter of the moon phase cycle happens on one day. It’s followed by the intermediate phase, Waning Crescent, and will become less illuminated every day until it reaches the New Moon phase.

Fun fact: if you live in the Northern Hemisphere, the left side of the moon will be illuminated during the Last Quarter. If you live in the Southern Hemisphere, the right side is illuminated.

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Phase Details

Phase: Last Quarter

Moon age: 22.49 days

Moon illumination: 55.12%

Moon tilt: -71.006°

Moon angle: 0.52

Moon distance: 381,016.27 km

Moon sign: Aquarius

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 Quarter phase. This phase occurs roughly 3 weeks after the New Moon when the Moon is three quarter of the way through it’s orbit around the earth. If you live in the northern hemisphere the Moons left side will be illuminated and the right side will be dark. For those of you in the southern hemisphere it will be the opposite with the right side illuminated. Also called a Third Quarter phase, it will rise around midnight on the eastern horizon and set in the west around noon the next day. In the days following the Third Quarter Phase the Moon’s illumination will decrees each day until the New Moon.

Today’s Last Quarter Phase

The Last Quarter on May 20 has an illumination of 48%. 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 20 the Moon is 22.36 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: Last Quarter
Illumination: 48%
Moon Age: 22.36 days
Moon Angle: 0.53
Moon Distance: 374,157.06 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 151,417,705.59 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

(One Person’s View) List of the Most Used Gods in Witchcraft

Adonis: Greek – consort of Aphrodite

Anubis: Egyptian – Jackal-headed God responsible for conducting souls to the underworld. 

Apollo: Greek & Roman – God of the Sun, twin brother of Artemis 

Cernunnos/Kernunnos: Celtic – The Horned God, consort of the Lady.

Dionysus: Greek – God of wine, fertility, and vegetation. 

Eros: Greek – God of love and passion.

Herne: Celtic/Saxon – see Cernunnos.

Horus (the elder): Egyptian – God of the all-seeing eye. Has the head of a falcon and the body of a man.

Hymen: Greek – God of marriage and wedding feasts. 

Lucifer: Italian – God of light, brother of Diana.

Mithra: Persian – God of the Sun and of victory in war

Odin: Scandinavian – God of the dead and of war. Consort of Freya.

Osiris: Egyptian – Fertility God, brother and consort of Isis.

Pan: Greek – God of nature and of woodland.

Poseidon: Greek – God of the sea.

Ra: Egyptian – God of the Sun. Father of Hathor by Nut.

Shiva: Hindu – God of the cycle of birth-death-rebirth. Consort of Kali.

Thor: Scandinavian – God of the sky and of thunder. Son of Odin

Thoth: Greek – God of wisdom and of writing.

Zeus: Greek – Supreme God. Brother of Demeter.

(One Person’s View) The Deep Meaning of the Triple Goddess Symbol

The hyperlink is for a good video about the Triple Goddess. I hope you find it enjoyable and informative.

The Deep Meaning of the Triple Goddess Symbol | SymbolSage

Spell For Monday – Spell For Goddess Empowerment

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Spell For Goddess Empowerment

For this spell you will need:

One silver or white candle

Moonstone or opal

Ivy or heather

Chamomile or mint oil

Remember magic is all about intention and pleasure, so these ingredients are only a guideline, don’t stress if you cannot source what I have listed, just use whatever is available to you.

Give yourself some quiet, un-interrupted time to cast. Meditate and clear your mind. Anoint the candle with the oil by rubbing it in a clockwise direction on the candle. Sprinkle the herb at the base of the candle or dish around it and place the crystal beside the candle and herbs.

Light the candle as you chant three times: ‘O lovely Lunar Lady empower me, charge me with your energy. For the Highest Good of All. Blessed Be’

Carry the crystal to remind you of your power throughout the day.

Blessed Be )O(