Month: May 2025
(One Person’s View) Identifying Crystals Properties by Color c.2018
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(One Person’s View) Crystals for the Beginner Witch
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List of crystals that every witch should have in their witch toolbox…
Hematite: this is good to use for grounding, protection, and scrying
Rose Quartz: this is good for promoting love and helps fight anxiety and depression.
Clear Quartz: this is good for protection, healing, and clarity.
Selenite: Prevents bad dreams and great for clarity.
Amethyst: Used for protection and helps to rebut effects you don’t want.
These stones will help every witch out there in everyday life and for use during rituals or really anything and everything in your life.
May 17, 2025 Current Southern Hemisphere/Tomorrow’s Northern Hemisphere Moon Phase
Source: nineplanets.org
The current moon phase for May 18th, 2025 is the Waning Gibbous phase.
On this day, the moon is 20.42 days old and 75.52% illuminated with a tilt of -64.031°. The approximate distance from Earth to the moon is 390,855.90 km and the moon sign is Capricorn.
The Moon phase for May 18th, 2025 is a Waning Gibbous phase. This is the first phase after the Full Moon where the illumination of the moon decreases each day until it reaches 50% (the Last Quarter phase).
The waning (shrinking) gibbous Moon will rise after sunset in the east, transit the meridian after midnight, before setting after sunrise in the west.
During this phase, the illumination of the moon will go down from 99.% to 50.1%. Technically, the phase starts as soon as the Full Moon has passed, but it can be difficult to calculate and differentiate the first stage of a Waning Gibbous Moon from a Full Moon when 98-99% of the Moon’s surface is illuminated.
Fun fact: the word Gibbous was first used in the 14th century and comes from the latin word gibbosus which means humpbacked.
Phase Details
Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon age: 20.42 days
Moon illumination: 75.52%
Moon tilt: -64.031°
Moon angle: 0.51
Moon distance: 390,855.90 km
Moon sign: Capricorn
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 Gibbous. During this phase the Moon can be seen in the early morning daylight hours on the western horizon. This is the first phase after the Full Moon occurs. It lasts roughly 7 days with the Moon’s illumination growing smaller each day until the Moon becomes a Last Quarter Moon with an illumination of 50%. The average Moon rise for this phase is between 9pm and Midnight depending on the age of the phase. The moon rises later and later each night setting after sunrise in the morning.
Visit the May 2025 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.
Today’s Waning Gibbous Phase
The Waning Gibbous on May 18 has an illumination of 69%. 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 18 the Moon is 20.31 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.
Phase Details
Phase: Waning Gibbous
Illumination: 69%
Moon Age: 20.31 days
Moon Angle: 0.52
Moon Distance: 383,654.89 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 151,357,056.40 km
Illumination: 69%
Moon Age: 20.31 days
Moon Angle: 0.52
Moon Distance: 383,654.89 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 151,357,056.40 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 17, 2025 Daily Horoscopes
Click here to read Georgia Nicols Daily and Weekly Horoscopes
Moon Alert
Avoid shopping or important decisions after 8 PM EDT today (5 PM to 11 PM PDT). After that, the Moon moves from Capricorn into Aquarius.
The Stars Rate Your Day
5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult
Aries (March 21-April 19)
*** Keep an eye on your money and your possessions today because things are unpredictable. You might find money; you might lose money. Guard what you own against loss, theft or damage. On the upside, you might have an original, moneymaking idea? Who knows?
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
**** Today the Sun is in your sign lined up with wild, wacky Uranus, which means your actions might surprise others. The overall mood of today will be electric, exciting and different. Plans will change. You might feel rebellious. Pay attention to what you say and do to avoid accidents.
Gemini (May 21-June 20)
*** Today you feel restless. Something might happen that shakes up your daily routine? Or someone might change their plans and you might find this annoying. One thing is certain, nothing is reliable today because last-minute changes, accidents and new directions are taking place.
Cancer (June 21-July 22)
**** You might meet someone unusual today; or someone you know might surprise you? You might also be involved in group or an organization that suddenly changes plans, or directions, or adopts a new mandate? This is because today is full of sudden changes and unpredictable events. Oy!
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
*** Tread carefully when dealing with authority figures today because they might do something that surprises you; in turn, you might not like it, or you might feel rebellious about a new decision coming down the pipe? Your boss might suddenly be fired? Could be anything.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
**** Travel plans might suddenly change today. Likewise, issues related to legal or medical matters might also change, perhaps an appointment or an event? Anything to do with school and higher education is also subject to a last-minute detour. Stay flexible today!
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
*** Make friends with your bank account today because sudden changes to your assets, your bank accounts, or anything to do with agreements about shared property could occur today. Something you thought was stable might be wobbly? You might receive a windfall or the opposite. (Yikes.)
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
**** Use your diplomatic skills to deal with partners, spouses and close friends today because this is a fast-changing landscape. Agreements and plans with others might fall through, or suddenly change. You might meet someone new who is different and unusual? Today is a crapshoot. (Exciting but unreliable.)
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
*** Equipment breakdowns, staff shortages, delayed deliveries, computer problems and power outages are just a few things that might dog your steps today at work, or in your job, or even dealing with health issues. Stay light on your feet. Protect your pet against accidents or hazards.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
**** Parents should be extra vigilant today because this is an accident-prone day for your kids. Meanwhile, social plans might suddenly change at the drop of a hat. You might receive an invitation – or a fun event might be cancelled? Romance is completely unpredictable.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
*** Your home routine will change today. Small appliances might break down or a minor breakage could occur. Someone unexpected could knock on your door. (Get dressed.) Meanwhile, family arguments and emotional outbursts might take place. Stay chill. Be sensible. Do what’s best.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
**** Pay attention to everything you say and do because this is an accident-prone day for your sign. Think before you act. Count to three before you respond to someone. Guard against knee-jerk reactions when talking to others. New faces, new places and new ideas will energize you. Definitely.
If Your Birthday Is Today
TV host Craig Ferguson (1962) shares your birthday today. You are determined and ambitious. You’re also energetic, and sensitive to the needs of others. This is a year of building, work and construction for you. Make time to create solid foundations in your life. Simplicity is key. Take charge of your health. You might explore martial arts or yoga.
Click here for Anyone’s Birthday or Daily or Monthly Horoscopes Source: thehoroscope.co
Aries (March 21-April 19)
You are quick to judge what others are doing and not like this is something all right to do but your main fault stands beyond this as you are also full of prejudice.
Some difficulties in communicating exactly how they feel might put certain people on your black list for no reason whatsoever. Beware of making any harsh decisions.
You can also read this special Aries Daily Horoscope.
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
The only roadblocks you are to experience this Saturday are some of the emotional kind and will only happen if you allow them to.
This will not necessarily be the easiest day, especially if there is work involved or you have to interact with other people but there is no need for you to work up in your mind and make things worse.
You can also read this special Taurus Daily Horoscope.
Gemini (May 21-June 20)
You may see some things progressing slower but don’t be too fast in drawing the conclusion that those are doomed because the exact opposite is happening.
You need to learn that some of the very best things require a bit more time to be brewing. At the same time, some discussions about hierarchy might put you in the spotlight.
You can also read this special Gemini Daily Horoscope
Cancer (June 21-July 22)
Beware if you have to deal with important paperwork and also check every letter or number if you are filling in any forms.
A stupid mistake of this kind can get you in big trouble or at least start an undeserved headache and some lost time. Even if it takes longer than usual, be the one who double checks every detail.
You can also read this special Cancer Daily Horoscope.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
Whilst you might not start this Saturday under the best auspices, you will soon realize that you are just hurting yourself and that you have no reason to be angry.
Perhaps you haven’t slept well or can’t give up thinking about work or other unpleasant things and this is why you are taking it out on everyone else who is not at fault.
You can also read this special Leo Daily Horoscope.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
Matters of honesty are going to be highlighted this Saturday and you will have to prove you are up to the mark.
Those who will be most interested of your performance are from your family so make sure you don’t disappoint them. At the same time you will find enough room to relax as well once all that is over.
You can also read this special Virgo Daily Horoscope.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
You need to align your expectations with those around you or else you are in for quite a hectic Saturday. There are many plans and activities hanging out there and you need to make sure they are all organized.
You don’t have to do it all by yourself, you just need to communicate with the right people and perhaps make some compromises.
You can also read this special Libra Daily Horoscope.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
You are considering yourself the master of the house but when it comes to making important and serious decisions, you may be nowhere to be found.
This is most likely what is going to happen this Saturday and what has the potential to heat things up with your partner. Admit if you are afraid of certain things or which are your worries but be there for them.
You can also read this special Scorpio Daily Horoscope.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
If you are putting enough effort, things are going to run smoothly this Saturday. This might mean that you have to get involved with some house work or shopping.
In any case, while it won’t’ be the fun or relaxation you are expecting for the day, you will end up feeling quite accomplished, not to mention not in a fight with your family.
You can also read this special Sagittarius Daily Horoscope.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
Although it is just one humble Saturday, amongst many others, it seems that the stars are demanding some sort of plan from you, either having to do with what you have accomplished so far or with what you are going to do in the next couple of days.
In any case, you are somewhat warned that things cannot continue this way and that you need to get yourself organized.
You can also read this special Capricorn Daily Horoscope.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
Some professional aspects are interfering with your family life, either that you have to travel for work, take work home or simply go out for a couple of hours to attend a business event.
Whilst your partner might understand, there may be other family members, children included who won’t be as easy to convince and to whom you might have to make some promises to keep things quiet.
You can also read this special Aquarius Daily Horoscope.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
You are looking too much at what others are doing and too little at your own accomplishments. This is why the stars ought to show you today how far you have gone and this might also be accompanied by some relaxation means.
Also, if your friends invite you some place, don’t be the grumpy one and make sure you return the favor.
You can also read this special Pisces Daily Horoscope.
Taking Today Off
We have had a very stressful week with Big Dawg’s job and taking the day off to just relax and re-energize. I’ll be back tomorrow.
A Little Humor for Your Day
I hope the rest of your and your family have a day and evening that is relaxing, filled with fun, laughter, and love. Always remember to take a little me time every day to recharge yourself!
Merry part until we merry meet again!
May 15, 2025 Current Southern Hemisphere/Tomorrow’s Northern Hemisphere Moon Phase
Source: nineplanets.org
The current moon phase for May 16th, 2025 is the Waning Gibbous phase.
On this day, the moon is 18.36 days old and 90.53% illuminated with a tilt of -51.095°. The approximate distance from Earth to the moon is 398,441.75 km and the moon sign is Capricorn.
The Moon phase for May 16th, 2025 is a Waning Gibbous phase. This is the first phase after the Full Moon where the illumination of the moon decreases each day until it reaches 50% (the Last Quarter phase).
The waning (shrinking) gibbous Moon will rise after sunset in the east, transit the meridian after midnight, before setting after sunrise in the west.
During this phase, the illumination of the moon will go down from 99.% to 50.1%. Technically, the phase starts as soon as the Full Moon has passed, but it can be difficult to calculate and differentiate the first stage of a Waning Gibbous Moon from a Full Moon when 98-99% of the Moon’s surface is illuminated.
Fun fact: the word Gibbous was first used in the 14th century and comes from the latin word gibbosus which means humpbacked.
Phase Details
Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon age: 18.36 days
Moon illumination: 90.53%
Moon tilt: -51.095°
Moon angle: 0.5
Moon distance: 398,441.75 km
Moon sign: Capricorn
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 Gibbous. During this phase the Moon can be seen in the early morning daylight hours on the western horizon. This is the first phase after the Full Moon occurs. It lasts roughly 7 days with the Moon’s illumination growing smaller each day until the Moon becomes a Last Quarter Moon with an illumination of 50%. The average Moon rise for this phase is between 9pm and Midnight depending on the age of the phase. The moon rises later and later each night setting after sunrise in the morning.
Visit the May 2025 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.
Today’s Waning Gibbous Phase
The Waning Gibbous on May 16 has an illumination of 85%. 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 16 the Moon is 18.44 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.
Phase Details
Phase: Waning Gibbous
Illumination: 85%
Moon Age: 18.44 days
Moon Angle: 0.51
Moon Distance: 392,691.44 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 151,296,867.09 km
Illumination: 85%
Moon Age: 18.44 days
Moon Angle: 0.51
Moon Distance: 392,691.44 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 151,296,867.09 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 15, 2025 Daily Horoscopes
Click here to read Georgia Nicols Daily and Weekly Horoscopes
Moon Alert
Avoid shopping or important decisions from 2 PM to 4:30 PM EDT today (11 AM to 1:30 PM PDT). After that, the Moon moves from Sagittarius into Capricorn.
The Stars Rate Your Day
5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult
Aries (March 21-April 19)
** Tread carefully today. Watch your step and follow the rules because all aspects of authority could be a challenging situation for you. Furthermore, your relations with authority figures (parents, bosses, teachers and VIPs) are subject to confusion and misunderstandings.
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
** You are the financial wizard of the zodiac; therefore, it’s important to know your financial dealings with others are subject to confusion, misinformation and even deceit. If you think something fishy is going on – it is. Double check important transactions.
Gemini (May 21-June 20)
** When talking to close friends, partners and spouses, you might feel criticized or diminished in some way. Separations might occur for some of you today. You might have to say goodbye to someone. A close relationship might feel cold and insensitive. Double check financial transactions. (This is temporary.)
Cancer (June 21-July 22)
** Your job, or whatever work you’re doing, might feel onerous today. You might feel cut off from others. You might feel overwhelmed by your tasks. Discussions with authority figures could be confusing and unreliable. Please be reassured that things actually look worse than they are today.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
** Children might feel like an increased responsibility today. You might also have serious discussions with someone, perhaps someone in authority or to do with postsecondary education. Be smart and take everything that you hear with a grain of salt because confusion (even deceit) are rampant.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
** Family discussions might be strained today because there might be a lack of warmth with other family members. You might feel cut off or misunderstood. Romance could be disappointing as well, or issues with your kids. Fear not, this is a tough day for everyone but it is temporary. Courage!
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
** Today is a good day to remember that old saying, “Worry is like a rocking chair. It gives you something to do but gets you nowhere.” Lighten up! Try to cultivate a positive attitude. Meanwhile, family discussions are confusing and possibly, not entirely true. Be aware of this.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
** You might be concerned about finances today. “Why is there always so much month left at the end of the money?” Many people feel this way today. Small wonder that you might spend time daydreaming lost in a fantasy world, without worries about practical matters.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
** This morning the Moon is in your sign at odds with stern Saturn which can create a fleeting depression or difficulty talking to parents and older family members. You might feel like you’re the one carrying the load. Later in the day, financial matters are confusing. Postpone important purchases or decisions.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
** It’s easy to feel cut off and lonely from others today. Do not dwell on this because many people feel strained relations with others today, especially their daily contacts. Furthermore, family conversations, and dealings with relatives are hazy and unreliable. Be careful.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
** Friendships are important to you, which is why you might be upset with a friend today who is critical of you or does not agree with your views. Do not take this personally. In fact, many conversations are subject to misunderstandings and confusion today. Relax. This is temporary.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
** This is a challenging day dealing with parents, bosses and people in authority – including the police. As the day wears on, you might find that discussions with others are confusing. Do not take anything at face value. Double check your facts.
If Your Birthday Is Today
Actress Nicola Walker (1970) shares your birthday today. You are sensitive, introspective, caring and always independent. At times, you’re mystical and otherworldly. This is a slower paced year. It’s okay to rest. Take time to rejuvenate your energy and outlook. Focus on business and personal relationships with people who have your back. Put your own needs first.
Click here for Anyone’s Birthday or Daily or Monthly Horoscopes Source: thehoroscope.co
Aries (March 21-April 19)
You are going to be the headache of your colleagues and family because they might be concerned with your behavior.
You are keen to try new things and turn certain decisions completely upside down, something that is not like you. This means that everyone will be on the look out to try and interpret what is going on with you.
You can also read this special Aries Daily Horoscope.
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
You are trying to approach some serious subjects with your partner this Thursday but they seem more interested in relaxation and anything that can get your minds off troubles.
On one hand, if they manage to convince you, this will also help you unwind for a bit but on the other hand, you will still hold some kind of silent grudge with them for behaving so superficially.
You can also read this special Taurus Daily Horoscope.
Gemini (May 21-June 20)
Lack of the financial resources you would hope for is something that keeps you in your tracks this Thursday and you are quite unforgiving with yourself for ending up in this situation.
While this attitude can motivate you to be more ambitious and work harder in the future, it doesn’t really help in making things better in the present.
You can also read this special Gemini Daily Horoscope.
Cancer (June 21-July 22)
Some sort of interruption might delay a process of some kind you were in the middle of. This will not only angry you entirely but might leave you without some of the activities you have planned for the day.
And instead of seeing the half full side of the glass and get some rest during this newly found time, you are more upset than ever.
You can also read this special Cancer Daily Horoscope.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
It seems that you will be offered more than an invitation to do something entertaining and active today. Perhaps you get the chance to go to a fancy sports club of some kind and get to mingle with important people.
You will use this as more than an opportunity to recharge your batteries and might obtain useful contacts.
You can also read this special Leo Daily Horoscope.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
Your love life is quite fragile today and there is no need for you to hide beneath a finger. You don’t seem to have aligned your expectations with the ones of your partner and this is the reason both of you are not feeling as happy as you should.
Try not to delay that honest talk everyone knows you should be having at some point.
You can also read this special Virgo Daily Horoscope.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
It is more than throwback Thursday in your mind today as you seem to dwell between the extremes and even reach some pretty contradictory thoughts.
The good news is that you are not pressured by anything to make any decisions so you are not interfering with your or someone else’s life while you are in this state.
You can also read this special Libra Daily Horoscope.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
This day will reveal how past effort can often be recognized when you least expected and perhaps by someone who you thought had nothing to do with the matter.
You are also keen to start on the new project since you have received the confidence and vote of someone you look up to but make sure you choose your team wisely.
You can also read this special Scorpio Daily Horoscope.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
Before you react in any harsh way or make I don’t know what kind of decision, perhaps you should think of how you would like to be treated by someone else in a similar situation. You will then feel a lot calmer and perhaps more understanding.
People make mistakes and they often pay for them but sometimes other people are not the ones to bestow that upon.
You can also read this special Sagittarius Daily Horoscope.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
You probably have a full day of work ahead of you if you are not amongst the lucky natives who are finally on holiday during this period.
This also means that you are not having enough time for yourself and this fact might put a bit of an emotional burden on you. The good news is that with support from your friends you will be just fine.
You can also read this special Capricorn Daily Horoscope.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
You are expecting certain results in exchange for your work but it seems that this Thursday is not one of those days to grant things easily.
This should also translate in the fact that you will have to insist near certain people if you want certain things and as well to be very convincing. So what are you waiting for? Start gathering your arguments.
You can also read this special Aquarius Daily Horoscope.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
You might want to postpone any decisions you ought to take during this Thursday, not because of something bad going on but because there are higher chances for them to succeed later on.
Otherwise, this Thursday will help those natives who manage to maintain a positive outlook and might grant some kind of financial reward as well after work.
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
(One Person’s Viewpoint) The Herbal Grimoire
Disclaimer: No flower or plant or herb should be used for medicinal purposes until you have checked with your health care professional to ask if it is safe for you to use it for any reason. The content provided on this website is for informational purposes only and DOES NOT CONSTITUTE THE PROVIDING OF MEDICAL ADVICE and is not intended to be a substitute for independent professional medical judgment, advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health providers with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your health. WitchesofTheCraft.com and/or any staff member of WitchesofTheCraft.com and/or Lady Carla Beltane are not responsible for any type of negative reaction when using this flower or plant for any reason.
The Herbal Grimoire Source: thewiccanlady.co.uk
A List of herbs and their uses and other names they are often known by …
Some herbs are poisonous, do not consume and use with caution. Always check in a Herball or other trusted herb book before consuming any herbs, barks, flowers or roots.
Herb Name
Acorn – Good luck, personal power, protection and wisdom. Dried acorns are a natural amulet for youthfulness. Associated with Litha. Element water.
Agrimony – Shielding and hex-breaking, aids sleep, brings luck towards you and is powerful in spell reversal. Element Air.
Alder – Helps you to face up to things you are avoiding, divination, teaching especially anything arty and weather magic. Element Fire.
Alfalfa – Money, prosperity and a happy home, also anti-hunger. Generosity and luck. Element Earth.
Allspice – Draws money and business success. Aids compassion, luck and healing. Element Fire.
Angelica – Also called Archangel. It is a very powerful protection herb, healing, creates harmony and courage and helps in exorcisms. Aids vision. Element Air.
Apple – Garden magic, love, healing and wisdom, also vanity, marriage and beauty. Associated Mabon & Samhain. Element water.
Ash – Spells relating to the sea, protection, and luck. Make your Yule log from ash and burn to brings prosperity. Yggdrasil was an Ash tree. Element water.
Basil – Also called witches herb. Use in spells for Love, exorcism, wealth, sympathy, and protection. Associated with Imbolc. Aids astral projection. Element Fire.
Bay Leaf – Protection, success, purification, strength, wisdom and healing, also increases psychic powers. Element Fire.
Beech – Happiness, inspiration and divination. Represents the Green Man. Element Air.
Belladonna – Also Called: Deadly Nightshade. Toxic. Use for forgetting past loves. Protection, beauty and original flying ointments. Adds energy to rituals. Element Water.
Benzoin – Purification, prosperity, and helps to soothe tension by dispelling anger and lessening irritability, de stressing, helps depression, concentration and astral projection. Element Air.
Bergamot – Money, prosperity and sleep. Protects from both evil and illness. Good for luck and wealth. Increases magical power. Element Fire.
Birch – Protection, exorcism and purification. Dispels lightning, infertility, and the evil eye. Associated with Yule. Element Water.
Black Pepper – Banishing negativity, exorcism, and offers protection and help with inner strength. Element Fire
Blackthorn – Exorcisms, warding off negative spirits and general protection. Associated with Samhain. Element Earth.
Bladderwrack – Protection, sea and wind spells, attracts money, psychic powers, and customers to your business. Element Water.
Blessed Thistle – or Holy Thistle. Purification, protection against negativity and evil, hex breaking and aids vitality. Carry on you for strength and protection. Element Earth.
Blueberry – Protection of children, keeps evil out, and strengthens the aura. Associated with the Great Spirit. Element Water.
Borage Leaf – Courage, strength and peace, plus aids psychic powers. Also ward’s off evil. Calming and de stressing. Element Air.
Borage Flower – Self Courage, peace, calm, self love and strength. Element Air.
Burdock – Also called Beggar’s buttons. Used for cleansing magic and warding off negativity. Protection, healing and persistence spells. Element Water.
Calendula – Also called Marigold. Attracts success and justice in legal matters. Increases psychic/spiritual powers and aid prophetic dreams. Dispels negativity. Element Fire.
Cardamom – Lust, love, and fidelity. Sweetens the personality Use in handfastings. Element Water.
Carnation – Protection, strength, healing, enhancing magical powers, and achieving balance. Element Fire.
Catnip – Also called Nepeta. Use when working with animals. Draws love, luck and happiness, also used in beauty magic. Associated with Bast. Element Water.
Cedarwood – Luck, strength and power. Helps increase money and protection. Also healing. Associated with Mabon. Element Earth.
Cedar Berries – Also Called: Juniper Berries. Protective, cleansing and repels negativity very well. Used in healing rites. Element Fire.
Celandine – Cures depression, treats piles, improves circulation. Brings about Joy and happiness. Solar Magic. Element Fire.
Chamomile – Love, sleep, protection and purification, also reduce stress. Use for meditation work and to attract money. Solar Magic. Element Water.
Chervil – Helps healing, flatulence and superstition. Is considered the herb for bringing in new life. Element Water.
Chickweed – Also called Witches Grass. Use in moon spells. Also good for animal magic, relationships, love and fertility. Element Water.
Chili – Fidelity, love and passion. Also hex breaking. Element Fire.
Cinnamon – Also called Sweet Wood. Use for Solar magic. Meditation and astral projection. Increases spirituality, success, healing, protection, power, luck, strength, and prosperity. Element Fire.
Clover, Red – Also called Trefoil. used in any spells relating to marriage, love, lust and fidelity.Aids success linked to money also. Element Air.
Clove – Use to protect, banish negative forces, and divination. Also helps with any teeth spells. Aids money and draws love. Element Fire.
Coltsfoot – Aids wealth. Works with peace, tranquility, prosperity, and love. Associated with Brighid. Element Water.
Comfrey – Also called Slippery Root. Supports magic healing and safe travel. Use for money, endurance and stability spells. Element Water.
Coriander – Love, lust and health. Used as an aphrodisiac and to heal migraines. Brings peace & protection to the home. Element Fire.
Cornflower – Used primarily as an Ink for your Book of Shadows. It is the patron herb of herbalists. Use in rituals to give honor to the Mother of all nature, also connected to Rainbow and Crystal children.. Element Earth.
Cumin – Fidelity, protection, and exorcism. Also used in love spells and food which can also promote fidelity. Element Earth
Cypress – Associated with death and mourning; stimulates healing and helps overcome the pain of loss. Other properties include self esteem, protection, love and banishing nightmares. Element Earth.
Damiana – Lust, sex magic and attracting love. It is thought to be an aphrodisiac. Use for astral projection and spirit quests. Element Fire.
Dandelion Leaf – Used to summon spirits, make wishes on, healing, purification and defeating negativity. Element Air.
Dandelion Root – Magical uses include divination, wishes and calling spirits. It also enhances dreams and works well in astral projection. Element Air.
Dock Root– (Yellow). Used to release baggage no longer needed. Also fertility, healing and money magic. Clears blockages and cuts bindings. Solar Magic. Element Air.
Echinacea – Adds a boost to clairvoyant and psychic abilities. Adds powerful strength to spells used in money drawing magic, fertility and abundance and provides the user with protective power. Element Earth.
Elder Tree – Sleep, releasing enchantments, protection against negativity, banishing. Elderflower & Berry – Peace, protection, and healing, plus aids in exorcisms. Element Water.
Elm – Energises the mind and balances the heart. Aids love spells, and offers protection from lightning. Element Water.
Evening Primrose – Ideal for moon magic. Also use in love charms and to attract fae. Element Water.
Eyebright – Increases mental power, psychic ability and inner vision. Element Air.
Fennel Seed – Helps with meditation. Healing, purifying and protection. Also linked with new motherhood and offers inner strength. Element Air.
Feverfew – Aids poor health. Protection against accidents when travelling and protection when working with spirit. Carry on you for inner strength. Element Water.
Flax Seed – Also called Linseed. Used for money spells and healing rituals. Helps with beauty spells and offers protection. Element Fire.
Fleawort – Healing, Cleansing, strength and power. The Goddess herb. Element Earth.
Frankincense Resin – Use in solar magic. Associated with Beltane, Lammas, and Yule.. Use in rituals and magic associated with self-control, spirituality and protection. Also regulates emotions and helps depression. Element Earth
Fumitory – Associated with the underworld and used at Samhain. Linked to spells for monetary gain, consecration and protection. Element Earth.
Galangal Root – Also called Lo John the Conqueror or Lo John. Carry into legal proceedings to help win. Money, gambling and hex breaking. Also aids luck and psychic development. Element Fire.
Garlic – Magical uses include speed, health and endurance, also protection, exorcism and purification. Use also to promote your inner strength. Element Fire.
Gentian – Increases spell power. Good luck and works well in love & romance spells. Element Fire.
Ginger – Increases magic power. Success, love, money and power. Element Fire.
Ginseng – Promotes love, beauty, healing and lust. Element Fire.
Hawthorn Wood– Associated with Beltane. Magical uses include chastity, fertility, fairy magic, fishing magic, and rebirth. Success in career, work, and employment. Use it to work with the fae. Used Used in weddings and handfastings to increase fertility. Element Water. Hawthorne Berries aid chastity. Hope, protection and happiness. Element Fire.
Hearts Ease – Also called Violet. Helps to mend a broken heart. Aids rebirth, peace, wishes and luck. Calms the nerves and promotes peace and tranquility. Element Water.
Hemlock – Use to paralyze a situation and a funeral herb. Highly Toxic. Element Water.
Henbane – Dried leaves are used in the consecration of ceremonial vessels. Used in love sachets and charms to gain the love of the person desired. Highly Toxic. Element Water.
Hibiscus – Attracting love and lust. Use in divination. Associated with lunar magic. Element Water.
High John – (The Conqueror) An “all purpose” herb. Use for strength, confidence, conquering any situation. Good luck, prosperity and protection. Element Fire.
Holly Hock – Protecting, all Fairy magic, abundance, personal growth and aids passing. Related to Lammas. Element Earth.
Horehound – Protective against evil doings. Helps with mental clarity during ritual; stimulates creativity/inspiration; balances personal energies and healing. Element Earth.
Horsetail – Use for strength and resolve. Protection, cleansing and clearing unwanted emotions. Element Earth.
Hyssop – Used for purification. Banishing, protection and healing. Element Fire.
Irish Moss – Used for luck. Ideal for gamblers! Attracts money and customers for self employed. Offers protection. Element Water
Ivy – Protection, healing and fertility. Use for love and hang at handfastings. Element Fire.
Jasmine – The herb of attraction. Helps prophetic dreaming, money and love. Element Water.
Juniper – See Cedarberries.
Lady’s Mantle – Aphrodisiac and transmutation. Use in love spells and those of fertility. Increases magic power in spells and connects with fairy lore. Element Water.
Laurel – See bay leaf.
Lavender – Magical uses include healing, sleep and peace. It also promotes chastity and love. Increases longevity of life, tranquility and happiness. Element Air.
Lemon Balm – Also called Melissa. Love, success and healing. Aids psychic/spiritual development. Supports mental health disorders and compassion. Element Water.
Lemon Grass – Psychic cleansing and opening. Use in lust potions and when using Dragon Magic. Element Air.
Licorice Root – Love, lust, and fidelity. Also attracts passion. Element Water.
Lilac – Wisdom, memory, good luck and spiritual aid. Element Water.
Linden Flower – Wisdom, justice, love and protection. Element Air.
Lime Tree Leaf – Healing, calm and love. Aids strength and tranquility, Element Air.
Low John – See Galangal root.
Lungwort – Use in air magic or as an offering to the Gods of air. Offers safe travel when flying. Element Air.
Mandrake – Spell strengthener. Use for protection, happiness and wealth. It aids money multiplying. Element Earth.
Marigold – See Calendula.
Marjoram – Use for cleansing, purification, and dispelling negativity. Also aids grief and sadness. Element Air.
Marshmallow Flower – Cleansing, protection, love, sex and fertility. Used in handfastings. Elements Water.
Marshmallow Root – Protection and psychic powers. Use in tea to aid sore throats. Handfasting herb and cleansing. Element Water.
Meadowsweet – Used to increase the chances of getting a job. Helps peace, love and happiness. Aids divination. Element Air.
Mint – Promotes energy, communication and vitality, protection and draws custom. Element Air.
Mistletoe – Also called Witches Broom. Used for fertility, creativity, and protection from negative spells & magic. Hang at handfasting to kiss beneath and promote peace. Element Air.
Mountain Ash Berry – Also called Rowan Berry. Strong fairy and Goddess connections. Aids protection and meditation, helps to clear the mind. Element Fire.
Motherwort – Mother’s Herb. Love and fertility. Grounding, helps against bad luck. Protection and good fortune. Element Fire.
Mugwort – Use for strength, protection and healing. Mugwort amplifies magic. Aids astral projection, and psychic power. Element Earth.
Mullein – Represents the cross roads. Offers protection from nightmares & hexing. Attracts love and keeps evil energies and spirits at bay. Element Fire.
Mustard Seed – Courage, faith, and endurance. It is a good luck amulet. Aids mental power and offers protection. Element Fire.
Myrrh – Spiritual, meditation, and healing. Supports youthfulness and protection. Luck and peace. Element Earth.
Nasturtium – Banishing and releasing fear. Helps create your own reality. Aids creativity and independence. Element Air.
Nettle – Uses include dispelling darkness & fear,and curse breaking. Healing and protection and increases lust in partners. Renewal. Element Fire.
Nutmeg – Magical uses include attracting money/prosperity, and luck. Use for fortune telling and when you need favourable decisions to be made. Element Fire.
Oak – Connected to Litha and the most sacred of all trees. Oak supports success, good luck and healing. Stability and potency and attracts money. Element Water.
Orange Peel & Flower– Attracts abundance, luck. Love and happiness and strengthens divination. Element Fire.
Oregano – Aids astral projection, health, and vitality. Increase joy and justice and protects against evil. Use at Handfastings. Element Air.
Parsley – Use this herb to help with contacting the dead. Increases strength, vitality and passion. It is uplifting and helps spiritual growth. Element Air.
Passion Flower – Attracts friendship and passion. Calming, peace and instills passion into stale relationships. Good for house blessings too. Element Water.
Patchouli – Used in spells for connecting with spirits. Money attracting, increases fertility and lust. Calming and peaceful. Element Earth.
Pennyroyal – Use for peace, harmony and tranquility. Carry to avoid seasickness or for physical strength & endurance. Element Earth.
Peppermint – Use for headaches and other forms of healing. Increases sleep and love. Use for increasing psychic power and divination. Element Air.
Pilewort – See Celandine.
Pine/Needles – Prosperity and success. Protection, purification and divination. Throw in the fire to dispel negativity. Use in house and business blessings. Element Fire.
Plantain – Increases fertility and libido. Healing, protective and offers strength. Use to have power over supernatural events. Element Earth. .
Poppy Seeds – Pleasure, love and luck. Aids sleep and insomnia. Use in astral projection and flying magic. Increases fertility and happiness. Element Water.
Pumpkin Seed – Use in lunar magic to honour the moon. Also healing and increases divination. Element Fire.
Raspberry Leaf – Used for healing, protection, love. Raspberry leaf not to be eaten by pregnant women until due date, as it induces labour. Helps to reduce the pain involved in childbirth. Supports sleep, dreams and love. Element Water.
Red Clover – Aids success, love and money. Increases fidelity. Use in exorcism. Element Air.
Rose – Use for divination, increased psychic power, love, lust and healing. Helps strengthen close friendships. Place around sprains and bruises to help them heal faster. Element Water.
Rose Hips – Used in healing spells or to bring good luck and invoking good spirits. Aids stronger love. Element Water.
Rosemary – Use in healing poppets and love/lust spells. Improves memory. Increases sleep, mental power and protection. Burn to help purification and removing negativity. Associated with faery magic. Element Fire.
Rowan – See Mountain Ash.
Rue – Use in healing, health and love. Also, protection against the evil eye. Increases mental power and clarity of the mind. Used in exorcism. Element Fire.
Sage – Used for self purification and cleansing. Helps grief and loss. Healing and protection, also increases wisdom. Element Air.
Sandalwood – Burn during protection, healing, and exorcism spells. Aids luck and success, meditation and divination. Raises a high spiritual vibration. Element Water.
Skullcap – Aids love, fidelity and peace. Increases harmony. Element Water.
Sea Salt – Use to cleanse crystals and tools. For purification, grounding and protection. Supports ritual work. Absorbs negativity and banishes evil. Element Earth & Water.
Sheep’s Purse – Prosperity, protection and healing. Element Earth.
Sheep Sorrel – Carry to protect against heart disease. Cleansing and increases luck. Use in faery magic. Element Earth.
St. John’s Wort – Worn to prevent colds & fevers. Induces prophetic and romantic dreams. Protects against hexes and black witchcraft. Increases happiness. Use in Solar Magic. Element Fire.
Star Anise – Consecration, purification, and happiness. Use for curse breaking or increasing luck. Burn to increase psychic awareness. Element Fire.
Strawberry Leaf – Attracts success, good fortune, and favorable circumstances. Increases love and aids pregnancy. Element Water.
Sunflower – Energy, protection, and power. Aids wisdom and brings about wishes. Use in fertility magic. Element Fire.
Sweet Cicely – Use during rituals for the dead or dying. Helps with divination and the contact of spirit. It is sacred to the Goddess’ of death. Element Earth.
Sweetwood – See Cinnamon.
Tansy – See Agrimony.
Tarragon – Increases self confidence. Use in Dragon magic. Aids healing after abusive situations. Element Fire.
Tea Leaves – Use for courage or strength. In tea for increasing lust. Burn leaves to ensure future riches. Element Air.
Thistle – See Blessed Thistle.
Thyme – Attracts loyalty, affection, and love. Increases good luck and psychic power. Drink in tea to aid sleep. Element Air.
Valerian – Also called Graveyard dust. Aids sleep, is calming and a sedative. Quietens emotions. Supports protection and love. Element Water.
Vervain – Strengthen others herbs. Helps, peace, love and happiness. Burn the leaves to attract wealth and keep your youth. Increases chastity also. Element Water.
Verbena – Psychic protection, peace and purification. Healing and helps depression. Increases beauty and love. Mind opening and clearing. Ideal use for exams. Element Earth.
Violet – See Heart’s Ease.
White Willow Bark – Use in lunar magic. Reduces negativity and removes evil forces and hexes. Use in healing spells. (Aspirin) Element Water.
Willow – Used for lunar magic, drawing or strengthening love, healing, and overcoming sadness.. Element Water.
Witches Grass – Happiness, lust, love, and exorcism. Reverses hexes. Element Earth.
Wood Betony – Use for purification, protection, and the expulsion of evil spirits and nightmares. Draws love in your direction. Element Fire.
Woodruff – Victory, protection, and money. Element Air.
Wormwood – Used to remove anger, stop war, inhibit violent acts, and for protection. Use in clairvoyance, to summon spirits, or to enhance divinatory abilities. Element Earth.
Yarrow – Healing, calming and increases love. Used in handfasting & weddings. Increases psychic power and divination. Gives courage when needed. Element Air.
The Wiccan Lady’s Herbal Store
(One Person’s Viewpoint) Herbs: A – Z List (The Medicinal, Spiritual and Magical Uses of…)
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Aloes:
General: Aloes are indigenous to East and South Africa, but have been introduced into the West Indies (where they are extensively cultivated) and into tropical countries, and will even flourish in the countries bordering on the Mediterranean. The drug Aloes consists of the liquid exuded from the transversely-cut bases of the leaves.
Medicinal Use: The drug Aloes is one of the safest and best warm and stimulating purgatives to persons of sedentary habits and phlegmatic constitutions. An ordinary small dose takes from 15 to 18 hours to produce an effect. Its action is exerted mainly on the large intestine, for which reason, also it is useful as a vermifuge. Its use, however, is said to induce Piles. From the Chemist and Druggist (July 22, 1922):
‘Aloes, strychnine and belladonna in pill form was criticized by Dr. Bernard Fautus in a paper read before the Chicago branch of the American Pharmaceutical Society. He pointed out that when given at the same time they cannot possibly act together because of the different speed and duration of the three agents. Aloin is slow in action, requiring from 10 to 12 hours. Strychnine and Atropine, on the other hand, are rapidly absorbed, and have but a brief duration of action.’
Aloes was employed by the ancients and was known to the Greeks as a production of the island of Socotra as early as the fourth century B.C. The drug was used by Dioscorides, Celsus and Pliny, as well as by the later Greek and Arabian physicians, though it is not mentioned either by Hippocrates or Theophrastus.
Spiritual Use: The word Aloes, in Latin Lignum Aloes, is used in the Bible and in many ancient writings to designate a substance totally distinct from the modern Aloes, namely the resinous wood of Aquilaria agallocha, a large tree growing in the Malayan Peninsula. Its wood constituted a drug which was, down to the beginning of the present century, generally valued for use as incense, but now is esteemed only in the East. The Mahometans, especially those in Egypt, regard the Aloe as a religious symbol, and the Mussulman who has made a pilgrimage to the shrine of the Prophet is entitled to hang the Aloe over his doorway. The Mahometans also believe that this holy symbol protects a householder from any malign influence. In Cairo, the Jews also adopt the practice of hanging up the Aloe. In the neighbourhood of Mecca, at the extremity of every grave, on a spot facing the epitaph, Burckhardt found planted a low shrubby species of Aloe whose Arabic name, saber, signifies patience. This plant is evergreen and requires very little water. Its name refers to the waiting-time between the burial and the resurrection morning.
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Arnica:
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One Person’s Viewpoint) HERBS TO AVOID OR USE WITH CAUTION DURING PREGNANCY c. 2012
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HERBS TO AVOID OR USE WITH CAUTION DURING PREGNANCY
Many herbs contain steroids that can affect the baby’s development during pregnancy and/or nursing. Others may be of a mild toxic type, and others may be strong uterine stimulants. Please read this section carefully and take heed.
Angelica – stimulates suppressed menstruation
Black Cohosh – uterine stimulant – mostly used during labor
Blue Cohosh – a stronger uterine stimulant
Borage oil – a uterine stimulant – use only during the last few days of pregnancy
Comfrey – can cause liver problems in mother and fetus – use only briefly, externally only, for treating sprains and strains –
Dong Quai – may stimulate bleeding
Elder – do not use during pregnancy or lactation
Fenugreek – uterine relaxant
Goldenseal – too powerful an antibiotic for the developing fetus, also should not be used if nursing
Henbane – highly toxic
Horsetail – too high in silica for the developing fetus
Licorice Root – can create water retention and/or elevated blood pressure
Motherwort – stimulates suppressed menstruation
Mugwort – can be a uterine stimulant
Nutmeg – can cause miscarriage in large doses
Pennyroyal Leaf – stimulates uterine contractions (NOTE: Pennyroyal essential oil should not be used by pregnant women at any time!) – do not handle if pregnant or nursing
Rue – strong expellant
Shepherd’s Purse – used only for hemmorhaging during/after childbirth
Uva Ursi – removes too much blood sugar during pregnancy and nursing
Yarrow – uterine stimulant
Some of the Witchcraft/Magickal Correspondences for Friday
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Friday Source: WitchSwap.com
Associated with the planet Venus, the planet (and Goddess) of love. It is affiliated with the zodiac sign of Taurus and the element of Earth. Venus additionally rules over Libra, which is an air sign, so that can be incorporated as well. Gods/Goddesses: Eros, Aphrodite, Frigg, Lakshmi, Venus and Freya (Friday is often referred to as “Freya’s Day”). It should come as no surprise that Friday is associated with love, sex, beauty and fertility with Venus, Aphrodite, Frigg, Freya and Lakshmi being represented. All of these goddess’ reign over love, beauty or fertility, and oftentimes a combination of all three. If you want to spice up your relationship, conceive a child, perform a sex magick ritual, attract a new lover, or do a glamour magick spell, this is the day. Pink and red are good candle colors to use for any of these spells, however shades of blue and the color green correspond with Friday also. Angels: Auriel, Raguel and Jegudiel
Friday Source: plentifulearth.com
Planet: Venus
Element: Water
Gender: Female
Deities: Aphrodite, Eros, Freya, Venus
Colors: Aqua, Copper Colors, Green, Light Blue, Pink
Crystals: Aventurine, Blue Lace Agate, Copper, Coral, Emerald, Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Moonstone, Quartz, Rose Quartz, Selenite
Herbs & Plants: African Violet, Apples, Apple blossoms, Apricot, Barley, Birch, Cardamon, Carnations, Catnip, Columbine, Feverfew, Foxglove, Germanium, Goldenrod, Heather, Hibiscus, Iris, Lilac, Magnolia, Roses, Strawberries, Sweetpea, Thyme
Incenses: Cardamon, Rose, Saffron, Sandalwood, Strawberry, Vanilla, Venus Oil, Yarrow
Energies & Associations: Arts, Beauty, Birth, Fertility, Friendship, Growth, Harmony, Love, Marriage, Music, Nature, Partnerships, Peace, Perfumes, Platonic Love, Lust, Passion, Pleasure, Reconciliation, Relationships, Resolving Relationship Issues, Romance, Sexuality, Social Activities, Transformation
May 14, 2025 Current Southern Hemisphere/Tomorrow’s Northern Hemisphere Moon Phase
Source: nineplanets.org
The current moon phase for May 15th, 2025 is the Waning Gibbous phase.
On this day, the moon is 17.31 days old and 95.61% illuminated with a tilt of -40.051°. The approximate distance from Earth to the moon is 401,333.46 km and the moon sign is Sagittarius.
The Moon phase for May 15th, 2025 is a Waning Gibbous phase. This is the first phase after the Full Moon where the illumination of the moon decreases each day until it reaches 50% (the Last Quarter phase).
The waning (shrinking) gibbous Moon will rise after sunset in the east, transit the meridian after midnight, before setting after sunrise in the west.
During this phase, the illumination of the moon will go down from 99.% to 50.1%. Technically, the phase starts as soon as the Full Moon has passed, but it can be difficult to calculate and differentiate the first stage of a Waning Gibbous Moon from a Full Moon when 98-99% of the Moon’s surface is illuminated.
Fun fact: the word Gibbous was first used in the 14th century and comes from the latin word gibbosus which means humpbacked.
Phase Details
Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon age: 17.31 days
Moon illumination: 95.61%
Moon tilt: -40.051°
Moon angle: 0.5
Moon distance: 401,333.46 km
Moon sign: Sagittarius
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 Gibbous. During this phase the Moon can be seen in the early morning daylight hours on the western horizon. This is the first phase after the Full Moon occurs. It lasts roughly 7 days with the Moon’s illumination growing smaller each day until the Moon becomes a Last Quarter Moon with an illumination of 50%. The average Moon rise for this phase is between 9pm and Midnight depending on the age of the phase. The moon rises later and later each night setting after sunrise in the morning.
Visit the May 2025 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.
Today’s Waning Gibbous Phase
The Waning Gibbous on May 15 has an illumination of 92%. 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 15 the Moon is 17.51 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.
Phase Details
Phase: Waning Gibbous
Illumination: 92%
Moon Age: 17.51 days
Moon Angle: 0.50
Moon Distance: 396,713.87 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 151,265,391.73 km
Illumination: 92%
Moon Age: 17.51 days
Moon Angle: 0.50
Moon Distance: 396,713.87 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 151,265,391.73 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
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For a list of all the current meteor showers visit American Meteor Society
May 14, 2025 Daily Horoscopes
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Moon Alert
There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today. The Moon is in Sagittarius.
The Stars Rate Your Day
5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult
Aries (March 21-April 19)
**** When talking to others, especially about politics, religion or lofty topics, you will have no trouble defending your ideas and opinions. In fact, you might convert someone to your way of thinking. This is also great day to travel or make travel plans because you feel adventurous!
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
*** This is an excellent day for financial discussions or tasks related to banking, borrowing, lending or discussing the wealth and resources of someone else, because you are confident and enthusiastic. This means you will steer things way you want them to go. Oh yeah.
Gemini (May 21-June 20)
*** Discussions with partners, spouses and close friends will be vibrant and dynamic today because not only do you have something to say – you will attract enthusiastic people to you. The question is who will be the leader? Good day to discuss new projects and new directions.
Cancer (June 21-July 22)
*** You will accomplish a lot at work or on your job because you have energy and enthusiasm. You might play a leadership role with coworkers. Your energy level is high and you want to do things, especially activity that involves physical labour or exercise. Go, go, go!
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
**** Enjoy socializing with others, as well as exploring sports events and fun activities with kids, because today you’re pumped with enthusiasm! You will be particularly interested in competitive sports or physical workouts. New art projects or creative ideas related to the entertainment world or children will appeal.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
*** Although you might want to relax at home among familiar surroundings today; nevertheless, you might end up shoving furniture around to rearrange your living room because you have energy to burn! This is because you feel the need to do something or make changes to where you live.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
**** This is a great day for those of you in sales, marketing, teaching, acting, writing or editing because your communication skills are tops. You’ll be persuasive and convincing. Your mental energy will also respond to opportunities to learn, study and share information.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
*** You’re full of moneymaking ideas today or financial plans. You might want to initiate things or get something off the ground because you feel enthusiastic about either earning money, or spending it. Meanwhile, coworkers are supportive. (Be cooperative with partners and spouses.)
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
***** Today the Moon is in your sign dancing with fiery Mars, which makes you courageous and confident! You might become a leader in a group with which you’re involved. Certainly, you will radiate an inner excitement when talking to everyone. Good day to start projects.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
*** You’re in a playful mood today. In fact, you will enjoy the company of children and younger people. You might also explore redecorating where you live because you want to make your home more attractive. Quite likely, you will do something behind the scenes to get the ball rolling!
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
**** When dealing with friends or groups today, you will quickly understand what is needed, and unify your objectives with others. You might even play a leadership role. Your energy will enthuse others to join forces with you because you’re confident and proactive!
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
*** You make a strong impression on others today because you will display qualities of leadership and confidence, which in turn, will inspire others to jump on board with whatever you’re doing. If you’re teaching, acting, selling or marketing in any way – your enthusiasm will get the results you want. (Where do I sign?)
If Your Birthday Is Today
Actress Cate Blanchett (1969) shares your birthday today. You are enthusiastic, determined, compassionate and perceptive. You love new concepts and techniques. This year is the beginning of a new cycle for you. Explore new beginnings, adventures and major changes. Be ready to take action and define your goals. Prepare for a leadership role in your dealings with others.
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Aries (March 21-April 19)
Whilst you know that nothing you do is ever without any risks, this doesn’t mean you should apply the principle of caution to absolutely everything.
This Wednesday for instance, will be an example of how your mind and prejudice can ruin a perfectly good occasion to spend time with your friends. Try to be more open.
You can also read this special Aries Daily Horoscope.
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
The natives that are going to feel best the blessing of the stars this Wednesday are those who are on holiday and not only because all they have to do is relax but also because they are open to try new things.
All the rest, those stuck at home and perhaps at work, are going to be so swamped under things to do that will be reluctant to start on something else, no matter the prospects.
You can also read this special Taurus Daily Horoscope.
Gemini (May 21-June 20)
Everything seems to be going just great, especially in terms of work so you can only bring the good mood at home with you as well.
Some chores might get you out of your mind for a bit but don’t worry as your partner is there to help you out. You have plenty of optimism about you and won’t feel the time going past.
You can also read this special Gemini Daily Horoscope.
Cancer (June 21-July 22)
The word of advice for you is to avoid risky situations, especially those involving large sums of money. While you might feel you are doing a good deed, lending money to a peer might not actually be the wisest decision.
Think of ways you can avoid the situation altogether because even the part of saying no directly might prove complicated.
You can also read this special Cancer Daily Horoscope.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
You will have plenty of time this Wednesday to talk with your family about a situation that has been created by one of the members.
It may be something a bit more sensible and you are going to be the one to prompt everyone else to be open and honest. Whilst all the affair might feel pressuring, once everything is done you will feel relived and a lot clearer.
You can also read this special Leo Daily Horoscope.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
You are going to be the person with the solutions today so don’t be surprised that after you help one person during the morning, others may be queuing at your door.
So this is definitely not the time to indulge your isolation tendencies. It is not that you will be very sociable but at least you will challenge your mind with all kinds of troubles.
You can also read this special Virgo Daily Horoscope.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
You might have to give some explanations to people you are working with, perhaps in a kind of group. But don’t take this the wrong way from the beginning, not at least till you hear what they have to say.
This is not the day to be prejudiced, especially if you feel that you didn’t do your job right and there might be something you did wrong.
You can also read this special Libra Daily Horoscope.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
You are paying a lot of attention to all kinds of details and this will help you a lot at work but might also attract the negative interest of your coworkers.
Perhaps you shouldn’t interfere with their activities, even if you know they might be doing something wrong. At the same time, use your attention to check everything, especially if you buy something new.
You can also read this special Scorpio Daily Horoscope.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
You are going to feel as if a lot of people are standing on your head today but this might just be an impression because you are a bit isolated.
You are not keen to do small talk, not to mention questions that have to do with your life. You are in a great communication path with your partner however and you manage to understand each other, almost without words.
You can also read this special Sagittarius Daily Horoscope.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
The only heated arguments that can cloud this Wednesday for you come from the attitude you have with your family and perhaps due to some chores you have ignored.
So try to be sensible with what you have promised or with things you are usually supposed to do yourself. Don’t give anyone reasons to start any tense discussions.
You can also read this special Capricorn Daily Horoscope.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
This Wednesday is a great day for collaborations of all kinds and you will probably find it easier to work alongside others than on your own.
The only word of caution refers to your attitude and how you can sometimes get a bit heated while you support your arguments. Try to be a little bit more tolerant and wait till you hear what everyone has to say.
You can also read this special Aquarius Daily Horoscope.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
This Wednesday might come with a lesson or two about saving and might leave you a bit restless, especially if you have just made an important purchase.
It is not like you regret it but perhaps you would like to be more responsible in general. Well, not all time is lost and you can make up for this by starting a healthy saving habit now.
You can also read this special Pisces Daily Horoscope.
A Little Humor for Your Day
I hope the rest of your and your family have a day and evening that is relaxing, filled with fun, laughter, and love. Always remember to take a little me time every day to recharge yourself!
Merry part until we merry meet again!
Spell for Wednesday – Psychic Protection Mojo Bag
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Psychic Protection Mojo Bag
Items you will need:
A dark-grey or purple fabric drawstring bad
Angelica root or rosemary
Sale and pepper in tiwsts of silver foil
An animal or bird bone, or 7 black beads
A dark-green thread or ribbon
A few drops of brandy or barley wine
Chant:
“While you remain hidden within,
Keep safe without.”
Some of the Witchcraft/Magickal Correspondence for Wednesday
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Wednesday Source: thewitchandwand.com
Wednesday aligns with the planet Mercury. This day is associated with intellectual pursuits, travel, communication, and memory.
Metal: Mercury
Colors: Orange, Yellow, Periwinkle
Gems and Stones: Aventurine, Moss Agate
Botanicals: Fern, Dill, Sweet Pea, Periwinkle, Eucalyptus, Aspen, Lily, Lavender
Spellwork: Communication, Divination, Luck, Travel, Knowledge, Memory
May 14, 2025 Current Southern Hemisphere/Tomorrow’s Northern Hemisphere Moon Phase
Source: nineplanets.org
The current moon phase for May 14th, 2025 is the Waning Gibbous phase.
On this day, the moon is 16.27 days old and 98.75% illuminated with a tilt of -24.713°. The approximate distance from Earth to the moon is 403,545.63 km and the moon sign is Sagittarius.
The Moon phase for May 14th, 2025 is a Waning Gibbous phase. This is the first phase after the Full Moon where the illumination of the moon decreases each day until it reaches 50% (the Last Quarter phase).
The waning (shrinking) gibbous Moon will rise after sunset in the east, transit the meridian after midnight, before setting after sunrise in the west.
During this phase, the illumination of the moon will go down from 99.% to 50.1%. Technically, the phase starts as soon as the Full Moon has passed, but it can be difficult to calculate and differentiate the first stage of a Waning Gibbous Moon from a Full Moon when 98-99% of the Moon’s surface is illuminated.
Fun fact: the word Gibbous was first used in the 14th century and comes from the latin word gibbosus which means humpbacked.
Phase Details
Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon age: 16.27 days
Moon illumination: 98.75%
Moon tilt: -24.713°
Moon angle: 0.49
Moon distance: 403,545.63 km
Moon sign: Sagittarius
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 Gibbous. During this phase the Moon can be seen in the early morning daylight hours on the western horizon. This is the first phase after the Full Moon occurs. It lasts roughly 7 days with the Moon’s illumination growing smaller each day until the Moon becomes a Last Quarter Moon with an illumination of 50%. The average Moon rise for this phase is between 9pm and Midnight depending on the age of the phase. The moon rises later and later each night setting after sunrise in the morning.
Visit the May 2025 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.
Today’s Waning Gibbous Phase
The Waning Gibbous on May 14 has an illumination of 96%. This is the percentage of the Moon illuminated by the Sun. The illumination is constantly changing and can vary up to 10% a day. On May 14 the Moon is 16.59 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.
Phase Details
Phase: Waning Gibbous
Illumination: 96%
Moon Age: 16.59 days
Moon Angle: 0.50
Moon Distance: 400,104.72 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 151,233,427.24 km
Illumination: 96%
Moon Age: 16.59 days
Moon Angle: 0.50
Moon Distance: 400,104.72 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 151,233,427.24 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
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