Welcome to WOTC! A Thought for Your Day

Each day I choose one thing I want to get accomplished at home. I break it down into smaller steps. That I can rest in between the steps if I need to. It can be anything from dusting or vacuuming or doing dishes (we don’t have a dishwasher except our hands lol) or do 1 to 3 loads of laundry or cut the grass or another outside chore.

An example of 1 thing I do outside, we have a smidgen under ¼ acre which requires a steady up keep. What I want tp accomplish weed whacking around the entire house and along the back fence. Step 1) get headphones and cellphone completely – get water/vitamin water mix with ice into my large travel mug. Steps 2) gather travel mug, cellphone headphones, smokes and lighter take outside. Step 3) get extension cords and weed whacked outside and ready to use. Step 4) Take lawn out and put in the shade. Place cellphone, smokes, lighter on it and travel mug next to it. BREAK TIME until ready to start working than take a break every 15-30 minutes depending on when I feel like it. Step 5) Weed Whack. Stay hydrated! Step 6) reverse Steps 1 through 3. Sit and enjoy my accomplish, enjoy the quite and listen to the birds, watch the butterflies and dragonflies or whatever other wildlife is around until I  feel like going back inside.

This is just 1 of many things I now break down inside and outside “honey do list”. I have found with having more than one chronic pain problem that doing things (even on days I don’t want to get dress) planning only 1 thing to do each day is much gentler that trying to get a bunch of things done in a day that I  don’t ache as much and my pain level doesn’t usually go up to a point I can barely handle it even with prescription pain meds. Also I sleep better and so have less brain fog the next day.

This has also taught me to get up and move around some when working on my computer. I alway make sure to take every 3rd day off from chores to give my muscles and joints a break. If I take more days off in between…oh well the chore won’t run away or complaining. Just as I tell all of you “Your health – physically or mentally or emotionally or any combination of these always has to come 1st or you won’t be able to help yourself or anyone else.”

Some of Corresponding Colors for Use with Candles, in Spells and Rituals

Source: lightwarriorslegion.com

Some of Corresponding Colors for Use in all Aspects of Witchcraft for Thursday, Friday, and Saturday

Some of Corresponding Colors for Use in all Aspects of Witchcraft for Thursday, Friday, and Saturday

Thursday 

Purple,

Deep Blue,

Green,

Turquoise,

Metallic,

Royal Blue,

Rich Royal Colors

Friday

Pink,

White,

Aqua,

Green,

Rose,

Coral,

Blue,

Copper,

Light Blue

 

Saturday

Black,

Maroon,

Dark Purple,

Gray,

Red,

Brown,

Blue,

White,

Dark Shades

Some of Corresponding Colors for Use in all Aspects of Witchcraft – Tuesday and Wednesday

Some of Corresponding Colors for Use with Candles

TUESDAY

Red,

Black,

Orange,

Pink,

Autumn Shades

WEDNESDAY

Orange,

Yellow,

Periwinkle,

Purple,

Magenta,

Silver,

Gray,

Mixed Colors,

Light Blue,

Mixed Hues

Some of Corresponding Colors for Use in all Aspects of Witchcraft – Sunday and Monday

Some of Corresponding Colors for Use in all Aspects of Witchcraft

SUNDAY

Gold,

Yellow,

Orange,

Amber,

MONDAY

Silver,

Pearl,

White,

Grey,

Lavender,

Blue,

Ivory,

Light Blue,

August 11, 2025 Current Southern Hemisphere/Tomorrow’s Northern Hemisphere Moon Phase

Source: nineplanets.org

The current moon phase for August 11th, 2025 is the Waning Gibbous phase.

On this day, the moon is 17.18 days old and 96.89% illuminated with a tilt of -69.3°. The approximate distance from Earth to the moon is 374,633.42 km and the moon sign is Pisces.

The Moon phase for August 11th, 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: 17.18 days

Moon illumination: 96.89%

Moon tilt: -69.3°

Moon angle: 0.53

Moon distance: 374,633.42 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 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.

Today’s Waning Gibbous Phase

The Waning Gibbous on August 11 has an illumination of 93%. 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 August 11 the Moon is 17.27 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: 93%
Moon Age: 17.27 days
Moon Angle: 0.54
Moon Distance: 371,775.01 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 151,589,550.30 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

August 10 Birthday Horoscope Traits

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

Click here to read more about traits for anyone’s birthday horoscope Source: tarot.com

Click here to read anyone’s birthday traits and more Source: sunsigns.org

Joyful birthday wishes from Lady Carla Beltane with the WOTC Family and Friends!!

May the next year of your life bring you more love, laughter, joy, happiness, enough income to cover what you have to have along with a little leftover for fun! May it bring you everything you want if it is supposed to be and everything you need. May sorrow be unknown, and any negativity be minimal. May the wind always be at your back.

As a Leo born on August 10th, you are an energetic and convivial spirit. You seem to reach a lot of people either through what you do or through what you speak about.

You are keen to follow your goals in life and don’t let yourself phased by anything. You are sincere with others and don’t hesitate to tell them what you really think. Prepare to read an outstanding horoscope profile below.

The zodiac sign for August 10 is Leo.

Astrological symbol: Lion. This relates to an emotionally strong individual who is also courageous and loyal. This is the symbol for people born between July 23 and August 22 when the Sun is considered to be in Leo.

The Leo Constellation is spread on an area of 947 sq degrees between Cancer to the West and Virgo to the East. Its visible latitudes are +90° to -65° and the brightest star is Alpha Leonis.

The French call it Leo while the Greeks use the name Nemeaeus for the August 10 zodiac sign but the real origin of the Lion is in the Latin Leo.

Opposite sign: Aquarius. This suggests charm and humanity and shows how Aquarius natives are thought to represent and have everything Leo sun sign people ever wanted.

Modality: Fixed. Reveals how much seriousness and efficacy exists in the lives of those born on August 10 and how impatient they are in general.

Ruling house: The fifth house. This house rules over the pleasures of life but from the perspective of enjoyment from childhood games to adult socializing. This is a place that describes the energetic, empowering and competitive space Leos prefer to be in.

Ruling body: Sun. This planet is said to govern over focus and planning and also reflects the attention inheritance. The Sun is also called the luminaries along with the Moon.

Element: Fire. This element presents those born under the August 10 zodiac as confident and full of bravery individuals and gets new meanings in association with the elements, modeling earth, making water boil or heating air.

Lucky day: Sunday. This weekend day is ruled by the Sun symbolizing growth and possession. It reflects upon the humorous nature of Leo people and the serene flow of this day.

Lucky numbers: 2, 6, 11, 17, 20.

Motto: “I want!”

People born on August 10 are disciplined and persistent and they try to instill the same values to those around them. For this they need to feel in the center of attention, otherwise they seem to lose their motivation. They hate nothing more than people who act in a cowardly manner and appreciate when others prove they have fair play, because they are usually the ones to win competitions or similar activities.

Positive Traits: These natives are avant-garde and motivating to others and always try to improve things around them so you often find them battling the reluctance of those around them. They are emotionally forceful and rarely show their true colors when it comes to emotions. They have a great sense of humor but they don’t always show it unless they are in a company they feel satisfied in.

Negative Traits: These natives are domineering and bossy and would never take someone else’s decision as correct, unless they are forced to. They resort to deception and a whole net of lies to cover their mistakes and are so self centered that they believe they are in the right to do such things. They are often patronizing and end up being nerve wrecking even to those close to them.

Love and Compatibility: Lovers born on August 10 are passionate and energetic. They enjoy dating rituals and they invest a lot of imagination in proving their partner for interesting and adventurous they are. They are attracted to charming, energetic and ambitious people who can keep up with their agitated lifestyle. You can conquer the heart of Leo if you know how to “sell” your best features to them, while still maintaining the focus on how amazing they are and how the world revolves around them.

A passionate lover prone to jealousy fits when madly in love. They offer everything they have to offer to their loved one and ask for the same. They are used to living intense every aspect of their life and their relationships are no exception. They are likely to fall in love at a young age as they are attractive and positive persons. Regarding their family life they will marry when they are completely ready and they will probably be a cool parent if they choose to have a one big family. They are most compatible with those born on 4th, 6th, 8th, 13th, 15th, 17th, 22nd, 24th, 26th, and 31st. August 10 Zodiac people are very attached to the other two fire signs: Aries and Sagittarius as they tend to share the same vision of life. In life, Leo is in a constant search for a visionary partner to expand their horizon and the one to offer them this is the native in Aquarius. The lover in Leo is thought to be least compatible with Cancer. As for the rest of compatibilities between the other star signs and Leo, you know what they say, stars predispose but people dispose.

Lucky Color: The lucky color for those born under the August 10 is orange.

Orange symbolizes energy and vitality coupled with strength. The zodiac color should be used in items of clothing or objects in the house.

People having orange as sign color are very competitive but also competent and seeks and greets every challenge with enthusiasm and energy. Down to earth, they feel the need to fight for a peaceful and happy life and believe they can reach for everything they want through hard work and dedication.

Other colors representative for Leo are red and purple.

Representative Birthstone: The rich Ruby is the birthstone that is considered lucky for those Leo natives with August 10.

Ruby suggests plenitude and romance. The zodiac birthstone could be used in accessories and jewelry items.

It is thought to relax and open the mind of the wearer in social situations therefore helping communication and understanding. Rubies are second strongest gemstone after diamonds and the quality ones are very rare.

Another gemstone considered beneficial for Leo natives is Peridot. It represents vitality and enthusiasm.

Characteristic Flower: The flower for Leo natives born with the August 10 is Sunflower.

This plant is known to symbolize warmth and happiness. This zodiac flower should be used in decorative items in the places these natives spend time.

This plant is full of vitality and is also a symbol of fertility. It is well known for its habit to orient according to light just as Leo focuses on achievement. This flower can be enjoyed during midsummer.

Other flowers representative for Leo are Narcissus and Marigold.

Symbolic Metal: Gold is the metal said to be representative for Leo people born with August 10.

Gold symbolizes elegance, power and bravery. This zodiac metal could be used in accessories and decorative objects.

Gold is a precious metal with many benefic properties and also meanings related to healing and knowledge. South African rocks have given over 40% of the gold already extracted.

Another metal considered beneficial for Leo natives is Bronze.

Characteristics: August 10 Zodiac belongs to the second decan of LEO (August 2-August 12). This decan is influenced by the planet Jupiter. Those born under this influence combine the resourceful and passionate nature of Leo with the enterprising and controlling approach of Jupiter. This period tempers the positive and negative characteristics of the Leo zodiac sign, slightly enhancing the positive ones.

Being born on the 10th day of the month shows great will power, eloquence and self confidence. The numerology for August 10 is 1. This number reveals revels leadership qualities, great will power and an original approach to life, all wrapped in a charming personality. Those Leo can only be proud of this association as this is the number of achievers, of those who see the bigger picture and are set to follow their goals no matter what. August is the eight month of the year, bringing holidays and very hot, tense days. Those born in August are outgoing and adventurous. August 10 Zodiac people are perseverant and strong willed. August symbols that resonate with these people are the Peridot and Sardonyx as gemstones and Gladiolus and Poppy as plants. The name comes from Augustus Caesar, the roman emperor.

What Statistics Say: In the Gregorian Calendar, August 10 is the 222nd day of the year or the 223rd day in leap years, while until the end of the year there are 143 days left. The seventy first day of summer, this is also the International Biodiesel Day .

Leo is placed eleventh on the list with the popularity of zodiac signs in terms of occurrence. Of masculine symbolism and being an odd number sign, it also has a general positive meaning with a forceful energy. This characterizes extrovert people who are people-oriented and very open. An archetype used to describe this sign is the Prophet. Many of the people born in July are involved in a transportation position. Famous people born on August 10 under the Leo zodiac sign: Herbert Hoover, Antonio Banderas, Suzanne Collins and Ian Anderson.

If you were born on August 10, you can be found in the spotlight! You are beautiful and fabulous inside and out, whether you choose to flaunt it or not. Even if you’re a little shy, you have a warm, attractive personality that draws people in and forces you to be the center of attention. It’s important that you find a balance so that others can enjoy your sparkling presence, but not so much that you have an inflated ego. Have confidence in your charm and poise … you’ll have more fun than you realize!

August 10 Leo at Their Best: Charismatic, kind, unique

August 10 Leo at Their Worst: Conceited, demanding, mean

What to Wear: Nothing that could possibly out-class the guest of honor. Arrange to fade into the background when the “star“ makes a grand entrance.

What to Eat: Caviar, foie gras, Chateaubriand and, of course, truffles!

Who to Invite: If heads of state can’t make themselves available, check if Beyonce, Brad Pitt, or a Kardashian might squeeze the soiree into their schedules.

Where to Go: A palace (or a diner that can be decorated like one) would be rather appropriate.

AUGUST 10 birthday horoscope predicts that you tend to take the lead. Normally, during group discussions, you are the person holding the pen. You are a leader in the true sense.

You recognize those who contribute to activities. By doing so, people may think the world of you. It is a win-win situation for the Leo born today. When it comes to your family, your older siblings may look to you for advice.

Generally speaking, the August 10th birthday personality is lively, funny and impulsive. That is quite a combination to have. Life with this lion should be exciting.

As the August 10 birthday astrology rightly predicts, you love to explore and to do different or uncommon activities. The world has so much to offer, and you know this, as you are naturally inspired by life. Just waking up is a special occasion for you.

Speaking of special occasions, you are normally on the top of the list of people invited. Usually, you are open to doing things on the spur of the moment. It is your cheerful and positive attitude that attracts people to you.

The August 10 horoscope profile shows you are very independent. As negative qualities go, this Leo birthday person can be selfish, suspicious and intolerant; perhaps even conceited.

Whatever you call a Leo born on this day, you would have to admire their dedication to their passion. Please do not disrespect or ignore this zodiac sign as they will not forget who they feel has done them wrong.

According to your friends and family, this August 10th birthday person should be in the movies or something related to being in the media. People like you are far and few between so you are requested by some important contacts.

You try to accommodate everyone, as you do not like to miss an opportunity to grow mentally or financially but to be overbooked, you are likely to miss a few appointments. If today is your birthday, you could do well to stick to a flexible schedule and perhaps include the support of your friends or family as a means to stay on track of things.

The August 10th birthday meanings say those born on this day can be restless individuals. You are likely to occupy a position that offers a little variety. This can relieve you of some anxiety so you can concentrate on the bigger picture. You do not like to waste your time at work and would like to be a benefit to people.

With this in mind, you can be more tolerant with a job that is perhaps lacking in stimulation or pay. However, you can rest assured that this zodiac birthday individual will do a good job. When things are not going right, you have comfort in knowing that you are not limited to one occupation.

The only problem you may have with money is saving it. Retirement is always closer than you think. It is suggested that you invest in a retirement savings plan instead of spending good money frivolously. Enjoy yourself but do so on a budget. Do not go overboard with your spending.

Hearth health is normally a concern of those born on this day August 10. Your heart is affected by many areas of your life. It could be a low sense of self-worth that has you mentally clouded.

It is common to have a family member who is a bully. Perhaps the hands of a dysfunctional loved one as a child shattered you and this has spilled over into your adult life. Stress can show up in your neck, back and skin as well.

This Leo who is an August 10th zodiac personality is typically a romantic and charming individual. You are likely partnered with someone who is down-to-earth and rational. You are partial to animals and children. Normally, you like adventure, so life with you is never boring or predictable.

See: Famous Celebrities Born On August 10

This Day That Year –August 10 In History

1628 – 50 killed as the Wasa goes underwater in Stockholm
1759 – Spain crowns Carlos III as king
1827 – Approximately 1,000 Black people migrate to Canada as a result of race riots in Cincinnati
1889 – The screw cap is invented; Dan Ryland’s owns rights

August 10 Simha Rashi (Vedic Moon Sign)
August 10 Chinese Zodiac MONKEY

August 10 Birthday Planet

Your ruling planet is Sun that symbolizes our self-esteem, ego and the face we show the world.

August 10 Birthday Symbols

The Lion Is The Symbol For The Leo Zodiac Sign

August 10 Birthday Tarot Card

Your Birthday Tarot Card is The Wheel of Fortune. This card represents the different cycles in our lives and their influence on our decision-making skills. The Minor Arcana cards are Six of Wands and Knight of Wands

August 10 Birthday Zodiac Compatibility

You are most compatible with people born under Zodiac Sign Leo: This will be an amusing as well as an intellectual match.
You are not compatible with people born under Zodiac Sign Taurus: This relationship will be stubborn and at each other’s throat all the time.

See Also:

August 10 Lucky Numbers

Number 1 – This number stands for success, mastery, instinct, and happiness.
Number 9 – This is a number of inner introspection, philanthropy, broad vision and selflessness.

Read about: Birthday Numerology

Lucky Colors For August 10th Birthday

Orange: This is a color that symbolizes vibrancy, passion, motion, and competition.
Red: This is a bright color that symbolizes the need to be the best in life, rivalry, and raw courage.

Lucky Day For August 10 Birthday

Sunday – This day ruled by Sun and is a day when you need to come to terms with your dreams, plans, goals, and focus.

August 10 Birthstone Ruby

Ruby gemstone helps increase your determination to achieve your goals.

Ideal Zodiac Birthday Gifts For People Born On August 10th

Tickets to the opera for the man and an engraved gold locket for the woman. The August 10 birthday horoscope predicts that you love gifts that add real value to your personality.

Spell For Tomorrow – Apollo’s Devotional Chant for Inspiration

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Apollo’s Devotional Chant for Inspiration

In Greek and Roman mythology, Apollo is a standout god, born to Zeus and Leto and twin to the huntress Artemis. Over time, Apollo and the sun god Helios started to blend in people’s minds, similar to how Artemis got linked with Selene, the moon goddess. Despite this confusion in religious circles, myths and literature always kept Apollo and Helios, as well as Artemis and Selene, separate. The Etruscans also honored him as Aplu, showing Apollo’s wide-reaching influence in ancient cultures.

Light an orange candle during this devotional.

Incense for Apollo:

Frankincense, Vanilla, Cedar.

Offerings to Apollo:

Bay leaves, Olive oil, Wine, Sunflowers, Sunflower seeds.

In Greek mythology, Apollo is one of the most important and multifaceted Olympian gods.

The ideal of the young beardless, Apollo has been variously recognized as the god of truth and prophecy; archery; medicine and healing; music, poetry, healing, and more. In later times, Apollo became partially equated with Helios, the Sun god. But Apollo and Helios remained separated beings in literary and mythological texts. In Etruscan mythology he was known as Aplu.

Invoke Apollo’s power and bring inspiration, focus, concentration and creativity to your art, your new project or work. Use this chant as a morning ritual prayer, or combine it with a spell for good luck, healing, creativity and more.

Devotional text

Come blessed healer,

Bearing a golden lyre, generative, agrarian, Oracular one,

Wild, radiant divinity, lovely one, glorious son,

Cultivator of joy, whose arrows achieve their aim, mighty archer.

You who achieve from afar, prophet, holy one,

all-seeing eye bringing the light which shines on mortals,

Golden-haired, making clear oracular utterances,

Hear me with gracious soul as I pray on behalf of mankind.

Upon the blessed earth you look from above through the dark of night.

In the restful shadow of a night filled with stars,

You clearly see the root below and you arrange and support the boundary of all:

For the origin and completion are both in your care,

The cause of the blooming of all things,

with your resonant lyre you command the axis of the heavens,

Placing all in harmony, by which, indeed, you advance to the lowest pitch,

Elsewhere to the highest, at times playing in the Dorian mode,

Tempering all the poles you keep the tribes of living creatures distinct.

Let inspiration come to me.

Support my quest for creativity.

Make my imagination unlimited.

And my mind open to new ideas as I manifest my talents.

Let me surround myself with creative people.

So I can be in touch with my creative source.

Help me release any resistance to fully expressing my creativity.

Give me the time to think, to relax and focus.

Powerful spirit, express yourself in all possible ways.

Let inspiration flow so that I can easily express myself.

My creative work fills you with joy,

And anything can be my source of inspiration.

I promise to always look out for new experiences.

To recognize and overcome my limitations.

If you eliminate all mental blockages, remove barriers,

And any habits that oppress my inspiration.

Dear Apollo, come to me.

You have mingled harmony into the share of all mortal men,

Giving each an equal measure of winter and summer,

The highest three strings in the winter, the lowest in the summer,

The Dorian mode produces the lovely and blooming spring.

Thereupon the mortals celebrate and call you lord and

Pan, the two-horned God who sends the whistling winds,

Wherefore you form and bear the seal of the entire Cosmos.

Hear, happy one, the supplicating voices of the initiates and save them.

August 10, 2025 Current Southern Hemisphere/Tomorrow’s Northern Hemisphere Moon Phase

Source: nineplanets.org

The current moon phase for August 10th, 2025 is the Waning Gibbous phase.

On this day, the moon is 16.14 days old and 99.61% illuminated with a tilt of -53.549°. The approximate distance from Earth to the moon is 378,019.62 km and the moon sign is Aquarius.

The Moon phase for August 10th, 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: 16.14 days

Moon illumination: 99.61%

Moon tilt: -53.549°

Moon angle: 0.53

Moon distance: 378,019.62 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 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.

Today’s Waning Gibbous Phase

The Waning Gibbous on August 10 has an illumination of 98%. 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 August 10 the Moon is 16.2 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: 98%
Moon Age: 16.20 days
Moon Angle: 0.53
Moon Distance: 376,029.72 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 151,614,954.36 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

August 9th Birthday Horoscope Traits

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

Click here to read more about traits for anyone’s birthday horoscope Source: tarot.com

Click here to read anyone’s birthday traits and more Source: sunsigns.org

Joyful birthday wishes from Lady Carla Beltane with the WOTC Family and Friends!!

May the next year of your life bring you more love, laughter, joy, happiness, enough income to cover what you have to have along with a little leftover for fun! May it bring you everything you want if it is supposed to be and everything you need. May sorrow be unknown, and any negativity be minimal. May the wind always be at your back.

You are sincere and fun to be around, even if at times you are quite direct and not everyone’s cup of tea. You are reliable and quite punctual. Prepare to read a detailed horoscope profile below.

 The zodiac sign for August 9 is Leo.

 Astrological symbol: Lion. The sign of the Lion represents people born July 23 – August 22, when the Sun is placed in Leo. It symbolizes an emotionally strong individual who is also courageous and loyal.

 The Leo Constellation is located between Cancer to the West and Virgo to the East and has Alpha Leonis as the brightest star. It is spread on an area of 947 sq degrees and its visible latitudes are +90° to -65°.

 The Lion is named from the Latin Leo, the zodiac sign for August 9. In Italy it is named Leone while the French call it Leo.

 Opposite sign: Aquarius. On the horoscope chart, this and the Leo sun sign are on opposite sides, reflecting affection and creativity and some sort of balancing act between the two with a creation of opposite aspects at times.

 Modality: Fixed. The modality proposes the determined nature of those born on August 9 and their persistence and amicability in regard to most life events.

 Ruling house: The fifth house. This zodiac placement represents life pleasures that come from simple things up to social contact. It reveals the areas that attract the most the attention of Leos.

 Ruling body: Sun. This association reveals support and help. The Sun’s position at one’s birthday determines the zodiac sign. The Sun also shares an insight on pride.

 Element: Fire. This is the element of those who confidently pursue their plans and who are quick to reveal their fiery nature. It works so to the benefit of those born on August 9.

 Lucky day: Sunday. This day is representative for the fun nature of Leo, is ruled by the Sun and suggests vision and strength.

 Lucky numbers: 5, 8, 10, 17, 26.

 Motto: “I want!”

People born on August 9 benefit from being driven, convincing and even romantic. Just like a true Leo, they are direct and brave when faced with any life matter. They love to win at everything, whether it is a competition or simply the achievement of a simple task. They dislike coward people and can’t stand to lose anything. Those born under this sign enjoy situations where they can control and lead everything.

 Positive Traits: These natives are revolutionary and avant-garde and make some of the best visionaries of times. They are the men of action of the future and when this couples with a bit of impulse and kind heart they tend to help others be more assured and overcome their fears. They are known to be emotionally forceful and they rarely show their deficiencies.

 Negative Traits: Acknowledging that they can’t behave all possessive and vain is the way to go for these natives who are too controlling and too inflexible. They want to have it their way but they need to learn that compromise would often do them more good then the perpetual stubbornness they are displaying when other people are trying to get a bit of the spotlight that is always on them. They can exaggerate certain things just for the sake of the argument.

Love and Compatibility: Lovers born on August 9 are passionate and sensual. They like to take time and invest both emotionally and materially in the dating ritual. They are attracted to exciting and adventurous persons who are also very ambitious and can keep up with them. You can conquer the heart of Leo if you know how to balance the moments when you recognize their merits and celebrate them for who they are with the moments where you temper their risky impulses.

 Their love life is rather hectic and unpredictable because they tend to be in and out of love quite easy and for no particular reason. They find it hard to connect to a deeper level with one person. For them, relationships and settling will probably be a complex matter but once they decide to have their own family they will turn out to be very protective and patient. They are most compatible with those born on the 3th, 5th, 6th, 12th, 14th, 15th, 21th, 23th, 24th and 31st.

 August 9 Zodiac people are very attracted to the other fire signs: Aries and Sagittarius as they tend to share the same vision of life. In life, Leo is constantly seeking for a curious and passionate partner who can expand their horizon and the most suitable to offer this is the native from Aquarius. Leo is thought to be least compatible with Cancer. As for the rest of compatibilities between the other star signs and Leo, you know what they say, stars predispose but people dispose.

The lucky color for those born under the August 9 is orange.

Orange is a hue that indicates enthusiasm and vitality mixed with endurance. The zodiac color should be used in items of clothing or objects in the house.

Those with orange as sign color are creative, optimistic persons for whom the world is a stage and they have so many things to show. They need to socialize, be accepted and respected as part of a group. This rich hue can bring a boost of energy and power to the charismatic Leo.

Other colors indicated for Leo are red and purple.

Representative Birthstone: The fiery Ruby is the birthstone defined for August 9 and in general for Leo natives.

Ruby is a precious material that denotes faithfulness and passion. This zodiac birthstone should be used in all kinds of jewelry items that are to be worn frequently.

It is thought to relax and open the mind of the wearer in social situations therefore helping communication and understanding. There are also many legends from different historic times involving the special properties of the Ruby.

Another gemstone considered beneficial for Leo natives is Peridot. It represents vitality and enthusiasm.

Characteristic Flower: Sunflower is the flower said to be representative for Leo people born with August 9.

Sunflower is a known symbol of warmth and happiness. The zodiac flower could be used in gifts and decorative items.

This is a fertile and happy flower, always searching for the sun just as Leo is in a permanent search for success. This flower is to be found during midsummer.

Other plants that suit Leo natives are Narcissus and Marigold.

Symbolic Metal: The metal for Leo natives born with the August 9 is Gold.

Gold symbolizes elegance, power and bravery. The zodiac metal could be used in accessories and jewelry items.

Gold is a precious metal with many benefic properties and also meanings related to healing and knowledge. A gold leaf may be only 0.19 microns thick.

Another metal considered lucky for Leo natives is Bronze.

Characteristics: August 9 Zodiac belongs to the second decan of LEO (August 2-August 12). This decan is under the supervision of the planet Jupiter. Those born in this period are enterprising and ambitious just like a true Leo and opportunists full of luck just as Jupiter makes them be. This period tempers the positive and negative characteristics of the Leo zodiac sign with a great accent on the positive ones.

 Being born on the 9th day of the month means compassion, responsibility, affection and a little bit of mystery. The numerology for August 9 is 9. This number reveals change, progress and innovation. In association with number nine Leo people turn out to be innovative and humanitarian idealists.

 August is the eight month of the year, bringing holidays and very hot, tense days. Those born in August are adventurous and romantic. August 9 Zodiac people are attractive and rebellious. August has as representative symbols the Gladiolus and Poppy as plants and the Peridot and Sardonyx as gemstones. The name comes from Augustus Caesar, the roman emperor.

What Statistics Say: In the Gregorian Calendar, August 9 is the 221st day of the year or the 222nd day in leap years, while until the end of the year there are 144 days left. The seventieth day of summer, this is also the International Day of the World’s Indigenous People as recognized by the UN.

 Leo is the eleventh zodiac sign in order from most common to least commonly met. Under a definite masculine symbolism, this odd number sign is considered to have a positive meaning with exuberant energy. This is defining for extrovert natives who are affable and forthcoming. Amongst the archetypes used when talking about this sign there is the Ruler. Many of the people born in the summer months are either in engineering or leadership positions.

 Famous people born on August 9 under the Leo zodiac sign: Amedeo Avogadro, Whitney Houston, Gillian Anderson and Anna Kendrick.

If you were born on August 9, you are the shining star of any team you might find yourself on! Whether it’s sports, work, or family, you are a well-liked, hardworking teammate. You know how to bring people together and make them feel like they’re a part of something important. This is an incredibly admirable trait that will make you a great leader and influencer. Make sure to carve out time for yourself! You can only prioritize everyone else for so long. Take care of number one!

August 09 Leo at Their Best: Inspirational, dedicated, caring

August 09 Leo at Their Worst: Righteous, bossy, prodding

What to Wear: Nothing that could possibly out-class the guest of honor. Arrange to fade into the background when the “star“ makes a grand entrance.

What to Eat: Caviar, foie gras, Chateaubriand and, of course, truffles!

Who to Invite: If heads of state can’t make themselves available, check if Beyonce, Brad Pitt, or a Kardashian might squeeze the soiree into their schedules.

Where to Go: A palace (or a diner that can be decorated like one) would be rather appropriate..

AUGUST 9 birthday horoscope says that your zodiac sign is Leo – The Lion. The Lion is strong and has a potential to be extremely creative. Your desire to be a success is great and so is the likelihood. You are charismatic and pleasant.

In order for the person born today to provide a comfortable life for the family, a stable career is necessary. Although stability is sought after, there may be some blockage due to this drive. It may be a good idea to let the lion roam so that creativity is restored. All eyes are watching your every move but you love it.

As an employer, the August 9th birthday personality has excellent leadership ability. Those in management positions usually go all the way up the chain. While you may have the enthusiasm for life, others may not.

It is your wish that you provide another avenue for them. You believe prosperity is for all and not just a limited few. It could be that you disapprove of poverty. However, occasionally, you can be somewhat of a snob.

The August 9th astrology analysis also predicts that on the other hand, your attitude can be infectious. Seeing others enjoying themselves does your heart good. You like being a part of that, and that is what keeps you grounded.

If today is your birthday, you inspire others to give their all in life. Personally and professionally, you are constantly growing. If you are not helping someone to do better, then those born on August 9 are unhappy. Inactivity can diminish this Leo’s capabilities.

Your friends and family love you. In spite of this, you need constant praise. As a young lion, you were impressionable and would crave praise as a means of affection. The Leo birthday horoscope for August 9 predicts that you do not take criticisms very well. Your self-confidence could have been crushed as a child so as an adult you are super sensitive.

To effectively communicate with a Leo born on this day, you could use a little wit. Laughter goes a long way with the person born under this zodiac sun sign. Many problems could be solved with a smile.

As a negative August 9 horoscope characteristic, you can be stubborn. You certainly willpower, as the optimist would say. Depending on how you look at it, it could be a good thing. It could be said that when you make up your mind about something, you stick with it until it has lost its usefulness.

A Leo in love will usually take the lead. You would think that the Lion would be strong, but you are just the opposite. You are likely to be a temperamental individual. Those with the birthday of August 9 mostly have idealistic notions when it comes to romance. It could be the reason why your feelings are so easily hurt.

However, the August 9 birthday meaning rightly predicts that you are supportive of your lovers and friends. Additionally, as you love to be seen or noticed, this could cause you conflict with your love interest. This in turn can lead to disappointments in the relationship department.

While dating, this August 9 zodiac birthday person, will generally treat his or her partner with loving kindness. You like to do it big with expensive hotel rooms and fine food. The person you would most like to share your experiences with should be independent and equally as smart as you are.

The August 9 zodiac analysis predicts that those born on this day, could be a sculptor, you have an eye for the unusual. Now, your imagination is not limited to work involving the hands. You are quite an actor. You love live music and could play an instrument.

It is possible that you have thought of auditioning for a few parts, but nothing ever came out of it. Maybe you have put the thought off until later in life. The child of a Leo is likely to be pampered and is an essential part of his or her life. Mostly as an occupation, you may look to recognizing your hobbies as being worthwhile and profitable.

A person with an August 9 birthday personality is capable of occupationally doing almost anything. You are extraordinarily gifted, and you possess a great deal of will-power. Being idle means to stifle your creativity. Characteristically, you may not handle criticisms very well, but you are likely a leader who is smart and inspiring.

See: Famous Celebrities Born On August 9

This Day That Year –August 9 In History

1803 – First-time horses are brought to Hawaii
1841 – 242 people died as a result of an Erie boat fire in Buffalo, NY
1923 – First NY State Golf Association is formed
1964 – The Rolling Stone’s first concert in the Netherlands

August 9 Simha Rashi (Vedic Moon Sign)
August 9 Chinese Zodiac MONKEY

August 9 Birthday Planet

Your ruling planet is Sun that symbolizes your present feelings, thoughts, and actions.

August 9 Birthday Symbols

The Lion Is The Symbol For The Leo Star Sign

August 9 Birthday Tarot Card

Your Birthday Tarot Card is The Hermit. This card symbolizes a period of contemplation, aloofness, solitude, and deliberation. The Minor Arcana cards are Six of Wands and Knight of Wands

August 9 Birthday Zodiac Compatibility

You are most compatible with people born under Zodiac Sign Leo: This match can be a battle of wits.
You are not compatible with people born under Zodiac Sign PiscesThere is no love in this match only sparks.

See Also:

August 9 Lucky Numbers

Number 8 – This number signifies your Karmic and materialistic goals in life.
Number 9 – This number signifies the charitable and humanitarian aspect of your personality.

Read about: Birthday Numerology

Lucky Colors For August 9th Birthday

Red: This color stands for love, action, enthusiasm, and revenge
Orange: This is an energizing color that stands for success, joy, trust, and balance.

Lucky Days For August 9 Birthday

Sunday – This is the day of the Sun that helps you plan your future and gives you the determination to fulfill your dreams.
Tuesday – This is the day of the planet Mars and is symbolic of ability to come out a winner if you avoid getting into useless arguments.

August 9 Birthstone Ruby

Ruby gemstone gives you courage and strength and makes you more passionate and energetic.

Ideal Zodiac Birthday Gifts For People Born On August 9th

A dinner suit for the man and an evening gown for the woman. The August 9 birthday horoscope predicts that you will love formal gifts.

(One Person’s View Point) August witchcraft is All About Harvesting, Vitality, and Appreciation.

We reap what we have sowed at this time of the year, when the sun is still hot but we are entering the liminal energy of autumn.

I am trying to work more closely with the energies that already surround me.

For that reason, I am working with seasonal, monthly, and lunar energies.

If you are like me, and trying to work with the energy around us instead of against it, I hope that these correspondences will help you in that endeavor.

In the end, tuning our spells and rituals to be appropriate for the season we are in can only make our magick stronger.

And isn’t that exactly what we all want?

August Witchcraft Correspondences

The magickal keywords of August witchcraft are harvest, appreciation, vitality, health, friendship, power, courage, and strength.

Keep these keywords in mind when scheduling your magick for the month.

Consider how you can improve your health or friendships, or build your own personal power with witchcraft.

If you have found your courage or strength waning in the previous weeks, now is the time to revitalize those essential elements of life.

The energy of August is very strong, and lends itself well to self improvement.

August is also the month when we celebrate Lammas or Lughnasadh, one of the 3 harvest festivals of the wheel of the year.

Theme August Correspondences
Spirits Dryads, phoenix, sphinx, dragon
Herbs Basil, mints, yarrow, meadowsweet, ground ivy, mugwort, elderberries, chamomile, St. Johns wort, bay, fennel, rue, orange, corn, wheat
Colors Yellow, gold, red, orange
Flowers Sunflower, marigold, calendula
Scents Frankincense, heliotropeCrystalsPeridot, sardonyx, spinel, cat’s eye, carnelian, jasper, fire agate, garnet
Trees Hazel, alder, cedar
Animals Lion, crain, falcon, eagle
Deities Lugh, Ganesha, Thoth, Diana, Hecate, Vulcan, Mars, Nemesis, Hathor, Thor
Full Moon Name Sturgeon moon, green corn moon, grain moon, red moon
Keywords Harvest, appreciation, vitality, health, friendship, power, courage, strength

If you’d like to add this post to your book of shadows, I have a simplified PDF available in my store! The PDF is also great for saving this post to use when you don’t have internet available. Source: eclecticwitchcraft.com

Full Sturgeon Moon Magic Ritual (August)

Sturgeon Moon is the name of August’s Full Moon. Indigenous tribes of North America knew that in August, the giant sturgeon of the Great Lakes were most readily caught. The sturgeon is a very large, prehistoric-looking fish that has changed very little in over 100 million years. It is truly a “living fossil.”

Having entered the second half of the year, we begin to notice things that need to be removed. In your life, what habit would you like to see go the way of the dinosaurs? What is hindering you or holding you back?

Here is a simple candle-burning ritual for banishing a bad habit from your life with Magic. 🕯️

How does this spell work?

The time of the Sturgeon Moon is an ideal time for getting rid of “old dinosaurs” that continue to weigh you down. This powerful moon occurs towards the end of the Summer, signaling that all seasons must come to an end.

Black is a color that dissolves negative energies. The black candle will assist you in truly getting rid of whatever is holding you back from becoming your best Self.

When you banish something from your life, it leaves a gap in your daily routine. It is therefore essential to fill the space left by the banished behavior with a conscious intention. The strength of the Full Moon will lend power to a positive statement, to help give you the Will to create your new reality.

The best day for this ritual is a Tuesday but you can do this spell on any of the three nights in August when the Moon is full.

Before you begin, make sure you have set an intention for this ritual. It can be anything from quitting smoking / snacking / social media, to severing an unhealthy relationship. This is the time to be bold, clear, and strong in your determination.

Full Sturgeon Moon Magic Ritual

Recipe by Francisco Huanaco

Full Moon banishing ritual with the strength and magic of the Sturgeon Moon (August). This spell of positive witchcraft can help you get rid of a bad habit.

Ingredients

  • 1 black candle of any size

  • Pen or pencil

  • Cauldron or fireproof container

  • 2 strips of paper

  • Purifying incense (lavender, cinnamon, sage, palo santo, rosemary)

How to cast the spell

  • Light the candle and incense on your altar. Relax and take three deep breaths. As you breath out, see yourself expelling the negativity from your body and your space.
  • On a strip of paper, write down the habit you wish to break.
  • Make sure there’s an adult in the room for this part. Light the paper using the candle’s flame and quickly place it in your cauldron.
  • Watch the paper burn as you chant this spell:Full Sturgeon Moon Ritual of Magic
  • Take the second strip of paper, and write a new description of yourself in the present tense. For example, “I am a non-smoker.”
  • Say the statement three times. Paste the strip of paper on your book of shadows or your journal and leave it there.
  • Everyday until the next Full Moon, repeat the statement when you wake up, making eye contact with yourself in a mirror. This will strengthen the spell daily.

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5 Full Sturgeon Moon Rituals to Harness Depth and Wisdom (Aug 2025)

By August, the year’s light and energy is beginning to shift.

The sun softens, the nights start to stretch out a little longer, and somewhere beneath it all, a quieter rhythm stirs. The Sturgeon Moon, rising this year on August 9, is the full moon of deep waters and ancient knowing.

This isn’t a flashy moon. It’s a moon of depth – of sitting with the first glimpses of your shadows, tapping into the whispers of your intuition, and listening for the messages that only silence can reveal

Named for the great sturgeon fish, a creature that has lived in Earth’s waters since prehistoric times, this full moon carries themes of resilience, emotional endurance, and ancestral memory. It reminds us that wisdom isn’t loud – it’s patient, rooted, and earned.

Energy of the Sturgeon Moon: Depth, Stillness & Sacred Listening

While the Buck Moon in July is bold and wild, the Sturgeon Moon is more subtle, and quiet, urging us to tap into a deeper current moving under the surface of life. It calls you to slow down, go inward, and look beneath the obvious.

This is a time for reflection, shadow work, and intuitive clarity.

In Native American cultures (where the name of this full moon originates) the sturgeon symbolises survival, sacred cycles, and ancient wisdom. These fish have outlived ice ages, mass global pollution, and centuries of change. They represent what endures – what lasts even when the surface world transforms.

Spiritually, this moon asks:

    • What truths have you been avoiding?
    • What are you finally ready to face?
  • What guidance could be waiting in the quiet places you usually ignore?

There is no rushing required by the sturgeon moon. Just presence, practice, and the deep gift of seeing clearly – maybe even for the very first time.

5 Rituals to Try Under the Sturgeon Moon

Let this moon guide you gently inward. These rituals are designed to help you connect with the Sturgeon Moon’s watery, emotional, and intuitive energy. They’re ideal for deep soul work, emotional healing, and honouring the wisdom within.

  1. Moonwater Mirror Gaze
  2. Deep Depths Journalling Ritual
  3. Blue Smoke Shadow Release
  4. River Stone Intuition Grid
  5. Ancestral Offering to the Deep

Click here to read the rituals in this article Source: themoonschool.org

(One Person’s View Point) What Is the Spiritual Meaning of the August Full Moon?

The August full moon marks a key turning point in the July/August moon cycle (which began with the New Moon on 7/25). It illuminates the effort you’ve poured into your life this year — and brings insight into what’s ready to ripen. Energetically, this full moon asks us to both recognize how far we’ve come, and surrender to the pace of nature’s unfolding.

✨The Sign of Aquarius

Astrologically, this moon falls in Aquarius — the sign of visionary truth, collective wisdom, and emotional clarity. Aquarius brings perspective. While Leo (where the sun currently sits) wants to shine individually, Aquarius pulls us back to see the big picture. This full moon is a moment to reflect not just on your personal growth, but how your gifts support something larger.

Questions to reflect on under this full moon:

  • What am I offering the world through my growth?
  • What truths are being illuminated for me now?
  • How can I root deeper into trust and allow things to unfold in their own time?

Seasonal Energy: The Time of Ripening … Click here to read the rest of this article Source: /theseasonalsoul.com

20205 August’s Full Moon Will Be Followed By a Rare Celestial Event — Here’s How to View It

Catch it now because it won’t return for several years.

The August full moon, nicknamed the Sturgeon Moon, is expected to reach its peak on August 9, 2025, at 3:57 a.m. ET.

This full moon is special because it is set to be followed by a multi-planet alignment on August 10, visible to the naked eye just before sunrise.

This alignment is rare because it is anticipated to include a minimum of three planets and a maximum of six, which only occurs every few years.


Keep one eye to the sky this weekend because it’s set to be full of celestial wonders. And no, we’re not just talking about Saturday’s affectionately nicknamed full moon. On August 10, we are expected to experience a planetary phenomenon that only occurs every few years. Here’s everything we know about the next full moon and how to view it.

When is the full moon in August?

Like clockwork, a full moon occurs roughly every month, following a cycle that lasts 29.5 days. This monthly peak carries a unique name, depending on the month it occurs. August’s full moon is nicknamed the Sturgeon Moon, and is associated with August because sturgeon fish used to be found in abundance in the Great Lakes during the late summer month.

This month’s full moon is set to appear on August 8 and 9, 2025, and is estimated to reach peak illumination at 3:57 a.m. EDT on August 9, but depending on your timezone, you may catch its peak on August 8. If you’re hoping to see a glimpse of the Sturgeon Moon, here are the best times to view it, based on your time zone.

Peak Full Moon Viewing Per Time Zone:

  • Eastern Time (EDT): 3:57 a.m.
  • Central Daylight Time (CDT): 2:57 a.m.
  • Mountain Daylight Time (MDT): 1:57 a.m.
  • Pacific Daylight Time (PDT): 12:57 a.m.
  • Alaska Daylight Time (AKDT): 11:57 p.m.
  • Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time (HDT): 10:57 p.m.
  • Hawaiian Standard Time (HST): 9:57 p.m.

What other special event is happening?

On August 10, up to six planets are set to align. According to NASA, this event is particularly special because planet parades only occur every few years; the greater the number of planets, the rarer it is to take place.

At least three planets are set to be in alignment this weekend, Venus, Jupiter and … Click here to read the rest of this article Source: goodhousekeeping.com

August 9, 2025 Current Southern Hemisphere/Tomorrow’s Northern Hemisphere Moon Phase

Source: nineplanets.org

The current moon phase for August 9th, 2025 is the Full Moon phase.

On this day, the moon is 15.11 days old and 99.74% illuminated with a tilt of 83.476°. The approximate distance from Earth to the moon is 382,088.65 km and the moon sign is Aquarius.

The Moon phase for August 9th, 2025 is the Full Moon phase. In this phase, the moon is 100% illuminated when seen from Earth (hence the name Full Moon).

The Full Moon happens when the moon is on the opposite side of the Earth from the Sun. The sunlight fully illuminated the moon, and this is what we call being “full”. The moon will be visible throughout the night sky as it rises at sunset in the east, transits the meridian at midnight, before setting at sunrise in the west.

The specific point at which the Full Moon occurs can be measured down to a fraction of a second. The time that passes between full moons is called the Synodic month and is 29.530587981 days long.

Fun fact: lunar eclipses can only happen within a few days of the Full Moon, but they don’t happen for every Full Moon because the moon’s orbit has a 5.1° tilt around the Earth compared to Earth’s orbit around the Sun. Only when the intersection of these two orbits is pointing towards the centre of the Moon do we get a lunar eclipse.

Phase Details

Phase: Full Moon

Moon age: 15.11 days

Moon illumination: 99.74%

Moon tilt: 83.476°

Moon angle: 0.52

Moon distance: 382,088.65 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 Full Moon phase. The Moon will be visible throughout the night sky rising at sunset in the east and setting with the sunrise the next morning in the west. During a Full Moon the moon is 100% illuminated as seen from Earth and is on the opposite side of the Earth from the Sun. The point at which a Full Moon occurs can be measured down to a fraction of a second. The time it takes between full moons is known as a Synodic month and is 29.530587981 days long. Keep track of all the Full Moons throughout the year on the Full Moon Calendar >

Today’s Full Moon Phase

The Full Moon on August 9 has an illumination of 100%. 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 August 9 the Moon is 15.1 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: Full Moon
Illumination: 100%
Moon Age: 15.10 days
Moon Angle: 0.52
Moon Distance: 380,911.75 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 151,640,794.61 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

August 8 Birthday Horoscope’s Traits

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Joyful birthday wishes from Lady Carla Beltane with the WOTC Family and Friends!!

May the next year of your life bring you more love, laughter, joy, happiness, enough income to cover what you have to have along with a little leftover for fun! May it bring you everything you want if it is supposed to be and everything you need. May sorrow be unknown, and any negativity be minimal. May the wind always be at your back.

As a Leo born on August 8th, you are a loyal and highly imaginative person. You have a lot of confidence in your powers and don’t hesitate to push others as well to meet their potential.

You are generous and correct and prefer to take the long way, even if it is more arduous. You also take great advantage of your eloquence. Prepare to read a special horoscope profile below.

 The zodiac sign for August 8 is Leo.

 Astrological symbol: Lion. This relates to generosity, royalty, willfulness and loyalty. This is the symbol for people born between July 23 and August 22 when the Sun is considered to be in Leo.

 The Leo Constellation with the brightest star being Alpha Leonis is spread on 947 sq degrees between Cancer to the West and Virgo to the East. Its visible latitudes are +90° to -65°, this being just one of the twelve zodiac constellations.

 The name Leo is the Latin name defining Lion, the August 8 zodiac sign in French it is Leo and in Greek it is Nemeaeus.

 Opposite sign: Aquarius. Partnerships between the Leo and Aquarius sun signs are considered auspicious and the opposite sign reflects upon the surrounding attention and friendliness.

 Modality: Fixed. This modality exposes the impatient nature of those born on August 8 and their stubbornness and detachment regarding most existential aspects.

 Ruling house: The fifth house. This house rules over a place of joy, relaxation and simple pleasures of life. This says a lot about the interests of Leos and their life perspectives.

 Ruling body: Sun. This planetary ruler suggests focus and detachment. Alongside the Moon, the Sun is also referred to as the luminaries. It is also relevant to mention about the joyfulness component.

 Element: Fire. This suggest the fiery nature of individuals born under the August 8 zodiac and also the way they combine with the other signs such as fire combines with water to make it boil, with air by heating it or the way it models earth.

 Lucky day: Sunday. This is a day ruled by the Sun, therefore symbolizes faith and involvement and identifies best with the Leo natives who are vain.

 Lucky numbers: 4, 7, 16, 19, 25.

 Motto: “I want!”

 People born on August 8 are aspiring, romantic and bull headed about all life matters. Just like a true Leo, have great devotion and courage. They enjoy being highly active and taking all kinds of risks. They dislike loosing of course but also having to work with easily intimidated people. Those born under this sign like to spend time in any activity that involves a competition and where the occasion to show how great they are at everything.

 Positive Traits: Those born on this day are trustworthy and enthusiastic in the right company. No one can say a Leo is not the most self confident zodiac sign. Leo people are usually sociable and have great physical strength. Those born under this sign are also expansive and innovative, making great entrepreneurs and visionaries.

 Negative Traits: These natives need to learn that trying to dominate others and displaying a proud attitude is not the way to go if they want to build healthy relationships. They are possessive and controlling and really try to make everyone do things their own way. They arrogance is huge and they don’t always have reasons to justify it and they can be quite manipulative at times.

Love and Compatibility: Lovers born on August 8 are energetic and sensual. They like to take time for courtship, they see this as another competition and of course they do their best to win it. They are attracted to persons that are as energetic and ambitious as they are and can keep up with them. You can conquer the heart of Leo if you know hot to handle them, show them how amazing there are but in the same time temper them and help them get a grip of reality.

 Usually imaginative and pleasant persons, when in love they become unpredictable and hard to understand. If their loved one is patient and honest they are likely to open to them and their love will progress fast. They are friendly but reserved and their attitude won’t bring many people close to them. They are persistent and courageous in a practical way so they will be a great part of their family team once they decide to settle for their loved one. They are most compatible with those born on the 1st, 4th, 8th, 10th, 13th, 17th, 19th, 22th, 26th, 28th and 31st. August 8 Zodiac people are most attracted to the other fire signs: Aries and Sagittarius as they tend to share the same vision of life. In love, Leo is permanently seeking for a curious and passionate partner who can expand their horizon and the best to offer them this is the native born under Aquarius. The lover in Leo is said to be least compatible with Cancer. As for the rest of partnerships between the other star signs and Leo, you know what they say, stars predispose but people dispose.

Lucky Color: Orange is the color said to be representative for Leo people born with August 8.

Orange is a hue that indicates enthusiasm and vitality mixed with endurance. This zodiac color is advised to be used in accessories and items of clothing.

People with orange as sign color are always aware of their surroundings and tend to be adventurous and exploring all the time. This rich hue can bring a boost of energy and power to the charismatic Leo.

Other colors that suit Leo natives are red and purple.

Representative Birthstone: The birthstone considered to be representative for Leo natives with August 8 is the lively Ruby.

Ruby is a precious stone that reflects faithfulness and loyalty. This zodiac birthstone should be used in all kinds of jewelry items that are to be worn frequently.

Ruby is said to help the wearer successfully get through any awkward social contact and even make them appear like the most charming and communicative persons. There are also many legends from different historic times involving the special properties of the Ruby.

Another gemstone considered influential for Leo natives is Peridot. It suggests vitality and optimism.

Characteristic Flower: Sunflower is the representative flower for those born under the August 8.

Sunflower suggests warmth, happiness and strength. The zodiac flower could be used in gifts and decorative items.

Sunflower suggests the focus and determination to succeed of the native in Leo. You can enjoy this flower during summer.

Other flowers for Leo people are Narcissus and Marigold.

Symbolic Metal: Gold is the metal said to be representative for Leo people born with August 8.

Gold is a metal that suggests wealth coupled with power. This zodiac metal should be used in all kinds of jewelry items that are to be worn frequently.

Gold is a precious metal with many benefic properties, in many domains, such as healing or protection. A gold leaf may be only 0.19 microns thick.

Another metal considered beneficial for Leo natives is Bronze.

Characteristics: August 8 Zodiac belongs to the second decan of LEO (August 2-August 12). This decan is strongly influenced by the planet Jupiter. This is representative for people who are resourceful and enterprising just like Leo and forceful and lucky just like Jupiter. This period is said to temper the characteristics of the Leo zodiac sign.

 Being born on the 8th day of the month shows enterprise, imagination and responsibility and dedication as a leader. The numerology for August 8 is 8. This number reveals ambition and great power but also an embrace of the spiritual side, later in life. Those Leo associated with number eight pragmatic and analytical doers in all life matters. August is the last summer month in the Northern Hemisphere, bringing holidays and very hot, tense days. Those born in August are outgoing and perseverant. August 8 Zodiac people are charming and mysterious. The symbols for August include the Peridot and Sardonyx as gemstones and Gladiolus and Poppy as plants. The name comes from Augustus Caesar, the roman emperor.

What Statistics Say: In the Gregorian Calendar, August 8 appears as the 220th day of the year or the 221st day in case of leap years and there are 145 days left until the end of the year. The sixty ninth day of summer, this is also the Happiness Happens Day.

 Leo is the eleventh most popular zodiac sign on the list of most common to least common astrology signs. Of masculine symbolism and being an odd number sign, it also has a general positive meaning with a forceful energy. This suggests extrovert people who are exuberant and harmonious. One of the archetypes used when talking about this sign is the King. There is a peak of engineers in people born during the summer months. Famous people born on August 8 under the Leo zodiac sign: Matthew Henson, Dustin Hoffman, Roger Federer and Meagan Good.

If you were born on August 8, you have a wide array of skills that will either take you far or hold you back. So many things come easily to you! Whether it’s music, sports, books, or making friends, you have the ability to make life look easy. So, the question boils down to: What part of your life do you choose to pursue? If you pick up too many things you may never find something to master. It’s important to figure out what makes you feel most fulfilled and make that a focal point in your life.

August 08 Leo at Their Best: Talented, interesting, adventurous

August 08 Leo at Their Worst: Limited, indecisive, stuck-up

What to Wear: Nothing that could possibly out-class the guest of honor. Arrange to fade into the background when the “star“ makes a grand entrance.

What to Eat: Caviar, foie gras, Chateaubriand and, of course, truffles!

Who to Invite: If heads of state can’t make themselves available, check if Beyonce, Brad Pitt, or a Kardashian might squeeze the soiree into their schedules.

Where to Go: A palace (or a diner that can be decorated like one) would be rather appropriate.

AUGUST 8 birthday horoscope shows that you are a Leo who knows how to arrange things. Keeping order keeps you in control. It keeps things in perspective and prioritizes. You are organized in everything you do.

Normally, people will take note of this skill and will want to mimic after you. However, when this happens, you tend to take things to far. You cannot be the boss in every situation.

The August 8th birthday personality wants to be the best, but you may have to let people do things their way as do you. You should relax and learn to live and let live in some instances. As a negative birthday characteristic, you can be self-indulgent.

Usually, you are thought of as a warm and thoughtful person. You understand mostly about people and their imperfections. The August 8th horoscope predicts that you are a secure person who is balanced, as you are humbled.

Although down to earth, you have an inner strength that is vibrant. You enjoy the finer things in life. This Leo birthday person has a good advantage over the other Lions as you have more ambitions than other folks do.

When it comes to friends and family, your birthday analysis shows that you are most important to them. As a parent, you can expect this Leo to be an excellent teacher. However, you set your discipline a little too high. Learn to be more flexible and adaptable.

What your birthday August 8th says about you is that you are enthusiastic and you like challenges. Additionally, you seem to expect miracles from people. Other people have their ideas, and you cannot, force anyone to your way of thinking.

As a parent, you are likely to encourage your children to be the best they can be. Just remember they are their person and your ideas may not be theirs. You are important to your children, and they will always be with you.

The August 8 astrology predicts that you should be involved in a career that is emotionally fulfilling. Working with a purpose in mind gives you a sense of duty, and usually, you are convinced in your stance about people.

The August 8th birthday personality traits show that you are a clever and creative person who usually puts up great events due to your organizational skills. Another potential for a career could be in front of the camera. Typically, those born under the zodiac sign Leo can act or argue in the court of law. Being the center of attention does not seem to bother you.

As far as your money is concerned, it is safe, in the hands of someone else. You are likely to spend it as fast as you make it. Those of you with an August 8 zodiac birthday tend to like the finest things money can buy.

You like to travel, and all of these things cost money. There is nothing wrong with wanting and working for a lifestyle that is suitable for royalty. Nonetheless, the Lion has to be careful not to get caught up in the scheme of things. You are only as important as your last film, or so they say in Hollywood.

A toast to the August 8th Leo birthday… “you make everything groovy.” Vulnerable to mental diseases, you can take some hard hits, but to keep the pace, you may have to sit a debate out or two. If you pay attention, the pain just in the back of your neck, is a sign of tension but then, so could be the pain in your back.

It would be in your best interest to keep the doctor’s appointments. Those of you who are born on this day can suffer from heart diseases just as well. It is suggested that this Leo gets some exercise, gets some sleep and something nourishing to eat.

The August 8 birthday meaning suggests that you show respect for others and their right to have their own opinion. You stand strong in your opinions of lazy people. You may feel as though you know best for everyone but this is not always the case.

Usually, those born today are extremely well-versed individuals, and you would do well in the performing arts. Typically, these Leo birthday personalities are likely to have a varied interest in the fields of film and television. Remember to stay humble as you blow up. If not, you could face conflict along the road to success. Do not forget your roots, Leo.

Famous People And Celebrities Born On August 8

Rory Calhoun, Meagan Good, Dustin Hoffman, Katie Leung, Bradley McIntosh, Connie Stevens, Mel Tillis

See: Famous Celebrities Born On August 8

This Day That Year –August 8 In History

1673 – With 23 battleships, NYC waves white flag surrendering to Dutch
1814 – Negotiations for peace in Ghent, Belgium
1864 – Geneva forms Red Cross
1925 – First Klansmen march in Washington with 200,000 in attendance

August 8 Simha Rashi (Vedic Moon Sign)
August 8 Chinese Zodiac MONKEY

August 8 Birthday Planet

Your ruling planet is Sun that symbolizes your identity and goals and the impact you make on others.

August 8 Birthday Symbols

The Lion Is The Symbol For The Leo Zodiac Sign

August 8 Birthday Tarot Card

Your Birthday Tarot Card is Strength. This card symbolizes patience, courage, balance, and understanding. The Minor Arcana cards are Six of Wands and Knight of Wands

August 8 Birthday Zodiac Compatibility

You are most compatible with people born under Zodiac Sign Sagittarius: This relationship will be powerful and passionate.
You are not compatible with people born under Zodiac Sign CapricornThis relationship will be short-lived.

See Also:

August 8 Lucky Numbers

Number 7 – This number shows your insight towards different situations in life.
Number 8 – This number symbolizes your Karmic connection between spirituality, power, wealth and materialism.

Read about: Birthday Numerology

Lucky Colors For August 8 Birthday

Orange: This is a vibrant color that shows passion, energy, love, and action.
Burgundy: This color signifies controlled passion, aggression, determination, and strength.

Lucky Days For August 8 Birthday

Sunday – This day is ruled by Sun and symbolizes the person that you would like to be.
Saturday – This day ruled by Saturn and signifies control, restraint and a practical temperament.

August 8 Birthstone Ruby

Ruby is a protection gemstone that is known for its spiritual power and ability to motivate.

Ideal Zodiac Birthday Gifts For People Born On August 8th

A good book for the Leo man and a luxurious spa massage for the woman. The August 8 birthday horoscope predicts that you like travel accessories as gifts.

Code of Ethics for Spiritual Guides c2014

Code of Ethics for Spiritual Guides

Preamble
People have long sought to enrich their lives and to awaken to their full
natures through spiritual practices including prayer, meditation, mind-body
disciplines, service, ritual, community liturgy, holy-day and seasonal
observances, and rites of passage. “Primary religious practices” are
those intended, or especially likely, to bring about exceptional states of
consciousness such as the direct experience of divinity or of cosmic unity.

In any community, there are some who feel called to assist others along
spiritual paths, and who are known as ministers, rabbis, pastors, curanderas,
shamans, priests, or other titles. We call such people ‘guides’: those
experienced in some practice, familiar with the terrain, and who act to
facilitate the spiritual practices of others. A guide need not claim exclusive
or definitive knowledge of the terrain.

Spiritual practices, and especially primary religious practices, carry risks.
Therefore, when an individual chooses to practice with the assistance of a
guide, both take on special responsibilities. The Council on Spiritual Practices
proposes the following Code of Ethics for those who serve as spiritual guides.

1.[Intention] Spiritual guides are to practice and serve in ways that cultivate
awareness, empathy, and wisdom.

2.[Serving Society] Spiritual practices are to be designed and conducted in ways
that respect the common good, with due regard for public safety, health, and
order. Because the increased awareness gained from spiritual practices can
catalyze desire for personal and social change, guides shall use special care to
help direct the energies of those they serve, as well as their own, in
responsible ways that reflect a loving regard for all life.

3.[Serving Individuals] Spiritual guides shall respect and seek to preserve the
autonomy and dignity of each person. Participation in any primary religious
practice must be voluntary and based on prior disclosure and consent given
individually by each participant while in an ordinary state of consciousness.
Disclosure shall include, at a minimum, discussion of any elements of the
practice that could reasonably be seen as presenting physical or psychological
risks. In particular, participants must be warned that primary religious
experience can be difficult and dramatically transformative.

Guides shall make reasonable preparations to protect each participant’s health
and safety during spiritual practices and in the vulnerable periods that may
follow. Limits on the behaviors of participants and facilitators are to be made
clear and agreed upon in advance of any session. Appropriate customs of
confidentiality are to be established and honored.

4.[Competence] Spiritual guides shall assist with only those practices for which
they are qualified by personal experience and by training or education.

5.[Integrity] Spiritual guides shall strive to be aware of how their own belief
systems, values, needs, and limitations affect their work. During primary
religious practices, participants may be especially  vulnerable to suggestion,
manipulation, and exploitation; therefore, guides pledge to protect participants
and not to allow anyone to use that vulnerability in ways that harm participants
or others.

6.[Quiet Presence] To help safeguard against the harmful consequences of
personal and organizational ambition, spiritual communities are usually better
allowed to grow through attraction rather than active promotion.

7.[Not for Profit] Spiritual practices are to be conducted in the spirit of
service. Spiritual guides shall strive to accommodate participants without
regard to their ability to pay or make donations.

8.[Tolerance] Spiritual guides shall practice openness and respect towards
people whose beliefs are in apparent contradiction to their own.

9.[Peer Review] Each guide shall seek the counsel of other guides to help ensure
the wholesomeness of his or her practices and shall offer counsel when there is
need.

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This draft for public comment was released 17 October 1998. The current version
is available on the Internet at http://www.csp.org.

Copyright © 1995 – 1998 Council on Spiritual Practices

Box 460820 csp@c…
San Francisco, CA 94146-0820 http://www.csp.org
USA

Permission is hereby given to reprint this Code, provided that the text is
reproduced complete and verbatim, including the CSP contact information,
copyright, and this notice of limited permission to reprint.

Spirit Message of the Day – Speak With Your Spirit Guides c 2018

 

Spirit Message of the Day – Speak With Your Spirit Guides

 

TEACHING
“Ancient myths and legends tell of the Faery or Elven race. In many tales they are allies of mystics, witches, and shamans, and other seekers of the inner mysteries. Traditionally the doorways between the world of mortal kind and the faery realm open at the equinox and solstice periods. These kindred beings aer sKindred by Mickie Muellerpiritual allies who willingly work with mortals in order to ensure the balance between the worlds. What happens in one dimensional realm affects all others, and the state of the material world can have significant impact on non material realms.”

“This is why the kindred first came to teach mortals the ancient arts, and to establish certain secs as the caretakers or custodians of the material world. Among these sects are the pagans, druids, witches, occultists, and shamans. The card depicts four faery or elven beings. They appear in the light that emanate from their mystical realm. Each wears a circlet upon the forehead, denoting their office as teachers and guides to the inner mysteries.”

THE SHADOW’S EDGE
“The Kindred reveals that we are not alone in the Universe. Beings exist beyond and outside of the material realm. Spiritual fellowships exist that serve beings in earlier stages of evolution through the planes of existence. They spiritual beings within such groups are sometimes called spirit guides, guardians, and allies. Communication and interaction with these beings is possible through dreams and meditations. Forming rapport and relationships with spiritual beings is an aid to our spiritual evolution.”

Today’s message comes from The Seeker’s Guide To The Hidden Path by Raven Grimassi and Stephanie Taylor with art by Mickie Mueller.

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