Day: September 20, 2025

An Herbal Grimoire by Lady Rhiannon – Balm of Gilead and Ash

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And we are back again!  Working with Herbs can be very rewarding.  There are many benefits to working with herbs, not only do you get your hands in the dirt, but the connection with Mother Earth cannot be discounted.  Working with the Mother, instead of against her, can be very rewarding.  She can lend not only her strength, but her beauty to your spell casting.  Be pure in your attentions, no matter what they may be and the Earth’s pureness will help you.

Goddess Herb – Balm of Gilead

Balm of Gilead has a feminine aspect.  It is closely connected with Saturn and the Spirit.  The buds of Balm of Gilead can be carried in a sachet to help ease a broken heart.  They also lend their energy to protection, healing, inspiration and knowledge as well as lending strength to overcome that broken heart.

Using Balm of Gilead in Magickal workings can help to boost the energies by lending that strength.  Understanding what you will be sending out in the Universe can help to boost your own energies.  This herb is good for protection, so lending others that it will touch on its journey through the Universe can only help you in return, threefold.

God Herb – Ash

Ash, even though it can be referred to as the Goddess Tree, has a masculine aspect.  It is closely connected to the Sun and the element of Fire.  While great for spells of protection, it can be also used to make brooms for purification of sacred spaces as well as great for Wands!  The wands that are made from Ash have a deep healing aspect.

This herb/tree is used in Sea Rituals.  To call to the God of the Seas.  Even though the element that is most closely connect is Water, we all know that opposites attract and Ash can help when working with Water in that Sea Ritual.

Placing the leaves in a sachet beneath a pillow can help to induce psychic dreams.  If you wish to astral walk in dreams, this would be a beneficial herb to use.  (Disclaimer: One Person’s View Point No one should astral alone.  You need another person to act as that anchor to pull you back from the abyss).

Blessed Be Brothers & Sisters!

Happy Spellcasting!

Spell – One Way to Dispose of Used Spell Components

How to Dispose of Used Spell Components (Step-by-Step) on magickalspot.com Written by: Morningbird & MS Team

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Plan Ahead for Disposal

During the planning phase of your spellwork, think about the ultimate destiny of your spell components. If your spell is meant to be buried or thrown into water, make sure that you are using safe, biodegradable materials. Choose candles made from tallow, soy, or beeswax versus paraffin or gel which are petroleum products. Choose natural fibers for any fabric you are using in the spell for poppets or mojo bags or whatever.

This way, when you dispose of these items, they will eventually decompose into the Earth and cause no harm. Sometimes, putting items in the regular garbage is the best option, but there are some spells that benefit from more specialized consideration.

Often a spell will tell you what to do with the components when you are done. If it doesn’t, or if you are writing your own spell, then you can use these guidelines:

For Drawing Spells

If you are casting a spell meant to draw something toward you, your home, or your place of business, bury your spell components nearby, in the yard. They will continue to draw energy as the items biodegrade into the Earth. If you’re trying to draw energy toward someone else, it should be their yard.

Burying your items on the East or South side will utilize the sun’s energy to help grow something. The East is better for things like communication, bringing in new customers, etc. The South is best for things like love and creativity. If your spell is focused on creating a solid foundation or security, I would choose the North.

If your spell is about deepening existing relationships, I might choose West.  You may decide to bury your spell components on the side of the house closest to where the target sleeps.  If there is no outdoor dirt to bury it in, a large potted plant may serve the purpose.

If burying is not an option, tucking your bundle of spell components in the crotch of a tree or hanging it from a branch might be a good option for you. When doing this, I like to make the item look decorative, to reduce the creep-out factor, but if you are cursing someone, the creepier the better.

If you have no yard, you may wish to bundle up your spell components and put them inside a wall or in the back corner of a closet that touches an outside wall or put it under the bed or inside the box spring of the target. In this case, you want to make sure that none of your spell components are easily biodegradable so the package doesn’t start to stink and attract vermin. Use dried herbs rather than fresh and no liquids.

For Sending and Banishing Spells

If your spell is designed to send energy out into the world, you can burn your items (again, choose items that are safe to burn) or send them out into the world by tossing them into moving water, like a river or a storm drain (please make sure they are safe for the local wildlife).

This also works for banishing spells. As does flushing the items down the toilet (assuming they won’t back up your system) or down a drain or putting then in the regular garbage so the garbage truck carry them away and bury them in the landfill.

For binding spells, I like to tuck the bundle under a large rock or paving stone.

For Cleansing Spells

Many cleansing spells involve absorbing negative energy into an item that you then discard. Traditionally, this is done by leaving the item at a crossroads or burying it at the base of a tree. In the case of an egg cleansing, for example, the egg may be smashed at the base of a tree to neutralize the energy or in a crossroads to send it far away.

In the case of cleansing washes, the water used can be sent down the drain while visualizing the negative energy washing away. You can also flush it down the toilet. Make sure any bits of herbs have been strained out and never send oils down the drain.

Depending on your septic situation, you may need to make special considerations with salt and products that may disturb its natural digestive cycles. Floor washes may be sent down the drain or tossed out the door with conviction.

Spell Waste

Waste, like ashes and old herbs should be returned to the Earth. The compost will do this for you just fine. Candle ends made of natural materials will eventually break down if you bury them, but there is no reason not to throw them in the regular garbage and it’s probably safer for wildlife. Paper, glass and most metals can be added to the recycling bin.

Reusing Spell Items

Some non-disposable items can be re-used with a good cleansing. Use your judgment on this. Sometimes it feels too weird to reuse something. If it feels uncomfortable, don’t do it. The advice for candles is generally not to reuse them or to make sure you use them for a similar purpose because of the sheer amount of magical energy they absorb and retain.

Things like jars, crystals, fabric items, and tools can be carefully cleaned in the appropriate mundane manner, and then cleansed using smoke, salt, or whatever means is most appropriate to the item.

September 21, 2025 Current Southern Hemisphere/Tomorrow’s Northern Hemisphere Moon Phase

You can find more moon phase details on both of the websites used in this post by clicking on the hyperlink.

Source: nineplanets.org

The Moon phase for today is a Waning Crescent phase. This is the phase where the moon is less than 50% illuminated but has not yet reached 0% illumination (which would be a New Moon).

In this part of the moon cycle, it is getting closer and closer to the Sun as viewed from Earth and the night side of the Moon is facing earth with a decreasingly thin crescent being illuminated.

The waning (shrinking) crescement Moon will rise at around midnight, transit the meridian after sunrise, before setting after noon. This phase is best viewed 1-2 hours before sunrise and is a great time to see the features of the Moon’s surface. Along the illuminated crescent you can see the craters and mountains of the moon casting long shadows.

The Waxing Gibbous phase, like all moon phases, will last for just over 7 days. The actual length will vary because of the elliptical shaped orbit of the moon. During this Waxing Gibbous phase the moon will rise in the east in the mid- to late-afternoon and will be high in the eastern sky at sunset.

Assuming it’s a clear night, the Waxing Gibbous moon will then be visible through most of the night before setting just before sunrise.

Fun fact:

Phase Details

Phase: Waning Crescent

Moon age: 27.98 days

Moon illumination: 2.49%

Moon tilt: -23.034°

Moon angle: 0.51

Moon distance: 392,128.14 km

Moon sign: Virgo

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.

Today’s New Moon Phase

The New Moon on September 21 has an illumination of 0%. 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 September 21 the Moon is 29.38 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: New Moon
Illumination: 0%
Moon Age: 29.38 days
Moon Angle: 0.50
Moon Distance: 396,554.93 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 150,150,203.82 km

Some of the Witchcraft/Magickal Correspondence for Sunday

 

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Sunday Correspondences

The Sun, The day of the Sun God… Helios, Apollo, Ogmios, Mithras. In some traditions, the sun is seen as feminine, personified as Phoebe (East Anglia), and Saule (eastern Europe). The Sun rules the conscious element of the human mind, the ego, the “real” self.” Sunday is the day on which this power is most effective

Element : Fire

Planet : Sun

Zodiac Sign : Leo

Angel : Michael

Metal : Gold

Incense/Perfumes : Musk, Lemon, Frankincense, Orange Blossom, Citrus

Oil : Cedar, Frankincense, Neroli, Rosemary

Color : Orange, Gold, Yellow

Stones : Amber, Carnelian, Tiger’s Eye, Ruby

Plants/Herbs : Beech, Buttercup, Cedar, Cinnamon, Clove, Frankincense, Heliotrope, Juniper, Marigold, Mistletoe, Oak, Orange, Rosemary, Sunflower

Magick to work: health, confidence, creativity protection, spirituality, strength, physical strength, obtaining goals, promotions, illumination, friendship, leadership, power, life energy, favor, and initiating any magickal activity

 

September 20 Daily Horoscope and Birthday Horoscope’s Traits

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Source: Georgianicols.com

Source: thehoroscope.co

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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.

Click here to read more about anyone’s Birthday or Daily or Monthly Horoscopes Source: thehoroscope.co

You possess a calm and serene nature. You are also very creative and quite dreamy.

You also seem to be a great character reader and don’t let others get away with anything you don’t agree with. You will be in the spotlight at some point in your life, perhaps as you gain more confidence. Prepare to read a comprehensive personality report below.

 Astrological symbol: Maiden. This zodiac symbol is considered to influence those born August 23 – September 22, under the Virgo zodiac sign. It is suggestive for knowledge, tact, purity and abundance.

 The Virgo Constellation lies between Leo to the West and Libra to the East on an area of 1294 sq degrees and has Spica as its brightest star. Its visible latitudes are between +80° to -80°, this being one of the zodiac’s twelve constellations.

 The name Virgo is the Latin name defining Virgin, the September 20 zodiac sign in French it is Vierge and in Greek it is Arista.

 Opposite sign: Pisces. On the horoscope chart, this and the Virgo sun sign are on opposite sides, reflecting notoriety and compassion and some sort of balancing act between the two with a creation of opposite aspects at times.

 Modality: Mobile. This can tell how much philosophy and superficiality exists in the lives of those born on September 20 and how intellectual they are in general.

 Ruling house: The sixth house. This placement suggests servitude, organization and health care and suggests why these carry such an important role in the lives of Virgos.

 Ruling body: Mercury. This celestial planet reveals responsiveness and warmth and also highlights perfectionism. Mercury is concerned with day-to-day expression and of all interactions.

 Element: Earth. This is an element that brings structure and a sense of practicality in the lives of those born on September 20. Earth associated to the other three elements models or heats up.

 Lucky day: Wednesday. This is a day ruled by Mercury, therefore symbolizes freedom and ability and identifies best with the Virgo natives who are talkative .

 Lucky numbers: 1, 5, 13, 18, 25.

 Motto: “I analyze!”

 People born on September 20 are incredibly perfectionist, overly organized but also warm and honest. They are reliable with those who’ve won their trust but they often lose their interest when they have to deal with stupidity or lack of interest. They prefer to do things their own way and although they are highly adaptable, they don’t like when they are put to work with extremes. They love when they are surrounded by people as witty as them and are quick to show their enthusiasm.

 Positive Traits: Brilliant, loyal and caring these natives seem to have the considerate solution for every problem and also a good word for everyone they like. Virgo people are usually determined and opened to everything that means novelty. Those born under this sign are also very patient and considerate with other people. They have a domestic nature so they seek for the stability and security of a loving family.

 Negative Traits: Understanding that they need to let go of certain things and move on should be a mantra for this worrisome natives who seem to hold long term grudges. Not only it prevents them from engaging with certain people but also offers them an extra stress. Totally surprising, these natives can be quite manipulative and the more gentle they seem, the fierce can get when you cross them.

Love and Compatibility: Lovers born on September 20 are loyal and affectionate. They may not be those partners with whom you party and go on crazy adventures but they sure are those with whom you want to settle. They see a relationship as the union between two souls and are 100% committed once they take settle. They are attracted to intelligent and trustworthy persons whom can offer the same degree of reliability as them. You can conquer the heart of Virgo by being an honest and supportive partner.

 They are prudent and circumspect lovers and although not passionate their gentleness and honesty compensate. Their relationships are likely to grow on friendships as they need time to know the person that stays beside them. They offer everything they have to their loved one and ask for the same. Gentle and loving daydreamers now, but when time comes they will prove to be very dedicated to their family and they are likely to sacrifice many of their dreams for their loved one’s sake. They are most compatible with those born on the 2nd, 5th, 9th, 11th, 14th, 18th, 20th, 23rd, 27th and 29th.

Lucky Color: Navy blue is the color said to be representative for Virgo people born with September 20. Other colors for Virgo people are orange, beige and earth tones.

Representative Birthstone: The sophisticated Sapphire is the birthstone defined for September 20 and in general for Virgos. Another precious stone considered beneficial for Virgo natives is Amethyst. It represents sobriety and elegance.

Characteristic Flower: The flower considered to be representative for Virgo natives with September 20 is Morning Glory. Other plants indicated for Virgo are Clovers and Poppies.

Symbolic Metal: Platinum is the representative metal for those born under the September 20. Another metal considered influential for Virgo natives is Mercury.

Characteristics: September 20 Zodiac belongs to the third decan of VIRGO (September 14-September 22). This decan is under the supervision of the planet Venus. Those born in this period are affectionate and dependable just like a true Virgo and sensual and romantic just as Venus makes them be. This period is said to temper the characteristics of the Virgo zodiac sign.

 Being born on the 20th day of the month shows a person who is patient, task oriented but also imaginative and emotional. The numerology for September 20 is 2. This number reveals balance and partnerships. It is the representative number for the desire of harmony and peace. Those Virgo associated with this numerology can become great mediators and with age they will only turn wiser, gentler and incredibly more considerate to other people.

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 Virgo is the second most commonly met zodiac sign in the horoscope. Even numbered sign, it is of negative polarity and considered to carry a feminine symbolism. This suggests introvert people who are contemplative and confident only in own capabilities. An archetype often used when talking about this sign is the Martyr. Many billionaires, 12 per cent recognized, are born with Virgo as a sign.

You are a boss! Whether at home, in the office, or amongst your group, you’re a natural born leader. Others have a high respect for you and your ability to problem solve, offer creative ideas, and bring everyone together in a positive way. Use your power and your persuasive skills wisely. Keep a humble and wise head on your shoulders and you’ll have a happy, inspired team and lead a fulfilling life!

September 20 Virgo at Their Best: Uplifting, creative, respected

September 20 Virgo at Their Worst: Prideful, overconfident, inflated

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SEPTEMBER 20 birthday horoscope shows that you are a Virgo who is typically straightforward and honest. You are a doer rather than one who sits on the sidelines. You are always ready to take the initiative. And you never rest till you have completed the task on hand.

Some say that you are what people call an opportunist as you are always looking for ways to come up in the business world. This is not such a bad thing as everyone needs a mentor or someone they can come to for reliable advice.

The September 20 birthday personality has incredibly good judgment when it comes to decorating, choosing a restaurant, people and things of that nature. Also, you are practical and, you can handle most any situation that comes your way.

Raised to have respect for others, you are concerned with the quality of life that your friends and family have. Although you may be “hard” to them, they appreciate your firmness as it only benefits them in the long run.

The September 20 horoscope predicts that the biggest problem a person born on this day may have is admitting to mistakes. To grow, my dear Virgo, you need to learn from your errors instead of avoiding the fact that you could have been wrong. Until you can admit this, even if it’s just to yourself, you are doomed to repeat the same careless and silly blunders.

This Virgo birthday person is typically the bargain hunter. You know how to find a great deal and to manage your money. You are a person who is sure of your ability to fix things including relationships. The September 20 zodiac shows that spirituality usually plays an important part of who you are and actually, you may have an interest in holistic healthcare, the supernatural or the occult.

Those who are born on this September 20th birthday and are career and goal-oriented may go to school for a long time trying to stay up to date on the ever-changing laws and regulations relating to professional growth. Having been a student, you have little trouble living within your means as you know your ship will eventually come in.

As a Virgo who is in love, you are easy to become too attached or you may let your feelings or your emotions run amok. The 20 September astrology predicts that you can sometimes be obsessive-compulsive in matters relating to romance. When you do this, you tend to make people run away.

But you have to allow the person to get to you know you first. With any luck at all, you will find someone who is much like you, and he or she will understand and accept this birthday personality trait.

Too much, too soon can ruin a relationship that could be successful. Once you learn to calm down and take things one day at a time, you stand a chance of at least getting another date with that special someone and perhaps one day, you will have a lasting love relationship.

As time goes on, this September 20 zodiac person may find themselves in a business partnership with their lover. This would be ideal if given acceptance and loyalty. Typically, you desire and need an attraction outside of one that is merely physical. Your friends tell us that you have trust issues. With the number of people who call themselves “friends,” it is likely that you will find one who is not really on your side.

Naturally, you only trust those that you have as your close friends. If you are lucky enough to have a family, then this zodiac birthday person will not be found guilty of spoiling their kids. What your birthday says about you is that you will likely be stern parents who will teach their children to have superior ethics.

The September 20 birthday personality usually have good health practices. You work out, eat right and you could be a whiz in the kitchen. In addition to your physical health, you realize that a healthy mind is in order.

You could be interested in holistic health care or the supernatural. It is not uncommon for someone born today to incorporate his spirituality into a lifestyle that uses meditation as a form of relaxation and motivation.

See: Famous Celebrities Born On September 20

This Day That Year – September 20 In History

1927 – Tom Zachary throws Babe Ruth his 60th homerun hit of the season
1951 – First time a jet crosses over the North Pole
1955 – Willie Mays bats 50 home runs in a season; he is the 7th person to reach this potential
1975 – The record by David Bowie, “Fame,” goes to the #1 spot

September 20 Kanya Rashi (Vedic Moon Sign)
September 20 Chinese Zodiac ROOSTER

Birthday Planet

Your ruling planet is Mercury that symbolizes how you analyze the facts kept in front of you and express them.

Birthday Symbols

The Virgin Is The Symbol For The Virgo Sun Sign

Birthday Tarot Card

Your Birtday Tarot Card is Judgement. This card shows changes that will occur in your life and plans that will come to execution. The Minor Arcana cards are Ten of Disks and Queen of Swords

Birthday Zodiac Compatibility

Lucky Number

Number 2 – This number stands for tact, balance, relationships, kindness and good manners.

Read about: Birthday Numerology

Lucky Colors

Silver: This is a color that symbolizes intuition, wisdom, quality, and grace.
White: This is a pure color that symbolizes openness, completion, virginity, and knowledge.

Lucky Days

Monday – This day ruled by Moon symbolizes imagination and how we interact with family and friends.
Wednesday – This day ruled by the planet Mercury is symbolic of our efforts at expression, logic, and intelligence.

September 20 Birthstone Sapphire

Sapphire gemstone is symbolic of wisdom, trust, meditation and mental peace.

Ideal Zodiac Birthday Gifts For People Born On September 20th