Day: December 8, 2025
A Yule Drink and Litha Cake – Combined Them for Brunch or a Snack for a Solstice Feast – Flashback to 2012
I know I have been doing separate posts for Yule and Litha things but when I came across these two recipes, in Llewellyn’s Witches’ Datebook 2012, one for each season of the year the two hemispheres are going into, they sounded yummy to me to have together. I apologize in advance for not calculating from American measurements to other parts of Mother Earth. I just found this website https://www.europeancuisines.com/ while it says European Cuisines it covers other countries measuring styles as well.
SIDE NOTE if you do not have a Sun shaped disc to pour the batter in use cookie cutters for whatever shapes remind you of the Sun or use a knife to cut out a shape. Even a young child could use cookie cutters with the child’s caregivers supervising. Then either eat the scraps from the cut outs or put them outside for the wildlife in your area to celebrate the Solstice with your family. This is a good day to have breakfast for dinner/supper/tea or use for part of your feast after your families Solstice ritual
Sun God Supreme
1 cup flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
2 Tablespoons of melted butter or oil
1 egg
3/4 cup yogurt
Garnish with 3 cups cubed fruit, all colors
Sift dry ingredients together. Then separately whisk wet ingredients together. Combined wet and dry ingredients, mixing for no more then 20 strokes, one for each day in June (or December) until the Solstice. Let mixture sit for 10 minutes while you prepare the fruit, set the table, and heat the frying pan lightly coated with oil or butter on a medium heat.
(SIDE NOTE Depending on the ages of the people attending your celebration feast designated cutting the fruit, setting and clearing the table, and doing dishes along with wiping the table and kitchen surfaces. If you allow a child of 3 to cut up their pancake with a plastic knife this can also be used to slice bananas or other soft fruit. This is a family celebration so let the family help with the work and as you are your homes’ Priestess or Priest you can relax and enjoy the feast and time together with a lot less stress)
Pour batter into sun-shaped discs (or pour batter from a measuring cup with a lip to get lovely round pancakes.) cook until bubbles that have formed in the batter burst and make little dry craters. Flip one and briefly cook the other side. Serve on brighly colored plates surrounded by fruit of all colors, which represent the abundant growth and glory of the Earth Goddess. Drizzle with honey or maple syrup and enjoy.
Pancakes combine the traditional foods of Litha — butter, milk, cakes, and honey — represent the Sun God at the height of his reign.
Copyright Dallas Jennifer Cobb page 77
Magical Mulled Cider
(SIDE NOTE This cider contains no alcohol so the whole family can enjoy it. If you want to spike it for the adults I have used dark rum measured to taste of the person drinking it. It is also good cooled to room temperature but I did not like the taste after being chilled in the refrigerator)
1 quart (or 1 liter) apple cider
6 orange, sliced to look like the sun
12 whole cloves
1/8 teaspoon of nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
6 cinnamon sticks
Honey to taste
Toast the return of the Sun God, and the holy rebirth, with this warming drink when you gather with friends and family on the longest night of the year, Best made over an open fire, but easily concocted on a stove indoors will warm the hearth, heart, and home. Sip this and know anything is possible.
In a large pot combine apple cider which represents the Sun God, cloves, nutmeg, and ground cinnamon. Simmer for at least half an hour to make your house smell wonderfully festive, or longer for a stronger mulled taste. This simmering symbolically brings the God and Goddess together. and adds a little “spice” to the mix. Pour into a mug, carefully an orange slice into each cup. Add cinnamon stick and serve. Makes 6 servings.
Copyright by Dallas Jennifer Cobb page 129
Flashback 2005 – Litha
The Summer Solstice, the zenith of the sun, is an excellent time to do spells for abundance and prosperity. Take three green candles and three gold or bright yellow candles and put them in gold-colored or brass candlesticks. Arrange them in a circle on your altar or on a table, alternating colors. In the center of the candles, arrange money and symbols of money. Coins are good, for example, and dollar coins work especially well because they are gold colored. You might also put pictures or drawings of what form you want your abundance to take, like a new car, a bill paid, or stocks and bonds and other symbols of wealth and security.
cast a circle as you usually would. Then chant, “Sun so high, bring me your bounty, warmth, and prosperity, bring me success. Bring me the means to fulfill my desires, enough and some to share.” Repeat this chant and imagine the pile of coins on the altar growing, and the pictures and symbols becoming real. Hold the thought as long as you can, and as soon as your attention begins to waver, say, “So mote it be,” and quickly blow out all the candles. End your circle in the usual manner.
Source: Magenta Griffith in Llewellyn’s Witches’ Datebook 2005 Page 79
Flashback 2005 – Yule
Gather with friends at sunrise, or as soon after as possible, on the Winter Solstice. Meditate on the idea that this is the darkest time of year, but that light will return. As it is the circle of the year, so may it be in the world: that as the light grows, illumination and warmth extend through-out the globe. Concentrate on the idea of peace, understanding, and harmony between all peoples spreading as the light of the Sun spreads. Resolve to be a more peaceful person in the coming year and think of ways you could promote understanding. Feel in your heart of hearts that peace is not only possible be inevitable, that the time of war is over, that the human race is evolving past such foolish pursuits. Then sign a song of peace, like “Imagine” or “Give Peace a Chance” by John Lennon; “Universal Solider” by Donovan; or “Last Night I Had the Strangest Dream” which has been recorded by Joan Baez, the Weavers, Pete Seeger, among others. If you are alone and don’t wish to sing, play a peaceful selection of music – either folk songs or music like Pachebel’s Cannon or Dubussy’s La Mer –while concentrating on the same idea.
Source: Magenta Griffith in Llewellyn’s Witches’ Datebook 2005 Page
Spell For Tomorrow – Embracing Your True Self: A Cord Cutting Ritual
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Embracing Your True Self: A Cord Cutting Ritual
REQUIRED MATERIALS:
A white or red skull candle (skulls focus on the mind)
String or twine (dental floss will work in a pinch)
Magical tip: when I am attracting something I like to fill my candle with as much intention and yummy energy as possible. “You catch more flies with honey than vinegar is a well-known English proverb.” When I want to banish something I leave my candle empty of intention. Leave room so that what you are banishing can fill up the candle.
HOW TO PERFORM:
Begin by cleansing your candles by running them under cold water for 30 seconds.
While holding your black candle connect with the patterns and beliefs you want to shed. Take 3 full breaths and blow out your breath over your candle as forcefully as you can. Visualize those outdated beliefs being pushed out of your body through your breath.
Start dressing your candle by engraving the old patterns and beliefs onto your candle. Cover the candle with the cut & clear oil. Move in a counter clockwise direction from bottom to top to draw away from you. Finish by applying the banishment herbal blend to your candle. Once your candle is fully dressed place your candle in a fire safe container on your altar.
While holding your white skull candle connect to your authentic self. Who do you want to be in society? Take 3 full breaths and blow your intention over your candle. whisper your intention to your candle. Fill it with your true self, your true desires, who you really want to be.
To dress your candle first choose a symbol or create a sigil for empowerment. Carve your symbol or sigil and your intention onto your candle. Next your candle in the master key oil. Move in a clockwise direction from the top to the bottom to draw your true self to the surface. Finally apply the empowerment herbal blend to your oiled candle. Once your candle is fully dressed and charged place your candle in a fire safe container on your altar next to your black candle.
Cut 8 or so inches of string. Tie one end to the wick on your black candle and tie the other end to the wick of your skull candle. Move the candles away from each other until the cord is taught.
Feel the cord keeping yourself attached to the societal beliefs you want to rid yourself of. Think of various times those beliefs have stopped you from being your authentic self. For an extra boost write your list on a piece of paper to burn once your candles are lit.
Once you feel ready, take a match, or a piece of wood (everyone has takeout chopsticks or toothpicks in their drawers) and light it on fire. Really feel this part! Take the piece of wood and hold it in the middle of the string, feeling the cord connecting yourself to the unwanted beliefs BURN AND SNAP!
Depending on the string used, it should spread to the two wicks, but if not simply light those two candles separately. While the candles are burning continue to feel any remains of those beliefs unchain you. Do some breath of fire, jump around, move vigorously to expel those beliefs from your body.
Take some time to divine any messages your candle flame has to offer. Candle flames can indicate possible blocks or results of your spell depending on the way it is burning.
Finish by burning the list if you have one in the black candle flame. Allow the candles to burn out.
Immediately go take a shower and clean yourself with the good Juju soap to attract good luck and fortune to you. Continue using the soap for 7 days for a powerful effect.
To dispose of your spell, carry the black candle far from your property and throw it into a trash can or dumpster that is emptied often. You can bury the remains of the white candle on your property or throw it into a bonfire that you are enjoying.
Some of the Witchcraft/Magickal Correspondence for Tuesday
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The Witches Correspondences for Tuesday
Dedicated to the powers of the planet Mars, personified as Ares, Tiwaz, Tiw, and Tyr.
Element : Water
Planet : Mars
Zodiac Sign : Aries / Scorpio
Angel : Samuel
Metal : Iron, Steel
Incense / Perfumes : Dragon’s Blood, Patchouli
Oil : Basil, Coriander, Ginger
Color : Red, Orange
Stones : Bloodstone, Garnet, Carnelian,
Plants/Herbs : Allspice, Blessed Thistle, Cayenne, Daisy, Garlic, Ginger, Pepper, Pine, Red Rose, Thyme, Tobacco, Wormwood
Magick to work: self-assertion, energy, and courage, victory, endurance, passion, masculine goals in general, sex, aggression, protection, controlled power, ambition, arguments, competition, conflict, destruction, lust, male sexuality, sports, strife, struggle, surgery, medical issues, upheaval, war
Divination Journal
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Tarot
Source: tarotx.net
High Priestess – Major Arcana
Menu of Contents
I. Image description on The High Priestess Wild Unknown Tarot
II. The message of The High Priestess Wild Unknown Tarot in a reading
III. Meaning of The High Priestess Wild Unknown Tarot in the upright position
IV. Meaning of The High Priestess Wild Unknown Tarot in the reversed position
Animal Spirit Guide or Helper
Source: spiritualcuriosity.org
Deer
Gentleness, grace, sensitivity, intuition, innocence
Rune
Source: white-magic-help.net
INGWUZ
Fertility, New Beginning, The God-Hero
It is the completion of the initiation that Inguz needs. It may indicate a time of joyful liberation, a new life, a new way. As a rune of great power it means that you have the strength to reach you completion, the solution from which there is a new beginning. The completion, the finish/finalization is most important. This Rune indicates that you have to fertilize the soil for your own liberation. Everything is changing, and we cannot live constantly in the midst of obstacles.
Witches Rune
Source: psychic-revelation.com
Moon
Keywords: Change.
Meanings: The “x” marks represent the four main phases of the moon and so you can expect changes to happen within the next 28 days. This is a particularly feminine stone and often appears in response to questions about women’s issues. The Moon rune is a messenger. It is telling you to be aware that major changes are coming to your life. Consult the runes closest to it to determine whether those changes are negative or positive.
Ogham
Source: symbolsage.com
Duir/Dair
A representation of the oak tree, Duir corresponds to the letter D and is associated with strength, stability, and growth. The term duir also means door, so the oak groves are believed to be places where the sky world, the earth, and the otherworld meet. It’s believed that the symbol enables one to see the invisible, as well as things hidden from view at present.
To the druids, every part of the oak was sacred and used in ritual and divination. In fact, the term druid, means one with the wisdom of the oak. The oak tree is associated with the ancient tradition of the oak king, the fertility god of the green world and is a symbol of male sovereignty.
I Ching
Sources: psychic-revelation.com
Hexagram Thirty – Five/35
Name: Chin.
Keyphrase: Progress.
Formed By The Trigrams: Fire over Earth.
General: An easily won victory should not be taken for granted or treated lightly.
Love: Do not despise easy progress with your love life. Cherish it instead.
Business: Be thankful for your current success.
Personal: Take the time to consolidate your success and share it with those around you.
Overview: Chin is all about progress. Easy progress and the feeling of dissatisfaction that can sometimes arise from such progress. Chin urges you to adopt the same attitude in victory as you would in adversity. Levelheadedness is required in both situations. Chin also warns that you should not try and take advantage of an easy victory for personal gain but must share the success with others.
Numerology
Source: astrogle.com
Thirty – Five/35
It is creative in business. It is an inventor, gadget-designer, or business adviser. It is social, but does not work well with others. It should freelance.
Angel Number
Source: Angel-Numbers.com
Thirty – Five
Higher Powers want you to make some changes, you need to uplift the level of your spiritual consciousness and abilities. Speak with them often in your mind, they will guide you to solve all the problems bothering you. They have abilities to change your life for the better, all it takes is to trust their guidance.
December 9, 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 each hyperlink.
Source: nineplanets.org
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The Moon phase for December 9th, 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:
Phase Details
Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon age: 18.37 days
Moon illumination: 79.42%
Moon tilt: -36.729°
Moon angle: 0.53
Moon distance: 373,793.79 km
Moon sign: Leo
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.
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Visit the December 2025 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.
Today’s Waning Gibbous Phase
The Waning Gibbous on December 9 has an illumination of 72%. 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 December 9 the Moon is 20.01 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: 72%
Moon Age: 20.01 days
Moon Angle: 0.52
Moon Distance: 380,526.49 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 147,319,030.33 km
Illumination: 72%
Moon Age: 20.01 days
Moon Angle: 0.52
Moon Distance: 380,526.49 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 147,319,030.33 km
December 8 Birthday Horoscope’s Traits
Happy 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.
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As a Sagittarius born on December 8th…
Astrological symbol: Archer. This relates to a willful individual aiming high but also a sympathetic person open to new experiences. This is the symbol for people born between November 22 and December 21 when the Sun is considered to be in Sagittarius.
The Sagittarius Constellation is one of the twelve constellations of the zodiac, with the brightest star in an asterism called Teapot. It lies between Scorpius to the West and Capricornus to the East, covering an area of 867 square degrees between visible latitudes of +55° and -90°.
The Spanish call it Sagitario while the French use the name Sagittaire for the December 8 zodiac sign but the real origin of the Archer is in the Latin Sagittarius.
Opposite sign: Gemini. This suggests that this sign and Sagittarius are complementary and placed across each other on the astrological wheel, meaning broad mind and wits and some sort of balancing act between the two.
Modality: Mobile. This can suggest how much superficiality and compassion exists in the lives of those born on December 8 and how shy they are in general.
Ruling house: The ninth house. This house placement symbolizes education and long journeys that transform one’s life and suggests why these carry such an important role in the lives of Sagittarians.
Ruling body: Jupiter. This planet signifies protection and generosity and also suggests a straightforwardness nature. The name of Jupiter comes from the leader of the gods in Roman mythology.
Element: Fire. This element is considered to make people born under the December 8 zodiac vigorous but at the same time composed and offers them the determination to pursue their endeavors.
Lucky day: Thursday. This day is under the governing of Jupiter and symbolizes balance and enticement. It also identifies with the funny nature of Sagittarius natives.
Lucky numbers: 5, 9, 14, 17, 20.
Motto: “I seek!”
People born on December 8 are elegant and appear to be ready to tackle any kind of conversation on any subject. They posses a great culture but also a lot of social awareness and are able to get away with almost anything. At the same time they are very ambitious and tend to be pushy with those who they feel are not strong enough. They enjoy finding themselves in mentor like position and have a lot to tell about being part in competitions and similar.
Positive Traits: These natives are friendly individuals who prove to be very considerate with those around them and quite ready to throw them a helping hand especially if their help concerns something in which they are involved as well. They are humorous and enthusiastic beings who prefer to keep things straight with everyone and not hide behind words.
Negative Traits: One of the things Sagittarius needs to learn is that not everybody can be saved and they cannot focus on supporting and motivating everyone and instead letting themselves go. Those born on this day are at times impulsive and overly confident. This attitude coupled with a reluctance to accept defeat is a recipe for disaster. They are sometimes overly optimistic and impatient. They want it all and they want it now.
Love and Compatibility: Lovers born on December 8 are passionate and persistent. They are very pretentious lovers who know exactly what they are looking for. Unfortunately they are not very aware of where they could find that person so they prefer to focus on other aspects of life and expect love to happen. However their love happens notion includes knowing a person thoroughly before they even start dating. So their love is quite a calculated and cerebral love.
Lucky Color: Purple is the color of preference for Sagittarius natives, especially those born under the December 8… Other colors that suit Sagittarius natives are pink and blue.
Representative Birthstone: The serene Turquoise is the birthstone of preference for Sagittarians, especially those born under the December 8… Another gemstone considered influential for Sagittarius natives is Quartz. It suggests openness and cleanness.
Characteristic Flower: The flower for Sagittarius natives born with the December 8 is Narcissus… Other plants for Sagittarius natives are Geranium and Ginger.
Symbolic Metal: Tin is the metal that is considered lucky for those Sagittarius natives with December 8… Another metal considered influential for Sagittarius natives is Silver.
Characteristics: December 8 Zodiac belongs to the second decan of SAGITTARIUS (December 3-December 12). This decan is influenced by the planet Mars. Those born under this influence combine the ambition and hard work of Sagittarius with the bravery of the fighting Mars. This period tempers the positive and negative characteristics of the Sagittarius zodiac sign, slightly enhancing the positive ones.
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If you were born on December 8…
December 08 Sagittarius at Their Best: Interesting, energetic, friendly
December 08 Sagittarius at Their Worst: Fake, inconsistent, troubled
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DECEMBER 8 birthday horoscope predicts that your motto is that you believe in getting the most out of life, so do it. You are generally beautiful and resolute. But you are known to speak your mind which has a reflection on your outward beauty. You will not keep anything hidden in your heart.
It is likely that you, as a Sagittarius birthday, are stubborn people. However, you can be submissive. You can be extreme. From time to time, your dual personality makes itself visible and can be confusing to most people.
The December 8th birthday love compatibility predictions show that you fall in love too quickly or at least you think that you are in love. Even in “love,” you have difficulty remaining faithful and loyal to one person. Again, this could be due to your personality switches, or more simply, you are afraid of long-term commitment. As the December 8 zodiac sign is Sagittarius, when it comes to being a parent, you would indeed make a good one. You love young children and may feel that they could learn a thing or two from you.
The December 8th horoscope predicts that you take your health seriously. Mostly, you have a good attitude about life, and this contributes to your health conditions. You have no trouble speaking your mind, so this could eliminate a lot of stress and the presence of any blood pressure problems. You use shopping, like many people, as a means to lift your spirits when you are not feeling well.
We could talk about your career and your finances, but there’s not much to say other than you could do better when it comes to a job. You know this, and that’s why you move on to someone who will appreciate your talents. Normally, you work with people and are known for this. This, in addition to your skills, enables you to move forward and possibly have a profession that will suit your taste and salary requirements.
But the December 8 astrology analysis warns that the money you spend on your whims could be saved. You like having fun and splurging on your friends but remember your short-term goals and goals for retirement. However, Sagittarius, you will not let a good time stand in your way of achieving the status that you work so hard to achieve.
Professionally, these December 8 birthday personality are qualified to do some things. You have great skills as a communicator. This could be valuable in law enforcement, public speaking, and journalism. The future of person who born on 8 December truly depends on what his or her personality.
Additionally, you are an honest individual who could make a name for yourself in politics. At the same time, if you are interested in performing or in the entertainment industry, my advice is to go for it. Many born on this birthday today have successful careers as actors, ballplayers, and entertainers.
This wishy-washy attitude of the December 8th birthday personality can make life difficult for them at times. The result of some of your decisions are not the right ones. Another trait that could be considered as negative birthday characteristic is that some people think of you as being arrogant or boastful.
You may not like to compete but usually are the blunt of antagonistic behavior. Otherwise, you have an entourage of people at your beck and call. This could be because of the way you live. This zodiac birthday person likes doing big things, and when they have money, usually, they have many “friends.
The December 8 birthday meaning suggests that you have big plans for life. You dream big, and it’s okay. You have short and long-term goals that with your determination will be met.
Famous Celebrities Born On December 8
This Day That Year – December 8 In History
1977 – Earl Campbell receives the 43rd Heisman Trophy Award.
1992 – The news that the hit television series “Cheers” will not have another season on NBC hits the press.
1994 – Accused of tax evasion, Darryl Strawberry is indicted.
2010 – Eiffel Tower closed due to a heavy snow storm.
December 8 Dhanu Rashi (Vedic Moon Sign)
December 8 Chinese Zodiac RAT
Birthday Planet
Your ruling planet is Jupiter that symbolizes benevolence, energy, new opportunities and accomplishment of goals.
Birthday Symbols
The Archer Is The Symbol For The Sagittarius Zodiac Sign
December 8
Your Birthday Tarot Card is Strength. This card symbolizes the courage, control, willpower, and kindness. The Minor Arcana cards are Nine of Wands and King of Wands
Birthday Zodiac Compatibility
You are most compatible with people born under Zodiac Sign Leo: This relationship will be lively, fun and dynamic.
You are not compatible with people born under Zodiac Sign Capricorn: This will be a different relationship.
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Lucky Numbers
Number 2 – This number shows divine purpose in life which can bring about harmony and balance in your life.
Number 8 – This number symbolizes delegation, ambition, spiritual consciousness and responsibility.
Read about: Birthday Numerology
Lucky Colors
Brown: This is a grounded color that shows a down-to-earth personality, simplicity, warmth, and decisiveness.
Maroon: This color signifies controlled passion, courage, energy, and anger.
Lucky Days
Thursday – This day is ruled by Jupiter and symbolizes an encouraging and fruitful day.
Saturday – This day ruled by Saturn signifies difficulties that will make you into a better a The nd efficient person.
Birthstone Turquoise
Turquoise is a pure gemstone that promotes healing, positivity and clear thinking.
Ideal Zodiac Birthday Gifts
A portable grill for treks for the Sagittarius man and arrange a fun day trip for the woman. The December 8 birthday personality is always up for an adventure.
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