Month: April 2026

Some of the Witchcraft/Magickal Correspondence for Friday

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Friday Source: PlentifulEarth.com

Planet: Venus

Element: Water

Gender: Female

Deities: Aphrodite, Eros, Freya, Venus

Colors: Aqua, Copper Colors, Green, Light Blue, Pink

Crystals: Aventurine, Blue Lace Agate, Copper, Coral, Emerald, Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Moonstone, Quartz, Rose Quartz, Selenite

Herbs & Plants: African Violet, Apples, Apple blossoms, Apricot, Barley, Birch, Cardamon, Carnations, Catnip, Columbine, Feverfew, Foxglove, Germanium, Goldenrod, Heather, Hibiscus, Iris, Lilac, Magnolia, Roses, Strawberries, Sweetpea, Thyme

Incenses: Cardamon, Rose, Saffron, Sandalwood, Strawberry, Vanilla, Venus Oil, Yarrow

Energies & Associations: Arts, Beauty, Birth, Fertility, Friendship, Growth, Harmony, Love, Marriage, Music, Nature, Partnerships, Peace, Perfumes, Platonic Love, Lust, Passion, Pleasure, Reconciliation, Relationships, Resolving Relationship Issues, Romance, Sexuality, Social Activities, Transformation

April 24, 2026 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 April 24th, 2026 is the First Quarter phase. In this phase, exactly half of the moon is illuminated and half is in darkness.

The First Quarter phase comes roughly 7 days after the New Moon and this is when the moon has completed one quarter of its orbit around the Earth (hence the name, First Quarter). The moon will be high overhead at sunset in this phase and will be visible until mid-night, when it sets in the west.

The First Quarter of the moon phase cycle happens on one day. It’s followed by the intermediate phase, Waxing Gibbous, and will become more illuminated every day until it reaches the Full Moon phase.

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: First Quarter

Moon age: 7.31 days

Moon illumination: 55.91%

Moon tilt: 148.774°

Moon angle: 0.53

Moon distance: 377,204.84 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 April 2026 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.

Today’s First Quarter Phase

The First Quarter on April 24 has an illumination of 57%. 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 April 24 the Moon is 8 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: First Quarter
Illumination: 57%
Moon Age: 8.00 days
Moon Angle: 0.53
Moon Distance: 372,319.91 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 150,496,386.80 km

Divination Journal

Lady Carla Beltane picks out the symbol, rune, tarot card, etc., but the information is from the website in the hyperlink or from a book. The description of these is one person’s view on them.

Tarot

Source: Tarotx.com

Nine/9 Of Wands – Minor Arcana

The Nine of Wands shows the fatigue. The wounded man grabbed a stick as if he were defending. He fought in the battle and won. As we can see on the card, he was protected by a wall which made of eight sticks. It seemed like he was tired and exhausted but was ready to fight again. In his eyes, there is a firm look as if he must definitely overcome the last challenge to win. This man stood up for what he believed in and held them tight in his hands.

Menu of Contents

The detailed description of the Nine of Wands

Detailed meaning of the keywords of the Nine of Wands

A few opposite Tarot cards to the Nine of Wands

A few support Tarot cards for the Nine of Wands

Upright meaning of the Nine of Wands: courage, perseverance, faith, resilience

Meaning of the Nine of Wands reversed: insecure, defensive, hesitant, paranoid

Animal Spirit Guide or Helper

Source: UniGuide.com

Cardinal

Cardinal meanings and symbolism include friendship, flair, home, love and devotion, good luck, music, and messages from angels. There are three species of cardinals and their native range spans from North America to the northern part of South America. So, these distinctive birds are favorites among people of diverse cultures, many of whom wonder what they symbolize. In this post, you’ll learn about cardinal meanings and symbolism, cardinal mythology and folklore, the cardinal spirit animal, and more.

Rune

Source: TheRuneSite.com

Erda

Sound: “oe” as the sound in “er”
Stands for: Our Planet (Mother Earth)
Magick/Healing use: Helps to reincorporate human actions with the world.

Witch’s Rune

Rings

Rings: bonding, alliance, marriage, teams, family

This witches rune indicates an issue, be it good or bad, with family, co-workers, friends, etc. Bonding on different levels is also the message.

Ogham

Source: learnreligions.com

Luis

Luis corresponds to the letter L in the alphabet, and is associated with the Rowan tree. This symbol represents insight, protection and blessings.

The Rowan tree has often been associated with protection against enchantment and magic. Rowan sticks were often used to carve protective charms on, and hung over a door to prevent evil spirits from entering. The berries, when split in half, reveal a small pentagram inside. The Rowan indicates protection, as well as knowledge and insight about what is taking place in your surroundings.

Luis Correspondences

Mundane Aspects: Keep your awareness high, and go with your intuition when it comes to the people and events in your life. Trust your judgment, and don’t allow yourself to be lulled into a false sense of security.

Magical Aspects: Keep yourself true to your spirituality, staying grounded even in times of doubt. This will help protect you from that which might bring you emotional, physical or spiritual harm.

I Ching

Source: psychic-revelation.com

Hexagram Six/6

Name: Sung.

Keyphrase: Inability to communicate. Conflict.

Formed By The Trigrams: Heaven over Water.

General: Antagonism and hostility will increase with the space we create between ourselves.

Love: Compassion should be used to heal any rifts within your relationship. Listen very carefully to anything your partner has to say.

Business: Act to minimize communication difficulties within your business or with partners.

Personal: Become more flexible in your viewpoint. Face your fears.

Overview: Sung relates to conflict. Usually with those around us but often within ourselves. It talks of the need to resolve these conflicts. Identifying self-righteousness within and dealing with fears and confusion they indicate is paramount. This will prevent escalation of hostilities.

Numerology

Source: Kasamba.com

Eight

If your life path number is 8, you are motivated, hardworking and you get things done. You love budgeting and you are always on top of your finances. You save for retirement and you are a homeowner, not a renter. You read the economy well – you would make a great investment advisor, funds manager, or a CFO. Your methodical and numerical thinking has to be put aside when it comes to love. In love, one plus one can make just one – that is if you believe in soul mates! You may have an intellectual bent and you may be a bit stubborn, but if you can let go, love will find you. You are one to maintain relationships. If the digits of a date add up to the number 9, that day or time is wonderful grounds for working on the mathematics and the logic behind what you want. Make plans and to-do lists.

Angel Number

April 23rd Birthday Taurus Horoscope Traits

You can find more birthday trait information from these websites by clicking on each hyperlink

Happy, joy filled, and blessed 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

Being a Taurus born on April 23rd…

 Astrological symbol: Bull. This symbol is representative for those born April 20 – May 20, when the Sun transits the Taurus zodiac sign and relates to simplicity, wealth, strong nature and tension coupled with peace.

 The Taurus Constellation is one of the 12 zodiac constellations, placed between Aries to the West and Gemini to the East on an area of 797 sq degrees with the brightest star being Aldebaran and the most visible latitudes +90° to -65°.

 The name Taurus is the Latin definition for the Bull, the April 23 zodiac sign. The Italians call it Toro while the Spanish say it is Tauro.

 Opposite sign: Scorpio. On the horoscope chart, this and the Taurus sun sign are on opposite sides, reflecting warm heart and philosophy and some sort of balancing act between the two with a creation of opposite aspects at times.

 Modality: Fixed. This indicates how much mystery and serenity exists in the lives of those born on April 23 and how friendly they are in general.

 Ruling house: The second house. This placement suggests the quest for personal possessions and material gain and is one of the forces that orients Taurus towards wealth.

 Ruling body: Venus. This combination suggests aesthetics and simplicity. Venus is one of the seven classical planets that can be seen with the naked eye. Venus is also representative for the flexibility of these natives’ existences.

 Element: Earth. This element governs over politeness and sense of responsibility and is the one of the four that benefits those born on April 23. It suggests a well grounded individual.

 Lucky day: Friday. This day is representative for the reliable nature of Taurus, is ruled by Venus and suggests friendship and desire.

 Lucky numbers: 8, 9, 11, 16, 27.

 Motto: “I own!”

People born on April 23 are bull headed and assiduous and this often helps them in achieving their objectives. They are in a permanent search for cohesion and they their free time engaged in enterprises that follow the purpose of self evolution or you can find them engaged with a good book or movie. They try to stay as far as possible from repetitious settings but they also hate being hurried or being put burden on. In a nutshell, these natives have an unhesitating and pragmatic path to life.

 Positive Traits: These natives possess a great deal of generosity and elegancy but they seem to show how warm hearted they truly are to people who are as trustworthy and dependable as themselves. Therefore they tend to create some sort of circle of trust around them and are always available for those who’ve won their respect.

 Negative Traits: These individuals need to understand that they should be more flexible in order not to let irritability and frustration get the best of them. They are avoidant in some regards but also very stubborn in others so you don’t always know what you are going to get from them. They can be quite jealous and possessive with those whom they love and they should learn to accept criticism, especially from these people.

Love and Compatibility: Lovers born on April 23 are passionate and adventurous. They prefer to form serious relationships rather than date around so they do find accomplishment when they settle down. They are attracted to refined but enthusiastic persons, they love to spoil their partner but in the same time they need to feel like they can also depend on the other person, for better or worse. You can conquer the heart of Taurus if you give them enough space but also if you maintain your personality and lively spirit. The single Taurus knows how to enjoy their personal time and is not in any hurry to enter a relationship unless they really want to.

 Attractive and charming it is very difficult for someone to win their heart if they don’t show the slightest interest. They don’t settle for less than what they consider it’s best for them. And they are a pretentious lover that is sometimes prone to controlling behavior and jealousy fits. Freedom lover, they have an immense love for change and adventure and they will experience many love relationships in their life, that they will consider important. If they settle for one person, they will probably be hard to understand and they will still be governed by selfishness. They are most compatible with those born on 1st, 2nd, 8th, 10th, 11th, 19th, 20th, 28th and 29th. April 23 Zodiac people are very attached to the other two earth signs: Virgo and Capricorn as they tend to share the same vision of life. In life, Taurus is in a constant search for someone attractive and mysterious that can keep their interest alive and the one to offer them this is the native in Scorpio. The lover in Taurus is thought to be least compatible with Aries. As for the rest of compatibilities between the other star signs and Taurus, you know what they say, stars predispose but people dispose.

Lucky Color: Green is the lucky color for Taurus zodiac.

Green symbolizes growth and renewal, it is both a stimulating and relaxing color. The serene earthy shades of green calm Taurus while the vibrant shades offer a needed boost of energy.

Other colors preferred by people born on April 23 are pink, yellow and most earth tones.

Representative Birthstone: The birthstone for Taurus zodiac is the lovely emerald.

This precious material is known to open up the channels of communication and creativity. It can also boost self esteem and faith for the natives in Taurus.

Other gemstones that are considered beneficial for people born on April 23 are Rose Quartz and Lapis Lazuli.

Characteristic Flower: The lucky flower for Taurus zodiac is Poppy.

Few people know that there are also red and purple poppy flowers, not only the famous red ones. The Greeks considered it was a plant of fertility and beauty. Poppy also suggests sensibility and grace.

Other flowers suggestive for Taurus are Violet and Lily.

Symbolic Metal: Copper is the metal considered lucky for Taurus zodiac.

Copper is a symbol for prosperity and youthfulness. One of the first materials discovered by mankind, this metal is said to influence romantic affairs and the display of emotions.

Another metal thought to be lucky for people born on April 23 is Silver.

Characteristics: April 23 Zodiac belongs to the first decan of TAURUS (April 20-April 29). This decan is under the supervision of the planet Venus. Those born in this period are strong willed pleasure seekers just like a true Taurus and attractive and passionate just as Venus makes them be. This period is also said to magnify all the positive and negative characteristics of Taurus zodiac sign.

 Being born on the 23rd day of the month suggests a trustworthy and affectionate individual who is relatively inflexible but very organized. The numerology for April 23 is 5. This number reveals an active person, task oriented and boasting with life experience. Those Taurus associated with number 5 are proactive people with great time management skills as they seem to never need any rest. April is the forth month of the year, bringing great opportunities for starting courageous endeavors. Those born in April are attractive and dynamic. April 23 Zodiac people are fearless and determined. April symbols that resonate with these people are diamond as gemstone, Honeysuckle and Poppy as plants and Aphrodite the Greek goddess of beauty.

Statistics Say: In the Gregorian Calendar, April 23 is placed as the 113th day of the year or the 114th day in leap years and there are 252 days left until the end of the year. The fifty fourth day of spring, this is also the World Book and Copyrigth Day, recognized by Unesco and the English Language Day.

 Taurus is situated seventh place in terms of popularity as a birth sign on the list of most met to least met zodiac signs. Even numbered sign, it is of negative polarity attached to a preponderant feminine symbolism. This relates to introvert people who are hesitant and uncompromising. The Artist is an archetype often used when describing this sign. Those born in the spring months are rated as nine per cent less active and engaged into physical activities. Famous people born on April 23 under the Taurus zodiac sign: William Shakespeare, James Buchanan, Shirley Temple and Michael Moore.

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

If you were born on April 23…

April 23 Taurus at Their Best: Social, secure, careful

April 23 Taurus at Their Worst: Inflexible, anxious, repressed

What to Wear: Anything plush, leather or suede — even if it’s hot outside. Due to the foodie tendencies of this birthday honoree, you might also consider an expandable waistband.

What to Eat: Taurus lives for sensual pleasure, so deliver it with several courses of creamy, rich and savory dishes — and don’t forget the wine!

Who to Invite: Taurus might pretend to not care who comes, but unless you invite everybody on this territorial person’s buddy list, you could be in for some sulking.

Where to Go: Pick a venue that at least looks posh. Taurus always likes to experience a nothing but the best kind of birthday.

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

IF YOU ARE AN APRIL 23 BIRTHDAY PERSONALITY, you can be a clever little dickens. This youthful trait is your trademark. You also are likely to have premonitions. In addition, you can have great timing.

The 23 April birthday personality is mysterious and imaginative. These are pleasing and insightful traits to have passed to you. This Taurus birthday individuals are likely to travel and make favorable connections. You can be responsible for influencing the lives of others. It is what you do… You are Taurus the Bull.

People can be considered your weakness. You get joy out of seeing other folks happy. On this zodiac birthday, natives bring out the best in their friends and family. The multiplicity of your friend’s backgrounds makes your day and life worth facing. Variety has its place and you will seek to find what is new and different. Your assortment of friends is certainly too wide to know everybody on a personal level.

The family has been the April 23rd Taurus’s rock and is very important to all aspects of life. As a child, you probably listened to stories about family history and you as a parent, will pass those tales down to your children.

The April 23rd birthday horoscope predicts that you may believe that past family links are important ties to future generations. Anyone can count on this Taurus to encourage younger family members to realize their dreams and to be independent. You are determined to make your mark on the world and feel there is room for more local “heroes.”

The April 23 birthday love compatibility analysis shows that you search for love in a place that is warm and loving. The Bull seeks to have fun as well. It is a quality that seems to have a degree of recklessness attached to it. When it comes to love, you are likely to enjoy your freedom and the single life more.

If today is your birthday, sometimes, you can be guilty of cheating on your spouse or companion. Your expectations should be discussed, as your views could be different from others when it comes down to infidelity. Otherwise, your better half would be much like you.

The 23 birthday meanings show that you are bright and full of talent. Taureans usually attract people and situations that are quite interesting. This is good for job searches, business opportunities, and relationships. You enjoy communicating and group activities.

Those born on this birthday April 23, are serious about their job performance and you would do well in areas of education, journalism, or creative arts. It is nothing for you to attend a seminar or take a class to improve your chances for advancement.

You do so much, Taurus. You wear yourself out between family duties and setting career goals. The 23rd birthday astrology predicts that you will be physically and mentally exhausted most of the time. Those born on this day could use a vacation accompanied by an exercise routine.

Exercise has been proven to reduce stress so accept your invitation to join a fitness club, gym, or yoga class while you are on the cruise. April 23 birthday individuals find happiness in eating. You especially like cultural experiences such as Thai cuisine. Go ahead and enjoy your meal. You deserve it.

The April 23 birthday personalities are insightful, mischievous Taureans. Your playful attitude is what keeps you young at heart. However, your heart can only take so much. Slow down just enough to pamper yourself when you feel an onset of fatigue setting in.

Take a class in something you will enjoy doing or visit your local spa for a day. You may believe that fidelity is defined by marriage for which you are in no hurry. You have many friends but possibly are only close to a select group.

Famous Celebrities Born On April 23

This Day That Year – April 23 In History

1635 – Boston Latin School opens and is the oldest US public institution.
1900 – The word “hillbillie” appears in the NY Journal
1918 – End of the Battle of Zeebrugge.
1962 – Pirates lose to NY Mets in first game ever

April 23  Vrishabha Rashi (Vedic Moon Sign)
April 23  Chinese Zodiac SNAKE

Birthday Planet

Your ruling planets are Mars & Venus.

Mars: symbolizes our ability and strength in overcoming problems to achieve our goals.
Venus: symbolizes the simple things in life that give us happiness, satisfaction, and pleasure.

Birthday Symbols

The Ram Is The Symbol For The Aries Zodiac Sign
The Bull Is The Symbol For The Taurus Zodiac Sign

Birthday Tarot Card

Your Birthday Tarot Card is The Hierophant. This card symbolizes the desire to do the right thing when you are not so sure about your decisions. The Minor Arcana cards are Five of Pentacles and Knight of Pentacles

Birthday Compatibility

You are most compatible with people born under the Zodiac Sign Cancer: This couple will share excellent love compatibility.
You are not compatible with people born under the Zodiac Sign Aries: This relationship will be strained and emotionally unsatisfying.

See Also:

Lucky Number

Number 5 – This is a number that speaks of exploration, curiosity, freedom, and exuberance.

Lucky Colors

Orange: This color stands for cheerfulness, enthusiasm, positive attitude, and independence.
Blue: This color symbolizes mental relaxation, trustworthiness, stability, and self-expression.

Lucky Days

Friday – The day of Venus symbolizes an artistic temperament and the right utilization of money.
Wednesday – Planet Mercury‘s day symbolizes one-to-one communication, logic, and rationality.

Birthstone Emerald

Emerald gemstone represents youthfulness, inspiration, hope, and harmony.

Ideal Zodiac Birthday Gifts

A new set of gardening tools for the man and a snow-white cotton nightgown for the Taurus woman.

April 23, 2026 Daily Horoscope

You can read today’s horoscope by clicking on the hyperlink.

Click here to read your daily and weekly horoscope Source: georgianicols.com

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

Welcome to WOTC! A Thought for Today

If you want to see information on any tradition of witchcraft, herbs, flowers, a Goddess or a God, or anything about any tradition of witchcraft, please put it in the comment section or email Lady Carla Beltane at ladybeltane@witchesofthecraft.com. I will try to find some information to post about it.

May your and your family’s lives be filled with love, happiness, laughter, joy, and positive things!

Blessed be

A Little Humor for Your Day

Now That His Kids Are Grown, This Dad Is Giving Up His Dad Jokes by Gary Rudoren from Reader’s Digest

Once your kid stops laughing at “Why didn’t Han Solo enjoy his steak dinner? It was Chewie!” you know it’s time to move on.

I still remember the first time I told my then-six-year-old son, Lev, that a clam makes calls with its “shell phone.” The laugh of recognition when he first got the joke was a moment I won’t ever forget. When I told it a second time in front of his friends Henry and Amir, I could see how proud he was that I had made his friends laugh. Excuse the bragging, but I was the cool dad.

When the kids outgrow the dad jokes

By Lev’s ninth birthday party, things had begun to change. After the seventh or eighth time I asked him “What do you call someone with no body and no nose?” he dismissively rolled his eyes. “I get it, Dad…”

“…Nobody knows!”

“Stop it, Dad!”

I immediately shifted gears into food puns, reminding him and his friends that melons have weddings because they “cantaloupe,” but I got nothing except head shakes and averted eyes. I’m pretty sure I heard him say “Sorry about my dad” to his friends as they all ran off to play on their phones together.

I used to be the life of every kids party. When I was only an uncle, all the toddlers loved my “got your nose” bit. I was the one who always had a knock-knock joke at the ready. (Knock, knock. Who’s there? Nobel. Nobel who? Nobel, so I knock-knocked.) Other parents loved that I could show up at any event and distract their kids with age-appropriate, groan-worthy wordplay, such as the ever popular “Did you hear about the guy who froze to death at the drive-in? He went to see Closed for the Winter.”

Sure, there were other dads with their bits, but I felt as if no one ever stole my crown. My wife long ago tuned me out, but she knew that my never-ending quest for laughter from kids, no matter how unashamed, was in my blood. I believe as the kids got older, they took their cues to be embarrassed by me from their mom’s head-shaking disdain. We’re working through the issue.

Ready to pass the torch

I tell you all this because after a lot of soul searching, I believe it’s time. My kids aren’t grown and out of the house, but I’ve come to realize that I’ll never be able to compete with my past success. I need our relationship to grow. I need to be able to talk to my children about topics other than how a witch’s car goes “broom, broom.”

Thus, I’m offering my entire catalog of jokes for sale on the open market. Puns, threatening tickling bits, knock-knock jokes, goofy faces, fart noises not from my butt, double takes, and even borderline inappropriate spit-take lines. I’m done with them all, and it feels like the right time to sell my legacy to some deserving new dad.

The catalog includes my most famous work—including my killer aside at my days-old nephew’s bris: “After my bris, I couldn’t walk for like a year!” And my faux-indignant kindergarten-graduation routine: “Well, now he better get himself a job!”

I could go on.

As with all great works of art, my collection is priceless. But I can tell you that the first time you get your toddler to laugh at the line “I don’t trust stairs. They’re always up to something,” you’ll feel it’s worth any price tag.

If you’re looking to make your kids laugh—even if they’re grown—try out some of these dad jokes.

 

I hope the rest of your and your family have a day and evening that is relaxing, filled with fun, laughter, and love. Always remember to take a little me time every day to recharge yourself!

Merry part until we merry meet again!

Let’s Have Some Fun – Samhain

Let’s Have Some Fun – Beltane

For Your Viewing Pleasure – Samhain: The Great Fire of Peace (Scottish Folklore)

Ar do shláinte (Irish Gaelic for to your health). May this year be a great one for you and yours dear WOTC family and friends!

Samhain: The Great Fire of Peace (Scottish Folklore)

The Nine Sacred Woods for Your Beltane Fire

(SIDE NOTE: These are also the types of wood you need to make Ogham Staves.)

Spell For Tomorrow – Crystal Abundance Spell

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Crystal Abundance Spell

Some quartz crystals contain bits of greenish mineral matter in them. These are known as “money crystals” or “abundance crystals.” If possible, use one of these in this spell. Otherwise, a clear quartz crystal will work fine.

INGREDIENTS/ TOOLS:1 quartz crystal

An image that represents abundance to you

BEST TIME TO PERFORM THE SPELL:On a Thursday when the moon is waxing

Select a magazine picture or download an online image that symbolizes prosperity to you. It might be an object or condition you desire, such as a new home, a sports car, or a European vacation. Lay the picture face up on a windowsill where the moon’s light will shine on it.

Wash the crystal in warm water with mild soap to cleanse it of any unwanted energies. Dry the crystal, then hold it to your third eye (between your eyebrows) while thinking about your intention. Doing this sends the image into the crystal. Then set the crystal on the picture. Make sure the crystal’s point faces toward the inside of your home, to draw what you want to you. Leave the crystal in place overnight. In the morning, remove the crystal and picture and give thanks for the bounty you are about to receive.

Source: Skye Alexander, The Modern Guide to Witchcraft: Your Complete Guide to Witches, Covens, and Spells

Some of the Witchcraft/Magickal Correspondences for Thursday

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Thursday Source: plentifulearth.com

Planet: Jupiter

Element: Earth

Gender: Masculine

Deities: Juno, Jupiter, Thor, Zeus

Colors: Blue, Green, Purple, Rich Royal Colors

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

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

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

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

April 23, 2026 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 April 23rd, 2026 is a Waxing Crescent phase. This is the phase where the moon started to become visible again after the New Moon.

In this part of the moon cycle, the Moon is moving away from the Sun and is becoming more and more illuminated by sunlight. In this phase, the moon will go from 0.1% to 49.9% illuminated before reaching the First Quarter phase.

In the Waxing Crescent phase the moon rises before noon in the east, transits the meridian before sunset, before setting in the west before midnight.

The Waxing Crescent 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. The moon is close to the Sun in the sky and the right edge will become brighter as it approaches 50% illumination and the First Quarter phase

Fun fact:

Phase Details:

Phase: Waxing Crescent

Moon age: 6.28 days

Moon illumination: 44.41%

Moon tilt: 143.249°

Moon angle: 0.53

Moon distance: 372,750.89 km

Moon sign: Cancer

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 April 2026 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.

Today’s Waxing Crescent Phase

The Waxing Crescent on April 23 has an illumination of 45%. 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 April 23 the Moon is 6.96 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: Waxing Crescent
Illumination: 45%
Moon Age: 6.96 days
Moon Angle: 0.54
Moon Distance: 368,635.02 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 150,456,336.03 km

Divination Journal

Lady Carla Beltane picks out the symbol, rune, tarot card, etc., but the information is from the website in the hyperlink or from a book. The description of these is one person’s view on them.

Tarot Card

Source: The Celtic Dragon Tarot by D. J. Conway. With art done by Lisa Hunt. This deck is unique as the cards are never read in reverse. Copyright 2001 Pages 118 and 119

GENERAL

Three of Cups – Minor Arcana

Prosperity; success.

A Water dragon lies in a cave on a vast pile of treasure. Prominent in front among the treasure are three chalices. Symbolic of the riches of spirit deep within the sacred center of each human, the dragon waits patiently to share this treasure with anyone who seeks his realm. The treasure itself represents the hidden knowledge found within the subconscious and collective unconscious minds of all humans. The lapping water (the constant giving and receiving of emotional wealth) can be seen in the front of the card. Shimmering water reflections shown on cave walls, symbolic of the love and contentment that shine forth from the lives of all who are balanced and at peace.

Divinatory Meaning: A time of prosperity, success, good luck, and happiness is coming. A celebration may brighten your life. This can be a successful creative period.

Animal Spirit Guide or Helper

Source: Messages from Your Animal Spirit Guides Oracle Cards by Steven D. Farmer Copyright 2008 Pages 135 to 137

Zebra

“Let go of your fear and know that you are safe and protected at all times”

Whenever you venture into unfamiliar territory it’s quite natural to feel some trepidation. Your mind can create all sorts of scenarios as to what can go wrong. Doubts and uncertainties may arise, and the can seem fraught with challenges and sometimes even danger. You may find yourself stuck at times, fearful about moving ahead. Yet much of what we label as fear isn’t actually fear, True fear is a vital, instinctual response to any life-threatening situation and is triggered not only by circumstances or events, but even more so by what you think about those circumstances or events. Stay relaxed yet vigilant, trusting that nothing can truly harm you and that your body will provide sensory information if there is any actual danger. If there truly is a threat, then your instincts will tell you what to do.

Whenever you feel an exaggerated sense of fear triggered mainly by your thoughts, one that has little or no basis in reality, take a few slow, deep breaths. Call upon spirit helpers who have provided their guidance and protection before. Reach out to close friends or family members for reassurance and to help you feel grounded and centered. Recall those times in the past when you did not feel frightened or were endangered and not only survived, but came through intact. You can also re-label fear and instead call it excitement, as the two emotions are very similar in the way they manifest in the body. Most of all, trust your spirit guides, your instincts, and your friends to watch out for you.

Associations: Protection; Guardianship; Alertness; Kindheartedness; Compassion; Individuality; Compromise; Challenge; Analysis; Illusion; Magic; Sure-footedness; Confidence; Changes; Agility

Rune

Source: TheRuneSite.com

Othala

Sound: “o” as in “old”
Stands for: Home (or Odla – sacred ancestral land)
Color: Copper (Brown)
Casting meaning: Much like Fehu this is a rune of wealth. But unlike Fehu, Othala represents a wealth that cannot be sold. This is wealth like family, friendships or our culture and heritage that is passed down to us. It represents an enclosure and maintains the existing state of things as they presently are.

Witches’ Rune

Source: summergoddess.wordpress.com

The Eye

This rune means to watch, to be spellbound, to probe deeper and discover that which is hidden from view.

It indicates becoming conscious and aware. This can sometimes mean you will be shocked into some awareness.

The Eye Rune implies the inner eye, to bring something into focus, to awaken or startle.

It suggests the all-knowing or all-seeing consciousness.

This rune has everything to do with examination, inspection, exposure and understanding on the deepest level

Ogham

Source: learnreligions.com

Eabhadh/Eadha

E is Eadhadh, or Eadha, which is the Aspen, a symbol of endurance and courage. The Aspen is a durable, hardy tree that grows all over North America and Scotland, so when Eadhadh appears, take it as a sign of strong will and success. Challenges may come your way, but you will eventually conquer your adversaries and obstacles.

In folklore and literature, the Aspen is associated with heroes, and many “crowns of Aspen” have been found in ancient burial sites. The sturdy wood was popular for making shields, and were often imbued with magical protective properties. In the Highlands of Scotland, the Aspen was often rumored to be connected to the realm of the Fae.

Eadhadh Correspondences

Mundane Aspects: Like the Aspen, you can be flexible without snapping. No matter what obstacles come, allow yourself to know that these too will be gone eventually. You will be left stronger for the experience, if you can get over your fears and reservations.

Magical Aspects: Don’t give in to the pressures of the material world. Focus instead on your spiritual journey, even if it seems like it would be a lot easier to give up and let things fall by the wayside. Even in the Tarot, the Fool knows he has a long way to go, but the first step is the hardest. When Eadhadh appears, put aside your distractions, and take that first all-important step on your journey.

I Ching

Source: psychic-revelation.com

Hexagram Ten/10

Name: Lu.

Keyphrase: Correct conduct.

Formed By The Trigrams: Heaven over Lake.

Imagery: The sky over a lake.

General: A successful journey can be assured if one careful step at a time is taken.

Love: Goodwill is the key to solving any relationship issues.

Business: Achieving success within business is best accomplished treating others with courtesy and respect.

Personal: Focus on ridding yourself of any feelings of envy or jealousy.

Overview: Lu relates to the need to develop your social skills and to make sure that they are sincere and not insincere. It indicates a need to make sure that jealousy or envy are not present within your life and if they are, to take steps to resolve them. Lu is all about inequality and the need to avoid it.

Numerology

Eighteen

It is involved with business on an international scale, and it is a discordance between idealism and selfishness. There is a lack of conscious spiritual effort. If the 18 is prominent in your chart, reading and travel will be very beneficial.

Angel Number

Source: numerologynation.com

Seven Hundred Fourty-Seven

Meaning and Significance

Angel number 747 unites the high vibrations and energies of the number 7 and the number 4. Since the number 7 appears twice, the influence of 7’s energies is doubled in this angel number.

According to numerology, the number 7 signifies wisdom, knowledge, spirituality, determination, and education.

The spiritual significance of number 7 ranges from spiritual knowledge and involvement to spiritual awakening and enlightenment.

The number 7 can be considered a highly spiritual number with a lot to offer for your spiritual development. It relates to the presence of spiritual teachers, and the true potential one person can reach when they become an enlightened spirit.

Spiritually

The spiritual meaning of 747 resonates with all things divine: spiritual knowledge, involvement, awakening, and enlightenment.

You are born into this life with the true purpose of healing this world through your strong spiritual sense, and you are capable of helping people in need.

However, first, you need to believe in your divine mission and start to view success in a different light.

Success is not about riches, and how much you have earned doesn’t determine how successful you are.

It’s your spiritual growth that defines success and what the future holds for you.

Cosmic secrets are waiting to be unlocked, and several meanings of your existence are waiting to be found.

By surrounding yourself with positive energy and looking into your inner self with the eyes of the spirit, you will be able to stay on your spiritual journey and begin building a new life.

You should know that there is no “right time” to implement these changes – the right time is right now!

You must get started immediately to understand how life can work for you and not against you.

The 747 angel number reminds us how little we know of life and how much infinite wisdom is out there waiting for us.

Building a spiritually-inclined life is not that difficult with a bit of determination, hard work, and perseverance.

You just need to start paying attention to the secret messages your guardian angel is sending you. It’s time to take your first steps and follow wherever angel number 747 takes you in the future!

April 22 Birthday Taurus Horoscope Traits

You can find more birthday trait information from these websites by clicking on each hyperlink

Happy, joy filled, and blessed 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

As a Taurus born on April 22nd,…

 Astrological symbol: Bull. This relates to a willful individual with meaningful strength and stamina. This is the symbol for people born between April 20 and May 20 when the Sun is considered to be in Taurus.

 The Taurus Constellationwith visible latitudes between +90° to -65° and the brightest star Aldebaran, is one of the twelve zodiac constellations. It is spread on an area of 797 sq degrees between Aries to the West and Gemini to the East.

The name Taurus is the Latin name defining the Bull, the April 22 zodiac sign in Spanish it is Tauro and in French it is Taureau.

 Opposite sign: Scorpio. In astrology, these are the signs placed opposite on the zodiac circle or wheel and in the case of Taurus reflect upon reliability and depth.

 Modality: Fixed. This can show much perceptiveness and relaxation how much perceptiveness and relaxation exists in the lives of those born on April 22 and how sincere they are in general.

 Ruling house: The second house. This house rules over material possession and all resources an individual gathers in time, whether we’re talking about money, friendships or moral principles.

 Ruling body: Venus. This association reveals creativity and magnetism. Venus is one of the planets with double rulership, over Taurus and Libra. Venus also shares an insight on loyalty.

 Element: Earth. This is an element of sound judgment and calculated moves and governs those born under April 22 zodiac. In association with fire and water it gets modeled while with air, it incorporates it.

 Lucky day: Friday. Taurus best identifies with the flow of the friendly Friday while this is doubled by the connection between Friday and its ruling by Venus.

 Lucky numbers: 3, 8, 11, 15, 23.

Motto: “I own!”

 People born on April 22 can be defined as purposeful, tranquil and in a continuous search for cohesion. Just like a true Taurus they are faithful, incisive and security conscious. They enjoy being dignified and having mates around. They hate not being offered the best services, no matter in what field and they dislike even the slightest confusion in life. Those born under this sign feel best when accompanied by family and people who are close to them.

Positive Traits: These natives are pragmatic and persistent in most of their endeavors but also very generous and affectionate with those close to them. This means that you can rely on them to keep their promises once they agree to something and that they usually put a lot of soul in their projects as well. They are some of the most warm hearted individuals when it comes to matters of the soul, although sometimes it is quite hard for them to open up.

Negative Traits: Taurus needs to learn to stop self indulging and dwelling in past behaviors and that they are the only ones that can do something in order to get all those things they keep dreaming of. Those born on this day are easily harmed and overly sufficient with the persons around them but this only happens when those persons allow them to behave like that. They are sometimes extremely egotistic and selfish. The worst things these people can do is not see they shouldn’t have such a small vision and accept transformation is a good thing.

Love and Compatibility: Lovers born on April 22 are passionate and committed. They are rather affectionate and stable rather than adventurous and they prefer to settle for a serious relationship rather than date many people. They are attracted to creative and fun people whom can keep their interest alive and with whom they can spoil and protect. You can conquer the heart of Taurus if you are all eyes on them but also maintain your individuality and degree of independence. This single native is not making a drama out of his single status but even enjoys time alone and enters a relationship only when is prepared to.

 Elegant and sincere lovers, they are very attractive to the opposite sex. Naturally charming, they are used to intensely live every aspect of their life and their relationships are no exception. They are a person of extremes in love and sometimes this attitude will have they prone to disappointment. They are likely to fall in love at a young age and have many interactions with different kinds of people. Once they settle for their loved one, they are patient and dependable and seek for peace and fulfillment. They are most compatible with those born on 1st, 8th, 10th, 17th, 19th, 26th and 28th. April 22 Zodiac people are very attracted to the other earth signs: Virgo and Capricorn as they tend to share the same vision of life. In life, Taurus is constantly seeking for someone who is both attractive and unpredictable and can keep their interest alive and the most suitable to offer them this is the native from Scorpio. Taurus is thought to be least compatible with Aries. As for the rest of compatibilities between the other star signs and Taurus, you know what they say, stars predispose but people dispose.

Lucky Color: The color considered to be representative for Taurus natives with April 22 is green.

Green as a hue, is the symbol of nature, fertility, growth and the power of healing. This zodiac color should be used for objects that are sitting in places where these natives spend most of their time.

People who have green as sign color are balanced, friendly and down to earth nurturers by choice. In order to feel good about themselves, they need to always help others and be supportive of good causes. They have a deep need to love and be loved and consider that belonging to the right person and creating a family with him or her is the greatest thing someone can achieve.

Other colors representative for Taurus are pink, yellow and most earth tones.

Representative Birthstone: The charming emerald is the representative Taurus birthstone for those born under the April 22.

Emerald is a precious material that denotes harmony and the power of regeneration. The zodiac birthstone could be used in accessories and jewelry items.

This birthstone is beneficial for the heart, lungs, pancreas and eyesight and is also said to be a great immune booster. Colombia, Brazil and Zambia are places where Emeralds can be found.

Another birthstone considered beneficial for Taurus natives is Lapis Lazuli. It symbolizes wisdom and honesty.

Characteristic Flower: The flower considered to be representative for Taurus natives with April 22 is Poppy.

Poppy suggests refinery and grace of movement This zodiac flower should be used in decorations and other accessories.

It was considered to symbolize eternal life and remembering of the lost souls. This plant can be found during late spring and early summer.

Other flowers representative for Taurus are Violets and Lilies.

Symbolic Metal: The metal used in astrology for those with April 22 is Copper.

Copper is a metal that suggests healing and creativity. This zodiac metal should be used in all kinds of jewelry items that are to be worn frequently.

Copper is a healing metal with soothing properties. One of the first materials discovered by mankind, this metal is said to bring prosperity and influence romantic affairs.

Another metal considered beneficial for Taurus natives is Steel.

Characteristics: April 22 Zodiac belongs to the first decan of TAURUS (April 20-April 29). This decan is influenced by the planet Venus. Those born under this influence combine the romantic and affective nature of Taurus with the passion and sensuality of Venus. This decan is known to magnify all the positive and negative characteristics of the Taurus zodiac sign.

 Being born on the 22nd day of the month shows efficiency, confidence, logic and stubbornness. The numerology for April 22 is 4. This number reveals creation combined with logic and a bit of stubbornness. Those Taurus associated with number four are surely imaginative but also hard working and critical. April is the fourth month of the year, bringing great opportunities to plant the seeds of success for later in the year. Those born in April are attractive and adventurous. April 22 Zodiac people are determined but understanding. April has as representative symbols the Honeysuckle and Poppy as plants, the Diamond as gemstone and Aphrodite the Greek goddess of beauty.

Statistics Say: April 22 is the 112th day of the year, or the 113th day in leap years, in the Gregorian Calendar and there are 253 days left until the end of the year. The fifty third day of spring, this is also the International Mother Earth Day, promoting the harmony between humans and the Earth.

 Taurus comes seventh most common zodiac sign on the list of occurrence in the horoscope. Even numbered sign, it is of negative polarity and considered to carry a feminine symbolism. This represents introvert people who are reluctant and self-containing. Amongst the archetypes used when talking about this sign there is the Designer. Less engaged with physical activities, spring birthday people are said not to be so fit. Famous people born on April 22 under the Taurus zodiac sign: Vladimir Ilyich Lenin, Yehudi Menuhin, Jack Nicholson, Aaron Spelling and Amber Heard.

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

If you were born on April 22…

April 22 Taurus at Their Best: Organized, grounded, commanding

April 22 Taurus at Their Worst: Difficult, materialistic, shallow

What to Wear: Anything plush, leather or suede — even if it’s hot outside. Due to the foodie tendencies of this birthday honoree, you might also consider an expandable waistband.

What to Eat: Taurus lives for sensual pleasure, so deliver it with several courses of creamy, rich and savory dishes — and don’t forget the wine!

Who to Invite: Taurus might pretend to not care who comes, but unless you invite everybody on this territorial person’s buddy list, you could be in for some sulking.

Where to Go: Pick a venue that at least looks posh. Taurus always likes to experience a nothing but the best kind of birthday.

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

IF YOUR BIRTHDAY IS ON APRIL 22, you could be described as a perfectionist. You are boldly imaginative but practical. You are gorgeous, Taurus. You have a talent for making ideals a thing of reality. You do not have much patience for pettiness or argumentative people. You love to laugh so you are likely to have a good sense of humor.

Your friends love you! You are the center of their eyes. Everywhere you go, you make a new friend. You love the unusual and you will usually find excitement or drama with a few of your friends. The 22nd April birthday personality loves to live life dangerously or on a larger scale than most. You are extremely generous and you will trade in your player’s card for marriage if and only when you meet the right one.This Taurus birthday person has been known to frown on a public display of affection as you have many friends. Some believe in marriage… some prefer to be single and free. You are in no hurry to wear a ball and chain. You had a traditional childhood with parents who taught values and morals.

Untypical of a parenting Taurus, you give your children free reign to do as they please. This will never work. Take charge of the children before they rise up against you when they can‘t have everything they want when they want it. While being a lenient parent is okay by some standards, discipline will work wonders.The April 22nd birthday horoscope also predicts that you seem to take a lax attitude when it comes to material possessions. You know the value of a dollar so this is so contrary of your values. Those born on this birthday have mounds of talents that could provide you a lavish life but sometimes, some of you may make bad business decisions.

Taureans can take life one week at a time not preparing for the future. When making a career choice, maybe choosing one that brings a certain gratification to your own life will be of great benefit to you. With your talent, Taurus, you can end up being financially secure if only you applied yourself.

The April 22 birthday personality can be an aggressive Taurus when it comes to reaching your long or short-term goals. You like messing around with computers and you are curious about scientific matters.

The 22 April birthday analysis shows that your basic instinct is what brought on your quest for knowledge about things that come by “accident.” You seem to know how to handle yourself in most situations especially in circumstances relating to business.

You take a real interest in the challenges you set for yourself, therefore, completing each task with competitive energy necessary to win the confidence of others. Usually, this zodiac birthday people are grounded but sometimes can be impulsive and make rash decisions. Yes, you can be the impatient one. Perhaps taking time to calm down will ease your troubled mind. It is necessary to have a clear mind.

The April 22 birthday astrology predicts that these Taureans commonly are fit people. You have an appetite for unhealthy foods, however. You love to cook and to entertain, so sometimes, eating right is hard for you.

If you ate right and did any form of exercise, you would feel better. You could put more emphasis on things you enjoy such as water aerobics or biking. Those are excellent ways to work on cardio and toning.

The 22nd April birthday meanings show that you are cheerful people with a positive outlook. You love to laugh but can be irrational. You can be terribly impatient but attract unusual friends. You have many friends, therefore; you do not encourage public affection. In addition, you are not marriage minded but feel you will know when you meet the part of you that is missing.

Famous Celebrities Born On April 22

This Day That Year – April 22 In History

1674 – Peace treaty signed by the Netherlands and Munster.
1823 – The roller skates are available. Patent by RJ Tyers.
1903 – Yankees vs. Senators, scores 3-1 in their first game before a crowd of over 11,000 people.
1914 – First pro game for Babe Ruth as a pitcher.

April 22  Vrishabha Rashi (Vedic Moon Sign)
April 22  Chinese Zodiac SNAKE

Birthday Planet

Your ruling planets are Mars and Venus.

Mars: This planet shows our competitive nature and how we express our enthusiasm.
Venus: This planet rules over our feelings and the pleasures we visualize.

Birthday Symbols

The Bull Is The Symbol For The Taurus Sun Sign
The Ram Is The Symbol For The Aries Sun Sign

Birthday Tarot Card

Your Birth Day Tarot Card is The Fool. This card stands for a free spirit, new potentials, energy, and freedom. The Minor Arcana cards are Five of Pentacles and Knight of Pentacles

Birthday Compatibility

You are most compatible with people born under Zodiac Sign Taurus: This will be an ideally compatible and stable match.
You are not compatible with people born under Zodiac Sign Aries: This relationship will be emotionally strained.

See Also:

Lucky Numbers

Number 4 – This is a number that symbolizes an organized and methodical outlook towards life.
Number 8 – This number signifies authority, ambition, possessions and good judgment.

Read about: Birthday Numerology

Lucky Colors

Pink: This is a color that symbolizes nurturing, intuition, understanding, and appreciation.
Silver: This color symbolizes elegance, prosperity, sleekness and industrious nature.

Lucky Days

Sunday – This day ruled by Sun and stands for willpower, courage, visionary and determination.
Friday – This day ruled by Venus is symbolic of sensuality, gratification, composure, and moral values.

Birthstone Emerald

Emerald gemstone is said to improve your intuition and have a positive effect on your ability to discern issues in life.

Ideal Zodiac Birthday Gifts

An indoor plant for the man and a bouquet of lilacs or violets for the woman.

April 22, 2026 Daily Horoscope

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Welcome to WOTC! A Thought for Today

Whether you are in or out or partly out of the broom closet remember the only person that needs to be concerned with your spiritual path is you!

May your path be blessed with whatever you want out of it. You are the one in charge of which gods or goddesses you choose to make offerings to and work with. You are the one in charge of what you put out into the universe through wishes or spells or rituals or any combination of these. It is your intentions that are the center of your spiritual and magicakal path. Even if you are in a coven ultimately it is you who decides to participate in what the coven does or not. 

Personally, over my 40 + years of following the Goddess who goes by many names including but not limited to The Great Mother/Mother Earth/Gaia and the God who goes by many names including but not limited to The Green Man/Horned God/Odin and RA. Over the years I slowly then fully came out of the broom closet in most areas of my life the one place I do not put it out there much that I am a pagan and witch is when I am with family or starting a new job. Basically, my family knows loosely what type of spiritual path I choose to follow but it is not brought up and I wear alternative amulets instead of a pentacle when I am with them or keep my pentacle under my shirt.

Why do I do this? So, unlike many of the Christians in my family, I do not feel I have to have an outward sign of any kind to be true to my spiritual path. My path is a personal one even though I lead a coven of my witchy Sisters and apprentices. As I tell them we are a coven of solitary witches who come together to talk about our lives or our spiritual paths or magickal workings and for the 8 Sabbats. A few months ago, in our monthly chat a novice brought this topic it up and it was refreshing to hear how others feel about it and why they come out to some people but not others. So, I asked myself does it take away from me walking a pagan path to not saying I do? No, I do not feel that by me being in the shadow of the wide-open broom closet door when with family deteriorates what I feel and the path I choose to follow spiritually and magickly.

What are your views on the topic of how far out of the broom closet do you want to be or are?

If you want to see information on any tradition of witchcraft, herbs, flowers, a Goddess or a God, or anything about any tradition of witchcraft, please put it in the comment section or email Lady Carla Beltane at ladybeltane@witchesofthecraft.com. I will try to find some information to post about it.

May your and your family’s lives be filled with love, happiness, laughter, joy, and positive things!

Blessed be

THE HISTORY OF EARTH DAY

STATISTICS

1970 FIRST EARTH DAY

1 Billion INDIVIDUALS MOBILIZED FOR ACTION EVERY EARTH DAY

190+ COUNTRIES ENGAGED

THE FIRST EARTH DAY

Every year on April 22, Earth Day marks the anniversary of the birth of the modern environmental movement in 1970.

Let’s take a look at the last half-century of mobilization for action:

ORIGINS OF EARTH DAY

In the decades leading up to the first Earth Day, Americans were consuming vast amounts of leaded gas through massive and inefficient automobiles. Industry belched out smoke and sludge with little fear of the consequences from either the law or bad press. Air pollution was commonly accepted as the smell of prosperity. Until this point, mainstream America remained largely oblivious to environmental concerns and how a polluted environment threatens human health.

However, the stage was set for change with the publication of Rachel Carson’s New York Times bestseller Silent Spring in 1962. The book represented a watershed moment, selling more than 500,000 copies in 24 countries as it raised public awareness and concern for living organisms, the environment and the inextricable links between pollution and public health.

Earth Day 1970 would come to provide a voice to this emerging environmental consciousness, and putting environmental concerns on the front page.

THE IDEA FOR THE FIRST EARTH DAY

Senator Gaylord Nelson, the junior senator from Wisconsin, had long been concerned about the deteriorating environment in the United States.  Then in January 1969, he and many others witnessed the ravages of a massive oil spill in Santa Barbara, California.  Inspired by the student anti-war movement, Senator Nelson wanted to infuse the energy of student anti-war protests with an emerging public consciousness about air and water pollution. Senator Nelson announced the idea for a …

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(One Person’s View Point) Samhain (Sow-en) – The Celtic roots of Halloween

As millions of children and adults participate in the fun of Halloween on the night of October 31st, few will be aware of its ancient Celtic roots in the Samhain (Samain) festival. In Celtic Ireland about 2,000 years ago, Samhain was the division of the year between the lighter half (summer) and the darker half (winter). At Samhain the division between this world and the otherworld was at its thinnest, allowing spirits to pass through.

The family’s ancestors were honoured and invited home whilst harmful spirits were warded off. People wore costumes and masks to disguise themselves as harmful spirits and thus avoid harm. Bonfires and food played a large part in the festivities. The bones of slaughtered livestock were cast into a communal fire, household fires were extinguished and started again from the bonfire. Food was prepared for the living and the dead, food for the ancestors who were in no position it eat it, was ritually shared with the less well off.

Christianity incorporated the honouring of the dead into the Christian calendar with All Saints (All Hallows) on November 1st, followed by All Souls on November 2nd. The wearing of costumes and masks to ward off harmful spirits survived as Halloween customs. The Irish emigrated to America in great numbers during the 19th century especially around the time of famine in Ireland during the 1840’s. The Irish carried their Halloween traditions to America, where today it is one of the major holidays of the year. Through time other traditions have blended into Halloween, for example the American harvest time tradition of carving pumpkins.

Two hills in the Boyne Valley were associated with Samhain in Celtic Ireland, Tlachtga and Tara. Tlachtga was the location of the Great Fire Festival which begun on the eve of Samhain (Halloween). Tara was also associated with Samhain, however it was secondary to Tlachtga in this respect.

The entrance passage to the Mound of the Hostages on the Hill of Tara is aligned with the rising sun around Samhain. The Mound of the Hostages is… Click here to read the rest of this article about Samhain