Author: H.P. Lady Beltane
Merry meet Sisters, Brothers, and Honored Guests,
I'm an ordained High Priestess walking my spiritual path as an Eclectic Witch for over 45 years. I'm mother of 5, mother-in-law of 4 (although I treat them the same as those, I gave birth too) , grandmother of 13 and great-grandma to 5. I am a spirit mother and sister to many of my dearest friends and apprentices.
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Merry part and blessed be,
Lady Carla Beltane
Celtic Tree Month of Holly July 8 to August 4
From LearnReligions.com
Although the Oak ruled in the previous month, its counterpart, the Holly, takes over in July. This evergreen plant reminds us all year long about the immortality of nature. The Holly moon was called Tinne, pronounced chihnn-uh, by the Celts, who knew the potent Holly was a symbol of masculine energy and firmness. The ancients used the wood of the Holly in the construction of weapons, but also in protective magic. Hang a sprig of Holly in your house to ensure good luck and safety to your family. Wear as a charm, or make Holly Water by soaking leaves overnight in spring water under a full moon — then use the water as a blessing to sprinkle on people or around the house for protection and cleansing.
From Ireland-Calling.com
While the oak was the controller of the light half of the year, the holly controlled the dark, winter months.
It shares another quality with the oak in that it is resistant to lightning, its spikey leaves acting as mini conductors.
It was thus, also associated with the same Celtic and Norse gods of thunder, Taranis and Thor, and was often planted near dwellings to protect folk from lightning strikes.
Protective qualities
Druids believed the holly to possess protective qualities, guarding against evil spirits and witchcraft.
It was thought that bringing the leaves inside during the winter months would provide shelter from the cold for the fairy folk, who in return would be kind to those who inhabited the dwelling.
When new Celtic Chieftains were chosen, a wreath of holly was often used as a crown for good luck and new-born babies were bathed in the water from the leaves to protect them from harm.
Although taking cuttings was encouraged in this way, due to its protective qualities, it was considered unlucky to cut down a whole tree.
Holly formed part of Jesus’ crown of thorns
Today holly is perhaps most associated with Christmas, when, following the old traditions, it adorns the houses as part of yule-tide decoration and festivities.
However, according to Christian beliefs, holly formed part of the crown of thorns worn at the crucifixion.
It was the blood of Christ that stained the holly berries red and it was the Christians who gave the holly tree its name from the word holy.
Holly berries are poisonous to humans but a good winter food source for birds. The leaves of the holly tree were used to treat colds and fevers largely associated with the winter months.
As a flower remedy holly is said to rid people of jealousy and hatred and open the heart to love.
Celtic Tree Month – Holly July 8 – August 4
Holly – guards against spirits and witchcraft
In Celtic mythology, the holly was the evergreen twin of the oak.
While the oak was the controller of the light half of the year, the holly controlled the dark, winter months.
It shares another quality with the oak in that it is resistant to lightning, its spikey leaves acting as mini conductors.
It was thus, also associated with the same Celtic and Norse gods of thunder, Taranis and Thor, and was often planted near dwellings to protect folk from lightning strikes.
Protective qualities
Druids believed the holly to possess protective qualities, guarding against evil spirits and witchcraft.
It was thought that bringing the leaves inside during the winter months would provide shelter from the cold for the fairy folk, who in return would be kind to those who inhabited the dwelling.
When new Celtic Chieftains were chosen, a wreath of holly was often used as a crown for good luck and new-born babies were bathed in the water from the leaves to protect them from harm.
Although taking cuttings was encouraged in this way, due to its protective qualities, it was considered unlucky to cut down a whole tree.
Holly formed part of Jesus’ crown of thorns
Today holly is perhaps most associated with Christmas, when, following the old traditions, it adorns the houses as part of yule-tide decoration and festivities.
However, according to Christian beliefs, holly formed part of the crown of thorns worn at the crucifixion.
Tinne, T – At midsummer the Holly King wins his battle with the Oak King and power over the dark months is his. This is possibly why holly appears as the eighth month in the Celtic tree calendar, following oak and holly is the eighth letter in the ogham alphabet, tinne.
It was the blood of Christ that stained the holly berries red and it was the Christians who gave the holly tree its name from the word holy.
Holly berries are poisonous to humans but a good winter food source for birds. The leaves of the holly tree were used to treat colds and fevers largely associated with the winter months.
As a flower remedy holly is said to rid people of jealousy and hatred and open the heart to love.
Holly Moon: July 8 – August 4 from learnreligions.com
Although the Oak ruled in the previous month, its counterpart, the Holly, takes over in July. This evergreen plant reminds us all year long about the immortality of nature. The Holly moon was called Tinne, pronounced chihnn-uh, by the Celts, who knew the potent Holly was a symbol of masculine energy and firmness. The ancients used the wood of the Holly in the construction of weapons, but also in protective magic. Hang a sprig of Holly in your house to ensure good luck and safety to your family. Wear as a charm, or make Holly Water by soaking leaves overnight in spring water under a full moon — then use the water as a blessing to sprinkle on people or around the house for protection and cleansing.
A Little Humor for Your Day
It’s definitely a Monday with Murphy’s Law thrown in.
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!
July 8, 2025 Current Southern Hemisphere/Tomorrow’s Northern Hemisphere Moon Phase
Source: nineplanets.org
The current moon phase for July 8th, 2025 is the Waxing Gibbous phase.
On this day, the moon is 13.5 days old and 95.75% illuminated with a tilt of 116.104°. The approximate distance from Earth to the moon is 397,988.81 km and the moon sign is Sagittarius.
The Moon phase for July 8th, 2025 is a Waxing Gibbous phase. This is the phase where the moon is more than 50% illuminated but has not yet reached 100% illumination (which would be a Full Moon).
In the Northern Hemisphere, the right side will be illuminated, and in the Southern hemisphere it’ll be the left side that is illuminated.
The Waxing Gibbous phase, like all moon phases, will last for just over 7 days. The actual length will vary because of the elliptical shaped orbit of the moon. During this Waxing Gibbous phase the moon will rise in the east in the mid- to late-afternoon and will be high in the eastern sky at sunset.
Assuming it’s a clear night, the Waxing Gibbous moon will then be visible through most of the night before setting just before sunrise.
Fun fact: the word Gibbous was first used in the 14th century and comes from the latin word gibbosus which means humpbacked.
Phase Details
Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon age: 13.5 days
Moon illumination: 95.75%
Moon tilt: 116.104°
Moon angle: 0.5
Moon distance: 397,988.81 km
Moon sign: Sagittarius
Source: MoonGiant.com
You can use this link to go forward or backward in time for Moon phase information. If you are curious, you can even find out what phase the Moon was in when you or anyone else was born.
The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waxing Gibbous phase. Visible through most of the night sky setting a few hours before sunrise. This phase is when the moon is more than 50% illuminated but not yet a Full Moon. The phase lasts about 7 days with the moon becoming more illuminated each day until the Full Moon.
During a Waxing Gibbous the moon rises in the east in mid-afternoon and is high in the eastern sky at sunset. The word Gibbous first appeared in the 14th century and has its roots in the Latin word “gibbosus” meaning humpbacked.
Visit the July 2025 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.
Today’s Waxing Gibbous Phase
The Waxing Gibbous on July 8 has an illumination of 95%. 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 July 8 the Moon is 12.71 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 Gibbous
Illumination: 95%
Moon Age: 12.71 days
Moon Angle: 0.50
Moon Distance: 399,990.11 km
Sun Angle: 0.52
Sun Distance: 152,092,652.21 km
Illumination: 95%
Moon Age: 12.71 days
Moon Angle: 0.50
Moon Distance: 399,990.11 km
Sun Angle: 0.52
Sun Distance: 152,092,652.21 km
The 8 Lunar Phases
There are 8 lunar phases the Moon goes through in its 29.53 days lunar cycle. The 4 major Moon phases are Full Moon, New Moon, First Quarter and Last Quarter. Between these major phases, there are 4 minor ones: the Waxing Crescent, Waxing Gibbous, Waning Gibbous and Waning Crescent. For more info on the Moon Cycle and on each phase check out Wikipedia Lunar Phase page.
Useful Moon Resources
Check the weather before a night of Moon gazing at weather.com
For a list of all the current meteor showers visit American Meteor Society
Welcome to WOTC! A Thought for Today
I am starting this Monday off stressed and frustrated, my fibromyalgia flare has gone into overdrive once again but I will get the important posts up for today skipping the informative posts for today.
Thank you to everyone who has made a donation to WOTC!! I apologize for not emailing you a personal thank you but my PayPal account is messed up and I am not seeing your email address. I do appreciate the help being able to bump WOTC up to the next level with WordPress.
If you want to see information on any tradition of witchcraft, herbs, flowers, a Goddess or a God, or anything pertaining to any tradition of witchcraft, please put it in the comment section or email Lady Carla Beltane at ladybeltane@witchesofthecraft.com. I will try to find some information to post about it.
May your and your family’s lives be filled with love, happiness, laughter, joy, and positive things!
Blessed be
A Little Humor for Your Day
I hope the rest of your and your family have a day and evening that is relaxing, filled with fun, laughter, and love. Always remember to take a little me time every day to recharge yourself!
Merry part until we merry meet again!
Spell For Monday – Elemental Road Opener Spell: Wiccan Prayer to Unlock Paths
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Elemental Road Opener Spell: Wiccan Prayer to Unlock Paths
Road opener rituals are great for finding the way out of a stagnant situation and moving forward in life. If you are feeling stuck or having a hard time with a specific problem 🔗, this simple spell might help you find the right course of action.
This is a road opening ritual inspired by Mexican bruja Yeel Maló, who works with the ray of Archangel Gabriel, the celestial messenger. The spell recipe on this page has been modified to invoke the Universal Elements instead.
You can dedicate this prayer to a different patron saint or deity. If you need inspiration for your devotional practice, visit today’s ruling deities or learn about the God and Goddess of Wicca.
How this Spell Works
We will work with each of the 4 Elementals for a Wiccan ritual.
‣ A bowl of water will symbolize the Water Element 💧
‣ A crystal or gemstone for the Earth💎
‣ An incense stick for the Air ☁️
‣ And a candle for Fire 🔥
What incense should I use? Pick an aroma that matches your intention. You can browse the Green Witch course to learn about the properties of different herbs. Cinnamon is a great option because of its warm, comforting smell that sanctifies the ritual area.
If you don’t have a crystal or gemstone for this spell, use a bowl filled with kitchen salt instead.
Road Opener Wiccan Candle Ritual
An easy road opener spell with a candle and a Wiccan prayer. Invoke the 4 elementals to clear and unlock solutions to your problems.
What you’ll need
Bowl of water (regular drinking water)
1 incense stick
1 crystal or gemstone (pick one according to the day)
1 white candle
How to do a road opener spell
Arrange your items on the altar. Each element will face one of the four directions: Water faces West. Air faces East. Earth faces North. Fire faces South.
Light the incense. The Air element is entering your ritual.
Rub your hands for a few seconds until you can feel a warm energy, visualize a ball of energy and hold your crystal, you are invoking the Earth element.
Light the candle to call upon the presence of the Fire element.
Gently dip a finger in the water to feel the company of the Water element. Water represents a state of flow, a mirror that can open the door to a new reality. This transforming energy will clear all blockages.
Chant the following road opener prayer:
Visualize an empty road. Meditate for a few minutes as you see yourself moving forward.
Let the candle burn completely and always practice candle safety. If you need to leave the room, put out the candle and continue burning it later.
Once the candle is burned, toss all remains away while saying Thank you. Keep the crystal close to you. If you need to invoke the power of this spell, rub your hands and hold it in your hands again.
Recipe Video
July 7, 2025 Current Southern Hemisphere/Tomorrow’s Northern Hemisphere Moon Phase
Source: nineplanets.org
The current moon phase for July 7th, 2025 is the Waxing Gibbous phase.
On this day, the moon is 12.46 days old and 90.7% illuminated with a tilt of 126.598°. The approximate distance from Earth to the moon is 400,980.86 km and the moon sign is Sagittarius.
The Moon phase for July 7th, 2025 is a Waxing Gibbous phase. This is the phase where the moon is more than 50% illuminated but has not yet reached 100% illumination (which would be a Full Moon).
In the Northern Hemisphere, the right side will be illuminated, and in the Southern hemisphere it’ll be the left side that is illuminated.
The Waxing Gibbous phase, like all moon phases, will last for just over 7 days. The actual length will vary because of the elliptical shaped orbit of the moon. During this Waxing Gibbous phase the moon will rise in the east in the mid- to late-afternoon and will be high in the eastern sky at sunset.
Assuming it’s a clear night, the Waxing Gibbous moon will then be visible through most of the night before setting just before sunrise.
Fun fact: the word Gibbous was first used in the 14th century and comes from the latin word gibbosus which means humpbacked.
Phase Details
Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon age: 12.46 days
Moon illumination: 90.7%
Moon tilt: 126.598°
Moon angle: 0.5
Moon distance: 400,980.86 km
Moon sign: Sagittarius
Source: MoonGiant.com
You can use this link to go forward or backward in time for Moon phase information. If you are curious, you can even find out what phase the Moon was in when you or anyone else was born.
The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waxing Gibbous phase. Visible through most of the night sky setting a few hours before sunrise. This phase is when the moon is more than 50% illuminated but not yet a Full Moon. The phase lasts about 7 days with the moon becoming more illuminated each day until the Full Moon.
During a Waxing Gibbous the moon rises in the east in mid-afternoon and is high in the eastern sky at sunset. The word Gibbous first appeared in the 14th century and has its roots in the Latin word “gibbosus” meaning humpbacked.
Today’s Waxing Gibbous Phase
The Waxing Gibbous on July 7 has an illumination of 90%. 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 July 7 the Moon is 11.78 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 Gibbous
Illumination: 90%
Moon Age: 11.78 days
Moon Angle: 0.49
Moon Distance: 402,700.66 km
Sun Angle: 0.52
Sun Distance: 152,095,421.63 km
Illumination: 90%
Moon Age: 11.78 days
Moon Angle: 0.49
Moon Distance: 402,700.66 km
Sun Angle: 0.52
Sun Distance: 152,095,421.63 km
The 8 Lunar Phases
There are 8 lunar phases the Moon goes through in its 29.53 days lunar cycle. The 4 major Moon phases are Full Moon, New Moon, First Quarter and Last Quarter. Between these major phases, there are 4 minor ones: the Waxing Crescent, Waxing Gibbous, Waning Gibbous and Waning Crescent. For more info on the Moon Cycle and on each phase check out Wikipedia Lunar Phase page.
Useful Moon Resources
Check the weather before a night of Moon gazing at weather.com
For a list of all the current meteor showers visit American Meteor Society
Welcome to WOTC! A Thought for Today
If you want to see information on any tradition of witchcraft, herbs, flowers, a Goddess or a God, or anything pertaining to any tradition of witchcraft, please put it in the comment section or email Lady Carla Beltane at ladybeltane@witchesofthecraft.com. I will try to find some information to post about it.
May your and your family’s lives be filled with love, happiness, laughter, joy, and positive things!
Blessed be
A Little Humor for Your Day
I hope the rest of your and your family have a day and evening that is relaxing, filled with fun, laughter, and love. Always remember to take a little me time every day to recharge yourself!
Merry part until we merry meet again!
Some of the Witchcraft/Magickal Correspondence for Saturday
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Saturday Source: amagickalpath.co.uk
Planet – Saturn
Spells/Magic – binding, debts, discovery, justice, karma, protection, longevity, endings, home
Magical aspects: longevity, exorcism, endings, apprehension, austerity, caution, and limitations.
Oils – Black Orchid, Hyacinth, Iris, Juniper,
Plants and trees – black helleborn,garden nightshade,blackthorn tree,cypress tree,hedge bindweed,hemlock.ivy,morning glory,mullein,snowdrop,marigold,Rosemarry,Rue,Rowan tree, yew tree, holly tree.
Stones – Obsidian, onyx,black pearl
Colours – black, grey, red, white, brown, blue
Metal -Lead
Energy Type – Female
Dieties – dedicated to the shadowy Anglo-Saxon god Saetere, the equivalent to the Roman Saturn, and the Greek Cronos. It is also associated with the Norns, the Norse equivalent of the Three Fates, and the Trickster-god, Loki.
Saturday is the best time to deal with such matters as: Binding, Patience, Stability, Neutralization, Material Gain, Protection, Karma, Death, Manifestation, Structure’s, Reality, Laws of society, Limits, Obstacles, Tests, Handwork, Real Estate, Dentists, Bones, Teeth, Farm Workers, Sacrifice, Separation, Stalkers, Murderers, Criminals, Civil Servants, Justice, Math’s, Plumbing, Joint Money Matters, Wills, Debts, Financing, Real Estate, Discoveries, Transformation and Relations with Older People.
Saturday Source: smudgemetaphysical.com
Planet: Saturn
Colour: black and deep purple
Plants: pansy, morning glory , cypress
Stone: obsidian, hematite, or jet, Coral, Hematite, Salt, Lead, Serpentine, Pewter
Herbs: Cypress, Myrrh, Patchouli, Black Poppy seeds, Mullein
Oils: High John oil
Gods/Goddess: Hecate, Saetere, Saturn, Cronos, the Norns, Loki.
Saturday is ruled by Saturn, the planet of time, karma, self-discipline, and systems that are in place to help you live your best life. This is an excellent day to begin breaking a habit, it is the ideal day to clean up any messes, whether physical or energetic, so that you can start your week off on a clean slate.
This is the day to create plans. To write down goals. To evaluate aspects of your life. To decide what is working and what needs to be altered. If you work a 9 to 5 job then this time is yours and yours alone. You can choose to dedicate a small portion of your day to improving your life.
Spells and rituals: spirit, communication, meditation, psychic attack or defence, locating lost items or missing persons, self-discipline, life, building, doctrine, protection, freedom, elderly, destroying diseases and pests, crystallization, hidden or obscure matters, limitations, and boundaries.
Solution Saturday spells:
Write a list of what you are grateful for from the week you’ve experienced and attract more of that yummy energy into your life.
Do a 3 card tarot spread of what area of your life needs re-evaluating, how it’s affecting your life and how can you go about altering it.
Perform some magical cleansing by sweeping your home and smudging it to dispel the old energy and invite new energy.
July 6, 2025 Current Southern Hemisphere/Tomorrow’s Northern Hemisphere Moon Phase
Source: nineplanets.org
The current moon phase for July 6th, 2025 is the Waxing Gibbous phase.
On this day, the moon is 11.43 days old and 84.1% illuminated with a tilt of 135.092°. The approximate distance from Earth to the moon is 403,208.42 km and the moon sign is Scorpio.
The Moon phase for July 6th, 2025 is a Waxing Gibbous phase. This is the phase where the moon is more than 50% illuminated but has not yet reached 100% illumination (which would be a Full Moon).
In the Northern Hemisphere, the right side will be illuminated, and in the Southern hemisphere it’ll be the left side that is illuminated.
The Waxing Gibbous phase, like all moon phases, will last for just over 7 days. The actual length will vary because of the elliptical shaped orbit of the moon. During this Waxing Gibbous phase the moon will rise in the east in the mid- to late-afternoon and will be high in the eastern sky at sunset.
Assuming it’s a clear night, the Waxing Gibbous moon will then be visible through most of the night before setting just before sunrise.
Fun fact: the word Gibbous was first used in the 14th century and comes from the latin word gibbosus which means humpbacked.
Phase Details
Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon age: 11.43 days
Moon illumination: 84.1%
Moon tilt: 135.092°
Moon angle: 0.49
Moon distance: 403,208.42 km
Moon sign: Scorpio
Source: MoonGiant.com
You can use this link to go forward or backward in time for Moon phase information. If you are curious, you can even find out what phase the Moon was in when you or anyone else was born.
The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waxing Gibbous phase. Visible through most of the night sky setting a few hours before sunrise. This phase is when the moon is more than 50% illuminated but not yet a Full Moon. The phase lasts about 7 days with the moon becoming more illuminated each day until the Full Moon.
During a Waxing Gibbous the moon rises in the east in mid-afternoon and is high in the eastern sky at sunset. The word Gibbous first appeared in the 14th century and has its roots in the Latin word “gibbosus” meaning humpbacked.
Today’s Waxing Gibbous Phase
The Waxing Gibbous on July 6 has an illumination of 84%. 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 July 6 the Moon is 10.87 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 Gibbous
Illumination: 84%
Moon Age: 10.87 days
Moon Angle: 0.49
Moon Distance: 404,535.83 km
Sun Angle: 0.52
Sun Distance: 152,097,476.17 km
Illumination: 84%
Moon Age: 10.87 days
Moon Angle: 0.49
Moon Distance: 404,535.83 km
Sun Angle: 0.52
Sun Distance: 152,097,476.17 km
The 8 Lunar Phases
There are 8 lunar phases the Moon goes through in its 29.53 days lunar cycle. The 4 major Moon phases are Full Moon, New Moon, First Quarter and Last Quarter. Between these major phases, there are 4 minor ones: the Waxing Crescent, Waxing Gibbous, Waning Gibbous and Waning Crescent. For more info on the Moon Cycle and on each phase check out Wikipedia Lunar Phase page.
Useful Moon Resources
Check the weather before a night of Moon gazing at weather.com
For a list of all the current meteor showers visit American Meteor Society
July 5 Birthday Horoscope’s Traits
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Joyful birthday wishes from Lady Carla Beltane with the WOTC Family and Friends!!
May the next year of your life bring you more love, laughter, joy, happiness, enough income to cover what you have to have along with a little leftover for fun! May it bring you everything you want if it is supposed to be and everything you need. May sorrow be unknown, and any negativity be minimal. May the wind always be at your back.
As a Cancer born on July 5th, you have a sympathetic and persuasive nature. On one hand, you are very understanding with those around you while on the other, you seem to invest a lot of time in making people do what they said they would.
You are ambitious and graceful. You surely don’t lack enthusiasm either. Prepare to read a detailed report below.
The zodiac sign for July 5 is Cancer.
Astrological symbol: Crab. The sign of the Crab represents people born June 21 – July 22, when the Sun is placed in Cancer. It suggests love for stability, sensibility, moodiness and meticulousness.
The Cancer Constellation with the brightest star being Cancri is spread on 506 sq degrees between Gemini to the West and Leo to the East. Its visible latitudes are +90° to -60°, this being just one of the twelve zodiac constellations.
The name Cancer is the Latin name for Crab. In Greek, Karkinos is the name of the sign for July 5 zodiac sign. In Spanish and French it is used Cancer.
Opposite sign: Capricorn. This suggests enthusiasm and spirit and shows how Capricorn natives are thought to represent and have everything Cancer sun sign people ever wanted.
Modality: Cardinal. Reveals how courage and sensibility exists in the lives of those born on July 5 and how sincere they are in general.
Ruling house: The fourth house. This is a space of familiar environment, domestic security and ancestry. This is why Cancerians are known to put so much emphasis on concepts like belonging to a home, cherished belongings and on personal safety.
Ruling body: Moon. This celestial body is said to influence passage of time and structure. The Moon is called Selene or Artemis, the goddess of hunt from Greek mythology . The Moon also suggests the imagination in the lives of these natives.
Element: Water. This is the element representative for those born under July 5 zodiac which reminiscence of the innate complexity and their ability to reveal how they feel under different circumstances.
Lucky day: Monday. This day is under the governing of the Moon and symbolizes renewal and passivity. It also identifies with the creative nature of Cancer natives.
Lucky numbers: 1, 9, 13, 14, 22.
Motto: “I feel!”
People born on July 5 posses many abilities and have a perceptive path to life. They are clingy in a loving and cute way as they only do it in order to fulfill their need to feel secure and protected both emotionally and financially. Just like a true Cancer, they are attentive, conscientious and aspiring. They prefer hobbies related to arts and staying at home. They avoid ennui and being criticized. Those born under this sign feel best when they are at home or very close to it in domestic places.
Positive Traits: Resourceful and empathic, these people are one of the most romantic lovers possible. They are sensible up to the point they need confirmation and this only makes them be more and more aspiring and achieving. Cancer people are usually artistic and have many unseen abilities waiting to be unraveled in front of the right persons. Those born under this sign have an awesome mind set and are like sponges that absorb the energy around them and blend in to the setting.
Negative Traits: One thing Cancer needs to learn is to stop dreaming with eyes open and take action because they are the only ones who can accomplish their expectations and goals. Those born on this day love to play master puppet with those around them and feel like everyone should listen to them. They are manipulative and inconsistent. Not only they lack stability but they are also over conservative and resistant to change. They hardly forgive anyone but they are not malicious as they believe that bad things catch up sometime.
Love and Compatibility: Lovers born on July 5 are considered to be the most sympathetic and protective of all lovers. Cancer puts the greatest value in life on home stability and family wellbeing as one of the most important pursuits in the life of a Cancer is finding their soul mate and forming a family of their own. You can conquer the heart of Cancer if you are an enthusiastic and loyal lover whom can offer them unconditional support and stability.
July 5 Zodiac people seem to be most attracted to the other water signs: Scorpio and Pisces as they tend to share the same vision of life. In love, Cancer is in a permanent search for someone who can understand their emotional nature and the most suitable to offer them this is the native born under Virgo. The lover in Cancer is said to be least compatible with Aquarius. As for the rest of partnerships between the other star signs and Cancer, you know what they say, stars predispose but people dispose.
Lucky Color: Silver is the color of preference for Cancer natives, especially those born under the July 5.
Silver suggests mystery but also light, depending whether it is closer to black or white. This zodiac color should be used for objects that are sitting in places where these natives spend most of their time.
People with silver as sign color lead a balanced, confident and independent lifestyle is attractive and so is their usual emotional detachment. They know how to act and what to say at any time and in any situation but they tend to remain reserved and focused on their own lives.
Other colors that suit Cancer natives are violet, blue and pastels.
Representative Birthstone: The refined Pearl is the representative Cancer birthstone for those born under the July 5.
Pearl presents a precious material that reflects preciousness and purity. The zodiac birthstone could be used in accessories and jewelry items.
This birthstone, called the “teardrop of the Moon” is thought to have a positive influence on opening the mind and taking good decisions. Pearls have been used as an adornment for centuries. This gemstone comes in white, grey to black shades.
Another birthstone considered beneficial for Cancer natives is Moonstone. It symbolizes clarity and sensibility.
Characteristic Flower: The lucky flower for those born under the July 5 is Acanthus.
This plant is known to symbolize purity and nurturing. The zodiac flower could be used in gifts and decorative items.
This is a precious flower, with purple and white petals, towards the sky and influenced by outside forces in the atmosphere, such as the pull of the Moon. You can enjoy this flower during early summer .
Other plants for Cancer natives are Water Lilies.
Symbolic Metal: Silver is the metal defined for July 5 and in general for Cancer natives.
Silver is known to represent mystery and elegance. The zodiac metal could be used in accessories and jewelry items.
This precious metal is said to sooth and orients the wearer towards introspection and self development. Silver is also thought to bring great humor and liveliness to the person wearing it.
Another metal considered beneficial for Cancer natives is Platinum.
Characteristics: July 5 Zodiac belongs to the second decan of CANCER (July 3-July 13). This decan is influenced by the planet Pluto. Those born under this influence combine the intuition and sensibility of Cancer with the ambition and determination of Pluto. This period tempers the positive and negative characteristics of Cancer zodiac sign, slightly enhancing the positive ones.
What Statistics Say: In a year in the Gregorian Calendar, July 5 is the 186th day or the 187th day in case of leap years and until the end of the year there are left 179 days. The thirty fifth day of summer, this is also the Arbor Day as observed in New Zealand.
If you were born on July 5, you’re a firecracker! You are full of curiosity and always itching to try something new. Whether it’s meeting people or trying an activity for the first time, you need a stream of stimulus to keep you feeling satisfied. If you can learn to slow down and consider your consequences, you’ll go very far in life. Not only do you recognize opportunities, but you go after them!
July 05 Cancer at Their Best: Successful, adventurous, free-spirited
July 05 Cancer at Their Worst: Impulsive, obnoxious, inconsiderate
What to Wear: Khaki shorts, patio dresses and flip-flops. This constantly comfy creature may even show up in a favorite beach cover-up or Hawaiian shirt.
What to Eat: Totally simple, homemade fair — anything from macaroni and cheese to hamburgers and hot dogs, accompanied by Mom’s secret cole slaw and potato salad as sides.
Who to Invite: If you don’t think a normal adult would want to extend invites to an eclectic group of slightly weird family members, Cancer might surprise you.
Where to Go: Home. Your house, or better yet — theirs. A party where all the guests yell “Surprise!“ would produce tears of total joy, even if it wasn’t unexpected.
July 5 birthday horoscope predicts that your sun sign is Cancer. The Cancer Birthday Analysis reports that you are likely to be a person with much charisma. You are lovable and sensitive. Also, Cancer can be independent with a few enterprising hobbies and career choices. People just fall in love with your charming mannerisms.
Like most July 5 birthday personality, you are grumpy and capricious. You are likely turned off by conflict or drama. Anything that is not of a positive nature, you have very little tolerance for.
If today July 5 is your birthday, you are rational and have a strong sense of society. Versatile by nature, you are also insightful but lack self-confidence. Those born on this day may lack the motivation to succeed.
According to the July 5th astrology analysis, people born on this day are imaginative. Mainly, your dreams and aspirations are about success. Normally, you are thinking of ways to help someone.
Characteristically, you feel you should get some personal gratification from the work you do. You are willing to do what it takes. As the July 5 birthday meanings rightly suggest, you have a mature outlook as your self-discipline takes you a long way. Money is only secondary to job and pride.
What your birthday July 5th says about you is that you are a nurturer who is genuinely interested in other people. A Cancer birthday person likes to touch and can generally tell when something is wrong with his/her loved ones.
When your feelings are hurt, you withdraw from people especially someone you care about. You can be a compassionate and receptive person who desires emotional security and a stable family unit.
The July 5 Horoscope predicts that you are best matched with someone like you – smart, practical, loyal and incredibly good in bed. For your lover, however, as a negative, you can be cranky and insecure. You are easily broken but are likely to put up a good front.
As a July 5th birthday personality, you learn new skills without much effort. You are curious, and your career decision could reflect your personable nature. Those born on this day could be effective in the hospitality industry or a job where sales play a big role.
This should provide the security and flexibility you desire in a work environment. People with a zodiac birthday July 5 will take a cut in pay to do a job that provides a sense of accomplishment. Additionally, you like to save your money instead of buying unnecessary items.
The Crab has minimal health issues. It is not because you take great care of yourself either. It must be a natural defense because you are lucky when it comes to well-being. You do not exercise yet you remain almost immune to such common illnesses. You are blessed with the boon of good health.
In spite of this, it is suggested that you take measures to ensure that you remain in good shape. According to the July 5 birthday horoscope profile, you could change your diet.
Cancer personalities typically tend to eat certain foods over and over. The foods you eat may not have the proper nutritional value. Try to eat more fish and vegetables. You should feel the difference almost immediately.
The July 5th zodiac meanings also suggest that you are likely to have a low tolerance for foolishness. As a profession, you are likely to look for a job that gives you personal satisfaction. Those born on this day are highly compassionate people who want emotional stability.
Those born on this day are Cancerians who are intelligent, realistic, and trustworthy. Not to mention that you make a compromising and inventive lover. As a career option, you would do well in the hospitality field.
Famous People And Celebrities Born On July 5
Francois Arnaud, Paul DelVecchio, Shane Filan, Eva Green, Huey Lewis, Glen Power, Michael Stuhlbarg
See: Famous Celebrities Born On July 5
This Day That Year – July 5 In History
1643 – Essex County Massachusetts suffers first recorded tornado
1841 – The first legitimate travel agency; Thomas Cook, founder
1904 – Phillies win over Giants; final score 6-5 in the 10th inning
1934 – Police shoot picketers in San Francisco riot, “Bloody Thursday.”
July 5 Karka Rashi (Vedic Moon Sign)
July 5 Chinese Zodiac SHEEP
July 5 Birthday Planet
Your ruling planet is Moon that symbolizes your inner personality, gut feeling and reactions.
July 5 Birthday Symbols
The Crab Is The Symbol For The Cancer Zodiac Sign
July 5 Birthday Tarot Card
Your Birthday Tarot Card is The Hierophant. This card symbolizes a robust authority who will show you the path to success. The Minor Arcana cards are Three of Cups and Queen of Cups.
July 5 Birthday Zodiac Compatibility
You are most compatible with people born under Zodiac Sign Virgo: This love match will be an emotional roller-coaster with a lot of fun and stability.
You are not compatible with people born under Zodiac Sign Aries: This relationship can be a tough one as these two zodiac signs have little in common.
See Also:
July 5 Lucky Numbers
Number 5 – This number stands for fun-loving, motivation, variety, change and action.
Number 3 – This is a common number that symbolizes freedom, adventure, imagination, intuition, and faith.
Read about: Birthday Numerology
Lucky Colors For July 5 Birthday
Cream: This is a color of calmness that symbolizes richness, sophistication, and quietness.
Indigo: This is a pure color that opens your third eye chakra, helps improve concentration and is highly intuitive.
Lucky Days For July 5th Birthday
Wednesday – This day ruled by Mercury and stands for giving importance to details, collection, and analysis of information.
Monday – This day is ruled by the Moon and shows you perceive the real world, your feelings, and emotional well being.
July 5 Birthstone Pearl
Pearl gemstone symbolizes faith, loyalty, protection from evils and a naive personality.
Ideal Zodiac Birthday Gifts For People Born On July 5th
A toaster oven for the man and a hand-painted piggy bank for the woman. The July 5 birthday personality loves things that are bright and cheerful.
Welcome to WOTC! A Thought for Today
If you want to see some information on any tradition of witchcraft or herbs or flowers or anything pertaining to 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 all things positive!
Blessed be.
A Little Humor for Your Day
Gravity has not been kind to me this week LOL!
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!
July 5, 2025 Current Southern Hemisphere/Tomorrow’s Northern Hemisphere Moon Phase
Source: nineplanets.org
The current moon phase for July 5th, 2025 is the Waxing Gibbous phase.
On this day, the moon is 10.39 days old and 76.24% illuminated with a tilt of 142.129°. The approximate distance from Earth to the moon is 404,437.76 km and the moon sign is Scorpio.
The Moon phase for July 5th, 2025 is a Waxing Gibbous phase. This is the phase where the moon is more than 50% illuminated but has not yet reached 100% illumination (which would be a Full Moon).
In the Northern Hemisphere, the right side will be illuminated, and in the Southern hemisphere it’ll be the left side that is illuminated.
The Waxing Gibbous phase, like all moon phases, will last for just over 7 days. The actual length will vary because of the elliptical shaped orbit of the moon. During this Waxing Gibbous phase the moon will rise in the east in the mid- to late-afternoon and will be high in the eastern sky at sunset.
Assuming it’s a clear night, the Waxing Gibbous moon will then be visible through most of the night before setting just before sunrise.
Fun fact: the word Gibbous was first used in the 14th century and comes from the latin word gibbosus which means humpbacked.
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Phase Details
Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon age: 10.39 days
Moon illumination: 76.24%
Moon tilt: 142.129°
Moon angle: 0.49
Moon distance: 404,437.76 km
Moon sign: Scorpio
Source: MoonGiant.com
You can use this link to go forward or backward in time for Moon phase information. If you are curious, you can even find out what phase the Moon was in when you or anyone else was born.
The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waxing Gibbous phase. Visible through most of the night sky setting a few hours before sunrise. This phase is when the moon is more than 50% illuminated but not yet a Full Moon. The phase lasts about 7 days with the moon becoming more illuminated each day until the Full Moon.
During a Waxing Gibbous the moon rises in the east in mid-afternoon and is high in the eastern sky at sunset. The word Gibbous first appeared in the 14th century and has its roots in the Latin word “gibbosus” meaning humpbacked.
Visit the July 2025 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.
Today’s Waxing Gibbous Phase
The Waxing Gibbous on July 5 has an illumination of 76%. 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 July 5 the Moon is 9.98 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 Gibbous
Illumination: 76%
Moon Age: 9.98 days
Moon Angle: 0.49
Moon Distance: 405,424.08 km
Sun Angle: 0.52
Sun Distance: 152,098,815.26 km
Illumination: 76%
Moon Age: 9.98 days
Moon Angle: 0.49
Moon Distance: 405,424.08 km
Sun Angle: 0.52
Sun Distance: 152,098,815.26 km
The 8 Lunar Phases
There are 8 lunar phases the Moon goes through in its 29.53 days lunar cycle. The 4 major Moon phases are Full Moon, New Moon, First Quarter and Last Quarter. Between these major phases, there are 4 minor ones: the Waxing Crescent, Waxing Gibbous, Waning Gibbous and Waning Crescent. For more info on the Moon Cycle and on each phase check out Wikipedia Lunar Phase page.
Useful Moon Resources
Check the weather before a night of Moon gazing at weather.com
For a list of all the current meteor showers visit American Meteor Society
Welcome to WOTC! A Thought for Today
I apologize for no informational post today. I tripped over Merlin last night and fell hard this is on top of being bumped into on a moving sidewalk at the airport Wednesday afternoon. So my body from the top of my head (I hit it on my sewing machine in its case last night) to my ankles (twisted both during the airport fall) is very sore and my fibromyalgia is telling me I don’t like you right now. I should being feeling better by tomorrow since we are not doing Big Dawg’s job today & this is all I am doing, the yard work can wait lol.
If you want to see information on any tradition of witchcraft, herbs, flowers, a Goddess or a God, or anything pertaining to any tradition of witchcraft, please put it in the comment section or email Lady Carla Beltane at ladybeltane@witchesofthecraft.com. I will try to find some information to post about it.
May your and your family’s lives be filled with love, happiness, laughter, joy, and positive things!
Blessed be
I Have Done All I Can
I apologize for not posting more than the birthday horoscope traits and tomorrow moon phase. Not an excuse just an explanation I had a lot left to do before I left this past Monday and am running out of physical energy fast so I did what I could for you. If you type a keyword into the “Search” box on the left side you can find the subject you are looking for. I the subject you want does not come up try using a different key work until it does.
I will be back on the 4th to do all the regular posts and information.
July 3, 2025 Current Southern Hemisphere/Tomorrow’s Northern Hemisphere Moon Phase
Source: nineplanets.org
The current moon phase for July 3rd, 2025 is the Waxing Gibbous phase.
On this day, the moon is 8.33 days old and 57.95% illuminated with a tilt of 151.772°. The approximate distance from Earth to the moon is 403,240.15 km and the moon sign is Libra.
The Moon phase for July 3rd, 2025 is a Waxing Gibbous phase. This is the phase where the moon is more than 50% illuminated but has not yet reached 100% illumination (which would be a Full Moon).
In the Northern Hemisphere, the right side will be illuminated, and in the Southern hemisphere it’ll be the left side that is illuminated.
The Waxing Gibbous phase, like all moon phases, will last for just over 7 days. The actual length will vary because of the elliptical shaped orbit of the moon. During this Waxing Gibbous phase the moon will rise in the east in the mid- to late-afternoon and will be high in the eastern sky at sunset.
Natural satellite jewelry
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: the word Gibbous was first used in the 14th century and comes from the latin word gibbosus which means humpbacked.
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Phase Details
Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon age: 8.33 days
Moon illumination: 57.95%
Moon tilt: 151.772°
Moon angle: 0.49
Moon distance: 403,240.15 km
Moon sign: Libra
Source: MoonGiant.com
You can use this link to go forward or backward in time for Moon phase information. If you are curious, you can even find out what phase the Moon was in when you or anyone else was born.
The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waxing Crescent Phase. Best seen in the west after the sun dips below the horizon at sunset. This is the first Phase after the New Moon and is a great time to see the features of the moon’s surface. The moon is close to the sun in the sky and mostly dark except for the right edge of the moon which becomes brighter as the days get closer to the next phase which is a First Quarter with a 50% illumination.
Today’s Waxing Crescent Phase
The Waxing Gibbous on July 3 has an illumination of 58%. 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 July 3 the Moon is 8.15 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 Gibbous
Illumination: 58%
Moon Age: 8.15 days
Moon Angle: 0.49
Moon Distance: 404,172.85 km
Sun Angle: 0.52
Sun Distance: 152,099,326.50 km
Illumination: 58%
Moon Age: 8.15 days
Moon Angle: 0.49
Moon Distance: 404,172.85 km
Sun Angle: 0.52
Sun Distance: 152,099,326.50 km
The 8 Lunar Phases
There are 8 lunar phases the Moon goes through in its 29.53 days lunar cycle. The 4 major Moon phases are Full Moon, New Moon, First Quarter and Last Quarter. Between these major phases, there are 4 minor ones: the Waxing Crescent, Waxing Gibbous, Waning Gibbous and Waning Crescent. For more info on the Moon Cycle and on each phase check out Wikipedia Lunar Phase page.
Useful Moon Resources
Check the weather before a night of Moon gazing at weather.com
For a list of all the current meteor showers visit American Meteor Society
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