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. I enjoy helping witches find their spiritual and magickal path. More information for the novice course offered look under "WOTC's School of Witchcraft" on the main menu. Please email me at ladybeltane@witchesofthecraft.com for further information about my novice or private study with Lady Carla Beltane witchcraft courses. If you have questions or suggestions for posts please email me at ladybeltane@witchesofthecraft.com I offer different types of readings, house, aura, and chakra cleansings, look for "Readings and Cleansings Done by Lady Beltane" in the main menu. Merry part and blessed be, Lady Carla Beltane

October 3 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.

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

You are warm and balanced but will also stop nowhere to see your goals accomplished. You seem to put a great price on your family life and may also have a tendency to compare your achievements with those of people around.

You may also have some periods of shyness in life. Prepare to read an outstanding horoscope profile below.

 Astrological symbol: Scales. It is representative for people born between September 23 and October 22 when the Sun is in Libra. This symbol denotes balance, tactfulness and a great sense of justice.

The Libra Constellation is one of the twelve constellations of the zodiac. It is quite small spread on an area of only 538 square degrees. It covers visible latitudes between +65° and -90°. It lies between Virgo to the West and Scorpio to the East and has no first magnitude stars.

In Italy it is called Bilancia and in Greece goes by the name Zichos but the Latin origin of the October 3 zodiac sign, the Scales is in the name Libra.

 Opposite sign: Aries. This suggests balance and passion but also means that this sign and Libra can create an opposition aspect at some point, not to mention that opposites attract.

 Modality: Cardinal. This can tell how much adventure and affection exists in the lives of those born on October 3 and how humorous they are in general.

 Ruling house: The seventh house. This house rules over balance achieved through cooperation and partnership and suggests why these carry such an important role in the lives of Libras.

 Ruling body: Venus. This celestial body is said to influence allure and combativeness. Venus is one of the seven classical planets that can be seen with the naked eye. Venus also suggests the timidity in the lives of these natives.

 Element: Air. This element makes things heat up in association with fire, dissipates water and smothers in combination with earth. Air signs born under the October 3 zodiac sign are gifted and accomplished individuals.

 Lucky day: Wednesday. As many consider Wednesdays as the most exposing day of the week, it identifies with the sweet nature of Libra and the fact this day is ruled by Mercury only strengthens this connection.

 Lucky numbers: 8, 9, 17, 18, 26.

 Motto: “I balance!”

 People born on October 3 are caring and accepting and everyone around them can count on their helping hand. They appreciate small gestures and good entertainment and they are in general happy with the life they have. They are introspective and dislike superficial people above anything else. They feel most at ease when in the company of their partners and if this happens in a peaceful evening, even better.

Positive Traits: These natives are idealistic in approach but often cautious and with a great sense of justice. They might come up with highly innovative ideas as they are both practical and attentive to details but at the same time they prefer safety to risk so they often choose to follow the long and boring route. They set goals for themselves and aver very focused and hard working in following them.

Negative Traits: Shy and overly cautious, these natives should learn not to worry as much as they do, because regardless of their worries, life runs its own course. They can be gullible at times and this can have negative effects on their lives. Although they are said to be most accepting, they can sometimes prove quite subjective and fastidious, especially when they feel others are not giving them the amount of credit they think they deserve.

Love and Compatibility: Lovers born on October 3 are romantic and affectionate. They seek for a lifetime partner to whom they can commit and create a balanced and accomplishing relationship. They are attracted to enthusiastic and imaginative people that are as reliable as they are. You can conquer the heart of Libra if you are trustworthy and energetic. When they are single they are in no hurry to enter a relationship if they don’t feel it’s the right thing to do, they focus instead on their own self development.

 They are likely to surprise everyone around them with the passionate love they are capable of if they come across someone that will truly awake their interest. Otherwise they are aware of their attractiveness and this leads them to a tumultuous love life. A creative person and a freedom lover, once decided to settle will invest all their attention in their family and they will probably have brilliant children.

Lucky Color: The lucky color for those born under the October 3 is represented by blue.Other hues for Libra natives are pink and green.

Representative Birthstone: The birthstone considered to be representative for Libras with October 3 is the attractive Opal. Another gemstone considered beneficial for Libra natives is Jade. It represents wits and intuition.

Characteristic Flower: The flower considered to be representative for Libra natives with October 3 is Rose. Other flowers for Libra people are the flowers of all fruit trees.

Symbolic Metal: The lucky metal for those born under the October 3 is represented by Bronze. Another metal considered beneficial for Libra natives is Copper.

Characteristics: October 3 Zodiac belongs to the second decan of LIBRA (October 3-October 13). This decan is strongly influenced by the planet Uranus. This is representative for people who are affectionate and understanding just like Libra and curious and enthusiastic just like Uranus. This period is said to temper the characteristics of the Libra zodiac sign.

 Being born on the 3rd day of the month suggests these people are lively, imaginative and very sociable. The numerology for October 3 is 3. This number reveals great human interactions and all kinds of communication. People ruled by number three sure know their way around words. The association between Libra and this number will surface eloquence and great people skills in the first. October is the tenth month of the year, bringing the opportunity for provision like activities. Those born in October are attentive and modest. October 3 Zodiac people are opinionated but loyal. October has as representative symbols the Calendula as plant and the Aquamarine and Opal as gemstones. The name of this month comes from the Latin “octo”.

What Statistics Say:  National Foundation Day in South Korea.

 Libra as a common occurrence in the birth signs list is placed fifth. Considered to be of masculine symbolism, it has a general positive meaning and is an odd number sign. This is highly representative for extrovert people who are responsive and friendly. One of the archetypes used to characterize this sign is the Designer. This is the sign with the best chances to a happy marriage.

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

You are a total trendsetter! You can spot the next cool thing out from a mile away. Often, everyone is looking to you to tell them what to wear, listen to, and where to go for food, drinks, and anything else that might be trending. You’re a hot commodity, and you work hard for the respect you’ve earned. Just make sure to give your attention to the people and places around you! It’s easy for you to look forward, but don’t forget to live in the moment and enjoy what’s happening in the now!

October 03 Libra at Their Best: Socially aware, exciting, beautiful

October 03 Libra at Their Worst: Distracted, pretentious, aloof

What to Wear:

What to Eat:

Who to Invite:

Where to Go:

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

You are a strong Libra who usually does not complain about anything. You are gorgeous, captivating even but you don’t even realize it. You also the see the positive side of any situation.

You may be a careless spender, but you are not without the financial ability to recover. More so, you are logical, thoughtful and have a serious side. This Libra birthday person is at ease with others and likes to be mobile.

When you make goals, generally, you meet them. When you set your sights on something, it’s almost like an obsession. This October 3rd birthday personality has a sense of humor.

Your friends enjoy your company because of this and your positive attitude. You do not mind helping a friend in need. You are likely a person who gives relationship advice as well.

The October 3rd horoscope predicts that you tend to look for a lover who is committed to romance and the idea of marriage. This zodiac birthday person may be emotionally on a roller coaster, or so it may seem but when it comes to breakups and make-ups.

However, the October 3 birthday characteristics show you to be stable and sensible. You could very well be an awesome parent. Librans born on this birthday are natural nurturers. You would offer comforting words of spiritual value to a child looking for affection and direction.

If today is your birthday, you don’t let many things hold you back. Setbacks and delays are the only opportunities for you to build a better foundation. You are too busy to let little annoyances come between you and your goals. This includes your fitness goals. You go by your goals all the time.

As someone who typically doesn’t look forward to hitting the pavement or the gym, your active lifestyle picks up the slack. You do not have to worry too much, about what you eat but you should be careful not to overindulge.

As for your money and your career, you are exceptionally good at sales and marketing. This could be another gift that utilizes your analytical skills and abilities. The October 3 astrology shows that you know how to maneuver money accounts so that it will return profits. The real estate market could be a prosperous undertaking for you Libra.

Nevertheless, you are capable of doing some things, so you are not limited to a few suggestions. Alternative professions for the October 3 zodiac person could be in non-profit, charitable organizations and or even law enforcement. Helping others would be so rewarding to you personally and professionally.

Everyone should have a dream. If you want anything out of life, there is where it starts. Setting an affirmative plan should be next in line, as dreams do not come true overnight just because you wish them to be. It takes work and determination. The 3 October birthday meanings suggest that you have what it takes to have an exceptional life.

Putting your energies into the right place and focusing on the target will likely turn in the results you need to succeed. Your family will give you the support you need, as you are important to them. They also know that money isn’t necessarily the meaning of success.

The October 3 birthday personality is an attractive individual. You are strong, and people lean on you for advice and support. It is in your nature to take care of people who have trouble taking care of themselves. This quality makes you a natural caregiver or makes the transition of employment to law easy.

Librans born on this birthday October 3, typically lead an active life and should not have to worry about health issues too much but could benefit from cardio and toning exercises. As far as a career, you tend to look for personal satisfaction rather than what it may pay as a salary.

 Famous Celebrities Born On October 3

This Day That Year – October 3 In History

1863 – President Lincoln assigns Thanksgiving Day as being the last Thursday in November.
1872 – NY opens Bloomingdale’s fine department stores.
1922 – Washington, DC receives first fax by telephone.
1945 – The first appearance of a ten-year-old named Elvis Presley.

October 3 Tula Rashi (Vedic Moon Sign)
October 3 Chinese Zodiac DOG

Birthday Planet

Your ruling planet is Venus that symbolizes money, finance, love, pleasures, beauty, and attachments.

Birthday Symbols

The Scales Are The Symbol For The Libra Zodiac Sign

 Birthday Tarot Card

Your Birthday Tarot Card is The Empress. This card symbolizes strength, good decision-making skills, fertility, and prosperity. The Minor Arcana cards are Three of Swords and Queen of Swords

Birthday Zodiac Compatibility

Lucky Number

Number 4 – This is a number that speaks of conservation, production, realistic and traditional values.
Number 3 – This number signifies compassion, creativity, psychic ability, and imagination.

Lucky Colors 

White: This color stands for completeness, purity, wisdom and spiritual enlightenment.
Silver: This color symbolizes sensitivity, emotions, wealth and modernity.

Lucky Days

Monday – The day of Moon that symbolizes reactions, feelings, emotions, and dreams.
Friday – Planet Venus‘s day that symbolizes relationships and resolution of ill-feelings.

Birthstone Opal

Opal gemstone represents love, romance, and renewal of faith in relationships.

Ideal Zodiac Birthday Gifts

Tickets to a jazz concert for the man and copper cooking pot for the Libra woman.

Missing Posts

I haven’t been feeling well this week. Went to the doctor today and found out I have a lousy UTI. So now I am sure why I feel yucky. What was supposed to be just a medication and bloodwork appointment turned in to t wo and one-hour hours of being there. I have been having interment chest pain so the doctor had me do am EKG, chest x-ray, and more blood test. Thankfully the EKG and chest x-ray were normal but due to stress and all it can cause he warned I was heading towards a heart attack. So to get my stress levels down and do some major self-loving care I am taking the rest of this week off. I have gone back to mostly seven days a week on WOTC. I will be taking one day off every week but will schedule the daily horoscope and birthday traits plus the moon phase the day before so they will be up on the right dates.

I need to get back to daily walks and meditation big time! Which I will be getting my routine for these things going daily again. Basically I need to remember my own words to other of taking at the bare minimum 10 minutes me time every single day. I should be back to posting on Sunday and will catch up all the missing birthday horoscope posts than.

There are a lot of interesting things to read on WOTC while I take some time off. I thank you whole heartedly for your understanding and support. Blessed be my WOTC family!!

Celtic Calendar Month- Ivy September 30 to October 27

From mothermoonsmessage.blogspot.com

Beginning September 30th through October 27th we celebrate the Celtic Tree month of Ivy.  Although Ivy is not what most consider a tree, it still holds its place among the others in Celtic Tree Lore.  Its uses and importance are just as strong as that of the Oak or Hazel. In the coming weeks we will examine a few of these important traits. 
Ivy is a wild evergreen climbing vine that attaches itself to other trees as well as stone walls and other surfaces. It climbs such surfaces by fibers that grow our from every part of the stem. These fibers resembles roots and have small disks at the end by which it attaches itself to the roughness of the tree or wall it is climbing. If by chance the ivy finds soil or a deep crack the fibers will then become roots. These roots act as a means to obtain nourishment for the stem as it climbs. When this is done to another tree, the ivy can actually injure the tree it is attached to by taking of the trees life resources to aid itself.
Ivy only produces flowers when the branches get above their support. The flowering branches are bushy and come out from the climbing stem with flowers at the end of each shoot. Usually an ivy will flower during Autumn if there is enough sunlight. They appear as small clusters of greenish white or yellow . They can continue to bloom until late December. There bloom is scentless yet still they are a good source of food for birds, and insects during the cooler months when there…

(One Person’s View Point) 20 Common Herbs and Roots Used in Spell Work

Disclaimer: No herb should be used for medicinal purpose until you have checked with your health care professional to ask if it is safe for you to use it for any reason. The content provided on this website is for informational purposes only and DOES NOT CONSTITUTE THE PROVIDING OF MEDICAL ADVICE and is not intended to be a substitute for independent professional medical judgment, advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health providers with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your health. WitchesofTheCraft.com, any staff member of WitchesofTheCraft.com and/or Lady Carla Beltane are not responsible for any type of negative reaction when using this herb for any reason.

These powerful plants are some of nature’s most incredible gifts.

Roots and herbs are an integral part of the rituals and spells of Hoodoo and Rootwork. Every herb and root has a medicinal and a magical property of some sort that becomes the main ingredient to help your ritual or spell to succeed. These powerful plants are some of nature’s most incredible gifts. These are 20 of the most widely used and well-known herbs and roots used in spell work.

Ruda.The Ruda plant is widely held to be a Magical herb. Many people carry a pinch of Ruda in a cloth bag or place it above the front door to ward off the evil eye. Some folks make a tea of Ruda and sprinkle it around the home for protection or bathe in it to break spells. This herb can also be used to make a powerful love spell.

Wormwood. Burn the Wormwood herb in your home over charcoal to remove any hexes or curses. Carry in vehicle to protect from accidents on dangerous roads. Use as incense for clairvoyance, to summon spirits, or to enhance divinatory abilities.

Mugwort. Make the Mugwort leaves into a tea to wash your crystals. This will remove any jinx the crystal has picked up and will add strength to it. It can also be burned on top of charcoal before crystal gazing. Place the Mugwort herb in your shoes to produce energy and vitality.

Angelica Root. Sprinkle the Angelica Root (also known as Archangel) in the four corners of your house, at the entryways and on the window panes to ward off evil. You may also add Angelica to your bath to remove any hexes or curses that have been placed on you.

Bloodroot. Burn or carry a piece of the bloodroot in a red flannel bag to aid in protecting against hexes. Additionally burn as an incense or carry the root with you if someone is trying to take your husband or lover. This root can also be carried to attract a new lover. Place in windows and doorways to keep curses and evil spirits out. A favorite root for use in voodoo to defeat hexes and spells aimed against you.

Patchouli. Patchouli is used in spells, sachets, baths and… Click here to read the rest of this article Source: originalbotanica.com

September 29, 2025 Current Southern Hemisphere/Tomorrow’s Northern Hemisphere Moon Phase

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Source: nineplanets.org

The Moon phase for September 29th, 2025 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.

Fun fact:

Phase Details

Phase: First Quarter

Moon age: 7.58 days

Moon illumination: 45.61%

Moon tilt: 123.144°

Moon angle: 0.5

Moon distance: 399,742.14 km

Moon sign: Capricorn

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.

First Quarter phase. This phase occurs roughly 7 days after the New Moon when the moon is one quarter of the way through its orbit around the earth. Exactly half the moon will be illuminated and half dark. On the day of the First Quarter phase the moon is high overhead at sunset and is visible until mid-night when it sets in the west.

Today’s First Quarter Phase

The First Quarter on September 29 has an illumination of 47%. This is the percentage of the Moon illuminated by the Sun. The illumination is constantly changing and can vary up to 10% a day. On September 29 the Moon is 7.13 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: 47%
Moon Age: 7.13 days
Moon Angle: 0.50
Moon Distance: 399,316.74 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 149,809,425.00 km

Weekly Horoscope Sunday, September 28 to Saturday, October 4, 2025

Source: Georgianicols.com

All Signs …

Aries (March 21-April 19)

At this time, Jupiter is travelling across the bottom of your chart, which highlight everything to do with your personal life, plus home and family. Jupiter will promote inner peace and security within yourself; as well as exchanges with family members. In fact, your family life will be happier and family members will be more generous to each other. This benefit extends even into physical manifestations: for example, you will benefit by buying real estate or a new home. Or perhaps, you’ll improve, redecorate or renovate where you currently live? Relations with parents will also improve. You will feel a sense of joy and reassurance by putting down roots and having a sense of belonging to a place. You’ll feel secure. (Gosh.)

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

Jupiter is currently travelling through the part of your chart that is connected with daily events and communications. Because Jupiter tends to expand and increase, you will have more contacts with your immediate surroundings. Your everyday life will be busier. Interactions with neighbours, siblings and relatives will increase, and these contacts will be mutually beneficial. You will get out and travel more. Likewise, because Jupiter rules knowledge, wisdom and universities – you might take up a new study that could be useful to you. You might also do more writing and reading. Your plans for the future will be more optimistic and more expansive. Lucky you! This is all fun stuff.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

While you have enjoyed the benefit of Jupiter being in your sign from the middle of 2024 until June of this year, Jupiter is now in your Money House, bringing you opportunities to get richer! You might get a raise or a better-paying job, or you might inherit. To put a finer point on it, Jupiter will bring to you whatever it is that you most value. For some, this might not be money or physical possessions. It might be ideas, a standard of justice, or a chance to increase a particular dimension of your life. This is an excellent time to invest money, as well as buy something for your enjoyment and pleasure. (Not too shabby.)

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

Life is good because lucky Jupiter is in your sign, and it will stay there until July of next year, attracting people, resources, gifts, goodies and favours from others to you. In this 12-month window, your self-confidence and poise will grow. And because Jupiter is associated with wisdom, you will also find that you will give up prejudices and attitudes that no longer serve your purpose – perhaps ideas from your childhood. This is a powerful time for all kinds of opportunities. It’s the beginning of a new 12-year cycle of growth for you. (Time to let out another pleat in the shower curtain?)

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

This is a profound time in your life because right now, Jupiter is travelling through the part of your chart that will increase your capacity to learn more and develop a deeper awareness of the spiritual and religious dimensions of your life. Pretty heady stuff! This doesn’t necessarily mean you’re going to take the cloth, but almost certainly, by next summer, you will have developed greater wisdom, and a deeper compassion not only for yourself and others, but for the world in general. Perhaps the biggest truth that will dawn is that we are all in the same boat together, and what is done to help one person, is done for all.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Your popularity has been increasing while Jupiter has been travelling through your House of Friendships. Not only have you been, and will continue to be, more involved with friends, you will also become more active in clubs, groups and organizations, especially ones that benefit society. You will find that friends will be more supportive to you. You will also meet new friends who are surprisingly helpful and valuable in your world. Of course, this is always a two-way street, which means you will be beneficial to others as well. This will make you more idealistic, and increase your desire to save the world before bedtime. And why not?

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

This is the only time in 12 years that Jupiter sits at the top of your chart. And it’s there for a year! This will bring you recognition for your accomplishments. Expect a promotion at work, public acknowledgment, kudos or awards and the respect and esteem of your peers. Jupiter might trigger work-related travel, as well as dealing with foreign countries. Jupiter will increase your confidence in yourself to do what it is that you do. Note: This is an excellent opportunity to change your line of work to medicine, healing, the law, higher education and travel. (If you do this – the recognition that you might get by staying in your field is unlikely.)

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

The placement of Jupiter in your chart now encourages your desire to travel, and expand your horizons in every way possible. You want to learn more. You want to meet new, fascinating people. You want to see places you’ve never seen before. You want a change of scenery and fresh experiences! Basically, you want sweeping changes that make your life richer and more rewarding! Because of this, you’ll enjoy travel, going back to school, and exploring opportunities in publishing, the media, medicine and the law. You might even experience a “conversion” with a religion or some kind of spiritual regeneration. You will identify with The Seeker. (Get the T-shirt!)

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Lucky Jupiter is your ruler; and now it is travelling through one of your Money Houses, which means your assets will increase You might receive an inheritance. Your partner or someone close to you might earn more, or get a bonus, and you will indirectly benefit through their good fortune. The next nine months are an excellent time to ask for a loan from a bank or seek out a mortgage. It’s also a lovely window of time to pool your resources with someone else in a business partnership. The bottom line is you stand to benefit from the shared resources of others. Although you might not see it, sweeping changes that happen now will make your life richer and more rewarding in the future.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Jupiter sits opposite your sign until next summer, both improving your closest relationships, and allowing your one-to-one encounters to show you aspects of yourself and the world around you. This is a tremendous blessing! (This applies to all kinds of the partnerships – professional, business and marital.) You will meet all kinds of people who can help you in various ways. (Obviously, this is the perfect time to ask for help from a professional, a consultant, a lawyer, doctor, personal counsellor or astrologer.) You might become more involved with foreign places and people from other countries. It’s a marvellous time to marry – and if you do, your partner might be of an age difference and more established.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Jupiter is sitting in your House of Employment and Health until next summer, meaning this is an excellent time for any kind of work that you do. It also means your health will improve! Basically, you can make progress in the areas that best suit you or fit your wants and needs. When it comes to your job, you can improve the conditions of your job. Your terrible boss might be fired or transferred to Timbuktu. You might get a promotion or better working conditions. Or, you might simply get a new job that you like! Furthermore, you will feel satisfaction with your job, and more easily gain the esteem of your superiors. This is also a good time for joy from pets.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

You are one of the luckier signs when it comes to Jupiter this year because Jupiter is sitting in the most fun part of your chart! This will promote all aspects of your creative self-expression, and your chances to express your artistic talents. If you have children, it will improve your relations with them. You’ll feel proud of them. Romance will flourish. Existing relationships will deepen, and teach you more than you ever dreamed possible. But most important of all, this year you will have the opportunity for personal growth, greater freedom of expression, and wonderful chances to enjoy yourself and have fun! Take a vacation! Count your blessings!

Spell For Tomorrow – Parsley Spell for a Peaceful Home

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Parsley Spell for a Peaceful Home

(Items Needed:

Fresh Parsley – preferably from what you have grown

Pan or Other Receptacle

Enough Water to fully soak Parsley in

Spell:)

Gather freshly cut parsley and place it in a pan of water. Let it soak for nine minutes, and then sprinkle the water throughout the house while visualizing a calm environment.

Peace will be restored.

 

Wording in ( ) by Lady Carla Beltane to make spell easier to do

September 28, 2025 Current Southern Hemisphere/Tomorrow’s Northern Hemisphere Moon Phase

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

Source: nineplanets.org

The Moon phase for today is a 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.

Fun fact:

Phase Details

Phase: Waxing Crescent

Moon age: 6.55 days

Moon illumination: 35.82%

Moon tilt: 130.046°

Moon angle: 0.49

Moon distance: 402,955.64 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.

Today’s Waxing Crescent Phase

The Waxing Crescent on September 28 has an illumination of 37%. This is the percentage of the Moon illuminated by the Sun. The illumination is constantly changing and can vary up to 10% a day. On September 28 the Moon is 6.18 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: 37%
Moon Age: 6.18 days
Moon Angle: 0.50
Moon Distance: 402,330.81 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 149,853,976.32 km

September 23, 2025 Current Southern Hemisphere/Tomorrow’s Northern Hemisphere Moon Phase

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

Source: nineplanets.org

The Moon phase for September 26th, 2025 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.

Fun fact:

Phase Details

Phase: Waxing Crescent

Moon age: 4.48 days

Moon illumination: 18.53%

Moon tilt: 144.227°

Moon angle: 0.49

Moon distance: 405,532.86 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.

Today’s Waxing Crescent Phase

The Waxing Crescent on September 26 has an illumination of 21%. This is the percentage of the Moon illuminated by the Sun. The illumination is constantly changing and can vary up to 10% a day. On September 26 the Moon is 4.44 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: 21%
Moon Age: 4.44 days
Moon Angle: 0.49
Moon Distance: 405,326.54 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 149,937,464.50 km

September 25, 2025 Current Southern Hemisphere/Tomorrow’s Northern Hemisphere Moon Phase

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

Source: nineplanets.org

The Moon phase for September 25th, 2025 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.

Fun fact:

Phase Details

Phase: Waxing Crescent

Moon age: 3.44 days

Moon illumination: 11.55%

Moon tilt: 150.548°

Moon angle: 0.49

Moon distance: 405,048.51 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.

Today’s Waxing Crescent Phase

The Waxing Crescent on September 25 has an illumination of 14%. This is the percentage of the Moon illuminated by the Sun. The illumination is constantly changing and can vary up to 10% a day. On September 25 the Moon is 3.55 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: 14%
Moon Age: 3.55 days
Moon Angle: 0.49
Moon Distance: 405,428.45 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 149,979,937.09 km

Mabon (Autumn Equinox) Folklore and Traditions

 Source: learnreligions.com

Interested in learning about some of the traditions behind the celebrations of the autumn equinox? Find out why Mabon is important, learn about the legend of Persephone and Demeter, the symbolism of stags, acorns and oaks, and explore the magic of apples and more!

Origins of Mabon

What are the origins of the word “Mabon”?. Image by Andrew McConnell/Robert Harding World Imager/Getty Images

Wondering where the word “Mabon” came from? Was it a Celtic god? A Welsh hero? Is it found in ancient writings? Let’s look at some of the history behind the word.

Celebrating Mabon With Kids

Cet your family outdoors to celebrate Mabon!. Image by Patrick Wittman/Cultura/Getty Images

Mabon falls around September 21 in the northern hemisphere, and around March 21 below the equator. This is the autumn equinox, it’s a time to celebrate the season of the second harvest. It’s a time of balance, of equal hours of light and dark, and a reminder that the cold weather isn’t far away at all. If you’ve got kids at home, try celebrating Mabon with some of these family-friendly and kid-appropriate ideas.

Autumn Equinox Around the World

Mabon is the time of the second harvest, and of thanksgiving. Image by Johner Images/Getty Images

At Mabon, the time of the autumn equinox, there are equal hours of light and dark. It is a time of balance, and while summer is ending, the winter is approaching. This is a season in which farmers are harvesting their fall crops, gardens are beginning to die, and the earth gets a bit cooler each day. Let’s look at some of the ways that this second harvest holiday has been honored around the world for centuries. Read more about the Autumn Equinox Around the World.

Gods of the Vine

Grapes are everywhere in the fall, so it’s no surprise that the Mabon season is a popular time to celebrate wine-making, and deities connected to the growth of the vine. Whether you see him as Bacchus, Dionysus, the Green Man, or some other vegetative god, the god of the vine is a key archetype in harvest celebrations. Learn more about the Gods of the Vine.

Pagans and Renaissance Festivals

RenFaire isn’t specifically Pagan, but you’ll see a lot of us there. Image by Dave Fimbres Photography/Moment Open/Getty Images

Renaissance Faires and Festivals aren’t specifically Pagan, but there are a few reasons why you’ll see a lot of us there. Let’s look at how this counterculture institution of the sixties and seventies turned into a place where you can almost always find other Pagans.

The Celebration of Michaelmas

Michaelmas fell near the end of the harvest season, and was a time for settling accounts and balances. Image by Oliver Morin/AFP Creative/Getty Images

In the British Isles, Michaelmas is celebrated on September 29. As the Feast of St. Michael within the Catholic church, this date is often associated with the harvest because of its proximity to the autumn equinox. Although it’s not a Pagan holiday in the true sense, Michaelmas celebrations often included older aspects of Pagan harvest customs, such as the weaving of corn dolls from the last sheaves of grain. Read more about the Michaelmas Celebration.

Nutting Day

Hazelnuts are typically ripe around September 14, known as Nutting Day in the British Isles. Image by Alberto Guglielmi/Photodisc/Getty Images

Around the middle of September, the nut season starts. Hazelnuts ripen in the hedges, and they have long been connected to folklore and legends. Hazel is associated to the Celtic tree month of Coll, from August 5 to September 1, and the very word Coll means “the life force inside you.” Hazelnuts are connected to wisdom and protection, and are often found near sacred wells and magical springs.

Acorns and the Mighty Oak

The oak tree has long been venerated by people of many cultures as a symbol of strength and power. Image by Images Etc Ltd/Moment Mobile/Getty Images

The acorn is a symbol of strength and power. In the fall, these tiny yet hardy little nuggets drop from the oak trees to land on the ground. Because the acorn only appears on a fully mature oak, it is often considered a symbol of the patience needed to attain goals over long periods of time. It represents perseverance and hard work. In many cultures the oak is sacred. Read more about Acorn & Oak Folklore.

Pomona, the Apple Goddess

Pomona is the goddess of apple orchards, and is celebrated around Lammas. Image by Stuart McCall/Photographer’s Choice/Getty Images

Pomona was a Roman goddess who was the keeper of orchards and fruit trees. Unlike many other agricultural deities, Pomona is not associated with the harvest itself, but with the flourishing of fruit trees. She is usually portrayed bearing a cornucopia or a tray of blossoming fruit. Learn more about Pomona, the Goddess of Apples.

Scarecrow Magic and Folklore

The scarecrow guards the fields and crops from hungry predators. Image by Dimitri Otis/Digital Vision/Getty Images

Although they haven’t always looked the way they do now, scarecrows have been around a long time and have been used in a number of different cultures. From the farms of ancient Greece to the rice fields of Japan, scarecrows are often used for a variety of purposes. Learn more about Scarecrow Magic & Legends.

Can You Balance an Egg on the Equinox?

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Can you balance an egg on its end during the equinox?. Image by Imaginar/Image Bank/Getty Images

There’s a very popular story that circulates on the Internet twice every year at the spring and fall equinoxes, and it’s about eggs. According to legend, if you try to stand an egg on its end on the vernal or autumnal equinox, you’ll be successful, because of the polarity and balance of the earth. Let’s explore the legend of Egg Balancing on the Equinox.

Source:

Wigington, Patti. “Mabon (Autumn Equinox) Folklore and Traditions.” Learn Religions, Sep. 5, 2021, learnreligions.com/mabon-folklore-traditions-4590167.

Spell For Mabon

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September 23, 2025 Current Southern Hemisphere/Tomorrow’s Northern Hemisphere Moon Phase

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

Source: nineplanets.org

The Moon phase for September 23rd, 2025 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.

Fun fact:

Phase Details

Moon age: 1.38 days

Moon illumination: 2.19%

Moon tilt: 160.952°

Moon angle: 0.5

Moon distance: 401,395.79 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.

Today’s Waxing Crescent Phase

The Waxing Crescent on September 23 has an illumination of 3%. This is the percentage of the Moon illuminated by the Sun. The illumination is constantly changing and can vary up to 10% a day. On September 23 the Moon is 1.74 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: 3%
Moon Age: 1.74 days
Moon Angle: 0.49
Moon Distance: 402,773.97 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 150,064,497.06 km

September 22, 2025 Current Southern Hemisphere/Tomorrow’s Northern Hemisphere Moon Phase

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

Source: nineplanets.org

The Moon phase for September 22nd, 2025 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.

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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: 0.35 days

Moon illumination: 0.23%

Moon tilt: 169.431°

Moon angle: 0.5

Moon distance: 398,635.36 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.

Today’s Waxing Crescent Phase

The Waxing Crescent on September 22 has an illumination of 1%. This is the percentage of the Moon illuminated by the Sun. The illumination is constantly changing and can vary up to 10% a day. On September 22 the Moon is 0.82 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: 1%
Moon Age: 0.82 days
Moon Angle: 0.50
Moon Distance: 400,122.50 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 150,106,559.86 km

Weekly Horoscope Sunday, September 21 to Saturday, September 30, 2025

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All Signs:

Aries (March 21-April 19)

For the next four weeks, your relations with partners, spouses and close friends are important. This is your chance to clarify and explain issues to someone. (You might even discuss difficulties that have arisen in the relationship itself.) This is also a good time to make contracts or enter into negotiations; however, you could encounter conflicts with anything that is jointly held – including inheritances and debt. Fortunately, Venus will help you to discuss these agreements openly. Venus in Virgo will also encourage you to think more about what you eat. While the Sun opposes your sign, you need more rest. Treat yourself with enough sleep. Go to bed.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

You will work hard in the next four weeks. Your standards will be high. Not only will you want to get a lot done, you’ll want to be efficient! Because of this, you might criticize coworkers. Lighten up because they’re probably not as motivated as you are. Your high standards might extend to your health, as well. You might entertain a new fad, or adopt a new eating regime, or exercise more because you will do something to improve your health. Mars opposite your sign can make you annoyed with others – especially partners and spouses. Stay chill. Instead, focus on the opportunities that Venus offers you to enjoy fun outings, sports events, playful activities with kids and perhaps a meaningful overnight relationship.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

It’s time for amusing past times. Seek pleasure. Enjoy fascinating conversations. Read, write, and play games that require mental agility. (Clever you). You might play some pranks because both your ruler Mercury and the Sun are in the most playful part of your chart. (This happens once a year for four weeks.) A celestial influence will urge you do exactly what you want! You might have greater concern for children. Relationships will be lighthearted. Meanwhile, Venus will encourage redecorating and entertaining at home; even though Mars in your House of Employment will make you want to work hard and get things done. “It’s a beautiful day at the Red Pony and continual soiree. This is Henry.”

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

Venus is now in your House of Communications making your words sweet, which is why others will find you charming and diplomatic. Because you’ll have a greater appreciation of your daily environment, you will more easily see beauty in the world around you. Bonus! This new placement of the Sun and Mercury will increase your focus on family and home. Family discussions will take place, perhaps about home repairs. Mars has moved into a fun-loving, romantic part of your chart encouraging competitive sports, socializing and titillating flirtations. Enjoy relaxing at home. Entertain everyone with your wit and humour!

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

The pace of your days is accelerating! Short trips, increased reading, writing and studying plus errands, appointments and discussions with siblings and relatives give you a jam-packed schedule. (It’s fun busy – not hectic busy.) Increased activity on the home front might create chaos. What sweetens the pot is Venus will attract money to you, (so handy when you want to buy things). Many of you will buy beautiful gifts for yourself and others. You might even get a raise. With the Sun in your House of Communications, this is the perfect time to tell someone how you feel about something. Don’t leave them in the dark. Be clear about your position. Speak up.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Four planets are changing signs, and one of them brings fair Venus to Virgo, which will increase your desire to relate to everyone, and make you project feelings of warmth and agreement. Pleasure will rank above work. Good times with friends, short vacations and anything that is fun and pleasing will be your first choice. Because both the Sun and Mercury have moved into your Money House, your focus on earnings and cash flow will grow. “Shops must be visited. Money must be spent!” Mars in your House of Communications will make you forthright, direct and commanding in your style of speech. (Is it time to put the b back in subtle?)

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

The Sun has moved into your sign to stay for four weeks, giving you the chance to recharge your batteries for the rest of year. The Sun will not only boost your energy; it will attract people and favourable situations to you as well. Please note: This happens only once a year, and it means your first duty is to yourself. You’ll find that you have a greater need to express yourself. You have something to say! Mercury has also moved into Libra as well, increasing your desire to express your views. This is why you must find a sympathetic listener. Get out and travel if possible. Secret love affairs are likely. This is an excellent time to scrutinize your possessions. Do they work for you? Perhaps you might rethink your throw pillows?

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Once every two years, fiery Mars enters your sign to stay for six weeks. This is happening right now giving you a marvelous boost to your energy, drive, focus and aggression. This is why you’ll be much more of a fighter for your own rights than usual. (Also, the defender of others.) Your physical energy will be high, which means you’ll be able to do a lot of work and get things done. This is a positive time in your life. Venus is in your House of Friendships sweetening relations with groups, organizations and friends. The Sun and Mercury are hiding in your chart, which will make you want to keep a low profile until your birthday arrives. Sit pretty.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Get ready for a popular month because both the Sun and Mercury have entered your House of Friendship activating your interest in groups and organizations. Friendships will be more important; and it will be easy for you to cooperate with others. This is why the next four weeks are a great time to socialize, as well as to observe your friends. Are these your people? Are you a member of their tribe? Be confident about establishing who you are so that you can fit in with a group dynamic. Venus is now at the top of your chart creating favourable circumstances for your business and professional life. Bosses and people in authority will admire you. Romance with someone older might begin. A pleasant planetary combo!

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

The next four weeks are special for you because it’s the only time all year when the Sun is at the top of your chart, casting you (symbolically) in a flattering spotlight. This means you look good to others, especially bosses and VIPs – even if you don’t do anything different. (It’s smoke and mirrors.) You can use this to your advantage! Go after what you want. Make your pitch. Submit an application. Ask for a favour. See what happens. Travel for pleasure as well as romance with someone “different” will also make life interesting. Use diplomacy when dealing with groups, organizations and friends in the next few weeks because you might be coming on too strong. Demonstrate grace under pressure.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

In the next four weeks, you’ll have a strong urge to travel and discover new things. If you can, get out and see new places! If not, travel through books and film. Mars is now at the top of your chart where it will stay for six weeks arousing your ambition. Oh yes, you mean business! Venus has just moved into one of your Money Houses, encouraging gifts, goodies and favours to come your way. This is a wonderful backdrop to support your ability to improve your existing job or get a better job. Yes, it’s all coming together. Have you noticed that the more things change, the more they stay insane?

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

With the four major changes taking place right now (the Sun, Mercury, Venus and Mars) – you’re bombarded with different influences and messages. Venus will improve all your relationships – personal, marital and professional. (You can’t beat that.) Mars will make you eager to travel and explore your surroundings. You will seek out intellectual discussions and defend your beliefs. You might also be involved more with the law. Both the Sun and Mercury will push you to privacy and passion. (Oh yes – you’ll play your cards close to your heaving bosom.) Discussions about shared property, inheritances and financial matters will be significant. It looks like you can do pretty much what you want. Sweet!

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

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

Goddess Herb – Balm of Gilead

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

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

God Herb – Ash

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

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

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

Blessed Be Brothers & Sisters!

Happy Spellcasting!

Spell – One Way to Dispose of Used Spell Components

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

Contents

Plan Ahead for Disposal

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

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

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

For Drawing Spells

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

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

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

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

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

For Sending and Banishing Spells

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

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

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

For Cleansing Spells

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

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

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

Spell Waste

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

Reusing Spell Items

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

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

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

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

Source: nineplanets.org

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

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

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

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

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

Fun fact:

Phase Details

Phase: Waning Crescent

Moon age: 27.98 days

Moon illumination: 2.49%

Moon tilt: -23.034°

Moon angle: 0.51

Moon distance: 392,128.14 km

Moon sign: Virgo

Source: MoonGiant.com

You can use this link to go forward or backward in time for Moon phase information. If you are curious, you can even find out what phase the Moon was in when you or anyone else was born.

Today’s New Moon Phase

The New Moon on September 21 has an illumination of 0%. This is the percentage of the Moon illuminated by the Sun. The illumination is constantly changing and can vary up to 10% a day. On September 21 the Moon is 29.38 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.

Phase Details

Phase: New Moon
Illumination: 0%
Moon Age: 29.38 days
Moon Angle: 0.50
Moon Distance: 396,554.93 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 150,150,203.82 km

September 20, 2025 Current Southern Hemisphere/Tomorrow’s Northern Hemisphere Moon Phase

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

     

Source: nineplanets.org

The Moon phase for September 20th, 2025 is a Waning Crescent phase. This is the phase where the moon is less than 50% illuminated but has not yet reached 0% illumination (which would be a New Moon).

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

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

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

Fun fact:

 Phase Details

Phase: Waning Crescent

Moon age: 27.98 days

Moon illumination: 2.49%

Moon tilt: -23.034°

Moon angle: 0.51

Moon distance: 392,128.14 km

Moon sign: Virgo

Source: MoonGiant.com

You can use this link to go forward or backward in time for Moon phase information. If you are curious, you can even find out what phase the Moon was in when you or anyone else was born.

This phase is best viewed just before the sunrise in the western sky.  During this part of the Moon cycle, the Moon is getting closer to the Sun as viewed from Earth and the night side of the Moon is facing the Earth with only a small edge of the Moon being illuminated. It can also be a great time to see the features of the Moon’s surface. Along the edge where the illuminated portion meets the dark side, the craters and mountains cast long shadows making them easier to observe with a telescope or binoculars.

Today’s Waning Crescent Phase

The Waning Crescent on September 20 has an illumination of 1%. This is the percentage of the Moon illuminated by the Sun. The illumination is constantly changing and can vary up to 10% a day. On September 20 the Moon is 28.47 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.

Phase Details

Phase: Waning Crescent
Illumination: 1%
Moon Age: 28.47 days
Moon Angle: 0.51
Moon Distance: 392,678.40 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 150,190,190.11 km