July 17, 2023 Moon’s Current Phase and Northern Hemisphere’s Planetary Positions
Moon’s Current Phase
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.
From MoonGiant.com
The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a New Moon phase. During this phase the Moon is too close to the sun in the sky to be visible. The moon rises and sets with the sun and is not present in the night sky. Because of this the night sky is darker and an excellent time to view other celestial objects. Like the Full Moon, a New Moon happens at a very specific time when the sun and moon have the same ecliptic longitude and it can be measured down to the second it occurs.
Visit the July 2023 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.
Today’s New Moon Phase
The New Moon on July 17 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 July 17 the Moon is 29.29 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: 29.29 days
Moon Angle: 0.49
Moon Distance: 402,536.52 km
Sun Angle: 0.52
Sun Distance: 152,042,434.58 km
Illumination: 0%
Moon Age: 29.29 days
Moon Angle: 0.49
Moon Distance: 402,536.52 km
Sun Angle: 0.52
Sun Distance: 152,042,434.58 km
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
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.
If you need to calculate the planetary positions in either hemisphere you can use this for a specific use and time in your local time zone, click on this link
Currentplanetarypositions.com
To figure out GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) to your local time use this link
For Your Local Time and Date
Northern Hemisphere’s Planetary Positions
Northwestern Hemisphere
This local time is in Los Angeles, California, USA
July 17, 2023
11:00 pm GMT 4:00 PM PDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)
Sun:25 Cancer 07
Moon:27 Cancer 11
Mercury:12 Leo 39
Venus:28 Leo 07
Mars:04 Virgo 34
Jupiter:11 Taurus 57
Saturn:06 Pisces 29 Rx
Uranus:22 Taurus 21
Neptune:27 Pisces 37 Rx
Pluto:29 Capricorn 14 Rx
Moon:27 Cancer 11
Mercury:12 Leo 39
Venus:28 Leo 07
Mars:04 Virgo 34
Jupiter:11 Taurus 57
Saturn:06 Pisces 29 Rx
Uranus:22 Taurus 21
Neptune:27 Pisces 37 Rx
Pluto:29 Capricorn 14 Rx
True Lunar Node:29 Aries 58 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:29 Aries 43 Rx
Lilith (Black Moon):21 Leo 20
Chiron:19 Aries 57
Ceres:07 Libra 39
Pallas:03 Virgo 30
Juno:14 Cancer 24
Vesta:10 Gemini 15
Eris:25 Aries 15
Fire:7
Earth:5
Air:2
Water:5
Earth:5
Air:2
Water:5
Cardinal:9
Fixed:5
Mutable:5
Fixed:5
Mutable:5
Northern Hemisphere
This local time is in Chicago, Illinois, USA
July 17, 2023
09:00 pm GMT 4:00 PM CDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)
Sun:25 Cancer 02
Moon:26 Cancer 10
Mercury:12 Leo 30
Venus:28 Leo 06
Mars:04 Virgo 31
Jupiter:11 Taurus 56
Saturn:06 Pisces 29 Rx
Uranus:22 Taurus 21
Neptune:27 Pisces 37 Rx
Pluto:29 Capricorn 14 Rx
Moon:26 Cancer 10
Mercury:12 Leo 30
Venus:28 Leo 06
Mars:04 Virgo 31
Jupiter:11 Taurus 56
Saturn:06 Pisces 29 Rx
Uranus:22 Taurus 21
Neptune:27 Pisces 37 Rx
Pluto:29 Capricorn 14 Rx
True Lunar Node:29 Aries 59 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:29 Aries 44 Rx
Lilith (Black Moon):21 Leo 19
Chiron:19 Aries 57
Ceres:07 Libra 37
Pallas:03 Virgo 28
Juno:14 Cancer 21
Vesta:10 Gemini 13
Eris:25 Aries 15
Fire:7
Earth:5
Air:2
Water:5
Earth:5
Air:2
Water:5
Cardinal:9
Fixed:5
Mutable:5
Fixed:5
Mutable:5
Northeastern Hemisphere
This local time is in Frankfurt, Germany, Europe
17 July 2023
02:00 pm GMT 4:00 PM CEST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)
Sun:24 Cancer 45
Moon:22 Cancer 40
Mercury:11 Leo 59
Venus:28 Leo 03
Mars:04 Virgo 20
Jupiter:11 Taurus 54
Saturn:06 Pisces 30 Rx
Uranus:22 Taurus 21
Neptune:27 Pisces 37 Rx
Pluto:29 Capricorn 14 Rx
Moon:22 Cancer 40
Mercury:11 Leo 59
Venus:28 Leo 03
Mars:04 Virgo 20
Jupiter:11 Taurus 54
Saturn:06 Pisces 30 Rx
Uranus:22 Taurus 21
Neptune:27 Pisces 37 Rx
Pluto:29 Capricorn 14 Rx
True Lunar Node:00 Taurus 03 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:29 Aries 45 Rx
Lilith (Black Moon):21 Leo 17
Chiron:19 Aries 57
Ceres:07 Libra 31
Pallas:03 Virgo 20
Juno:14 Cancer 11
Vesta:10 Gemini 06
Eris:25 Aries 15
Fire:6
Earth:6
Air:2
Water:5
Earth:6
Air:2
Water:5
Cardinal:8
Fixed:6
Mutable:5
Fixed:6
Mutable:5
Some Humor for Your Day
I am sorry that once again my insomnia kept me from getting today’s posts up at the regular time. I was up for around 27 hours between very early yesterday morning until I finally feel asleep about 5 AM today. Worry about my son WIlliam kept me up last night as i went into a super fibromyalgia flare again. Stress and my adrenal glands just don’t work well together along with allergies not responding to my normal dose of allergy medicine. Yep, I was and am a train wreck waiting to happen at times and this is one of those times.
With having 5 children, 4 of which have children of their own and a partner. While WIlliam lives alone and has not experienced the ups and downs, joys and heart ache of being a parent or in a long-term relationship yet; he doesn’t quite understand my point of view worrying about him as he is healing from his, to me, horrific injury. In fact, because of my overprotective motherly concern in regard to his, having no cash flow right now due to his injury, granted it was at 2 AM and I should have waited until later to text him, he has asked me not to contact him for a while which put me in tears this morning and as I am typing this.
Maybe some of you can help me understand why a grown child, who just turn 39 years old in June, can’t understand why a mother or father worried about their child no matter how old they are? Or maybe I am overreacting to his situation because of my sleep being messed up and my brain not functioning as well as it should as a result of the lack of sleep? I would really like your point of view as you are further away from the love and worry, I feel for my youngest child. Am I overstepping my boundaries as a parent or not? Thank you very much in advance for your input on this!!
Well time to get posts up for you all today. I will only be doing a few of the regular daily posts so, I can get back to doing the northern hemisphere tomorrow which are the southern hemispheres today posts today. I could not have gotten through this last week if not for your encouragement, love, and support. Thank you for all you do to help me every day!!
Blessings of all positive thing in yours and your family’s lives. Sending each and every one of you that reads this a long-distance hug.
Some Humor for Your Day
Yeah 3 hours of sleep during a fibromyalgia flare up doesn’t do well for me…lol
July 16, 2023 Moon’s Current Phase and Nothern Hemisphere Planetary Positions
Moon’s Current Phase
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.
From MoonGiant.com
The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waning Crescent phase. This phase is best viewed just before the sunrise in the western sky. In this phase the Moon’s illumination is growing smaller each day until the New Moon. 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.
Visit the July 2023 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.
Today’s Waning Crescent Phase
The Waning Crescent on July 16 has an illumination of 2%. 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 16 the Moon is 28.37 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: 2%
Moon Age: 28.37 days
Moon Angle: 0.50
Moon Distance: 399,828.50 km
Sun Angle: 0.52
Sun Distance: 152,051,074.27 km
Illumination: 2%
Moon Age: 28.37 days
Moon Angle: 0.50
Moon Distance: 399,828.50 km
Sun Angle: 0.52
Sun Distance: 152,051,074.27 km
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
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.
If you need to calculate the planetary positions in either hemisphere you can use this for a specific use and time in your local time zone, click on this link
Currentplanetarypositions.com
To figure out GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) to your local time use this link
For Your Local Time and Date
Northern Hemisphere’s Planetary Positions
Northwestern Hemisphere
This local time is in Los Angeles, California, USA
July 16, 2023
11:00 pm GMT 4:00 PM PDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)
Sun:24 Cancer 10
Moon:15 Cancer 07
Mercury:10 Leo 52
Venus:27 Leo 55
Mars:03 Virgo 57
Jupiter:11 Taurus 49
Saturn:06 Pisces 32 Rx
Uranus:22 Taurus 19
Neptune:27 Pisces 37 Rx
Pluto:29 Capricorn 15 Rx
Moon:15 Cancer 07
Mercury:10 Leo 52
Venus:27 Leo 55
Mars:03 Virgo 57
Jupiter:11 Taurus 49
Saturn:06 Pisces 32 Rx
Uranus:22 Taurus 19
Neptune:27 Pisces 37 Rx
Pluto:29 Capricorn 15 Rx
True Lunar Node:00 Taurus 12 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:29 Aries 46 Rx
Lilith (Black Moon):21 Leo 13
Chiron:19 Aries 57
Ceres:07 Libra 19
Pallas:03 Virgo 03
Juno:13 Cancer 50
Vesta:09 Gemini 51
Eris:25 Aries 15
Fire:6
Earth:6
Air:2
Water:5
Earth:6
Air:2
Water:5
Cardinal:8
Fixed:6
Mutable:5
Fixed:6
Mutable:5
Northern Hemisphere
This local time is in Chicago, Illinois, USA
July 16, 2023
09:00 pm GMT 4:00 PM CDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)
Sun:24 Cancer 05
Moon:14 Cancer 07
Mercury:10 Leo 43
Venus:27 Leo 54
Mars:03 Virgo 54
Jupiter:11 Taurus 48
Saturn:06 Pisces 32 Rx
Uranus:22 Taurus 19
Neptune:27 Pisces 37 Rx
Pluto:29 Capricorn 15 Rx
Moon:14 Cancer 07
Mercury:10 Leo 43
Venus:27 Leo 54
Mars:03 Virgo 54
Jupiter:11 Taurus 48
Saturn:06 Pisces 32 Rx
Uranus:22 Taurus 19
Neptune:27 Pisces 37 Rx
Pluto:29 Capricorn 15 Rx
True Lunar Node:00 Taurus 13 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:29 Aries 47 Rx
Lilith (Black Moon):21 Leo 12
Chiron:19 Aries 57
Ceres:07 Libra 18
Pallas:03 Virgo 00
Juno:13 Cancer 48
Vesta:09 Gemini 49
Eris:25 Aries 15
Fire:6
Earth:6
Air:2
Water:5
Earth:6
Air:2
Water:5
Cardinal:8
Fixed:6
Mutable:5
Fixed:6
Mutable:5
Northeastern Hemisphere
This local time is in Frankfurt, Germany, Europe
16 July 2023
02:00 pm GMT 4:00 PM CEST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)
Sun:23 Cancer 48
Moon:10 Cancer 34
Mercury:10 Leo 12
Venus:27 Leo 50
Mars:03 Virgo 43
Jupiter:11 Taurus 45
Saturn:06 Pisces 33 Rx
Uranus:22 Taurus 19
Neptune:27 Pisces 37 Rx
Pluto:29 Capricorn 16 Rx
Moon:10 Cancer 34
Mercury:10 Leo 12
Venus:27 Leo 50
Mars:03 Virgo 43
Jupiter:11 Taurus 45
Saturn:06 Pisces 33 Rx
Uranus:22 Taurus 19
Neptune:27 Pisces 37 Rx
Pluto:29 Capricorn 16 Rx
True Lunar Node:00 Taurus 17 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:29 Aries 48 Rx
Lilith (Black Moon):21 Leo 10
Chiron:19 Aries 57
Ceres:07 Libra 12
Pallas:02 Virgo 52
Juno:13 Cancer 38
Vesta:09 Gemini 42
Eris:25 Aries 15
Fire:6
Earth:6
Air:2
Water:5
Earth:6
Air:2
Water:5
Cardinal:8
Fixed:6
Mutable:5
Fixed:6
Mutable:5
July 16 Astronomy Picture of the Day
Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer.
2023 July 16
Meteor and Milky Way over the Alps
Image Credit & Copyright: Nicholas Roemmelt (Venture Photography)
Explanation: Now this was a view with a thrill. From Mount Tschirgant in the Alps, you can see not only nearby towns and distant Tyrolean peaks, but also, weather permitting, stars, nebulas, and the band of the Milky Way Galaxy. What made the arduous climb worthwhile this night, though, was another peak — the peak of the 2018 Perseids Meteor Shower. As hoped, dispersing clouds allowed a picturesque sky-gazing session that included many faint meteors, all while a carefully positioned camera took a series of exposures. Suddenly, a thrilling meteor — bright and colorful — slashed down right next to the nearly vertical band of the Milky Way. As luck would have it, the camera caught it too. Therefore, a new image in the series was quickly taken with one of the sky-gazers posing on the nearby peak. Later, all of the images were digitally combined.
Divination Journal
Tarot Card
From abyrinthos.co
High Priestess – Major Arcana
High Priestess Keywords
| Upright Keywords | Reversed Keywords |
| unconscious, intuition, mystery, spirituality, higher power, inner voice | repressed intuition, hidden motives, superficiality, confusion, cognitive dissonance |
| Skip to Upright Meaning | Skip to Reversed Meaning |
Upright High Priestess Meaning
The meaning of the High Priestess is related with inner knowledge. Her appearance in a reading can signify that it is time for you to listen to your intuition rather than prioritizing your intellect and conscious mind. When the High Priestess shows up it can depict an archetype known as the divine feminine – the mysterious female that understands and holds the answers to the deep unknowns; religion, self, nature. She represents someone that is intuitive, and beginning to open to her or his spirituality. Meditation, prayer and new spiritual work is indicated.
Her appearance in a reading can signify that it is time for you to listen to your intuition rather than prioritizing your intellect and conscious mind.
The card itself shows a night-time scene, meaning that the world in which she protects and guards is one that may at first seem frightening, but has the potential to lead us into the growth of the self. When she appears in a reading, she is calling to you to listen to her message, and follow her into your own depths. There is searching within yourself to be done for the answers that you seek. The answers to the questions you have are within, not without.
| Upright Love Meaning | Upright Career Meaning | Upright Finances Meaning |
| remain patient in love, calm exterior with inner passion, intimacy | education, creative inspiration, guide, mentor, use instincts | keeping your financial situation private |
Animal Spirit Guide or Helper
From unguide.com
Cardinal meanings and symbolism include friendship, flair, home, love and devotion, good luck, music, and messages from angels. There are three species of cardinals and their native range spans from North America to the northern part of South America. So, these distinctive birds are favorites among people of diverse cultures, many of whom wonder what they symbolize. In this post, you’ll learn about cardinal meanings and symbolism, cardinal mythology and folklore, the cardinal spirit animal, and more.
Table of Contents
What does it mean when you see a cardinal?
Detailed Cardinal Symbols and Meanings
Cardinal Mythology and Folklore
Native American Cardinal Meaning and the Number 12
Rune
From therunesite.com
Calc
Sound: “k”
Stands for: Offering Cup
Casting meaning: Calc denotes the death of the individual, however it is not seen as a death rune. Like Ear, Calc indicates the natural ending or conclusion of a process. Do not view this ending as a termination, but as the end of an old era resulting in a spiritual transformation.
Witch’s Rune
From psychic-revelation.com
The Moon
Keywords: Change.
Meanings: The “x” marks represent the four main phases of the moon and so you can expect changes to happen within the next 28 days. This is a particularly feminine stone and often appears in response to questions about women’s issues. The Moon rune is a messenger. It is telling you to be aware that major changes are coming to your life. Consult the runes closest to it to determine whether those changes are negative or positive.
Ogham
From LearnReligions.com
Onn
O is Onn, or Ohn, and represents the Gorse bush, sometimes called Furze. This yellow, flowery shrub grows on moors all year long, and is full of nectar and pollen. It’s a food source for many animals–the stalks are munched on by grazing livestock–but eventually Furze is set on fire. This controlled burn allows old deadwood to be gotten rid of, and clears the way for new life to begin. Gorse (Furze) represents long-term thinking and planning–knowing that sometimes we have to do without in order to gain things in the future. Gorse is a determined sort of plant that always comes back, and so it is also connected with perseverance and hope.
In some pieces of Celtic folklore, the Gorse is used as a protective barrier. Planting it around one’s home would keep the Sidhe away, and it can be shaped into a broom for sweeping away negative influences.
Ohn Correspondences
Mundane Aspects: Whatever you’ve been looking for is right around the corner–keep pursuing your goals, because they are within your reach. If you aren’t sure what path you should be on or which direction you should head, sit down and make a list of goals. Figure out the destination, and then you’ll be able to focus on the journey.
Magical Aspects: Your spiritual journey has provided you with an abundance of gifts. Don’t keep these blessings to yourself–share them with others! If you’ve been asked to take on a role as leader or mentor, now is the time to do so.
I Ching
From ichingonline.net
Hexagram Sixty – One/61
Chung Fu / Inner Truth
The gentle Wind ripples the Lake’s surface:
The Superior Person finds common ground between points of contention, wearing away rigid perspectives that would lead to fatal error.
Pigs and fishes.
You may cross to the far shore.
Great fortune if you stay on course.
SITUATION ANALYSIS:
The subject of this hexagram discovers a key to Tranquility by first gaining insight into his own nature, then turning that vision outward.
By resolving inner conflicts and being at peace with himself, he learns to gain insight into others.
In effect, he enters another, sees with the other’s eyes, listens with the other’s ears, feels with the other’s heart.
He then returns to his own center, with new perspective and understanding.
Numerology
From numerology.com
Three
What is the definition of 3 in Numerology?
The 3 has a tendency to thrive in an upbeat and engaging atmosphere. Its energy is youthful and positive and it has an incredible zest for life. It dances from one enjoyable experience to the next, eager to interact with others along the way. The prized skill of the number 3 is communication and it uses this talent to build a wide and interesting circle of friends, lovers, and kindred spirits.
The 3 is highly original and embraces unique thinking and creative expression. This number’s artistic, curious nature allows it to convey abstract ideas and find solutions others may miss. A child at heart, the number 3 never misses a chance to have fun, engage with others, and express all the love and joy it embodies.
Weekly Horoscope Sunday, July 16 to Saturday, July 22, 2023
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All Signs
Jupiter is called the Great Benefic because it brings good fortune and magnifies things – generally wealth. Jupiter also has a social component and is the “glue” that holds society together. It represents jurisprudence and the laws that determine how we relate to each other. It is associated with travel, foreign countries, religion, philosophy and idealism. (We like Jupiter!) It has a 12-year cycle and generally is in one sign for a year. In May, Jupiter entered Taurus to stay until June 2024. This is interesting because both the planet Jupiter and the sign Taurus are associated with wealth. Life may not be the party we hoped for, but while we’re here – shall we dance?
Aries (March 21-April 19)
This can be a productive week for you because your ruler Mars is giving you the energy to work at your job, or any task that you set for yourself. You’re pumped! However, difficulties with family members as well as difficulties with coworkers are likely. Fortunately, opportunities to play, socialize, enjoy fun times with kids and sports are solid. Meanwhile, lucky Jupiter is in one of your Money Houses. This means you will get richer this year! (And next.) No question. You might boost your earnings or make money on the side. Or you might inherit. (Wait till Sept. to launch beautification projects.) You might also experience something that makes you “feel” richer. New home? New car? New country? Ka-ching!
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
Expect power struggles this week. They might happen with a family member on Monday. On Thursday, dicey challenges with kids and romantic partners are likely. Meanwhile you’re busy with home repairs and redecorating projects; plus, you’re on the go with short trips, errands, appointments and conversations with everyone. Why so active? You have a lot of energy and enthusiasm because for the first time in 12 years, lucky Jupiter is in your sign! This is a major blessing! Jupiter gives you the feeling that you can do anything. Plus, it will attract people and resources to you. Your confidence level is high and it’s easy for you to score successes. Major bonus!
Gemini (May 21-June 20)
This week your eyes are on the prize and the prize is money! In fact, power struggles about your personal wealth or something you own might happen on Monday. On Thursday you might face friction at home. Fortunately, both chatty Mercury and fair Venus are in your House of Communication, polishing your words and making you charming to everyone. (After all, you are the wordsmith of the zodiac.) Actually, these diplomatic skills are timely because of increased action on the home front that might cause you some angst. In the next 11 months, your ability to connect with your spiritual side and your inner world is enhanced. You might encounter a powerful teacher, or undergo a life-changing experience.
Cancer (June 21-July 22)
This is a powerful time for you because the Sun is in your sign, something that happens for four weeks once a year. This is rejuvenating! It boosts your energy and drive. This is one reason you might have power struggles with someone on Monday. Ditto for Thursday when you might be determined to win an argument about politics, religion or racial issues. (Could be anything.) Meanwhile, respect your moneymaking ideas. (Wait until Sept. for projects related to beauty and art.) You can attract money to you. You will also spend on beautiful things. This year Jupiter will boost your popularity. You might be more involved with groups and organizations. You might also be sought after by a friend. (Nice.)
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
Because the Sun is hiding in your chart now, you’re happy to take a backseat. Nevertheless, with Mercury and Venus in your sign, you’ll be smooth talking to others. Be patient on Monday because you might feel put off by someone or something. Don’t blow your cool. Likewise on Thursday, money disputes or arguments about possessions might upset you. Don’t get involved. Until the middle of next year, lucky Jupiter is at the top of your chart making you look successful and affluent in the eyes of others. You are admired! Probably, there’s a reason – but maybe not. It could be smoke and mirrors. Either way, enjoy your good press and take a bow.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
You’re popular this week. However, relations with a friend or a member of a group might be dicey on Monday. Ask yourself is it really worth it to win? Or to be right? I think it’s preferable to be happy. Think about this on Thursday when clashes with partners, spouses and close friends occur. Again, the choice is yours. Remember – your objective is to be happy. This year Jupiter will bring you many opportunities to expand your world through travel, further education, plus exploring other cultures and meeting people who are different. This is thrilling. You will broaden your experience of the world by learning and seeing new places and meeting new faces. Exciting opportunities!
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
The Sun is at the top of your chart casting you in a flattering spotlight. (Happens once a year for only four weeks.) Make the best of this! Because you look so good to authority figures, now is the time to go after what you want. A little tip: Avoid power struggles on Monday, especially with parents, the boss or the police. And likewise, on Thursday, be gracious when dealing with challenges at work, or with your health, or a pet. Enjoy interacting with younger, talented people this week. Meanwhile this year, Jupiter is in one of your Money Houses attracting favours from others. You might inherit. You might get richer indirectly through a partner or another source. Things will come to you. Be grateful.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
You’re curious. You feel experimental. Travel, exploring new places, meeting new people and learning new things appeal! Because you might embrace politics or certain philosophies more fervently – be careful. Avoid power struggles on Monday. Likewise, on Thursday, steer clear of clashes of opinions with friends and members of groups. Don’t get hung up on this. Do what is best for you, which is to maintain your peace of mind. Meanwhile, for the first time in 12 years, Jupiter is sitting opposite your sign bringing good fortune to your closest relationships. This will improve existing partnerships. It will also attract meaningful relationships to you that are new. In fact, until the middle of 2024, this is the best window to get married.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
As the traveller of the zodiac, right now you have the travel bug. You want to go somewhere near or far to experience the stimulation of change. You want to learn new things. Meanwhile, you’re ambitious this week. Actually, that ambition might be challenged on Thursday. Stay mellow when dealing with others because this will make life easier. Meanwhile, Jupiter is in the part of your chart that stimulates wonderful chances to improve your existing job or get a better job. Not only that, Jupiter will improve your health this year. It might also promote increased joy through pets and your interaction with animals. And who loves animals more than you? (Well, maybe an Aries.)
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
You need more rest this week. Nevertheless, this is the best time all year to focus on partnerships and close friendships because this month you have more objectivity in seeing your closest relationships. Make use of this temporary blessing. This is your best chance to improve your style and the way you relate to others because you see everything more clearly. Meanwhile, in another part of the forest, you have lovely opportunities to slip away on a vacation, or enjoy socializing because this is how lucky Jupiter blesses you this year and most of next year. It’s good to be reminded to take timeout to have some fun. Your fellow Capricorn native Dolly Parton said “Never get so busy making a living that you forget to make a life.”
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
Despite the promise of summer barbecues, days at the beach and fun socializing, you are actually work oriented this week. Go gently on Monday because you might find yourself at odds with someone. Fortunately, with Mercury and Venus opposite your sign, you can reason with others and handle situations with grace. Be skilful on Thursday if you encounter squabbles about finances, shared property or shared responsibilities. Meanwhile, this year and next, Jupiter is bringing you fabulous opportunities to improve your home life. Your family might expand. Family relations will be excellent. You might also change residences or move to something that you like much better.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
Astrologically, many things are bringing you good fortune. This week offers lovely opportunities to party, socialize with others, and enjoy fun diversions including playful activities with kids along with sports events. The arts, musical performances and anything to do with hobbies and arts and crafts will be a rewarding choice. Stay calm on Thursday when someone might be difficult to deal with. Remember that this year and half of next year, you have the good fortune of improving your attitude to life. For example, look at your ability to appreciate the power of positive thinking. You will see that attitude is everything. The way things are – is the way you see them.
Good Day WOTC Family and Friends!
Going through the last week with my son, my youngest child being in the hospital was a wakeup call for me to remember with faith no matter who the God or Goddess is that a person believes and prays to or how ever a person communicates with the deity of their choosing minor miracles can happen. But something everyone of every faith has to start doing is living back in harmony with Mother Earth and all the beings that inhabit her. By doing this I truly believe instead of countries fighting each other for whatever reason or different mainstream religions trying to get everyone they can to follow their dogma we could live and let live as the saying goes. The more we can set a side difference because of race, color, religion, lifestyle preference the more we would find that people are more alike than we might think they are. Do we not all bleed red? Do we not all come from a man and woman’s egg and sperm meeting to create a new life? Ask yourself today “How can I make my neighborhood a little more friendly and safer?”
There is truth in the saying, “One person doing something can change the world!” When I took a speech class in college I did my final speech on this exact topic using Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Adolph Hitler as examples. The first want to change the world to make all mankind equal no matter what the color of their skin and did so in a peaceful way. For this he was murder in cold blood. While the later want to change the world so it was completely under his control with his version of the perfect race and unleash violence against many nations. This man either took his own life or was killed by some of those closest to him. So maybe we should ask ourselves who’s way of looking at the world would bring peace across Mother Earth?
Just a couple of things to ponder when you have some free time or are bored at your job. Remember to find peace within yourself before trying to find it with others.
Blessed be and have a spectacular Sunday dear Sisters, Brothers, and Honored Guests!!!
July 15, 2023 Moon’s Current Phase
Moon’s Current Phase
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.
From MoonGiant.com
The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waning Crescent phase. This phase is best viewed just before the sunrise in the western sky. In this phase the Moon’s illumination is growing smaller each day until the New Moon. 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.
Visit the July 2023 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.
Today’s Waning Crescent Phase
The Waning Crescent on July 15 has an illumination of 5%. 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 15 the Moon is 27.45 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: 5%
Moon Age: 27.45 days
Moon Angle: 0.50
Moon Distance: 396,376.33 km
Sun Angle: 0.52
Sun Distance: 152,059,010.94 km
Illumination: 5%
Moon Age: 27.45 days
Moon Angle: 0.50
Moon Distance: 396,376.33 km
Sun Angle: 0.52
Sun Distance: 152,059,010.94 km
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
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.
If you need to calculate the planetary positions in either hemisphere you can use this for a specific use and time in your local time zone, click on this link
Currentplanetarypositions.com
To figure out GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) to your local time use this link
For Your Local Time and Date
Northern Hemisphere’s Planetary Positions
Northwestern Hemisphere
This local time is in Los Angeles, California, USA
July 15, 2023
11:00 pm GMT 4:00 PM PDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)
Sun:23 Cancer 12
Moon:02 Cancer 57
Mercury:09 Leo 04
Venus:27 Leo 40
Mars:03 Virgo 20
Jupiter:11 Taurus 40
Saturn:06 Pisces 34 Rx
Uranus:22 Taurus 17
Neptune:27 Pisces 38 Rx
Pluto:29 Capricorn 16 Rx
Moon:02 Cancer 57
Mercury:09 Leo 04
Venus:27 Leo 40
Mars:03 Virgo 20
Jupiter:11 Taurus 40
Saturn:06 Pisces 34 Rx
Uranus:22 Taurus 17
Neptune:27 Pisces 38 Rx
Pluto:29 Capricorn 16 Rx
True Lunar Node:00 Taurus 24 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:29 Aries 50 Rx
Lilith (Black Moon):21 Leo 06
Chiron:19 Aries 56
Ceres:07 Libra 00
Pallas:02 Virgo 35
Juno:13 Cancer 17
Vesta:09 Gemini 28
Eris:25 Aries 15
Fire:6
Earth:6
Air:2
Water:5
Earth:6
Air:2
Water:5
Cardinal:8
Fixed:6
Mutable:5
Fixed:6
Mutable:5
Northern Hemisphere
This local time is in Chicago, Illinois, USA
July 15, 2023
09:00 pm GMT 4:00 PM CDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)
Sun:23 Cancer 08
Moon:01 Cancer 56
Mercury:08 Leo 55
Venus:27 Leo 39
Mars:03 Virgo 17
Jupiter:11 Taurus 39
Saturn:06 Pisces 35 Rx
Uranus:22 Taurus 17
Neptune:27 Pisces 38 Rx
Pluto:29 Capricorn 17 Rx
Moon:01 Cancer 56
Mercury:08 Leo 55
Venus:27 Leo 39
Mars:03 Virgo 17
Jupiter:11 Taurus 39
Saturn:06 Pisces 35 Rx
Uranus:22 Taurus 17
Neptune:27 Pisces 38 Rx
Pluto:29 Capricorn 17 Rx
True Lunar Node:00 Taurus 25 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:29 Aries 50 Rx
Lilith (Black Moon):21 Leo 06
Chiron:19 Aries 56
Ceres:06 Libra 58
Pallas:02 Virgo 33
Juno:13 Cancer 14
Vesta:09 Gemini 26
Eris:25 Aries 15
Fire:6
Earth:6
Air:2
Water:5
Earth:6
Air:2
Water:5
Cardinal:8
Fixed:6
Mutable:5
Fixed:6
Mutable:5
Northeastern Hemisphere
This local time is in Frankfurt, Germany, Europe
15 July 2023
02:00 pm GMT 4:00 PM CEST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)
Sun:22 Cancer 51
Moon:28 Gemini 21
Mercury:08 Leo 23
Venus:27 Leo 35
Mars:03 Virgo 06
Jupiter:11 Taurus 37
Saturn:06 Pisces 35 Rx
Uranus:22 Taurus 16
Neptune:27 Pisces 38 Rx
Pluto:29 Capricorn 17 Rx
Moon:28 Gemini 21
Mercury:08 Leo 23
Venus:27 Leo 35
Mars:03 Virgo 06
Jupiter:11 Taurus 37
Saturn:06 Pisces 35 Rx
Uranus:22 Taurus 16
Neptune:27 Pisces 38 Rx
Pluto:29 Capricorn 17 Rx
True Lunar Node:00 Taurus 28 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:29 Aries 51 Rx
Lilith (Black Moon):21 Leo 04
Chiron:19 Aries 56
Ceres:06 Libra 53
Pallas:02 Virgo 25
Juno:13 Cancer 04
Vesta:09 Gemini 19
Eris:25 Aries 15
Fire:6
Earth:6
Air:3
Water:4
Earth:6
Air:3
Water:4
Cardinal:7
Fixed:6
Mutable:6
Fixed:6
Mutable:6
July 15, 2023 Daily Horoscopes
Click here to read Georgia Nicols Daily Horoscopes
Moon Alert
Avoid shopping or making important decisions from 8:15 AM to 1:30 PM EDT today (5:15 AM to 10:30 AM PDT). After that, the Moon moves from Gemini into Cancer.
Aries (March 21-April 19)
It’s Saturday, and this weekend is an excellent time for family discussions. Be open to listening to the advice of someone older or more experienced because, let’s face it, you don’t have to reinvent the wheel. It’s also a lovely day to schmooze and enjoy playful times with kids and sports.
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
Short trips, errands, appointments and interactions with siblings, relatives and neighbours will make this a lively day. Someone older or more experienced, perhaps a friend or a member of a group, might have excellent advice for you. Meanwhile, grab invitations to socialize!
Gemini (May 21-June 20)
If shopping today, which is likely, please be aware of the restrictions of the Moon Alert (see above). This is a good day to discuss financial matters, including a possible raise, with bosses and VIPs. You might also make improvements to where you live.
Cancer (June 21-July 22)
This is a fine day (especially this afternoon) to make long-range travel plans. You will also enjoy study of any kind, as well as discussions about philosophy, politics and profound subjects. You have lots of energy today to after what you want!
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
If you work alone or behind the scenes today, you can accomplish a lot, especially in terms of research or coming up with solutions about financial matters, inheritances and shared property. Something might motivate you to see ways to boost your income.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
Discussions with friends, and groups or organizations will be lively today. In particular, you might deal with athletics or a physical competition. An older friend or colleague might have some valuable input for you. (It never hurts to listen.)
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
Today you are high viz., which means people notice you more than usual. (In fact, they might be aware of personal details about your private life.) Nevertheless, it’s a good day to make practical plans about your health, a pet, or something related to your work, especially if you want practical future results.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
Do something different to break free of your routine because today you need stimulation and adventure! It’s a great day to make travel plans or to blow town. You might also be involved with friends from another culture or an international organization.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
Financial discussions, especially regarding taxes, debt, shared property or inheritances will go well today because you are planning for your future. These discussions might involve a parent or an older family member. For sure you can position yourself to get what you want.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
A discussion with a partner or close friend will be lively today. It might involve politics, travel plans, or something to do with religion or racial issues. One thing is certain – you want practical results and a plan for the future. Listen to the advice of someone older or more experienced.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
This will be a productive day for you, especially later in the day, because you will make prudent decisions about finances and earnings. In fact, someone older might help you. You’re happy that you have the energy to get things done today because you want to make a difference.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
This can be a playful day for you, especially regarding children’s activities, social outings and anything to do with sports. This is also an excellent day to practice something or hone your skills or technique in the performing arts or a particular sport. Listen to the advice of someone more experienced or older.
If Your Birthday Is Today
Actor Forest Whitaker (1961) shares your birthday today. You appreciate art, beauty and intellectual discoveries. You sometimes have a strong effect on people, whether you know this or not. This is a slower paced year. Take time to focus on relationships, especially those that will benefit you and help you. Make time to rejuvenate yourself.
Click here for today’s or anyone’s birthday horoscope from thehoroscope.co
Aries (March 21-April 19)
Today the premises are set for a new partnership and maybe it’s time for you to settle if you haven’t done it already.
It is also a good time to strike for balance in your life and to even mediate a conflict from inside your family. If you are single and someone got your attention, don’t hesitate to get closer to them and see what they’re up to.
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
This is going to be a period of relative peace and tranquility around you. It seems that all your previous efforts have paid off and now you are able to relax.
Take advantage of this slow time to reconnect with your love one and even go shopping. This Saturday could be a good time to renew your wardrobe for the remainder of summer and the start of autumn.
Gemini (May 21-June 20)
It seems that despite this being a Saturday you are able to focus on serious matters and nothing will seem to be too overwhelming for you at this time.
You are doing your best both with small and big task and you seem unstoppable. Today you might also carry an important conversation that could shed a new light on a series of activities.
Cancer (June 21-July 22)
Today you might want to steer away from melancholy and from feelings of pettiness as it is time to focus on your creativity and on engaging with a sum of hobbies.
If you are single, it might be the time for you to meet someone online or even create an unexpected connection. Lines of communication with your partner are fully opened at this time.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
Today is going to be quite a slow day for you as you will prefer to focus on your emotions rather then on actions. So sit around with a coffee or a smoothie and contemplate what you’ve been up to lately.
Just don’t be too rash on yourself if you feel like you could have used your time better. We do the things we find appropriate at a certain time and we don’t seem to look back anymore.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
The current disposition will make you appear a lot more flexible and quick to adapt to any change coming your way.
This means you will keep your mind busy with all kinds of tactics and scenarios while socializing with those you meet. Take advantage of your great humor and spend more time talking to others than you would usually do.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
Today you should try and take your time when coming up with new ideas. It’s not like you are not realistic or way too dreamy about things but it is more like you might not see the whole picture.
In personal affairs especially, you shouldn’t let your heart rule over your head as there might be some implications that will strike you later on.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
Today you will feel like letting everyone know how you feel. This means that you will be all open to discussing both your actions and your feelings and that you will feel the need to have others accept your ideas and propositions.
The only word of caution for you is not to let yourself blocked by what others say because people don’t always carry the best intentions.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
Today you will feel like isolating yourself and steering away from the crowd. This might not be the worst idea if the development of things will let you do that.
However, if you have other things planned for the day, you should avoid not respecting your promises. In this regard you should also avoid making false promises or promises you know you can’t keep.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
Today you will discover that you work best or interact better with a larger group of people. This attitude despite that you usually prefer to do things on your own.
This Saturday you could find help in the least expected place and at the least expected person and you should definitely accept it. Communications will also be running smoothly.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
Today you might feel a bit under the weather and you might find it hard to realize why things are happening the way they do.
Instead of dwelling in questions you should focus more on your projects and on your long term plans. You should maintain a realistic outlook of things but also care to make small talk with people that you are meeting this day.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
You seem to have a more optimistic outlook of things this day and people will also find it easier to talk to you this day.
Maybe you are not that intense and charming today but there will certainly be something about you that will channel everyone’s attention. It’s also a good time to learn about other cultures or expand your horizon.
Hail and Well Met WOTC Family and Friends!
I will be back to doing all the regular daily posts and something extra tomorrow plus the northern hemisphere tomorrow posts.
My son is now healing at home since late yesterday afternoon. Thank you all for your support and healing energy that made it possible for him to heal quicker!
Wiccans Practicing Witchcraft
Wiccans Practicing Witchcraft
Ro Longstreet
BellaOnline’s Wicca Editor
You can walk a Wiccan spiritual path without practicing witchcraft. Wicca is a religion centered upon the natural world that involves worship of God and Goddess. It also requires that you live by certain tenets such as the Wiccan Rede (“An harm it none, do what ye will”).
Meanwhile, witchcraft is a set of learnable methods by which you can influence the flow of energy that surrounds you and permeates the universe. As with skills such as growing herbs or meditating, witchcraft can add a deeper layer to your spiritual life, but you do not have to practice witchcraft to worship the God and Goddess in a Wiccan way. Many Wiccans are interested in witchcraft, some are good at it, and others have no interest whatsoever in picking it up.
Within the broad scope of Wicca, witchcraft is only a small part. If you live your life as a Wiccan without practicing witchcraft, you will still have plenty to keep you occupied. You can focus on ritual rather than spellwork. Daily rituals can include morning and evening prayers to God and Goddess, blessing food and drink, and making everyday choices to live in harmony with the earth.
You can observe ceremonies known as esbats to mark the phases of the moon, and sabbats for the passing of the seasons. Milestones in your life such as marriage, birthdays, birth of a child, passage into adulthood, self-dedication to your spiritual path and more can be celebrated with Wiccan ritual.
Much of Wiccan ritual is similar to witchcraft with a focus on altar, tools, candles, herbs, and other accessories. The difference is that you would not be raising, focusing, and directing energy, as in spellwork. Rather, your ceremony communicates devotion to God and Goddess. If you were to compare an act of witchcraft to a religious ritual, the two would feel very different. Casting a spell involves a rising tension and release whereas a ceremony is more a gentle outpouring of gratitude.
If you did want to practice witchcraft as part of your Wiccan spiritual path, it can deepen your understanding of the natural world that surrounds you. This is similar to how growing your own herbs can put you in touch with the agricultural cycles of life. If you learn to cast spells, it will teach you about the ebb and flow of the energy that fills the universe – and your own place within the tide pool of that vast ocean.
Greetings Everyone an Update on My Son
“A mother’s love for her child is like nothing else in the world. It knows no law, no pity, it dares all things and crushes down remorselessly all that stands in its path.” —Agatha Christie
I am sorry yesterday’s posts were not done and that today’s there are only a few. I just do not have the energy to do more. I will do Saturday’s regular posts tomorrow. As I have told you before when my stress level is high my fibromyalgia symptoms go off the chart of 1 – 10. So, all I can do is what I feel up to doing and can concentrate on. With what happened to my son it made me take a look at what is most important to me in many areas of my life including all things related to WOTC. I no longer care as much what amount I make monthly from the website so, I will be combining some posts again and taking some out. This is because I know how frustrating it can be to get a bunch of emails from the same place or website every day. I am cutting down the posts to just 6 or 7 a day for 12 to 15 daily. I hope this is good news for you.
My son is doing better this morning. The suction machine on his chest tube has been removed as the doctor says the hole in his lung has closed. In a few hours he will have an x-ray to confirm this. Willam says they will decide what is happening with him after the x-ray. He broke the 4th through 8th rib on his right side lifting a ladder onto a roof while balancing on another ladder for his job. The doctor said the punctured lung probably happened when he collapsed in pain after coming back down the ladder. He felt his ribs break. This has been this mother’s worse nightmare for any of my 5 children or 4 in-law children or 10 grandchildren.
He’s my youngest child so I still see him at times like this as a 6 year old with a cut just under his eye coming into the emergency room on a stretcher because he had to show a girl in his class how to hit the ball off a t-ball stand during gym class. That was the scariest moment in his life up until age 39 when this happened with his ribs and lung.
I thank you all for your continuing support and however you are sending healing to my son. You are helping him to recover more quickly than the medical professionals thought he would!! 🙂🧡🙏🌛🌕🌜🕯
July 14, 2023 Moon’s Current Phase and Northern Hemisphere Planetary Positions
Moon’s Current Phase
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.
From MoonGiant.com
The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waning Crescent phase. This phase is best viewed just before the sunrise in the western sky. In this phase the Moon’s illumination is growing smaller each day until the New Moon. 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.
Visit the July 2023 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.
Today’s Waning Crescent Phase
The Waning Crescent on July 14 has an illumination of 10%. 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 14 the Moon is 26.51 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: 10%
Moon Age: 26.51 days
Moon Angle: 0.51
Moon Distance: 392,311.46 km
Sun Angle: 0.52
Sun Distance: 152,066,242.47 km
Illumination: 10%
Moon Age: 26.51 days
Moon Angle: 0.51
Moon Distance: 392,311.46 km
Sun Angle: 0.52
Sun Distance: 152,066,242.47 km
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
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.
If you need to calculate the planetary positions in either hemisphere you can use this for a specific use and time in your local time zone, click on this link
Currentplanetarypositions.com
To figure out GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) to your local time use this link
For Your Local Time and Date
Northern Hemisphere’s Planetary Positions
Northwestern Hemisphere
This local time is in Los Angeles, California, USA
July 14, 2023
11:00 pm GMT 4:00 PM PDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)
Sun:22 Cancer 15
Moon:20 Gemini 39
Mercury:07 Leo 14
Venus:27 Leo 24
Mars:02 Virgo 44
Jupiter:11 Taurus 31
Saturn:06 Pisces 37 Rx
Uranus:22 Taurus 15
Neptune:27 Pisces 38 Rx
Pluto:29 Capricorn 18 Rx
Moon:20 Gemini 39
Mercury:07 Leo 14
Venus:27 Leo 24
Mars:02 Virgo 44
Jupiter:11 Taurus 31
Saturn:06 Pisces 37 Rx
Uranus:22 Taurus 15
Neptune:27 Pisces 38 Rx
Pluto:29 Capricorn 18 Rx
True Lunar Node:00 Taurus 34 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:29 Aries 53 Rx
Lilith (Black Moon):21 Leo 00
Chiron:19 Aries 56
Ceres:06 Libra 41
Pallas:02 Virgo 08
Juno:12 Cancer 43
Vesta:09 Gemini 04
Eris:25 Aries 15
Fire:6
Earth:6
Air:3
Water:4
Earth:6
Air:3
Water:4
Cardinal:7
Fixed:6
Mutable:6
Fixed:6
Mutable:6
Northern Hemisphere
This local time is in Chicago, Illinois, USA
July 14, 2023
09:00 pm GMT 4:00 PM CDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)
Sun:22 Cancer 10
Moon:19 Gemini 37
Mercury:07 Leo 04
Venus:27 Leo 23
Mars:02 Virgo 40
Jupiter:11 Taurus 31
Saturn:06 Pisces 37 Rx
Uranus:22 Taurus 15
Neptune:27 Pisces 38 Rx
Pluto:29 Capricorn 18 Rx
Moon:19 Gemini 37
Mercury:07 Leo 04
Venus:27 Leo 23
Mars:02 Virgo 40
Jupiter:11 Taurus 31
Saturn:06 Pisces 37 Rx
Uranus:22 Taurus 15
Neptune:27 Pisces 38 Rx
Pluto:29 Capricorn 18 Rx
True Lunar Node:00 Taurus 35 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:29 Aries 53 Rx
Lilith (Black Moon):20 Leo 59
Chiron:19 Aries 56
Ceres:06 Libra 39
Pallas:02 Virgo 05
Juno:12 Cancer 41
Vesta:09 Gemini 02
Eris:25 Aries 15
Fire:6
Earth:6
Air:3
Water:4
Earth:6
Air:3
Water:4
Cardinal:7
Fixed:6
Mutable:6
Fixed:6
Mutable:6
Northeastern Hemisphere
This local time is in Frankfurt, Germany, Europe
14 July 2023
02:00 pm GMT 4:00 PM CEST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)
Sun:21 Cancer 54
Moon:16 Gemini 00
Mercury:06 Leo 32
Venus:27 Leo 18
Mars:02 Virgo 30
Jupiter:11 Taurus 28
Saturn:06 Pisces 38 Rx
Uranus:22 Taurus 14
Neptune:27 Pisces 38 Rx
Pluto:29 Capricorn 18 Rx
Moon:16 Gemini 00
Mercury:06 Leo 32
Venus:27 Leo 18
Mars:02 Virgo 30
Jupiter:11 Taurus 28
Saturn:06 Pisces 38 Rx
Uranus:22 Taurus 14
Neptune:27 Pisces 38 Rx
Pluto:29 Capricorn 18 Rx
True Lunar Node:00 Taurus 37 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:29 Aries 54 Rx
Lilith (Black Moon):20 Leo 57
Chiron:19 Aries 56
Ceres:06 Libra 34
Pallas:01 Virgo 58
Juno:12 Cancer 31
Vesta:08 Gemini 55
Eris:25 Aries 15
Fire:6
Earth:6
Air:3
Water:4
Earth:6
Air:3
Water:4
Cardinal:7
Fixed:6
Mutable:6
Fixed:6
Mutable:6
July 14, 2023 Daily Horoscopes
Click here to read Georgia Nicols Daily Horoscopes
Moon Alert
There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today. The Moon is in Gemini.
Aries (March 21-April 19)
After some brief tension this morning, today flows very smoothly. Take a short trip if possible. Reach out to others because you will enjoy socializing with siblings, relatives and daily contacts because you have lots of mental energy and you want to talk to people. Yada, yada, yada.
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
This morning you might feel financially pinched or concerned about cash flow. But later today, you have moneymaking ideas, and you feel enthusiastic about how to earn money or perhaps even spend it. You’re in the groove! You might even give someone some financial advice.
Gemini (May 21-June 20)
This is your day! The Moon is in your sign boosting your emotions and thoughts, which means you have your thinking cap on and you’re on the ball! You’re mentally pumped and eager to share your opinions, especially because you probably see a better way of doing something.
Cancer (June 21-July 22)
Behind-the-scenes research might pay off today. Or possibly, you might get a secretive piece of advice from someone? Whatever the case, you can attract money to you today. Admittedly, you will also spend money on beautiful things for yourself and loved ones. But hey – the Sun is in your sign and you rule!
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
This is a lovely day to schmooze with others, especially female companions – friends or members of groups. There might be a sense of competition present? This could be a good day to share your hopes and dreams for the future with someone to get their feedback. (Ya never know.)
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
Today you are vocal and ready to express your opinions to bosses, parents, teachers and the police. Not only are you prepared to do this, others will see you doing it. It will be public in some sense. (Obviously, you don’t want to say anything you will later regret.)
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
This is an excellent day to study and learn something new because you want to broaden your horizons. Some of you will also enjoy opportunities to travel or talk to people from other cultures or different countries. Basically, you are mentally curious and hyped about things today.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
Discussions about shared property, inheritances, taxes, debt and finances in general will go well today because you won’t hesitate to defend your own best interests. You also will not hesitate to speak up because you have lots of mental energy! Eyes on the prize!
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
Conversations with partners and close friends will be lively and fascinating today! Nevertheless, you might have to go more than halfway to keep everyone happy. (A little concession and accommodation.) Meanwhile, your ambition is showing and it will be apparent in your words.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
This is a solid day at work or for any task that you set for yourself today. You’re ready to roll up your sleeves and dig in! Despite your enthusiasm and energy, accept the fact that you might have to help others or put someone else’s interests first. It happens.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
This is a playful, fun-loving day! In particular, you will enjoy fun activities with children and any kind of social diversions or fun escape. Sports events might be a good choice. Take a long lunch. See the gang at Happy Hour. Schmooze and have a good time!
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
Family discussions, especially with female relatives, are likely today. This is also the perfect day to think about how to tackle home repairs and DIY projects. Fortunately, a partner or friend might lend some energy and get things going!
If Your Birthday Is Today
Actress, comedian Jane Lynch (1960) shares your birthday today. You are intelligent, magnetic and have a seductive personality. People respond to you. You know how to convince and persuade others. This year is the first year of a nine-year cycle for you, which is exciting. Stay flexible, courageous and ready to explore. Open any door!
Click here for today’s or anyone’s birthday horoscope from thehoroscope.co
Aries (March 21-April 19)
This Friday will bring you a lucky turn of events that will give you a sense of accomplishment and confidence.
Maybe you just managed to seize an important opportunity or maybe you’re just keeping an optimistic attitude about everything. It’s a great time to spend it with children or with young people whom you could teach something good.
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
Today might not be a simple day as certain obstacles are kind of lined for you. Make sure you don’t get trapped in all of them and that you don’t get so absorbed in dealing with one of them such to forget about the others.
You are also focused on the wellbeing of your family so it might not be a bad idea to sit around and have a talk with your partner.
Gemini (May 21-June 20)
This day will challenge you into recognizing the work of someone close. Whether you’ve been helped by someone and now is your time to return the favor or maybe you have to recommend someone from work.
It’s a good time to explore new horizons at work and to gather around you people with the skills you need rather than plain ones.
Cancer (June 21-July 22)
It seems that today you will be feeling somewhat overwhelmed by the demands of those around you, especially those of your family or children if you have any.
Maybe it’s time to leave work aside and to tend to their desires as things are going to pile up and it is going to be a lot more difficult to fan the fire of conflict rather than postpone work now.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
Today you might lack the energy to even get out of the bed in the morning. It might be related to what you’ve been doing lately or maybe to the fact you didn’t have a good night rest but in the same time there might be other things bothering you.
Dig deeper and see what is really keeping your mood low and which the changes you can make are.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
Today you are going to enjoy your place in the spotlight as it seems that everyone’s attention is turning to you once more.
You are determined to make yourself remarked and to show others your vast array of skills. Take advantage of this disposition and make a brave move by talking to a superior about your situation. Keep your head up and your confidence even higher.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
Today you might receive an unexpected present or some sort of declaration. Maybe you have a secret admirer or maybe someone has just remembered about your upcoming birthday.
Make sure you leave work aside for a moment and enjoy your gift. Don’t hesitate to ask people out if you feel like sharing your good moments with them.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
Today you should be all worrisome and attentive and not let anything to chance. Things are floating on the surface and they only require a gust of wind to swirl them out of control.
Make sure you check and double check all you have to do and all mail you have to send. Being responsible will help you avoid a lot of later trouble eventually.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
Today you might appear as arrogant and self absorbed as you will tend to make everyone comply to your standards.
Both at work and at home your expectations are high and everyone has to work to reach them. Maybe you shouldn’t be that tough with yourself and with those close to you. You can impose respect with diplomacy also.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
Today you are going to put on your responsible jacket on and you will make some important changes in the trajectory things have taken lately.
Maybe you are starting something on your own or maybe you man up to ask for a raise at work. This is a time for long term planning and also for buying real estate or stocks as a mean to secure your resources.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
Not everyone around you will agree with your actions today so conflict might rise. Maybe you could act more diplomatic and try to avoid all confrontations.
If these things are not possible maybe you should try to keep everything separately and to not show so many of your activities. You should also avoid taking money from other people.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
Your energy will probably hit a new rock bottom today and you might not be able to understand why. Maybe you’ve had enough sleep and maybe there weren’t so many things to deal with the other day.
Maybe your body is just responding to previous treatments you’ve applied and this is the signal that you should be more careful with your sleep pattern.
Thursday’s Posts Will Be Up Thursday
I am sorry but I cannot concentrate enough to get the posts I do the afternoon before are not getting done today. I have a migraine and my fibromyalgia symptoms are off the chart. They are both due to worry over William. His doctor says the puncture in his right lung should be closed by tomorrow if there is no set back but they hooked him up to a suction machine. Being almost 2 hours away from my youngest child right now is hell and he is still saying he doesn’t want me to make the trip to the hospital. There are people of all kinds of different faiths praying, lighting candles, and doing other healing things for him. I am really trying to let go of my worry the stress it is causing and just turn his healing over to the Gods and Goddesses but if you have children, be they 2 or 4 legged, you worry about them when they are ill or injured. So, I will just keep on keeping on until he’s home and completely out of danger.
Thank you for whatever type of healing energy you have been and are sending to William! In my head I know without a doubt that it is helping him even while my heart is worrying.
Hail and Well Met WOTC Family and Friends!
I texted with my son this morning but no update on his lung yet. I am 1 1/2 hours away from him and he is still saying he doesn’t want me to come to the hospital yet. So, I am working to keep my mind busy with something besides worrying about him. What I can say for now is I am pretty sure the lung has not collapsed, or he probably would have said more that “pain” when I asked how he was doing. No matter what age our children maybe, how they treat us, or even what they may say to us over the course of their lifetime can keep us from loving them. When I know more, I will share it with you. PLease continue to send him healing in any form!
July 12, 2023 Moon’s Current Phase and Northern Hemisphere Planetary Positions
Moon’s Current Phase
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.
From MoonGiant.com
The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waning Crescent phase. This phase is best viewed just before the sunrise in the western sky. In this phase the Moon’s illumination is growing smaller each day until the New Moon. 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.
Visit the July 2023 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.
Today’s Waning Crescent Phase
The Waning Crescent on July 12 has an illumination of 25%. 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 12 the Moon is 24.58 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: 25%
Moon Age: 24.58 days
Moon Angle: 0.52
Moon Distance: 383,061.84 km
Sun Angle: 0.52
Sun Distance: 152,078,582.54 km
Illumination: 25%
Moon Age: 24.58 days
Moon Angle: 0.52
Moon Distance: 383,061.84 km
Sun Angle: 0.52
Sun Distance: 152,078,582.54 km
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
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.
If you need to calculate the planetary positions in either hemisphere you can use this for a specific use and time in your local time zone, click on this link
Currentplanetarypositions.com
To figure out GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) to your local time use this link
For Your Local Time and Date
Northern Hemisphere’s Planetary Positions
Northwestern Hemisphere
This local time is in Los Angeles, California, USA
July 12, 2023
11:00 pm GMT 4:00 PM PDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)
Sun:20 Cancer 21
Moon:25 Taurus 32
Mercury:03 Leo 28
Venus:26 Leo 46
Mars:01 Virgo 30
Jupiter:11 Taurus 14
Saturn:06 Pisces 42 Rx
Uranus:22 Taurus 11
Neptune:27 Pisces 39 Rx
Pluto:29 Capricorn 21 Rx
Moon:25 Taurus 32
Mercury:03 Leo 28
Venus:26 Leo 46
Mars:01 Virgo 30
Jupiter:11 Taurus 14
Saturn:06 Pisces 42 Rx
Uranus:22 Taurus 11
Neptune:27 Pisces 39 Rx
Pluto:29 Capricorn 21 Rx
True Lunar Node:00 Taurus 46 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:29 Aries 59 Rx
Lilith (Black Moon):20 Leo 46
Chiron:19 Aries 55
Ceres:06 Libra 03
Pallas:01 Virgo 13
Juno:11 Cancer 36
Vesta:08 Gemini 16
Eris:25 Aries 15
Fire:6
Earth:7
Air:2
Water:4
Earth:7
Air:2
Water:4
Cardinal:7
Fixed:7
Mutable:5
Fixed:7
Mutable:5
Northern Hemisphere
This local time is in Chicago, Illinois, USA
July 12, 2023
09:00 pm GMT 4:00 PM CDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)
Sun:20 Cancer 16
Moon:24 Taurus 28
Mercury:03 Leo 18
Venus:26 Leo 44
Mars:01 Virgo 27
Jupiter:11 Taurus 13
Saturn:06 Pisces 42 Rx
Uranus:22 Taurus 11
Neptune:27 Pisces 39 Rx
Pluto:29 Capricorn 21 Rx
Moon:24 Taurus 28
Mercury:03 Leo 18
Venus:26 Leo 44
Mars:01 Virgo 27
Jupiter:11 Taurus 13
Saturn:06 Pisces 42 Rx
Uranus:22 Taurus 11
Neptune:27 Pisces 39 Rx
Pluto:29 Capricorn 21 Rx
True Lunar Node:00 Taurus 46 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:29 Aries 59 Rx
Lilith (Black Moon):20 Leo 46
Chiron:19 Aries 55
Ceres:06 Libra 01
Pallas:01 Virgo 11
Juno:11 Cancer 34
Vesta:08 Gemini 14
Eris:25 Aries 15
Fire:6
Earth:7
Air:2
Water:4
Earth:7
Air:2
Water:4
Cardinal:7
Fixed:7
Mutable:5
Fixed:7
Mutable:5
Northeastern Hemisphere
This local time is in Frankfurt, Germany, Europe
12 July 2023
02:00 pm GMT 4:00 PM CEST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)
Sun:19 Cancer 59
Moon:20 Taurus 44
Mercury:02 Leo 45
Venus:26 Leo 38
Mars:01 Virgo 17
Jupiter:11 Taurus 10
Saturn:06 Pisces 43 Rx
Uranus:22 Taurus 10
Neptune:27 Pisces 39 Rx
Pluto:29 Capricorn 21 Rx
Moon:20 Taurus 44
Mercury:02 Leo 45
Venus:26 Leo 38
Mars:01 Virgo 17
Jupiter:11 Taurus 10
Saturn:06 Pisces 43 Rx
Uranus:22 Taurus 10
Neptune:27 Pisces 39 Rx
Pluto:29 Capricorn 21 Rx
True Lunar Node:00 Taurus 47 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:00 Taurus 00 Rx
Lilith (Black Moon):20 Leo 44
Chiron:19 Aries 55
Ceres:05 Libra 56
Pallas:01 Virgo 03
Juno:11 Cancer 24
Vesta:08 Gemini 07
Eris:25 Aries 15
Fire:5
Earth:8
Air:2
Water:4
Earth:8
Air:2
Water:4
Cardinal:6
Fixed:8
Mutable:5
Fixed:8
Mutable:5
July 12th Astronomy Picture of the Day
Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer.
2023 July 12
Rings and Bar of Spiral Galaxy NGC 1398
Image Credit: Mark Hanson; Data: Mike Selby
Explanation: Why do some spiral galaxies have a ring around the center? Spiral galaxy NGC 1398 not only has a ring of pearly stars, gas and dust around its center, but a bar of stars and gas across its center, and spiral arms that appear like ribbons farther out. The featured deep image from Observatorio El Sauce in Chile shows the grand spiral galaxy in impressive detail. NGC 1398 lies about 65 million light years distant, meaning the light we see today left this galaxy when dinosaurs were disappearing from the Earth. The photogenic galaxy is visible with a small telescope toward the constellation of the Furnace (Fornax). The ring near the center is likely an expanding density wave of star formation, caused either by a gravitational encounter with another galaxy, or by the galaxy’s own gravitational asymmetries.
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