Weekly Horoscope Sunday, March 23 to Saturday, March 29, 2025
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All Signs
This is a dreamy, romantic week with new romance and flirtations in the air! Not only that, existing romance will be refreshed with affection. Nevertheless, sober news: At the beginning of the year, I mentioned that Pluto is now in Aquarius for the next 20 years; and the last time this occurred was in the late 1700s during the French and the American Revolutions. This week we have another astrological event to consider: Neptune enters Aries to stay for 14 years. The last time Neptune was in Aries was from 1865 to 1877 – the time of the American Civil War. On a brighter note, Neptune in Aries gave birth to Impressionism, which ultimately led to Surrealism. I think Groucho Marx had a grasp on Surrealism when he said, “Time flies like an arrow, fruit flies like a banana.”
Aries (March 21-April 19)
It’s all about you, dear Aries! The Sun is in Aries for the next four weeks. (This happens only once a year.) Plus, Mercury and Venus are retrograde in Aries, which means ex-partners, ex-spouses and friends from the past are popping up in your world. Travel delays, goofy communications and silly errors are happening. Special beauty treatments or efforts to expand your wardrobe might be frustrated or delayed. But the big news is that for the first time in your life, Neptune enters your sign this week magnifying your idealism and psychic awareness. You will become more compassionate. Your artistic abilities will be enhanced. In the next decade, you’ll become more spiritually aware, creative and empathetic. Wow.
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
Much is taking place behind the scenes because Mercury retrograde and Venus retrograde are hiding in your chart. (This can help you research answers from the past.) Some of you might hear from secret love affairs from the past. The next few weeks are an excellent time to think about what you want for your new year ahead (birthday to birthday). Meanwhile, this week Neptune moves into a new part of your chart, which will trigger an interest in mystical, spiritual and esoteric studies. Your intuition and psychic sensitivity will be heightened. Admittedly, old wounds and hidden fears might resurface. You might crave solitude more than usual. (Note: You might benefit from a dream journal.) Enjoy nature walks and activities that ground you.
Gemini (May 21-June 20)
This is a popular time! Enjoy schmoozing and talking to people, especially old friends and people you once knew in organizations. Although you might rethink future goals, wait until the end of April to commit to anything. In the next few years, your ideals will be more important; and you will work hard to actualize them in your everyday life. You’ll also be attracted to friends who share your feelings, especially as you realize the significance of friends and how important they are to you. You might be concerned about their welfare and willing to help them. (Be careful not to become a martyr to a friend.) Spiritual concerns will become more important as you become more sensitive to the world around you.
Cancer (June 21-July 22)
A lot is going on at the top of your chart right now, which means you’re high viz., you are noticed and you are admired. Many of you will hear from authority figures from your past – old bosses, parents, teachers or people you haven’t seen for a while. (This might be a welcoming thing – or not.) However, you might feel frustrated or confused about your long-term direction. Certainly, your idealism is aroused – but how to best use these ideals? Later this year, you will enter your time of harvest, which occurs only once every 30 years. This is when your cherished dreams will come true. Your question now is how to best prepare for this to make the maximum use of this opportunity?
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
Lucky Leos are enjoying turquoise waters and white sands or fascinating cities with winding, cobblestone streets. This is because Leos need a change of scenery for two reasons: On one hand, you want adventure and a chance to be stimulated with new knowledge and new experiences. On the other hand, you feel a strong urge to “get away from all this.” Yes, you want to escape! Because both Mercury and Venus are retrograde, you are best served by travelling someplace you went before. In other words, try to “go back” for the best experience. Meanwhile, you’re entering a phase where your idealism will lead to a desire for the study of religion and higher knowledge. You want answers to esoteric questions.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
You’re focused on one of your Money Houses, specifically taxes, debt, shared property, inheritances and anything to do with the wealth and resources of your partner or a third party. Fortunately, Mercury retrograde is also sitting in this Money House, which will help you to wrap up old business and clean up loose details in these areas. This is good news! However, Neptune is now on the scene and this might create confusion about your financial arrangement with others. Neptune can also enhance your idealism and make you tempted to give away the farm. Be aware of this so that you protect your own best interests. Nevertheless, you will feel rewarded if you can help the underdog.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
Remember to get more sleep in the next four weeks. Go to bed earlier or take cat naps. Meanwhile, Mercury retrograde will attract ex-partners and old friends, even in your dreams. But lo! Neptune moves opposite your sign this week, which has never happened to you before. Be careful because this can dissolve the boundaries between you and those who are close to you, creating illusions, as well as making you susceptible to deception. You might attract people to you who are mysterious, spiritual or needy. You will feel drawn to artistic and mystical pursuits. Setting firm boundaries is important. (This influence will last for over a decade.)
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
You’re keen to work and be effective. You also want to be healthier. Unfortunately, Mercury retrograde is creating delays, equipment breakdowns, mixed-up communications, misplaced paperwork and goofy mistakes. On the upside, Mercury retrograde can help you finish old business. Meanwhile, for the first time in your life, Neptune is in the part of your chart affecting your job and your health. This can make you feel uninspired in your work. Or perhaps confused by taking on too many responsibilities? Ultimately, you want a deeper sense of purpose in your daily life, which might draw you to meditation, yoga or practices that integrate mind and body. (Can you hum Ohm on the Range?)
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
Lucky Sagittarians are on vacation because pleasure and enjoyment are tops on your menu right now. Romantic adventures and fun activities with children will be rewarding. This is also a marvellous time for creative activities because you’re in touch with your muse. Writing and the arts, as well as the performing arts will thrive! Romance is also favoured. In fact, for the first time in your life, Neptune is moving into the part of your chart that promotes idealistic love, as well as an increased interest in music, poetry and all aspects of artistic creativity. Your idealism will be aroused, and you will be more concerned with helping others, especially children and young people.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
You are a practical sign. You plan for the future. These plans include your family because family and home are important values for you. For the next four weeks, your focus will continue to be on home, family and your private life. Relatives might visit or you could be in contact with family you haven’t seen for a while. Meanwhile, for the first time in your life, Neptune might create confusion with home and family. You might question decisions and feel less confident. Communications with parents might be challenging. Avoid risky or speculative ventures in real estate. Be conservative. Stay on solid ground. Terra firma.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
Your fast-pace continues! Unfortunately, Mercury retrograde will create transportation delays, car breakdowns, confused communications, late deliveries, missed appointments and lost items. Be extra clear in all your communications. Double check everything. Meanwhile, your concern for the welfare of others will become heightened. You might choose to work for those who are less fortunate. You might also explore spiritual concerns. It’s important to know that in the next decade, Neptune will be in your House of Communications, which could create confusion. Therefore, enter negotiations with care. You might have a greater interest in karma and cause-and-effect.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
Right now four planets are in your primary Money House, which is why you’re focused on cash flow, earnings and possessions. You see that you want what you own to work for you and make your life easier. If looking for work, go back to where you applied before because this will be your best option. Meanwhile gifts and favours coming your way are late, which might disappoint. Because for the first time in your life Neptune is in this Money House, be careful about gambling. Respect what you own and respect what you earn because no matter how idealistic you are, you need food and you need a bed at night. And perhaps, you need to provide this for others as well.
A Little Humor for Your Day – “How To Give A Cat A Pill Plus Bonus Instructions!” c.2016
How To Give A Cat A Pill
(with bonus instructions on how to give a dog a pill)
How to Give a Cat a Pill
- Pick cat up and cradle it in the crook of your left arm as if holding a baby. Position right forefinger and thumb on either side of cat’s mouth and gently apply pressure to cheeks while holding pill in right hand. As cat opens mouth, pop pill into mouth. Allow cat to close mouth and swallow.
- Retrieve pill from floor and cat from behind sofa. Cradle cat in left arm and repeat process.
- Retrieve cat from bedroom, and throw soggy pill away.
- Take new pill from foil wrap, cradle cat in left arm holding rear paws tightly with left hand. Force jaws open and push pill to back of mouth with right forefinger. Hold mouth shut for a count of ten.
- Retrieve pill from goldfish bowl and cat from top of wardrobe. Call spouse from yard.
- Kneel on floor with cat wedged firmly between knees, hold front and rear paws. Ignore low growls emitted by cat. Get spouse to hold head firmly with one hand while forcing wooden ruler into mouth. Drop pill down ruler and rub cat’s throat vigorously.
- Retrieve cat from curtain rail, get another pill from foil wrap. Make note to buy new ruler and repair curtains. Carefully sweep shattered figurines and vases from hearth and set to one side for gluing later.
- Wrap cat in large towel and get spouse to lie on cat with head just visible from below armpit. Put pill in end of drinking straw, force mouth open with pencil and blow down drinking straw.
- Check label to make sure pill not harmful to humans, drink one beer to take taste away. Apply Band-Aid to spouse’s forearm and remove blood from carpet with cold water and soap.
- Retrieve cat from neighbor’s shed. Get another pill. Open another beer. Place cat in cupboard and close door onto neck to leave head showing. Force mouth open with dessert spoon. Flick pill down throat with rubber band.
- Fetch screwdriver from garage and put cupboard door back on hinges. Drink beer. Fetch bottle of Scotch. Pour shot, drink. Apply cold compress to cheek and check records for date of last tetanus shot. Apply whiskey compress to cheek to disinfect. Toss back another shot. Throw tee-shirt away and fetch new one from bedroom.
- Call fire department to retrieve the friggin’ cat from tree across the road. Apologize to neighbor who crashed into fence while swerving to avoid cat. Take last pill from foil-wrap.
- Tie the dang thing’s front paws to rear paws with twine and bind tightly to leg of dining room table, find heavy duty pruning gloves from shed. Push pill into mouth followed by large piece of steak. Be rough about it. Hold head vertically and pour two pints of water down throat to wash pill down.
- Consume remainder of Scotch. Get spouse to drive you to emergency room, sit quietly while doctor stitches fingers and forearm and removes pill remnants from right eye. Call furniture shop on way home to order new table.
- Arrange for Humane Society to collect mutant cat and call local pet shop to see if they have any hamsters.
How to Give a Dog a Pill
- Wrap it in bacon.
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Welcome to WOTC! A Thought for Your Day
This reminds me of Lady Abyss. She was a pioneer in putting witchcraft on the world wide web with this website approximately 20 years ago.
May your and your family’s lives be filled with love, happiness, laughter, joy, and positive things! Blessed be.
If you want to see information on any tradition of witchcraft, herbs, flowers, a Goddess or a God, or anything pertaining to any tradition of witchcraft, please put it in the comment section or email Lady Carla Beltane at ladybeltane@witchesofthecraft.com. I will try to find some information to post about it.
For Those of Us That Need Some Self-Care Today
Being strong is not something that was always clear to me, it is something that I learned along the way, in moments where I had no other option.
I remember when everything seemed to fall apart. The expectations I had for life were not met and the people I trusted the most disappointed me. It was there that I understood that I couldn’t depend on others to feel complete or safe. I learned that true strength is born when you face loneliness, and instead of feeling weak, you decide to turn that loneliness into your ally.
Life taught me that pain is not an enemy. He taught me that crying does not make you less strong, on the contrary, it gives you the ability to feel deeply and heal. In every tear lies a lesson, a reminder that, after the storm, calm always comes.
Being strong is not about keeping quiet about what hurts you, it is about speaking firmly about your fears and accepting them. It’s not about pretending that everything is fine, it’s about accepting that there are bad days, but not letting those days define you.
I have learned that it is not about not falling, but about how you get up. And you don’t always do it immediately, sometimes it takes time, but the important thing is not to stay on the ground. I have fallen many times, I have stumbled over my own mistakes and the difficulties that life has put in front of me, but each time I have gotten up more confident in who I am.
Being strong is understanding that self-love is the basis of everything. You can’t expect others to fill the gaps that only you can fill. I learned to be my best friend, to be kind to myself on my worst days, and to celebrate every little achievement, because it’s those moments that remind me how much I’ve grown.
What taught me to be strong was life itself, with all its imperfections and challenges. And although I still have a lot to learn, I know that as long as I maintain that inner strength, I can handle anything that comes.
Keep Following Life’s Journey
A Note From Lady Carla Beltane
I woke up this morning crying from dreams filled with happy and not so happy memories. From being about 6 or 7 years old playing hockey and working on cars with my dad, birthday March 25, 1934, who crossed on April 1, 1970 very suddenly to my familiar/emotional support/companion dogs Princess Starbabie, 11 years 11 1/2 months old, dying in my arms February 21, 2024 and Drama Queen Cleopatra JAWS, 15 years 5 weeks, going into eternal sleep April 1, 2024. All these dates within 6 weeks and spanning 54 years caught up with me. I am very sad and in a lot of physical pain between a Fibromyalgia flare, arthritis, and my right knee injury I’m not having a good day so far at as all so this and the Daily and Birthday Horoscopes Traits posts will be the only ones today. If I start feeling better emotionally and mentally later I will do the rest of the regular daily posts. The positive happening is Crystal Moon is trying her hardest to make “mom” feel better. I am grateful to have her in our lives. She is training for emotional and physical balance support. She has become for the day we got her to show she is my familiar and loves being present in any circle I work magick in, sitting very quietly unless I ask her to add her beautiful energy to a spell. I do not look at her as a replacement for Star or Cleo but as a gift from them to help and guide as they had. I see some of each of them in her attitude and mannerisms.
Celtic Tree Month of the Alder March 18 – April 14
From learnreligions.com
At the time of the Spring Equinox, or Ostara, the Alder is flourishing on riverbanks, roots in the water, bridging that magical space between both heaven and earth. The Alder month, called Fearn by the Celts, and pronounced fairin, is a time for making spiritual decisions, magic relating to prophecy and divination, and getting in touch with your own intuitive processes and abilities. Alder flowers and twigs are known as charms to be used in Faerie magic. Whistles were once made out of Alder shoots to call upon Air spirits, so it’s an ideal wood for making a pipe or flute if you’re musically inclined.
One Type of Irish Alder Tree
From ireland-calling.com
Alder tree in Celtic mythology – balanced between male and female
In Celtic mythology, the alder tree was symbolic of a balance between female and male principles since it possesses both female and male catkins on the same branch.
Fearn, F – The alder represents the third letter of the ogham alphabet ‘Fearn’ and the fourth month in the Celtic tree calendar.
The alder is a member of the birch family generally found near streams, rivers, lakes and wetlands. It is known for creating a fertile, lush environment for surrounding animal and plant life.
Tree of fairies for the ancient druids
The druids also associated the tree with courage and the evolving spirit, and linked it with death and resurrection. This belief was shared in Austria too, where the wood of the alder was thought to make the dead come back to life.
Ogham, the mysterious language of the trees The Origins of the Ogham alphabet are still a mystery for many historians, but it is primarily thought to be an early form of the Irish written Language.
In Irish mythology the first human man was made from the alder tree which is considered a tree of the fairies, protected by the water fairy-folk but also representing fire and earth.
In parts of old Ireland it was considered a crime to cut down an alder tree because the tree spirit would get angry and burn down houses in revenge.
This possibly came about because when felled, the wood of the alder turns from white to an unnerving blood red due to its bright red-orange sap.
Alder wood good for building
The sap, leaves and bark of the alder were all used to make dyes; green from the leaves, red from the sap and brown from the bark. The dyes were often used to tan leather. Wood of the alder is flexible and resistant to the rotting effects of water.
Fearn, F – The alder represents the third letter of the ogham alphabet ‘Fearn’ and the fourth month in the Celtic tree calendar.
Due to these qualities it was often used to build bridges, pipes, milk pales and pilings for causeways across marshlands. Parts of Venice were built on alder pilings.
In medicine, the alder leaves and bark, which contain tannins, were used as an antiseptic and an astringent to treat skin wounds, rashes and swollen glands.
According to the Woodland League of Ireland, the value of the alder to the Irish in the past was for making clogs, masts of ships and shields. Alder wood was particularly impressive as a shield.
It is so hard that if an opponent buried his axe in the shield, he would find it almost impossible to withdraw it. This would render him defenceless and an easier target to attack.
The alder supports more than 70 different insects, many of them specific to the alder, meaning they can’t survive on another tree.
Discover more about the alder in this video from the Irish Woodland League.
The Alder Tree, the Shield of the Irish
Clover (Shamrock) Magick and Lore (Shamrock)
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Folk Names: Trefoil, Honeystalks, Three-leafed Grass
Ruler: Jupiter, Mercury
Element: Earth, Air, Fire, Water
Types: Red, White
Magickal Forms: Three leaf, four leaf, and five leaf
Basic Powers: Protection, Luck, Fertility, and Abundance
Clover was one of the anti-witch plants which protected human beings and animals from the spells of malevolent witches and the wiles of fairies, and brought good luck to those who kept it in the house, or wore it in their buttonholes or hats. Some varieties of clover have three distinctly heart shaped leaves ~ both elements, the number 3 and the shape, contribute to its benevolent reputation.
The shamrock, the form of clover that is synonymous with all things Irish – was known as the shamrakh in Arabic countries and symbolized the triple aspect of the Goddess. A symbol of luck, leprechauns, and wishes, the shamrock is a powerful talisman to carry.
It could be used in love-divination; and to dream of it was very fortunate for … Click here to read the rest of this article Source: shirleytwofeathers.com
March 16 to 23, 2025 Current Moon Phase for the Northern and Southern Hemispheres
Source: nineplanets.org
Sunday March 16, 2025
The current moon phase for today is the Waning Gibbous phase.
On this day, the moon is 15.96 days old and 97.8% illuminated with a tilt of -21.845°. The approximate distance from Earth to the moon is 404,414.28 km and the moon sign is Libra.
The Moon phase for today is a Waning Gibbous phase. This is the first phase after the Full Moon where the illumination of the moon decreases each day until it reaches 50% (the Last Quarter phase).
The waning (shrinking) gibbous Moon will rise after sunset in the east, transit the meridian after midnight, before setting after sunrise in the west.
During this phase, the illumination of the moon will go down from 99.% to 50.1%. Technically, the phase starts as soon as the Full Moon has passed, but it can be difficult to calculate and differentiate the first stage of a Waning Gibbous Moon from a Full Moon when 98-99% of the Moon’s surface is illuminated.
Fun fact: the word Gibbous was first used in the 14th century and comes from the latin word gibbosus which means humpbacked.
Phase Details
Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon age: 15.96 days
Moon illumination: 97.8%
Moon tilt: -21.845°
Moon angle: 0.49
Moon distance: 404,414.28 km
Moon sign: Libra
Monday March 17, 2025
The current moon phase for March 17th, 2025 is the Waning Gibbous phase.
On this day, the moon is 16.98 days old and 94.06% illuminated with a tilt of -24.386°. The approximate distance from Earth to the moon is 405,477.40 km and the moon sign is Libra.
The Moon phase for March 17th, 2025 is a Waning Gibbous phase. This is the first phase after the Full Moon where the illumination of the moon decreases each day until it reaches 50% (the Last Quarter phase).
The waning (shrinking) gibbous Moon will rise after sunset in the east, transit the meridian after midnight, before setting after sunrise in the west.
During this phase, the illumination of the moon will go down from 99.% to 50.1%. Technically, the phase starts as soon as the Full Moon has passed, but it can be difficult to calculate and differentiate the first stage of a Waning Gibbous Moon from a Full Moon when 98-99% of the Moon’s surface is illuminated.
Fun fact: the word Gibbous was first used in the 14th century and comes from the latin word gibbosus which means humpbacked.
Phase Details
Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon age: 16.98 days
Moon illumination: 94.06%
Moon tilt: -24.386°
Moon angle: 0.49
Moon distance: 405,477.40 km
Moon sign: Libra
Tuesday March 18, 2025
The current moon phase for March 18th, 2025 is the Waning Gibbous phase.
On this day, the moon is 18.01 days old and 88.68% illuminated with a tilt of -28.478°. The approximate distance from Earth to the moon is 405,713.64 km and the moon sign is Scorpio.
The Moon phase for March 18th, 2025 is a Waning Gibbous phase. This is the first phase after the Full Moon where the illumination of the moon decreases each day until it reaches 50% (the Last Quarter phase).
The waning (shrinking) gibbous Moon will rise after sunset in the east, transit the meridian after midnight, before setting after sunrise in the west.
During this phase, the illumination of the moon will go down from 99.% to 50.1%. Technically, the phase starts as soon as the Full Moon has passed, but it can be difficult to calculate and differentiate the first stage of a Waning Gibbous Moon from a Full Moon when 98-99% of the Moon’s surface is illuminated.
Fun fact: the word Gibbous was first used in the 14th century and comes from the latin word gibbosus which means humpbacked.
Phase Details
Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon age: 18.01 days
Moon illumination: 88.68%
Moon tilt: -28.478°
Moon angle: 0.49
Moon distance: 405,713.64 km
Moon sign: Scorpio
Wednesday March 19, 2025
The current moon phase for March 19th, 2025 is the Waning Gibbous phase.
On this day, the moon is 19.05 days old and 81.79% illuminated with a tilt of -34.212°. The approximate distance from Earth to the moon is 404,955.28 km and the moon sign is Scorpio.
The Moon phase for March 19th, 2025 is a Waning Gibbous phase. This is the first phase after the Full Moon where the illumination of the moon decreases each day until it reaches 50% (the Last Quarter phase).
The waning (shrinking) gibbous Moon will rise after sunset in the east, transit the meridian after midnight, before setting after sunrise in the west.
During this phase, the illumination of the moon will go down from 99.% to 50.1%. Technically, the phase starts as soon as the Full Moon has passed, but it can be difficult to calculate and differentiate the first stage of a Waning Gibbous Moon from a Full Moon when 98-99% of the Moon’s surface is illuminated.
Fun fact: the word Gibbous was first used in the 14th century and comes from the latin word gibbosus which means humpbacked.
Phase Details
Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon age: 19.05 days
Moon illumination: 81.79%
Moon tilt: -34.212°
Moon angle: 0.49
Moon distance: 404,955.28 km
Moon sign: Scorpio
Thursday March 20, 2025
The current moon phase for March 20th, 2025 is the Waning Gibbous phase.
On this day, the moon is 20.08 days old and 73.73% illuminated with a tilt of -40.327°. The approximate distance from Earth to the moon is 403,097.48 km and the moon sign is Sagittarius.
The Moon phase for March 20th, 2025 is a Waning Gibbous phase. This is the first phase after the Full Moon where the illumination of the moon decreases each day until it reaches 50% (the Last Quarter phase).
The waning (shrinking) gibbous Moon will rise after sunset in the east, transit the meridian after midnight, before setting after sunrise in the west.
During this phase, the illumination of the moon will go down from 99.% to 50.1%. Technically, the phase starts as soon as the Full Moon has passed, but it can be difficult to calculate and differentiate the first stage of a Waning Gibbous Moon from a Full Moon when 98-99% of the Moon’s surface is illuminated.
Fun fact: the word Gibbous was first used in the 14th century and comes from the latin word gibbosus which means humpbacked.
Phase Details
Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon age: 20.08 days
Moon illumination: 73.73%
Moon tilt: -40.327°
Moon angle: 0.49
Moon distance: 403,097.48 km
Moon sign: Sagittarius
Friday March 21, 2025
The current moon phase for March 21st, 2025 is the Waning Gibbous phase.
On this day, the moon is 21.12 days old and 64.55% illuminated with a tilt of -47.478°. The approximate distance from Earth to the moon is 400,037.78 km and the moon sign is Sagittarius.
he Moon phase for March 21st, 2025 is a Waning Gibbous phase. This is the first phase after the Full Moon where the illumination of the moon decreases each day until it reaches 50% (the Last Quarter phase).
The waning (shrinking) gibbous Moon will rise after sunset in the east, transit the meridian after midnight, before setting after sunrise in the west.
During this phase, the illumination of the moon will go down from 99.% to 50.1%. Technically, the phase starts as soon as the Full Moon has passed, but it can be difficult to calculate and differentiate the first stage of a Waning Gibbous Moon from a Full Moon when 98-99% of the Moon’s surface is illuminated.
Fun fact: the word Gibbous was first used in the 14th century and comes from the latin word gibbosus which means humpbacked.
Phase Details
Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon age: 21.12 days
Moon illumination: 64.55%
Moon tilt: -47.478°
Moon angle: 0.5
Moon distance: 400,037.78 km
Moon sign: Sagittarius
Saturday March 22, 2025
The current moon phase for March 22nd, 2025 is the Last Quarter phase.
On this day, the moon is 22.15 days old and 54.56% illuminated with a tilt of -54.781°. The approximate distance from Earth to the moon is 395,800.31 km and the moon sign is Sagittarius.
he Moon phase for March 22nd, 2025 is the Last Quarter phase, which is also sometimes known as the Third Quarter. In this phase, the moon has completed three quarters of it’s orbit around the earth and exactly half of the moon is illuminated and half is in darkness.
The Last Quarter phase comes roughly 3 weeks after the New Moon and this is when the moon has completed three quarters of its orbit around the Earth (hence the name, Last Quarter). The moon will rise around midnight on the eastern horizon, transits the meridian at sunrise, before setting at noon in the west.
The Last Quarter of the moon phase cycle happens on one day. It’s followed by the intermediate phase, Waning Crescent, and will become less illuminated every day until it reaches the New Moon phase.
Fun fact: if you live in the Northern Hemisphere, the left side of the moon will be illuminated during the Last Quarter. If you live in the Southern Hemisphere, the right side is illuminated.
Phase Details
Phase: Last Quarter
Moon age: 22.15 days
Moon illumination: 54.56%
Moon tilt: -54.781°
Moon angle: 0.5
Moon distance: 395,800.31 km
Moon sign: Sagittarius
Sunday March 23, 2025
The current moon phase for March 23rd, 2025 is the Waning Crescent phase.
On this day, the moon is 23.19 days old and 44.06% illuminated with a tilt of -61.598°. The approximate distance from Earth to the moon is 390,516.05 km and the moon sign is Capricorn.
The Moon phase for March 23rd, 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.
The Waxing Gibbous phase, like all moon phases, will last for just over 7 days. The actual length will vary because of the elliptical shaped orbit of the moon. During this Waxing Gibbous phase the moon will rise in the east in the mid- to late-afternoon and will be high in the eastern sky at sunset.
Assuming it’s a clear night, the Waxing Gibbous moon will then be visible through most of the night before setting just before sunrise.
Fun fact: the illuminated side of a waning crescent moon is always pointed eastwards, towards the sunrise.
Phase Details
Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon age: 23.19 days
Moon illumination: 44.06%
Moon tilt: -61.598°
Moon angle: 0.51
Moon distance: 390,516.05 km
Moon sign: Capricorn
Did St. Patrick Banish the Snakes from Ireland? Myth, Metaphor, and the Truth Beneath the Legend
Ask any Irish child, and they’ll tell you the story with absolute certainty: St. Patrick drove the snakes out of Ireland. It’s a tale etched in the consciousness of a nation—a tale passed down in whispers beside hearths, etched in stained glass, and echoed in classrooms.
But what if the story isn’t about serpents slithering into the sea—but something deeper? Something older? Something that speaks not of reptiles, but of rituals, symbols, and the spiritual revolution of a land once ruled by druids and stones?
This is more than folklore. It’smyth as metaphor, poetry as history, and Ireland as its own parable. That’s not a parable—that’s a fact. Ireland’s cold climate and isolation since the Ice Age has made it biologically inhospitable to snakes. Fossil records confirm it: no native snakes ever slithered through its forests or fields.
So why the story? Because stories often say what facts can’t.
A Metaphor for Paganism?
Most scholars agree: the “snakes” Patrick drove out were not animals—but ancient beliefs.
In pre-Christian Ireland, the serpent was a symbol of spiritual power … Click here to read the rest of this article Source: secretireland.ie
For more on Ireland’s spiritual tapestry, explore Saint Patrick’s Breastplate – The Warrior’s Prayer That Shielded a Nation, Ireland’s Ancient Holy Wells of Saint Patrick, and timeless figures like Michael Collins, Dan Breen, The IRA Squad, Eamon de Valera, and Irish Immigration.
Myths and legends about St. Patrick’s Day c.2017
Myths and legends about St. Patrick’s Day
St. Patrick’s Day is that one day of the year when everybody is Irish.. .or at least pretends to be. But what does that actually entail? When it comes to St. Patrick’s Day history, the US has all kinds of traditions that, frankly, aren’t even Irish. Who was Saint Patrick anyway? And what myths and legends about this Irish holiday have we all been blindly thinking are true for years? This list of St. Patrick’s Day facts will separate myth from reality and let you in on how this green (or maybe blue?!) holiday is really celebrated in Ireland.
You might be surprised to know that if you were an actual Irish person living in Ireland even a few decades ago, it would involve not shenanigans and drinking green beer, but solemn prayer and abstaining from alcohol. And you certainly wouldn’t be going to a parade, picking four-leaf clovers or hanging out with leprechauns. And the namesake of the holiday, Ireland’s patron saint… wasn’t actually Irish (or even British!).
Shocked? Surprised? Jonesing for a Guinness? It’s okay, you just need to get the facts straight about what’s real and what’s pop culture myth when it comes to this leprechaun-laden holiday. Upvote the most interesting St. Patrick’s Day trivia below!
1. St. Patrick Was Not Born in Ireland
THE MYTH: St. Patrick was Irish.
THE REALITY: Though one of Ireland’s great icons, Patrick himself wasn’t Irish. In fact, we know little of Patrick’s life except from two letters that are generally attributed to him. What we do know is that he was born somewhere in the British Isles (where exactly depends on which account you read) circa 390 and didn’t come to the Emerald Isle until he was 16. That’s when he was kidnapped and enslaved by Irish pirates.
He was brought to Ireland and held as a slave for six years, with traditional accounts saying he was a shepherd in County Antrim. He eventually escaped after claiming to have heard a heavenly voice and fled to England, where he continued the religious awakening that began during his escape.
2. Christianity Was Already Thriving in Ireland
THE MYTH: St. Patrick brought Christianity to Ireland.
THE REALITY: In 431, Pope Celestine is said to have sent a bishop named Palladius “to the Irish believing in Christ.” Patrick didn’t come back to Ireland until a year later, in 432. This would indicate that there was already an active Christian community there. In fact, Palladius actually fits into some theories about Patrick’s life – namely, that the modern version of St. Patrick is an amalgam of the two men. There were numerous other clerics active in Ireland at the time, and many Irish churches are dedicated to some of these bishops.
3. Ireland Never Had Snakes to Drive Out
THE MYTH: St. Patrick drove out the snakes from Ireland.
THE REALITY: In all probability, Ireland probably never had snakes to begin with. Before the last Ice Age, Ireland was simply too cold for snakes to survive, then when the glaciers receded, it left the land an island, impossible for snakes to reach. Fossil records from the country corroborate this, as no evidence of snakes has ever been found among the animals living there.
The legend that Patrick stood on an Irish hillside and delivered a thundering sermon that drove the island’s serpents into the sea is probably just an allegory for his eradication of pagan ideology – with snakes standing in for the serpents of Druid mythology.
4. The Shamrock May or May Not Be Apocryphal
THE MYTH: St. Patrick used the three-leaf clover to explain the Holy Trinity to Irish pagans.
THE REALITY: The parable of the three-leaf clover standing in for the Father, Son and Holy Ghost is one of the things that’s pretty hard to prove either way. What we do know is that clovers were already important in paganism, with their green color representing rebirth. Three was also an important number in paganism, and in ancient religions in general, with a number of “triple deities” represented in everything from Hindu mysticism to Sumerian gods. So if Patrick did use the clover to explain the Trinity, he already had some of the heavy lifting done for him.
5. St. Patrick’s Day Was a Dry Holiday in Ireland
THE MYTH: Irish people get hammered on St. Patrick’s Day.
THE REALITY: Ireland has a robust pub culture, and they gave the world the miracle of Guinness. But that doesn’t mean they all get blotto on St. Patrick’s Day. In fact, for most of the 20th century, pubs were legally closed on March 17th, since it was considered a religious holiday, meant as a solemn day of national piety (not to mention it falls right in the middle of Lent.)
Those laws were finally taken off the books in the late ’60s, but even then, the Irish didn’t drink green beer. That pleasure was reserved for their American cousins.
6. St. Patrick Wasn’t Even English
THE MYTH: St. Patrick was British.
THE REALITY: Technically, he was a Roman citizen, as the British Isles were under Roman rule at that point. His father and grandfather were active in Roman Christianity, but Patrick didn’t truly become a believer until after his escape. Some scholars believe his family was Roman aristocracy, and possibly even hailed from Italy, but nobody knows for sure. Even his name is in dispute, as later documents, from after Patrick’s time, list his birth name as “Maewyn Succat.” His two letters are signed by “Patricius,” and he probably adopted the name Patrick from the Latin for “well born.”
7. Leprechauns Have Nothing to Do with St. Patrick’s Day
THE MYTH: Leprechauns are inexorably linked with St. Patrick’s Day
THE REALITY: While the little green, red-bearded troublemakers are an important part of Irish folklore in general, they have literally nothing to do with the historical St. Patrick’s Day. Leprechauns didn’t appear in Irish literature until the Middle Ages, well after Patrick’s return to Ireland. While you’ll probably see drawings of leprechauns during your St. Patrick’s Day shenanigans, it’s not because of their link to the holiday, it’s just because they make a handy representation of “something Irish” – mostly due to pop culture depictions.
8. Green Wasn’t Always the Traditional St. Patrick’s Day Color
THE MYTH: Green is the color associated with St. Patrick’s Day.
THE REALITY: It is now, but it wasn’t always. Ireland itself might live up to the idea of being an Emerald Isle, but the use of green to celebrate Sr. Patrick’s Day is a recent invention, probably from the 18th century, when supporters of Irish independence from England used the color to represent their cause. Knights in the Order of St. Patrick actually wore a color known as St. Patrick’s blue – a deep and rich blue (Pantone 295, to be exact) that served as the background for the Kingdom of Ireland’s coat of arms.
9. Irish People Don’t Really Eat Much Corned Beef
THE MYTH: Corned beef and cabbage are the traditional St. Patrick’s Day feast.
THE REALITY: In America, sure. But debates rage as to whether or not this is actually a traditional Irish meal. Proponents say it is, based on the curing of ham to use on long ocean voyages. Others say it’s a more American twist on traditional Irish cuisine.
The truth is somewhere in the middle. The Irish, like pretty much everyone else, would salt-cure meat – but cows were expensive and needed for producing milk, so they’d rarely be slaughtered for food. Irish corned beef was extremely popular in England in the first half of the 1800s, but it was far too expensive for rural Irish tenant farmers to eat.
However, Irish immigrants in New York City’s Lower East Side couldn’t get the pork they were used to eating, as it was much more expensive in the US. So they bought corned beef from their Jewish neighbors because it was cheaper. The corned beef found in pubs and on dinner tables in America is much closer to traditional deli corned beef than what was for sale in Ireland 200 years ago.
10. It’s Not That Big of a Deal in Ireland
THE MYTH: Ireland pulls out all the stops to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day.
THE REALITY: They don’t, at least not the way Americans do. Until the 1700s, St. Patrick’s Day was simply one of many Roman Catholic feasts, and was only observed in Ireland. There was no raucous drinking of green beer, or kissing anyone because they were Irish. Like all feasts, it was spent somberly praying at home or in church.
But when large numbers of Irish immigrants came to America, they pushed back against nativist anti-Irish sentiment by organizing parades and other displays of pride centered around March 17th. The first was in Boston in 1737, with New York following suit. Ireland itself never had a St. Patrick’s Day parade until the 1930s. With anti-Irish bigotry having subsided, the holiday is now simply seen as a celebration of Irish culture, cuisine, and history.
11. The Shamrock and the Four-Leaf Clover Are Different
THE MYTH: The shamrock is the symbol of St. Patrick’s Day, but for extra luck, you really want a four-leaf clover – which is also Irish.
THE REALITY: Four-leaf clovers are prized for their rarity, and as such, are thought to bring great luck. But the difference between the shamrock and the four-leaf clover is more than just a leaf – one is a symbol of national pride, and the other… isn’t.
The four-leaf clover isn’t intrinsically Irish in any way, being a universal symbol for good fortune – and one that can be found everywhere. In fact, the clover with the most leaves in history (56, to be exact) was found in Moroka, Japan in 2009.
12. Chicago Can’t Dye the River Blue
THE MYTH: Chicago dyes the Chicago River green for St. Patrick’s Day, so why don’t they dye it blue the rest of year?
THE REALITY: The Windy City does dye the Chicago River green on St. Patrick’s Day, which they started doing in 1962. But as for dyeing it blue the rest of the year… bodies of water are the color they are because of the light that gets filtered through the water, not because of what’s in them. Fill a glass of water from the Chicago River, and it’ll be neither green nor blue, but clear. Also, please don’t drink it.
13. You Probably Don’t Want to Kiss the Blarney Stone
THE MYTH: You kiss the Blarney Stone on St. Patrick’s Day to get the gift of gab.
THE REALITY: The Blarney Stone is another one of those intrinsically “Irish” things that people use as shorthand for Irish culture. But it has nothing to do with St. Patrick, as Blarney Castle wasn’t built until 1446, a thousand years after the time of St. Patrick. As an aside, both native Irish people and hygiene experts agree that actually kissing the Blarney Stone is incredibly unsanitary and quite overrated as a tourist destination.
A Little Humor for Your Day
I hope the rest of your and your family day and evening is relaxing, filled with fun, laughter, some me time, and love.
If you want to see information on any tradition of witchcraft, herbs, flowers, a Goddess or a God, or anything pertaining to any tradition of witchcraft, please put it in the comment section or email Lady Carla Beltane at ladybeltane@witchesofthecraft.com. I will try to find some information to post about it.
Merry part until we merry meet again tomorrow!
Weekly Horoscope Sunday, March 16 to Saturday, March 22, 2025
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All Signs
On Thursday the Sun enters Aries, the first sign of the zodiac. In the Northern Hemisphere, this is Spring (the vernal equinox) when the Sun crosses the equator giving us equal hours for day and night. As such, this is the perfect week to define future ambitions and strategize how to reach your objectives. Get proactive! However, (yeah, there’s always a catch) because both Mercury and Venus are retrograde right now – don’t just concentrate on building your future. It’s equally important to reckon with the past and start to clean up old messes especially with romance or negative thought patterns. A little mantra I like: “If you’re not enjoying yourself this minute, then you’re wasting your time.”
Aries (March 21-April 19)
Well, there’s no time like the pleasant. This week the Sun enters your sign to initiate the Astrological New Year and your birthday! Obviously, birthdays are classic times to set goals. However, it so happens that both Mercury and Venus are retrograde in your sign as well, which means this is also the perfect time to rethink and renegotiate issues with spouses, partners and close friends – as well as ex-spouses and ex-partners. (Oh yeah.) Fortunately, you’re in a positive frame of mind. Meanwhile, you’re letting go of people, places and possessions you don’t need. “Be gone!” Later this year, your family, home and real-estate scene will be blessed!
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
Everyone will sense the “newness” of the vernal equinox this week. However, you are the only sign to have this event take place in a hidden part of your chart, which means you might feel less excited about beginning “new things.” In fact, you’ll be more influenced by the fact that Mercury and Venus are retrograde (behind the scenes in your chart), which will encourage you to research, dig for answers, study the past, seek solutions to existing problems and rethink a secret love affair. Nevertheless, one thing we know for certain in the coming year for your sign is that you will get richer! You might receive money. You might inherit. You might get a better paying job. You might even buy yourself something that makes you feel richer. Ka-ching!
Gemini (May 21-June 20)
This week is an exciting turn of events for you because your Astrological New Year begins with lucky Jupiter in your sign, which bodes well for your good fortune. In the next four weeks, you’ll be more popular, especially because old acquaintances, old friends and perhaps old flames are back in your world. Meanwhile, because this “New Year” begins on note of optimism and confidence for you, you will attract good opportunities to you. Oh yes. Others see you as warm, generous and inspiring. Personally, you’ll have a strong urge to learn and explore through travel, education or hearing ideas from others. You’re working hard this week, and you’re spending as well. Money in – money out.
Cancer (June 21-July 22)
As this week introduces the “New Astrological Year” (and the vernal equinox), you’ll be noticed by others because this is the only time all year when the Sun is at the top of your chart thrusting you in a flattering spotlight! (Smile but look appropriately modest.) Meanwhile, because others will admire you and see you as super capable (even if you don’t do anything different), you will be asked to accept increased responsibilities or to do a special job. Say yes because you will be able to please others without breaking a sweat. Speaking of which, just three squats every time you open your fridge door does wonders.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
As this Astrological New Year begins, you want a change of scenery. You want to do something interesting and stimulating. If you can’t travel, then explore your own city — do exciting things! Visit galleries, museums, new restaurants and unfamiliar neighbourhoods. Talk to people from fascinating backgrounds. Be a tourist in your own town. This is also a great time to finish writing projects, important papers and manuscripts. (Yes, that screenplay.) Meanwhile. Mars might provoke hidden anger and frustration to surface within you. You might be easily irritated. Or hey, you might make a breakthrough in your personal growth? Don’t beat yourself up with second doubts and self-recriminations. Be kind to yourself. After all, life is short (and fat.)
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
As this vernal equinox heralds the Astrological New Year, your focus will shift to finances, taxes, debt and anything that you hold jointly with someone else. You might also have encounters with others that produce the need for psychological self-inquiry within you. Someone might challenge your value structure? Fortunately, more than any other sign, it will be easy for you to tackle financial paperwork and taxes. (Yay!) Nevertheless, work slowly and carefully despite the inevitable little mistakes and glitches due to Mercury retrograde. Old debts might be repaid to you now. Meanwhile, opportunities for physical activity, sports and competition are strong. “Bring it on!”
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
As this vernal equinox signals the beginning of the Astrological New Year, it also signals the fact that the Sun is now opposite your sign, something that happens only once a year for four weeks. Symbolically, this means the Sun is now as far away from you as it can get all year, and because the Sun is your source of energy, you will need more sleep. Many of you will think about or encounter ex-partners, spouses and old friends from your past. Some of you might even resurrect a faded love affair. In your professional world, your ambition is strong. If there’s something important to you that you want to get done – do it now because you’ve got the juice. (Stan has the vodka.)
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
Time to hustle! As this Astrological New Year begins, you’re pumped to work hard and get things done. “I’ve got a plan, Stan.” This is why you will make lists and make an effort to be as efficient as possible. In fact, some of you will extend these high standards into how you can improve your health as well. And why not? Why not have it all? Unfortunately, Mercury retrograde will on the one hand, help you finish old projects and old business; but on the other hand, it will create glitches, mixed-up communications, lost paperwork and delays. In addition, some of you might reignite an old work-related flirtation or romance. Travel and a change of scenery are calling your name. (Spelled wrong due to Mercury retrograde.) If you can’t travel, check out your own backyard.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
It’s play city for you for the next four weeks. (Mom always liked you best.) Once a year you have opportunities to please yourself and do your own thing. Well, that time has arrived! Accept invitations to socialize and party with others. Enjoy schmoozing. Experience the arts – the entertainment world, sports events and movies. Explore romance and saucy flirtations that will pique your interests and desire. Many of you will enjoy playful activities with kids as well. Obviously, the next four weeks are the perfect time for a vacation or a fun getaway. Meanwhile, Mercury retrograde will attract old flames back into your world. If not in actuality, then in your dreams. Retrograde Venus will heighten this. Romance is in the air!
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
For the next four weeks, your focus will be on home, family and your private life. Some of you might enjoy family reunions. Certainly, relatives you haven’t seen for a while will be popping up out of the woodwork, sleeping on your sofa and eating out of your fridge. Actually, this is a good time to finish old business with relatives. Perhaps do some closure or get agreement? It’s also an excellent time to finish home repairs and redecorating projects. Having said this, with fiery Mars opposite your sign, you’ll be easily annoyed with anyone who displeases you. “Off with her head!” Tension with partners and close friends is almost unavoidable; however, it will help you to put your cards on the table. “Deal!”
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
As this Astrological New Year begins, you’re raring to go. Expect a busy pace in the next four weeks with short trips, errands, appointments, increased reading, writing and studying plus conversations with siblings, relatives and neighbours. Yes, your dance card is full! However, transportation delays, car problems, missed buses and travel glitches will dog your footsteps. On the upside, you might have a chance to reappraise something that is beautiful or ignite your appreciation for something once again, especially something that is actually in your everyday world. This is a marvellous time to learn or finish old paperwork. Your secret blessing is you have energy to get thing done!
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
It may be “all about the bass”, but for the next four weeks, it’s going to be all about the money for you. Cash flow. Money in/money out. Earnings. Purchases. Expenses. If you’re looking for a job, your best chances are to reapply where you tried once before. Cheques in the mail will be late. Financial negotiations will be stalled. However, on the upside, you can also finish financial matters more quickly. Old debts might be repaid to you. You might also have a chance once again to buy something you really wanted in the past but somehow it didn’t happen.
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May your and your family’s lives be filled with all things positive!
Blessed be.
St. Patrick’s Day: Why He Slaughtered the Druids c. 2017
St. Patrick’s Day: Why He Slaughtered the Druids
St. Patrick was born around 450 AD on the Scottish border. His father was a Christian Roman soldier and his mother was a native British woman. Only two of his letters survive telling details about his life. When he was fourteen to sixteen years old, he was taken into captivity in Ireland by the Irish raiders in Britain; he tended cattle for more than six years. In this time of captivity, he drew closer to God before finally escaping on a trading ship. He returned years later to spread Catholicism throughout Ireland while destroying the Druids who resisted Roman and British rule in Ireland. Because he believed so strongly in the Catholic Church, he thought that anyone who was not Christian had to become one in order to be ³saved´. Those who resisted were slaughtered in the Christian holy wars of Gaul
The Irish people at that time were happy and doing quite well. However, St.Patrick was insistent that the Pagan Celts convert to Christianity. He noticed that the Druids were the most powerful people of the Celts, so he figured that if he could convert them, then the rest of the people would follow. When the Druids refused to be bribed by the Romans, this angered the rulers of the Catholic Church.St. Patrick declared that he would drive all of the snakes out of Ireland. ³Snakes´was a metaphor for the Druids.
Since the Druids did not write their teachings down, all we know about them is was handed down to us by the Romans. It was often said that the Celts were heathens who could not read or write, but they did know how to read and write in Greek. While they didn¶t write down the secret teachings of the Druids, they were expected to memorize the knowledge. Julius Caesar had this to say about the Druids:
The Druids usually hold aloof from war, and do not pay war-taxes with the rest; they are excused from military service and exempt from all liabilities. Tempted by these great rewards, many young men assemble of their own motion to receive their training; many are sent by parents and relatives. Report says that in the schools of the Druids. They learn by heart a great number of verses, and therefore some persons remain twenty years in training. And they do not think it proper to commit these utterances to writing,although in almost all other matters, and in their private and public accounts, they make use of Greek letters. I believe that they have adopted the practice for two reasons ± that they do not wish the rule to become common property, nor those who learn the rule to rely on writing and so neglect the cultivation of the memory;and, in fact, it does usually happen that the assistance of writing tends to relax the diligence of the student and the action of the memory. The cardinal doctrine which they seek to teach is that souls do not die, but after death pass from one to another; and this belief, as the fear of death is thereby cast aside, they hold to be the greatest incentive to valour. (Caesar The Gallic War VI.13-14)
We do know that Druidism was a science and not a religion. It was the study of the relationships between opposites: summer and winter, men and women,consciousness and unconsciousness, force and matter. Some of the main tenets:
*Every action has a consequence that must be observed and you must be prepared to compensate for your actions if required.
* Life is sacred and all are responsible for seeing that this standard is upheld.
*You do still live in society and are bound by its rules.
*Work with high standards.
*Make an honest living.
*Be a good host as well as a good guest.
*Take care of yourself. (Health was held in high esteemamongst the Celts, so much that a person could be finedfor being grossly overweight due to lack of care.)
*Serve your community.
*Maintain a healthy balance of the spiritual and mundane.(Nihtscad writes: Ethical and self respecting Druids did nothing without being properly schooled or aware of the consequences ahead of time. They knew when it was appropriate to visit the Otherworld and immerse themselves in the spiritual as well as when it was appropriate to be fully in this world.
*Uphold the Truth, starting with yourself.
*Be sure in your convictions, particularly when judging or accusing someone, but also when debating. Ask yourself:are you really sure? Do you really know that this the case?
One part of the Druid class were the ³Bards´, whose job it was to remember all of the history of the people. The Celts did not rely on a written language because they memorized the songs and poetry of the Bards. The Irish believed that history was very important, for if you didn¶t remember what had happened in the past, you couldn¶t safely plan for the future.Druid priests were the keepers of the knowledge of
Earth and Spirits. It was their responsibility to learn the spirit world in order to keep people in harmony with nature. Priests performed marriages, baptisms, and acted as psychiatrists and doctors.The Romans considered the Celts to be good fighters. In 300 BC, Alexander the Great considered it prudent to treat the Celts as equals. In the fourth century,Ammianus Marcellinus, a Byzantine writer, wrote of the Celts:
Nearly all the Gaels are of a lofty stature, fair and of ruddy complexion:terrible from the sternness of their eyes, and of great pride and insolence. A whole troop of foreigners would not be able to withstand a single Gaul if he called his wife to his assistance, which is usually very strong and with blue eyes.
Ancient Celtic women could be warriors. Legend says that Scathach, a female warrior from Isle of Skye in Scotland, trained a great Irish hero, Cuchilainn. Boudicca, a red-haired queen of the British Iceni tribe, led a revolt against the Romans following her husband¶s death.During large battles, the Celts had a strategy to terrify their opponents: they blew war horns, they roared, they rumbled chariots, they banged their swords on their shields, and then they attacked the enemy. These tactics did not work against the well-trained Romans who were trained to resist the attacks of their enemies. The Celts became disheartened by their inability to break the Romans quickly. The main reason why the Celts lost the war was due to the fact that they were not united. Clans attacked farms and stole cattle and other goods during the battles.This caused many Celts to view their own clans as enemies and kept them from uniting as a people. They did not understand how important it was to fight together as an army against the Romans.St. Patrick destroyed the influence of the Druids by destroying the sacred sites of the people and building churches and monasteries where the Druids used to live and teach. Instead of hearing the teachings and advice of the Druids, the people began to hear the teachings of Rome. Because the Druids were the only ones who were taught to remember the history, with the Druids dead and their influence broken, the history was forgot
By killing off the teachers and the wise ones, Catholicism could be spread. For this mass conversion of a culture to Christianity, and for the killing of thousands of innocent people, Patrick was made a Saint by his church.
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May your and your family’s lives be filled with love, happiness, laughter, joy, and positive things! Blessed be.
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A Little Humor for Your Day
I hope the rest of your and your family day and evening is relaxing, filled with fun, laughter, some me time, and love.
If you want to see information on any tradition of witchcraft, herbs, flowers, a Goddess or a God, or anything pertaining to any tradition of witchcraft, please put it in the comment section or email Lady Carla Beltane at ladybeltane@witchesofthecraft.com. I will try to find some information to post about it.
Merry part until we merry meet again tomorrow!
Full Moon March 2025 – Worm Moon And Alternative Names
The March full Moon has one of the most unexpected names—the “Worm Moon.” Full Moon names often showcase seasonal highlights, such as May’s “Flower Moon” or September’s “Harvest Moon” or even animals common to each season, such as July’s “Buck Moon” or August’s “Sturgeon Moon.” But worms? Why do these invertebrates matter so much in March?
March 2025 Full Moon: Friday, March 14
Peak Illumination: 2:55 A.M. EDT
Why Is The March Full Moon The “Worm” Moon?
The “Worm Moon” got its name because in March the soil begins to warm and the very first signs of life begin to return as earthworms, beetle larvae, and grubs emerge from their winter dormancy. These invertebrates are some of the very earliest spring food sources for birds and animals, including bears, skunks, and other animals emerging from hibernation. The castings (vermicasts, waste from earthworms) left behind enrich the soil and make it possible to begin planting and gardening after winter’s end.
More March Moon Names
March has a wide variety of names for the full Moon because there are many different things happening as winter ends and spring begins. Names vary depending on their origins from ancient cultures or Native American tribes, regional climates, geography, and even individual dialects.
Many northern cultures have end-of-winter names for the March full Moon, such as the “Snow Crust Moon” or “Hard Crust on the Snow Moon” from the Ojibwe and Chippewa tribes near the Great Lakes. During March, deep snow thaws during warm days but refreezes during cold nights, creating a brittle crust on top of the snow.
Another late-winter name for the March full Moon is the “Sore Eye Moon.” This is common among several Native American peoples, including the Sioux, Lakota, and Assiniboine of the Great Plains, northern plains, and Dakotas. In these areas, bright sunlight of the late winter and early spring reflects off remaining snow, creating snow blindness or eye soreness.
As the weather shifts into early spring, strong winds are common as air temperatures rise. The Choctaw and Cherokee of the southeastern US, as well as the Catawba of South Carolina, call the March full Moon… Click here to read the rest of this article Source:.farmersalmanac.com
Full Worm Moon: Spell and Ritual (March)
Full Worm Moon: Spell and Ritual (March)
This Full Worm Moon spell includes a simple candle ritual, a journaling page and a guided meditation to bring in renewal, restoration and manifestation.
Ingredients
1 green candle
5 crystals or stones
(Optional) Crystal grid, which you can print below ↓
How to cast the spell
Before you begin, make sure you have set an intention for this ritual. Think about the goal you wish to achieve over the season that begins, and consider the milestones along the way.
Light the candle and place it in the center of your altar. Optionally, place it on the crystal grid, aligned to the center.
While looking into the flame of the candle, say this chant to open the ritual:
Pick up one of the stones and feel its weight in your hand as you take 3 deep breaths. Say: “Earth be with me” and place the stone on the grid to one side of the candle.
Place another stone as you say: “Air be with me.”
Place the next stone as you say: “Fire be with me.”
Place the fourth stone as you say: “Water be with me.”
Place the last stone and say: “Spirit be with me.”
If you have a Tarot or Oracle deck, you can ask a question to your deck and follow a Pentagram Spread with the help of the Elements you’ve invoked.
Meditate on your goals, visualize the steps you will take and how you’ll feel once you’ve achieved your goal. You can follow the Worm Moon Guided Meditation included below.
Journal on your Book of Mirrors or follow the Full Moon journaling page included below. When your meditation feels complete, declare, “So Mote It Be,” and extinguish the candle. Keep the crystal grid on your altar for inspiration through the following week.
If you want to fully align your ritual to each of the Elements as you invoke them, follow this Wiccan pattern over the crystal grid:
Worm Moon Guided Meditation
“Now you walk under the Full Moon, weightless, with a smile on your face, feeling its warm embrace.”
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