August 2024 Gardening Calendar Source: mooncalendar.astro-seek.com

Please read this first:

1) Moon Phase x Moon Zodiac Sign:

Please keep in mind, that Gardening by Moon Phase and Gardening by Moon Zodiac Sign are two different/independent biodynamic systems and they might give you different or contradictiory gardening recommendations.

• a) Each Moon Phase (except Full Moon and New Moon) lasts about 1 week
• b) Each Moon Zodiac Sign lasts about 2.5 days

Try to experiment with these two systems to find which recommendations suits you the most.

2) Tropical (Astrological) x Sidereal (Astronomical) Zodiac:
(1-2 days difference in Leaf, Fruit, Root and Flower days)

There are two different zodiacs for determining the Moon Sign:

• a) Tropical zodiac (Astrological) is based on the seasons – Vernal Equinox is fixed as 0° Aries (The 1st Fruit day)
• b) Sidereal zodiac (Astronomical) takes into account Precession of Equinoxes and shifts 0° Aries back by cca 1-2 days. Maria Thun who was an authority on biodynamics was using this Sidereal zodiac

Try to experiment also with these two zodiac systems to find which system suits you better.

Sidereal Zodiac (Maria Thun)

Moon Sign is calculated according to:

Tropical Zodiac (Vernal Equinox is fixed as 0° Aries) Sidereal Zodiac (Includes Precession of Equinoxes. Used by Maria Thun)

Date 2024	Moon Phase		Gardening by the Moon Phase	Gardening by the Moon Zodiac Sign Tropical Zodiac (by Seasons) Sidereal Zodiac (Maria Thun)
Aug 1 Thu		Waning Crescent	Barren phase: Time to rest. Avoid seed sowing – Harvest and store crops – Fertilize, Transplant – Destroy weed – Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)	Gemini
Aug 2 Fri		Waning Crescent	Barren phase: Time to rest. Avoid seed sowing – Harvest and store crops – Fertilize, Transplant – Destroy weed – Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)	Gemini
Aug 3 Sat		Waning Crescent	Barren phase: Time to rest. Avoid seed sowing – Harvest and store crops – Fertilize, Transplant – Destroy weed – Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)	Gemini until 00:11 from 00:11 Cancer
Aug 4 Sun		NEW MOON at 11:12	Time to rest, celebrate and meditate	Cancer
Aug 5 Mon		Waxing Crescent	Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers – Mow lawns (to increase growth) – Graft & Prune (to increase growth)	Cancer until 09:51 from 09:51 Leo
Aug 6 Tue		Waxing Crescent	Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers – Mow lawns (to increase growth) – Graft & Prune (to increase growth)	Leo
Aug 7 Wed		Waxing Crescent	Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers – Mow lawns (to increase growth) – Graft & Prune (to increase growth) Spraying days: Moon Opposition Saturn	Leo until 21:44 from 21:44 Virgo
Aug 8 Thu		Waxing Crescent	Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers – Mow lawns (to increase growth) – Graft & Prune (to increase growth)	Virgo
Aug 9 Fri		Waxing Crescent	Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers – Mow lawns (to increase growth) – Graft & Prune (to increase growth)	Virgo
Aug 10 Sat		Waxing Crescent	Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers – Mow lawns (to increase growth) – Graft & Prune (to increase growth)	Virgo until 10:48 from 10:48 Libra
Aug 11 Sun		Waxing Crescent	Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers – Mow lawns (to increase growth) – Graft & Prune (to increase growth)	Libra
Aug 12 Mon		First Quarter	Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers – Mow lawns (to increase growth) – Graft & Prune (to increase growth)	Libra until 22:45 from 22:45 Scorpio
Aug 13 Tue		Waxing Gibbous	Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Fruit plants also Cereals and Flowers – Mow lawns (to increase growth) – Graft & Prune (to increase growth)	Scorpio
Aug 14 Wed		Waxing Gibbous	Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Fruit plants also Cereals and Flowers – Mow lawns (to increase growth) – Graft & Prune (to increase growth)	Scorpio
Aug 15 Thu		Waxing Gibbous	Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Fruit plants also Cereals and Flowers – Mow lawns (to increase growth) – Graft & Prune (to increase growth)	Scorpio until 07:22 from 07:22 Sagittarius
Aug 16 Fri		Waxing Gibbous	Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Fruit plants also Cereals and Flowers – Mow lawns (to increase growth) – Graft & Prune (to increase growth)	Sagittarius
Aug 17 Sat		Waxing Gibbous	Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Fruit plants also Cereals and Flowers – Mow lawns (to increase growth) – Graft & Prune (to increase growth)	Sagittarius until 11:58 from 11:58 Capricorn
Aug 18 Sun		Waxing Gibbous	Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Fruit plants also Cereals and Flowers Optimum planting day (2 days before the Full Moon) – Mow lawns (to increase growth) – Graft & Prune (to increase growth)	Capricorn
Aug 19 Mon		FULL MOON at 18:25	Time to rest, celebrate and meditate Pick medicinal herbs and plants	Capricorn until 13:29 from 13:29 Aquarius
Aug 20 Tue		Waning Gibbous	Sow/Plant: Below ground plants, especially Root plants Plant trees, shrubs and perennials – Harvest all crops – Fertilize, Transplant – Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)	Aquarius
Aug 21 Wed		Waning Gibbous	Sow/Plant: Below ground plants, especially Root plants Plant trees, shrubs and perennials – Harvest all crops – Fertilize, Transplant – Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)	Aquarius until 13:41 from 13:41 Pisces
Aug 22 Thu		Waning Gibbous	Sow/Plant: Below ground plants, especially Root plants Plant trees, shrubs and perennials – Harvest all crops – Fertilize, Transplant – Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)	Pisces
Aug 23 Fri		Waning Gibbous	Sow/Plant: Below ground plants, especially Root plants Plant trees, shrubs and perennials – Harvest all crops – Fertilize, Transplant – Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)	Pisces until 14:24 from 14:24 Aries
Aug 24 Sat		Waning Gibbous	Sow/Plant: Below ground plants, especially Root plants Plant trees, shrubs and perennials – Harvest all crops – Fertilize, Transplant – Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)	Aries
Aug 25 Sun		Waning Gibbous	Sow/Plant: Below ground plants, especially Root plants Plant trees, shrubs and perennials – Harvest all crops – Fertilize, Transplant – Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)	Aries until 16:59 from 16:59 Taurus
Aug 26 Mon		Last Quarter	Sow/Plant: Below ground plants, especially Root plants Plant trees, shrubs and perennials – Harvest all crops – Fertilize, Transplant – Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)	Taurus
Aug 27 Tue		Waning Crescent	Barren phase: Time to rest. Avoid seed sowing – Harvest and store crops – Fertilize, Transplant – Destroy weed – Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)	Taurus until 22:11 from 22:11 Gemini
Aug 28 Wed		Waning Crescent	Barren phase: Time to rest. Avoid seed sowing – Harvest and store crops – Fertilize, Transplant – Destroy weed – Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)	Gemini
Aug 29 Thu		Waning Crescent	Barren phase: Time to rest. Avoid seed sowing – Harvest and store crops – Fertilize, Transplant – Destroy weed – Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)	Gemini
Aug 30 Fri		Waning Crescent	Barren phase: Time to rest. Avoid seed sowing – Harvest and store crops – Fertilize, Transplant – Destroy weed – Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)	Gemini until 06:03 from 06:03 Cancer
Aug 31 Sat		Waning Crescent	Barren phase: Time to rest. Avoid seed sowing – Harvest and store crops – Fertilize, Transplant – Destroy weed – Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)	Cancer

Gardening by the Moon Zodiac Sign (Element) – Legend

Biodynamic Calendar – Icon Legend
	Leaf days (Water Element) It is the appropriate time to sow, transplant and cultivate plants from which the intention is to use Leaves and Stems. Ex: Cabbage, Salads, Lettuce, Spinach, Green onions, Broccoli, Cauliflower and Celeriac. Leaf plants should be harvested in Flower days (or Fruit days). Harvesting in Leaf days is not recommended (products start decomposing in a shorter time). Beekeeping: Working with the hive is not recommended in Leaf days.
	Fruit days (Fire Element) It is the appropriate time to sow, transplant and cultivate plants that produce Fruits and Seeds. Ex: Cherry, Strawberry, Tomato, Pea, Bean, Corn, Pumpkin, Nut, Cereal, Courgette. Harvesting in Fruit days allows fruits and seeds to have a better storage quality. Leaf plants should be harvested in Flower days (or Fruit days). Beekeeping: Fruit days stimulate the collection of nectar. Bees are also supposed to be more gentle these days.
	Root days (Earth Element) It is the appropriate time to sow, transplant and cultivate Root plants and Root vegetables. Ex: Carrot, Turnip, but also Potato, Beet-root, Garlic, Onion, Leek. Crop should be stored in Root days. Beekeeping: Bees should be encouraged to build more comb.
	Flower days (Air Element) It is the appropriate time to sow, transplant, cultivate and harvest Flower plants or herbs used for medicinal purposes. Flowers, if cut in these days, have a more intense scent and endure longer. Leaf plants should be harvested in these Flower days. Beekeeping: Flower days stimulate brood activity and colony development. Bees are also supposed to be more gentle these days.

Gardening by the Moon Phase – Legend
	NEW MOON Time to rest, celebrate and meditate.
	NEW MOON PHASE New Moon -» First Quarter (Waxing Crescent) – Moonlight is increasing – Strongest gravitational pull – Soil releases / Earth exhales / Energy draws UP into upper planets Sow/Plant: Above ground Leaf plants, Cereals, Grains, Lawns, Herbs, Cucumbers. Jobs: Graft, Mow lawns & Prune foliage (to increase growth).
	FIRST QUARTER PHASE First Quarter -» Full Moon (Waxing Gibbous) – Moonlight becomes stronger – Gravitational pull is a little less now – Soil releases / Earth exhales / Energy draws UP into upper planets Sow/Plant: Above ground Fruit plants (with “inside seeds” such as Tomatoes, Peppers, Peas and Bean), Cereals, Grains, Lawns and Flowers. Jobs: Graft, Mow lawns & Prune foliage (to increase growth). Planting and Grafting take best if done two days just before the Full Moon.
	FULL MOON Time to rest, celebrate and meditate. Pick medicinal herbs and plants.
	FULL MOON PHASE Full Moon -» Last Quarter (Waning Gibbous) – Moonlight is decreasing – Gravitational pull is decreasing – Soil absorbs / Earth inhales / Energy draws DOWN into the Roots Sow/Plant: Below ground Root plants such as Potatoes, Carrots & Onions. Plant trees, shrubs, biennials & perennials. Jobs: Harvest all crops, Fertilize, Transplant, Mow lawns & Prune foliage (to reduce growth).
	LAST QUARTER PHASE Last Quarter -» New Moon (Waning Crescent) – Moonlight has decreased – Gravitational pull has decreased – Soil absorbs / Earth inhales / Energy draws DOWN into the Roots Barren phase: Time to rest and prepare for the next New Moon. Jobs: Avoid seed sowing. Jobs: Harvest and store crops, Fertilize, Transplant, Destroy weed, Mow lawns & Prune foliage (to reduce growth).

Moon Opposition Saturn
	SPRAYING DAYS Spraying Biodynamic preparations out during Moon opposition Saturn increases soil activity. The Moon represents fertility and germination, while Saturn represents form and strong structure. It is also a perfect time to plant seeds out. Visit: Moon Opposition Saturn Times 2024 »

Tropical Zodiac by Season

Moon Sign is calculated according to:

Tropical Zodiac (Vernal Equinox is fixed as 0° Aries)
Sidereal Zodiac (Includes Precession of Equinoxes. Used by Maria Thun)

August 2024 – Gardening by the Moon, Biodynamic Planting Guide

Date 2024	Moon Phase		Gardening by the Moon Phase	Gardening by the Moon Zodiac Sign Tropical Zodiac (by Seasons) Sidereal Zodiac (Maria Thun)
Aug 1 Thu		Waning Crescent	Barren phase: Time to rest. Avoid seed sowing – Harvest and store crops – Fertilize, Transplant – Destroy weed – Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)	Gemini until 03:19 from 03:19 Cancer
Aug 2 Fri		Waning Crescent	Barren phase: Time to rest. Avoid seed sowing – Harvest and store crops – Fertilize, Transplant – Destroy weed – Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)	Cancer
Aug 3 Sat		Waning Crescent	Barren phase: Time to rest. Avoid seed sowing – Harvest and store crops – Fertilize, Transplant – Destroy weed – Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)	Cancer until 11:10 from 11:10 Leo
Aug 4 Sun		NEW MOON at 11:12	Time to rest, celebrate and meditate	Leo
Aug 5 Mon		Waxing Crescent	Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers – Mow lawns (to increase growth) – Graft & Prune (to increase growth)	Leo until 21:17 from 21:17 Virgo
Aug 6 Tue		Waxing Crescent	Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers – Mow lawns (to increase growth) – Graft & Prune (to increase growth)	Virgo
Aug 7 Wed		Waxing Crescent	Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers – Mow lawns (to increase growth) – Graft & Prune (to increase growth) Spraying days: Moon Opposition Saturn	Virgo
Aug 8 Thu		Waxing Crescent	Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers – Mow lawns (to increase growth) – Graft & Prune (to increase growth)	Virgo until 09:32 from 09:32 Libra
Aug 9 Fri		Waxing Crescent	Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers – Mow lawns (to increase growth) – Graft & Prune (to increase growth)	Libra
Aug 10 Sat		Waxing Crescent	Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers – Mow lawns (to increase growth) – Graft & Prune (to increase growth)	Libra until 22:34 from 22:34 Scorpio
Aug 11 Sun		Waxing Crescent	Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers – Mow lawns (to increase growth) – Graft & Prune (to increase growth)	Scorpio
Aug 12 Mon		First Quarter	Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers – Mow lawns (to increase growth) – Graft & Prune (to increase growth)	Scorpio
Aug 13 Tue		Waxing Gibbous	Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Fruit plants also Cereals and Flowers – Mow lawns (to increase growth) – Graft & Prune (to increase growth)	Scorpio until 10:01 from 10:01 Sagittarius
Aug 14 Wed		Waxing Gibbous	Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Fruit plants also Cereals and Flowers – Mow lawns (to increase growth) – Graft & Prune (to increase growth)	Sagittarius
Aug 15 Thu		Waxing Gibbous	Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Fruit plants also Cereals and Flowers – Mow lawns (to increase growth) – Graft & Prune (to increase growth)	Sagittarius until 17:51 from 17:51 Capricorn
Aug 16 Fri		Waxing Gibbous	Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Fruit plants also Cereals and Flowers – Mow lawns (to increase growth) – Graft & Prune (to increase growth)	Capricorn
Aug 17 Sat		Waxing Gibbous	Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Fruit plants also Cereals and Flowers – Mow lawns (to increase growth) – Graft & Prune (to increase growth)	Capricorn until 21:45 from 21:45 Aquarius
Aug 18 Sun		Waxing Gibbous	Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Fruit plants also Cereals and Flowers Optimum planting day (2 days before the Full Moon) – Mow lawns (to increase growth) – Graft & Prune (to increase growth)	Aquarius
Aug 19 Mon		FULL MOON at 18:25	Time to rest, celebrate and meditate Pick medicinal herbs and plants	Aquarius until 22:52 from 22:52 Pisces
Aug 20 Tue		Waning Gibbous	Sow/Plant: Below ground plants, especially Root plants Plant trees, shrubs and perennials – Harvest all crops – Fertilize, Transplant – Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)	Pisces
Aug 21 Wed		Waning Gibbous	Sow/Plant: Below ground plants, especially Root plants Plant trees, shrubs and perennials – Harvest all crops – Fertilize, Transplant – Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)	Pisces until 23:02 from 23:02 Aries
Aug 22 Thu		Waning Gibbous	Sow/Plant: Below ground plants, especially Root plants Plant trees, shrubs and perennials – Harvest all crops – Fertilize, Transplant – Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)	Aries
Aug 23 Fri		Waning Gibbous	Sow/Plant: Below ground plants, especially Root plants Plant trees, shrubs and perennials – Harvest all crops – Fertilize, Transplant – Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)	Aries
Aug 24 Sat		Waning Gibbous	Sow/Plant: Below ground plants, especially Root plants Plant trees, shrubs and perennials – Harvest all crops – Fertilize, Transplant – Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)	Aries until 00:01 from 00:01 Taurus
Aug 25 Sun		Waning Gibbous	Sow/Plant: Below ground plants, especially Root plants Plant trees, shrubs and perennials – Harvest all crops – Fertilize, Transplant – Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)	Taurus
Aug 26 Mon		Last Quarter	Sow/Plant: Below ground plants, especially Root plants Plant trees, shrubs and perennials – Harvest all crops – Fertilize, Transplant – Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)	Taurus until 03:04 from 03:04 Gemini
Aug 27 Tue		Waning Crescent	Barren phase: Time to rest. Avoid seed sowing – Harvest and store crops – Fertilize, Transplant – Destroy weed – Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)	Gemini
Aug 28 Wed		Waning Crescent	Barren phase: Time to rest. Avoid seed sowing – Harvest and store crops – Fertilize, Transplant – Destroy weed – Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)	Gemini until 08:48 from 08:48 Cancer
Aug 29 Thu		Waning Crescent	Barren phase: Time to rest. Avoid seed sowing – Harvest and store crops – Fertilize, Transplant – Destroy weed – Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)	Cancer
Aug 30 Fri		Waning Crescent	Barren phase: Time to rest. Avoid seed sowing – Harvest and store crops – Fertilize, Transplant – Destroy weed – Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)	Cancer until 17:10 from 17:10 Leo
Aug 31 Sat		Waning Crescent	Barren phase: Time to rest. Avoid seed sowing – Harvest and store crops – Fertilize, Transplant – Destroy weed – Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)	Leo

Gardening by the Moon Zodiac Sign (Element) – Legend

Biodynamic Calendar – Icon Legend
	Leaf days (Water Element) It is the appropriate time to sow, transplant and cultivate plants from which the intention is to use Leaves and Stems. Ex: Cabbage, Salads, Lettuce, Spinach, Green onions, Broccoli, Cauliflower and Celeriac. Leaf plants should be harvested in Flower days (or Fruit days). Harvesting in Leaf days is not recommended (products start decomposing in a shorter time). Beekeeping: Working with the hive is not recommended in Leaf days.
	Fruit days (Fire Element) It is the appropriate time to sow, transplant and cultivate plants that produce Fruits and Seeds. Ex: Cherry, Strawberry, Tomato, Pea, Bean, Corn, Pumpkin, Nut, Cereal, Courgette. Harvesting in Fruit days allows fruits and seeds to have a better storage quality. Leaf plants should be harvested in Flower days (or Fruit days). Beekeeping: Fruit days stimulate the collection of nectar. Bees are also supposed to be more gentle these days.
	Root days (Earth Element) It is the appropriate time to sow, transplant and cultivate Root plants and Root vegetables. Ex: Carrot, Turnip, but also Potato, Beet-root, Garlic, Onion, Leek. Crop should be stored in Root days. Beekeeping: Bees should be encouraged to build more comb.
	Flower days (Air Element) It is the appropriate time to sow, transplant, cultivate and harvest Flower plants or herbs used for medicinal purposes. Flowers, if cut in these days, have a more intense scent and endure longer. Leaf plants should be harvested in these Flower days. Beekeeping: Flower days stimulate brood activity and colony development. Bees are also supposed to be more gentle these days.

Gardening by the Moon Phase – Legend
	NEW MOON Time to rest, celebrate and meditate.
	NEW MOON PHASE New Moon -» First Quarter (Waxing Crescent) – Moonlight is increasing – Strongest gravitational pull – Soil releases / Earth exhales / Energy draws UP into upper planets Sow/Plant: Above ground Leaf plants, Cereals, Grains, Lawns, Herbs, Cucumbers. Jobs: Graft, Mow lawns & Prune foliage (to increase growth).
	FIRST QUARTER PHASE First Quarter -» Full Moon (Waxing Gibbous) – Moonlight becomes stronger – Gravitational pull is a little less now – Soil releases / Earth exhales / Energy draws UP into upper planets Sow/Plant: Above ground Fruit plants (with “inside seeds” such as Tomatoes, Peppers, Peas and Bean), Cereals, Grains, Lawns and Flowers. Jobs: Graft, Mow lawns & Prune foliage (to increase growth). Planting and Grafting take best if done two days just before the Full Moon.
	FULL MOON Time to rest, celebrate and meditate. Pick medicinal herbs and plants.
	FULL MOON PHASE Full Moon -» Last Quarter (Waning Gibbous) – Moonlight is decreasing – Gravitational pull is decreasing – Soil absorbs / Earth inhales / Energy draws DOWN into the Roots Sow/Plant: Below ground Root plants such as Potatoes, Carrots & Onions. Plant trees, shrubs, biennials & perennials. Jobs: Harvest all crops, Fertilize, Transplant, Mow lawns & Prune foliage (to reduce growth).
	LAST QUARTER PHASE Last Quarter -» New Moon (Waning Crescent) – Moonlight has decreased – Gravitational pull has decreased – Soil absorbs / Earth inhales / Energy draws DOWN into the Roots Barren phase: Time to rest and prepare for the next New Moon. Jobs: Avoid seed sowing. Jobs: Harvest and store crops, Fertilize, Transplant, Destroy weed, Mow lawns & Prune foliage (to reduce growth).

Moon Opposition Saturn
	SPRAYING DAYS Spraying Biodynamic preparations out during Moon opposition Saturn increases soil activity. The Moon represents fertility and germination, while Saturn represents form and strong structure. It is also a perfect time to plant seeds out. Visit: Moon Opposition Saturn Times 2024 »

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A Guide To The Creation Of A Scrying Mirror

When it comes to divination, a Wiccan truly needs a scrying mirror. There are a few things you must gather if you want to perform this spell.

First, locate either a mirror or something that has a reflective surface. If you choose a regular mirror, think about painting it black. You can also go with black obsidian.

Next, you must create a mugwort infusion. Take a jar with a good fitting lid. Put the mugwort inside. Fill it completely. After this is done, boil some water. Once you see the bubbles, put the hot water in the jar so that all the mugwort is submerged. Then, put on the lid and make sure it fits well.

Mugwort is an herb that has a long history of being used in divination.

Leave the jar until the water has cooled to a lukewarm temperature. The time will vary, as the size has an impact. After the infusion is done, strain the concoction and take out the herbs. The infusion needs to be placed in a chalice.

The Scrying Mirror

Cast your circle after you are both grounded and centered. There are several deity of divination’s that you can try and bring forth, like Hecate, Odin, Freya, Hermes, Cerridwen or Brigid. Pick someone that you relate to personally.

After you have cast your circle, take your chalice and your mirror. Wipe your mind of any other thought that might consume you. Submerge the scrying mirror in the mugwort and picture the mirror becoming a tool that you can use.

Then, you must chant these words nine times. “Beautiful oracle of magic worth, precious creature of psychic light, bring forth the answers I seek, you are my eyes and my vision, it is finished. So mote it be.”

Follow these instructions and you will have an excellent Wiccan Scrying Mirror.

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How To Stop Nightmares: 5 Before-Bed Chants That Help You Sleep Better

Embark on a journey through soothing chants designed to usher peace and protection as you traverse the realms of sleep. Each chant is a beacon of light, guiding you away from nightmares and uncertainties of the night.

Nightmares are vivid, disturbing dreams that occur during the REM (rapid eye movement) stage of sleep, influenced by various factors such as stress, anxiety, trauma, sleep disorders, and certain medications or substances. These factors can be triggered by diet, exposure to distressing media content or bad energy, unfamiliar settings, genetics, and developmental progression.

These chants are designed to be calming for a stressed, busy mind and to promote a sense of peace and protection before sleep. Click here to read more on this topic Source: plentifulearth.com

I hope the rest of your day and evening is relaxing, filled with fun and love.

Merry part until we merry meet again!

Source: MoonGiant.com

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

The 8 Lunar Phases

There are 8 lunar phases the Moon goes through in its 29.53 days lunar cycle. The 4 major Moon phases are Full Moon, New Moon, First Quarter and Last Quarter. Between these major phases, there are 4 minor ones: the Waxing Crescent, Waxing Gibbous, Waning Gibbous and Waning Crescent. For more info on the Moon Cycle and on each phase check out Wikipedia Lunar Phase page.

Useful Moon Resources

Check the weather before a night of Moon gazing at weather.com

For a list of all the current meteor showers visit American Meteor Society

The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Last Quarter phase. This phase occurs roughly 3 weeks after the New Moon when the Moon is three quarter of the way through it’s orbit around the earth. If you live in the northern hemisphere the Moons left side will be illuminated and the right side will be dark. For those of you in the southern hemisphere it will be the opposite with the right side illuminated. Also called a Third Quarter phase, it will rise around midnight on the eastern horizon and set in the west around noon the next day. In the days following the Third Quarter Phase the Moon’s illumination will decrees each day until the New Moon.

Visit the July 2024 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.

Today’s Last Quarter Phase

The Last Quarter on July 28 has an illumination of 46%. 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 28 the Moon is 22.55 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.

Phase Details

I hope the rest of your day and evening is relaxing, filled with fun and love.

Merry part until we merry meet again!

I am down with the flu, oh yeah…lol. So, no tomorrow posts today. Hopefully I will be feeling better tomorrow and able to do the regular daily and tomorrow posts tomorrow.

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

May your and your family’s lives be filled with all things positive!

Blessed be.

The Full Buck Moon, which graces the skies every July, brings a unique energy perfect for spiritual reflection and celebration. While the exact timing of its peak may vary, the Full Moon’s powerful energy can be harnessed throughout the entire week. This guide will help you explore the spiritual meaning of the Buck Moon, its rich history and folklore, and various ways to celebrate this magical time.

When is the Buck Moon in 2024?

In 2024, the Buck Moon will reach its peak on Sunday, July 21, at around 3:17 AM PDT. While the exact timing may differ slightly depending on your location, the Full Moon’s energy can be harnessed throughout the entire week. This gives you plenty of time to engage in rituals, meditation, and other spiritual practices to fully benefit from its powerful influence.

History & Folklore of the Buck Moon

The Full Moon is named the Buck Moon in July, drawing inspiration from the animal kingdom. During this time, male deer, or bucks, are in the peak of their antler growth. This phenomenon, observed by Native American tribes, led to the naming of this Full Moon. Bucks grow their antlers in preparation for the mating season, symbolizing strength, dominance, and growth.

The Buck Moon is a time of abundant vitality in the natural world. With plenty of plant life, deer and other wildlife thrive, providing essential resources for the months ahead. The preservation techniques of smoking and drying meat were crucial for survival, making the Buck Moon a vital marker for the seasonal cycle.

Buck Moon Spiritual Meaning

The Buck Moon’s energy is imbued with themes of authority, ambition, and change. As we bask in the warmth of summer days, this Full Moon encourages us to harness

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