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August 5, 2024 Current Moon Phase and Planetary Positions for the Northern Hemispheres

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 Waxing Crescent Phase. Best seen in the west after the sun dips below the horizon at sunset. This is the first Phase after the New Moon and is a great time to see the features of the moon’s surface. The moon is close to the sun in the sky and mostly dark except for the right edge of the moon which becomes brighter as the days get closer to the next phase which is a First Quarter with a 50% illumination.

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

Today’s Waxing Crescent Phase

The Waxing Crescent on August 5 has an illumination of 1%. This is the percentage of the Moon illuminated by the Sun. The illumination is constantly changing and can vary up to 10% a day. On August 5 the Moon is 0.96 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.

Phase Details

Phase: Waxing Crescent
Illumination: 1%
Moon Age: 0.96 days
Moon Angle: 0.50
Moon Distance: 400,392.79 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 151,732,316.08 km

Source: currentplanetarypositions.com

London, England

5 August 2024
11:00 am GMT 12:00 PM BST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:13 Leo 31
Moon:24 Leo 47
Mercury:04 Virgo 06 Rx
Venus:00 Virgo 26
Mars:10 Gemini 37
Jupiter:15 Gemini 11
Saturn:18 Pisces 22 Rx
Uranus:26 Taurus 57
Neptune:29 Pisces 38 Rx
Pluto:00 Aquarius 34 Rx

True Lunar Node:07 Aries 52 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:09 Aries 22 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):04 Libra 06

Chiron:23 Aries 30 Rx
Ceres:08 Capricorn 47 Rx
Pallas:22 Scorpio 03
Juno:28 Virgo 36
Vesta:20 Leo 53

Eris:25 Aries 29 Rx

Fire:7
Earth:5
Air:4
Water:3
Cardinal:6
Fixed:6
Mutable:7

Chicago, Illinois

August 05, 2024
05:00 pm GMT 12:00 PM CDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:13 Leo 45
Moon:27 Leo 50
Mercury:04 Virgo 06 Rx
Venus:00 Virgo 45
Mars:10 Gemini 47
Jupiter:15 Gemini 13
Saturn:18 Pisces 21 Rx
Uranus:26 Taurus 57
Neptune:29 Pisces 38 Rx
Pluto:00 Aquarius 33 Rx

True Lunar Node:07 Aries 50 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:09 Aries 21 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):04 Libra 08

Chiron:23 Aries 29 Rx
Ceres:08 Capricorn 45 Rx
Pallas:22 Scorpio 06
Juno:28 Virgo 41
Vesta:21 Leo 00

Eris:25 Aries 28 Rx

Fire:7
Earth:5
Air:4
Water:3
Cardinal:6
Fixed:6
Mutable:7

Los Angels, California

August 05, 2024
07:00 pm GMT 12:00 PM PDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:13 Leo 50
Moon:28 Leo 51
Mercury:04 Virgo 05 Rx
Venus:00 Virgo 51
Mars:10 Gemini 50
Jupiter:15 Gemini 14
Saturn:18 Pisces 21 Rx
Uranus:26 Taurus 57
Neptune:29 Pisces 38 Rx
Pluto:00 Aquarius 33 Rx

True Lunar Node:07 Aries 50 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:09 Aries 21 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):04 Libra 09

Chiron:23 Aries 29 Rx
Ceres:08 Capricorn 45 Rx
Pallas:22 Scorpio 07
Juno:28 Virgo 43
Vesta:21 Leo 03

Eris:25 Aries 28 Rx

Fire:7
Earth:5
Air:4
Water:3
Cardinal:6
Fixed:6
Mutable:7

August 5, 2024 Daily Horoscopes

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Moon Alert

Caution: Avoid shopping or important decisions from 11 AM to 5:45 PM EDT today (8 AM to 2:45 PM PDT). After that, the Moon moves from Leo into Virgo.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

Do your best to cope with errors, equipment breakdowns, computer glitches, cancelled appointments and mixed-up communications because Mercury goes retrograde today in your House of Employment. (It might affect also your health and your pet.) Courage!

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

As Mercury goes retrograde today, expect to hear from old flames who might even pop up in your dreams. Another aspect of this influence is that some of you will hear from your kids who have been out of touch for a while. Social plans might change today. Check details!

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

Today Mercury goes retrograde, which means this entire month is the classic time for family reunions and hearing from family members you haven’t seen for a while. Stock the fridge because you might have guests on your doorstep. Family discussions about past issues are likely.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

You will feel Mercury retrograde this month because it occurs in the part of your chart where “Mercury lives.” Expect transportation delays and car problems. Give yourself extra time for travel plans so that you can deal with the unexpected. Communications are confused. (Yikes!)

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

Cheques might be late in the mail this month due to Mercury retrograde, which begins today. This could also create confusion in financial matters. On the upside, you might be able to easily wrap up old financial issues. This is a poor month to buy ground transportation (cars, trucks, bikes), computers and cell phones. Wait until mid-September.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Today Mercury goes retrograde in your sign, which means this month will be full of goofy mistakes, delays, equipment breakdowns and confused communications. Expect to run into people from your past, especially ex-partners. (Look good because living well is the best revenge.)

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

We all feel the influence of Mercury retrograde for the entire month of August. However, you stand to benefit somewhat because Mercury retrograde will help you to research and finish old projects. You will easily find solutions to old problems. (Use this!)

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

You have noticed you’re running into old friends or hearing from contacts, especially from groups and organizations to which you might have been involved. These people are popping up out of the woodwork! This will be in person or online or even in your dreams.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Today Mercury goes retrograde and this influence will linger for the rest of the month. Sagittarians will likely encounter bosses and authority figures from your past, including parents. In some cases, you might not actually meet this person, but they’re in your thoughts more than usual or even your dreams.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Double check all travel plans and details dealing with travel itineraries because Mercury goes retrograde today and this influence will last for the rest of the month. On the upside, this will help you to finish papers, manuscripts and school projects. Yay!

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

There’s good news and there’s bad news: the bad news is that Mercury retrograde might cause delays in financial matters and issues related to inheritances, taxes and debt. Cheques in the mail will be late. The good news is that you can finish loose ends related to shared finances.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

Today Mercury goes retrograde exactly opposite your sign. This will definitely attract ex-partners and ex-spouses back into your world. If you don’t encounter these people in person or online, you will still be thinking of them for some reason more than usual.

If Your Birthday Is Today

Actor Mark Strong (1963) shares your birthday today. You have a steely determination. You are passionate; however, you can keep your cool. This is a marvellous year to socialize and enjoy yourself! Take time to nurture the happiness and beauty you have within. Let your guard down. Loosen up a bit. Old friends might reappear.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

This is going to be quite a passionate beginning of the week but some natives are going to feel this warmth from all the very weird places and not really understand why they are being attracted to certain people.

Even people in long term relationships might be tempted to try something new which surely won’t end up well.

You can also read this special Aries Daily Horoscope.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

You need to make room for your partner but more like make time this busy Monday and the more straightforward you maintain things, the easier it is going to be for you later on.

But this doesn’t mean that you can force the impossible, if you are feeling stuck in your relationship, maybe it’s time to release yourself.

You can also read this special Taurus Daily Horoscope.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

The more lucid you are trying to be, the more mature your reactions are going to look and actually be. If you want to make sound judgments, try first to accept certain things about you and then go along with constructive criticism for others.

You have quite a leader like attitude these days but this doesn’t guarantee that you will know how to use it also.

You can also read this special Gemini Daily Horoscope.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

You might be interested in a new lifestyle and you are doing a lot of things trying to contour that in your life but at the same time you are not very sure whether those around you will approve of that.

This being a deal breaker because although you are usually a fighter, this time you are not that enticed about the idea of supporting your choices out loud.

You can also read this special Cancer Daily Horoscope.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

This beginning of the week you seem to be going through a period of wait, trying to clarify some things but better said, more like waiting for them to clarify on their own.

You are not very eager to put your share of work into that, not even with people in your family so this can only aggravate what you are feeling and experiencing.

You can also read this special Leo Daily Horoscope.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

If you have been postponing some personal health activities like going to the doctor or even to a dentist maybe you should finally gather your forces and get over with it.

Communication is going to also affect you, especially in terms of how you perceive what others are telling you. Don’t answer in a rush to anything that seems serious.

You can also read this special Virgo Daily Horoscope.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

You need to establish from the beginning which are the rules in a relationship you just started, whether it is a partnership at work or something you are trying to build in love with the person you are most attracted to and who finally answered your feelings.

Arm yourself with a lot of patience and put all the cards on the table.

You can also read this special Libra Daily Horoscope.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

This is going to be quite a busy day at work, especially if you are not able to set your priorities straight and you will more wonder from office to office than do too much work.

You risk dissipating your energy doing barely anything and at the end of the day you won’t be able to make a summary of what you did and you will probably find yourself in the situation to postpone a lot of activities.

You can also read this special Scorpio Daily Horoscope.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Emotionally speaking I would’ve said you are doing ok but it appears your spiritual side is all of a sudden heightened by the current disposition and this search you are trying to start will definitely affect the way you feel and your mood.

So be prepared to feel sad or happy for no particular reason and be patient with people who are at their wits end with you now.

You can also read this special Sagittarius Daily Horoscope.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Given the current disposition, it seems you are focusing more on finding ways to relax yourself and to avoid getting involved into too much work.

Although this is what you sometimes need and should resort to that attitude more often, maybe this beginning of the week is not actually the right moment and continuing like this might do you more harm than good.

You can also read this special Capricorn Daily Horoscope.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

This Monday you seem to be more and more relaxed and this will affect you in the most positive way in terms of career and creativity.

Whether you are coming with the weirdest ideas or doing the things others might have been too afraid to do, it will be a good time to express your ideas and see where that takes you.

You can also read this special Aquarius Daily Horoscope.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

Maybe it’s time for a bit of a change of direction in your life but this will surely require a lot of courage from you, courage that you possess in theory but that you don’t often apply in practice.

Especially natives who find themselves emotionally obliged to do something in their personal lives are going to feel this more as a burden.

You can also read this special Pisces Daily Horoscope.

Weekly Horoscope Sunday, August 4 to Saturday, August 10, 2024

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All Signs

Hear ye! Hear ye! Mercury is now retrograde until Aug. 28. It’s important to know that Mercury retrograde is a poor time to buy electronic items, ground transportation (cars, trucks, bikes), cell phones and computers. Furthermore, AFTER the retrograde is over on Aug. 28, Mercury will still be “behind” because it won’t catch up to the degree it was at when it first went retrograde until Sept. 12. Therefore, be smart: If you’re buying something expensive like a cell phone, a car or a computer wait until Sept. 12 or later. Disappointing, I know. Actually, I am planning to buy a new laptop, too. I’ve been planning to buy one for the last five years.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

“Where’s my sunglasses?” This week is about fun, pleasure and good times! Romance, social outings, vacations and playful times with kids on the menu. Having said that, delays at work plus, confused communications, errors, misplaced items, late deliveries and transportation problems are unavoidable. “Holy havoc!” You might hear from old co-workers or employees. This feeling of looping back into the past might also materialize with health concerns. Something that used to bother you might suddenly return. (This again?) Nevertheless, this is a fabulous, playful week! Sports, fun activities with kids, social outings and romance will dazzle!

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

Mercury retrograde is here, and it’s occurring in the part of your chart that affects the arts, sports, the entertainment world, the hospitality industry and all aspects of your creativity. It also highlights romance and children. Because this influence is about the past, almost certainly, you’ll meet old flames in person, on social media, in conversations with others or even in your dreams. You might also find yourself dealing with kids you haven’t seen for a while, or situations from the past. (“This again?”) However, this week is an excellent time to finish creative projects! If you’ve been writing, painting or doing something and you’re stymied by a block – you can have a great breakthrough!

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

This is a happy week for you because you will learn new things, meet new people and above all, travel and see new places! (You love this.) Yes, you will expand your world in an upbeat, fun-loving way! It’s an excellent time for writers, teachers, actors and salespeople. Meanwhile, with fiery Mars in your sign, you’re invigorated. You have energy! This will be a good thing because old family issues are back in your world. Family reunions might occur. You might be involved with family members you haven’t seen for a while. Memories from the past will be like clouds wafting through your mind. Fortuitously, this is the perfect time to finish home repairs.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

Guess what you’re thinking about this week? Money, earnings and cash flow, which is a good thing because if you’re clever (and you are), you will see ways to boost your income or increase your assets and wealth. Ka-ching! Meanwhile, this current retrograde might hit you more than most signs. (Thud!) Expect transportation delays and car problems, along with mixed-up communications, missed appointments, confused meetings, misplaced items, computer glitches and an inordinate number of silly goofy, mistakes that are frustrating. Aarggh. On the upside, although these silly things require more time and effort on your part, they are not serious. They’re just annoying. Meanwhile, you can finish writing projects and old business. Bonus!

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

This is a powerful week because the Sun is in your sign dancing with Jupiter; and Jupiter is associated with enthusiastic groups. Furthermore, Jupiter is sometimes called Jove, which is the origin of the word “jovial.” Yes, it’s a fun week ahead! This means you’ll enjoy the company of others this week, especially groups. You might also include some kind of competition or physical sports. (Get ready.) Meanwhile, Mercury retrograde might slow things down financially for you. Cheques in the mail might be late. Financial negotiations might drag on. Be smart and double check everything because errors pertaining to money and cash flow are likely. (“No money left? How can that be? I still have cheques!”)

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

The two signs feeling the biggest brunt of Mercury retrograde this week are Cancer and Virgo. You will feel its influence because Mercury retrograde is taking place in your sign. (Gulp.) Confused communications, misplaced items, having to make several trips because you keep forgetting things, meeting people at the wrong place and everything running late, to mention nothing of computer breakdowns or transportation problems. Yikes! Don’t worry – you’re not losing it. These snafus are not critical; they’re just maddening. Fortunately, to compensate for this, you will have a magical ability to finish old business and wrap up stuff. You’ll be focused, energetic and productive. Major bonus!

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

This is a popular week. You’re energized! You’re happy to see friends. You’ll also be more involved with groups and organizations, and feel turned on by these experiences. You might even feel younger. New people or people from other cultures might enter your world. This might also happen because you’re keen to travel. However, while all this is taking place, you will have unique moments where memories from the past come back to you in an almost haunting way. Private moments. But they might give you a new perspective about things. They might make you appreciate your life now. Or they might reveal something you never thought about before. We are always learning.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

For various reasons, (according to the details of your life), you are high viz., which makes this is an interesting time for you. People definitely notice you more than usual. Fortunately, you make a great impression, without having to do anything special. This week in particular, you look successful, even affluent. You are also popular! (This is because Jupiter is influencing the Sun that is “casting you in its spotlight”.) I suggest you make the most of this. Ask for what you want because doors will open for you. Meanwhile, you will hear from friends from your past. You might run into them. You might encounter them on social media or hear news about them. Ditto for people you knew in clubs and organizations. It’s a week of interesting reunions.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

This week you want to do something to broaden your horizons. You might do this through travel (the best) because after all, you are the traveller of the zodiac. Or you might do this through study, or discovering new and unfamiliar experiences. You might meet people from different backgrounds and learn fascinating things through even the most trivial encounter. It’s the perfect week to take up a new study and learn – perhaps a new language? Some of you might be involved with the law. If so, the outcome should be favourable. Meanwhile, parents and bosses from your past, and all kinds of authority figures that you haven’t encountered for a while are either back in your world or popping up in your mind or even in your dreams. Curious.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

This week you might be seduced by compulsive behaviour. These compulsions seem to overtake you. (“I can’t resist!”) Actually, this could be due to the fact that you want to experience life in a way that is deeper than an abstract or intellectual approach to things. You want to get your feet wet, as it were. This is also because you feel passionate about everything! You might feel passionate about romance. But you will just as easily feel passionate about travel, learning, or anything to do with your work. It’s as if nothing is casual this week! Grab any chance to relearn or take a class again. Meanwhile this is an excellent time to finish a manuscript or an important paper. You can also wrap up legal matters. Done!

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Partnerships (or a friendship) are your focus this week. Think about those who are closest to you or those who play an important role in your life. Do they benefit you? Do you benefit them? After all, these relationships affect your world because they influence your thinking, which affects your decision making, which in turn, creates your future. Fortunately, this week you have more objectivity to see these relationships, which means you might see ways to improve how you deal with them. It’s also a playful week! Get out and schmooze and have some fun! And yes, it’s a good time to wrap up loose details with taxes, debt, shared property and insurance issues. (Oh, that.)

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

You have two strong influences this week: You’re gung-ho to work. You want to be productive. You’re setting high standards for yourself; in fact. some of you want to turn over a new leaf and approach life with new rules, new expectations and new ideals. (Lofty goals!) Meanwhile, you can’t avoid dealing with people from your past. Oh yes, this week will be full of meaningful encounters with old friends and ex-partners. Or you might hear about these people. You might read about them. You might even dream about them. It’s as if you’re caught up in some kind of tape loop from your past. On the upside, this could be an opportunity for closure, while others might re-engage a prior relationship. Anything is possible.

5 August 2024 Current Moon Phase and Planetary Positions for the Southern Hemisphere

Source: nineplanets.org

The current moon phase for August 5th, 2024 is the Waxing Crescent phase.

On this day, the moon is 0.98 days old and 1.02% illuminated with a tilt of 170.8°. The approximate distance from Earth to the moon is 399,905.99 km and the moon sign is Leo.

The Moon phase for August 5th, 2024 is a Waxing Crescent phase. This is the phase where the moon started to become visible again after the New Moon.

In this part of the moon cycle, the Moon is moving away from the Sun and is becoming more and more illuminated by sunlight. In this phase, the moon will go from 0.1% to 49.9% illuminated before reaching the First Quarter phase.

In the Waxing Crescent phase the moon rises before noon in the east, transits the meridian before sunset, before setting in the west before midnight.

The Waxing Crescent phase, like all moon phases, will last for just over 7 days. The actual length will vary because of the elliptical shaped orbit of the moon. The moon is close to the Sun in the sky and the right edge will become brighter as it approaches 50% illumination and the First Quarter phase

Fun fact: although only a small part of the Moon is illuminated in the Waxing Crescent phase, you can still sometimes see the rest of moon as faintly visible. This is known as “earthshine” or Da Vinci glow and is a result of sunlight being reflected off the Earth and back to the Moon.

Phase Details

Phase: Waxing Crescent

Moon age: 0.98 days

Moon illumination: 1.02%

Moon tilt: 170.8°

Moon angle: 0.5

Moon distance: 399,905.99 km

Moon sign: Leo

Source: currentplanetarypositions.com

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

5 August 2024
02:00 am GMT 12:00 PM AEST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:13 Leo 09
Moon:20 Leo 11
Mercury:04 Virgo 06
Venus:29 Leo 59
Mars:10 Gemini 22
Jupiter:15 Gemini 07
Saturn:18 Pisces 23 Rx
Uranus:26 Taurus 56
Neptune:29 Pisces 38 Rx
Pluto:00 Aquarius 34 Rx

True Lunar Node:07 Aries 55 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:09 Aries 23 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):04 Libra 04

Chiron:23 Aries 30 Rx
Ceres:08 Capricorn 50 Rx
Pallas:22 Scorpio 00
Juno:28 Virgo 29
Vesta:20 Leo 43

Eris:25 Aries 29 Rx

Fire:8
Earth:4
Air:4
Water:3
Cardinal:6
Fixed:7
Mutable:6

Cape Town, South Africa

5 August 2024
10:00 am GMT 12:00 PM SAST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:13 Leo 29
Moon:24 Leo 16
Mercury:04 Virgo 06 Rx
Venus:00 Virgo 23
Mars:10 Gemini 35
Jupiter:15 Gemini 10
Saturn:18 Pisces 22 Rx
Uranus:26 Taurus 57
Neptune:29 Pisces 38 Rx
Pluto:00 Aquarius 34 Rx

True Lunar Node:07 Aries 52 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:09 Aries 22 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):04 Libra 06

Chiron:23 Aries 30 Rx
Ceres:08 Capricorn 47 Rx
Pallas:22 Scorpio 03
Juno:28 Virgo 35
Vesta:20 Leo 52

Eris:25 Aries 29 Rx

Fire:7
Earth:5
Air:4
Water:3
Cardinal:6
Fixed:6
Mutable:7

Easter Island, Chile

5 August 2024
06:00 pm GMT 12:00 PM EAST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:13 Leo 48
Moon:28 Leo 21
Mercury:04 Virgo 06 Rx
Venus:00 Virgo 48
Mars:10 Gemini 49
Jupiter:15 Gemini 14
Saturn:18 Pisces 21 Rx
Uranus:26 Taurus 57
Neptune:29 Pisces 38 Rx
Pluto:00 Aquarius 33 Rx

True Lunar Node:07 Aries 50 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:09 Aries 21 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):04 Libra 08

Chiron:23 Aries 29 Rx
Ceres:08 Capricorn 45 Rx
Pallas:22 Scorpio 06
Juno:28 Virgo 42
Vesta:21 Leo 02

Eris:25 Aries 28 Rx

Fire:7
Earth:5
Air:4
Water:3
Cardinal:6
Fixed:6
Mutable:7

August 4, 2024 Current Moon Phase and Planetary Positions for the Northern Hemispheres

Source: nineplanets.org

The current moon phase for today is the New Moon phase.

On this day, the moon is -0.05 days old and 0% illuminated with a tilt of 96.819°. The approximate distance from Earth to the moon is 396,937.93 km and the moon sign is Leo.

The Moon phase for today is the New Moon phase. In this phase, the moon is positioned between the Sun and Earth and is 0% illuminated (i.e the moon is not visible to us in the sky).

Due to the alignment of the Sun, the Moon and Earth, the side of the moon that faces Earth is left in complete darkness. In technical terms this is referred to as a conjunction or Syzygy.

Also, during the New Moon phase, the moon rises and sets at around the same time as the Sun. This brings to the moon too close to the glare of the Sun for us to see the moon with the naked eye.

Fun fact: The moon can’t emit its own light, it can only reflect the light from the Sun’s rays. Since there is no sunlight during the New Moon phase there is nothing to reflect, so the moon becomes completely dark and unable to be seen in the sky.

Phase Details

Phase: New Moon

Moon age: -0.05 days

Moon illumination: 0%

Moon tilt: 96.819°

Moon angle: 0.5

Moon distance: 396,937.93 km

Moon sign: Leo

Source: currentplanetarypositions.com

London, England

4 August 2024
11:00 am GMT 12:00 PM BST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:12 Leo 34
Moon:12 Leo 27
Mercury:04 Virgo 05
Venus:29 Leo 13
Mars:09 Gemini 57
Jupiter:15 Gemini 01
Saturn:18 Pisces 25 Rx
Uranus:26 Taurus 56
Neptune:29 Pisces 39 Rx
Pluto:00 Aquarius 35 Rx

True Lunar Node:08 Aries 00 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:09 Aries 25 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):04 Libra 00

Chiron:23 Aries 30 Rx
Ceres:08 Capricorn 55 Rx
Pallas:21 Scorpio 54
Juno:28 Virgo 16
Vesta:20 Leo 26

Eris:25 Aries 29 Rx

Fire:8
Earth:4
Air:4
Water:3
Cardinal:6
Fixed:7
Mutable:6

Chicago, Illinois

August 04, 2024
05:00 pm GMT 12:00 PM CDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:12 Leo 48
Moon:15 Leo 33
Mercury:04 Virgo 06
Venus:29 Leo 31
Mars:10 Gemini 07
Jupiter:15 Gemini 03
Saturn:18 Pisces 24 Rx
Uranus:26 Taurus 56
Neptune:29 Pisces 39 Rx
Pluto:00 Aquarius 35 Rx

True Lunar Node:07 Aries 58 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:09 Aries 24 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):04 Libra 01

Chiron:23 Aries 30 Rx
Ceres:08 Capricorn 53 Rx
Pallas:21 Scorpio 56
Juno:28 Virgo 21
Vesta:20 Leo 33

Eris:25 Aries 29 Rx

Fire:8
Earth:4
Air:4
Water:3
Cardinal:6
Fixed:7
Mutable:6

Los Angels, California

August 04, 2024
07:00 pm GMT 12:00 PM PDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:12 Leo 53
Moon:16 Leo 35
Mercury:04 Virgo 06
Venus:29 Leo 37
Mars:10 Gemini 10
Jupiter:15 Gemini 04
Saturn:18 Pisces 24 Rx
Uranus:26 Taurus 56
Neptune:29 Pisces 39 Rx
Pluto:00 Aquarius 35 Rx

True Lunar Node:07 Aries 57 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:09 Aries 24 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):04 Libra 02

Chiron:23 Aries 30 Rx
Ceres:08 Capricorn 52 Rx
Pallas:21 Scorpio 57
Juno:28 Virgo 23
Vesta:20 Leo 35

Eris:25 Aries 29 Rx

Fire:8
Earth:4
Air:4
Water:3
Cardinal:6
Fixed:7
Mutable:6

August 4, 2024 Daily Horoscopes

Click here to read Georgia Nicols Daily, Weekly and Monthly Horoscopes

Click here for Anyone’s Birthday or Monthly Horoscopes Source: thehoroscope.co

Moon Alert

There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today. The New Moon is in Leo.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

Today’s New Moon is the perfect time to ask yourself if you value your creativity? You’re bold and inventive, especially doing anything with your hands. You love to initiate. This is the perfect day to acknowledge and own your talents.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

This is the best day of the year to ask yourself what you can do to improve your home; as well improve your relations with family members. Ideas? You love the stability of a strong home life because at heart, you’re a country squire.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

Today’s New Moon is a wonderful opportunity to observe your style of communicating. Do people understand you? Do you understand others? Are you a good listener, or are you just waiting for your chance to speak?

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

Each New Moon is a chance to make resolutions. Today’s New Moon is your chance to think about how you handle what you own. Do you take care of what you own? Or do your possessions own you? How can you simplify your life and make what you own work for you?

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

Today the only New Moon in your sign all year is taking place, which means it’s the perfect day to look in the mirror and ask yourself how you can improve the image you create on your world. Ideas? Wardrobe? Hair? What changes would you like to see?

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Because of the placement of the New Moon, this is an excellent day to give a little thought to your spiritual values. What do you think about when you contemplate the big questions of life and death? (Nobody gets out alive.) Honest observations help you to be realistic about basic truths.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Social interactions with others are important to you. Today’s New Moon is the perfect day to ask yourself about the friends that you keep. Do you hang out with quality people? Are your friends of benefit to you or do they come at a cost? Think about this.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

The New Moon today is at the top of your chart. This is the only day all year that this can occur, and it means that it’s an excellent time for you to think about your life direction in general. Are you at work today just because you were at work yesterday? Are you headed where you want to go?

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

You are the truth seeker and the traveller of the zodiac. Today’s New Moon is an excellent time for you to ask yourself if more education would improve your job or your life. For that matter, would further travel enrich your world? Think about this.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

You value your security. Today’s New Moon urges you to take care of loose details about taxes, debt, inheritances, estates and the wealth and resources of others, especially shared property with partners. Are you happy with how these things are handled in your life?

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Today the only New Moon all year that is opposite your sign is taking place. This means it’s the perfect day for you to ask yourself what you can do to improve your closest relationships. After all, for a relationship to be successful, you must be as good for your partner as he or she is for you.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

How can you improve your job? Consider this today. And also, what can you do to improve your health? Do you have a pet? These are the questions that today’s New Moon prompts you to consider.

If Your Birthday Is Today

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex (1981) shares your birthday today. You are a rebellious, free spirit who likes to chart your own course. You’re intelligent, compassionate and strong-willed. You like to enlighten others. This is a slower paced year. Take time to rejuvenate yourself. Focus on business and personal relationships, especially with those who have your back.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

It seems that the current disposition might favor investments and those who know how to spend their money but given this is Sunday, it might be a bit difficult for you to put any plans you might have in action.

Be patient and simply wait for another opportunity and in no way feel pressured to action right now because it’s not all lost.

You can also read this special Aries Daily Horoscope.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

You might have to dedicate your time to learning or research this Sunday and although you might not see the results on the spot, be sure that things are adding up.

It’s just that it is required a lot of patience and dept from you and you can only achieve those with a lot of focus. Focus that you are capable of but you need to find interior strength before.

You can also read this special Taurus Daily Horoscope.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

Some things are going to start surfacing, whether you like it or not and it all starts slowly this Sunday and continues to develop as the following week progresses.

There might be something that is only private to your or something that has to do with your group of friends, maybe some collective endeavors you might have had in the past.

You can also read this special Gemini Daily Horoscope.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

There might be some offers being made to you this Sunday in regard to what you could be doing the following week and you will be quite enthusiastic to begin with.

But be careful because this might only be an enthusiasm of the moment and in real life, when you will get to doing these things you might not be that excited anymore and blame your past self for the choice.

You can also read this special Cancer Daily Horoscope.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

You might want to establish some boundaries between you and someone dear in your family who is not your partner or a very close relative because it seems they are trying to gain more and more attention from you.

This sometimes bothers you and other times just comes hand in hand with your need for attention so this is why you are indulging them.

You can also read this special Leo Daily Horoscope.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

You might have some obligations to respect this Sunday and this might translate into you having to wake up earlier than you planned and as well not be as selfish as you sometimes are.

Remember if this is something you promised, you can only be respectful and if it is not, you might be able to say a word or two but that is all.

You can also read this special Virgo Daily Horoscope.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Financially speaking all is great but this also means that family might give you a head ache, especially this being the weekend and you being bound to spend more time with them.

Not too many troubles ahead on this respect but neither a peaceful environment. You need to gather all the balance you can feel around you.

You can also read this special Libra Daily Horoscope.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

You are searching for closeness and trying to get in contact with many people but also go over the normal barriers and get to know them properly.

You seem to be very spiritual today and this will either make things worse, making you hard to understand by others or will help you think about yourself in peace and put some things in order.

You can also read this special Scorpio Daily Horoscope.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Emotionally speaking things are going great for most couples today but there might be some novelty involved as well and I put a but before novelty because this is not necessarily something to look forward for many of the couples aforementioned.

At the same time do not let your celebration of love be shadowed by worries.

You can also read this special Sagittarius Daily Horoscope.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

There might be some changes ahead of you prepared for this Sunday in terms of emotional life and how you interact with your loved ones.

But don’t imagine you are finally going to do what you want for so long and change history. This day will be a lot softer but who knows, maybe it will prepare the playfield for some future real transformation.

You can also read this special Capricorn Daily Horoscope.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

This Sunday might shower you with some spiritual gifts, very small things that your heart will love and that will boost your energy and well being.

You are going to be a lot more organized then usual and I would dear to say, completely prepared for the challenges that await you during the following week at work most likely.

You can also read this special Aquarius Daily Horoscope.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

You might feel the need to justify some of your actions to your family or in particular to your partner and this is not something that you would usually do which means everyone will be somewhat shocked by this attitude of yours.

Don’t let yourself disappointed by their reactions and just continue the way you feel is right.

You can also read this special Pisces Daily Horoscope.

Merry Meet Dear Sisters, Brothers, and Friends, Welcome to WOTC! A Thought for Today

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.

3 August 2024 Current Moon Phase and Planetary Positions for the Southern Hemisphere

Source: nineplanets.org

The current moon phase for August 3rd, 2024 is the Waning Crescent phase.

On this day, the moon is 28.53 days old and 1.1% illuminated with a tilt of 17.036°. The approximate distance from Earth to the moon is 393,652.44 km and the moon sign is Leo.

The Moon phase for August 3rd, 2024 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: 28.53 days

Moon illumination: 1.1%

Moon tilt: 17.036°

Moon angle: 0.51

Moon distance: 393,652.44 km

Moon sign: Leo

Source: currentplanetarypositions.com

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

3 August 2024
02:00 am GMT 12:00 PM AEST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:11 Leo 15
Moon:25 Cancer 10
Mercury:03 Virgo 55
Venus:27 Leo 31
Mars:09 Gemini 02
Jupiter:14 Gemini 46
Saturn:18 Pisces 29 Rx
Uranus:26 Taurus 54
Neptune:29 Pisces 40 Rx
Pluto:00 Aquarius 37 Rx

True Lunar Node:08 Aries 14 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:09 Aries 29 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):03 Libra 51

Chiron:23 Aries 31 Rx
Ceres:09 Capricorn 05 Rx
Pallas:21 Scorpio 41
Juno:27 Virgo 50
Vesta:19 Leo 48

Eris:25 Aries 29 Rx

Fire:7
Earth:4
Air:4
Water:4
Cardinal:7
Fixed:6
Mutable:6

Cape Town, South Africa

3 August 2024
10:00 am GMT 12:00 PM SAST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:11 Leo 34
Moon:29 Cancer 24
Mercury:03 Virgo 58
Venus:27 Leo 56
Mars:09 Gemini 15
Jupiter:14 Gemini 50
Saturn:18 Pisces 28 Rx
Uranus:26 Taurus 54
Neptune:29 Pisces 40 Rx
Pluto:00 Aquarius 36 Rx

True Lunar Node:08 Aries 11 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:09 Aries 28 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):03 Libra 53

Chiron:23 Aries 30 Rx
Ceres:09 Capricorn 03 Rx
Pallas:21 Scorpio 44
Juno:27 Virgo 56
Vesta:19 Leo 57

Eris:25 Aries 29 Rx

Fire:7
Earth:4
Air:4
Water:4
Cardinal:7
Fixed:6
Mutable:6

Easter Island, Chile

3 August 2024
06:00 pm GMT 12:00 PM EAST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:11 Leo 53
Moon:03 Leo 36
Mercury:04 Virgo 01
Venus:28 Leo 21
Mars:09 Gemini 29
Jupiter:14 Gemini 53
Saturn:18 Pisces 27 Rx
Uranus:26 Taurus 55
Neptune:29 Pisces 40 Rx
Pluto:00 Aquarius 36 Rx

True Lunar Node:08 Aries 07 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:09 Aries 27 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):03 Libra 55

Chiron:23 Aries 30 Rx
Ceres:09 Capricorn 00 Rx
Pallas:21 Scorpio 47
Juno:28 Virgo 03
Vesta:20 Leo 06

Eris:25 Aries 29 Rx

Fire:8
Earth:4
Air:4
Water:3
Cardinal:6
Fixed:7
Mutable:6

August 2, 2024 Current Moon Phase and Planetary Positions for the Northern Hemispheres

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

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

Today’s Waning Crescent Phase

The Waning Crescent on August 2 has an illumination of 4%. 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 August 2 the Moon is 27.64 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.

Phase Details

Phase: Waning Crescent
Illumination: 4%
Moon Age: 27.64 days
Moon Angle: 0.51
Moon Distance: 388,602.18 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 151,795,890.15 km

Source: currentplanetarypositions.com

London, England

2 August 2024
11:00 am GMT 12:00 PM BST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:10 Leo 39
Moon:17 Cancer 10
Mercury:03 Virgo 47
Venus:26 Leo 45
Mars:08 Gemini 36
Jupiter:14 Gemini 40
Saturn:18 Pisces 31 Rx
Uranus:26 Taurus 53
Neptune:29 Pisces 41 Rx
Pluto:00 Aquarius 38 Rx

True Lunar Node:08 Aries 20 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:09 Aries 31 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):03 Libra 46

Chiron:23 Aries 31 Rx
Ceres:09 Capricorn 11 Rx
Pallas:21 Scorpio 35
Juno:27 Virgo 37
Vesta:19 Leo 30

Eris:25 Aries 29 Rx

Fire:7
Earth:4
Air:4
Water:4
Cardinal:7
Fixed:6
Mutable:6

Chicago, Illinois

August 02, 2024
05:00 pm GMT 12:00 PM CDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:10 Leo 53
Moon:20 Cancer 22
Mercury:03 Virgo 50
Venus:27 Leo 04
Mars:08 Gemini 47
Jupiter:14 Gemini 42
Saturn:18 Pisces 31 Rx
Uranus:26 Taurus 53
Neptune:29 Pisces 41 Rx
Pluto:00 Aquarius 37 Rx

True Lunar Node:08 Aries 18 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:09 Aries 31 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):03 Libra 48

Chiron:23 Aries 31 Rx
Ceres:09 Capricorn 08 Rx
Pallas:21 Scorpio 38
Juno:27 Virgo 42
Vesta:19 Leo 37

Eris:25 Aries 29 Rx

Fire:7
Earth:4
Air:4
Water:4
Cardinal:7
Fixed:6
Mutable:6

Los Angels, California

August 02, 2024
07:00 pm GMT 12:00 PM PDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:10 Leo 58
Moon:21 Cancer 26
Mercury:03 Virgo 51
Venus:27 Leo 10
Mars:08 Gemini 50
Jupiter:14 Gemini 43
Saturn:18 Pisces 30 Rx
Uranus:26 Taurus 53
Neptune:29 Pisces 41 Rx
Pluto:00 Aquarius 37 Rx

True Lunar Node:08 Aries 17 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:09 Aries 30 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):03 Libra 49

Chiron:23 Aries 31 Rx
Ceres:09 Capricorn 08 Rx
Pallas:21 Scorpio 38
Juno:27 Virgo 44
Vesta:19 Leo 39

Eris:25 Aries 29 Rx

Fire:7
Earth:4
Air:4
Water:4
Cardinal:7
Fixed:6
Mutable:6

August 2, 2024 Daily Horoscopes

Click here to read Georgia Nicols Daily, Weekly and Monthly Horoscopes

Click here for Anyone’s Birthday or Monthly Horoscopes Source: thehoroscope.co

Moon Alert

There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today. The Moon is in Cancer.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

This month is a poor time to buy computers, cars, trucks and cell phones because Mercury is retrograde. Forewarned is forearmed. This is why delays and silly mistakes will haunt you at work. You’re not losing it. Equipment breakdowns and late deliveries are part of this influence.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

Old flames are back in your world, and this will continue for the next month. (This will be interesting for some of you – and horrific for others, depending on the romantic history from your past.) Some of you will also hear from your kids who have been out of touch for a while. Surprise!

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

Your ruler Mercury is retrograde this month, which is why is the classic time for family reunions. Even if you don’t have an official family reunion, you can expect to hear from family members who have been out of touch. Stock the fridge because someone might be camped on your doorstep.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

You have a bit of a challenging month ahead because Mercury is retrograde and this could create transportation problems for you. Flat tires, engine problems – whatever. You can also expect mixed-up communications this month and late deliveries. (Frustrating, I know.)

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

This month checks in the mail will be late and financial transactions will be delayed or lost because Mercury retrograde is taking place in your Money House. This month is a poor time to buy ground transportation (cars and trucks), computers and cell phones.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

On Sunday, Mercury will go retrograde in your sign and stay that way for the rest of the month, which is why you’re bumping into ex-partners and old friends from your past. This will continue for the next few weeks. This could be an excellent opportunity for closure or clarification.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Because Mercury will be retrograde for the rest of this month, you will have an excellent opportunity to do research of any kind because it will be easy for you to delve into the past or study history. This is a bonus for you! Admittedly, it can create confusion and mixed-up messages with others.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

You will hear from friends and members of groups from your past this month (if not already) because Mercury retrograde is taking place in your House of Friendships. It’s good to have history with others. Expect to be hearing from people you haven’t talked to in a long time.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

For this entire month, Mercury will be retrograde at the top of your chart, which is a signal that you’ll hear from bosses, parents and authority figures from your past. This might be pleasant – or not. Do realize this is a strong likelihood and prepare yourself for these surprise encounters.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Travel plans might be delayed, cancelled or radically changed this month because of Mercury retrograde. Likewise, appointments and schedules related to higher education, medicine and the law might also be delayed or even cancelled. Make sure you are up on the latest details. Assume nothing.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

This month will be a challenge because Mercury retrograde will trigger delays and problems related to your job. Confused communications, late deliveries, equipment breakdowns and computer problems will be classic. On the upside – it will be easy to finish old business.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

Like Virgo, you will probably hear from ex-partners and old friends from the past this month. You might want to consider how you look when you go out. (Living well is the best revenge.) Expect some surprise encounters.

If Your Birthday Is Today

Actor Sam Worthington (1976) shares your birthday today. You are direct, straightforward, and you identify with your goals. You are also realistic and confident. This year you’re wrapping up things, which is why it is appropriate to let go of people, places and situations that are holding you back. Next year is a new cycle!

Aries (March 21-April 19)

This Friday you tend to mentalize everything that is going on around, meaning that you are quick to see all the reactions involved, devise ways of action and pick up the most convenient one based on the consequences that you envision.

Although you will be quite efficient about a lot of things, this will also leave you craving for emotions and closeness later.

You can also read this special Aries Daily Horoscope.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

You will prove to be an incredibly patient person this Friday, something that is surely not in your every day nature and although you in generally wait for immediate results, this time you will be willing to accept that you need to wait.

People around you will initially be surprised by this but then they will probably appreciate this.

You can also read this special Taurus Daily Horoscope.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

Given the current disposition, your instincts are heightened and you tend to react with your heart and impulses rather than with your brain.

This might translate into doing some things you really longed for doing but didn’t have the courage to act upon, which is not very bad but might also translate into doing some regrettable stuff.

You can also read this special Gemini Daily Horoscope.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

You seem to take a lot of pleasure from activities with your friends and this is why you will probably try to chase them all day long to plan a night out or similar.

Don’t feel offended if some of them already have plans because this is how life is. It seems that this day favors casual activities and not necessary big displays of social life.

You can also read this special Cancer Daily Horoscope.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

It seems that this Friday you will have the support you want and maybe even something extra from professionals around you.

This will help you probably be more efficient at work but also prompt you into making some plans for the following week and even in taking some things in your own hands rather than being afraid of them.

You can also read this special Leo Daily Horoscope.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Although you have planned to do quite a few things this Friday, since your energy levels are not really full you might be advised to better dose your energy and see what you can accomplish and what you can’t instead of trying to do more than it really is possible.

Don’t be rude to those who are trying to point this out.

You can also read this special Virgo Daily Horoscope.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

You might want to start considering where you see yourself in a few years time because as the climate is at work, there might be need of some quick action, either that you want to change your position or you want to fight for a promotion.

Look first at the road blocks and devise some strategies on how to get past them real quick.

You can also read this special Libra Daily Horoscope.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

You are quite a stubborn dreamer and now you seem to be in the phase where you are planning what you want to do and how you see yourself in little time.

This is why you will probably spend a delightful Friday somewhat locked down inside yourself thinking of all that and creating many scenarios although you have no idea what is going to happen next.

You can also read this special Scorpio Daily Horoscope.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

You might want to be careful what you get yourself involved in because tension will mount if you plan doing more and promise even more than you know for sure you can handle.

Other than that, you might also have to choose between your loved one and your family in a certain matter and both sides will be very tense about it.

You can also read this special Sagittarius Daily Horoscope.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Health should be and will be of concern for some natives while others will continue to be worried and stress too much for temporary things.

You might even have a special new interest in diets or ways to eat healthy but unfortunately, even the most motivated of you won’t be able to keep up with this aim and will find it all way too complicated.

You can also read this special Capricorn Daily Horoscope.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

This is going to be quite a difficult Friday and although your friends will probably offer their support you will still feel as if no one understands you and no one can truly relate to what you are going through.

As you can’t receive any assurance that everything will sort out, you will probably carry on being stressed during the weekend as well.

You can also read this special Aquarius Daily Horoscope.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

You are craving for inspiration and imagining what great things you could accomplish with a bit of creativity, something you feel like you don’t have at the moment.

And of course you don’t really know how you can obtain that and this is becoming an increasing frustration for you. Maybe take a deep breath and start working and inspiration might come along.

You can also read this special Pisces Daily Horoscope.

Spell For Thursday – Summon Jupiter

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Some of the Witchcraft/Magickal Correspondence for Thursday

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Thursday Source: whitewitchgrimoire.com

Planet: Jupiter
Colors: Blue and Metallic

Ahhh Jupiter, you giant dick. While he is the go-to for power, money and good fortune, he’s about the long game. Fast money? Nope. He will give you more of what you have, so if you’re broke, you may be even more impoverished if you use any of his influence. Be careful with them herbs. Looking for justice? Thursday. Signing contracts or making big money moves? Thursday. Abundance looks different to everyone, but this is the day of plenty….sometimes that is just plenty of what you already have man. I’m serious here. My money spells done in the past before I got my shit together created lasting wounds. Expansion is painful when it comes from a space of lack. I said “I need money! I am broke” and he said “Hold my beer you desperate witch” and then I cried. Great money day if you are attracting what you are, but not what you want. I speak from my own experience and yours may differ, but if your money spells have backfired, look at the day and associations. If you see anything, take note. Everyone is different but I am not even ashamed to say that it took me years to figure this one out for my own magic. Good day for court and child support I must say.

Thursday Source: gypsywolf.weebly.com

Thursday is the fifth day of the week.   In the Norse languages this day is called Torsdag, honoring Thor, the god of strength, fertility, thunder, the protector and defender in war, and son of Odin.  Thor is the counterpart of Zeus (Greek), and Jupiter or Jove (Roman).  Thor, the most beloved of the great gods of northern mythology, is the only god who cannot cross from earth to heaven across the rainbow bridge, for he is so heavy and powerful that the gods fear it will break under his weight.  It was said that whenever his hammer Mjollnir, was thrown, it would produce a thunderbolt and when struck against stone, it would create lightning.
Latin: Dies Jovis (“Jove’s Day”), after Jove or Jupiter, the almighty Roman God.
French: jeudi
Italian: giovedi
Spanish: el jueves
German: Donnerstag
Dutch: donderdagRules: Expansion, wealth, prosperity, political power, legal matters, spirituality, meditation.
Colors: Purple, Deep Blue
Planet: Jupiter
Metal: Tin, associated with the thunderbolt of Jupiter (Zeus in Greek myth)
Stones: Amethyst, Lepidolite, Sugilite
Herbs: Anise, Cinquefoil, Clove, Honeysuckle, Hyssop, Maple, Nutmeg, Oakmoss, Sage, Sarsaparilla, Sassafras, Star Anise
Zodiac: Sagittarius

2 August 2024 Current Moon Phase and Planetary Positions for the Southern Hemisphere

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

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

Today’s Waning Crescent Phase

The Waning Crescent on August 2 has an illumination of 4%. 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 August 2 the Moon is 27.64 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.

Phase Details

Phase: Waning Crescent
Illumination: 4%
Moon Age: 27.64 days
Moon Angle: 0.51
Moon Distance: 388,602.18 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 151,795,890.15 km

Source: currentplanetarypositions.com

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

2 August 2024
02:00 am GMT 12:00 PM AEST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:10 Leo 17
Moon:12 Cancer 20
Mercury:03 Virgo 42
Venus:26 Leo 18
Mars:08 Gemini 21
Jupiter:14 Gemini 36
Saturn:18 Pisces 33 Rx
Uranus:26 Taurus 52
Neptune:29 Pisces 41 Rx
Pluto:00 Aquarius 38 Rx

True Lunar Node:08 Aries 24 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:09 Aries 32 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):03 Libra 44

Chiron:23 Aries 31 Rx
Ceres:09 Capricorn 14 Rx
Pallas:21 Scorpio 32
Juno:27 Virgo 30
Vesta:19 Leo 20

Eris:25 Aries 29 Rx

Fire:7
Earth:4
Air:4
Water:4
Cardinal:7
Fixed:6
Mutable:6

Cape Town, South Africa

2 August 2024
10:00 am GMT 12:00 PM SAST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:10 Leo 36
Moon:16 Cancer 38
Mercury:03 Virgo 46
Venus:26 Leo 42
Mars:08 Gemini 35
Jupiter:14 Gemini 39
Saturn:18 Pisces 32 Rx
Uranus:26 Taurus 53
Neptune:29 Pisces 41 Rx
Pluto:00 Aquarius 38 Rx

True Lunar Node:08 Aries 21 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:09 Aries 31 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):03 Libra 46

Chiron:23 Aries 31 Rx
Ceres:09 Capricorn 11 Rx
Pallas:21 Scorpio 35
Juno:27 Virgo 36
Vesta:19 Leo 29

Eris:25 Aries 29 Rx

Fire:7
Earth:4
Air:4
Water:4
Cardinal:7
Fixed:6
Mutable:6

Easter Island, Chile

2 August 2024
06:00 pm GMT 12:00 PM EAST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:10 Leo 55
Moon:20 Cancer 54
Mercury:03 Virgo 51
Venus:27 Leo 07
Mars:08 Gemini 48
Jupiter:14 Gemini 43
Saturn:18 Pisces 31 Rx
Uranus:26 Taurus 53
Neptune:29 Pisces 41 Rx
Pluto:00 Aquarius 37 Rx

True Lunar Node:08 Aries 17 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:09 Aries 30 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):03 Libra 48

Chiron:23 Aries 31 Rx
Ceres:09 Capricorn 08 Rx
Pallas:21 Scorpio 38
Juno:27 Virgo 43
Vesta:19 Leo 38

Eris:25 Aries 29 Rx

Fire:7
Earth:4
Air:4
Water:4
Cardinal:7
Fixed:6
Mutable:6

August 1, 2024 Current Moon Phase and Planetary Positions for the Northern Hemispheres

Source: nineplanets.org

The current moon phase for August 1st, 2024 is the Waning Crescent phase.

On this day, the moon is 26.3 days old and 10.82% illuminated with a tilt of -39.858°. The approximate distance from Earth to the moon is 386,037.70 km and the moon sign is Cancer.

The Moon phase for August 1st, 2024 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: 26.3 days

Moon illumination: 10.82%

Moon tilt: -39.858°

Moon angle: 0.52

Moon distance: 386,037.70 km

Moon sign: Cancer

Source: currentplanetarypositions.com

London, England

1 August 2024
11:00 am GMT 12:00 PM BST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:09 Leo 41
Moon:04 Cancer 12
Mercury:03 Virgo 31
Venus:25 Leo 32
Mars:07 Gemini 56
Jupiter:14 Gemini 29
Saturn:18 Pisces 34 Rx
Uranus:26 Taurus 51
Neptune:29 Pisces 42 Rx
Pluto:00 Aquarius 39 Rx

True Lunar Node:08 Aries 30 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:09 Aries 34 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):03 Libra 40

Chiron:23 Aries 31 Rx
Ceres:09 Capricorn 19 Rx
Pallas:21 Scorpio 27
Juno:27 Virgo 18
Vesta:19 Leo 03

Eris:25 Aries 29 Rx

Fire:7
Earth:4
Air:4
Water:4
Cardinal:7
Fixed:6
Mutable:6

Chicago, Illinois

August 01, 2024
05:00 pm GMT 12:00 PM CDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:09 Leo 56
Moon:07 Cancer 28
Mercury:03 Virgo 35
Venus:25 Leo 50
Mars:08 Gemini 06
Jupiter:14 Gemini 32
Saturn:18 Pisces 34 Rx
Uranus:26 Taurus 52
Neptune:29 Pisces 42 Rx
Pluto:00 Aquarius 39 Rx

True Lunar Node:08 Aries 28 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:09 Aries 34 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):03 Libra 41

Chiron:23 Aries 31 Rx
Ceres:09 Capricorn 17 Rx
Pallas:21 Scorpio 29
Juno:27 Virgo 23
Vesta:19 Leo 10

Eris:25 Aries 29 Rx

Fire:7
Earth:4
Air:4
Water:4
Cardinal:7
Fixed:6
Mutable:6

Los Angels, California

August 01, 2024
07:00 pm GMT 12:00 PM PDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:10 Leo 00
Moon:08 Cancer 33
Mercury:03 Virgo 37
Venus:25 Leo 56
Mars:08 Gemini 09
Jupiter:14 Gemini 33
Saturn:18 Pisces 33 Rx
Uranus:26 Taurus 52
Neptune:29 Pisces 41 Rx
Pluto:00 Aquarius 39 Rx

True Lunar Node:08 Aries 27 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:09 Aries 33 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):03 Libra 42

Chiron:23 Aries 31 Rx
Ceres:09 Capricorn 16 Rx
Pallas:21 Scorpio 30
Juno:27 Virgo 24
Vesta:19 Leo 12

Eris:25 Aries 29 Rx

Fire:7
Earth:4
Air:4
Water:4
Cardinal:7
Fixed:6
Mutable:6

August 1, 2024 Daily Horoscopes

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Click here for Anyone’s Birthday or Monthly Horoscopes Source: thehoroscope.co

Moon Alert

There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today. The Moon is in Cancer.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

Home, family and your private life are your primary focus today. Many of you will be dealing with a parent more than usual. Regardless of what happens, you will welcome a chance to relax at home among familiar surroundings. (Nevertheless, it’s a fun-loving time and you might entertain.)

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

Seek out someone to talk to you today because you have the need to express your ideas to someone. Find someone who is willing to listen to you with interest and sympathy. This will make you feel better. Don’t waste time talking to anyone if their eyes are glazing over.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

You probably have money or finances on your mind today. Perhaps you’re thinking of buying something? (This could be the case because it’s easy to identify with your possessions today. In fact, you might have a strong attachment to something.) Or, you might have to defend your ideas with someone?

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

The Moon is in your sign today, which makes you more subjective. It also heightens your feelings, which makes you want to seek out others to interact with them. The good news is when the Moon is in your sign (for two days every month) your luck will slightly improve! Yes!

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

You might be interested in mystical or spiritual ideas today. You might also want to hide from others and seek seclusion (with good food and drink). You’re not being antisocial. You need to take a breather today. Life has been busy.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Your emotional contact with friends or groups is important to you today. You need to feel that you are making a connection with someone. Some of you might also feel protective or unusually supportive of a friend. (You might also feel jealous if this friend pays attention to someone else.)

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

For some reason, some of the personal details of your private life might be on public display today. (You know who you are.) Be aware of this in case you have to do some damage control. Others might give more thought to their life direction today. Are you headed where you want to go?

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Today you want a change of scenery. You certainly want to break free from your daily routine and go off somewhere or do something different so that you have a sense of stimulation or mild adventure. Explore your neighbourhood or your city. Travel if you can!

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Despite your fascination with travel at this time, today you can’t avoid dealing with shared property, taxes, debt, inheritances and anything that is jointly held. You might feel particularly possessive about something. You might even envy something that someone else has.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Today you will turn your attention to your most personal relationships. This might be a confrontation; or it could be a heart-to-heart discussion. Guard against knee-jerk reactions because they won’t help anything. Ideally, you should be accommodating and cooperative today.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

You might have to work on behalf of someone else’s benefit today instead of your own. This does not mean you’re being a martyr. Au contraire. You’re simply fulfilling a duty or a favour that needs to be done. It is what it is. Be a good sport.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

Lucky you! This is a playful, fun-loving day! You need to be yourself now and do what you want to do. Romance is blessed. Enjoy socializing with others. Fun activities with children, the arts and sports events will all be excellent choices for you!

If Your Birthday Is Today

Actor Jack O’Connell (1990) shares your birthday today. You are independent, self-reliant and passionate about your beliefs. You’re quick to grasp opportunities when you see them. This is an excellent year for you because you will reap the benefits of your hard work. Expect increased power and leadership. A promotion, kudos, awards and acknowledgement are yours.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

Beware of ideas that are too emotional and beware of people who are draining you of energy.

You are able to find solutions and move around a lot of things but at the same time you might feel as if you are going through some sort of blockage and you don’t really know how to react to that, thus making you all the more vulnerable.

You can also read this special Aries Daily Horoscope.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

Your energy levels are plummeting and maybe you don’t have a full explanation on why this is going on. You are motivated to some degree but at the same time you are already waiting for the weekend and imagining what you are going to do then.

You seem to be all of a sudden very sociable and craving for such interactions.

You can also read this special Taurus Daily Horoscope.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

Given the current disposition, you might feel as if you are on the land of every possibility but the key to coming out of this sane and unharmed is to keep your feet on the ground and see that some things are too good to be true and they probably aren’t.

Chances are you will collaborate well with someone you wouldn’t have expected.

You can also read this special Gemini Daily Horoscope.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

The advice for you would be to take things easy this Thursday and to stop panicking emotionally because there is no actual need for you to worry.

Things might be tense in your relationship or maybe you are single and feel as if no one wants to be with you. The main things you need to sort out today are your confidence and your strength.

You can also read this special Cancer Daily Horoscope.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

This Thursday is going to bring some official decisions into action, some that you have been expecting and maybe a little extra that might come as a surprise.

What is for sure is that these things are going to act as a stimulant for you and are going to make you a lot more aware of what is going on around you before anything else.

You can also read this special Leo Daily Horoscope.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

The current disposition prompts you into a dreamy like state and all you can do about it is make all kinds of scenarios and plans.

It might be prosperity around you but this doesn’t mean everything is here to stay so maybe you should also be coherent enough as to work and mind your own business for the time being.

You can also read this special Virgo Daily Horoscope.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

The current disposition makes you feel overwhelmed by things you enjoyed in the past and will have you tend to isolate yourself and do only things you really love, especially things you can do on your own with no outer intervention.

You might feel a bit suffocated by some people in your life and although you can’t explain that, you find it difficult to relate to others as well.

You can also read this special Libra Daily Horoscope.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

You tend to lose all rationality when it comes to your love life and the things your partner might point out about you.

For most natives discussions will probably revolve around making the current situation official, something that they dread, not even them understanding why. Be realistic and at least don’t avoid the talks.

You can also read this special Scorpio Daily Horoscope.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

This Thursday will present some challenges and you will probably have to be more than diplomatic and eloquent to sort things out.

Everyone wants to find something for you and not everyone will accept a polite answer so get some juicy things out there but be careful who you are gossiping about and make sure all is harmless.

You can also read this special Sagittarius Daily Horoscope.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

You seem to engage in a lot of changes, whether you can take them to an end or not and this will make of a rapid rhythm around you.

This rapidity will soon tire you out and then you will be more than emotionally vulnerable. This will in turn hit on a sensible note and sooner or later many things will spin out of control.

You can also read this special Capricorn Daily Horoscope.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

This Thursday will be dedicated to starting something new and you seem to be quite ready for it.

You don’t need any help which is something new for you but at the same time you are craving for attention and respect from those around for what you are doing and this might be something quite hard to obtain before you have any real results to show off.

You can also read this special Aquarius Daily Horoscope.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

Your emotions are kind of spinning out of control this Thursday as your partner is trying to attract your attention and to show you where you are doing some things wrong.

You don’t seem to accept criticism or any kind of advice for that matter and you tend to transform a relatively calm situation into a war of opinions.

You can also read this special Pisces Daily Horoscope.

August 2024 Gardening Calendar

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

August 2024 – Gardening by the Moon, Biodynamic Planting Guide

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)
flower Days
GeminiGemini
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)
flower Days
GeminiGemini
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)
flower Days

GeminiGemini

until 00:11
leaf Days
from 00:11

CancerCancer
Aug 4
Sun		 NEW MOON
at 11:12		 Time to rest, celebrate and meditate
leaf Days
CancerCancer
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)
leaf Days

CancerCancer

until 09:51
fruit Days
from 09:51

LeoLeo
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)
fruit Days
LeoLeo
Aug 7
Wed

MoonOppositionSaturn

 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
fruit Days

LeoLeo

until 21:44
root Days
from 21:44

VirgoVirgo
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)
root Days
VirgoVirgo
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)
root Days
VirgoVirgo
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)
root Days

VirgoVirgo

until 10:48
flower Days
from 10:48

LibraLibra
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)
flower Days
LibraLibra
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)
flower Days

LibraLibra

until 22:45
leaf Days
from 22:45

ScorpioScorpio
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)
leaf Days
ScorpioScorpio
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)
leaf Days
ScorpioScorpio
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)
leaf Days

ScorpioScorpio

until 07:22
fruit Days
from 07:22

SagittariusSagittarius
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)
fruit Days
SagittariusSagittarius
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)
fruit Days

SagittariusSagittarius

until 11:58
root Days
from 11:58

CapricornCapricorn
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)
root Days
CapricornCapricorn
Aug 19
Mon		 FULL MOON
at 18:25		 Time to rest, celebrate and meditate

Pick medicinal herbs and plants
root Days

CapricornCapricorn

until 13:29
flower Days
from 13:29

AquariusAquarius
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)
flower Days
AquariusAquarius
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)
flower Days

AquariusAquarius

until 13:41
leaf Days
from 13:41

PiscesPisces
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)
leaf Days
PiscesPisces
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)
leaf Days

PiscesPisces

until 14:24
fruit Days
from 14:24

AriesAries
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)
fruit Days
AriesAries
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)
fruit Days

AriesAries

until 16:59
root Days
from 16:59

TaurusTaurus
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)
root Days
TaurusTaurus
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)
root Days

TaurusTaurus

until 22:11
flower Days
from 22:11

GeminiGemini
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)
flower Days
GeminiGemini
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)
flower Days
GeminiGemini
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)
flower Days

GeminiGemini

until 06:03
leaf Days
from 06:03

CancerCancer
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)
leaf Days
CancerCancer
Gardening by the Moon Zodiac Sign (Element) – Legend
Biodynamic Calendar – Icon Legend
Leaf Days 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 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 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 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
MoonOppositionSaturn SPRAYING DAYS

  • Spraying Biodynamic preparations out during Moon opposition Saturn increases soil activity.
  • The MoonMoon represents fertility and germination, while SaturnSaturn represents form and strong structure.
  • It is also a perfect time to plant seeds out.

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)
flower Days

GeminiGemini

until 03:19
leaf Days
from 03:19

CancerCancer
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)
leaf Days
CancerCancer
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)
leaf Days

CancerCancer

until 11:10
fruit Days
from 11:10

LeoLeo
Aug 4
Sun		 NEW MOON
at 11:12		 Time to rest, celebrate and meditate
fruit Days
LeoLeo
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)
fruit Days

LeoLeo

until 21:17
root Days
from 21:17

VirgoVirgo
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)
root Days
VirgoVirgo
Aug 7
Wed

MoonOppositionSaturn

 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
root Days
VirgoVirgo
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)
root Days

VirgoVirgo

until 09:32
flower Days
from 09:32

LibraLibra
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)
flower Days
LibraLibra
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)
flower Days

LibraLibra

until 22:34
leaf Days
from 22:34

ScorpioScorpio
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)
leaf Days
ScorpioScorpio
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)
leaf Days
ScorpioScorpio
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)
leaf Days

ScorpioScorpio

until 10:01
fruit Days
from 10:01

SagittariusSagittarius
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)
fruit Days
SagittariusSagittarius
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)
fruit Days

SagittariusSagittarius

until 17:51
root Days
from 17:51

CapricornCapricorn
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)
root Days
CapricornCapricorn
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)
root Days

CapricornCapricorn

until 21:45
flower Days
from 21:45

AquariusAquarius
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)
flower Days
AquariusAquarius
Aug 19
Mon		 FULL MOON
at 18:25		 Time to rest, celebrate and meditate

Pick medicinal herbs and plants
flower Days

AquariusAquarius

until 22:52
leaf Days
from 22:52

PiscesPisces
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)
leaf Days
PiscesPisces
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)
leaf Days

PiscesPisces

until 23:02
fruit Days
from 23:02

AriesAries
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)
fruit Days
AriesAries
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)
fruit Days
AriesAries
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)
fruit Days

AriesAries

until 00:01
root Days
from 00:01

TaurusTaurus
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)
root Days
TaurusTaurus
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)
root Days

TaurusTaurus

until 03:04
flower Days
from 03:04

GeminiGemini
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)
flower Days
GeminiGemini
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)
flower Days

GeminiGemini

until 08:48
leaf Days
from 08:48

CancerCancer
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)
leaf Days
CancerCancer
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)
leaf Days

CancerCancer

until 17:10
fruit Days
from 17:10

LeoLeo
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)
fruit Days
LeoLeo

Gardening by the Moon Zodiac Sign (Element) – Legend

Biodynamic Calendar – Icon Legend
Leaf Days 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 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 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 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
MoonOppositionSaturn SPRAYING DAYS

  • Spraying Biodynamic preparations out during Moon opposition Saturn increases soil activity.
  • The MoonMoon represents fertility and germination, while SaturnSaturn represents form and strong structure.
  • It is also a perfect time to plant seeds out.

Spell For Wednesday – A Guide To The Creation Of A Scrying Mirror

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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.

1 August 2024 Current Moon Phase and Planetary Positions for the Southern Hemisphere

Source: nineplanets.org

The current moon phase for August 1st, 2024 is the Waning Crescent phase.

On this day, the moon is 26.3 days old and 10.82% illuminated with a tilt of -39.858°. The approximate distance from Earth to the moon is 386,037.70 km and the moon sign is Cancer.

The Moon phase for August 1st, 2024 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: 26.3 days

Moon illumination: 10.82%

Moon tilt: -39.858°

Moon angle: 0.52

Moon distance: 386,037.70 km

Moon sign: Cancer

Source: currentplanetarypositions.com

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

1 August 2024
02:00 am GMT 12:00 PM AEST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:09 Leo 20
Moon:29 Gemini 17
Mercury:03 Virgo 24
Venus:25 Leo 04
Mars:07 Gemini 41
Jupiter:14 Gemini 25
Saturn:18 Pisces 36 Rx
Uranus:26 Taurus 51
Neptune:29 Pisces 42 Rx
Pluto:00 Aquarius 40 Rx

True Lunar Node:08 Aries 33 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:09 Aries 36 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):03 Libra 37

Chiron:23 Aries 31 Rx
Ceres:09 Capricorn 22 Rx
Pallas:21 Scorpio 24
Juno:27 Virgo 11
Vesta:18 Leo 52

Eris:25 Aries 29 Rx

Fire:7
Earth:4
Air:5
Water:3
Cardinal:6
Fixed:6
Mutable:7

Cape Town, South Africa

1 August 2024
10:00 am GMT 12:00 PM SAST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:09 Leo 39
Moon:03 Cancer 39
Mercury:03 Virgo 30
Venus:25 Leo 29
Mars:07 Gemini 54
Jupiter:14 Gemini 29
Saturn:18 Pisces 35 Rx
Uranus:26 Taurus 51
Neptune:29 Pisces 42 Rx
Pluto:00 Aquarius 39 Rx

True Lunar Node:08 Aries 30 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:09 Aries 35 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):03 Libra 40

Chiron:23 Aries 31 Rx
Ceres:09 Capricorn 19 Rx
Pallas:21 Scorpio 26
Juno:27 Virgo 17
Vesta:19 Leo 01

Eris:25 Aries 29 Rx

Fire:7
Earth:4
Air:4
Water:4
Cardinal:7
Fixed:6
Mutable:6

Easter Island, Chile

1 August 2024
06:00 pm GMT 12:00 PM EAST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:09 Leo 58
Moon:08 Cancer 00
Mercury:03 Virgo 36
Venus:25 Leo 53
Mars:08 Gemini 08
Jupiter:14 Gemini 32
Saturn:18 Pisces 34 Rx
Uranus:26 Taurus 52
Neptune:29 Pisces 41 Rx
Pluto:00 Aquarius 39 Rx

True Lunar Node:08 Aries 27 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:09 Aries 34 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):03 Libra 42

Chiron:23 Aries 31 Rx
Ceres:09 Capricorn 17 Rx
Pallas:21 Scorpio 29
Juno:27 Virgo 24
Vesta:19 Leo 11

Eris:25 Aries 29 Rx

Fire:7
Earth:4
Air:4
Water:4
Cardinal:7
Fixed:6
Mutable:6