Cernunnos: Horned God of the Celts

Cernunnos is one of the most enigmatic and fascinating figures in Celtic mythology. Depicted as a horned god, he was worshipped by the ancient Celts throughout much of Europe.

Horned God | Protector | Fertility | Underworld |

In this article, we will explore the myths and legends associated with Cernunnos, and examine the many roles he played in Celtic religion and society.

Who was Cernunnos?

Cernunnos was a god of the Celts, who were an ancient people that inhabited much of Europe during the Iron Age. He is depicted as a horned figure, often holding a torque, or twisted metal necklace, and accompanied by various animals, such as stags, bulls, and serpents. Despite his popularity, little is known about Cernunnos and his exact role in Celtic religion and society remains a matter of debate among scholars.

The Horned God

The image of the horned god is one of the most distinctive and enduring symbols of the Celts. The horns are typically those of a stag, and they represent the god’s connection to … Click here to read the rest of this article Source: celticnative.com

Cernunnos – The Enigmatic Antlered God of the Ancient Celts

The Celts can rightfully be placed amongst the world’s most important ancient cultures and civilizations. Their far-reaching ancient origins are the irreplaceable part of every historical lesson, and their role in history was crucial in the development of the world as we know it today. Yet even so, many aspects of the Celtic culture and belief are a bit of an enigma – even today. Because they didn’t leave any considerable written records, the Celts are largely mysterious, and most of what we know of their early history comes from Roman or Greek historians. We do know, however, that Cernunnos was one of their foremost deities. A mystical antlered god, he was revered by the Celts across Europe.

Who was Cernunnos, the Antlered God of the Celts?

With the relatively recent discoveries of ancient Celtic core sites of La Tene and Hallstatt, in the mid-1800s, the world and the culture of these ancient Europeans came to the closer view of the general public and historians as well. Suddenly, there was so much more to learn about the Celts, about their art, their lifestyle, and their beliefs. Before the 1800s, the pantheon of the ancient Celts was largely enigmatic, but with new archeological material, typesites, and a closer glimpse into their religious rituals, we were finally able to paint a more detailed picture of the ancient Gods of the Celtic peoples.

Arguably the best-known deity in their pantheon is Cernunnos, the sylvan antlered god that likely has origins that far predate the emergence of the Celts. Sometimes also known as Carnonos, his name has firm Proto-Indo-European origins. It stems from the PIE word *k̑r̥no-, and is thus cognate to Germanic *hurnaz and Latin cornu, all meaning “horn”. In the Celtic Gaulish language, this word was karnon, and the connection with the name of Cernunnos is clear – it reflects the deity’s stag antlers, growing from his head. Thus, Cernunnos literally means “the horned one”.

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Cernunnos Celtic God: Exploring the Ancient Deity’s Significance and Symbols

Cernunnos

Cernunnos Celtic god holds a significant place in ancient Celtic mythology. Represented as a horned deity, Cernunnos symbolizes nature, fertility, and the cycle of life. This ancient god intertwines with Celtic culture, rituals, and festivals.

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Spell For Tomorrow – Cernunnos’ Abundance Prayer

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Cernunnos’ Abundance Prayer

Light a green candle during this prayer to Cernunnos

Incense for Cernunnos: Cedar, Musk, Pine, Sandalwood.

Offerings to Cernnunos: Bones, Fruit, Grains, Red meat, Wine, Milk, Water, Moss, Fresh soil.

The Celtic Forest God, Cernunnos, gets his name from a Latin word which means “the horned one”. His original name was lost but the name Cernunnos was inscribed in the Pilier des Nautes, a Gaelic-Roman monument found under the Notre Dame cathedral, in Paris, France in 1711.

As a Horned God, he can take the place of consort of the Goddess in the Wiccan Pantheon (God and Goddess). And as a primordial deity in Neopagan traditions, his male principality makes him often be merged with other gods such as Pan and the Green Man.

He is believed to be the god of abundance and ruler of wild animals. His nature is essentially earthly. He is usually depicted with the ears and horns of a deer and wearing a “torque”, the sacred neck ornament of Celtic gods and heroes.

Devotional text

Cernunnos, Guardian of the cauldron of plenty, I call to You.
Horned One, Dark One, Receiver of the Dead, Granter of Rest, I call to You.
God of freedom, God of sexuality, God of cleansing, God of rebirth, I call to You.
Mighty Lord of the Woods and Animals, Hunter and Hunted, I call to You.

I pray you to be present with me in this Sacred Space.
Let Your gaze fall upon this Sacred Ground.
In-dwell my rite and give me Your blessing.
Great Horned One, come into the Circle!

Pour over me the gift of your wealth, and place in my hands the spirit of fortune.
Let the gold and silver come from the four corners of the world and bless me.

Because you are a god that creates and multiplies,
From the top of my head to the soles of my feet,
Surround me with a stream of wealth.
Unleash your prosperity and let health and protection accompany me.

I hear your words, Cernunnos, the voice of the Horned One,  Whose names are uncountable:
You are the wild hunter of the forest deep,
You are the fire upon the hill, And the sower of the seed,

The wilderness is your shrine.
You wield the oaken staff, the elements at your call.
By day you are the sun, by night you ride upon the wild winds
For all things wild and free are in your keeping.

And all things of beauty and freedom and love delight you.
You are the Ancient One. Your faces outnumber the stars.
I am the Horned One of uncountable names, you are the gentle and the fierce
You are Cernunnos, the Ancient One, Lord and Sire of the Universe.

Some of the Witchcraft/Magickal Correspondence for Thursday

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Thursday Source: smudgemetaphysical.com

Planet: Jupiter

Colour: blue, purple, green

Plants: oak, wheat

Stone: Amethyst, Lepidolite, Sugilite, Tin

Herbs: Clove, Oakmoss, Cinnamon, Musk, Nutmeg, and Sage

Oils:manifest oil

Gods: Thor, Jupiter, Zeus, Taranis, Perun, and Perkunas.

Thursdays are ruled by the planet Jupiter. It is also associated with the Norse god Thor and the Roman God Jupiter. Jupiter is the largest planet and therefor the most powerful. 

Thursday is the best day to perform manifesting magic. Prepare that money magic, ask for that raise, have fun with friends and loved ones. 

Spells and rituals: luck, happiness, health, legal matters, male fertility, treasure, wealth, honour, riches, clothing, money, desires, business, group pursuits, joy, laughter, and expansion.

Thrifty Thursday spells:

Write what you want to manifest on a bay leaf and burn it.

Start your morning with a slice of whole wheat toast. Add butter or your choice of spread in the form of a dollar symbol ($) and feel the abundance and prosperity entering your life. 

Have a meal with a good friends or family. Laugh a lot and feel how abundant your life is with the love and friendships you have. 

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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.

June 19, 2025 Current Southern Hemisphere/Tomorrow’s Northern Hemisphere Moon Phase

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The current moon phase for June 19th, 2025 is the Waning Crescent phase.

On this day, the moon is 23.19 days old and 47.08% illuminated with a tilt of -71.105°. The approximate distance from Earth to the moon is 372,296.09 km and the moon sign is Aries.

The Moon phase for June 19th, 2025 is a Waning Crescent phase. This is the phase where the moon is less than 50% illuminated but has not yet reached 0% illumination (which would be a New Moon).

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

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

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

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

Fun fact: the illuminated side of a waning crescent moon is always pointed eastwards, towards the sunrise.

Phase Details

Phase: Waning Crescent

Moon age: 23.19 days

Moon illumination: 47.08%

Moon tilt: -71.105°

Moon angle: 0.53

Moon distance: 372,296.09 km

Moon sign: Aries

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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.

Today’s Waning Crescent Phase

The Waning Crescent on June 19 has an illumination of 40%. 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 June 19 the Moon is 23.11 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: 40%
Moon Age: 23.11 days
Moon Angle: 0.54
Moon Distance: 365,649.45 km
Sun Angle: 0.52
Sun Distance: 152,023,234.37 km

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

June 18 Birthday Horoscope’s Traits

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May the next year of your life bring you more love, laughter, joy, happiness, enough income to cover what you have to have along with a little leftover for fun! May it bring you everything you want if it is supposed to be and everything you need. May sorrow be unknown, and any negativity be minimal. May the wind always be at your back.

Being a Gemini born on June 18th, you have a great sense of loyalty and justice. Observant and quick to notice all sorts of details, you use this to your advantage from a young age.

When you are enthusiastic with something, there is little to stop you. Temperamental and witty, you are sometimes more direct than you would wish. Discover more about your horoscope profile below.

 The zodiac sign for June 18 is Gemini.

 Astrological symbol: Twins. The sign of the Twins influences people born between May 21 and June 20, when in tropical astrology the Sun is considered to be in Gemini, the sign of duality. It refers to great communication skills and sharing.

 The Gemini Constellation lies between Taurus to the West and Cancer to the East on an area of 514 sq degrees and has Pollux as its brightest star. Its visible latitudes are between +90° to -60°, this being one of the zodiac’s twelve constellations.

 The Latin name for the Twins, the June 18 zodiac sign is Gemini. The Spanish name it Geminis while the French call it Gémeaux.

 Opposite sign: Sagittarius. This suggests tidiness and practicality and shows that cooperation between the Sagittarius and Gemini sun signs is thought to be beneficial for both sides.

 Modality: Mobile. This can tell the philosophical nature of people born on June 18 and that they are a symbol of inquisitiveness and harmony.

 Ruling house: The third house. This is a space of knowledge and eloquence and explains why Geminians’ attention is directed towards human interaction and why they appear to be so sociable and charming. This house is also concerned with travel and broadening our horizons.

 Ruling body: Mercury. This combination suggests regeneration and freedom. Mercury is known as the messenger of the gods in Greek mythology. Mercury is also representative for the adaptability of these natives’ existences.

 Element: Air. This element suggests a harmonious existence, often analyzing and assimilating what is going on everywhere and influences people born under June 18 zodiac. When associated with the water, this is the element to vaporize it.

 Lucky day: Wednesday. This is a day ruled by Mercury, therefore deals with wisdom and dexterity. It suggests the generous nature of Gemini natives.

 Lucky numbers: 7, 9, 11, 12, 21.

 Motto: “I think!”

 People born on June 18 are observant and talkative by nature but also very curious and friendly. On top of that their eloquence and charm helps them make a lot of connections in life and they often take advantage and situate themselves in circles of people with similar values and objective. They dislike being alone so many of their activities in life stem from this fear and they also try to stay away from being too predictable.

 Positive Traits: These are some of the most enthusiastic natives and their optimism can be contagious at times. Some others might believe they are to quick to accept challenges and take risks but this is exactly what make them flourish and reveal their creativity. They are kind and generous beings and not only with people they already know. They seem to approach new situations rapidly in quite an instinctual manner.

 Negative Traits: These are indecisive and easily distracted natives who should learn to control their temper more. They can be highly unstable and fickle and this usually damages their long term relationships. People might be attracted by their impatience at first but then it gets on everyone’s nerves when they start not respecting their promises. They are quick to lose their temper just for the sake of the argument.

Love and Compatibility: Lovers born on June 18 are extremely attractive and charming. They always have their words, but imagine when this eloquence is combined with passion. They are attracted to people who can accept their eccentricities and keep up with them. You can conquer the heart of Gemini if you master the art of revealing who you are step by step so they never get bored. When they are single they act just about the same as when they are in a relationship, they seem to have no restrictions and just live their life at its fullest.

 Usually a joyful character, they sometimes find it hard to express their emotions and this can make them appear quite difficult and hard to understand. They need time to develop a real connection. For them, relationships and settling will probably be a complex matter but once they decide to have their own family they will turn out to be very protective and patient. They are most compatible with those born on 3th, 5th, 6th, 12th, 14th, 15th, 21th, 23th, 24th and 31st.

 June 18 Zodiac people are very attached to the other two air signs: Libra and Aquarius as they tend to share the same vision of life. In life, Gemini is in a constant search for a person that can truly understand their need to be listened to and the best to do this is the native in Sagittarius. The lover in Gemini is thought to be least compatible with Taurus. As for the rest of compatibilities between the other star signs and Gemini, you know what they say, stars predispose but people dispose.

Lucky Color: Yellow is the color that is considered lucky for those Gemini natives with June 18.

This hue denotes happiness and energy. This is a color of sheer joy and communication. This zodiac color is advised to be used in accessories and items of clothing.

People with yellow as sign color are good leaders that think and act in a methodical way. These persons try to keep everything to themselves without inviting many others into their lives.

Other colors representative for Gemini are green and purple.

Representative Birthstone: The fascinating Agate is the representative Gemini birthstone for those born under the June 18.

Agate presents a precious stone that reflects softness, comfort and tolerance. The zodiac birthstone could be used in accessories and jewelry items.

This birthstone sooths and calms the energetic Gemini and helps them orient their energy in making themselves and their ideas understood by other people. This gemstone comes in red, earth tones and white shades.

Another birthstone considered beneficial for Gemini natives is Pearl. It symbolizes sensibility and purity.

Characteristic Flower: Lavender is the flower of preference for Gemini natives, especially those born under the June 18.

Lavender is one of those plants that denote creation and beauty and the production of ideas of an active and expansive mind. The zodiac flower could be used in gifts and decorative items.

This aromatic plant spreads quickly and adds scent and color to a landscape just as the ideas of an active mind can change all perspectives. You can enjoy this flower during midsummer to late summer.

Other flowers representative for Gemini are Poppy and Lily of the Valley.

Symbolic Metal: The metal for Gemini natives born with the June 18 is Bronze.

Bronze is a metal that suggests wisdom and never ending power. This zodiac metal should be used in bracelets and other accessories.

Bronze is the metal of battle and creativity as it relates to monetary wealth, artistic creations and warfare. It is said to influence progress and human civilization.

Another metal considered influential for Gemini natives is Gold.

Characteristics: June 18 Zodiac belongs to the third decan of GEMINI (June 11-June 20). This decan is strongly influenced by the planet Uranus. This is representative for people who are creative and optimistic just like Gemini and inquisitive just like Uranus. This period tempers the positive and negative characteristics of the Gemini zodiac sign, slightly enhancing the negative ones.

 Being born on the 18th day of the month shows compassion, affection, organization and great imagination and cheerfulness. The numerology for June 18 is 9. This number reveals change, progress and innovation. In association with number nine Gemini people turn out to be innovative and humanitarian idealists. June is the sixth month of the year, bringing joviality and wholehearted action. Those born in June are talkative and courageous. June 18 Zodiac people are creative and determined. June has as representative symbols the Rose and Oak as plants, Alexandrite and Moonstone as gemstones and the goddess of family.

What Statistics Say: In a year in the Gregorian Calendar, June 18 is the 169th day or the 170th day in case of leap years and until the end of the year there are left 196 days. The eighteenth day of summer, this is also the Autistic Pride Day.

 Gemini as occurrence in birth signs is considered to be the third most popular. Being an odd numbered sign, this exudes a positive meaning and a masculine symbolism. This defines extrovert people who are energetic and tenacious. The Journalist is an archetype used when referring to this sign. Rated as nine per cent less active, people born in spring don’t really fancy sports. Famous people born on June 18 under the Gemini zodiac sign: Jeanette MacDonald, Paul McCartney and Isabella Rossellini.

If you were born on June 17, you don’t mess around! You take what you do very seriously and are intent on reaching your goals. The power of persuasion courses through you and you have quite a way with words. Be cautious about who you manipulate or step on on your way to success. If you keep your friends and family in mind while you climb your way to the top, your life will be much friendlier and more fulfilling.

June 17 Gemini at Their Best: Determined, inspirational, successful

June 17 Gemini at Their Worst: Distant, dull, selfish

What to Wear: Business casual clothes. Gemini doesn’t like anything stuffy or buttoned-up, but gets annoyed when guests don’t make the effort to look good.

What to Eat: Anything that packs a crunch — start with crudité and move on to finger foods and cute surprises like fried zucchini or egg rolls.

Who to Invite: Gemini knows everybody. So that’s who you’ll have to invite.

Where to Go: If the local football stadium isn’t available, consider a rather large restaurant or outside space.

JUNE 18 birthday horoscope shows that you are a Gemini. You are likely to be impatient and energetic. It is said that you can be a charming fortune-hunter. Other positive qualities suggest that you are fun to be around as you approach life with a realistic and enthusiastic force. You are full of life and are always looking for another adventure.

If today is your birthday, your bubbly presence brings life into your conversations in addition to your moodiness. Those born on this day are sensitive and temperamental individuals who preserve emotional stability although they can have a sharp tongue.

Fortunately, Gemini has persuasive qualities that enable quick recovery from any negative activity. Typically, you like to have fun and find things commonplace or routine to be boring. You are an aggressive twin who is confident predict the June 18 birthday personality traits.

According to the June 18 zodiac analysis, people born on this day are extremely spontaneous and powerful. As a negative, you can be a moody person, but you remain practical and focused. This also works in your favor.

With the ability to articulate, you are open-minded and perceptive. You are likely a generous Gemini who will succeed in life. You have a positive attitude towards life, and you should reap the rewards of being tolerant of others.

Typically, a person born with a June 18 birthday will attract many social relationships that are sensuous and receptive to your love needs. You are most known for your smooth ways in which you seem to deal with strife and conflict. You may be a little distrusting when it comes to romance but are loveable and affectionate people.

The June 18 birthday horoscope says that you tend to live in fear of a relationship that takes away your freedom. This quality suggests that you could be commitaphobic. Normally, you are slow to love, but when you do, it’s not based on sex but rather a true friendship. When it comes to making love, you couldn’t find a partner who is more imaginative than those Gemini born on June 18.

You have a curious nature that is in tune with your partner’s desires and needs. You like to pillow fight and pillow talk. You are somewhat of a flirt but make faithful lovers and friends. However, when the tables are turned, June 18 Gemini can become jealous people.

You are inspiring, and this is natural for a Gemini born on this day. You tend to dream and put those dreams down to paper for the start of a new goal. Usually, you are surrounded by supportive people. You give your projects the time, and effort needs to contribute to your future success.

As a profession, your choices can be varied due to your intellectual qualities, and you tend to take unusual routes to overcoming obstacles. According to the June 18 horoscope meanings, you should work in a fast-paced environment to avoid boredom. Some may say that you are afraid to take the risk.

You hesitate to invest in so-called fast making income opportunities and rely on your instincts to guide you in the decision-making process. This quality gives Gemini a sense of strength, foresight, and security to know that reaching financial goals and independence are within reach.

If today June 18 is your birthday, your general healthiness can be seen in the way you look. You look good, Gemini. It’s important to you that you take care of your body and mind. You enjoy all forms of health care regimens and may invest a lot of money trying to achieve and preserve a certain look.

Nevertheless, your attitude is glowing with a healthy radiance inwardly and outwardly. Gemini natives typically are healthy people. To find a person born on this day ill is a day that has been too stressful for them. This is easily cured with meditation therapy or relaxation techniques.

The Gemini birthday reports that those born on June 18 are especially insightful people. You seem to understand people, and they appreciate that. They think the world of you, however, you can be aggressive.

In business, you are open to new ideas as the ordinary does not excite you. In love, you are prone to suspicious behavior, but you seem to flirt with other people.

You take good care of yourself, and it shows. You walk with confidence and surety. Those born on this day are Gemini that will find financial stability and autonomy.

Famous People And Celebrities Born On June 18

Sandy Alomar, Lou Brock, Fabio Capello, Roger Ebert, Will Jay, Carol Kane, Paul McCartney, Isabella Rossellini

See: Famous Celebrities Born On June 18

This Day That Year – June 18th In History

1863 – The four-day attack on Petersburg is over
1873 – Voting for president finds Susan B Anthony with a $100 penalty
1928 – The first female (Amelia Earhart) flies across the Atlantic Ocean
1941 – Nazi-Germany and Turkey sign a peace treaty

June 18 Mithuna Rashi (Vedic Moon Sign)

June 18 Chinese Zodiac HORSE

June 18 Birthday Planet

Your ruling planet is Mercury that symbolizes a curious personality, introspection, and methodical nature.

June 18 Birthday Symbols

The Twins Are The Symbol For The Gemini Sun Sign

June 18 Birthday Tarot Card

Your Birthday Tarot Card is The Moon. This card symbolizes a sensitive nature, danger, inner truth, and nurturer. The Minor Arcana cards are Ten of Swords and Queen of Cups.

June 18 Birthday Zodiac Compatibility

You are most compatible with people born under Zodiac Sign Leo: This can be a happy and passionate match with a few adjustments.
You are not compatible with people born under Zodiac Sign Taurus: This relationship will be a very stubborn and uncompromising one.

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June 18 Lucky Numbers

Number 9 – This number represents creativity and a selfless personality.
Number 6 – This number signifies caring for the community and helping others.

Read about: Birthday Numerology

Lucky Colors For June 18th Birthday

Red: This color stands for passion, love, determination, and courage.
Yellow: This is a positive color that represents a sunny atmosphere, happiness, prosperity, and vitality.

Lucky Days For June 18th Birthday

Wednesday – This is the day of planet Mercury that signifies how you manage your thoughts, actions, and exchange of ideas.
Tuesday – The day of planet Mars that stands for domination, raw courage, passion, and action.

June 18 Birthstone Agate

Your lucky gemstone is Agate which symbolizes healing powers, balancing of yin-yang energies and precision.

Ideal Zodiac Birthday Gifts For People Born On June 18th

Tickets for a cruise for the man and cooking classes for the woman. The June 18 birthday personality love gifts that will challenge their energetic nature.

Some of the Witchcraft/Magickal Correspondence for the Last Quarter Moon

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Moon rises at midnight and sets at noon; best effects between these times

Moon is 7-10 1/2 days after the full moon.

Workings: Addictions, divorce, endings, health and healing (banishing), stress, protection, and ancestors.

Purpose: Absolute destruction

Pagan Holiday: Fall Equinox

Goddess Name: The Morrigan’s Moon

Goddess Energy: harvest goddesses

Offering: Incense

Theme: Banishing

Tarot Trump: Judgement

June 19, 2025 Current Southern Hemisphere/Tomorrow’s Northern Hemisphere Moon Phase

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The current moon phase for June 18th, 2025 is the Last Quarter phase.

On this day, the moon is 22.16 days old and 58.6% illuminated with a tilt of -71.801°. The approximate distance from Earth to the moon is 376,215.50 km and the moon sign is Pisces.

The Moon phase for June 18th, 2025 is the Last Quarter phase, which is also sometimes known as the Third Quarter. In this phase, the moon has completed three quarters of it’s orbit around the earth and exactly half of the moon is illuminated and half is in darkness.

The Last Quarter phase comes roughly 3 weeks after the New Moon and this is when the moon has completed three quarters of its orbit around the Earth (hence the name, Last Quarter). The moon will rise around midnight on the eastern horizon, transits the meridian at sunrise, before setting at noon in the west.

The Last Quarter of the moon phase cycle happens on one day. It’s followed by the intermediate phase, Waning Crescent, and will become less illuminated every day until it reaches the New Moon phase.

Fun fact: if you live in the Northern Hemisphere, the left side of the moon will be illuminated during the Last Quarter. If you live in the Southern Hemisphere, the right side is illuminated.

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Phase Details

Phase: Last Quarter

Moon age: 22.16 days

Moon illumination: 58.6%

Moon tilt: -71.801°

Moon angle: 0.53

Moon distance: 376,215.50 km

Moon sign: Pisces

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

Today’s Last Quarter Phase

The Last Quarter on June 18 has an illumination of 52%. 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 June 18 the Moon is 22 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: Last Quarter
Illumination: 52%
Moon Age: 22.00 days
Moon Angle: 0.54
Moon Distance: 368,560.75 km
Sun Angle: 0.52
Sun Distance: 152,012,050.43 km

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

June 17, 2024 Birthday Horoscopes

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Joyful birthday wishes from Lady Carla Beltane with the WOTC Family and Friends!!

May the next year of your life bring you more love, laughter, joy, happiness, enough income to cover what you have to have along with a little leftover for fun! May it bring you everything you want if it is supposed to be and everything you need. May sorrow be unknown, and any negativity be minimal. May the wind always be at your back.

As a Gemini born on June 17th, you have a sensitive and understanding personality. You want to establish certain rules in your life because this makes you comfortable but at the same time, you are not very strict, especially with what others are doing.

You have an artsy side to yourself but it often takes you a while to come in contact with that. Prepare to read an outstanding horoscope profile below.

 The zodiac sign for June 17 is Gemini.

 Astrological symbol: Twins. This is the symbol of the Gemini zodiac for people born May 21 – June 20 and suggests denotes stubbornness but also sympathy and affection embodied in a confident and calm behavior.

 The Gemini Constellation with visible latitudes between +90° to -60° and the brightest star Pollux, is one of the twelve zodiac constellations. It is spread on an area of 514 sq degrees between Taurus to the West and Cancer to the East.

 In Greece it is called Dioscuri and in France goes by the name Gémeaux but the Latin origin of the June 17 zodiac sign, the Twins is in the name Gemini.

 Opposite sign: Sagittarius. This sign as the opposite or complementary of Gemini reveals joyfulness and enthusiasm and shows how these two sun signs have similar goals in life but they reach to them differently.

 Modality: Mobile. This modality of those born on June 17 proposes courage and wander and also offers a sense of their adorable nature.

 Ruling house: The third house. This house placement symbolizes communication, knowledge and social interaction. This says a lot about the interests of Geminis and their life perspectives.

 Ruling body: Mercury. This connection suggests advantage and philosophy. It also reflects on the humor in the lives of these natives. Mercury has the fastest orbit of any planet, circling the Sun in 88 days.

 Element: Air. This element suggests the sense of realism and caution in the life of those born on June 17 and determines him or her to be even more aware and engaged. Combined with the element earth, air seems to smother or incorporate in it.

 Lucky day: Wednesday. Ruled by Mercury this day symbolizes exchange and open mind and seems to have the same conscious flow as the lives of Gemini individuals.

 Lucky numbers: 2, 6, 11, 13, 26.

 Motto: “I think!”

 People born on June 17 can be defined as conscientious, curious and adventurous. Just like a true Gemini they are captivating, malleable and funny. They enjoy learning new things and having contact with the outside world at all times. They hate feeling lonely and they avoid any kind of ordinary that can be established in their lives. The best setting for those born under this sign relates to all settings where they can state their beliefs, and they do have beliefs about everything.

 Positive Traits: These people are characterized by eloquence, courage and a artistic brilliance of mind. Gemini people are usually lively and positive. They turn out to be very charitable with the people they like and very passionate about their loved one if they ever settle for one person. Those born under this sign are also in a never-ending search for new experiences as their agitated imagination never wants to take a break.

 Negative Traits: These natives often give up quicker than they should and are extremely selfish at times. They tend to be quite irritable and accumulate tension in situations where they feel they are not the privileged ones. They also start many projects at once and have a tendency to involve a lot of people in them to then change their mind and leave everyone half way through. They are manipulative and can loose their temper quickly when people don’t respond the way they expect them to.

Love and Compatibility: Lovers born on June 17 are versatile and ingenious. They do know how to conquer someone they get passionate, not only they know how to charm their way through words but also with gestures. They are attracted to active and unpredictable person who can keep them guessing but also keep up with their energy. For the sociable Gemini, love comes fast and goes even faster. You can conquer the heart of Gemini if you have an interesting personality and you know how to reveal it step by step and you are able to accept their eccentricities.

 Charming lovers they are always enthusiastic although sometimes unpredictable and hard to understand. If their loved one is patient and honest they are likely to open to them and their love will progress fast. They are friendly but reserved and their attitude won’t bring many people close to them. They are persistent and courageous in a practical way so they will be a great part of their family team once they decide to settle for someone. They are most compatible with those born on 1st, 4th, 8th, 10th, 13th, 17th, 19th, 22th, 26th, 28th and 31st.

 June 17 Zodiac people are very attracted to the other air signs: Libra and Aquarius as they tend to share the same vision of life. In life, Gemini is constantly seeking for someone that can truly understand their way of expressing their feelings and the best to do this is the native from Sagittarius. Gemini is thought to be least compatible with Taurus. As for the rest of compatibilities between the other star signs and Gemini, you know what they say, stars predispose but people dispose.

Lucky Color: The color for Gemini natives born with the June 17 is yellow.

Yellow symbolizes brightness, joy and warmth and is exactly what the natives in Gemini need to keep up their lively attitude. The zodiac color should be used in items of clothing or objects in the house.

People with yellow as sign color are good leaders that think and act in a methodical way. Yellow is favored by logical minds that inspire, innovate and strive to attain success through intellectual effort.

Other colors for Gemini people are green and purple.

Representative Birthstone: The birthstone for Gemini natives born with the June 17 is the delightful Agate.

Agate presents a precious stone that reflects softness, comfort and tolerance. This zodiac birthstone is advised to be used in pendants and earrings.

This birthstone sooths and calms the energetic Gemini and helps them orient their energy in making themselves and their ideas understood by other people. Uruguay and Southern Brazil are the most known places where Agates can be found.

Another gemstone considered influential for Gemini natives is Pearl. It suggests sensibility and preciousness.

Characteristic Flower: The lucky flower for those born under the June 17 is represented by Lavender.

This plant is known to symbolize creativity and aesthetics. This zodiac flower should be used in decorative items in the places these natives spend time.

Suggests an insightful personality with an open mind. Its flowers spread quickly and add scent and color just as ideas enrich all perspectives. This flower can be enjoyed during midsummer to late summer.

Other plants that suit Gemini natives are Poppy and Lily of the Valley.

Symbolic Metal: The lucky metal for those born under the June 17 is Bronze.

Bronze symbolizes hard earned wealth and wisdom. This zodiac metal could be used in accessories and decorative objects.

Bronze is the metal of battle and creativity as it relates to monetary wealth, artistic creations and warfare. It was thought to influence human civilization and progress.

Another metal considered beneficial for Gemini natives is Gold.

Characteristics: June 17 Zodiac belongs to the third decan of GEMINI (June 11-June 20). This decan is under the supervision of the planet Uranus. Those born in this period are optimistic and dreamy just like a true Gemini and curious and enthusiastic just as Uranus makes them be. This period is said to temper the characteristics of the Gemini zodiac sign.

 Being born on the 17th day of the month means an individual who is hard working, methodical, rational and dependable. The numerology for June 17 is 8. This number reveals ambition and great power but also an embrace of the spiritual side, later in life. Those Gemini associated with number eight pragmatic and analytical doers in all life matters. June is the first summer month in the Northern Hemisphere, bringing sunny time and childlike enthusiasm. Those born in June are active and emotional. June 17 Zodiac people are idealistic daydreamers. The symbols for June include Ruby, Alexandrite and Moonstone as gemstones, Rose and Oak as plants and the goddess of family.

What Statistics Say: In the Gregorian Calendar, June 17 appears as the 168th day of the year or the 169th day in case of leap years and there are 197 days left until the end of the year. The seventeenth day of summer, this is also the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought as recognized by the UN.

 Gemini is placed third on the list from most common to least common zodiac sign. Odd numbered sign, it is of positive meaning and considered to carry a masculine symbolism. This exemplifies extrovert natives who are good-humored and pretty hectic. One of the archetypes used to characterize this sign is the Trickster. Those people with birthdays in spring are said to be nine per cent less active and engaged into physical activities. Famous people born on June 17 under the Gemini zodiac sign: Igor Stravinski, Barry Manilow, Kendrick Lamar and Venus Williams.

If you were born on June 17, you don’t mess around! You take what you do very seriously and are intent on reaching your goals. The power of persuasion courses through you and you have quite a way with words. Be cautious about who you manipulate or step on on your way to success. If you keep your friends and family in mind while you climb your way to the top, your life will be much friendlier and more fulfilling.

June 17 Gemini at Their Best: Determined, inspirational, successful

June 17 Gemini at Their Worst: Distant, dull, selfish

What to Wear: Business casual clothes. Gemini doesn’t like anything stuffy or buttoned-up, but gets annoyed when guests don’t make the effort to look good.

What to Eat: Anything that packs a crunch — start with crudité and move on to finger foods and cute surprises like fried zucchini or egg rolls.

Who to Invite: Gemini knows everybody. So that’s who you’ll have to invite.

Where to Go: If the local football stadium isn’t available, consider a rather large restaurant or outside space.

JUNE 17 birthday horoscope shows you are a Gemini who is shrewd, intelligent, outgoing and love learning new things. As you mature, you usually start to enjoy life by relaxing and mingling more really. You can be a loner at times but usually are highly thought of. You have this dry wit about you that keeps people laughing. People love being in your company.

Also, the Gemini born on this day, according to the 17th June horoscope analysis, are slow to act in making decisions. You may be cautious due to your sense of responsibility. You believe that life should be full of surprises and goodness.

Although you like to share information, gossiping is not something you indulge in. Unlike the other twins, as a June 17 birthday personality trait, you have a non-judgmental attitude and mind your business.

However, you are not likely to have reached your full emotional potential. It is sometimes hard for you to trust anyone, but you can be kind and compassionate. Those born on this day can be fussy people when it comes to having to wait.

According to the June 17 astrology analysis, Gemini, you may be in need of a soul mate who stimulates your mind, body, and soul. For this, you will commit. Although cautious in your choice, you have a desire to find a partner who is similar to you. You hate to waste your time.

You know that trust is important in a relationship and can give your heart to someone whom you could confide in. If your partner can calm the restless nature of a Gemini, then you will likely feel complete.

Having someone to make the decisions takes a load off you in the relationship. The astrology love compatibility analysis for June 17 predicts that you may enjoy this lasting relationship if your partner has settled on the idea as well.

The June 17 zodiac meaning suggests that you are sometimes unsure of yourself and your abilities. You, like most people, have a fear of failing. Life is full of risks, and you may have to take one or two to achieve your life’s goals. That doesn’t mean you just get scared and take everything lying down.

You have a positive creative side that is full of ideas. However, your wishes can be over the top and ultimately, the goal is not reachable. Your original quality makes you a creative entrepreneur. You want to travel and explore life’s treasures and luxuries.

If today June 17 is your birthday, career options are numerous as you are skilled in many professions and have many talents. You would especially like to work in an atmosphere that offers some involvement in science.

Otherwise, you are good with numbers, and a job in finance would be beneficial. Also, you have the aptitude to work in the medical field or law enforcement. When it comes to your own money, you like saving it rather than spending it. You want to have a nice sum of money when you retire, so you are likely to play it safe.

As per the Gemini birthday meaning for June 17, your health conditions are generally good, but you can be guilty of not taking proper care of yourself. When you neglect your health, you open yourself up to all kinds of viruses. Your immune system is often affected by inadequate health care and poor eating habits.

Increase your vitamin intake and eat properly. This could cut an unplanned doctor’s visit. Eating with others improves your chances of eating better. Giving a dinner party is a way to gather people together and to use your skills in the kitchen. If you could then find an exercise program to your liking, you would benefit from its cardio and toning properties. This also helps to relieve tensions and stress.

The astrology birthday characteristics suggest that Gemini with a birthday on June 17 are perceptive, bright, and sociable people. Highly thought of, you have a good sense of responsibility. You can be comical as well as romantic and imaginative.

You tend to stay away from negative people and conversations but have been known to gossip a tad bit. You have poor eating habits and could change the way you eat. Those born on this day are Gemini who prefers to play it safe and save for a rainy day or the future.

Famous People And Celebrities Born On June 17

Venus Williams, Scott Adkins, Alex, Kendrick Lamar, Barry Manilow, Joe Piscopo, Igor Stravinsky

See: Famous Celebrities Born On June 17

This Day That Year – June 17th In History

1863 – First insured driver’s claim with Travelers Insurance Company of Hartford
1876 – George Hall, first A’s player to bat two home runs and score five runs in the 9th inning
1882 – In Iowa, a tornado claims 130 lives
1984 – LPGA Mayflower Golf Classic winner Ayako Okamoto

June 17 Mithuna Rashi (Vedic Moon Sign)

June 17 Chinese Zodiac HORSE

June 17 Birthday Planet

Your ruling planet is Mercury that symbolizes how one processes information and analyses it according to their perception.

June 17 Birthday Symbols

The Twins Are The Symbol For The Gemini Star Sign

June 17 Birthday Tarot Card

Your Birthday Tarot Card is The Star. This card symbolizes spirituality, positivity, assurance, opportunities. The Minor Arcana cards are Ten of Swords and Queen of Cups.

June 17 Birthday Zodiac Compatibility

You are most compatible with people born under Zodiac Sign Scorpio: This can be a feisty and adventurous relationship.
You are not compatible with people born under Zodiac Sign Virgo: This match between the air and earth sign will be an uncompromising one.

See Also:

June 17 Lucky Numbers

Number 5 – This number signifies adventure, freedom, a strong urge to expand and excitement.
Number 8 – This number signifies materialistic goals, status, power, and reputation.

Read about: Birthday Numerology

Lucky Colors For June 17th Birthday

Orange: This color stands for an enthusiastic approach to activity, power, and vitality.
Brown: This color signifies a straightforward person for whom material security matters a lot.

Lucky Days For June 17th Birthday

Wednesday – This is the day of planet Mercury that rules over managing things in order and ability to think with logic.
Saturday – This is the day of planet Saturn that symbolizes problems in life which can be overcome by hard work and intense willpower.

June 17 Birthstone Agate

Your lucky gemstone is Agate which helps ground your energies as well as improve your analytical abilities.

Ideal Zodiac Birthday Gifts For People Born On June 17th

Cologne for the man and a good bottle of wine for the woman. The June 17 zodiac foretells that you also love gifts that challenge your mental faculties.

(One Person’s View Point) To Be or Not to be Skyclad c.2013

As a High Priestess of a Coven, I am often asked by initiates if the Coven works “skyclad.” When a coven works skyclad, they will or should be upfront about it when you first approach them for membership. Any group that springs this on you after you have joined is unethical and not a group you want to be involved with.

To work skyclad means to work only clad or dressed within the sky and nature; nude, within all the powers that be; to work magick and ritual unencumbered by mortal threads.

It sounds wonderful, don’t you think? Just you and a few very close friends, all standing around in nature. One with the God/dess, not to mention a few thousand mosquitoes and other biting things.

Please don’t misunderstand; I love nature in all of her boundless beauty. But being dressed or undressed to work ritual or magick in circle seems more of a stress than release to most.

I am not saying that one tradition is any better than another because they leave their clothes on or drop the cloak. Don’t assume because I choose not to work skyclad that I have never have. Although I have found over the years that, many times, the idea of working skyclad gets lost and somehow misused by some less than honorable people who will take advantage of any opportunity to abuse.

The human body is a magickal and beautiful part of magick. Nudity without shame is also a statement of freedom from prejudice, inhibition, coercion, and so on. However, some people are not comfortable with the idea of nudity, and that should be equally acceptable.

Working skyclad is traditional for some groups. Many Gardnerian covens still perform their rites skyclad.

The idea has been stated that it was a common practice for the Old World Witches to do ritual and magick skyclad. I disagree. I don’t believe that Native American Shaman or Celtic Witches would have stood in the shivering cold while trying to perform magick as their fingers (not to mention other parts) became frost bitten from the ice and snow. It just doesn’t make sense to me.

The reasons given for working skyclad are many and varied. Most are also sincere in design.

According to some, clothing blocks the energy. This is a personal issue. For myself, the icicles hanging off my butt cheeks block way more energy than that cotton tunic.

I have heard that being nude in ritual deepens the trust between coven members. If I have trust issues with a Coven or its members, standing in front of them with all my wrinkles hanging out isn’t going to increase my trust. Being naked for some is an issue of shame or embarrassment. For whatever reason this may be, once shamed, they will never trust or be less for it.

It is believed that removing the robes will remove all indications of rank, and therefore places all members as equals. Again, a good concept. But the truth is that Joe Bob is still Joe Bob, with and without his clothes.

Being able to remove one’s clothes shows the level of commitment one has to the Craft and/or coven. My level of commitment comes from my heart and soul, not how or whether I am dressed.

Being dressed or skyclad should not affect how you work ritual or magick. There should be nothing sexual about performing rituals in the nude, but in this society, it is hard to keep the crazies out and keep the circle protected from them all.

Do not feel that you must go skyclad because that’s what real Witches do. Real Witches decide for themselves. Feeling uncomfortable during ritual will only detract from your purpose. So if you feel awkward being naked with others or even alone, then cover up.

As a child, I was allowed to watch and, in time, participate in rituals and circle with my Great Grandmother. She and the Sister (her coven) would gather and work great mystical rites of magick. They didn’t read books on what made them Witches, they just knew. They didn’t allow anyone to tell them how to do it, they just did. They didn’t worry about how it was, it just was. And not once did they work or perform any of their sacred magick skyclad. They knew magick is magick until you make it something less.

Some people have something special to wear whenever working ritual and magick. It should be something personal to you alone. It can be a medieval gown, a tunic or jeans and t-shirt. But only wear it for working and bless it to that end. Be comfortable in whatever you choose.

Some arguments for working skyclad can be found in the book Aradia, also called the Gospel of the Witches, by Charles G. Leland. In the Aradia, Witches in worship are specifically instructed to conduct their rites naked as a sign that ‘ye shall be truly free’. Because of this book, many have decided that all rites should be conducted skyclad. I enjoy Leland’s book, parts of which are extremely poetic. However, say it is the basics for a structure of a religion I disagree with.

Also put forth as evidence is artwork and early engraving by artists such Albrecht Durer. In 1497 his engraving portrayed four women undressing for a Witchcraft ritual. If this is the evidence, then no man shall be a Witch. Does no one think it odd that men, during a time when even men were somewhat oppressed, would tell stories or draw the Witches or women naked in their magickal workings?

Witchcraft, ritual and magick unite us on a higher level; One with the oldest Gods and Nature. The freedom and exhilaration of dancing under a Full Moon is one of the ways of drawing close to all those energies and powers. But that freedom should not come at the price of your personal power. You choose if your dance shall be in the sky or skyclad. Magick should always hold a bit of mystery.

If you are considering joining a coven and they perform their rituals skyclad, but you do not feel comfortable with it, find another coven. Do not expect any group to bend their rules for you, just as you should not bend your personal power or comfort to fit any coven or group.

Dance as if no one were watching,
Sing as if no one were listening,
And live every day as if it were your last.

Source: Lady Abigail, High Priestess Ravensgrove Coven Orlando, Fl Copyright © 01012006

June 16, 2025 Current Southern Hemisphere/Tomorrow’s Northern Hemisphere Moon Phase

Source: nineplanets.org

The current moon phase for June 16th, 2025 is the Waning Gibbous phase.

On this day, the moon is 20.1 days old and 78.97% illuminated with a tilt of -68.89°. The approximate distance from Earth to the moon is 384,224.55 km and the moon sign is Aquarius.

The Moon phase for June 16th, 2025 is a Waning Gibbous phase. This is the first phase after the Full Moon where the illumination of the moon decreases each day until it reaches 50% (the Last Quarter phase).

The waning (shrinking) gibbous Moon will rise after sunset in the east, transit the meridian after midnight, before setting after sunrise in the west.

During this phase, the illumination of the moon will go down from 99.% to 50.1%. Technically, the phase starts as soon as the Full Moon has passed, but it can be difficult to calculate and differentiate the first stage of a Waning Gibbous Moon from a Full Moon when 98-99% of the Moon’s surface is illuminated.

Fun fact: the word Gibbous was first used in the 14th century and comes from the latin word gibbosus which means humpbacked.

Phase Details

Phase: Waning Gibbous

Moon age: 20.1 days

Moon illumination: 78.97%

Moon tilt: -68.89°

Moon angle: 0.52

Moon distance: 384,224.55 km

Moon sign: Aquarius

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 Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waning Gibbous. During this phase the Moon can be seen in the early morning daylight hours on the western horizon. This is the first phase after the Full Moon occurs. It lasts roughly 7 days with the Moon’s illumination growing smaller each day until the Moon becomes a Last Quarter Moon with an illumination of 50%. The average Moon rise for this phase is between 9pm and Midnight depending on the age of the phase. The moon rises later and later each night setting after sunrise in the morning.

Today’s Waning Gibbous Phase

The Waning Gibbous on June 16 has an illumination of 72%. 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 June 16 the Moon is 19.98 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 Gibbous
Illumination: 72%
Moon Age: 19.98 days
Moon Angle: 0.53
Moon Distance: 376,299.75 km
Sun Angle: 0.52
Sun Distance: 151,988,993.02 km

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

Weekly Horoscope Sunday, June 15 to Saturday, June 21, 2025

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All Signs

Let’s talk about Mars. Mars is an energy planet. It represents the energy we use to live and face our daily pressures. Mars is associated with our ego and our sex drive; and is connected with work and physical love making. Mars stays for six to seven weeks in each sign, and it acts differently in each sign. This week, Mars moves into Virgo, which means everyone will become more fixated on getting things done. We’ll strive to be efficient, organized and seek ways to improve how we do things. We’ll also want to improve our health. Virgo is a careful sign. Oh yes, “measure twice, cut once.” Virgo is also helpful, so everyone will try to be useful, solve problems and fix situations. When Mars is in Virgo, no one will fry bacon naked.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

For the next several weeks, you will work hard to get things done. And, you’ll take pride in your productivity and whatever you accomplish. Although, you might work for the betterment of others, because Mars is tied up with one’s ego, you might find it difficult to do work where you don’t get the credit. The best solution is to manoeuvre yourself into a position where you don’t have to work for others more than necessary. (Mars is not a team player.) You’ll be keen to improve your health. Guard against infections, fevers or accidents. Above all, don’t let your frustrations stay bottled up in silence. Express how you feel – clearly and with courtesy.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

Lucky you! This week Mars enters the most fun-filled part of your chart! Since Mars is all about ego, you’re ready to declare, “This is who I am!” You will have lots of energy to express yourself in playful ways. Physical sports will appeal, especially competitive sports. Join teams or work out in classes. Do anything where you can blow off some of the pent energy building up within you. Romantically, your nature will be strong! Physical lovemaking will be less about candlelight dinners and more about swinging from the ceiling. Admittedly, Mars can encourage a lack of discipline and doing what you know you should do. It might be hard to get down to work. Oh well. Enjoy yourself!

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

This shift of Mars into Virgo will stir up energy within your family and your home life. For starters, at an unconscious level, it could take you back to your childhood and you might feel old resentments or be aware of old behaviour patterns from the past. “Whaaat? This again?” You might find yourself fighting with people about something that doesn’t even matter. Mars will also create lots of activity where you live, perhaps due to renovations, residential moves or visiting guests. Domestic strife is classic at this time. It will be particularly challenging dealing with parents. Even your professional activities might be challenged because if others oppose you – you won’t like it. Fortunately, the Sun in your sign will give you positive vibes. Keep smiling.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

Fasten your seatbelts because in the next two months, your everyday life will accelerate! Your energy will be high; and you will identify strongly with your ideas. You’ll express yourself with more force, and you might be less inclined to listen to the views of others. This could lead to conflicts, especially if you unconsciously try to coerce others into believing as you do. However, this mental drive will help those in sales, marketing, teaching and acting. But in your everyday world, you might come across as too opinionated. Others might see you as unwilling to listen to what they have to say. Be aware of this influence of Mars because although it can help you – it can also create problems in your dealings with others.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

Welcome this shift of Mars because it will give you some useful energy! For starters, it will motivate you to boost your earnings and work hard for financial security. It will help you see how to use your possessions to get work done. You’ll see better ways of accomplishing tasks. You might also find that you’re defending your values more than usual. Meanwhile, the impulsive nature of Mars can make you buy things, and later regret them. Especially flashy new cars. (Mars like speed.) This is because Mars makes you identify with what you own. Be careful.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Fiery Mars in your sign will bring great activity in your life for the next seven weeks. You’ll find it easier to work hard to further your own interests. You’ll also find it easier to assert yourself among others. Basically, you will feel that this is your chance to show the world what you can do! Because you’ll be more of a fighter for your own rights than usual, be careful about being insensitive to others. Your physical energy will be high. Use this blessing of Mars to accomplish what you want to do. Don’t fall prey to its tendency to make you bossy and authoritarian. Turn this into a positive productive time in your life because this is what it can be.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

According to where Mars falls in our chart, it can help to us to get things done, or stir up problems for us. In the next 6 to 7 weeks, you might feel vaguely irritable and uneasy. You might create the wrong impression with others. Your efforts at asserting yourself might become undermined by behaviour patterns of which you’re not even aware. (Whaat?) Your mission, should you choose to accept it, will be to be aware of yourself and these little self-defeating acts. If you feel upset, refrain from confrontations with others. Instead confront yourself. Your best choice might be to work alone. However, you’ll find it rewarding to be of service to others. Meanwhile, don’t worry. This is a temporary challenge. After Mars leaves Virgo, it moves into your sign making you an action hero!

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

The next two months are powerful. You want to formulate your goals and begin to pursue them. Mars will make you identify with what you want to accomplish. You’ll work today for what you want tomorrow. And you will work successfully with others. Oh yes — this is not the time to be alone. Join forces with groups, organizations or friends because this combined energy will help you achieve your goals. Coordinate your needs with the needs of others. Physical activity and team sports and workouts with others will appeal. Mars will give you personal gratification from what you do.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Holy cannoli! For the next two months, fiery Mars will arouse your ambition to achieve! You will identify with what you’re doing and work extremely hard until it’s done. Ideally, you need your own authority or work on an independent project because you won’t be happy with other people telling you what to do. Seek out ways to be your own boss. If not, be gracious and skilful if you find yourself in conflict with authority figures. (Never underestimate the power of courtesy.) If you are in conflict with coworkers who feel threatened — back off. Don’t threaten others. You just want to do your thing! Make that clear in a friendly way. (You can do this because you’re a friendly sign!)

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

The sojourn of Mars through Virgo is good news because Mars will be aligned with your fellow Earth sign. This will boost your interest in creative, intellectual work. You can explore opportunities in publishing, the media, medicine, the law and higher education. Mars will help you assert yourself, and defend your ideas to others. You’ll have lots of energy to expand your mind and your experience of the world. You’ll be keen to travel, learn and meet people from different backgrounds who have different ideas and values. (Admittedly, you might deal more with the law, the courts and legal difficulties. Oops.)

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

In the next seven weeks, Mars will travel through one of your Money Houses — the House that deals with shared property, shared debt, shared wealth, and shared resources. (This includes inheritances and mortgages.) It means you might have confrontations with others about financial arrangements or financial responsibilities. You might have to modify or re-examine your position? This part of your chart also deals with values and responsibilities. You might disagree with someone about how to spend a limited amount of money. Meanwhile, romance will be hot and sexy! The stuff of memoirs if anyone has time to write anything down.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

Things will be a bit tricky for you because fiery Mars will be opposite your sign for almost the next two months. Because Mars is an aggressive, feisty energy associated with your ego, this means that you might find yourself easily annoyed with partners and close friends. In fact, you might even find yourself dealing with your “enemies” on a face-to-face basis. (!) The upside of this is Mars will give you the courage to put your cards on the table and clear the air. The downside is that it might make it harder for you to be patient with others, and let things unfold smoothly. Try to compromise in order to avoid needless controversy. Think of your own peace of mind.

Welcome to WOTC! A Thought for Today

To all kinds of dad’s no matter how many feet your children have or if your male or female or whatever you feel the most comfortable being in your own skin!! Happy Summerland Father’s Day to my dad and any of yours that have crossed.

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

May your and your family’s lives be filled with love, happiness, laughter, joy, and positive things!

Blessed be

June 15, 2025 Current Southern Hemisphere/Tomorrow’s Northern Hemisphere Moon Phase

Source: nineplanets.org

The current moon phase for June 15th, 2025 is the Waning Gibbous phase.

On this day, the moon is 19.06 days old and 87.03% illuminated with a tilt of -64.694°. The approximate distance from Earth to the moon is 388,081.67 km and the moon sign is Aquarius.

The Moon phase for June 15th, 2025 is a Waning Gibbous phase. This is the first phase after the Full Moon where the illumination of the moon decreases each day until it reaches 50% (the Last Quarter phase).

The waning (shrinking) gibbous Moon will rise after sunset in the east, transit the meridian after midnight, before setting after sunrise in the west.

During this phase, the illumination of the moon will go down from 99.% to 50.1%. Technically, the phase starts as soon as the Full Moon has passed, but it can be difficult to calculate and differentiate the first stage of a Waning Gibbous Moon from a Full Moon when 98-99% of the Moon’s surface is illuminated.

Fun fact: the word Gibbous was first used in the 14th century and comes from the latin word gibbosus which means humpbacked.

Phase Details

Phase: Waning Gibbous

Moon age: 19.06 days

Moon illumination: 87.03%

Moon tilt: -64.694°

Moon angle: 0.51

Moon distance: 388,081.67 km

Moon sign: Aquarius

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 Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waning Gibbous. During this phase the Moon can be seen in the early morning daylight hours on the western horizon. This is the first phase after the Full Moon occurs. It lasts roughly 7 days with the Moon’s illumination growing smaller each day until the Moon becomes a Last Quarter Moon with an illumination of 50%. The average Moon rise for this phase is between 9pm and Midnight depending on the age of the phase. The moon rises later and later each night setting after sunrise in the morning.

Today’s Waning Gibbous Phase

The Waning Gibbous on June 15 has an illumination of 81%. 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 June 15 the Moon is 18.97 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 Gibbous
Illumination: 81%
Moon Age: 18.97 days
Moon Angle: 0.52
Moon Distance: 380,929.77 km
Sun Angle: 0.52
Sun Distance: 151,976,202.24 km

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

Some of the Witchcraft/Magickal Correspondence for Friday

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Friday Source: modernwellnesswitch.com

Fridays are best for anything related to relationships; dating and romance, solidifying business partnerships and collaborations, social events, parties, and spending time with friends or family. Decorating and all this beautiful such as fine clothing and jewelry, art, and self-care practices.

Planet: Venus

Element: Water

Tarot Card: Two of Cups

Rune: Gebo

Colors: Aqua, Pink

Plants*: African Violet, Alfalfa, Apple, Apricot, Aster, Avocado, Banana, Barley, Birch, Blackberry, Buckwheat, Burdock, Caper, Cardamom, Catnip, Cherry, Corn, Daffodil, Daisy, Elder, Feverfew, Foxglove, Geranium, Heather, Hibiscus, Huckleberry, Hyacinth, Iris, Licorice, Lilac, Magnolia, Willow

Stones: Turquoise, Chrysocolla, Emerald, Malachite, Green Garnet, Dioptase, Unakite, Prehnite, Peridot, Fuchsite, Chinese Turquoise, Watermelon Tourmaline, Chrysoprase, Rose Quartz, Pink Tourmaline, Kunzite, Rhodonite, Pink Calcite, Chrysoberyl, Copper, Cat’s Eye,

Magical Uses: Love, Beauty, Harmony, Affection, Fertility, Romance, Friendship

Friday Source: smudgemetaphysical.com

Planet: Venus

Colour: pink and aqua

Plants: Rose

Stone: rose quartz, Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Coral, Emerald, Malachite, Copper

Herbs: Rose, Yarrow, Cardamon, Strawberry, Sandalwood, Saffron, and Vanilla, Thyme

Oils:love & attraction oil

Gods/Goddess: Eros, Venus, Aphrodite, Freya

Foods: strawberries

Fridays are ruled by the feel good planet Venus. This day is usually associated with reward and relaxation due to the end of the work week, but the influence is also due to the celestial body that governs it. 

Fridays are for indulging. It’s date night. It’s a luxurious bath with a glass of wine. It’s celebrating your free time. 

Spells and rituals: love, romance, marriage, sexual matters, physical beauty, partnerships, friendships, social activities, strangers, pleasure, music, incense, perfumes, nature, and arts and crafts.

June 13, 2025 Current Southern Hemisphere/Tomorrow’s Northern Hemisphere Moon Phase

Source: nineplanets.org

The current moon phase for June 13th, 2025 is the Waning Gibbous phase.

On this day, the moon is 16.99 days old and 97.52% illuminated with a tilt of -46.349°. The approximate distance from Earth to the moon is 395,151.38 km and the moon sign is Capricorn.

The Moon phase for June 13th, 2025 is a Waning Gibbous phase. This is the first phase after the Full Moon where the illumination of the moon decreases each day until it reaches 50% (the Last Quarter phase).

The waning (shrinking) gibbous Moon will rise after sunset in the east, transit the meridian after midnight, before setting after sunrise in the west.

During this phase, the illumination of the moon will go down from 99.% to 50.1%. Technically, the phase starts as soon as the Full Moon has passed, but it can be difficult to calculate and differentiate the first stage of a Waning Gibbous Moon from a Full Moon when 98-99% of the Moon’s surface is illuminated.

Fun fact: the word Gibbous was first used in the 14th century and comes from the latin word gibbosus which means humpbacked.

Phase Details

Phase: Waning Gibbous

Moon age: 16.99 days

Moon illumination: 97.52%

Moon tilt: -46.349°

Moon angle: 0.5

Moon distance: 395,151.38 km

Moon sign: Capricorn

Source: MoonGiant.com

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

The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waning Gibbous. During this phase the Moon can be seen in the early morning daylight hours on the western horizon. This is the first phase after the Full Moon occurs. It lasts roughly 7 days with the Moon’s illumination growing smaller each day until the Moon becomes a Last Quarter Moon with an illumination of 50%. The average Moon rise for this phase is between 9pm and Midnight depending on the age of the phase. The moon rises later and later each night setting after sunrise in the morning.

Today’s Waning Gibbous Phase

The Waning Gibbous on June 13 has an illumination of 94%. 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 June 13 the Moon is 17.02 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 Gibbous
Illumination: 94%
Moon Age: 17.02 days
Moon Angle: 0.51
Moon Distance: 390,317.83 km
Sun Angle: 0.52
Sun Distance: 151,948,575.55 km

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

Some of the Witchcraft/Magickal Correspondence for Thursday

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Thursday Source: whitewitchgrimoire.com

Day: Thursday
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: spells8.com

Candle

Thursday candles are Blue, Purple and Green. Check the Daily Devotional page here for today’s candle ritual ideas.

Deities

Thursdays are ruled by CernunnosGaia, Juno, Jupiter, PoseidonPanOsiris, Thor, and Zeus, among others.

Tea

Drink a cup of Green Tea to connect with Thursday’s actionable energy.

This tea has a large amount of L-theanine, an amino acid that is beneficial for memory, attention, concentration and learning.

Herbs

CinnamonCloveSage, Fig, Hyssop, Maple, Nutmeg, Star Anise, Cinquefoil, Honeysuckle, Musk, Oakmoss.

Crystals

Amethyst Activation, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Tiger’s Eye Activation, Sugilite.