9 January 2025 Current Moon Phase for the Southern Hemisphere

Source: nineplanets.org

The current moon phase for January 9th, 2025 is the Waxing Gibbous phase.

On this day, the moon is 9.6 days old and 78.08% illuminated with a tilt of 117.279°. The approximate distance from Earth to the moon is 370,875.99 km and the moon sign is Taurus.

The Moon phase for January 9th, 2025 is a Waxing Gibbous phase. This is the phase where the moon is more than 50% illuminated but has not yet reached 100% illumination (which would be a Full Moon).

In the Northern Hemisphere, the right side will be illuminated, and in the Southern hemisphere it’ll be the left side that is illuminated.

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

Phase Details

Phase: Waxing Gibbous

Moon age: 9.6 days

Moon illumination: 78.08%

Moon tilt: 117.279°

Moon angle: 0.54

Moon distance: 370,875.99 km

Moon sign: Taurus

Welcome to WOTC! A Thought for Today

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

Blessed be.

If you want to see some information on any tradition of witchcraft or herbs or flowers or 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.

Some of the Witchcraft/Magickal Correspondence for Friday

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FRIDAY CORRESPONDENCES

Venus/Water/East/West/South/Dawn/Female/Libra/Taurus
Magickal Intentions: Love, Romance, Marriage, Sexual Matters, Physical Beauty, Friendship and Partnerships, Strangers, Heart

Color: aqua, blue, light blue, brown, green, pale green, magenta, peach, pink, rose, white, all pastels

Number: 5, 6

Metal: copper

Charm: green or white garments, scepter

Stone: alexandrite, amethyst, coral, diamond, emerald, jade, jet, black moonstone, peridot, smoky quartz, tiger’s-eye, pink tourmaline

Animal: camel, dove, elephant, goat, horse, pigeon, sparrow

Plant: apple, birch, cherry, clematis, clove, coriander, heather, hemlock, hibiscus, ivy, lotus, moss, myrtle, oats, pepperwort, peppermint, pinecone, quince, raspberry, rose, pink rose, red rose, rose hips, saffron, sage, savin, stephanotis, strawberry, thyme, vanilla, verbena, violet, water lily, yarrow, and all flowers

Incense: ambergris, camphor, mace, musk, myrrh, rose, saffron, sage, sandalwood, sweetgrass, vanilla, violet, all floral scents

Goddess: Aphrodite, Asherah, Baalith, Brigid, Erzulie, Freya (Passionate Queen), Frigg, Gefion, Harbor (Beautiful One), Hestia, Inanna, Ishtar (Lady of Passion and Desire), Lakshmi, Lilith, Mokosh, Nehalennia, Nerthus, Ostara, Pombagira, Sarasvati, Shakti, Shekinah, Sirtur, Al Uzza, Venus (Queen of Pleasure), Vesta

God: Allah, Bacchus, Bes, Cupid, the Dagda, Dionysus, El, Eros (God of Love), Freyr, Frit Ailek, Shukra

Evocation: Agrat Bat Mahalat, Anael, Hagiel, Mokosba, Rasbid, Sachiel, Uriel, Velas

Source:  Moonlight Musings

Divination Journal

Lady Carla Beltane picks out the symbol, rune, tarot card, etc., but the information is from the website in the hyperlink. The description of these is one person’s view on them. Please click on the hyperlink for more information.

Tarot Card

Source: The Green Witch Tarot Companion by Ann Moura Pages 84 – 87

The Star – Major Arcana

Meaning – An opportunity to manifest hopes and dreams, inspiration, creativity, talent recognized, positive energy, unexpected help, new ideas, gain a wish, positive future, bright prospects, chance to start over.

Prompt Words – Opportunity, hopes obtainable.

Animal Spirit Guide or Helper

Source: The Wild Unknown Animal Spirit Guidebook by Kim Krans pages 66 – 67

Rabbit – Earth

Afraid of everything, Overwhelmed, Frozen

When In Balance: Sensitive, Problem Solver, Good Listener

When Out of Balance: Over Explains, Talks Fast.

To Bring Into Balance: A Day of Silence

Rune

Laguz

L

Water or a leek

Flow water, sea, a fertility source, the healing power of renewal. Life energy and organic growth, imagination and psychic matters. Dreams, fantasies, mysteries, the unknown, the hidden, the deep, the underworld. Success in travel or acquisition, but with the possibility of loss.

Witches Rune

The Romance

Romance, like the rings, is a very bonding rune often associated with hues of pink and red. Some of its meanings could be:

-Relationships

-Partnerships

-Infatuation

-Deep emotional connections

-A soulmate

-Harmony with another person or group

-Feeling mutual love

-Close friendships

-A growing appreciation

-Marriage is coming

Ogham

Tinne/Teine

T

Holly

Challenge or defense

Once its wood was used for spears

Rules the dark half of the year

I Ching

Numerology

Angel Number

Pagan Holidays Lughnasadh Lammas | Everything You Need To Know

The Lughnasadh and Lammas Pagan holidays celebrates the Wheel of the Year and the arrival of the late summer season!

The days are sticky hot and you spend your time finding ways to cool down. Gardens and farmlands are ripe with veggies in shades of dark green and yellow. This is the beginning of the first harvest and primarily involves grain and corn. Although the sun is strong and hot, you’ll notice the days are beginning to shorten.

This season is lush and abundant, but Nature is already beginning to sense the coming of colder Winter days. So begins the days of preparation: gathering seeds to plant next Spring, harvesting herbs, canning jams and jellies, and baking bread to store for those cold days ahead.

It’s important to also understand that there is so much more to Lughnasadh and not just the literal interpretation of harvesting because you may not be farming your own fields.

This is a time for gratitude, personal growth, and renewal. The energy and intentions of Lughnasadh are still prevalent in the day to day lives of those who live a nature spirituality based life.

Many Pagans, Witches, and those interested in Nature Spirituality celebrate the seasonal cycles. Sometimes referred to as the Wheel of the Year, and consisting of eight celebrations. Four of these festivals (Imbolc, Beltane, Lughnasadh, and Samhain) are rooted in Celtic history and origins. The other four (Spring Equinox, Summer Solstice, Autumn Equinox, and Winter Solstice) represent the sun’s location. I created a complete guide to each season, including history, traditions, symbols, correspondences, ritual ideas, and how you can celebrate.

Table of Contents:

When is Lughnasadh or Lammas?

What is the Difference Between Pagan Holidays Lammas and Lughnasadh?

Lammas Meaning, Traditions, and Why We Celebrate Pagan Holidays

How To Celebrate Lammas and Lughnasadh

BAKE BREAD FROM SCRATCH

SHOP LOCAL

DRINK UP!

GET OUTSIDE

PRESERVE FOODS AND MAKE JAMS/JELLIES

DONATE TO YOUR LOCAL FOOD BANK

MAKE SANGRIA FROM SCRATCH

HAVE A PICNIC FEAST

Simple Ritual Ideas For Lughnasadh and Lammas Pagan Holidays

PRIORITIZE YOUR CREATIVITY

DECORATE YOUR SPACE

PRACTICE GRATITUDE

CREATE YOUR OWN WICKER MAN

MEDITATE WITH CANDLES AND CRYSTALS

RITUAL BATH

GO FOR A DRIVE

Lughnasadh and Lammas Correspondences

SPIRITUAL INTENTIONS

COLOR CORRESPONDENCES

HERBS

FOOD IDEAS

FLOWERS AND TREES

INCENSE, CANDLES AND SCENTS

SYMBOLS

CRYSTALS, STONES AND METALS

Lughnasadh and Lammas Pagan Holidays Journal Prompt Ideas

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January 7, 2025 Daily Horoscopes

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Moon Alert

Avoid shopping or important decisions from 4 PM to 5:30 PM EST today (1 PM to 2:30 PM PST). After that, the Moon moves from Aries into Taurus.

The Stars Rate Your Day

5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult

Aries (March 21-April 19)

** You will need to be patient today, especially if you have difficulty dealing with your kids or a romantic partner. Power struggles are likely. In fact, later in the day, power struggles about money or something that you own might also arise. Keep your head down and your powder dry.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

** This afternoon the Moon moves into your sign, which gives you a little edge over all the other signs. A little bit of luck. Nevertheless, power struggles with parents and authority figures are likely. Therefore, give these people a wide berth. Don’t even go there.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

*** Money squabbles with a friend or a group might occur today. Whatever happens, might make you feel disgruntled in a quiet way. You feel you can’t speak up now but your disappointment is still there – simmering beneath the surface of things. Hey, this is gone by tomorrow. Relax.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

*** Conversations with bosses, parents and authority figures are difficult, especially this morning. As the day wears on, it doesn’t get easier because power struggles with friends and members of groups might occur in the afternoon. Is there no mercy?

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

** Avoid pointless arguments or debates about politics and religion today because they will resolve nothing. In the afternoon, likewise, power struggles with a parent or boss will also gain you nothing. Think about what your long-term objective is. Stick with that.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

** Avoid financial squabbles or discussions about different values. We all have different values in subtle or big ways, in the same way as we have different appetites for different things. Don’t get hung up on this. Avoid controversial subjects today. (You’ll be glad you did.)

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

*** Today you might find yourself at odds with partners, close friends, parents and bosses, especially this morning. Try not to get involved. Ironically, later in the day, you might be also at odds with kids about finances or how to share or divide something. This is a challenging day!

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

*** Take the high road at work this morning if you have difficulty with someone, especially someone from another culture or a country. Everyone is having communication difficulties this morning. Ironically, this afternoon, partners and close friends might disagree with you. “Whaat?” It’s the truth.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

** Financial disputes or disputes about who is responsible for what might occur today, especially related to your kids. Possibly these disputes will arise with a romantic partner? Later in the day, work squabbles, which are really power struggles might also occur. Run away!

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

** Do what you can to keep the peace at home this morning because family squabbles can ruin everyone’s day. Ironically, in the afternoon, powerful exchanges with your kids or a romantic partner might be challenging, as well. It’s one of those days. We all have them.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

*** Pay attention to everything you say and do today because this is a mildly accident-prone day for you. An accident doesn’t have to happen but you could be distracted because of an argument or angry feelings. Later in the day, family power struggles might take place. (Yikes!)

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

*** Do what you can to keep the peace when dealing with your kids today. Ditto for important discussions with romantic partners. Perhaps disgruntled feelings are what leads to difficulties dealing with daily contacts later this afternoon? All of this is temporary. This angst is gone by tomorrow. Relax.

If Your Birthday Is Today

Actor Jeremy Renner (1971) shares your birthday today. You are cheerful, affectionate, loyal and generous. You have empathy for others, which is why you are cherished by friends and family. This year you reap the benefits of your hard work! Expect power and leadership. Awards, kudos and acknowledgements will come your way. Bravo!

Aries (March 21-April 19)

This Tuesday is going to teach you some harsh lessons about interfering with other people’s activities. And you are not excused even if you didn’t do it on purpose and you will still have to face the consequences.

Towards the end of the day other personal concerns are coming on you so you will feel quite overwhelmed by all this.

Check every day your Aries Daily Horoscope.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

This Tuesday is going to make everything that happens a matter of the right person at the right time and it’s either that everything goes according to plan or even better or that you will feel something is missing the whole day.

Some news from abroad or from long distance might brighten your day but they won’t cause too much commotion though.

Check every day your Taurus Daily Horoscope.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

You shouldn’t necessarily accept advice from people younger than you and especially when it comes to work matters intertwined with personal love troubles.

There isn’t a particular person who can shed some light on your issues so maybe you should stop searching for that illumination and start thinking more on your own.

Check every day your Gemini Daily Horoscope.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

You risk entering some kind of conflict with one of your superiors, perhaps over a frivolous matter; however, this will make you shiver with anger.

There are things you can say and real arguments but on the other hand, do you really want to go on this path. With a bit of compromise today, a lot of peace will come tomorrow.

Check every day your Cancer Daily Horoscope.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

Although this Tuesday might announce itself quite adrenaline inducing during the first hours of the morning, perhaps because of some challenges at work, you will see that things actually settle.

On one hand this will make you breathe of sigh but on the other, it might actually leave you a bit disappointed and waiting for more.

Check every day your Leo Daily Horoscope.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

There are a lot of things and life episodes that are connecting you with a dear friend and although your relationship might now be challenged by distance or by some temporary quarrel, things will soon get back to normal.

This means that instead of bickering about your sorrow, you should focus on actual errands you have to run today so to do something useful.

Check every day your Virgo Daily Horoscope.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Even your body has some limits and in time they get lower and lower and you should reach a point when you acknowledge this and not create extra stress situations for yourself.

Maybe you are angry at your own capacities or maybe you just need some more rest. In any case, this is not going to be too much of an active day for you.

Check every day your Libra Daily Horoscope.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

You are mercurial and only a few people really understand you today but this doesn’t mean you should diminish this charm of yours.

Use your intuition and agility further and you might be surprised of what life brings to your attention. Don’t take as much consideration of what others are saying, especially if they’re not from your family.

Check every day your Scorpio Daily Horoscope.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

The current disposition seems to encourage positive thinking and honesty but try not to go down this path entirely and become all native all of a sudden.

The world is still similar to what has been today and the prospects haven’t changes much so you have no reasons to be that dreamy and optimistic. The point that I’m trying to make is that you should be more reserved.

Check every day your Sagittarius Daily Horoscope.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Don’t hurry into any financial decisions, especially if you are administering someone else’s money or at work. It’s not necessarily a good day for risks or for challenging fate.

On the other hand, you like this position you are into right now and the least you can do is play with possibilities and see where that takes you.

Check every day your Capricorn Daily Horoscope.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

You know how they say that whatever doesn’t kill you make you stronger. It would be nice for me to advocate to this and give you some kind of informal permission to just do whatever is on your mind today but this is not the case.

A bit of self caution and protection might mean a boring day but will probably keep you intact.

Check every day your Aquarius Daily Horoscope.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

The current disposition will make you very fussy about the people you accept next to you but at the same time will make you crave for attention. Interesting to see how you will be able to combine these conflicting sides.

Especially if you start by throwing some nasty words to people who were guilty of nothing but paying attention to you and then change your mind and want to be in their company.

Check every day your Pisces Daily Horoscope.

Imbolc – History, Traditions, Correspondences, and Simple Ritual Ideas

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Many Pagans, Witches, and those interested in Nature Spirituality celebrate the seasonal cycles. Sometimes referred to as the Wheel of the Year, and consisting of eight celebrations. Four of these festivals (Imbolc, Beltane, Lughnasadh, and Samhain) are rooted in Celtic history and origins. The other four (Spring Equinox, Summer Solstice, Autumn Equinox, and Winter Solstice) represent the sun’s location. I created a complete guide to each season, including history, traditions, symbols, correspondences, ritual ideas, and how you can celebrate.

Imbolc is a fire festival that celebrates the home and the halfway point between Winter Solstice and the Spring Equinox. It is quite literally Midwinter and while the days continue to grow lighter it is still dark and cold outside. Cabin fever has set in and we are all yearning to unburden ourselves from the long dark days. This can be an especially difficult time for those who suffer from seasonal affective disorder (SAD) and is a BIG reason why a celebration is so lovely right now!

After months of self-reflection, planning, and goal setting, aspiration and ambition are beginning to stir. The tiniest bits of enthusiasm is starting to awaken beneath the surface. Goals and dreams that you’ve created over the long cold nights are now being lit from the flames of Midwinter. Let your creativity and imagination help manifest these dreams!

Table of Contents

 

How do you pronounce Imbolc?

When is Imbolc?

Imbolc History and Traditions

Imbolc Correspondences

Spiritual / Magickal Intentions

Food and Drinks

Colors

Botanicals, Herbs, and Greenery

Symbols

Animals

Crystals, Metals, and Stones

Incense, Candles and Scents

Simple Solo Imbolc Rituals

Set intentions

Work in your grimoire

Start seeds

Take a walk outside to connect with the sun

How to Celebrate Imbolc and Activities

Make a Dream Sachet

Plan your garden

Light candles or make your own

Bake some cinnamon treats (cinnamon rolls, bread, pies, cakes, cookies, etc)

Be present

Start a new craft project or hobby

Spend time with loved ones or host a potluck

Pre-Spring Clean

Frugality

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Some of the Witchcraft/Magickal Correspondence for Wednesday

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WEDNESDAY CORRESPONDENCES

Mercury/Neptune/Air/North/West/Southwest/Female/Male/Gemini/Virgo

Magickal Intentions: Communication, Divination, Writing, Knowledge, Business Transactions, Debt, Fear, Loss, Travel, Money Matters

Color: black, light blue, brown, gray, green, magenta, orange, peach, purple, red, silver, turquoise, violet, white, yellow; orange is the primary color

Number: 3, 5

Metal: mercury

Charm: distaff, rod, runes, staff, iridescent garments

Stone: moss agate, amethyst, bloodstone, emerald, hematite, lapis lazuli, lodestone, pearl, ruby, sapphire, sodalite, all blue stones

Animal: bear, dog, fox, magpie, swan, weasel

Plant: almond, bayberry, chamomile, cherry, cinnamon, cinquefoil, clove, coltsfoot, ginger, hazel, hazelnut, jasmine, lavender, millet, oak, peppermint, periwinkle, rosemary, sage, St. John’s wort, sweet pea, tamarind, lemon verbena, violet

Incense: cassia, cedar, cinnamon, clove, frankincense, jasmine, lavender, mastic, mint, rosemary, sage, sandalwood, storax, dried and powdered citrus peel, and all incense made from aromatic bark, wood, and seeds

Goddess: Carmenta, Hecate (Queen of Crossroads), Hel, Ishtar, Ma’at, the Morrigan, Nike

God: Anubis, Bragi, Elath-Iahu. Enki, Garuda, Hermes, Maximon (Black Magician), Mercury, Nebo (Wise God of Wednesday), Odin, Shango, Ullr, Vishnu, Wayland, Woden

Evocation: Agrat Bat Mahalat, Michael, Miel, Raphael, Seraphiel, Tiriel

Wednesday Source: whitewitchgrimoire.com

Planet: Mercury
Colors: The Color Purple ….you sho is ugly (if you get that movie reference, you are my new bff and henceforth must send me good vibes. I do not make these rules, but I live by them)

Wednesday is just a lucky day. When doing money work, I love to do it on a Wednesday. I enchanted my own website using geomantic glyphs during a waxing moon on a what? A Wednesday. Acquisitio and Conjunctio. Mercury is a quick little dude with those wings on his shoes. Travel, luck, focus, communication are all good on a Wednesday. I also like to divine with cards and charms on this day and have heard it’s also great for runes. Another thing about this day and an interesting note is that if you are doing any kind of spell to distract, hide or mislead, this is the day for such fuckery. Mercury is a sneaky little dude. Play the lottery or lay some tricks. See what happens. I don’t judge and most likely wanna hear all about these things anyway. Great day to say what the fuck you really mean.

Imbolc: Awakening the Earth and Igniting New Beginnings

Imbolc: Awakening the Earth and Igniting New Beginnings

As winter’s icy grip begins to recede, the promise of spring teases us in the whispering winds and the elongated days. We arrive at Imbolc, a crucial point in the Wheel of the Year that heralds the end of winter and the start of spring. Also known as Brigid’s Day, Imbolc is a festival of lights, growth, and new beginnings. Falling approximately halfway between the Winter Solstice (Yule) and the Spring Equinox (Ostara), this Sabbat is a time of purification, renewal, and inspiration. In this article, we’ll explore the history, meaning, and ways to celebrate Imbolc in a way that aligns with its transformative energy.

When is Imbolc?

Imbolc is celebrated annually on February 1st or 2nd in the Northern Hemisphere. In 2025, Imbolc will be observed on Saturday, February 1st.

This Sabbat marks the midpoint between the Winter Solstice and the Spring Equinox, signaling the first stirrings of spring. As the days grow longer, Imbolc honors the awakening of the Earth and the return of life, light, and warmth.

Often associated with the Celtic goddess Brigid, this time is ideal for clearing away the old, making space for new beginnings, and kindling hope for the brighter days ahead. Whether through candlelight rituals, purification rites, or reflection, Imbolc inspires a deeper connection with the turning of the seasons.

Is Imbolc a Single-Day or Multi-Day Celebration?

While many observe Imbolc on February 1st or 2nd, the festival’s themes of awakening and renewal can extend over several days, much like Yule’s multi-day celebration. Some traditions recognize Imbolc Eve on January 31st as a night of preparation, reflection, and welcoming Brigid’s presence.

For those who celebrate a longer Imbolc season, the period between Imbolc and Ostara (Spring Equinox) is seen as a time of gradual awakening—where intentions planted at Yule begin to take root and grow.

The Firebird and the Flames of Renewal

The Origin and Meaning of Imbolc

Astrological Significance

Rituals of Cleansing and Renewal

Crafting a Brigid’s Cross

Traditional Symbols and Altar Ideas

Feast of Light and Life

Associated Deities

Community and Sharing

Journal Prompts

Imbolc Tarot Spreads: Awakening the Light

Featured Ritual: Flames of Brigid – Igniting New Beginnings

Embracing the Light of Imbolc

As winter fades and the Earth stirs, Imbolc reminds us that change begins within. May this sacred time awaken inspiration, illuminate new paths, and ignite the fires of transformation within you. Blessed Imbolc!

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January 7, 2025 Current Moon Phase for the Northern 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

Moon Phase

The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waxing Gibbous phase. Visible through most of the night sky setting a few hours before sunrise. This phase is when the moon is more than 50% illuminated but not yet a Full Moon. The phase lasts about 7 days with the moon becoming more illuminated each day until the Full Moon.

During a Waxing Gibbous the moon rises in the east in mid-afternoon and is high in the eastern sky at sunset. The word Gibbous first appeared in the 14th century and has its roots in the Latin word “gibbosus” meaning humpbacked.

Visit the January 2025 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.

Today’s Waxing Gibbous Phase

The Waxing Gibbous on January 7 has an illumination of 59%. 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 January 7 the Moon is 8.2 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.

Today’s Moon Sign: ♈ Aries

The current zodiac moon sign is Aries, positioned at 21.22° within the sign. The Moon entered Aries on Jan 5, 1:36 PM and will shift into Taurus on Jan 7, 10:12 PM. The zodiac moon sign represents the position of the Moon as it moves through the twelve signs of the zodiac. Each zodiac moon sign lasts about 2 to 2.5 days as the Moon travels through that part of the sky.

Phase Details

Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Illumination: 59%
Moon Age: 8.20 days
Moon Angle: 0.55
Moon Distance: 363,415.87 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 147,107,202.56 km

8 January, 2025 Current Moon Phase for the Southern Hemisphere

Source: nineplanets.org

The current moon phase for January 8th, 2025 is the Waxing Gibbous phase.

On this day, the moon is 8.57 days old and 67.61% illuminated with a tilt of 112.354°. The approximate distance from Earth to the moon is 370,266.01 km and the moon sign is Taurus.

The Moon phase for January 8th, 2025 is a Waxing Gibbous phase. This is the phase where the moon is more than 50% illuminated but has not yet reached 100% illumination (which would be a Full Moon).

In the Northern Hemisphere, the right side will be illuminated, and in the Southern hemisphere it’ll be the left side that is illuminated.

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

Phase Details

Phase: Waxing Gibbous

Moon age: 8.57 days

Moon illumination: 67.61%

Moon tilt: 112.354°

Moon angle: 0.54

Moon distance: 370,266.01 km

Moon sign: Taurus

Welcome to WOTC! A Thought for Today

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

Blessed be.

If you want to see some information on any tradition of witchcraft or herbs or flowers or 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.

January 6, 2025 Daily Horoscopes

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Moon Alert

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

The Stars Rate Your Day

5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult

Aries (March 21-April 19)

*** Today the Moon is in your sign, which can make you more emotional than usual. What might be a bit frustrating is that conversations with parents, bosses and authority figures are confusing. Misunderstandings are rife. Take nothing at face value. Double check everything.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

** Do not be seduced by the propaganda of others today, because it’s easy for this to happen. People might say or do things related to religion, politics or racial issues and what they say is off the mark. They might not know it but it is. Trust your own judgment.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

*** Your emotional interactions with a friend or even a member of a group will matter for you today. However, discussions about shared property, funding or the resources of others might be completely confusing – even erroneous. Bad day to make financial decisions.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

** You’re high viz. today. In fact, some people know personal details about your private life. Meanwhile issues at work and even related to your health are confusing today. If you have to make an important medical decision – get a second opinion. It’s a mixed-up day.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

*** Today you want to do something different because you want to expand your world in some way. You want to get out of your rut and feel a sense of adventure! Therefore, go someplace you’ve never been before. Sports events and social invitations might be nebulous or confusing.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

** You might be tempted to have a discussion with someone about shared responsibilities, shared values or shared property, this is a poor day to do so because these conversations will have an element of confusion – possibly even deceit. A friend might disappoint.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

** You can expect considerable confusion in your communication with others today, which is why you might be misunderstood or in turn, you might misunderstand someone else? Meanwhile, we prepared to go more than halfway when dealing with others – just for today and tomorrow.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

** When it comes to shopping or financial negotiations, if something looks too good to be true – it is. Be careful spending money because misrepresentation or distortion of the truth is likely today. Be careful of any business dealings. Double check your information. Assume nothing.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

*** With Mercury in your sign today at odds with fuzzy Neptune, conversations with others will feel like two ships passing in the night. Nevertheless, this is a fun-loving day for you! Seek out opportunities to enjoy yourself or even play hooky.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

** Don’t be hard on yourself if you spend time daydreaming or being lost in a fog of fantasy. It happens to all of us. You will enjoy hiding at home and cocooning to escape your world – if you can do so. In fact, you’ll appreciate how beautiful your daily surroundings are.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

** If you’re talking to a friend or a member of a group today and something seems to be off in the conversation – not quite right – listen to that niggling voice on your shoulder. Don’t take things at face value because today is ripe for any kind of confusion and misunderstanding. Listen carefully!

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

** This is a tricky day because you might be focused on cash flow, earnings and financial matters; meanwhile, discussions with bosses, parents and people in authority cannot be relied on. You might be given false information either on purpose or by accident. Verify anything if it’s important to you. Get your facts.

If Your Birthday Is Today

Actress celebrity chef Nigella Lawson (1960) shares your birthday today. You are gentle, yet determined. You have excellent communication skills; and you trust your instincts. This is a year of reflection both inwardly and outwardly. Take time to renew your spiritual or religious beliefs. Explore philosophies to give you a better self-awareness of the true meaning of your life.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

You are tonic and positive and seem to take on board with any challenge but this doesn’t necessarily mean that you should.

This Monday you might be prone to some risk behavior but nothing you can’t really prevent yourself from doing. On the other hand this attitude will help you go through the day with a smile on your face.

Check every day your Aries Daily Horoscope.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

If you forget just for a second about all the tasks you have to do at home you might find it easier to get through the day.

There are effects of all this troubles on your health and it is only a matter of time until these will make themselves felt. You are way too dedicated to some people and invest too much in the relationship with them.

Check every day your Taurus Daily Horoscope.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

You are trying to raise a person in someone else’s eyes but what you don’t really see is that you are lowering yourself at the same time.

It’s nice to be a good friend but from time to time you need to think of your own interests as well. You need to filter some actions better and not let yourself influenced by what others have to say.

Check every day your Gemini Daily Horoscope.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

This Monday will put you in the spotlight but don’t be too stressed about it because there is no actual prize or stake in this.

It may be that you are somewhat celebrated for an achievement from work or your friends are trying to make you more social and are introducing you to a bunch of people. Behave in a natural manner.

Check every day your Cancer Daily Horoscope.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

You might find it hard to focus on the bigger picture this Monday but this doesn’t mean you are not very good at tackling small tasks and working up until the very last detail.

You are able to promote the interests at your work place better than anyone else during this period so don’t be surprised if this helps you somehow.

Check every day your Leo Daily Horoscope.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Work related tasks need to be the first priority today and although you might be concerned about all this wearing you out, have no fear because the actual opposite is going to happen.

The more things you solve, the more tonic you will feel and you can benefit from this vigor in some personal endeavors once the work hours are over.

Check every day your Virgo Daily Horoscope.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

You are going to put a very high price on social interaction, whether you like it or not and this might also make you appear a bit superficial in the eyes of people who have known you for a long time.

You are fixating on certain matters or objectives and are expecting for things to follow suit and when they don’t, you tend to become a little aggressive.

Check every day your Libra Daily Horoscope.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

If you don’t respect what is being demanded of you than you cannot raise any concerns or pretend you have been discriminated or done wrong to.

Instead of playing the victim maybe you should try and do your best. Even at work, if you would be more attentive you would see that your colleagues are willing to help you out.

Check every day your Scorpio Daily Horoscope.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Your love life seems to come out of the shadow and you are using all resources, physical and emotional, to support this.

On the other hand, there might be a bit of conflict as you are not really willing to listen to anyone’s advice and maybe your friends really want to have a saying in some aspects of your private life, perhaps related to your partner.

Check every day your Sagittarius Daily Horoscope.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

You are craving independence in an important aspect of your life, be it at work or at home and you find it hard to action in any direction because of this.

However, you should admit that you are not really in the mood for reacting to anything and that you are only going to bicker about this for a while and then simply replace these thoughts with another fixation.

Check every day your Capricorn Daily Horoscope.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

This is going to be quite a revealing beginning of the week as you seem to challenge your partner to some kind of discussion, which, although at first might seem totally harmless, will in turn develop into a sensible matter.

You have no idea what harsh words are hidden in that mind and it only takes a few words to unleash them.

Check every day your Aquarius Daily Horoscope.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

Your mind is wondering all over the place this Monday searching for ideas and challenges but the day will prove to be a lot staler than expected.

Once you figure this out your search will turn into frustration and you’ll probably be quick to take in on anyone around. You’ll come back to better feelings as the day approaches the end.

Check every day your Pisces Daily Horoscope.

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January 6, 2025 Current Moon Phase for the Northern 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

Moon Phase

The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a First Quarter phase. This phase occurs roughly 7 days after the New Moon when the moon is one quarter of the way through its orbit around the earth. Exactly half the moon will be illuminated and half dark. On the day of the First Quarter phase the moon is high overhead at sunset and is visible until mid-night when it sets in the west. The First Quarter phase is a one-day event and in the following days enters a Waxing Gibbous phase becoming more illuminated each day until the Full Moon.

Visit the January 2025 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.

Today’s First Quarter Phase

The First Quarter on January 6 has an illumination of 47%. 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 January 6 the Moon is 7.12 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.

Today’s Moon Sign: ♈ Aries

The current zodiac moon sign is Aries, positioned at 10.11° within the sign. The Moon entered Aries on Jan 5, 1:36 PM and will shift into Taurus on Jan 7, 10:12 PM. The zodiac moon sign represents the position of the Moon as it moves through the twelve signs of the zodiac. Each zodiac moon sign lasts about 2 to 2.5 days as the Moon travels through that part of the sky.

Phase Details

Phase: First Quarter
Illumination: 47%
Moon Age: 7.12 days
Moon Angle: 0.55
Moon Distance: 363,472.14 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 147,103,736.16 km

7 January 2025 Current Moon Phase for the Southern Hemisphere

Source: nineplanets.org

The current moon phase for January 7th, 2025 is the Waxing Crescent phase.

On this day, the moon is 7.53 days old and 56.15% illuminated with a tilt of 109.245°. The approximate distance from Earth to the moon is 370,239.82 km and the moon sign is Aries.

The Moon phase for January 7th, 2025 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: 7.53 days

Moon illumination: 56.15%

Moon tilt: 109.245°

Moon angle: 0.54

Moon distance: 370,239.82 km

Moon sign: Aries

Welcome to WOTC! A Thought for Today

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

Blessed be.

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January 5, 2025 Current Moon Phase for the Northern Hemisphere

Moon Phase

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 January 2025 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.

Today’s Waxing Crescent Phase

The Waxing Crescent on January 5 has an illumination of 36%. 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 January 5 the Moon is 6.05 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.

Today’s Moon Sign: ♓ Pisces

The current zodiac moon sign is Pisces, positioned at 28.73° within the sign. The Moon entered Pisces on Jan 3, 4:24 AM and will shift into Aries on Jan 5, 1:36 PM. The zodiac moon sign represents the position of the Moon as it moves through the twelve signs of the zodiac. Each zodiac moon sign lasts about 2 to 2.5 days as the Moon travels through that part of the sky.

Phase Details

Phase: Waxing Crescent
Illumination: 36%
Moon Age: 6.05 days
Moon Angle: 0.55
Moon Distance: 364,674.95 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 147,101,033.21 km