A Little Humor for Your Day

 I hope the rest of your and your family day and evening is relaxing, filled with fun, laughter, some me time, and love.

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

Merry part until we merry meet again tomorrow!

Some of the Witchcraft/Magickal Correspondences for Saturday

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Saturday Source: eutm.com

Saturn. A restrictive energy.

Good for banishing spells and ridding old energies. Binding spells are also potent on this day.

Also good for focusing and developing patience (something a lot of witches don’t have).

Typically, I do not do spells on Saturdays unless it is to get rid of unwanted energies or desires.

Saturday Source: flyingthehedge.com

Deriving its name from the god Saturn, this is a great day to use divination and psychic abilities. Furthermore, its energies will aid in magic concerning the elderly, end-of-life issues, death, and binding spells.
Color: Black, dark purple
Planet: Saturn
Deities: Hecate, Saturn,
Crystals: Apache tear, obsidian, hematite
Herbs: Thyme, mullein, cypress
Associations: banishing, protection, wisdom, cleansing, spirituality

April 12, 2025 Current Moon Phase for the Northern Hemisphere

Source: nineplanets.org

The current moon phase for today is the Waxing Gibbous phase.

On this day, the moon is 13.51 days old and 98.66% illuminated with a tilt of 149.772°. The approximate distance from Earth to the moon is 404,776.10 km and the moon sign is Libra.

The Moon phase for today 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: 13.51 days

Moon illumination: 98.66%

Moon tilt: 149.772°

Moon angle: 0.49

Moon distance: 404,776.10 km

Moon sign: Libra

Source: MoonGiant.com

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

Today’s Waxing Gibbous Phase

The Waxing Gibbous on April 12 has an illumination of 100%. 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 April 12 the Moon is 14.46 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: ♎ Libra

The current zodiac moon sign is Libra, positioned at 15.38° within the sign. The Moon entered Libra on Apr 10, 9:09 PM and will shift into Scorpio on Apr 13, 4:21 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.

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.

Phase Details

Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Illumination: 100%
Moon Age: 14.46 days
Moon Angle: 0.49
Moon Distance: 404,914.48 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 150,009,572.97 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

Welcome to WOTC! A Thought for Your Day

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

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.

Blessed be. 

April 11, 2025 Daily Horoscopes

Click here to read Georgia Nicols Daily and Weekly Horoscopes

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

Click here to read anyone’s birthday traits and more Source: sunsigns.org

Click here to read more about traits for anyone’s birthday horoscope Source: tarot.com

Moon Alert

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

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 opposite your sign, which turns your attention to personal relationships. Loved ones and partners will be more important to you today. Unfortunately, any conflicts you might have will be more emotional. Stay chill. (You know who you are.)

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

*** You might have to put the needs or wants of someone else before your own today. Just accept this gracefully. It’s not a big deal. You might also use today’s energy to reorganize your personal affairs including arts, crafts and hobbies. Give it 15 minutes.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

**** This is a good day because the Moon is in your fellow Air sign, which means you feel in harmony with yourself and everything around you. It’s a particularly good day for any kind of group activity. Relations with others are pretty mellow. You feel revitalized!

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

*** You’re making a great impression on others because the Sun is at the top of your chart. Nevertheless, today is an ideal day to pull in your energy and hide at home or relax among familiar surroundings. In other words, take this day to grab a breather and enjoy some time out.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

**** You’re curious about many things right now. You have publishing plans in addition to travel. Today’s the perfect day to take a short trip, and enjoy appointments and visits with others because you need to communicate. You have something to say and you need to be heard.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

*** Money is on your mind today. Do what you can to delve into your financial situation – check your bank and your bills and find out what you owe and what you own. This is because when it comes to money, information is power.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

**** Today the Moon is in your sign as it is every month for 2 1/2 days. Although it will make you more emotional than usual, the good news is that it slightly improves your good luck. You might test this out by asking the universe for a favour? Why not?

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

*** You’ve been working hard. Let’s pull things in a little today. Keep a low profile. Work alone or behind the scenes. It’s also a good day to do research. Meanwhile, be extra patient with romantic partners as well as your kids. Easy does it.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

**** Today you feel an inner equanimity, which is why this a good time to stop and take stock. You’ll feel better today. Meanwhile, relations with groups and friends are excellent. Look for ways to improve your life. It’s the small successes that make us feel good.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

*** For 2 1/2 days every month, the Moon is at the top of your chart, which symbolizes that people notice you. In fact, some people will know personal details about your private life. Do be aware of this in case you have to do some damage control.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

**** Today you have a strong urge to break free of your daily routine. Enjoy networking with others because you like to spend time with your friends. Travel would be a lovely option. Or you can be a tourist in your own city.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

*** This is a good day to tackle red-tape details like taxes, debt, banking matters and anything to do with inheritances or shared property. You have the necessary frame of mind to look into these matters, and you’ll love yourself for it later if you make some progress and clean up loose ends.

If Your Birthday Is Today

TV broadcaster Jeremy Clarkson (1960) shares your birthday today. You are persuasive and diplomatic. You love to champion causes and you are forever optimistic. Service will be your theme this year, probably service to family. Therefore, take care of yourself first so you can be a resource to others. This year might be time for a makeover?

Aries (March 21-April 19)

You are prone to create something or work with your hands this Friday and the more you prevent your impulses, the more frustrated you will feel.

There are things you can try and even groups you can adhere to but you need to keep an open mind. You are shutting down some good ideas before you even understand them properly.

You can also enjoy this special Aries Daily Horoscope.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

A great day for exploration for all those natives who need a break from routine. But don’t imagine anything to exciting or some real travel because this endeavor will probably embrace a more humane side.

You might spend an evening out in the city or maybe get to know someone else in a different setting.

You can also enjoy this special Taurus Daily Horoscope.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

You seem to let yourself easily influenced by those around and although you don’t necessarily follow exactly what you say, you tend to model your train of thought after them.

And you know that entourage often carries a big importance, especially to those young. Beware of embracing any ideas that might appear too exaggerated at a first glance.

You can also enjoy this special Gemini Daily Horoscope.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

You seem to be happy with the way things are evolving at work but there are still aspects you can’t come to grips with.

Most of them probably pertain to the relationship you have with your colleagues and that fact that at times you just can’t feel as one of them. Other than this, this Friday might bring something new in the mix.

You can also enjoy this special Cancer Daily Horoscope.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

You seem to start this Friday in quite a concerned mood but perhaps you have lost track of things and are not really paying attention to what is really important and prefer to agonize on matters that can easily be solved.

What you seem to lack at the moment is a sense of practicality. Look at what you can physically solve.

You can also enjoy this special Leo Daily Horoscope.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

You are seeking ways to put into light something you have just learned or something you think you are good at but you leave yourself misguided.

It isn’t necessarily about what others are expecting as it is of how good you are in that area. If you want to play the role of the specialist you need to take it on a road that no one has tried before.

You can also enjoy this special Virgo Daily Horoscope.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

It seems like this Friday starts under interesting auspices for you as the short term prospects actually bring you what you wanted.

And from that the way is open to do whatever you want. The only word of caution for you is to beware of those you are going to share this victory with as not everyone wishes the best for you.

You can also enjoy this special Libra Daily Horoscope.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Those natives who are romantically involved at the moment are going to benefit most from the current disposition.

But this doesn’t mean that the single natives are completely unhappy with their conditions. Everyone is charming in their way and some might be able to showcase this better than others, especially in the light of these events.

You can also enjoy this special Scorpio Daily Horoscope.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

You must accept that some page of your life has turned and you have other responsibilities that you need to tend to at the moment.

And while you are still reminiscing those times when things were a lot easier, perhaps you should also turn your attention to the benefits you have at the moment and understand that these can only come with sacrifices.

You can also enjoy this special Sagittarius Daily Horoscope.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

This is going to be a great day to put in practice something you have recently learned. And although the situation won’t test you directly and might not even be like you imagined it, there is enough occasion to show how far you’ve come.

Other than this, you seem to get along just great with people younger than you of all backgrounds.

You can also enjoy this special Capricorn Daily Horoscope.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

The current disposition promotes a challenging couple of days and there are some changes you need to embrace before things can advance.

It might be that you need to spend some money to make new money. Also, you might see that you need to embark onto new responsibilities and also shine light on personal aspects you’ve kept hidden.

You can also enjoy this special Aquarius Daily Horoscope.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

You really ought to delegate some of those tasks you have on your list or else you won’t be able to breathe easy for a second this Friday or the following week.

And although they might not solve them like you would, there isn’t a specific perfection to meet so you might as well settle with what you have. Concentrate your energy elsewhere.

You can also enjoy this special Pisces Daily Horoscope.

A Little Humor for Your Day

 I hope the rest of your and your family day and evening is relaxing, filled with fun, laughter, some me time, and love.

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

Merry part until we merry meet again tomorrow!

Let’s Talk Witch – “What do spells and rituals of witchcraft and magic really do for me?” c.2015 by Lady Abyss

 “What do spells and rituals of witchcraft and magic really do or me?”

Hopefully, by the time you reach the end of this book, you will be able to answer that question for yourself. In the meantime, the following is a short list of benefits you can gain from doing regular witchcraft spells and rituals.

Disrupt the Trance of Everyday Life

Your practice should shift you out of the well-worn mental pathways of your daily life. The spells and rituals you do should make you pause in your day, be conscious and aware of who you are, where you are, and what your aims are. Any spells, consciously performed, should prevent you from being a purely mechanical robot.

Connect You with Spirit

Staying connected to Spirit is essential to attracting what you really want in your life. You can connect with Spirit through any or all of the spells and rituals described in this book. Any spell that quiets the mind or puts us in touch with physical sensation will bring us into contact with Spirit.

Help You Access Powers and Beings

Creating what we want in life is much easier when we have help. A daily practice of witchcraft or magic that puts you in contact with angels, guides, totem Spirits, and other helpers can increase your ability to attract what you want in life. Remember that there is a helpful being for just about anything you want dont be afraid to ask!

Help You Remember What You Want

Many of us go through our days in a reactionary mode we are not choosing our thoughts and actions so much as we are reacting to the stimulus around us. Daily performance of magical rituals and spells helps us remember what we really want in life, and keeps us from sabotaging ourselves with unwanted reactions. For instance, if your goal is to create peace and harmony in life, a daily witchcraft practice can keep you in touch with Spirit, reminding you not to react angrily to your co-workers insults.

Be in Accordance with Universal Principles

Doing daily spells and rituals that are designed with Universal principles in mind is much more effective than those that are not plus, they are guaranteed to be safe. Sound spells follow Rules of the Road, principles such as as above, so below, and four element principles. For instance, if youre designing a ritual to help you gain knowledge, you want to work with the principles of the magical element Air. If you want a ritual that will help you act, you want to work with Fire.

Source: Learn How to Do Witchcraft Rituals and Spells with Your Bare Hands

Alan G. Joel

 

Let’s Talk Witch -Raising Power c. 2013 by Lady Abyss

 

 

Let’s Talk Witch -Raising Power

Anyone can cast a powerful spell. If you think you’re not powerful enough or not magickal enough, or if you’re still a little skeptical about Witchcraft, don’t worry about it.

You will still be able to perform very effective magick, if you can follow some very simple rules. These rules are very important principles that will underlie in all magickal spells you ever perform.

Magick, using tools and words and spells, just enhances this natural ability that your mind has to attract.

Magick lets you powerfully attract what you want, and it works because of the Law of Attraction.

The key is to make sure that everything you do is in line with your goals. All your thoughts, all your actions, and everything you do should be in agreement with what you are trying to attract.

You must think positive and imagine the reality you wish to achieve with your spell.

Your spells will not work unless you put your entire being into achieving your goal.

Magic without the proper intention is just a bunch of rhyming words.

When you do magic, you want it work for you.

Always make sure that you avoid anything that contradicts or goes against the purpose of your spell.

Make negative statement will cancel out any positive energy created by your spell. The means that the spell won’t work.

When you cast a spell, you need to be confident that it will succeed. In fact, the more confident you are, the more successful you spell is likely to be.

April 10, 2025 Current Moon Phase for the Northern Hemisphere

Source: nineplanets.org

The current moon phase for today is the Waxing Gibbous phase.

On this day, the moon is 12.49 days old and 95.5% illuminated with a tilt of 155.322°. The approximate distance from Earth to the moon is 403,021.93 km and the moon sign is Virgo.

The Moon phase for today 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: 12.49 days

Moon illumination: 95.5%

Moon tilt: 155.322°

Moon angle: 0.49

Moon distance: 403,021.93 km

Moon sign: Virgo

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

Today’s Waxing Gibbous Phase

The Waxing Gibbous on April 10 has an illumination of 95%. 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 April 10 the Moon is 12.74 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: ♍ Virgo

The current zodiac moon sign is Virgo, positioned at 23.85° within the sign. The Moon entered Virgo on Apr 8, 3:12 AM and will shift into Libra on Apr 10, 9:09 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: 95%
Moon Age: 12.74 days
Moon Angle: 0.50
Moon Distance: 401,280.06 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 149,928,225.09 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

Welcome to WOTC! A Thought for Your Day

I am slowly getting back to posting all the regular daily posts but with the weather and other factors I never know from day to day how my fibromyalgia will be doing.

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

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

A Little Humor for Your Day

Signs That You Drink Too Much Coffee

You answer the door before people knock.

Juan Valdez named his donkey after you.

You ski uphill.

You grind your coffee beans in your mouth.

You haven’t blinked since the last lunar eclipse.

You lick your coffeepot clean.

You’re the employee of the month at the local coffeehouse and you don’t even work there.

Your eyes stay open when you sneeze.

You chew on other people’s fingernails.

Your T-shirt says, “Decaffeinated coffee is the devil’s blend.”

You can type sixty words per minute… with your feet.

You can jump-start your car without cables.

No-Doze is a downer.

You don’t need a hammer to pound nails.

Your only source of nutrition comes from “Sweet & Low.”

You don’t sweat, you percolate.

You buy half-and-half by the barrel.

You’ve worn out the handle on your favorite mug.

You go to AA meetings just for the free coffee.

You walk twenty miles on your treadmill before you realize it’s not plugged in.

You forget to unwrap candy bars before eating them.

Charles Manson thinks you need to calm down.

You’ve built a miniature city out of little plastic stirrers.

People get dizzy just watching you.

You’ve worn the finish off your coffee table.

The Taster’s Choice couple wants to adopt you.

Starbucks owns the mortgage on your house.

Your taste buds are so numb you could drink your lava lamp.

Instant coffee takes too long.

When someone says “How are you?”, you say, “Good to the last drop.”

You want to be cremated just so you can spend the rest of eternity in a coffee can.

Your birthday is a national holiday in Brazil.

You’re offended when people use the word “brew” to mean beer.

You have a picture of your coffee mug on your coffee mug.

You can thread a sewing machine, while it’s running.

You can outlast the Energizer bunny.

You short out motion detectors.

You don’t even wait for the water to boil anymore.

Your nervous twitch registers on the Richter scale.

You think being called a “drip” is a compliment.

You don’t tan, you roast.

You can’t even remember your second cup.

You help your dog chase its tail.

 I hope the rest of your and your family day and evening is relaxing, filled with fun, laughter, some me time, and love.

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

Merry part until we merry meet again tomorrow!

April 8, 2025 Current Moon Phase for the Northern Hemisphere

Source: nineplanets.org

The current moon phase for today is the Waxing Gibbous phase.

On this day, the moon is 10.43 days old and 83.99% illuminated with a tilt of 155.606°. The approximate distance from Earth to the moon is 397,418.84 km and the moon sign is Virgo.

The Moon phase for today 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: 10.43 days

Moon illumination: 83.99%

Moon tilt: 155.606°

Moon angle: 0.5

Moon distance: 397,418.84 km

Moon sign: Virgo

Source: MoonGiant.com

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

Today’s Waxing Gibbous Phase

The Waxing Gibbous on April 8 has an illumination of 84%. 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 April 8 the Moon is 10.86 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: ♍ Virgo

The current zodiac moon sign is Virgo, positioned at 2.86° within the sign. The Moon entered Virgo on Apr 8, 3:12 AM and will shift into Libra on Apr 10, 9:09 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.

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

No More New Posts Until Tuesday, April 22

I have a lot to get done in a short amount of time as I leave Friday for a long weekend to go to Indiana to preform the marriage for my oldest son and soon to be daughter-in-law. I will try to get just the birthday horoscope traits and moon phase done daily. Thank you for you patience and I apologize for any inconvenience this might cause anyone.

No posts will be up on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday. I will catch up the birthday horoscope traits on Tuesday. There is all lot of older posts you can check out on many topics until I get the new ones started again. I hope you enjoy them!

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

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.

 I hope the rest of your and your family day and evening is relaxing, filled with fun, laughter, some me time, and love.

Blessed be. 

April 8, 2025 Daily Horoscopes

Click here to read Georgia Nicols Daily and Weekly Horoscopes

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

Click here to read anyone’s birthday traits and more Source: sunsigns.org

Click here to read more about traits for anyone’s birthday horoscope Source: tarot.com

Moon Alert

After 10 AM EDT today (7 AM PDT) there are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions. The Moon is in Virgo.

The Stars Rate Your Day

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

Aries (March 21-April 19)

***** Another romantic day full of promise and for some of you, a thrilling proposal of marriage. (Oh my.) Surprise flirtations from unexpected sources might also catch you off guard. Similarly, a favourable financial offer that you didn’t expect might make your day. Socialize and schmooze!

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

**** This is a lovely day because your relationships with friends and members of groups will be warm and mutually receptive. In fact, for some of you, these relationships are so warm and cozy, a platonic relationship might turn romantic. Almost certainly, you’ll might someone unusual today.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

**** It’s easy to make a great impression on bosses, parents, VIPs and authority figures today. People are impressed with your appearance and style; plus, whatever you propose will have a strong chance of catching their attention. In fact, for some of you, a flirtation or romance with a boss might begin.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

*** Sudden opportunities to travel might fall in your lap today. Likewise, unexpected avenues might open in areas related to medicine and the law or publishing, the media and higher education. Either way, be ready to act fast because this window of opportunity is brief.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

***** Financial negotiations will favour you today along with discussions about taxes, debt and inheritances. However, things are unpredictable. Sudden changes are likely. Meanwhile, passionate romance might also catch you off guard! (Be still my beating heart.)

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

**** A partner, spouse or close friend might do something unexpected that catches you off guard today. Fortunately, this will likely please you. It might even be a declaration of love! (Gasp.) Or perhaps you’ll be introduced to someone unusual or romantically appealing? (This is not a boring day.) Enjoy!

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

**** Today your relations with coworkers are so cozy, some of you will strike up a work-related romance or flirtation. Almost certainly, something pleasant but unexpected will occur today related to your work, your health or a pet. (Look your best to maximize all opportunities.)

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

**** This is another wonderful, romantic day full of surprising opportunities. Someone might declare their love for you? Or vice versa, you might boldly state your intentions regarding someone else? Meanwhile, enjoy unexpected invitations to fun events. Be ready to jump in either direction.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

**** Stock the fridge because unexpected company might drop by today. For some of you, a surprise purchase, especially something that is high tech or modern that might improve your home in an interesting way. A romantic interest might appear? Get ready for anything. (Stay off your heels.)

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

**** A fast-changing day! Expect surprise invitations and opportunities to see new places, meet new faces and do new things. Perhaps a daily contact will become a saucy flirtation? Make time to enjoy the beauty of your daily surroundings. A pleasant day, indeed!

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

**** Keep an eye on your possessions and your money today because things are unpredictable. Fortunately, whatever happens will likely favour you. Sudden gifts of money might come your way. You might score a chance to pursue a better paying job. A surprise purchase might please you?

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

***** Something unusual might occur today that gives you a chance to improve your appearance. This could include an unexpected purchase or perhaps a new hairdo or a wardrobe change? (Your confidence always gets a boost when you’re wearing killer shoes and boots.) Meanwhile, a romance might suddenly flourish.

If Your Birthday Is Today

Actress Katee Sackoff (1980) shares your birthday today. You’re protective, compassionate and empathetic. You use your strong will to champion noble causes. This is a wonderful year to socialize and enjoy life because your creativity and zest for life are at a pinnacle. Have fun but remember your goals. Old friends might reappear to rekindle relationships.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

Your emotions are acting up and some hidden feelings might be revealed this Tuesday. Perhaps this is happening because you don’t feel you have enough support at home or maybe because on the contrary, you feel overwhelmed by all the attention that is on you.

This new person in your life is probably going to bring a bout of fresh air.

You can also enjoy this special Aries Daily Horoscope.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

This Tuesday should be all about saving and making use of any opportunities of this kind. You know how they say that you should think of these things during the good days so you don’t have to cry during the bad days.

Take advantage of the peace and quiet of the next couple of days and put some money aside as there isn’t much of importance you can do with it at the moment either.

You can also enjoy this special Taurus Daily Horoscope.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

It appears that the current disposition favors negotiations and endeavors of this kind. You ought to be very eloquent with those around and although you might not be able to convince them entirely, it seems that the facts are still in your favor.

And whomever has eyes to see that will probably act upon this and in your favor.

You can also enjoy this special Gemini Daily Horoscope.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

You might have to give up something you enjoy doing, either temporarily or for good, this Tuesday and although the break will be felt, you will be just fine.

Perhaps this is a slower period and this is why you are able to feel changes a lot more poignant than usual. Other than this, apparently you might get some free time this Tuesday as well.

You can also enjoy this special Cancer Daily Horoscope.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

During some kind of social endeavor, you might come across someone who you will consider to be very special from the beginning.

Perhaps they are doing something you always dreamed of doing or they are a great specialist in your field. In any case, once you wake up from admiration and awe, you might get a chance to spend some time with them.

You can also enjoy this special Leo Daily Horoscope.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

You shouldn’t be surprised by anything that is going on this Tuesday as it seems that the quirkier the day, the more opportunities for you.

Perhaps you will have the chance to showcase some talent of yours or maybe a situation from work will require exactly that kind of inspiration you have been practicing for a while now in other activities.

You can also enjoy this special Virgo Daily Horoscope.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

You might be going through a rougher patch but there is no need to play the victim, especially since it seems that you don’t really have an audience for that either.

If you are really seeking for answers and advice, try to orient yourself towards those who are older than you, because, although you might think of them from a different era, they do own some general truths.

You can also enjoy this special Libra Daily Horoscope.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

A day of memories for some natives, most of them who are going to reminisce of times that were a lot easier for them, most likely from their childhood.

This will not only bring a lot of melancholy in their lives but also a feeling of warmth and they might be put in the position to seek to be reunited with some relatives they haven’t seen in a while.

You can also enjoy this special Scorpio Daily Horoscope.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

You tend to react with a lot of aggressiveness whenever you are being told something you don’t agree with and it seems that no matter the subject, your impulsivity knows of no boundaries.

You need to relax a bit and realize that not everything is as important and that you need to let some things go and also not regard yourself as so important.

You can also enjoy this special Sagittarius Daily Horoscope.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

You seem to be carrying some kind of passive aggressive feud with your partner and unfortunately you are both right, because you both direct your ideas to the wellbeing of everyone around.

But perhaps you don’t know how to express your wishes and this is exactly where the misunderstanding rises. A good day for celebrations, even if it’s a Tuesday.

You can also enjoy this special Capricorn Daily Horoscope.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

You might have some distant relative coming to you to ask for help in a financial matter and you are right to doubt whether to help them or not.

Whether they don’t inspire you too much confidence or have already disappointed you in the past, you shouldn’t feel guilty. You could help them with some advice and it’s up to them what they do with it.

You can also enjoy this special Aquarius Daily Horoscope.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

You are too afraid that certain things you are too busy to get involved in might end up impacting you and you are stressing way too much about it.

If you can’t do anything about it than let it go and simply hope for the best. Or perhaps try to delegate the supervision of the matter to someone else, whom you can trust.

You can also enjoy this special Pisces Daily Horoscope.

Welcome to WOTC! A Thought for Your Day

Here is a cute good idea to help children and adults get negativity out. This video is hosted by a Miniature Schnauzer.

Whacky Word Wall by Pluto Living

The rest of the monthly posts will have to wait until tomorrow. I am having a bad fibromyalgia flare today, so it hurts to type. I will also try to do some witchcraft information posts tomorrow also.

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

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

April 7, 2025 Current Moon Phase for the Northern Hemisphere

Source: nineplanets.org

The current moon phase for today is the Waxing Gibbous phase.

On this day, the moon is 9.4 days old and 75.89% illuminated with a tilt of 152.779°. The approximate distance from Earth to the moon is 393,520.52 km and the moon sign is Leo.

The Moon phase for today 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: 9.4 days

Moon illumination: 75.89%

Moon tilt: 152.779°

Moon angle: 0.51

Moon distance: 393,520.52 km

Moon sign: Leo

Source: MoonGiant.com

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

Today’s Waxing Gibbous Phase

The Waxing Gibbous on April 7 has an illumination of 76%. 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 April 7 the Moon is 9.93 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: ♌ Leo

The current zodiac moon sign is Leo, positioned at 20.49° within the sign. The Moon entered Leo on Apr 5, 6:39 PM and will shift into Virgo on Apr 8, 3:12 AM. 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.

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.

Phase Details

Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Illumination: 76%
Moon Age: 9.93 days
Moon Angle: 0.51
Moon Distance: 389,869.27 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 149,798,341.24 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

April 7, 2025 Daily Horoscopes

Click here to read Georgia Nicols Daily and Weekly Horoscopes

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

Click here to read anyone’s birthday traits and more Source: sunsigns.org

Click here to read more about traits for anyone’s birthday horoscope Source: tarot.com

Moon Alert

After 9 PM PDT today, avoid shopping and important decisions. The Moon is in Leo.

The Stars Rate Your Day

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

Aries (March 21-April 19)

***** This is a wonderful day to enjoy fun outings and schmooze with others. It’s also the perfect time to be away on a vacation. The arts and fun activities with kids and sports events will be excellent choices. As of today, your world will be all systems go! (“Ladies, start your engines.”)

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

**** Stock the fridge and plan to entertain at home because groups might end up around your kitchen table today by plan or by accident. This is also an enterprising day to explore real-estate possibilities. If something looks good, you’ll be wise to wait until April 27 to sign on the dotted line.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

***** Ta da! Today your ruler Mercury turns direct, which means Mercury retrograde is officially over! Nevertheless, if contemplating buying cars, trucks, computers and cell phones, be wise and wait until April 27 to be free of the shadow phase. Nevertheless, beginning today, life gets easier!

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

**** This is an excellent day for financial negotiations and seeking ways to boost your income. Unexpected opportunities to travel or deal with a foreign country or explore avenues in medicine, the law, publishing and the media look good. (Do get dressed.)

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

***** This is a marvellous day because the Moon is in your sign dancing beautifully with the Sun and lucky Jupiter. This makes you feel optimistic, confident and ready to conquer your world! Furthermore, as of today, Mercury retrograde is officially over. “Whiskey and fresh horses for my men!”

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

**** Today you have a warm feeling in your tummy because you’re happy with how things are turning out. Nevertheless, a partner, spouse or an old relationship might surprise you today. Work from behind the scenes. Take it easy. Enjoy your good press.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

**** You are the most sociable sign in the zodiac and today is a wonderful day to schmooze with friends and groups. Meanwhile, favours from coworkers or something surprising and pleasant might occur with your job or your health. Travel plans are promising.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

**** You make a great impression on others today, which is something you can use to your advantage. People will notice you more than usual; in addition to which they will see you as successful, even affluent. (Obviously, this is the day to make your pitch and do what you can to advance your agenda!)

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

***** Travel plans appeal to you today. (What’s new? You are the traveller of the zodiac.) Admittedly, this is the perfect time for a vacation for your sign. However, unexpected company or surprise opportunity to beautify your home might also occur. Stay tuned!

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

**** Financial discussions will favour you today. In fact, some of you might receive a gift or an inheritance from a third party. Meanwhile, you’re full of bright, innovative ideas. Work-related travel is likely for some of you. You might find new employment at a place where you had a previous connection.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

**** This is a great day to schmooze with others. Spouses, partners and friends might introduce you to someone unusual or affluent. Vacation plans might be on the table. Meanwhile, short trips and a chance to learn new things will be stimulating!

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

**** Today will be a relief for you because Mercury has been retrograding in your sign creating glitches and goofy mistakes, not to mention minor disappointments. As of today – this is over! Work-related travel is likely. You might also see ways to boost your income. (We like!)

If Your Birthday Is Today

Actor Russell Crowe (1964) shares your birthday today. You are motivated, confident and hard-working for what you want. You are also versatile, idealistic and humanitarian. This is a slower paced year. It’s okay to rest. Take time to rejuvenate your energy and your outlook. Focus on relationships with people who are kind and helpful.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

Some things are simply on your nerves but you can’t really articulate them. Perhaps you are simply being way too impatient.

At the same time, there is chance for some sort of heated encounter, in the passionate sense. You finally get the chance to spend some time with someone you have found attractive from the beginning.

You can also enjoy this special Aries Daily Horoscope.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

What you ought to remember about this Monday is that the more you plan, the more difficult is going to be for you to hold on to that.

You are very impulsive and may rush into certain things although you might not have enough knowledge about them. At the same time, some tensions with your partner are probably going to burst in other areas of your life as well.

You can also enjoy this special Taurus Daily Horoscope.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

This beginning of the week seems to bring conflict all around and you will probably find it difficult to divide yourself where it matters.

You are probably way too preoccupied with work to even see the tension that is surmounting at home. Or for other natives, the lack of warmth and pressure from home are impacting their work.

You can also enjoy this special Gemini Daily Horoscope.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

Romance and that passionate side of yours that you are rarely revealing are finally going to take your life by storm and this week announces to be heated.

Although you seem to be communicating just fine with your partner, often without words, there might still be some misunderstandings creeping in, most of them having to do with mundane stuff.

You can also enjoy this special Cancer Daily Horoscope.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

This Monday will be a day of exceptions and of rules that are not respected by anyone. No matter how may boundaries you are trying to impose at home, they are simply not being followed and you are the only one to fall responsible.

Funny enough, you don’t even believe in them entirely but might feel pressured by other members of the family to impose them.

You can also enjoy this special Leo Daily Horoscope.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

If you have already a fighting plan for this week make sure you start on the right foot because from there on everything will go smoothly.

But I am really putting an emphasis on the beginning because at the first sign on doubt, your motivation and strong will are going to diminish and it is going to be very hard to regroup.

You can also enjoy this special Virgo Daily Horoscope.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

You may view some of the events of this Monday as a big hit while in fact their effects aren’t as great as you imagine.

You are prone to exaggerations and this will probably bring a lot of unwanted adrenaline. You need to be less mental about what is going on and try to feel things and you will probably be able to relax.

You can also enjoy this special Libra Daily Horoscope.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

You need to carry an honest discussion with your loved one this Monday or else you will probably remain very agitated the whole day.

If there are things you are suspecting, then you need to discuss them. Other areas of your life that are prone to cause discussions include your finances and some previous decisions.

You can also enjoy this special Scorpio Daily Horoscope.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Remember that sooner or later you do pay for the not so nice things you are doing to those around you, especially in the case of those things you are doing deliberately.

And now that we have set the record straight, maybe you should also take a look at why you are behaving like this and reveal those feelings of frustration and of not finding your place.

You can also enjoy this special Sagittarius Daily Horoscope.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

It seems that you come to appreciate a lot more whatever your family has done for you and also prefer to see things moving in this direction.

A good moment to get closer to those for whom you care and maybe you will find it easier to make those small compromises in their favor, you know, those that are always on your nerves.

You can also enjoy this special Capricorn Daily Horoscope.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Some sort of upgrade will take you by surprise this Monday as you seem to rearrange some things pertaining to your lifestyle.

It might not be such a bad idea to go shopping or organize things at home. In any case, be prepared to take some money off your wallet or else things are not moving. Don’t exaggerate though because there are bills to pay next week.

You can also enjoy this special Aquarius Daily Horoscope.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

It seems that your relationship with your friends is looking brighter and brighter and you gather the courage to ask them to help you with something.

Whilst some might meet you with raised eyebrows, once you explain what you want to do, they will probably jump to the rescue. And in the unlikely event that they don’t, at least you know where you stand.

You can also enjoy this special Pisces Daily Horoscope.

Monthly Posts

I apologize for not having the April 2025 monthly posts up yet. I thank you for your understanding and support as I went through a period of deep depression and sadness. I am coming out of it and should be back to posting daily. As for the April 2025 monthly posts I will get them up tomorrow and Tuesday.

Some of The Witches Correspondences for Tuesday

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The Witches Correspondences for Tuesday

 

Tuesday (Tiw’s-day)

Planet: Mars

Colors: Red and Autumn Shades

Crystals: Bloodstone, Ruby, Garnet, Flint, Rhodonite, Iron and Steel

Aroma: Basil, Ginger, Black Pepper, Mars Oil, Dragon’s blood and patchouli

Herb: Basil

The day of Mars. This day could only ever symbolize the sheer power of the god of war! The ideal spells to be cast on this day are that of force, power war and protection.

Dedicated to the powers of the planet Mars, personified as Ares, Tiwaz, Tiw, and Tyr.

Magical aspects: controlled power, energy, and endurance, passion, sex, courage, aggression, and protection.

This is the proper day of the week to perform spells and rituals involving courage, physical strength, revenge, military honors, surgery, the breaking of negative spells, dynamic energy, matrimony, war, enemies, prison, hunting, politics, contests, protection, victory, and athletics

 

April 6, 2025 Current Moon Phase for the Northern Hemisphere

Source: nineplanets.org

The current moon phase for today is the Waxing Gibbous phase.

On this day, the moon is 8.37 days old and 66.48% illuminated with a tilt of 148.343°. The approximate distance from Earth to the moon is 388,911.64 km and the moon sign is Leo.

he Moon phase for today 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: 8.37 days

Moon illumination: 66.48%

Moon tilt: 148.343°

Moon angle: 0.51

Moon distance: 388,911.64 km

Moon sign: Leo

Source: MoonGiant.com

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

Today’s Waxing Gibbous Phase

The Waxing Gibbous on April 6 has an illumination of 67%. 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 April 6 the Moon is 8.97 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.

Today’s Moon Sign: ♌ Leo

The current zodiac moon sign is Leo, positioned at 8.23° within the sign. The Moon entered Leo on Apr 5, 6:39 PM and will shift into Virgo on Apr 8, 3:12 AM. 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.

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.

Phase Details

Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Illumination: 67%
Moon Age: 8.97 days
Moon Angle: 0.52
Moon Distance: 385,173.04 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 149,755,478.53 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