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(One Person’s View Point) Wicca By: History.com Editors
Wicca By: History.com Editors
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Wicca is a modern-day, nature-based pagan religion. Though rituals and practices vary among people who identify as Wiccan, most observations include the festival celebrations of solstices and equinoxes, the honoring of a male god and a female goddess, and the incorporation of herbalism and other natural objects into rituals. Wiccans practice their religion according to an ethical code, and many believe in reincarnation.
WHAT IS WICCA?
Wicca is considered a modern interpretation of pre-Christian traditions, though some involved claim a direct line to ancient practices. It may be practiced by individuals or members of groups (sometimes known as covens).
Wicca also has some commonalities with Druidism in its environmental component, and is considered the inspiration of the goddess movement in spirituality.
There is great diversity among individuals and groups that practice a Wiccan religion, but many are duotheistic, worshiping both a female goddess and a male god (sometimes referred to as a Mother Goddess and a Horned God).
Other Wiccan practices are atheist, pantheist, polytheist or respectful of gods and goddesses as archetypal symbols rather than as actual or supernatural beings. Rituals in Wicca often include holidays centered around phases of the moon; solar equinoxes and solstices; elements such as fire, water, earth and air; and initiation ceremonies.
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(One Person’s View Point) Wicca v Witchcraft c2018
Wicca v Witchcraft
Author: Irishdize
What are some of the differences between a Witch and a Wiccan?
Wiccans believe in and worship deities, usually a male and female God or a God and Goddess. Most Witches either worship only the Goddess or see the Goddess as a personification of nature, as I do. Wicca is one religion with laws, such as the Wiccan rede and the law of three. The rede says ‘an it harm none, do what ye will’. While I think it’s a wonderful law that covers just about everything you could ever wonder about, I don’t and cannot follow it. I simply instead do the best I can, given my circumstances. I don’t believe in ‘the law of three’ either which is whatever I send out ‘will come back to me times three’. I certainly believe in the law of Return, but it doesn’t work in quite the same way. Whatever I send out does return, but right away and is usually the exact same lesson reversed back at me. As you might surmise, I am not Wiccan.
Another key difference is that Wiccans will generally take gods and goddesses from mythology and call upon them for certain help, such as calling Aphrodite when they are doing a love spell. I simply do not need to use mythological deities to make my magic work; Magic is using natural energies that exist within me and around me in Nature to bring about change. In fact, one can believe that God doesn’t exist and still work Magic. Wiccans have a Wheel of the Year that they celebrate. There are eight holidays — starting on Oct 31st ‘Samhain’ or the Witches New Years. Their holiday structure has four high holy days and four low days as well as 13 Moons, some full and some new, when Magic is usually worked or divination is usually done.
I have random ritual days wherein I will spend the entire day or night in ritual, reading, contemplating, spirit dancing, or just connecting to the trees, rocks, the grass, whatever I feel like doing. Sometimes I will watch spiritually uplifting movies or listen to Native American music. Sometimes, I will just sleep or do readings by dice and Tarot. It’s all unplanned and very spontaneous whereas in Wicca, it’s usually planned down to the letter. Spells are written out before they are performed, as are rituals and of course, as I said, they know what day is a ritual day and what not. Most Wiccans I have encountered believe that their strongest magic can only happen on Full and New Moons. I disagree completely. Magic comes from within; it doesn’t matter what day or night one performs it and it doesn’t matter how well written your spell is or what tools you have (if you even have any tools) .
Most Wiccans have many tools and an Athame to direct energy or cast the circle. This is done for many reasons I am told: to create sacred space, to have a protective barrier against negative energies, lurking spirits or unexpected Visitors (human or animal) or to keep the magic within the circle until they are ready to send it out to do its purpose.
Witches like myself generally see no reason for a circle. Nature is holy; The Universe is Divine. There is no place in Nature that is not sacred already to us, so if the circle is being drawn for that reason, it isn’t needed. The energies that are around us at all times are both positive and negative, and while you can definitely put a mental shield up to protect yourself against such energies that cause you stress or harm, an imaginary circle isn’t needed. but by all means if you feel a need for it, who am I to say you shouldn’t do it?
Lurking spirits aren’t relevant to me as I don’t believe in spirits or ghosts and let me tell you something honestly, I have NEVER cast a circle in ritual while doing magic and never had my spells backfire or had any negative response. Sure, I’ve had spells that didn’t work because I didn’t put the right amount of effort into them but that had nothing to do with not casting an invisible circle or because I didn’t make the backyard sacred enough. As far as unexpected visitors or animals, my cat is just as sacred as the tree is so I am not worried about his energies affecting my work.
Many other tools that a Wiccan might have are cauldrons, mortar and pestle, wands, specific colored candles, incense, specific books by well respected authors, etc. I use only the following: Incense, Oils, Sage, Candles and Dice. I use Tarot Cards on occasion for personal insight, not to read the future. I do believe that you have to use specific colors to achieve certain goals but at the same time I KNOW that this isn’t true, I have used a yellow candle, for example, to bring money into my life and it worked because ultimately the candle is just a tool, Magic comes from within me and around me but I NEED what I NEED at the moment and candle colors represents some inner need, so I embrace that at the moment.
Books are of my own choosing. I read what I am drawn to read. A lot of the times, the books on my shelves are devotionals from different religions or books on Wicca (because that’s all I can find) . I have heard from several Wiccans that we should not read books written by certain authors. Let me tell you, read whatever feels right to you, whatever you are drawn to. Don’t worry about what another person thinks about you or your path. Maybe you need to read something in that book to teach you a lesson?
Of course, we Shadak Witches also have 108 Books of Shadak that we draw inspiration and wisdom from. These books have been handwritten or typed out by modern-day Witches with computers and are leather bound. These books are filled with the thoughts, ideas and opinions of our family members as well as instructions, rules and rule changes, counsel decisions and more and are to be read alongside any other books of our choosing.
Most Wiccans I have met believe in the Summerlands or life after death, ghosts, and angels. I’ve even heard some Wiccans speak of demons, which are from the Christian religion. I suspect these are Wiccans who were raised around Christianity.
I believe that when a person dies, their energy is reabsorbed back into Nature, back into the Goddess. I don’t believe in a traditional afterlife, so no Summerlands, no angels, no ghosts, no demons. I don’t believe in Jesus either -shocking, huh?
My altar is very simple, as well. I have two altars at the moment because I am living in my own apartment and then, part time, with my boyfriend. Both altars are just flat wooden tables. Both have candles on them, incense, oils, sage, some dice, Tarot Cards, books, flowers in a vase. Nothing elaborate; no statues, no athames, no pictures of the lord and lady, no pentacles…though I do wear a pentacle necklace and a pentacle ring, Both to me represent that I am Pagan, that I believe in the 4 elements and spirit and the six senses.
Most Wiccans have a year-and a-day of study. They can start out a bright-eyed bushy-tailed young teen ager and a year later become a High Priestess who doesn’t even know how to read tarot cards!
In Witchcraft, there either is no degree system at all — because progress is marked personally by how much we have learned or how much we have experienced — or there is a personal degree system such as the one that I follow which takes many YEARS to get through until you can become a High Priest. There are six levels within each degree in the system I follow and you earn a level by reading certain books and doing what you are supposed to do in the books. You do a simplistic ritual to see if you have earned a level. The die is instrumental in determining this.
Wiccans care very much about the rede and law of three. They don’t hurt people willy-nilly. But in The Tradition of Witchcraft I was raised in, we must wait for certain changes to happen. We must wait for the doors to open. This means that if I want to go to college, I must read The Books, cast the dice and wait for that door to open, Wiccans may just apply and attend school, not thinking about whether or not this is their intended path, whether or not they have taken a slot that someone else was supposed to have, etc. After all, what rule is there to follow other than the rede?
As far as sex, the body, life on Earth, we have similar views. Sex is sacred to most Wiccans and Witches and whatever someone does, as long as there isn’t harm, is all right. I’m gay and that’s perfectly accepted in both paths. The body is Holy.
Many Wiccans I have encountered tell me that Wicca is the religion and Witchcraft is just Magic. Magic is Magic, folks. You can be a Witch and NEVER practice Magic. There are many Traditions out there called Witchcraft and these people consider this to be their religion or spiritual path, as I do! If someone asked me what my religion was, I would say I am a Unitarian Universalist and a Solitary Eclectic Witch. I might also say that I am a Shadak Witch because Shadakism is the name of the tradition that I was raised in, It would depend on how much time I wanted to invest in explaining myself to the person I was talking with.
Magic is such a small part of being a Witch. I think I have been a Witch for 29 years and have done only about 50 spells in that entire time. Most of what I do is worship Nature, cook, garden, read, contemplate, dance, chant, cleanse, clean, watch TV, listen to music, have sex, walk in the woods, swim and cast dice, which are all parts of being a Witch. You should embrace your spiritual life as well as your ‘mundane’ life.
‘Blessed Be’ is usually a Wiccan saying, much like Merry Meet or Merry Part. Most Witches won’t say this when you meet them. It’s one good way to tell if the person you are speaking with is a Witch or a Wiccan… but some Witches will use the term if they are speaking with someone else who uses it. For example, my sister is Wiccan and will often end our conversations with “Blessed Be!” and out of respect I will also say it.
So, out of respect for the Wiccans who chose to read this, I say, “Blessed Be”!
June 4, 2025 Current Southern Hemisphere/Tomorrow’s Northern Hemisphere Moon Phase
Source: nineplanets.org
The current moon phase for June 4th, 2025 is the Waxing Gibbous phase.
On this day, the moon is 8.72 days old and 64.68% illuminated with a tilt of 154.785°. The approximate distance from Earth to the moon is 401,323.71 km and the moon sign is Libra.
The Moon phase for June 4th, 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: 8.72 days
Moon illumination: 64.68%
Moon tilt: 154.785°
Moon angle: 0.5
Moon distance: 401,323.71 km
Moon sign: Libra
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.
Today’s Waxing Gibbous Phase
The Waxing Gibbous on June 4 has an illumination of 65%. This is the percentage of the Moon illuminated by the Sun. The illumination is constantly changing and can vary up to 10% a day. On June 4 the Moon is 8.8 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.
Phase Details
Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Illumination: 65%
Moon Age: 8.80 days
Moon Angle: 0.50
Moon Distance: 401,086.44 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 151,791,318.64 km
Illumination: 65%
Moon Age: 8.80 days
Moon Angle: 0.50
Moon Distance: 401,086.44 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 151,791,318.64 km
The 8 Lunar Phases
There are 8 lunar phases the Moon goes through in its 29.53 days lunar cycle. The 4 major Moon phases are Full Moon, New Moon, First Quarter and Last Quarter. Between these major phases, there are 4 minor ones: the Waxing Crescent, Waxing Gibbous, Waning Gibbous and Waning Crescent. For more info on the Moon Cycle and on each phase check out Wikipedia Lunar Phase page.
Useful Moon Resources
Check the weather before a night of Moon gazing at weather.com
For a list of all the current meteor showers visit American Meteor Society
June 3, 2025 Daily Horoscopes
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Moon Alert
There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today. 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)
*** Tread carefully at work today, or in conversations with care workers or something to do with your pet. The reason you have to be careful is your emotions might overwhelm your intellect today. You might react without thinking. (Who me?) You know who you are.
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
**** Let’s hope you will remain positive (even playful perhaps) in the event that you encounter some disputes about money, possessions, who picks up the tab for something, or who pays for a fun outing? This might also relate to costs related to your kids.
Gemini (May 21-June 20)
*** Avoid controversial subjects with family members today because little disputes and moments of nastiness could arise. It’s simply not worth it because by tomorrow, you might change your views completely. The challenge today is your ruler Mercury is at odds with the Moon. (It’s just something you have to deal with.)
Cancer (June 21-July 22)
*** Sometimes you are called a Moon Child because the sign of Cancer is ruled by the Moon. Today the Moon is at odds with Mercury, the planet of communications. This means you could feel disgruntled with someone; but you might feel you can’t speak up. Whatever the case – it could be frustrating.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
*** Discussions about money or possessions might be challenging today, which is why you will feel the need to express your problems or your concerns with someone. Unfortunately, this is a poor day for communications of any kind. Be smart and postpone important discussions for another day.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
**** Today the Moon is in your sign, which heightens your emotions. However, it also increases your good fortune – which is handy. Nevertheless, the Moon is at odds with Mercury, which makes your emotions grab hold of you and overrule your common sense. Oops.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
*** The key to keeping your peace of mind today, and to maintaining a reasonable degree of harmony around you (which is important for your well-being, we both know) is to avoid controversial subjects. Avoid discussions about politics, religion or racial issues today. Do yourself this favour.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
**** You might be involved with a friend, or a member of a group, about funding, shared property, shared money or whether something is borrowed or overdue. Whatever the case, this might not go well. Be wise. Choose another day to fight for what you want. (But not today.)
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
*** This is a poor day to deal with bosses, parents or anyone in authority. Give these people a wide berth. Of course, we both know that when dealing with authority figures, sometimes it’s better to ask for forgiveness, than to ask for permission. This might be worth consideration?
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
**** You might be caught up in legal or medical matters today, or controversial discussions about politics or religion. Be smart. Don’t stick your neck out. Listen to what others are saying and keep your thoughts to yourself. Meanwhile, you might entertain at home.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
*** Discussions about who should pay for what, especially related to social outings, or the support or education of children, might be petty today. Someone might feel compelled to express your dissatisfaction with you. Or maybe you feel the need to air your grievances? Take it easy.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
*** Today the Moon is opposite your sign at odds with Mercury, which is an indication that family discussions might be dicey. It’s important to know that your views (about whatever’s happening) might suddenly change. In fact, because this is likely, lighten up.
If Your Birthday Is Today
TV journalist Anderson Cooper (1967) shares your birthday today. You are pioneering and independent. You’re intellectually restless; and enjoy solitude. This is the last year of a nine-year cycle, which means it’s time to take inventory. Let go of people, places and things that have held you back. Do internal and external housecleaning. Be more compassionate and loving.
Click here for Anyone’s Birthday or Daily or Monthly Horoscopes Source: thehoroscope.co
Aries (March 21-April 19)
A childish Tuesday as you seem to put your stubbornness above what others are wanting and to make matters worse, we are not referring to some strangers but to your own family.
So this ought to make things a bit tense. Good news from abroad though and this will probably cheer up the mood, of course, if you decide to share them.
You can also read this special Aries Daily Horoscope.
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
You shouldn’t let yourself influenced by past opinions, especially if you don’t want to be treated with the same prejudice.
It seems that this Tuesday is here to teach you about second chances and to show you how radically certain experiences can change people. An opportunity for some financial gain might show up late.
You can also read this special Taurus Daily Horoscope.
Gemini (May 21-June 20)
You will benefit from a bit of an interval of solitude early on in the morning and this will help you organize your mind and get some self-confidence brewing.
It will help, especially because during the day you will have to deal with people in a group. You are productive and this will probably be remarked by one of your superiors.
You can also read this special Gemini Daily Horoscope.
Cancer (June 21-July 22)
Use this Tuesday to set your priorities straight for the week or else you will start losing time. If you don’t have a particular goal in mind and a destination attached to it, you are more prone to letting go of things and of postponing others.
Surprisingly enough, a colleague is going to offer you a helping hand you haven’t even thought of.
You can also read this special Cancer Daily Horoscope.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
You are advised to take a step back and look at everything someone has done for you, either in the past period or in general, in your life.
This is a day for celebration and recognition and now you are in the position to lead it. It’s a great occasion to give what is best from you because you are more generous and empathic than ever.
You can also read this special Leo Daily Horoscope.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
A day full of experiences, most likely referring to your professional advancement. But this doesn’t mean that you can’t use this to tone down your emotions or general instability.
You need to learn from the barriers you are getting down at work. Some collaborators of the people you work with or for might specifically request to work with you.
You can also read this special Virgo Daily Horoscope.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
A Tuesday of the heart ahead of you as you are fighting emotional for certain values you cherish and perhaps against someone who is way too superficial and threatening them.
You have the chance to come in contact with a special person, most likely during the morning so try not to postpone any outing you have around that time.
You can also read this special Libra Daily Horoscope.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
It seems that this Tuesday is going to be quite transparent in regard to your behavior and also that of others.
You will be able to showcase your qualities, work to better yourself but at the same time, those around will be able to notice your defects. The other way around also functions and will see whether you take advantage of that.
You can also read this special Scorpio Daily Horoscope.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
The clearer you speak, no matter if your voice trembles, the easier it is going to be for you later on. This is a great day to be honest, admit things about yourself or speak up in regard to what you want.
For some natives, this might have just a family dimension while others will speak to the whole world about their real self.
You can also read this special Sagittarius Daily Horoscope.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
You are enticed by some kind of long term plan and although it is not yours and you have not tested it, you really want to follow it.
Well, you are allowed to dip your fingers in the ocean but will see how far you will go. The stars are quick to show you any faults that might appear on the way so you only need to keep your eyes open to see them.
You can also read this special Capricorn Daily Horoscope.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
Someone is going to serve you or do you a big favor and you won’t probably know how to react to that. The confusion will be even more obvious in the lives of those natives who have not needed help or had no idea that was about to happen.
If you take a moment to think about it, you will probably come up with a solution to this moral dilemma.
You can also read this special Aquarius Daily Horoscope.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
It appears that your hands are quite full this Tuesday, and not necessarily with work. You are in a dreamy like state and prefer to make all kind of scenarios until you fall all overwhelmed by their complexity.
You are the master of your own destiny but at times, you need to tend to the dull stuff as well.
You can also read this special Pisces Daily Horoscope.
Welcome to WOTC! A Thought for Today
If you want to see information on any tradition of witchcraft, herbs, flowers, a Goddess or a God, or anything pertaining to any tradition of witchcraft, please put it in the comment section or email Lady Carla Beltane at ladybeltane@witchesofthecraft.com. I will try to find some information to post about it.
May your and your family’s lives be filled with love, happiness, laughter, joy, and positive things!
Blessed be
June 3, 2025 Current Southern Hemisphere/Tomorrow’s Northern Hemisphere Moon Phase
Source: nineplanets.org
The current moon phase for June 3rd, 2025 is the First Quarter phase.
On this day, the moon is 7.69 days old and 54.9% illuminated with a tilt of 155.188°. The approximate distance from Earth to the moon is 397,577.27 km and the moon sign is Virgo.
The Moon phase for June 3rd, 2025 is the First Quarter phase. In this phase, exactly half of the moon is illuminated and half is in darkness.
The First Quarter phase comes roughly 7 days after the New Moon and this is when the moon has completed one quarter of its orbit around the Earth (hence the name, First Quarter). The moon will be high overhead at sunset in this phase and will be visible until mid-night, when it sets in the west.
The First Quarter of the moon phase cycle happens on one day. It’s followed by the intermediate phase, Waxing Gibbous, and will become more illuminated every day until it reaches the Full Moon phase.
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: if you live in the Northern Hemisphere, the right side of the moon will be illuminated during the First Quarter. If you live in the Southern Hemisphere, the left side is illuminated.
Natural satellite souvenirs
Phase Details
Phase: First Quarter
Moon age: 7.69 days
Moon illumination: 54.9%
Moon tilt: 155.188°
Moon angle: 0.5
Moon distance: 397,577.27 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 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.
Today’s First Quarter Phase
The First Quarter on June 3 has an illumination of 55%. This is the percentage of the Moon illuminated by the Sun. The illumination is constantly changing and can vary up to 10% a day. On June 3 the Moon is 7.85 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.
Phase Details
Phase: First Quarter
Illumination: 55%
Moon Age: 7.85 days
Moon Angle: 0.50
Moon Distance: 397,685.07 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 151,769,735.72 km
Illumination: 55%
Moon Age: 7.85 days
Moon Angle: 0.50
Moon Distance: 397,685.07 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 151,769,735.72 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 Today
Friday we got home early and I work on getting our yard tidied up. In clearing weeds and other things out along the fence I touched something that caused a bad allergic reaction to the point I couldn’t sit or lay anywhere to help stop the itching. Than yesterday we move a party tent off our porch to take to my middle son and I messed up my lower back pinching the right sciatic nerve which laid me flat and is still bad today. I’m alternately using ice and heat along with prescription pain medication and healing spell to help it heal. Since I haven’t got the monthly posts up yet I am going to do those today and limited regular posting. All the birth horoscope traits are caught up.
Thank you once again for supporting me through another physical rough spot!
If you want to see information on any tradition of witchcraft, herbs, flowers, a Goddess or a God, or anything pertaining to any tradition of witchcraft, please put it in the comment section or email Lady Carla Beltane at ladybeltane@witchesofthecraft.com. I will try to find some information to post about it.
May your and your family’s lives be filled with love, happiness, laughter, joy, and positive things!
Blessed be
June 2025 Moon Details
June 2025 Moon Details Source: moongiant.com
The Full Moon for this month will occur in the second week on Wednesday, June 11th. The New Moon will happen later in June on Wednesday, June 25th.
The June Full Strawberry Moon
The sweetest full moon of the year is June’s full moon, commonly known as the Full Strawberry Moon. While the full moon itself is inedible, despite how round and delicious it may seem, the Full Strawberry Moon marks strawberry harvesting season in North America. Most Algonquin tribes understood that it was a sign that wild strawberries were starting to ripen and ready for the harvest. Delicious though ripe strawberries may be, June’s full moon has another name that’s even sweeter.
What could possibly be sweeter than strawberries? Try honey. In Europe, June’s full moon was actually known as the Honey Moon. Other European names for it included the Hot Moon, signifiying the beginning of hot summer days, or Hay Moon, because of the first hay harvest. Those names aside, European names for the Full Strawberry Moon overall tend to have sweet, romantic connotations – a good example is the name Full Rose Moon. June’s full moon is also called Mead Moon, which could refer to the mowing of meadows during summer, but there’s another more romantic interpretation as well.
In Europe, it’s traditional to gift mead or honey to a newlywed couple during their first moon of marriage. The name Honey Moon itself has now become a common word in the English language, used to refer to the honeymoon holiday that couples go on right after they’re married. It used to be that newlyweds in ancient Europe would go on a sweet romantic holiday around the time of June’s full moon, because the moon phases were seen as a symbol for the phases of a marriage, with the full moon signifying the fullest and happiest part, the wedding itself.
The Full Strawberry Moon is tied to romance and marital bliss all around the world. In India, for example, June’s full moon is celebrated as Vat Purnima, where married women perform a ceremonial ritual to show their love for their husbands. Vat Purnima is based off a legend from the Mahabharata, about a beautiful woman, Savitri, who is determined to save her husband, Satyavan, who is doomed to die an early death. Savitri fasts for three days before Satyavan dies, upon which she successfully negotiates with the King of Hell for the resurrection of her husband. Similarly, married women nowadays dress up in beautiful saris, fast, and tie a thread around a banyan tree seven times to wish that their husbands will lead long, happy lives.
It is no wonder, then, that the Pagans also call June’s full moon the Lovers’ Moon. This is an excellent time to work on the connections in your life, romantic or otherwise, by showing affection to your loved ones and allowing yourself to be vulnerable to encourage intimacy in your relationships. During this Honey Moon, some Hoodoo practitioners will even use honey in magic rituals to sweeten other people’s feelings towards the practitioner. An example of a sweetening ritual is to pour honey into a saucer containing the target’s name, before lighting a candle on top of it. Another example of a honey ritual is to tie two poppets together with honey between them, in order to heal a broken relationship between two people. Honey rituals aside, true magic may happen when you invest your time and effort during this month to work on your relationships and appreciate the love you have in your life.
Local Date and Time for June 2025 Full Moon in major cities around the world:
Los Angeles,
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I Am Taking Today Off
I way over did it yesterday working on spring clean up of our yard. I had done the same on Sunday. Between the two days and silly weather here I am in a lot of pain today. I get out there thoroughly enjoying working with Mother Earth and listening to the birds sing that I do more than I should and pay for it when my body says enough is enough I’m going to slow you down one way or the other.
If you’d like to see what I have done, Crystal, and Merlin outside I have shorts up on my youtube channel. I will soon be doing some videos on witchcraft. There will be some beginners information, rituals, spellwork and whatever else I think I should post. This is one of the ways I am branching out for a creative activity. If you stop by please leave a comment on any of the shorts of things you would like me to consider doing a video on or just leave a comment here. They’ll start soonish after I get over being nervous about being live on a video. I may do live streams on Esbats and/or Sabbats. If you would be interested in joining me through chat, which can be away for us to gather and just talk with each other, on a live stream let me know.
Carla Just Being Me/ Lady Beltane’s channel
May 30, 2025 Current Southern Hemisphere/Tomorrow’s Northern Hemisphere Moon Phase
Source: nineplanets.org
The current moon phase for May 30th, 2025 is the Waxing Crescent phase.
On this day, the moon is 3.57 days old and 15.09% illuminated with a tilt of 138.717°. The approximate distance from Earth to the moon is 374,486.81 km and the moon sign is Cancer.
The Moon phase for May 30th, 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: 3.57 days
Moon illumination: 15.09%
Moon tilt: 138.717°
Moon angle: 0.53
Moon distance: 374,486.81 km
Moon sign: Cancer
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 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.
Today’s Waxing Crescent Phase
The Waxing Crescent on May 30 has an illumination of 17%. 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 May 30 the Moon is 3.99 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.
Phase Details
Phase: Waxing Crescent
Illumination: 17%
Moon Age: 3.99 days
Moon Angle: 0.52
Moon Distance: 379,557.19 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 151,681,570.50 km
Illumination: 17%
Moon Age: 3.99 days
Moon Angle: 0.52
Moon Distance: 379,557.19 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 151,681,570.50 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
May 29, 2025 Daily Horoscopes
Click here to read Georgia Nicols Daily and Weekly Horoscopes
Moon Alert
There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today. The Moon is in Cancer.
The Stars Rate Your Day
5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult
Aries (March 21-April 19)
**** This is a fast-paced, stimulating day; and you’re keen to get your point of view across to someone. (Today you’re more of a talker than a listener.) It’s an excellent time to start a new business venture, as well as exchange and learn ideas and plans related to business and commerce.
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
**** You are the financial wizard of the zodiac and today, you have moneymaking ideas! Or perhaps this stimulating influence taking place in your Money House will produce financial discussions with others? (You might be keen to make a special purchase.) Ka-ching!
Gemini (May 21-June 20)
***** Today both the Sun and your ruler Mercury are lined up in your sign, which stimulates your need to talk to others and share your ideas. You want to make plans for the future. Get out and travel! Be an active agent with respect to the world at large.
Cancer (June 21-July 22)
**** The Moon is still in your sign boosting your good fortune over all the other signs. Take advantage of this! Why not ask the universe for a favour? Meanwhile, research of any kind will pay off for you today because you’ll seek answers and information with determination.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
**** Today two different energies are at play: One will encourage you to get out and talk to everyone. You’ll be enthused, extroverted and interested in talking to younger people in particular. You might share your goals for the future with someone. Nevertheless, part of you wants to stay private.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
**** You have confidence to talk to bosses, teachers, parents and people in authority today, which is why you won’t hesitate to express your views. You’ll ask for what you want, which is why you might advance your agenda. You can demonstrate your knowledge. (You’ll impress others.)
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
***** You’re the most sociable sign in the zodiac; and today, you will love interacting with others, especially sharing exciting, fresh ideas. Discussions about politics, religion, philosophy and heady topics will turn your crank. You might make travel plans because you want to expand your horizons!
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
**** You have determination and steely discipline, which is why you will be intrigued by deep, psychological truths today. You might have a profound effect upon someone, or you might attract someone who amazes you. Discussions about finances and shared property might also occur.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
**** There’s a lot of energy coming at you from other people today. Someone might try to convince you about something. They might try to sell you their ideas. Whatever the case, be aware that you have to stay on your toes. (Fortunately, you can charm and schmooze anyone today.)
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
**** This will be a productive day for you because you’re mentally energetic and keen to achieve your objectives. Discussions with others will go well. Very likely, you will take charge and run the show. Nevertheless, be aware that you have to compromise today. Definitely.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
**** This is an upbeat, fun-loving day! In particular, it’s a creative time for you, which is why you will shine if you’re involved in sports, working with children, the arts, the entertainment world, or anything to do with the hospitality industry. You’re in the groove!
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
**** Today you want to socialize and have fun with others. Nevertheless, family discussions will be important. You might talk to a parent, or an older family member. Discussions about real estate, home repairs, renovations and family plans will take place.
If Your Birthday Is Today
37 US President John F. Kennedy (1917- 1963) shares your birthday today. You are kind, charming, gregarious and magnetic. You’re also compassionate. This is a year of learning and teaching. Take time to renew your spiritual or religious beliefs. Explore philosophies that will give you a better self-awareness and get you closer to the true meaning of your life.
Click here for Anyone’s Birthday or Daily or Monthly Horoscopes Source: thehoroscope.co
Aries (March 21-April 19)
This Thursday, you are more than a desirable presence in most circumstances and this brings you new advantages.
At the same time, some news about you might surface, something quite flattering actually and you will be able to ride that wave, whether it is true or not. Little responsibilities will cloud your skies for the day.
You can also read this special Aries Daily Horoscope.
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
You will want to take advantage of the current disposition, especially when you find out the stakes of it. The main predisposition is providing you with an aura of charm that is very hard to resist while the undertones are putting the right words in your mouth.
You can use this to convince whomever you have to, be it man or woman, during this Thursday.
You can also read this special Taurus Daily Horoscope.
Gemini (May 21-June 20)
A revealing day ahead and not everyone will come unscathed from it. Some things have been lingering on the lips of people for a while and now are there in the open entirely.
In other respects, you will feel as if a secret of yours has been de- conspired, even if the matter at hand has nothing to do with you and all this will cause stress.
You can also read this special Gemini Daily Horoscope.
Cancer (June 21-July 22)
The current disposition makes you a lot more empathic and responsive to the reactions of those around you and you really are trying to make everyone happy.
While at first this will be like a game of touch or miss, as the day progresses, if you continue, you will feel frustration installing, because everyone has higher and higher demands.
You can also read this special Cancer Daily Horoscope.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
This Thursday we are talking about responsibilities, both yours and of those around you, that kind that influences you from afar.
You are very observant and serious when it comes to what you have promised to deliver so it is only natural to be upset when others are not doing their part. In some regards, you will be right but with others, you will be a bit too picky.
You can also read this special Leo Daily Horoscope.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
You are trying to find a solution to a matter that has been troubling you for a while and it seems that this Thursday, with the news it carries, will bring you a bit closer to the solution.
And yet, you are far from revealing the real extend of what is going on. Your wishes and what you hope to obtain from the matter are also transforming along the way.
You can also read this special Virgo Daily Horoscope.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
Whatever it is that you are searching for this Thursday, will only let itself found after you invest a lot of effort and prove yourself worthy.
And before you bow with frustration at this news, let me tell you how this is actually a good thing. You have the force to overcome all the minor obstacles set for you today with a bit of strategy.
You can also read this special Libra Daily Horoscope.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
A bit of indulgence has not ruined anyone and it doesn’t necessarily mean that you will play it against your principles.
Perhaps it is not bad for you to sometimes reward yourself for the good things you did. And it isn’t necessary for others to witness your moments of pampering so do succumb to any temptation you feel like.
You can also read this special Scorpio Daily Horoscope.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
Auspicious times for those in charge with educational endeavors, on either side of the barricade. Educators and other professions might get the chance to build something further while the learners will be tested and then rewarded.
Both parties benefit from a lot more creativity and wits than usual and won’t feel a bit of stress.
You can also read this special Sagittarius Daily Horoscope.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
You are usually a good saver because you love the stability offered by the thought of having a little something there for the dark days.
And what better way to celebrate this than by budgeting accordingly and managing to put something aside. If you are doing your plans for the following days or even months, this is a good time for financial plans.
You can also read this special Capricorn Daily Horoscope.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
Those natives who are going somewhere this Thursday are going to be the most benefited but this doesn’t necessarily mean that those who stay at home and perhaps have to work, won’t receive anything.
A lot of concentration and the ability to seize any change will accompany any plan of the brave natives during this day.
You can also read this special Aquarius Daily Horoscope.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
You are being recommended that discretion is the best weapon this Thursday so if you are in the know, perhaps you should ponder a bit on what you have.
You may act on impulse and this won’t prove the best of ideas. This is why you need to let certain things go and don’t hold grudges, especially for those close.
You can also read this special Pisces Daily Horoscope.
A Little Humor for Your Day
I hope the rest of your and your family have a day and evening that is relaxing, filled with fun, laughter, and love. Always remember to take a little me time every day to recharge yourself!
Merry part until we merry meet again!
(One Person’s View Point) Why Light a Candle
Light A Candle
In many different traditions lighting candles is a sacred action.
It expresses more than words can express.
It has to do with gratefulness.
From time immemorial, people have lit candles in sacred places. Why should cyberspace not be sacred?
You may want to begin or end your day by the sacred ritual of lighting a candle or in memory of a loved one … to send healing thoughts … in prayer … it’s all about your intent.
Just follow link below ~
Love & Blessings xxx
http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/candles.cfm?l=eng&gi=AMP
Some of the Witchcraft/Magickal Correspondence for Thursday
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Thursday Source: spells8.com
Candle
Light a green candle to promote growth, fertility and abundance. Meditating with a green candle encourages us to improve in personal projects such as studies, work and self-development. It is great for casting prosperity or good luck spells, and also when invoking the healing energies of Nature.
Ruling Deities
Cernunnos, Gaia, Osiris, Pan, Poseidon and Zeus are rulers of Thursdays.
Crystals
Amethyst, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Tiger’s Eye, and Sugilite.
Carrying these gemstones today can bring success and fulfillment of your goals. Wear them as a talisman or simply keep them close to you to harness their energy.
Potion
Drink a cup of Green Tea today to strengthen your focus. Green tea is loaded with beneficial antioxidants, and, besides caffeine, green tea contains aminoacids that help boost brain function. It has a large amount of L-theanine, an amino acid that is beneficial for memory, attention, concentration and learning.
Herbs
Cinnamon, Clove, Sage, Fig, Hyssop, Maple, Nutmeg, Star Anise, Cinquefoil, Honeysuckle, Musk, Oakmoss.
Thursday Morning Rituals & Spells
Thursday color correspondences are Blue, Purple and Green. A simple spell is: Light a green candle to promote growth, fertility and abundance. Here are some more spells to do on Thursday: …
Thursday
Thursday Source: learnreligions.com
Thursday is a day of royal blues and greens, associated with the planet Jupiter and metals like tin. When it comes to deities, look at leader type gods like Thor, Zeus, and Jupiter. Gemstone correspondences for Thursday include turquoise, amethyst and lapis lazuli, and plant associations can be found in honeysuckle, cinquefoil, and even oak trees.
This is a day for honor, fealty and family loyalty, as well as harvesting, success, and prosperity. Take advantage of Thursday’s different aspects and do spellwork that brings abundance to you, declares your allegiance, and embraces prosperity.
May 28, 2025 Current Southern Hemisphere/Tomorrow’s Northern Hemisphere Moon Phase
Source: nineplanets.org
The current moon phase for May 29th, 2025 is the Waxing Crescent phase.
On this day, the moon is 2.53 days old and 7.57% illuminated with a tilt of 129.254°. The approximate distance from Earth to the moon is 368,638.33 km and the moon sign is Cancer.
The Moon phase for May 29th, 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: 2.53 days
Moon illumination: 7.57%
Moon tilt: 129.254°
Moon angle: 0.54
Moon distance: 368,638.33 km
Moon sign: Cancer
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 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.
Today’s Waxing Crescent Phase
The Waxing Crescent on May 29 has an illumination of 9%. 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 May 29 the Moon is 2.92 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.
Phase Details
Phase: Waxing Crescent
Illumination: 9%
Moon Age: 2.92 days
Moon Angle: 0.53
Moon Distance: 374,846.33 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 151,657,786.40 km
Illumination: 9%
Moon Age: 2.92 days
Moon Angle: 0.53
Moon Distance: 374,846.33 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 151,657,786.40 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 Today
As I was looking for a thought for today I saw this and it rang true with the week I am having. Big Dwag tells me to just calm down when I’m so stressed out I want to throw or punch something. I do try with deep breathing attempting to go into a meditative state for a bit. Sometimes it works and other times my mind says no way. Because I stress so much at times it does a bad number on my fibromyalgia. So if anyone has other suggestions of what I could do either at home or in the car I did apricate your wisdom. I can calm down faster at home as I’ll go outside to work on the yard or take a walk or play fetch with my silly but very loveable Crystal. BTW Crystal has reached the age where she can now be registered as my ESA companion!!! We are also in training for her to help me not fall when my balance is off.
If you want to see information on any tradition of witchcraft, herbs, flowers, a Goddess or a God, or anything pertaining to any tradition of witchcraft, please put it in the comment section or email Lady Carla Beltane at ladybeltane@witchesofthecraft.com. I will try to find some information to post about it.
May your and your family’s lives be filled with love, happiness, laughter, joy, and positive things!
Blessed be
May 28, 2025 Daily Horoscopes
Click here to read Georgia Nicols Daily and Weekly Horoscopes
Moon Alert
Avoid shopping or important decisions from 8:30 AM to 2 PM EDT today (7:30 AM to 11 AM PDT). After that, the Moon moves from Gemini into Cancer.
The Stars Rate Your Day
5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult
Aries (March 21-April 19)
** When dealing with parents and family members today, it’s best to go along to get along, because negative feelings and confusion will be unavoidable. Don’t fight this temporary influence. Instead, be smart and go with the flow because tomorrow, you’re back in the game!
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
*** You might fall into worry mode today. Others will spend time daydreaming or being lost in a fantasy world. Whatever the case, this is a low-energy day subject to confusion and misinterpretations. Go slowly. Don’t push the river. Double check information regarding financial transactions. Be smart.
Gemini (May 21-June 20)
** Be cautious because today the Moon is in your Money House and it’s at odds with fuzzy Neptune, which can be a deceptive and confusing influence. Furthermore, the Moon is also at odds with Saturn, which means someone older might put the kibosh on your plans. Tread carefully.
Cancer (June 21-July 22)
*** Today the Moon is in your sign, which heightens your emotions. However, it also slightly elevates your good luck. (We like!) Nevertheless, this is a poor day for important negotiations with bosses, parents, teachers and the police. Postpone these discussions for another day, if possible.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
*** You will feel two contradictory influences today: In one way, you want to be private and low-key. You’re happy to work alone or behind the scenes. Nevertheless, Mars in your sign makes you proactive and confident! Think twice before you jump on anyone’s bandwagon. Get your facts.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
*** You continue to make a fabulous impression on everyone because the Sun is at the top of your chart casting you in a flattering spotlight. (This happens only once a year for four weeks – make the most of it!) Double check dealings with friends and groups, especially about fundraising and costs.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
** Today you’re high viz., which means people notice you. (In fact, some people know personal details about your private life.) Factoid. Keep in mind that today things look worse than they are. You might have trouble with relationships. Separations might occur. Go gently.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
** Think twice before you agree with someone else’s ideas, especially if these ideas are political or religious, because you could be misinformed today. Someone might deceive you intentionally or by accident. Travel plans might also be confusing. Double check everything! Be in the know.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
** Today the Moon is in your Money House, at odds with both Saturn and Neptune. Not good. This can create internal negativism or a fleeting depression. It can also promote delusion and a dreamy state. Therefore, in discussions about funding for kids, the arts, sports, or a vacation – be careful.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
** Relations with partners and close friends are challenging today. You might feel unloved or cut off from someone. You might have to say goodbye to someone. You might also feel confused or doubtful. Nevertheless, work hard and enjoy entertaining at home.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
*** Accept the fact that relations with others are a bit confusing, and even awkward today. Strangely, this influence is at play, even though you feel lighthearted and sociable. (Oh yes – you’re keen to explore the arts, fun outings, playful activities with kids and romance.) Tough call.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
*** Family discussions are important today. You might explore real-estate opportunities, or pursue home repairs. Nevertheless, romance is subject to confusion today; and also, depression. You might feel misunderstood or unappreciated. Whatever the case – this is fleeting. Relax.
If Your Birthday Is Today
Singer, actress Kylie Minogue (1968) shares your birthday today. You are original, imaginative and at times, radical. You are an effective communicator. This is a year of service for you, very likely, service to family. Therefore, it’s important that you take care of yourself because you are a resource for those who need guidance, comfort and courage.
Click here for Anyone’s Birthday or Daily or Monthly Horoscopes Source: thehoroscope.co
Aries (March 21-April 19)
Things seem to go on an acceleration path at work and you won’t really have time to breath. But why this is not a bad thing you will probably discover yourself.
The more you are challenged, the more occasions you have to realize how able you are and the more confidence you build. Once the rush period is done, you will want it back.
You can also read this special Aries Daily Horoscope.
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
You are expecting to be flattered and for everyone to help you but perhaps reality is a bit harsher than that. You have your friends who you can count on but even their patience has a limit.
If you don’t give anything of value back, then don’t expect to get anything in return. Any pretense will raise some questions of loyalty with your partner.
You can also read this special Taurus Daily Horoscope.
Gemini (May 21-June 20)
Some natives may be looking at changing their work place or perhaps are just flirting with the idea of doing something drastic.
In any case, the more observant and exposed you are to what is happening in the environment you activate in, the more opportunities will seem to seep in. Also, seem to benefit from a lot of energy.
You can also read this special Gemini Daily Horoscope
Cancer (June 21-July 22)
This is going to be one of those great days at work when everything seems to be going according to plan and where you motivate yourself into doing even more.
A lot of cooperation as well but be prepared to pay the price for that later on. No one is nice to you without expecting some benefits of their own and you will have to deliver.
You can also read this special Cancer Daily Horoscope.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
It seems that this is going to be one of those busy days in which you need to constantly remind yourself that you got that and everything will be all right.
It is not a crisis situation so there is no need to panic. In order to keep the stress levels at a minimum you need to delineate what needs to be done and what can wait a bit longer.
You can also read this special Leo Daily Horoscope.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
The current disposition seems to focus more on remembering the past rather than the future and you seem to be quite nostalgic.
But you can play this at your own advantage and learn something from past mistakes and remember episodes you didn’t have time to reflect upon. Just maintain a healthy balance between happy and frustrating memories.
You can also read this special Virgo Daily Horoscope.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
Don’t matter how you put it, this is not going to be an easy working day because your tension is contagious and it returns to you, even if you don’t realize this is happening.
You might also not be aware of some things that are happening at home behind you back, but this might carry the meaning of something in the area of a surprise or such.
You can also read this special Libra Daily Horoscope.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
You are not the best at a game you somehow invented and this is quite stressful and perhaps you are right to be angry.
For some natives this might come in the shape of a generational conflict and is happening exactly due to evolution. Other natives might deal with some colleagues of them who are just one step ahead.
You can also read this special Scorpio Daily Horoscope.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
A lot of troubles on your list early on this Wednesday but you need not lose your calm. By the looks of it, you can take your time and approach each task patiently.
The more you stress and try to manipulate things, the harder it is going to be. There is room for improvement, even if you don’t see it yet but you need to focus on the present.
You can also read this special Sagittarius Daily Horoscope.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
You are letting yourself influenced by your family a tad too much and you will soon realize it but it will probably be too late as you will already have promised some help or similar.
You are independent and should continue to be so. This is a matter of learning how much you can give and what you need to keep for yourself.
You can also read this special Capricorn Daily Horoscope.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
Some challenges at work will stress you more than usual, perhaps because this time some of the colleagues you care for are involved.
Now don’t imagine there are some trenches created out there because it is not the case. Everyone is minding their own interest and no one is busy trying to undermine you, no matter what you imagine.
You can also read this special Aquarius Daily Horoscope.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
You need to embrace a positive attitude and then you will see them most challenges will go smoothly. This is actually a soft Wednesday and you might even find yourself some free time if you get organized.
You visibly need some time spend alone and it all depends on you how fast you can get that to happen and under what circumstances.
You can also read this special Pisces Daily Horoscope.
May 28, 2025 Current Southern Hemisphere/Tomorrow’s Northern Hemisphere Moon Phase
Source: nineplanets.org
The current moon phase for May 28th, 2025 is the Waxing Crescent phase.
On this day, the moon is 1.48 days old and 2.37% illuminated with a tilt of 115.184°. The approximate distance from Earth to the moon is 363,819.72 km and the moon sign is Gemini.
The Moon phase for May 28th, 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: 1.48 days
Moon illumination: 2.37%
Moon tilt: 115.184°
Moon angle: 0.55
Moon distance: 363,819.72 km
Moon sign: Gemini
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 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 May 2025 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.
Today’s Waxing Crescent Phase
The Waxing Crescent on May 28 has an illumination of 4%. This is the percentage of the Moon illuminated by the Sun. The illumination is constantly changing and can vary up to 10% a day. On May 28 the Moon is 1.81 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.
Phase Details
Phase: Waxing Crescent
Illumination: 4%
Moon Age: 1.81 days
Moon Angle: 0.54
Moon Distance: 370,641.18 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 151,633,405.50 km
Illumination: 4%
Moon Age: 1.81 days
Moon Angle: 0.54
Moon Distance: 370,641.18 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 151,633,405.50 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
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