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December 2024 Moon Details for the Nothern Hemisphere

December 2024 Moon Details

New Moon - Dec 2024
New Moon
December 1
06:21 UTC		 First Quarter - Dec 2024
First Quarter
December 8
15:27 UTC		 Full Moon - Dec 2024
Full Moon
December 15
09:02 UTC		 Last Quarter - Dec 2024
Last Quarter
December 22
22:18 UTC		 New Moon - Dec 2024
New Moon
December 30
22:27 UTC

The Full Moon for this month will occur on Sunday, December 15th. The New Moon is earlier in the month on Sunday, December 1st and Monday, December 30th.

About December’s Cold Full Moon

December full moon is commonly known in the Northern Hemisphere as the Full Long Nights Moon. It takes its name from the winter solstice, which has the longest night in the year. The Full Long Nights Moon cuts a soaring trajectory through the wintery skies, in direct opposition to the low-hanging sun. According to Pagan tradition, on years that the Full Moon falls before the winter solstice, it is referred to as the Mourning Moon. For our early Pagan ancestors this was a time of cleansing by stopping bad habits to make one stronger to service the cold winter ahead. The Algonquins called this full moon the Cold Moon, in reference to the cold light it casts upon long winter nights. Strangely enough, in certain other cultures, December’s full moon can actually be associated with warmth.

To the Deborean Clan, the Cold Moon is associated with staying in your cosy home beside a crackling fireplace, surrounded not just by physical warmth, but also the warmth of family and friends. Similarly, the Wishram tribe named December’s full moon the Winter Houses Moon. Given that it coincides with holidays like Yule, Pagans consider this the perfect time to open up your home and provide warmth to those you love, as well as to those who are most vulnerable to the cold of winter.

For those who are more inclined towards solitude, the Full Long Nights Moon provides an excellent opportunity to enjoy your cosy home in peace and quiet. Consider taking lots of restful naps under warm, fluffy comforters, or allowing yourself to lounge in bed in the mornings instead of rising immediately to work. Appropriately, the Native American Zuni tribe called December’s full moon the “Moon Where the Sun Comes Home to Rest”. This full moon is a great time for you to take a long overdue break and recharge, so that you may shine all the brighter when it comes time for you to rise again.

This period of slow restfulness is also very conducive to introspection. When you look inwards and take stock of your life during this time, try to focus on loose ends and the little things that you’ve left hanging throughout the year. As the last full moon that rises before the year draws to a close, the Full Long Nights Moon is a time of endings. Take advantage of this full moon’s energy and bring an end to tasks you’ve been meaning to do, clearing your mind so you can move forward with a clean slate.

As much as the Full Long Nights Moon may be about endings, it is also about beginnings and rebirth. The Sioux Indians’ name for December’s full moon is the “Moon When Deer Shed Their Horns”, thus beginning the process of growing new ones. The Celts, on the other hand, call it the Elder Moon. Elder is fragile and easily damaged, but it’s also full of vitality and recovers very quickly. As the Elder Moon shines upon you, allow yourself to rest and heal from everything that has hurt you over the year, and focus instead on new beginnings and promising areas of growth. This is an excellent time to start planning your New Year’s resolutions and set exciting new goals for the upcoming year.

Local Date and Time for December 2024 Full Moon in major cities around the world:

Los Angeles,
San Francisco,
Vancouver
December 15, 2024
1:02am PST

Denver,
Salt Lake City,
Calgary
December 15, 2024
2:02am MST

Chicago,
Houston,
San Antonio
December 15, 2024
3:02am CST

New York,
Toronto,
Atlanta
December 15, 2024
4:02am EST

London,
Manchester,
Dublin
December 15, 2024
9:02am GMT

Paris,
Rome,
Berlin
December 15, 2024
10:02am CET

Athens,
Istanbul,
Helsinki
December 15, 2024
11:02am EET

Dubai,
Abu Dhabi,
Muscat
December 15, 2024
1:02pm +04

Bangalore,
Mumbai,
New Delhi
December 15, 2024
2:32pm IST

Singapore,
Kuala Lumpur
December 15, 2024
5:02pm +08

Perth,
Hong Kong,
Beijing
December 15, 2024
5:02pm AWST

Sydney,
Brisbane,
Melbourne
December 15, 2024
8:02pm AEDT

Some Humor for Your Day

Who’s with me on this idea?

May the rest of your day be filled with relaxation, love, and all positive things!

Until we meet again blessed be.

If you want to see some information on any tradition of witchcraft or herbs or flowers or anything pertaining to 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. If you want a friend to talk to please email me and I will get back to you as soon as possible. I am an ordained minster the reason this might be important to you is I cannot discuss anything we talk about with anyone else (even Big Dawg)

Welcome to WOTC! A Thought for Today

I am back and rested for the most part. I am not doing all the regular posts today so I can get the rest of the monthly posts today. Tomorrow I will being doing all of the regular daily posts. Thank each of you for understanding I needed time off to relieve some of the stress I was under between all WOTC things, helping Bid Dawg with getting his job (that pays our household bills) back under control, and the holiday. So, onward to more daily and mothly posts.

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

Blessed be.

Blessed, Relaxing, and Happy Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving from Our Home to Yours!

Enjoy your family time. I know I’m going to with Big Dawg, Crystal Moon and Merlin.

We’re having lots of turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, corn, Brussel sprots, homemade pumpkin pie, and other yummy things!

I’ll be back to posting hopefully Sunday. All the birth horoscope traits will be caught up. Most of the regular posts will be up along with at least half of the monthly posts.

I am Taking the Rest of the Week Off

My doctor had increased one of my meds and I am not doing well at with it. I see him December 3rd and he won’t do anything until than. My emotions are all over the place and I am in more pain.

Thank you for your understanding on me doing this as I don’t want those sensitive to others energy feeling chaotic like I do.

Please enjoy all the other posts you can read going back many years.

Some Humor for Your Day

May the rest of your day be filled with relaxation, love, and all positive things!

Until we meet again blessed be.

If you want to see some information on any tradition of witchcraft or herbs or flowers or anything pertaining to 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. If you want a friend to talk to please email me and I will get back to you as soon as possible.

Some Humor for Your Day

May the rest of your day be filled with relaxation, love, and all positive things!

Until we meet again blessed be.

If you want to see some information on any tradition of witchcraft or herbs or flowers or anything pertaining to 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. If you want a friend to talk to please email me and I will get back to you as soon as possible.

Ogham Stones And Ancient Irish Writing

Ogham (pronounced oh-am) is an ancient form of Irish writing comprised of patterns of parallel strokes to the side or across a continuous line.

Well, that’s the technical explanation of this old Celtic form of communication, but for me the very word brings to mind images of ancient stones pointing skyward in mystical spots throughout the Irish landscape.

So today, let’s explore some of these magnificent structures from centuries past and learn a little about the stories and messages carved on their edges and faces.

Table of Contents

What is Ogham?

Is Ogham Writing Celtic in Origin?

Did the Druids use Ogham?

What was Ogham used for?

What was Ogham written on?

Is Ogham read from the top or bottom?

Ogham Stones on the Dingle Peninsula

Ogham Stones in County Cork

Aghnascribba Ogham Stone In County Tyrone

Click on the hyperlinks to read the rest of this article Source: irishamericanmom.com

November 24, 2024 Current Moon Phase for the Northern Hemispheres

Source: nineplanets.org

The current moon phase for November 25th, 2024 is the Waning Crescent phase.

On this day, the moon is 23.33 days old and 31.15% illuminated with a tilt of -25.339°. The approximate distance from Earth to the moon is 404,129.53 km and the moon sign is Virgo.

The Moon phase for November 25th, 2024 is a Waning Crescent phase. This is the phase where the moon is less than 50% illuminated but has not yet reached 0% illumination (which would be a New Moon).

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

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

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

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

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

Phase Details

Phase: Waning Crescent

Moon age: 23.33 days

Moon illumination: 31.15%

Moon tilt: -25.339°

Moon angle: 0.49

Moon distance: 404,129.53 km

Moon sign: Virgo

The Summerland and the Afterlife: The Beauty of Rest and Rebirth

The concept of an afterlife has captivated human imagination for centuries, offering solace, hope, and a glimpse into what lies beyond our earthly existence. In Wicca, the idea of the afterlife is embodied in the beautiful concept known as The Summerland. Join us as we explore these beliefs and their significance in Wiccan spirituality.

What Is The Summerland?

The Summerland is the Wiccan term for the afterlife, described as a peaceful and joyous place where souls go to rest and rejuvenate before being reincarnated into their next life. It is said to be a realm that exists in parallel with our physical world, accessible only through death or astral projection.

History of the Summerland

In Wiccan belief, The Summerland symbolizes a time of transition, where the soul can bask in the divine energy of nature and experience spiritual growth.

This realm holds immense significance for many Neopagans such as practitioners of types of Wicca and other traditions of witchcraft. It serves as a reminder that life is a cyclic journey, where death is not an end but a part of the eternal dance of creation and rebirth. The Summerland represents the eternal return of life, a place where souls find solace and prepare for their next adventure on the wheel of life.

Comparisons to Other Afterlife Beliefs

Common Misconceptions

Who Can Go to The Summerland?

Honoring The Dead in Wiccan Tradition

Deities of the Afterlife

Click here to read the rest of this article Source: spells8.com

Some Humor for Your Day

May the rest of your day be filled with relaxation, love, and all positive things!

Until we meet again blessed be.

If you want to see some information on any tradition of witchcraft or herbs or flowers or anything pertaining to 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. If you want a friend to talk to please email me and I will get back to you as soon as possible.

Some Humor for Your Day

May the rest of your day be filled with relaxation, love, and all positive things!

Until we meet again blessed be.

If you want to see some information on any tradition of witchcraft or herbs or flowers or anything pertaining to 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. Remember I am here as friend if you ever need or want to talk with me.

Spell For Sunday – Honey Sweetening Jar Spell Made Easy: MAGIC for Kindness

(YOU CAN COPY AND PASTE ANY SPELLS POSTED TO A DOCUMENT TO PRINT AND/OR SAVE ON YOUR COMPUTER FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY)

Honey Sweetening Jar Spell Made Easy: MAGIC for Kindness

Sweetening spells use the power of Kitchen Magic to transform the qualities of certain ingredients 🍯 into a matching frequency. Sugar, honey, candy and chocolates are all good sweetening agents and powerful ingredients in this type of spells.

This is a sweetening jar with honey that will help you improve the relationship with your boss, a coworker, or someone in your family, in an easy and effective way. If you’re looking for a 💑 Honey Jar Spell to return a lover click here.

⚠️ A sweetening ritual is a spiritual exercise that may involve manipulating someone else’s behavior. Playing with other people’s free will is not always acceptable for Wiccans and other types of Witches. If you are a Beginner, make sure you are familiar with these basic Rules of Spellcasting.

Honey Sweetening Jar Spell Made Easy

Recipe by Francisco Huanaco

Learn how to make a honey jar spell with easy ingredients. This witch bottle can act like a boss fix and improve a relationship.

What you’ll need

1 jar with lid

1 pink candle

Honey (if you don’t have honey, use sugar instead)

Paper

Pen or pencil

One of these herbs (fresh or dried): Bay leaf, Lavender, Cinnamon.

How to make a honey jar spell

The jar you use must have a lid. You can use any type of jar, even a bottle, provided it has a lid that seals well.

On the piece of paper, write the person’s full name.

Take a pinch of the herb you chose and sprinkle it on top of the paper. Bay leaf, Lavender and Cinnamon all have purifying and protective qualities.

Fold the paper once towards you and put it inside the jar.

Take a spoonful of honey and add it to the jar. Add another spoonful until it covers the paper entirely. Say the following spell:Sweetening Magic Spell

Seal the jar tightly. Place the pink candle on top of the lid and light it.

Meditate upon the candle flame, visualizing the person sweetening their attitude toward you. Picture this person smiling, being kind, and paying attention to you.

Never let candles burn unattended. If you leave the room, put out the candle and keep burning it once a week or whenever you feel like it. Once the candle is totally out, toss the remains of wax and keep the jar closed, stored in a dark place where nobody will touch it.

Some of the Witchcraft/Magickal Correspondence for Saturday

(YOU CAN COPY AND PASTE ANY COROSPONDENCES POSTED TO A DOCUMENT TO PRINT AND/OR SAVE ON YOUR COMPUTER)

Saturday Source: spells8.com

Deities

Saturdays are ruled by Bast, Hecate, Hestia, Hades, and Saturn among others.

Tea

Drink a cup of Black Tea to connect with Saturday’s infallible inspiration. Black tea has a higher rate of theine than other teas, so it is a powerful stimulant. Its rich aroma promotes an awakening of the senses and its fluorine contents can help prevent cavities!¹

Herbs

Thyme, Cypress, Hemp, Ivy, Morning Glory, Patchouli, Myrrh.

Crystals

Sapphire, Black tourmaline, Amethyst.

Saturday Source: smudgemetaphysical.com

Planet: Saturn

Colour: black and deep purple

Plants: pansy, morning glory , cypress 

Stone: obsidian, hematite, or jet, Coral, Hematite, Salt, Lead, Serpentine, Pewter

Herbs: Cypress, Myrrh, Patchouli, Black Poppy seeds, Mullein

Oils: High John oil

Gods/Goddess: Hecate, Saetere, Saturn, Cronos, the Norns, Loki.

Saturday is ruled by Saturn, the planet of time, karma, self-discipline, and systems that are in place to help you live your best life. This is an excellent day to begin breaking a habit, it is the ideal day to clean up any messes, whether physical or energetic, so that you can start your week off on a clean slate.  

This is the day to create plans. To write down goals. To evaluate aspects of your life. To decide what is working and what needs to be altered. If you work a 9 to 5 job then this time is yours and yours alone. You can choose to dedicate a small portion of your day to improving your life. 

Spells and rituals: spirit, communication, meditation, psychic attack or defence, locating lost items or missing persons, self-discipline, life, building, doctrine, protection, freedom, elderly, destroying diseases and pests, crystallization, hidden or obscure matters, limitations, and boundaries.

Solution Saturday spells:

Write a list of what you are grateful for from the week you’ve experienced and attract more of that yummy energy into your life. 

Do a 3 card tarot spread of what area of your life needs re-evaluating, how it’s affecting your life and how can you go about altering it. 

Perform some magical cleansing by sweeping your home and smudging it to dispel the old energy and invite new energy.

Welcome to WOTC! A Thought for Today

So today I wake up again to a cloudy, chilly cold day and all I want to do is curl up on the couch and read a good book, like Alice Worth Series – Heart of the Damn by Lisa Edmonds, with Crystal Moon and Merlin after doing posts instead I have to go with Big Dawg to serve documents….GRRR. I am lucky with my depression that these kinds of days do not make it worse, but my fibromyalgia and arthritis do not agree. My depression gets worse with too many sunny days or in the late spring throughout the summer. Why? Neither I or my doctor can figure it out, so I just deal with it by wearing very dark sunglasses and having black out curtains through our home except the kitchen. I feel the kitchen should always be bright and sunny to bring more energy and love from RA into the heart of our home.

What do you like to do on cloudy, chilly days? If it effects your mood know that while I am not a doctor or any type of therapist I am here if you just want to talk friend to friend. As I am an ordained minister nothing, we talk about will ever go any further than my ears or eyes. Just email me at ladybeltane@witchesofthecraft.com and I will get back to you as soon as I can.

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

Blessed be.

Some Humor for Your Day

May the rest of your day be filled with relaxation, love, and all positive things!

Until we meet again blessed be.

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

Seven Rules of Life