May 22 Moon Goddess’ Current Phase

Today the Moon will be in a New Moon phase. During this phase the Moon is to close to the sun in the sky to be visible. The moon rises and sets with the sun and is not present in the night sky. Because of this the night sky is darker and an excellent time to view other celestial objects. Like the Full Moon, a New Moon happens at a very specific time when the sun and moon have the same ecliptic longitude and it can be measured down to the second it occurs.

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, you know was on the date the person was born.

22 May Southern Hemisphere Custom Planetary Positions

The time for the Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

22 May (21) 2020
08:00 pm GMT 6:00 AM AEST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

 01 Gemini 13
Moon:21 Taurus 02
Mercury:19 Gemini 17
Venus:20 Gemini 23 Rx
Mars:05 Pisces 53
Jupiter:27 Capricorn 09 Rx
Saturn:01 Aquarius 52 Rx
Uranus:08 Taurus 02
Neptune:20 Pisces 41
Pluto:24 Capricorn 50 Rx

True Lunar Node:29 Gemini 16 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:00 Cancer 44 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):12 Aries 57

Chiron:08 Aries 22
Ceres:07 Pisces 18
Pallas:00 Aquarius 53 Rx
Juno:05 Libra 53 Rx
Vesta:24 Gemini 28

Eris:24 Aries 16

Fire:3
Earth:4
Air:8
Water:4
Cardinal:7
Fixed:4
Mutable:8
If you need to calculate the planetary positions for a specific use and time, click on this link 

Currentplanetarypositions.com

To figure out GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) to your local time use this link

For Your Local Time and Date

May 21 Northern Hemisphere Custom Planetary Positions

The time for the Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Chicago, Illinois, USA

May 21, 2020
11:00 am GMT 6:00 AM CDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:00 Gemini 51
Moon:16 Taurus 28
Mercury:18 Gemini 38
Venus:20 Gemini 30 Rx
Mars:05 Pisces 38
Jupiter:27 Capricorn 10 Rx
Saturn:01 Aquarius 52 Rx
Uranus:08 Taurus 00
Neptune:20 Pisces 40
Pluto:24 Capricorn 50 Rx

True Lunar Node:29 Gemini 17 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:00 Cancer 45 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):12 Aries 54

Chiron:08 Aries 21
Ceres:07 Pisces 13
Pallas:00 Aquarius 54 Rx
Juno:05 Libra 54 Rx
Vesta:24 Gemini 18

Eris:24 Aries 16

Fire:3
Earth:4
Air:8
Water:4
Cardinal:7
Fixed:4
Mutable:8

If you need to calculate the planetary positions for a specific use and time, click on this link

Currentplanetarypositions.com

To figure out GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) to your local time use this link

For Your Local Time and Date

21 May Southern Hemisphere Custom Planetary Positions

The time for the Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

21 May (20) 2020
08:00 pm GMT 6:00 AM AEST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:00 Gemini 15
Moon:08 Taurus 55
Mercury:17 Gemini 32
Venus:20 Gemini 42 Rx
Mars:05 Pisces 13
Jupiter:27 Capricorn 11 Rx
Saturn:01 Aquarius 53 Rx
Uranus:07 Taurus 58
Neptune:20 Pisces 40
Pluto:24 Capricorn 51 Rx

True Lunar Node:29 Gemini 20 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:00 Cancer 47 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):12 Aries 50

Chiron:08 Aries 19
Ceres:07 Pisces 05
Pallas:00 Aquarius 55 Rx
Juno:05 Libra 55 Rx
Vesta:24 Gemini 02

Eris:24 Aries 16

Fire:3
Earth:4
Air:8
Water:4
Cardinal:7
Fixed:4
Mutable:8
If you need to calculate the planetary positions for a specific use and time, click on this linkCurrentplanetarypositions.com

To figure out GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) to your local time use this link

For Your Local Time and Date

 

MAY 18 Moon Goddess’ Current Phase

MAY 18, 2020

The Moon will be in a Waning Crescent phase. In this phase the Moon’s illumination is growing smaller each day until the New Moon. During this phase the Moon is getting closer to the Sun as viewed from Earth and the night side of the Moon is facing the Earth with only a small edge of the Moon being illuminated. This phase is best viewed an hour or 2 before the sunrise and can be quite beautiful if you’re willing to get up early. It can also be a great time to see the features of the Moon’s surface. Along the edge where the illuminated portion meets the dark side, the craters and mountains cast long shadows making them easier to observe with a telescope or binoculars.

From 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, you know was on the date the person was born.

A Chuckle for Your Day

Want a laugh? Here’s is a video from Pluto, a cute Miniature Schnauzer on youtube.com

Pluto Living – Shout-out Hootenanny!

Weekly Horoscope Sunday, May 17 to Saturday, May 23, 2020

All Signs

This week the Sun changes signs and moves into Gemini for four weeks. Everyone will feel this shift of focus in their chart; in fact, it will be hyped because Mercury and Venus are already in Gemini. This signifies an increase in daily activity and chatting over the fence as more people venture out from isolation. There will be increased to-ing and fro-ing, increased communication and increased travel. Will casinos open? I don’t know. But I have heard of one, out in the suburbs, that is run by an iguana called the lizard of odds.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

The everyday pace of your life is accelerating! Plus, your own interest in the world around you will start to increase more and more. You will want to schmooze with others where possible. You will want to travel or take short trips if you can. You will enjoy interactions with neighbours, siblings and relatives, especially with someone whom you have not seen for a while. This is also an excellent week to study and learn new things to satisfy your curiosity. Discussions will go well. Your honesty and forthrightness in what you say will command the respect of others. It generally always does – but hey, not always, right? (Some days the only yoga I get is pulling my foot out of my mouth.)

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

Astrology texts call Taurus the financial wizard of the zodiac. (And many of you work in financial institutions.) You know how to make money in your own backyard! Small wonder that you’re focused on money, cash flow and earnings in the next four weeks because three planets are sitting in your Money House: the Sun, Mercury and retrograde Venus. However, not only will you be thinking more about your assets and what you own, you will also be thinking about what it is that you value in life. Many people are doing some soul-searching regarding their values because of the recent crisis in the world. It’s valuable to know what is important to you, so you can make wiser decisions in the future.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

Ta da! For the first time in almost a year, the Sun now moves into your sign where it will stay for four weeks. This is good news for you because it will boost your energy and enthusiasm for life! You will be more interested in the world around you and you will also attract people and fortunate circumstances to you. You will have a strong urge to get out and travel, in part, because you have a desire to relate to others. In fact, this combination of Venus and the Sun will definitely attract people to you. Meanwhile, Mars is sitting at the top of your chart arousing your ambition. It’s all systems go for Gemini!

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

Your birthday is a month away, which means your personal year is coming to an end. Therefore, it will behoove you (do you like behoove? Do you want to be behooved?) – it will be in your best interests to set aside some quiet time here and there in the next four weeks, to think about what you want your new year ahead to be all about. How do you want it to be different from last year? What are four things you would like to see happen? The next few weeks are excellent for research and working behind the scenes. In fact, Mars will give you the energy for creative, intellectual work. Mars will make you identify with your ideas and really believe in them. Yes!

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

This week marks a shift for Leos, especially if you have been in isolation. Suddenly, you’re popular! You want to seek out others and they will seek out you. You will enjoy the company of younger people as well as creative, artistic types. Some of you will become more involved in clubs, groups and classes. You have had time to think about the role that friendships play in your life and now you have a better idea of what this means to you. The next four weeks are excellent for goalsetting. You might encounter someone who has a big influence on you. Meanwhile, disputes about shared property and debts might occur. Oops, how could I forget to mention that your sex drive will be amped! Woot!

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Once a year, for four weeks, the Sun sits at the top of your chart shining a spotlight down on you and this light is flattering. When this happens, people admire you, especially bosses, parents and VIPs. (You don’t have to do anything special. Chalk it up to good lighting.) This wonderful time has arrived for you, which means that the next four weeks are obviously your best time of the year to make your pitch and do whatever you can to advance your agenda because doors will open for you! Admittedly, Mars opposite your sign makes you impatient with those who are closest to you. Be nice.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

In the next four weeks, you are drawn to intellectual ideas, the media, people from other cultures, plus, exploring opportunities in publishing, the law and medicine. (Could be a reaction after feeling pent-up.) Suddenly, you want to explore the world of ideas and possibilities! Romance with someone “different” might begin. If you don’t travel in the next four weeks, you will dream about doing so and make plans for the future. But all will not be dazzling conversations because fiery Mars will make you work to get better organized, and work hard at your job. (Pick up your shovels and let’s sing another chorus of The Volga Boatmen.)

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

You are a passionate sign and this week, you enter a passionate month ahead! Your passion will express itself in many ways (and yes, certainly that); but for starters, you will reflect upon deep psychological truths about yourself. You will do a lot of self-scrutiny, which in turn, might affect someone else as well. Romance that begins now will be wild and intense! Mars makes your desire nature strong, plus, you want to be free to express yourself in any way possible. “I am!” (Get the T-shirt.) This same window of time is a good time to seek out a loan or attract money to you through your spouse or your business partner.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

For the next four weeks, the Sun is opposite your sign. (Happens only once a year.) Because the Sun represents energy, and in your chart, the Sun is now as far away from you as it can get all year, this means your energy will be flagging and you will need more sleep. However, both Mercury and retrograde Venus will also be opposite your sign. (This is the best position for relationships for Venus!) This is why it will be easy to express your affection to others and easy for others to love you. Mercury will encourage discussions with partners as well as intellectual stimulation and fascinating conversations! Oh my, lucky you!

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

You might join ranks with a Libra pal because you both want to work hard in the next few weeks. In fact, at a deeper level, you want to examine the challenge of how you should best manage your life. You want to know what duties and responsibilities are a priority. Something else will occur in the next few weeks and it is this: very likely, you will have to work for the benefit of someone else. However, the placement of Venus indicates that coworkers will admire you and your relations with them will be smooth and harmonious. Furthermore, your ability to express yourself in a clear, direct manner will be strong during this time. “Ten-shun!”

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

In the next four weeks, you will insist on expressing yourself and doing your own thing. It’s not that you’re interested in bossing others – not at all. But you want the freedom to be who you are. The new placement of the Sun will make you feel lighter and more playful. You will have a greater concern with kids and be more interested in social pleasures and romantic enjoyment. This is the one time of year when you can really be yourself! Creative activities are favoured. Romance will be fun-loving. Although you will work hard to earn money, you will also spend it freely. You’ll be excited about life and realize there is no need to pretend to be what you are not.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

With Mars in your sign until July, you will be a force to contend with because Mars will make you energetic, bold and confident! It makes you more of a fighter for your own rights than usual. In addition, because your energy level is higher, there will be more activity in your world. Meanwhile, your focus on home and family will be strong, especially dealing with a parent. Many of you will use the next several weeks to redecorate and make where you live look more attractive. This is also the perfect great time to tackle home repairs. Family discussions will be important; nevertheless, you will welcome time to be by yourself and reflect upon your life, the existential angst in the world, and what summer shoes you should buy.

Click here for Georgia Nicols’ Daily Horoscopes

May 17 Northern Hemisphere Custom Planetary Positions

The time for the Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Chicago, Illinois, USA

May 17, 2020
11:00 am GMT 6:00 AM CDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:27 Taurus 00
Moon:28 Pisces 43
Mercury:11 Gemini 17
Venus:21 Gemini 30 Rx
Mars:02 Pisces 55
Jupiter:27 Capricorn 14 Rx
Saturn:01 Aquarius 55 Rx
Uranus:07 Taurus 47
Neptune:20 Pisces 36
Pluto:24 Capricorn 53 Rx

True Lunar Node:29 Gemini 37 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:00 Cancer 58 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):12 Aries 27

Chiron:08 Aries 11
Ceres:06 Pisces 19
Pallas:00 Aquarius 57 Rx
Juno:06 Libra 04 Rx
Vesta:22 Gemini 37

Eris:24 Aries 14

Fire:3
Earth:4
Air:7
Water:5
Cardinal:7
Fixed:4
Mutable:8
If you need to calculate the planetary positions for a specific use and time, click on this link 

Currentplanetarypositions.com

To figure out GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) to your local time use this link

For Your Local Time and Date

Crafting Your Own Sacred Schedule – Part 8

How Do You Celebrate?

Now, all this exploration doesn’t mean that every day you note as important must be acknowledged with elaborate ritual. Lighting a candle on your altar, taking a few moments to meditate outside, or preparing a favorite meal of a deceased loved one all work beautifully. If you know a particular day is going to hit you hard emotionally or mentally, then remember to schedule self-care of some kind. That can be anything from taking a cleansing bath to scheduling an outing with friends to dedicating the day to doing community service.

Copyright by Laura Tempst Zakroof Llewellyn;s Witches’ Datebook 2020 Pages 20 to 23

17 May Southern Hemisphere Custom Planetary Positions

The time for the Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

17 May (16) 2020
08:00 pm GMT 6:00 AM AEST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:26 Taurus 24
Moon:21 Pisces 18
Mercury:10 Gemini 04
Venus:21 Gemini 35 Rx
Mars:02 Pisces 30
Jupiter:27 Capricorn 14 Rx
Saturn:01 Aquarius 56 Rx
Uranus:07 Taurus 45
Neptune:20 Pisces 35
Pluto:24 Capricorn 53 Rx

True Lunar Node:29 Gemini 39 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:01 Cancer 00 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):12 Aries 23

Chiron:08 Aries 09
Ceres:06 Pisces 10
Pallas:00 Aquarius 57
Juno:06 Libra 06 Rx
Vesta:22 Gemini 21

Eris:24 Aries 13

Fire:3
Earth:4
Air:7
Water:5
Cardinal:7
Fixed:4
Mutable:8
If you need to calculate the planetary positions for a specific use and time, click on this link 

Currentplanetarypositions.com

To figure out GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) to your local time use this link

For Your Local Time and Date

May 16 Northern Hemisphere Custom Planetary Positions

The time for the Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Chicago, Illinois, USA.

May 16, 2020
11:00 am GMT 6:00 AM CDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:26 Taurus 02
Moon:16 Pisces 50
Mercury:09 Gemini 19
Venus:21 Gemini 38 Rx
Mars:02 Pisces 14
Jupiter:27 Capricorn 14 Rx
Saturn:01 Aquarius 56 Rx
Uranus:07 Taurus 44
Neptune:20 Pisces 35
Pluto:24 Capricorn 53 Rx

True Lunar Node:29 Gemini 41 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:01 Cancer 01 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):12 Aries 20

Chiron:08 Aries 08
Ceres:06 Pisces 05
Pallas:00 Aquarius 57
Juno:06 Libra 08 Rx
Vesta:22 Gemini 12

Eris:24 Aries 13

Fire:3
Earth:4
Air:7
Water:5
Cardinal:7
Fixed:4
Mutable:8

If you need to calculate the planetary positions for a specific use and time, click on this link

Currentplanetarypositions.com

To figure out GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) to your local time use this link

For Your Local Time and Date

16 May Southern Hemisphere Custom Planetary Positions

The time for the Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

16 May (15) 2020
08:00 pm GMT 6:00 AM AEST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:25 Taurus 26
Moon:09 Pisces 21
Mercury:08 Gemini 05
Venus:21 Gemini 43 Rx
Mars:01 Pisces 49
Jupiter:27 Capricorn 14 Rx
Saturn:01 Aquarius 56 Rx
Uranus:07 Taurus 42
Neptune:20 Pisces 34
Pluto:24 Capricorn 54 Rx

True Lunar Node:29 Gemini 42 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:01 Cancer 03 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):12 Aries 16

Chiron:08 Aries 07
Ceres:05 Pisces 56
Pallas:00 Aquarius 57
Juno:06 Libra 10 Rx
Vesta:21 Gemini 56

Eris:24 Aries 13

Fire:3
Earth:4
Air:7
Water:5
Cardinal:7
Fixed:4
Mutable:8
If you need to calculate the planetary positions for a specific use and time, click on this link 

Currentplanetarypositions.com

To figure out GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) to your local time use this link

For Your Local Time and Date

For Your Listening Pleasure

From YouTube.com…

Native Flute Sleep: 🔥 Shamanic Journey Music 🔥 Sleep music, deep healing sleep music

May 15 Northern Hemisphere Custom Planetary Positions

The time for the Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Chicago, Illinois, USA

May 15, 2020
11:00 am GMT 6:00 AM CDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:25 Taurus 04
Moon:04 Pisces 50
Mercury:07 Gemini 20
Venus:21 Gemini 45 Rx
Mars:01 Pisces 33
Jupiter:27 Capricorn 14 Rx
Saturn:01 Aquarius 57 Rx
Uranus:07 Taurus 41
Neptune:20 Pisces 34
Pluto:24 Capricorn 54 Rx

True Lunar Node:29 Gemini 43 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:01 Cancer 04 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):12 Aries 14

Chiron:08 Aries 06
Ceres:05 Pisces 50
Pallas:00 Aquarius 56
Juno:06 Libra 12 Rx
Vesta:21 Gemini 46

Eris:24 Aries 13

Fire:3
Earth:4
Air:7
Water:5
Cardinal:7
Fixed:4
Mutable:8
If you need to calculate the planetary positions for a specific use and time, click on this linkCurrentplanetarypositions.com

To figure out GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) to your local time use this link

For Your Local Time and Date

Crafting Your Own Sacred Schedule – Part 6

Local Festivities

Where we live has a huge impact on how we turn the Wheel. The landscape, the seasons, and local culture all affect how we experience the world around us. The community in which you live probably all ready has festivals that honor certain changes, such as a harvest festival, an annual block party, a yearly parade to commemorate an event in the town’s history, or a natural phenomenon that happens like clockwork (monsoons, fog season, second summer, etc.) These modern-day observances can have just as much power as the commonly accepted sabbats — and even more personal meaning for you because the event directly reflects the spirit of where you live. Remember everything has an origin!

Copyright by Laura Tempst Zakroof Llewellyn;s Witches’ Datebook 2020 Pages 20 to 23

15 May Southern Hemisphere Custom Planetary Positions

The time for the Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

15 May (14) 2020
08:00 pm GMT 6:00 AM AEST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:24 Taurus 28
Moon:27 Aquarius 16
Mercury:06 Gemini 04
Venus:21 Gemini 48 Rx
Mars:01 Pisces 08
Jupiter:27 Capricorn 14 Rx
Saturn:01 Aquarius 57 Rx
Uranus:07 Taurus 39
Neptune:20 Pisces 33
Pluto:24 Capricorn 54 Rx

True Lunar Node:29 Gemini 43 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:01 Cancer 06 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):12 Aries 10

Chiron:08 Aries 04
Ceres:05 Pisces 41
Pallas:00 Aquarius 56
Juno:06 Libra 14 Rx
Vesta:21 Gemini 31

Eris:24 Aries 12

Fire:3
Earth:4
Air:8
Water:4
Cardinal:7
Fixed:5
Mutable:7
If you need to calculate the planetary positions for a specific use and time, click on this linkCurrentplanetarypositions.com

To figure out GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) to your local time use this link

For Your Local Time and Date

14 May Southern Hemisphere Custom Planetary Positions

The time for the Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

14 May (13) 2020
08:00 pm GMT 6:00 AM AEST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:23 Taurus 30
Moon:14 Aquarius 57
Mercury:04 Gemini 01
Venus:21 Gemini 50 Rx
Mars:00 Pisces 27
Jupiter:27 Capricorn 14
Saturn:01 Aquarius 57 Rx
Uranus:07 Taurus 35
Neptune:20 Pisces 32
Pluto:24 Capricorn 55 Rx

True Lunar Node:29 Gemini 43
Mean Lunar Node:01 Cancer 09 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):12 Aries 03

Chiron:08 Aries 01
Ceres:05 Pisces 27
Pallas:00 Aquarius 55
Juno:06 Libra 19 Rx
Vesta:21 Gemini 05

Eris:24 Aries 12

Fire:3
Earth:4
Air:8
Water:4
Cardinal:7
Fixed:5
Mutable:7
If you need to calculate the planetary positions for a specific use and time, click on this link

Currentplanetarypositions.com

To figure out GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) to your local time use this link

For Your Local Time and Date

Crafting Your Own Sacred Schedule – Part 4

Saint and Deity Days

While certain sabbats may have an associations with specific deities, what if those gods aren’t deities you feel connected to? Maybe the one or ones you choose to work with historically have a special date used to honor them. If you can’t find a specific date or seasons in the records, you might use the day of dedication instead, if you have performed such a rite. Or you could use divination or trance work to determine which day would be pleasing to them.

There’s also a fair amount of folks who have a fondness for saints — whether because they are coming from a Catholic background or they made a connection to that saint via their current path. In some religions, the deities of old became saints because of their powers that be couldn’t squash the belief in them, so they were “legitimatized” instead. In other instances, they can be viewed as the Mighty Dead, or enlightened humans who act as intermediaries to the divine.

Copyright by Laura Tempst Zakroof Llewellyn;s Witches’ Datebook 2020 Pages 20 to 23

Little Pagan Acorns – Website for Pagan Children

[Not just for Pagan children that are homeschooled but for any Pagan child)

WHY PAGAN?

The world of homeschooling is dominated by Christians, and the majority of online resources are Bible-based. For someone who is Pagan, it gets pretty frustrating to find great printables that aren’t filled with Bible scriptures or Christian phrasing. So I wanted to create a resource for all of us who are parents and/or homeschoolers who are following other spiritual paths.

My purpose is to create pages that can be mixed in with other resources to add some Pagan terminology, ideals and history so that people can teach their children something that is uniquely Pagan.

I also intend to have selections of nature-based and generically “spiritual” material that could be used by folks who aren’t really Pagan but want an option away from the Christian materials as well.

I know that the term “Pagan” covers a huge range of faiths and beliefs, and I hope that I can properly respect them all here. My own path is more Wiccan and you’ll tend to see more material along that slant (lots of altars, Sabbats and pentacles!). I’d welcome any comments or suggestions from other beliefs so that I can accurately cover them. I apologize in advance if I have included anything that is inaccurate about other religions. Feel free to let me know.

So, welcome to Little Pagan Acorns and I hope that there is something here to help with your Pagan homeschooling and parenting!

Little Pagan Acorns – Website for Pagan Children