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April 24, 2025 Daily Horoscopes

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Moon Alert

Avoid shopping or important decisions after 10:45 PM EDT today (7:45 PM PDT). The Moon is in Pisces.

The Stars Rate Your Day

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

Aries (March 21-April 19)

*** Today you will act with restraint and cautious, common sense. Many of you will choose to work alone or behind the scenes because you’re assessing things and wondering about your next move. You’re not afraid to speak up; but you’re giving thought to what you will say.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

*** Today you will express loyalty and support for someone older — either a friend or a charitable organization to which you like to support. Something unexpected might trigger your feelings of responsibility and obligations to others. After all, you care.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

** Tread carefully when dealing with authority figures today, which means talking to parents, bosses, teachers, VIPs and even the police. Your dealings with them are not predictable. Something unexpected might occur. Fortunately, others will see you as conscientious and reliable.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

*** Sudden opportunities to travel might fall in your lap today. Conversely, travel plans might be interrupted. It’s a crapshoot. Meanwhile, you will embrace traditional values when it comes to religious and political issues today because you believe the old ways are tried and true.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

** Tread carefully today because unexpected news from bosses or authority figures might impact your financial scene. This could relate to shared responsibilities, shared property, inheritances or banking issues. Stay on top of things so that you are not caught off guard.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

** Today you have to go more than halfway when dealing with others. Therefore, be ready to compromise. Having said this, unexpected opportunities to travel or encounter someone from another culture might catch you off guard. Stay light on your feet so that you can be flexible.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

** You are best served today by paying attention to your responsibilities related to your job, your work and even your health. Play by the rules. Do what is expected of you. Nevertheless, cancellations, delays and broken equipment might dog your footsteps. Be resilient.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

*** Your responsibilities to children and young people are important today and you will respect these. Others know they can count on you. Meanwhile, pay attention because this might be an accident-prone day for your kids. Social plans might suddenly change. Avoid sports accidents.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

** Small appliances might break down today or a minor breakage could occur because something will interrupt your home routine. Perhaps someone unexpected will knock on the door? Nevertheless, you are aware of your responsibilities to care for someone older – and you will.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

*** Pay attention to everything you say and do because this is a mildly accident-prone day for your sign. However, it’s a good day to study and learn something new. Actually, someone older might have interesting news for you. Stay light on your feet because there’s an unpredictable element in the air today.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

** Keep your eyes open when it comes to your assets, your money and certainly your possessions because something untoward or unexpected could impact them today. For example, you might find money; you might lose money. Do what you can to protect what you own against loss, theft or damage. On the upside, you might improve your job?

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

*** Today the Moon is in your sign dancing with Uranus as well as lining up with both Saturn and Venus. This is a mixed bag. In one way, things are sudden, changing and unpredictable. Yet, in another way, you will toe the line and stick with what is tried-and-true. (Better safe than sorry.)

If Your Birthday Is Today

Singer, actress, director Barbra Streisand (1942) shares your birthday today. You’re a perfectionist and a humanitarian. You are kind, devoted and protective of loved ones. This year is the beginning of new adventures and major changes in your life. Keep your eyes open for new opportunities. Take action and define your goals. Prepare for leadership. Stay independent.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

This Thursday seems to bring a liberating and confident attitude for you and this means that you might finally get the courage to come clean with some things that have been troubling you for a while.

You might be viewing what you are going through in a different light and therefore you feel more compelled to change them.

You can also enjoy this special Aries Daily Horoscope.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

You might want to spend some time this Thursday planning for the week ahead although this week is not over yet.

It seems that thinking ahead is what is going to bring you leverage at work and perhaps you might be able to seize the moment ahead of the competition. Other than this, make sure you dedicate some time to yourself later on.

You can also enjoy this special Taurus Daily Horoscope.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

It appears that this Thursday will put forward the result of some older effort of yours. Don’t start celebrating already because I didn’t say anything about recognition or rewards.

This only comes as a reassurance for you that you are on the right track. Things are yet to be official and seem to remain in this position for a while.

You can also enjoy this special Gemini Daily Horoscope.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

You are recommended to truly listen to any feedback you are receiving this Thursday, no matter how further away, from what you think, might be and regardless of the fact that it might come from a person you consider knows nothing about you.

There are some lessons to be learned and conclusions you can draw from this.

You can also enjoy this special Cancer Daily Horoscope.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

The particular situation that consumes your nerves at the moment won’t go away if you worry incessantly and it appears there is nothing practical you can further do either.

For most natives, this is something personal that also has to do with patience and letting time go. Don’t take everything as a confrontation because surely it isn’t.

You can also enjoy this special Leo Daily Horoscope.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

This Thursday announces to be a good time for minor travel so who knows where you might go after work tonight.

Or those natives who are on holiday already might feel more compelled to leave lazing aside and go on short exploring trips. There is a word of caution in regard to this though: make sure it doesn’t put a hole in your budget.

You can also enjoy this special Virgo Daily Horoscope.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

This is not necessarily going to be a day of obstacles but neither it is going to be an easy one. And it appears that most troubles are connected to work, especially if you have things you have left from a couple of days ago.

At the same time, some natives might have to deal with some ghosts of the past, nostalgically reviving certain memories.

You can also enjoy this special Libra Daily Horoscope.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

While you might find it more comfortable to ignore certain chores, these don’t disappear and actually add up to that mix in the back of your mind.

You are only obtaining instant gratification and there may not be any more free time to buy when everything actually hits you, all at the same time. And by the looks of it, this Thursday evening is nearing a deadline.

You can also enjoy this special Scorpio Daily Horoscope.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

A positive day for all those natives who are confident enough in their communication abilities and have no problem standing up in front of more than 2 people at a time.

This might mean that you will be in the spotlight but not necessarily for something you did right. It may be that you need to officially solve a problem started by someone else.

You can also enjoy this special Sagittarius Daily Horoscope.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

The current disposition seems to allow you a lot more confidence when it comes to engaging with others and working with a diverse group.

The only problem is that this is not likely to happen at work but in your private life and you might not know entirely how to navigate this and how comfortable or professional to act.

You can also enjoy this special Capricorn Daily Horoscope.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

This Thursday promises some good financial advancement but at the same time will see you tend to isolate yourself.

While some might do it to count their blessings, ahem, money, other might feel the need to take a more spiritual stance in front of what is happening to them at the moment. Some might even consider that some things are moving too fast.

You can also enjoy this special Aquarius Daily Horoscope.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

It appears that the stars really want to control some of your choices and you will feel more inclined to do particular things, although logically you might vote against them.

This is why, instead of dwelling between extremes, you could make everyone’s lives easier this Thursday and actually go on according to what your intuition says.

You can also enjoy this special Pisces Daily Horoscope.

April 24, 2025 Current Moon Phase for the Northern Hemisphere

Source: nineplanets.org

The current moon phase for today is the Waning Crescent phase.

On this day, the moon is 25.93 days old and 18.21% illuminated with a tilt of -72.975°. The approximate distance from Earth to the moon is 367,675.25 km and the moon sign is Pisces.

The Moon phase for today 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: 25.93 days

Moon illumination: 18.21%

Moon tilt: -72.975°

Moon angle: 0.54

Moon distance: 367,675.25 km

Moon sign: Pisces

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 Waning Crescent phase. This phase is best viewed just before the sunrise in the western sky. In this phase the Moon’s illumination is growing smaller each day until the New Moon. During this part of the Moon cycle, 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. 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.

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

Today’s Waning Crescent Phase

The Waning Crescent on April 24 has an illumination of 14%. This is the percentage of the Moon illuminated by the Sun. The illumination is constantly changing and can vary up to 10% a day. On April 24 the Moon is 25.95 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.

Today’s Moon Sign: ♓ Pisces

The current zodiac moon sign is Pisces, positioned at 19.22° within the sign. The Moon entered Pisces on Apr 22, 7:17 PM and will shift into Aries on Apr 25, 3:12 AM. The zodiac moon sign represents the position of the Moon as it moves through the twelve signs of the zodiac. Each zodiac moon sign lasts about 2 to 2.5 days as the Moon travels through that part of the sky.

Phase Details

Phase: Waning Crescent
Illumination: 14%
Moon Age: 25.95 days
Moon Angle: 0.54
Moon Distance: 368,139.31 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 150,506,046.44 km

The 8 Lunar Phases

There are 8 lunar phases the Moon goes through in its 29.53 days lunar cycle. The 4 major Moon phases are Full Moon, New Moon, First Quarter and Last Quarter. Between these major phases, there are 4 minor ones: the Waxing Crescent, Waxing Gibbous, Waning Gibbous and Waning Crescent. For more info on the Moon Cycle and on each phase check out Wikipedia Lunar Phase page.

Useful Moon Resources

Check the weather before a night of Moon gazing at weather.com

For a list of all the current meteor showers visit American Meteor Society

April 18 Birthday Horoscope’s Traits

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May the next year of your life bring you more love, laughter, joy, happiness, enough income to cover what you have to have along with a little leftover for fun! May it bring you everything you want if it is supposed to be and everything you need. May sorrow be unknown, and any negativity be minimal. May the wind always be at your back.

As an Aries born on April 18th, you are industrious and passionate about a lot of things but you also need a lot of motivation to be productive. By being as easily distracted as you are, you often end up discovering new things, you wouldn’t otherwise pay attention to.

You don’t like creating any confusion and can often be quite blunt with people, just to make sure you have been understood. Prepare to read an exceptional analysis below.

 The zodiac sign for April 18 is Aries.

 Astrological symbol: Ram. This symbol suggests a willful individual that is task oriented but also symbolizes the seeds growing at the beginning of spring. It is characteristic for people born between March 21 and April 19 under the Aries zodiac sign.

 The Aries Constellation is one of the twelve constellations of the zodiac, covering visible latitudes between +90° and -60°. It lies between Pisces to the West and Taurus to the East on an area of only 441 square degrees. The brightest stars are Alpha, Beta and Gamma Arietis.

 In Greece it is named Kriya while the French call it Bélier. However, the Latin origin of the Ram, the April 18 zodiac sign is Aries.

 Opposite sign: Libra. This sign as the opposite or complementary of Aries reveals high spirit and sincerity and shows how these two sun signs have similar goals in life but they reach to them differently.

 Modality: Cardinal. The quality exposes the affectionate nature of those born on April 18 and their charm and understanding in most existential aspects.

 Ruling house: The first house. This house symbolizes beginning in all matters, the physical presence and how the world perceives an individual.

 Ruling body: Mars. This celestial planet symbolizes idealism and charm. Mars is considered to be the yang side or yin which is Venus. Mars is also suggestive for the patience component of these personalities.

 Element: Fire. This is the element that works so to the benefit of those born under the April 18 zodiac, of those who are brave and follow their plans independently and who are quick to reveal their heated nature at times.

 Lucky day: Tuesday. Aries best identifies with the flow of the spirited Tuesday while this is doubled by the connection between Tuesday and its ruling by Mars.

 Lucky numbers: 1, 2, 14, 17, 27.

 Motto: I am, I do!

People born on April 18 are brave, empowering and are decided to succeed in everything they engage in. They are always engaged in many activities and they enjoy this very much, especially those that allow them to deal with what they love and are best at: pursuing plans. On the other side, they are circumspect both in family life and professionally, when it comes to being inquired about their choices and about previous resolutions. They can often be found taking part in outside activities and they seem to work by the principle that the more the merrier.

 Positive Traits: These natives are very resourceful and seem to know their way around a lot of situations. They are industrious and enthusiastic when confronted with novelty and they also possess quite a keen temper. They seem to be both analytical and imaginative although they don’t always use these right at the time they should be used. They are loyal and affectionate once someone wins their respect and attention.

 Negative Traits: These natives are eager and single minded and they should learn to reckon things more if they don’t want to put their relations at risk and enter into all kinds of confusions. They are selfish and often impolite and they are prone to melancholia and even depression because they often prefer to keep things bottled up as they consider revealing their emotions might destroy that potent presentation they want to preserve in front of others.

Love and Compatibility: Lovers born on April 18 are both sentimental and passionate. They have no patience for courtship so they step this stage and go directly to professing their deep passions. They can be easily swept off their feet by eccentric and mysterious persons. Magic ends only if their partner can’t keep up with their incredibly active pace. Aries is also falling for simplicity and real enthusiasm. When they are single they focus on their ideas and plans and seem to be even more productive.

 Usually a joyful character, they sometimes find it hard to express their emotions and this can make them appear quite difficult and hard to understand. They need time to develop a real connection. For them, relationships and settling will probably be a complex matter but once they decide to have their own family they will turn out to be very protective and patient. They are most compatible with those born on 3th, 5th, 6th, 12th, 14th, 15th, 21th, 23th, 24th and 31st.

 April 18 Zodiac people are very compatible with the other two fire signs: Leo and Sagittarius as they tend to share the same vision of life. In love, Aries is in a constant search for a deep and understanding relationship where they can open their hearts and express their feelings freely. The one to offer this to them is the affectionate and loyal Libra. Aries is thought to be least compatible with those born under the Pisces zodiac sign. As for the rest of compatibilities between the other star signs and Aries, you know what they say, stars predispose but people dispose.

Lucky Color: Red is the lucky color for Aries zodiac.

Red is the color of initiative and attention. It both stimulates and relaxes Aries so they are inclined to choose to surround with many objects of this color. This is also the symbol color for Mars, the ruling planet of the Aries zodiac sign.

Other colors preferred by people born on April 18 are scarlet and carmine.

Representative Birthstone: The birthstone for Aries zodiac is the exquisite Diamond.

Diamonds are not only a girls best friend, they are precious stones that are though to help people clear their minds and take wise decisions. The Diamond is the representative stone for Mars, the ruling planet of the Aries zodiac sign.

Other gemstones that are considered beneficial for people born on April 18 are the Emerald and the Amethyst.

Characteristic Flower: The lucky flower for Aries zodiac is the Honeysuckle.

This is the symbol of optimism and sweetness. Just like Aries, Honeysuckle is the first of the flower signs and seems to come with the same energy and determination as the above mentioned zodiac sign. This flower also reveals an individual ready at any time to take action and save the day.

Other flowers suggestive for Aries are Geranium and Ginger.

Symbolic Metal: Iron is the metal considered lucky for Aries zodiac.

This metal suggests the strength and determination of the true Aries. These natives need to be handled with care just like iron rusts if left in moist air.

Another metal thought to be lucky for people born on April 18 is Steel.

Characteristics: April 18 Zodiac belongs to the third decan of ARIES (April 11-April 19). This decan is strongly influenced by the planet Jupiter. This is representative for people who are ambitious, opportunity takers just like Aries and forceful and lucky just like Jupiter. This period tempers the positive and negative characteristics of Aries zodiac sign, slightly enhancing the negative ones.

 Being born on the 18th day of the month shows compassion, affection, organization and great imagination and cheerfulness. The numerology for April 18 is 9. This number reveals change, progress and innovation. In association with number nine Aries people turn out to be innovative and humanitarian idealists. April is the fourth month of the year, bringing great opportunities to plant the seeds of success for later in the year. Those born in April are attractive and adventurous. April 18 Zodiac people are determined but understanding. April has as representative symbols the Honeysuckle and Poppy as plants, the Diamond as gemstone and Aphrodite the Greek goddess of beauty.

What Statistics Say: In the Gregorian Calendar, April 18 is placed as the 108th day of the year or the 109th day in leap years and there are 257 days left until the end of the year. The forty ninth day of spring, this is also the International Day For Monuments.

 Aries is the ninth most popular zodiac sign on the list of most common to least common astrology signs. An odd number sign, this exudes masculine symbolism and is considered to be of positive and dynamic energy. This defines extrovert natives who are kind and hospitable. Amongst the archetypes used when talking about this sign there is the Rescuer. A sign of wealth, it seems there are many Aries billionaires born. Famous people born on April 18 under the Aries zodiac sign: Leopold Stokowski, Conan O’Brien, Jeff Dunham and Suri Cruise.

If you were born on April 18, you always stick up for the underdog! There’s a strong sense of fairness and justice in you and a fierce tenacity to protect those less fortunate. You have sharp claws and a forceful bite, and anyone who dares come at you or those you’re willing to stand up for better watch out, because you’ll tear them down! Just remember that if you really want others to hear you and the important things you have to say, make sure to speak on their level, not from your high horse looking down.

April 18 Aries at Their Best: Honorable, vigorous, fair

April 18 Aries at Their Worst: Unrealistic, combative, unstable

What to Wear: Leggings and tennis shoes. Aries could challenge all the party guests to a foot race on the spur of the moment, and you’ll want to be set.

What to Eat: Anything ready-made! Aries has no time to wait for anything that has to be cooked first. Sashimi could make an elegant choice.

Who to Invite: Everybody who even remotely knows this dynamic individual — life is, after all, all about Aries!

Where to Go: Outdoors (where there’s plenty of room to roam) or a sports complex that handles everything from basketball and tennis to golf and rock climbing. Everybody who even remotely knows this dynamic individual — life is, after all, all about Aries!

IF YOU ARE BORN ON APRIL 18, you are a self-starter. You set goals and tasks for yourself and you get it done!

This 18 April birthday personality is infectious and enthusiastic contrary to popular belief. You born on this day have a spiritual side to you that makes you quite the evolutionary thinker.

Your prolific judgment will usually enable you to overcome stumbling blocks by applying those ideas to resolve any differences. Aries, you are likely to be self-assured and clever as well.

Some may say that you are uncompromising and narrow-minded but they do not know half the story. You, my dear Aries, are often the topic of discussion.

The April 18 birthday astrology predicts that when it comes to romance, you get all excited. When you look in the mirror, you see one good-looking person. Not only that, but you are likely to be the talker… the charmer.

With your personality traits and smile so bright, you meet people easily. They come to adore you. In love, Arians tend to have high expectations of their person of interest. You require a certain amount of room or space but can be attentive to your partner’s needs.

The April 18 birthday meanings show that you are very affectionate people. Usually, you put your partner first and expect the same treatment. Well, you are honest and direct so I hope your loved ones can handle that but you need not worry. You have the gift of gab and the situation will be soon forgotten.

If today is your birthday, you seek work that is more likely to be chosen based on its gratification. Although you may have many talents, you aspire to be in a position to mentor others. With your smarts, you could easily fund and operate a nonprofit organization for gifted or underprivileged youths. There is no limit to the things you could do, Aries.

The 18th April birthday horoscope predicts that perhaps you spend too much money. You are likely to pick up a unique object and then find that you would rather resale it. There could be sound profits in flipping the right merchandise.

This could serve you greatly in having the immediate cash flow to meet your monthly obligations. Do not worry, Arians. With age, comes wisdom. One day you will learn not to act on every whim. Sometimes, Aries, a padded bank account is better to have than material possessions.

This April 18th birthday personality has a desire to stay fit. You do not like being unproductive in your spare time. You are usually doing something to offset boredom or some emotional situation. Staying busy is a way to constructively get the most out of life.

It is good that you conquer complacency because it could prompt about with mood swings. In that case, you can be argumentative or behave in an impractical way. You do a good job of taking care of your body and mind.

This Aries birthday person will do fairly well in positions that allow you to be creative or to care for individuals. Those born on this zodiac birthday April 18, generally have sunny dispositions and look for the positive side of things. You believe in yourself. You do not let things get you down.

You aspire to be fit and stress-free. Arians are respected leaders who do extremely well in the areas of human resources. You know how to take care of yourself. In times of distraction, know that you are worth all the efforts and that dreams do come true. After all, you are Aries the Ram.

Famous People And Celebrities Born On April 18

Miguel Cabrera, Suri Cruise, Jeff Dunham, Barbara Hale, Jessica Jung, Kourtney Kardashian, Eric Roberts, James Woods

See: Famous Celebrities Born On April 18

This Day That Year – April 18 In History

1783 – After 8 years of fighting, the American Revolution is over
1874 – An African explorer by the name of David Livingstone is buried in Westminster Abbey
1907 – The Fairmont Hotel established today
1938 – In Cleveland, the Headless Mad Butcher is discovered

April 18  Mesha Rashi (Vedic Moon Sign)
April 18  Chinese Zodiac DRAGON

April 18 Birthday Planet

Your ruling planet is Mars that symbolizes action, passion, anger, and assertion.

April 18 Birthday Symbols

The Ram Is The Symbol For The Aries Sun Sign

April 18 Birthday Tarot Card

Your Birthday Tarot Card is The Moon. This card symbolizes inner truth, perception and hidden fantasies. The Minor Arcana cards are Four of Wands and Knight of Pentacles

April 18 Birthday Compatibility

You are most compatible with people born under Zodiac Sign Aries: This can be a steady and exciting relationship.
You are not compatible with people born under Zodiac Sign Libra: This relationship will be a tearful one.

See Also:

April 18 Lucky Numbers

Number 9 – This number represents humanitarian interests in helping others through charity.
Number 4 – This number represents organization and perfection needed for progress.

Read about: Birthday Numerology

Lucky Colors For April 18 Birthday

Orange: This color stands for joy, emotional strength, and a positive outlook.
Scarlet: This is a color that represents formality, strength, and desires.

Lucky Day For April 18 Birthday

Tuesday – The day of planet Mars that stands for action, force, recklessness, and competition.

April 18 Birthstone Diamond

Your lucky gemstone is Diamond which symbolizes indestructibility, perfection, and stability.

Ideal Zodiac Birthday Gifts For People Born On The 18th Of April:

Tickets to his preferred sporting event for the man and a beautiful cocktail ring for the woman.

April 18, 2025 Current Moon Phase for the Northern Hemisphere

Source: nineplanets.org

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

On this day, the moon is 19.71 days old and 79.53% illuminated with a tilt of -49.308°. The approximate distance from Earth to the moon is 400,078.12 km and the moon sign is Sagittarius.

The Moon phase for today is a Waning Gibbous phase. This is the first phase after the Full Moon where the illumination of the moon decreases each day until it reaches 50% (the Last Quarter phase).

The waning (shrinking) gibbous Moon will rise after sunset in the east, transit the meridian after midnight, before setting after sunrise in the west.

During this phase, the illumination of the moon will go down from 99.% to 50.1%. Technically, the phase starts as soon as the Full Moon has passed, but it can be difficult to calculate and differentiate the first stage of a Waning Gibbous Moon from a Full Moon when 98-99% of the Moon’s surface is illuminated.

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: Waning Gibbous

Moon age: 19.71 days

Moon illumination: 79.53%

Moon tilt: -49.308°

Moon angle: 0.5

Moon distance: 400,078.12 km

Moon sign: Sagittarius

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 Waning Gibbous. During this phase the Moon can be seen in the early morning daylight hours on the western horizon. This is the first phase after the Full Moon occurs. It lasts roughly 7 days with the Moon’s illumination growing smaller each day until the Moon becomes a Last Quarter Moon with an illumination of 50%. The average Moon rise for this phase is between 9pm and Midnight depending on the age of the phase. The moon rises later and later each night setting after sunrise in the morning.

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

Today’s Waning Gibbous Phase

The Waning Gibbous on April 18 has an illumination of 73%. This is the percentage of the Moon illuminated by the Sun. The illumination is constantly changing and can vary up to 10% a day. On April 18 the Moon is 19.9 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.

Today’s Moon Sign: ♐ Sagittarius

The current zodiac moon sign is Sagittarius, positioned at 26.67° within the sign. The Moon entered Sagittarius on Apr 16, 4:28 AM and will shift into Capricorn on Apr 18, 9:53 AM. The zodiac moon sign represents the position of the Moon as it moves through the twelve signs of the zodiac. Each zodiac moon sign lasts about 2 to 2.5 days as the Moon travels through that part of the sky.

Phase Details

Phase: Waning Gibbous
Illumination: 73%
Moon Age: 19.90 days
Moon Angle: 0.50
Moon Distance: 394,801.52 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 150,262,396.69 km

The 8 Lunar Phases

There are 8 lunar phases the Moon goes through in its 29.53 days lunar cycle. The 4 major Moon phases are Full Moon, New Moon, First Quarter and Last Quarter. Between these major phases, there are 4 minor ones: the Waxing Crescent, Waxing Gibbous, Waning Gibbous and Waning Crescent. For more info on the Moon Cycle and on each phase check out Wikipedia Lunar Phase page.

Useful Moon Resources

Check the weather before a night of Moon gazing at weather.com

For a list of all the current meteor showers visit American Meteor Society

April 17, 2025 Current Moon Phase for the Northern Hemisphere

Source: nineplanets.org

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

On this day, the moon is 18.68 days old and 86.86% illuminated with a tilt of -42.051°. The approximate distance from Earth to the moon is 402,937.23 km and the moon sign is Sagittarius.

The Moon phase for today is a Waning Gibbous phase. This is the first phase after the Full Moon where the illumination of the moon decreases each day until it reaches 50% (the Last Quarter phase).

The waning (shrinking) gibbous Moon will rise after sunset in the east, transit the meridian after midnight, before setting after sunrise in the west.

During this phase, the illumination of the moon will go down from 99.% to 50.1%. Technically, the phase starts as soon as the Full Moon has passed, but it can be difficult to calculate and differentiate the first stage of a Waning Gibbous Moon from a Full Moon when 98-99% of the Moon’s surface is illuminated.

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: Waning Gibbous

Moon age: 18.68 days

Moon illumination: 86.86%

Moon tilt: -42.051°

Moon angle: 0.49

Moon distance: 402,937.23 km

Moon sign: Sagittarius

Source: MoonGiant.com

You can use this link to go forward or backward in time for Moon phase information. If you are curious, you can even find out what phase the Moon was in when you or anyone else was born.

The 8 Lunar Phases

There are 8 lunar phases the Moon goes through in its 29.53 days lunar cycle. The 4 major Moon phases are Full Moon, New Moon, First Quarter and Last Quarter. Between these major phases, there are 4 minor ones: the Waxing Crescent, Waxing Gibbous, Waning Gibbous and Waning Crescent. For more info on the Moon Cycle and on each phase check out Wikipedia Lunar Phase page.

Useful Moon Resources

Check the weather before a night of Moon gazing at weather.com

For a list of all the current meteor showers visit American Meteor Society

The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waning Gibbous. During this phase the Moon can be seen in the early morning daylight hours on the western horizon. This is the first phase after the Full Moon occurs. It lasts roughly 7 days with the Moon’s illumination growing smaller each day until the Moon becomes a Last Quarter Moon with an illumination of 50%. The average Moon rise for this phase is between 9pm and Midnight depending on the age of the phase. The moon rises later and later each night setting after sunrise in the morning.

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

Today’s Waning Gibbous Phase

The Waning Gibbous on April 17 has an illumination of 81%. This is the percentage of the Moon illuminated by the Sun. The illumination is constantly changing and can vary up to 10% a day. On April 17 the Moon is 18.98 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.

Today’s Moon Sign: ♐ Sagittarius

The current zodiac moon sign is Sagittarius, positioned at 14.66° within the sign. The Moon entered Sagittarius on Apr 16, 4:28 AM and will shift into Capricorn on Apr 18, 9:53 AM. The zodiac moon sign represents the position of the Moon as it moves through the twelve signs of the zodiac. Each zodiac moon sign lasts about 2 to 2.5 days as the Moon travels through that part of the sky.

Phase Details

Phase: Waning Gibbous
Illumination: 81%
Moon Age: 18.98 days
Moon Angle: 0.50
Moon Distance: 398,557.65 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 150,220,998.48 km

April 17 Birthday Horoscope’s Traits

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Being an Aries born on April 17th, you have a calming and spiritual nature but you are also impulsive when you get excited with something. You don’t take any decisions lightly and ponder on them for a while but then, when it is time, you most often go with your intuition.

You are dependable as a friend, and often end up surprising those dear to you because they would expect you to be more self-centred. Prepare to read an exceptional personality report below.

 The zodiac sign for April 17 is Aries.

 Astrological symbol: Ram. It is representative for people born between March 21 and April 19 when the Sun is in Aries. This symbol denotes a strong individual who is quick to take action.

 The Aries Constellation is one of the 12 zodiac constellations, placed between Pisces to the West and Taurus to the East on an area of 441 sq degrees with the brightest stars being Alpha, Beta and Gamma Arietis and the most visible latitudes +90° to -60°.

 In France it is called Bélier and in Greece goes by the name Kriya but the Latin origin of the April 17 zodiac sign, the Ram is in the name Aries.

 Opposite sign: Libra. This reflects upon exaltation and charm and the fact that a cooperation between the Aries and Libra sun signs, whether in business or love is beneficial for both parts.

 Modality: Cardinal. The quality proposes the sensitive nature of those born on April 17 and their naivety and structure in regard to most life situation.

 Ruling house: The first house. This is also called the Ascendant. Otherwise it symbolizes the physical presence and how the world perceives an individual. It suggests the beginning in all matters and as Arieses are action people this combination can only empower their whole lives.

 Ruling body: Mars. This celestial body is said to influence judgment and ambition. It is also relevant from the bravery perspective. The Mars name comes from the Roman god of war.

 Element: Fire. This suggest the heated and gifted nature of individuals born on April 17 and also the way they combine with the other signs such as fire with water boils everything, with air heats things up or the way it models earth.

 Lucky day: Tuesday. This day is representative for the affectionate nature of Aries, is ruled by Mars and suggests change and involvement.

 Lucky numbers: 4, 5, 11, 15, 24.

 Motto: I am, I do!

People born on April 17 are resourceful but they also need a lot of diversification in order to advance. You find them most joyful when they establish things and argument on a wide range of things. They try to evade any situation in which they might have to wait for something to happen be it something applicable or not. They enjoy huge gatherings but also prefer to say things as they are so they are not afraid of truth no matter how hard it may appear.

 Positive Traits: You know that person full of ideas and plans who is both imaginative but also critical and comes up with great projects. That’s exactly how these keen tempered starters are. Aries people are usually very intelligent and also reliable when someone manages to catch and maintain their attention, although it is quite hard to keep up with these overly active achievers. Those born under this sign seem to be resourceful and efficient in any kind of situation.

 Negative Traits: These natives are prone to feeling unworthy and frustrated so they resort to all kinds of attitudes in order to build self esteem. They also prefer to dwell in their perceived weaknesses and then take on others their own misery. They should learn to avoid unnecessary risks and get closer to people because some have quite interesting ideas for them. They are in turn not willing to discuss with anyone about their emotions.

Love and Compatibility: Lovers born on April 17 are apparently impulsive but actually sentimental and dependable at heart. They would do anything for the person they choose to stand beside them. They are attracted to mysterious and unpredictable personalities whom can keep the novelty alive in the relationship. You can conquer the heart of Aries by being as driven, dependable and passionate as them. The single Aries is deep into tasks and projects as it has no time to even realize they are single.

 Charming lovers they are always enthusiastic although sometimes unpredictable and hard to understand. If their loved one is patient and honest they are likely to open to them and their love will progress fast. They are friendly but reserved and their attitude won’t bring many people close to them. They are persistent and courageous in a practical way so they will be a great part of their family team once they decide to settle for someone. They are most compatible with those born on 1st, 4th, 8th, 10th, 13th, 17th, 19th, 22th, 26th, 28th and 31st.

 April 17 Zodiac people are most attracted to the other two fire signs: Leo and Sagittarius as they tend to share the same vision of life. In love, Aries is in a constant search for someone to open their hearts and whom to understand them at a deeper level. The most suitable to offer them this is the compassionate and caring Libra. Aries is thought to be least compatible with those born under the Pisces zodiac sign. As for the rest of compatibilities between the other star signs and Aries, you know what they say, stars predispose but people dispose.

Lucky Color:

The lucky color for Aries zodiac is Red.

Red is the color of energy, initiative and power. It drives everyone’s attention, and so is any true Aries. For an even more powerful connection, red is also the representative color for Mars, the ruling planet of the Aries zodiac sign.

Other hues that appeal to people born on April 17 are scarlet and carmine.

Representative Birthstone: The birthstone for Aries zodiac is the eye-catching Diamond.

This precious stone is consider to help clear the mind as it focuses all the power of Mars, the ruling planet of Aries. Diamonds are said to help the wearers discover their long term goals and take wise decisions.

Other gemstones that are thought to influence people born on April 17 are the Emerald and the Amethyst.

Characteristic Flower: Honeysuckle is the characteristic flower for Aries zodiac.

This is the symbol of grace and optimism. Just like Aries, Honeysuckle is the first of the flower signs and comes with the same confidence and determination as the above mentioned zodiac sign. This flower also reveals an individual ready at any time to take action and save the day.

Other lucky flowers for Aries include Geranium and Ginger.

Symbolic Metal: The representative metal for Aries zodiac is Iron.

Iron is as strong a metal as is the individual in Aries. Its properties include magnetization, shaping at high temperature and rusting in moist air. This can be translated for Aries into great stimulation, hard implementation of change and need to be handled with care.

Another metal considered to bring luck to people born on April 17 is Steel.

Characteristics: April 17 Zodiac belongs to the third decan of ARIES (April 11-April 19). This decan is under the supervision of the planet Jupiter. Those born in this period are progressive and enterprising just like a true Aries and humanitarians full of luck just as Jupiter makes them be. This period is said to temper the characteristics of Aries zodiac sign.

 Being born on the 17th day of the month means an individual who is hard working, methodical, rational and dependable. The numerology for April 17 is 8. This number reveals ambition and great power but also an embrace of the spiritual side, later in life. Those Aries associated with number eight pragmatic and analytical doers in all life matters. April is the second spring month in the Northern Hemisphere, bringing energy and great inspiration. Those born in April are dynamic and friendly. April 17 Zodiac people are clever and understanding. The symbols for April include the Diamond as a gemstone, Honeysuckle and Poppy as plants and Aphrodite the Greek goddess of beauty.

What Statistics Say: In a year in the Gregorian Calendar, April 17 is the 107th day or the 108th day in case of leap years and until the end of the year there are left 258 days. The forty eighth day of spring, this is also the World Hemophilia Day, established by the World Federation of Hemophilia and aiming to raise awareness to bleeding disorders.

 Aries is the ninth most commonly met zodiac sign in the horoscope. As a sign of positive meaning, with dynamic energy, this is also of masculine symbolism and an odd numbered sign. This portrays extrovert people who are good-humored and self-expressive. An archetype often used when talking about this sign is the Worthy Opponent. It seems there are many billionaires born under Aries, making it a sign of wealth. Famous people born on April 17 under the Aries zodiac sign: John Pierpont Morgan, Victoria Beckham, Jennifer Garner, Sean Bean and Rooney Mara.

If you were born on April 17, you make life look easy! With your organized way of life, you’ve got your routines down. Keeping a pattern in life makes you happy and makes it seem like you’ve got the world figured out. But just wait until something interrupts your very packed and perfect schedule — it’s not pretty. Learn to go with the flow and be spontaneous! Use your energy and optimism in a more free-spirited manner and you’ll be living the good life.

April 17 Aries at Their Best: Grounded, strong-willed, lively

April 17 Aries at Their Worst: Critical, judgmental, grim

What to Wear: Leggings and tennis shoes. Aries could challenge all the party guests to a foot race on the spur of the moment, and you’ll want to be set.

What to Eat: Anything ready-made! Aries has no time to wait for anything that has to be cooked first. Sashimi could make an elegant choice.

Who to Invite: Everybody who even remotely knows this dynamic individual — life is, after all, all about Aries!

Where to Go: Outdoors (where there’s plenty of room to roam) or a sports complex that handles everything from basketball and tennis to golf and rock climbing. Everybody who even remotely knows this dynamic individual — life is, after all, all about Aries!

IF YOUR BIRTHDAY IS ON APRIL 17, you have a restless ambition that is confident more so than any other Arian. You also are equipped with more patience and self-control. You sound like a dream with your creative and innovative qualities.

The 17th April birthday personality will likely be a great leader who has a knack for finding prosperous opportunities. You have more good qualities but a few of your flaws are that you take yourself too seriously.

You can be too honest and you tend to overspend. Overall, Aries, those of you who are born on this day, are awfully caring and understanding individuals.

If today is your birth day, you need to learn how to laugh at yourselves more and stop being so serious all of the time. This Aries birthday person usually bounces back quickly from difficulties. You are humble and responsible. On the other hand, this Aries can be prudent and critical of others.

The April 17th birthday astrology predicts that because you are normally a sensitive person, you can get your feelings hurt easily. Then you slip into this funky mood as if nobody cares about you.

This couldn’t be farther from the truth and you know this, Aries. Brush that negative mood off your shoulders and be happy you’re alive. Life is too short to sulk it away.

The 17 April birthday characteristics show that you are typically cool and mild-mannered but underneath is a smoldering fire with the ability to blaze up at any time.

You probably think about sex many times throughout the day but fear rejection, however. You prefer to take the lead in initiating any romantic interest. You are likely to take control so your lovers can go at their own pace.

The April 17 birthday personality believes that courtship can be the stepping stone to really knowing someone before deciding to make any commitments. You should seek those who share your same unique qualities.

Trust is very important to you but you are very considerate of the needs of your partner. You even make the ultimate compromise if it means that your partner will be happy.

The April 17th birthday horoscope suggests that you should look for opportunities that can be financially beneficial to you and your families. Attaining a position that can pay you above and beyond the usual pay scale helps you climb the ladder of success at a quicker rate.

However, you look for those jobs that do not offer a challenge or any room for advancement. You are capable of many things if you would just take a risk. Those born on this zodiac birthday have good money management skills and resisting the urge to splurge.

You are likely to neglect your body needs. Some Arians take for granted that good health will always be theirs. You will make an appointment but then when the time comes, you cancel but never reschedule. You can be a fussy eater even with a big appetite.

This can pack on the pounds so Aries, you should exercise regularly. Yoga is a recommended choice for exercise and it has other features that do more than strengthen the muscles. It can be used as a relaxation technique that is good for relieving stress.

The 17 April birthday meaning shows that your personality is greatly influenced by your body. When you are in good health, you are in a good mood. You are a very caring person who perhaps needs to pay more attention to life itself.

You don’t really have any great expectations or ambitions. Aries, you are born under the zodiac sign symbol the Ram. You have the ability to choose the life you want and make it happen. In spite of everything, you are levelheaded and can come back from difficult situations quickly and easily.

Famous People And Celebrities Born On April 17

Kimberly Elise, Jennifer Garner, Luke Mitchell, JP Morgan, Reginald Redman Noble, Roddy Piper, Lela Rochon, Tami Roman

See: Famous Celebrities Born On April 17

This Day That Year – April 17 In History

1629 – Commercial fishery first established
1758 – The first US black college graduate, Francis Williams, publishes his poetry
1920 – The NFL is formed (American Professional Football Association)
1937 – Elmer J Fudd, Petunia Pig, and Daffy Duck all make their cartoon debut

April 17  Mesha Rashi (Vedic Moon Sign)
April 17  Chinese Zodiac DRAGON

April 17 Birthday Planet

Your ruling planet is Mars that stands for aggression, passion, ambition, honor, and courage.

April 17 Birthday Symbols

The Ram Is The Symbol For The Aries Zodiac Sign

April 17 Birthday Tarot Card

Your Birthday Tarot Card is The Star. This card symbolizes hope, rebirth, positivity, and aspirations. The Minor Arcana cards are Four of Wands and Knight of Pentacles

April 17 Birthday Compatibility

You are most compatible with people born under Zodiac Sign Sagittarius: This match will be loving and absolutely in tandem with each other.
You are not compatible with people born under Zodiac Sign Cancer: This relationship can be full of differences.

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April 17 Lucky Numbers

Number 8 – This number signifies a Karmic connection between your inner self and your ambitions.
Number 3 – This number signifies creativity, love, sensitivity, and imagination.

Read about: Birthday Numerology

Lucky Colors For April 17 Birthday

Red: This is the color of energy, power, motivation, and accuracy.
Green: This is a color that symbolizes practicality, sympathy, adaptability, and loyalty.

Lucky Days For April 17 Birthday

Tuesday: The day ruled by the planet Mars symbolizes self-confidence, optimism, and enthusiasm.
Saturday: This day is ruled by Saturn and signifies grounding and reality.

April 17 Birthstone Diamond

Your gemstone is Diamond that is associated with making you fearless and overcoming mental ailments.

Ideal Zodiac Birthday Gifts For People Born On The 17th Of April:

An electric fireplace for the man and the latest gaming console for the woman.

April 16, 2025 Current Moon Phase for the Northern Hemisphere

Source: nineplanets.org

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

On this day, the moon is 17.64 days old and 92.78% illuminated with a tilt of -33.505°. The approximate distance from Earth to the moon is 404,898.50 km and the moon sign is Scorpio.

The Moon phase for today is a Waning Gibbous phase. This is the first phase after the Full Moon where the illumination of the moon decreases each day until it reaches 50% (the Last Quarter phase).

The waning (shrinking) gibbous Moon will rise after sunset in the east, transit the meridian after midnight, before setting after sunrise in the west.

During this phase, the illumination of the moon will go down from 99.% to 50.1%. Technically, the phase starts as soon as the Full Moon has passed, but it can be difficult to calculate and differentiate the first stage of a Waning Gibbous Moon from a Full Moon when 98-99% of the Moon’s surface is illuminated.

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: Waning Gibbous

Moon age: 17.64 days

Moon illumination: 92.78%

Moon tilt: -33.505°

Moon angle: 0.49

Moon distance: 404,898.50 km

Moon sign: Scorpio

Source: MoonGiant.com

You can use this link to go forward or backward in time for Moon phase information. If you are curious, you can even find out what phase the Moon was in when you or anyone else was born.

The 8 Lunar Phases

There are 8 lunar phases the Moon goes through in its 29.53 days lunar cycle. The 4 major Moon phases are Full Moon, New Moon, First Quarter and Last Quarter. Between these major phases, there are 4 minor ones: the Waxing Crescent, Waxing Gibbous, Waning Gibbous and Waning Crescent. For more info on the Moon Cycle and on each phase check out Wikipedia Lunar Phase page.

Useful Moon Resources

Check the weather before a night of Moon gazing at weather.com

For a list of all the current meteor showers visit American Meteor Society

The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waning Gibbous. During this phase the Moon can be seen in the early morning daylight hours on the western horizon. This is the first phase after the Full Moon occurs. It lasts roughly 7 days with the Moon’s illumination growing smaller each day until the Moon becomes a Last Quarter Moon with an illumination of 50%. The average Moon rise for this phase is between 9pm and Midnight depending on the age of the phase. The moon rises later and later each night setting after sunrise in the morning.

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

Today’s Waning Gibbous Phase

The Waning Gibbous on April 16 has an illumination of 88%. This is the percentage of the Moon illuminated by the Sun. The illumination is constantly changing and can vary up to 10% a day. On April 16 the Moon is 18.08 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.

Today’s Moon Sign: ♐ Sagittarius

The current zodiac moon sign is Sagittarius, positioned at 1.97° within the sign. The Moon entered Sagittarius on Apr 16, 4:28 AM and will shift into Capricorn on Apr 18, 9:53 AM. The zodiac moon sign represents the position of the Moon as it moves through the twelve signs of the zodiac. Each zodiac moon sign lasts about 2 to 2.5 days as the Moon travels through that part of the sky.

Phase Details

Phase: Waning Gibbous
Illumination: 88%
Moon Age: 18.08 days
Moon Angle: 0.50
Moon Distance: 401,590.81 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 150,179,406.11 km

April 15, 2025 Current Moon Phase for the Northern Hemisphere

Source: nineplanets.org

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

On this day, the moon is 16.6 days old and 96.98% illuminated with a tilt of -25.144°. The approximate distance from Earth to the moon is 405,977.85 km and the moon sign is Scorpio.

The Moon phase for today is a Waning Gibbous phase. This is the first phase after the Full Moon where the illumination of the moon decreases each day until it reaches 50% (the Last Quarter phase).

The waning (shrinking) gibbous Moon will rise after sunset in the east, transit the meridian after midnight, before setting after sunrise in the west.

During this phase, the illumination of the moon will go down from 99.% to 50.1%. Technically, the phase starts as soon as the Full Moon has passed, but it can be difficult to calculate and differentiate the first stage of a Waning Gibbous Moon from a Full Moon when 98-99% of the Moon’s surface is illuminated.

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: Waning Gibbous

Moon age: 16.6 days

Moon illumination: 96.98%

Moon tilt: -25.144°

Moon angle: 0.49

Moon distance: 405,977.85 km

Moon sign: Scorpio

Source: MoonGiant.com

The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waning Gibbous. During this phase the Moon can be seen in the early morning daylight hours on the western horizon. This is the first phase after the Full Moon occurs. It lasts roughly 7 days with the Moon’s illumination growing smaller each day until the Moon becomes a Last Quarter Moon with an illumination of 50%. The average Moon rise for this phase is between 9pm and Midnight depending on the age of the phase. The moon rises later and later each night setting after sunrise in the morning.

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

Today’s Waning Gibbous Phase

The Waning Gibbous on April 15 has an illumination of 94%. This is the percentage of the Moon illuminated by the Sun. The illumination is constantly changing and can vary up to 10% a day. On April 15 the Moon is 17.18 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.

Today’s Moon Sign: ♏ Scorpio

The current zodiac moon sign is Scorpio, positioned at 20.40° within the sign. The Moon entered Scorpio on Apr 13, 4:21 PM and will shift into Sagittarius on Apr 16, 4:28 AM. The zodiac moon sign represents the position of the Moon as it moves through the twelve signs of the zodiac. Each zodiac moon sign lasts about 2 to 2.5 days as the Moon travels through that part of the sky.

You can use this link to go forward or backward in time for Moon phase information. If you are curious, you can even find out what phase the Moon was in when you or anyone else was born.

Phase Details

Phase: Waning Gibbous
Illumination: 94%
Moon Age: 17.18 days
Moon Angle: 0.49
Moon Distance: 403,797.54 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 150,137,631.60 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

(One Person’s Viewpoint) The Mother: Nurturing Abundance, Manifestation, and Responsibility

When the Moon reaches its full glory, the Maiden gracefully transitions into the Mother aspect of the mother maiden crone.

Just as the Mother gives birth to all the abundance on Earth, she represents the culmination of growth and the fullness of life.
Associated with midday and the Summer season, the Mother brings forth nurturing, responsibility, and adulthood, embodying the maiden the mother the crone.
In Wiccan belief, the Mother is considered the most powerful aspect of the crone the mother and the maiden. She is the giver of life and the embodiment of manifestation. Wiccans often honor goddesses such as the Greek Demeter and Selene, the Roman Ceres, and the Celtic Danu and Brigid as representations of the Mother. By connecting with the Mother, we can tap into the energy of mother moon meaning, nurture our dreams and desires, and fully embrace the responsibilities of life.

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(One Person’s View) Colors Associated with the Full Moon

Colors Associated with the Full Moon

The radiant hues of the full moon evoke enchanting mystical powers and capture a source of light that brightens our nights.

Under the full moon, colors speak to us with unique energies—explore the luminous 🟡 Yellow Moon and the intense vibes of the 🔴 Red Moon. Embrace the mystical allure of both the 🔵 Blue Moon and the enchanting Pink Moon, and let these hues guide your ritual practice. Click here to read the rest of this article Source: spells8.com

Spell for a Full Moon

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Charge Your Body In The Moonlight

You gotta let that moon magic in! If the weather isn’t gross and you have a nice, peaceful outdoor space (like a yard or deck) head outside. Otherwise, just open your curtains so moonlight can fill your space. Make sure to turn your lights off inside your house to be more intimately connected to the sky and help the moonlight cleanse your space.

Meanwhile, walking in the light of a full Moon can be magical. Its gentle glow can have a calming effect, leaving you feeling refreshed and renewed. Stand outside in the light of the full Moon and bathe in its power.

Allow your body to charge energetically using the light o the moon. Tune into how the trees and sky look in the moonlight. Pay extra attention to the sounds and smells of the night air.

Some of the Witchcraft/Magickal Correspondences for a Full Moon

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Full Moon Source: spells8.com

These correspondences align to the essence of the Full Moon, they refer to the symbolic energies, elements, and spiritual tools that align with the moon’s power to enhance rituals, intuition, and transformation.

Full Moon Colors: Blue, White, Yellow, Orange, Silver.

Full Moon Herbs, Oils & Incense Ingredients: Rose, Yarrow, Sage, Lavender, Rosemary, Cedar, Frankincense, Sandalwood, Juniper, Hyssop, Myrtle, Orange Peel, Rosewood, Tangerine, Tea Tree.

Full Moon Crystals: Moonstone, Selenite, Clear Quartz, Black Tourmaline, Obsidian, Amber, Rose Quartz, Labradorite, Opal.

Tarot: The Moon, The High Priestess, The Empress.

Numerology: 9, 2

Chakra: Crown, Third Eye.

April 13, 2025 Current Moon Phase for the Northern Hemisphere

Source: nineplanets.org

The current moon phase for today is the Full Moon phase.

On this day, the moon is 14.54 days old and 99.96% illuminated with a tilt of 106.542°. The approximate distance from Earth to the moon is 405,863.27 km and the moon sign is Libra.

The Moon phase for today is the Full Moon phase. In this phase, the moon is 100% illuminated when seen from Earth (hence the name Full Moon).

The Full Moon happens when the moon is on the opposite side of the Earth from the Sun. The sunlight fully illuminated the moon, and this is what we call being “full”. The moon will be visible throughout the night sky as it rises at sunset in the east, transits the meridian at midnight, before setting at sunrise in the west.

The specific point at which the Full Moon occurs can be measured down to a fraction of a second. The time that passes between full moons is called the Synodic month and is 29.530587981 days long.

Fun fact: lunar eclipses can only happen within a few days of the Full Moon, but they don’t happen for every Full Moon because the moon’s orbit has a 5.1° tilt around the Earth compared to Earth’s orbit around the Sun. Only when the intersection of these two orbits is pointing towards the centre of the Moon do we get a lunar eclipse.

Phase Details

Phase: Full Moon

Moon age: 14.54 days

Moon illumination: 99.96%

Moon tilt: 106.542°

Moon angle: 0.49

Moon distance: 405,863.27 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 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

The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Full Moon phase. The Moon will be visible throughout the night sky rising at sunset in the east and setting with the sunrise the next morning in the west. During a Full Moon the moon is 100% illuminated as seen from Earth and is on the opposite side of the Earth from the Sun. The point at which a Full Moon occurs can be measured down to a fraction of a second. The time it takes between full moons is known as a Synodic month and is 29.530587981 days long. Keep track of all the Full Moons throughout the year on the Full Moon Calendar >

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

Today’s Full Moon Phase

The Full Moon on April 13 has an illumination of 100%. This is the percentage of the Moon illuminated by the Sun. The illumination is constantly changing and can vary up to 10% a day. On April 13 the Moon is 15.35 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.

Today’s Moon Sign: ♎ Libra

The current zodiac moon sign is Libra, positioned at 25.74° within the sign. The Moon entered Libra on Apr 10, 9:09 PM and will shift into Scorpio on Apr 13, 4:21 PM. The zodiac moon sign represents the position of the Moon as it moves through the twelve signs of the zodiac. Each zodiac moon sign lasts about 2 to 2.5 days as the Moon travels through that part of the sky.

Phase Details

Phase: Full Moon
Illumination: 100%
Moon Age: 15.35 days
Moon Angle: 0.49
Moon Distance: 405,497.25 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 150,051,826.99 km

April 13 Birthday Horoscope’s Traits

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May the next year of your life bring you more love, laughter, joy, happiness, enough income to cover what you have to have along with a little leftover for fun! May it bring you everything you want if it is supposed to be and everything you need. May sorrow be unknown, and any negativity be minimal. May the wind always be at your back.

Being an Aries born on April 13th, you crave change and become very enthusiastic with the occasion of any novelty coming your way. You seem to always be in a rush but it is a productive thing for you because it keeps you connected with what you have to accomplish.

You have a mysterious side about you, especially when it comes to love relationships. Get ready to understand yourself better below.

 The zodiac sign for April 13 is Aries.

 Astrological symbol: Ram. This symbolizes impulsivity and courage coupled with strength. It influences those born between March 21 and April 19 when the Sun is placed in Aries, the first zodiac sign to begin the zodiac circle.

 The Aries Constellation is one of the twelve constellations of the zodiac, with the brightest stars being Alpha, Beta and Gamma Arietis. It lies between Pisces to the West and Taurus to the East, covering an area of only 441 square degrees between visible latitudes of +90° and -60°.

 The Greeks name it Kriya while the French prefer their own Bélier, however the origin of the April 13 zodiac sign, the Ram, is the Latin Aries.

 Opposite sign: Libra. In astrology, these are the signs placed opposite on the zodiac circle or wheel and in the case of Aries reflect upon effectiveness and orderliness.

 Modality: Cardinal. This quality exposes the affectionate nature of those born on April 13 and their support and practicality about most life situations.

 Ruling house: The first house. This means that Arieses are inclined towards initiatives and life changing decisions. This house also symbolizes the physical presence of an individual and how others perceive him/her.

 Ruling body: Mars. This connection suggests involvement and justice. It also reflects on the organization in the lives of these natives. In the horoscope chart, Mars expressed our temper and reactions.

 Element: Fire. This element symbolizes empowerment and fearlessness and is considered to influence the boldness and awareness of people connected to April 13 zodiac. Fire gets new meanings in association with the other elements, making things boil with water, heating up air and modeling earth.

 Lucky day: Tuesday. Ruled by Mars this day symbolizes clarity and activity and seems to have the same concrete flow as the lives of Aries individuals.

 Lucky numbers: 4, 8, 15, 19, 25.

 Motto: I am, I do!

People born on April 13 are spontaneous freedom lovers who are rarely diplomatic and tactful with anyone around. Just like a true Aries, they are powerful, courageous and determined to succeed. They appreciate being engaged in projects that give them a chance to shine at what they do best, making plans. They dislike being questioned about their choices and decisions both in their activities and family life. Those born under this sign enjoy outdoor activities, especially if those include social gatherings and some kind of competition.

 Positive Traits: These natives are quick to respond to change and they often embrace it cheerfully. They are reliable and highly resourceful so don’t forget to search for them when you need help or new ideas. Aries people are efficient and imaginative and they are often very enterprising. However, they are sometimes to keen on seeing things done as quickly as possible so they risk loosing interest in time.

 Negative Traits: These natives are stubborn and arrogant and they find it very difficult to compromise or accept that other might have good ideas and that they can’t always go in their direction. They are extremely argumentative and this in turn leads to some unfortunate collisions with other people. They are often undisciplined as children and this attitude seems to continue in adulthood for some of them bringing even to themselves a level of frustration.

Love and Compatibility: Lovers born on April 13 are impulsive and passionate. They have no time to wait and would do anything to take their passions to completion. They are attracted to enthusiastic and mysterious persons and sparks will fly for a long time if their partner manages to keep up the pace with them. You can conquer the heart of Aries if you’re as ambitious and as driven as them. The single Aries is so deep into tasks and projects as it has no time to even realize they are single.

 An elegant and sincere lover they are very attractive to the opposite sex. Naturally charming, they are used to intensely live every aspect of their life and their relationships are no exception. They are likely to fall in love at a young age and have many interactions with different kinds of people. Once they settle for their loved one, they turn to be patient and dependable and seek for peace and fulfillment. They are most compatible with those born on 1st, 8th, 10th, 17th, 19th, 26th and 28th. April 13 Zodiac people are very compatible with the other two fire signs: Leo and Sagittarius as they tend to share the same vision of life. In love, Aries is in a constant search for a deep and understanding relationship where they can open their hearts and express their feelings freely. The one to offer this to them is the affectionate and loyal Libra. Aries is thought to be least compatible with those born under the Pisces zodiac sign. As for the rest of compatibilities between the other star signs and Aries, you know what they say, stars predispose but people dispose.

Lucky Color: Red is the color that is considered lucky for those Aries natives with April 13.

Red symbolizes passion, energy, attention and is the warmest of all colors. This zodiac color should be used in objects that surround the natives.

Red draws everyone’s attention and suggests confidence and action. This is the most suitable color as it is also the symbol for Mars, the ruling planet of the Aries zodiac sign. On the other hand red is temper and anger so when provoked they tend to get aggressive. This color emanates energy and complete action so it should be used cautiously.

Other colors indicated for Aries are scarlet and carmine.

Representative Birthstone: The Aries birthstone used in astrology for those with April 13 is the exquisite Diamond.

Diamond presents a precious stone that reflects strength and elegance. This zodiac birthstone is advised to be used in pendants and earrings.

It is said to help with the focus on discovering the long term goals of an individual. The Diamond used to be named the “teardrops of the gods” in ancient Greek.

Another gemstone considered lucky for Aries natives is Emerald. It is the symbol of harmony and growth.

Characteristic Flower: The lucky flower for those born under the April 13 is Honeysuckle.

This plant is known to symbolize sweetness and delicacy. This zodiac flower could be used in gifts and accessories.

Honeysuckle is the first of the flower signs and comes with energy and determination. This flower is to be found during spring time but continue until early fall.

Other plants that suit Aries natives are Geranium and Ginger.

Symbolic Metal: The metal considered to be representative for Aries natives with April 13 is Iron.

Iron is known to represent strength and aggression. The zodiac metal could be used in accessories and jewelry items.

This strong metal suggests the force of fiery Aries who is easily stimulated just like Iron can be magnetized. Left in moist air, Iron rusts which suggests that it should be handled with care exactly like the Aries native.

Another metal considered beneficial for Aries natives is Silver.

Characteristics: April 13 Zodiac belongs to the third decan of ARIES (April 11-April 19). This decan is influenced by the planet Mars. Those born under this influence combine the spirituality and broad mind of Aries with the humanitarian and enterprising approach of Jupiter. This period tempers the positive and negative characteristics of Aries zodiac sign with a great accent on the negative ones.

 Being born on the 13th day of the month means tolerance, honesty, adaptability and self discipline. The numerology for April 13 is 4. This number reveals creation combined with logic and a bit of stubbornness. Those Aries associated with number four are surely imaginative but also hard working and critical. April is the forth month of the year, bringing great opportunities for starting courageous endeavors. Those born in April are attractive and dynamic. April 13 Zodiac people are fearless and determined. April symbols that resonate with these people are diamond as gemstone, Honeysuckle and Poppy as plants and Aphrodite the Greek goddess of beauty.

What Statistics Say: April 13 is counted in the Gregorian Calendar as the 103rd day of the year or the 104th day in leap years, while until the end of the year there are 262 days left. The forty fourth day of spring, this is also the Cambodian New Year.

 Aries comes ninth most common zodiac sign on the list of occurrence in the horoscope. Considered to be of masculine symbolism, it has a general positive meaning and is an odd number sign. This portrays extrovert natives who are genial and flexible. The Dare Devil is an archetype used when referring to this sign. Aries is also rated as the zodiac sign under which most billionaires were born. Famous people born on April 13 under the Aries zodiac sign: Thomas Jefferson, Seamus Heaney, Samuel Beckett and Peter Davison.

If you were born on April 13, you know what you want and how you want it. You’re a decisive person who doesn’t like to waste time! This attitude will take you to the top of any ladder and you’ll be successful in no time. However, if you want to be the truly powerful leader that you’re capable of, you’ll need to earn the respect of those around you. Remember to be personable, kind, and courteous to your friends, family, and coworkers in order to truly feel happy and fulfilled.

April 13 Aries at Their Best: Strong-willed, pioneering, outspoken

April 13 Aries at Their Worst: Misunderstood, alienated, rejected

What to Wear: Leggings and tennis shoes. Aries could challenge all the party guests to a foot race on the spur of the moment, and you’ll want to be set.

What to Eat: Anything ready-made! Aries has no time to wait for anything that has to be cooked first. Sashimi could make an elegant choice.

Who to Invite: Everybody who even remotely knows this dynamic individual — life is, after all, all about Aries!

Where to Go: Outdoors (where there’s plenty of room to roam) or a sports complex that handles everything from basketball and tennis to golf and rock climbing. Everybody who even remotely knows this dynamic individual — life is, after all, all about Aries!

IF YOUR BIRTHDAY IS APRIL 13, you were born with daring, genuineness and brains. You have a tendency to face adversity head-on using your given talents. Those born under this zodiac sign of Aries are generally very “lucky” even as a child.

Although you lose yourself in anger sometimes and say or do hurtful things, you mainly are a gentle soul but you can be impatient and become easily upset when someone criticizes you. Otherwise, you typically work to resolve problems using your instincts and principles.

The 13th April birthday personality loves to travel, so you can move around a lot. You also have extravagant spending habits attached to your personality traits.

If today is your birthday keep their word. It is also a very important part of an Aries nature. You are honest to a fault so most people trust you with confidential matters.

The April 13th birthday horoscope shows that you try to avoid negative thinking and people. You have an optimistic attitude toward life and like to be around those who think as you do.

Although you have mostly friends of the opposite sex, at the end of the day, Arians are loyal friends. You have a respect for your elders. They have a wisdom that could be of some help to you in areas of love and finance. You want to know what they have to say so you pay close attention.

You love good food and great sex. At the same time, you love to makeup sex. There is something about an intense argument that gets you uncontrollably aroused. This cold-hearted nature hinders your ability to be emotionally attached to anyone. It will take at least two keys to unlock this chained heart – love, and loyalty.

However, once inside, the Aries partner will need to be someone who has the same sexual desires and independent nature. This Aries birthday person would be very happy to pair up. However, you are slow to make a long-term commitment.

The 13 April birthday astrology analysis shows that you are self-confident and tend to meet both short-term and long-term goals that you set. You may find this Arian in positions of power, in the health care field or even in the armed forces.

The April 13 birthday personality can be conniving when it comes to business deals. You are prone to take advantage of properties that you can buy and resell for a quick profit. Some of you Arians will inherit a lump sum that will enable you to invest fully in your retirement fund.

Until this happens, it would be in your best interest to pay off some major accounts that you have accumulated. Financial success will come through thinking, believing and working toward that goal.

The 13 April birthday characteristics also show that you are generally very proud of your bodies. You work hard to achieve the body you want and as a result, you usually do not have any physical or mental problems associated with stress or worry. If you were to have physical ailments, it would be leaning toward joints and bone diseases. Arthritis is commonly associated with those born on April 13.

Those born on this zodiac birthday, April 13, have a lot of nerve… You are bold and perhaps a little cold. You have a short fuse when it comes to criticism and patience. You have very little room for either. Having these faults does not mean that you are not a loyal friend or lover.

The April 13th birthday meanings show that you have a desire to be with someone with whom you can share your sexual and independent qualities. But you are slow to give your love and trust to anyone. You respect your elders and have a strong sense of morals due to your upbringing.

Two things this Aries birthday individual normally does not worry about is money or health. You take care of those requirements. You live to be stress-free. That is what you do… you are Aries the Ram.

See: Famous Celebrities Born On April 13

This Day That Year – April 13 In History

837 – The best sighting of Halley’s Comet in 2000 years
1796 – First time the US receives an elephant from India
1883 – Alfred Packer, a man accused of cannibalism was convicted of manslaughter
1914 – Buffalo is defeated in first federal league game

April 13  Mesha Rashi (Vedic Moon Sign)
April 13  Chinese Zodiac DRAGON

April 13 Birthday Planet

Your ruling planet is Mars. It rules over our ambitions, passion, strength, courage, and sexuality.

April 13 Birthday Symbols

The Ram Is The Symbol For The Aries Zodiac Sign

April 13 Birthday Tarot Card

Your Birth Day Tarot Card is Death. This card suggests that we need to make certain important changes in your life. The Minor Arcana cards are Four of Wands and Knight of Pentacles

April 13 Birthday Compatibility

You are most compatible with people born under Zodiac Sign Aquarius: This relationship will be one of mutual admiration for each other.
You are not compatible with people born under Zodiac Sign Capricorn: A relationship between the Ram and the Goat is one with different perspectives.

See Also:

April 13 Lucky Numbers

Number 8 – This number stands for ambitions, reputation, status, power and wealth.
Number 4 – This number symbolizes trust, stability, balance, and patience.

Read about: Birthday Numerology

Lucky Colors For April 13 Birthday

Scarlet: This is a strong color that symbolizes raw passion, courage, energy, sexuality, and intensity.
Violet: This color stands for perception, tenderness, knowledge and spiritual awakening.

Lucky Days For April 13 Birthday

Tuesday – This weekday is ruled by planet Mars. It symbolizes a day when you have the strength needed to start new ventures and fulfill your goals.
Sunday – This day is ruled by Sun. It stands for a day when you need to devote time to generous and noble deeds.

April 13 Birthstone Diamond

Diamond is a gemstone that symbolizes honesty, invincibility, vigor, and concentration.

Ideal Zodiac Birthday Gifts For People Born On The 13th Of April:

An exclusive work desktop accessory for the Aries man and citrus flavored perfume for the woman.

Weekly Horoscope Sunday, April 13 to Saturday, April 19, 2025

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All Signs

Life is “stirred up” and moving fast because almost half of the major planets are changing signs in the next few months. This is huge. (And some are moving into confrontational Aries.) Two weeks ago, Neptune entered Aries for the first time since 1862-1875; which is a preview of things to come because Neptune slips back into Pisces in October, returning to Aries in January 2026 to stay until 2039. Next week, Mars moves into Leo for two months. In June, Jupiter moves into Cancer; and in July, Uranus (planet of upheaval and revolution) also moves into Cancer, which happens to be the Sun Sign of both Canada and the US. (Yowzers!) Personally, I’m going to gas up my car; and make sure I have an extra bag of nachos and two cartons of Ranch dip.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

This week Mercury joins Neptune in your sign, which will make you busy and chatty! Meanwhile, your ruler Mars will soon move into the most fun-loving part of your chart for two months, making this the perfect time for vacations, creative adventures, fun activities with kids and competitive sports. Live it up! Later this week, the Sun moves into Taurus to stay for four weeks heightening your focus on money, cash flow, earnings and possessions. Examine your relationship to the resources in your life. Are you using what you own? Does your stuff serve your needs or vice versa? You will want to establish greater control of your life through the things that you value. It’s a reality check.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

There’s a lot happening right now. Next week Mars moves to the bottom of your chart to stay for the next two months stirring up energy at home and with family members. (Try to avoid domestic strife.) You’ll want to start shoving furniture around and make home improvements. Be patient with parents because this is a challenging influence. Fortunately, the Sun enters your sign on Thursday to stay for four weeks, which will boost your energy and help you make a great impression on everyone. You’ll feel a strong need to express yourself! Meanwhile, Venus in your House of Friendships will create cozy times with pals. “Who brought this wine?”

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

Next week fiery Mars moves into your House of Communications to stay for two months, which means the pace of your everyday life will accelerate. You’ll identify strongly with your ideas, which means you might encounter arguments. Be careful not to coerce others into believing as you do. (“But I’m persuasive!”) Countering this, the Sun moves into a hidden part of your chart this week for the next four weeks. This happens only once a year, and will help you identify childhood behaviour patterns that are no longer appropriate. (Hey, you’re adulting now.) You can sense that your personal year is coming to an end, which makes this the perfect time to ask yourself how well you’re doing at the art of living.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

Mercury is now at the top of your chart, urging you to make plans for your professional life, and think about whether you’re headed in the direction you want to go. This is an excellent time to undertake new studies, as well as talk to bosses and employers. Venus encourages travel for pleasure, and falling in love with someone “different.” Meanwhile, the next four weeks will be popular because the Sun is in your House of Friendships energizing your involvement with friends, as well as groups and organizations. This also arouses your idealism! Then, when Mars changes signs next week, you’ll work even harder to boost your earnings and spend money!

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

You’re entering a powerful window because next week, fiery Mars moves into your sign; while this week, the Sun moves to the top of your chart. This is favourable! Mars will give you energy, confidence and courage. You’ll be more proactive in all your dealings with others. (Maybe a tad bossy.) Meanwhile, with the Sun at your zenith, you look fabulous to everyone! This is because you’re in a flattering spotlight. (Symbolically.) People admire you even if you don’t do anything different. This is why you might be asked to take on increased responsibilities or you might get a promotion. As Mercury changes signs as well this week, your interest in study, education, publishing and travel will increase. “More whiskey and fresh horses for my men!”

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

This week the Sun moves into the part of your chart that heightens your interest in travel, learning and doing anything possible to broaden your horizons. You will seek out new and unfamiliar experiences. People from different backgrounds will intrigue you. This is a great time to take up a new course of study, a new hobby or learn a new language. Your focus on taxes, debt, shared property and inheritances will be strong because Mercury has entered one of your Money Houses. (Time to tidy up loose details.) Meanwhile, Jupiter at the top of your chart brings opportunities to get ahead. Seek out promotions, public recognition and the esteem of your peers. Take a bow.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

You don’t like to rock the boat. Therefore prepare for next week, when fiery Mars moves into your House of Friendships, making you more aggressive about going after what you want, even if it conflicts with others. Use your diplomacy to create successful team efforts. Coordinate your needs with their needs. (Tricky but doable.) Seek out more physical activity through athletics or team participation. Mercury, now opposite your sign, will help you clarify and explain issues. Discussions will be lively and you will seek out intellectual stimulation from others. Put energy into wrapping up loose details with taxes, shared property, inheritances and debt. All that fun stuff.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Next week your co-ruler Mars moves to the top of your chart, arousing your ambition as never before. This means you’ll work hard to get things done. However, this could put you in conflict with a boss or an authority figure. Do what you can to avoid this because you don’t need a situation that blocks your objectives. Go slowly and be diplomatic. Meanwhile, with the Sun moving opposite your sign, you need more sleep and more rest in the next four weeks. Respect this need; especially because Venus will attract chances to party, play and schmooze. Mercury, now in your House of Employment, will promote good relations with employers and coworkers. The next few weeks are an excellent time for important discussions. Seek ways to improve your health.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

You might feel conflicted as two planets are changing signs because one makes you want to travel, explore the world, and get a change of scenery. (“I’m outta here.”) While the other makes you keen to work and be productive. In fact, you’ll strive to make every action count because you want to discover the best way of doing things. Physical efficiency will be your motto. Mercury is another planet that changes signs now, moving to one of the most fun parts of your chart, encouraging you to use your mind for amusement like reading, writing and playing games that require mental agility. You might even play some pranks?

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Lucky you! Once a year, the Sun travels through the most fun part of your chart for four weeks; and this starts now! You want to feel free to express yourself. You want to do what you want and set your own priorities. You have a strong drive to have a good time and be a free spirit. You might be more involved with kids than usual. Relationships will be more lighthearted. Family discussions are likely. Some will tackle home repairs. Admittedly, conflicts about inheritances, shared property, taxes and debt might increase. The other thing that will increase is your sex drive! Woot!

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

You’ll be more focused on home, family and your private life in the next four weeks. Many will be more involved with a parent. (You’re not being antisocial. You prefer to go off by yourself or spend time relaxing among familiar surroundings.) However, life has its contradictions and indeed, as Mercury changes signs this week, it will make you want to get out and talk to everyone. Short trips will appeal. You won’t want to settle down and relax – you want to do something! Whatever happens, do your best to keep the peace because with Mars opposite your sign for the next two months, lively discussions (and arguments) might take place with spouses and partners. “Beware Viceroy; the Federation has gone too far this time.”

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

Fasten your seatbelt because the next four weeks are busy! More activity, more moving round, more encounters with new faces and new places! This is a great time for a vacation. It’s also a good time to tell others how you feel about something. Meanwhile Mercury has just entered your Money House making you more concerned about business affairs, shopping and moneymaking ideas. You might want to define your sense of values to someone. Mars is also changing signs next week, which will make you work hard to get things done. Best to work solo because you have your own ideas about how to do things. Oh yeah.

(One Person’s View) What is Wicca?

Imagine a religion that celebrates the wonders of nature and embraces the ancient wisdom of our ancestors. Welcome to Wicca—a modern, nature-based pagan faith. Wicca empowers us to connect deeply with the world around us. We engage in rituals and practices rooted in reverence for the Earth. While often confused with witchcraft, Wicca stands apart as a distinct spiritual path. Contrary to media portrayals, people of all ages, genders, and backgrounds practice Wicca. Every human can find their own unique journey within this diverse tradition.

Keep reading to discover what makes Wicca a transformative spiritual path for many.

What Is Wicca Really About?

Who Do We Worship?

Group and Individual Practice

Holidays and Rituals

The Use of Magick and Ethics Rules

About Death

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Traditional vs. Eclectic: We’re Not “All One Wicca” c.2016 by Lady Abyss

Traditional vs. Eclectic: We’re Not “All One Wicca”
Author: Hexeengel

[Please note: For the purposes of this piece, the terms “Wicca” and “Wiccan (s) ” will refer to the British Traditional family of religious Witchcraft Traditions and those who follow them, the Traditions then including, but not limited to, such lines as Gardnerian, Alexandrian, Moshian, Blue Star, etc. “Neo-Wicca” and “Neo-Wiccan (s), ” then, indicate the perhaps more wide-spread and certainly more widely known Eclectic (and often Solitary) practices espoused by such authors as Scott Cunningham, Fiona Horne, Silver Ravenwolf, and others, the majority of them published by Llewellyn Books. I also use the term “Witch” interchangeably with “Wiccan, ” since nearly all Wiccans contend that they are indeed Witches.]

Anyone who’s been a part of the Wiccan or Neo-Wiccan communities for more than a week is undoubtedly aware of the schism between these two groups. The cause of much frustration for Wiccans is that some Neo-Wiccans misunderstand the distinction made between the practices. Wiccans contend that, while there is nothing wrong or bad or invalid or worthless about the practices of Neo-Wiccans, it is nonetheless a separate and distinct practice (or practices, as Neo-Wicca is Eclectic, after all) from Wicca; neither is better (except in a personal preference, subjective sense), but they are certainly different.

Many Neo-Wiccans, on the other hand, dislike that this distinction is made at all. Some are even offended by the use of “Neo-Wicca” or any classification other than “Wicca, ” but are yet very adamant that “we don’t do that, ” meaning that they find some aspects of Wicca ridiculous, unnecessary, or even offensive. It leads one to ask, if it’s all the same thing, then why isn’t it all… well, the same?

This piece is meant to serve as an outline of how much these two groupings of paths really do differ, and to explain some of the more controversial aspects of Wicca that draw much negative attention and criticism from some Neo-Wiccans. The biggest dividing factor, that then encompasses others, is the Wiccan practice of oathbound secrecy.

Many Wiccan Traditions are esoteric, oathbound practices. This means that there are certain things that are not to be revealed to non-initiates, and that initiates swear an oath to protect those aspects (an oath that they are then expected to keep for the rest of their lives, even if they choose to leave the Tradition at a later time). This is not meant to be used as an ego-trip or a form of elitism, but is instead in place to protect the experience of the Tradition and its rites and Mysteries. However, Wiccans do not contend that their path is the only way one may reach and experience the Mysteries, just that this is the way that suits them. What is usually kept secret, then, are the names of the Gods, the specifics of ritual, the identities (Magickal and mundane) of those who participate in the rituals, the tools used in ritual, and any other non-ritual contents of the Tradition’s Book of Shadows.

God-names are kept secret because They (the God and Goddess honored) are considered “tribal, ” wholly unique to the Tradition. In non-initiate training rituals, a Priest and Priestess may choose to utilize place-holder names of similar Deities, ones with compatible traits, qualities, and associations. However, some may choose to simply use the non-specific terms “God and Goddess” or “Lord and Lady” instead of proper names. That decision is left up to the Priest and Priestess of the ritual/group. If place-holder names are used, they are then a tool to help teach those in training about the God and Goddess they will meet and commune with during and after initiation, so that there will be some degree of familiarity once the initiate comes to face the Gods of their chosen Tradition.

The specifics of ritual, as was aforementioned, are not told to non-initiates to protect the experience. Think of it this way; you and a friend both want to see a newly premiered movie, and your friend gets the opportunity to attend a showing before you do. How impolite and improper would it be for your friend to not only tell you every single detail of the film (including the ending), but also the emotions it will evoke from you, and the impact it would have on your life in general? I’m betting anyone would be pretty darn upset.

This is the same reasoning behind Wiccan rituals being kept secret, so that each initiate who experiences them does so as “untainted” as possible. This explains secrecy in regards to those seeking initiation, but for those who do not, a similar analogy is appropriate; if you see a movie but your friend has absolutely no interest in it, regardless of your opinion of said movie, they probably won’t want to hear about it at all. The logic then is that, since those not seeking initiation are assumed to be uninterested in the Tradition all together, what reason do they have to concern themselves with its practices?

Additionally, this secrecy maintains the authenticity of the rituals, and also the integrity of the initiating line back to the Tradition’s founder. Thus, the rituals cannot be altered or misused, and only those experienced in the Tradition’s Mysteries can go on to teach them to others.

As far as participants’ identities go, that’s fairly self-explanatory on one level; “outing” someone as a Witch is not something taken lightly, regardless of where one counts one’s self on the spectrum Wicca has become. But there is another level to it, in that Wiccans tend keep their lineage oathbound as well. One’s lineage is the line of initiating High Priestesses that leads from one initiate back to the founder of the Tradition, be they Gerald Gardner, Alex Sanders, etc.

And lastly, the tools used and the other, non-ritual contents of the Book of Shadows (BoS) are oathbound because they are related to the specifics of Wiccan practice and experience, and so revealing them can take away from those elements, just as describing pivotal scenes from a movie can taint the enjoyment of the whole thing.

These levels of secrecy and occultism (where “occult” takes on its more accurate meaning of “hidden or secret; to be known only by the initiated”) are a stumbling block to some Neo-Wiccans; they cannot fathom the reasons other than to make Wiccans feel special or better somehow, but as illustrated above, there are very real and important reasons.

Some folks though cannot find it in themselves to abide by these guidelines, but still feel the desire to walk a similar path. Partly because of this, Neo-Wicca and its policy of openness and universality were born. Neo-Wiccans are free to follow any and all God forms that may call or appeal to them, regardless of cultural or religious origin. Neo-Wiccans are also more prone to share their ritual scripts and spells with others. Some even post the entirety of their BoSs online or otherwise make it available for public consumption, such as through published books, which then are a large part of Neo-Wiccan learning materials.

Conversely, learning Wicca involves a specified path that utilizes the repetition of form to facilitate function; the actual movements and words are the same at each ritual, however it is the experience that differs and is truly the most important. This is an orthopraxic approach, that of correct practices leading to Divine experience, rather than orthodoxic, that of correct belief.

While many of us have come to associate “orthodox” with meaning oppressive or outdated and referring specifically to Christianity as often as not, if one simply takes the word at its face value, then Neo-Wicca is in fact an orthodox practice; as long as one believes the “right” things, then one is Neo-Wiccan and then can practice it in whatever fashion one desires.

But what are the “right” beliefs? Is it the duality and balance of God and Goddess? Not according to those called Dianic Wiccans, who hold the Goddess superior to the God, if He is even recognized at all. Additionally, as stated before, Wiccan God names are specific to each Tradition and oathbound, so by default Neo-Wiccans do not and cannot honor the God and Goddess by those same identities, so neither does “right belief“ include the specific Deity forms.

Is it then following the Wiccan Rede? That’s not it either, since there are practitioners out there who discard the Rede all together and still lay claim to the “Wiccan title” (and yes, I’m aware that “rede” means “counsel or advice” and not “commandment, ” but I’ve yet to encounter a Wiccan who thinks its irrelevant).

What about celebrating the Sabbats? Well, okay, almost anyone along the Wicca/Neo-Wicca spectrum can agree that these eight points of the year are important, but what’s not agreed on is how one celebrates them, or even what they’re called (as far as I can tell, only Samhain, Yule, and Beltane are universally used names, the rest can vary). In some cases, the dates are even in dispute, since there are those who figure the Greater Sabbats relative to the Lesser Sabbats each year, marking them as the precise midpoints between the astronomical Solstices and Equinoxes rather than the “fixed” dates of the common calendar.

This final point segues nicely into another striking difference, that of ritual form and elements. Not all Neo-Wiccans cast a Circle in the same way nor include all the same components as others (in some cases, even the rituals for the same event differ each time they are performed) , and being that Wiccan ritual structure is oathbound, one can infer that Neo-Wiccan rituals bear little, if any, resemblance to their Traditional counterparts. If Wicca and Neo-Wicca was indeed the same thing, wouldn’t we all use the same rituals, honoring the same God forms in the same ways?

Wiccans also contend that only a Wiccan can make another Wiccan, that one cannot enter Wicca without someone to teach and guide them. A popular Neo-Wiccan counter to this comes from Scott Cunningham, and is something along the lines of, “but who made the first Wiccan? The God and Goddess. So who are we to be so bold and presumptuous as to usurp and appropriate Their power? Who has the real power to make a Wiccan?”

I can agree to a certain extent; the Wiccan Gods are responsible, to a degree, for Wicca’s existence, in that They provided the original inspiration, need, and desire for a way to honor Them. However, I also believe They intended for things to be done in just that way, else why would They have put the idea in a human mind? Why the need for rituals at all, if any way one honors them is acceptable?

Let me clarify – when I say “the Wiccan Gods, ” I mean those names, faces, forms, aspects, and attributes that are oathbound and specific to the Traditions of Wicca. If Gods other than those have different desires and requirements, then so be it, but then They are not the Gods of Wicca, and therefore need not be honored in the Wiccan way.

The Wiccan way is one practiced by humans to reach out to and commune with the Wiccan Gods, and therefore only one who knows that way can teach that way. A dentist, while a medical professional, cannot teach someone to perform open-heart surgery. So it follows that someone inexperienced in the Wiccan Mysteries, regardless of any other gnosis, knowledge, and experience they may have gained, cannot teach them to anyone.

To add to this, in Wicca the initiating High Priest and High Priestess are seen as representations and “substitutes, ” if you will, of the God and Goddess on this material plane. They are infused with Divine Will and Power at the time of initiation (and in all other rites), so in the realism of non-duality, it IS the God and Goddess who are making new Wiccans, not “merely” other humans. However, the HP and HPS are specifically chosen and trained to perform these duties using the structure and methods of their Tradition.

A Neo-Wiccan, or anyone else who is not HP or HPS even if he/she is a Wiccan initiate, has no such training, and so cannot perform an initiation rite as the representative of the Wiccan Gods.

Clearly there is great disparity between not only practice, but also belief, between those called Wiccans and Neo-Wiccans. All this points to Neo-Wicca being an outgrowth of Wicca, rather than a continuation of it, much like Buddhism was an outgrowth of Hinduism. Buddhism and Hinduism both include the ideas of Karma, Dharma, and Samsara, Yantras, etc., but they differ on the nature and application of these ideas.

Buddhists do not recognize a pantheon of Gods in the way Hindus do, and also do not perform elaborate rituals. The two paths do have commonalities, but are distinct and separate belief systems. It would be improper, inaccurate, and doing a disservice to both paths if one was to say they are the same.

This can also be applied to Wicca and Neo-Wicca; Wicca recognizes a specific set of Gods, while Neo-Wicca does not. Wicca includes much formality and formulary in its rituals, which is not necessarily true of Neo-Wicca. They are related practices, one springing from the other, but they are fundamentally different, and it is improper, inaccurate, and doing a disservice to both to try and say that they are the same.

Of course, it’s all very well and good for these kinds of things to be said by someone who prefers Wicca to Neo-Wicca, someone who is seeking to walk the Gardnerian path. I concede that it would be far more impacting and impressive had this article or one similar been written by a Neo-Wiccan, because there’d be less risk of accusations of elitism, or discrimination, or exclusion. If, however, any Neo-Wiccan found truth in what I’ve presented here, I encourage them to write a similar piece, putting the focus on their practices, revealing the value and beauty that perhaps stems from the differences, rather than in spite of them.

What are the benefits of Solitary work? How is self-study more fulfilling than working under another’s tutelage? How does the tapestry of cultures and customs enrich your practice; is the old adage, “student of many trades, master of none” inaccurate?

I’m not personally looking to be convinced, I’ve found my home and my path, but that kind of piece may go a long way to strengthening other Neo-Wiccans’ sense of identity and purpose. And anyone finding peace and feeling whole on their spiritual journey is a beautiful thing, regardless of what that path may be called.

(One Person’s View) What is Wicca? A Beginner’s Guide to the Wiccan Religion

What is Wicca? The answer to this question can vary, depending on who you ask, but below you’ll find a general introduction to this fascinating spiritual path.

Wicca is a modern, Earth-centered religion with roots in the ancient practices of our shamanic ancestors. Its practitioners, who call themselves Wiccans, honor the life-giving and life-sustaining powers of Nature through ritual worship and a commitment to living in balance with the Earth. Wicca is technically classified as one of many Pagan religions, though not all Wiccans would identify as Pagans—and plenty who identify as Pagans are not Wiccans.

In truth, Wicca is extremely dynamic and ever-evolving, so it’s difficult to make very many statements about it that every single person identifying as a Wiccan will agree with. However, it’s probably safe to say that when looking at the night sky, or the view from the top of a mountain, or the glassy surface of a lake, most—if not all—Wiccans will feel very much in the presence of the divine. So then, what is Wicca? What does it mean to be a Wiccan? And what are the core religious beliefs?

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Some of the Witchcraft/Magickal Correspondences for Saturday

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Saturday Source: eutm.com

Saturn. A restrictive energy.

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

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

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

Saturday Source: flyingthehedge.com

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

April 12, 2025 Current Moon Phase for the Northern Hemisphere

Source: nineplanets.org

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Phase Details

Phase: Waxing Gibbous

Moon age: 13.51 days

Moon illumination: 98.66%

Moon tilt: 149.772°

Moon angle: 0.49

Moon distance: 404,776.10 km

Moon sign: Libra

Source: MoonGiant.com

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

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

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

Today’s Waxing Gibbous Phase

The Waxing Gibbous on April 12 has an illumination of 100%. This is the percentage of the Moon illuminated by the Sun. The illumination is constantly changing and can vary up to 10% a day. On April 12 the Moon is 14.46 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.

Today’s Moon Sign: ♎ Libra

The current zodiac moon sign is Libra, positioned at 15.38° within the sign. The Moon entered Libra on Apr 10, 9:09 PM and will shift into Scorpio on Apr 13, 4:21 PM. The zodiac moon sign represents the position of the Moon as it moves through the twelve signs of the zodiac. Each zodiac moon sign lasts about 2 to 2.5 days as the Moon travels through that part of the sky.

You can use this link to go forward or backward in time for Moon phase information. If you are curious, you can even find out what phase the Moon was in when you or anyone else was born.

Phase Details

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

The 8 Lunar Phases

There are 8 lunar phases the Moon goes through in its 29.53 days lunar cycle. The 4 major Moon phases are Full Moon, New Moon, First Quarter and Last Quarter. Between these major phases, there are 4 minor ones: the Waxing Crescent, Waxing Gibbous, Waning Gibbous and Waning Crescent. For more info on the Moon Cycle and on each phase check out Wikipedia Lunar Phase page.

Useful Moon Resources

Check the weather before a night of Moon gazing at weather.com

For a list of all the current meteor showers visit American Meteor Society