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Spell For Thursday – Basic Witchcraft c. 2017

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October 24, 2024 Current Moon Phase and Planetary Positions for the Northern Hemispheres

Source: nineplanets.org

The current moon phase for October 24th, 2024 is the Last Quarter phase.

On this day, the moon is 21.09 days old and 52.2% illuminated with a tilt of -33.85°. The approximate distance from Earth to the moon is 389,781.68 km and the moon sign is Cancer.

The Moon phase for October 24th, 2024 is the Last Quarter phase, which is also sometimes known as the Third Quarter. In this phase, the moon has completed three quarters of it’s orbit around the earth and exactly half of the moon is illuminated and half is in darkness.

The Last Quarter phase comes roughly 3 weeks after the New Moon and this is when the moon has completed three quarters of its orbit around the Earth (hence the name, Last Quarter). The moon will rise around midnight on the eastern horizon, transits the meridian at sunrise, before setting at noon in the west.

The Last Quarter of the moon phase cycle happens on one day. It’s followed by the intermediate phase, Waning Crescent, and will become less illuminated every day until it reaches the New Moon phase.

Fun fact: if you live in the Northern Hemisphere, the left side of the moon will be illuminated during the Last Quarter. If you live in the Southern Hemisphere, the right side is illuminated.

Phase Details

Phase: Last Quarter

Moon age: 21.09 days

Moon illumination: 52.2%

Moon tilt: -33.85°

Moon angle: 0.51

Moon distance: 389,781.68 km

Moon sign: Cancer

Source: currentplanetarypositions.com

London, England

24 October 2024
11:00 am GMT 12:00 PM BST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:01 Scorpio 32
Moon:02 Leo 58
Mercury:16 Scorpio 29
Venus:08 Sagittarius 02
Mars:25 Cancer 56
Jupiter:20 Gemini 57 Rx
Saturn:13 Pisces 07 Rx
Uranus:26 Taurus 11 Rx
Neptune:27 Pisces 39 Rx
Pluto:29 Capricorn 41

True Lunar Node:06 Aries 23
Mean Lunar Node:05 Aries 08 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):12 Libra 58

Chiron:20 Aries 46 Rx
Ceres:16 Capricorn 14
Pallas:15 Sagittarius 33
Juno:26 Libra 31
Vesta:28 Virgo 40

Eris:24 Aries 52 Rx

Fire:7
Earth:4
Air:3
Water:5

Cardinal:9
Fixed:4
Mutable:6

Chicago, Illinois

October 24, 2024
05:00 pm GMT 12:00 PM CDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:01 Scorpio 46
Moon:06 Leo 06
Mercury:16 Scorpio 52
Venus:08 Sagittarius 20
Mars:26 Cancer 03
Jupiter:20 Gemini 56 Rx
Saturn:13 Pisces 06 Rx
Uranus:26 Taurus 11 Rx
Neptune:27 Pisces 39 Rx
Pluto:29 Capricorn 41

True Lunar Node:06 Aries 23
Mean Lunar Node:05 Aries 07 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):13 Libra 00

Chiron:20 Aries 46 Rx
Ceres:16 Capricorn 18
Pallas:15 Sagittarius 38
Juno:26 Libra 37
Vesta:28 Virgo 47

Eris:24 Aries 52 Rx

Fire:7
Earth:4
Air:3
Water:5
Cardinal:9
Fixed:4
Mutable:6

Los Angels, California

October 24, 2024
07:00 pm GMT 12:00 PM PDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:01 Scorpio 51
Moon:07 Leo 09
Mercury:16 Scorpio 59
Venus:08 Sagittarius 26
Mars:26 Cancer 05
Jupiter:20 Gemini 56 Rx
Saturn:13 Pisces 06 Rx
Uranus:26 Taurus 11 Rx
Neptune:27 Pisces 39 Rx
Pluto:29 Capricorn 41

True Lunar Node:06 Aries 23
Mean Lunar Node:05 Aries 07 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):13 Libra 00

Chiron:20 Aries 45 Rx
Ceres:16 Capricorn 19
Pallas:15 Sagittarius 40
Juno:26 Libra 38
Vesta:28 Virgo 50

Eris:24 Aries 52 Rx

Fire:7
Earth:4
Air:3
Water:5
Cardinal:9
Fixed:4
Mutable:6

October 24, 2024 Daily Horoscopes

Click here to read Georgia Nicols Daily, Weekly and Monthly Horoscopes

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

Moon Alert

After 2 AM EDT today, there are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today. The Moon is in Leo.

The Stars Rate Your Day

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

Aries (March 21-April 19)

*** You might suddenly introduce new changes or improvements to your home or where you live because it seems like a good idea. Actually, these ideas might have been percolating in your mind for some time, and now you’re ready to act. (This might appear hasty to some, but fast and impulsive is your style.)

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

*** Today you might suddenly take a short trip based on an exciting idea to explore something new. Or you might try to convince others to agree with something that interests you. You’re full of high energy to get something done and there’s no holding you back!

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

**** You’re working hard, especially to boost your earnings if possible. Because of this, you might suddenly decide to impulsively buy something for yourself or someone else as a reward. Discussions with others will be strong and to the point. You will say what you mean and mean what you say.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

**** In your drive for new experiences today, you might seek out friendships with exciting people who stimulate you. You will be more impulsive than usual because you feel playful and adventurous. Your actions might also be motivated by an exciting flirtation or a promising romance.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

*** Home and family are your focus. In particular, home repairs and redecorating projects will appeal to you, which is why you might be eager to do something unusual today. (Because the Moon is in your sign today, you will be more emotional about everything.)

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

**** This is a fast-paced time! Meetings, errands, short trips and discussions with others will stimulate your day. A competition with a friend or a group might suddenly occur. Possibly, a friend will surprise you or spur you on in some way? “The game, Mrs. Hudson, is on!”

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

*** You prefer to avoid direct conflict with others because you like to maintain harmony in your surroundings. However, today some kind of conflict with a parent, boss or authority figure might suddenly erupt. This might be about earnings, assets or something that you or a friend owns. Stay steady.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

**** The Sun, Mercury and fair Venus are in your sign now, which empowers you and strengthens your words. This is timely because an unexpected controversy might explode today. Or perhaps something related to the law, medicine or travel plans will suddenly change everything? Tread carefully.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

*** Although you’re keeping a low profile and working alone or behind the scenes, something related to banking issues, shared property, inheritances or the wealth of someone else will suddenly require your attention. Investigate everything. Assume nothing.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

*** Even though this is a popular time for you, and you might enjoy relating to younger, creative people – nevertheless, an upsetting situation with a close friend or partner might occur today. Someone might challenge you. Perhaps they’re jealous? Be ready for anything that comes your way today.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

*** Your work routine will be interrupted today, quite possibly because of your own excitement. You might be impatient with the progress of something and decide to take a new direction or do something that others consider to be unexpected. (Of course, this is your style.)

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

*** Pisces parents should know that this is another accident-prone day for your kids. Therefore, be vigilant. Meanwhile, social activities are unpredictable! You might receive an unexpected invitation, or conversely, social plans might suddenly be cancelled or changed. This is also an accident-prone day for sports.

If Your Birthday Is Today

Singer, actor Drake (1986) shares your birthday today. You are entertaining, quiet, attractive and clever. You know what makes people tick. This is a year of service, especially service to family. Therefore, take care of yourself so that you can be a support. You might want to enrol in a class? A personal makeover might appeal.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

This Thursday brings some good signs but at the same time challenges your good intentions and shows you how deep your feelings are or if you are just selfish and doing everything for personal pleasure.

Some clarifications might be needed but other than that, you are willing to test yourself and are not scared of the due results.

You can also read this special Aries Daily Horoscope.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

You are trying to show yourself care free and to build upon an image of relaxation and indulgent, but deep inside you are rotten with all kinds of worries, some unnecessary while others very objective.

You are putting a brave face either to lie to people who are worried for you or to show others that you are having a great time.

You can also read this special Taurus Daily Horoscope.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

The current disposition makes you act in quite a pretentious manner and it seems like nothing those around you are trying to do is satisfactory enough for you.

At the same time it seems that the current disposition is proposing some changes in your interior resources and you are in no way quick to deny them so you are quite emotionally labile.

You can also read this special Gemini Daily Horoscope.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

You are generally in a good mood but this doesn’t mean you are willing to share this with those around. Meaning you will probably show yourself as moodier than even and you risk being misinterpreted due to that.

Although it might be good fun for the day, especially if this underlies your tendency to be on your own as well, it might leave you alone later on, when you will care.

You can also read this special Cancer Daily Horoscope.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

You are maybe being too responsible now and you might have fallen into the other extreme. You might even risk paying the same debt twice or other exaggerations because of this focus of yours.

You are trying to play it right but maybe you are trying too much. There might be practical things, waiting for you to approach them at home.

You can also read this special Leo Daily Horoscope.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

You need to stop the generosity tap for a while and look at the recipients and their reactions. You are in a good mood and maybe even have things to celebrate but this doesn’t necessarily mean you should spoil people who don’t deserve it.

Not to mention that you might overlook people who have actually been next to you.

You can also read this special Virgo Daily Horoscope.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

You can count on the stars to guide your day so you won’t get into any road blocks in your tasks but you might have to give back at the end of the day.

So don’t be selfish and pay attention around you to whomever needs a helping hand. Also a good occasion for personal creativity, especially if you have any ideas brewing.

You can also read this special Libra Daily Horoscope.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

It seems that your family will be closer than ever this Thursday so why not organize some sort of gathering or at least talk to those dear to you if you are away.

Don’t neglect your partner either because a different behavior might create discussions, if not now, definitely later on. A good time for research and for finding out new information.

You can also read this special Scorpio Daily Horoscope.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

You will need to keep an eye on your income today and not resort to any financial moves, especially risk ones.

Be grateful for what you have and set your mind to work harder if you want more. This is simply not a good time for games or for getting undeserved money. You need to stay loyal to your principles to make this work.

You can also read this special Sagittarius Daily Horoscope.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Your motivation is fierce and you seem to be competitive even when there is no kind of competition in store.

You are using your energies in a good direction, trying to make something of your self but maybe you are using part of them just to show others what you are capable of, a selfish and totally unnecessary endeavor.

You can also read this special Capricorn Daily Horoscope.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Patience will be demanded of you this Thursday but you are not in any way willing to listen but more likely you will do the opposite.

You are very interested in social connections; you are craving them actually so most of your actions will be directed towards obtaining satisfaction out of this. And you are also set to use people to get to this.

You can also read this special Aquarius Daily Horoscope.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

While some other days you might have been advised to take care of your mind it seems that now is time to be warned about your body.

This is a great time to heal it and to do things to improve your status, whether small changes, exercise or any kind of fancy rejuvenation treatment. Don’t forget to weigh yourself as well.

You can also read this special Pisces Daily Horoscope.

Various Traditions of Witchcraft and Wicca: The Alexandrian Wicca c.2018

Alexandrian Wicca

Origins of Alexandrian Wicca:

Formed by Alex Sanders and his wife Maxine, Alexandrian Wicca is very similar to the Gardnerian tradition. Although Sanders claimed to have been initiated into witchcraft in the early 1930s, he was also a member of a Gardnerian coven before breaking off to start his own tradition in the 1960s. Alexandrian Wicca is typically a blend of ceremonial magic with heavy Gardnerian influences and a dose of Hermetic Kabbalah mixed in.

However, as with most other magical traditions, keep in mind that not everyone practices the same way.

Alexandrian Wicca focuses on the polarity between the genders, and rites and ceremonies often dedicate equal time to the God and the Goddess. While Alexandrian ritual tool use and the names of the deities differ from Gardnerian tradition, Maxine Sanders has been famously quoted as saying, “If it works, use it.” Alexandrian covens do a good deal of work with ceremonial magic, and they meet during new moons, full moons, and for the eight Wiccan Sabbats.

In addition, the Alexandrian Wiccan tradition holds that all participants are priests and priestesses; everyone is able to commune with the Divine, therefore there is no laity.

Influences from Gardner:
Similar to the Gardnerian tradition, Alexandrian covens initiate members into a degree system. Some begin training at a neophyte level, and then advance to First Degree.

In other covens, a new initiate is automatically given the title of First Degree, as a priest or priestess of the tradition. Typically, initiations are performed in a cross-gender system – a female priestess must initiate a male priest, and a male priest must initiate female members of the tradition.

According to Ronald Hutton, in his book Triumph of the Moon, many of the differences between Gardnerian Wicca and Alexandrian Wicca have blurred over the past few decades. It is not uncommon to find someone who is degreed in both systems, or to find a coven of one tradition that accepts a member degreed in the other system.

Who Was Alex Sanders?
A Witchvox article by an author listed only as an Elder of the Alexandrian Tradition says, “Alex was flamboyant and, among other things, a born showman. He played the press at every opportunity, much to the dismay of more conservative Wiccan Elders of the time. Alex also was known for being a healer, diviner, and a powerful Witch and magician. His forays into the media led to the publication of the romanticized biography King of the Witches, by June Johns, and later the publication of the classic Wiccan “coven biography, ” What Witches Do, by Stewart Farrar. The Sanders became household names in the UK during the 60’s and 70’s, and are responsible to a great degree for bringing the Craft into the public eye for the first time.”

Sanders passed away on April 30, 1988, after a battle with lung cancer, but his influence and the impact of his tradition is still felt today.

There are numerous Alexandrian groups in the United States and Britain, most of which maintain some degree of secrecy, and continue to keep their practices and other information oathbound. Included under this umbrella is the philosophy that one must never out another Wiccan; privacy is a core value.

Contrary to popular belief, Sanders never made his tradition’s Book of Shadows public, at least not in its entirety. While there are collections of Alexandrian information available to the general public – both in print and online – these are not the full tradition, and were generally designed as training materials for new initiates. The only way to access a complete Alexandrian BOS, or the full collection of information about the tradition itself, is to be initiated into a coven as an Alexandrian Wiccan.

Maxine Sanders Today
Today, Maxine Sanders has retired from the work that she and her husband spent much of their lives on, and practices alone. However, she still makes herself available for occasional consultations. From Maxine’s webpage, “Today, Maxine practices the Art Magical and celebrates the Craft’s rituals either in the mountains or in her stone cottage, Bron Afon. Maxine practices her Magic alone; she has retired from the work of teaching. Her vocation as a Priestess includes counseling those who are in need of kindness, truth and hope. She is often approached by those in the Craft who are not too proud to test the strength of the shoulders of those who have gone before. Maxine is a highly respected Priestess of the Sacred Mysteries. She has encouraged, enabled and inspired students of the Priesthood to take on the conscious mantle of their spiritual potential. She believes the catalyst for that inspiration comes from the Cauldron of the Goddess in all its guises.”

The Alexandrian Tradition

The Alexandrian tradition of Wicca was established in the 1960s by Alex Sanders and his wife Maxine.

Originally, Alex claimed to have been initiated by his grandmother when he was seven years old(reference, The King of the Witches by June Johns), but later admitted that this was untrue. In fact, he was initiated into a regular Gardnerian coven, by one of Patricia and Arnold Crowther’s initiates, a lady by the name of Pat Kopanski.

When Alex began to publicize Wicca, he encountered strong opposition from more traditional members of the Craft. Some saw it as nothing more than a bid by Alex for personal notoriety; others that he was profaning a mystery. Whatever his motivation, the publicity certainly made people aware of his existence; he and Maxine initiated a great many people in the 1960s and 1970s, including Stewart Farrar and Janet Owen.

Janet and Stewart married, and over the past twenty odd years have published several books about Wicca.

What Witches Do, published in 1971 (written during Stewart’s first year as a witch), focuses completely upon the Alexandrian tradition, and remains the best guide to the way in which a typical Alexandrian coven operates. Rare, but perhaps still available in second hand shops, is a record of Janet’s initiation, narrated by Stewart, called A Witch is Born, which also sheds some light on the traditional Alexandrian coven.

It is, of course, hard to quantify just what makes the essential “Alexandrian Tradition,” as covens vary considerably, even within the same culture. I have yet to encounter two covens who work precisely the same way, even from the same line. Generally though, Alexandrian covens focus strongly upon training, which includes areas more generally associated with ceremonial magic, such as Qabalah, Angelic Magic, and Enochian. The typical Alexandrian coven has a hierarchical structure, and generally meets weekly, or at least on Full Moons, New Moons and Festivals.

Most Alexandrian covens will allow non-initiates to attend circles, usually as a “neophyte,” who undergoes basic training in circle craft, and completes a number of projects, prior to being accepted by the coven for initiation to 1st degree. Some, though not all, Alexandrian covens will also welcome noninitiated “guests” at certain meetings. My own first experience of Wicca was as a guest of an Alexandrian coven.

Alexandrian Wicca uses essentially the same tools and rituals as Gardnerian Wicca, though in some cases,the tools are used differently, and the rituals have been adapted. Another frequent change is to be found in the names of deities and guardians of the quarters. In some ways these differences are merely cosmetic,but in others, there are fundamental differences in philosophy.

That said, over the last thirty years, the two traditions have moved slowly towards each other, and the differences which marked lines of demarcation are slowly fading away. Individual covens certainly continue to maintain different styles and working practices, but it is possible to speak today of “Wicca”encompassing both traditions.

 

Source: Patti Wigington Originally published on ThoughtCo.com

24 October 2024 Current Moon Phase and Planetary Positions for the Southern Hemisphere

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 October 2024 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.

Today’s Waning Gibbous Phase

The Last Quarter on October 24 has an illumination of 46%. 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 October 24 the Moon is 22.48 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.

Phase Details

Phase: Last Quarter
Illumination: 46%
Moon Age: 22.48 days
Moon Angle: 0.51
Moon Distance: 391,788.59 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 148,739,136.99 km

Source: currentplanetarypositions.com

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

24 October 2024
02:00 am GMT 12:00 PM AEST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:01 Scorpio 09
Moon:28 Cancer 12
Mercury:15 Scorpio 56
Venus:07 Sagittarius 34
Mars:25 Cancer 47
Jupiter:20 Gemini 58 Rx
Saturn:13 Pisces 08 Rx
Uranus:26 Taurus 12 Rx
Neptune:27 Pisces 40 Rx
Pluto:29 Capricorn 41

True Lunar Node:06 Aries 23 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:05 Aries 09 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):12 Libra 55

Chiron:20 Aries 47 Rx
Ceres:16 Capricorn 08
Pallas:15 Sagittarius 24
Juno:26 Libra 23
Vesta:28 Virgo 30

Eris:24 Aries 52 Rx

Fire:6
Earth:4
Air:3
Water:6
Cardinal:10
Fixed:3
Mutable:6

Cape Town, South Africa

24 October 2024
10:00 am GMT 12:00 PM SAST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:01 Scorpio 29
Moon:02 Leo 26
Mercury:16 Scorpio 25
Venus:07 Sagittarius 59
Mars:25 Cancer 55
Jupiter:20 Gemini 57 Rx
Saturn:13 Pisces 07 Rx
Uranus:26 Taurus 11 Rx
Neptune:27 Pisces 39 Rx
Pluto:29 Capricorn 41

True Lunar Node:06 Aries 23
Mean Lunar Node:05 Aries 08 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):12 Libra 58

Chiron:20 Aries 46 Rx
Ceres:16 Capricorn 13
Pallas:15 Sagittarius 32
Juno:26 Libra 30
Vesta:28 Virgo 39

Eris:24 Aries 52 Rx

Fire:7
Earth:4
Air:3
Water:5
Cardinal:9
Fixed:4
Mutable:6

Easter Island, Chile

24 October 2024
06:00 pm GMT 12:00 PM EAST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:01 Scorpio 49
Moon:06 Leo 38
Mercury:16 Scorpio 55
Venus:08 Sagittarius 23
Mars:26 Cancer 04
Jupiter:20 Gemini 56 Rx
Saturn:13 Pisces 06 Rx
Uranus:26 Taurus 11 Rx
Neptune:27 Pisces 39 Rx
Pluto:29 Capricorn 41

True Lunar Node:06 Aries 23
Mean Lunar Node:05 Aries 07 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):13 Libra 00

Chiron:20 Aries 45 Rx
Ceres:16 Capricorn 18
Pallas:15 Sagittarius 39
Juno:26 Libra 37
Vesta:28 Virgo 49

Eris:24 Aries 52 Rx

Fire:7
Earth:4
Air:3
Water:5
Cardinal:9
Fixed:4
Mutable:6

October 23, 2024 Current Moon Phase and Planetary Positions for the Northern Hemispheres

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 October 2024 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.

Today’s Waning Gibbous Phase

The Waning Gibbous on October 23 has an illumination of 57%. 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 October 23 the Moon is 21.53 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.

Phase Details

Phase: Waning Gibbous
Illumination: 57%
Moon Age: 21.49 days
Moon Angle: 0.51
Moon Distance: 386,916.06 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 148,781,599.23 km

Source: currentplanetarypositions.com

London, England

23 October 2024
11:00 am GMT 12:00 PM BST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:00 Scorpio 32
Moon:20 Cancer 08
Mercury:14 Scorpio 59
Venus:06 Sagittarius 49
Mars:25 Cancer 31
Jupiter:21 Gemini 00 Rx
Saturn:13 Pisces 09 Rx
Uranus:26 Taurus 13 Rx
Neptune:27 Pisces 41 Rx
Pluto:29 Capricorn 40

True Lunar Node:06 Aries 24 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:05 Aries 11 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):12 Libra 51

Chiron:20 Aries 49 Rx
Ceres:15 Capricorn 58
Pallas:15 Sagittarius 10
Juno:26 Libra 10
Vesta:28 Virgo 12

Eris:24 Aries 53 Rx

Fire:6
Earth:4
Air:3
Water:6
Cardinal:10
Fixed:3
Mutable:6

Chicago, Illinois

October 23, 2024
05:00 pm GMT 12:00 PM CDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:00 Scorpio 47
Moon:23 Cancer 23
Mercury:15 Scorpio 22
Venus:07 Sagittarius 07
Mars:25 Cancer 38
Jupiter:20 Gemini 59 Rx
Saturn:13 Pisces 09 Rx
Uranus:26 Taurus 13 Rx
Neptune:27 Pisces 40 Rx
Pluto:29 Capricorn 40

True Lunar Node:06 Aries 23 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:05 Aries 10 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):12 Libra 53

Chiron:20 Aries 48 Rx
Ceres:16 Capricorn 02
Pallas:15 Sagittarius 16
Juno:26 Libra 15
Vesta:28 Virgo 19

Eris:24 Aries 53 Rx

Fire:6
Earth:4
Air:3
Water:6
Cardinal:10
Fixed:3
Mutable:6

Los Angels, California

October 23, 2024
07:00 pm GMT 12:00 PM PDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:00 Scorpio 52
Moon:24 Cancer 27
Mercury:15 Scorpio 29
Venus:07 Sagittarius 13
Mars:25 Cancer 40
Jupiter:20 Gemini 59 Rx
Saturn:13 Pisces 08 Rx
Uranus:26 Taurus 13 Rx
Neptune:27 Pisces 40 Rx
Pluto:29 Capricorn 41

True Lunar Node:06 Aries 23 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:05 Aries 10 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):12 Libra 54

Chiron:20 Aries 48 Rx
Ceres:16 Capricorn 03
Pallas:15 Sagittarius 18
Juno:26 Libra 17
Vesta:28 Virgo 22

Eris:24 Aries 53 Rx

Fire:6
Earth:4
Air:3
Water:6
Cardinal:10
Fixed:3
Mutable:6

October 23, 2024 Daily Horoscopes

Click here to read Georgia Nicols Daily, Weekly and Monthly Horoscopes

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

Moon Alert

Avoid shopping or important decisions after 9:30 PM TO 11 PM PDT today. The Moon is in Cancer.

The Stars Rate Your Day

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

Aries (March 21-April 19)

*** You have strong ideas about home and family today. (This might include real-estate decisions.) Be aware of what’s happening because something unexpected might suddenly change things for you. This could relate to finances, earnings or something that you own. Be ready for anything. Stay light on your feet.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

*** This is an unpredictable day. Plans might suddenly change. Therefore, pay attention to everything you say and do to avoid accidents. On the upside, clever, original ideas might come to you out of the blue. You might meet new people. Whatever happens – you’ve got this.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

*** Keep an eye on your money and assets today because something unexpected could impact them. You might find money; you might lose money. Be smart and protect what you own against loss, theft or damage. On the upside, a moneymaking opportunity might suddenly present itself. (Check Moon Alert.)

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

**** Today the Moon is in your sign lined up with fiery Mars, which might make you irritable and impulsive. Think twice before you do anything. Don’t go off halfcocked. On the upside, you’ll have the courage to speak your mind, especially in social situations. You will tell it like it is.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

*** Guard against impulsive decisions or shooting from the hip today because you might regret it. Practice self-discipline so that you can give everything a sober second thought. And protect yourself from anyone who does not have your best interests at heart. Be alert. (The world needs more lerts.)

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

**** Your enthusiasm and ability to persuade others will allow you to convince others to your way of thinking today. People will support you. However, something unexpected might throw you a curveball. Be aware of this. It’s a fast-changing landscape!

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

**** This is an interesting day. You’re ambitious and persuasive, which means you might have influence with authority figures and people in power. However, an independent, rebellious streak might make you question things. Be prepared for the unexpected.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

*** This is an unpredictable day for many. Travel plans might change. They could be cancelled, delayed or perhaps conversely, you have to travel when you didn’t expect to do so. Double check school schedules. Legal decisions might also surprise. (Whaaat?)

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

*** Double check banking details and anything to do with inheritances, taxes, debt, credit cards, shared property and insurance issues because these are the areas that might suddenly be impacted by something unexpected. When it comes to your wealth, don’t be caught napping. You snooze – you lose.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

*** Tread carefully when dealing with close friends, spouses and partners today because something might happen that you least expect. Someone might have an unexpected suggestion? They might want more freedom in the relationship? Listen carefully so that you know what others expect from you. (That’s half the battle.)

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

**** Today you have a lot of energy to work and be productive. However, you might be demanding of others, which could create an unexpected response from someone. Or something might upset your work routine or your health? Pet owners should know that this is an accident-prone day for your pets. Caution.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

*** Parents need to be vigilant today because this is an accident-prone day for your kids. Meanwhile, social occasions are also unpredictable. You might receive an unexpected invitation, or conversely, social plans might be delayed or cancelled. Likewise, it’s a tricky day for sports occasions, which are also accident-prone. Pay attention!

If Your Birthday Is Today

Actor Ryan Reynolds (1976) shares your birthday today. You are fun-loving and playful. You are also observant of everything around you. Family and loved ones matter to you. This is a year of change for you. Expect increased personal freedom and adventure! Seek out new opportunities and be ready to act fast. Trust your intuition.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

Some sort of health issue that has been troubling you in the past might surface again and although most odds say you are ready to tackle it, there might be some things you will overlook.

This will mean some suffering and as well some time lost, maybe getting time away from work or even from family. You’ll have to bear it all.

You can also read this special Aries Daily Horoscope.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

It seems that you speak highly of someone from work and maybe take them as an example. But if you do this in the morning do allow time and observatory spirit to see what happens in the afternoon because your impression might be mistaken.

But it does happen to the best of us, we are being cheated by appearances.

You can also read this special Taurus Daily Horoscope.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

It seems that you care more than even this Wednesday about peace and quiet in your family and you are trying to mend what’s being currently broken and to prevent any conflict erupting in the following hours or even days.

You strongly believe in your initiatives but you also need to learn that this depends on what other people feel or want as well.

You can also read this special Gemini Daily Horoscope.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

You seem to be in a good mood for the middle of the working week but maybe your plans for tonight are doing all the talking for you.

Whether you are going out and looking forward for something exciting or you just can’t wait to get home and do practically nothing but relax, this will guard you from troubles and you will most likely achieve your proposed destination.

You can also read this special Cancer Daily Horoscope.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

Long term speaking, you are going to meet some financial troubles unless you set your budget straight from now.

While you might have some money in hand today, not the same can be said about tomorrow so this is why the stars are now warning you. There will be some opportunities and some signs remembering you to put money aside.

You can also read this special Leo Daily Horoscope.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

You might have been promised a certain thing or maybe you lent money to someone recently and now you are nearing the end of your patience as what you are expecting delays to happen.

Well, it seems that today comes as a warning for you to give it a little more time and not to jump head first in any conflict before some more time goes by.

You can also read this special Virgo Daily Horoscope.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

You will probably be in contact with people from afar today, whether this happens in a family setting with people you love but who are far away or at work in some sort of fancy long distance business meeting.

Beside the practicality of it all, you will also probably feel a lot more thoughtful and emotional at this idea of distance and time.

You can also read this special Libra Daily Horoscope.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

The current disposition is somewhat prompting you to revise a certain aspect of your behavior, maybe a decision you have taken in a haste previously.

It is not like you have been mistaken in doing what you did or saying those things but maybe you need to sugar coat them for a bit for better results. Also, don’t try to put a monopole on everyone’s attention.

You can also read this special Scorpio Daily Horoscope.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

You are quite undecided in regards to some sort of decision that you are now pressured to take. And the more people are talking about it with you, the more you are reluctant to think about it yourself.

And this is how you place yourself in a continuous loop of avoidance. You might even be disappointed in your expectations.

You can also read this special Sagittarius Daily Horoscope.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Emotionally speaking you seem to be in a good place but it seems that your mind is the one to bring all the trouble this Wednesday.

You are creating all kinds of scenarios and are nurturing pessimistic feelings. It is possible that you will be so confident in them, no matter how crazy they actually are, that you will start to believe them.

You can also read this special Capricorn Daily Horoscope.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

We are looking at a different kind of evolution for you these days as you are in a complete hurry for progressing and seem to overlook that many things need to be done gradually.

Don’t expect for anyone to wake you up, consider this your warning and understand that some things need to be accomplished in a certain rhythm.

You can also read this special Aquarius Daily Horoscope.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

You are giving out all you have best in yourself, from material generosity to more than that, emotions and experience.

But have you stopped for a second and wondered whether your target is worth of all this attention. The risk today is for you to open your heart in the wrong setting and to trust someone who will end up disappointing you.

You can also read this special Pisces Daily Horoscope.

The Fear of Witchcraft c. 2016

The Fear of Witchcraft

Author: Crick

I have often wondered why there is so much fear and hatred of witches and witchcraft in general. For generations, there have been negative and misleading interpretations of witches and the path of witchcraft. And it continues to this very day in a society where folks have had ample time to overcome such misunderstandings and fear of such a viable and interesting path.

Witchcraft has been in existence since the beginning of humankind. It came about as a natural progression in an attempt to understand and influence those forces around us, which in many ways are an extension of what we know as life but which often exceeds our ability to fully comprehend.

As such, fear was often an accompanying component of witchcraft due to the unknowns one had to venture into in order to follow this unique path. Somewhere along the human chain of existence, such fears of the unknown also led to the creation of religions. All religions were/are created by a desire of the few to have in place a structure of understanding the mysteries of life as they, the creators of whatever religion, perceived them.

In order to provide a signature, if you will, to their particular brand of beliefs, they also instituted a rigid format we know as dogma. This format spells out the boundaries that one is required to adhere to, in order to identify with that particular religion. Dogma spells out the way one is to think and the beliefs that they are expected to adhere to. There is very little room for questioning the content of such beliefs within a particular religion. To do so is often considered heresy and can lead to the expulsion of one from the religion that is being exposed to such questioning.

“Faith” is often the word used to deter folks from seeking to find answers that cannot be satisfactorily explained to those seeking a deeper comprehension of their chosen religion. While the majority of the 400 plus religions in the world (the vast majority of which were created by men) are content to display their beliefs/dogma and to let those who identify with such beliefs to voluntarily become members of their flock, there are, unfortunately, some religions which chose to employ apologists to draw members to their beliefs. They also turned to intimidation and in some cases, extreme violence which, at times, led to death of those who chose a different religion or spiritual path.

As a validation of such means, they chose witchcraft as the antithesis of their beliefs and used this as a means to further validate their unbridled attempts to control the hearts and minds of their fellow humans. And this is where religion and the path of witchcraft splits into divergent mindsets.

As already noted, religions of all types share a common ground. They provide a structured means of thought and action in order to approach the unknowns and the uncertainties of life. In short, religions create a sense of security for those folks who are unable or unwilling to face the unknown.

Witchcraft on the other hand encourages one to actively face the unknown. As humans we are limited in our knowledge of the great scheme of things. But as a witch, one is very aware that there are in fact beings, realms and forces that are just beyond our comprehension and at times our awareness. To actively seek an understanding of the great mysteries of life, effectively moves one beyond the control of fellow humans and thus dogma serves as a barrier. By removing such barriers, one becomes free of the fetters of a religion by becoming a free thinker and a true spiritual seeker.

And the removal of such dogmas is seen as anathema to those religions who see control of the human mind and soul as necessary for the validation of their particular religion. Witchcraft involves embracing one’s fear of the unknown and seeking out answers and experiences that are not of the societal norm. As such, I personally see fear not as a impediment but rather as an initiator, a desire to understand the reason for such fear. For knowledge is the key to opening the door of wisdom. This is not to say that religion is wrong for all folks. For those who are content to follow a structured way of approaching life, well, a religion may well be the path for you. But for those that want to expand their consciousness and spiritual experience, then perhaps witchcraft is the path to follow.

Unfortunately, the mindset of this world that we live in does not allow the freedom of choice for two such divergent approaches to the mysteries of life. Why do certain religions need to display such hatred and misunderstanding towards a path that seeks to think outside of the box that they have created for their man-made beliefs?

The insecurities that has led to the creation of religions, especially those religions which rely upon and which need absolute control of the mindset of their members, leaves no room for alternative mindsets such as witchcraft. However, it is ironic to note that those who engage in witchcraft are not focused on attacking members of any particular religions. We choose instead to focus on on pursuit of metaphysical knowledge, which should not be confused with the propaganda and outright lies that have been proffered by those who oppose the mental and spiritual freedoms that witchcraft offers.

As long as such insecurities by certain religions continue to play a dominant role in their dogma, well, the fear and misunderstanding of witchcraft will continue.

In closing, contrary to popular belief, witchcraft is not for everyone. It is not a path that can or should be engaged in superficially. But for those that devote themselves to the desire to understand mysteries just beyond one’s ken, well the spiritual rewards can be many indeed.
But keep in mind as well that such a path can also contain many pitfalls. For a witch is travelling along unknown roads, and it is only through trial and indeed error that one can grow via such a path. Which in turn brings us full circle to the fear factor that lies at the base of the misunderstandings of witchcraft…

23 October 2024 Current Moon Phase and Planetary Positions for the Southern Hemisphere

Source: nineplanets.org

The current moon phase for October 23rd, 2024 is the Waning Gibbous phase.

On this day, the moon is 20.04 days old and 63.1% illuminated with a tilt of -42.643°. The approximate distance from Earth to the moon is 383,567.93 km and the moon sign is Cancer.

The Moon phase for October 23rd, 2024 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: 20.04 days

Moon illumination: 63.1%

Moon tilt: -42.643°

Moon angle: 0.52

Moon distance: 383,567.93 km

Moon sign: Cancer

Source: currentplanetarypositions.com

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

23 October 2024
02:00 am GMT 12:00 PM AEST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:00 Scorpio 09
Moon:15 Cancer 13
Mercury:14 Scorpio 25
Venus:06 Sagittarius 22
Mars:25 Cancer 22
Jupiter:21 Gemini 01 Rx
Saturn:13 Pisces 10 Rx
Uranus:26 Taurus 14 Rx
Neptune:27 Pisces 41 Rx
Pluto:29 Capricorn 40

True Lunar Node:06 Aries 24 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:05 Aries 12 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):12 Libra 49

Chiron:20 Aries 50 Rx
Ceres:15 Capricorn 52
Pallas:15 Sagittarius 02
Juno:26 Libra 02
Vesta:28 Virgo 01

Eris:24 Aries 53 Rx

Fire:6
Earth:4
Air:3
Water:6
Cardinal:10
Fixed:3
Mutable:6

Cape Town, South Africa

23 October 2024
10:00 am GMT 12:00 PM SAST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:00 Scorpio 29
Moon:19 Cancer 36
Mercury:14 Scorpio 56
Venus:06 Sagittarius 46
Mars:25 Cancer 30
Jupiter:21 Gemini 00 Rx
Saturn:13 Pisces 09 Rx
Uranus:26 Taurus 14 Rx
Neptune:27 Pisces 41 Rx
Pluto:29 Capricorn 40

True Lunar Node:06 Aries 24 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:05 Aries 11 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):12 Libra 51

Chiron:20 Aries 49 Rx
Ceres:15 Capricorn 57
Pallas:15 Sagittarius 10
Juno:26 Libra 09
Vesta:28 Virgo 11

Eris:24 Aries 53 Rx

Fire:6
Earth:4
Air:3
Water:6
Cardinal:10
Fixed:3
Mutable:6

Easter Island, Chile

23 October 2024
06:00 pm GMT 12:00 PM EAST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:00 Scorpio 49
Moon:23 Cancer 55
Mercury:15 Scorpio 26
Venus:07 Sagittarius 10
Mars:25 Cancer 39
Jupiter:20 Gemini 59 Rx
Saturn:13 Pisces 08 Rx
Uranus:26 Taurus 13 Rx
Neptune:27 Pisces 40 Rx
Pluto:29 Capricorn 40

True Lunar Node:06 Aries 23 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:05 Aries 10 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):12 Libra 53

Chiron:20 Aries 48 Rx
Ceres:16 Capricorn 03
Pallas:15 Sagittarius 17
Juno:26 Libra 16
Vesta:28 Virgo 20

Eris:24 Aries 53 Rx

Fire:6
Earth:4
Air:3
Water:6
Cardinal:10
Fixed:3
Mutable:6

October 22, 2024 Current Moon Phase and Planetary Positions for the Northern Hemispheres

Source: nineplanets.org

The current moon phase for October 22nd, 2024 is the Waning Gibbous phase.

On this day, the moon is 19 days old and 73.63% illuminated with a tilt of -49.905°. The approximate distance from Earth to the moon is 377,054.40 km and the moon sign is Cancer.

The Moon phase for October 22nd, 2024 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 days

Moon illumination: 73.63%

Moon tilt: -49.905°

Moon angle: 0.53

Moon distance: 377,054.40 km

Moon sign: Cancer

Source: currentplanetarypositions.com

London, England

22 October 2024
11:00 am GMT 12:00 PM BST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:29 Libra 32
Moon:06 Cancer 54
Mercury:13 Scorpio 29
Venus:05 Sagittarius 37
Mars:25 Cancer 06
Jupiter:21 Gemini 03 Rx
Saturn:13 Pisces 12 Rx
Uranus:26 Taurus 16 Rx
Neptune:27 Pisces 42 Rx
Pluto:29 Capricorn 40

True Lunar Node:06 Aries 25 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:05 Aries 14 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):12 Libra 45

Chiron:20 Aries 52 Rx
Ceres:15 Capricorn 43
Pallas:14 Sagittarius 48
Juno:25 Libra 49
Vesta:27 Virgo 44

Eris:24 Aries 53 Rx

Fire:6
Earth:4
Air:4
Water:5
Cardinal:11
Fixed:2
Mutable:6

Chicago, Illinois

22 October 2024
05:00 pm GMT 12:00 PM CDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:29 Libra 47
Moon:10 Cancer 15
Mercury:13 Scorpio 51
Venus:05 Sagittarius 55
Mars:25 Cancer 13
Jupiter:21 Gemini 02 Rx
Saturn:13 Pisces 11 Rx
Uranus:26 Taurus 15 Rx
Neptune:27 Pisces 42 Rx
Pluto:29 Capricorn 40

True Lunar Node:06 Aries 25 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:05 Aries 13 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):12 Libra 46

Chiron:20 Aries 51 Rx
Ceres:15 Capricorn 46
Pallas:14 Sagittarius 54
Juno:25 Libra 54
Vesta:27 Virgo 51

Eris:24 Aries 53 Rx

Fire:6
Earth:4
Air:4
Water:5
Cardinal:11
Fixed:2
Mutable:6

Los Angels, California

22 October 2024
07:00 pm GMT 12:00 PM PDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:29 Libra 52
Moon:11 Cancer 22
Mercury:13 Scorpio 59
Venus:06 Sagittarius 01
Mars:25 Cancer 15
Jupiter:21 Gemini 02 Rx
Saturn:13 Pisces 11 Rx
Uranus:26 Taurus 15 Rx
Neptune:27 Pisces 42 Rx
Pluto:29 Capricorn 40

True Lunar Node:06 Aries 24 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:05 Aries 13 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):12 Libra 47

Chiron:20 Aries 51 Rx
Ceres:15 Capricorn 48
Pallas:14 Sagittarius 56
Juno:25 Libra 56
Vesta:27 Virgo 53

Eris:24 Aries 53 Rx

Fire:6
Earth:4
Air:4
Water:5
Cardinal:11
Fixed:2
Mutable:6

October 22, 2024 Daily Horoscopes

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

Moon Alert

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

The Stars Rate Your Day

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

Aries (March 21-April 19)

*** In the next few weeks, you will feel more passionate and intense about everything. Very likely, you’ll have a greater concern with finances, shared property and anything held jointly with someone else, especially a spouse or business partner.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

**** The Sun will be opposite your sign for the next several weeks, which means that you will need more rest, more sleep. Be careful about conflicts with the law. Be prepared to cooperate and compromise working with others, especially experts and consultants.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

*** Suddenly, you’re gung-ho to work hard and be productive! This is why you’ll be proud of what you achieve in the next few weeks. You might also do whatever you can to improve your health because you want to be the best that you can be!

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

**** Lucky you! Today the Sun changes signs, which ushers in a four-week window for you that will be playful, fun-loving and full of opportunities to amuse yourself. Romance is blessed. Enjoy socializing, sports events and fun activities with kids.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

*** Your focus on home, family and your private life will increase in the next few weeks. Welcome opportunities to cocoon at home and enjoy some down time in familiar surroundings. Some of you will be involved more than usual with a parent.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

**** Fasten your seatbelt because the pace of your days will accelerate in the next several weeks because you have people to see, things to do and places to go! Short trips, appointments, errands plus, increased involvement with siblings and relatives, as well as reading, writing and studying will keep you busy!

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

*** In the next few weeks, you might be more contemplative and philosophical about your values. You will give more thought to what really matters to you. At a more mundane level, you will also think more about money, resources and possessions and how you can best use them in your life.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

***** Today the Sun enters your sign where it will stay for the next four weeks. This happens only once a year and when it occurs, it means that your chance to recharge your batteries for the rest of year. You will project yourself with energy! You will be empowered!

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

*** As your birthday approaches, this means your personal year is coming to an end. Therefore, the next several weeks are the perfect time to think about what you want for your new year ahead (birthday to birthday). Ideas? How do you want your new year to be different from last year?

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

**** Your popularity will increase in the next few weeks because you’ll be more involved with friends, groups and organizations. This is a good time to examine the role these people play in your life. Remember: Your friends influence your decisions, which in turn, create your future.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

**** Starting today, the Sun will be at the top of your chart for the next four weeks symbolically casting you in its spotlight, which is flattering. This means you look good to everyone especially bosses and VIPs, even if you don’t do anything different. Obviously, you can use this to your advantage!

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

**** Do what you can to expand your horizons in the next few weeks. Study or take courses. Travel if possible. Mingle with people from different backgrounds and other cultures so that you can learn more. Legal and religious matters might be a focus.

If Your Birthday Is Today

Actor Jesse Tyler Ferguson (1975) shares your birthday today. You are socially energetic. You also have a direct, honest, forthright quality that others respect. You are selective about your choices in life. Simplicity is the key to your world this year. It’s also time to take charge of your health. Stay grounded and levelheaded. Exercise will be important.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

You are exploring certain boundaries in your relationships with people around you and you tend to test how much they react to certain actions of yours and how much exactly it is permitted of you.

At the same time, you are too busy with these mind games to really observe what you are missing out on and maybe what trouble is brewing.

You can also read this special Aries Daily Horoscope.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

You are in quite a romantic and playful disposition but also impatient and very quick to snap if things don’t go in the direction you want them to.

What it is important to note is that your friends will be there for you to support and you can resort to them whenever you feel at your wits end with your partner or those in your family.

You can also read this special Taurus Daily Horoscope.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

A busy day ahead with some difficult tasks that you will have to deal with but also with some rewards if you keep a positive attitude about it.

It is more than obvious that you will have to work in collaboration with your colleagues to accomplish certain goals but this time maybe you shouldn’t be all that disappointed about it.

You can also read this special Gemini Daily Horoscope.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

You have a positive attitude about you and seem to tackle all activities in a good mood. However, it seems that the spark is blinking towards extinction and your patience is numbered.

You like certain things but others are already getting on your nerves. Even some tasks that you used to enjoy are not what they were before.

You can also read this special Cancer Daily Horoscope.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

You have your eyes on the prize for a while, as they say, but when was the last time you checked that was your true interest.

Things are gradually changing for you with each experience and each teachable moment and even your expectations have changed so maybe you should regroup yourself and think about where you stand.

You can also read this special Leo Daily Horoscope.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

You shouldn’t let your feelings, no matter how big or how old, cloud your judgment. You might have found a few new things but maybe you should let them sink in before you decide to act upon them.

Other than that, you are quite focused so maybe if you have something to study or research, this might be a good time for that.

You can also read this special Virgo Daily Horoscope.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

You need to keep yourself cold blooded, even in the middle of the most emotional family discussion because you have more to lose and to compromise if you are not objective enough.

Those around you will take advantage of this sensibility of yours a lot easier than in other occasions so this is why you shouldn’t let your guard down.

You can also read this special Libra Daily Horoscope.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

It’s not the case to panic but I am telling you this is going to be a difficult day with a lot of things following one after each other in a very dynamic way and you won’t be able to take a proper breath.

And to make things worse, you might have to catch up for something in the past as well and it will take you a while to remember those things.

You can also read this special Scorpio Daily Horoscope.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

You benefit from some sort of interior peace this Tuesday, something you haven’t felt for a while. It will help you relax but also make room in your mind for new plans.

Might even come up with some new ideas. Unfortunately it might also reveal some things that are not going that great in your life and might bring some unhappiness to someone close.

You can also read this special Sagittarius Daily Horoscope.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

An interesting Tuesday in terms of the challenges you are set to go through and in how you are going to resist all kinds of temptations.

You need to keep certain feelings under control but at the same time, think twice before you indulge, chances are that in your moments of weakness you will hurt those close rather than yourself.

You can also read this special Capricorn Daily Horoscope.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

You are enjoying a position of high standard but maybe you are not really aware of all the responsibilities that have come with it.

Your goals are contouring and you seem agile enough to summon the right people for them. Don’t let your guard down though because the hard times are yet to come.

You can also read this special Aquarius Daily Horoscope.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

Some travel opportunities expected, some are far distance for some natives while others include just small visits in places you’ve already been.

It seems that the stars want to see you in movement, chasing after something and in no way spending time in your comfort zone. Even if you do spend time at home, expect some excitement.

You can also read this special Pisces Daily Horoscope.

Witchcraft

Despite a generation of excellent research, the history of witchcraft remains bedeviled by a host of misperceptions. Ordinary readers often assume that the major witch-hunts occurred in the Middle Ages, that they were conducted by the Catholic Church, and that they reflected the prescientific notions and sexual fantasies of fanatics and neurotics. Elsewhere one can read that huge chain reaction witch trials constituted a “women’s holocaust” accounting for millions of deaths, and that the witch-hunters especially targeted midwives and female healers. All of these conclusions are both wrong and misleading. The great age of witchcraft trials came after 1430, and primarily after 1570. The prosecuting magistrates were almost always secular officials, imbued with the best thinking of prominent theologians, philosophers, and even scientists. The numbers of those executed have often been exaggerated by a factor of one or two hundred. Men made up perhaps a quarter of those executed, and there is little evidence that midwives or healers were singled out for suspicion anywhere. But historical prejudices are hard to uproot.

UNDERSTANDINGS OF WITCHCRAFT

Depending on one’s definition, various histories of witchcraft are defensible. It was once common, for example, to understand the crime of witchcraft as consisting essentially of having a pact with the devil, an agreement in which one exchanged one’s eternal soul for monstrous powers. Such a crime of diabolism had not existed in the ancient world and only slowly emerged from the medieval campaign against magic and heresy, especially against medieval heretics such as the Cathars and Waldensians, groups who challenged both Catholic doctrines and papal jurisdiction. By the late fourteenth century, however, canon lawyers, prominent inquisitors, learned academics, and several popes came to agree that by means of a contract with the devil, whether explicit or only implicit, a magician might work genuine harm in this world. These theorists also gradually worked out a composite view of all the different sorts of crimes and activities their heresy involved. It was increasingly believed that witch-heretics flew off to a “sabbath” where they renounced their Christian faith and baptism, worshipped the devil, danced together, and enjoyed a cannibalistic feast, devouring children whom they had killed while using their fat or other body parts to make loathsome potions. They were also thought to receive instruction in working harmful magic by which they might destroy their neighbors’ crops, interfere with the fertility of their cattle, and with the sex lives of those around them. Most luridly, witches were thought to have sexual relations with the devil or with lesser demons. During the fifteenth century large numbers of heretical “witches” or sorcerers began to be discovered, and increasingly they were women.

Another definition of witchcraft emphasizes the continuity of magical practices that witches had used in the West ever since classical times and the similarities between such practices and those found all around the world. On such an understanding, witchcraft is the belief in and use of unusual, secret, or even supernatural forces in order to force or promote specific desired ends. The ancient Greeks had believed in such magic but had not seen it as much of a daily threat. They originally thought that “magic” (mageia) was the strange, foreign religious practice of Persian priests (the magi) and of beggars or other dishonorable Greeks. Magic seemed both alien and disreputable. In Greek literature, the figure of the witch included characters such as Circe and Medea, women who used destructive magic to express their anger, lust, and frustration, but magic does not seem to have been a prominent fear among the Greeks. With the ancient Romans, however, harmful magic (maleficium) was forbidden in the earliest set of laws (the Twelve Tables, 451 B. C.E.) and was punished with increasing severity. The Roman historian Livy (History 39.41.5 and 40.43.2f) recounts episodes when apparently thousands of persons were executed by jittery judicial officials, and, in the late first century C.E., the Romans began to crack down on fraudulent magicae vanitates (‘worthless magic’), practices that included healing, divination, and astrology. Thus, this understanding of witchcraft did not require a devil or a pact but insisted on the dangers lurking in the hidden practices of lustful and vengeful witches.

A third notion of witchcraft may be found in the injunctions of the Old Testament, in which the authors of Exodus, Leviticus, Deuteronomy, and Kings, for example, forbade necromancy and divination, practices that competed with the rituals of the Levites and sacrificial priests while also Click here to read the rest of this article Source: encyclopedia.com

Flower or Plant Meaning, Symbolizes, Medicinal Uses and Spiritual Meaning – Aloe Vera

Disclaimer: No flower or plant should be used for medicinal purposes until you have checked with your health care professional to ask if it is safe for you to use it for any reason. The content provided on this website is for informational purposes only and DOES NOT CONSTITUTE THE PROVIDING OF MEDICAL ADVICE and is not intended to be a substitute for independent professional medical judgment, advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health providers with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your health. WitchesofTheCraft.com and/or any staff member of WitchesofTheCraft.com and/or Lady Carla Beltane are not responsible for any type of negative reaction when using this flower or plant for any reason.

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Aloe Vera Plant Care: How to Take Care of Aloe Vera

Learn all about aloe vera plant care—from how to care for aloe vera to how to grow this succulent both outdoors and indoors in your home. Aloe vera is so rewarding! The juice from their leaves can even be used to relieve pain from scrapes and burns. See our Aloe Vera Plant Guide.

About Aloe Vera

Aloe vera is a succulent plant species of the genus Aloe. The plant is stemless or very short-stemmed with thick, greenish, fleshy leaves that fan out from the plant’s central stem. The margin of the leaf is serrated with small teeth.

Before you buy an aloe, note that you’ll need a location that offers bright, indirect sunlight (or artificial sunlight). Direct sunlight can dry out the plant too much and turn its fleshy leaves yellow, so you may need to water more often if your aloe lives in an especially sunny spot.

Keep the aloe vera plant in a pot near a kitchen window for periodic use.

WARNING: The gel from aloe vera leaves can be used topically, but should NOT be eaten by people or pets. It can cause unpleasant symptoms such as nausea or indigestion and may even be toxic in larger quantities.

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PLANTING

Before Planting Aloe Vera

  • It’s important to choose the right type of container. A pot made from terra-cotta or similar porous material is recommended, as it will allow the soil to dry thoroughly between waterings and will also be heavy enough to keep the plant from tipping over. A plastic or glazed pot may also be used, though these will hold more moisture.
  • When choosing a container, be sure to pick one that has at least one drainage hole in the bottom. This is key, as the hole will allow excess water to drain out. Aloe vera plants are hardy, but a lack of proper drainage can cause rot and wilting, which is easily the most common cause of death for this plant.
  • Select a container that’s about as wide as it is deep. If your aloe plant has a stem, choose a container that is deep enough for you to plant the entire stem under the soil.
  • Aloe vera plants are succulents, so use a well-draining potting mix, such as those made for cacti and succulents. Do not use gardening soil. A good mix should contain perlite, lava rock, chunks of bark, or all three.
  • A layer of gravel, clay balls, or any other “drainage” material in the bottom of the pot is not necessary. This only takes up space that the roots could otherwise be using. A drainage hole is drainage enough!
  • (Optional) To encourage your aloe to put out new roots after planting, dust the stem of the plant with a rooting hormone powder. Rooting hormone can be found at a local garden center or hardware store or bought online.

How to Plant (or Repot) an Aloe Vera Plant

If your aloe plant has grown leggy, has gotten too large, or simply needs an upgrade, it’s time to repot it. Here’s how:

  1. Prepare your pot. After giving the new pot a quick rinse (or a good scrub if it’s a pot you’ve used before) and letting it dry thoroughly, place a small piece of screen over the drainage hole; this will keep the soil from falling out the bottom and will allow water to drain properly. A doubled-up piece of paper towel or newspaper can also work in a pinch, though these will break down over time.
  2. Prepare your plant. Remove the aloe vera plant from its current pot and brush away any excess dirt from the roots, being careful not to damage the roots.
    • If your plant has any pups, remove them now. (See the “Care” section of this page for instructions on removing and potting pups.)
    • If your plant has a very long, spindly stem that won’t fit in the pot, it is possible to trim the stem off partially. Note that this is risky and could kill the plant. To trim the stem: Cut off part of the stem, leaving as much as possible on the plant. Next, take the bare plant and place it in a warm area that gets indirect light. After several days, a callous will form over the wound. At this point, continue with the repotting instructions below.
  3. Plant your plant. Fill the pot about a third of the way with a well-draining potting mix, then place your plant in the soil. Continue filling in soil around the plant, bearing in mind that you should leave at least 3/4 of an inch of space between the top of the soil and the rim of the pot. The bottom leaves of the aloe plant should rest just above the soil, too. Do not water after planting.
  4. Ignore your plant (temporarily). After you’ve placed your aloe in its new pot, don’t water it for at least a week. This will decrease the chance of inducing rot and give the plant time to put out new roots. Until the plant seems to be rooted and happy, keep it in a warm place that receives bright but indirect light.

How to Care for an Aloe Vera Plant

  • Lighting: Place in bright, indirect sunlight or artificial light. A western or southern window is ideal. Aloe that are kept in low light often grow leggy.
  • Temperature: Aloe vera do best in temperatures between 55 and 80°F (13 and 27°C). The temperatures of most homes and apartments are ideal. From May to September, you can bring your plant outdoors without any problems, but do bring it back inside in the evening if nights are cold.
  • Fertilizing: Fertilize sparingly (no more than once a month), and only in the spring and summer, with a balanced houseplant formula mixed at 1/2 strength.
  • Repotting: Repot when root bound, following the instructions given in “Planting” above.

Watering Aloe Vera

Watering is the most difficult part of keeping aloe vera healthy, but it’s certainly not rocket science! The aloe is a succulent plant that’s accustomed to arid environments, but its thick leaves still need sufficient water nonetheless.

  • Water aloe vera plants deeply, but infrequently. In other words, the soil should feel moist after watering, but should be allowed to dry out to some extent before you water again. If the soil stays overly wet, the plant’s roots can rot.
  • To ensure that you’re not overwatering your plant, allow the top third of potting soil to dry out between waterings. For example, if your plant is kept in 6 inches of potting soil, allow the top 2 inches to dry out before watering again. (Use your finger to test the dryness of the soil.)
  • Generally speaking, plan to water your aloe plant about every 2-3 weeks in the spring and summer and even more sparingly during the fall and winter. One rule of thumb for fall and winter watering is to roughly double the amount of time between waterings (as compared to your summer watering schedule). In other words, if you water every two weeks in summer, water every four weeks in winter.
  • When watering, some excess water may run out of the bottom of the pot. Let the pot sit in this water so that the soil absorbs as much as possible. Wait 10-15 minutes, then dump any remaining water.

Removing & Replanting Aloe Vera Offsets (Pups)

Mature aloe vera plants often produce offsets—also known as plantlets, pups, or “babies”—that can be removed to produce an entirely new plant (a clone of the mother plant, technically).

  1. Find where the offsets are attached to the mother plant and separate them using pruning shears, scissors, or a sharp knife. Leave at least an inch of stem on the offset.
  2. Allow the offsets to sit out of soil for several days; this lets the offset form a callous over the cut, which helps to protect it from rot. Keep the offsets in a warm location with indirect light during this time.
  3. Once the offsets have formed callouses, pot them in a standard succulent potting mix. The soil should be well-draining.
  4. Put the newly-potted pups in a sunny location. Wait at least a week to water and keep the soil on the dry side.

How to Get Your Aloe Vera to Flower

(SIDE NOTE from Lady Carla Beltane – I have been growing an Aloe Vera plant for many years it is very big but probably root bound. I have never seen it flower. Maybe transplanting some of it into a few other planters will help this come about.)

Mature aloe vera plants occasionally produce a tall flower spike—called an inflorescence—from which dozens of tubular yellow or red blossoms appear. This certainly adds another level of interest to the already lovely aloe!

Unfortunately, a bloom is rarely achievable with aloes that are kept as houseplants, since the plant requires nearly ideal conditions to produce flowers: lots of light, sufficient water, and the right temperature range. Due to these requirements (mainly lighting), aloe flowers are usually only seen on plants grown outdoors year-round in warm climates.

To give your aloe the best shot at flowering:

  • Provide it with as much light as possible, especially during spring and summer. Aloes can be kept outdoors in full sun during the summer when temperatures are above 70°F (21°C). If nighttime temps threaten to drop below 60°F (16°C), bring the aloe inside.
    • Note: Don’t move your aloe from indoors to full sun right away; it needs time to adjust to the intense light, or it may sunburn. Allow it to sit in partial shade for about a week before moving it to a brighter location.
  • Make sure the plant is getting the right amount of water—enough to keep it from drying out completely, but not enough to drown it! If the plant’s being kept outdoors, make sure that it’s not getting consistently soaked by summer rains.
  • Give your aloe a proper dormancy period in the fall and winter. Aloe tend to bloom in late winter or early spring, so giving them a period of rest consisting of less frequent watering and cooler temperatures may encourage them to flower.
  • Don’t be surprised if it still doesn’t flower. Despite our best efforts, indoor conditions just aren’t ideal for most aloes, so don’t be surprised if yours simply refuses to bloom!

RECOMMENDED VARIETIES

Especially attractive Aloe include:

  • Tiger or Partridge-Breasted Aloe (Aloe variegata) – A compact aloe characterized by short, smooth leaves with uneven white stripes.
  • Lace Aloe (Aloe aristata) – A small plant with white-spotted, finely sawtoothed leaves.
  • Blue Aloe (Aloe glauca) – A larger aloe species with silver-blue leaves.

HARVESTING

Aloe Vera Gel

To make use of the aloe vera plant’s soothing properties, remove a mature leaf from the plant and cut it lengthwise. Squeeze the gel out of the leaf and apply it to your burn, or simply lay the opened leaf gel-side–down on top of the affected area. Learn more about aloe vera’s healing properties.

Do not ingest the gel, as it can cause nausea and other unpleasant symptoms.

WIT AND WISDOM

  • Aloe vera will decorate a kitchen shelf with quiet grace while doing double duty as a self-regenerating first-aid kit.
  • One of aloe’s most famous uses is to soothe sunburnt skin, and it can be also used for cold sores.

PESTS/DISEASES

Aloe vera plants are most susceptible to the usual indoor plant pests, such as mealybugs and scale.

Common diseases include:

  • Root rot
  • Soft rot
  • Fungal stem rot
  • Leaf rot

Avoid overwatering to keep these conditions from developing or worsening.

21 October 2024 Current Moon Phase and Planetary Positions for the Southern Hemisphere

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 October 2024 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.

Today’s Waning Gibbous Phase

The Waning Gibbous on October 22 has an illumination of 67%. This is the percentage of the Moon illuminated by the Sun. The illumination is constantly changing and can vary up to 10% a day. On October 22 the Moon is 20.54 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.

Phase Details

Phase: Waning Gibbous
Illumination: 67%
Moon Age: 20.54 days
Moon Angle: 0.52
Moon Distance: 382,226.91 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 148,820,888.28 km

Source: currentplanetarypositions.com

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

22 October 2024
02:00 am GMT 12:00 PM AEST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:29 Libra 10
Moon:01 Cancer 49
Mercury:12 Scorpio 55
Venus:05 Sagittarius 10
Mars:24 Cancer 57
Jupiter:21 Gemini 04 Rx
Saturn:13 Pisces 12 Rx
Uranus:26 Taurus 16 Rx
Neptune:27 Pisces 42 Rx
Pluto:29 Capricorn 40

True Lunar Node:06 Aries 26 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:05 Aries 15 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):12 Libra 42

Chiron:20 Aries 53 Rx
Ceres:15 Capricorn 37
Pallas:14 Sagittarius 40
Juno:25 Libra 41
Vesta:27 Virgo 33

Eris:24 Aries 54 Rx

Fire:6
Earth:4
Air:4
Water:5
Cardinal:11
Fixed:2
Mutable:6

Cape Town, South Africa

22 October 2024
10:00 am GMT 12:00 PM SAST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:29 Libra 30
Moon:06 Cancer 20
Mercury:13 Scorpio 25
Venus:05 Sagittarius 34
Mars:25 Cancer 05
Jupiter:21 Gemini 03 Rx
Saturn:13 Pisces 12 Rx
Uranus:26 Taurus 16 Rx
Neptune:27 Pisces 42 Rx
Pluto:29 Capricorn 40

True Lunar Node:06 Aries 25 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:05 Aries 14 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):12 Libra 44

Chiron:20 Aries 52 Rx
Ceres:15 Capricorn 42
Pallas:14 Sagittarius 47
Juno:25 Libra 48
Vesta:27 Virgo 43

Eris:24 Aries 53 Rx

Fire:6
Earth:4
Air:4
Water:5
Cardinal:11
Fixed:2
Mutable:6

Easter Island, Chile

22 October 2024
06:00 pm GMT 12:00 PM EAST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:29 Libra 49
Moon:10 Cancer 48
Mercury:13 Scorpio 55
Venus:05 Sagittarius 58
Mars:25 Cancer 14
Jupiter:21 Gemini 02 Rx
Saturn:13 Pisces 11 Rx
Uranus:26 Taurus 15 Rx
Neptune:27 Pisces 42 Rx
Pluto:29 Capricorn 40

True Lunar Node:06 Aries 24 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:05 Aries 13 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):12 Libra 47

Chiron:20 Aries 51 Rx
Ceres:15 Capricorn 47
Pallas:14 Sagittarius 55
Juno:25 Libra 55
Vesta:27 Virgo 52

Eris:24 Aries 53 Rx

Fire:6
Earth:4
Air:4
Water:5
Cardinal:11
Fixed:2
Mutable:6

October 21, 2024 Current Moon Phase and Planetary Positions for the Northern Hemispheres

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 October 2024 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.

Today’s Waning Gibbous Phase

The Waning Gibbous on October 21 has an illumination of 77%. 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 October 21 the Moon is 19.51 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.

Phase Details

Phase: Waning Gibbous
Illumination: 77%
Moon Age: 19.51 days
Moon Angle: 0.53
Moon Distance: 377,386.26 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 148,862,101.95 km

Source: currentplanetarypositions.com

London, England

21 October 2024
11:00 am GMT 12:00 PM BST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:28 Libra 32
Moon:23 Gemini 11
Mercury:11 Scorpio 58
Venus:04 Sagittarius 24
Mars:24 Cancer 40
Jupiter:21 Gemini 05 Rx
Saturn:13 Pisces 14 Rx
Uranus:26 Taurus 18 Rx
Neptune:27 Pisces 43 Rx
Pluto:29 Capricorn 40

True Lunar Node:06 Aries 27 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:05 Aries 17 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):12 Libra 38

Chiron:20 Aries 54 Rx
Ceres:15 Capricorn 27
Pallas:14 Sagittarius 26
Juno:25 Libra 28
Vesta:27 Virgo 15

Eris:24 Aries 54 Rx

Fire:6
Earth:4
Air:5
Water:4
Cardinal:10
Fixed:2
Mutable:7

Chicago, Illinois

October 21, 2024
05:00 pm GMT 12:00 PM CDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:28 Libra 47
Moon:26 Gemini 40
Mercury:12 Scorpio 20
Venus:04 Sagittarius 43
Mars:24 Cancer 47
Jupiter:21 Gemini 05 Rx
Saturn:13 Pisces 13 Rx
Uranus:26 Taurus 17 Rx
Neptune:27 Pisces 43 Rx
Pluto:29 Capricorn 40

True Lunar Node:06 Aries 27 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:05 Aries 16 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):12 Libra 40

Chiron:20 Aries 54 Rx
Ceres:15 Capricorn 31
Pallas:14 Sagittarius 32
Juno:25 Libra 33
Vesta:27 Virgo 22

Eris:24 Aries 54 Rx

Fire:6
Earth:4
Air:5
Water:4
Cardinal:10
Fixed:2
Mutable:7

Los Angels, California

October 21, 2024
07:00 pm GMT 12:00 PM PDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:28 Libra 52
Moon:27 Gemini 49
Mercury:12 Scorpio 28
Venus:04 Sagittarius 49
Mars:24 Cancer 49
Jupiter:21 Gemini 05 Rx
Saturn:13 Pisces 13 Rx
Uranus:26 Taurus 17 Rx
Neptune:27 Pisces 43 Rx
Pluto:29 Capricorn 40

True Lunar Node:06 Aries 27 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:05 Aries 16 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):12 Libra 40

Chiron:20 Aries 53 Rx
Ceres:15 Capricorn 32
Pallas:14 Sagittarius 33
Juno:25 Libra 35
Vesta:27 Virgo 25

Eris:24 Aries 54 Rx

Fire:6
Earth:4
Air:5
Water:4
Cardinal:10
Fixed:2
Mutable:7

October 21, 2024 Daily Horoscopes

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Moon Alert

Avoid shopping or important decisions from 4:45 PM to 7:15 PM EDT today (1:45 PM to 4:15 PM PDT). After that, the Moon moves from Gemini into Cancer.

The Stars Rate Your Day

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

Aries (March 21-April 19)

*** This is an upbeat, optimistic day, which is why you’ll enjoy the company of siblings, relatives and neighbours. Meanwhile, financial planning and talk about budgets and how to deal with shared property could yield practical results. (Avoid Moon Alert.)

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

*** You might pick up the tab for someone today because you feel generous. (What goes around, comes around.) You might also have excellent moneymaking ideas? Be open to serious, practical discussions with a close friend or partner because you can clarify issues and get things done.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

**** This morning the Moon is in your sign lined up with lucky Jupiter, which makes you feel sympathetic, warm and generous. You might be concerned for someone’s welfare. Meanwhile, work-related matters will be well thought out and done carefully. (Check Moon Alert.)

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

**** With fiery Mars in your sign, you have energy and drive! (Plus, today, you have a warm feeling in your tummy.) This is an excellent time to make travel plans, or teach children, or perfect a particular skill in the arts or sports because you’re motivated!

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

*** Two strong influences exist today: The first makes you friendly and eager to interact with others. (For example, you might be interested in charitable organizations that can help those who are less fortunate.) Meanwhile, practical discussions and home repairs are likely.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

**** People notice you today and they admire your success and your positive energy. (This is a good thing! You can work with this.) However, it’s also an excellent day for you to do mental work that requires attention to detail because you’re persevering and diligent. (Impressive.)

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

*** Your urge to travel somewhere is so strong today, many of you will book reservations or explore how to get outta Dodge. Nevertheless, your concerns about earnings, cash flow and finances will be serious and prudent, which might keep you in check or dampen your grandiose plans.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

**** Today you’re ready to do some serious thinking about practical matters. If working, you will persevere at your task until it’s done. (In fact, it will please you to get better organized.) Basically, you’re in a problem-solving frame of mind. Fortunately, someone will be generous to you today.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

**** This is a great day to do research or work by yourself because your critical faculty is sharp and you’re persevering. (You’ll be like a dog with a bone.) Meanwhile, discussions with a friend or partner will be upbeat and slightly grandiose. Big plans on the horizon?

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

*** Work-related travel will be exciting today or perhaps you’re making travel plans? Meanwhile, discussions with a friend or a member of a group could be helpful in practical terms. Listen to what someone has to say. Keep in mind that group efforts will benefit you today.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

**** With the exception of the Moon Alert today, this is a great time to talk to parents and authority figures because they’ll be impressed with your practical, solid ideas. Ironically, it’s also a great day to schmooze and party. It’s rare — but you can have your cake and eat it, too!

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

**** Use some of today’s energy to study or learn something new because you will find this easy to do today. You might learn something scholarly or it could relate to politics, religion or racial and social issues. Meanwhile, entertaining plus gatherings at home will please you.

If Your Birthday Is Today

Actor Andrew Scott (1976) shares your birthday today. You are enthusiastic, energetic and ready to embrace life. You’re observant and intuitive about others, and quick to grasp what they’re dealing with. This is a wonderful fun-loving year for you. Let your guard down and loosen up a bit. Old friends might reappear to rekindle relationships.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

Remember that you are not entitled to all the attention and care those around you have and maybe instead of expecting things you should be in a more proactive position.

People are all busy with their own lives and not only they don’t have time to stand by you and hold your hand whenever you are sad but on the contrary, they might be in a place in their lives where they need a helping hand.

You can also read this special Aries Daily Horoscope.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

Not everything that flies can be eaten and this is mainly what you need to realize today. Your eyes might be taken aback by some well constructed appearances but this is not really what’s hiding underneath that.

Let your friends or someone you trust show you that and don’t be suspicious on them before you hear them out.

You can also read this special Taurus Daily Horoscope.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

You will be revealed that maybe your perfect love romance is not that perfect and maybe there are enough things you both are different at and have different opinions about.

Depending on the depth and even length of this relationship, you will be more or less disappointed but at the end of the day you will probably have learned how to live with this.

You can also read this special Gemini Daily Horoscope.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

It might be that the recent events have taught you a thing or two about patience and about how time runs and maybe you are now a lot calmer.

At the same time you will have understood that some things cannot be avoided and maybe it would be in your best intentions to help certain people no matter if your plans don’t coincide.

You can also read this special Cancer Daily Horoscope.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

It seems that the stars won’t let you really indulge yourself and you will be kept under strict terms.

This could translate into you not putting too much soul in your plans because the more indulging they seem and the more they are set to offer you pleasure, the easier it will be for fate to change them and to put something unpredictable and serious in place.

You can also read this special Leo Daily Horoscope.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

You are going to show a lot of sensuality and passion this Monday and this will surely be appreciated by your partner. However, this boiling blood does come with a warning.

That of you being careful to where you are raising the standards because this is not your usual self and you might find it difficult to keep up with this later on.

You can also read this special Virgo Daily Horoscope.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

You are willing to give to those in need or to spread kind words but at the same time it seems that your agenda on this is mixed.

On one hand you are doing it out of true generosity while on the other, you want to feel better about your self. Not flashing your actions doesn’t mean that you are not selfish about them so think about this.

You can also read this special Libra Daily Horoscope.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

You seem to keep yourself in control in regards to reactions but at the same time you are following your own hidden agenda.

You are saying one thing and then doing the opposite and even resorting to some manipulation to have everything on your good side. However, this is a sand castle and risks being blown away by anyone with a more observant spirit.

You can also read this special Scorpio Daily Horoscope.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Some of your family members are permitting you too much and this only increases your indulging behavior.

You are testing limits with them and even resorting to some emotional blackmail. When this whole bubble will burst, either today or at your next exaggeration, you will probably have a lot of explaining to give.

You can also read this special Sagittarius Daily Horoscope.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

You seem to be quite sensible today and very easily approached and this will probably be sensed by those around you.

Don’t think this will bring you all close together, with some people it probably will, but others have their own intentions and they might take advantage of your emotional status. So don’t make any important decisions weighing on one or another today.

You can also read this special Capricorn Daily Horoscope.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Quite a memorable day ahead, but not necessarily in a good way. Maybe this day will put a mark on you with its events or maybe someone will reveal their intentions to you and you won’t like them.

What it is for sure is that you will remember something out of this Monday, whether you set your mind to or because it is unavoidable.

You can also read this special Aquarius Daily Horoscope.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

There is a certain subject in your attention and you don’t seem to leave it out of your attention in any way.

At the same time it would be more prudent if you would apply what you learned and would be more observant and objective. You are involving your feelings too much into this and it might give you a hard time dealing with this.

You can also read this special Pisces Daily Horoscope.

Some of the Most Common Witchcraft Paths c. 2016

Herb Magickal and Medicinal Uses – Hoodoo Herbs: Nutmeg

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Spell For Sunday – Prayer to Hecate for Justice

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Prayer to Hecate for Justice

Light a black candle during this devotional.

Incense for Hecate:

Myrrh, Dragon’s Blood, Benzoin, Cinnamon.

Offerings to Hecate:

Apples, Almonds, Cakes, Garlic, Grapes, Dandelions, Mushrooms, Oak leaves, Feathers, Moonstone.

Hecate is associated in various ways with crossroads, portals, light, Magic, Witchcraft, knowledge of herbs and poisonous plants.

Hecate is the Divinity of the Underworld who is called the Queen of the night and Goddess of the crossroads. Her three faces turn in all possible directions, and she is often seen with torches.

Some believe that Hecate grants wealth and success to those whose prayers she receives favorably. In the same way, the result of war and victory in games may depend on her, who grants glory to whomever she pleases. This power resembles that of Witchcraft, as Medea – a powerful priestess of Hecate – used to handle magical herbs and poisons with this skill.

Invoke Hecate for justice, whether you’re dealing with a court case or want to return or reverse the damage done to its source.

Devotional text

I call Hecate of the Crossroads,

worshipped at the meeting of three paths, oh lovely one.

In the sky, earth, and sea, you are venerated in your saffron-colored robes.

Funereal daemon, celebrating among the souls of those who have passed.

Persian, fond of deserted places, you delight in deer.

Goddess of night, protectress of dogs, invincible Queen.

Drawn by a yoke of bulls, you are the queen who holds the keys to all the Cosmos.

Commander, Nymph, nurturer of children, you who haunt the mountains.

Pray, Maiden, attend our hallowed rituals;

Be forever gracious to your mystic herdsman and rejoice in our gifts of incense.

 

Hecate, pleased with dark ghosts that wander through the shade, nightly seen.

Make the night moonless so that I might practise my beloved witchcraft undisturbed.

I humbly invoke you, night-wanderer of the underworld, Queen of the dead.

Mother of darkness, give me wisdom. Give me strength.

I am your humble servant. I receive your power, your balanced wisdom,

intelligence and mercy.

Your inner beauty, your sense of justice, the victory of the spirit over matter.

Send me your dreams, visions, astral travels, apparitions,

I will be quiet as a reliable channel for your spiritual wisdom.

I embrace your gifts. I embrace your past and future of victory.

I accept you as my Goddess.

I am your humble servant.

As when men arm themselves for the battle,

then the Goddess is at hand to give victory.

Good is she also when men contend at the games,

for there too the goddess is with them and profits them:

And she is good to stand by horsemen,

and to those whose business is in the grey sea,

and who pray to Hecate and the loud-crashing Earth-Shaker,

easily the glorious Goddess gives great catch,

and easily she takes it away as soon as seen, if so she will.

21 October 2024 Current Moon Phase and Planetary Positions for the Southern Hemisphere

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 October 2024 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.

Today’s Waning Gibbous Phase

The Waning Gibbous on October 21 has an illumination of 77%. 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 October 21 the Moon is 19.51 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.

Phase Details

Phase: Waning Gibbous
Illumination: 77%
Moon Age: 19.51 days
Moon Angle: 0.53
Moon Distance: 377,386.26 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 148,862,101.95 km

Source: currentplanetarypositions.com

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

21 October 2024
02:00 am GMT 12:00 PM AEST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:28 Libra 10
Moon:17 Gemini 56
Mercury:11 Scorpio 23
Venus:03 Sagittarius 57
Mars:24 Cancer 31
Jupiter:21 Gemini 06 Rx
Saturn:13 Pisces 15 Rx
Uranus:26 Taurus 19 Rx
Neptune:27 Pisces 44 Rx
Pluto:29 Capricorn 40

True Lunar Node:06 Aries 28 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:05 Aries 18 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):12 Libra 36

Chiron:20 Aries 55 Rx
Ceres:15 Capricorn 21
Pallas:14 Sagittarius 18
Juno:25 Libra 20
Vesta:27 Virgo 05

Eris:24 Aries 54 Rx

Fire:6
Earth:4
Air:5
Water:4
Cardinal:10
Fixed:2
Mutable:7

Cape Town, South Africa

21 October 2024
10:00 am GMT 12:00 PM SAST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:28 Libra 30
Moon:22 Gemini 36
Mercury:11 Scorpio 54
Venus:04 Sagittarius 21
Mars:24 Cancer 39
Jupiter:21 Gemini 06 Rx
Saturn:13 Pisces 14 Rx
Uranus:26 Taurus 18 Rx
Neptune:27 Pisces 43 Rx
Pluto:29 Capricorn 40

True Lunar Node:06 Aries 28 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:05 Aries 17 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):12 Libra 38

Chiron:20 Aries 54 Rx
Ceres:15 Capricorn 27
Pallas:14 Sagittarius 25
Juno:25 Libra 27
Vesta:27 Virgo 14

Eris:24 Aries 54 Rx

Fire:6
Earth:4
Air:5
Water:4
Cardinal:10
Fixed:2
Mutable:7

Easter Island, Chile

21 October 2024
06:00 pm GMT 12:00 PM EAST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:28 Libra 50
Moon:27 Gemini 14
Mercury:12 Scorpio 24
Venus:04 Sagittarius 46
Mars:24 Cancer 48
Jupiter:21 Gemini 05 Rx
Saturn:13 Pisces 13 Rx
Uranus:26 Taurus 17 Rx
Neptune:27 Pisces 43 Rx
Pluto:29 Capricorn 40

True Lunar Node:06 Aries 27 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:05 Aries 16 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):12 Libra 40

Chiron:20 Aries 54 Rx
Ceres:15 Capricorn 32
Pallas:14 Sagittarius 33
Juno:25 Libra 34
Vesta:27 Virgo 24

Eris:24 Aries 54 Rx

Fire:6
Earth:4
Air:5
Water:4
Cardinal:10
Fixed:2
Mutable:7