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Tag: Blessings
Spell for Wednesday – “Naked in Your Sight” c. 2016
Simple Spells: “Naked in Your Sight”
If you want to do some “naked” magick but are too uncomfortable to stand around in your living room in your altogether, try doing this simple spell while in the bath or shower) where, presumably, you’ll be naked anyway):
Close your eyes and visualize your naked body in a waterfall or pond. See the water as the physical manifestation of the energy of the universe, and take in as much of that energy as you can hold. Then say, “As I was born, I am at this hour, fill my body with your power.”
Source
Everyday Witch A to Z
Deborah Blake
April 17 and 18, 2024 Current Moon Phase for the Northern and Southern Hemispheres
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
Source: MoonGiant.com
Northern Hemisphere
April 17, 2024
The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waxing Gibbous phase. Visible through most of the night sky setting a few hours before sunrise. This phase is when the moon is more than 50% illuminated but not yet a Full Moon. The phase lasts about 7 days with the moon becoming more illuminated each day until the Full Moon. This September Full Moon will be the forth and final supermoon of 2023.
During a Waxing Gibbous the moon rises in the east in mid-afternoon and is high in the eastern sky at sunset. The word Gibbous first appeared in the 14th century and has its roots in the Latin word “gibbosus” meaning humpbacked.
Visit the April 2024 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.
Today’s Waxing Gibbous Phase
The Waxing Gibbous on April 17 has an illumination of 66%. This is the percentage of the Moon illuminated by the Sun. The illumination is constantly changing and can vary up to 10% a day. On April 17 the Moon is 8.93 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.
Phase Details
Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Illumination: 66%
Moon Age: 8.93 days
Moon Angle: 0.50
Moon Distance: 401,338.70 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 150,222,403.74 km
Illumination: 66%
Moon Age: 8.93 days
Moon Angle: 0.50
Moon Distance: 401,338.70 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 150,222,403.74 km
Southern Hemisphere
18 April 2024
The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waxing Gibbous phase. Visible through most of the night sky setting a few hours before sunrise. This phase is when the moon is more than 50% illuminated but not yet a Full Moon. The phase lasts about 7 days with the moon becoming more illuminated each day until the Full Moon. This September Full Moon will be the forth and final supermoon of 2023.
During a Waxing Gibbous the moon rises in the east in mid-afternoon and is high in the eastern sky at sunset. The word Gibbous first appeared in the 14th century and has its roots in the Latin word “gibbosus” meaning humpbacked.
Visit the April 2024 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.
Waxing Gibbous Phase
The Waxing Gibbous on April 18 has an illumination of 75%. This is the percentage of the Moon illuminated by the Sun. The illumination is constantly changing and can vary up to 10% a day. On April 18 the Moon is 9.82 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.
Phase Details
Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Illumination: 75%
Moon Age: 9.82 days
Moon Angle: 0.49
Moon Distance: 403,662.00 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 150,263,795.17 km
Illumination: 75%
Moon Age: 9.82 days
Moon Angle: 0.49
Moon Distance: 403,662.00 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 150,263,795.17 km
A Laugh for today
I hope the rest of your day and evening is relaxing, filled with fun and love. Blessed be.
Spell For Tuesday – Matchstick Spell
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Matchstick Spell
This Matchstick Spell is the epitome of simplicity. Combined with a few moments of visualization, you will literally ignite your intention as you manifest the spell in your mind! (Because thoughts are energy, and energy is power!) Who doesn’t like a little pyro in their Pagan?! =D
What You’ll Need:
A matchstick
A pen
A matchstick
A pen
How to Conjure:
-Write your desire in one word on the match. Being so small, it may get tricky. Don’t get frustrated. Write as neatly as you can and call it good! =P-Before lighting the match, take a moment to envision your spell coming to fruition. For example, if you’re seeking a new home, imagine walking into your new house. What does the entryway look like? What color are the walls? What does the living room smell like? Where will you put the couch? Really visualize your goal.
-Write your desire in one word on the match. Being so small, it may get tricky. Don’t get frustrated. Write as neatly as you can and call it good! =P-Before lighting the match, take a moment to envision your spell coming to fruition. For example, if you’re seeking a new home, imagine walking into your new house. What does the entryway look like? What color are the walls? What does the living room smell like? Where will you put the couch? Really visualize your goal.
-Once your desire is crisp and colorful in your mind, say the following:
With the strike of a match, this spell is aflame,
Quickly manifesting, my desires attained.
– Light the match and allow it to burn as completely as possible without burning your fingertips! With one deep breath and the unfailing belief your spell will manifest, blow out the match before it reaches your fingers.
-Dunk the match in water to ensure it’s entirely extinguished.
-If you have house plants, push the remaining bit of match deep into the soil. Otherwise, take the small bit outside and bury. You shouldn’t need a shovel, just kind of shove it into the dirt with your finger. You know, nature’s tool! 😉 Alternatively, you may also toss the remaining bit into a fire.
Your spell is now quickly on its way to manifesting! In and out in under five minutes. Imagine that! You just earned yourself a shower, you busy Pagan you!
April 16 and 17, 2024 Current Moon Phase for the Northern and Southern Hemispheres
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
Source: MoonGiant.com
Northern Hemisphere
April 16, 2024
The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waxing Gibbous phase. Visible through most of the night sky setting a few hours before sunrise. This phase is when the moon is more than 50% illuminated but not yet a Full Moon. The phase lasts about 7 days with the moon becoming more illuminated each day until the Full Moon. This September Full Moon will be the forth and final supermoon of 2023.
During a Waxing Gibbous the moon rises in the east in mid-afternoon and is high in the eastern sky at sunset. The word Gibbous first appeared in the 14th century and has its roots in the Latin word “gibbosus” meaning humpbacked.
Visit the April 2024 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.
Today’s Waxing Gibbous Phase
The Waxing Gibbous on April 16 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 April 16 the Moon is 8.02 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.
Phase Details
Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Illumination: 57%
Moon Age: 8.02 days
Moon Angle: 0.50
Moon Distance: 398,163.97 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 150,180,817.76 km
Illumination: 57%
Moon Age: 8.02 days
Moon Angle: 0.50
Moon Distance: 398,163.97 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 150,180,817.76 km
Southern Hemisphere
17 April 2024
The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waxing Gibbous phase. Visible through most of the night sky setting a few hours before sunrise. This phase is when the moon is more than 50% illuminated but not yet a Full Moon. The phase lasts about 7 days with the moon becoming more illuminated each day until the Full Moon. This September Full Moon will be the forth and final supermoon of 2023.
During a Waxing Gibbous the moon rises in the east in mid-afternoon and is high in the eastern sky at sunset. The word Gibbous first appeared in the 14th century and has its roots in the Latin word “gibbosus” meaning humpbacked.
Visit the April 2024 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.
Today’s Waxing Gibbous Phase
The Waxing Gibbous on April 17 has an illumination of 66%. This is the percentage of the Moon illuminated by the Sun. The illumination is constantly changing and can vary up to 10% a day. On April 17 the Moon is 8.93 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.
Phase Details
Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Illumination: 66%
Moon Age: 8.93 days
Moon Angle: 0.50
Moon Distance: 401,338.70 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 150,222,403.74 km
Illumination: 66%
Moon Age: 8.93 days
Moon Angle: 0.50
Moon Distance: 401,338.70 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 150,222,403.74 km
A Thought for Today
Merry meet dear Sisters, Brothers, and Honored Guests, welcome to WOTC!
If you want to see some information on any tradition of witchcraft, please put it in the comment section. I will try to find some information to post about it.
May your and your family’s lives be filled with all things positive!
Finally, I am back to working on WOTC on a daily basis. I will try to keep up with the tomorrow posts but if I don’t I plan on at least getting the daily posts up on their correct dates. I cannot thank you enough for all your support, love, kind words, and healing you have so freely given to myself and family as we went through some very bad months. I hope this finds you and your families in good health in mind, body and spirit. Now, onto the northern hemispheres tomorrow’s posts. Love and hugs from my family to your and yours.
Blessed be!
Merry part until we merry meet again!
Weekly Horoscope Sunday, April 14 to Saturday, April 20, 2024
Click here to read Georgia Nicols Daily, Weekly and Monthly Horoscopes
All Signs
Exciting news! After a 14-year dance, lucky Jupiter will line up with unpredictable Uranus! Jupiter represents wealth, expansion and joy. Uranus is about sudden events. This union occurs at 21? Taurus; and Taurus is also a sign associated with wealth. (The plot thickens.) Looking good! (Actually, this dance is so powerful, it could trigger headlines.) One thing both planets share is they are both future-oriented. We will have opportunities to make a difference in the future. I think the key to handling an opportunity is to be prepared, open-minded and courageous because a leap into the unknown is often required. Then of course, the inevitable question arises – how does one dress for an opportunity?
Aries (March 21-April 19)
The good news for you is that this lucky conjunction of Jupiter and Uranus takes place in your Money House. Ka-ching! This means you have a chance to get richer! And while that might be true, it might be colossal or it might be as modest as suddenly finding a $20 bill. (Which is still a lovely boost to anyone’s day. Let’s hope for a fifty.) Because this unexpected opportunity affects cash flow and earnings as well as purchases. You might suddenly buy something you adore. Or you might have a chance to buy something that you missed before. Or you might see a way to boost your earnings especially in the future. I think this week ahead holds much promise for you.
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
Hold the phone! This fortunate dance of Jupiter lining up with Uranus takes place in your sign! You will be brave, optimistic and full of derring-do! You might also feel younger for some reason. You’re ready to take a chance, and open new doors! You might decide to dress differently. You might talk to people differently. You might reach out to someone and begin a new relationship. It could be anything. It’s as if you have a special magic wand that makes you feel adventurous, lucky and powerful. One aspect that is almost certain to occur is that it will enrich your future in some way. It will be an opportunity that leads to further opportunities. Please note that this window of opportunity will be brief so you will have to act fast!
Gemini (May 21-June 20)
This is a popular time for you. You’re enjoying the company of younger people, friends from the past as well as creative, artistic types. In fact, for some of you, a platonic relationship might become romantic. This spectacular meeting of lucky Jupiter and unpredictable Uranus takes place in a hidden part of your chart, which is an indication that the benefits you feel will be more private – more personal and possibly more spiritual. Your inner being will get a positive lift. You will feel more optimistic about your present day as well as what your future might hold. Psychologically, this will be a strong blessing for you! It’s the perfect introduction for lucky Jupiter entering your sign next month, for the first time in 12 years!
Cancer (June 21-July 22)
You look good to others. This is because both the Sun and fair Venus are at the top of your chart making you appear successful, charming and helpful. This is why someone might appeal to you for some kind of assistance or advice. Your desire to travel and learn more or expand your experience of the world is strong. The blessing of the Jupiter/Uranus conjunction is something that will expand your connections with others – with friends as well as groups and organizations. This might occur suddenly. Whatever happens will make you even more popular and will likely make you feel younger as well. You’ll feel more confident about entertaining some wild and crazy goals for the future that are quite ambitious. And why not?
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
This glorious meeting of Jupiter and Uranus is happening at the very top of your chart – something unusual. Somehow, it will boost your reputation in an unexpected way. You will be noticed. People might even think you are eccentric or unusual in some way. They will certainly see you as appealing, entertaining, successful and worldly. Because you project this attractive, rather unusual image, new opportunities might open for you that you had not expected. If so, very likely, these opportunities will have a narrow window of time, which means you have to act fast. You might even entertain a new life direction or a new career. So many exciting possibilities!
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
Surprising opportunities to travel or to do anything that will broaden your experience of the world, perhaps a chance to take courses or go back to school or study are just some exciting avenues that might open up for you at this time. Very likely, they will be unexpected. Likewise, sudden opportunities related to publishing, the media or something to do with medical or legal matters might also bring you a surprising benefit. A financial or practical advantage might come with this benefit, so keep your pockets open and be ready to say yes! Meanwhile, be patient with partners and close friends while fiery Mars is opposite your sign. This is small potatoes. (Fries, really.)
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
This unusual conjunction of lucky Jupiter with unpredictable Uranus is taking place in one of your Money Houses, which is why you might have an unexpected boon or benefit or an inheritance. Someone might give you something. Someone might do you a favour that you did not expect. You might suddenly have the use of something that someone else owns. You might get money back from the government. Look for some kind of practical or financial favour that can come your way now or in the future because of a set of events that you set into action. Fortunately, you’re willing to work hard now and ready to make things happen!
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
You are the only sign that has the unusual influence of having the Jupiter/Uranus conjunction in your House of Marriage and Partnerships. Something unusual will definitely impact your closest relationships. A sudden commitment is possible. A swift marriage. Even a business partnership might be suddenly formed. Whatever the case, you definitely stand to benefit from these close relationships. This even includes your relationship with members of the general public. It’s interesting to know that whatever benefits you now also affects your future in a positive way. Good things are coming to you, especially with respect to your closest relationships. That’s nice.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
You will have marvellous opportunities to suddenly improve your job in some fashion either this week or very soon in the future. By the same token, you might easily improve your health now or in the future because of something unexpected that occurs that benefits you. Or you might suddenly find a better job, perhaps something that agrees with you more. Yet again, some of you might have a sudden opportunity to explore business related travel that is exciting. It’s the kind of travel that teaches you and even changes you. Meanwhile, this is a playful fun-loving month, so take time out for pleasure!
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
Your focus is on home and family; furthermore, some of you are busy redecorating or make your home more attractive because family that you haven’t seen for a while might visit you. Nevertheless, you cannot ignore the influence of this fabulous conjunction of lucky Jupiter and unpredictable Uranus that is taking place in one of the most fun parts of your chart. Love at first sight might suddenly appear. New romance might materialize. A surprise related to children or the arts or something to do with sports might delight you. Whatever happens will be unexpected but thrilling and exciting. It might even be an unexpected chance for a vacation or a fun social outing. Get dressed!
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
This is a busy time for you, in part because your interest in neighbours, relatives and siblings is strong. Admittedly, Mercury retrograde will create delays in transportation, silly mistakes and goof ups with communications and problems in general but nothing you can’t handle. However, this special Jupiter/Uranus conjunction for your sign takes place in a part of your chart related to home and family and your private life. Your family might suddenly expand in some way through birth or marriage. You might suddenly entertain or do something a bit dazzling at home that involves others. You might buy modern art or something high tech for where you live. This sudden expansion and benefit might include real estate. You might even invent something! (You’re so innovative.) So many exciting possibilities!
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
You are strong now, even assertive because Mars is in your sign giving you a sense of purpose and boosting your physical energy. Three planets are focused on money and earnings; however, this glorious conjunction of Jupiter and Uranus is taking place in the part of your chart that concerns your everyday activities. It also will affect your style of communicating with others – everyday contacts including siblings, relatives and neighbours. You will be bursting with brilliant, original ideas! People will be impressed with you and what you know and how you talk. Even you will be excited about learning new things and sharing your ideas. A fantastic time to write, act, sell, or teach.
April 14 and 15, 2024 Current Moon Phase for the Northern and Southern Hemispheres
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
Source: MoonGiant.com
Northern Hemisphere
April 14, 2024
The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waxing Crescent Phase. Best seen in the west after the sun dips below the horizon at sunset. This is the first Phase after the New Moon and is a great time to see the features of the moon’s surface. The moon is close to the sun in the sky and mostly dark except for the right edge of the moon which becomes brighter as the days get closer to the next phase which is a First Quarter with a 50% illumination.
Visit the April 2024 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.
Today’s Waxing Crescent Phase
The Waxing Crescent on April 14 has an illumination of 37%. This is the percentage of the Moon illuminated by the Sun. The illumination is constantly changing and can vary up to 10% a day. On April 14 the Moon is 6.14 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.
Phase Details
Phase: Waxing Crescent
Illumination: 37%
Moon Age: 6.14 days
Moon Angle: 0.51
Moon Distance: 389,775.60 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 150,097,110.19 km
Illumination: 37%
Moon Age: 6.14 days
Moon Angle: 0.51
Moon Distance: 389,775.60 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 150,097,110.19 km
Southern Hemisphere
15 April 2024
The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a First Quarter phase. This phase occurs roughly 7 days after the New Moon when the moon is one quarter of the way through its orbit around the earth. Exactly half the moon will be illuminated and half dark. On the day of the First Quarter phase the moon is high overhead at sunset and is visible until mid-night when it sets in the west. The First Quarter phase is a one-day event and in the following days enters a Waxing Gibbous phase becoming more illuminated each day until the Full Moon.
Visit the April 2024 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.
Today’s First Quarter Phase
The First Quarter on April 15 has an illumination of 47%. This is the percentage of the Moon illuminated by the Sun. The illumination is constantly changing and can vary up to 10% a day. On April 15 the Moon is 7.09 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.
Phase Details
Phase: First Quarter
Illumination: 47%
Moon Age: 7.09 days
Moon Angle: 0.51
Moon Distance: 394,254.32 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 150,139,049.21 km
Illumination: 47%
Moon Age: 7.09 days
Moon Angle: 0.51
Moon Distance: 394,254.32 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 150,139,049.21 km
April 13 and 14, 2024 Current Moon Phase for the Northern and Southern Hemispheres
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
Source: MoonGiant.com
Northern Hemisphere
April 13, 2024
The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waxing Crescent Phase. Best seen in the west after the sun dips below the horizon at sunset. This is the first Phase after the New Moon and is a great time to see the features of the moon’s surface. The moon is close to the sun in the sky and mostly dark except for the right edge of the moon which becomes brighter as the days get closer to the next phase which is a First Quarter with a 50% illumination.
Visit the April 2024 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.
Today’s Waxing Crescent Phase
The Waxing Crescent on April 13 has an illumination of 27%. This is the percentage of the Moon illuminated by the Sun. The illumination is constantly changing and can vary up to 10% a day. On April 13 the Moon is 5.16 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.
Phase Details
Phase: Waxing Crescent
Illumination: 27%
Moon Age: 5.16 days
Moon Angle: 0.52
Moon Distance: 384,943.04 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 150,055,012.83 km
Illumination: 27%
Moon Age: 5.16 days
Moon Angle: 0.52
Moon Distance: 384,943.04 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 150,055,012.83 km
Southern Hemisphere
14 April 2024
The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waxing Crescent Phase. Best seen in the west after the sun dips below the horizon at sunset. This is the first Phase after the New Moon and is a great time to see the features of the moon’s surface. The moon is close to the sun in the sky and mostly dark except for the right edge of the moon which becomes brighter as the days get closer to the next phase which is a First Quarter with a 50% illumination.
Visit the April 2024 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.
Today’s Waxing Crescent Phase
The Waxing Crescent on April 14 has an illumination of 37%. This is the percentage of the Moon illuminated by the Sun. The illumination is constantly changing and can vary up to 10% a day. On April 14 the Moon is 6.14 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.
Phase Details
Phase: Waxing Crescent
Illumination: 37%
Moon Age: 6.14 days
Moon Angle: 0.51
Moon Distance: 389,775.60 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 150,097,110.19 km
Illumination: 37%
Moon Age: 6.14 days
Moon Angle: 0.51
Moon Distance: 389,775.60 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 150,097,110.19 km
April 12 and 13, 2024 Current Moon Phase for the Northern and Southern Hemispheres
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
Source: MoonGiant.com
Northern Hemisphere
April 12, 2024
The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waxing Crescent Phase. Best seen in the west after the sun dips below the horizon at sunset. This is the first Phase after the New Moon and is a great time to see the features of the moon’s surface. The moon is close to the sun in the sky and mostly dark except for the right edge of the moon which becomes brighter as the days get closer to the next phase which is a First Quarter with a 50% illumination.
Visit the April 2024 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.
Today’s Waxing Crescent Phase
The Waxing Crescent on April 12 has an illumination of 18%. This is the percentage of the Moon illuminated by the Sun. The illumination is constantly changing and can vary up to 10% a day. On April 12 the Moon is 4.14 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.
Phase Details
Phase: Waxing Crescent
Illumination: 18%
Moon Age: 4.14 days
Moon Angle: 0.52
Moon Distance: 380,014.10 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 150,012,769.35 km
Illumination: 18%
Moon Age: 4.14 days
Moon Angle: 0.52
Moon Distance: 380,014.10 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 150,012,769.35 km
Southern Hemisphere
13 April 2024
The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waxing Crescent Phase. Best seen in the west after the sun dips below the horizon at sunset. This is the first Phase after the New Moon and is a great time to see the features of the moon’s surface. The moon is close to the sun in the sky and mostly dark except for the right edge of the moon which becomes brighter as the days get closer to the next phase which is a First Quarter with a 50% illumination.
Visit the April 2024 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.
Today’s Waxing Crescent Phase
The Waxing Crescent on April 13 has an illumination of 27%. This is the percentage of the Moon illuminated by the Sun. The illumination is constantly changing and can vary up to 10% a day. On April 13 the Moon is 5.16 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.
Phase Details
Phase: Waxing Crescent
Illumination: 27%
Moon Age: 5.16 days
Moon Angle: 0.52
Moon Distance: 384,943.04 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 150,055,012.83 km
Illumination: 27%
Moon Age: 5.16 days
Moon Angle: 0.52
Moon Distance: 384,943.04 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 150,055,012.83 km
April 9, 2024 Current Moon Phase for the Northern Hemisphere
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
Source: MoonGiant.com
Northern Hemisphere
The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waxing Crescent Phase. Best seen in the west after the sun dips below the horizon at sunset. This is the first Phase after the New Moon and is a great time to see the features of the moon’s surface. The moon is close to the sun in the sky and mostly dark except for the right edge of the moon which becomes brighter as the days get closer to the next phase which is a First Quarter with a 50% illumination.
Visit the April 2024 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.
Today’s Waxing Crescent Phase
The Waxing Crescent on April 9 has an illumination of 1%. This is the percentage of the Moon illuminated by the Sun. The illumination is constantly changing and can vary up to 10% a day. On April 9 the Moon is 0.85 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.
Phase Details
Phase: Waxing Crescent
Illumination: 1%
Moon Age: 0.85 days
Moon Angle: 0.54
Moon Distance: 367,496.34 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 149,885,285.18 km
Illumination: 1%
Moon Age: 0.85 days
Moon Angle: 0.54
Moon Distance: 367,496.34 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 149,885,285.18 km
The Proper Timing for Magick c. 2017
Author: Taliesin McKnight
Timing is one of the most important things to consider when doing magick. Astrology can be likened to a great cosmic clock. It reflects the cycles and rhythms of nature. The proper alignment of the stars, the sun, the moon, and the planets should all be taken into consideration. Does this sound complex? I assure you it is not as complicated as it may sound. In fact, this may reduced to two things: the days of the week and the cycles of the moon.
The seven planets rule the seven days of the week. The names even derive from the planets in many different languages. In English these come from the names of the Norse planetary deities. Sunday is the day of the Sun; Monday is the day of the moon; Tuesday is the day of Tue (Mars) ; Wednesday is the day of Wodan (Mercury) ; Thursday is the day of Thor (Jupiter) ; Friday is the day of Freya (Venus) ; and Saturday is the day of Saturn. Therefore, for maximum astrological benefit, a love spell should be done on Friday, the day of Venus (planet ruling love) . In the same way, magick involving education may be done on Wednesday, which is ruled by Mercury. The planetary correspondences are as follows:
The Sun rules Sunday and is good for Success, luck, spirituality, knowledge, and healing. The moon rules on Mondays. This is a good time to do spells for intuition, dreams, astral travel, and communication with spirits. Mars rules on Tuesdays. It is a good time for effective magick involving battle, conflicts, protection, strength, overcoming adversity, and binding.
Mercury is the planet presiding over Wednesdays. This is a time for rituals for education, knowledge, divination, communication, and healing. Thursday is the day of Jupiter, and governs success, prosperity, luck, and leadership. Venus dominated on Fridays and can bring love, romance, heal relationships, and grant new friends. Saturday is governed by the baleful influence of Saturn. This planet grants protection, destruction, binding, curses, purification, and overcoming weakness.
In addition to the seven days of the week, the seven planets also rule the hours in the day. There are several different methods to calculating the planetary hours. One of these involves following the hours from sunrise to sunrise; another divides the hours between sunrise and sunset and divides them into 12 sections and the same is done for the period between sunsets. To avoid all the math and difficulty, a very simple and effective system omits this and simply uses the 24 hours from midnight to midnight. This has worked wonderfully for me and I see no reason to list the other methods. If you would like to examine other methods for calculating planetary hours, that information is readily available online or in other books on magick. For simplicity, just know that the planet for the day also rules the hour at 6 am, 1 pm, and 8 pm.
Now, to illustrate this, let us take an example. If you wanted to do a love spell, it would be a good idea to do this on Friday (the day of Venus) at 8 pm (the hour of Venus) . This acts as a magickal doorway in which the proper astrological conditions are right. In this way the magus moves with the cycles and the rhythms of nature. If one were to bind (or restrict) someone from causing harm to others, Saturday at 6 am would be a good time. The days and hours should be at least partially memorized. The easiest way to do this is to simply memorize which planets rule each day and to simply remember that the planet for that day also rules at 6 am, 1 pm, and 8 pm. In this way, it will not be necessary to look this up every time one wishes to do a spell!
The phases of the moon also have an important impact on the effectiveness of magick. The waxing (growing) phase and the full moon are good from creative magick and bringing things into your life; the waning (decreasing) phase and the new moon are used for destructive spells and getting rid of things in your life. This is the most stressed point in ritual timing in the Wiccan tradition.
The concept of moving with the phases of the moon is very ancient and is found in many different cultures. This can be seen as a more important element in timing than anything else. It is much better to go with the phases of the moon on the wrong day than to do it on the right day of the week and the wrong lunar phase. This aspect of magickal timing should not be over-looked. The full and new moons are peaks of the creative and destructive cycles. The mid-way points (the half moons during increase and decrease) are also times of great magickal power.
The last aspect of ritual timing is the moon sign. The moon passes through the 12 signs of the zodiac, remaining in each sign only for a few days. This is not as important a consideration as the other 2 timing concerns. Nonetheless, this can lend power to rituals and spells. When the moon is in an Earth sign (Taurus, Virgo, and Capricorn) are good for financial concerns; when the sign is in an Air sign (Gemini, Libra, and Aquarius) are ideal for education and spells consistent with the characteristics of the element of Air. When the sign is in a Water sign (Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces) it is a great time for spells that are connected to the Element of water and to emotions, artistry, and relationships; While the moon is in a Fire sign (Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius) it is a good time to do rituals of a fiery nature.
The individual characteristics of the sign (rather than just the element) should also be considered. This is not a very important aspect to magickal timing, so don’t stress too much over it. As I said before, though, utilizing this can only help and never hinder!
There are other lesser aspects to astrological timing. These would include the weather and the current Sun sign. The reason Sun signs are rarely considered is not so much that it is a weak influence, but rather that it is not practical to wait months just to do a spell, when it will probably no longer even be needed or be too late. This could also be a great aid if followed.
Weather is an issue as well. Storms are usually great for magick because it is a time of great elemental power. Furthermore, if one is doing a ritual involving the Sun, this should be done during the day and when it is sunny. One would assume this would go without saying. On the contrary, however, many people fail to recognize this simple concept. After all, it is only common sense. Thus, weather and the Sun sign can lend a lot of extra power to spells, if you would only harness that power with the use of correct ritual timing.
Now that this has all been laid down and explained, let us take another example to make sure these concepts are well understood. Let us say that someone is looking for a new job and decides to do some magick to help the job search. The moon should be waxing (this is for bringing things into your life) and the spell may be done on a Thursday (the day of Jupiter) at 1 pm (the hour of Jupiter) on a cloudy day because Jupiter is a sky god. The moon should also be in the sign of Capricorn. This would be an extremely good time for such a spell. The conditions are perfect.
Does timing have to be followed? Of course not! In the preceding example, the job is probably needed immediately. It would be foolish to wait for the right conditions during such an emergency. Do spells whenever they are needed. However, WHEN IT IS CONVENIENT, the astrological conditions should be considered. If a spell can wait for the perfect conditions, then great. If they spell can wait a few days for the right day ruled by the proper planet, that is good too. But if the spell can’t wait that long, then do it now. The spell can be repeated when the stars, sun, and moon are aligned right if needed. The spell will still work. The point is lending extra power to your spells. That’s it.
Following the cycles and rhythms of nature is also another way of aligning oneself with the universe. In the ancient Mystery Traditions, from which magick derives, Man was seen as a reflection of the cosmos. One is moving in accordance with the universe. We are moving with the tides of nature. Can magick be done against these cycles and still be effective? Sure. But it is like swimming against a current. Why not “ride with the tide”? It may even carry you a ways if you would only let go and let the currents of the Great Mother take you. Thus, in magick we try to follow the ways of Nature. Magick is merely using Her ways.
Remember, that which separates the initiate from the vulgar is simply that the occultist is aware of the laws of the universe and uses them to his or her advantage while others do not use this power that lies in their hands.
March 23 and 24, 2024 Current Moon Phase for the Northern and Southern Hemispheres
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
Source: MoonGiant.com
Northern Hemisphere
March 23, 2024
The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waxing Gibbous phase. Visible through most of the night sky setting a few hours before sunrise. This phase is when the moon is more than 50% illuminated but not yet a Full Moon. The phase lasts about 7 days with the moon becoming more illuminated each day until the Full Moon. This September Full Moon will be the forth and final supermoon of 2023.
During a Waxing Gibbous the moon rises in the east in mid-afternoon and is high in the eastern sky at sunset. The word Gibbous first appeared in the 14th century and has its roots in the Latin word “gibbosus” meaning humpbacked.
Visit the March 2024 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.
Today’s Waxing Gibbous Phase
The Waxing Gibbous on March 23 has an illumination of 97%. 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 March 23 the Moon is 13.16 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.
Phase Details
Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Illumination: 97%
Moon Age: 13.16 days
Moon Angle: 0.49
Moon Distance: 405,408.73 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 149,156,461.91 km
Illumination: 97%
Moon Age: 13.16 days
Moon Angle: 0.49
Moon Distance: 405,408.73 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 149,156,461.91 km
Southern Hemisphere
24 March 2024
The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waxing Gibbous phase. Visible through most of the night sky setting a few hours before sunrise. This phase is when the moon is more than 50% illuminated but not yet a Full Moon. The phase lasts about 7 days with the moon becoming more illuminated each day until the Full Moon. This September Full Moon will be the forth and final supermoon of 2023.
During a Waxing Gibbous the moon rises in the east in mid-afternoon and is high in the eastern sky at sunset. The word Gibbous first appeared in the 14th century and has its roots in the Latin word “gibbosus” meaning humpbacked.
Visit the March 2024 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.
Today’s Waxing Gibbous Phase
The Waxing Gibbous on March 24 has an illumination of 99%. 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 March 24 the Moon is 14.05 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.
Phase Details
Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Illumination: 99%
Moon Age: 14.05 days
Moon Angle: 0.49
Moon Distance: 405,363.99 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 149,198,991.65 km
Illumination: 99%
Moon Age: 14.05 days
Moon Angle: 0.49
Moon Distance: 405,363.99 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 149,198,991.65 km
Spell For Friday –
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Charm Bag for Love
LOVE SPELL WARNING: Love spells such as this one take the person who you want to love you free will/spirit away. What happens with a spell like this is the person will become obsessed with you to the point of possibly losing their job, which in turn can make them lose their home, automobile, friends, their family, etc. I have heard of people under love spells dying from not eating or drinking when they are not in the presence of the spellcaster 24/7/365. So, unless you want some who only loves you because of a spell you put on them then go for it. But if you want someone to love you because they feel that emotion towards you then please do not do this spell. The same warning goes for animals, birds, reptiles, or anything else that has a heart and can create a bond with someone.
Ingredients:
- Love charm
- Red Pouch
- Cinnamon stick
- Paper
- Pen
Make the love charm in my article on Fire Magic.
Draw the following love rune on the piece of paper:
The paper can be small. It will need to fit into the pouch.
Now visualize what love means to you. It can be romantic or sisterly. The type of energy you focus now will affect what will return to you.
Be very clear and certain with the intention. Wrap the love charm in the paper and set it in the pouch.
Say the words:
Charm bag for love:
I place this gem.
Goddess energy above
Grant your power to them.
Continue to place each ingredient into the bag and feel the energy flow out of you and into the charm bag. Take as much time as you need.
It is now complete.
March 22 and 23, 2024 Current Moon Phase for the Northern and Southern Hemispheres
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
Source: MoonGiant.com
Northern Hemisphere
March 22, 2024
The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waxing Gibbous phase. Visible through most of the night sky setting a few hours before sunrise. This phase is when the moon is more than 50% illuminated but not yet a Full Moon. The phase lasts about 7 days with the moon becoming more illuminated each day until the Full Moon. This September Full Moon will be the forth and final supermoon of 2023.
During a Waxing Gibbous the moon rises in the east in mid-afternoon and is high in the eastern sky at sunset. The word Gibbous first appeared in the 14th century and has its roots in the Latin word “gibbosus” meaning humpbacked.
Visit the March 2024 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.
Today’s Waxing Gibbous Phase
The Waxing Gibbous on March 22 has an illumination of 93%. 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 March 22 the Moon is 12.27 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.
Phase Details
Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Illumination: 93%
Moon Age: 12.27 days
Moon Angle: 0.49
Moon Distance: 404,517.54 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 149,114,051.67 km
Illumination: 93%
Moon Age: 12.27 days
Moon Angle: 0.49
Moon Distance: 404,517.54 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 149,114,051.67 km
Southern Hemisphere
23 March 2024
The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waxing Gibbous phase. Visible through most of the night sky setting a few hours before sunrise. This phase is when the moon is more than 50% illuminated but not yet a Full Moon. The phase lasts about 7 days with the moon becoming more illuminated each day until the Full Moon. This September Full Moon will be the forth and final supermoon of 2023.
During a Waxing Gibbous the moon rises in the east in mid-afternoon and is high in the eastern sky at sunset. The word Gibbous first appeared in the 14th century and has its roots in the Latin word “gibbosus” meaning humpbacked.
Visit the March 2024 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.
Today’s Waxing Gibbous Phase
The Waxing Gibbous on March 23 has an illumination of 97%. 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 March 23 the Moon is 13.16 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.
Phase Details
Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Illumination: 97%
Moon Age: 13.16 days
Moon Angle: 0.49
Moon Distance: 405,408.73 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 149,156,461.91 km
Illumination: 97%
Moon Age: 13.16 days
Moon Angle: 0.49
Moon Distance: 405,408.73 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 149,156,461.91 km
Let’s Have Some Fun – Printable Ostara Coloring Pages
THE WICCAN CALENDAR: OSTARA (SPRING EQUINOX)
When is Ostara: March 19-23
Ostara pronunciation: OH-star-ah
Themes: balance, renewal, action, beginnings, hope, new possibilities
Also known as: Alban Eiler, Rites of Spring, Eostra’s Day, Vernal Equinox, March Equinox, Spring Equinox, Lady Day, Bacchanalia
Ostara is the second of three spring festivals on the Wheel of the Year. Coming in between Imbolc and Beltane, this is a time for celebrating the balance between extremes that is found amid the seasons. Although it may still be chilly in many regions, this is the official beginning of Spring in the Northern Hemisphere—it is the Vernal (Spring) Equinox, the moment of exact balance between the light and the dark.
Though it’s typically celebrated on March 20, the exact moment of the Equinox varies from year to year. This is due to a slight misalignment between the Gregorian calendar and the actual rate of the Earth’s rotation around the Sun. The Equinox also occurs at differing local times, so depending on where you live, it may fall the day before or the day after the date listed on any given calendar. For this reason, a date range of March 19-21 is often cited in sources on the Wheel of the Year.
In the Wiccan mythology, the growing daylight is evidence of the God moving from infancy toward maturity. Likewise, the Earth becomes warmer and more fertile as the Goddess is coming into the full power of her Maiden aspect. The promise of greener, warmer, more bountiful times is becoming apparent as buds and blossoms emerge from the trees and shrubs, bees return to begin the pollination cycle, and fields of grass wake up from their winter slumber. This is a time of innocence and child-like wonder as the end of Winter finally becomes a reality and being outdoors is pleasant again. We have not yet arrived at the passion and heat of Summer, but are instead enjoying the more balanced energies of this Equinox.
To honor the energies of this time of year, you can decorate your altar Click here to read the rest of this article about Ostara/Spring Equinox
Spell for Today – 5 Simple Ostara Rituals
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Spell For Today – Ways to Honor Mabon c. 2017
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