4 November 2022 Southern Hemisphere’s Planetary Positions

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For Your Local Time and Date 

Southeastern Hemisphere

The time for these Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Sao Paulo, Brazil, South America 

 4 November 2022
03:00 pm GMT 12:00 PM BRT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:12 Scorpio 10
Moon:25 Pisces 25
Mercury:09 Scorpio 38
Venus:15 Scorpio 25
Mars:25 Gemini 26 Rx
Jupiter:29 Pisces 26 Rx
Saturn:18 Aquarius 43
Uranus:17 Taurus 06 Rx
Neptune:22 Pisces 53 Rx
Pluto:26 Capricorn 17

True Lunar Node:13 Taurus 24 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:13 Taurus 14 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):22 Cancer 44

Chiron:12 Aries 57 Rx
Ceres:14 Virgo 59
Pallas:23 Cancer 03
Juno:08 Pisces 18
Vesta:26 Aquarius 07

Eris:24 Aries 18 Rx

Fire:2
Earth:5
Air:3
Water:9
Cardinal:5
Fixed:8
Mutable:6

Southern Hemisphere

The time for these Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Cape Town, South Africa 

 4 November 2022
10:00 am GMT 12:00 PM SAST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:11 Scorpio 58
Moon:22 Pisces 34
Mercury:09 Scorpio 18
Venus:15 Scorpio 09
Mars:25 Gemini 27 Rx
Jupiter:29 Pisces 27 Rx
Saturn:18 Aquarius 43
Uranus:17 Taurus 07 Rx
Neptune:22 Pisces 53 Rx
Pluto:26 Capricorn 17

True Lunar Node:13 Taurus 24 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:13 Taurus 15 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):22 Cancer 42

Chiron:12 Aries 57 Rx
Ceres:14 Virgo 54
Pallas:23 Cancer 00
Juno:08 Pisces 17
Vesta:26 Aquarius 04

Eris:24 Aries 18 Rx

Fire:2
Earth:5
Air:3
Water:9
Cardinal:5
Fixed:8
Mutable:6

Southwestern Hemisphere 

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

4 November 2022
01:00 am GMT 12:00 PM AEDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:11 Scorpio 35
Moon:17 Pisces 26
Mercury:08 Scorpio 41
Venus:14 Scorpio 41
Mars:25 Gemini 28 Rx
Jupiter:29 Pisces 29 Rx
Saturn:18 Aquarius 43
Uranus:17 Taurus 08 Rx
Neptune:22 Pisces 54 Rx
Pluto:26 Capricorn 17

True Lunar Node:13 Taurus 24 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:13 Taurus 16 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):22 Cancer 40

Chiron:12 Aries 58 Rx
Ceres:14 Virgo 45
Pallas:22 Cancer 55
Juno:08 Pisces 15
Vesta:26 Aquarius 00

Eris:24 Aries 18 Rx

Fire:2
Earth:5
Air:3
Water:9
Cardinal:5
Fixed:8
Mutable:6

A Thought for Today

Blessed be dear sisters, brothers, and honored guests, may your life be filled with all things positive! 

November 3, 2022 Daily Horoscopes

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ARIES

Just today you will have to focus on one specific point in your life. Right now you will have to solve some important question that you have deep within yourself. If you do not know how to move on, try to consult friends or family.

Love: Spend more time with a loved one and less with friends. If you are without a partner, take care of yourself. You deserve a period of relaxation.

Health: Nothing will surprise you in health. Take a diet that can over time become your normal diet.

Work & Money: If you keep things and especially your finances carefully saved, you will not lose them. Beware of your property. Beware of enemies and if you have a good idea at work, don’t tell anyone.

TAURUS

In the second half of this day, you may feel very tired. Take a moment to relax. Cup of high-quality coffee or green tea will wake you up to get through the second half of the day with ease.

Love: Everything with your partner will be carried under the guise of well-being, and nothing should throw you off at this time. Pay attention to your partner and be sure to kiss them more often. If you are without a partner watch out for a romance with someone who already has a partner.

Health: Guard your plate and watch your weight. Incorrect eating can turn on you. Eat more vegetables of organic quality.

Work & Money: Think about what you want is really what you need. Any mistake at work can cost you dearly. Concentrate on your performance and work 100%. Focus more on quality than quantity.

 GEMINI

Find interesting information in your circle of friends. Use this information to your advantage and, if required, ask your family for help. You’ll get it a hundred times.

Love: Your past must remain behind you. Pay attention to your partner and pay even more attention to your love. Your partner will appreciate it. It is the right time for singles to spend time with yourself and enjoy a day full of beauty.

Health: A proper dose of vegetables will give you energy throughout the next period.

Work & Money: Someone will make you happy with a smaller donation. Your colleagues can also become your helpers. You ask your colleague for help with the project and don’t regret it.

CANCER

Try to be a little more selfish and enjoy the help from others. Listen and see what others think of you. As a result, you can actually improve in some areas. Have tea or coffee with your friends. Have fun and relax. If you have a partner, try having a party with your friends and have fun with them. Don’t leave your partner out of your life. They need your closeness.

Love: Do not get confused in the near future by the sweet talk of someone who wants to disrupt your long-term relationship and peace of mind, as well as your bond with your partner. The singles will have to deal with the rejection in the near future.

Health: Draw your attention to nature. Go for walks or do outdoor sports. You need to pump fresh air and release negative energy out of your body.

Work & Money: If you long for a change in your life, remember that you don’t have to invest all your money in it. In your work life, nobody stands in your way to show everyone what is in you.

LEO

Do not be deceived and finally resolve issues that are waiting to be resolved. If you have recently became convinced of things that are not true then it must end. You need to look at the world through new glasses and see things as they really are. Do let yourself to be influenced by the opinions of others and go your own way.

Love: The moon will strengthen your deep emotions and feelings of love. Give love to everyone you love. If you’re single, it’s good to give an opportunity to someone interested in you.

Health: Someone who is near you will bring you psychological encouragement.

Work & Money: If you devote enough quality to your work, you can start thinking about the demand for a salary increase. If you feel exhausted at work, it is a good time to take the pace. Work will wait for you later, but it will be much easier for you.

VIRGO

Today is not the best time to socialize. Stop for a moment and take a breath. It is better if you prefer nature and the smell of fresh air today. If you refresh your body, refreshment also affects your mind and your positivity. Take a walk with someone you care about.

Love: During this period you will feel a great surge of energy. Your love will not be enough to amaze you at home. For singles, the rule is to be interested in singles and stop looking at potential partners who already have someone.

Health: You need to supplement basic vitamins. You can enrich yourself in the morning by making fresh orange juice to supplement vitamin C and other necessary vitamins.

Work & Money: You will receive a financial reward that will not be great but will please you. Forget defamation of colleagues. It will ruin your relationships and could harm the opinions of other colleagues.

LIBRA

Today is a good day to show the world your true value. Are you underestimating yourself in any way? Do you feel underestimated at work, from a partner, from children, or in other areas? It is time to grasp your life firmly in your hands and show yourself and others that you can do everything with clarity and satisfaction.

Love: If you have something to say to your partner, there will be an ideal opportunity in the coming period. Don’t keep secrets to yourself. Singles born under this sign should start doing sports. They might meet someone truly special.

Health: You will feel a surge of vitality that you should use to improve fitness. Try a few sports.

Work & Money: Only invest your money on the advice of an expert. Everything will depend on how you can balance between ample opportunities and unpleasant problems.

VIRGO

Today is not the best time to socialize. Stop for a moment and take a breath. It is better if you prefer nature and the smell of fresh air today. If you refresh your body, refreshment also affects your mind and your positivity. Take a walk with someone you care about.

Love: During this period you will feel a great surge of energy. Your love will not be enough to amaze you at home. For singles, the rule is to be interested in singles and stop looking at potential partners who already have someone.

Health: You need to supplement basic vitamins. You can enrich yourself in the morning by making fresh orange juice to supplement vitamin C and other necessary vitamins.

Work & Money: You will receive a financial reward that will not be great but will please you. Forget defamation of colleagues. It will ruin your relationships and could harm the opinions of other colleagues.

LIBRA

Today is a good day to show the world your true value. Are you underestimating yourself in any way? Do you feel underestimated at work, from a partner, from children, or in other areas? It is time to grasp your life firmly in your hands and show yourself and others that you can do everything with clarity and satisfaction.

Love: If you have something to say to your partner, there will be an ideal opportunity in the coming period. Don’t keep secrets to yourself. Singles born under this sign should start doing sports. They might meet someone truly special.

Health: You will feel a surge of vitality that you should use to improve fitness. Try a few sports.

Work & Money: Only invest your money on the advice of an expert. Everything will depend on how you can balance between ample opportunities and unpleasant problems.

SCORPIO

Quality work and balance will help you achieve more than by chasing after it. Stress also does not benefit your health, which can be troubled by colds. In the morning, if circumstances allow you, stay longer in bed, and relax with relaxing music. Sit on your bed, take a deep breath and enjoy the inner serenity spilling from this period.

Love: With time, everything will be better, your partner will be a huge support. Expect surprise. If you’re single, don’t worry about rejection. You’re just looking in the wrong places. Take a break.

Health: Create an exercise schedule. You need to start moving and eat healthier.

Work & Money: Start to save more money to later. Leadership will be surprised by your initiative and commitment. This can have a positive impact on your work future.

SAGITTARIUS

Pay attention to every meeting today. New people in your life deserve special attention today as they could have a significant impact on your future. This person will cover a very important role in your future in the form of great adviser.

Love: Everything with your partner will be carried under the guise of well-being, and nothing should throw you off at this time. Pay attention to your partner and be sure to kiss them more often. If you are without a partner do not neglect. Stop solving problems around you and focus only on yourself and your needs.

Health: Watch your fitness during this period. If you haven’t noticed anything yet, it’s time to stop your unhealthy eating and gaining weight.

Work & Money: Only invest your money on the advice of an expert. If you’ve been planning a financial project for a long time, try refreshing your memory. Even though you may have forgotten it, it can bring you a pleasant surprise and can bring you quite a profit.

CAPRICORN

Just today you will have to focus on one specific point in your life. Right now you will have to solve some important question that you have deep within yourself. If you do not know how to move on, try to consult friends or family.

Love: In the near future you will feel the power and energy under the influence of a strong Mars. During this time you will have the opportunity to pay more attention to your partner. If you are without a partner and someone invites you for a drink or a coffee, try it. At least for a moment you run out of your routine.

Health: A balanced diet will be the basis for your well-being during this period.

Work & Money: If you long for a change in your life, remember that you don’t have to invest all your money in it. In the next period, you will come across a person who will offer you an interesting job opportunity. Think about it.

AQUARIUS

All your relationships are heading exactly the way you once dreamed of. Continue to follow this right path. In any case, remember your policies and so-called life rules.

Love: If you have something to say to your partner, there will be an ideal opportunity in the coming period. Don’t keep secrets to yourself. Singles have the opportunity to meet a person who will briefly light up their world.

Health: It is extremely important for you not to forget a regular drinking routine. Discard sweetened drinks and carbonated flavored waters.

Work & Money: If you are considering a change at home, do not buy unnecessarily overpriced things immediately. You can also make the change cheaper and more economical. In the next period, pay enough attention to the work and forget about hasty decisions and answers.

PISCES

Today, you might consider implementing ideas to improve your home. If you have been messing with the idea of a small renovation for a long time, try to make things more real and write down what you need to get started. Some small home repairs can be done without the help of trained masters.

Love: Let your partner’s world shine with your love. Prepare a romantic dinner for them and cover them with the kisses they need so much. If you are without a partner, spend more time with a group of your friends. So lay the foundations for getting to know someone new.

Health: It is no longer time to postpone a visit to an expert and you need to focus on yourself.

Work & Money: The new job offer will amaze you but you should think about change well. Your colleague will be pleasantly surprised in the near future. It will help you solve a long-lasting work problem.

 

November 3, 2022 Current Moon Phase

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.  

From MoonGiant.com 

The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waxing Gibbous phase. Visible through most of the night sky setting a few hours before sunrise. This phase is when the moon is more than 50% illuminated but not yet a Full Moon. The phase lasts about 7 days with the moon becoming more illuminated each day until the Full Moon. During a Waxing Gibbous the moon rises in the east in mid-afternoon and is high in the eastern sky at sunset. The word Gibbous first appeared in the 14th century and has its roots in the Latin word “gibbosus” meaning humpbacked.

Visit the November 2022 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.

Today’s Waxing Gibbous Phase

The Waxing Gibbous on November 3 has an illumination of 74%. 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 November 3 the Moon is 9.74 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.

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.

Phase Details

Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Illumination: 74%
Moon Age: 9.74 days
Moon Angle: 0.54
Moon Distance: 369,610.20 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 148,374,403.77 km

Useful Moon Resources

November 3, 2022 Northern Hemisphere’s Planetary Positions

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Northwestern Hemisphere

The time for these Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Los Angeles, California, USA 

 November 03, 2022
07:00 pm GMT 12:00 PM PDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:11 Scorpio 20
Moon:14 Pisces 00
Mercury:08 Scorpio 16
Venus:14 Scorpio 22
Mars:25 Gemini 29 Rx
Jupiter:29 Pisces 30 Rx
Saturn:18 Aquarius 42
Uranus:17 Taurus 08 Rx
Neptune:22 Pisces 54 Rx
Pluto:26 Capricorn 17

True Lunar Node:13 Taurus 24 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:13 Taurus 17 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):22 Cancer 38

Chiron:12 Aries 59 Rx
Ceres:14 Virgo 39
Pallas:22 Cancer 51
Juno:08 Pisces 14
Vesta:25 Aquarius 57

Eris:24 Aries 18 Rx

Fire:2
Earth:5
Air:3
Water:9
Cardinal:5
Fixed:8
Mutable:6

Northern Hemisphere

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

 November 03, 2022
05:00 pm GMT 12:00 PM CDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:11 Scorpio 15
Moon:12 Pisces 51
Mercury:08 Scorpio 08
Venus:14 Scorpio 16
Mars:25 Gemini 29 Rx
Jupiter:29 Pisces 30 Rx
Saturn:18 Aquarius 42
Uranus:17 Taurus 09 Rx
Neptune:22 Pisces 54 Rx
Pluto:26 Capricorn 17

True Lunar Node:13 Taurus 24 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:13 Taurus 17 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):22 Cancer 37

Chiron:12 Aries 59 Rx
Ceres:14 Virgo 38
Pallas:22 Cancer 49
Juno:08 Pisces 13
Vesta:25 Aquarius 56

Eris:24 Aries 18 Rx

Fire:2
Earth:5
Air:3
Water:9
Cardinal:5
Fixed:8
Mutable:6

Northeastern Hemisphere

The time for these Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Frankfurt, Germany, Europe 

3 November 2022
11:00 am GMT 12:00 PM CET
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:11 Scorpio 00
Moon:09 Pisces 24
Mercury:07 Scorpio 44
Venus:13 Scorpio 57
Mars:25 Gemini 30 Rx
Jupiter:29 Pisces 31 Rx
Saturn:18 Aquarius 42
Uranus:17 Taurus 09 Rx
Neptune:22 Pisces 54 Rx
Pluto:26 Capricorn 17

True Lunar Node:13 Taurus 24 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:13 Taurus 18 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):22 Cancer 36

Chiron:13 Aries 00 Rx
Ceres:14 Virgo 32
Pallas:22 Cancer 45
Juno:08 Pisces 12
Vesta:25 Aquarius 53

Eris:24 Aries 18 Rx

Fire:2
Earth:5
Air:3
Water:9
Cardinal:5
Fixed:8
Mutable:6

November 3 Astronomy Picture of the Day

Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer.

2022 November 3

The Triangulum Galaxy, otherwise known as Messier 33, lies almost 3 million light-years from Earth, and is a near neighbor of the Andromeda Galaxy. The galaxy is imaged here by the Nicholas U. Mayall 4-meter Telescope, located at Kitt Peak National Observatory (KPNO), a Program of NSF’s NOIRLab.  The Triangulum Galaxy is the third-largest member of the Local Group, a cluster of galaxies that includes our Milky Way and its closest neighbors. The Andromeda Galaxy is the largest member. The Triangulum Galaxy and Andromeda Galaxy have history together, but astronomers are still investigating the details. Their close proximity has caused some researchers to suggest that Triangulum is a satellite of the Andromeda Galaxy, not unlike the way the Moon is a satellite of the Earth — just on a much, much bigger scale. Alternatively, some researchers propose that these two galaxies may be independent and have simply brushed past each other, as evidenced by streams of stars and neutral hydrogen gas linking the two galaxies. However they have interacted, it’s probable that they will dramatically collide in 2.5 billion years, resulting in their consolidation and eventual evolution into a lenticular galaxy.

M33: The Triangulum Galaxy

Image Credit & CopyrightProcessing – Robert Gendler
Data – Hubble Legacy ArchiveKPNONOIRLabNSFAuraAmateur Sources

Explanation: The small, northern constellation Triangulum harbors this magnificent face-on spiral galaxy, M33. Its popular names include the Pinwheel Galaxy or just the Triangulum Galaxy. M33 is over 50,000 light-years in diameter, third largest in the Local Group of galaxies after the Andromeda Galaxy (M31), and our own Milky Way. About 3 million light-years from the Milky Way, M33 is itself thought to be a satellite of the Andromeda Galaxy and astronomers in these two galaxies would likely have spectacular views of each other’s grand spiral star systems. As for the view from the Milky Way, this sharp image combines data from telescopes on and around planet Earth to show off M33’s blue star clusters and pinkish star forming regions along the galaxy’s loosely wound spiral arms. In fact, the cavernous NGC 604 is the brightest star forming region, seen here at about the 1 o’clock position from the galaxy center. Like M31, M33’s population of well-measured variable stars have helped make this nearby spiral a cosmic yardstick for establishing the distance scale of the Universe.

A Laugh for Today

 

November 2, 2022 Daily Horoscopes

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ARIES

Someone will enter your life. However, beware of disagreements. You are fighting a very balanced battle with your opponent. You are very eager to be the best now and earn the well-deserved applause. Perseverance is the alpha and omega of this day.

Love: Go with your partner to places you haven’t discovered yet and spend time with each other. You need to feel close to each other. If you are single and entangled in a delightful triangle, only tears are waiting for you.

Health: Your body needs to refresh and needs you to clean it. If you are not a fan of vegetable foods, try buying pure Indian fiber, which you get in every pharmacy.

Work & Money: Measure twice and cut once in case of the new job offer. If you show what you are capable of at work, you can expect management’s interest in you.

TAURUS

In the second half of this day, you may feel very tired. Take a moment to relax. Cup of high-quality coffee or green tea will wake you up to get through the second half of the day with ease.

Love: Quarrels with a partner aren’t as tragic as you see them. Pay more attention to your partner and understand their needs. They will also try to understand yours if they see the initiative on your part. If you are single, you better focus on yourself and on your well-being.

Health: You need to replenish the fiber and cleanse the body. Indulge in a diet rich in fiber or buy soluble fiber in a pharmacy or drugstore.

Work & Money: Finance is not as important as it seems. Do not stubbornly head against the wall, this time you really are wrong and it could turn on you.

GEMINI

Make the most of this time to relax. Enjoy a pleasant evening atmosphere in the circle of your loved ones. In the morning, if circumstances allow you, lay in bed for longer. Visit your favorite restaurant for lunch and treat yourself with a really big portion of food. Pamper yourself and relax.

Love: You see too many errors in a partner that often do not even exist. Under the influence of Venus, singles will have the opportunity to meet someone really interesting who will shuffle their love cards.

Health: As a result of your commitment to healthy eating and exercise, you could start a whole new life path with your new self.

Work & Money: Beware of your property and your money saved because due to lack of attention you can lose most of your savings. You will be successful in everything you touch. Run like a train and complete all the broken tasks.

CANCER

You don’t need to feel guilty for taking a break from your daily duties. Sometimes you don’t have to let yourself down for not working 100 percent or with superhuman performance, or for not doing something today. Believe it or not, everyone neglects their duties now and then. Today is the time for you. Relax as much as you can and forget about hard work. Certain things that you had planned can surely be omitted today without any consequences.

Love: It will be much better if you pay more attention to your partner over the next period. They will appreciate your attention. If you are in search of a partner, do not search for them on internet dating sites.

Health: A proper dose of vegetables will give you energy throughout the next period.

Work & Money: Not everything is as bad as it seems in finance. You should divide your expenses into those that you actually have to pay and those that you do not. Demonstrate your diligence, skill, and readiness. These features are important to your long-term success.

LEO

Today is not the best time to socialize. Stop for a moment and take a breath. It is better if you prefer nature and the smell of fresh air today. If you refresh your body, refreshment also affects your mind and your positivity. Take a walk with someone you care about.

Love: You may think that the whole world is against you. If you feel at a crazy life pace, remember that your worries will disappear in your partner’s arms. If you are without a partner, it’s time to stop worrying about your sadness and loneliness.

Health: Better exercise less, but with regularity. It is better to practice less than intensively and suddenly. Your body could wear out.

Work & Money: Finance is not as important as it seems. Sometimes less is more, so don’t put all your energy only to work.

VIRGO

Your negative feeling and perception of the environment today will be mainly about your set-up. Try not to let those little things that sometimes bother you get to you. Sometimes others around you say words that they regret. You know how difficult it is sometimes to admit a mistake and to apologize. But look at the world more positively and it will become more positive.

Love: In the coming period, support your partner and show your love, affection and admiration more often. If you are single, you can attend a cooking class or start learning a new language where you will surely meet new people.

Health: If you suffer from back pain, you need to move more. During this period, a regular walks must become a part of your life.

Work & Money: Don’t buy things you don’t really need. Save more. Difficult work will exhaust you more than usual. Take a break in the evening and forget about your work problems. All will change in the coming days.

LIBRA

No disagreement is so strong that it will let you forget the strong and beautiful feelings of love. It’s time to cook a great dinner, light up candles and devote yourself to a loved one. Think about getting a pet.

Love: You cannot want your partner to love you just because you smile at them. You need to show how you care about them and what they really mean to you. For singles, the rule is to be interested in singles and stop looking at potential partners who already have someone.

Health: If you suffer from headaches, try to focus on maintaining a quality and especially regular drinking regime.

Work & Money: A period of greater financial abundance is waiting for you. Remember to relax more and forget about work problems more often. Even a prolonged weekend will help.

SCORPIO

Some of your plans are really bold and courageous. Go ahead. Maybe you want to achieve something more than you think you can. If this is the case, arm yourself with patience and toughness, otherwise you will come back with a long nose.

Love: Be careful about breaking your relationship with your partner in the coming period. Consider your words and don’t get into unnecessary quarrels The unmarried should pay attention to someone who has long demanded it.

Health: The stars are in favor of your health. You will feel a rush of energy that you should use for mental relaxation.

Work & Money: You will be able to take a good stance on finance, in the coming period. It’s time to clean up your desk. Keep things organized for a long time. In the future, it will return hundreds of times.

SAGITTARIUS

Keep your finances tight in your hands today. Today is not a good day to borrow money, even the small amounts. It may just happen that exactly the amount you borrow will be needed and the person will forget that they have to give the money back. Don’t splurge your money today, because you’ll need it soon.

Love: Be prepared for a touch of romance. You can experience a strong sense of love in your relationship. If you are without a partner and have long been dreaming of a passionate outburst, your dream will turn into reality.

Health: Your health is not made of iron, and if you continue to burden it mentally, you can expect deterioration in your health. Go to nature.

Work & Money: If you want more money you need to relax first. Treat yourself to vacation and rest. The money will then come alone. From the point of work, you should add a little. Your boss will appreciate it soon.

CAPRICORN

Today you will have the urge to succumb to your weaknesses. Your vices and addictions can also bother you. Don’t overdo it with cigarettes, alcohol, and beware of tempting gambling. You are in danger of unexpected financial losses or failing of planned projects and trades.

Love: Forgive all people who have hurt you in the past. But mainly you must forgive yourself. Move forward in life and take your partners hand, on your way to a beautiful and pure future. If you’re single, and you have been badly betrayed recently, you have the option to start over.

Health: A moderate diet and enough fluids is what your body really wants. Do not underestimate a healthy diet and enough exercise.

Work & Money: Spend your money wisely. Your colleagues can also become your helpers. You ask your colleague for help with the project and don’t regret it.

AQUARIUS

Today you will have to step out of your comfort zone because you will learn something that will not let you stand in one place. If you are truly convinced that your actions are right, do not be discouraged by anyone. Experiment in tasting food today, it will enrich your day.

Love: There are no exciting moments, but you will have time to communicate with your partner and resolve some of the long-term issues. The singles will be pleased in the near future by someone who will show their affection.

Health: Create an exercise schedule. You need to start moving and eat healthier.

Work & Money: You will be offered to improve your financial situation. Don’t worry and go for it. During this period, you will be able to take concrete steps to improve your job.

PISCES

For the singles today, an exciting moment awaits. In the second half of the day, you will experience something that you would not expect, not even in a dream. Take this exciting opportunity. Your family would also appreciate more frequent meetings.

Love: Deal with your partner sensibly and constructively. Avoid inappropriate and explosive behavior during an argument. Singles will get to know an interesting person during this period.

Health: Elders should watch out for heart problems. Avoid cigarettes and alcohol.

Work & Money: You will be able to take a good stance on finance, in the coming period. During this period, you will be able to take concrete steps to improve your job.

November 2, 2022 Current Moon Phase

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.  

From MoonGiant.com 

The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waxing Gibbous phase. Visible through most of the night sky setting a few hours before sunrise. This phase is when the moon is more than 50% illuminated but not yet a Full Moon. The phase lasts about 7 days with the moon becoming more illuminated each day until the Full Moon. During a Waxing Gibbous the moon rises in the east in mid-afternoon and is high in the eastern sky at sunset. The word Gibbous first appeared in the 14th century and has its roots in the Latin word “gibbosus” meaning humpbacked.

Visit the November 2022 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.

Today’s Waxing Gibbous Phase

The Waxing Gibbous on November 2 has an illumination of 64%. 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 November 2 the Moon is 8.69 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.

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.

Phase Details

Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Illumination: 64%
Moon Age: 8.69 days
Moon Angle: 0.54
Moon Distance: 366,533.16 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 148,412,409.01 km

Useful Moon Resources

A Thought for Today

I have done just a few of the regular daily posts this morning because I have to leave shortly to clean a friends ome for extra income. I wanted to get some of the monthly posts done seen as how it is either he 2nd or 3rd of the month depending on where you live. Tomorrow, I will get us back on track with the current date, northern and southern hemisphere’s tomorrow posts. All birthday horoscopes to date are under the day of the month they are for. Just click on the calendar on WOTC’s homepage to find them.

Blessed be dear sisters, brothers, and honored guests may your life be filled with all things positive! 

List of the Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 2022

 Atronomy Picture of the Day from apod.nasa.gov Scroll down and click on the hyperlink for the day you want to see the picture for the date you want to see or here for all of 2022 pictures to date.

2022 October 31: LDN 43: The Cosmic Bat Nebula
2022 October 30: Night on a Spooky Planet
2022 October 29: LDN 673: Dark Clouds in Aquila
2022 October 28: Seven Years of Halley Dust
2022 October 27: Sunset, Moonset, Taj Mahal
2022 October 26: Cocoon Nebula Wide Field
2022 October 25: Jupiter Rotates as Moons Orbit
2022 October 24: Clouds Around Galaxy Andromeda
2022 October 23: Milky Way and Zodiacal Light over Australian Pinnacles
2022 October 22: NGC 1499: The California Nebula
2022 October 21: Andromeda in Southern Skies
2022 October 20: Pillars of Creation
2022 October 19: A Galaxy Beyond Stars, Gas, Dust
2022 October 18: Milky Way Auroral Flower
2022 October 17: X-Ray Rings Around a Gamma Ray Burst
2022 October 16: Barred Spiral Galaxy NGC 1300
2022 October 15: GRB 221009A
2022 October 14: The Falcon and the Hunter’s Moon
2022 October 13: Dust Shells around WR 140 from Webb
2022 October 12: Ou4: The Giant Squid Nebula
2022 October 11: Stars, Dust, Pillars, and Jets in the Pelican Nebula
2022 October 10: A Double Lunar Analemma over Turkey
2022 October 09: Auroras over Northern Canada
2022 October 08: Two Comets in Southern Skies
2022 October 07: In Ganymede’s Shadow
2022 October 06: NGC 4631: The Whale Galaxy
2022 October 05: Expanding Plume from DARTs Impact
2022 October 04: Star Forming Eagle Nebula without Stars
2022 October 03: Jupiter’s Europa from Spacecraft Juno
2022 October 02: Supernova Cannon Expels Pulsar J0002
2022 October 01: Lunation Matrix

 

To Our Dear Sisters, Brothers, and Honored Guests in the Northern Hemisphere

October 31, 2022 Current Moon Phase

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.  

From MoonGiant.com

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 October 2022 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.

Today’s Waxing Crescent Phase

The Waxing Crescent on October 31 has an illumination of 41%. 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 31 the Moon is 6.55 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.

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.

Phase Details

Phase: Waxing Crescent
Illumination: 41%
Moon Age: 6.55 days
Moon Angle: 0.55
Moon Distance: 363,386.50 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 148,489,448.04 km

Useful Moon Resources

October 31, 2022 Northern Hemisphere’s Planetary Positions

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

Currentplanetarypositions.com 

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

For Your Local Time and Date 

Northwestern Hemisphere

The time for these Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Los Angeles, California, USA 

October 31, 2022
07:00 pm GMT 12:00 PM PDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:08 Scorpio 20
Moon:01 Aquarius 57
Mercury:03 Scorpio 19
Venus:10 Scorpio 36
Mars:25 Gemini 36 Rx
Jupiter:29 Pisces 42 Rx
Saturn:18 Aquarius 39
Uranus:17 Taurus 16 Rx
Neptune:22 Pisces 57 Rx
Pluto:26 Capricorn 15

True Lunar Node:13 Taurus 25
Mean Lunar Node:13 Taurus 27 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):22 Cancer 18

Chiron:13 Aries 06 Rx
Ceres:13 Virgo 29
Pallas:22 Cancer 02
Juno:07 Pisces 59
Vesta:25 Aquarius 24

Eris:24 Aries 20 Rx

Fire:2
Earth:5
Air:4
Water:8
Cardinal:5
Fixed:9
Mutable:5

Northern Hemisphere

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

October 31, 2022
05:00 pm GMT 12:00 PM CDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:08 Scorpio 15
Moon:00 Aquarius 46
Mercury:03 Scorpio 11
Venus:10 Scorpio 30
Mars:25 Gemini 36 Rx
Jupiter:29 Pisces 43 Rx
Saturn:18 Aquarius 39
Uranus:17 Taurus 16 Rx
Neptune:22 Pisces 57 Rx
Pluto:26 Capricorn 15

True Lunar Node:13 Taurus 25
Mean Lunar Node:13 Taurus 27 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):22 Cancer 17

Chiron:13 Aries 06 Rx
Ceres:13 Virgo 27
Pallas:22 Cancer 01
Juno:07 Pisces 58
Vesta:25 Aquarius 23

Eris:24 Aries 20 Rx

Fire:2
Earth:5
Air:4
Water:8
Cardinal:5
Fixed:9
Mutable:5

Northeastern Hemisphere

The time for these Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Frankfurt, Germany, Europe 

31 October 2022
11:00 am GMT 12:00 PM CET
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:08 Scorpio 00
Moon:27 Capricorn 12
Mercury:02 Scorpio 46
Venus:10 Scorpio 11
Mars:25 Gemini 36 Rx
Jupiter:29 Pisces 44 Rx
Saturn:18 Aquarius 39
Uranus:17 Taurus 17 Rx
Neptune:22 Pisces 57 Rx
Pluto:26 Capricorn 14

True Lunar Node:13 Taurus 24
Mean Lunar Node:13 Taurus 28 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):22 Cancer 16

Chiron:13 Aries 07 Rx
Ceres:13 Virgo 21
Pallas:21 Cancer 57
Juno:07 Pisces 57
Vesta:25 Aquarius 20

Eris:24 Aries 20 Rx

Fire:2
Earth:6
Air:3
Water:8
Cardinal:6
Fixed:8
Mutable:5

Beltane Tarot Questions – Printable

30 October 2022 Southern Hemisphere’s Planetary Positions

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

Currentplanetarypositions.com 

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

For Your Local Time and Date 

Southeastern Hemisphere

The time for these Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Sao Paulo, Brazil, South America 

 30 October 2022
03:00 pm GMT 12:00 PM BRT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:07 Scorpio 10
Moon:15 Capricorn 18
Mercury:01 Scorpio 22
Venus:09 Scorpio 09
Mars:25 Gemini 37 Rx
Jupiter:29 Pisces 48 Rx
Saturn:18 Aquarius 38
Uranus:17 Taurus 19 Rx
Neptune:22 Pisces 58 Rx
Pluto:26 Capricorn 14

True Lunar Node:13 Taurus 24
Mean Lunar Node:13 Taurus 30 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):22 Cancer 10

Chiron:13 Aries 09 Rx
Ceres:13 Virgo 01
Pallas:21 Cancer 43
Juno:07 Pisces 54
Vesta:25 Aquarius 11

Eris:24 Aries 20 Rx

Fire:2
Earth:6
Air:3
Water:8
Cardinal:6
Fixed:8
Mutable:5

Southern Hemisphere

The time for these Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Cape Town, South Africa 

 30 October 2022
10:00 am GMT 2:00 PM SAST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:06 Scorpio 58
Moon:12 Capricorn 20
Mercury:01 Scorpio 01
Venus:08 Scorpio 53
Mars:25 Gemini 37
Jupiter:29 Pisces 49 Rx
Saturn:18 Aquarius 38
Uranus:17 Taurus 19 Rx
Neptune:22 Pisces 58 Rx
Pluto:26 Capricorn 14

True Lunar Node:13 Taurus 24
Mean Lunar Node:13 Taurus 31 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):22 Cancer 09

Chiron:13 Aries 09 Rx
Ceres:12 Virgo 56
Pallas:21 Cancer 39
Juno:07 Pisces 54
Vesta:25 Aquarius 09

Eris:24 Aries 21 Rx

Fire:2
Earth:6
Air:3
Water:8
Cardinal:6
Fixed:8
Mutable:5

Southwestern Hemisphere

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

30 October 2022
01:00 am GMT 12:00 PM AEDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:06 Scorpio 35
Moon:06 Capricorn 57
Mercury:00 Scorpio 24
Venus:08 Scorpio 25
Mars:25 Gemini 37
Jupiter:29 Pisces 51 Rx
Saturn:18 Aquarius 38
Uranus:17 Taurus 20 Rx
Neptune:22 Pisces 59 Rx
Pluto:26 Capricorn 14

True Lunar Node:13 Taurus 24
Mean Lunar Node:13 Taurus 32 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):22 Cancer 06

Chiron:13 Aries 10 Rx
Ceres:12 Virgo 47
Pallas:21 Cancer 33
Juno:07 Pisces 52
Vesta:25 Aquarius 05

Eris:24 Aries 21 Rx

Fire:2
Earth:6
Air:3
Water:8
Cardinal:6
Fixed:8
Mutable:5

31 October 2022 Southern Hemisphere’s Planetary Positions

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

Currentplanetarypositions.com 

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

For Your Local Time and Date 

Southeastern Hemisphere

The time for these Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Sao Paulo, Brazil, South America 

 31 October 2022
03:00 pm GMT 12:00 PM BRT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:08 Scorpio 10
Moon:29 Capricorn 35
Mercury:03 Scorpio 02
Venus:10 Scorpio 24
Mars:25 Gemini 36 Rx
Jupiter:29 Pisces 43 Rx
Saturn:18 Aquarius 39
Uranus:17 Taurus 16 Rx
Neptune:22 Pisces 57 Rx
Pluto:26 Capricorn 15

True Lunar Node:13 Taurus 25
Mean Lunar Node:13 Taurus 27 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):22 Cancer 17

Chiron:13 Aries 06 Rx
Ceres:13 Virgo 25
Pallas:22 Cancer 00
Juno:07 Pisces 58
Vesta:25 Aquarius 22

Eris:24 Aries 20 Rx

Fire:2
Earth:6
Air:3
Water:8
Cardinal:6
Fixed:8
Mutable:5

Southern Hemisphere

The time for these Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Cape Town, South Africa 

 31 October 2022
10:00 am GMT 12:00 PM SAST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:07 Scorpio 58
Moon:26 Capricorn 37
Mercury:02 Scorpio 41
Venus:10 Scorpio 08
Mars:25 Gemini 37 Rx
Jupiter:29 Pisces 44 Rx
Saturn:18 Aquarius 39
Uranus:17 Taurus 17 Rx
Neptune:22 Pisces 57 Rx
Pluto:26 Capricorn 14

True Lunar Node:13 Taurus 24
Mean Lunar Node:13 Taurus 28 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):22 Cancer 15

Chiron:13 Aries 07 Rx
Ceres:13 Virgo 20
Pallas:21 Cancer 56
Juno:07 Pisces 57
Vesta:25 Aquarius 20

Eris:24 Aries 20 Rx

Fire:2
Earth:6
Air:3
Water:8
Cardinal:6
Fixed:8
Mutable:5

Southwestern Hemisphere

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

31 October 2022
01:00 am GMT 12:00 PM AEDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:07 Scorpio 35
Moon:21 Capricorn 16
Mercury:02 Scorpio 04
Venus:09 Scorpio 40
Mars:25 Gemini 37 Rx
Jupiter:29 Pisces 46 Rx
Saturn:18 Aquarius 39
Uranus:17 Taurus 18 Rx
Neptune:22 Pisces 58 Rx
Pluto:26 Capricorn 14

True Lunar Node:13 Taurus 24
Mean Lunar Node:13 Taurus 29 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):22 Cancer 13

Chiron:13 Aries 08 Rx
Ceres:13 Virgo 11
Pallas:21 Cancer 50
Juno:07 Pisces 56
Vesta:25 Aquarius 16

Eris:24 Aries 20 Rx

Fire:2
Earth:6
Air:3
Water:8
Cardinal:6
Fixed:8
Mutable:5

October 30, 2022 Current Moon Phase

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.  

From MoonGiant.com 

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 October 2022 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.

Today’s Waxing Crescent Phase

The Waxing Crescent on October 30 has an illumination of 30%. 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 30 the Moon is 5.46 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.

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.

Phase Details

Phase: Waxing Crescent
Illumination: 30%
Moon Age: 5.46 days
Moon Angle: 0.55
Moon Distance: 363,514.74 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 148,528,457.98 km

Useful Moon Resources

October 30, 2022 Northern Hemisphere’s Planetary Positions

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

Currentplanetarypositions.com 

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

For Your Local Time and Date 

Northwestern Hemisphere

The time for these Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Los Angeles, California, USA 

 October 30, 2022
07:00 pm GMT 12:00 PM PDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:07 Scorpio 20
Moon:17 Capricorn 41
Mercury:01 Scorpio 39
Venus:09 Scorpio 21
Mars:25 Gemini 37 Rx
Jupiter:29 Pisces 47 Rx
Saturn:18 Aquarius 38
Uranus:17 Taurus 18 Rx
Neptune:22 Pisces 58 Rx
Pluto:26 Capricorn 14

True Lunar Node:13 Taurus 24
Mean Lunar Node:13 Taurus 30 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):22 Cancer 11

Chiron:13 Aries 08 Rx
Ceres:13 Virgo 05
Pallas:21 Cancer 46
Juno:07 Pisces 55
Vesta:25 Aquarius 13

Eris:24 Aries 20 Rx

Fire:2
Earth:6
Air:3
Water:8
Cardinal:6
Fixed:8
Mutable:5 

Northern Hemisphere

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

October 30, 2022
05:00 pm GMT 12:00 PM CDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:07 Scorpio 15
Moon:16 Capricorn 30
Mercury:01 Scorpio 30
Venus:09 Scorpio 15
Mars:25 Gemini 37 Rx
Jupiter:29 Pisces 48 Rx
Saturn:18 Aquarius 38
Uranus:17 Taurus 18 Rx
Neptune:22 Pisces 58 Rx
Pluto:26 Capricorn 14

True Lunar Node:13 Taurus 24
Mean Lunar Node:13 Taurus 30 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):22 Cancer 11

Chiron:13 Aries 08 Rx
Ceres:13 Virgo 03
Pallas:21 Cancer 44
Juno:07 Pisces 55
Vesta:25 Aquarius 12

Eris:24 Aries 20 Rx

Fire:2
Earth:6
Air:3
Water:8
Cardinal:6
Fixed:8
Mutable:5

Northeastern Hemisphere

The time for these Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Frankfurt, Germany, Europe 

30 October 2022
10:00 am GMT 12:00 PM CET
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:06 Scorpio 58
Moon:12 Capricorn 20
Mercury:01 Scorpio 01
Venus:08 Scorpio 53
Mars:25 Gemini 37
Jupiter:29 Pisces 49 Rx
Saturn:18 Aquarius 38
Uranus:17 Taurus 19 Rx
Neptune:22 Pisces 58 Rx
Pluto:26 Capricorn 14

True Lunar Node:13 Taurus 24
Mean Lunar Node:13 Taurus 31 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):22 Cancer 09

Chiron:13 Aries 09 Rx
Ceres:12 Virgo 56
Pallas:21 Cancer 39
Juno:07 Pisces 54
Vesta:25 Aquarius 09

Eris:24 Aries 21 Rx

Fire:2
Earth:6
Air:3
Water:8
Cardinal:6
Fixed:8
Mutable:5

CIRCLE MAKING THROUGH THE SEASONS

CIRCLE MAKING THROUGH THE SEASONS
By Selena Fox – Copyright 1985
Reprinted with the expressed written permission of Selena Fox/Circle
Sanctuary

Whether you celebrate the Pagan seasonal holidays indoors or outside, alone or
with others, you can enhance the beauty and effectiveness of you Sabbat
ceremonies by decorating your circle with gifts of Nature appropriate to the
season.

Marking the circle space and the four directions on the ground or floor aids in
visualizing the circle of energy that forms in a place during a ritual. Doing
this is very helpful for beginners in ritual, for new groups, and for ecumenical
workings which include people of many paths. Using seasonal decorations to mark
the circle and quarters strengthens the connection of the participants and the
ceremony with Nature and the particular energy of a holiday. For the same
reason, it also is good to have some seasonal decorations on the altar, whether
it is positioned centrally as we do or at some other place in the circle.

When possible, those taking part in a Sabbat ceremony should ritually collect
decorations for the circle from Nature themselves. When collecting plant parts,
be they dried or fresh, from gardens, parks, or the wilds, before you begin, be
sure to honor the Spirits of the Plants and the Spirit of the Place you are
visiting. Pause a few moments, commune with them through silent meditation,
state your need for circle decorations, and ask for their help. Then, let them
intuitively guide you during the gathering process. When you are done, give
thanks for the gifts you have received. Remember that the decorations you gather
are parts of other life-forms here on Planet Earth, rather than non-sentient
things for you to manipulate for your own purposes. Respect Nature Spirits and
they will become you friends and bring special blessings to your seasonal
celebrations.

Spending time in natural settings to collect decorations before a rite can
greatly help you spiritually align yourself to the season. This is especially
important for you to do if you spend a lot of your waking life inside buildings
and traveling around in heavily urbanized areas. However, if circumstances are
such that you cannot gather decorations from Nature for a holiday, you can still
ask Plant Spirits for guidance in your selection process when you shop in the
marketplace.

Once you have obtained the decorations, as you place them in and around your
circle focus on honoring the space, the plants, the season, and the ritual about
to happen. This can be done silently as a meditation or by jubilantly singing
and moving to a seasonal song. For group rituals, outlining the circle is a
wonderful way to get all participants, including children, involved in preparing
for the ritual. The shared experience of creating the space aids in attunement
and in developing a strong group spirit necessary for effective ceremonies. When
everyone is responsible for bringing a particular kind of decoration to outline
a circle, such as pine boughs for Yule, not only does the circle take form with
greater ease, but more importantly, marking out the circle with everyone’s
contributions symbolizes the blending together of the individual energies of
participants into a harmonious whole.

After a seasonal ritual is over, remove decorations from the circle with the
spirit of thanksgiving. These decorations not only embody the energy of the
Nature Spirits worked with during their gathering, but also contain the energy
of the ritual. They have served as ceremonial tools and should be taken away
with respect, not hurriedly swept up and thrown into a trash can. Often, we
return the natural decorations we have used to Mother Earth, letting wildlife
feed on fruits and grains, and mulching the plants in our gardens with flowers
and greens. Decorations also can be placed on personal altars after the ceremony
as reminders of the season or given as healing gifts to friends who were not
able to be present at the ceremony. If they have been energized for a particular
purpose during a ceremony, decorations can also serve as charms.

The suggestions I present here for each holiday are drawn primarily from my own
experiences doing Sabbats with groups of people in these Northlands, and should
be adapted to suit your own circumstances, such as local climate and vegetation
cycles, ceremonial place, number of ritual participants, and type of spiritual
path. I’ve included ideas for outlining the circle space itself, marking the
quarters and decorating a central altar.

SAMHAIN / HALLOWEEN

Outline the circle with dry colored leaves and perhaps some nuts and sprigs of
dried herbs such as curled dock flowers. At each of the four quarters, stand a
shock of dried corn stalks with a lighted carved pumpkin or jack-o-lantern at
the base. On the altar in the center, place a large jack-o-lantern to symbolize
the Spirit of the holiday and the Otherworld, and surround it with acorns,
symbols of rebirth, and with photographs and other mementos of dead friends,
relatives, and ancestors you would like to honor. You might also place a lit
votive candle by mementos of each loved one to represent their Spirit which
lives on.

YULE / WINTER SOLSTICE

Outline the circle with pine cones and freshly cut pine boughs. Set tall red
candles at the four quarters with holly at their bases. In the center, lay a
Yule wreath of evergreens, preferably one you have fashioned yourself. In the
center of the wreath, place a large red candle to represent the reborn Sun.
Place it in a small cauldron, if you have one, to symbolize the Goddess of
Rebirth. Around the outside of the wreath make another circle with sprigs of
mistletoe which can be energized during the rite and later given to participants
and friends to bring blessings to their homes in the New Solar Year. Our
community Yule altar also contains eight red ribbons representing the Wheel of
the Year, eight plates for Sabbat cakes, and personal blessing candles brought
by participants.

IMBOLC / CANDLEMAS

Outline the circle with white votive candles, symbolizing the purification
aspect of this holiday. Place large white candles at each of the quarters and at
the center. Surround the central candle with any early greens and buds that have
appeared in your area, and with sunflower seeds to represent the promise of
renewed life in coming Spring. The seeds can be later set out for wild birds.
White candles also can be set in the center by participants to symbolize self-
purification and spiritual awakening.

OSTARA / SPRING EQUINOX

Outline the circle with any greenery that has appeared already in the Spring,
such as budding willow branches, ground ivy and other herbs. If Winter snows
still abound, which often is the case here in Wisconsin, use a green cord or
green ribbons to form the circle and represent the greening of Spring. You could
also outline the circle with packets of seeds which will later be planted in
gardens. At each of the four quarters, place a green candle. In the center of
the circle, place a basket with brightly colored hard-boiled eggs in it,
representing the Spring Goddess and the resurrection of life. These eggs can be
eaten as part of the rite or later buried in gardens as fertility charms.

BELTANE / MAY DAY

Outline the circle with a variety of flowers and tree blossoms, symbolizing the
blossoming of life. For group ceremonies, have everyone exchange some of the
flowers they bring with other participants before the outlining of the circle
begins. This ancient gesture of friendship aids in group attunement, generates a
festive mood, and strengthens connection with the love energy of the holiday. At
each of the four quarters, place a basket or vase of flowers. In the center, set
a Maypole decorated with brightly colored ribbons to represent the activating
principle of Nature. The ribbons should be an even number of streamers if the
traditional Maypole dance will be done. Otherwise, each participant should tie a
bit of ribbon around the pole to symbolize wishes for personal growth in the
coming Summer. Free-form ecstatic dancing can then be done around the pole to
energize the wishes. After the rite, take flowers to gardens to bless them and
promote fertility.

LITHA / SUMMER SOLSTICE

Outline the circle with candle lanterns or candles set in earth in wide-mouthed
jars. A beautiful and powerful way to create the circle space with these lights
is to have participants carry the candles in a ritual procession at dusk to the
ceremonial spot, circle it several times clockwise, come to a standstill once a
comfortable sized circle is made, and then set them down behind them. This works
very well especially with large groups and it is a part of each year’s opening
ritual at the International Pagan Spirit Gathering we sponsor at Solstice time.
Luminarias, which are candles set in sand in small paper bags, are another
stunning way to create a ring of light for an evening Solstice ceremony.
However, the ring of light is made, torches or large candles work well in the
four quarters. In the center of the circle, kindle a large bonfire of sacred
woods and herbs, if your location permits. You might want to feed the fire as it
rises with the dried wreath from Yule as we do each year to symbolize the peak
of the Solar Year. Otherwise, set a large red candle in the center, and surround
it with oak boughs, yarrow flowers, and other sacred plants of the season
growing in the area.

LUGHNASSAD / LAMMAS

Outline the circle with stalks of wheat or other grains, if available. Or, if
you prefer, make the circle with sprigs of sweet smelling herbs such as mint and
basil, and with wildflowers such as Queen Anne’s Lace and red clover blossoms.
Set baskets of herbs and Summer flowers at the four quarters and in the center,
representing the productiveness of Nature. Also on the central altar, place a
freshly-bakes loaf of bread to symbolize the Spirit of the holiday. The bread
can be shared among participants and with the Earth as a form of communion.

MABON / FALL EQUINOX

Outline the circle with gourds, apples, nuts, and other foods of the season.
Preferably, these are ones grown in your own gardens or in fields in the local
areas. Set a large gourd or pile of fruits and vegetables at each of the
quarters to represent harvest abundance. In the center, place a thanksgiving
cornucopia or cauldron filled to overflowing with offerings of harvest produce
and herbs. Ears of multi-colored Indian corn also are an excellent seasonal
altar decoration. The foods that ring the circle can later be eaten in a Harvest
feast. The central offerings should be returned to the Earth in thanksgiving.

With my thanks to Lady Abyss for this great information first posted this in January 2011