Tag: Folk Magick

Some of the Witchcraft/Magickal Correspondence for Thursday

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Thursday Source: spells8.com

Candle

Light a green candle to promote growth, fertility and abundance. Meditating with a green candle encourages us to improve in personal projects such as studies, work and self-development. It is great for casting prosperity or good luck spells, and also when invoking the healing energies of Nature.

Ruling Deities

Cernunnos, Gaia, Osiris, Pan, Poseidon and Zeus are rulers of Thursdays.

Crystals

Amethyst, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Tiger’s Eye, and Sugilite.

Carrying these gemstones today can bring success and fulfillment of your goals. Wear them as a talisman or simply keep them close to you to harness their energy.

Potion

Drink a cup of Green Tea today to strengthen your focus. Green tea is loaded with beneficial antioxidants, and, besides caffeine, green tea contains aminoacids that help boost brain function. It has a large amount of L-theanine, an amino acid that is beneficial for memory, attention, concentration and learning.

Herbs

Cinnamon, Clove, Sage, Fig, Hyssop, Maple, Nutmeg, Star Anise, Cinquefoil, Honeysuckle, Musk, Oakmoss.

Thursday Morning Rituals & Spells

Thursday color correspondences are Blue, Purple and Green. A simple spell is: Light a green candle to promote growth, fertility and abundance. Here are some more spells to do on Thursday: …

Thursday

Thursday Source: learnreligions.com

Thursday is a day of royal blues and greens, associated with the planet Jupiter and metals like tin. When it comes to deities, look at leader type gods like Thor, Zeus, and Jupiter. Gemstone correspondences for Thursday include turquoise, amethyst and lapis lazuli, and plant associations can be found in honeysuckle, cinquefoil, and even oak trees.

This is a day for honor, fealty and family loyalty, as well as harvesting, success, and prosperity. Take advantage of Thursday’s different aspects and do spellwork that brings abundance to you, declares your allegiance, and embraces prosperity.

(One Person’s View) The Deep Meaning of the Triple Goddess Symbol

The hyperlink is for a good video about the Triple Goddess. I hope you find it enjoyable and informative.

The Deep Meaning of the Triple Goddess Symbol | SymbolSage

(One Person’s Viewpoint) Herbs: A – Z List (The Medicinal, Spiritual and Magical Uses of…)

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

  • Aloes:

General: Aloes are indigenous to East and South Africa, but have been introduced into the West Indies (where they are extensively cultivated) and into tropical countries, and will even flourish in the countries bordering on the Mediterranean. The drug Aloes consists of the liquid exuded from the transversely-cut bases of the leaves.

Medicinal Use: The drug Aloes is one of the safest and best warm and stimulating purgatives to persons of sedentary habits and phlegmatic constitutions. An ordinary small dose takes from 15 to 18 hours to produce an effect. Its action is exerted mainly on the large intestine, for which reason, also it is useful as a vermifuge. Its use, however, is said to induce Piles. From the Chemist and Druggist (July 22, 1922):

‘Aloes, strychnine and belladonna in pill form was criticized by Dr. Bernard Fautus in a paper read before the Chicago branch of the American Pharmaceutical Society. He pointed out that when given at the same time they cannot possibly act together because of the different speed and duration of the three agents. Aloin is slow in action, requiring from 10 to 12 hours. Strychnine and Atropine, on the other hand, are rapidly absorbed, and have but a brief duration of action.’

Aloes was employed by the ancients and was known to the Greeks as a production of the island of Socotra as early as the fourth century B.C. The drug was used by Dioscorides, Celsus and Pliny, as well as by the later Greek and Arabian physicians, though it is not mentioned either by Hippocrates or Theophrastus.

Spiritual Use: The word Aloes, in Latin Lignum Aloes, is used in the Bible and in many ancient writings to designate a substance totally distinct from the modern Aloes, namely the resinous wood of Aquilaria agallocha, a large tree growing in the Malayan Peninsula. Its wood constituted a drug which was, down to the beginning of the present century, generally valued for use as incense, but now is esteemed only in the East. The Mahometans, especially those in Egypt, regard the Aloe as a religious symbol, and the Mussulman who has made a pilgrimage to the shrine of the Prophet is entitled to hang the Aloe over his doorway. The Mahometans also believe that this holy symbol protects a householder from any malign influence. In Cairo, the Jews also adopt the practice of hanging up the Aloe. In the neighbourhood of Mecca, at the extremity of every grave, on a spot facing the epitaph, Burckhardt found planted a low shrubby species of Aloe whose Arabic name, saber, signifies patience. This plant is evergreen and requires very little water. Its name refers to the waiting-time between the burial and the resurrection morning.

  • Arnica:

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Flower Meaning, Symbolize, and Spiritual Meaning – Daisy

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Daisy Source: uniguide.com

Daisy flower meaning and symbolism includes new beginnings, hope, innocence, fun, affection, and other sweet attributes. Daisies are part of the Asteraceae family of flowers, which includes over 32,000 species. Because of their popularity and the fact that daisies can be found on every continent except Antarctica, they are subjects in the mythology and folklore of many cultures around the world. This post will include some of those stories, as well as daisy color and spiritual meanings.

(As a side note, sunflowers are also part of the aster family of flowers, but because they are so distinct and have slightly different meanings, I wrote a separate post on sunflower meanings that you can read here.

“I keep stars in my pockets and wear daisies in my hair but I tuck you tenderly in the folds of my heart and take you everywhere.”
– Melody Lee

What does a daisy symbolize?

Here’s a quick list of what daisies symbolize. We’ll go into more detail on these throughout this post:

New Beginnings

Hope

Innocence

Fertility

Motherhood

Fun

Affection

Fidelity

Stardust

Daisy Symbolism: New Beginnings

Around the world daisy flowers are symbols of new beginnings. Blooming in spring, these charming flowers remind us of fresh starts, sunshine, and renewal. Because of this, they are often given as gifts or planted to welcome new babies into the world.

The name “daisy” actually comes from an Old English term that translates to “day’s eye.” The reason is that, like lotus flowers, daisies open up in the morning to take in the day’s sunshine and then close up again in the evening. So, the daisy reminds us that with each day, there is an opportunity to begin again.

Hope

Because they symbolize new beginnings, daisy flowers are also symbols of hope. They remind us that hope is one of the most powerful tools we have for manifesting better outcomes and a better world. Even disappointments can bring new opportunities. As the saying goes, “When one door closes and another one opens.”

Daisy Meaning: Innocence

As they are symbols of new beginnings and hope, daisy and aster flower meaning is also associated with innocence. As a result, these special flowers are representative of babies and children.

It’s important to keep in mind that innocence can apply to adults too. In this way, daisy meaning is akin to what the Buddhists describe as “having a beginner’s mind.” It means to embody a way of being and an approach to life and situations with the curiosity and enthusiasm of a child. This way, you benefit from having a fresh perspective.

Fertility and Motherhood

Just as they are associated with springtime, newborns and babies, daisies also symbolize fertility and motherhood. In fact, as you’ll read about later in this post, daisy flowers were associated with the Norse goddess Freya, who was a fertility goddess.

Daisy Symbolism: Fun

There is an easy-breezy aspect to daisy flowers. They bloom in spring, when nature is waking up, and they grow easily in a variety of conditions. Not to mention, these flowers are easy to draw. In fact, they were probably the first flowers that many of us drew as kids.

As daisies are associated with children, they are also associated with fun and lightheartedness. After all, children naturally love to laugh and have a good time.

Affection

How many of us have plucked the petals of a daisy as we played the game “He loves me, he loves me not” or “She loves me, she loves me not”? Because daisies grow easily in many locations, they are often the wildflowers picked spontaneously for a bouquet to give to someone you have a crush on. Thus, daisy flower meaning also includes affection and love.

In fact, in Victorian England, where flower symbolism was a popular pastime, giving daisies to someone meant that you returned their affection.

Daisy Meaning: Fidelity

Many of us have made daisy chains by connecting the stems of daisies together. This pastime goes back hundreds of years, to a time when daisy chains were worn as head wreaths or belts. However, the daisy chain is more than a pretty garland, as they symbolize fidelity and eternal love.

Stars

The Latin name for the Asteraceae family of flowers comes from the Latin word for “star,” which is “aster.” These flowers not only resemble bright stars, they’re also named for the Greek goddess Astraea who turned into a star. (You can read more about Astraea in the section on Greek mythology below.)

As symbols for stars, daisies remind us of something fundamental, which is that we all originated from the same source. As Joni Mitchell sang in her song “Woodstock”:

“We are stardust
Billion year old carbon…”

Daisy Color Meanings

Daisies come in a variety of bright colors, and each has special meanings. Here are some of those qualities:

White Daisy

With their white petals and yellow centers, white daisies symbolize innocence and the other classic daisy traits, such as babies, motherhood, hope, and new beginnings. White daisies make lovely gifts for new parents and newborns.

Yellow Daisy

Like sunflower symbolism, yellow daisies symbolize joy, childish fun, hope, and good luck. They make lovely gifts for friends or anyone whose spirits you want to lift.

Orange Daisy

Orange aster flowers symbolize health, healing, and optimism. They also symbolize zany, off-beat fun.

Pink Daisies

Pink daisies symbolize affection and love, including both platonic and romantic love. They are ideal gifts and lovely to plant in gardens for new babies, new moms, or friends and family.

Red Daisy

Red daisy flowers are positive symbols for wealth and prosperity. In addition, like other red flowers, they symbolize romantic love. Because the nature of these flowers is lighthearted and fun, red daisies make lovely gifts for new crushes.

In addition, as symbols of eternity and fidelity, they make wonderful gifts for long-term partners, especially when you want to rekindle the flames in your romance or reconfirm your commitment to each other.

Purple Daisy

Many daisies come in purple hues. So, like orange daisies, purple aster flowers symbolize zany fun and spontaneity. In addition, as purple is the color of peace and understanding, like other purple flowers, a purple daisy represents the kind of hope and optimism that brings people together and heals misunderstandings. Thus, it is a flower that represents unity.

Blue Daisy

As with other blue flower meanings, blue daisies symbolize long-term loyalty and trust. They’re also helpful symbols for visualization. Like wishing on a star, focusing on a blue daisy in prayer or meditation can help you to calm your mind and envision positive outcomes.

Green Daisy

Green daisies symbolize new beginnings, renewal, and growth. So, they are helpful symbols for new creative, business, or other endeavors.

Daisy Spiritual Meanings

On a spiritual level, daisy flowers represent spiritual faith and the eternal life of the soul. They also represent the possibility that we all have the opportunity to begin again, no matter the mistakes we’ve made in our past. For some, they are also symbols of reincarnation.

Associated Spirit Animals

Because they grow on every continent except Antarctica, the daisy plays an important role in the natural ecosystems where they grow. As a result, they share synergies with the wild animals and insects in their natural habitats.

For example, rabbits and deer love to eat daisy flowers. In addition, insects including ladybugs, spiders, damselflies, and dragonflies prey on the insects that eat daisies. Therefore, they help to protect the life force of the flowers.

Furthermore, birds, including finches, sparrows, cardinals, and towhees, are attracted to daisies because they eat their seeds or the insects that live in their ecosystems.

Furthermore, the ancient Greeks would dry and crush the roots of daisy flowers and feed them to bees if they were sickly.1

On a spiritual level, daisies share synergies with the rabbit spirit animal because they are symbols of fertility and new beginnings. In addition, as symbols of fidelity and eternal love, they share symbolic meaning with birds, of which the majority, including eagles and crows, are monogamous.

Daisy Mythology and Folklore

Because they grow on nearly every continent on Earth, daisy and aster flowers have appeared in the myths and folklore of many cultures around the world. Here are some of those stories:

Daisy Meaning in Greek Mythology

For the ancient Greeks, daisy flowers were sacred. The Greeks made them into wreaths, which they placed in their temples. In addition, they burned their leaves to detoxify the air and drive evil spirits away.

The ancient Greeks also associated their goddess Astraea with daisy flowers. According to one Greek legend, during the Iron Age, humans began to make a lot of weapons and warfare increased. Incensed with the violence, Zeus decided to destroy the world of men with a great flood. But before he did, the gods, who had been living on Earth, left. The goddess Astraea was the last to leave. Heartbroken at the loss of life, she asked Zeus to turn her into a star.

Eventually, the flood waters receded. But all that was left of the world was mud and slime. Seeing the destruction, Astraea wept, and her tears fell as stardust. When they hit the land, they turned into daisy flowers.2

Native American Daisy Meanings

For Native Americans, daisies, like sunflowers, are associated with the life-giving attributes of the sun. The Native Americans also eat the daisy seeds and they used to use their stalks as building materials.

Daisy Meaning in the United States

In the U.S., daisies are April birth flowers. They are associated with new beginnings, happiness, and lighthearted fun.

Celtic Daisy Meaning

For the ancient Celts, daisies brought protective powers and good luck to babies and young children.

Norse Daisy Mythology

The Vikings associated daisies with their goddess Freya, who was a fertility goddess and the guardian of new mothers.

Asia

In China and Japan, daisy flowers are associated with fidelity and eternal love.

Daisy Tattoo Meaning

A daisy tattoo is a great design for a tattoo because these flowers are relatively simple in composition, yet they symbolize many positive attributes. A daisy tattoo tells the world that you are lighthearted and look for the fun in life. It can also be an ideal symbol when you are starting something new in your life. While tattoos are highly personal to each individual, hopefully understanding the qualities that daisies represent will bring deeper meaning to your tattoo.

Overview Flower Meanings: The Language of Flowers

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Flower Meanings: The Language of Flowers from almanac.com

What Does Each Flower Symbolize?

Discover the language of flowers with the Almanac’s complete chart of Flower Meanings. When selecting flowers—for a Mother’s Day bouquet, for your garden, or even for a tattoo, know their meaning.

The History of Flower Meanings

The language of flowers has been recognized for centuries in many countries throughout Europe and Asia. They even play a large role in William Shakespeare’s works. Mythologies, folklore, sonnets, and plays of the ancient Greeks, Romans, Egyptians, and Chinese are peppered with flower and plant symbolism—and for good reason.

Whether you’re giving flowers to a mother for Mother’s Day, a friend on their birthday or a beloved on Valentine’s Day, nearly every sentiment imaginable can be expressed with flowers. The orange blossom, for instance, means chastity, purity, and loveliness, while the red chrysanthemum means “I love you.”

Flower Language of the Victorian Era

Learning the special symbolism of flowers became a popular pastime during the 1800s. Nearly all Victorian homes had, alongside the Bible, guidebooks for deciphering the “language,” although definitions shifted depending on the source.

Following the protocol of Victorian-era etiquette, flowers were primarily used to deliver messages that couldn’t be spoken aloud. In a sort of silent dialogue, flowers could be used to answer “yes” or “no” questions. A “yes” answer came in the form of flowers handed over with the right hand; if the left hand was used, the answer was “no.”

Plants could also express aversive feelings, such as the “conceit” of pomegranate or the “bitterness” of aloe. Similarly, if given a rose declaring “devotion” or an apple blossom showing “preference,” one might return to the suitor a yellow carnation to express “disdain.”

How flowers were presented and in what condition was important. If the flowers were given upside down, then the idea being conveyed was the opposite of what was traditionally meant. How the ribbon was tied said something, too: Tied to the left, the flowers’ symbolism applied to the giver, whereas tied to the right, the sentiment was in reference to the recipient. And, of course, a wilted bouquet delivered an obvious message!

More examples of plants and their associated human qualities during the Victorian era include bluebells and kindness, peonies and bashfulness, rosemary and remembrance, and tulips and passion. The meanings and traditions associated with flowers have certainly changed over time, and different cultures assign varying ideas to the same species, but the fascination with “perfumed words” persists just the same.

Flower Symbolism Chart

See our chart below for meanings of herbs, flowers, and other plants. (Please note: Our chart below reflects mainly Victorian flower language.)

Click on linked plant names for a photo and growing guide.

Meanings of Herbs, Flowers and Other Plants
Abatina Fickleness
Acanthus The fine art, Artifice
Aloe Affection, also Grief
Amaryllis Pride
Anemone Forsaken
Angelica Inspiration
Apple blossom Preference
Arborvitae Unchanging friendship
Aster Symbol of love, Daintiness
Baby’s breath Everlasting Love
Bachelor’s button Single blessedness
Basil Good wishes
Bay tree Glory
Begonia Beware
Belledonna Silence
Bittersweet Truth
Black-eyed Susan Justice
Bluebell Humility
Borage Bluntness, Directness
Butterfly weed Let me go
Calla lily Beauty
Camellia, pink Longing for you
Camellia, red You’re a flame in my heart
Camellia, white You’re adorable
Candytuft Indifference
Carnation Fascination, Female love, Mother’s love
– Red carnation Alas for my poor heart, My heart aches, Deep love
– White carnation Innocence, pure love, sweet love
– Pink carnation I’ll never forget you
– Striped Refusal
– Yellow carnation Disdain, Disappointment, Rejection
Chamomile Patience in adversity
Chives Usefulness
Chrysanthemum, red I love you
Chrysanthemum, yellow Slighted love
Chrysanthemum, white Truth
Clematis Mental beauty
Clematis, evergreen Poverty
Clover, white Think of me
Columbine Foolishness, Folly
– Columbine, purple Resolution
– Columbine, red Anxious, Trembling
Coreopsis Always cheerful
Coriander Hidden worth/merit
Crab blossom Ill nature
Crocus, spring Cheerfulness, Youthful gladness
Cyclamen Resignation, Diffidence, Goodbye
Daffodil Regard, Unequalled love
Dahlia, single Good taste
Daisy Innocence, Loyal love, I’ll never tell
Daylily Chinese emblem for mother
Dill Powerful against evil
Edelweiss Courage, Devotion
Fennel Flattery
Fern Magic, Fascination, Secret bonds of love
Forget-me-not True love memories, Do not forget me
Gardenia You’re lovely, Secret love
Geranium Folly, Stupidity
Gladiolus Flower of the Gladiators, Integrity, Strength, Victory
Goldenrod Encouragement, Good fortune
Heliotrope Eternal love, Devotion
Hibiscus Delicate beauty
Holly Defense, Domestic happiness
Hollyhock Ambition
Honeysuckle Bonds of love
Hyacinth Sport, Game, Play
– Blue Hyacinth Constancy
– Purple Hyacinth Sorrow
– Yellow Hyacinth Jealousy
– White Hyacinth Loveliness, Prayers for someone
Hydrangea Gratitude for being understood, Frigidity and heartlessness
Hyssop Sacrifice, Cleanliness
Iris Faith, trust, Wisdom, Hope, Valor
Ivy Affection, Friendship, Fidelity
Jasmine, white Sweet love, Amiability
Jasmine, yellow Grace; Elegance
Lady’s Slipper Capricious beauty
Larkspur Open heart, Levity, Lightness, Fickleness (pink or simple varieties).
Lavender Distrust
Lemon balm Sympathy
Lilac Joy of youth
Lily (white) Virginity, Purity, Heavenly
Lily (yellow) Happy, Gay, Walking on air
Lily (orange) Hatred
Lily, tiger Wealth, Pride
Lily-of-the-valley Sweetness, Tears of the Virgin Mary, Humility
Lotus Flower Purity, Enlightenment, Self-regeneration, and Rebirth
Magnolia Nobility, Love of nature
Marigold  Grief, Jealousy
Marjoram Joy, Happiness
Mint Virtue
Morning glory Affection
Myrtle Good luck, Love in a marriage
Nasturtium Patriotism, Conquest, Victory in Battle
Oak Strength
Oregano Substance
Pansy Thoughts
Parsley Festivity
Peony Bashful, Happy life, Shame
Pine Humility, Piety
Poppy Consolation
Rhododendron Danger, beware
Rose, red Love, I love you
Rose, dark crimson Mourning
Rose, pink Happiness
Rose, white Innocence, Heavenly, I’m worthy of you
Rose, yellow Jealousy, Decrease of love, Infidelity
Rosemary Remembrance
Rue Grace, Clear vision
Sage Wisdom, Immortality
Salvia, blue I think of you
Salvia, red Forever mine
Savory Spice, Interest
Snapdragon Deception, Graciousness
Sorrel Affection
Southernwood Constancy, Jest
Spearmint Warmth of sentiment
Speedwell Feminine fidelity
Sunflower, dwarf Adoration
Sunflower, tall Haughtiness
Sweet pea Blissful pleasures, Goodbye, Thank you for a lovely time
Sweet William Gallantry
Sweet woodruff Humility
Tansy Hostile thoughts, Declaring war
Tarragon Lasting interest
Thyme Courage, strength
Tulip, red Passion, Declaration of love
Tulip, yellow Sunshine in your smile
Valerian Readiness
Violet Watchfulness, Modesty, Faithfulness
Willow Sadness
Yarrow Everlasting love
Zinnia Thoughts of absent friends, Lasting affection

Flower Meanings by Color

Flowers provide an incredibly nuanced form of communication. Some plants, including roses, poppies, and lilies, could express a wide range of emotions based on their color alone.

Take, for instance, all of the different meanings attributed to variously colored carnations: Pink meant “I’ll never forget you”; red said “my heart aches for you”; purple conveyed capriciousness; white was for “the sweet and lovely”; and yellow expressed romantic rejection.

Likewise, a white violet meant “innocence,” while a purple violet said that the bouquet giver’s “thoughts were occupied with love.” A red rose was used to openly express feelings of love, while a red tulip was a confession of love. The calla lily was interpreted to mean “magnificent beauty,” and a clover said, “think of me.”

Unsurprisingly, the color of the rose plays a huge role. Red roses symbolize love and desire, but roses come in a variety of colors, and each has its own meaning.

White rose: purity, innocence, reverence, a new beginning, a fresh start.

Red rose: love; I love you.

Deep, dark crimson rose: mourning.

Pink rose: grace, happiness, gentleness.

Yellow rose: jealousy, infidelity.

Orange rose: desire and enthusiasm.

Lavender rose: love at first sight.

Coral rose: friendship, modesty, sympathy.

What Wedding Flowers Mean

One tradition is to select the flowers of a wedding bouquet based on plant symbolism. As an example, look to the royal flower bouquet in the wedding of Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, to Kate Middleton (now Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge). Her all-white bouquet had lily-of-the-valley (representing trustworthiness, purity), sweet William (gallantry), hyacinth (loveliness), myrtle (love in marriage), and ivy (continuity). Altogether, these flowers’ meanings reveal the hope of a loving, everlasting marriage.

The groom, too, wore a flower that appeared in the bridal bouquet in his button-hole. This stems from the Medieval tradition of wearing his Lady’s colors as a declaration of his love.

One fun modern idea is to give each bridesmaid a bouquet featuring a signature flower whose meaning suits her personality.

There is a language, little known,
Lovers claim it as their own.
Its symbols smile upon the land,
Wrought by nature’s wondrous hand;
And in their silent beauty speak,
Of life and joy, to those who seek
For Love Divine and sunny hours
In the language of the flowers.
–The Language of Flowers, London, 1875

Flower Meaning, Symbol and Spiritual Meaning – The Properties of Flowers For Witchcraft Spells

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

The Properties of Flowers For Witchcraft Spells fromlovespellslovespell.co.uk

Acacia attracts love and friends –

Acacia Love Spell

Alyssum increases self worth –

Alyssum Self Worth Spell

Amaranth attracts a faithful lover –

Amaranth Faithfulness Spell

Amaryllis attracts writing success –

Amaryllis Writing Success

Anemone wins back a lost lover –

Anemone Reuniting Spell

Apple blossom attracts good fortune-

Apple blossom Fortune Spell

Aster helps with negotiations –

Aster Negotiations Spell

Azalea freedom from addiction –

Azalea End Addiction Spell

Begonia protects from gossip –

Begonia Stop Gossip Spell

Bluebell attracts faithfulness –

Bluebell Faithfulness Spell

Buttercup increases wealth –

Buttercup Wealth Spell

Camellia increases desire –

Camellia Desire Spell

Carnation attracts acceptance –

Carnation Acceptance Spell

Celandine attracts happy holidays –

Celandine For Holidays Spell

Chrysanthemum attracts marriage –

Chrysanthemum Marriage

Cornflower for protection –

Cornflower Protection Spell

Cowslip for exam success –

Cowslip Exam Spell

Crocus attracts joy –

Crocus Joy Spell

Cyclamen attracts protection –

Cyclamen Protection Spell

Daffodil attracts forgiveness –

Daffodil Forgiveness Spell

Dahlia good for travel –

Dahlia Travel Spell

Daisy for justice –

Daisy Justice Spell

Dandelion for wishes –

Dandelion Wishes Spell

Delphinium for obtaining a job –

Delphinium Job Spell

Edelweiss attracts fun –

Edelweiss Fun Spell

Evening primrose overcoming jealousy –

Evening Primrose Jealousy

Forget-Me-Not calls a lover –

Forget-Me-Not Spell

Gardenia increases beauty –

Gardenia Beauty Spell

Geranium attracts love commitment –

Geranium Commitment Spell

Gillyflower family warmth –

Gillyflower Family Warmth

Gladiolus strength of character –

Gladiolus Character Spell

Harebell attracts trust and hope –

Harebell Trust & Hope Spell

Heather attracts good luck –

Heather Good Luck Spell

Hibiscus attracts healing –

Hibiscus Healing Spell

Hollyhock attracts fertility –

Hollyhock Fertility Spell

Honesty attracts integrity –

Honesty Integrity Spell

Honeysuckle attracts commitment –

Honeysuckle Commitment

Hyacinth retrieves a lost love –

Hyacinth Return Lover Spell

Hydrangea attracts success –

Hydrangea Success Spell

Iris brings news –

Iris News Spell

Jasmine makes dreams come true –

Jasmine Dreams Come True

Jonquil clears up uncertainty –

Jonquil End Uncertainty Spell

Lavender attracts love & healing –

Lavender Love & Healing

Lilac attracts permanent romances –

Lilac Permanent Romances

Lily attracts marriage –

Lily Marriage Spell

Lily of the Valley attracts happiness –

Lily of the Valley Happiness

Lupin attracts grace –

Lupin Grace Spell

Magnolia attracts sensuality –

Magnolia Sensuality Spell

Marigold attracts employment –

Marigold Employment Spell

Mimosa attracts riches –

Mimosa Riches Spell

Narcissus attracts self confidence –

Narcissus Confidence Spell

Nasturtium attracts victory –

Nasturtium Victory Spell

Oleander attracts wisdom –

Oleander Wisdom Spell

Orange blossom attracts health –

Orange Blossom Health Spell

Orchid attracts prosperity –

Orchid Prosperity Spell

Pansy attracts kind thoughts –

Pansy Kindness Spell

Passion flower finding twin soul –

Passion Flower Soul Mate

Peony for forgiveness –

Peony Forgiveness Spell

Periwinkle for love –

Periwinkle Love Spell

Petunia overcoming despair –

Petunia Hope Spell

Poinsettia attracts gifts –

Poinsettia Gifts Spell

Polyanthus attracts riches –

Polyanthus Riches Spell

Poppy for peace –

Poppy Peace Spell

Primrose attract a lover –

Primrose Lover Spell

Rose love and healing –

Rose Healing Spell

Snapdragon overcoming rejection –

Snapdragon Hope Spell

Snowdrop new beginnings –

Snowdrop New Beginnings

Stock attracts beauty –

Stock Beauty Spell

Sunflower attracts wealth –

Sunflower Wealth Spell

Sweet pea for passion –

Sweet Pea Passion Spell

Tulip for love –

Tulip Love Spell

Violet keeping secrets –

Violet Secrets Spell

Wallflower for happiness –

Wallflower Happiness Spell

Wisteria breaking possessiveness –

Wisteria End Possessiveness

Woodbine for love –

Woodbine Love Spell

(One Person’s View) 31 Everyday Herbs and Spices that You can use in Spells

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Beginner Witch? Closeted Witch? Need low-key spell ingredients to fuel your desire to make a change in the world? Don’t worry; we’ve got you! Did you know that your kitchen is filled with tons of amazing spices that are not only excellent for cooking but are also excellent in spell work? That’s right!

Cinnamon does more than make amazing coffee cake, and black pepper does more than put decorative specks on your fried eggs! The spice pantry of your kitchen is brimming with magickal energy, waiting for you to tap into it!

Not only will this list of 31 everyday herbs and spices that you can use in spells increase your ability to morph the cosmos, but it will also help you bridge your magickal and spiritual practice into your everyday life! No more magickal mindset; all magick, all the time. Let’s tear down those barriers, shall we?

31 Everyday Herbs and Spices that You can use in Spells

Allspice Correspondences

Buy dried allspice for spells.

  • Magickal Properties
    • Luck
    • Money
    • Positivity
  • Medicinal Properties
    • Aids digestion
    • Mild anesthetic
    • Reduces flatulence

Basil Correspondences

Buy basil anointing oil | basil washes for spells.

  • Magickal Properties
    • Business success
    • Happiness
    • Love
    • Money
    • Peace
  • Medicinal Properties
    • Aids in headache curing
    • Antibiotic
    • Antifungal
    • Prevents flatulence
    • Reduces anxiety

Bay Leaves Correspondences

Buy bay leaves for spells.

  • Magickal Properties
    • Banishing
    • Empowerment
    • Exorcism
    • Fidelity
    • Loyalty
    • Luck
    • Psychic Development
    • Wealth
    • Wish Magick
  • Medicinal Properties
    • Bactericidal
    • Calms nerves
    • Fungicidal
    • Helps cure chest colds
    • Reduces arthritis pain
  • Learn More: Bay Laurel Materia Magicka

Black Pepper Correspondences

  • Magickal Properties
    • Banishing
    • Binding
    • Creating confusion
    • Dispelling curses
    • Exorcism
    • Protection from evil
    • Stop gossip
    • Ward off jealousy
  • Medicinal Properties
    • Aids Digestion
    • Antioxidant
    • Helps against cold and flu

Cayenne Correspondences

  • Magickal Properties
    • Aid separation
    • Empowerment
    • Increasing the aura
    • Overcome heartbreak
    • Protection
    • Romance
    • Speed up spell results
    • Strength
  • Medicinal Properties
    • Aids digestion
    • Aids in detoxes
    • Boosts metabolism
    • Relieves migraines

Cinnamon Correspondences

Buy cinnamon incense | cinnamon oils | dried cinnamon for spells.

  • Magickal Properties
    • Draw love
    • Fast money
    • Happiness
    • Healing work
    • Increase spiritual energy
    • Money
    • Wealth
  • Medicinal Properties
    • Helps ward off car sickness
    • Reduces stress

Chili Powder Correspondences

  • Magickal Properties
    • Spell booster
    • Ward off unwanted visitors
  • Medicinal Properties
    • Antioxidant
    • Helps reduce fat

Cloves Correspondences

  • Magickal Properties
    • Money
    • Stops gossip
    • Strong protection from all harm
    • Wealth
  • Medicinal Properties
    • Aphrodisiac
    • Reduces inflammation
    • Reduces toothache pain

Crushed Red Pepper Correspondences

  • Magickal Properties
    • Aid separation
    • Empowerment
    • Increasing the aura
    • Overcome heartbreak
    • Protection
    • Romance
    • Speed up spell results
    • Strength
  • Medicinal Properties
    • Aids digestion
    • Aids in detoxes
    • Boosts metabolism
    • Relieves migraines

Cumin Correspondences

  • Magickal Properties
    • Aids in exorcism
    • Fidelity
    • Protection
    • Wards off thieves
  • Medicinal Properties
    • Aphrodisiac
    • Eases colic
    • Reduces gas and bloating
    • Stops diarrhea

Curry Powder Correspondences

  • Magickal Properties
    • Beauty spells
    • Protection from evil
  • Medicinal Properties
    • Aids in liver detox
    • Anti-aging
    • Boosts metabolism
    • Promotes healthy bones

Dill Weed Correspondences

  • Magickal Properties
    • Luck
    • Money
    • Protection
    • Romance
  • Medicinal Properties
    • Reduces gas and bloating

Fennel Seeds Correspondences

  • Magickal Properties
    • Diet spells
    • Home protection
    • Increases charisma
    • Increases memory
    • Strengthens the mind
  • Medicinal Properties
    • Aids in digestion
    • Reduces colic

Garlic Powder Correspondences

  • Magickal Properties
    • Dissuade thieves
    • Love
    • Protects against psychic vampires
    • Remove negative energy
    • Remove stalkers
    • Strengthens other spell ingredients
  • Medicinal Properties
    • Cures athletes foot
    • Cures cold sores
    • Reduces high blood pressure
    • Reduce risk of colon and prostate cancer
    • Reduce tick bite frequency
    • Softens hard arteries

Ginger

  • Magickal Properties
    • Healing
    • New opportunities
    • Romance
    • Speeds up spells
    • Strength
  • Medicinal Properties
    • Cures stomach cramps
    • Helps reduce menstrual cramps
    • Stops nausea, of all kinds

Marjoram Correspondences

  • Magickal Properties
    • Ancestor magick
    • Animal magick
    • Courage
    • Dreams
    • Eases grieving
    • Happiness
    • Money
    • Peace
    • Protection
    • Psychic awareness
    • Protection
    • Success
  • Medicinal Properties
    • Aids in digestion

Mint Correspondences

  • Magickal Properties
    • Cleansing
    • Happiness
    • Inspiration
    • Money
    • Optimism
    • Positivity
    • Purification
    • Studying
    • Writing
  • Medicinal Properties
    • Aids Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Mustard Seed Correspondences

  • Magickal Properties
    • Courage
    • Faith
    • Endurance
    • Success
    • Wards off injury
    • Wards off thieves
  • Medicinal Properties
    • Increases appetite

Nutmeg Correspondences

  • Magickal Properties
    • Breaking curses
    • Creative thinking
    • Luck
    • Money
    • Prosperity
    • Success
    • Wealth
  • Medicinal Properties
    • Aiding in digestion

Onion Powder Correspondences

  • Magickal Properties
    • Absorbs and removes harmful energies
    • Grounding and centering
    • Healing work
    • Removes bad habits
    • Stability
  • Medicinal Properties
    • Reduces scarring

Oregano Correspondences

  • Magickal Properties
    • Happiness
    • Healing
    • Strength
    • Vitality
  • Medicinal Properties
    • Effective against intestinal parasites
    • Helps reduce high blood pressure

Paprika Correspondences

  • Magickal Properties
    • Increases power of other spell ingredients

Parsley Correspondences

  • Magickal Properties
    • Calm
    • Inspiration
    • Luck
    • Protection
    • Purification
    • Strength
    • Vitality
    • Wealth
  • Medicinal Properties
    • Remedies bad breath

Poppy Seeds Correspondences

  • Magickal Properties
    • Happiness
    • Increased awareness
    • Insomnia
    • Invisibility
    • Luck
    • Pleasure

Rosemary Correspondences

  • Magickal Properties
    • Blessing
    • Consecrating
    • Fairy magick
    • Healing
    • Love
    • Purification
    • Romance
  • Medicinal Properties
    • Relieving sore throats

Sage Correspondences

  • Magickal Properties
    • Cleansing
    • Consecrating
    • Exorcism
    • Healing
    • Increasing memory
    • Purification
    • Wisdom
    • Wish magick
  • Medicinal Properties
    • Increases memory
    • Increases mental performance
    • Reduces effects of Alzheimer’s disease
    • Reduces high cholesterol
    • Reduces menopausal symptoms
    • Treats cold sores

Salt Correspondences

  • Magickal Properties
    • Cleansing
    • Healing
    • Purification
  • Medicinal Properties
    • Reduces sinus swelling

Tabasco Correspondences

  • Magickal Properties
    • Aid separation
    • Empowerment
    • Increasing the aura
    • Overcome heartbreak
    • Protection
    • Romance
    • Speed up spell results
    • Strength
  • Medicinal Properties
    • Aids digestion
    • Aids in detoxes
    • Boosts metabolism
    • Relieves migraines

Tarragon Correspondences

  • Magickal Properties
    • Aids in compassion
    • Stops abuse

Thyme Correspondences

  • Magickal Properties
    • Affection
    • Banishing
    • Beauty
    • Courage
    • Loyalty
    • Luck
    • Strength
    • Ward off nightmares

Turmeric Correspondences

  • Magickal Properties
    • Banish harmful energies
    • Exorcism
    • Healing
    • Protection
    • Strength
    • Vitality
  • Medicinal Properties
    • Reduces high cholesterol
    • Reduces painful osteoarthritis

Vanilla Correspondences

  • Magickal Properties
    • Beauty
    • Happiness
    • Romance
    • Self-love
    • Vitality
  • Medicinal Properties
    • Aphrodisiac

You can use these herbs in spells, in spell recipes, to dress your candles, to make sachets, and more!

Goddess – Rhiannon, Horse Goddess of Wales

Rhiannon – Horse Goddess of Wales

In Welsh mythology, Rhiannon is a horse goddess depicted in the Mabinogion. She is similar in many aspects to the Gaulish Epona, and later evolved into a goddess of sovereignty who protected the king from treachery.

Rhiannon was married to Pwyll, the Lord of Dyfed. When Pwyll first saw her, she appeared as a golden goddess upon a magnificent white horse. Rhiannon managed to outrun Pwyll for three days, and then allowed him to catch up, at which point she told him she’d be happy to marry him, because it would keep her from marrying Gwawl, who had tricked her into an engagement. Rhiannon and Pwyll conspired together to fool Gwawl in return, and thus Pwyll won her as his bride. Most of the conspiring was likely Rhiannon’s, as Pwyll didn’t appear to be the cleverest of men. In the Mabinogion, Rhiannon says of her husband, “Never was there a man who made feebler use of his wits.” After Pwyll’s death, Rhiannon married Manawyden.

The goddess’ name, Rhiannon, derives from a Proto-Celtic root which means “great queen,” and by taking a man as her spouse, she grants him sovereignty as king of the land.

In addition, Rhiannon possesses a set of magical birds, who can soothe the living into a deep slumber, or wake the dead from their eternal sleep.

Her story features prominently in the Fleetwood Mac hit Rhiannon, although songwriter Stevie Nicks says she didn’t know it at the time. Later, Nicks said she “was struck by the story’s emotional resonance with that of her song: the goddess, or possibly witch, given her ability with spells, was impossible to catch by horse and was also closely identified with birds — especially significant since the song claims she “takes to the sky like a bird in flight,” “rules her life like a fine skylark,” and is ultimately “taken by the wind.”

Primarily, though, Rhiannon is associated with the horse, which appears prominently in much of Welsh and Irish mythology. Many parts of the Celtic world — Gaul in particular — used horses in warfare, and so it is no surprise that these animals turn up in the myths and legends or Ireland and Wales. Scholars have learned that horse racing was a popular sport, especially at fairs and gatherings, and for centuries Ireland has been known as the center of horse breeding and training.

Judith Shaw, at Feminism and Religion, says, “Rhiannon, reminding us of our own divinity, helps us to identify with our sovereign wholeness. She enables us to cast out the role of victim from our lives forever. Her presence calls us to practice patience and forgiveness. She lights our way to the ability to transcend injustice and maintain compassion for our accusers.”

Symbols and items that are sacred to Rhiannon in modern Pagan practice include horses and horseshoes, the moon, birds, and the wind itself.

An Iowa Pagan named Callista says, “I raise horses, and have worked with them since I was a child. I first encountered Rhiannon when I was a teenager, and I keep an altar to her near my stables. It’s got horsey things on it, like a horseshoe, a horse figurine, and even braids from the manes of horses I’ve lost over the years. I make an offering to her before horse shows, and I invoke her when one of my mares is about to give birth. She seems to like offerings of sweetgrass and hay, milk, and even music – I sometimes sit by my altar and play my guitar, just singing a prayer to her, and the results are always good. I know she’s watching over me and my horses.”

Source: Paganism/Wicca Expert Article originally published on & owned by About.com 

A Simple Way to Balance or Center and Ground Yourself

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A Simple Way to Balance or Center and Ground Yourself

I have been using this method on and off for many years. I had stopped when I had minor knee surgery in November 2018 and the place I was working closed their doors for good on December 20, 2018, not because they wanted to but because the bank that had foreclosed on the strip mall it was located in decided after 7 years to kick all the businesses still operating out and being a small restaurant the funds needed to open in a different location were not available, these are two of the things that helped to contribute to me once again going into a major depression and anxiety/ panic attacks coming back into my life. I allowed myself to become more focused on negative things in my life then the positive things. Usually I am an optimistic person unless I stop doing the things that keep me this way. The method I explain below is a very important part of my spiritual path and mental health.

This method of balancing or centering and ground yourself requires getting up just as the Sun breeches the horizon. So it is not for those who like to sleep in some.

Go outside and stand on the grass, dirt, sand, or whatever direct contact you can to Mother Earth/Gaia (1) as close as possible to being in between the rising Sun/Ra/Savitr(Hindu name of God at sunrise and sunset) (2) and the setting Moon/Triple Goddess/Luna (3).

Say hello to and state your intention to ground to which ever Earth Goddess name you choose. Thank the Earth Goddess for her grounding and energy.

Say hello to which ever Sun God name you choose while facing the direction the Sun is rising. Thank the Sun God for his warmth and energy.

Next turn to the direction where the Moon Goddess is. Say hello to whatever name of the Moon Goddess you choose. Thank the Moon Goddess for her guidance and energy.

After I am grounded well and start to feel centered I open myself up to The Great Mother and Great Father asking them to cleanse all negativity, fear, anger, pain, and whatever else comes to mind all the way down to my cellular level. To push it down my body into Mother Earth to rejuvenate and renew it into positive energy to use however she needs to. For me I can actually feel energy moving through out my body and into my legs and my legs feel heavy once they no longer feel that way I know all the negativity has left me during this grounding, centering, and balancing meditation. It can vary from a few minutes up to a half hour or so, it depends on how much needs to be cleaned out of you. After my legs feel normal again I ask to be filled with love, kindness, less physical pain, and positive energy.

The first time I decided to do this to help me out of the depression, isolation, and anxiety I was feeling I had to sit down because my legs were trembling with all the negativity I was expelling and I was afraid I might fall. Once I sat down I also sent a shoot out from my root chakra to help ground me better which had the side affect of unblocking and cleansing all my chakras. It took me about 2 to 3 days of doing this at sunrise and sunset to rid myself of all the negative thoughts and feelings I let myself build up over 4 months. I now am ready to face whatever the Universe sends my way and be a leader by example again for my coven.

My heartfelt thanks to Priestess Hypatia for taking over for me so I had time to get back to being me. I also owe a debt of gratitude to Lady of the Abyss of WOTC for taking time out of her busy schedule to post on our site. I am thankful and honored that so many people took those time to send me encouraging emails and comments. It is good to be back with you all again.

May you all be blessed with good things in your life. Blessed be dear ones, Lady Beltane

1 For more Earth Goddess name use this link https://www.google.com/search?client=tablet-android-verizon&ei=c1mjXJGrIonusQXZuKDgBQ&q=names+of+earth+goddesses&oq=names+of+earth+goddesses&gs_l=mobile-gws-wiz-serp.3..0j33i299l2.102196.111540..114226…2.0..1.1712.5374.7j4j7-2j1……0….1………0i71j35i304i39j0i13j0i7i30.rjaZkhfIsIo

2 For more Sun God names use this link https://www.google.com/search?q=names+of+sun+god&oq=names+of+sun+god&aqs=chrome..69i57j0l3.31934j0j8&client=tablet-android-verizon&sourceid=chrome-mobile&ie=UTF-8

3 For more Moon Goddess names use this link https://www.google.com/search?client=tablet-android-verizon&ei=cVijXPqmM4r2tAXvx43wAg&q=names+of+moon+goddesses&oq=names+of+moon+goddess&gs_l=mobile-gws-wiz-serp.1.0.0j0i22i30l5.238139.251733..256154…7.0..0.1229.5153.19j3j1j6-2j1……0….1………0i71j35i39j0i67j0i20i263j0i10j33i22i29i30j33i299j33i160j0i131.NmAv3fTfVgo

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Spell for Tuesday – Powerful Egg Shell Protection

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Powerful Egg Shell Protection Spell

(SIDE NOTE from Lady Carla Beltane: To clean eggshells of that film that stays after you use the egg for whatever run the eggshell under as hot of water that is comfortable for you while gently moving a finger around the inside the shell. Then place the eggshells open side up into an empty egg carton to dry thoroughly. After they are thoroughly dry, I place them on my pastry sheet and use a rolling pin to crush them.)

Waste not want not applies to more than just meals! We believe that all ingredients and, what some would call trash, contain powerful symbolic magic.

And today, we’re going to harness the symbolism of the strong, powerful egg shell in our newest protection spell.

This spell leverages the potent symbolism of the egg, representing life, potential, and protection. As always, while spell ingredients provide energy to propel our manifestation, the power lies within your intention, the faith you have in the process, and the energy you infuse into it.

As you cast this spell, focus on the symbolism of the egg as a container of life and potential, as well as its shell as a protective barrier.

Egg Shell Protection Spell

Prep Time1minute 
Spell Time10minutes 
Total Time11minutes 

Materials

White Candles

Bowl

Salt

Permanent Marker optional

Whole Pasteurized Egg Shell

Instructions

Cleanse: Begin by creating a safe and sacred space. If desired, cleanse the space with smoke from sage or your favorite cleansing herbs. Light the white candles and place them on your altar or sacred space.
Consecrate: If you wish, you can use the marker to draw symbols on the egg that are meaningful to you and represent protection. These could be runes, sigils, or other symbols associated with protection in your personal practice.
Visualize: Hold the egg in your hands. Close your eyes and visualize yourself or what you want to be protected is living inside of the eggshell. Imagine that the eggshell is keeping you safe from negative energies or influences that may be affecting you.

Protect: Pour salt into the bowl, and place the egg int the center. As you do this, recite the following incantation (or one of your own creation):

“Shell of life, pure and round, Ward off harm, guard my ground. By the power of earth and sea, As I will it, so mote it be.”

Manifest: Leave the egg within the salt circle on your altar or sacred space for as long as you feel is necessary. Some people might choose to leave it overnight, while others might choose to leave it for several days.
Close: End the ritual by closing your sacred space in your chosen manner. You might choose to do this by extinguishing your candles, thanking any spirits or deities you invoked, or simply stating your intention to close the space.
Clean Up: Once you feel the spell is complete, take the egg outside and return it to the earth. You can do this by burying it in the ground or breaking it and scattering it in a garden or forest. As you do so, thank the egg and release any negative energies it has absorbed.

Spell for Monday – Monday’s Minute Magic

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Spell For Friday – Clothing Protection

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Clothing Protection

Need the following items:

1/2 cup sea salt

several gallons of Water

Camphor

Eucalyptus

Lavender

Clothes

Casting Instructions

Place salt and desired oils into wash basin. Wash cloths in proper temperature for the cloth. Hang dry in the sun or moon light if possible.

Camphor wards off physical attack or other unwanted advances.

Eucalyptus repels viruses and diseases.

Lavender increases shielding abilities.

Divination Journal

Lady Carla Beltane picks out the symbol, rune, tarot card, etc., but the information is from the website in the hyperlink. The description of these is one person’s view on them. Please click on the hyperlink for more information.

Tarot Card

Source: The Green Witch Tarot Companion by Ann Moura Pages 84 – 87

The Star – Major Arcana

Meaning – An opportunity to manifest hopes and dreams, inspiration, creativity, talent recognized, positive energy, unexpected help, new ideas, gain a wish, positive future, bright prospects, chance to start over.

Prompt Words – Opportunity, hopes obtainable.

Animal Spirit Guide or Helper

Source: The Wild Unknown Animal Spirit Guidebook by Kim Krans pages 66 – 67

Rabbit – Earth

Afraid of everything, Overwhelmed, Frozen

When In Balance: Sensitive, Problem Solver, Good Listener

When Out of Balance: Over Explains, Talks Fast.

To Bring Into Balance: A Day of Silence

Rune

Laguz

L

Water or a leek

Flow water, sea, a fertility source, the healing power of renewal. Life energy and organic growth, imagination and psychic matters. Dreams, fantasies, mysteries, the unknown, the hidden, the deep, the underworld. Success in travel or acquisition, but with the possibility of loss.

Witches Rune

The Romance

Romance, like the rings, is a very bonding rune often associated with hues of pink and red. Some of its meanings could be:

-Relationships

-Partnerships

-Infatuation

-Deep emotional connections

-A soulmate

-Harmony with another person or group

-Feeling mutual love

-Close friendships

-A growing appreciation

-Marriage is coming

Ogham

Tinne/Teine

T

Holly

Challenge or defense

Once its wood was used for spears

Rules the dark half of the year

I Ching

Numerology

Angel Number

December 25, 2024 Daily Horoscopes

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Moon Alert

Caution! Avoid shopping or making important decisions after 5:30 AM EST today (2:30 AM PST). The Moon is in Libra.

The Stars Rate Your Day

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

Aries (March 21-April 19)

*** You feel pulled between feeling friendly and outgoing on the one hand; and yet, attracted to the desire to be alone, on the other hand. At different times, we all have these contradictions. Therefore, be careful about the promises you make or whatever you agree to. Be realistic.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

*** Your desire to travel and explore the world and reach out for exciting adventure is tempered by obligations to a friend, or a group. Or possibly, someone older is critical of you or holding you back in some way? You can handle this dance because you are the financial wizard of the zodiac.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

**** You feel playful, upbeat and energetic. However, parents, authority figures and older family members have requirements that you have to meet, and it seems whatever they are these requirements might clip your wings a bit. Look for a happy compromise. Enjoy what you can, and meet the expectations of others.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

*** Be cooperative with partners and close friends today. And be patient with others because you need more sleep right now, and if you’re not getting extra sleep, you could be cranky or moody. (“Me?” “Yes, you.”)

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

*** Playful opportunities and invitations from friends, groups and organizations might come your way; however, financial restrictions and obligations could limit your chance to enjoy these social outings. This could be a disappointment. Fortunately, your focus on work and relations with partners is excellent.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

*** Today it’s tough balancing your need for play, fun diversions and entertaining adventures with your obligations to others. You are caught in the classic scenario of: “what the large print giveth, the small print taketh away.” Good luck.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

*** You might have to delay travel plans and chances to explore exciting opportunities because of work or health obligations. Or perhaps, limitations based on health issues or taking care of a pet. This is one of those days where you can’t have it all.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

*** This could be a good day to explore getting a mortgage or financial backing or a loan because you can benefit from the wealth and resources of others right now. Gifts and goodies might come your way. However, restrictions, perhaps with your kids, might cloud the picture with obligations you can’t ignore.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

*** Today you want the freedom to do your own thing, especially to relate to those who are close to you, as well as members of the general public. Nevertheless, responsibilities related to home and family will restrict your actions and choices. Cope with this as best you can given these restrictive parameters.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

*** Even though issues related to your job and your health are promising at the moment, in another part of the forest, job changes, residential moves and difficulty in dealing with relatives and neighbours could create some problems. You will have to make choices.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

*** Financial limitations might restrict you today in your social options, especially when it comes to fun diversions with friends, exploring the arts and the entertainment world, sports events and fun activities with children. Find ways to have fun that cost less. Don’t increase your debt.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

*** Family gatherings and interactions with relatives and people at home will be positive and friendly today. Nevertheless, your laid-back, easy-going style could be at odds with someone who is taking control and over planning things. You knew this would happen. Do what you can to keep the peace.

If Your Birthday Is Today

Singer, songwriter Louis Tomlinson (1991) shares your birthday today. You are sensitive, responsible and compassionate. You respect the past and what it has to offer. This year has been a time of recognition and acknowledgement. Next year, you will finish a nine-year cycle and let go of what is no longer relevant in your life.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

Good food and maybe some drinks will probably be the highlight of your day and it seems your expectations are in no way higher.

You are very happy to keep things at a minimum although there might be some sort of celebration that you will have to go through. In any case, a good time to spend with your family.

You can also read this special Aries Daily Horoscope.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

You should leave shyness aside if you want to accomplish something this Tuesday as it seems there will be more social challenges than you’d expect.

A favorable time to mingle with people who are in important positions but you will need more than your personal charm in order to make a good impression.

You can also read this special Taurus Daily Horoscope.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

You need to be very careful with what you are doing this Tuesday and especially with the decisions you are making because they are going to influence you more than you’d expect.

This also means that the choices you make are going to create some sort of precedent and you will somewhat be held responsible for them later on.

You can also read this special Gemini Daily Horoscope.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

Some sort of practical revelation will help you win some time and give you an unexpected advantage compared to your colleagues.

Of course you still have to invest some effort, but at least the time can be significantly diminished. What you also need to learn out of all this is the fact that you were able to come with this idea all by yourself and that you should trust yourself more.

You can also read this special Cancer Daily Horoscope.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

This Tuesday is great for building up rapport and for showcasing your abilities, either that we are talking about private life or at work.

Of course that if you want to impress a significant other you need to count on more than just the help of the stars so don’t be too shy in any preparations. Make sure you look nice at all times as this will make an impression as well.

You can also read this special Leo Daily Horoscope.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

You are showing yourself as terribly possessive today and this doesn’t help you at all. This is why you are also keen to enter all kinds of plots and terrible ideas and you are quick to seize anything that gives you some sort of advantage.

Just pause for a minute and think of what honest people around you think about this behavior of yours.

You can also read this special Virgo Daily Horoscope.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Some things are going to come directly at you and this might get you a sense that you are terribly lucky but what is actually happening is that you are receiving some sort of reward for something you have done in the past.

This also means that you shouldn’t necessarily count on this happening again and that you should fight ahead.

You can also read this special Libra Daily Horoscope.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

You are quite scared or troubled by one thought and you don’t really know what to do. There is nothing you can actually do to prevent it from happening but at the same time the likelihood is very small so what you are obtaining is just tormenting yourself.

You need to count on your senses more and just let go of a few things.

You can also read this special Scorpio Daily Horoscope.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

A good amount of this day will be spent trying to figure out what you did wrong and not understanding what should be improved. The longer you keep yourself focused on one matter a time, the more you are preventing new ideas to come in and remain stuck.

You can also let others tell you what they think and you might even be surprised by the outcome of this exercise.

You can also read this special Sagittarius Daily Horoscope.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

You will see that at the bottom of some successful areas in your life there have been people who helped you a lot and this day will allow you to celebrate this.

At the same time you might be able to get in contact with people you haven’t seen in a while and reconnect at a higher level. Change is not yet feasible so enjoy what you have.

You can also read this special Capricorn Daily Horoscope.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

The possibility of revamping some parts of your image is going to make you a lot more active than usually and you are going to feel things a lot differently than you used to.

At the same time, this is a great moment to be spiritual and to search for higher meanings but possibly you will have to do this on your own.

You can also read this special Aquarius Daily Horoscope.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

Your capacity to look ahead in time is going to help you a lot, not necessarily in advancing but surely in preventing and mitigating some risks.

This will definitely get you in the spotlight at work but try to maintain your calm and refrain as this is not necessarily a time to boast how good you are. Emotions are also high in the air this Tuesday.

You can also read this special Pisces Daily Horoscope.

December 25, 2024 Current Moon Phase for the Northern Hemispheres

Source: MoonGiant.com

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

The 8 Lunar Phases

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

Useful Moon Resources

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

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

Moon Phase

The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waning Crescent phase. This phase is best viewed just before the sunrise in the western sky. In this phase the Moon’s illumination is growing smaller each day until the New Moon. During this part of the Moon cycle, the Moon is getting closer to the Sun as viewed from Earth and the night side of the Moon is facing the Earth with only a small edge of the Moon being illuminated. It can also be a great time to see the features of the Moon’s surface. Along the edge where the illuminated portion meets the dark side, the craters and mountains cast long shadows making them easier to observe with a telescope or binoculars.

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

Today’s Waning Crescent Phase

The Waning Crescent on December 25 has an illumination of 25%. 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 December 25 the Moon is 24.64 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.

Today’s Moon Sign: ♎ Libra

The current zodiac moon sign is Libra, positioned at 29.52° within the sign. The Moon entered Libra on Dec 22, 1:41 PM and will shift into Scorpio on Dec 25, 9:10 AM. The zodiac moon sign represents the position of the Moon as it moves through the twelve signs of the zodiac. Each zodiac moon sign lasts about 2 to 2.5 days as the Moon travels through that part of the sky.

Phase Details

Phase: Waning Crescent
Illumination: 25%
Moon Age: 24.64 days
Moon Angle: 0.49
Moon Distance: 404,657.97 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 147,121,762.99 km

26 December 2024 Current Moon Phase for the Southern Hemisphere

Source: nineplanets.org

The current moon phase for December 25th, 2024 is the Waning Crescent phase.

On this day, the moon is 23.65 days old and 30.34% illuminated with a tilt of -28.976°. The approximate distance from Earth to the moon is 404,121.66 km and the moon sign is Libra.

The Moon phase for December 25th, 2024 is a Waning Crescent phase. This is the phase where the moon is less than 50% illuminated but has not yet reached 0% illumination (which would be a New Moon).

In this part of the moon cycle, it is getting closer and closer to the Sun as viewed from Earth and the night side of the Moon is facing earth with a decreasingly thin crescent being illuminated.

The waning (shrinking) crescement Moon will rise at around midnight, transit the meridian after sunrise, before setting after noon. This phase is best viewed 1-2 hours before sunrise and is a great time to see the features of the Moon’s surface. Along the illuminated crescent you can see the craters and mountains of the moon casting long shadows.

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

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

Fun fact: the illuminated side of a waning crescent moon is always pointed eastwards, towards the sunrise.

Phase Details

Phase: Waning Crescent

Moon age: 23.65 days

Moon illumination: 30.34%

Moon tilt: -28.976°

Moon angle: 0.49

Moon distance: 404,121.66 km

Moon sign: Libra

December 24, 2024 Daily Horoscopes

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Moon Alert

Caution! Avoid shopping or making important decisions after 5:30 AM EST today (2:30 AM PST). The Moon is in Libra.

The Stars Rate Your Day

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

Aries (March 21-April 19)

*** You feel pulled between feeling friendly and outgoing on the one hand; and yet, attracted to the desire to be alone, on the other hand. At different times, we all have these contradictions. Therefore, be careful about the promises you make or whatever you agree to. Be realistic.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

*** Your desire to travel and explore the world and reach out for exciting adventure is tempered by obligations to a friend, or a group. Or possibly, someone older is critical of you or holding you back in some way? You can handle this dance because you are the financial wizard of the zodiac.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

**** You feel playful, upbeat and energetic. However, parents, authority figures and older family members have requirements that you have to meet, and it seems whatever they are these requirements might clip your wings a bit. Look for a happy compromise. Enjoy what you can, and meet the expectations of others.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

*** Be cooperative with partners and close friends today. And be patient with others because you need more sleep right now, and if you’re not getting extra sleep, you could be cranky or moody. (“Me?” “Yes, you.”)

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

*** Playful opportunities and invitations from friends, groups and organizations might come your way; however, financial restrictions and obligations could limit your chance to enjoy these social outings. This could be a disappointment. Fortunately, your focus on work and relations with partners is excellent.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

*** Today it’s tough balancing your need for play, fun diversions and entertaining adventures with your obligations to others. You are caught in the classic scenario of: “what the large print giveth, the small print taketh away.” Good luck.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

*** You might have to delay travel plans and chances to explore exciting opportunities because of work or health obligations. Or perhaps, limitations based on health issues or taking care of a pet. This is one of those days where you can’t have it all.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

*** This could be a good day to explore getting a mortgage or financial backing or a loan because you can benefit from the wealth and resources of others right now. Gifts and goodies might come your way. However, restrictions, perhaps with your kids, might cloud the picture with obligations you can’t ignore.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

*** Today you want the freedom to do your own thing, especially to relate to those who are close to you, as well as members of the general public. Nevertheless, responsibilities related to home and family will restrict your actions and choices. Cope with this as best you can given these restrictive parameters.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

*** Even though issues related to your job and your health are promising at the moment, in another part of the forest, job changes, residential moves and difficulty in dealing with relatives and neighbours could create some problems. You will have to make choices.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

*** Financial limitations might restrict you today in your social options, especially when it comes to fun diversions with friends, exploring the arts and the entertainment world, sports events and fun activities with children. Find ways to have fun that cost less. Don’t increase your debt.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

*** Family gatherings and interactions with relatives and people at home will be positive and friendly today. Nevertheless, your laid-back, easy-going style could be at odds with someone who is taking control and over planning things. You knew this would happen. Do what you can to keep the peace.

If Your Birthday Is Today

Singer, songwriter Louis Tomlinson (1991) shares your birthday today. You are sensitive, responsible and compassionate. You respect the past and what it has to offer. This year has been a time of recognition and acknowledgement. Next year, you will finish a nine-year cycle and let go of what is no longer relevant in your life.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

Good food and maybe some drinks will probably be the highlight of your day and it seems your expectations are in no way higher.

You are very happy to keep things at a minimum although there might be some sort of celebration that you will have to go through. In any case, a good time to spend with your family.

You can also read this special Aries Daily Horoscope.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

You should leave shyness aside if you want to accomplish something this Tuesday as it seems there will be more social challenges than you’d expect.

A favorable time to mingle with people who are in important positions but you will need more than your personal charm in order to make a good impression.

You can also read this special Taurus Daily Horoscope.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

You need to be very careful with what you are doing this Tuesday and especially with the decisions you are making because they are going to influence you more than you’d expect.

This also means that the choices you make are going to create some sort of precedent and you will somewhat be held responsible for them later on.

You can also read this special Gemini Daily Horoscope.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

Some sort of practical revelation will help you win some time and give you an unexpected advantage compared to your colleagues.

Of course you still have to invest some effort, but at least the time can be significantly diminished. What you also need to learn out of all this is the fact that you were able to come with this idea all by yourself and that you should trust yourself more.

You can also read this special Cancer Daily Horoscope.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

This Tuesday is great for building up rapport and for showcasing your abilities, either that we are talking about private life or at work.

Of course that if you want to impress a significant other you need to count on more than just the help of the stars so don’t be too shy in any preparations. Make sure you look nice at all times as this will make an impression as well.

You can also read this special Leo Daily Horoscope.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

You are showing yourself as terribly possessive today and this doesn’t help you at all. This is why you are also keen to enter all kinds of plots and terrible ideas and you are quick to seize anything that gives you some sort of advantage.

Just pause for a minute and think of what honest people around you think about this behavior of yours.

You can also read this special Virgo Daily Horoscope.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Some things are going to come directly at you and this might get you a sense that you are terribly lucky but what is actually happening is that you are receiving some sort of reward for something you have done in the past.

This also means that you shouldn’t necessarily count on this happening again and that you should fight ahead.

You can also read this special Libra Daily Horoscope.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

You are quite scared or troubled by one thought and you don’t really know what to do. There is nothing you can actually do to prevent it from happening but at the same time the likelihood is very small so what you are obtaining is just tormenting yourself.

You need to count on your senses more and just let go of a few things.

You can also read this special Scorpio Daily Horoscope.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

A good amount of this day will be spent trying to figure out what you did wrong and not understanding what should be improved. The longer you keep yourself focused on one matter a time, the more you are preventing new ideas to come in and remain stuck.

You can also let others tell you what they think and you might even be surprised by the outcome of this exercise.

You can also read this special Sagittarius Daily Horoscope.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

You will see that at the bottom of some successful areas in your life there have been people who helped you a lot and this day will allow you to celebrate this.

At the same time you might be able to get in contact with people you haven’t seen in a while and reconnect at a higher level. Change is not yet feasible so enjoy what you have.

You can also read this special Capricorn Daily Horoscope.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

The possibility of revamping some parts of your image is going to make you a lot more active than usually and you are going to feel things a lot differently than you used to.

At the same time, this is a great moment to be spiritual and to search for higher meanings but possibly you will have to do this on your own.

You can also read this special Aquarius Daily Horoscope.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

Your capacity to look ahead in time is going to help you a lot, not necessarily in advancing but surely in preventing and mitigating some risks.

This will definitely get you in the spotlight at work but try to maintain your calm and refrain as this is not necessarily a time to boast how good you are. Emotions are also high in the air this Tuesday.

You can also read this special Pisces Daily Horoscope.

Some of the Witchcraft/Magickal Correspondence for Tuesday

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Tuesday Source: witchucation.com

Tuesday is ruled by Mars.

Do spells and rituals concerning war, battle, conflict, defence, competition, lust. Physical endurance, sports, hunting, politics.

Tuesday Source: smudgemetaphysical.com

Planet: Mars

Colour: scarlet, red, black, and orange.

Plants: snapdragon, thistle, and holly

Stone: garnet, bloodstone

Herbs: Basil, Ginger, Black Pepper, Dragon’s blood and patchouli

Oils:Dragon’s Blood Oil

God/Goddess: Ares, Tiwaz, Tiw, and Tyr.

Food: carrots, peppers, and garlic

Tuesday is ruled by the planet mars who is associated with the roman god of war Ares. This day of the week is perfect for any areas of your life that requires strength, courage and speed. 

This day is also great for boosting your energetic shields, to guard yourself before jumping into action. 

Spells and rituals: courage, physical strength, revenge, military honours, surgery, the breaking of negative spells, dynamic energy, matrimony, war, enemies, prison, hunting, politics, contests, protection, victory, and athletics.

Trusty Tuesday spells:

Take a ritual bath with epson salts, a garnet and dragon’s blood oil to cleanse yourself and boost your protection shields and armour up. 

Start your day with a hearty omelet with peppers and garlic to strengthen you throughout the day.

Wear red, orange and black today and use colour magic to boost your confidence and bring courage into your day.

Harness the fiery energy and try our Cord Cutting Ritual To embrace Your True Self.

December 24, 2024 Current Moon Phase for the Northern Hemispheres

Source: MoonGiant.com

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

The 8 Lunar Phases

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

Useful Moon Resources

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

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

Moon Phase

The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waning Crescent phase. This phase is best viewed just before the sunrise in the western sky. In this phase the Moon’s illumination is growing smaller each day until the New Moon. During this part of the Moon cycle, the Moon is getting closer to the Sun as viewed from Earth and the night side of the Moon is facing the Earth with only a small edge of the Moon being illuminated. It can also be a great time to see the features of the Moon’s surface. Along the edge where the illuminated portion meets the dark side, the craters and mountains cast long shadows making them easier to observe with a telescope or binoculars.

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

Today’s Waning Crescent Phase

The Waning Crescent on December 24 has an illumination of 33%. 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 December 24 the Moon is 23.75 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.

Today’s Moon Sign: ♎ Libra

The current zodiac moon sign is Libra, positioned at 18.59° within the sign. The Moon entered Libra on Dec 22, 1:41 PM and will shift into Scorpio on Dec 25, 9:10 AM. The zodiac moon sign represents the position of the Moon as it moves through the twelve signs of the zodiac. Each zodiac moon sign lasts about 2 to 2.5 days as the Moon travels through that part of the sky.

Phase Details

Phase: Waning Crescent
Illumination: 33%
Moon Age: 23.75 days
Moon Angle: 0.49
Moon Distance: 405,457.95 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 147,128,218.97 km

25 December 2024 Current Moon Phase for the Southern Hemisphere

Source: nineplanets.org

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

On this day, the moon is 22.62 days old and 39.64% illuminated with a tilt of -26.455°. The approximate distance from Earth to the moon is 404,425.14 km and the moon sign is Libra.

The Moon phase for today is a Waning Crescent phase. This is the phase where the moon is less than 50% illuminated but has not yet reached 0% illumination (which would be a New Moon).

In this part of the moon cycle, it is getting closer and closer to the Sun as viewed from Earth and the night side of the Moon is facing earth with a decreasingly thin crescent being illuminated.

The waning (shrinking) crescement Moon will rise at around midnight, transit the meridian after sunrise, before setting after noon. This phase is best viewed 1-2 hours before sunrise and is a great time to see the features of the Moon’s surface. Along the illuminated crescent you can see the craters and mountains of the moon casting long shadows.

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

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

Fun fact: the illuminated side of a waning crescent moon is always pointed eastwards, towards the sunrise.

Phase Details

Phase: Waning Crescent

Moon age: 22.62 days

Moon illumination: 39.64%

Moon tilt: -26.455°

Moon angle: 0.49

Moon distance: 404,425.14 km

Moon sign: Libra