October 2023 Retrograde Planets

Source: www.astrologyanswers.com

Pluto Retrograde: May 1 – October 10, 2023

Starts at: 0 degrees Aquarius

Enters Capricorn: June 11, 2023

Ends at: 27 degrees Capricorn

Signs most impacted: Scorpio, Capricorn, Aquarius

This is the first retrograde with Pluto in Aquarius, and we’re focusing on major transformations that impact our future. We’re not just hoping and dreaming. We’re acting thanks to Pluto.

Major changes may have already begun by then, and Pluto retrograde can allow us to adjust to some of this. Some developments may have come out of nowhere, and we have to be flexible.

With the retrograde bringing back Pluto in Capricorn, this can bring some energy back to transforming our institutions, governments, and structures all around us. This has been a big focus for over a decade, and Pluto at the end of Capricorn gives us one last shot and helps us to wrap things up and get it done.

Saturn Retrograde: June 17 – November 4, 2023

Starts at: 7 degrees Pisces

Ends at: 0 degrees Pisces

Signs most impacted: Capricorn, Pisces

The Saturn retrograde for 2023 comes entirely in Pisces, a new sign for Saturn.

Saturn retrograde can be quite karmic, and Pisces is a karmic sign, so this can be a highly karmic period where we’re not only in tune with the subtle energies around us but also more aware of the path we should be on.

This Saturn retrograde can be excellent for releasing karmic baggage, energetic sludge, and emotional issues. Pisces is the last sign of the zodiac and is associated with endings, so take time to reflect and be introspective, connect to your subconscious, and see what you can let go of.

Neptune Retrograde: June 30 – December 6, 2023

Starts at: 27 degrees Pisces

Ends at: 24 degrees Pisces

Signs most impacted: Pisces

Neptune retrograde is a time for notorious fog, and that’s been even stronger with Neptune in Pisces, the sign it naturally rules. It can be difficult to see what’s right in front of us, and we may not think things through carefully enough.

Since Saturn is also in Pisces for this Neptune retrograde, karmic energy can be super strong. We can all become much more aware of this, and there can be karmic events, fated developments, and encounters.

Chiron Retrograde: July 23 – December 26, 2023

Starts at: 19 degrees Aries

Ends at: 15 degrees Aries

Signs most impacted: Aries

Chiron is the wounded healer in astrology, showing the wounds we have and how we can heal and grow from them. Chiron retrograde is a helpful time for focusing on blocks to healing and growth, and we can find those blocks and work on removing them.

Chiron retrograde is a quieter time of introspection and reflection, and we can turn inward, trying to understand. Chiron retrograde in Aries can focus on our identity, and we can take initiative to make improvements and take control of our growth.

Note that this retrograde begins the day after Venus retrograde starts, so old love wounds may get extra focus.

Uranus Retrograde: August 28, 2023 – January 27, 2024

Starts at: 23 degrees Taurus

Ends at: 19 degrees Taurus

Signs most impacted: Taurus, Aquarius

Uranus is the planetary ruler of change, so Uranus retrograde actually slows this down, and we have a chance to adjust and let the changes that have already occurred absorb. The problem is we can get restless with the slowing, which can make us lash out or become rebellious.

Taurus means the changes likely impact our values, what we feel is worth something, and stability and security. Be smart with your plans for changes, and take small steps.

Note that Uranus is also retrograde to start 2023! Until January 22, so we have some of this effect going into 2023 as well.

Jupiter Retrograde: September 4 – December 30, 2023

Starts at: 15 degrees Taurus

Ends at: 5 degrees Taurus

Signs most impacted: Taurus, Sagittarius

This entire Jupiter retrograde occurs in Taurus, and Jupiter in Taurus helps us focus on improving stability, security, and confidence. Jupiter retrograde in Taurus can make us more stubborn and stuck, and we have to work on being more flexible since we may not be as open to opportunities to change that.

Jupiter retrograde can be karmic in nature, like Saturn and Neptune, but with less fog and lessons. It can be easier to connect to your subconscious mind and work through baggage.

The November 29th, 2023 Lunar Eclipse is widely conjunct Jupiter, and Jupiter direct will trigger that eclipse, so there can be significant developments related to finances, resources, stability, and values.

October 2023 Moon Details

October Moon Phases Information – Source: www.moongiant.com

Last Quarter - Oct 2023
Last Quarter
October 6
13:47 UTC
New Moon - Oct 2023
New Moon
October 14
17:55 UTC
First Quarter - Oct 2023
First Quarter
October 22
03:29 UTC
Full Moon - Oct 2023

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Full Moon for this month will occur later in the month on Saturday, October 28th. The New Moon is earlier in the month on Saturday, October 14th.

The Harvest Moon and Hunter’s Moon

October’s full moon is commonly called the Hunter’s Moon, harkening back to European and Native American traditions where hunters would use the light of the full moon to track down their prey and stock up for the coming winter. Contrary to popular belief, the Hunter’s Moon isn’t actually bigger or brighter than usual. It simply rises earlier, soon after sunset, which would give hunters plenty of bright moonlight to hunt by during the early evenings. To Neo Pagans, however, the Hunter’s Moon is known by a far more morbid name – the Blood Moon.

Humans through the ages have always found autumn’s full moons to be creepy, and not without good reason. There’s a reason why English folks in the Middle Ages called October’s full moon the Blood Moon, and it’s the exact same reason why even Halloween imagery today often features a large, low-hanging moon with an eerie reddish glow. The Hunter’s Moon rises early in the evening, which means that you are more likely to see it near the horizon. When you observe the moon while it’s near the horizon, it gives off the illusion of being bigger while it’s in fact the same size. In addition, observing the moon at the horizon makes it look redder. This is because you’re seeing it through a thicker atmosphere, which scatters more blue light and lets more red light pass through to reach your eyes.

Scientific explanations aside, the Hunter’s Moon or Blood Moon still holds an undeniable aura of mystique and power. As October’s full moon occurs right before Samhain, the Gaelic mid-autumn festival that has evolved into Halloween today, Neo Pagans consider the month of the Blood Moon to be a special time denoting the change of seasons and a prime opportunity to contact dead loved ones, given the thinning of the veil between the physical world and the spiritual world. Precious stones such as amethyst are used to ward off evil, and sacred flowers like chrysanthemum are used when working with spirits, such as in rituals to commune with long-dead ancestors.

Despite the Blood Moon’s spooky associations, it rarely actually happens on Samhain or Halloween night itself. The next time you’ll get to see the full moon on Halloween is 2020, and if you miss that, you’ll have to wait 15 years to see it in 2035. Sometimes, October’s full moon even happens early enough in the month that it becomes the Harvest Moon, which is defined as the full moon that’s closest to the fall equinox. In Chinese culture, the Harvest Moon is celebrated during the Mid-Autumn Festival, where people gather to celebrate by eating mooncakes. There is also a harvest festival in India that celebrates October’s full moon, called Sharad Purnima. Devotees fast all day before offering delicacies to the Moon God under the moonlight.

In contrast to the day-long fast of India’s moonlight festival, the Hunter’s Moon was a very important feast day in Europe as well as for many Native American tribes. Appropriately, the Ponca tribe’s name for the Hunter’s Moon is “the moon when they store food in caches”. Taking advantage of the fact that the fields have been reaped, hunters would capture foxes and other small animals who come out to graze on the fallen grains, as well as hunt down deer in the moonlight. They would butcher their prey and preserve their meat. Blood Moon is an excellent name for this month’s full moon, given that it was a final, bloody harvesting of meat before the winter months.

Sadly, the tradition of feasting during the Hunter’s Moon was lost around the year 1700, but its spirit still lives on in historical reenactments like the Feast of the Hunter’s Moon, or even the feast of candy enjoyed by trick-or-treaters everywhere on Halloween.

Local Date and Time for October 2023 Full Moon in major cities around the world:

Los Angeles,
San Francisco,
Vancouver
October 28, 2023
1:24pm PDT

Denver,
Salt Lake City,
Calgary
October 28, 2023
2:24pm MDT

Chicago,
Houston,
San Antonio
October 28, 2023
3:24pm CDT

New York,
Toronto,
Atlanta
October 28, 2023
4:24pm EDT

London,
Manchester,
Dublin
October 28, 2023
9:24pm BST

Paris,
Rome,
Berlin
October 28, 2023
10:24pm CEST

Athens,
Istanbul,
Helsinki
October 28, 2023
11:24pm EEST

Dubai,
Abu Dhabi,
Muscat
October 29, 2023
12:24am +04

Bangalore,
Mumbai,
New Delhi
October 29, 2023
1:54am IST

Singapore,
Kuala Lumpur
October 29, 2023
4:24am +08

Perth,
Hong Kong,
Beijing
October 29, 2023
4:24am AWST

Sydney,
Brisbane,
Melbourne
October 29, 2023
7:24am AEDT

PAGAN CALENDAR OF OBSERVANCES FOR OCTOBER 2023

PAGAN CALENDAR OF OBSERVANCES FOR OCTOBER 2023 – Source: wiccanfamilytemple.org

OCT. 2: Feast of the Guardian Spirits—honoring spirit guides and helpers.

OCT. 4: Roman Jejunium Cereris: Fast Day for Ceres

OCT. 9-11: Feast of Divine Wisdom – Source of all knowledge, honoring God-Goddess as Odin-Frigg (Norse); and Goddess as Sophia/Wisdom (Christian), Truth/Maat (Egyptian), Metis (Greek), Sarasvati (Hindu), & Manat (Arabic-Sufi).

OCT. 13: Knights Templar Remembrance Day
Greek Thesmophorus: five-day women’s pilgrimage for Aphrodite as Goddess of Genetyllis (childbirth), Demeter as Mother of a beautiful child (Persephone), with revelry the first day, celebration the second, temple of Demeter the third, fast and mourning for Persephone the fourth, and rejoicing the fifth day.
Oct 18: English Great Horn Fair – Festival of Herne.

OCT. 18: Great Horn Festival—Horned God and Lady of the Wood invoked for the fertility of wild game and the Hunting Season.

OCT. 24: Raphaelmas, Feast of Archangel Raphael, whose name means, “The High One Heals.” Since 1970, the Catholic Church no longer recognizes this day for Raphael, ending more than a thousand years of tradition by opting to lump him in with Gabriel and Michael for a Feast of the Holy Archangels Day on Sept 29.

OCT. 24: Druid Feast for Spirits of Air

OCT. 26 – NOV. 2: Egyptian Zetesis and Heuresis search and recovery of Osiris by Isis.
– Isia – Egyptian festival recalling Set (God of Destruction) killing God Osiris; Goddess Isis mourning Him, resurrecting Him, and conceiving God Horus with Him; and Osiris becoming Lord of Amenta, land of the dead. He weighs souls against the Feather of Truth on Goddess Maat’s Scale of Justice, but defers to Isis for those who fail the test.

OCT. 31: Samhain / Hallowmas / Halloween – Celtic New Year and feast of Cerridwen (Goddess of Death) and Beli (the Holly King, God of the Waning Sun). Last Harvest; New Year, day when the veil between the worlds is thinnest (God enters the Goddess’ womb for rebirth, hence the tomb become the womb. Third Harvest—Root Harvest; All Hallows Ever: Dark God and Dark Goddess united in the Underworld allow spirit communication at this most holy [hallowed] time.
OCT: 31 – NOV. 2: Descent of Inanna – Sumerian fast recalling the descent of Inanna (Goddess of Life) to the Underworld. Ereshkigal (Goddess of Death and Rebirth) detained Her until She agreed to have Dumuzi (God of Life and Death) remain there each Winter.
– Fast of Hod – Norse fast marking Hod (blind God of Darkness) unintentionally killing Balder (God of Light), and devoted Nanna (Goddess of Flowers) dying of a broken heart.

Some of the Witchcraft/Magickal Correspondence for Tuesday

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Tuesday’s Source: gypsywolf.weebly.com

Tuesday is the third day of the week.  The name is derived from the Nordic sky god in charge of law, order, justice, and war, Tiw (Saxons), also known as Tyr (Scandinavians), Ziu (S. Germans), Tiuz or Tiwaz (N. Germans).  In the Roman calendar the corresponding day was Dies Martis, the day of Mars, god of war and agriculture, originally known as Ares in Greek mythology.  The sacred symbol of all of these deities is the spear.
Latin: Dies Martis, the day of Mars
French: mardi
Italian: martedi
Spanish: martes
German: Dienstag, “Assembly Day”
Netherlands-  dinsdag
Denmark-  tirsdag
Sweden-  tisdag

Rules: Sexual energy, courage, aggression, war, politics, healing after surgery, physical strength, exorcism, protection and defensive magic
Colors: Red and Autumn Shades
Planet: Mars
Metal: Iron, for Mars’ spear and shield; Steel
Stones: Asbestos, Bloodstone, Flint, Garnet, Jasper (red), Lava, Onyx, Pipestone, Rhodocrosite, Rhodonite, Ruby, Sard, Sardonyx, Tourmaline (red), Tourmaline (watermelon)
Herbs: Allspice, Asafoetida, Basil, Broom, Coriander, Cumin, Deerstongue, Dragon’s Blood, Galangal, Ginger, Nettle, Peppermint, Pine, Tobacco, Woodruff, Wormwood
Zodiac: Aries & Scorpio

Tuesday’s Source: spells8.com

Candle

Light a white candle for clearing negative energies and have an auspicious start of the week. Meditating with a white candle attracts clarity and goodwill.

Ruling Deities

Artemis, Diana, Selene and Thot symbolize the Moon and are rulers of Mondays.

Crystals

Aquamarine, Fluorite, Geodes, Selenite, Mother-of-Pearl, Pearl, Clear Quartz

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 Chamomile Tea, a caffeine-free alternative to start the week on a healthy note. Chamomile is considered by many ancient traditions as a purifying and protective herb so it will help prepare your mind and body for magical workings. Furthermore, it boosts immune health and relieves anxiety and depression ¹.

October 3, 2023 Current Moon Phase and Northern Hemisphere’s Planetary Positions

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

Visit the October 2023 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.

Today’s Waning Gibbous Phase

The Waning Gibbous on October 3 has an illumination of 79%. 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 3 the Moon is 19.19 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.

Phase Details

Phase: Waning Gibbous
Illumination: 79%
Moon Age: 19.19 days
Moon Angle: 0.52
Moon Distance: 384,649.12 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 149,668,849.58 km

Useful Moon Resources

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.

Northern Hemisphere’s Planetary Positions

If you need to calculate the planetary positions in either hemisphere you can use this for a specific use and time in your local time zone, 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 

Northwestern Hemisphere

This local time is in Los Angeles, California, USA

October 03, 2023
11:00 pm GMT 4:00 PM PDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:10 Libra 28
Moon:09 Gemini 56
Mercury:28 Virgo 10
Venus:25 Leo 50
Mars:24 Libra 29
Jupiter:14 Taurus 10 Rx
Saturn:01 Pisces 19 Rx
Uranus:22 Taurus 34 Rx
Neptune:25 Pisces 53 Rx
Pluto:27 Capricorn 54 Rx

True Lunar Node:24 Aries 57
Mean Lunar Node:25 Aries 35 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):00 Virgo 03

Chiron:18 Aries 01 Rx
Ceres:07 Scorpio 40
Pallas:09 Libra 16
Juno:24 Leo 06
Vesta:04 Cancer 33

Eris:24 Aries 51 Rx

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

Northern Hemisphere

This local time is in Chicago, Illinois, USA

October 03, 2023
11:00 pm GMT 4:00 PM CDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:10 Libra 28
Moon:09 Gemini 56
Mercury:28 Virgo 10
Venus:25 Leo 50
Mars:24 Libra 29
Jupiter:14 Taurus 10 Rx
Saturn:01 Pisces 19 Rx
Uranus:22 Taurus 34 Rx
Neptune:25 Pisces 53 Rx
Pluto:27 Capricorn 54 Rx

True Lunar Node:24 Aries 57
Mean Lunar Node:25 Aries 35 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):00 Virgo 03

Chiron:18 Aries 01 Rx
Ceres:07 Scorpio 40
Pallas:09 Libra 16
Juno:24 Leo 06
Vesta:04 Cancer 33

Eris:24 Aries 51 Rx

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

Northeastern Hemisphere

This local time is in Frankfurt, Germany, Europe

3 October 2023
02:00 pm GMT 4:00 PM CEST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:10 Libra 06
Moon:04 Gemini 59
Mercury:27 Virgo 31
Venus:25 Leo 32
Mars:24 Libra 14
Jupiter:14 Taurus 12 Rx
Saturn:01 Pisces 21 Rx
Uranus:22 Taurus 34 Rx
Neptune:25 Pisces 53 Rx
Pluto:27 Capricorn 54 Rx

True Lunar Node:24 Aries 56
Mean Lunar Node:25 Aries 37 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):00 Virgo 00

Chiron:18 Aries 02 Rx
Ceres:07 Scorpio 30
Pallas:09 Libra 06
Juno:23 Leo 56
Vesta:04 Cancer 29

Eris:24 Aries 51 Rx

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

Weekly Horoscope Sunday, October 1 to Saturday, October 7, 2023

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All Signs

This is a pleasant week full of positive vibes. It’s also a time to get things done because we will be imaginative and productive. Tuesday in particular, is an excellent day to look for a job. Although this is a productive week for most of us, it will also a wonderful time to kick back and relax as we brace for the season ahead. “Winter is coming.” (Ned Stark would have bought snow tires.) In a nutshell, the theme of this week is to socialize and enjoy the company of those who are closest to you. Grab your toga and step forth into the world with confidence. “What ho? Hail centurion! There’s Smarticus! And Acidofolus! And Testicleese!”

Aries (March 21-April 19)

For the most part, this is a carefree, playful week for you. Get out and enjoy yourself! However, this week also holds an opportunity that arrives only once a year, and that is you will have more objectivity to see your closest relationships, specifically, to see your own style in these relationships. This means it’s a fantastic chance for you to improve how you relate to close friends, spouses and partners. This is also a romantic, passionate week for you. Love will be the stuff of movies. At the beginning of the week, you’re very keen to play, but as the week wears on, you’ll get down to business. After all, this is your year to get richer! Ka-ching!

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

While it’s true that this is a pleasant, playful week for most signs, you will be more inclined to have your nose to the proverbial grindstone this week. You don’t have to, but you probably will because you’re motivated to work hard right now. Not only are you motivated, you have the energy to work plus, you’re full of ideas! This is why most of you will roll up your sleeves and get hands-on into various projects. But the thing is, you’ll get a tremendous sense of reward and satisfaction from your efforts. Fear not, there will be plenty of time to play. And of course, with lucky Jupiter in your sign – you have divine protection.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

More than any other sign, you will party hard this week. That’s because for starters, you’re in a playful mood! You’re keen to go out and socialize. You want to enjoy sports events and fun activities with kids. You want to meet people for coffee, a drink, lunch or dinner because you need variety and stimulation! Romance will flourish this week, which is another perfect perk for you. Some of you will also enjoy entertaining at home, especially because you have been exploring some redecorating ideas. Timing is everything. When it’s time to work – then work. And when it’s time to play – then enjoy yourself! (The secret of life is to look good at a distance.)

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

Take time to relax this week, especially with your strong focus on home and family. Many of you will be involved more than usual with a parent. You might also be dealing with increased chaos and activity on the home front, possibly due to repairs and DIY projects. (You are amazingly resourceful and practical when it comes to doing things at home. You can make a delicious dinner from what you grew in your garden and serve it on the table you built.) Fortunately, all the insane activity that has been taking place at home will soon subside, and you can catch your breath. Later this week, you’ll appreciate your surroundings and realize how much love there is in your world.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

This week suits you perfectly! You’re keen to get out and take short trips so that you’re on the go, talking to people, meeting some for lunch, shopping, studying and of course, working. You will have a busy schedule that might involve teaching, learning, sales and writing more than usual. You’re also feeling good about yourself lately, in part because you’ve been tweaking your wardrobe with some treasures and this always boosts your morale. You enjoy a sporty style and you like to look good. Crisp and confident! Especially because you are one sign that is easily noticed by others! (It’s the big sunglasses and dramatic gestures — plus, you’re signing autographs.)

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Your strong focus on cash flow, earnings, (money in, money out) continues. For those who are looking for a new job, Tuesday is the day to act. It’s also an excellent day for financial negotiations and discovering ways to boost your income. This is an eventful year for you because Saturn is opposite your sign, which means this is the culmination of a process that began about 14 years ago. That was when you began to redefine yourself. Of course, this opposition with Saturn is tough on committed partnerships. (Those that have outlived their usefulness will end.) Fear not! Most will endure but undergo readjustments. (“Does that feel better?” “Yes, thanks. The pressure is off the back of my thighs.”) It’s important to define the expectations others have of you and live up to them.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

You’re still empowered with the Sun, Mercury and fiery Mars all in your sign, boosting your energy, drive and ambition! You won’t hesitate to speak up. You also won’t hesitate to go after what you want. This is a successful week for you because you will enjoy schmoozing with others, especially creative, artistic types. You’ll also enjoy being involved in groups and organizations related to the arts, the entertainment world and sports. Despite your love of pleasure and socializing this week, you will still work because this entire year is a time when you are busting your buns – and you know it. So, it’s important to strike a balance between work and play because you’re such a social sign.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

This is a curious time for you because a gaggle of planets are hiding in your chart, which in turn, encourages you to keep a low profile. Basically, this is because at one level, you’re “waiting” for your birthday to arrive, which will change your energy level and your interactions with others in a big way. Until then, use this time wisely. Pamper yourself. Take time for yourself. Enjoy solitude in beautiful surroundings, with good food and drink of course, and think about what you want for your future. When your birthday arrives, this will be the beginning of a new year for you (birthday to birthday). Start thinking now what you want to achieve in terms of goals for the next year – and maybe even beyond?

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

This continues to be a popular time for you, especially with younger people. Many of you are also involved in physical activities, perhaps a competition with groups or individually. This makes sense because you are one of the most out-doorsy signs in the zodiac. What you like to have overhead is sky! You also love animals, so many of you are out walking daily in all kinds of weather. Travel opportunities still exist for you while fair Venus is going through your Ninth House. Therefore, if you can get outta Dodge – by all means, do so. Meanwhile, keep your eyes open for ways to improve your health and get a better job because that is your mission this year.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

You are still enjoying great press because the Sun is at the top of your chart shining down on you thereby casting you in a flattering spotlight! This is why with no special effort on your part, you are impressing others, especially bosses, parents, teachers and VIPs. Naturally, this pleases you because you like status and the respect of others. (It makes life easier.) Ironically, even though you look fabulous now, Mars at the top of your chart will encourage conflict with authority figures. Are these people jealous? For some reason they feel threatened. Use your skilful means to smooth ruffled feathers. You’re superb at demonstrating grace under pressure.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

This is the perfect time for you to travel and explore the world. If you can’t travel far, then be a tourist in your own city because you definitely have a strong desire now to broaden your horizons in every way possible. Study and explore new and exciting experiences. Travel will delight along with meeting people from different backgrounds. Admittedly, the placement of fiery Mars right now might spark legal difficulties and disputes. Furthermore, you might find yourself in situations where you feel the need to defend your beliefs. Nevertheless, do something to expand and explore your world near or far because this will be gratifying for you.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

You might have been spending big in the summer because now you are truly focused on earnings, shared property, inheritances and how you can get the help of others to boost you financially. (Of course, the greatest labour-saving device is a rich partner.) However, beyond thoughts about shared finances, you are enjoying a romantic, passionate week. Some tension and ego battles about jointly-held property might be settled in the bedroom in a wild, passionate way. Certainly, relations with others are about to get more tender, romantic and affectionate. As your fellow Pisces Jackie Gleason would say, “How sweet it is!

 

September 30, 2023 Current Moon Phase and Northern Hemisphere’s Planetary Positions

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

Visit the September 2023 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.

Today’s Waning Gibbous Phase

The Waning Gibbous on September 30 has an illumination of 98%. 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 September 30 the Moon is 15.99 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.

Phase Details

Phase: Waning Gibbous
Illumination: 98%
Moon Age: 15.99 days
Moon Angle: 0.54
Moon Distance: 370,781.13 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 149,797,603.70 km

Useful Moon Resources

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.

Northern Hemisphere’s Planetary Positions

If you need to calculate the planetary positions in either hemisphere you can use this for a specific use and time in your local time zone, 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

Northwestern Hemisphere

This local time is in Los Angeles, California, USA

September 30, 2023
11:00 pm GMT 4:00 PM PDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:07 Libra 31
Moon:28 Aries 37
Mercury:23 Virgo 04
Venus:23 Leo 33
Mars:22 Libra 29
Jupiter:14 Taurus 26 Rx
Saturn:01 Pisces 29 Rx
Uranus:22 Taurus 38 Rx
Neptune:25 Pisces 57 Rx
Pluto:27 Capricorn 55 Rx

True Lunar Node:24 Aries 54
Mean Lunar Node:25 Aries 45 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):29 Leo 43

Chiron:18 Aries 09 Rx
Ceres:06 Scorpio 24
Pallas:07 Libra 54
Juno:22 Leo 45
Vesta:03 Cancer 59

Eris:24 Aries 52 Rx

Fire:8
Earth:4
Air:3
Water:4
Cardinal:10
Fixed:6
Mutable:3

Northern Hemisphere

This local time is in Chicago, Illinois, USA

September 30, 2023
09:00 pm GMT 4:00 PM CDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:07 Libra 26
Moon:27 Aries 25
Mercury:22 Virgo 56
Venus:23 Leo 29
Mars:22 Libra 25
Jupiter:14 Taurus 27 Rx
Saturn:01 Pisces 29 Rx
Uranus:22 Taurus 39 Rx
Neptune:25 Pisces 58 Rx
Pluto:27 Capricorn 55 Rx

True Lunar Node:24 Aries 54
Mean Lunar Node:25 Aries 45 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):29 Leo 42

Chiron:18 Aries 09 Rx
Ceres:06 Scorpio 22
Pallas:07 Libra 52
Juno:22 Leo 42
Vesta:03 Cancer 58

Eris:24 Aries 52 Rx

Fire:8
Earth:4
Air:3
Water:4
Cardinal:10
Fixed:6
Mutable:3

Northeastern Hemisphere

This local time is in Frankfurt, Germany, Europe

30 September 2023
02:00 pm GMT 4:00 PM CEST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:07 Libra 09
Moon:23 Aries 12
Mercury:22 Virgo 27
Venus:23 Leo 17
Mars:22 Libra 14
Jupiter:14 Taurus 28 Rx
Saturn:01 Pisces 30 Rx
Uranus:22 Taurus 39 Rx
Neptune:25 Pisces 58 Rx
Pluto:27 Capricorn 55 Rx

True Lunar Node:24 Aries 54 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:25 Aries 46 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):29 Leo 40

Chiron:18 Aries 10 Rx
Ceres:06 Scorpio 15
Pallas:07 Libra 44
Juno:22 Leo 34
Vesta:03 Cancer 54

Eris:24 Aries 53 Rx

Fire:8
Earth:4
Air:3
Water:4
Cardinal:10
Fixed:6
Mutable:3

Last supermoon of 2023 rises this week. Don’t miss the Harvest Moon shine with 3 bright planets

Source: www.space.com

Rising on Friday, Sept. 29, the Harvest Moon will be joined in the sky by our solar system’s two largest planets, Jupiter and Saturn, and its smallest, Mercury.

September’s full moon, known as the Harvest Moon, will rise on Friday, Sept. 29 — and it is a special one. Not only will it be the fourth successive supermoon of 2023, but it is also the final supermoon of the year, thus marking the end of a very supermoon summer.

Fittingly for such a special supermoon, the Harvest Moon will also be joined by a parade of planets in the sky, including the solar system’s largest worlds, Jupiter and Saturn, as well as its smallest, Mercury.

From New York City, the fully illuminated moon will rise at around 18:33 EDT (2233 GMT) and set the following day at around 06:52 EDT (1052 GMT), according to In the Sky. Following the full moon, which will be located in the Pisces constellation, the lunar face will recede, a process astronomers call “waning.” After that, Earth‘s natural satellite will head toward its  next intriguing phase, turning into a completely dark new moon on Oct. 14, which will mark the start of a new 29.5-day lunar cycle.

The run of four consecutive supermoons began with the Full Buck Moon on July 3. This was followed by two supermoons in August, the Full Sturgeon Moon on Tuesday, Aug. 1, and the Full Blue Moon on Aug. 30..

Related: Night sky, September 2023: What you can see tonight [maps]

The term “supermoon” refers to full moons that happen around the time when the moon is closest to Earth in its orbit, an approach called perigee. This happens because the moon’s orbit around Earth is an ellipse rather than a perfect circle, meaning there are times when it falls further away from our planet and times when it comes closer.

The proximity of the moon during supermoons means the lunar disk can appear around 30% brighter and around 14% larger as seen from Earth compared to the appearance of the lunar face during “regular” full moons. These differences may be visible to moon-watchers with a lot of experience observing lunar events, but aren’t really that noticeable with the unaided eye to skywatchers who don’t often scrutinize the moon.

The moon will reach perigee in the evening of Wednesday, Sept. 27, at around 21:06 EDT (0106 GMT), two days before the Harvest Moon, according to NASA. By the time the moon’s fully illuminated face is turned toward Earth, it will be around 224,657 miles (361,552 kilometers) from our planet, according to eclipse expert and retired NASA astrophysicist Fred Espanak. This is opposed to the moon’s average distance from Earth, which falls around 238,000 miles (382,900 km).

However, this won’t be the closest or, therefore,  brightest supermoon of 2023. During the Aug. 30 Full Blue Moon, the moon was around 222,043 miles (357,343 km) from Earth, according to Espanak.

The first planet to visit the final supermoon of 2023 on Saturday will be Saturn, the second-largest planet in the solar system, which will rise at around 17:18 EDT (2118 GMT) and will sit in the Aquarius constellation, according to In the Sky. Saturn’s fellow gas giant and the solar system’s largest planet, Jupiter, will rise at 20:17 EDT (0017 GMT). Jupiter will sit to the left of the Harvest Moon in the Aries constellation.

Mercury will be the last planet to pay the Harvest Moon a visit and will be the toughest to spot. The closest planet to the sun, Mercury is currently at its furthest from our host star. Though it appears in the morning sky, it disappears in the evening. On Saturday, the solar system’s smallest planet will rise at around 05:30 (0930 GMT). Mercury will share the sky with the full moon for just over an hour before the final supermoon of the year sets.

Skywatchers who miss the Harvest Moon will have to wait a while for the next supermoon, which will also be a Harvest Moon, rising on Sept. 18, 2024. This will be the first of two supermoons next year, with the second occurring a month later on Oct. 17, 2024.

If you are hoping to catch a look at the Harvest Moon, our guides to the best telescopes and binoculars are a great place to start.

If you’re looking to snap photos of the night sky in general, check out our guide on how to photograph meteor showers, as well as our best cameras for astrophotography and best lenses for astrophotography.

Editor’s Note: If you snap an image of the Harvest Moon and would like to share it with Space.com’s readers, send your photo(s), comments, and your name and location to spacephotos@space.com.

September 28, 2023 Current Moon Phase and Northern Hemisphere’s Planetary Positions

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 MoonThis September Full Moon will be the forth and final supermoon of 2023.

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

Visit the September 2023 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.

Today’s Waxing Gibbous Phase

The Waxing Gibbous on September 28 has an illumination of 99%. This is the percentage of the Moon illuminated by the Sun. The illumination is constantly changing and can vary up to 10% a day. On September 28 the Moon is 13.71 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.

Phase Details

Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Illumination: 99%
Moon Age: 13.71 days
Moon Angle: 0.55
Moon Distance: 364,852.42 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 149,883,105.77 km

Useful Moon Resources

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.

Northern Hemisphere’s Planetary Positions

If you need to calculate the planetary positions in either hemisphere you can use this for a specific use and time in your local time zone, 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

Northwestern Hemisphere

This local time is in Los Angeles, California, USA

September 28, 2023
11:00 pm GMT 4:00 PM PDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:05 Libra 34
Moon:29 Pisces 12
Mercury:19 Virgo 50
Venus:22 Leo 07
Mars:21 Libra 09
Jupiter:14 Taurus 36 Rx
Saturn:01 Pisces 35 Rx
Uranus:22 Taurus 41 Rx
Neptune:26 Pisces 01 Rx
Pluto:27 Capricorn 56 Rx

True Lunar Node:24 Aries 55 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:25 Aries 51 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):29 Leo 29

Chiron:18 Aries 14 Rx
Ceres:05 Scorpio 34
Pallas:06 Libra 59
Juno:21 Leo 50
Vesta:03 Cancer 34

Eris:24 Aries 54 Rx

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

Northern Hemisphere

This local time is in Chicago, Illinois, USA

September 28, 2023
09:00 pm GMT 4:00 PM CDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:05 Libra 29
Moon:27 Pisces 57
Mercury:19 Virgo 43
Venus:22 Leo 03
Mars:21 Libra 05
Jupiter:14 Taurus 36 Rx
Saturn:01 Pisces 35 Rx
Uranus:22 Taurus 41 Rx
Neptune:26 Pisces 01 Rx
Pluto:27 Capricorn 56 Rx

True Lunar Node:24 Aries 55 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:25 Aries 52 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):29 Leo 29

Chiron:18 Aries 14 Rx
Ceres:05 Scorpio 32
Pallas:06 Libra 57
Juno:21 Leo 47
Vesta:03 Cancer 33

Eris:24 Aries 54 Rx

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

Northeastern Hemisphere

This local time is in Frankfurt, Germany, Europe

28 September 2023
02:00 pm GMT 4:00 PM CEST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:05 Libra 11
Moon:23 Pisces 35
Mercury:19 Virgo 16
Venus:21 Leo 51
Mars:20 Libra 54
Jupiter:14 Taurus 38 Rx
Saturn:01 Pisces 36 Rx
Uranus:22 Taurus 42 Rx
Neptune:26 Pisces 01 Rx
Pluto:27 Capricorn 56 Rx

True Lunar Node:24 Aries 56 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:25 Aries 53 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):29 Leo 27

Chiron:18 Aries 15 Rx
Ceres:05 Scorpio 25
Pallas:06 Libra 49
Juno:21 Leo 39
Vesta:03 Cancer 30

Eris:24 Aries 54 Rx

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

September 27, 2023 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 MoonThis September Full Moon will be the forth and final supermoon of 2023.

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

Visit the September 2023 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.

Today’s Waxing Gibbous Phase

The Waxing Gibbous on September 27 has an illumination of 95%. 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 September 27 the Moon is 12.55 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.

Phase Details

Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Illumination: 95%
Moon Age: 12.55 days
Moon Angle: 0.55
Moon Distance: 363,517.13 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 149,925,718.99 km

Useful Moon Resources

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.

September 24, 2023 Current Moon Phase and Northern Hemisphere’s Planetary Positions

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 September 2023 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.

Today’s Waxing Gibbous Phase

The Waxing Gibbous on September 24 has an illumination of 69%. 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 September 24 the Moon is 9.18 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.

Phase Details

Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Illumination: 69%
Moon Age: 9.18 days
Moon Angle: 0.54
Moon Distance: 366,701.71 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 150,052,858.18 km

Useful Moon Resources

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.

Northern Hemisphere’s Planetary Positions

If you need to calculate the planetary positions in either hemisphere you can use this for a specific use and time in your local time zone, 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 

Northwestern Hemisphere

This local time is in Los Angeles, California, USA

September 24, 2023
11:00 pm GMT 4:00 PM PDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:01 Libra 38
Moon:29 Capricorn 42
Mercury:14 Virgo 09
Venus:19 Leo 27
Mars:18 Libra 30
Jupiter:14 Taurus 53 Rx
Saturn:01 Pisces 49 Rx
Uranus:22 Taurus 47 Rx
Neptune:26 Pisces 07 Rx
Pluto:27 Capricorn 57 Rx

True Lunar Node:25 Aries 05 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:26 Aries 04 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):29 Leo 02

Chiron:18 Aries 24 Rx
Ceres:03 Scorpio 54
Pallas:05 Libra 10
Juno:19 Leo 59
Vesta:02 Cancer 43

Eris:24 Aries 56 Rx

Fire:7
Earth:5
Air:3
Water:4
Cardinal:10
Fixed:6
Mutable:3

Northern Hemisphere

This local time is in Chicago, Illinois, USA

September 24, 2023
09:00 pm GMT 4:00 PM CDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:01 Libra 33
Moon:28 Capricorn 30
Mercury:14 Virgo 03
Venus:19 Leo 24
Mars:18 Libra 26
Jupiter:14 Taurus 54 Rx
Saturn:01 Pisces 49 Rx
Uranus:22 Taurus 47 Rx
Neptune:26 Pisces 07 Rx
Pluto:27 Capricorn 57 Rx

True Lunar Node:25 Aries 06 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:26 Aries 04 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):29 Leo 02

Chiron:18 Aries 25 Rx
Ceres:03 Scorpio 52
Pallas:05 Libra 07
Juno:19 Leo 57
Vesta:02 Cancer 41

Eris:24 Aries 56 Rx

Fire:7
Earth:5
Air:3
Water:4
Cardinal:10
Fixed:6
Mutable:3

Northeastern Hemisphere

This local time is in Frankfurt, Germany, Europe

September 24, 2023
02:00 pm GMT 4:00 PM CEST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:01 Libra 16
Moon:24 Capricorn 19
Mercury:13 Virgo 41
Venus:19 Leo 13
Mars:18 Libra 15
Jupiter:14 Taurus 55 Rx
Saturn:01 Pisces 50 Rx
Uranus:22 Taurus 47 Rx
Neptune:26 Pisces 08 Rx
Pluto:27 Capricorn 57 Rx

True Lunar Node:25 Aries 06 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:26 Aries 05 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):29 Leo 00

Chiron:18 Aries 25 Rx
Ceres:03 Scorpio 44
Pallas:04 Libra 59
Juno:19 Leo 48
Vesta:02 Cancer 37

Eris:24 Aries 56 Rx

Fire:7
Earth:5
Air:3
Water:4
Cardinal:10
Fixed:6
Mutable:3

Some of the Witchcraft/Magickal Correspondence for Friday

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Friday from AncientPathway.com

Friday

Magickal Intentions:
Love, Romance, Marriage, Sexual Matters, Physical Beauty, Friendship and Partnerships, Strangers, Heart
Incense:
Strawberry
Sandalwood
Rose
Saffron
Vanilla
Planet:
Venus
Sign:
Libra
Taurus
Angel:
Colors:
Green
Pink
Aqua
Herbs/Plants:
Pink Rose
Ivy
Birch
Heather
Clematis
Sage
Violet
Water Lilly
Stones:
Rose Quartz
Moonstone
Pink Tourmaline
Peridot
Emerald
Jade

 

September 22, 2023 Current Moon Phase and Northern Hemisphere’s Planetary Positions

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 First Quarter phase. This phase occurs roughly 7 days after the New Moon when the moon is one quarter of the way through its orbit around the earth. Exactly half the moon will be illuminated and half dark. On the day of the First Quarter phase the moon is high overhead at sunset and is visible until mid-night when it sets in the west. The First Quarter phase is a one-day event and in the following days enters a Waxing Gibbous phase becoming more illuminated each day until the Full Moon.

Visit the September 2023 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.

Today’s First Quarter Phase

The First Quarter on September 22 has an illumination of 47%. This is the percentage of the Moon illuminated by the Sun. The illumination is constantly changing and can vary up to 10% a day. On September 22 the Moon is 7.07 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.

Phase Details

Phase: First Quarter
Illumination: 47%
Moon Age: 7.07 days
Moon Angle: 0.53
Moon Distance: 373,848.53 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 150,136,910.71 km

Useful Moon Resources

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.

Northern Hemisphere’s Planetary Positions

If you need to calculate the planetary positions in either hemisphere you can use this for a specific use and time in your local time zone, 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 

Northwestern Hemisphere

This local time is in Los Angeles, California, USA

September 22, 2023
11:00 pm GMT 4:00 PM PDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:29 Virgo 41
Moon:01 Capricorn 31
Mercury:11 Virgo 51
Venus:18 Leo 15
Mars:17 Libra 10
Jupiter:15 Taurus 01 Rx
Saturn:01 Pisces 56 Rx
Uranus:22 Taurus 49 Rx
Neptune:26 Pisces 11 Rx
Pluto:27 Capricorn 58 Rx

True Lunar Node:25 Aries 08 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:26 Aries 10 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):28 Leo 49

Chiron:18 Aries 30 Rx
Ceres:03 Scorpio 04
Pallas:04 Libra 15
Juno:19 Leo 03
Vesta:02 Cancer 15

Eris:24 Aries 57 Rx

Fire:7
Earth:6
Air:2
Water:4
Cardinal:9
Fixed:6
Mutable:4

Northern Hemisphere

This local time is in Chicago, Illinois, USA

September 22, 2023
09:00 pm GMT 4:00 PM CDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:29 Virgo 36
Moon:00 Capricorn 23
Mercury:11 Virgo 46
Venus:18 Leo 12
Mars:17 Libra 07
Jupiter:15 Taurus 01 Rx
Saturn:01 Pisces 57 Rx
Uranus:22 Taurus 49 Rx
Neptune:26 Pisces 11 Rx
Pluto:27 Capricorn 58 Rx

True Lunar Node:25 Aries 08 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:26 Aries 11 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):28 Leo 49

Chiron:18 Aries 30 Rx
Ceres:03 Scorpio 02
Pallas:04 Libra 12
Juno:19 Leo 00
Vesta:02 Cancer 14

Eris:24 Aries 57 Rx

Fire:7
Earth:6
Air:2
Water:4
Cardinal:9
Fixed:6
Mutable:4

Northeastern Hemisphere

This local time is in Frankfurt, Germany, Europe

September 22, 2023
02:00 pm GMT 4:00 PM CEST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:29 Virgo 19
Moon:26 Sagittarius 24
Mercury:11 Virgo 28
Venus:18 Leo 02
Mars:16 Libra 55
Jupiter:15 Taurus 02 Rx
Saturn:01 Pisces 58 Rx
Uranus:22 Taurus 50 Rx
Neptune:26 Pisces 11 Rx
Pluto:27 Capricorn 58 Rx

True Lunar Node:25 Aries 08
Mean Lunar Node:26 Aries 12 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):28 Leo 47

Chiron:18 Aries 31 Rx
Ceres:02 Scorpio 55
Pallas:04 Libra 04
Juno:18 Leo 52
Vesta:02 Cancer 10

Eris:24 Aries 57 Rx

Fire:8
Earth:5
Air:2
Water:4
Cardinal:8
Fixed:6
Mutable:5

Divination Journal

Tarot

From The Tarot Lady

The Hermit

Keywords: inner wisdom, solitude, withdrawal, quiet, teacher or guru, research, seeker

Attributes: Virgo (Earth)

General meaning:  In order to get the answers you seek, it may be time to turn inward.  Shut out your distractions so that you may discover the wisdom within.  Answers are rarely found in another – everything you need is within yourself.  This card can also indicate a need to withdraw from circumstances in order to get a better perspective.  Sometimes a player needs a break from the grind.

Reversed:  Repeating your past mistakes.  Not learning.  This can indicate a lack of wisdom. Doing things without thinking of the consequences.  It can also indicate the extremes of solitude – like being some sort of creepy recluse.  Don’t lock yourself away.  It gets mighty lonely on that mountain top.

Affirmation: “Everything I need is within me.  I don’t need to look outside myself for answers.”

Animal Spirit Guide or Helper

Rune

Is

Sound: “i”, “e”, “j” as in the “y” in “year”
Stands for: Ice
Casting meaning: Ice is unchanging and restricting and like ice this rune embodies the resistant power that tries to prevent change.

Witch’s Rune

Rings

Think: Unbreakable bonds are between these rings.
Remember: Positive. You can’t do it alone, so form the right and lasting alliances. There may be a business partnership, a marriage, or other team formation. Seek out a partnership if none exists in the matter at hand.

Ogham

Source: thepeculiarbrunette.com

Duir or Dair

Pronunciation – Doo-r

Tree Association – oak

Meaning – Strength, security, resilience, endurance, wisdom, sacred spaces, leadership, and kindness. All your hard work and education have paid off. Like the oak, you stand tall and mighty. You are in a beneficial situation (family, work, financially, creative, relationship, etc.), and this circumstance will stay that way for quite a while. Trust yourself! Also, oak represents the intense energy and power of storms and wind. Symbolic of the endurance and stamina you possess that allows you to flourish and thrive.

If reversed – cowardly, uncertain, or frail. You have not been acting kindly or fairly in your leadership role. It’s ok to lack knowledge and facts, but do not make it a common practice.

Inscription and Magical Uses – Inscribe this ogham on an acorn for good luck in job interviews, courage, or pursuing justice. Duir is an excellent ogham inscription to keep at work. Helpful when working when storms, lightning, or the element air. It can also be used in healing or for those who need reminders of their resilience, profound strength, and tenacity.

Folklore – Oak trees are considered sacred guardians. They are an excellent place to meditate beneath or seek strength and assurance. If you catch an oak leaf before it touches the ground, you will have excellent health throughout the cold winter months. Representative of the Oak King, who marks the beginning and climax of the Summer Solstice.

I Ching

Source: ichingonline.net

Hexagram Six/6

Sung / Conflict

The high Heavens over a yawning Deep chasm:
An expansive void where nothing can dwell.
Even though he sincerely knows he is right, the Superior Person anticipates opposition and carefully prepares for any incident.

Good fortune if your conflict results in compromise.
Misfortune if your conflict escalates to confrontation.
Seek advice.
Postpone your crossing to the far shore.

SITUATION ANALYSIS:

Conflict is a necessary part of life.
Tension upon the strings of a violin can make majestic music.
The critical mass of two hydrogen atoms trying to occupy the same space fuel the sun that nourishes our solar system.
Most conflicts you face in life are the result of your Path converging with another’s.
Your Path is not his, and one Path is not necessarily more right than the other.
Can you work together to remove the blockage?

Numerology

 Source: www.numerology.com

Six

Positive qualities

The main virtue of the Six is true humanism and truly cordial attitude towards people. You can be a liquidator working for the government, or even a tax inspector, but, at the same time, stick to your ideas that human life is sacred, and the right of freedom of expression is undeniable.

Seriously, you are a really kind and sympathetic person capable of giving away your last possession to those who need it most. Your loved ones know that you are the person they can count on, always and everywhere.

Negative qualities

Weaknesses of the Six are, in most cases, their virtues that got out of control. Defending a friend, you can be cruel and merciless to an enemy. Your willingness to sacrifice your own interests for the sake of others may give rise to the desire for martyrdom, which is pride. The same is true about your confidence in the aptness of everything you are doing.

The latter can cause serious conflicts with the nearest and dearest. Ignoring all reasonable arguments, you can drive others crazy proving to them that you are interfering in their life and destroy their plans with the best of motives.

Angel Number

Source: informationseries.com

Six

What is the meaning of angel number “6”?

Pay attention to the numbers that make up the angel number!

Angel numbers are often composed of various numbers. For example, if it is “222”, it can be said that it is composed of the number “2”, and it can be divided into “22” and “2”. It is also possible to add all the numbers of “222” and read from the number of “6” like “2 + 2 + 2 = 6”.

However, since the number “6” is composed of one number, it is not possible to divide it and read the meaning of those numbers, or to read the number calculated by adding them. Therefore, in the case of angel number 6, it is necessary to read from one number “6”.

“6” means “stability in life”

The angel number “6” is a number that stands for stability, harmony, and peace. Therefore, there will be various events in life, but these also mean the power to solve problems by making well-balanced decisions. That’s why the angels tell you that you can always live a stable life.

If you often see the number “6” and …

Scientists warn entire branches of the ‘Tree of Life’ are going extinct

Humans are driving the loss of entire branches of the “Tree of Life,” according to a new study published on Monday which warns of the threat of a sixth mass extinction.

“The extinction crisis is as bad as the climate change crisis. It is not recognized,” said Gerardo Ceballos, professor at the National Autonomous University of Mexico, and co-author of the study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS).

“What is at stake is the future of mankind,” he told AFP.

The study is unique because instead of merely examining the loss of a species, it examines the extinction of entire genera.

In the classification of living beings, the genus lies between the rank of species and that of family. For example, dogs are a species belonging to the genus canis — itself in the canid family.

“It is a really significant contribution, I think the first time anyone has attempted to assess modern extinction rates at a level above the species,” Robert Cowie, a biologist at the University of Hawaii who was not involved in the study, told AFP.

“As such it really demonstrates the loss of entire branches of the Tree of Life,” a representation of living things first developed by Charles Darwin.

The study shows that “we aren’t just trimming terminal twigs, but rather are taking a chainsaw to get rid of big branches,” agreed Anthony Barnosky, professor emeritus at the University of California, Berkeley.

– 73 extinct genera –

The researchers relied largely on species listed as extinct by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). They focused on vertebrate species (excluding fish), for which more data are available.

Of some 5,400 genera (comprising 34,600 species), they concluded that 73 had become extinct in the last 500 years — most of them in the last two centuries.

The researchers then compared this with the extinction rate estimated from the fossil record over the very long term.

“Based on the extinction rate in the previous million years we would have expected to lose two genera. But we lost 73,” explained Ceballos.

That should have taken 18,000 years, not 500, the study estimated — though such estimates remain uncertain, as not all species are known and the fossil record remains incomplete.

The cause? Human activities, such as the destruction of habitats for crops or infrastructure, as well as overfishing, hunting and so on.

The loss of one genus can have consequences for an entire ecosystem, argued Ceballos.

“If you take one brick, the wall won’t collapse, he said. “You take many more, eventually the wall will collapse.

“Our worry is that … we’re losing things so fast, that for us it signals the collapse of civilization.”

– ‘Still time’ to act –

All experts agree that the current rate of extinction is alarming — but whether this represents the start of a sixth mass extinction (the last being the asteroid that wiped out the dinosaurs 66 million years ago) remains a matter of debate.

Scientists broadly define a mass extinction as the loss of 75 percent of species over a short period of time. Using that “arbitrary” definition, Cowie said, a sixth mass extinction has not yet occurred.

But if we assume that “species will continue to go extinct at the current rate (or faster), then it will happen,” he warned. “We can surely say that this is the beginning of a potential sixth mass extinction.”

Ceballos warned that the window of opportunity for humans to act is “rapidly closing.”

The priority is to halt the destruction of natural habitats, and to restore those that have been lost, he said.

“But there is still time to save many genera,” he said. “There are 5,400 genera, we can save many of them if we act now.”

Source: newsbreak.com

September 21, 2023 Current Moon Phase and Northern Hemisphere’s Planetary Positions

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 September 2023 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.

Today’s Waxing Crescent Phase

The Waxing Crescent on September 21 has an illumination of 36%. 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 September 21 the Moon is 6.06 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.

Phase Details

Phase: Waxing Crescent
Illumination: 36%
Moon Age: 6.06 days
Moon Angle: 0.53
Moon Distance: 378,327.27 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 150,178,688.25 km

Useful Moon Resources

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.

Northern Hemisphere’s Planetary Positions

If you need to calculate the planetary positions in either hemisphere you can use this for a specific use and time in your local time zone, 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

Northwestern Hemisphere

This local time is in Los Angeles, California, USA

September 21, 2023
11:00 pm GMT 4:00 PM PDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:28 Virgo 42
Moon:17 Sagittarius 59
Mercury:10 Virgo 53
Venus:17 Leo 41
Mars:16 Libra 31
Jupiter:15 Taurus 05 Rx
Saturn:02 Pisces 00 Rx
Uranus:22 Taurus 51 Rx
Neptune:26 Pisces 12 Rx
Pluto:27 Capricorn 59 Rx

True Lunar Node:25 Aries 08
Mean Lunar Node:26 Aries 14 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):28 Leo 42

Chiron:18 Aries 32 Rx
Ceres:02 Scorpio 39
Pallas:03 Libra 47
Juno:18 Leo 35
Vesta:02 Cancer 01

Eris:24 Aries 57 Rx

Fire:8
Earth:5
Air:2
Water:4
Cardinal:8
Fixed:6
Mutable:5

Northern Hemisphere

This local time is in Chicago, Illinois, USA

September 21, 2023
09:00 pm GMT 4:00 PM CDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:28 Virgo 37
Moon:16 Sagittarius 53
Mercury:10 Virgo 48
Venus:17 Leo 38
Mars:16 Libra 27
Jupiter:15 Taurus 05 Rx
Saturn:02 Pisces 01 Rx
Uranus:22 Taurus 51 Rx
Neptune:26 Pisces 12 Rx
Pluto:27 Capricorn 59 Rx

True Lunar Node:25 Aries 07
Mean Lunar Node:26 Aries 14 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):28 Leo 42

Chiron:18 Aries 32 Rx
Ceres:02 Scorpio 37
Pallas:03 Libra 45
Juno:18 Leo 32
Vesta:02 Cancer 00

Eris:24 Aries 57 Rx

Fire:8
Earth:5
Air:2
Water:4
Cardinal:8
Fixed:6
Mutable:5

Northeastern Hemisphere

This local time is in Frankfurt, Germany, Europe

September 21, 2023
02:00 pm GMT 4:00 PM CEST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:28 Virgo 20
Moon:13 Sagittarius 01
Mercury:10 Virgo 33
Venus:17 Leo 28
Mars:16 Libra 16
Jupiter:15 Taurus 06 Rx
Saturn:02 Pisces 02 Rx
Uranus:22 Taurus 51 Rx
Neptune:26 Pisces 13 Rx
Pluto:27 Capricorn 59 Rx

True Lunar Node:25 Aries 07
Mean Lunar Node:26 Aries 15 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):28 Leo 40

Chiron:18 Aries 33 Rx
Ceres:02 Scorpio 30
Pallas:03 Libra 37
Juno:18 Leo 24
Vesta:01 Cancer 56

Eris:24 Aries 58 Rx

Fire:8
Earth:5
Air:2
Water:4
Cardinal:8
Fixed:6
Mutable:5

September 19, 2023 Current Moon Phase and Northern Hemisphere’s Planetary Positions

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 September 2023 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.

Today’s Waxing Crescent Phase

The Waxing Crescent on September 19 has an illumination of 18%. This is the percentage of the Moon illuminated by the Sun. The illumination is constantly changing and can vary up to 10% a day. On September 19 the Moon is 4.1 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.

Phase Details For – September 19

Phase: Waxing Crescent
Illumination: 18%
Moon Age: 4.10 days
Moon Angle: 0.51
Moon Distance: 387,809.74 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 150,261,685.51 km

Useful Moon Resources

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.

Northern Hemisphere’s Planetary Positions

If you need to calculate the planetary positions in either hemisphere you can use this for a specific use and time in your local time zone, 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 

Northwestern Hemisphere For

This local time is in Los Angeles, California, USA

September 19, 2023
11:00 pm GMT 4:00 PM PDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:26 Virgo 45
Moon:21 Scorpio 56
Mercury:09 Virgo 19
Venus:16 Leo 36
Mars:15 Libra 12
Jupiter:15 Taurus 11 Rx
Saturn:02 Pisces 08 Rx
Uranus:22 Taurus 53 Rx
Neptune:26 Pisces 15 Rx
Pluto:28 Capricorn 00 Rx

True Lunar Node:25 Aries 05
Mean Lunar Node:26 Aries 20 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):28 Leo 29

Chiron:18 Aries 37 Rx
Ceres:01 Scorpio 49
Pallas:02 Libra 52
Juno:17 Leo 38
Vesta:01 Cancer 32

Eris:24 Aries 58 Rx

Fire:7
Earth:5
Air:2
Water:5
Cardinal:8
Fixed:7
Mutable:4

Northern Hemisphere

This local time is in Chicago, Illinois, USA

September 19, 2023
09:00 pm GMT 4:00 PM CDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:26 Virgo 40
Moon:20 Scorpio 53
Mercury:09 Virgo 16
Venus:16 Leo 34
Mars:15 Libra 08
Jupiter:15 Taurus 11 Rx
Saturn:02 Pisces 08 Rx
Uranus:22 Taurus 53 Rx
Neptune:26 Pisces 16 Rx
Pluto:28 Capricorn 00 Rx
True Lunar Node:25 Aries 05
Mean Lunar Node:26 Aries 20 Rx
Lilith (Black Moon):28 Leo 28
Chiron:18 Aries 37 Rx
Ceres:01 Scorpio 47
Pallas:02 Libra 50
Juno:17 Leo 35
Vesta:01 Cancer 31
Eris:24 Aries 58 Rx
Fire:7
Earth:5
Air:2
Water:5
Cardinal:8
Fixed:7
Mutable:4

Northeastern Hemisphere

This local time is in Frankfurt, Germany, Europe

September 19, 2023
02:00 pm GMT 4:00 PM CEST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:26 Virgo 23
Moon:17 Scorpio 11
Mercury:09 Virgo 06
Venus:16 Leo 25
Mars:14 Libra 57
Jupiter:15 Taurus 12 Rx
Saturn:02 Pisces 09 Rx
Uranus:22 Taurus 53 Rx
Neptune:26 Pisces 16 Rx
Pluto:28 Capricorn 00 Rx

True Lunar Node:25 Aries 04
Mean Lunar Node:26 Aries 21 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):28 Leo 26

Chiron:18 Aries 38 Rx
Ceres:01 Scorpio 40
Pallas:02 Libra 42
Juno:17 Leo 27
Vesta:01 Cancer 26

Eris:24 Aries 59 Rx

Fire:7
Earth:5
Air:2
Water:5
Cardinal:8
Fixed:7
Mutable:4

Some of the Witchcraft/Magickal Correspondence for Monday

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Monday

Monday is associated with the planetary correspondence of the Moon, falls under the zodiac sign of Cancer and has the elemental correspondence of Water.

This makes it an especially auspicious day to work on anything dealing with psychic abilities (enhancing, channeling, divination), emotions, intuition, fertility, healing and dream work.

If you plan to do a candle magick spell on this day, using blue, grey or white will work wonderfully.

Gods/Goddess associations include Hekate, Selene, Aegir and Thoth.

Angel association: Gabriel.

If you work with any of these deities or this angel, then a devotional spell and offering to them would be well-timed.

September 18, 2023 Current Moon Phase

Current Moon Phase

(Northern Planetary Positions will return tomorrow.)

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 September 2023 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.

Today’s Waxing Crescent Phase

The Waxing Crescent on September 18 has an illumination of 11%. 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 September 18 the Moon is 3.15 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.

Phase Details

Phase: Waxing Crescent
Illumination: 11%
Moon Age: 3.15 days
Moon Angle: 0.51
Moon Distance: 392,316.45 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 150,302,881.29 km

Useful Moon Resources

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.

Weekly Horoscope Sunday, September 17 to Saturday, September 23, 2023

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All Signs

Mercury retrograde is technically over, but its shadow continues until the end of the month. This particular Mercury retrograde got me. Among other goofs, last week I referred to September’s New Moon as a Solar eclipse, when in fact, it’s October’s New Moon that is a Solar eclipse. Oy! Many well-meaning readers were quick to point out this mistake. Yes, I was chagrined, but I was also encouraged to know people are reading me. That’s why, this week, I intend to carefully proofread this column to see if you any words out.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

An element of confusion and discouragement is present this week, which means you have to tread carefully and pick and choose what and whom you want to believe. Be discerning. Someone might try to trick you. Nevertheless, powerful forces are at work that will allow you to improve your health, and be productive at work. This week the Sun moves opposite your sign, to stay for four weeks, which happens once a year, six months after your birthday. You might encounter opposition from others, especially authority figures. Some issues are reaching a culmination, which means you will see if they’re working or not. Respect your need for more sleep in the next few weeks.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

Romance might confuse and disappoint this week. Parents should protect their kids against accidents with chemicals or food poisoning. Artists and sports types might restructure things to make improvements. Meanwhile, the Sun changes signs this week ushering in a four-week window where you will work hard. You want to work smart and be as efficient as possible, which is why you will discover the best way of doing things about how to manage your life. (High expectations!) Meanwhile, service to family, or working on behalf of someone else’s needs will come into play but you can handle this because Mars will boost your energy as well. You’ve got energy to burn!

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

Something to do with home and family (perhaps a parent) is confusing, possibly debilitating for you. Make sure that others are being truthful because family discussions, especially about home repairs, might trigger deception to save face. Nevertheless, you can make improvements at home, especially to plumbing, bathrooms, recycling and garbage areas. Goos news! This week the Sun moves into one of the most playful, fun parts of your chart to stay for four weeks – something that happens once a year. This means the month ahead is a fabulous time for a vacation. Make plans to get out of town. Even a mini weekend getaway will be rewarding because you want to play!

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

Be clear with others because confusion and deception are likely this week. You will also daydream and fantasize more than usual. Nevertheless, you’ll be persuasive about something that matters to you. This week the Sun will move to the bottom of your chart where it will stay for four weeks highlighting your personal world and your interactions with family, especially a parent. If possible, take some time for yourself to focus on your inner world. Memories of the past will bubble to the surface of your mind. Something or someone might challenge you, or work at cross purposes. (Grrr.) Don’t waste time on anger. Instead, focus on groups and friends. Appreciate what you have.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

There’s an element of confusion or deception with financial matters this week. Be careful in financial negotiations, especially about salaries. Likewise, be careful spending money. Keep your receipts. Make sure someone doesn’t deceive you. Nevertheless, you can use your money and resources to make improvements in your life. This week the Sun changes signs ushering in a four-week window that is fast-paced, busy and upbeat! Expect to take short trips. Enjoy meeting new faces and seeing new places. Your month ahead will be great for socializing with others and integrating your energy with neighbours and groups.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

The last few days of the Sun in your sign has arrived bringing confusion with partners and close friends. Perhaps unexpressed expectations have led to disappointment? It’s easy to think that loved ones should “know” what we want, especially because you believe actions are louder than words. Nonetheless, others can’t read your mind. You can improve your health and your well-being now – no question. Later this week, the Sun changes signs and moves into your Money House, which means you will give more attention to money, earnings and cash flow in the next four weeks. You will also re-examine your relationship to your belongings. You might also ponder your basic values in life. What really matters?

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Earlier this week, you might feel discouraged, even confused. You might doubt yourself. (“I’m navel lint.”) Don’t do this. Actually, this week Sun will move into your sign for the next four weeks, giving you a chance to recharge your batteries for the rest of the year! You will move from feeling indecisive and unsure of things into a mindset that is confident, upbeat and proactive. (Your bathroom mirror will be covered in kisses.) You might find yourself reaching out to others more on Facebook, social media, or when you’re out shopping or in the workplace because you want to be heard and you want to be seen. This is because when the Sun is in your sign, you have a strong need to express yourself! Get out there and fly your colours!

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Issues with friends, perhaps younger people, as well as your relationship to a group might be a tad dicey this week. You might feel let down by someone or betrayed. You might also work hard to improve a group, and in doing so, you’ll take control. (Relations with authorities are excellent right now.) However, later in the week, the Sun changes signs and moves into a hidden part of your chart. In a way, this means that you will go dark for the next four weeks. You will choose to hide, work alone or behind the scenes because in fact, your energy is percolating as it waits for the Sun to enter your sign on Monday, Oct. 23. Then you will enter – centre stage — empowered! Until then, it’s Netflix and take out.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

For the last four weeks, the Sun has been at the top of your chart casting you in a flattering spotlight. It’s been an empowering time for you. Just before it leaves, you might feel disappointed in someone or confused by their expectations. You might make some decisions about cleaning up your act and changing your life direction. Quite likely, this will be a bit halfhearted. (More wishful thinking than action.) This week the Sun moves into your House of Friendships to stay for four weeks boosting your interaction with others, especially friends plus groups and organizations. You might take on a leadership role? You might be involved in competitive sports or physical activities? It’s an excellent time to reassess future goals.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

This week you might feel betrayed or disappointed by propaganda or issues related to politics and religion. It’s hard to know what to believe. Be careful about proselytizing to others because you might change your tune. The good news is that the Sun will move to the top of your chart this week, which is the only time all year this happens. It will stay there for four weeks shining down on you (symbolically speaking) and casting you in a spotlight that is flattering. In fact, it is so flattering, bosses and VIPs will be impressed with you even if you don’t do anything special. Obviously, this is a window of opportunity for you to make your pitch and go after what you want because you look so good. Use it!

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

In discussions about inheritances, shared property or dealing with banks and mortgage issues, make sure you get your facts correctly. Confusion or deceit or carelessness could cost you money, especially because you might explore new ways to use the resources of someone else. Cover your bases. This week the Sun moves into an exciting part of your chart to stay for four weeks. It will usher in increased opportunities to travel and explore your world. If you don’t travel and meet new faces and see new places, then you will expand your world through further education or training. This will turn your crank because you love to learn. Plus, it will satisfy your desire for a change of scenery and some stimulation! Venus opposite your sign promotes warm relations with others. It’s all good.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

Don’t waste time feeling disappointed with a partner or close friend this week, which is likely the case. Ask yourself if your expectations were realistic? Did others really grasp what you wanted? Fortunately, relations with coworkers are solid and supportive. Don’t dwell on disappointment because negative thoughts will make you feel worse. Actually, this week the Sun shifts signs as it starts to rise higher in your chart. For the next four weeks, you might be involved in counselling or some kind of activity that encourages self-scrutiny. You might even meet someone who will trigger major changes in your self-perception. You will also give more thought to wills, inheritances, debt and shared property. (Boring but unavoidable.)