The Moon phase for August 27th, 2025 is a Waxing Crescent phase. This is the phase where the moon started to become visible again after the New Moon.
In this part of the moon cycle, the Moon is moving away from the Sun and is becoming more and more illuminated by sunlight. In this phase, the moon will go from 0.1% to 49.9% illuminated before reaching the First Quarter phase.
In the Waxing Crescent phase the moon rises before noon in the east, transits the meridian before sunset, before setting in the west before midnight.
The Waxing Crescent 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. The moon is close to the Sun in the sky and the right edge will become brighter as it approaches 50% illumination and the First Quarter 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.
Today’s Waxing Crescent Phase
The Waxing Crescent on August 27 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 August 27 the Moon is 4.17 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.
Phase Details
Phase: Waxing Crescent
Illumination: 18%
Moon Age: 4.17 days
Moon Angle: 0.49
Moon Distance: 403,809.81 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 151,111,070.88 km
The Moon phase for August 25th, 2025 is a Waxing Crescent phase. This is the phase where the moon started to become visible again after the New Moon.
In this part of the moon cycle, the Moon is moving away from the Sun and is becoming more and more illuminated by sunlight. In this phase, the moon will go from 0.1% to 49.9% illuminated before reaching the First Quarter phase.
In the Waxing Crescent phase the moon rises before noon in the east, transits the meridian before sunset, before setting in the west before midnight.
The Waxing Crescent 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. The moon is close to the Sun in the sky and the right edge will become brighter as it approaches 50% illumination and the First Quarter 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.
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. The Waxing Crescent on August 25 has an illumination of 6%. 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 August 25 the Moon is 2.33 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon.
Phase Details
Illumination: 6%
Moon Age: 2.33 days
Moon Angle: 0.50
Moon Distance: 398,448.69 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 151,178,007.13 km
Take an average stone from your yard or anywhere else (if you have no yard or they all really suck) or you can purchase one like a tiger’s eye.
Once you’ve got one cast your circle, call your quarters. Do an altar devotion then cleanse consecrate, and empower it. Instill the flame of a green candle and a white one to empower it with healing magic and purify it. While doing this hold your pentacle over it and say as many healing spells as you know. Then pour holy water on it and you’re done.
Magickal Intentions: Spirit Communications, Meditation, Psychic Attack or Defense, Locating Lost Things and Missing Persons, Building, Life, Doctrine, Protection, Knowledge, Authority, Limitations, Boundaries, Time and Death
Incense: Black Poppy Seed and Myrrh
Planet: Saturn
Sign: Capricorn and Aquarius
Angel: Cassel
Colors: Black, Grey and Indigo
Herbs/Plants: Myrrh, Moss, Hemlock, Wolfsbane, Coltsfoot, Nightshade and Fir
Stones: Jet, Smokey Quartz, Amethyst, Black Onyx, Snowflake Obsidian, Lava, Pumice
Oil: (Saturn) Cypress, Mimosa, Myrrh, Patchouli
Saturn lends its energies to the last day of the week. Because Saturn is the planet of karma, this day is an excellent time for spellwork involving reincarnation, karmic lessons, the Mysteries, wisdom, and long-term projects.
It is also a good time to being efforts that deal with the elderly, death, or the eradication of pests and disease.
The current moon phase for August 24th, 2025 is the Waxing Crescent phase.
On this day, the moon is 1.07 days old and 1.22% illuminated with a tilt of 153.507°.
The Moon phase for August 24th, 2025 is a Waxing Crescent phase. This is the phase where the moon started to become visible again after the New Moon.
The Waxing Crescent 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. The moon is close to the Sun in the sky and the right edge will become brighter as it approaches 50% illumination and the First Quarter phase
Fun fact: although only a small part of the Moon is illuminated in the Waxing Crescent phase, you can still sometimes see the rest of moon as faintly visible. This is known as “earthshine” or Da Vinci glow and is a result of sunlight being reflected off the Earth and back to the Moon.
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 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.
Today’s Waxing Crescent Phase
The Waxing Crescent on August 24 has an illumination of 2%. 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 August 24 the Moon is 1.38 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: 2%
Moon Age: 1.38 days
Moon Angle: 0.50
Moon Distance: 394,635.93 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 151,210,782.50 km
The New Moon is a lunar phase that happens when the Moon is located exactly between the Earth and the Sun. Because its bright side cannot be seen from our planet, some people also call it a “Dark Moon“.
A collection of spells for the new moon, including an easy spell that you can cast right now.
If you work with deities, or even if you’re interested in working with Aphrodite for the purpose of this glamour spell, then this beauty ritual bath is wonderful for enhanced beauty.
Before the bath, set out an offering for Aphrodite. This offering can be dried roses, petals, wine, or anything else that you feel represents the goddess of love.
Set up your bathroom in a way that feels pleasant and romantic to you. I like to use pink or red candles, rose petals, rose oil essence, bath salts, mirrors, makeup, and anything else that represents beauty.
Think of the bath as your giant cauldron and add ingredients to it one by one as it fills.
Once the bath is ready, hop in and focus on your intention. Spend 20 minutes or so picturing exactly how you want to appear to others and how this will make you feel. Send your gathered energy into the bath, then picture the water infusing your skin.
If it feels right to you, chant the words:
Beauty within, beauty without,
I am fabulous, without a doubt.
Once you feel that the energy has been absorbed by your skin, the spell is finished.
This is a simple glamour spell that you can build into your weekly or nightly ritual!
Friday is the sixth day of the week, but used to be the seventh, the Sabbath of the Jewish lunar calendar. The name, Friday, is derived from the Nordic goddess, Frigg, Frigga, Freyja, Freya, or Frija (Germanic), considered to be the mother of all. She is the Goddess of love and war, fertility and death. She is the leader of the Valkyries and the Disir (Divine Grandmothers), and creator of Seidr magic. Her symbols are the cat and the Brisingamen, which is the magic necklace of the rainbow bridge. Freya’s Roman and Greek counterparts are Venus and Aphrodite, goddesses of love and beauty.
Friday falls at the end of the work week for many of us, and that means we get a chance to relax for a little bit! Mark your Fridays with colors like pink and aqua, and metals such as copper. This is a day ruled by the planet Venus, so it should be no surprise that Venus and Aphrodite—goddesses of love and beauty—are associated with Fridays. This is a day named for the Norse goddess Freyja*, so be sure to take a moment to honor her as well.
Gemstones associated with Friday include coral, emerald and rose quartz, and plants like strawberries, apple blossoms and feverfew are also related. This is a good day to do spellwork associated with family life and fertility, sexuality, harmony, friendship, growth. Take advantage of Friday’s correspondences and plant a seed, make something grow, and enjoy your blessings.
*Note: There are a lot of disputes as to the origins of the word Friday because there is still a great deal of discussion as to whether it was named for Freyja or Frigga, and whether they were the same deity or two separate ones. Some scholars believe that while they may have eventually become two distinctly different goddesses, they could have had their origins in a single, common Proto-Germanic deity.
The current moon phase for August 22nd, 2025 is the Waning Crescent phase.
On this day, the moon is 28.58 days old and 1.12% illuminated with a tilt of -16.605°. The approximate distance from Earth to the moon is 383,528.33 km and the moon sign is Leo.
The Moon phase for August 22nd, 2025 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.
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 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.
Today’s Waning Crescent Phase
The Waning Crescent on August 22 has an illumination of 0%. 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 August 22 the Moon is 28.94 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 Crescent
Illumination: 0%
Moon Age: 28.94 days
Moon Angle: 0.52
Moon Distance: 385,582.87 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 151,274,902.29 km
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
The current moon phase for August 21st, 2025 is the Waning Crescent phase.
On this day, the moon is 27.55 days old and 4.67% illuminated with a tilt of -25.636°. The approximate distance from Earth to the moon is 380,014.46 km and the moon sign is Leo.
he Moon phase for August 21st, 2025 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) crescent 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.
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 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.
Today’s Waning Crescent Phase
The Waning Crescent on August 21 has an illumination of 3%. 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 August 21 the Moon is 27.92 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 Crescent
Illumination: 3%
Moon Age: 27.92 days
Moon Angle: 0.52
Moon Distance: 380,784.75 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 151,306,228.96 km
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
Each individual will eventually devise his or her own way of casting the runes. What follows are some
suggestions, all following a similar path, but they are by no means fixed rules.
It is important to remember that your runes are your own, and are special. You have created a link
with them and that is important. Never lend your runes, unless you feel comfortable doing this. I
personally would never lend runes, Tarot cards or crystals to anyone else. If you are unsure, maybe
you should try drawing a rune from your pouch and seeing what you get as an answer. It is suggested
that an upright rune gives a Yes answer, and an inverted one a No answer. However, those runes
which look the same either way may prove a problem!
A traditional way of casting the runes is to mix them in a pouch and cast them on a cloth, usually
velvet. I keep my runes in such a pouch and use them in this way. It usually happens that the runes I
am intended to use find their way into my hand or between my fingers as I mix them in the pouch. I
usually draw nine runes.
Others have suggested drawing three runes at a time, three times, with a break in between each set of
three.
Old Nordic tales suggest that throwing runes at a person was a means of casting a magical spell.
Likewise spells are said to have been cast by writing certain runic inscriptions on a piece of paper and
passing it to the unsuspecting intended victim.
All these things may belong in folklore, and have no bearing on the modern usage for runes; it is up to
the individual to decide. One runemaster I know draws three runes which represent current
circumstances. Having looked at these three runes, he returns them to the pouch and draws three
more. The second set of three represents courses of action or possible outcomes. The second set is
then also returned to the pouch and a final single rune drawn, which indicates influences likely to have
a bearing on the problem as a whole.
Tradition suggests that Odin’s number was 5. For this reason, some runemasters work with only five
runes. Those interested in numerology will note that the runes total 25 if you include the blank rune.
This all adds up to 7, which is a powerful and spiritual number, and for this reason, perhaps, some
runemasters draw seven runes when casting.
Another means of casting the runes is to ‘shuffle them’ and leave them to their own devices for a while
(15 minutes is usually suggested), and then draw 12, laying them on a runic chart especially
prepared for the purpose.
There are probably hundreds of different ways to lay the runes for a casting. What is given here is
only a selection. It is by no means exhaustive.
I would suggest that you try some of these, going for the ones with which you feel comfortable before
trying your own ideas out. The reasons for this are many, not least of which it is important to
familiarise yourself with the runes and how they are read as a group before progressing.
It should also be remembered that you may have some personal thoughts on the meanings of the runes
at the time you are carrying out the casting, which you should not dismiss out of hand. The meanings
given here are basic, and again by no means exhaustive. You may for example wish to use all
the reverse meanings given, even though some runes look the same either way up. Experience is the
best teacher, and you must always do what you feel comfortable doing. Don’t go along with something
just because others do – make up your own mind.
Another means of casting the runes consists of five runes, called Odin’s casting. Again these are laid
down from right to left, with the third rune slightly raised from the remainder. I read these as being
two pages within a book with the third rune being that which is either holding the pages together, or
conversely, stopping them from being turned. I use a similar layout in Tarot readings.
Similar layout could be used with seven runes.
You could also consider using a 12 rune casting, linking each rune either with a month or with a sign
of the zodiac. This is usually laid out in a circle, as in Figure 7.3, although I have seen many
variations of this.
Yet another suggestion would be what is sometimes called the rune-cast method. Basically, you ‘shuffle’ the runes within their pouch, and having formed a circle of string on the floor, empty the pouch into it.
Those runes nearest to you have the greatest meaning. Should any have fallen outside the string circle,
these can be ignored; likewise if they fall on the string or have fallen face downwards.
There are many more ways of casting the runes, and no doubt you will find one suitable for you.
Experiment and practise.
Most people with even a smattering of knowledge of astrology will be aware of the elements of earth,
air, fire and water, and that three zodiac signs fit into each element. It should come as no surprise,
therefore, to learn that a rune also corresponds to each element.
What follows here are the most widely accepted linkages between the elements and four of the runes.
Also given are other runes which are said to link in with the element being discussed.
Earth
The element of earth is concerned with solid foundations, and with keeping in touch with reality. It
may be interesting to learn that Eihwaz, an earth rune, is sometimes called ‘the Rune of Death’ because
of the poisonous qualities of the yew tree with which it is associated.
Also associated with the earth element are Uruz, Wunjo, Berkana, Othila, Isa (which can also link
with the water element, ice being frozen water) and Jera. Isa, Eihwaz and Jera are also said to link
with the New Moon.
Water
Kaunaz is, surprisingly, a water rune. It relates to bonfires, but does not equate to the element of fire.
To the Vikings, bonfires were a physical light in the darkness, as well as symbolising inner knowledge
or enlightenment. It relates to emotions and intuition, and therefore its element is water. Some
runemasters will disagree here, preferring to keep Kaunaz with its symbol of fire.
Also associated with the water element are Perth, Lagu, Ing, Raido and Gebo. Hagalaz has
connections with ice, and so also correctly belongs with this element. Kaunaz, Raido and Gebo are
said to link with the waning of the moon. Gebo and Raido also link with the element of air.
Air
Ansuz, an air rune has a strong connection with Odin, who was considered to have discovered the
runes in the root of the Tree of the World, and as such has a link with the ash tree. He was also
considered to be the source of knowledge and inspiration and it therefore follows that Odin should be
described as the source of language, and the runes as a form of communication.
Ansuz relates to the element of air, to divine breath, to thought and to the power of the intellect.
Also associated with the element of air are Teiwaz, Berkana (which also links to earth having a
duality in element) and Ehwaz, which also link with the waxing of the moon. Algiz is also said to link
with the air element, as do Sowelu and Mannaz.
It should be noted that some runemasters suggest that Ansuz is more correctly linked with fire and
water rather than air.
Fire
Dagaz is a fire rune, and represents day, breakthrough. It is associated, too, with the dawn of the
world, since the earth was born in flames. Dagaz is considered to be the illuminator, the light, and as
such cannot be destroyed. It is the guardian by the doorway, a protective force against anything
harmful. Dagaz is another case of elemental duality, associated both with fire and air.
Also associated with the element of fire are Othila and Fehu, which also link with the full moon, and
with the element of earth – again, being dual in elemental nature. Thurisaz, Nauthiz and Eihwaz are
also said to link with fire, but it is worth noting that many runemasters consider Eihwaz as belonging
This day of the week gets its name from Woden’s Day, an Old English name. It is a direct translation of the Latin term mercurri dies, “day of Mercury.” When they translated the day, they changed to god Mercury to a local god, Woden, so people would understand. This is a great day to work on communications, thought, wisdom, self-expression, and the arts. Also a good day for divination. Color: Purple, orange Planet: Mercury Deities: Odin, Woden, Hermes, Mercury, Athena, Lugh Crystals: Adventuine, agate Herbs: Aspen, lilies, lavender, fern Associations: Business, communication, debt, the arts, transportation, fortune, chance, creativity
Wednesday is also a day that acquired its name from an old Norse god – Odin. In the Germanic, in particular Saxon tribes, he was also called Woten or Wodin, hence Wednes-day or Woden’s day. Odin is the All-Father in the Norse pantheon and rules wisdom, mischief, poetry, quests and the runes (among many other things). Wednesday is ruled by the planet Mercury, which rules communication and more. So, if you cast on Wednesday, it should be for one of the following intentions: communication (verbal and written), technology, cars/transportation, wisdom, clarity, spiritual growth or enlightenment, travel, psychic abilities, courage, divination (particularly the runes), and power.
The current moon phase for August 20th, 2025 is the Waning Crescent phase.
On this day, the moon is 26.51 days old and 10.6% illuminated with a tilt of -33.192°. The approximate distance from Earth to the moon is 376,957.35 km and the moon sign is Cancer.
The Moon phase for August 20th, 2025 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.
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 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.
Today’s Waning Crescent Phase
The Waning Crescent on August 20 has an illumination of 8%. 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 August 20 the Moon is 26.89 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 Crescent
Illumination: 8%
Moon Age: 26.89 days
Moon Angle: 0.53
Moon Distance: 376,138.94 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 151,337,055.23 km
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
Joyful birthday wishes from Lady Carla Beltane with the WOTC Family and Friends!!
May the next year of your life bring you more love, laughter, joy, happiness, enough income to cover what you have to have along with a little leftover for fun! May it bring you everything you want if it is supposed to be and everything you need. May sorrow be unknown, and any negativity be minimal. May the wind always be at your back.
As a Leo born on August 20th, you have this addictive and witty personality and a lot of people are attracted to you from the moment they meet you. It also seems that you always have your jokes with you and don’t waste any time in showing others just how charming you are.
Honest and courageous you prefer to be direct rather than dwell around subjects. Get ready for a special astrological perspective below.
The zodiac sign for August 20 is Leo.
Astrological symbol: Lion. This symbol suggests an emotionally strong individual who is also courageous and loyal. It is characteristic for people born between July 23 and August 22 under the Leo zodiac sign.
The Leo Constellation visible between +90° to -65° is one of the 12 constellations of the zodiac. Its brightest star is Alpha Leonis while it covers an area of 947 sq degrees. It is placed between Cancer to the West and Virgo to the East.
The name Leo is the Latin name defining Lion, the August 20 zodiac sign in French it is Leo and in Greek it is Nemeaeus.
Opposite sign: Aquarius. Partnerships between the Leo and Aquarius sun signs are considered auspicious and the opposite sign reflects upon the surrounding joyfulness and shyness.
Modality: Fixed. This presents enthusiasm and nicety and also how passionate natives born on August 20 genuinely are.
Ruling house: The fifth house. This house governs life pleasure, whether it is fun entertainment, social contact or intimate relations. This is an energetic and competitive space where Leos can best express themselves.
Ruling body: Sun. This planet signifies fairness and intellectuality and also suggests a serenity nature. The Sun is named Helios in Greek and signifies the solar incarnation.
Element: Fire. This element symbolizes empowerment and confidence and is considered to influence the strength of people born under the August 20 zodiac. Fire also gets new meanings in association with the other elements, making things boil with water, heating up air and modeling earth.
Lucky day: Sunday. As many consider Sundays as the most welcoming day of the week, it identifies with the charming nature of Leo and the fact this day is ruled by the Sun only strengthens this connection.
Lucky numbers: 7, 9, 12, 17, 23.
Motto: “I want!”
People born on August 20 are persuasive and enduring when it comes to achieving their objectives but they can be quite caring when someone steals they scrutiny for long enough. They are blunt and sincere so people are likely to be attracted by them and their fierce charm. They are rapid to get on board with all kinds of plans and they often take the leadership position, whether this is by instinct or officially marked. They need to feel in control otherwise they lose their reason.
Positive Traits: The natives in this sign are self motivated and sincere but don’t always show others what is behind that shield of sureness they always carry. They are convivial up to a point and they try not to waste time that could be used in a more useful manner. They are wide minded and prefer to work with contrasting scenarios.
Negative Traits: These natives need to learn that trying to rule over others and displaying a imposing behavior is not the way to go if they want to build strong relations. They are selfish and supervising and really try to make everyone do things their own way. They arrogance is huge and they don’t always have motives to justify it and they can be quite devious at times.
Love and Compatibility: Lovers born on August 20 are passionate and energetic. They enjoy dating rituals and they invest a lot of imagination in proving their partner for interesting and adventurous they are. They are attracted to charming, energetic and ambitious people who can keep up with their agitated lifestyle. You can conquer the heart of Leo if you know how to “sell” your best features to them, while still maintaining the focus on how amazing they are and how the world revolves around them.
They are prudent and circumspect lovers and although not passionate their gentleness and honesty compensate. Their relationships are likely to grow on friendships as they need time to know the person that stays beside them. They offer everything they have to their loved one and ask for the same. Gentle and loving daydreamers now, but when time comes they will prove to be very dedicated to their family and they are likely to sacrifice many of their dreams for their loved one’s sake. They are most compatible with those born on the 2nd, 5th, 9th, 11th, 14th, 18th, 20th, 23rd, 27th and 29th.
August 20 Zodiac people are very attached to the other two fire signs: Aries and Sagittarius as they tend to share the same vision of life. In life, Leo is in a constant search for a visionary partner to expand their horizon and the one to offer them this is the native in Aquarius. The lover in Leo is thought to be least compatible with Cancer. As for the rest of compatibilities between the other star signs and Leo, you know what they say, stars predispose but people dispose.
Lucky color: Orange is the color said to be representative for Leo people born with August 20.
Orange as a hue, is the symbol of enthusiasm and vitality with endurance. This zodiac color should be used for objects that are sitting in places where these natives spend most of their time.
People having orange as sign color are impulsive but thoughtful and one of their best traits is that they tend to learn and remember all of their experiences and seek for ways to improve their lives and the lives of their closest ones. Down to earth, they feel the need to fight for a peaceful and happy life and believe they can reach for everything they want through hard work and dedication.
Ruby presents a precious stone that reflects faithfulness and loyalty. This zodiac birthstone could be used in accessories and bracelets.
It is thought to relax and open the mind of the wearer in social situations therefore helping communication and understanding. Rubies are second strongest gemstone after diamonds and the quality ones are very rare.
Another gemstone considered influential for Leo natives is Peridot. It suggests vitality and optimism.
Characteristic Flower: Sunflower is the flower that is considered lucky for those Leo natives with August 20.
Sunflower suggests warmth, happiness and strength. This zodiac flower is advised to be used for gifts and decorations.
Sunflower suggests the focus and determination to succeed of the native in Leo. You can enjoy this flower during summer.
Other plants that suit Leo natives are Narcissus and Marigold.
Symbolic Metal: The lucky metal for those born under the August 20 is represented by Gold.
Gold is known to represent refinery and power. This zodiac metal should be used in bracelets and other accessories.
Gold has always been recognized as monetary wealth but it is also known for other benefic properties, such as healing ones. About 80% of the gold is used for jewelry.
Another metal considered beneficial for Leo natives is Bronze.
Characteristics: August 20 Zodiac belongs to the third decan of LEO (August 13-August 22). This decan is strongly influenced by the planet Mars. This is representative for people who are ambitious and successful just like Leo and fiery idealists just like Mars. This period tempers the positive and negative characteristics of the Leo zodiac sign, slightly enhancing the negative ones.
Being born on the 20th day of the month shows a person who is patient, task oriented but also imaginative and emotional. The numerology for August 20 is 2. This number reveals balance and partnerships. It is the representative number for the desire of harmony and peace. Those Leo associated with this numerology can become great mediators and with age they will only turn wiser, gentler and incredibly more considerate to other people. August is the last summer month in the Northern Hemisphere, bringing holidays and very hot, tense days. Those born in August are outgoing and perseverant. August 20 Zodiac people are charming and mysterious. The symbols for August include the Peridot and Sardonyx as gemstones and Gladiolus and Poppy as plants. The name comes from Augustus Caesar, the roman emperor.
What Statistics Say: In the Gregorian Calendar, August 20 is placed as the 232nd day of the year or the 233rd day in leap years and there are 133 days left until the end of the year. The eighty first day of summer, this is also the World Mosquito Day.
Leo comes eleventh on the list of most common to least common zodiac signs amongst births. Odd numbered sign, it is of positive meaning attached to a preponderant masculine symbolism. This represents extrovert people who are convivial and involved. The Prophet is an archetype used when talking about this sign. There is a peak of transport people born during the summer months. Famous people born on August 20 under the Leo zodiac sign: H.P. Lovecraft, Benjamin Harrison, Isaac Hayes, Robert Plant, and my middle son Victor.
If you were born on August 20, you can create powerful dreams using your imagination! There is always a new idea, thought, or fantasy swirling around in that big brain of yours. Most of the time, this is a fun and useful trait that allows you to solve problems and offer innovative solutions. However, if you sit still for too long and don’t allow your ideas to be heard and seen, they have the ability to overwhelm you and make you feel anxious and maybe even a little scared. So, share your thoughts! Give advice, create new things, and solve dilemmas to stay happy and healthy.
August 20 Leo at Their Best: Imaginative, empathetic, wise
August 20 Leo at Their Worst: Lonely, troubled, escapist
What to Wear: Nothing that could possibly out-class the guest of honor. Arrange to fade into the background when the “star“ makes a grand entrance.
What to Eat: Caviar, foie gras, Chateaubriand and, of course, truffles!
Who to Invite: If heads of state can’t make themselves available, check if Beyonce, Brad Pitt, or a Kardashian might squeeze the soiree into their schedules.
Where to Go: A palace (or a diner that can be decorated like one) would be rather appropriate.
AUGUST 20 birthday horoscope predicts that you could be the hardest working Leo there is. Alternatively, you enjoy your home and your family. Both work and family are significant to you. You will give importance to both your personal as well as professional life.
People depend on you, Leo, for advice although you will not return the favor. There is nothing wrong with getting a second opinion. You may find that you missed an important detail. The August 20th birthday personality avoid drama and conflicts. It’s, generally, not your style.
Because of this, people like to be around you. As the August 20th horoscope rightly predicts that you can be helpful, friendly and just an all around happy person.
Those born on this birthday August 20, love a challenge as much as they love to be in the serenity of their own home. You tend to live a certain way and rarely stray from it.
As a negative birthday influence, you attract some melodramatic people as lovers. Your intentions are good as you are looking for love but of course, in all the wrong places.
The August 20 zodiac meanings show that you can keep things hush-hush. You like the mystery it can bring. Most of you are sensitive and can feel the emotions of those who are in pain especially those close to you.
However, this zodiac birthday Leo can be volatile. It is important that you keep a cool head and your nose to the grind. Stop questioning everything, you think you need to know everything.
The August 20 astrology predicts that you have a talent for making people feel special. No one can be depressed around you as you are fun loving, passionate and can gain the trust of others quickly.
Additionally, you can be protective of your loved ones. Then again, you can be overly protective, Leo. Somewhere you need to draw the line. You can do this if put your mind to it. Too much of anything can prove to be bad in the long run.
If you find this Leo birthday person is in love, you will find he has a lot of passion. You don’t care about anything else. This could take on a negative tone as you can be impulsive and obsessive. You typically need someone who you can talk to. You are well informed. You like to talk about world events and also about different things with people of different backgrounds.
If today August 20 is your birthday, you will be a cheerful person and who will bring much enthusiasm to the relationship. On the other hand, it is not uncommon to find a lion who has lived a single life for most of his or her life. If you are seeking a lasting relationship with this person, you will need to be friends, close friends.
What your birthday says about you is that when it comes to your finances and career, you are passionate about your job. Those born on August 20 want to make a difference. It does not have to be a high paying job for you to be pleased. However notable, this kind of thinking may have you thinking about renting a room out or be back at home with your parents. You like change but should be careful that change is not deliberate.
The health practices of an August 20 birthday person can be somewhat dormant. This could be due to a lack of self-esteem. Ironically, one effects the other. If you do not work to change the shape you‘re in, it will not get better on its own. If you do the work, you will see your confidence level soar. It’s a no-brainer. The only thing is that you have to do this on a consistent basis to get the results you need.
Typically, the August 20 birthday personality starts taking care of themselves, and then you let it go. Be steady, and you will achieve the look and the “feel” you so desire. Your friends and your family talk about how sweet you are, but they feel you like to talk. Stability is so critical to you as you like to have peace of mind when you come home. The best job description is one that will bring some meaning to the Leo.
1896 – The rotary phone is exclusive 1913 – Adolphe Pegoud of France, the first pilot to jump from aircraft 1931 – Eileen Whitingstall is defeated; Helen Moody wins the 45th US Women’s Tennis competition 1957 – Washington Senators get a hit with Chicago’s White Sox pitcher Bob Keegan
Your Birthday Tarot Card is Judgment. This card shows that you should listen to your inner calling and have be ready to forgive others. The Minor Arcana cards are Seven of Wands and King of Pentacles
You are most compatible with people born under Zodiac Sign Scorpio: This relationship will have a strong attraction to each other.
You are not compatible with people born under Zodiac Sign Aquarius: This relationship can be crazy and volatile.
Number 2 – This number stands for a diplomatic person who can make an excellent peacemaker. Number 1 – This is a number that stands for a competitive person who is ambitious and determined to be successful in life.
Silver: This is an elegant color that symbolizes innocence, wisdom, prosperity, and grace. Gold: This is a charismatic color that symbolizes winning, masculinity, wealth and compromise.
Lucky Days For August 20 Birthday
Monday – This day ruled by Moon and symbolizes our reactions and instincts towards issues. Sunday – This day ruled by the Sun is symbolic of our ambition, pride, ego and outer personality.
Ruby gemstone protects you from evil, makes your love life better and enhances prosperity.
Ideal Zodiac Birthday Gifts For People Born On August 20th
A special gourmet meal for the man and a pair of leopard booties for the woman. The August 20 birthday personality loves to experiment with everything in life.
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Sound: “io” as in “helios” Stands for: The World Serpent Casting meaning: Ior symbolizes dual natures, evident in the amphibious habits of many water beasts (like the World Serpent). It also signifies the unavoidable hardships in life that we can do nothing about, but should still not worry about
Meanings: This rune represents abundance, success and happiness. This is considered a lucky rune and if leading it is very positive about your query, whether the query is about finance, business, friendship, partnership or spirituality. In conjunction with the Rings it indicates a happy and prosperous marriage. With the Sun it means success in your career, and with Waves, success abroad.
Resilience through hardship, hardening off, discipline, sacrifice
Tree: Blackthorn/Sloe (Prunus spp.)
Letter: Z
When you get mad or hate something because it goes against your grain, you have choices. You can wallow in your anger and lash out foolishly, which effectively makes you act in sympathy with that which you despise. You can do nothing/go the pacifist route and try to repress your anger, which will cause it to build up and eat at you from the inside in the form of depression. Thirdly, you can use your anger as a starting point or what is called a thrust block from which to make yourself so completely different from what is causing you anger that you end up rising above it and beating it at its game. Strife can either drag you down or raise you up by making you more resilient, but it is all in how you choose to handle it.
When you draw Straif, there is an experience being put in your way that isn’t pleasant. This experience can be transformed into a learning tool if you can work it out. Straif is a battle you must fight and often a disruption in routine. Just as a sword must be subjected to multiple processes to become sharp, sparks are going to have to fly before you can forge your destiny. You may need to sacrifice in order to become a stronger, better human being.
By admitting (not repressing), analyzing, and dealing with your dark emotions instead of allowing them to call the shots, drawing Straif well-dignified points to the real possibility you’ve dodged a nasty bit of strife because you’ve already learned not to be fear’s or anger’s puppet.
General: Spiritual discrimination is as important as physical discrimination.
Love: Choose your thoughts and words wisely in your relationship and remember to be tolerant.
Business: Use the right words and you will help sustain and nourish your business.
Personal: Now is a good time to clear out all that is not worthy from your life.
Overview: I relates to nourishment. In the same way that food is used to nourish your body, I suggests that words and ideas be used in the same way. It cautions that as with food your words should be chosen carefully. Just as bad food can upset you or those around you, bad words can do the same. When the body and spirit are both well provided for then you will be at your most powerful and effective.
Angel number 270 is a sign that it is important to believe.
Angel number 2 stands for “smooth growth”, angel number 7 stands for “you are on the right path”, and angel number 0 stands for “the very existence of God”.
Message Represented
Your beliefs and love for God(dess) are leading you on the right path.
Heaven (Summerlands/Vallarta) congratulates you on keeping your beliefs.
If you have any concerns or anxieties, calm down through prayers and affirmations (speaking positive words).
The infinite power of heaven (Gods and Goddesses) supports us in every way so that your path is right and fruitful.
The current moon phase for August 19th, 2025 is the Waning Crescent phase.
On this day, the moon is 25.47 days old and 18.7% illuminated with a tilt of -41.007°. The approximate distance from Earth to the moon is 374,405.15 km and the moon sign is Cancer.
he Moon phase for August 19th, 2025 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.
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 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.
Today’s Waning Crescent Phase
The Waning Crescent on August 19 has an illumination of 15%. 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 August 19 the Moon is 25.84 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 Crescent
Illumination: 15%
Moon Age: 25.84 days
Moon Angle: 0.54
Moon Distance: 371,902.16 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 151,367,372.58 km
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
The current moon phase for August 18th, 2025 is the Waning Crescent phase.
On this day, the moon is 24.43 days old and 28.59% illuminated with a tilt of -48.807°. The approximate distance from Earth to the moon is 372,364.50 km and the moon sign is Gemini.
The Moon phase for August 18th, 2025 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.
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 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.
Today’s Waning Crescent Phase
The Waning Crescent on August 18 has an illumination of 23%. 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 August 18 the Moon is 24.78 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 Crescent
Illumination: 23%
Moon Age: 24.78 days
Moon Angle: 0.54
Moon Distance: 368,315.63 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 151,397,172.67 km
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
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