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Some of the Witchcraft/Magickal Correspondence for Friday

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Friday Source: whitewitchgrimoire.com

Planet: Venus
Colors: Pink and white

Date night! As tonight is Valentine’s Day for those who celebrate or care, which I don’t because every day is the Thunderdome of love up in this house, Venus is here to help bring everyone closer…rawr. But not just romantically, friendship is for Friday too. Anything to draw more love to you is for Friday, whether it’s self-love, sexual love or even mending a rift. Fridays are my best bath days too. Not just for purification, but have you ever done a glamour? Mirror mirror on the wall. I have a friend who found out I was a witch and in the conversation, I told her about a glamour because she had a date. She looked right at me and said “You bitch. I knew there were nights you just looked too good. That’s not fair” We used to go out back when we were both single. The feminine power of Venus is also good for crafting, harvesting herbs, making potions, and just flat getting your drink on. Now we all know why I go live on Fridays. Secret is out. If I am creating a tea or anything for healing, I like to craft on a Friday. And hey, I know you don’t smoke weed, I know this; but I’m gonna get you high today, ’cause it’s Friday; you ain’t got no job… and you ain’t got shit to do. I smell Netflix and chill…. (movie reference #2).

Friday Source: plentifulearth.com

Of all the magical days of the week, Friday is the best for friendship and love spells.

Planet: Venus

Element: Water

Gender: Female

Deities: Aphrodite, Eros, Freya, Venus

Colors: Aqua, Copper Colors, Green, Light Blue, Pink

Crystals: Aventurine, Blue Lace Agate, Copper, Coral, Emerald, Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Moonstone, Quartz, Rose Quartz, Selenite

Herbs & Plants: African Violet, Apples, Apple Blossoms, Apricot, Barley, Birch, Cardamon, Carnations, Catnip, Columbine, Feverfew, Foxglove, Germanium, Goldenrod, Heather, Hibiscus, Iris, Lilac, Magnolia, Roses, Strawberries, Sweetpea, Thyme

Incenses: Cardamon, Rose, Saffron, Sandalwood, Strawberry, Vanilla, Venus Oil, Yarrow

Energies & Associations: Arts, Beauty, Birth, Fertility, Friendship, Growth, Harmony, Love, Marriage, Music, Nature, Partnerships, Peace, Perfumes, Platonic Love, Lust, Passion, Pleasure, Reconciliation, Relationships, Resolving Relationship Issues, Romance, Sexuality, Social Activities, Transformation

Avocado and Artichoke Pasta Salad

Avocado & Artichoke Pasta Salad

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Yield 10 servings

Ingredients

2 cups uncooked gemelli or spiral pasta

1 can (14 ounces) water-packed artichoke hearts, drained and coarsely chopped

2 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped

1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and cubed

1/4 cup grated Romano cheese

DRESSING:

1/4 cup canola oil

2 tablespoons lime juice

1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro

1-1/2 teaspoons grated lime zest

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Directions

    1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain; rinse with cold water.
    2. In a large bowl, combine pasta, artichoke hearts, tomatoes, avocado and cheese. In a small bowl, whisk dressing ingredients. Pour over pasta mixture; toss gently to combine. Refrigerate, covered, until serving.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 188 calories, 10g fat (1g saturated fat), 3mg cholesterol, 248mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein.

Some of the Witchcraft/Magickal Correspondence for Thursday

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Thursday Source: amagickalpath.co.uk

Planet – Jupiter

Spells/Magic – money, prosperity, holiday, travel, business, luck, growth, self improvement, generosity, health, wealth

Magical aspects: controlled optimism, energetic growth, physical well-being, material success, expansion, money/wealth, prosperity, leadership, and generosity.

Oils – lime, magnolia, strawberry, vanilla

plants and trees – sage, nutmeg,oak tree,meadowsweet, hyssop,borage,butterfly weed,clove,dandelion chestnut,maple tree, anise .

Stones – Amethyst, laptis lazuli, sapphire

Colours – blue, metallic colours, green, turquoise, white, purple.

Metal – Tin

Energy Type – Male

Dieties – dedicated to Thor, god of thunder and agricultural work. his parallels in various European Traditions include Zeus, Taranis, Perun, and Perkunas.

Thursday is the best time to deal with such matters as: Business, Gambling, Logic, Social Matters, Political Power, Material Wealth, Publishing, Collage Education, Long Distance Travel, Foreign Interests, Religion, Philosophy, Forecasting, Broadcasting, Publicity, Expansion, Luck, Growth, Sports, Horses, The Law, Doctors, Guardians, Merchants, Psychologists, Charity, Correspondence Courses, Self-improvement, Researching, Reading and Studying.

Thursday Source: smudgemetaphysical.com

Planet: Jupiter

Colour: blue, purple, green

Plants: oak, wheat

Stone: Amethyst, Lepidolite, Sugilite, Tin

Herbs: Clove, Oakmoss, Cinnamon, Musk, Nutmeg, and Sage

Oils:manifest oil

Gods: Thor, Jupiter, Zeus, Taranis, Perun, and Perkunas.

Thursdays are ruled by the planet Jupiter. It is also associated with the Norse god Thor and the Roman God Jupiter. Jupiter is the largest planet and therefor the most powerful. 

Thursday is the best day to perform manifesting magic. Prepare that money magic, ask for that raise, have fun with friends and loved ones. 

Spells and rituals: luck, happiness, health, legal matters, male fertility, treasure, wealth, honour, riches, clothing, money, desires, business, group pursuits, joy, laughter, and expansion.

Thrifty Thursday spells:

Write what you want to manifest on a bay leaf and burn it.

Start your morning with a slice of whole wheat toast. Add butter or your choice of spread in the form of a dollar symbol ($) and feel the abundance and prosperity entering your life. 

Have a meal with a good friends or family. Laugh a lot and feel how abundant your life is with the love and friendships you have. 

Work some money magic with our Ancestral Money Draw Spell.

Wassail – A Yummy Winter Drink

Wassail – It smells heavenly simmering on the stove.

Yields: 4 quarts.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes

There’s just nothing better than the scent apple cider, fresh oranges, and cinnamon sticks simmering on the stove. Part of England’s Christmas tradition for centuries, wassail is a scrumptious spiced cider practically begging to be sipped fireside. Early versions of this Christmas punch included warmed wine, mead, or ale combined with roasted apples, sugar, and spice. This recipe holds fast to tradition with whole bobbing apples and a multitude of warming spices, plus a festive twist using apple cider and cranberry juice in place of the alcohol. Of course, for the grown-up version, a splash of bourbon or brandy adds a kick!

What is wassail?

This non-alcoholic Christmas drink is essentially apple cider infused with fresh orange, lemon, roasted apples, and lots of spice. Think: cozy cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, allspice, and star anise. It’s important here to use both ground and whole spices, so don’t skip either. The ground spices flavor the roasted apples through their core and have a stronger aroma than the whole spices while the whole cinnamon sticks and star anise pods couldn’t be prettier floating in this drink! The final step before serving is adding in those sweet, tender roasted apples and cranberry juice cocktail. Not only does the cranberry juice add a bright, tart note, it gives the drink a gorgeous rosy hue in your punch bowl.

What is the tradition of wassailing?

The term “wassail” has multiple meanings. First appearing in the English poem Beowulf in the 8th century, the word has been used as a salutation or toast to good health. In England, it also describes a 12th night of Christmas gathering in fruit orchards where dancing, drinking, and singing encourage spirits to provide a good harvest in the coming year. Wassailing can also simply mean Christmas caroling door to door. But today, wassail refers to the cozy, hot holiday beverage that you’ll find here, too. It’s the most delicious way to warm up after a cold night of caroling!

What’s the difference between apple cider and apple juice?

Apple cider is the raw, unfiltered, unpasteurized juice from apples. Apple juice is the juice from apples that has been filtered, pasteurized, and oftentimes sweetened. The difference between apple cider and apple juice may seem subtle, but which one you pick does make a difference! Use apple cider for this recipe. If you can’t find it, apple juice can be used but you’ll be left with a sweeter drink.

Can you make wassail in a slow cooker?

Yes! You’ll want to bake the apples separately, but you can add all of the other ingredients to a slow cooker and heat on high for two hours or low for four hours. Add the baked apples and cranberry juice before serving.

Ingredients

6 small honeycrisp apples

6 Tbsp. dark brown sugar, plus more to taste

1 tsp. ground cinnamon

1/2 tsp. ground ginger

1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg

1/4 tsp. ground allspice

1 gal. apple cider, divided

1 navel orange

10 whole cloves

2 lemons

2 cinnamon sticks, plus more for serving

3 star anise pods

1 c. cranberry juice cocktail

Bourbon or brandy, for serving (optional)

Fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed, for serving (optional)

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Directions

    1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
    2. Using a paring knife, cut out the core and stem of each apple, leaving about the bottom 1/2 inch of each apple intact. Using a small spoon or grapefruit spoon, scoop out any remaining core and seeds to form a cavity in each apple. In a small bowl, stir together the brown sugar, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and allspice. Divide the brown sugar mixture among each apple cavity, firmly packing it as necessary.
    3. In the bottom of a pie plate or baking pan, pour 1 cup of the apple cider. Place the prepared apples in the pan. Bake until the apples are very tender and collapsing, 1 hour to 1 hour and 10 minutes.
    4. Meanwhile, cut the orange in half crosswise and stick the whole cloves in the peel. Cut one lemon in half and thinly slice the second lemon.
    5. In a large pot, add the prepared orange, cinnamon sticks, star anise pods, and the remaining apple cider. Squeeze the halved lemon into the pot and add the sliced lemon. Over medium-high heat, bring the mixture to a boil and reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until aromatic, 1 hour.
    6. Add the cranberry juice and the cooked apples with any of their juices to the pot and stir to combine. Taste for sweetness and add more brown sugar, if you like. Serve hot or warm, with alcohol of choice, cranberries, and a cinnamon stick, if you like.

December 19, 2024 Current Moon Phase for the Northern Hemispheres

Source: MoonGiant.com

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

The 8 Lunar Phases

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

Useful Moon Resources

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

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

Moon Phase

The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waning 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 December 2024 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.

Today’s Waning Gibbous Phase

The Waning Gibbous on December 19 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 December 19 the Moon is 19.23 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.

Today’s Moon Sign: ♌ Leo

The current zodiac moon sign is Leo, positioned at 24.02° within the sign. The Moon entered Leo on Dec 17, 12:52 PM and will shift into Virgo on Dec 19, 8:02 PM. The zodiac moon sign represents the position of the Moon as it moves through the twelve signs of the zodiac. Each zodiac moon sign lasts about 2 to 2.5 days as the Moon travels through that part of the sky.

Phase Details

Phase: Waning Gibbous
Illumination: 79%
Moon Age: 19.23 days
Moon Angle: 0.50
Moon Distance: 395,106.32 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 147,171,780.06 km

20 December 2024 Current Moon Phase for the Southern Hemisphere

Source: nineplanets.org

The current moon phase for December 20th, 2024 is the Waning Gibbous phase.

On this day, the moon is 18.51 days old and 77.85% illuminated with a tilt of -32.611°. The approximate distance from Earth to the moon is 392,653.28 km and the moon sign is Leo.

The Moon phase for December 20th, 2024 is a Waning Gibbous phase. This is the first phase after the Full Moon where the illumination of the moon decreases each day until it reaches 50% (the Last Quarter phase).

The waning (shrinking) gibbous Moon will rise after sunset in the east, transit the meridian after midnight, before setting after sunrise in the west.

During this phase, the illumination of the moon will go down from 99.% to 50.1%. Technically, the phase starts as soon as the Full Moon has passed, but it can be difficult to calculate and differentiate the first stage of a Waning Gibbous Moon from a Full Moon when 98-99% of the Moon’s surface is illuminated.

Fun fact: the word Gibbous was first used in the 14th century and comes from the latin word gibbosus which means humpbacked.

Phase Details

Phase: Waning Gibbous

Moon age: 18.51 days

Moon illumination: 77.85%

Moon tilt: -32.611°

Moon angle: 0.51

Moon distance: 392,653.28 km

Moon sign: Leo

Yule Log – It’s a Cake That Doubles as a Stunning Centerpiece

Chocolate Yule Log Recipe

Yields: 12 serving(s)
Prep Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 4 hours

The yule log is a classic Christmas dessert that not only looks pretty, it’s darn delicious, too. I remember seeing this traditional treat in the pages of cooking magazine for years, but it took years for me to try it myself. It turns out, it’s really not hard to make. If you doubt your ability to make one, just give it a shot. I promise you can do it. Just bake a cake, fill it with a sweet filling, roll it up, frost it, and ta da! It looks like a gorgeous woodland log straight out of a fairy tale.

What’s the tradition behind a yule log cake?

Over the history of Christmas, yule logs date back to the 1600s when families would burn the real log on Christmas Eve to symbolize the coming of the new year and good luck. Then, they were popularized in French bakeries during the 19th century where they get their other common name, Bûche de Noël. Many of these lovely cakes are garnished with elaborate meringue mushrooms or other edible woodland creatures, but you’ll love the simplicity of this one.

What’s the difference between a Swiss roll and a yule log?

While both desserts feature a thin layer of cake and fluffy filling rolled into a log, the difference between a yule log and a Swiss roll is how the two are decorated. Swiss rolls are typically kept plain while yule logs are cut, frosted, and adorned to look like, well, logs! Some versions are artfully topped with meringue mushrooms and other intricate things, but simple garnishes like pomegranate seeds and fresh rosemary work perfectly.

How do you roll a yule log without it breaking?

The key is to roll the cake, unfilled, fresh out of the oven. Cake is much more pliable when it’s hot, which means you can easily roll it up and shape it into a log without fear of it cracking and breaking. Once the cake has completely cooled, you’ll carefully unroll it, fill it, and roll it up again! If you do end up with any cracks, don’t worry—the frosting will cover them!

How do you decorate a yule log?

This is the fun part: Once you get the log in place, slather the whole thing in the chocolate frosting. Then run the tines of a fork over the frosting to create a bark-like appearance. Stick a few sprigs of rosemary around the log and top with pomegranate seeds. If you don’t want to use pomegranates, sugared cranberries look pretty! A sprinkle of powdered sugar is great, too.

How do you store a yule log?

Wrap it tightly in plastic and store in the refrigerator for up to three days. Wait to add the pomegranate seeds and rosemary until just before serving.

Ingredients

Cake

4 Tbsp. salted butter, melted, plus more for the pan

6 large eggs, separated

1/4 tsp. cream of tartar

1/4 tsp. kosher salt

3/4 c. granulated sugar

3/4 c. all-purpose flour

1/4 c. unsweetened cocoa powder

1/2 tsp. baking powder

1 tsp. pure vanilla extract

1/4 c. strong brewed coffee, at room temperature

1/4 c. powdered sugar

Filling

4 oz. cream cheese, at room temperature

1/2 c. powdered sugar, sifted

1 c. heavy cream

1 tsp. vanilla extract

Frosting

12 oz. semisweet chocolate, chopped

3/4 c. heavy cream

1 Tbsp. light corn syrup

Rosemary sprigs and pomegranate seeds, for garnish

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Directions

    1. To make the cake: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Butter a 12-by-17-inch rimmed baking sheet. Line with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on all sides. Butter the parchment.
    2. In a large bowl, beat the egg whites, cream of tartar, and salt with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until frothy. Add 1/4 cup of the granulated sugar and beat on high speed until stiff, glossy peaks form, about 2 minutes.
    3. In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder. In a separate large bowl, combine the egg yolks, the remaining 1/2 cup sugar, and the vanilla. Beat on high speed until thick and creamy, 3 to 4 minutes. Beat in the melted butter and coffee until combined.
    4. Add the flour mixture to the yolk mixture and beat on low speed until well combined. Fold a spoonful of the beaten egg whites into the batter until no streaks remain. Gently fold in the remaining egg whites until combined.
    5. Transfer the batter to the prepared pan, gently nudging the batter so it fills the corners. Give the pan a little shimmy to even it out. Bake until the top just starts to spring back when gently pressed, 10 to 12 minutes (the top might still feel a little tacky). Do not over-bake or the cake will crack.
    6. Place a clean dish towel on a large wire rack. Dust the cake with 2 tablespoons of the powdered sugar. While the cake is still hot, loosen the edges from the pan, then turn out the cake onto the towel; carefully remove the parchment. Dust the top with the remaining 2 tablespoons powdered sugar.
    7. Starting at one of the long sides, use the towel to tightly roll up the cake with the towel inside. Position the cake seam-side down and let cool about 1 hour.
    8. To make the filling: In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese with an electric mixer on low speed until just smooth. Add the powdered sugar and beat until smooth, about 1 minute. Gradually beat in the heavy cream 1/4 cup at a time, making sure the mixture is smooth before adding more cream. Increase the speed to medium high and beat until stiff peaks form, 2 to 4 minutes. Add the vanilla and beat for a few more seconds, just to combine.
    9. Carefully unroll the cooled cake and spread evenly with the filling, leaving a 1/4- to 1/2-inch border on all sides. Re-roll the cake, using the towel to help you. Cover the cake roll with parchment paper and then tightly wrap in plastic wrap. Chill for at least 2 hours.
    10. Meanwhile, for the frosting: To a medium bowl, add the chocolate. In a saucepan, bring the heavy cream and corn syrup to a simmer, then pour over the chocolate. Let sit for 5 minutes, then whisk until smooth. Let thicken at room temperature until spreadable, about 2 hours.
    11. Unwrap the cake on a cutting board. Cut off one-fourth of the cake on a sharp diagonal for the branch. Position the branch against the remaining cake roll on a platter. Cover the cake with the frosting using an offset spatula, then drag a fork through the frosting to create a bark-like texture. Garnish with rosemary sprigs and pomegranate seeds.

December 18, 2024 Daily Horoscopes

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Moon Alert

There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today. The Moon is in Leo.

The Stars Rate Your Day

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

Aries (March 21-April 19)

** Cut yourself some slack today. You might not get a lot done, and the same goes for others. Easy does it. For starters, you might feel fatigued. Plus, escapist behaviour, daydreaming and avoiding responsibilities will be classic. “Let’s slip out the back, Jack.”

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

* This is a poor day to make important financial decisions especially about inheritances, shared property, taxes, debt or mortgages because there will be a lack of clarity. Issues might be confusing. Postpone these important negotiations for another day.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

* Beware of deception today. (And this includes plain old kidding yourself.) The Sun is opposite your sign and it is challenged by Neptune, which can make you doubt your decisions. It can also attract dubious people to you. Be careful.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

** Double check your work today because errors are likely. Confusion can be the result of issues that are unclear. You might not receive the correct information, or you might misinterpret it. Many things might happen. This same fogginess can apply to your health.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

* This is a confusing day for romance because people are indecisive and easily disillusioned. Ironically, they are also sensitive, as well as full of self-doubt and confusion. Parents should be extra vigilant of their kids, especially with respect to poisons, gas and water accidents.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

* This is a poor day to ask parents or an older member of the family who might be an authority figure for permission or advice because everything is foggy. People are confused, tired and drained. Deception is possible. Postpone important decisions for another day when you have more clarity.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

** Today you might be uncertain about the direction of things or you might even doubt your own decisions. You might also be unsure if relatives, neighbours and siblings are telling you the truth. Maybe they don’t grasp the whole picture? Or maybe they don’t understand you?

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

** Your wise choice today is to postpone important financial decisions. That’s because there is a lack of clarity, the possibility of deception, confused communications and plain old lazy thinking that might get you in trouble. Do your homework but make these decisions or expenditures another day.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

* As unusual as it sounds, today it’s easy to have a blurred self-identity. You’re not sure about what you believe or think? Or you might find yourself oscillating back and forth between different decisions. Many people feel this way today. Just tread water. Don’t act.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

** Today it’s hard to know if you are being idealistic or escapist. It’s easy to avoid responsibilities today because of lack of energy and confusion. You might even feel overwhelmed by issues. If so, do something to ground yourself. Go for a walk. Postpone major decisions. Take it easy.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

** Be careful if you’re talking to friends and members of groups, especially if someone is coming on with their own personal propaganda. Don’t be suckered in. It’s important to think for yourself; however, today this will be difficult to do. Protect yourself by postponing decisions and money matters for another day.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

* Relations with parents, bosses and authority figures including the police will be fuzzy and confusing today. It’s not you. It’s just the way things are today. Knowing this ahead of time, do not react. Do not act. Do not follow through on anything that seems a bit far-fetched. People are prone to make poor decisions today. Stay chill.

If Your Birthday Is Today

Actor Brad Pitt (1963) shares your birthday today. You are a leader and others respect you. You’re idealistic, playful and sometimes stubborn. This has been a fun-loving year for you. However, you are headed into a year of work, building and construction – both externally and internally. Simplicity will be the key. Explore exercise, martial arts or yoga.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

Your life has started to move in quite an alert rhythm or maybe this is what you feel because some important deadlines might be piling up.

You are on a good track through as you are interacting with a lot of people and appreciate their company and advice. With a bit more wisdom in how you invest your energy you will get through this.

You can also read this special Aries Daily Horoscope.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

This Wednesday will highlight once again what a great social companion you are but will also put another brick onto that narcissistic attitude of yours.

But you know how it is, one hot, one cold. On the other hand, you also seem focused on actually doing something productive, even if it doesn’t necessarily involve you taking all the credit.

You can also read this special Taurus Daily Horoscope.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

Working in a group and in tight collaborations is going to be the highlight of this Wednesday although you will not be very happy once you hear the news about all this in the morning.

As the day goes by, you tend to see the good side in most of it and just try to get along. Overall you are going to be in a good mood during the day.

You can also read this special Gemini Daily Horoscope.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

Totally unlike your usual self you are taking way too many precautions ad wasting too much time trying to make the safe choices.

While it might sound as something serious to do at work, in your personal life you might want to have better priorities at this point. You are enticed by new ideas and visions but maybe you are just too scared to put them in practice.

You can also read this special Cancer Daily Horoscope.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

In your attempt to get as further as possible from routine activities you seem to have overlooked a very important aspect, the connections of said activities with the general route of your life and with your responsibilities.

We can’t all act like teenagers and expect for everyone else to fix our messes and then just forget whatever happened.

You can also read this special Leo Daily Horoscope.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

You are somewhat expecting a consistent reward for something you have done and while some natives might be receiving something in the area of what they are expecting, some others are going to be terribly disappointed.

But at a closer look on the whole situation you might see that it kind of is selfish from your side to actually expect anything.

You can also read this special Virgo Daily Horoscope.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

A vocational day so don’t be scared to show what talents you have. Life might offer you an official chance to do it but who says you can’t do it in your circle of friends.

Could be a great occasion for laughs but also for a general relaxing atmosphere. You are also benefiting from an interesting dose of popularity so this might be your chance.

You can also read this special Libra Daily Horoscope.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Don’t go searching for undeserved rewards because this day is all about work or at least real effort. This sure slams a big door in front of any games based on luck but leaves you with enough space to pursue ideas.

There is no need to be something that involves actual work, even talent can be put into something income triggering.

You can also read this special Scorpio Daily Horoscope.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

You are talking way too much about your sentimental life, maybe not even with the most appropriate persons and you are actually overlooking some aspects.

It’s true that the stars might benefit you a bit if they see you trying, but being all gossipy about what you are doing in private won’t really get you any rewards at the moment.

You can also read this special Sagittarius Daily Horoscope.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

You are going to put a lot of accent on the importance of pursuing your dreams but maybe you are not really in the position to practice what you preach so this will only remind you of where you stand and make you even bitterer.

The stars on the other hand want to cheer you up so don’t refuse any invitation to some entertainment tonight.

You can also read this special Capricorn Daily Horoscope.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

An inspired Wednesday during which you will probably see things in a completely different light than you usually do.

A surprising rekindled ability to read between the lines will help you get far in your social relationships but you are still craving for more. A good day to show your loved one how much you care for them and do something nice.

You can also read this special Aquarius Daily Horoscope.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

You are definitely making a lot of noise for nothing this Wednesday and you should temper yourself or at least don’t make this a social affair.

While work might be going just fine, it sure gives you too much free time to obsess over certain insecurities you think you have and then take it all on people you know accept such things from you.

You can also read this special Pisces Daily Horoscope.

Let’s Have Some Fun – 9 Summer Solstice Crafts & Recipes for a Magical Litha

Source: moodymoons.com

Foraged Fairy Ladder/Trellis

It’s the season of fairies, and nothing delights the inner child more than playing with the woodland spirits.

This one is so easy, it’s almost self-explanatory.

Literally:  Glue some sticks together.  Yup.  That’s it.  I used hot glue for the one above.

If you want to get fancy, add little bits of (affiliate link —–>) sheet moss to get that aged-in-the-garden feel.

You can even train roses or herbs to grow on it.

Contents

Foraged Fairy Ladder/Trellis

Honey Cakes

Fairy Door

Mermaid Oil/Ocean Potion

Beehive Garden Decoration

Midsummer Altar

Wishing Spell Candle Float

Herb Infused Honey Potions

Drunken Green Witch Potions

Spell For Thursday – Ancestral Money Draw Spell

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Ancestral Money Draw Spell

Description

While the moon is waxing (moving from new to full) it is the perfect time to perform prosperity magic. We want to bring things into our lives during this moon cycle, and who doesn’t want a little extra money.

As the saying goes, sometimes you have to spend money to make money. This spell requires a few ingredients but packs a powerful punch, calling upon the ancestors for aid. Feel free to purchase only the necessary products, customize it to your will or perform the spell in it’s entirety.

REQUIRED MATERIALS:

A 7 day candle jar and a green 7 day pillar candle

Prosperity Oil

A jar of Money Draw Herbal Blend

A lucky horseshoe

Ancestor Money

A jar of Magnet Attraction Sachet Powder

A roll of charcoal pucks

a Pyrite stone

HOW TO PERFORM:

Begin by cleansing your empty jar with some sage smoke and your candle by running it under cold water for 30 seconds. Take 3 full breaths while holding your candle and visualize money and prosperity flowing effortlessly into your life. Connect with your intention deeply, use all your senses. Breathe your intention onto your candle 3 times and whisper your intention.

To dress your candle first choose a symbol or create a sigil for prosperity. The dollar sign works like a charm. Carve your symbol or sigil and your intention onto your candle. Next run the prosperity oil over top of your candle. Move in a clockwise direction from the top to the bottom to draw prosperity to you. Finally apply the money draw herbal blend to your oiled candle. Once your candle is fully dressed and charged place your candle in a fire safe container on your altar.

Write down that which you want to draw into your life onto your ancestor money. Be specific, ask for a precise amount of money and if it’s to pay bills don’t forget to include when you need it by. Offer the money to your ancestors for their help. Call them by name and make sure to give them an offering they like.

Place your ancestor money under your candle on your altar. Continue by placing the lucky horseshoe around your candle so that it sits in the ring of luck. Don’t forget to charge the horseshoe with your intention. Light your candle stating your intention while doing so.

In a fire proof bowl, on top of a bed of sand or salt, light your charcoal puck. place a scoop of magnet attraction sachet powder onto the lit puck and allow the incense to surround your spell. Inhale it and feel rich from the inside out. After the spell you can also place some of the powder in your wallet and sprinkle it onto your money.

Take your pyrite stone and anoint it in the magnet attraction smoke. For an added bonus anoint it with your prosperity oil. Hold it in your dominant hand and spend 10-30 minutes focusing on your intention. Feel yourself financially rich. When you are ready, safely take your ancestor money and light it from your candle and burn it knowing with certainty that your ancestors will come to your aid.

Take some time to divine any messages your candle flame has to offer. Candle flames can indicate possible blocks or results of your spell depending on the way it is burning.

Allow the candle to burn out then dispose of your spell work. This can be over several days. Carry the pyrite stone on your for and extra boost of prosperity. Lastly, don’t forget to offer your ancestors some of their favourite treats. Tobacco, tea, beer, cookies work depending on their preference.

Spell For Wednesday – A TALISMAN FOR CRYSTAL CLEAR COMMUNICATION

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A TALISMAN FOR CRYSTAL CLEAR COMMUNICATION

This crystal magic spell can help you improve communication at work, at home, or even online.

One of the easiest ways to work crystal magic is to charge a small stone with a particular intention and then keep it with you as you go about your day. These talismans are especially effective for situations that feel challenging or intimidating. This spell is intended for any situation in which you need to communicate something important, such as a job interview, a business meeting, a serious discussion with your partner, or even working out agreements with roommates regarding bills or chores.

Lapis lazuli is considered “a stone of truth,” helping you communicate honestly and effectively, both with others and with yourself. Its name comes from Latin and Persian and means “blue stone.” Blue is the color of the throat chakra, associated with the ability to express your true voice. It can also protect against negative words or thoughts from others, returning that energy to its source. It stimulates intuition, helping you to sense the best words to use with others. With a charged lapis stone in your pocket, you will have more confidence and peace of mind in any potentially challenging conversation.

Adding amethyst and/or clear quartz to the altar when charging your lapis will “boost” the energy of the spell, but this isn’t strictly necessary for your talisman to be effective. (Read more about the magical properties of crystals.)

You will need:

1 piece lapis lazuli

1 or more amethyst and/or clear quartz crystal pieces (optional)

1 white or yellow candle

Instructions for this crystal magic spell:

Place the amethyst and/or quartz, if using, in front of the candle and light the wick. Hold the lapis lazuli in both hands. Close your eyes and take several deep breaths. Visualize yourself feeling relieved and satisfied with the results of the conversation. See the positive energy of this feeling flowing from your hands into the stone, while speaking the following (or similar) affirmation:

“I communicate clearly and effectively from the essence of my true self.”

When you sense that the stone has been sufficiently charged, place the stone near the amethyst/clear quartz and leave it with the candle burning for at least one hour. It is now ready to assist you with your discussion.

 

19 December 2024 Current Moon Phase for the Southern Hemisphere

Source: nineplanets.org

The current moon phase for December 19th, 2024 is the Waning Gibbous phase.

On this day, the moon is 17.48 days old and 86% illuminated with a tilt of -38.666°. The approximate distance from Earth to the moon is 387,348.65 km and the moon sign is Leo.

The Moon phase for December 19th, 2024 is a Waning Gibbous phase. This is the first phase after the Full Moon where the illumination of the moon decreases each day until it reaches 50% (the Last Quarter phase).

The waning (shrinking) gibbous Moon will rise after sunset in the east, transit the meridian after midnight, before setting after sunrise in the west.

During this phase, the illumination of the moon will go down from 99.% to 50.1%. Technically, the phase starts as soon as the Full Moon has passed, but it can be difficult to calculate and differentiate the first stage of a Waning Gibbous Moon from a Full Moon when 98-99% of the Moon’s surface is illuminated.

Fun fact: the word Gibbous was first used in the 14th century and comes from the latin word gibbosus which means humpbacked.

Phase Details

Phase: Waning Gibbous

Moon age: 17.48 days

Moon illumination: 86%

Moon tilt: -38.666°

Moon angle: 0.51

Moon distance: 387,348.65 km

Moon sign: Leo

December 16, 2024 Current Moon Phase for the Northern Hemispheres

Source: MoonGiant.com

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

The 8 Lunar Phases

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

Useful Moon Resources

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

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

Moon Phase

The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waning 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 December 2024 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.

Today’s Waning Gibbous Phase

The Waning Gibbous on December 16 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 December 16 the Moon is 16.24 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.

Today’s Moon Sign: ♋ Cancer

The current zodiac moon sign is Cancer, positioned at 11.37° within the sign. The Moon entered Cancer on Dec 15, 1:56 PM and will shift into Leo on Dec 17, 12:52 PM. The zodiac moon sign represents the position of the Moon as it moves through the twelve signs of the zodiac. Each zodiac moon sign lasts about 2 to 2.5 days as the Moon travels through that part of the sky.

Phase Details

Phase: Waning Gibbous
Illumination: 98%
Moon Age: 16.24 days
Moon Angle: 0.52
Moon Distance: 381,046.31 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 147,206,834.98 km

17 December 2024 Current Moon Phase for the Southern Hemisphere

Source: nineplanets.org

The current moon phase for December 17th, 2024 is the Waning Gibbous phase.

On this day, the moon is 15.41 days old and 97.47% illuminated with a tilt of -60.186°. The approximate distance from Earth to the moon is 376,500.34 km and the moon sign is Cancer.

The Moon phase for December 17th, 2024 is a Waning Gibbous phase. This is the first phase after the Full Moon where the illumination of the moon decreases each day until it reaches 50% (the Last Quarter phase).

The waning (shrinking) gibbous Moon will rise after sunset in the east, transit the meridian after midnight, before setting after sunrise in the west.

During this phase, the illumination of the moon will go down from 99.% to 50.1%. Technically, the phase starts as soon as the Full Moon has passed, but it can be difficult to calculate and differentiate the first stage of a Waning Gibbous Moon from a Full Moon when 98-99% of the Moon’s surface is illuminated.

Fun fact: the word Gibbous was first used in the 14th century and comes from the latin word gibbosus which means humpbacked.

Phase Details

Phase: Waning Gibbous

Moon age: 15.41 days

Moon illumination: 97.47%

Moon tilt: -60.186°

Moon angle: 0.53

Moon distance: 376,500.34 km

Moon sign: Cancer

Weekly Horoscope Sunday, December 15 to Saturday, December 21, 2024

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All Signs

This is a lovely week. Monday is a productive, high-energy day. Great time to get things done. Meanwhile, Thursday is one of the most romantic nights of the year! Fair Venus will be pumped with Jupiter’s energy, making this a fabulous time to socialize. Great day to fall in love! On Saturday, the 21st, the Winter Solstice will occur. (This is when the Northern Hemisphere tilts farthest away from the sun making it the shortest day of the year and of course – the longest night.) Some people use this as a time to reflect on who they are and where they want to go. They write down their problems and then burn them in a fire to get rid of them. This might entail building a bonfire outside, which sounds like work to me. I think I’ll write down my problems on my phone and then press DELETE.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

Past lovers might reappear in your world or in your dreams now. Even old hobbies and artistic pursuits that you abandoned might be resurrected for some reason. “This again?” Meanwhile, this is a wonderful week to enjoy the company of friends and members of groups and organizations. Thursday night is so romantic that a platonic friend could become a lover. At the least, group events will be warm hearted and full of joy. For the next four weeks, your desire to travel and explore the world will be strong! Plans to go back to school or explore opportunities in publishing, the media, the law, medicine and academia could be thrilling for you because you’re willing to think big! Attitude is everything.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

Take a moment and ask yourself if you are too involved or trying to do too much for this holiday season. If you have your belly in a rash, what’s the upside? Everyone wants you to be happy and positive. Tension and unresolved conflict at home is not ideal. Meanwhile, some of you are reassessing living arrangements at home to make things work better. Great idea because there’s always room for improvement. You make a fabulous impression on bosses and VIPs this week. In fact, some of you might strike up a romance or a flirtation with a boss. Expect the next four weeks to be more passionate, more intense and also more focused on financial issues related to insurance, shared property, taxes and debt. All that fun stuff.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

This week you might experience misunderstandings, heated arguments or unresolved disputes with siblings and neighbours. You might also feel overwhelmed with daily activities and unfinished plans. Travel delays are likely. Fortunately, new love with someone who is “different” or from another culture might blossom and blow you away! Plans for future travel are exciting. Book ideas and opportunities in publishing, medicine and the law, as well as higher education are exciting. Be aware that for the next four weeks, the Sun will be opposite your sign, which means you will need more rest. (Go to bed.) You will also have a stronger than usual focus on partnerships and close friendships, which you can see with more objectivity, and thereby improve your role in them. Maybe.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

Money issues might be a squeeze play right now. (Join the club.) In addition to which past money problems might resurface. You might also be disenchanted with a purchase. Conflicts about your spending habits or your possessions or financial ties with family members might arise as well. All this can make you question yourself and perhaps rethink your values. It’s okay to reassess things because life is a constantly changing field. Fortunately, gifts and goodies from others might come to the rescue! Someone could bail you out or be generous to you. For the next four weeks, you’ll be keen to work hard and be as productive as possible. You will also do whatever you can to boost your health!

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

Don’t be down on yourself if you feel less motivated or overwhelmed by obstacles. You might feel frustrated because you’re not making the progress you had hoped for. Old conflicts with others might resurface as well – all of which will make you feel dragged out and questioning yourself. Slow down and take it easy! Appreciate who you are and what you do. Mars is retrograde in your sign and this is a tough window. (Gone late Feb.) Cut yourself some slack. Fortunately, relations with partners and close friends are delightful. You might fall in love again with your main squeeze. Plus, the next four weeks promise romance, entertaining diversions, vacations, fun activities with kids and chances to tap into your own creative talents. Yay!

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Feelings of self-doubt and a sense of unworthiness might discourage you right now because Mars is retrograde in a hidden part of your chart. Many of us feel low-energy right now. Relax. Take it easy and pamper yourself. Old unconscious anger or repressed frustrations might bubble to the surface now. Don’t give these negative thoughts any energy. Use some diversionary tactics – like television or reading a book or playing a game. Fortunately, work-related issues are excellent, in part because coworkers are so supportive. (A work-related romance might begin this week.) You might feel unappreciated. Home and family will be your main focus for the next four weeks. Relax.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

You are a social sign; plus you’re a people pleaser. You like to make others happy. This is why it might bother you if you feel disappointed in your friends. This is why you’re reevaluating certain friendships as well as social groups. “Are these my people?” People from your past are reappearing now and it makes you reassess things. Fortunately, this is a gorgeous week to socialize. Thursday is fabulous for romance and new love. In the next four weeks, you’ll be on the go taking short trips, talking to everyone and enjoying the company of siblings, relatives and neighbours. (No one will suspect your private angst about some of your friends.)

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Lately you might be reevaluating your professional ambitions. You might feel frustrated at work? You might have tension with colleagues or bosses? Avoid confrontations and instead look for a win-win solution. You might also be rethinking your professional image in the world? Issues with authority might be frustrating. All of this could be a message to you to re-evaluate your goals, your relations with authority figures, and your career direction. Fortunately, family relations are warm and friendly! This is a great time to entertain at home. For the next four weeks, money, cash flow and earnings as well as how you handle your possessions will be your primary focus.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

You might suffer from travel delays or setbacks now. You might also find it difficult to make long distance travel plans. Some of you could be in conflict with others over religion or political ideologies. Yet others might be encountering obstacles with their academic goals. Grrr. You can weather this storm because your day-to-day encounters with others are excellent this week. Everyone is warm, friendly and supportive! Even your daily surroundings seem more attractive. New romance is possible! The next four weeks are powerful because the Sun is in your sign giving you a chance to recharge your batteries for the rest of year. You rock!

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

This week has all kinds of romantic possibilities. Nevertheless, some of you are dealing with conflicts about jealousy or feeling vulnerable in an intimate relationship. Unresolved issues from the past might be back on your plate. This is also a good time to reassess your financial agreements with someone. Be careful about repressed anger and power struggles draining your energy. Let this stuff go! Financially, this is a favourable week for you. You might boost your earnings or get a better paying job. Trust your financial instincts. For the next four weeks, you’ll be happy to take a backseat and be low-key because it will feel right.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Relations with partners and close friends are a bit dicey now because repressed anger or frustrations about issues from the past are churning in your mind. If you speak up – it gets worse. If you say nothing – you feel powerless. Maybe you could just let it go? You can’t change the other person, so why be miserable? Focus on something else. In fact, this is a romantic week! You will love socializing with others. New love might come to you. In fact, for the next four weeks your popularity will increase because many of you will be hanging out with younger people more than usual. Good time to set goals.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

You might feel frustrated with your lack of productivity or obstacles that you encounter in your work. You might even feel frustrated with some health issues right now. Be aware that whatever this is, by the end of February, this will disappear, well almost. This is the only time of year when the Sun is at the top of your chart shining down on you and casting you in a flattering spotlight, which makes you look marvellous in the eyes of others. This is why you will be approached to take on extra responsibilities. Others will ask for your advice. You shine!

December 15, 2024 Daily Horoscopes

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Moon Alert

Avoid shopping or important decisions from 9 AM to 3 PM EST today (6 AM to 12 noon PST). After that, the Moon moves from Gemini into Cancer. The Full Moon in Gemini peaks at 4:02 AM EST (1:02 AM PST)

The Stars Rate Your Day

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

Aries (March 21-April 19)

*** Pay attention to everything you say and do because this is an accident-prone day for you. Keep your eyes open. Meanwhile, discussions about legal matters, travel and medicine might suddenly get the green light. It’s all systems go!

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

*** You might feel pulled between the desire to put your own interests first versus the desire to deal with shared property and how you relate to the resources of others. Whatever happens, you will see a new way to go forward.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

** Today the Full Moon is in your sign. Discussions with others could be heated. Fortunately, issues from the past that have been a pain in the neck might be resolved. For some, an ex-partner is now out of the picture. (Was that a sigh of relief?)

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

** Issues related to your health, a pet or your job might come to a head today. Something has to give. Fortunately, the silly errors and mixed-up communications at work will reduce because today Mercury retrograde is over. Glory hallelujah!

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

*** Today you’re strong and pro-active because fiery Mars is in your sign. This means you need to be tactful and charming because lots of Full Moon energy is flying around. You might end up at odds with your kids or a romantic partner. (It’s hard out there without your towel.)

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

*** Today you might be challenged by the interests of home and family versus the interests of your career and public reputation. Fortunately, issues related to old bosses, parents and authority figures from your past are now settled. “And just like that…”

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

**** Be careful because this could be an accident-prone day for you. Therefore, think before you speak or act. Travel delays will be reduced, which will be happy news. Meanwhile, this is a great day to schmooze! (A competition from the past might be back in your world.)

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

** Today’s Full Moon might create tension between your financial interests and the financial interests of others. (Or perhaps responsibilities?) Either way, delays and mistakes that have plagued your finances, cash flow and shopping will fade because Mercury retrograde is over. Yay!

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

** Today the Full Moon is opposite your sign, which will create some tension between you and others, especially partners and close friends. However, the upside is that Mercury has been retrograde in your sign, and today it’s over! Now you can move forward with more confidence!

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

*** The Full Moon energy today might create health problems or issues related to your job or your pet. Nevertheless, as of today, Mercury retrograde is over, which will make you feel calmer and more confident. That niggling feeling in the back of your mind is gone. Thank goodness.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

*** Because of the Full Moon today, it’s hard to know who to put first – friends and groups versus your kids and romantic partners. Perhaps this is the perfect time to say goodbye to an old friend who has reappeared? Things can return to a normal footing.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

*** Today you feel pulled between the demands of home and family versus the demands of your career and your public reputation. Recently, you dealt with old bosses and parents who came back into your world. As of today, this energy is fading because Mercury retrograde is over. (Whew!)

If Your Birthday Is Today

Actor Don Johnson (1949) shares your birthday today. You’re easy-going and witty. You’re also curious and impulsive. You can be competitive, certainly proactive. This year you can seize opportunities and attain power and leadership. You will get recognition for your past efforts. Expect a promotion, a raise, kudos, awards or some acknowledgement. Bravo!

Aries (March 21-April 19)

Your actions are going to speak a lot more than all your words so try not to be contradictory or else no one will bother to believe in you anymore.

Don’t take this too radical but on the other hand don’t take it too easy either, you need to find a balance between how you feel and what you display to others, especially if you want to be taken seriously.

You can also read this special Aries Daily Horoscope.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

A stimulating Sunday, most likely spent in the company of your friends. And although at the beginning you might play hard to convince, eventually you will realize you did the right choice by joining them.

This not only offers you a relaxing day but also keeps you away from the stress of deciding what you should be doing and how to occupy the whole day.

You can also read this special Taurus Daily Horoscope.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

Don’t listen to appearances and what people have to say first hand this day and just take your time to get into the problem deeper or get to know these people better.

At times, you get a bit too enthusiastic and forget to control these emotions. Other than that, quite a peaceful day with not many activities or things to remember in the following days.

You can also read this special Gemini Daily Horoscope.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

You will have to fight some preconceptions today, either that they are directly connected to you or view someone else.

You are ready to fight for about anyone who you feel has been done wrong and might go at surprising lengths to reestablish peace around. You will probably be like a modern Robin Hood, too bad it will only last during this day most likely.

You can also read this special Cancer Daily Horoscope.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

You are taking some things way too serious and I don’t say it is your fault or you are wrong to do so. I’m just trying to emphasize this as one of the reasons why you might worsen some of your relationships or why some people might gaslight you.

It’s either you try to be more refrained when in their company or you just accept their reactions

You can also read this special Leo Daily Horoscope.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

The atmosphere around you is going to highly influence the way you will feel the whole day so I would suggest you to try and surround yourself by people you enjoy spending time with.

And we all know that at times it is impossible and you need to be happy with what you get but on this particular occasion, it will be very hard for you to hide your disappointment if this happens.

You can also read this special Virgo Daily Horoscope.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

You might feel a bit overwhelmed today by some problems at home, problems that have to do with the generational gap between you and someone dear.

The discussions arising will keep you guessing and not really knowing which is the strategy you need to approach. And to make things worse, no one else in the family will probably want to get involved in this.

You can also read this special Libra Daily Horoscope.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

You seem to have involved yourself in a lot of projects and undoubtedly you are doing this out of passion and because you want to be part of them.

But maybe these are somewhat interfering with other aspects of your life and at times you can only observe this by quantifying how tired you are and how on Sundays like this one you are not in the mood to do basically anything.

You can also read this special Scorpio Daily Horoscope.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Have you considered that maybe you are not challenging your energy in the right direction and that you might need to take a step back for a bit and regroup?

Well this is exactly what is happening to you at the moment and the more stubborn you are and the more you are trying to ignore this the harder it is going to be eventually when you’ll be kind of forced to see things differently.

You can also read this special Sagittarius Daily Horoscope.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

An interesting evolution this weekend with some events, particularly in the family, which are going to challenge you but also offer a sense of stability and confidence in your own powers.

It might be that you are given some chores around the house and given the sense that you are the only one who can do them or something similar.

You can also read this special Capricorn Daily Horoscope.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Single natives are going to find this weekend quite challenging and are going to have to talk about themselves more than they ever did so far, or at least this is how it will feel like.

And to make things worse, the situation will be of so much weirdness that you won’t even realize if you are doing a good job or not until you are so very much into the whole thing.

You can also read this special Aquarius Daily Horoscope.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

You are very talkative and inspired today and you are probably craving for someone equal to you with whom to spend your time but this Sunday will prove quite poor in this regard and won’t really get you anything.

You are through enjoying a great sense of self awareness and feeling accomplished enough so you will probably be all right with this any way.

You can also read this special Pisces Daily Horoscope.

December 14, 2024 Daily Horoscopes

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Moon Alert

There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today. The Moon is in Gemini.

The Stars Rate Your Day

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

Aries (March 21-April 19)

***** Today you have a wonderful, positive outlook on life! Furthermore, you’re finding it easy to see the big picture. Meanwhile, this is a good day to focus on gratitude. It’s also a wonderful day to focus on future success! Share your joy with others. Live it up!

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

**** You are the financial wizard of the zodiac, and today the Moon is in your Money House lined up with lucky, moneybags Jupiter. This is good news! By all means, look for ways to boost your income. Gifts, goodies and favours from others might come your way. Purchases will please you.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

***** Today the Moon is in your sign lined up with Jupiter. This is favourable! This is why you feel warm and openhearted to others. In particular, you will enjoy practising kindness and being generous to others because it makes you feel good. (Plus, what goes around – comes around.)

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

**** Today it’s easy for you to feel fortunate and appreciative. You’re happy to be in your own skin. These positive feelings might encourage you to explore mystical ideas or information about spirituality or religion. You want to connect with your higher aspirations.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

***** This is a fabulous day to schmooze with friends and to interact with clubs, groups and organizations because you’re enthusiastic and positive minded! Your energy will attract others to you, which will make you feel successful. In fact, this is a great day to set some goals.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

**** You look fabulous in the eyes of others today! People see you as successful, generous, broad-minded and wise. (Go with the flow and don’t do anything to ruin this great press.) People might ask for your approval or your advice. Remember that you’re in the public eye.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

***** This is a wonderful day to travel or do something to get a change of scenery. If you can’t travel then be a tourist in your own neighbourhood. You will also love to learn something new. You might like to study. You might talk to people from different backgrounds and other cultures. Good day for legal and medical matters.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

**** Keep your pockets open because the universe will favour you today. (Oh yeah. Many of you will be laughing all the way to the bank.) However, this is also a good day to be generous to others because you will feel a sense of warm satisfaction and increased self-respect.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

**** Relations with partners, spouses and even members of the general public will be warm and friendly today, which is why you will enjoy socializing with others, including group activities. Very likely, someone will inspire or uplift you, which is a wonderful perk.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

**** Work-related travel will be on the books for some of you today. You’ll be pleased to do anything that widens your world and expands your knowledge. Work with groups today to be the most productive. Connect with others and explore new ideas!

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

***** Accept all invitations to socialize today because you’ll have fun! It’s a great day for sports events, the theatre, anything to do with the hospitality industry plus playful activities with children. You will find it rewarding to spread joy to others.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

**** This is a great day to entertain at home. Invite the gang over for good food and drink. Any gathering at your home will be a successful, upbeat event! By extension, this can also be a profitable and favourable day for real estate.

If Your Birthday Is Today

Actress Natascha McElhone (1969) shares your birthday today. You are spirited, versatile and intelligent. Your sense of adventure takes you to new places. You’re also down to earth. This is a year of learning and teaching. It’s also time to renew your spiritual or religious beliefs. Explore meditation, yoga or philosophies and help you get a better self-awareness.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

The current disposition seems to give you the chance to strengthen your relationship with your partner but don’t expect too many sparks because it is not the case. It will more likely be about talking and being honest to each other.

So why not take this occasion to say anything that has been on your mind for a while now, it might prove very useful eventually.

You can also read this special Aries Daily Horoscope.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

You will have to do some work related activities today, maybe revise some project or get back to some work you have done in the past. In any way, it’s not going to be something that you find too exciting and this will probably show.

There might be some time you will get the chance to spend for your own personal purposes but use it wisely because it seems limited.

You can also read this special Taurus Daily Horoscope.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

This is not going to be too much of an entertaining day for you as it seems house chores are going to occupy most of the day.

However, you might get the chance to spend some time travelling, maybe in between chores and this you will find quite pleasant. Make sure you have someone enjoyable to keep you company if this is possible.

You can also read this special Gemini Daily Horoscope.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

You are meeting new people and doing new things but you don’t seem too impressed by this. It’s either because you are becoming immune to certain things or because your mind is in a completely different place at the moment.

But if you can’t be bothered to react to certain things at least don’t ruin the fun to those around you who are.

You can also read this special Cancer Daily Horoscope.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

You are carrying the right words with you but maybe you are not using them when you should. And I bet you didn’t even consider this.

There is no need now to stress too much about it but what I would suggest is to be attentive to how other people are reacting to what you are saying and maybe do a few tweaks from there.

You can also read this special Leo Daily Horoscope.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

You might feel as if you are doing someone a favor by helping them with a particular task although it might look as a bit of cheating overall.

The whole things highly depends on whether we are talking about a grown up or a child as you will be most likely preventing them from learning a valuable lesson. Other than that quite a peaceful day.

You can also read this special Virgo Daily Horoscope.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Although you fancy yourself as a winner, there are times when you need to step down and accept a defeat and this Saturday might actually mark one of those moments.

It’s either you have been weak or misinterpreted certain signals but don’t worry, you will have plenty of time to think about this and come with a better plan for next time.

You can also read this special Libra Daily Horoscope.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

You are going to be faced with the revealing of a lie close to you and might be one of the most disappointed by it.

While at first you might want to play it cool and protect yourself from showing your sorrow to others, you will eventually succumb to this and not really care whomever sees you or to whom you are complaining about the injustice that’s been done to you.

You can also read this special Scorpio Daily Horoscope.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

You are debating some things way too much and are probably making people angry with your reluctance.

If this happens at home, well those people are basically stuck with you anyway but if this is happening with strangers, rest assured there is a limit to which they can stand this behavior. Interesting to see though how far you can go.

You can also read this special Sagittarius Daily Horoscope.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

You are remembering some happy moment but you also have some bad memories you will have to revisit today.

This all happens because you either have a new contact with someone from your past or you need to do some paperwork in regards to your situation. This will probably have you be very melancholic for a big chunk of the day.

You can also read this special Capricorn Daily Horoscope.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

The current disposition is trying to get your attention in the area of your home but unless your love interest is around there, your mind and probably your body will try and resist that and go wherever your significant other is.

For some it might be easy but others might find themselves actually chasing a bit of an illusion.

You can also read this special Aquarius Daily Horoscope.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

This Saturday will kind of bombard you with a lot of information and you will probably end up not discerning whom or what you can trust and who or what not.

I know they say it’s all about the experience but at times you tend to be quite sensible and focus more on the package and small details and get overwhelmed when this happens.

You can also read this special Pisces Daily Horoscope.

Spell For Sunday – How to make Florida Water: Traditional Recipe and Uses

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How to make Florida Water: Traditional Recipe and Uses

Despite the name, Florida Water 💧 is not a water-based potion! Most people use vodka to steep the herbs and flowers. Its strong magical properties have made it an essential ingredient in Hoodoo, Voodoo, Santeria, Wicca, and Witchcraft practices.

Why this Spell Works

This Traditional Recipe has been used for hundreds of years, adopted by Southern practitioners of the Hoodoo and Voodoo traditions to cleanse the home and use in rituals. Originally named as the American version of Eau de Cologne in the 1800’s. 🧐

The Herbs listed here each have their own magical properties which, combined with your intention, will aid in cleansing and protecting from negative energies.

How to make Florida Water

Recipe by SilverBear

Florida Water has many uses – it can be used to cleanse yourself, your home, your tools and crystals. It can be added to bath water, used to anoint candles and as a spell ingredient.

Ingredients

Clean Glass Jar

6 Cups Vodka

1/2 Cup Dried Sweetgrass

1/2 Cup Dried Lavender

1/2 Cup Dried Sage

1/2 Cup Dried Cedar

Directions

Gather your herbs, give thanks to them for their use.

Add the vodka to it and store in a glass jar at room temperature.

Allow the herbs to infuse for 14 days. You can place the jar outside/in a window to infuse with either a full or New Moon.

Use a paper towel or cheese cloth to strain out the liquid from the herbs into a clean, preferably glass container. Cover the lid tightly and store until needed.

Make your own Florida Water Brew …

Make it with Essential Oils …

Florida Water Diffuser Blend …

Print it!

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Litha – Midsummer Holiday

Midsummer, a holiday celebrating the traditional midpoint of the harvest season and the summer solstice (June 20 or 21), the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.

Midsummer is celebrated in many countries but is synonymous with Scandinavia, where it is observed as a national holiday in Sweden and Finland. In Sweden it is celebrated on a Friday between June 19th and 25th, while in Finland it is always observed on a Saturday between June 20th and 26th. In Scandinavia and elsewhere, many Midsummer celebrations are held over several days and often occur in tandem with St. John’s Eve festivities, which usher in the feast day of St. John the Baptist (June 24).

The holiday originated as a pagan celebration to welcome the summer season and ensure a successful harvest. It may have been associated with local gods, such as Ukko, the Finnish god of thunder who controlled the rain and thus the fertility of the land. Festivities included dancing, singing, drinking, cleaning house, lighting bonfires, and collecting flowers.

Many of these rituals arose from the belief that Midsummer was a magical time of good fortune and healing. Bonfires were lit and loud behavior was encouraged to drive away evil spirits. Perhaps due to the time of year’s connection with fertility, love spells were often cast at Midsummer, such as placing seven flowers beneath one’s pillow on Midsummer’s Eve to conjure dreams of one’s future partner. One could also see the face of one’s future bride or groom by looking into a well at midnight. Bathing in natural springs and decorating houses with flowers and plants brought good health, as water and greenery were believed … Click here to read the rest of this article Source: britannica.com

December 14, 2024 Current Moon Phase for the Northern Hemispheres

Source: MoonGiant.com

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

The 8 Lunar Phases

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

Useful Moon Resources

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

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

Moon Phase

The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a 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 December 2024 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.

Today’s Waxing Gibbous Phase

The Waxing Gibbous on December 14 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 December 14 the Moon is 14.09 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.

Today’s Moon Sign: ♊ Gemini

The current zodiac moon sign is Gemini, positioned at 9.39° within the sign. The Moon entered Gemini on Dec 13, 4:50 PM and will shift into Cancer on Dec 15, 1:56 PM. The zodiac moon sign represents the position of the Moon as it moves through the twelve signs of the zodiac. Each zodiac moon sign lasts about 2 to 2.5 days as the Moon travels through that part of the sky.

Phase Details

Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Illumination: 99%
Moon Age: 14.09 days
Moon Angle: 0.54
Moon Distance: 371,950.78 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 147,233,860.44 km